Author Topic: Diamondbacks vs Astros 5/12/07 (Read 11562 times)

JaneDoe · « **on:** May 12, 2007, 05:34:49 pm »

Diamondbacks lineup:

Young CF
Byrnes LF
Hudson 2B
Tracy 3B
Clark 1B
Drew SS
Quentin RF
Montero C
Hernandez P

Astros lineup:

Biggio 2B
Lamb 3B
Berkman 1B
Lee LF
Scott RF
Pence CF
Everett SS
Ausmus C
Oswalt P

JaneDoe · « **Reply #1 on:** May 12, 2007, 06:14:09 pm »

Looks like Roy is having his inning in the first. Location is not good.

JaneDoe · « **Reply #2 on:** May 12, 2007, 06:22:48 pm »

Mike Lamb solo homer. Eat that Ensberg!

Sambito · « **Reply #3 on:** May 12, 2007, 06:26:21 pm »

Quote from: JaneDoe on May 12, 2007, 06:14:09 pm

Looks like Roy is having his inning in the first. Location is not good.

has he gotten squeezed?

Sambito · « **Reply #4 on:** May 12, 2007, 06:27:01 pm »

he usually is around the plate...

Sambito · « **Reply #5 on:** May 12, 2007, 06:29:05 pm »

anyone care to clarify Pence's fielding error

JaneDoe · « **Reply #6 on:** May 12, 2007, 06:29:47 pm »

Pence needs to leave that one for Scott. [sarcasm] I am sure Burke finds that error absolutely amusing [/sarcasm]

JaneDoe · « **Reply #7 on:** May 12, 2007, 06:30:14 pm »

Quote from: Sambito on May 12, 2007, 06:26:21 pm

has he gotten squeezed?

A little. Left the ball up on a few though, too.

JaneDoe · « **Reply #8 on:** May 12, 2007, 06:31:52 pm »

Quote from: Sambito on May 12, 2007, 06:29:05 pm

anyone care to clarify Pence's fielding error

He aggressively ran for the ball, calling for it, Scott peeled off, hit Pence in the glove, dropped it. In my opinion (which carries absolutely no weight) , shoulda been Scott's ball.

Jacksonian · « **Reply #9 on:** May 12, 2007, 06:32:23 pm »

Quote from: Sambito on May 12, 2007, 06:29:05 pm

anyone care to clarify Pence's fielding error

Running hard to right center. Scott was nearly camped. Scott peeled off. Ball hit Pence's glove then the ground. Not a difficult catch for a professional.

Sambito · « **Reply #10 on:** May 12, 2007, 06:33:11 pm »

we need a DP

JaneDoe · « **Reply #11 on:** May 12, 2007, 06:34:01 pm »

Quote from: Sambito on May 12, 2007, 06:33:11 pm

we need a DP

Did you mean CF?

Sambito · « **Reply #12 on:** May 12, 2007, 06:35:14 pm »

thinking small and moving up from there...
although a CF'er would be great.

Jacksonian · « **Reply #13 on:** May 12, 2007, 06:35:45 pm »

Quote from: Sambito on May 12, 2007, 06:33:11 pm

we need a DP

How about a popup and a 3-1 groundout instead?

Sambito · « **Reply #14 on:** May 12, 2007, 06:36:44 pm »

thankful for what we can get...

Sambito · « **Reply #15 on:** May 12, 2007, 06:38:42 pm »

JaneDoe and Jacksonian,

I live out of state and have not been able to watch a lot og AB's
for Bidge... what is his story? bat speed, decison making, age plus
his proclivity to chase the slider, the leagues book on him... insight
would be appreciated

Anit · « **Reply #16 on:** May 12, 2007, 06:41:57 pm »

speed is payin off here

JaneDoe · « **Reply #17 on:** May 12, 2007, 06:42:21 pm »

Back to back infield his for Thunderpants and Everett. Showin' some hustle tonight.

JaneDoe · « **Reply #18 on:** May 12, 2007, 06:44:04 pm »

Quote from: Sambito on May 12, 2007, 06:38:42 pm

JaneDoe and Jacksonian,

I live out of state and have not been able to watch a lot og AB's
for Bidge... what is his story? bat speed, decison making, age plus
his proclivity to chase the slider, the leagues book on him... insight
would be appreciated

Not being patient, I think that 3000 is just on his mind too much. Plus--HE CANT LAY OFF THE SLIDER LOW AND OUTSIDE!

