The Official Colorado Rockies thread--Now with extra awesome!!

[Snapping Turtle]

Yeah. I might be the only Rockies fan that moved over here, but having a Rockies thread will make me very happy! Thanks TNED for making this place for us. We all appreciate it!

So....

LETS GO ROCKIES!

[Jaws]

Extra awesomeness eagerly anticipated ;)

[Kapaibro]

Givenhow awesome the Rox look, let alone play, awesome is assured!

[Snapping Turtle]

Yeah, if the Rockies are involved its hard NOT to have extra awesome!

[Kapaibro]

There's already plenty of schmexay hotness!

[Snapping Turtle]

There's already plenty of schmexay hotness!

There is almost too much. :rolleyes:

[Kapaibro]

Tis a good thing they don't play in tight tight pants like the NFL (except Troy)

[sneakers]

Hahahaha I love the name of the thread!!

[Skywalker]

Yeah. I might be the only Rockies fan that moved over here, but having a Rockies thread will make me very happy! Thanks TNED for making this place for us. We all appreciate it!

So....

LETS GO ROCKIES!

I will try...and probably fail...to sound like I know anything about baseball for you :)

You should send Cinny and SOTO a PM over at Broncomania and tell them to join here

[Snapping Turtle]

You could send it to them you know. lol

[Skywalker]

You could send it to them you know. lol

Er...okay...I'll send it :p

[Snapping Turtle]

Hahahaha I love the name of the thread!!

So do I since I made it. :P

[Snapping Turtle]

Clint Barmes got called up!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Denver Native (Carol)]

Hey Snappin - the guys are "lookin good" so far today. Hope college is going well for you :)

[Kapaibro]

Garrett Atkins hit a solo HR in the 2nd, then Ianetta did too. 2-0
In the 3rd, with Helton and Holliday on base, Garrett slams another one out! 5-0
In the 4th, with Matsui and Tulo on, Holliday singles, and the on basers run in for 2 more! 7-0

And, Garrett and Tulo have both caught Bonds out!

[Kapaibro]

Complete game shut-out for Francis!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

8-0 To the Rox!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Atkins (2), Ianetta, Hawpe HR's!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :D:D:D

[Denver Native (Carol)]

Complete game shut-out for Francis!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

8-0 To the Rox!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Atkins (2), Ianetta, Hawpe HR's!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :D:D:D

It was a GREAT game Kap - and even though it was a day game during the week, it was on TV:D

[Kapaibro]

I got mlb.tv! It's a cruddy pic, but it still rocks!

I have to do some screenshots of Garrett, Troy, Ianetta, Francis and Hawpe for the GPA!

[Denver Native (Carol)]

Snappin - you have your own smiley now - :turtle::turtle::turtle:

[Kapaibro]

Snappin - you have your own smiley now - :turtle::turtle::turtle:
Too bad there isn't a tulo one, then we could have the Snapp kissing the Tulo!

[Snapping Turtle]

OK.


So the win against the D'Backs Friday night was awesome, too bad our momentum couldn't carry over to last night. Hopefully we can paly decently tonight.

Aaron Cook pitched last night for the springs and re-injured his muscle so he might not even be back this season. I hate to say it but things aren't exactly looking good right now.

Joe Koshansky got called up with the roster expansion which excites me, he is a great player.

I've also heard rumors of a Garrett Atkins trade from a source that I cannot trust, but I am still curious if anyone else knows anything about this.


I hope this thread will be as good as the other one on the other boards. :D

[Kapaibro]

OK.


So the win against the D'Backs Friday night was awesome, too bad our momentum couldn't carry over to last night. Hopefully we can paly decently tonight.

Aaron Cook pitched last night for the springs and re-injured his muscle so he might not even be back this season. I hate to say it but things aren't exactly looking good right now.

Joe Koshansky got called up with the roster expansion which excites me, he is a great player.

I've also heard rumors of a Garrett Atkins trade from a source that I cannot trust, but I am still curious if anyone else knows anything about this.


I hope this thread will be as good as the other one on the other boards. :D

Trusting skanks is bad!

[Snapping Turtle]

Trusting skanks is bad!

This is the truth, but you never know it could happen. :( The Rockies would go down like 4 hotness points if that happened and whatever team he went to would gain. Its tragic.:fear:

[Kapaibro]

This is the truth, but you never know it could happen. :( The Rockies would go down like 4 hotness points if that happened and whatever team he went to would gain. Its tragic.:fear:

I know it's a possibility.

I don't get why they'd get rid of the guy who was drafted as Helton's future replacement, who is an offensive leader, and keep Helton who is not the player he once was.

Silly silly silly! :confused:

[Snapping Turtle]

I found out today that Clinty Barmes is going to be a daddy any day now! I am so happy for him! Apparantly he is going to name his son Wyatt James Barmes! Hopefully he will be a ball player!

[Denver Native (Carol)]

I found out today that Clinty Barmes is going to be a daddy any day now! I am so happy for him! Apparantly he is going to name his son Wyatt James Barmes! Hopefully he will be a ball player!

Congrats to Clint. Snappin - did you hear where Cook injured the same thing he had before, so he is done for the year:mad:

[Snapping Turtle]

Congrats to Clint. Snappin - did you hear where Cook injured the same thing he had before, so he is done for the year:mad:

Yeah I heard. I also heard that Hirsh is most likely out for the season now too and Lopez maybe out for all of next season. PUKE,:Cry:

[Watchthemiddle]

So who won today?

DOn't feel like going to mlb.com

[Denver Native (Carol)]

So who won today?

DOn't feel like going to mlb.com

The GOOD guys won 4 - 3:elefant:

[Watchthemiddle]

The GOOD guys won 4 - 3:elefant:

Good. Its time for them to run off a 12 game winning streak.

[Snapping Turtle]

So who won today?

DOn't feel like going to mlb.com

The Rockies! :nixon:

[Kapaibro]

The Rockies! :nixon:
The Hot Rox!

[Kapaibro]

7!!!!!!!!!!

Count 'em 7!

7 run inning to the Hot Rox!

Jeff Francis had 2 @ bats!

Ianetta had a 2 RBI triple!

[JoshCar54]

What a good game today. I only saw into the 4th inning, but I think I saw enough. We took care of Matt Cain and got our offense off pretty good. How did Francis end up pitching the rest of the game?

[Snapping Turtle]

Lets hope we can win tonight and take the series......:D



GO ROCKIES!!!!!

[Snapping Turtle]

Another good win last night! Lately whenever I see these guys I can't help but burst out into "DONT STOP BELIEVING!!!!"



But of course that theme has already been used by that one team, what are they called? Geez I dont remember. :P

[Kapaibro]

Damn, last night's game was fine!!!!!!!!!!!

[Denver Native (Carol)]

Just heard a few minutes ago that Tulo was named MLB rookie of the MONTH - CONGRATS Tulo :salute:

[Snapping Turtle]

Just heard a few minutes ago that Tulo was named MLB rookie of the MONTH - CONGRATS Tulo :salute:

I saw that too. I'm very proud of Troy! Now hopefully he can get 20 HRs and R.O.Y!!!:first:

[Kapaibro]

I saw that too. I'm very proud of Troy! Now hopefully he can get 20 HRs and R.O.Y!!!:first:

Amen! T.R.O.Y Tulowitzki!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:first:

[BroncoAV06]

The extra extra awesome is now here!

JK

Ubaldo on the mound game time a few mins! Lets Go Rockies!

[Kapaibro]

The extra extra awesome is now here!

JK

Ubaldo on the mound game time a few mins! Lets Go Rockies!

I have stayed up to watch this! It's 2.30 am here.

[BroncoAV06]

I have stayed up to watch this! It's 2.30 am here.

Dedication!

Dang, Bonds go yard off Ubaldo, 2-0 Giants.

[Kapaibro]

Dedication!

Dang, Bonds go yard off Ubaldo, 2-0 Giants.

wonder what happened with the fan? Not like Holli not to go hard!

[BroncoAV06]

Looked like Holliday was expecting the ball to go off the wall by his reaction.

[Snapping Turtle]

Looked like Holliday was expecting the ball to go off the wall by his reaction.

YEY! Great to see you here!:salute:

[BroncoAV06]

YEY! Great to see you here!:salute:

Thank you!

Good to see Ubaldo work out of that inning! Looks like it is starting to get a little wet, hopefully it is just a light rain.

Rockies need to get some more traffic on the base paths.

[Snapping Turtle]

Yeah, we had the storm here too, it went by pretty quickly. :D

[BroncoAV06]

What is with this? Rockies can not hit tonight. Giants have 3 HR's, 2 off of Ubaldo and 1 off Julio.

[BroncoAV06]

Look at the active pitchers on the roster:


41 Jeremy Affeldt L/L 6-4 225 06/06/79
54 Denny Bautista R/R 6-5 190 08/23/80
35 Taylor Buchholz R/R 6-4 220 10/13/81
60 Manny Corpas R/R 6-3 170 12/03/82
45 Elmer Dessens R/R 5-11 200 01/13/71
37 Josh Fogg R/R 6-0 205 12/13/76
26 Jeff Francis L/L 6-5 205 01/08/81
40 Brian Fuentes L/L 6-4 230 08/09/75
32 LaTroy Hawkins R/R 6-5 215 12/21/72
34 Matt Herges L/R 6-0 210 04/01/70
38 Ubaldo Jimenez R/R 6-4 200 01/22/84
50 Jorge Julio R/R 6-1 225 03/03/79
56 Franklin Morales L/L 6-0 170 01/24/86
51 Juan Morillo R/R 6-3 190 11/05/83
44 Ramon Ortiz R/R 6-0 175 05/23/73
29 Dan Serafini S/L 6-1 190 01/25/74
23 Ryan Speier R/R 6-7 210 07/24/79

[JoshCar54]

Well it's pretty dissapointing how we couldn't sweep the series and have more momentum going into a hug series against the Padres:tsk:. Oh well, hopefully our pitching can help us win 2 against the Padres.

[Kapaibro]

Kaz homers and drives Taveras in, in the 1st.

Hawpe doubles, and Tulo doubles to drive in Hawpe!

And it's the 2nd with no outs!

[Denver Native (Carol)]

Kaz homers and drives Taveras in, in the 1st.

Hawpe doubles, and Tulo doubles to drive in Hawpe!

And it's the 2nd with no outs!

So far, so good - BUT SD just loaded the bases with 2 outs - need that 3rd out!!!

[Watchthemiddle]

I hope they can hang on to this lead.

2 run lead in the top of the 6th is not good enough.

[Snapping Turtle]

Way to bust this one open!!!

[Watchthemiddle]

Way to bust this one open!!!

Nice bottom of the 8th.

[Watchthemiddle]

Good win!!

:congrats:

[Snapping Turtle]

Good win!!

:congrats:

I agree!!:elefant:

[Kapaibro]

Wow, just watched the condensed game, and how huge was the 8th!?!?!?!

:beer:

[Denver Native (Carol)]

The Rockies tied a record for using 10 pitchers in 9 innings - HEY - WHATEVER IT TAKES :salute:

[SmithOverTO]

Hey--so this is were everyone went! :eek::laugh:


God, I wish I would be home by the end of September so I could see Denver with playoff baseball back!

[Snapping Turtle]

Hey--so this is were everyone went! :eek::laugh:


God, I wish I would be home by the end of September so I could see Denver with playoff baseball back!

