Arizona Diamondbacks @ San Diego Padres Sept 18-20

[Dude]

If we just took care of these suck teams we would be 5 out of the divisor lead. Better get it going.

 

[RINGLESS]

Despite the loss, we still got closer to clinching home field for the WC game with the Col loss lol. Greinke on the mound tomorrow bodes well for getting much closer tomorrow.

 

[TJ]

Need to clinch home WC game by the KC series. That way, we can tinker with the rotation to get Greinke on the bump for that game.

 

[Ronin]

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[Ronin]

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[Ronin]

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[BC867]

They put Pollock in an RBI position because we have too many runners left on base. How long did that last? Now he is batting leadoff, following the 8 and 9 positions.]
Bump!

And sure enough, Lovullo moves Pollock out of the RBI part of the batting order after moving him there, puts him back at leadoff and he hits two home runs.

Two harmless bases-empty home runs and we lose the game.

I'll say it again. If a fan anticipated the consequences, why didn't the Manager? He is paid well to do his job.

This attention deficit malfunction that has permeated the D-backs batting orders from Brenly to Melvin to Gibson and now Lovello really pisses me off.

Yes, the D-backs are doing better than expected . . . inconsistently. But with a Manager who could see beyond the end of his nose, we could be doing better than hoping we don't blow the Wild Card home field advantage.

 

[BC867]

One of my favorite songs. When I first heard the lyrics I said "who is this guy"? Very profound lyrics in it's time.

Ah, Sound of Silence by the great Paul Simon, one of the greatest folk-rock composers. The hit record had a heavy back-beat. But when Simon and Garfunkel have performed it live (such as The Concert in Central Park), it is just Paul, Artie's great harmony and Paul's guitar.

"Hear my words that I might teach you. Take my arms that I might reach you."

I am trying to remember if they used the back-beat in the movie, "The Graduate", but I can't remember. It's been awhile.

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[az240zz]

Robby Ray caught the same disease as the previous 2 pitchers.

 

[mjb21aztd]

Ugh what happened to this team... hope they comeback in this gm.

 

[Dude]

Nothing like getting your butt kicked but such a good ball club.

 

[az240zz]

Who is warming up? Anyone???

 

[mhill1986]

Baseball is insane. That is all.

 

[thirty-two]

jeez, on the brink of being swept by the padres

 

[Dude]

Time for Goldy to go yard.

 

[Dude]

Or not.

 

[Dude]

Thank you JD. Screw you Goldy. Trade him and pay JD.

 

[thirty-two]

tied it up!! go JD!!

 

[Ouchie-Z-Clown]

Good lord is JD earning dough!

 

[Dude]

Ok @Dback Jon I'm on the #notmvp train.

 

[mhill1986]

Woohoo!

 

[Dude]

Good lord is JD earning dough!

I would love to be his agent.

 

[mjb21aztd]

Woot martinez nice hr! Man wish he could stay with dbacks next yr

 

[BC867]

Bob Brenly noticed and mentioned that Robby Ray has not been efficient since he started fidgeting with the ball in his mitt before delivering it. Hesitating.

I hope he mentions it to the powers that be. Little things like that make him look weak and could be making a difference.

Like Lamb wiggling his tongue as he stands at the plate. He looks like a little boy waiting for Mommy to forgive him for taking a cookie. He does not portray an image of strength.

Any indications of hesitation or loss of confidence should be addressed by the Manager.

 

[GatorAZ]

MOAR SHERFY