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Open Pads/Rocks Playoff Game Thread

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Yes, both teams are objectionable.  But it's still playoff baseball and as long as I'm watching it, we might as well have a place to talk about it.

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Re: Open Pads/Rocks Playoff Game Thread
Torrealba takes Peavey deep, 3-0 Rox...
Adopted Giant Brian Wilson: Welcome Back!

by sfgreg on Oct 1, 2007 5:11 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Pads/Rocks Playoff Game Thread
I'm happy for Torrealba.  Imagine how things might have been different had we given him a shot as the everyday catcher.
The Maharajai steals at will (plus he's not Matt Morris).

by Mike Benjamin Hit King on Oct 1, 2007 5:12 PM PDT reply actions  

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by nick @ McCovey Chronicles on Oct 1, 2007 5:16 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Pads/Rocks Playoff Game Thread
the Pads must have been feeling good going into this game with the Peavy/Fogg matchup.  Not anymore.
2002? I'm over it. But I'll never be over Rich Aurilia.

by wjackalope on Oct 1, 2007 5:14 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Pads/Rocks Playoff Game Thread
Adrian Gonzalez grand slam, 4-3 Pads.
Adopted Giant Brian Wilson: Welcome Back!

by sfgreg on Oct 1, 2007 5:24 PM PDT reply actions  

wow
and when Gonzalez came up I was thinking: this is the guy the Padres want to have up there in this spot.
2002? I'm over it. But I'll never be over Rich Aurilia.

by wjackalope on Oct 1, 2007 5:25 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Pads/Rocks Playoff Game Thread
5-4 in the 3rd. Is there any doubt that in a Rox-Phils series, a 6-5 final score would be considered a pitcher's duel?
Lon Simmons' adopted dad.

by Kitspool on Oct 1, 2007 5:37 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Pads/Rocks Playoff Game Thread
Hairston is such a little b***h.  I think I'm starting to cheer for the Rocks.
The Maharajai steals at will (plus he's not Matt Morris).

by Mike Benjamin Hit King on Oct 1, 2007 5:45 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Pads/Rocks Playoff Game Thread
SIDDOWN, HAIRSTON.
My adopted son got a hit, scored a run in the last home game of '07. Go Team Notgardo!

by tk on Oct 1, 2007 5:46 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Pads/Rocks Playoff Game Thread
I read somewhere there are like 20K unsold tickets for the DBacks home games in the NLDS. Given the number of Midwesterners who could fly out there (or who already live in AZ) it's probably going to feel like a home game for the Cubs.
Lon Simmons' adopted dad.

by Kitspool on Oct 1, 2007 5:50 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Pads/Rocks Playoff Game Thread
Good.  I'm in favor of anything that would be embarrassing to the AZ franchise and their "fans".
The Maharajai steals at will (plus he's not Matt Morris).

by Mike Benjamin Hit King on Oct 1, 2007 5:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Pads/Rocks Playoff Game Thread
This is a pretty random comment, but I just noticed that the colors so far for the playoff teams are either red or blue. Would we want to see a sea of purple? Think about it.
Nattowear | comics | Durham? I hardly know 'im!

by Natto on Oct 1, 2007 5:53 PM PDT reply actions  

Buchholz!
Or however you spell it!

I love Jake Peavy to death, but I find myself rooting hard for the Rockies here.  Maybe I'm succumbing to mob mentality, listening to the crowd.

by wedge on Oct 1, 2007 6:02 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Pads/Rocks Playoff Game Thread
Let's get some offense, Rockies.
My adopted son got a hit, scored a run in the last home game of '07. Go Team Notgardo!

by tk on Oct 1, 2007 6:03 PM PDT reply actions  

Tulo!
Coors magic!

C'mon Rockies, keep Peavy reeling.

by wedge on Oct 1, 2007 6:06 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Pads/Rocks Playoff Game Thread
MVP!
MVP!
My adopted son got a hit, scored a run in the last home game of '07. Go Team Notgardo!

by tk on Oct 1, 2007 6:09 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Pads/Rocks Playoff Game Thread
Regardless of who we're cheering for in the playoffs, I think we can all agree that Dane Cook is the worst.
The Maharajai steals at will (plus he's not Matt Morris).

by Mike Benjamin Hit King on Oct 1, 2007 6:15 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Pads/Rocks Playoff Game Thread
We can all cheer for the earth to split open and swallow Dane Cook.
Strikeouts are boring. Besides that, they're fascist. Not boring: Emmanuel Burriss. Not facist: THE RETURN OF SF Dugout

by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Oct 1, 2007 6:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Pads/Rocks Playoff Game Thread
One good thing about Cammy Blackstone: She doesn't wear that obnoxious striped jacket Craig Sager has on.

by wedge on Oct 1, 2007 6:16 PM PDT reply actions  

Bullpen
Maybe I'm an idiot but ... if one more runner gets on, I'd go straight to Fuentes.  

That might come back to bite 'em in the 7th or 8th, but ... you gotta play balls-out, right?  

I wouldn't go straight to Corpas because, well, I'm not sure I trust him.  Since I'm not actually the manager, i can afford to be irrational.

by wedge on Oct 1, 2007 6:18 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Pads/Rocks Playoff Game Thread
F-U Clark!

I don't really want to see Herges in here.

Notgardo likes the Rockies in the postseason.

by tk on Oct 1, 2007 6:18 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Pads/Rocks Playoff Game Thread
OK, Affeldt. I don't know much about you. Don't suck.
Notgardo likes the Rockies in the postseason.

by tk on Oct 1, 2007 6:23 PM PDT reply actions  

Affeldt
I'm liking my Fuentes theory more and more.

by wedge on Oct 1, 2007 6:25 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Affeldt
(That wasn't a response to tk, it was a response to the wild pitch.  Now that Giles has popped out, Affeldt is my favorite player for the moment.)

by wedge on Oct 1, 2007 6:25 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Affeldt
Too late ... he's cooked! :D
Notgardo likes the Rockies in the postseason.

by tk on Oct 1, 2007 6:27 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Affeldt
There are a couple of guys between Fuentes and Corpas if need be. LaTroy, for instance. Some other guy I can't remember his name. So they could make it work.

Just, please, no Herges!

Notgardo likes the Rockies in the postseason.

by tk on Oct 1, 2007 6:26 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Affeldt
Agreed.  Now is not the time for Herges!

by wedge on Oct 1, 2007 6:27 PM PDT up reply actions  

Don't make me stop rooting for your team
Guy with purple face paint and a sign saying "Rocktober."

It might as well say "Punch me hard many times."

by wedge on Oct 1, 2007 6:28 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Pads/Rocks Playoff Game Thread
CHRIST, PEOPLE.
Notgardo likes the Rockies in the postseason.

by tk on Oct 1, 2007 6:30 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: SIDDOWN!!!
You're ahead of me. Right now i's still 3-2.
Notgardo likes the Rockies in the postseason.

by tk on Oct 1, 2007 6:32 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: SIDDOWN!!!
There, now I just got the out. MLB radio is slow.
Notgardo likes the Rockies in the postseason.

by tk on Oct 1, 2007 6:32 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: SIDDOWN!!!
Oooh -- sorry.  don't want to be a spoiler here.

by wedge on Oct 1, 2007 6:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: SIDDOWN!!!
No worries, I'd rather be spoiled than nervous.