Jacksonian · « **Reply #19 on:** May 12, 2007, 06:46:28 pm »

Quote from: Sambito on May 12, 2007, 06:38:42 pm

JaneDoe and Jacksonian,

I live out of state and have not been able to watch a lot og AB's
for Bidge... what is his story? bat speed, decison making, age plus
his proclivity to chase the slider, the leagues book on him... insight
would be appreciated

Actually this was pretty well hashed out in the TZ. Essentially, his physical ability to look fastball and adjust to an off-speed pitch have declined. His bat speed is fine. He looks for fastball especially in before 2 strikes. A pitch he can drive. He won't work a walk because he can't adjust well. With 2 strikes he protects the plate the best he can. Book? Keep the ball down and go sliders with 2 strikes that I've seen.

JaneDoe · « **Reply #20 on:** May 12, 2007, 06:48:56 pm »

Sambito, are you watching the game tonight?

Sambito · « **Reply #21 on:** May 12, 2007, 06:49:24 pm »

Looks like Roy is settling down or getting some calls!

Sambito · « **Reply #22 on:** May 12, 2007, 06:50:38 pm »

Quote from: JaneDoe on May 12, 2007, 06:48:56 pm

Sambito, are you watching the game tonight?

No, Live in Michigan... I have yahoo gamecast... and am permanently cutoff from
740 it appears after getting most of the first 20 games

chuck · « **Reply #23 on:** May 12, 2007, 06:52:56 pm »

The kid with the GO Biggo!!! sign has got to be all fired up.

Sambito · « **Reply #24 on:** May 12, 2007, 06:53:28 pm »

what pitch did Livan throw fastball; changeup or slider

Sambito · « **Reply #25 on:** May 12, 2007, 06:55:28 pm »

need help on pbp why bidge didn't get in on Lamb's single
preferably ball hit too hard would be good
poor start from 2nd would be bad..

Anit · « **Reply #26 on:** May 12, 2007, 06:56:58 pm »

bases loaded, no outs for carlos..

couldnt ask for a better situation, lets hope he delivers..

Sambito · « **Reply #27 on:** May 12, 2007, 06:57:10 pm »

howabout grand salami; el cabaillo

chuck · « **Reply #28 on:** May 12, 2007, 06:57:53 pm »

Biggio hit an inside FB down the LF line and made it to 2B without a throw. Lamb's single was softly hit. On TV it was pretty clear that it would drop, but Craig paused to make sure. I didn't think he had to, but I can't fault him.

Sambito · « **Reply #29 on:** May 12, 2007, 06:58:08 pm »

Hey Bidge just passed Yaz into 6th place all time;
congrats

chuck · « **Reply #30 on:** May 12, 2007, 06:59:39 pm »

There is no way Carlos is going to get thrown a strike.

JaneDoe · « **Reply #31 on:** May 12, 2007, 07:00:20 pm »

Quote from: Sambito on May 12, 2007, 06:53:28 pm

what pitch did Livan throw fastball; changeup or slider

Dunno, trying to get my 2 yr old ready to go to his brother's game. He is pitching tonight, so I'll have to talk to you guys later.

But I do have to say that those are some UGLY beads that Livan has on.

Alkie · « **Reply #32 on:** May 12, 2007, 07:00:46 pm »

Way to go, Carlos.

That pitch was NEVER a strike.

ETA: Well, until you swung at it.

chuck · « **Reply #33 on:** May 12, 2007, 07:01:06 pm »

Mother fucker. He did not throw Carlos one fucking strike.

Sambito · « **Reply #34 on:** May 12, 2007, 07:01:50 pm »

Luke, I am your GS(1)

Anit · « **Reply #35 on:** May 12, 2007, 07:02:36 pm »

wow..that was ball 4 right there, shitty call..

Alkie · « **Reply #36 on:** May 12, 2007, 07:02:44 pm »

It's not automatic, you jerk off. That was no strike.

Sambito · « **Reply #37 on:** May 12, 2007, 07:03:54 pm »

who the fuck is behind the plate tonight?

Alkie · « **Reply #38 on:** May 12, 2007, 07:03:57 pm »

And it'll only get worse. Iassogna is behind the plate tomorrow I believe.