SMITHY!!!!!!:cheer2:

[SmithOverTO]

SMITHY!!!!!!:cheer2:

I was wondering where you went :laugh:


How excited are you about this team? I'm so excited I have trouble sleeping...sadly :beer::eek:

[Snapping Turtle]

I was wondering where you went :laugh:


How excited are you about this team? I'm so excited I have trouble sleeping...sadly :beer::eek:

Honestly? I cant contain the excitement!! My room mate pretty much hates me because I am always watching the game...but who cares, its my TV! LOL

So yeah...ive been so excited, I have class at night, but I've been seeing most of the games :D

[SmithOverTO]

Honestly? I cant contain the excitement!! My room mate pretty much hates me because I am always watching the game...but who cares, its my TV! LOL

So yeah...ive been so excited, I have class at night, but I've been seeing most of the games :D

Excellent :D


I cant wait for tonight's game already and then because the Broncos play early it'll be a sports heaven: Broncos morning and Rockies afternoon!!!!!

[Snapping Turtle]

Excellent :D


I cant wait for tonight's game already and then because the Broncos play early it'll be a sports heaven: Broncos morning and Rockies afternoon!!!!!

:D I'm in sports heaven right now. Wyoming Cowboys football today at noon, then Rockies today and tomorrow then of course Broncos!!!!


Its like drugs. haha.

[SmithOverTO]

:D I'm in sports heaven right now. Wyoming Cowboys football today at noon, then Rockies today and tomorrow then of course Broncos!!!!


Its like drugs. haha.

It is a drug..and when our teams lose, the withdrawl is HORRIBLE :laugh:



So Francis versus Maddux, tonight? Wow this is one you'd pay to see :D

[SmithOverTO]

It is a drug..and when our teams lose, the withdrawl is HORRIBLE :laugh:



So Francis versus Maddux, tonight? Wow this is one you'd pay to see :D

Seen this, Snapper?


TIEBREAKER TRAVELS: The Rockies were involved in eight of the 28 coin flips and fared well in the Wild Card flips and weren't as lucky in the division race. If the Rockies tied for the National League West title, they would play at home against the Dodgers and on the road against the Diamondbacks and Padres.

In case of a tie in the Wild Card -- which at four games back the Rockies are a more likely candidate -- they would host a one-game playoff against the Padres, Dodgers, Phillies and Brewers. If the Rockies tied with the Cubs, they would travel to Chicago.

[Snapping Turtle]

Seen this, Snapper?


TIEBREAKER TRAVELS: The Rockies were involved in eight of the 28 coin flips and fared well in the Wild Card flips and weren't as lucky in the division race. If the Rockies tied for the National League West title, they would play at home against the Dodgers and on the road against the Diamondbacks and Padres.

In case of a tie in the Wild Card -- which at four games back the Rockies are a more likely candidate -- they would host a one-game playoff against the Padres, Dodgers, Phillies and Brewers. If the Rockies tied with the Cubs, they would travel to Chicago.

Yeah I saw it. It confused me at first bit I figured it out. LOL I really feel like we have a chance, especially after last night. I mean, even if we make the playoffs and just bomb, who cares? It will be friggin amazing no matter what!!!

So, Kap sent me FOUR Troy Tulowitzki rookie cards...they are so awesome, I just thought I would share that with you. I'm already looking forward to trying to get them signed next season! :cool:

[SmithOverTO]

Yeah I saw it. It confused me at first bit I figured it out. LOL I really feel like we have a chance, especially after last night. I mean, even if we make the playoffs and just bomb, who cares? It will be friggin amazing no matter what!!!

So, Kap sent me FOUR Troy Tulowitzki rookie cards...they are so awesome, I just thought I would share that with you. I'm already looking forward to trying to get them signed next season! :cool:

Luck you :beer:

Troy's going to be amazing. I think he can be a .300 35 100 type of guy for his career...Nomar-like :cool:

Ok here's my final season standings predictions

1) Arizona 90-72
2) Colorado 88-74 (Wild Card)
3) LA Dodgers 86-76
4) San Diego 85-77
5) San Francisco 79-83

But this offseason will be very interesting, as well. I've heard that we might try to trade Garrett for some more starting pitching...as well as Hawpe and Baker thrown into the mix. Hopefully we can nail down Holliday for the next 5 years and

[Kapaibro]

:D I'm in sports heaven right now. Wyoming Cowboys football today at noon, then Rockies today and tomorrow then of course Broncos!!!!


Its like drugs. haha.

And don't forget RUGBY!!!!!!!!!!

[Snapping Turtle]

Luck you :beer:

Troy's going to be amazing. I think he can be a .300 35 100 type of guy for his career...Nomar-like :cool:

Ok here's my final season standings predictions

1) Arizona 90-72
2) Colorado 88-74 (Wild Card)
3) LA Dodgers 86-76
4) San Diego 85-77
5) San Francisco 79-83

But this offseason will be very interesting, as well. I've heard that we might try to trade Garrett for some more starting pitching...as well as Hawpe and Baker thrown into the mix. Hopefully we can nail down Holliday for the next 5 years and


Atkins is for sure on the market, sorry Kap. Hawpe...I would rather him stay, Baker can go...

LOL

As if I have any say over what happens, but who cares.

I made this word doc at that beginning of the season....I havent opened it, but I am going to right now...DUN DUN DUN.

It said:

You are betting yourself this:

NL WEST:

Dodgers
Rockies
Padres
Diamond Backs
Giants



Dear Lord I am a bit off. :laugh:

Oh and like Kap said, I am also gonna try and catch some Rugby today. Sports OD!!!

[Kapaibro]

Losing Garrett and Hawpe would seriously dent the Hot Rox image.

But I will handle.

Troy not winning the ROY will be the biggest robbery of the year! What are HR's if you can't defend as well?

[SmithOverTO]

Losing Garrett and Hawpe would seriously dent the Hot Rox image.

But I will handle.

Troy not winning the ROY will be the biggest robbery of the year! What are HR's if you can't defend as well?

It is sad. I think Braun has an error chance of 1 in 10 oppurtunties. That's bloody pathetic!

[Kapaibro]

It is sad. I think Braun has an error chance of 1 in 10 oppurtunties. That's bloody pathetic!