WOOP! Smith? Who's Smith?

Notgardo likes the Rockies in the postseason.

by tk on Oct 1, 2007 6:36 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Pads/Rocks Playoff Game Thread
Speier: Same as above. Have a take ... don't suck. Torrey, keep him focused.
Notgardo likes the Rockies in the postseason.

by tk on Oct 1, 2007 6:31 PM PDT reply actions  

Seth Smith
I remember reading about him in an inflight Rockies mag once. GO ROX!
Notgardo likes the Rockies in the postseason.

by tk on Oct 1, 2007 6:37 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Pads/Rocks Playoff Game Thread
Whoever you are, Seth Smith, I like ya.

Kaz:  Apparently has gone to the Pedro Feliz philosophy of swinging.

by wedge on Oct 1, 2007 6:38 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Pads/Rocks Playoff Game Thread
Stupid Padres and their pee-colored jerseys.
Strikeouts are boring. Besides that, they're fascist. Not boring: Emmanuel Burriss. Not facist: THE RETURN OF SF Dugout

by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Oct 1, 2007 6:39 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Pads/Rocks Playoff Game Thread
HI

DENVAR

Notgardo likes the Rockies in the postseason.

by tk on Oct 1, 2007 6:40 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Pads/Rocks Playoff Game Thread
GO SETH, GO!
RUN, YOU BIG LUG

ROCKIES GO AHEAD!

Notgardo likes the Rockies in the postseason.

by tk on Oct 1, 2007 6:39 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Pads/Rocks Playoff Game Thread
woooo!!  Seth Smith!!!

(I thought he was so dead meat coming home.)

by wedge on Oct 1, 2007 6:40 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Pads/Rocks Playoff Game Thread
lolololololololol
Strikeouts are boring. Besides that, they're fascist. Not boring: Emmanuel Burriss. Not facist: THE RETURN OF SF Dugout

by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Oct 1, 2007 6:39 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Pads/Rocks Playoff Game Thread
TULO
Notgardo likes the Rockies in the postseason.

by tk on Oct 1, 2007 6:40 PM PDT reply actions  

Brady Clark
Officially having a Bad Day.

by wedge on Oct 1, 2007 6:41 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Brady Clark
I wish that was Hairston fucking up so profoundly so I could laugh at his stupid face, but I'll take Brady Clark messing up.
Strikeouts are boring. Besides that, they're fascist. Not boring: Emmanuel Burriss. Not facist: THE RETURN OF SF Dugout

by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Oct 1, 2007 6:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Pads/Rocks Playoff Game Thread
MVP!

He's got it, this time. And Tulo should have ROY. Shouldn't he?

Notgardo likes the Rockies in the postseason.

by tk on Oct 1, 2007 6:42 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Pads/Rocks Playoff Game Thread
I picked him in pre-season stuff to win NL ROY, but if Ryan Braun doesn't win I'll eat my hat.
Strikeouts are boring. Besides that, they're fascist. Not boring: Emmanuel Burriss. Not facist: THE RETURN OF SF Dugout

by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Oct 1, 2007 6:44 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Pads/Rocks Playoff Game Thread
Tulo... I'm loving his play today, and his defense could put him over the edge.  But my gut feel is that Ryan Braun's going to get the vote.

by wedge on Oct 1, 2007 6:46 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Pads/Rocks Playoff Game Thread
So my dad was shooting last night's game, but not today. Sounded like a total zoo parade.

Oh my god, Bok Choy.

Notgardo likes the Rockies in the postseason.

by tk on Oct 1, 2007 6:45 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Pads/Rocks Playoff Game Thread
I fell on the floor laughing when they brought in Bok Choy.
Strikeouts are boring. Besides that, they're fascist. Not boring: Emmanuel Burriss. Not facist: THE RETURN OF SF Dugout

by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Oct 1, 2007 6:47 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Pads/Rocks Playoff Game Thread
latroy hawkins!?!?!
2002? I'm over it. But I'll never be over Rich Aurilia.

by wjackalope on Oct 1, 2007 6:46 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Pads/Rocks Playoff Game Thread
This is the most fun I've ever had in a non-Giants postseason. TBH I'm such a nervous wreck when the Giants are in the postseason I can't have a lot of fun.
Strikeouts are boring. Besides that, they're fascist. Not boring: Emmanuel Burriss. Not facist: THE RETURN OF SF Dugout

by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Oct 1, 2007 6:48 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Pads/Rocks Playoff Game Thread
I'm a bit of a nervous wreck right now. I want these Rox to get in!
Notgardo likes the Rockies in the postseason.

by tk on Oct 1, 2007 6:51 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Pads/Rocks Playoff Game Thread
Gah! Gonzalez is killing us.
Notgardo likes the Rockies in the postseason.

by tk on Oct 1, 2007 6:49 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Pads/Rocks Playoff Game Thread
That was the filthiest pitch I've seen in a long time.

by Skaldheim on Oct 1, 2007 6:50 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Pads/Rocks Playoff Game Thread
Sit the fuck down Spicoli.
Strikeouts are boring. Besides that, they're fascist. Not boring: Emmanuel Burriss. Not facist: THE RETURN OF SF Dugout

by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Oct 1, 2007 6:50 PM PDT reply actions  

Yes!!!
LaTroy's still got something.  I'll admit to being surprised.

Joe McClellan's slow strike calls behind the plate are just killing me.  Good thing I don't have a heart condition.

by wedge on Oct 1, 2007 6:51 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Yes!!!
Where was this stuff when Hawkins was a Giant?

by Skaldheim on Oct 1, 2007 6:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Pads/Rocks Playoff Game Thread
Wow ... OK, Bok Choy. One to go.
Notgardo likes the Rockies in the postseason.

by tk on Oct 1, 2007 6:51 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Pads/Rocks Playoff Game Thread
Here we go, 6 more outs. MEEEEEP
Notgardo likes the Rockies in the postseason.

by tk on Oct 1, 2007 6:52 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Pads/Rocks Playoff Game Thread
Words no Giants fan ever thought they'd hear:

"The unstoppable Hawkins-Torrealba battery!"

