Game #7: Rockies vs Dodgers; Francis vs Schmidt

I think respect is a winning season away

I don't think the Rockies will get their due until they are able to put together a winning season. I have a feeling that even if we are in this thing come late season, we still won't be where we should be in these "power" rankings. But because the Rox have been so bad for so long, we have to be really really good in order for anyone to take notice and think that we might be mediocre. This is the thing that is starting to drive me crazy about baseball: it seems like what you did three years ago still influences how the media views you today.

I am a brand new hockey fan, and what I have found in hockey is so refreshing I wish I could bring it to baseball. Coverage isn't limited to a few elite teams; every team is covered even if the team can't fill their own arena (Nashville). I wish baseball teams got more even airplay, but this isn't going to happen until someone dethrones King George.

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by Blake20th on Apr 9, 2007 11:54 AM MDT reply actions

it's true,

I still don't get how Arizona gets so much love considering their last three seasons, though. If your going to knock the Rockies for the recent path, be even about it. What I especially don't get is that if you ask insiders in the West, it's a completely different story. Nobody discounts Colorado's lineup this year in the AZ, LA, SD or SF front offices, and while there's some question about the pitching, I can guarantee they are taking notice of what happened last week.

by Rox Girl on Apr 9, 2007 12:00 PM MDT up reply actions

Oops...

Thanks for calling out us Nashvillians for not filling our hockey arena. Of course... I don't even like hockey. Putting a hockey team in Nashville = bad idea.

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by Rox Fan in TN on Apr 9, 2007 12:18 PM MDT up reply actions

Gary Bettman

Worst commissioner ever. Take teams out of traditional markets, lower TV ratings, completely erase an entire year of hockey, and still keep your job? I wish I had that kind of job security.

by MattTheRock on Apr 9, 2007 1:04 PM MDT up reply actions

See here's what I don't get

The NHL must have the worst marketing plan ever. I can't watch any of the games except the ones that are on NBC on the weekends because I don't get VS on my dish Network package. You never see an ad for hockey in the South the exact place you need to be advertising hockey. I live near Shreveport, LA and they have a minor league team there and that place gets packed. But they advertise like crazy. I also think Hockey tickets are a wee bit pricey for most of us.
Anyway, that's my two cents... two cents that I won't be able to use to buy hockey or baseball tickets.

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by Blake20th on Apr 9, 2007 1:08 PM MDT up reply actions

VS network

Worst decision ever. Although, I think part of the problem was that after the lockout, ESPN didn't want to show hockey any more.

Nashville's a pretty bad sports town either way. The AAA baseball team draws in the hundreds most nights (the stadium is old and they're supposed to be getting a new one, blah blah blah, probably not going to happen in the three years I'll be here.) I guess the Titans are a pretty big draw, but what NFL team isn't?

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by Rox Fan in TN on Apr 9, 2007 1:36 PM MDT up reply actions

Sorry Blake,

My e-mail's been having major issues with freezing and sending multiple replies this last week. I'm probably going to have to switch soon.

by Rox Girl on Apr 9, 2007 1:37 PM MDT up reply actions

Arizona's getting love

because they were playing the Nationals this weekend. Anyone will look good while playing the Nationals.

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by Rox Fan in TN on Apr 9, 2007 12:08 PM MDT reply actions

That's an excellent point.

If the Rox had a four game sweep over the Nats SI would have at least given us #19

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by Blake20th on Apr 9, 2007 12:16 PM MDT up reply actions

Seriously, though

I'm convinced that I could at least be the Nationals' #5 starter (and that's after topping out at 59 mph on the speed pitch at the ballpark yesterday.)

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by Rox Fan in TN on Apr 9, 2007 12:17 PM MDT up reply actions

although I have absolutely no room to talk:

I would like to say: 59? I hope that was a knuckleball. Geez... and yeah, I've faced slow pitch softball pitchers who looked less hitable.

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by Blake20th on Apr 9, 2007 12:22 PM MDT up reply actions

Nope

That was throwing the hardest fastball I could. In my case, though, we are talking about a person who played second base in little league ball because I literally couldn't make the throw from short without bouncing it in the dirt.

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by Rox Fan in TN on Apr 9, 2007 12:26 PM MDT up reply actions

Well,

I'm a 40 year old left handed reliever that won't be able to get anyone out....WHOO HOO I qualify for a Major League job with the Rockies! (and 1/2 of all MLB teams)

by Redhawk on Apr 9, 2007 12:37 PM MDT up reply actions

I'm glad we are equally as athletically gifted

I had seven hits in a PeeWee game once... I have no idea how many times I batted, but I had seven hits...I think mostly on ground balls.

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by Blake20th on Apr 9, 2007 12:37 PM MDT up reply actions

home grown respect

i think a lot of the problem is the fact that our own local media has no faith in the team. if knuckleheads like paige (yes, im counting him as local) and lincicome (sic) were really upbeat and optimistic, i think the big national types might see us at least slightly differently as well.

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by LarryB303 on Apr 9, 2007 12:26 PM MDT reply actions

Luckly

Baseball, unlike College Football..opinion doesn't matter. I'd love the Rockies to have respect. And I'm actually a little surprised (and slighty miffed too) at how little respect we are getting nationally.

But if we win games...the national press can list us as 30th for all it really matters.

A good start would be to sweep the Dodgers.

by Redhawk on Apr 9, 2007 12:36 PM MDT reply actions

Yeah

College football, though, is the only sport we have where things aren't decided on the field, unless you really buy the "regular season is actually a 12-game playoff" thing. Every other sport has a good postseason to determine the champion.

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by Rox Fan in TN on Apr 9, 2007 12:38 PM MDT up reply actions

Helton out of the lineup

Doubt he likes that. Neither do I actually.

by avsfan4ever33 on Apr 9, 2007 12:49 PM MDT reply actions

If you have the lineup, please post it

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by Blake20th on Apr 9, 2007 12:53 PM MDT up reply actions

Eh

At least they're not playing Mabry in place of him. That would be disastrous.

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by Rox Fan in TN on Apr 9, 2007 12:56 PM MDT up reply actions

Helton really hasn't done well against Schmidt

As the article says, so I'm better with it than I could be. I'd actually like to see what Baker brings in this alignment, as should a trade for Helton ever materialize, we could be looking at something like this.

by Rox Girl on Apr 9, 2007 1:00 PM MDT up reply actions

Lineups

From Ringolsby's article above:

The Rockies lineup:
CF Willy Taveras (rh)
2B Kazuo Matsui (sh)
3B Garrett Atkins (rh)
LF Matt Holliday (rh)
RF Brad Hawpe (lh)
1B Jeff Baker (rh)
SS Troy Tulowitzki (rh)
C Chris Iannetta (rh)
P Jeff Francis (lh)

The Dodgers lineup:
CF Juan Pierre (lh)
C Russ Martin (rh)
1B Nomar Garciaparra (rh)
2B Jeff Kent (rh)
LF Luis Gonzalez (lh)
RF Matt Kemp (rh)
SS Wilson Valdez (rh)
3B Ramon Martinez (rh)
P Jason Schmidt (rh)

by avsfan4ever33 on Apr 9, 2007 12:54 PM MDT reply actions

I'm surprised...