ROY should be an all round performance.

Troy holds up on both ends!

[SmithOverTO]

ROY should be an all round performance.

Troy holds up on both ends!

He does, and he's better in clutch oppurtunites. For all intents and purposes, Braun is a glorified DH :tsk:


Maybe if we make the playoffs and the Brewers dont, then the Troy will get the award. I hope so, anyway :D

[BroncoAV06]

A thing that Braun has to is that he was not up wit hthe Brew Crew at the begining of the season and he has put up those offensive numbers in 90 gmaes!

3 out in the wild card! Used a boat load of pitchers last night, Herges continues to impress with his solid innings and vetern leadership. Offense really game through early, waited a while but the 5 runs in the 8th inning were very nice.

Well game will be on FSN tomorrow at 1 MST, with the Broncos starting at 11 am MST, should be a very full day tomorrow. (College football is on tonight)
I myself will be at the Lobos-Aggies game so I will be checking the score on the cell.


In Jeff Francis' last meeting against the Padres, he tied his shortest Major League outing, lasting only 3 1/3 innings.
Francis, who has been the Rockies surest bet to eat up innings this season, needs to do just that Saturday against the Padres.

The Rockies set a National League record and tied the Major League record by using 10 pitchers in nine innings Friday night at Coors Field. Only three of their relief pitchers did not make an appearance.

Francis has averaged 6 1/3 innings this season in 29 starts.

"That's a good thing about it," catcher Yorvit Torrealba said. "Jeff, he's usually at least six, seven innings almost every start."


Pitching matchup
COL: LHP Jeff Francis (15-6, 4.12 ERA)
Francis recorded back-to-back wins against the Giants the last two weeks. The first was a shutout, and in the second game -- Monday at Coors Field -- Francis did not have his best stuff, but mixed and matched his pitches and lasted 5 2/3 innings, giving up three runs on nine hits.

SD: RHP Greg Maddux (11-9, 3.75 ERA)
Maddux won for the fourth time in his last five starts by pitching into the seventh inning in the Padres' 10-2 victory over Arizona on Sept. 3. Maddux got 11 groundouts and was as efficient as ever in successfully navigating his way through the Diamondbacks lineup. Maddux hasn't walked a batter in 48 1/3 innings and has given the team a lift since the All-Star break, especially during a stretch where Chris Young missed three starts and the fifth spot in the starting rotation has gone unclaimed after the team parted ways with David Wells last month

Player to watch
Matt Holliday is 10-for-24 against Maddux with a pair of doubles, triples and home runs and he has six RBIs.

By C.J. Moore / MLB.com

[SmithOverTO]

2-1 Padres at the bottom of the second, but Helton doubled and then Atkins singled him home.

Atkins at second for Tulo. :salute:

[BroncoAV06]

Well 2 out of 3 from the Pads! Rockies beat Chris Young today with 3 runs in the first! Big series heading the Philly, season is on the line. Win you stay in the hunt, a lose well get ready for next season.

[Kapaibro]

HR's to Garrett and Big Daddy!

Dodgey K zone today, but fantastic defense from everyone!

[BroncoAV06]

Oh and Braun just got himself the ROY, 2 HR day, 30 on the year.

[SmithOverTO]

Braun sucks. :ahhhhh:



Great win today, great series finale, but what's with only having 20,000 at the game...c'mon Denver. I know its Broncos season but its a fricken pennant race. That made me sooooooooo mad :tsk:


Rockies for the Card! (I think Arizona is pretty much wrapped themselves up a division title...)

[Snapping Turtle]

Ryan Braun makes me feel dead. Everyone who watches Tulo everyday knows that he deserves it hands down.


F-ing media bias.

[Snapping Turtle]

LETS GO ROCKIES!!!!!!!

I am being a TERRIBLE person and avoiding class tonight to watch the game. Don't tell my mom. :D


This series is so important! The Phillies are coming off a losing road trip so either they will decide to gain some at-home momentum or continue the losing. I am so very thrilled for the game tonight!!!:beer:

ALSO an article for us to examen:



Brawny arguments for top NL rookies
Brewers third baseman's season could net him hardware
By Jim Molony / MLB.com

The Milwaukee Brewers had a difficult second half until recently, but no one could blame Ryan Braun.

The 23-year-old third baseman is enjoying the kind of rookie campaign that could make him the Brewers' first Rookie of the Year Award winner since Pat Listach in 1992.

Braun, who wasn't called up from the Minor Leagues until May 24, reached 25 home runs faster than any player since Mark McGwire in 1987, and if he gets enough at-bats to qualify, he has a chance to lead the league in slugging (.648) and hitting (.328). At his current pace, Braun would break the all-time rookie record slugging percentage of .621 set in 1930 by George Watkins of the St. Louis Cardinals.

While Braun looks like the clear favorite, the class of 2007 National League rookies is very deep, with Colorado shortstop Troy Tulowitzki, Houston center fielder Hunter Pence and Arizona center fielder Chris Young among the probable short list of contenders for the award.

Here's a look at the candidates for the 2007 NL Rookie of the Year Award, listed alphabetically:

FAVORITES

Ryan Braun, Milwaukee Brewers: Braun came up in May, and although he's played only 85 games, he's among the NL rookie leaders in home runs (30), batting average (.328), RBIs (79), runs (74), total bases (245), on-base percentage (.372), slugging percentage (.648) and extra-base hits (56). It's not often a rookie is called up from the Minor Leagues to a contending team and hits so well he's deservedly placed in the third spot in the lineup, but that's what Braun did. Perhaps the only category in which Braun comes in second to the other rookie contenders is defense.

Hunter Pence, Houston: Pence also came up late and also went on the disabled list with a broken right wrist before returning Aug. 21, but in 91 games Pence has put up eye-popping numbers: 52 runs, 125 hits, 14 homers, 50 extra-base hits, 56 RBIs, 211 total bases and a .323 batting average. The center fielder is getting a look at leadoff during the final month of the season. He's also been outstanding defensively.