Anit · « **Reply #39 on:** May 12, 2007, 07:05:07 pm »

and luke k's on 3 straight strikes, looking

PENCE!!! needs to come through

Sambito · « **Reply #40 on:** May 12, 2007, 07:06:14 pm »

telling hunter is getting made to look foolish by the vet

Savage · « **Reply #41 on:** May 12, 2007, 07:06:58 pm »

PENCE!!

gwat · « **Reply #42 on:** May 12, 2007, 07:07:24 pm »

Well, sheeeitt. We deserved that bit of luck.

Sambito · « **Reply #43 on:** May 12, 2007, 07:08:44 pm »

Quote from: Sambito on May 12, 2007, 07:06:14 pm

telling hunter is getting made to look foolish by the vet

had reverse things a bit by sending out deprecating Pence potential
fuck-up; of course I would be wrong and thus scoring three...
gotta love this game

Sambito · « **Reply #44 on:** May 12, 2007, 07:09:14 pm »

check that 2 score

chuck · « **Reply #45 on:** May 12, 2007, 07:11:29 pm »

Well, that was all kinds of fortunate. Young was playing real shallow, and I thought he'd get there.

Paul Emmel behind the plate, by the way.

Sambito · « **Reply #46 on:** May 12, 2007, 07:15:09 pm »

thanks on Emmel!

Sambito · « **Reply #47 on:** May 12, 2007, 07:18:17 pm »

I leave for second; and three hits at the bottom of the lineup
anybody care to fill me in

chuck · « **Reply #48 on:** May 12, 2007, 07:25:34 pm »

Byrnes misplayed the hell out of that.

gwat · « **Reply #49 on:** May 12, 2007, 07:26:02 pm »

Over the last 5 years, the Astros are 10-3 when Ausmus reaches the wall.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #50 on:** May 12, 2007, 07:30:41 pm »

Clank's 3 for 3

Sambito · « **Reply #51 on:** May 12, 2007, 07:31:24 pm »

Lamba Lamba Lambda

chuck · « **Reply #52 on:** May 12, 2007, 07:32:46 pm »

Quote from: Sambito on May 12, 2007, 07:31:24 pm

Lamba Lamba Lambda

Reminds me, can someone tune into Milo and learn what groups are at MMP tonight?

gwat · « **Reply #53 on:** May 12, 2007, 07:33:50 pm »

Sambito · « **Reply #54 on:** May 12, 2007, 07:34:13 pm »

I'll shut up now; any comparison with Milo leaves me with
sting one gets from pouring lemon juice in an open wound

Sambito · « **Reply #55 on:** May 12, 2007, 07:35:10 pm »

Scott homer descriptions requested

Anit · « **Reply #56 on:** May 12, 2007, 07:35:47 pm »

second deck no doubter..

chuck · « **Reply #57 on:** May 12, 2007, 07:36:06 pm »

I sort of like the idea of having some left handed bats in the lineup against a RHP. It's so crazy it just might work!

gwat · « **Reply #58 on:** May 12, 2007, 07:36:48 pm »

Quote from: chuck on May 12, 2007, 07:32:46 pm

Reminds me, can someone tune into Milo and learn what groups are at MMP tonight?

I believe that I heard him say that the League of Hermanos Guapos is visiting from Sharyland.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #59 on:** May 12, 2007, 07:38:07 pm »

Quote from: Anit on May 12, 2007, 07:35:47 pm

second deck no doubter..

It was a shot. Roy might not have it tonight though.

chuck · « **Reply #60 on:** May 12, 2007, 07:38:33 pm »

Quote from: Sambito on May 12, 2007, 07:35:10 pm

Scott homer descriptions requested

He stayed back on what looked like a straight change, although with Livan I guess it could have been a fastball. A little downward motion, low and a bit in. Basically, exactly where you do not want to throw a pitch to a power hitting LHB. Luke did his job staying back on the ball and crushed the shit out of it.

MikeyBoy · « **Reply #61 on:** May 12, 2007, 07:39:01 pm »

Quote from: Sambito on May 12, 2007, 07:35:10 pm

Scott homer descriptions requested

Scott should be able to offer a description, he got a great look at it.

chuck · « **Reply #62 on:** May 12, 2007, 07:40:48 pm »

Quote from: MikeyBoy on May 12, 2007, 07:39:01 pm

Scott should be able to offer a description, he got a great look at it.