Lon Simmons' adopted dad.

by Kitspool on Oct 1, 2007 6:52 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Pads/Rocks Playoff Game Thread
Hysterical LOL going on here!
Notgardo likes the Rockies in the postseason.

by tk on Oct 1, 2007 6:54 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Pads/Rocks Playoff Game Thread
7 innings, 1-run game, Peavy still in there.  What a game.

by wedge on Oct 1, 2007 6:55 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Pads/Rocks Playoff Game Thread
What the FUCK is with the balls not going out tonight? WELL?!
Notgardo likes the Rockies in the postseason.

by tk on Oct 1, 2007 6:58 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Pads/Rocks Playoff Game Thread
Good call.  I thought it was gone, having hit the concrete out there and bounced back.  Dang.

by wedge on Oct 1, 2007 6:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Pads/Rocks Playoff Game Thread
But yeah, they've lofted several that haven't quite made it.  Humidor in action?

by wedge on Oct 1, 2007 7:00 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Pads/Rocks Playoff Game Thread
That's what they're saying -- it was gone. Oh man. Rox could use that run. BRING THE INSTANT REPLAY!
Notgardo likes the Rockies in the postseason.

by tk on Oct 1, 2007 6:59 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Pads/Rocks Playoff Game Thread
AAAAAAAUGH. FFS.
Notgardo likes the Rockies in the postseason.

by tk on Oct 1, 2007 6:59 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Pads/Rocks Playoff Game Thread
The camera isn't really conclusive, but I thought that went over.

by Skaldheim on Oct 1, 2007 7:00 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Pads/Rocks Playoff Game Thread
Oh, jesus Christ. This is a total mess.
Notgardo likes the Rockies in the postseason.

by tk on Oct 1, 2007 7:00 PM PDT reply actions  

Peavy
I'm still rooting for the Rox, and he did give up 6 runs so far, but he really gutted it out.  He's got my (meaningless) Cy Young vote.

by wedge on Oct 1, 2007 7:01 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Pads/Rocks Playoff Game Thread
Well ... let's see if we can get past that.
Notgardo likes the Rockies in the postseason.

by tk on Oct 1, 2007 7:04 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Pads/Rocks Playoff Game Thread
p.s. No way did Spilborghs go around on that one.

by wedge on Oct 1, 2007 7:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Pads/Rocks Playoff Game Thread
Why does one team always have to get the assed-out calls? Why is it always the team I like?
Notgardo likes the Rockies in the postseason.

by tk on Oct 1, 2007 7:10 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Pads/Rocks Playoff Game Thread
nice audible "FUCK" from Spilborghs on the TV.  Nice going, audio guys...

by wedge on Oct 1, 2007 7:06 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Pads/Rocks Playoff Game Thread
Let's go, Torrey. I don't trust the pen with one run.
Notgardo likes the Rockies in the postseason.

by tk on Oct 1, 2007 7:09 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Pads/Rocks Playoff Game Thread
... Well ... OK. One run to go. Fuentes, it's all you.
Notgardo likes the Rockies in the postseason.

by tk on Oct 1, 2007 7:10 PM PDT reply actions  

Damn.
Having an airtight bullpen like san diego ... what a great feeling that must be....

by wedge on Oct 1, 2007 7:11 PM PDT reply actions  

Blum's single
Come on, Fuentes!  Don't make me look like an idiot for recommending you earlier!

by wedge on Oct 1, 2007 7:13 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Pads/Rocks Playoff Game Thread
I don't have a very good feeling about this.
Notgardo likes the Rockies in the postseason.

by tk on Oct 1, 2007 7:14 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Pads/Rocks Playoff Game Thread
Gold Glove Helton!
Notgardo likes the Rockies in the postseason.

by tk on Oct 1, 2007 7:14 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Pads/Rocks Playoff Game Thread
Barrett, I love you because you suckerpunched AJ, but you need to grab some pine. Meat.
Notgardo likes the Rockies in the postseason.

by tk on Oct 1, 2007 7:15 PM PDT reply actions  

Barrett gets punched out
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA oh God, I kill me
Bochy: grounded until he stops hitting and running with slow runners and crappy hitters

by Stuttering John Tamargo on Oct 1, 2007 7:17 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Barrett gets punched out
lol
Strikeouts are boring. Besides that, they're fascist. Not boring: Emmanuel Burriss. Not facist: THE RETURN OF SF Dugout

by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Oct 1, 2007 7:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Pads/Rocks Playoff Game Thread
Well, OK.  That was like a FC. Get it together, Fuentes.
Notgardo likes the Rockies in the postseason.

by tk on Oct 1, 2007 7:18 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Pads/Rocks Playoff Game Thread
Oh wtf
Strikeouts are boring. Besides that, they're fascist. Not boring: Emmanuel Burriss. Not facist: THE RETURN OF SF Dugout

by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Oct 1, 2007 7:19 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Pads/Rocks Playoff Game Thread
Worth noting: Fuentes and Corpas both pitched on Saturday (Fuentes 7 pitches, Corpas 16 pitches) and Sunday (Fuentes 32 Corpas 23).

Why did Clint Hurdle run them out in an 11-1 win on Saturday? Why does Clint Hurdle do anything?

Lon Simmons' adopted dad.

by Kitspool on Oct 1, 2007 7:19 PM PDT reply actions  

M-V-
oops
Bochy: grounded until he stops hitting and running with slow runners and crappy hitters

by Stuttering John Tamargo on Oct 1, 2007 7:19 PM PDT reply actions  

Oh. My. God.
Ok... that's what they mean when they talk about Holliday's defense.

by wedge on Oct 1, 2007 7:19 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Pads/Rocks Playoff Game Thread
I'm taking back my chants of MVP.

HOLLIDAY, if they lose this, this is your fault.

Notgardo likes the Rockies in the postseason.

by tk on Oct 1, 2007 7:19 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Pads/Rocks Playoff Game Thread
Jesus Christmas. Fuentes is gonna be pissed. So am I about the Atkins homer.
Notgardo likes the Rockies in the postseason.

by tk on Oct 1, 2007 7:20 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Pads/Rocks Playoff Game Thread
Sigh ... new game again.
Notgardo likes the Rockies in the postseason.

by tk on Oct 1, 2007 7:21 PM PDT reply actions  

Good start
C'mon Rox.  This bullpen is tired,and they're touchable.  Let's do this.

by wedge on Oct 1, 2007 7:24 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Pads/Rocks Playoff Game Thread
Walk on, Cor(e)y.
Notgardo likes the Rockies in the postseason.

by tk on Oct 1, 2007 7:25 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Pads/Rocks Playoff Game Thread
All wheelchairs need to back away from the wall.
Notgardo likes the Rockies in the postseason.

by tk on Oct 1, 2007 7:27 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Pads/Rocks Playoff Game Thread
if someone was sitting in it they could have caught it. I mean, it's a wheel chair. Where is the owner of it?
Bonds stands alone.

by nostocksjustbonds on Oct 1, 2007 7:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Pads/Rocks Playoff Game Thread
Oh, hell.
Notgardo likes the Rockies in the postseason.

by tk on Oct 1, 2007 7:28 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Pads/Rocks Playoff Game Thread
They're still yelling MVP. I wouldn't be after that last ish.
Notgardo likes the Rockies in the postseason.

by tk on Oct 1, 2007 7:29 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Pads/Rocks Playoff Game Thread
If this turns into Corpas vs. Hoffman I'm afraid it's all up for our Rox. Why is it better somehow if it's a big star (Holliday) that blows it for the team's chances rather than some no-name scapegoat?
Notgardo likes the Rockies in the postseason.

by tk on Oct 1, 2007 7:30 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Pads/Rocks Playoff Game Thread
DAMMIT, DAMMIT. MATT.
Notgardo likes the Rockies in the postseason.

