Diamondbacks Bullpen

B. O. N. D. · Posted: Thu Oct 11, 2007 3:42 pm Post subject:

I let my signature do the talking. Laughing

That's a young Mark Reynolds, BTW.

"God helps those who help themselves." --Benjamin Franklin

"He who trusts in himself is a fool..." --Prov 28:26

You do the math. Rolling Eyes

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From ESPN.com's live chat tonight....

Jeff (Denver): You know Coors Field actually stores the balls at 50% humidity to make the balls heavier, to even out the playing field with the thin air.

ROB NEYER: Yeah, we know. The humidor apparently has turned Coors from one of the best hitter's parks in history to merely one of the best in the National League.
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Hank · Posted: Thu Oct 11, 2007 10:38 pm Post subject:

Okay, so game 1 sucked, and DD needs to step up. If he does, and this thing can be 1-1 going to Denver, we of course know Livan will get shelled because he is Livan and totally sucks. What a cool opportunity for Micah to pitch, down 2-1, with a chance to put the D-backs back in the series with Webb on the mound for game 5. I think he would do well if it comes to that.
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ncdbackfan · Posted: Fri Oct 12, 2007 6:09 am Post subject:

THE SHADOW · Everyday Player Joined: 12 Aug 2006 Posts: 502

Scattered T-storms.

Sunday in Denver. Just a thought but if it gets rained out Webb goes twice more on full rest.

baldmaga · Posted: Fri Oct 12, 2007 7:10 am Post subject:

Douglas splits on roof conditions

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National notes from various sources on last nights fans.

Rockies reliever Brian Fuentes, who said it was equally bad in right field, where his team's bullpen is. "It didn't show very much class. ... Usually, I would expect that out of Shea [Stadium] or Philly."

"In the Dominican, they throw Brugal [rum] bottles, which are glass," said Arizona left fielder Eric Byrnes, a veteran of the Dominican winter leagues. "It's a common occurrence down there. I've been hit with one. [Tonight] may have been a little overreacting."

the new-look Arizona fans, who were more than happy to express their frustration and let the country know that they do have a voice -- even if it comes in the form of flying bottles.

it's OK when A-Rod does it to a rookie (Pedroia) but not OK when a rookie does it to Matsui? Sounds like a typical MLB double standard.

PHOENIX - The Rockies went to the baseball playoffs Thursday night, and an episode of Jerry Springer broke out, complete with a low blow, junk thrown and all the requisite stupid human tricks.

Colorado won a game. A city lost respect.

Way to stay classy, Phoenix.

Called out for interference? Upton should have been penalized 15 yards for unnecessary roughness. Or sent to his room without dinner.

This ballpark has all the charm of a comb-over and all the energy of 93 degrees in the shade. For six innings, spectators sat on their hands, acting as if they would rather be anywhere but here.

Then, when Upton tried to cut off Matsui at the knees, these snake-lovers suddenly wanted to show the Rockies the Bronx?

Eight whole minutes? The Diamondbacks can't even incite a decent riot.

But, as a baseball town, this place is a joke.

The Diamondbacks, with four playoff appearances in the past decade, deserve better than fans who still aren't sure when to cheer unless they want to kill the umps.

Maybe they don't much like baseball in Arizona.

But they sure know how to throw garbage in the desert.

You stay classy, Phoenix.

When the D-backs opened the 2006 season against the Rockies, Byrnes hit eighth in their lineup. These days, he's the proud owner of a three-year, $30 million contract. ...
How did that get in here Laughing

THE SHADOW · Everyday Player Joined: 12 Aug 2006 Posts: 502

You have to excuse Diamondback fans because for most of them, last night was the first time they have watched a baseball game.

OUCH.

whatuwant · Posted: Fri Oct 12, 2007 1:07 pm Post subject:

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Driaz · Posted: Sat Oct 13, 2007 3:08 am Post subject:

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Umm...Fenway Park seats 36k. Their reported attendance tonight was 36,986 (101.3% full)

The Jake sells out at 44,608(102.7% full).

Only Coors Field(50,724 @ 100.5% full) is larger than Chase Field in seating capacity(48,219 @ 98.3% full).

So there was a bit more to my point than basing it on we've had more home games.

Wow. It'll take the Red Sox 6 home games in the post season to surpass what this lousy baseball town drew in 4.
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Upton everyday.
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Dangerfield · Posted: Sat Oct 13, 2007 10:06 am Post subject:

Anyone else think Micah deserves his turn on Monday regardless if we're down 3-0, 2-1...I'm going with him just cause.
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dirtygary · Posted: Sat Oct 13, 2007 11:25 am Post subject:

If we need 4 out of 5 wins, then I'm going with Webb on short rest, and Webb on full rest. And hoping 2 of the other 3 can get W's. Somehow. The math just got a lot more difficult.

More than the W's and L's, I'm really disappointed with the caliber of our play. Not sharp in general. Such a disappointment coming off the last series.
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matt · Hall of Famer Joined: 10 Aug 2006 Posts: 3666

I agree. Let him have it. Besides, we can't expect Webb to do that well agains the Rockies anyways.

baldmaga · Posted: Sat Oct 13, 2007 12:17 pm Post subject:

I don't see any need to change the pitching rotation. Webb was off in game 1, but all the hits were merely singles, and most of which were the product of outstanding hitting, or the fact that Webb was getting screwed by the HP umpire, forcing him to throw closer to the sweet spot. Davis pitched an outstanding, albeit, cardiac game. But the offense has been anemic, and is leaving WAY to many men on base. If the offense was even halfway productive, the team is up 2-0, not down 0-2. But Reynolds is playing like he was in August, Byrnes continues to struggle in clutch situations, and Snyder is back to pre-break swinging. And the fundamental errors are slowly killing this team too, but that's another story.
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Through 5 playoff games, only 6 Diamondbacks players have logged at least 15 AB's. Of those 6 players:

Drew .409/.435/.818 - 1.253
Young .235/.458/.588 - 1.047
Byrnes .286/.318/.571 - .890
Ojeda .333/.400/.389 - .789
Reynolds .167/.286/.333 - .619
Snyder .200/.294/.267 - .561

It's time for players not named Drew or Young to start participating.
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levski · Hall of Famer Joined: 10 Aug 2006 Posts: 4564

does it matter when webb pitches? we're averaging 1.5 runs/game. does anyone think webb can pitch on 3 days rest and shut out the rockies? right now, the chances of webb beating the rockies even on 4 days rest are looking pretty damn slim.

bottom line is, if you're down 3-0 going into game 4, it really doesn't make a difference who's pitching. what will matter is whether the hitters can take the bats out of their butts and actually score a few runs. this team needs a game where they score 8-10 runs like britney spears needs a brain.
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Robert S. · Hall of Famer Joined: 10 Aug 2006 Posts: 2965

They're not going to make any adjustments to the gameplan with Webb, anyway.

Gorfo57 · Veteran Presence Joined: 13 Oct 2006 Posts: 1834

The approach that continues to be taken towards pitching Brad Hawpe in a 2 strike count has to change. Its just not working.

Clint Hurdle after Thursday's win:

Gorfo57 · Veteran Presence Joined: 13 Oct 2006 Posts: 1834

On Micah Owings, at this point you have to start wondering if he can play 3rd base?
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Upton everyday.
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