Why are the Rockies in the World Series?

by kwyjibo on Oct 20, 2007 11:24 AM PDT Comment 19 comments

They had the foresight to designate Steve Finley for assignment.

Too late for the Giants.

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Re: Why are the Rockies in the World Series?

I thought it was because Bud Selig is killing baseball.

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

by Natto on Oct 20, 2007 11:31 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Re: Why are the Rockies in the World Series?

<snark>You're forgetting about the selfish and only in it for himself BLB. That's the real problem...He's such the anti-hero that he made our team suck, and the Rockies teh b3stest EVA!</snark>

Screw the Giants, but not Omar. I'm getting drunk and watching some footy.

by PacBellBoozer on Oct 20, 2007 12:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Re: Why are the Rockies in the World Series?

The primary reason the Rockies are in the World Series is that they got hot at the right time.

To their credit, they DID have the best run differential of any of the NL West teams.

by sharksrog on Oct 20, 2007 4:43 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Re: Why are the Rockies in the World Series?

Exactly. That went pretty well unnoticed, but the Rockies were better than their record indicated for quite some time. It was no surprise to me to see Colorado sweep away the D-Backs.

by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on Oct 20, 2007 4:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Re: Why are the Rockies in the World Series?

And they wouldn't have been so good if they hadn't DFA'd Steve Finley.

Steve Kline: How okay is he, really? I would say he is pretty okay.

by groug on Oct 20, 2007 6:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Re: Why are the Rockies in the World Series?

Plus, the bastard had an OPS of a pathetic 890 against them them this year

by Cookyman on Oct 20, 2007 4:56 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

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Damn post button! that was a respond to PPB.

by Cookyman on Oct 20, 2007 4:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Re: Why are the Rockies in the World Series?

The Rockies are in the WS because they had a long run of high draft picks that they've used to quietly build a monster roster and they're not done yet. This is no fluke and they could be the dominant power in the division if not the whole NL for a long time.

by DrBGiantsfan on Oct 20, 2007 5:05 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Re: Why are the Rockies in the World Series?

I second DrB's comments. Troy Tulowitzki and Hanley Ramirez will be competing for the NL All-Star SS position for several years to come (until Hanley gets moved to RF or 3B). Colorado has really improved itself by the draft - and yes, they sucked long enough and bad enough to get some high draft picks. If Ubaldo Jimenez is as good as advertised, the Rockies should be the favorites next year in the NL West. Assuming Operation Blue Crush...er...assuming Ned Colletti is still the GM in LaLaLand.

The SF Giants: agressively promoting young talent since 2008.

by Lyle on Oct 20, 2007 6:52 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Re: Why are the Rockies in the World Series?

Because:

Bichette, Burkes and Laaaaaarry Walk-er.
fucking vinnie castilla, walt weiss, EY, and the big cat, Joe Girardi behind the dish.

This team is going becuase somehow that team didn't.

honestly what's not to like about the rockies? they have, hands down, the best PA announcer. only the A's dude comes close.

stupid rennel.

"Bri-an Sab-e-an, I hope you're satisfied with what you've done..."

by The Gene Hackman on Oct 20, 2007 9:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Re: Why are the Rockies in the World Series?

Hey, you can't hate on Renel!

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

by Natto on Oct 20, 2007 9:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

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Renel is seriously teh awesome.

All the haters can suck it.

Dave Righetti: Bomb Ass in the Dugout. Bomb Ass in my heart. / Also, my blog. For writers.

by howtheyscored on Oct 21, 2007 6:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Re: Why are the Rockies in the World Series?

Renel was guest of honor at the grand opening of Mrs. Goofus' business and could not have been cooler person.

As a PA announcer, I think she's great. She speaks clearly and balances the fine line between being enthusiastic and a "homer" perfectly.

Unlike Sherry Davis, she brings personality to the job.

Like Howie said, Renel haters can suck it.

Vote for Grant

by Goofus on Oct 22, 2007 2:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Re: Why are the Rockies in the World Series?

Since we've diverged from the whole "Steve Finley" thing into either complete sarcasm or unnecessary seriousness, I'd just like to add the whole "best team in the NL" thing.

Take that as whichever one you want.

Dave Righetti: Bomb Ass in the Dugout. Bomb Ass in my heart. / Also, my blog. For writers.

by howtheyscored on Oct 20, 2007 9:55 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Re: Why are the Rockies in the World Series?

I hear the Rockies are in the World Series because of their belief in Dog. Since there is no article before "Dog" I assume it is to be taken as a proper name, perhaps referring to the bounty hunter personality on cable TV. I don't quite get the connection. It's possible I've transposed some letters too.

by non sequitur on Oct 21, 2007 2:20 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs