Colorado @ San Diego GameThread, Apr 17, 2008 7:05 PM PDT

Open Thread: 4/17, Padres vs. Rockies

by jbox on Apr 17, 2008 4:07 PM PDT

Colorado @ San Diego

I've got some breaking news about tonight's game. I know you are all excited because the Miracle of Mobile is pitching, but your buddy jbox is a little bit clumsy and broke Jake Peavy's head off. The miniature give away bobble head isn't as durable as one might expect. This can only mean certain doom for our Padres. It's an omen folks, the bad kind. Not that there is necessarily a good kind of omen.

I'll just say it right now: My Bad.

Bud Black has some line up changes tonight:

Tony Clark at first.
Justin Huber in left.
Scott Hairston in center.

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Bud Black on the pre-game show

He’s throwing BP today.

He’s very happy with the starting pitching and defense.

Team hitting is okay. RISP is down. Run production and power are down.

by jbox on Apr 17, 2008 4:13 PM PDT 0 recs

Rotation changes via Bud Black

Maddux pitching tomorrow. Chris Young and Maddux are switching spots.

by jbox on Apr 17, 2008 4:16 PM PDT 0 recs

Reason

Maddux only threw 68 pitches on Sunday and Chris Young was having some stiffness and might be helped out by the day off.

by jbox on Apr 17, 2008 4:17 PM PDT up 0 recs

Dude

use a piece of gum. It won’t fix the bobble, but his head will stay in place. C’mon it’ll work!

"The first pitch is grounded into left field. No, wait a minute. It's ball one. Low and outside." ~ Jerry Coleman

by sqrunt on Apr 17, 2008 4:20 PM PDT 0 recs

Callix Crabbe

As long as we’re going to see some bench players start, why not Callix? I want to see what he can do as a starter. I don’t have any stats to justify starting him or anything, I’d just like to see what he can do. And he has speed which would be nice on the basepaths.

Poor bobble Jake. I had the Peavy bobble with him in a race car, and his head broke off that one too.

by lab_mouse on Apr 17, 2008 4:27 PM PDT 0 recs

I would have liked to see Callix instead of Huber.

by Drama on Apr 17, 2008 5:28 PM PDT up 0 recs

Bud said Calix will start in the next game or so.

Baseball is like church. Many attend; few understand.
Leo Durocher

by planetjeffy on Apr 17, 2008 6:10 PM PDT up 0 recs

I support this lineup.

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"jbox does not drink coffee, as it makes him clean house big time." ~Kev

by TheThirdGonzalez on Apr 17, 2008 4:33 PM PDT 0 recs

This is bad

this is like the cats. Bad moon rising.

Oh my god. Oh my god, what's happening to me? I'm like that Texas woman who gave her son brain damage by holding him under water. (gasps) I'm just like Barbara Bush! - Lois Griffin

by sdsuaztec4 on Apr 17, 2008 4:40 PM PDT 0 recs

JUST

like the cats…oh god

by soulSD on Apr 17, 2008 4:41 PM PDT 0 recs

Poll

I love me some Nevin.

Oh my god. Oh my god, what's happening to me? I'm like that Texas woman who gave her son brain damage by holding him under water. (gasps) I'm just like Barbara Bush! - Lois Griffin

by sdsuaztec4 on Apr 17, 2008 4:46 PM PDT 0 recs

Nevin is the best thing that happened to that show

And, I'm still waiting for Meredith or Bell to come in the seventh inning of April 4's game with the bases loaded, the score tied and Thatcher struggling.

by Wonko on Apr 17, 2008 4:58 PM PDT up 0 recs

Seconded

Or thirded, whatever.
I didn’t care much for Nev as a player, but on the radio, he’s gold!

The right man in the wrong place can make all the difference in the world.

by Axion on Apr 17, 2008 7:38 PM PDT up 0 recs

Are you kidding me?

That guy is a douchebag!!!

He adds NOTHING to the show.

by jpleeg2 on Apr 17, 2008 7:39 PM PDT up 0 recs

Lefties

that makes only 1 lefty in the lineup right? Good day to give Aid and Jimmy B a blow, but I think Bardo should have gotten a deep blow too if we are going bud black sunday afternoon special.

Oh my god. Oh my god, what's happening to me? I'm like that Texas woman who gave her son brain damage by holding him under water. (gasps) I'm just like Barbara Bush! - Lois Griffin

by sdsuaztec4 on Apr 17, 2008 4:50 PM PDT 0 recs

that...that ain't right

And, I'm still waiting for Meredith or Bell to come in the seventh inning of April 4's game with the bases loaded, the score tied and Thatcher struggling.

by Wonko on Apr 17, 2008 4:59 PM PDT up 0 recs

Go Padres!

Lets go global warming on their rocky mountain asses!

VIII. Chargers at Steelers -- Sunday, Nov. 16
Pittsburgh's offensive line could struggle with San Diego's pass rush. But then they would also struggle with San Diego State's pass rush.

by sdsuaztec4 on Apr 17, 2008 5:25 PM PDT 0 recs

Line-up changes

Hopefully T. Clark will get the start on Sunday as well. He hits well in AZ and is 4 for 8 against Randy Johnson.

by Drama on Apr 17, 2008 5:29 PM PDT 0 recs

No "Go Padres!"?

No “Yay Padres!”?

This worries me.

by Winfield's Ghost on Apr 17, 2008 6:05 PM PDT 0 recs

more bad omens

VIII. Chargers at Steelers -- Sunday, Nov. 16
Pittsburgh's offensive line could struggle with San Diego's pass rush. But then they would also struggle with San Diego State's pass rush.

by sdsuaztec4 on Apr 17, 2008 6:21 PM PDT up 0 recs

mud:

has said “frozen pizza” 5 times in the last 2 games.

by soulSD on Apr 17, 2008 7:08 PM PDT 0 recs

Try turning off Step It Up And Dance

See if that helps.

(I’m cranky after last night.)

by Winfield's Ghost on Apr 17, 2008 7:13 PM PDT up 0 recs

Randy Marsh is.

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"jbox does not drink coffee, as it makes him clean house big time." ~Kev

by TheThirdGonzalez on Apr 17, 2008 7:11 PM PDT up 1 recs

Lovely South Park reference

by matto619 on Apr 17, 2008 7:40 PM PDT up 0 recs

Hey All

Looking forward to watching Jake tonight, and having some fun (as always) in here.

by jpleeg2 on Apr 17, 2008 7:13 PM PDT 0 recs

Way to work the count there, Briles.

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"jbox does not drink coffee, as it makes him clean house big time." ~Kev

by TheThirdGonzalez on Apr 17, 2008 7:13 PM PDT 0 recs

I wonder what the franchise will look like in 20 years

He’s been 15 forever.

by Dex on Apr 17, 2008 7:15 PM PDT 0 recs

Probably still looks for the Snack Shack after the game

by Winfield's Ghost on Apr 17, 2008 7:16 PM PDT up 0 recs

Are you effin kidding me?!?!?!

That first pitch was at Tony Clark’s ankles, and the 2nd was at his calves.

by jpleeg2 on Apr 17, 2008 7:18 PM PDT 0 recs

Did I miss a memo????

Are we only allowing posts every 2 minutes now??

Where is everyone??

by jpleeg2 on Apr 17, 2008 7:20 PM PDT 0 recs

Judging by MLB.TV

Not at the park…

by Winfield's Ghost on Apr 17, 2008 7:21 PM PDT up 0 recs

I'm biting my nails

And, I'm still waiting for Meredith or Bell to come in the seventh inning of April 4's game with the bases loaded, the score tied and Thatcher struggling.

by Wonko on Apr 17, 2008 7:22 PM PDT up 0 recs

You still have some left?

by jpleeg2 on Apr 17, 2008 7:22 PM PDT up 0 recs

I discipline myself

By biting my toenails too and letting the finger ones grow.

And, I'm still waiting for Meredith or Bell to come in the seventh inning of April 4's game with the bases loaded, the score tied and Thatcher struggling.

by Wonko on Apr 17, 2008 7:23 PM PDT up 0 recs

Also

I’m trying to predict Francis’ pitches by count using this

And, I'm still waiting for Meredith or Bell to come in the seventh inning of April 4's game with the bases loaded, the score tied and Thatcher struggling.

by Wonko on Apr 17, 2008 7:22 PM PDT up 0 recs

Apparently Scott Hairson has a six-foot bat!!

Or, he seems to think so.

by California Penal on Apr 17, 2008 7:23 PM PDT 0 recs

Jake is smokin' tonight

by Winfield's Ghost on Apr 17, 2008 7:26 PM PDT 0 recs

Nice one jake

using the fine brushes

by Futbolista on Apr 17, 2008 7:26 PM PDT 0 recs

For the baseball?

When he throws spitters?

And, I'm still waiting for Meredith or Bell to come in the seventh inning of April 4's game with the bases loaded, the score tied and Thatcher struggling.

by Wonko on Apr 17, 2008 7:27 PM PDT up 0 recs

JAKKKE

by soulSD on Apr 17, 2008 7:26 PM PDT 0 recs

AH KHALIL!!

Gotta keep the tag on, kid.

by California Penal on Apr 17, 2008 7:27 PM PDT 0 recs

Hollidat doesn't like touching bases

You should know this KBot!

And, I'm still waiting for Meredith or Bell to come in the seventh inning of April 4's game with the bases loaded, the score tied and Thatcher struggling.

by Wonko on Apr 17, 2008 7:28 PM PDT up 0 recs

what happened?

(watching on mlb.com)

by Gone Savage on Apr 17, 2008 7:31 PM PDT up 0 recs

Holliday overslid the bag

Khalil took the tag off

And, I'm still waiting for Meredith or Bell to come in the seventh inning of April 4's game with the bases loaded, the score tied and Thatcher struggling.

by Wonko on Apr 17, 2008 7:31 PM PDT up 0 recs

Holiday

Slid past the bag, but K-bot didn’t keep the tag on

by jpleeg2 on Apr 17, 2008 7:31 PM PDT up 0 recs

If...

he goes deep here though, he’ll be forgiven, surely

by Futbolista on Apr 17, 2008 7:33 PM PDT up 0 recs

present

by Futbolista on Apr 17, 2008 11:46 PM PDT up 0 recs

Come on Khalil

by Winfield's Ghost on Apr 17, 2008 7:27 PM PDT 0 recs

holliday has lots of trouble touching bases

by Dex on Apr 17, 2008 7:28 PM PDT 0 recs

Nice DP Boys!!

by jpleeg2 on Apr 17, 2008 7:29 PM PDT 0 recs

Iguchi

was backing up on that one too. I had a bad feeling the throw wouldn’t have been strong enough

by Futbolista on Apr 17, 2008 7:29 PM PDT up 0 recs

Present

by Futbolista on Apr 17, 2008 11:43 PM PDT up 0 recs

Good work

by Winfield's Ghost on Apr 17, 2008 7:29 PM PDT 0 recs

So if memory serves

Khalil owns Francis.

And, I'm still waiting for Meredith or Bell to come in the seventh inning of April 4's game with the bases loaded, the score tied and Thatcher struggling.

by Wonko on Apr 17, 2008 7:32 PM PDT 0 recs

Rockies vs. Peavy

Garrett Atkins: .389 (7-for-18, 2B, BB, 4 SO)

Clint Barmes: .200 (2-for-10, SO)

Brad Hawpe: .375 (6-for-16, 2B, 3B, HR, 3 BB, 2 SO)

Todd Helton: .342 (13-for-38, 6 2B, 3 HR, 3 BB, 5 SO)

Matt Holliday: .389 (7-for-18, HR, 5 BB, 4 SO)

Chris Iannetta: .333 (1-for-3, SO)

Scott Podsednik: .333 (2-for-6, SO)

Ryan Spilborghs: .000 (0-for-3, SO)

Willy Taveras: .375 (6-FOR-16, 4 SO)

Yorvit Torrealba: .353 (6-for-17, 2B, 2 HR, BB, SO)

Troy Tulowitzki: .333 (3-for-9, 2B, 3B, BB, 2 SO)

Padres vs. Francis

Josh Bard: .385 (5-for-13, BB, 3 SO)

Tony Clark: .111 (1-for-9, BB, SO)

Jim Edmonds: .083 (1-for-12, 5 SO)

Brian Giles: .225 (9-for-40, 2 2B, 3B, 7 BB)

Adrian Gonzalez: .174 (4-for-23, HR, BB, 9 SO)

Khalil Greene: .323 (10-for-31, 2 2B, 3 HR, 3 BB, 6 SO)

Scott Hairston: .300 (3-for-10, 2B, SO)

Justin Huber: .333 (1-for-3, SO)

Tadahito Iguchi: .500 (1-for-2, 2B, BB)

Kevin Kouzmanoff: .467 (7-for-15, 3 2B, 2 HR, SO)

by jpleeg2 on Apr 17, 2008 7:33 PM PDT up 0 recs

Those numbers...

against jake by the rockies are pretty good. Who would’ve thought?

by Futbolista on Apr 17, 2008 7:35 PM PDT up 0 recs

Anyone who has ever seen "baseball" at Coors field.

And, I'm still waiting for Meredith or Bell to come in the seventh inning of April 4's game with the bases loaded, the score tied and Thatcher struggling.

by Wonko on Apr 17, 2008 7:36 PM PDT up 0 recs

My thoughts exactly

by jpleeg2 on Apr 17, 2008 7:37 PM PDT up 0 recs

Holliday

Must be contagious

by Futbolista on Apr 17, 2008 11:52 PM PDT up 0 recs

Here

Still…

by Futbolista on Apr 17, 2008 11:50 PM PDT up 0 recs

woah what's jake doing with the new shoes?

dude that’s not even legal

by Dex on Apr 17, 2008 7:34 PM PDT 0 recs

Those are hitting shoes.

The right man in the wrong place can make all the difference in the world.

by Axion on Apr 17, 2008 7:39 PM PDT up 0 recs

Did you guys know

You can watch MLB.com’s old-style gameday for AAA games. Unfortunately, Portland’s game vs the mini purple dinosaurs is rained out.

And, I'm still waiting for Meredith or Bell to come in the seventh inning of April 4's game with the bases loaded, the score tied and Thatcher struggling.

by Wonko on Apr 17, 2008 7:38 PM PDT 0 recs

The Crowd

FYI…. there seemed to be a pretty big walk-up crowd tonight, at least what I could see at the right field ticket window.

So, it may be a later than normal arriving crowd.

by jpleeg2 on Apr 17, 2008 7:38 PM PDT 0 recs

Nice hit Jake!

by Christina on Apr 17, 2008 7:39 PM PDT 0 recs

That explains the crap on his hands

No batting gloves = pine tar on hands. I thought this might be the case but all the old photos had him wearing gloves at the plate.

And, I'm still waiting for Meredith or Bell to come in the seventh inning of April 4's game with the bases loaded, the score tied and Thatcher struggling.

by Wonko on Apr 17, 2008 7:39 PM PDT 0 recs