That many righthanders going against Schmidt. It's probably nothing to really worry about, as that's still one heck of a lineup.

by MattTheRock on Apr 9, 2007 1:07 PM MDT up reply actions

Ken Roesenthal

reports that Kim may be released if a taker isn't found soon. Last winter I spoke out against Kim only to be met with blind optimism. While I believe we should be positive we shouldn't be shocked when local media or national "power" rankings neglect us becuase really...why shouldn't they?

InToddwetrust

by InToddwetrust on Apr 9, 2007 1:12 PM MDT reply actions

I put the Rosenthal bit in this AM's Rockpile

Picking up the Kim option was still a good decision even if we have to cut him and pick up the tab. It's just a sign of the depth we have at starting pitcher, which is something vital for success. If you look at the note above that on the Padres, which position would you rather be in? Having to cut an underperforming pitcher because you have too many decent ones, or hoping two forty plus year olds can stay healthy all year because you don't have enough? I'd take the latter every time.

by Rox Girl on Apr 9, 2007 1:17 PM MDT up reply actions

words from a kim supporter

i thought it was great that we picked up the option and i stand by that opinion. how were we to know back then that hirsh would be ready to go out the gate? or that wed end up with lawrence and lopez and that theyd both be ready to contribute? better to have too many pitchers and have to eat a couple million when you cut/trade one than to not have enough. just ask the nationals. all i ask for in terms of the kim situation is that we trade him to the AL (even if we heat his entire salary and get a case of beer in return) so that he cant somehow face us and hurt us, at least not this year.

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by LarryB303 on Apr 9, 2007 1:29 PM MDT up reply actions

Definitely

I would rather get something in return for him, even if it isn't much. There's no real reason for us to rush this move, unless we're suddenly missing Tom Martin and his gawd-awful ability to give up long homeruns. We can wait for a little while to hopefully get one prospect with "upside." I'd prefer a left-handed pitcher, but that's just me. Basically someone who can tie their shoes without tripping, and then we hope that their time in our system finds some hidden talent.

by MattTheRock on Apr 9, 2007 1:35 PM MDT up reply actions

I too supported signing Kim (luke warmly)

We did end up with too many pitchers. Bucholtz had a great spring, Hirsh had a great 1st outing, and so did Fogg. Lawrence turned out to be close, and Uballo Jimenez looked like he had took a huge step, and is ready. ALL of which could have gone the other way. A betting person would have assumed a mix bag. But the Rockies had the BEST case scenerio, and all worked out.

Now hind-sight, I wish we could have Kim's money back and placed it into the bullpen. But we did invest 800k for a veteran Lefty....his name is Tom Martin

by Redhawk on Apr 9, 2007 1:37 PM MDT up reply actions

I would like everyone to start using the

adjective "crusty" before saying "veteran Tom Martin".

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by Blake20th on Apr 9, 2007 1:45 PM MDT up reply actions

id go with

"incapable" veteran tom martin or "cant believe he still gets paid to play baseball" veteran tom martin.

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by LarryB303 on Apr 9, 2007 1:50 PM MDT up reply actions

I like those even better

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by Blake20th on Apr 9, 2007 1:51 PM MDT up reply actions

I'm wondering

if the Franchise can keep our string of five straight quality starts going. That would be key. And can we make it four of five without walking a batter?

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by Rox Fan in TN on Apr 9, 2007 1:52 PM MDT reply actions

Honestly I'm more concerned about the

offense today. I think Francis will be just fine. I see him going 6-7 innings giving up 2-3 runs.

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by Blake20th on Apr 9, 2007 1:58 PM MDT up reply actions

Predictions for Today's game?

I'm going with 5-3 Rockies.

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by Blake20th on Apr 9, 2007 2:07 PM MDT reply actions

2-0 Rox

Francis goes the distance and gets a 10 on Scaling the Rox.

by Russ Oates on Apr 9, 2007 2:10 PM MDT up reply actions

Scaling the Rox

I must have missed what this is.
Do you have a link that explains your cryptic message?

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by Blake20th on Apr 9, 2007 2:11 PM MDT up reply actions

It's the recap

Rox Girl does after every game. She wrote that a starter will only get a 10 if they pitch a complete game shutout.

by Russ Oates on Apr 9, 2007 2:13 PM MDT up reply actions

And I just bastardized the English language

with that "they". ". . . if he pitches . . ."

by Russ Oates on Apr 9, 2007 2:14 PM MDT up reply actions

Duh

good thing I'm not getting paid to pay attention

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by Blake20th on Apr 9, 2007 2:15 PM MDT up reply actions

7-1 dodgers

our streak of close games finally ends. unfortunately not in the way rockies fans would like to see. the bats remain completely silent.

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by LarryB303 on Apr 9, 2007 2:13 PM MDT up reply actions

Birds?

Better hope Randy Johnson isn't around.

by avsfan4ever33 on Apr 9, 2007 2:08 PM MDT reply actions

I don't know

if they normally do this, but Vin Scully is calling the game on TV.

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by Rox Fan in TN on Apr 9, 2007 2:16 PM MDT reply actions

Willy T strikes out.

Big surprise there.

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by Rox Fan in TN on Apr 9, 2007 2:17 PM MDT reply actions

Willy T K's

Gee, where have I seen that before?

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by Silverblood on Apr 9, 2007 2:17 PM MDT reply actions

Taveras strikes out

Is this a replay or is the game live?

Up in the Rockies

by rockiesfan06 on Apr 9, 2007 2:17 PM MDT reply actions

Looked bad on Gameday

Was it that crappy in person? is he still flailing away like a blindfolded kid hitting a pinata?

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by Blake20th on Apr 9, 2007 2:18 PM MDT reply actions

Garrett homers!

Sweet!

by Russ Oates on Apr 9, 2007 2:19 PM MDT reply actions

Atta boy Atkins!

Solo homer!!!

by avsfan4ever33 on Apr 9, 2007 2:19 PM MDT reply actions

1-0 Rockies!

Big shot by Garrett! That should get us going.

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by Rox Fan in TN on Apr 9, 2007 2:19 PM MDT reply actions

Surprised to know

that's Garrett's first RBI of the season. I guess that's what happens when your leadoff man is batting .125.

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by Rox Fan in TN on Apr 9, 2007 2:20 PM MDT up reply actions

YAYYYY GARRETT!!!!

WOOHOO!!

by Rox Girl on Apr 9, 2007 2:19 PM MDT reply actions

GARRETT!

Yeah BABY!

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by Silverblood on Apr 9, 2007 2:20 PM MDT reply actions

Matt

follows it up with a single between 3rd and SS. Let's see if Hawpe wants to make the 3 H's 3-3 this inning.

by Russ Oates on Apr 9, 2007 2:21 PM MDT reply actions

Well technically

Garrett isn't an H. ;)

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by Silverblood on Apr 9, 2007 2:21 PM MDT up reply actions

Yeah

wish I coudl edit that.

by Russ Oates on Apr 9, 2007 2:22 PM MDT up reply actions

And that as well

by Russ Oates on Apr 9, 2007 2:22 PM MDT up reply actions

I suppose...

Matt and Leslie Holliday could adopt Garrett to make him an H.

