Game #116: Ian Stewart's debut

by Rox Girl on Aug 11, 2007 5:25 PM MDT in Rockpile

Josh Fogg vs. Rich Hill.

The Rockies will need to win this one, and it would be nice to see Ian with a big game his first night out. Rich Hill is a tough left-hander, but if Stewart's AAA season has taught us anything, it's that he hits lefties better than you would expect, and that he does well in Colorado. Maybe this will work out well for us after all.

Go Rockies!

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Starting Line-ups

Chi Cubs
R. Theriot ss
J. Jones rf
D. Lee 1b
M. Murton lf
M. DeRosa 3b
M. Fontenot 2b
J. Kendall c
F. Pie cf
R. Hill p

Colorado Rockies
K. Matsui 2b
T. Tulowitzki ss
M. Holliday lf
G. Atkins 1b
R. Spilborghs cf
B. Hawpe rf
Y. Torrealba c
I. Stewart 3b
J. Fogg

Chairman of the Sub-committee to resign Kazuo Matsui

by Redhawk on Aug 11, 2007 5:32 PM MDT reply actions

I wouldn't mind this as

a 2008 Opening Day lineup

by David OhNo on Aug 11, 2007 5:35 PM MDT up reply actions

Whoo HOO

Josh Fogg, our opening day starter in 08!

(I know you meant the position guys...I just could resist)

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by Redhawk on Aug 11, 2007 5:38 PM MDT up reply actions

SURPRIZED STEWART GETTING START IN 1ST GAME

vs LHP Rich Hill and his nasty deuce.

by 86 wins in 07 on Aug 11, 2007 5:34 PM MDT reply actions

Key to the game

Purple jerseys!

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by Redhawk on Aug 11, 2007 6:07 PM MDT reply actions

Agreed

if they ever got more size options on those in online store, I may have to break down and finally get a personalized authentic. Can't decide on the player, though.

by David OhNo on Aug 11, 2007 6:09 PM MDT up reply actions

What player is the reason

why I haven't gotten an authentic jersey. Tulowitski appears he may be around for awhile. I'd get Kaz if he resigns, or Holliday, or Atkins...but all 3 may be gone. Helton is too obvious choice.

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by Redhawk on Aug 11, 2007 6:17 PM MDT up reply actions

Big game tonight

Not only do we need to halt our miniskid, but LA and SD have already lost...excellent opportunity to make up some ground.

Up in the Rockies

by rockiesfan06 on Aug 11, 2007 6:10 PM MDT reply actions

What's the deal with

Rockies pitchers and 2 outs? I'm sure our pitchers give up more 2 out hits and walks, then any team in baseball.

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by Redhawk on Aug 11, 2007 6:14 PM MDT reply actions

2 outs

and 4 straight batters reach. Way to go Fogg.

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by Redhawk on Aug 11, 2007 6:18 PM MDT up reply actions

Enough sliders away already!

by David OhNo on Aug 11, 2007 6:14 PM MDT reply actions

I don't know if this has been posted

but Thompson is not on the main site's 40 man roster.

I hope he clears and stays in Tulsa, though.

by David OhNo on Aug 11, 2007 6:16 PM MDT reply actions

Walks in a run

sigh

by avsfan4ever33 on Aug 11, 2007 6:17 PM MDT reply actions

Walking in a run . . .

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

by Russ Oates on Aug 11, 2007 6:18 PM MDT reply actions

Advanced Gameday

is on the ump's side.

Fogg just needs to quit nibbling and come at them with the cutter.

by David OhNo on Aug 11, 2007 6:19 PM MDT reply actions

argh

and this is our #3 guy

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by Redhawk on Aug 11, 2007 6:21 PM MDT reply actions

Loosely, I suppose

I just skip a few numbers We have a one, two, and three fives. Tomorrow...maybe a six.

by David OhNo on Aug 11, 2007 6:22 PM MDT up reply actions

Lmao

that was funny.

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by Redhawk on Aug 11, 2007 6:24 PM MDT up reply actions

37 pitches

Very lucky to escape with only one run allowed. He's going to need a few of those 8 pitch innings to go deep into this game.

by avsfan4ever33 on Aug 11, 2007 6:21 PM MDT reply actions

Crap

Helton, could have popped up

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by Redhawk on Aug 11, 2007 6:27 PM MDT reply actions

Spilly comes through again!

What more can you say about the guy?

by avsfan4ever33 on Aug 11, 2007 6:29 PM MDT reply actions

Spilly!

whoo HOO. He needs to play some position every day.