by tk on Oct 1, 2007 7:30 PM PDT reply actions  

Khalil Greene
Fuck you and your cat.
Bochy: grounded until he stops hitting and running with slow runners and crappy hitters

by Stuttering John Tamargo on Oct 1, 2007 7:35 PM PDT reply actions  

This could go awhile
We need some offense RIGHT NOW!
Notgardo likes the Rockies in the postseason.

by tk on Oct 1, 2007 7:37 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Pads/Rocks Playoff Game Thread
wow i cant believe they are leaving bell in

by peteisathug on Oct 1, 2007 7:39 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Pads/Rocks Playoff Game Thread
Me neither.  he's excellent, but ... hm.

is the pitcher spot due up soon for SD?  maybe that's why.  (Sorry - just spent the top of 9th explaining the situation to my wife, who was unlucky enough to come home just now.)

by wedge on Oct 1, 2007 7:40 PM PDT up reply actions  

Hawpe needs to run here
it's a steal situation and the Padres can't throw anyone out. They threw out about 10% as a team this year, just awful.
Bonds stands alone.

by nostocksjustbonds on Oct 1, 2007 7:43 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Hawpe needs to run here
Yes.

Hawpe's wheels > Kochansky's bat, right?

by wedge on Oct 1, 2007 7:44 PM PDT up reply actions  

Hawpe
Yeah, with Joe Kochansky on deck, I wouldn't mind walking Hawpe either.

COME ON JOE!!!!

by wedge on Oct 1, 2007 7:44 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Hawpe
he's the guy they want to replace Helton.
Bonds stands alone.

by nostocksjustbonds on Oct 1, 2007 7:44 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Pads/Rocks Playoff Game Thread
there are some good looking girls in the stands behind the Rockies dugout.
Bonds stands alone.

by nostocksjustbonds on Oct 1, 2007 7:44 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Pads/Rocks Playoff Game Thread
Kochansky? Did I wake up in a Red Dwarf episode?
Notgardo likes the Rockies in the postseason.

by tk on Oct 1, 2007 7:45 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Pads/Rocks Playoff Game Thread
Oh tarnation. I think the Rockies are close to being out of pitchers.
Notgardo likes the Rockies in the postseason.

by tk on Oct 1, 2007 7:45 PM PDT reply actions  

Heath Bell
Apologies to you, Heath.  you da man.  (Especially when Jamie Carroll and Joe Kochansky come to bat.)

Seriously, Heath is excellent.  But i'm still surprised they didn't go to Hoffman right away.  Kudos to Bud Black on that one.

by wedge on Oct 1, 2007 7:45 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Heath Bell
save Hoffman for the save.
Bonds stands alone.

by nostocksjustbonds on Oct 1, 2007 7:46 PM PDT up reply actions  

who are these announcers?
they're pretty clueless. Is that a requirement for doing nationally televised games (exception: Jon Miller)?
Bonds stands alone.

by nostocksjustbonds on Oct 1, 2007 7:46 PM PDT reply actions  

Uh oh.
Herges, I'm rooting for you in my heart, but..... you're still Matt Herges.

by wedge on Oct 1, 2007 7:47 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Pads/Rocks Playoff Game Thread
I had to go start cleaning my house. That's how you know it's bad. Refolding laundry. Nerves in evidence.

NOW they give me Herges?!

Notgardo likes the Rockies in the postseason.

by tk on Oct 1, 2007 7:50 PM PDT reply actions  

Sounds like a disease
Uh, yeah, I had to go get a shot because I came down with a case of Herges.
Bochy: grounded until he stops hitting and running with slow runners and crappy hitters

by Stuttering John Tamargo on Oct 1, 2007 7:51 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Pads/Rocks Playoff Game Thread
Herges sucks, especially the burning sensation.
Bonds stands alone.

by nostocksjustbonds on Oct 1, 2007 7:51 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Pads/Rocks Playoff Game Thread
Uh oh. Termel Sledge up to bat...
Lon Simmons' adopted dad.

by Kitspool on Oct 1, 2007 7:50 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Pads/Rocks Playoff Game Thread
But it's not Benitez pitching.
Nattowear | comics | Durham? I hardly know 'im!

by Natto on Oct 1, 2007 7:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

Matt Herges sighting
that can't be good for the Rockies
Bonds stands alone.

by nostocksjustbonds on Oct 1, 2007 7:50 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Mike Cameron sighting!
and if they need someone to pinch-argue with the umps, they have Milton Bradley available.
Bonds stands alone.

by nostocksjustbonds on Oct 1, 2007 8:00 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Pads/Rocks Playoff Game Thread
way to pitch around....termell sledge? jesus that takes me back

by peteisathug on Oct 1, 2007 7:52 PM PDT reply actions  

Oh jeez
when that came off the bat, I thought Barrett had at least a double.  Thank goodness for small favors, I guess.

by wedge on Oct 1, 2007 7:54 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Pads/Rocks Playoff Game Thread
I'm afraid to look here. Well, if (when?) Herges gives it up, at least the Rox have a small chance to get it back. The power's not coming up (is it) but they could still pull something out or SOMETHING.
Notgardo likes the Rockies in the postseason.

by tk on Oct 1, 2007 7:56 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Pads/Rocks Playoff Game Thread
Rock me. OK, Herges, you're off the shitlist for now. No guarantees if they bring you back for the next.
Notgardo likes the Rockies in the postseason.

by tk on Oct 1, 2007 7:57 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Pads/Rocks Playoff Game Thread
More words no Giants fan ever thought they'd hear:

"Herges gets out of a jam!"

Lon Simmons' adopted dad.

by Kitspool on Oct 1, 2007 7:58 PM PDT reply actions  

whew
Herges!!

Come on Rox, I think this is your last, last, last chance.

by wedge on Oct 1, 2007 7:59 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: whew
Oh wait, it's Doug Brocail pitching(?!?!?!)  You might have a couple of chances here, Rox.

by wedge on Oct 1, 2007 7:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: whew
This is the guy who lost his shit last night in the dugout, right?

They still have Claw Meredith (Inspector Gadget voice) yet. He makes me nervous.

Notgardo likes the Rockies in the postseason.

by tk on Oct 1, 2007 8:01 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: whew
Ah, true.  Claw is nails.

Actually -- why wasn't he in there?  That would seem to make sense.

by wedge on Oct 1, 2007 8:07 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: whew
Probably want to save him for the 15th or whatever.

This is tense!

Notgardo likes the Rockies in the postseason.

by tk on Oct 1, 2007 8:11 PM PDT up reply actions  

Spicoli
I hate you and your stupid hair. You cannot hold a candle to Tulo.
Notgardo likes the Rockies in the postseason.

by tk on Oct 1, 2007 8:12 PM PDT reply actions  

Spicoli: San Francisco Giant
Well, he does a pretty good imitation of one on that play!
Bonds stands alone.

by nostocksjustbonds on Oct 1, 2007 8:14 PM PDT reply actions  

Greene
Fuck you and your whole family.

Twice.

Bochy: grounded until he stops hitting and running with slow runners and crappy hitters

by Stuttering John Tamargo on Oct 1, 2007 8:14 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Pads/Rocks Playoff Game Thread
Oh my god. How did they do that?!