I need a Holliday. Coincidentally, I also need a holiday.

by Squeaky on Apr 9, 2007 2:26 PM MDT up reply actions

Why are you on?

Aren't you supposed to be, you know, in class?

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by Silverblood on Apr 9, 2007 2:28 PM MDT up reply actions

Shhh...

I'm in study hall, anyway. Studying history.

I need a Holliday. Coincidentally, I also need a holiday.

by Squeaky on Apr 9, 2007 2:36 PM MDT up reply actions

Clearly

The threat of Warmack's wrath was not enough to keep you away from checking in on the game you said you wouldn't watch.

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by Silverblood on Apr 9, 2007 2:37 PM MDT up reply actions

This is my day off.

I generally use it to catch up on work. However, I am only doing marginally well at finishing homework. Baseball season is going to do terrible things to me...

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by Silverblood on Apr 9, 2007 2:21 PM MDT reply actions

Looks like the big bats

are finally getting going. Today it's AHHB rather than the usual AHHH, whatever.

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by Rox Fan in TN on Apr 9, 2007 2:21 PM MDT reply actions

Josh Hirsh?

Get it right, Vin.

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by Rox Fan in TN on Apr 9, 2007 2:23 PM MDT reply actions

I suppose

he neglected to mention that even Jason Fogg did well last time out?

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by Silverblood on Apr 9, 2007 2:24 PM MDT up reply actions

Francis

gets Martin looking. Ah, sweet success.

by Russ Oates on Apr 9, 2007 2:27 PM MDT reply actions

That curveball is nasty.

That's all I'm saying.

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by Rox Fan in TN on Apr 9, 2007 2:28 PM MDT up reply actions

But that was the fastball?

And it was 81 mph? I think Vin got that one wrong.

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by Rox Fan in TN on Apr 9, 2007 2:29 PM MDT up reply actions

Huh

Looked like Baker got the tag on Nomar on the replay. Maybe not though.

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by Rox Fan in TN on Apr 9, 2007 2:29 PM MDT reply actions

Well Atkins homered earlier, I guess that's ok

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by Blake20th on Apr 9, 2007 2:30 PM MDT reply actions

As long as Francis can get Gonzo out

it'll be okay.

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by Rox Fan in TN on Apr 9, 2007 2:31 PM MDT up reply actions

C'mon, Francis

No early hijinks.

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by Silverblood on Apr 9, 2007 2:31 PM MDT reply actions

Another strike out

My prediction holds true through one frame.

by Russ Oates on Apr 9, 2007 2:32 PM MDT reply actions

Got him looking

Way to work around the error there.

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by Rox Fan in TN on Apr 9, 2007 2:32 PM MDT reply actions

Nice job by Francis

Gets out of the inning with a K of LuGo.

by avsfan4ever33 on Apr 9, 2007 2:33 PM MDT reply actions

Gonzo K's

Man, he's really starting to show his age, isn't he? Not unlike a certain other crusty ex-D-back we've got...

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by Silverblood on Apr 9, 2007 2:33 PM MDT reply actions

Eh

He's never hit well against Francis, but yeah.

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by Rox Fan in TN on Apr 9, 2007 2:34 PM MDT up reply actions

I can't see the game, how's that curve looking?

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by Blake20th on Apr 9, 2007 2:33 PM MDT reply actions

Ugh...

When exactly is our luck going to turn around? That looked like a hit.

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by Rox Fan in TN on Apr 9, 2007 2:36 PM MDT reply actions

gonzo

always killed us as a d-back. maybe that mojo is gone now that hes a dodger. (i think he maybe passed it off to byrnes.)

Rockies in October.

by LarryB303 on Apr 9, 2007 2:37 PM MDT reply actions

We lead the league

in number of hits taken away by a lucky snag (read: self defense) from the pitcher.

Up in the Rockies

by rockiesfan06 on Apr 9, 2007 2:38 PM MDT reply actions

We also lead the league

in bloop/broken bat singles given up.

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by Rox Fan in TN on Apr 9, 2007 2:39 PM MDT up reply actions

Schmidt looks like he's not hitting his spots

Catcher sets up inside and Schmidt throws it outside.

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by Rox Fan in TN on Apr 9, 2007 2:38 PM MDT reply actions

Rockies current battery

has smarts, according to Scully. But Iannetta takes strike three to end the top of the inning.

by Russ Oates on Apr 9, 2007 2:39 PM MDT reply actions

re: Scully

I appreciate that the guy is a legend, but I can't stand listening to him. Not only does he drone on and on because he doesn't have a partner, but he butchers names like no other. He's already said "Troy Tulowurshi" and "Josh Hirsh." I understand that those are just little slips, but I grow tired of Dodgers fans raving about how incredible he is when I feel like muting him when I watch.

Up in the Rockies

by rockiesfan06 on Apr 9, 2007 2:42 PM MDT up reply actions

This Dodgers fan

I know swears that Scully's call regarding Gibson's homer is the greatest one in sports ever. It's great, but there are better choices.

by Russ Oates on Apr 9, 2007 2:44 PM MDT up reply actions

I'll be honest

Maybe it's just early in the season, but our rookies look pretty overmatched at the bottom of the order. In Iannetta's case I can kind of see it, since there wasn't much point in leaving him in the minors, but was skipping Troy past AAA a good idea in retrospect?

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by Rox Fan in TN on Apr 9, 2007 2:41 PM MDT reply actions

re: overmatched

I can understand what you're saying, but I definitely think it's too early to take any action. Besides, do we really have any better options? I guess one could argue that it would be better to let them work on their game at AAA, but I think they're only going to get better with each at-bat they get at the Major League level. Their defense has been solid and that's always something you like to see from a rookie. If his offense is struggling but he's not losing focus on defense, that's an encouraging sign.

Up in the Rockies

by rockiesfan06 on Apr 9, 2007 2:44 PM MDT up reply actions

Yeah

I agree that it's too early to do anything. If Iannetta is still hitting under .200 at the end of April, it might be time to do something, but I wouldn't pull the trigger right now. I'm just saying from seeing their at bats that they look overmatched at the plate right now.

But, I agree that they're probably going to get better. And Tulo just flashed his defense right there.

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by Rox Fan in TN on Apr 9, 2007 2:46 PM MDT up reply actions

agreed

and iannetta's plate patience should yield a nice obp once he gets going, even if the hits and power dont come just yet. ill take tulo over barmes any day, as well. on the list of "players im worried about", taveras is sitting comfortably in spot #1. hes probably in spots 2, 3, and 4 as well. hes not getting unlucky; hes completely overmatched.

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by LarryB303 on Apr 9, 2007 2:49 PM MDT up reply actions

Bunt, Willy

It's the only way you get on base. Do it.

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by Rox Fan in TN on Apr 9, 2007 2:50 PM MDT reply actions

Two base bunt!

That's more like a lead-off man.

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by Behrens on Apr 9, 2007 2:52 PM MDT up reply actions

Taveras!

Showing a little pop! That one almost got out.

by avsfan4ever33 on Apr 9, 2007 2:52 PM MDT reply actions

What was that?

Willy with a line-drive double that just missed being a homer? Where the hell did that come from?