Maybe he can catch

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by Redhawk on Aug 11, 2007 6:29 PM MDT reply actions

Hawpe

just can't hit lefties...that was AWE-FULL!

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by Redhawk on Aug 11, 2007 6:31 PM MDT reply actions

To his credit

both called strikes were out of the zone (AG says).

Hurdles should have had a brief conversation after that one. With Fogg getting no help, Hill doesn't deserve any either.

by David OhNo on Aug 11, 2007 6:33 PM MDT up reply actions

It seems to be a big

strike zone. Fogg's got a couple calls too. The last k/curve to Hawpe looked high and inside, but with the TV camera in left/center, it's hard to tell on TV.

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by Redhawk on Aug 11, 2007 6:36 PM MDT up reply actions

Is Taveras injured again (or still)?

otherwise, why not Spilly in Right, Taveras in CF?

by DenverBears on Aug 11, 2007 6:35 PM MDT up reply actions

TV guys

said Tavares quad is still hurting, and he "can't shake it". I'm thinking a DL stint may be coming here too.

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by Redhawk on Aug 11, 2007 6:37 PM MDT up reply actions

If Taveras visits the DL

At least we have a very solid option to replace him in Spilly.

by avsfan4ever33 on Aug 11, 2007 6:38 PM MDT up reply actions

which is why if

2 weeks get him healthy, then the Rockies need to rest Willie T. I don't think we lose much with Spilly around.

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by Redhawk on Aug 11, 2007 6:49 PM MDT up reply actions

Nice quick inning for Fogg

He needed that.

by avsfan4ever33 on Aug 11, 2007 6:35 PM MDT reply actions

1st big league at bat

for Stewart!

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by Redhawk on Aug 11, 2007 6:38 PM MDT reply actions

C'mon Ian!

Make your parents proud!

by avsfan4ever33 on Aug 11, 2007 6:38 PM MDT reply actions

Now for the moment

I've been waiting for since 6/3/2003.

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

by Russ Oates on Aug 11, 2007 6:39 PM MDT reply actions

It wasn't productive

but it was loud!

Stewart was our first pick the year I really started to follow the draft, so like you, I've been anxiously awaiting today, and it's just exciting to look at the young talent up and down this order.

by David OhNo on Aug 11, 2007 6:41 PM MDT up reply actions

Kaz!!!

Didn't think Torrealba would have a chance to score but he really turned on the jets (and Murton helped a little bit too, of course).

by avsfan4ever33 on Aug 11, 2007 6:41 PM MDT reply actions

Whoo HOO

Go Kaz...Go KAZ!

Now, please resign an extension...Hurdle should walk the papers out to 2nd

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by Redhawk on Aug 11, 2007 6:42 PM MDT reply actions

TV just showed

2 pitches, in same out side spot, one was a strike, one was a ball. TV guys complaining about Cubs getting a bigger K-zone

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by Redhawk on Aug 11, 2007 6:46 PM MDT reply actions

Looks like

we are going to see good Fogg and Bad Fogg in the same game. More of Good Fogg like that inning would be nice

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by Redhawk on Aug 11, 2007 6:47 PM MDT reply actions

As long as we see good offense

I don't think it's going to matter much.

by David OhNo on Aug 11, 2007 6:50 PM MDT up reply actions

wow.

Hawpe looked bad in that K. just wow

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by Redhawk on Aug 11, 2007 6:55 PM MDT reply actions

Holliday - nice catch!!!

His defense has really improved this season.

by avsfan4ever33 on Aug 11, 2007 6:57 PM MDT reply actions

HOLY SHEEIIITTTTTT!!!!

what a catch Matt Holliday!!!

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by Redhawk on Aug 11, 2007 6:57 PM MDT reply actions

Deepest part of the park

and well struck (not hanging). Holliday just showed why some of the SABR defensive metrics are fond of Holliday in left field. The guy is an outstanding athlete and a developing defender. His plus range only adds to his value.

by David OhNo on Aug 11, 2007 6:59 PM MDT up reply actions

I'm just happy

he didn't play QB for OSU ;)

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by Redhawk on Aug 11, 2007 7:01 PM MDT up reply actions

As someone who's spent time

at both OU and OSU, I have mixed emotions about the football part, but as a Rockies fan first, I love his decision to give it up!

by David OhNo on Aug 11, 2007 7:03 PM MDT up reply actions

Past due

It is great to finally see him be able to use his superior athleticism in the field.

No one expected his transition to be effortless or without growing pains but last year it sure seemed like he had stalled out in terms of improving out there.