GO ROX!

Notgardo likes the Rockies in the postseason.

by tk on Oct 1, 2007 8:14 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Pads/Rocks Playoff Game Thread
Keeping Hoffman out of the game until a save situation is just inane.

I didn't realize 'til tonight the extent the Pads are full of decent to good players who were cast off from their previous teams: Bard, Barrett, Ensberg, Clark, Hairston, Bell, Bradley... it goes on and on. It's amazing.

Where is Jeff Francis? You can't save any bullets in a game like this.

Win or go home, dudes.

David Arnott
Sportszilla -- Kickass Sports Writing
Adopted EME

by David A. Arnott on Oct 1, 2007 8:15 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Pads/Rocks Playoff Game Thread
Agreed, on all points.

But I gotta say... this bullpen is doing Bud Black proud.

by wedge on Oct 1, 2007 8:20 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Pads/Rocks Playoff Game Thread
ending it on a Helton homer would be nuts
Bonds stands alone.

by nostocksjustbonds on Oct 1, 2007 8:21 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Pads/Rocks Playoff Game Thread
Announcer;  "I wonder if Helton forgot how many outs there are..."

No, he's just that slow.  Sorry to say it, but it's true.

by wedge on Oct 1, 2007 8:24 PM PDT reply actions  

Thatcher?!?!
Apparently not double-switching because the pitcher's spot is due up next?  (Given its damaged offense, I don't think SD wants to double-switch here).

by wedge on Oct 1, 2007 8:27 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Thatcher?!?!
Question answered: they didn't double-switch because Thatcher can K Hawpe.  OK.

Hoffman MUST come in next, yes?  Cla is good, but come on -- how long do you wait here????

by wedge on Oct 1, 2007 8:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Thatcher?!?!
you wait until you have no one left. they still need the last 3 outs if they score.
Bonds stands alone.

by nostocksjustbonds on Oct 1, 2007 8:36 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Pads/Rocks Playoff Game Thread
what makes any human being on the planet think that matt herges can pitch 3 good innings

by peteisathug on Oct 1, 2007 8:32 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Pads/Rocks Playoff Game Thread
they're playing Russian Roulette with that gun.
Bonds stands alone.

by nostocksjustbonds on Oct 1, 2007 8:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Pads/Rocks Playoff Game Thread
Herges got squeezed there. It's his 3rd inning. he probably shouldn't be out there.
Bonds stands alone.

by nostocksjustbonds on Oct 1, 2007 8:34 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: that was a nasty change up by Herges
He's hit some nice locations this inning.  I do think he's getting squeezed.  Come on, Matty, finish it off....

by wedge on Oct 1, 2007 8:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

Matt! Herges!
I'm glad for him.  Excellent work, Matt.  Could have used a few less base runners, but i won't complain.

by wedge on Oct 1, 2007 8:44 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Pads/Rocks Playoff Game Thread
ONE MORE CHANCE, GUYS. Otherwise they really are going to bring in Hoffman.
Notgardo likes the Rockies in the postseason.

by tk on Oct 1, 2007 8:44 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Pads/Rocks Playoff Game Thread
Matt Herges: Innings Eater

Guy was so shellshocked when he left here, he couldn't finish ONE inning.

by Moggeee on Oct 1, 2007 8:45 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Pads/Rocks Playoff Game Thread
Padres don't deserve to advance after getting shut down by Matt Herges.
Randy Messenger: "Remember when my ERA was under 2.00??"

by rxmeister on Oct 1, 2007 8:45 PM PDT reply actions  

So, TBS
has been doing these cutaways for Cal Ripken analyis between some innings (foregoing a chance for a commercial break, so while it's a bit cheesy, it's also a bit admirable).

Cal's take, from a couple of breaks ago:  Everybody's swinging for the fences, and the game will be won on small ball.

by wedge on Oct 1, 2007 8:46 PM PDT reply actions  

Rockies bullpen
Could it be Jorge Julio coming in next?  Rox, this may really be your last chance.

by wedge on Oct 1, 2007 8:47 PM PDT reply actions  

need a walkoff?
I bet the Rox wished they had Steve Finley now!
Bonds stands alone.

by nostocksjustbonds on Oct 1, 2007 8:48 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: need a walkoff?
Finley had disappeared into Colorado folklore, along with Paul Bunyan, Joan Benet Ramsey, and the Columbine Massacre.

by Moggeee on Oct 1, 2007 8:53 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Pads/Rocks Playoff Game Thread
I can has Yorvit walkoff?
Strikeouts are boring. Besides that, they're fascist. Not boring: Emmanuel Burriss. Not facist: THE RETURN OF SF Dugout

by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Oct 1, 2007 8:48 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Pads/Rocks Playoff Game Thread
he might try just getting on base.
Bonds stands alone.

by nostocksjustbonds on Oct 1, 2007 8:48 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Pads/Rocks Playoff Game Thread
Well there goes that.

Bitches I am skipping Chuck for this. Make it worth my while.

Strikeouts are boring. Besides that, they're fascist. Not boring: Emmanuel Burriss. Not facist: THE RETURN OF SF Dugout

by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Oct 1, 2007 8:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Pads/Rocks Playoff Game Thread
too bad the announcers can't pronounce Toreyelbow's name properly.
Bonds stands alone.

by nostocksjustbonds on Oct 1, 2007 8:49 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: lucky # 13
At some point MLB should just call the game and say, "Neither of you MF'ers deserve the wild card!  No wild card this year!  Go home!"

by wedge on Oct 1, 2007 8:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Pads/Rocks Playoff Game Thread
George July is in. I daresay the Padres will win.
Strikeouts are boring. Besides that, they're fascist. Not boring: Emmanuel Burriss. Not facist: THE RETURN OF SF Dugout

by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Oct 1, 2007 8:55 PM PDT reply actions  

Jorge Julio
Showing some wildness.  Gosh, whaddaya know.

Not using Julio earlier -- now, that, I agree with.

by wedge on Oct 1, 2007 8:56 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Pads/Rocks Playoff Game Thread
Fucking Hairston, that cockstain.
Strikeouts are boring. Besides that, they're fascist. Not boring: Emmanuel Burriss. Not facist: THE RETURN OF SF Dugout

by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Oct 1, 2007 8:56 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Pads/Rocks Playoff Game Thread
Language Baron, Language.

I fucking hate that guy with a passion.

Ben Copeland, because face it, Who was left to adopt ?

by nvsfg on Oct 1, 2007 8:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Pads/Rocks Playoff Game Thread
$&&$(#&(@#

PEOPLE LET'S GET IT DONE ALREADY.