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by Rox Fan in TN on Apr 9, 2007 2:52 PM MDT reply actions

confidence booster

Sure he lifted his back foot on that swing, and it was a pitch that missed up, but Willy's one of the guys that just needs to catch a break so he can settle down.

Hopefully, this will get him to not press so much at the plate next time up, although, prior to the double being hit, that was a pretty nice at bat, not fishing for balls out of the zone, and working it back to a hitter's count.

by David OhNo on Apr 9, 2007 2:56 PM MDT up reply actions

thanks for saying that

Willy needed that AB, and let's see if he can build off of it.

by Rox Girl on Apr 9, 2007 2:59 PM MDT up reply actions

HOLY HELL

This really is bizarro universe. I was remarking on this earlier on Viva El Birdos.

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by Silverblood on Apr 9, 2007 2:54 PM MDT reply actions

Dodgers announcer

Uh, that was the Colorado dugout, not the bullpen. How do the Dodger fans listen to this guy all year? I'd probably shoot my TV!

by lgh77 on Apr 9, 2007 2:55 PM MDT reply actions

Same way we put up with ours

Ours are pretty unremarkable, to be honest.

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by Rox Fan in TN on Apr 9, 2007 2:56 PM MDT up reply actions

What were you swinging at, Garrett?

That was way upstairs. Way to waste Willy's first extra-base hit of the season.

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by Rox Fan in TN on Apr 9, 2007 2:57 PM MDT reply actions

Maybe

Kaz and Garrett were so shocked that Taveras doubled they were out of focus?

by avsfan4ever33 on Apr 9, 2007 2:58 PM MDT reply actions

Schmidt

gets Atkins with the high fastball and his swing wasn't even close.

Time for Francis to show his worth again.

by Russ Oates on Apr 9, 2007 2:58 PM MDT reply actions

Atkins strikes out

and Taveras rips a double?

What universe is this, anyway?

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by Silverblood on Apr 9, 2007 2:58 PM MDT reply actions

Dammit

C'mon Francis... seriously?

by avsfan4ever33 on Apr 9, 2007 2:59 PM MDT reply actions

To Schmidt?

Honestly, Jeff.

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by Silverblood on Apr 9, 2007 3:00 PM MDT reply actions

And Schmidt

promptly hits a homer to start the inning. That's strange.

First homer Jeff gave up to the Dodgers in 32 innings. Impressive.

by Russ Oates on Apr 9, 2007 3:00 PM MDT reply actions

Seriously?

Schmidt goes yard? Yeah... bizarro universe.

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by Rox Fan in TN on Apr 9, 2007 3:00 PM MDT reply actions

Iannetta is doing a good job calling this game

he's really keeping the hitters off balance. Of course you gotta give Jeff some of the congrats here too

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by Blake20th on Apr 9, 2007 3:02 PM MDT reply actions

Please disregard previous comment

I have no excuse, just please disregard

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by Blake20th on Apr 9, 2007 3:05 PM MDT up reply actions

That could cost us next time

Gotta communicate, Willy and Brad.

by avsfan4ever33 on Apr 9, 2007 3:05 PM MDT reply actions

Is it just me

or is Porno-stache Kent's AB taking forever?

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by Silverblood on Apr 9, 2007 3:09 PM MDT reply actions

Yeah

Francis has thrown 52 pitches through three innings... he'll probably be gone by the seventh. Of course, Schmidt's thrown 50.

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by Rox Fan in TN on Apr 9, 2007 3:10 PM MDT up reply actions

We can't catch a break

Kemp looked like he was going to drop that one, but didn't.

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by Rox Fan in TN on Apr 9, 2007 3:13 PM MDT reply actions

Yeah Brad!

Nice double down the right field line.

The Coors Effect... thinking about changing the name to The Humidor Effect.

by Rox Fan in TN on Apr 9, 2007 3:15 PM MDT reply actions

Why do I have this feeling

that's it's only the two of us left in here?

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by Silverblood on Apr 9, 2007 3:16 PM MDT up reply actions

Here

I'm here too!

I feel unloved.

I've been in this game a hundred years, but I see new ways to lose I never knew existed before. - Casey Stengel

by Behrens on Apr 9, 2007 3:17 PM MDT up reply actions

<love>

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by Silverblood on Apr 9, 2007 3:18 PM MDT up reply actions

Because we probably are?

Hate to break it to you but I'm going to have to leave around 5 as well.

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by Rox Fan in TN on Apr 9, 2007 3:17 PM MDT up reply actions

I'll have to leave for at least

a little while as well.

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by Silverblood on Apr 9, 2007 3:18 PM MDT up reply actions

I'm attempting

not to be as wordy in threads.

But ouch! at Matt Kemp.

by Russ Oates on Apr 9, 2007 3:19 PM MDT up reply actions

You're not

We just need some more good stuff to talk about

by lgh77 on Apr 9, 2007 3:19 PM MDT up reply actions

Baker obliges!

I'm starting to really like that kid.

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by Silverblood on Apr 9, 2007 3:19 PM MDT up reply actions

You read my mind

I was just about to say that.

by lgh77 on Apr 9, 2007 3:21 PM MDT up reply actions

Bradley!

Nice job, Mr. Hawpe!

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by Silverblood on Apr 9, 2007 3:15 PM MDT reply actions

Baker triples!

Kemp is hurt however.

by avsfan4ever33 on Apr 9, 2007 3:19 PM MDT reply actions

Count me out of the number here

study hall is almost over and off I go to rehearsal. For four and a half hours. Joyous day.

GO ROCKIES!!!!

I need a Holliday. Coincidentally, I also need a holiday.

by Squeaky on Apr 9, 2007 3:19 PM MDT reply actions

Are you still

planning to call me?

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by Silverblood on Apr 9, 2007 3:20 PM MDT up reply actions

mmhmm

on dinner break.

Go Rockies, in the mean time.

I need a Holliday. Coincidentally, I also need a holiday.

by Squeaky on Apr 9, 2007 3:20 PM MDT up reply actions

When's that?

7 or so my time?

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by Silverblood on Apr 9, 2007 3:22 PM MDT up reply actions

Ouch

That sounded bad. Kemp slammed into the wall going for a catch.

The good news is Baker wound up on third base and Hawpe scored.

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by Rox Fan in TN on Apr 9, 2007 3:19 PM MDT reply actions

Ow

C'mon Kemp, don't be hurt too bad. Even on Gamecast you could feel the pain.

Baker's really had quite the start to the season though. That's enjoyable.

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by ES46NE10 on Apr 9, 2007 3:21 PM MDT reply actions

Ethier in for Kemp

Tulo up.

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by Silverblood on Apr 9, 2007 3:21 PM MDT reply actions

Tulo comes through

Infield RBI single works.

by avsfan4ever33 on Apr 9, 2007 3:23 PM MDT reply actions

Yay Tulo!

It wasn't even a sac fly - it was an actual hit!

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by Silverblood on Apr 9, 2007 3:23 PM MDT reply actions

w00t

w00t!

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by ES46NE10 on Apr 9, 2007 3:23 PM MDT reply actions

Come on Chris

Keep this inning going.

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by Rox Fan in TN on Apr 9, 2007 3:24 PM MDT reply actions

Working the count here

At this rate, Schmidt will be lucky to go six.