Troy Tulowitzki, Colorado Rockies: Tulowitzki has the numbers (.290, 81 runs, 151 hits, 19 homers, 80 RBIs, 48 extra-base hits and 241 total bases). He also plays a demanding position (shortstop) for a contending team. The only potential hurdle for his candidacy is several of his numbers are lower than Braun's, and Braun has played 40 fewer games and has 143 fewer at-bats.

DARK HORSES

Josh Hamilton, Cincinnati Reds: Hamilton has played fewer games (88) and has the fewest at-bats (291) of any of the contenders as a result of injury but has good numbers and leads all rookies in outfield assists. Hamilton also has a shot at Comeback Player of the Year.

Chris Young, Arizona: Young is among the rookie leaders in home runs (29) and leads in extra-base hits (58) and stolen bases (24) and plays great defense for a contender. Batting average (.238) and strikeouts (120) are negatives.

HONORABLE MENTION

Yunel Escobar, Braves; Mike Fontenot, Cubs; Norris Hopper, Reds; Kevin Kouzmanoff, Padres; Tim Lincecum, Giants; James Loney, Dodgers; Peter Moylan, Braves; Mark Reynolds, Diamondbacks; Carlos Ruiz, Phillies.

I think everyone here knows who should win. GO TULO!!!

BTW I think today is the first time in history that the rockies have been on the mlb.com story rotator thing TWICE! holy crap!!

[SmithOverTO]

Phils up 1-0 right now in this CRUCIAL series. I fully expect every Rockies fan to watch the games :D


Helton just doubled with an out in the fourth!

[BroncoAV06]

WHY! WHY!

The Rockies just can not get over this damn late inning lose thing this year. They had to finish off this ball game, they had Philly down and were going to set a big statement in game 1. You can not go oh well, he has been good all year anymore! This is a race for October and everybody has to step up, pitchers included.

Its just frustrating when again Ubaldo goes out there and gives another great performance and the bull pen loses it late. Rockies still have 3 games! Splits won't cut it. They will be out there playing hard tomorrow, lets hope that the Phillys do not get hot after this win.

[Snapping Turtle]

WHY! WHY!

The Rockies just can not get over this damn late inning lose thing this year. They had to finish off this ball game, they had Philly down and were going to set a big statement in game 1. You can not go oh well, he has been good all year anymore! This is a race for October and everybody has to step up, pitchers included.

Its just frustrating when again Ubaldo goes out there and gives another great performance and the bull pen loses it late. Rockies still have 3 games! Splits won't cut it. They will be out there playing hard tomorrow, lets hope that the Phillys do not get hot after this win.

IMO it all came crashing down with Affeldt, it always seems like that at least. As much as I like Jeremy whenever I see him come on to the field I get really scared. :ahhhhh:

[Snapping Turtle]

Good Win last night!


Too bad I am talking to myself in this thread. hahahaha

[Denver Native (Carol)]

WOW - What a blowout and a shutout - 12 - 0 - Way to go Rockies :salute:

[Snapping Turtle]

WOW - What a blowout and a shutout - 12 - 0 - Way to go Rockies :salute:

YEAH! Great game last night!!! I am so proud of my boys!:D

[Kapaibro]

YEAH! Great game last night!!! I am so proud of my boys!:D

Yayyyyyyyyyyyyyy!

[Watchthemiddle]

Originally Posted by Snapping Turtle
YEAH! Great game last night!!! I am so proud of my boys!

T - minus 1 1/2 hours until we take 3 out of 4.

:beer:

[Snapping Turtle]

T - minus 1 1/2 hours until we take 3 out of 4.

:beer:

I cant wait....seriously. I keep looking at the clock hoping that more time has gone by than really has. I have class at 6:00 tonight though, DAMMIT. But I will get to see parts of the game, which is better than nothing! :D


GO ROCKIES!!!:elefant::elefant:

[Watchthemiddle]

I cant wait....seriously. I keep looking at the clock hoping that more time has gone by than really has. I have class at 6:00 tonight though, DAMMIT. But I will get to see parts of the game, which is better than nothing! :D


GO ROCKIES!!!:elefant::elefant:

No matter what happens with the Rockies this season, but isn't it GREAT to actually be talking Rockies baseball this late into September?

I really hope that those who sign the checks see this and re-sign the Holliday's and Atkins, and whoever else to this team for a loooooooong time.

They hate to spend the money. Do they not realize that if they put a better team on the field each and every year that they will actually make a TON more money?

[Snapping Turtle]

No matter what happens with the Rockies this season, but isn't it GREAT to actually be talking Rockies baseball this late into September?

I really hope that those who sign the checks see this and re-sign the Holliday's and Atkins, and whoever else to this team for a loooooooong time.

They hate to spend the money. Do they not realize that if they put a better team on the field each and every year that they will actually make a TON more money?

Atkins is involved with a ton of trade rumors right now, with Ian Stewart coming up...but we'll see. Everyone knows that Holliday needs to be locked up for a long *** time. If he isn't the few fans that the Rockies have are gone...it would be incredibly stupid....and in the future I can see the same thing happening with Tulowitzki.

And yes, it is GREAT to be talking about the Rockies so late in the season...we arent just waiting for the season to end so we can look forward to next year, we have a reason to keep turning on the TV and watching them play. Not only are they winning, but they are playing EXCITING baseball. :D

[Watchthemiddle]

Atkins is involved with a ton of trade rumors right now, with Ian Stewart coming up...but we'll see. Everyone knows that Holliday needs to be locked up for a long *** time. If he isn't the few fans that the Rockies have are gone...it would be incredibly stupid....and in the future I can see the same thing happening with Tulowitzki.