Notgardo likes the Rockies in the postseason.

by tk on Oct 1, 2007 8:57 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Pads/Rocks Playoff Game Thread
Screw Hairston!
Adopted Giant Brian Wilson: Welcome Back!

by sfgreg on Oct 1, 2007 8:57 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Pads/Rocks Playoff Game Thread
Hairston hit a HR off of another team besides ours??
Randy Messenger: "Remember when my ERA was under 2.00??"

by rxmeister on Oct 1, 2007 8:57 PM PDT reply actions  

HAIRSTON?!!
Nattowear | comics | Durham? I hardly know 'im!

by Natto on Oct 1, 2007 8:57 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Pads/Rocks Playoff Game Thread
OH, FOR THE LOVE OF CORN!
Notgardo likes the Rockies in the postseason.

by tk on Oct 1, 2007 8:57 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Pads/Rocks Playoff Game Thread
Scott mother fucking Hariston. Fuck.
Bonds stands alone.

by nostocksjustbonds on Oct 1, 2007 8:57 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Pads/Rocks Playoff Game Thread
Scott Hairston is obviously not satisfied with being a Giant killer. >=(

by Caught Backcourt on Oct 1, 2007 8:57 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Pads/Rocks Playoff Game Thread
dear jorge julio,
thanks for allowing us watch the padres get fucked up in the playoffs again.

by peteisathug on Oct 1, 2007 8:57 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Pads/Rocks Playoff Game Thread
THIS SUCKS, YOU GUYS.

THIS SUCKS!

Notgardo likes the Rockies in the postseason.

by tk on Oct 1, 2007 8:58 PM PDT reply actions  

sigh
I wanted Herges to get the win.  I'm sentimental.

by wedge on Oct 1, 2007 8:59 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Pads/Rocks Playoff Game Thread
Padres are going into Philly to face a buzzsaw and they won't have Peavy.
Randy Messenger: "Remember when my ERA was under 2.00??"

by rxmeister on Oct 1, 2007 8:59 PM PDT reply actions  

Beer can off the noggin
Philly: Home of Buzzsaws, and Buzzed Fans.

by Moggeee on Oct 1, 2007 9:03 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Pads/Rocks Playoff Game Thread
Maybe we can get ourselves a Hairston, don't the Dbacks have another OF they want to get rid of? Carlos Quentin?

Nah, our team doesn't make moves like that.

Adopted Giant Brian Wilson: Welcome Back!

by sfgreg on Oct 1, 2007 9:02 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Pads/Rocks Playoff Game Thread
don't get me wrong, I like Quentin's potential but he DID hit .214 with just 5 homeruns this year. I didn't see anything from him that makes me prefer him to Nate Schierholtz or even Freddie Lewis.
Randy Messenger: "Remember when my ERA was under 2.00??"

by rxmeister on Oct 1, 2007 9:04 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Pads/Rocks Playoff Game Thread
In case you were thinking that Clint Hurdle had improved as a manager, I give you removing Atkins for defense and Jorge Julio.
Randy Messenger: "Remember when my ERA was under 2.00??"

by rxmeister on Oct 1, 2007 9:02 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Pads/Rocks Playoff Game Thread
Yes.  Although I'll give him credit for not using Julio earlier, I guess.

by wedge on Oct 1, 2007 9:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Pads/Rocks Playoff Game Thread
This is shaping up like it should. Padres have better pitching.

Herges lasting three is a late-career miracle for him.

by Moggeee on Oct 1, 2007 9:05 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Pads/Rocks Playoff Game Thread
cant wait to see that bitch holliday postgame

by peteisathug on Oct 1, 2007 9:05 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Pads/Rocks Playoff Game Thread
I'd only trade our whole 2008 offense for him, and build out the rest with AA.

It would be an improvement over what we're expecting.

by Moggeee on Oct 1, 2007 9:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Pads/Rocks Playoff Game Thread
I think using Julio was a good move.

I mean, he had 30 saves one year, how bad can he be?  

The Maharajai steals at will (plus he's not Matt Morris).

by Mike Benjamin Hit King on Oct 1, 2007 9:07 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Pads/Rocks Playoff Game Thread
Don't say that. Sabean said he wanted to upgrade the pen.
Bonds stands alone.

by nostocksjustbonds on Oct 1, 2007 9:10 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Pads/Rocks Playoff Game Thread
they HAD to show him striking out Randy Winn, didn't they?
Randy Messenger: "Remember when my ERA was under 2.00??"

by rxmeister on Oct 1, 2007 9:07 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Pads/Rocks Playoff Game Thread
yeah maybe hes better than all our offensive players combined...but you dont show up cain...ever

by peteisathug on Oct 1, 2007 9:09 PM PDT reply actions  

Matsui!!!
Omigod.  ray of hope.....

by wedge on Oct 1, 2007 9:11 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Pads/Rocks Playoff Game Thread
Hairston is a scumbag. His brother was caught buying HGH in that Signature Pharmacy thing and it wouldn't surprise me if he were buying for the both of them.
Randy Messenger: "Remember when my ERA was under 2.00??"

by rxmeister on Oct 1, 2007 9:14 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Pads/Rocks Playoff Game Thread
wow. Trevor Hoffman.
Randy Messenger: "Remember when my ERA was under 2.00??"

by rxmeister on Oct 1, 2007 9:15 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Pads/Rocks Playoff Game Thread
WOW what a FINISH!!
Adopted Giant Brian Wilson: Welcome Back!

by sfgreg on Oct 1, 2007 9:15 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Pads/Rocks Playoff Game Thread
there are times when i love being wrong. (like everytime tonight) go rocks

by peteisathug on Oct 1, 2007 9:15 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Pads/Rocks Playoff Game Thread
Rocks are so deserving if they get to the Great Hoffman, facing this kind of deficit.

Fantastic.

by Moggeee on Oct 1, 2007 9:16 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Pads/Rocks Playoff Game Thread
Now taking Atkins out looks even better.
The Maharajai steals at will (plus he's not Matt Morris).

by Mike Benjamin Hit King on Oct 1, 2007 9:16 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Pads/Rocks Playoff Game Thread
another in a line of October fuck ups for Trevor Hoffman who is always lights out until it matters.
Randy Messenger: "Remember when my ERA was under 2.00??"

by rxmeister on Oct 1, 2007 9:16 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Pads/Rocks Playoff Game Thread
I want the Rockies to win, but I feel real bad for Hoffman.

by cheno on Oct 1, 2007 9:17 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Pads/Rocks Playoff Game Thread
Shed no tears for that guy.

Besides tearing our hearts out a thousand times, Hoffman has had enough highlights for THREE careers.

by Moggeee on Oct 1, 2007 9:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Pads/Rocks Playoff Game Thread
This is such great baseball.

Of course the Giants aren't involved.

by Moggeee on Oct 1, 2007 9:17 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Pads/Rocks Playoff Game Thread
Jesus F Christ, I left to take a shower immediately after Hairston's homer and I come back to see it tied. WTF

And win!