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by Rox Fan in TN on Apr 9, 2007 3:26 PM MDT reply actions

The numbers aren't there yet for Iannetta

but his plate discipline is very good, especially for a rookie. He's consistently choosy and doesn't go fishing at the first pitch very often, which is one of my chief pet peeves.

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by Silverblood on Apr 9, 2007 3:27 PM MDT reply actions

cough

cough Steve Finley cough

Sorry, allergies ._.

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by ES46NE10 on Apr 9, 2007 3:27 PM MDT up reply actions

Too bad

Now it's on Jeff to keep the inning going.

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by Rox Fan in TN on Apr 9, 2007 3:27 PM MDT reply actions

All right!

Way to keep it going, Jeff. Schmidt's at 75 pitches... and Scully just called him "Jeff Schmidt." He can't even get his own pitcher's name right, LOL.

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by Rox Fan in TN on Apr 9, 2007 3:28 PM MDT reply actions

Jeffy with a hit?

This is a weird day

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by Blake20th on Apr 9, 2007 3:28 PM MDT reply actions

Go ahead and walk Willy

That would make my day.

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by Rox Fan in TN on Apr 9, 2007 3:30 PM MDT reply actions

Ugh

Way to kill a rally... but at least Willy made him work to get him out. Schmidt's at 82 pitches through four.

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by Rox Fan in TN on Apr 9, 2007 3:32 PM MDT reply actions

Great snag by Baker

Takes a hit away from Gonzo. It's almost like we had Helton over there for a second.

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by Rox Fan in TN on Apr 9, 2007 3:35 PM MDT reply actions

Holliday was so close

Wish he would've held onto that.

Francis Ks Schmidt to end the inning... 3-2 Rox.

by avsfan4ever33 on Apr 9, 2007 3:44 PM MDT reply actions

Holliday almost snagged

that one, but it wasn't entirely damning. It could have turned into a triple if Matt hadn't been looking at the ball when it fell out.

by Russ Oates on Apr 9, 2007 3:45 PM MDT reply actions

Bullpens

It looks like this game will also be decided by the bullpens. Francis is at 75 pitches through 4. Unless he has some quick innings, he'll be hard pressed to get through the 6th.

by lgh77 on Apr 9, 2007 3:45 PM MDT reply actions

And now Schmidt

is hurt.

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by Rox Fan in TN on Apr 9, 2007 3:48 PM MDT reply actions

That's not good for Schmidt

but could be good for the Rockies and the rest of the NL.

Will he stay in?

by Russ Oates on Apr 9, 2007 3:48 PM MDT reply actions

Nope

Here comes Hendrickson.

by lgh77 on Apr 9, 2007 3:51 PM MDT up reply actions

Scaling the Rox

Would numerous opposing players getting injured drive up our score in the "Luck" category? I know that sounds terrible to say, but I mean it's really bad luck on their part that it happens. I probably could word it better and make myself seem less of an a-hole, but it's kinda clear what I'm getting at, right?

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by ES46NE10 on Apr 9, 2007 3:51 PM MDT reply actions

Definitely

It has to be figured into the luck category, particularly if inferior players have to come into replace the injured ones. It would go the other way too, so you're not bad for saying it.

by Rox Girl on Apr 9, 2007 4:00 PM MDT up reply actions

Anyone watching Gameday may have

nightmares from Hendrickson's photo.

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by Blake20th on Apr 9, 2007 3:54 PM MDT reply actions

Not a chance...

I've been through three games of Eric Byrnes photo. I can handle the bearded wonder there.

Although, that is not an attractive picture.

by MattTheRock on Apr 9, 2007 3:57 PM MDT up reply actions

My sister and I

used to make jokes about that. Eeek.

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by Silverblood on Apr 9, 2007 3:57 PM MDT up reply actions

I love speed

Kaz with a steal and then advance to third on bad throw.

Scores on Atkins' sac fly.

by avsfan4ever33 on Apr 9, 2007 3:57 PM MDT reply actions

A couple of ribbies for Garrett today :)

I'm back. I was planning to go get dinner, but that particular absence was unplanned. Sometimes I hate my dorm. I swear that the fire alarm goes off here more in two weeks than it does for the rest of campus put together. This happened at almost exactly the same time last week, in the middle of the Rockies game. Sigh.

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by Silverblood on Apr 9, 2007 3:59 PM MDT reply actions

First

two of the season as well, good to see him finally get in the swing of things although he got the sac fly that should have been a hit as well.

Go Rockies

by Rox Rock on Apr 9, 2007 4:02 PM MDT up reply actions

Wow...

According to Gameday, that last K was a good bit outside.

I'm tired of the calls going against us... IT'S A CONSPIRACY!!!

by MattTheRock on Apr 9, 2007 4:01 PM MDT reply actions

Could be Francis' last inning

Pitch count is pretty high, and he could bat next inning (due up 4th I believe).

by avsfan4ever33 on Apr 9, 2007 4:05 PM MDT reply actions

90 pitches

Go Rockies

by Rox Rock on Apr 9, 2007 4:08 PM MDT up reply actions

So Far

I am not to impressed with this dodger team.... the word overrated comes to mind...

by wolf213 on Apr 9, 2007 4:07 PM MDT reply actions

I agree

However they are without Rafeal Furcal who makes that lineup a lot better, but they have Luis Gonzalez who is really on a decline and Kent is still a very good 2B, but not the threat he once was.

Go Rockies

by Rox Rock on Apr 9, 2007 4:10 PM MDT up reply actions

In other words

Gonzalez and others just glorify the lineup as they are bigger names, but Hawpe who isn't as big a name will get more production

Go Rockies

by Rox Rock on Apr 9, 2007 4:12 PM MDT up reply actions

Nice Ks there

Gets Nomar and Kent back to back.

by avsfan4ever33 on Apr 9, 2007 4:10 PM MDT reply actions

Affection level for Jeff Baker:

Increasing rapidly.

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by Silverblood on Apr 9, 2007 4:13 PM MDT reply actions

Grrr

I wish he could play CF.... Imagine that thought for a while

by wolf213 on Apr 9, 2007 4:14 PM MDT up reply actions

Tulo

Tulo is struggling a bit, I think he might start of slow this season, but come the dog days of summer he should adjust and be raking.

by wolf213 on Apr 9, 2007 4:15 PM MDT reply actions

Hope so

Same with Iannetta. Tulo is striking out quite a bit however.

BTW, Francis is still in there.

by avsfan4ever33 on Apr 9, 2007 4:16 PM MDT up reply actions

Grr

Is there a rule that says the Rockies' catcher must be an automatic out?

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by ES46NE10 on Apr 9, 2007 4:16 PM MDT reply actions

Francis coming back out

for the 6th? Looks like it, otherwise he wouldn't, or at least shouldn't, be batting.

by Russ Oates on Apr 9, 2007 4:16 PM MDT reply actions

Recently

it seems that Hurdle's a little more willing to let the starters go longer... can one hope that he's gotten a clue?