This year he has definitely shown marked signs of improvement.

by MADness on Aug 11, 2007 7:05 PM MDT up reply actions

Two out monster rears it's ugly head again

Pitching driving in a run - worse than walking in a run?

by avsfan4ever33 on Aug 11, 2007 7:02 PM MDT reply actions

Again with the 2 outs

then 3 straight hits

Chairman of the Sub-committee to resign Kazuo Matsui

by Redhawk on Aug 11, 2007 7:02 PM MDT reply actions

..... Fogg?

Hello?

Get Demented. I already am, and in severe emotional pain to boot.

by Silverblood on Aug 11, 2007 7:02 PM MDT reply actions

Keep those up Stewart and they'll

start to fall. Using all fields in this park will lead to a high average, so you have to like the approach thus far.

by David OhNo on Aug 11, 2007 7:09 PM MDT reply actions

Two nice swings

He hasn't looked overwhelmed (even against the lefty with the nasty curve) and he has hit two balls hard to the opposite field.

As encouraging as outs can be.

by MADness on Aug 11, 2007 7:12 PM MDT up reply actions

and has been

good in the field.

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by Redhawk on Aug 11, 2007 7:16 PM MDT up reply actions

Throwing motion

There is something about either his footwork or his throwing motion that makes me nervous. I can't say how or why exactly. I am sure it is fine, it just LOOKS peculiar to me somehow.

by MADness on Aug 11, 2007 7:18 PM MDT up reply actions

Appreciating Helton

After taking a few throws from Tulo, I think that Garrett might have an enhanced appreciation of Helton at first base.

It has to feel a bit like standing 30 feet in front of a pitching machine.

by MADness on Aug 11, 2007 7:16 PM MDT reply actions

That last strike

looked WIDE. And Tulo was safe!

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by Redhawk on Aug 11, 2007 7:23 PM MDT reply actions

AG says both called strikes were balls

I'm not angry at these as I was in the Blue Jays game, but I'm starting to get annoyed by this zone.

by David OhNo on Aug 11, 2007 7:26 PM MDT up reply actions

Noticeably bad

Watching the game it is an odd and inconsistent strike zone. Heck, in the car the KOA broadcasters were complaining about a postage sized strike zone in the first inning.

Seems to be a big strike zone now.

by MADness on Aug 11, 2007 7:30 PM MDT up reply actions

I'm thumbing between MLB.tv and AG

just when I see a borderline or quesitonable strike call, and the umps accuracy has to be pretty low for expectations. Below 90% correct I'd assume is a bad day for an umpire, and I would think this guy is below that.

by David OhNo on Aug 11, 2007 7:34 PM MDT up reply actions

Hurdle

I am glad that Hurdle went out to argue.

He did it immediately as well.

by MADness on Aug 11, 2007 7:25 PM MDT reply actions

3 for 3

Love Ryan

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by Redhawk on Aug 11, 2007 7:33 PM MDT reply actions

Hawpe should

bunt here...

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by Redhawk on Aug 11, 2007 7:34 PM MDT reply actions

FIGHT!

don't take that!

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by Redhawk on Aug 11, 2007 7:37 PM MDT reply actions

Instead

call up Morillo tomorrow for the sole purpose of plunking someone. I'm sure a triple digit heater in the back will send the message.

by David OhNo on Aug 11, 2007 7:39 PM MDT up reply actions

I htink Morillo

should be in the bull pen any way.

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by Redhawk on Aug 11, 2007 7:41 PM MDT up reply actions

So do I

but I'm sure we'll see him up on the first.

by David OhNo on Aug 11, 2007 7:44 PM MDT up reply actions

Not intentional

Both hit batsmen were clearly unintentional.

That said, that pitch that hit Baker was about as violent and scary as it gets.

Not only did he have zero time or ability to move but that ball went right up into him so fast that you can hardly flinch even watching the video before it hits him.

It looked like Marquis threw the pitch from 40 feet out instead of 60 feet.

by MADness on Aug 11, 2007 7:49 PM MDT up reply actions

WOW

GRAND SALAMI JAMEY CARROLL!!!

by avsfan4ever33 on Aug 11, 2007 7:41 PM MDT reply actions

I think I just

saw a pig fly by my window

Way to go Jamie!

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by Redhawk on Aug 11, 2007 7:41 PM MDT reply actions

Wow.

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

by Russ Oates on Aug 11, 2007 7:41 PM MDT reply actions

LOL

The thought of a grand slam did cross through my mind when Carroll came to the plate and I figured it'd probably be his first...as soon as he hit it, all I could do was laugh.

You the man, Jamey.