SUCK IT PADRES AND RUSSELL MARTIN

Strikeouts are boring. Besides that, they're fascist. Not boring: Emmanuel Burriss. Not facist: THE RETURN OF SF Dugout

by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Oct 1, 2007 9:18 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Pads/Rocks Playoff Game Thread
WHAT IS UP WITH THIS GAME?!
Nattowear | comics | Durham? I hardly know 'im!

by Natto on Oct 1, 2007 9:18 PM PDT reply actions  

SAFE!!!!!!!!!!!!
SUCK IT PADRES, SUCK IT HOFFMAN, SUCK IT HAIRSTON!
Bonds stands alone.

by nostocksjustbonds on Oct 1, 2007 9:18 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: SAFE!!!!!!!!!!!!
AND SUCK IT RUSSELL MARTIN, TOO!
Bonds stands alone.

by nostocksjustbonds on Oct 1, 2007 9:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Pads/Rocks Playoff Game Thread
Trevor Benitez lets it get away.
Randy Messenger: "Remember when my ERA was under 2.00??"

by rxmeister on Oct 1, 2007 9:18 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Pads/Rocks Playoff Game Thread
you guys have to remember, this is the rockies, they are capable of comebacks, unlike the giants, i didnt even know comebacks were possible till i started watching other teams last week

by sleeknerve on Oct 1, 2007 9:18 PM PDT reply actions  

WOWWWWW
This is one of the best games I've ever seen, and one of the most amazing Septembers ever.

by Skaldheim on Oct 1, 2007 9:19 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Pads/Rocks Playoff Game Thread
Never touched home, OH WELL!
Adopted Giant Brian Wilson: Welcome Back!

by sfgreg on Oct 1, 2007 9:20 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Pads/Rocks Playoff Game Thread
so, he didn't actually touch homeplate. a fitting end to the game. helton should go tag up and run around the bases and score.
Bonds stands alone.

by nostocksjustbonds on Oct 1, 2007 9:21 PM PDT reply actions  

Holliday never touched home
Just, wow.
Bochy: grounded until he stops hitting and running with slow runners and crappy hitters

by Stuttering John Tamargo on Oct 1, 2007 9:21 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Pads/Rocks Playoff Game Thread
HOLY SHIT.

HOLY SHIT.
HOLY SHIT.

Notgardo likes the Rockies in the postseason.

by tk on Oct 1, 2007 9:21 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Pads/Rocks Playoff Game Thread
And now the Phillies must kill the Rockies.
Nattowear | comics | Durham? I hardly know 'im!

by Natto on Oct 1, 2007 9:22 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Pads/Rocks Playoff Game Thread
Awesome comeback. I'm now rootin for the Rox.

by Moggeee on Oct 1, 2007 9:23 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Pads/Rocks Playoff Game Thread
Outside of the skin grafts for his face and splints for three broken fingers, I think Holliday will be ready for the playoffs.

by Moggeee on Oct 1, 2007 9:22 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Pads/Rocks Playoff Game Thread
FUCK YOU sCOTT hAIRSTONB!!1!
Billy Hayes: Nine more big-league plate appearances than you.

by delorean on Oct 1, 2007 9:22 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Pads/Rocks Playoff Game Thread
He blocked him off of home plate, he must have known he didn't touch it, yet he never attempted to tag him.
Randy Messenger: "Remember when my ERA was under 2.00??"

by rxmeister on Oct 1, 2007 9:22 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Pads/Rocks Playoff Game Thread
trevor time stops in september

by peteisathug on Oct 1, 2007 9:22 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Pads/Rocks Playoff Game Thread
lol Padres. What an amazing and improbable comeback. Wow.

by Caught Backcourt on Oct 1, 2007 9:22 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Pads/Rocks Playoff Game Thread
He was attempting to tag him until he saw the umpire signal safe.
The Maharajai steals at will (plus he's not Matt Morris).

by Mike Benjamin Hit King on Oct 1, 2007 9:22 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Pads/Rocks Playoff Game Thread
He did tag him.

You could tell the umpire knew that Holliday never touched the plate. That's why he hesitate.

Then the excitement of the moment overcame him, he saw the ball squirt loose and, in haste, called the runner safe for no particular reason since the issue wasn't the tag by the catcher but the fact that Holliday never touched the plate to begin with.

A typically horrendous call in a season of horrendous calls and a very unfortunate way to end a great game.

Hopefully, a play like this will finally force baseball's "brain trust" to grow a pair and stand up to the fat racist umpire union and get replay instituted like in every other legit sport.

Friend to the aardvark community.

by leewhee on Oct 1, 2007 9:29 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Pads/Rocks Playoff Game Thread
I think the Ump was just tired and wanted to go home. But I think that hesitating is just his style. He does it on all of the strike calls.

In any event, the umps really fucked this game up, but it was still a great game.

Bonds stands alone.

by nostocksjustbonds on Oct 1, 2007 9:34 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Pads/Rocks Playoff Game Thread
Make up call? The umps took a homer away from Atkins, but gave a questionable (and game deciding) run back. Instant karma.
Defender of Noah Lowry.

by Kid Fresh on Oct 2, 2007 6:34 AM PDT up reply actions  

Roy Holiday Just Won The MVP!
I do still remember 1993 but I am still happy it is the Rockies instead of the Padres on the back of Hairston.  Scott Hairston is the new Steve Finley and I just can't stand the guy.

by giantsrainman on Oct 1, 2007 9:24 PM PDT reply actions  

Roy Holiday
For some reason this just makes sense with you.

by awesomer @ McCovey Chronicles on Oct 1, 2007 9:28 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Roy Holiday
Yeah, it was a brain fart.  Obviously I ment Matt Not Roy.

by giantsrainman on Oct 1, 2007 9:33 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Roy Holiday Just Won The MVP!
He's gonna put it right next to his Cy Young.
Bochy: grounded until he stops hitting and running with slow runners and crappy hitters

by Stuttering John Tamargo on Oct 1, 2007 9:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Pads/Rocks Playoff Game Thread
YES!!!!

I love underdogs, what can I say?  I'm glad they're in, it's been 12 years.

Brian Anderson: converting saves and dominating as best he can.

by JT Jordan on Oct 1, 2007 9:24 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Pads/Rocks Playoff Game Thread
This is similar to the Angels/White Sox playoff series in 2005, when the Angels got jobbed on the strikeout call. Sure, that was BS. Sure, this is a BS way to end this game. But fuck the Angels, and fuck the Padres. My pound of flesh!
Strikeouts are boring. Besides that, they're fascist. Not boring: Emmanuel Burriss. Not facist: THE RETURN OF SF Dugout

by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Oct 1, 2007 9:24 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Pads/Rocks Playoff Game Thread
In a postgame development, Baron flashes a pound.

by Moggeee on Oct 1, 2007 9:29 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Pads/Rocks Playoff Game Thread
With replay, it's tie score, 2 outs, runner on second.
Friend to the aardvark community.

by leewhee on Oct 1, 2007 9:25 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Pads/Rocks Playoff Game Thread
then...eleven more innings and only morning commuters get to hear the finish.

by Moggeee on Oct 1, 2007 9:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Pads/Rocks Playoff Game Thread
You know, I'm not sure that he didn't touch home plate after all.

by Skaldheim on Oct 1, 2007 9:26 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Pads/Rocks Playoff Game Thread
I'm thinking he didn't touch home plate...  I was thinking there was a chance Holliday's knee or foot grazed the plate, but by that third-base-line angle, it didn't happen...

by wedge on Oct 1, 2007 9:28 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Pads/Rocks Playoff Game Thread
It wasn't even a particularly close call. But the umpire was somewhat blocked off by the catcher, so he didn't have much of an angle. You could tell that he knew in his gut that Holliday didn't touch it. That's why he waited so long to make the call.