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by Silverblood on Apr 9, 2007 4:18 PM MDT up reply actions

Francis

He's at 92 pitches. I don't see him going all the way through the inning. With the struggles the bullpen has been having, I'm not too shocked that Hurdle is sending Francis back out.

by lgh77 on Apr 9, 2007 4:19 PM MDT up reply actions

New article on Helton

On the official site - says a plan has been mapped out to keep Todd at 145 games this season.

by avsfan4ever33 on Apr 9, 2007 4:18 PM MDT reply actions

I'm

not against Todd Helton getting rest, but why today? It has only been 3 days since his last rest.

Go Rockies

by Rox Rock on Apr 9, 2007 4:25 PM MDT up reply actions

Francis with a nice inning

I'm sure that's his last inning.

Who do we go to in the 7th?

by avsfan4ever33 on Apr 9, 2007 4:24 PM MDT reply actions

Next pitcher

Ramirez and affeldt were up in the bullpen so it must be one of them.

by lgh77 on Apr 9, 2007 4:25 PM MDT up reply actions

My Bets are on Corpas

by wolf213 on Apr 9, 2007 4:25 PM MDT up reply actions

Nevermind

by wolf213 on Apr 9, 2007 4:25 PM MDT up reply actions

Nice job, Francis!

I must work on this philosophy essay, but it's not going well with the Rox ahead going into the 7th and Rich Harden slated to start the A's home opener later tonight...

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by Silverblood on Apr 9, 2007 4:25 PM MDT reply actions

Set the table Willy

Please?

Up in the Rockies

by rockiesfan06 on Apr 9, 2007 4:26 PM MDT reply actions

Wish we could get some insurance runs

Give the pen some breathing room.

by avsfan4ever33 on Apr 9, 2007 4:31 PM MDT reply actions

Agreed

Four runs will not be enough to take this game.

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by ES46NE10 on Apr 9, 2007 4:31 PM MDT up reply actions

I agree, but...

up two runs with three innings to go, there's no excuse why the Rockies should not win this game. We need a quality performance from the best arms in the bullpen today to bring home the W.

Up in the Rockies

by rockiesfan06 on Apr 9, 2007 4:33 PM MDT up reply actions

Francis still out there!

Didn't see this one coming - at 102 pitches.

by avsfan4ever33 on Apr 9, 2007 4:32 PM MDT reply actions

What is Hurdle thinking?

Yes, Francis has been awesome but the last thing we need is to blow out Francis' arm.

by lgh77 on Apr 9, 2007 4:35 PM MDT up reply actions

Leadoff walk

Hmm...

by avsfan4ever33 on Apr 9, 2007 4:34 PM MDT reply actions

Whoa...

Francis starting the 7th.

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by Silverblood on Apr 9, 2007 4:34 PM MDT reply actions

Call it two!

Nice job! Let's get Pierre and be done with this inning.

by avsfan4ever33 on Apr 9, 2007 4:35 PM MDT reply actions

DP

Go Rockies

by Rox Rock on Apr 9, 2007 4:35 PM MDT reply actions

Huge DP

right there. Nifty play by Tulo.

by Russ Oates on Apr 9, 2007 4:35 PM MDT reply actions

C'mon Francis

get Mr. Wears-His-Hat-Under-His-Batting-Helmet and we'll call it an outing, savvy?

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by Silverblood on Apr 9, 2007 4:36 PM MDT reply actions

No no

Not like that.

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by Silverblood on Apr 9, 2007 4:36 PM MDT up reply actions

So close!

Almost had Pierre there...

Ramirez is going to come in now.

by avsfan4ever33 on Apr 9, 2007 4:37 PM MDT reply actions

I see this now

I see Ramirez getting the out and then that will be his night. That's how Hurdle has been using Ramirez. He goes in with two outs to get out of the inning and he's done for the day.

by lgh77 on Apr 9, 2007 4:40 PM MDT up reply actions

No, Rami

Please do not walk anyone for Garciaparra/Kent.

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by Silverblood on Apr 9, 2007 4:41 PM MDT reply actions

Yay

Yay ^_^

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by ES46NE10 on Apr 9, 2007 4:42 PM MDT reply actions

Thata boy!

Ks Martin.

Alright, let's get some more runs and then hand it to Corpas for the 8th.

by avsfan4ever33 on Apr 9, 2007 4:42 PM MDT reply actions

C'mon guys

This is the last time that the heart of the order will be up, let's make it count.

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by Silverblood on Apr 9, 2007 4:47 PM MDT reply actions

Stupid work

don't they know I have a game to watch?

by Redhawk on Apr 9, 2007 4:50 PM MDT reply actions

If you figure out how to zap work

tell me; I'll use it to zap homework.

Gah... Baker... so good... why can't he play CF? WHYYYY?!

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by Silverblood on Apr 9, 2007 4:51 PM MDT up reply actions

I'm trying to get pregnant

there should be money in a guy getting knocked up. Or maybe disability...My disability is I"m lazy, and don't like to work

by Redhawk on Apr 9, 2007 4:54 PM MDT up reply actions

That IS clever.

Tell me if you figure that one out. ;)

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by Silverblood on Apr 9, 2007 4:55 PM MDT up reply actions

Pressure is on the young guys

They haven't looked good so far today, but they have an opportunity to make up for it.

Up in the Rockies

by rockiesfan06 on Apr 9, 2007 4:51 PM MDT reply actions

Bullpen.....

So we have 5 guys in your Pen? Kim doesn't think about baseball....and Bulcholtz must be getting paid to go get Hot Dogs.

Cause we've got Corpas up....again

by Redhawk on Apr 9, 2007 4:52 PM MDT reply actions

I've been thinking the same thing

Kim hasn't pitched since the 3rd and Buchholz hasn't pitched since the 4th. If they're going to keep using Corpas, Hawkins and Affeldt everynight, they're going to be worn out by May. And then there's Fuentes who won't go into a tie game. It has to be a save situation to see him and Affeldt is being used as the LOOGY only.

by lgh77 on Apr 9, 2007 4:57 PM MDT up reply actions

I meant Ramirez

I meant Corpas, Hawkins and Ramirez being used everynight.

by lgh77 on Apr 9, 2007 5:00 PM MDT up reply actions

Swarm! Swarm! Swarm!

by Russ Oates on Apr 9, 2007 4:53 PM MDT reply actions

Swarm?

Wha?

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by ES46NE10 on Apr 9, 2007 4:53 PM MDT up reply actions

An idiot on the field

They said it happened the last time the Rockies were at Dodger Stadium.

I can't think of that happening ever at Coors Field.

by avsfan4ever33 on Apr 9, 2007 4:53 PM MDT reply actions

Er....

What's going on, exactly? Gameday only says "On-field delay." Crazy Dodger fans leaping onto the field? Somebody struck by lightning? Do advise.

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by Silverblood on Apr 9, 2007 4:54 PM MDT reply actions

Right the first time

It's bad enough with the beach balls and the wave, but you've got to deal with this, too. They can be some of the dimmest fans in baseball.

by Rox Girl on Apr 9, 2007 4:55 PM MDT up reply actions

a guy

ran into the field, from left feild accross the OF, and was takled by security in Right/center. And they tied him up, and carried him off....

by Redhawk on Apr 9, 2007 4:56 PM MDT up reply actions

Big AB for Iannetta

Let's go Chris!

See about Silverblood. ;)

by avsfan4ever33 on Apr 9, 2007 4:54 PM MDT reply actions

C'mon Chris!