He certainly lingered a bit longer than did Lamb, but after having been rung up on a fucking bullshit call the prior AB I won't begrudge him too much.

Sambito · « **Reply #63 on:** May 12, 2007, 07:41:49 pm »

What seems to be Roy's issue tonight;
1) location
2) picking at spots
3) can't be velocity
4) pitching with a lead and devil make care attitude
5) ump
6) all of the above

Sambito · « **Reply #64 on:** May 12, 2007, 07:47:39 pm »

maybe nothing; just that 8 hits in 5 inning is a little pricey

gwat · « **Reply #65 on:** May 12, 2007, 07:50:35 pm »

No real harm done by the Snakes in the 5th, just a lot of pitches thrown. Biggio's relay on the DP attempt sure looked painful....as do most of his throws.

MikeyBoy · « **Reply #66 on:** May 12, 2007, 07:51:58 pm »

Quote from: Sambito on May 12, 2007, 07:41:49 pm

What seems to be Roy's issue tonight;
1) location
2) picking at spots
3) can't be velocity
4) pitching with a lead and devil make care attitude
5) ump
6) all of the above

He has struggled with location some, and due to the (for Roy) high number of base runners, Roy has had to nibble more than he normally does.

gwat · « **Reply #67 on:** May 12, 2007, 07:57:20 pm »

AE monster play.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #68 on:** May 12, 2007, 07:58:36 pm »

Quote from: Sambito on May 12, 2007, 07:41:49 pm

What seems to be Roy's issue tonight;
1) location
2) picking at spots
3) can't be velocity
4) pitching with a lead and devil make care attitude
5) ump
6) all of the above

He doesn't have his best stuff tonight in my opinion. He's been down a tad on velocity, although that seems to be picking up as the game goes on. His location has been slightly below average. The umpire has a tight horizontal strike zone, and the umpire has been a little inconsistent.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #69 on:** May 12, 2007, 07:59:45 pm »

Quote from: gwat on May 12, 2007, 07:50:35 pm

No real harm done by the Snakes in the 5th, just a lot of pitches thrown. Biggio's relay on the DP attempt sure looked painful....as do most of his throws.

You nailed it re Biggio. I thought that I was watching an old-timers' game throw.

gwat · « **Reply #70 on:** May 12, 2007, 08:07:18 pm »

Was Biggio's fly out to right a slow swing or was he actually(gasp!!!) going to the opposite field with it.

chuck · « **Reply #71 on:** May 12, 2007, 08:19:28 pm »

Opposite field line drive HR for the big guy. Man, that guy can hit.

JaneDoe · « **Reply #72 on:** May 12, 2007, 08:36:43 pm »

14 hits tonight? Wow.

Savage · « **Reply #73 on:** May 12, 2007, 08:37:51 pm »

Note to Astros: Have quintero work on catching Lidge

chuck · « **Reply #74 on:** May 12, 2007, 08:41:02 pm »

Quote from: Savage on May 12, 2007, 08:37:51 pm

Note to Astros: Have quintero work on catching Lidge

I think with a 15 run lead that it more or less what they are doing.

AllyDStros · « **Reply #75 on:** May 12, 2007, 08:46:52 pm »

Quote from: JaneDoe on May 12, 2007, 08:36:43 pm

14 hits tonight? Wow.

Third straight Saturday with 10+ runs scored. I'll call it the Thunderpants Effect.

Oh, btw, Lidge's ERA is now under 4.00 thanks to the run that scored being unearned.

JaneDoe · « **Reply #76 on:** May 12, 2007, 09:13:32 pm »

Footer is on the postgame with Lucas right now.

Alkie · « **Reply #77 on:** May 12, 2007, 09:15:14 pm »

What'd she say?

JaneDoe · « **Reply #78 on:** May 12, 2007, 09:17:16 pm »

Quote from: Alkie on May 12, 2007, 09:15:14 pm

What'd she say?

A lot of stuff.

Talked about Wandy's body language being better this year when things don't go his way.

Sorry, trying to feed 3 hungry boys.

JaneDoe · « **Reply #79 on:** May 12, 2007, 09:19:26 pm »

Lamb has 7 starts this year and is hitting .500 (14 for 28) with 5 multi-hit games.

I say give him more starts.