Up in the Rockies

by rockiesfan06 on Aug 11, 2007 7:42 PM MDT reply actions

That just erased his awful two month start

and made his two year deal a bargain!

by David OhNo on Aug 11, 2007 7:42 PM MDT reply actions

Exciting

Wow!

I hollered like I do watching a football game.

What an incredibly exciting hit for Jamey.

For a non walk-off situations you can't get much bigger than that in terms of both actual and emotional impact.

by MADness on Aug 11, 2007 7:44 PM MDT reply actions

Tulo!

This is the way the Rockies are supposed to play.

by avsfan4ever33 on Aug 11, 2007 7:46 PM MDT reply actions

And TULO

shut up cub "fans"....whoo hoo...welcome back bats!

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by Redhawk on Aug 11, 2007 7:47 PM MDT reply actions

A fitting reward for Fogg as well

the first inning was embarrassing, but he didn't let the game snowball and put the team in a position to beat this tough left hander.

No guarantees we keep it, but a 4+ run lead is all you can ask for.

by David OhNo on Aug 11, 2007 7:47 PM MDT reply actions

He isn't bad

Even if you wish that the Rockies had 5 starters who were better than Fogg it is hard to fault what he does - he goes out and pitches as well as his talent will let him and he pitches intelligently and with an agressive attitude and eats innings and gives the team a chance to win.

by MADness on Aug 11, 2007 7:50 PM MDT up reply actions

The problem is that as constructed

the Rockies can't have a number five starter. Without a real stopper, or even a prototype number two, they need five prototype three or fours to make up for the top.

This doesn't matter for the rest of 2007, and Fogg shouldn't go anywhere for the remainder of this season anyways. But looking forward, if he is a part of our 2008 plans, the FO hasn't done its part to upgrade the rotation.

by David OhNo on Aug 11, 2007 7:54 PM MDT up reply actions

Totally agree

I totally agree and I was sort of trying to avoid rehashing it all again but you state it so much better than I do so it all works out.

He is a good number 5 starter.

If you had an ace or two at the front of the rotation and had Fogg as your fifth starter you would be in great shape. The Rockies can't acquire that true shutdown pitcher via trade or free agency so they need to find other spots in the rotation to make up the slack.

by MADness on Aug 11, 2007 8:01 PM MDT up reply actions

Crap

you might have just jinxed him.

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by Redhawk on Aug 11, 2007 7:57 PM MDT up reply actions

Interesting sub to leave Carroll

in for Stewart, but I'd imagine that Carroll's glove and major league experience on defense are paramount to saving the lead over giving Stewart more opportunities to record his first major league hit.

All in all, he should feel satisified with his debut. He took two balls hard the other way against a tough lefty, fielded everything his way, and still helped keep the big rally alive.

by David OhNo on Aug 11, 2007 7:58 PM MDT reply actions

Can't argue

I can't argue with leaving Jamey in late in a game for defensive purposes, no matter how good the rookie third might eventually be.

by MADness on Aug 11, 2007 8:02 PM MDT up reply actions

In before the proof

;)

Not sure if he really got Murton but he made a hell of a play either way.

by MADness on Aug 11, 2007 8:04 PM MDT up reply actions

I'll take it!

by David OhNo on Aug 11, 2007 8:05 PM MDT up reply actions

umm like

that play? wow....I think we might have gotten a call for once in this game

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by Redhawk on Aug 11, 2007 8:04 PM MDT up reply actions

Why cover your mouth

when the conversation on the mound was in Spanish?

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by Redhawk on Aug 11, 2007 8:02 PM MDT reply actions

Uh...

30 some percent of the players in the bigs (and many of the coaches) speak Spanish.

by MADness on Aug 11, 2007 8:05 PM MDT up reply actions

He's out!

5 run lead stays in tact.

by avsfan4ever33 on Aug 11, 2007 8:03 PM MDT reply actions

He looked safe on first replay

Nice play by Carroll, but I'd prefer Tulo's arm to make that throw.

by David OhNo on Aug 11, 2007 8:05 PM MDT up reply actions

Garrett

Great pick by Garrett.

I didn't even notice that it took that nasty late hop on the live play.

by MADness on Aug 11, 2007 8:06 PM MDT up reply actions

Props to Atkins on a great pick

he was safe though.

It's easy to forget that Atkins was a first baseman by trade, but it's nice to see HE hasn't forgotten.

by David OhNo on Aug 11, 2007 8:06 PM MDT reply actions

Not easy to forget

Every time you see him at third you remember that he is converted.