Time to shine, rook!

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by Silverblood on Apr 9, 2007 4:55 PM MDT reply actions

Sac fly

An RBI is an RBI.

Todd coming in to PH!

by avsfan4ever33 on Apr 9, 2007 4:57 PM MDT reply actions

I see why

the Rockies didn't think Pierre could defend/throw in Coors Field Center Field...no arm at all

by Redhawk on Apr 9, 2007 4:57 PM MDT reply actions

Pierre's arm is sooo weeak

Thank goodness Taveras has that over him.

by Rox Girl on Apr 9, 2007 4:58 PM MDT reply actions

A run is a run is a run...

We'll take that for a start, Chris. Hello there Todd... feeling left out that the other 2H are getting hits without you? Here's your chance to fix that.

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by Silverblood on Apr 9, 2007 4:58 PM MDT reply actions

What's the deal

with all the mulletts in baseball now....cause if they are making a come back, I can grow a great mullett

Business in front....party in back!

by Redhawk on Apr 9, 2007 5:00 PM MDT reply actions

Please don't walk, Todd

It's Taveras if you do.

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by Silverblood on Apr 9, 2007 5:01 PM MDT reply actions

2 left

but I like the insurance run. Now can we see Buckholtz? any one but the 4 work horses of Corpas, Ramierez Hawkins, and Fuentes

by Redhawk on Apr 9, 2007 5:03 PM MDT reply actions

I wonder if this lead is Taylor-proof...

he hasn't been impressive in early going.

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by Silverblood on Apr 9, 2007 5:04 PM MDT up reply actions

Doesn't matter....

It's Corpas. Again.

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by Silverblood on Apr 9, 2007 5:05 PM MDT up reply actions

Too small a sample size

Taylor has only pitched in one game. If you'll recall, he had a rough first outing of the spring, too. He needed to get the butterflies out of his system. Actually, seeing as how he hasn't pitched in 5 days, he'll probably need to shake the rust off.

by lgh77 on Apr 9, 2007 5:07 PM MDT up reply actions

Buchholz

I think he'll only come in if there's a blowout right now. I don't think Hurdle has confidence in him.

Although the people that he has shown confidence in aren't exactly making my heart a flutter... more pound like a subwoofer on overdrive.

by MattTheRock on Apr 9, 2007 5:06 PM MDT up reply actions

If so...

You need to let Buchholz pitch. If Hurdle is saving him for long relief outings only, the way our starters have been going, it could be weeks before Buchholz pitches. You can't expect a guy to be perfect if it weeks between appearances. Bullpen sessions are not the same as facing real life hitters. I think we know why Hurdle is not using Kim but he needs to at least get Buchholz some face time and see what he can do. If he sucks, they can look to trade him and get another reliever that could help. If he does well, you know you can use him. Either way, you're saving the other guys in the bullpen from having to pitch.

by lgh77 on Apr 9, 2007 5:15 PM MDT up reply actions

Mullett

I'm going to regrow my mullett...I had the king of all mulletts. Travis Tritt would be envious of my old mullett

by Redhawk on Apr 9, 2007 5:04 PM MDT reply actions

Wait, since

when did Corpas gain the nickname "Habeas Corpas"? That's a bad one.

by Russ Oates on Apr 9, 2007 5:05 PM MDT reply actions

The lamest pun I can think of

is that he's going to be a Corpse instead of Corpas if we keep using him like this. A day off tomorrow for him will be well-deserved if he holds this lead.

Up in the Rockies

by rockiesfan06 on Apr 9, 2007 5:07 PM MDT up reply actions

More non-love

Just so everyone knows, the Rox made MLB.com's front page today. However, you wouldn't know from reading it. We've gone from "Schmidt ready to make first start for Dodgers, on Opening Day" to "Jason Schmidt homered, but left after hurting his hamstring while covering first in the fifth".

However, the ROCKIES ARE UP 5-2 - you sure wouldn't know that from the headlines, tho. C'mon, MLB, show us some love! It's not like we're the D-Rays ;)

by oo_nrb on Apr 9, 2007 5:06 PM MDT reply actions

Corpas!

So who's arm will fall off first? Hawkins or Corpas?

Kim must not be thinking about baseball again today.

Use him or Cut him...we need some alternative arms in the 'pen!

by Redhawk on Apr 9, 2007 5:06 PM MDT reply actions

I somewhat agree

Yet there's no way I want to see Kim in there in a three run ballgame.

Corpas does a great job once again though and gets a 1-2-3 inning.

by avsfan4ever33 on Apr 9, 2007 5:08 PM MDT up reply actions

Despite the fact

that Corpas will likely keel over and become a Corpse if Hurdle keeps working him like this, he had a very quick 1-2-3 eighth. It's nice to have trust in a reliever.

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by Silverblood on Apr 9, 2007 5:09 PM MDT reply actions

Bullpen rotation

Here's what I can see of our bullpen

Rameriz, Corpas, Hawkins, then Fuentes in a save situation.

And 3 other guys to get some nachos, and hold jackets

by Redhawk on Apr 9, 2007 5:10 PM MDT reply actions

See Willy...

Make contact and even on an easy grounder to short you can beat it out.

by avsfan4ever33 on Apr 9, 2007 5:10 PM MDT reply actions

Willy!!!!

That's what we've been waiting six games for.

by Rox Girl on Apr 9, 2007 5:11 PM MDT reply actions

I am now convinced

that an ion storm has passed through Earth's atmosphere and completely scrambled the fabric of reality for one day.

Willy T with his second hit of the day? Even of the run-out-the-ground-ball variety? No. Way.

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by Silverblood on Apr 9, 2007 5:11 PM MDT reply actions

It's amazing what Willy can do...

...we he actually gets on base. The threat of his speed alone messes with the pitcher's mind and causes bad pitches, balks, etc.

Up in the Rockies

by rockiesfan06 on Apr 9, 2007 5:12 PM MDT reply actions

See how great Willie is!

I never doubted you! (until the next at bat...I'm gonna out Yankee fan the Yankee fans!)

by Redhawk on Apr 9, 2007 5:12 PM MDT reply actions

(Speaking of Yankees

They are now facing Sidney Ponson, who is actually being paid to start a game for the Twins. He has given up 1 run already on 3 hits with no outs... some things do not change).

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by Silverblood on Apr 9, 2007 5:13 PM MDT up reply actions

And they don't want

Kim? Kim for Garza seems fair to me

by Redhawk on Apr 9, 2007 5:14 PM MDT up reply actions

Jeez

Garrett picking up RBIs like they're going out of style. Not, however, as if I mind. ;) Second sac fly of the day for him.

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by Silverblood on Apr 9, 2007 5:16 PM MDT reply actions

Another Run!

Wow, it's like bizarro-world again.

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by ES46NE10 on Apr 9, 2007 5:16 PM MDT reply actions

Sac fly

Atkins' third RBI of the day.

I'd still like to see Fuentes in the 9th just to be safe.

by avsfan4ever33 on Apr 9, 2007 5:16 PM MDT reply actions

Got your wish

Here's Fuentes.

by lgh77 on Apr 9, 2007 5:18 PM MDT up reply actions

Fuentes is in there.

Kim, Buchholz, and the rest eating nachos and playing video games, as far as we know.