And yes, it is GREAT to be talking about the Rockies so late in the season...we arent just waiting for the season to end so we can look forward to next year, we have a reason to keep turning on the TV and watching them play. Not only are they winning, but they are playing EXCITING baseball. :D

In my opinion, of the guys that are on the regular roster right now they need to lock up Holliday, Tulo, Francis, Cook, and Atkins. Atkins can move to 1st and make room for Ian.

I really think you need to keep the key core players in order to build a good franchise.

[Snapping Turtle]

In my opinion, of the guys that are on the regular roster right now they need to lock up Holliday, Tulo, Francis, Cook, and Atkins. Atkins can move to 1st and make room for Ian.

I really think you need to keep the key core players in order to build a good franchise.

I agree, I know its almost anti-Rockies for me to say this, but I think Todd Helton wouldnt be terrible to give up. If we could trade him somewhere for some sort of pitching it would be awesome. That way we could keep Atkins and Stewart. The younger talent is going to carry this team far, and more leaders have emerged in the clubhouse. He isnt the backbone of the team anymore, which to me is one of the biggest factors in our winning, at least IMO. Holliday, Torrealba and even Tulo are all team leaders, and its important to realize that Todd isnt even the biggest fan favorite anymore. Its pretty obvious that Rockies fans are crazy about Matt Holliday and want him here for as long as possible.

[Watchthemiddle]

I agree, I know its almost anti-Rockies for me to say this, but I think Todd Helton wouldnt be terrible to give up. If we could trade him somewhere for some sort of pitching it would be awesome. That way we could keep Atkins and Stewart. The younger talent is going to carry this team far, and more leaders have emerged in the clubhouse. He isnt the backbone of the team anymore, which to me is one of the biggest factors in our winning, at least IMO. Holliday, Torrealba and even Tulo are all team leaders, and its important to realize that Todd isnt even the biggest fan favorite anymore. Its pretty obvious that Rockies fans are crazy about Matt Holliday and want him here for as long as possible.

i know exactly where you are coming from. I am a huge Helton fan but see and realize that he isn't playing like we all know him to play.

FOr being 4th in the lineup, he is not playing like it.

I am not sure we can get a trade for him. If we could, that would be great. Maybe to an American league team and he can hit DH, but its not his fielding that is hurting...its his bat.

So i am not sure.

I don't see him in a Rockies Uni next year.

[Snapping Turtle]

i know exactly where you are coming from. I am a huge Helton fan but see and realize that he isn't playing like we all know him to play.

FOr being 4th in the lineup, he is not playing like it.

I am not sure we can get a trade for him. If we could, that would be great. Maybe to an American league team and he can hit DH, but its not his fielding that is hurting...its his bat.

So i am not sure.

I don't see him in a Rockies Uni next year.

The biggest problem is his contract, and he has the no trade clause, so if he doesnt want to go her wont. But I think that if its best for the Rockies he will do it.

[Watchthemiddle]

The biggest problem is his contract, and he has the no trade clause, so if he doesnt want to go her wont. But I think that if its best for the Rockies he will do it.

Especially if its to a contender.

[Snapping Turtle]

Especially if its to a contender.

Oh hell yeah. He deserves to go somewhere where he can win IMO. Of course I think that the Rockies can, but not with Todd.

I saw this article in the RMN:


5 teams Helton would consider
Posted: Friday August 31, 2007 08:03AM ET

Todd Helton does know hot-stove conversations will be filled with speculation about his future with the Rockies. He endured public scrutiny last offseason when Boston twice tried to work out a trade, which he indicated he would approve, only to have the Rockies end talks because they wanted prospects the Red Sox wouldn't include in the package. The Angels also approached the Rockies, but that didn't go far because Helton indicated he wouldn't accept a move to Anaheim. Other than Boston, the only teams Helton has indicated he would seriously consider are Atlanta, St. Louis, Texas and Houston.

[Watchthemiddle]

Oh hell yeah. He deserves to go somewhere where he can win IMO. Of course I think that the Rockies can, but not with Todd.

I saw this article in the RMN:

If I were him I would go to Anaheim. I know he doesn't want to, but its a much better place to live then Atlanta, Texas, or St. Louis.

[Snapping Turtle]

If I were him I would go to Anaheim. I know he doesn't want to, but its a much better place to live then Atlanta, Texas, or St. Louis.

I dont understand why he would want to go to Texas AT ALL. But whatever, its his choice right? I think Atlanta would be a cool place for him to go, remember the Big Cat went there after he left us? I always kinda like the Braves because of that, Andres was my fave player when I was younger.

I just want someone to take Toddy off our hands. LOL

[Watchthemiddle]

I dont understand why he would want to go to Texas AT ALL. But whatever, its his choice right? I think Atlanta would be a cool place for him to go, remember the Big Cat went there after he left us? I always kinda like the Braves because of that, Andres was my fave player when I was younger.

I just want someone to take Toddy off our hands. LOL

I do too, but I think it would be GREAT for him if he could get a ring. For someone who has been as consistent in his career and such a pure swing and hitter...not too mention should get a golden glove..deserves to get a ring. Its not going to happen here...( atleast in his playing time ) so I would love to see him go get one elsewhere. Maybe replace Giambi in NY??? :confused:

[Snapping Turtle]

I do too, but I think it would be GREAT for him if he could get a ring. For someone who has been as consistent in his career and such a pure swing and hitter...not too mention should get a golden glove..deserves to get a ring. Its not going to happen here...( atleast in his playing time ) so I would love to see him go get one elsewhere. Maybe replace Giambi in NY??? :confused:

I could see Todd in NY, really. Thats a good thought, of course Todd probably wouldnt go there. LOL And I agree, Todd deserves a bit more recognition for his talent.

[Watchthemiddle]

I could see Todd in NY, really. Thats a good thought, of course Todd probably wouldnt go there. LOL And I agree, Todd deserves a bit more recognition for his talent.

A little off topic, they just reported on am950 the fan that the Rockies have the 3rd lowest payroll in MLB. They could afford to raise ticket prices a dollar or two if it meant signing their talent and putting a good team on the field.