Feels great to go "Oh, a defensive upgrade, Atkins is playing" in regards to a specific defensive position.

by MADness on Aug 11, 2007 8:13 PM MDT up reply actions

Comparison

The upgrade comment refers to Baker rather than Helton (that should have been obvious).

by MADness on Aug 11, 2007 8:13 PM MDT up reply actions

Hawpe!!!

He can hit right handers, that we know.

Keep pouring it on!

by avsfan4ever33 on Aug 11, 2007 8:10 PM MDT reply actions

Nice, Brandon!

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

by Russ Oates on Aug 11, 2007 8:10 PM MDT reply actions

Hawpe

amazing what happens when the lefty was pulled!

WHOO HOO Pour it on!

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by Redhawk on Aug 11, 2007 8:11 PM MDT reply actions

Brandon!

Great to see Brad shake off the struggles against Hill and go up and have a good at-bat against the reliever.

The two-run, oppossite field homerun was nice also.

by MADness on Aug 11, 2007 8:11 PM MDT reply actions

Tulo with another 2 RBI

Four hits tonight as well.

by avsfan4ever33 on Aug 11, 2007 8:22 PM MDT reply actions

'Atta boy, Troy.

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

by Russ Oates on Aug 11, 2007 8:23 PM MDT reply actions

2 more!

I really think we should get to carry over some of these runs for Sunday's game...we don't need this many for tonight (well, I hope to God we don't)

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by Redhawk on Aug 11, 2007 8:23 PM MDT reply actions

Some carry over

The more we get to the bullpen the more we carry over that impact.

Plus, this game has to do a LOT to wash out the bad taste of the last two games.

by MADness on Aug 11, 2007 8:25 PM MDT up reply actions

Minor league note

what's wrong with Weathers? He didn't strike out the side tonight. Three up three downs with grounders isn't sexy....

His K rate fell from 18.9/9 to 16.1/9...

by David OhNo on Aug 11, 2007 8:32 PM MDT reply actions

Refunds?

Is it too late to return him and get our money back? ;)

by MADness on Aug 11, 2007 8:38 PM MDT up reply actions

Honestly

taking a 70 innings pitcher in the top ten picks is probably not an approriate strategy, but if you have to take one, I'm glad it's this guy.

by David OhNo on Aug 11, 2007 8:47 PM MDT up reply actions

THROWING 94-95 TONIGHT INSTEAD OF

96-98 other nights.

by 86 wins in 07 on Aug 11, 2007 8:36 PM MDT reply actions

So dissapointing...

by David OhNo on Aug 11, 2007 8:37 PM MDT up reply actions

Hawpe strikes again

Triple this time to score Spilly!

by avsfan4ever33 on Aug 11, 2007 8:41 PM MDT reply actions

HMMMMMMMM

86 - 76 in '07
-60 - 56

=26 - 20 VERY DOABLE!

by 86 wins in 07 on Aug 11, 2007 8:43 PM MDT reply actions

Where are the Cubs chants now?

A drubbing like this is one way to shut them up!

by avsfan4ever33 on Aug 11, 2007 8:43 PM MDT reply actions

Important win

Great to see the offense explode, and Fogg and the pitchers not implode. Now let's go out and win tomorrow with whatever half-ass starter we're throwing out there.

by avsfan4ever33 on Aug 11, 2007 9:02 PM MDT reply actions

Much needed win.

Split the series tomorrow, guys.

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

by Russ Oates on Aug 11, 2007 9:03 PM MDT reply actions

Wow

I wish I'd gone tonight instead of yesterday.

Get Demented. I already am, and in severe emotional pain to boot.

by Silverblood on Aug 11, 2007 9:08 PM MDT reply actions

Tomorrow

Hurdle just confirmed Harikkala will start tomorrow and that Speier will be optioned. It was in his post game presser

by ch3cooh on Aug 11, 2007 9:22 PM MDT reply actions

Tim Harikkala

It will be Tim Harikkala as per Clint Hurdle tonight on his postgame

by jjmckay on Aug 11, 2007 10:32 PM MDT reply actions

Well

That was a lot better than last night. Had a couple of old guy Cubs fans behind me who sounded straight out of that SNL sketch. Even said, "Time to root for da Cubs." when the game started. Then he wouldn't shut up so it got annoying. After the GS he was never heard from again.

I can't believe Carroll hit a GS. When he came up all I was hoping for was a base hit. He was so pumped when he crossed home plate, too.

by Knepster on Aug 11, 2007 11:25 PM MDT reply actions

and

by far the niceist guy on the team he needs to start ahead of kaz when was the last time u saw kaz dive for a ball? carroll is better defensively and he can get hits he just started off horrible

by roxfan4life on Aug 11, 2007 11:31 PM MDT up reply actions