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by Silverblood on Apr 9, 2007 5:18 PM MDT up reply actions

Knowing Monfort

the might not have made the road trip...saves on Hotel Rooms that way

by Redhawk on Apr 9, 2007 5:19 PM MDT up reply actions

BK! come on hurdle

BK need to get some work, to drive up his trade value...

by Redhawk on Apr 9, 2007 5:18 PM MDT reply actions

BK

That's probably why he hasn'tpitch. They don't want to scare off any potential trade partners.

by lgh77 on Apr 9, 2007 5:19 PM MDT up reply actions

Fuentes

Stop making it interesting.

by avsfan4ever33 on Apr 9, 2007 5:21 PM MDT reply actions

Save

I guess Fuentes wants to make sure he gets a save. That's why he'e making it interesting.

by lgh77 on Apr 9, 2007 5:22 PM MDT up reply actions

um...Brian...

we don't need another lefty that can't get outs

by Redhawk on Apr 9, 2007 5:21 PM MDT reply actions

Brian...

We could have put Kim in if we wanted him to do this.

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by Silverblood on Apr 9, 2007 5:21 PM MDT reply actions

we

must share the same brain...that's scary

by Redhawk on Apr 9, 2007 5:22 PM MDT up reply actions

Seriously.

We tend to do that a lot.

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by Silverblood on Apr 9, 2007 5:23 PM MDT up reply actions

well this is getting interesting... i'm not a fan

of that

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by Blake20th on Apr 9, 2007 5:22 PM MDT reply actions

BK could have done this Brian!

get the DP

by Redhawk on Apr 9, 2007 5:22 PM MDT reply actions

"We put him in their

so he wouldn't hit into the DP. He hit into the triple play."

by Russ Oates on Apr 9, 2007 5:23 PM MDT reply actions

And that should be

"there".

by Russ Oates on Apr 9, 2007 5:23 PM MDT up reply actions

Come on

Bases loaded and nobody out. Dammit.

by avsfan4ever33 on Apr 9, 2007 5:24 PM MDT reply actions

can we bring in Corpas again?

by Redhawk on Apr 9, 2007 5:24 PM MDT reply actions

speaking of human cloning

we can clone Corpas can't we?

by Redhawk on Apr 9, 2007 5:25 PM MDT up reply actions

We cloned Holliday, remember?

He plays third base and left field now.

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by Silverblood on Apr 9, 2007 5:28 PM MDT up reply actions

Ahhh! Brian!

Do you have anything?! Buckle down. Bases loaded, none out.

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by Silverblood on Apr 9, 2007 5:24 PM MDT reply actions

Got to pull him....He can't hit the strike zone

ans so bad...Kim's up!

by Redhawk on Apr 9, 2007 5:26 PM MDT reply actions

is anyone warming?

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by Blake20th on Apr 9, 2007 5:26 PM MDT reply actions

Just said

Buckholtz and Kim...giving Hawkins the day off no matter what

by Redhawk on Apr 9, 2007 5:27 PM MDT up reply actions

Seriously?

This is not a situation I would put Buchholz in. He's never had that great of numbers with runners on and to bring him in in a bases loaded situation with one out would be suicide.

by lgh77 on Apr 9, 2007 5:29 PM MDT up reply actions

Maybe Corpas should be the closer

Fuentes can set up. I don't need this kind of drama late in the game...

1 down on the infield fly rule.

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by Silverblood on Apr 9, 2007 5:27 PM MDT reply actions

I've been thinking the same thing

more and more. Fuentes has struggled since last years all star game.

And that means we dont' need Martin from the left side

by Redhawk on Apr 9, 2007 5:29 PM MDT up reply actions

I've

been an advocate of trading Fuentes ever since the Angels showed some interest in him during the 2005 season, but I'm sure Corpas would have this kind of drama at some point as well.

by Russ Oates on Apr 9, 2007 5:30 PM MDT up reply actions

No relever never blows a save/game

but I like moving Corpas up to the closer...

by Redhawk on Apr 9, 2007 5:31 PM MDT up reply actions

Not exactly what I meant

How many times does a closer allow the bases loaded in the 9th? That's drama. A man on second, that's intrigue. Semantics maybe, but we'd feel differently in both situations.

by Russ Oates on Apr 9, 2007 5:35 PM MDT up reply actions

Right,

Gameday has gone effectively useless. Keep the updates quick people!

by MattTheRock on Apr 9, 2007 5:29 PM MDT reply actions

Pierre Fly s out...sac fly...2 away

by Redhawk on Apr 9, 2007 5:30 PM MDT reply actions

I'll take the out

in exchange for the run. Come on Brian, no more of this Horrifying Save business.

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by Silverblood on Apr 9, 2007 5:31 PM MDT reply actions

Reminds me

Of the heyday of Dave Veres and Jerry Dipoto.

Wait a minute... Veres... jk

by MattTheRock on Apr 9, 2007 5:31 PM MDT up reply actions

Veres

Would be better than Kim. If he was old, injured, asleep, and possibly dead.

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by Behrens on Apr 9, 2007 5:32 PM MDT up reply actions

And another fly out...that's the game!

by Redhawk on Apr 9, 2007 5:32 PM MDT reply actions

Rockies win!!!

Wayyy too much drama at the end.

by Rox Girl on Apr 9, 2007 5:32 PM MDT reply actions

Another W

Win at least one one more in this series and the team still won't get any love.

by Russ Oates on Apr 9, 2007 5:32 PM MDT reply actions

I don't know if I can take that every game

Alright Brian, next time I want you to strikeout the side. Ok?

Nonetheless, I'm very happy to get a win and spoil the Dodgers opener. Francis pitched very well, the offense actually gave the team some support, and Fuentes buckled down and held the Dodgers to only one run in a clutch situation.

by avsfan4ever33 on Apr 9, 2007 5:32 PM MDT reply actions

Whoof

Game over, Martin retired. Nice bit of Houdini-esque wriggling there, Brian, but I might feel more comfortable with Corpas in the ninth-inning slot. Still, it's early, time for things to change, and hey, we won!

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by Silverblood on Apr 9, 2007 5:33 PM MDT reply actions

That was WAY too close in the 9th

by Redhawk on Apr 9, 2007 5:33 PM MDT reply actions

Whew

Rockies starters still undefeated!

Insert clever and witty remark slash pun here!

by ES46NE10 on Apr 9, 2007 5:33 PM MDT reply actions

We can't go all year

with a 4 man bullpen. If you can't use 'em in a game..then what good are they? Pitch 'em or release/demote 'em

by Redhawk on Apr 9, 2007 5:35 PM MDT reply actions

Agreed

Waiting so long between appearances hurts the entire bullpen. Using four guys wears them out and not using the other three makes them rusty. How does that help the team?

by lgh77 on Apr 9, 2007 5:38 PM MDT up reply actions

the hard part

is those 4 are head and shoulders better then the other 3, or at least Kim and Affeldt, I haven't seen Bucholtz enough yet. So the easy call in a close game is to go to the 4 good ones.

So either trust the bad 3..or get in someone that they do trust enough to use

Still thinking cloning Corpas is a good idea

by Redhawk on Apr 9, 2007 5:43 PM MDT up reply actions