[Snapping Turtle]

A little off topic, they just reported on am950 the fan that the Rockies have the 3rd lowest payroll in MLB. They could afford to raise ticket prices a dollar or two if it meant signing their talent and putting a good team on the field.

Yeah, I am very aware of how much money each player makes. Todd is making about 16 million, the highest paid guy on the team. The second highest? Matt Holliday with about 4 million I think...loswest paid players on the team are Tulo, Hirsh, and someone else who I cant remember, making about 365,000 each.

If it means keeping Holliday, Atkins, Tulo, Hawpe all those great players around, I dont mind spending a few extra bucks on tickets. Right now $4 Rock pile seats is a HECK of a deal. Raise it to $8 and its still a steal!

[Watchthemiddle]

Yeah, I am very aware of how much money each player makes. Todd is making about 16 million, the highest paid guy on the team. The second highest? Matt Holliday with about 4 million I think...loswest paid players on the team are Tulo, Hirsh, and someone else who I cant remember, making about 365,000 each.

If it means keeping Holliday, Atkins, Tulo, Hawpe all those great players around, I dont mind spending a few extra bucks on tickets. Right now $4 Rock pile seats is a HECK of a deal. Raise it to $8 and its still a steal!

I think I heard that the average ticket for the entire stadium is $16.50. Another great deal.

I am convinced that they SHOULD raise tickets but have to keep their core together. Especially if they make the post season this year...( hey, they still have a few more weeks. )

[Snapping Turtle]

I think I heard that the average ticket for the entire stadium is $16.50. Another great deal.

I am convinced that they SHOULD raise tickets but have to keep their core together. Especially if they make the post season this year...( hey, they still have a few more weeks. )

I agree, dont know what else to say!!! :D

So far so good for the Rockies! Thought Troy was hurt there for a second and about died. :ahhhhh:

[BroncoAV06]

Well droped 2 in a row to the Marlins! Ah not good times. It was a trap series coming in and the Marlins bats are better then or pitchers.

Going to have to come up big the rest of the way to have a shot.

[SmithOverTO]

Well droped 2 in a row to the Marlins! Ah not good times. It was a trap series coming in and the Marlins bats are better then or pitchers.

Going to have to come up big the rest of the way to have a shot.

I'd say we have to win 7 out of 9 or 10 out of 12 to even get back within a game...:tsk:


But heck, this season has been one to remember and a winning record will alleve alot of the sting of missing out!

[Snapping Turtle]

GO ROCKIES!!!!!


Good win earlier today, lets hope we can keep the momentum up and win again!

[Denver Native (Carol)]

W O W What a game - and what a day - TWO wins over LA - GO ROCKIES:salute:

[Medford Bronco]

Good for you not me :ahhhhh:

you just about elimated the Dodgers,

but both teams have issues and most likely will not make it over
SD/Ari/ Philly as the WC

LA or Colorado need a 11-1 type finish and that is not likely for
either

but great wins for the Rox though :salute:

[Kapaibro]

ZOMG!!!!!!!!!!!

HOw happy was Todd?????

That was so cool to watch!!!!! (even if it was a replay)!

[Snapping Turtle]

FRICKIN amazing win.


I have never ever ever ever seen Todd Helton that excited, I DONT THINK I HAVE EVER BEEN THAT EXCITED!

Only downside to that win was that I wasn't able to watch it at home with my brother, instead I got the weird looks from the room mate because I went nuts...and for once I pretty much told her to "*insert pretty word here* off."

My brother did call me though, seconds after the game ended....our convo was sooo funny.

Me: HOLY CRAP!
Perry: I JUST GOT NAKED!!!

Cuz he tends to get naked and run down the street whenever the Broncos/Rockies/Avalanche/Nuggets do something awesome. Great kid, my bro. :laugh:

[Kapaibro]

FRICKIN amazing win.


I have never ever ever ever seen Todd Helton that excited, I DONT THINK I HAVE EVER BEEN THAT EXCITED!

Only downside to that win was that I wasn't able to watch it at home with my brother, instead I got the weird looks from the room mate because I went nuts...and for once I pretty much told her to "*insert pretty word here* off."

My brother did call me though, seconds after the game ended....our convo was sooo funny.

Me: HOLY CRAP!
Perry: I JUST GOT NAKED!!!

Cuz he tends to get naked and run down the street whenever the Broncos/Rockies/Avalanche/Nuggets do something awesome. Great kid, my bro. :laugh:

I take it the girls who lust after Perry have no idea of this penchant of his

[Snapping Turtle]

I take it the girls who lust after Perry have no idea of this penchant of his

I'm sure they do not know. But really, its so damn funny. You should have seen him after the Cincy game last year. Dives into the snow filled yard in his boxers.

Dad called me after the Broncos game last week and was like "Dude, your brother is naked again."

LOL :laugh:

[Kapaibro]

I'm sure they do not know. But really, its so damn funny. You should have seen him after the Cincy game last year. Dives into the snow filled yard in his boxers.

Dad called me after the Broncos game last week and was like "Dude, your brother is naked again."

LOL :laugh:

Dear girls of Arvada

Perry gets nekkid after Colorado teams win big.

Snapp

[Snapping Turtle]

Dear girls of Arvada

Perry gets nekkid after Colorado teams win big.

Snapp

HAHAHAHAHA. Come over if you want to catch the free show!:laugh:

[Watchthemiddle]

I didn't get to watch either game yesterday or listen to it, but watching the highlights of game 2 was great.

I agree, I have NEVER seen Todd that happy. What a great moment for this team.

Its still a battle for them to get into the postseason, but no-one can doubt or question their grit and fight that they have had this season.

[Snapping Turtle]

I didn't get to watch either game yesterday or listen to it, but watching the highlights of game 2 was great.

I agree, I have NEVER seen Todd that happy. What a great moment for this team.

Its still a battle for them to get into the postseason, but no-one can doubt or question their grit and fight that they have had this season.