When the ball came free, that was his opportunity to call Holliday safe even though it made no difference if the ball came free or not since Holliday hadn't touched the plate yet nor had the catcher tagged Holliday yet.

Friend to the aardvark community.

by leewhee on Oct 1, 2007 9:32 PM PDT up reply actions  

Look of a lost soul
And Holliday did look like a beached carp laying there, waiting for a vulture to descend and pick at his bones.

by Moggeee on Oct 1, 2007 9:33 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Pads/Rocks Playoff Game Thread
Here's why I think it's not so clear:

Neither the 3rd-base camera nor the one behind the plate really shows what happened to Holliday's hand after Barrett's foot comes down.  The hand and the foot vanish into a cloud of dirt.

McClellan is standing in a perfect position to see where Holliday's left hand goes.  McClellan is a notorious late signaller.  He was in better position to see if Holliday's hand grazed the corner of the plate than we were.

So I disagree that it's clear that he didn't touch home plate.

by Skaldheim on Oct 1, 2007 9:39 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Pads/Rocks Playoff Game Thread
For some reason, the ump was waiting to make his call until he could see whether the catcher held onto the ball or not. But that makes no sense since the catcher never tagged Holliday in the first place.

Either Holliday touched the plate, and the ump would immediately signal safe, or he didn't. The tag by the catcher didn't come until after the ump make the delayed safe call.

A completely botched play by the ump on many levels. Par for the course.

No doubt many troglodytes will say this is what makes baseball so great. But I see little to cheer about when critical games are  decided by blown calls. This went on for many years in football until they realized that there was this new-fangled technology called video replay.

Maybe if there was as much betting on baseball as there is on football, we'd have had replay a long time ago.

Friend to the aardvark community.

by leewhee on Oct 1, 2007 9:46 PM PDT up reply actions  

Hoffman
Not that Rotoworld knows all, but they've got an interesting insight about Hoffman tonight:

"Perhaps tonight's outcome would have been different if Hoffman wasn't on his third warmup before coming in."

by wedge on Oct 1, 2007 9:36 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Pads/Rocks Playoff Game Thread
hey, they removed Pedro Gomez from Bonds's ass. he just interviewed Carroll.
Bonds stands alone.

by nostocksjustbonds on Oct 1, 2007 9:47 PM PDT reply actions  

Pasta and a ballgame
The McCovey Crowd -- stunted and frustrated all year by the crapola home team -- rises to the occasion with a well articulated and generously populated playoff game thread.

Let's take time to tip our waitresses and thank our sponsors, Mike Benjamin and his boss, Grant "Briz" Soprano.

by Moggeee on Oct 1, 2007 9:48 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Pasta and a ballgame
Thank Mike Benjamin??? For what, one five hit game??

I don't think so.

Adopted Giant Brian Wilson: Welcome Back!

by sfgreg on Oct 1, 2007 10:00 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Pasta and a ballgame
Those 3 days were A MAJOR LEAGUE RECORD, thank you very much.
The Maharajai steals at will (plus he's not Matt Morris).

by Mike Benjamin Hit King on Oct 1, 2007 10:06 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Pasta and a ballgame
It was pretty bleak in here with just me and Wedge sitting around eating all the appetizers up. None of the rest of you commenters-come-lately showed up until things got exciting. Well, the Baron came and went with her date Chuck.
Notgardo likes the Rockies in the postseason.

by tk on Oct 1, 2007 10:07 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Pasta and a ballgame
We're weren't late, we were fashionable.

by Moggeee on Oct 1, 2007 10:15 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Pasta and a ballgame
Just an incredible game.

I listened to the extra innings on Gameday Audio while watching Episode Six of The War. Final episode tomorrow night. The Germans got off to a hot start but the Allies are really coming on strong and are looking like they're about to put it away. NO SPOILERS!!!

Lon Simmons' adopted dad.

by Kitspool on Oct 1, 2007 11:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

There's always a sports angle
(Pssst: Rommel drives into a sand trap, and Hitler can't get out the bunker, either.)

by Moggeee on Oct 2, 2007 8:54 AM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Pasta and a ballgame
I stood Chuck up. (Upchuck?) Baseball just a little more important than everything.
Strikeouts are boring. Besides that, they're fascist. Not boring: Emmanuel Burriss. Not facist: THE RETURN OF SF Dugout

by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Oct 2, 2007 8:21 AM PDT up reply actions  

it only gets sweeter
Hoffman (4-5), who has 524 career saves, blew his seventh chance in 49 tries. On Saturday, he was one strike away from clinching a playoff spot when Tony Gwynn Jr. hit a tying triple for Milwaukee, which went on to win 4-3 in 11 innings.

Yes. On Saturday, Tony Gwynn's own blood beat Hoffman and forced the Padres into this game (after another loss on Sunday).

Suck it, Padres!

Bonds stands alone.

by nostocksjustbonds on Oct 1, 2007 9:53 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: it only gets sweeter
Think Tony Sr. huddled up with Jr. before that series, and stayed on cell standby before his kid's every atbat?

Tony knows Trevor.

by Moggeee on Oct 1, 2007 10:18 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Pads/Rocks Playoff Game Thread
THIS IS SO FREAKING COOL.

I just got off the phone with my dad. He is amped. It's a family affair when it comes to the Rockies. I remember when they were building that gorgeous ballpark, and got to go into the construction of it. I remember the Blake Street Bombers -- all this was before I cared about sports. So now they're back and it's all good!

My dad said, "I was hoping you weren't anti-Rockies because they beat the Giants so many times." I said nah, the Pads beat us more, I think. ;)

Notgardo likes the Rockies in the postseason.

by tk on Oct 1, 2007 9:53 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Pads/Rocks Playoff Game Thread
Is it saying something about our psyche that the Rockies go down two runs and we automatically assume the Padres are going to win.

by cheno on Oct 1, 2007 10:07 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Pads/Rocks Playoff Game Thread
I think it's saying something about the all-time saves leader, though he ain't what he used to be.
Notgardo likes the Rockies in the postseason.

by tk on Oct 1, 2007 10:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Pads/Rocks Playoff Game Thread
Yes, it says something about our screwed-up psyches.

But it says more about our stinking team.

by Moggeee on Oct 1, 2007 10:13 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Pads/Rocks Playoff Game Thread
Early over/under on total runs scored in Rockies-Phillies series: eleventy-bleen.
Lon Simmons' adopted dad.

by Kitspool on Oct 2, 2007 12:04 AM PDT reply actions  

Re: Open Pads/Rocks Playoff Game Thread
And that's just the first game.
Nattowear | comics | Durham? I hardly know 'im!

by Natto on Oct 2, 2007 12:07 AM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Pads/Rocks Playoff Game Thread
not if Cole Hamels is pitching.
Bonds stands alone.

by nostocksjustbonds on Oct 2, 2007 10:17 AM PDT up reply actions  

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