Dbacks vs. Rockies series thread

[Stallion]

I don't see how you can't keep Quentin as a starter right now.

It'll be interesting if CQ stays in RF, Green stays at 1B, and Jackson ends up being the odd-man out for a while.

Gonzo is certainly doing the right thing (i.e., hitting the dang ball) if he wants to prove his critics wrong.

 

[Nasser22]

All im going to say is love Carlos Quentin and Stephen Drew. Alot.

No, say you don't like Tracy so he can start playing better like Marion did during the playoffs. He's almost at .280 now! But yeah, I love those guys. They should start Quentin every once in a while. He's hitting the ball well and is a great defensive outfielder and Green is a better 1st baseman than Jackson. I'd hate Conor to lose a lot of playing time though so I hope the D-Backs can get a trade done with Green or Gonzo.

 

[Stallion]

Byung-hyun Kim is back on the mound in Arizona today. Should be fun.

 

[JS22]

Cruz, once again, is showing why he is completely worthless.

On an unrelated note, Helton and DaVanon look eerily similar.

 

[Ryanwb]

How can they continue to sit Quenten?

 

[Ryanwb]

Hawpe has a friggen cannon for an arm

 

[JS22]

Q does it again! 2 RBI shot off the wall.

These kids are going to be great.

 

[PDXChris]

was that a double switch, or did we only get one AB from Quentin this game?

 

[Ryanwb]

tie game

 

[MaoTosiFanClub]

BK Kim laughing off his pathetic inning, what a chump.

 

[JS22]

And to think, I almost turned off the TV to go swimming.

Good thing I didnt.

 

[Nasser22]

And to think, I almost turned off the TV to go swimming.

Good thing I didnt.

I told my brother he could watch TV until 4. Oh well, I won't go back to the game yet. They caught up while I was gone so it would be bad luck for me to go back until they have a nice lead.

 

[HooverDam]

Good job Julio!

 

[mjb21aztd]

Thanks for blowing the game julio after a great comeback ugh... this loss makes me sick oh well

 

[PDXChris]

Good job Julio!

I blame Melvin for over using him on in the last few days.

 

[Nasser22]

Yeah, he pitched 3 days in a row. That first time wasn't even a save opportunity.

 

[JS22]

Don't blame Julio for this one. WTF was Melvin thinking playing him FOUR days in a row?

 

[Phxchris1989]

Well, Cruz was just painful too watch. I thought we might've had a chance with B.Kim on the mound for the Rockies, but I forgot how bad Cruz was. And it was a damn shame Julio couldn't close it out, but I understand, the guy had too be tired. Now we need a San Diego loss and another Cincinnati loss tommorow if we're going to have any hope for a wild card.

Oh well, go Dbacks! take the Phillies series!

 

[green machine]

Good job Julio!

Everyone else is right...this loss falls squarely on Bob Melvin. I was at the game with my grandparents, and when I saw how the bullpen situation was going I was telling them there is no way Julio should be put in. When he was put in, I was ready for the loss. He had pitched the last 3 days, and the last couple outings have been long and seemed tough. There is no way he should have been put in the game. Lyon should have been used to close this one out...with Medders being used in a set up role. Everyone and their mother could tell that Julio should not pitch today, I mean jeez, give the guy a day off!

Thanks alot BoMel...enjoy your extension.

 

[Lefty]

Melvin=Brenly

 

[Nasser22]

Except Bob Brenly helped us win the World Series. Bob Melvin was a good bench coach but I'd take Brenly over him anyday. He's a better manager.

 

[Phxchris1989]

The only reason Brenly won is becuase of the guys that played on the '01 team. They had enough talent to compensate for Brenly's questionable management. At least that's my take on it.

Back to the closer role, any word on Valverde? has he gotten better or worse. After today apparently one closer just isn't going to do it anymore.

 

[PDXChris]

The only reason Brenly won is becuase of the guys that played on the '01 team. They had enough talent to compensate for Brenly's questionable management. At least that's my take on it.

Back to the closer role, any word on Valverde? has he gotten better or worse. After today apparently one closer just isn't going to do it anymore.

Brenly had 2 pitchers and a slugger, that was it, the rest were role players. Kim was average and blew up in the playoffs, Finley had his worst season in AZ that year, Womack was terrible, we had a aging Grace, Matt Williams was hurt and grumpy, Danny Bautista was below average, Counsell was Cousell, and Miller was decent. Gonzo, Johnson, and Schilling carried this team. Miguel, Brian Anderson, and I forget who the third started was, I want to way Albie Lopez. that was not a great team. Brenly did a great job.


As far as saying one closer is not enough, you are crazy. Every closers will blow a save and again, Melvin can not manage the bullpen. We have seen it all season. Julio should not have been in there. As for Valverde, he is jsut a flash, as many short term closers are in MLB. Anyone remember Alfanseca(Mr. 6 fingers), Valverde reminds me of him.

 

[Nasser22]

Brenly didn't seem to make as many mistakes and Melvin just seems too nice to me. I liked Brenly a lot better. It's a step up from Buck Showalter at least. The Rangers fans hate the guy.

 

[Arby]

The only reason Brenly won is becuase of the guys that played on the '01 team. They had enough talent to compensate for Brenly's questionable management. At least that's my take on it.

Back to the closer role, any word on Valverde? has he gotten better or worse. After today apparently one closer just isn't going to do it anymore.

Unfortunately no closer is going to be perfect. Up until today, Julio has been pretty damn good. IIRC, today was his third or fourth day pitching in a row, so perhaps Melvin went to the well once to often.

I'll give Julio the benefit of the doubt until proven otherwise.