Post season or no post season, the Rockies are frickin amazing. They deserve more respect for what they do every day. They go out and give it their all, and play with more heart and passion than a lot of other teams. There is a reason why you never leave a Rockies game early, you can never write this team off. They have found so many ways to come back and win games that looked to be in the books, of course things have gone the opposite way too...but lets not speak of that right now.

This season is great, no matter what I think it is a turning point for the franchise and I think that everyone should have high expectations for the Rockies in 2008.


GO ROCKIES!

[Watchthemiddle]

Post season or no post season, the Rockies are frickin amazing. They deserve more respect for what they do every day. They go out and give it their all, and play with more heart and passion than a lot of other teams. There is a reason why you never leave a Rockies game early, you can never write this team off. They have found so many ways to come back and win games that looked to be in the books, of course things have gone the opposite way too...but lets not speak of that right now.

This season is great, no matter what I think it is a turning point for the franchise and I think that everyone should have high expectations for the Rockies in 2008.


GO ROCKIES!

I would think Holliday has to be making a run towards NL player of the Month of September. He has been unreal during the road trip, and now at home.

Have you heard anything about the rookie of the year running? I know Tulo is up there, but does he lead in the stats or whatever to win?

[Watchthemiddle]

NIIIIICE!!!!

Good job Hawpe.

Curtain call by the locals.

[Denver Native (Carol)]

Another GREAT comeback win tonight :elefant:

[Watchthemiddle]

Another GREAT comeback win tonight :elefant:

:beer::beer::beer:

[JRB]

Bad news. Padres win on walk-off homer.

[champ24girl]

Oh man was last night's win exciting!!! I was so happy for my favorite Rockie, Mr. Brad Hawpe - a curtain call! Baseball in Denver is getting really exciting. And Todd's walk

[Kapaibro]

Hot Rox win again!!!!!!!!!

Between the Broncos and the Rox, Denver's cardiac unit must be stuffed!

[Snapping Turtle]

Oh man was last night's win exciting!!! I was so happy for my favorite Rockie, Mr. Brad Hawpe - a curtain call! Baseball in Denver is getting really exciting. And Todd's walk

I'm not gonna lie...I went to bed. I was having to listen to it on the radio because my roomie was watching some new show called "Gossip Girl" and I just couldnt stand it. So I went to bed. LOL.

But the high lights! WOOOT for Brad HAWTE! :P

[champ24girl]

Ditto....Brad Hawte!!! :beer:


But the high lights! WOOOT for Brad HAWTE! :P

[Kapaibro]

I'm not gonna lie...I went to bed. I was having to listen to it on the radio because my roomie was watching some new show called "Gossip Girl" and I just couldnt stand it. So I went to bed. LOL.

But the high lights! WOOOT for Brad HAWTE! :P

Death by spork :cool:

[Snapping Turtle]

Death by spork :cool:

or unwashed dishes. :tsk:

[Snapping Turtle]

YEY FOR THE NEW BASEBALL FORUM!


And.....GO ROCKIES!:elefant:

[Watchthemiddle]

Day game. Just started.

[Snapping Turtle]

Day game. Just started.

Yey lets go ROX!

[Denver Native (Carol)]

HIDE the fire extinguishers - HOLLIDAY IS HOT!!!!! Another HR in the 2nd.

[Snapping Turtle]

HIDE the fire extinguishers - HOLLIDAY IS HOT!!!!! Another HR in the 2nd.

In more ways than one.......;)











:laugh:

[Kapaibro]

HIDE the fire extinguishers - HOLLIDAY IS HOT!!!!! Another HR in the 2nd.

Are we spraying Holli, or the women watching him?

[Kapaibro]

http://www.minorleaguebaseball.com/images/2006/12/01/zpVtbbPF.jpg

http://colorado.rockies.mlb.com/images/2006/06/27/HGOOQBbq.jpg

Ubaldo 'U-baby' Jimenz!

[Watchthemiddle]

Great win and great 4 game sweep by the ROx!!

I said it recently, but Holliday IS the player of the month. I never really thought about an MVP until today when the announcers were talking about it.

As far as I am concerned, its Holliday and Fielder. Fielder might make the post season and Holliday not, but no one on this planet can say we would be 9 games over .500 without him.

And let me add .... Tulo for ROTY. :beer:

[Snapping Turtle]

Great win and great 4 game sweep by the ROx!!

I said it recently, but Holliday IS the player of the month. I never really thought about an MVP until today when the announcers were talking about it.

As far as I am concerned, its Holliday and Fielder. Fielder might make the post season and Holliday not, but no one on this planet can say we would be 9 games over .500 without him.

And let me add .... Tulo for ROTY. :beer:

CANT SPELL TROY WITHOUT R.O.Y!!!!!!!!!

And Holliday deserves MVP without a doubt in my mind.

Of course the chances that either of our guys get those awards are hurt by the fact that they are on the Rockies and the east coast media doesnt give a crap about us out in the "sticks" :rolleyes:

[Denver Native (Carol)]

Last night on Baseball Tonight on ESPN, one of the hosts said that Holliday WOULD be the National League MVP, IF the Rockies make the playoffs. I think he should be regardless if the Rockies make the playoffs or not!!!!!!!

[Snapping Turtle]

Last night on Baseball Tonight on ESPN, one of the hosts said that Holliday WOULD be the National League MVP, IF the Rockies make the playoffs. I think he should be regardless if the Rockies make the playoffs or not!!!!!!!

As Rockies fans we need to root against the Brewers every chance that we can. Braun and Fielder are our guy's biggest competition. If we get to the post season and we dont then our guys will be in the spotlight a bit more.

I dont know what the chances are that Matt gets MVP AND Tulo gets ROY, but I would feel soooo robbed if one of them didnt win.

[Denver Native (Carol)]

As Rockies fans we need to root against the Brewers every chance that we can. Braun and Fielder are our guy's biggest competition. If we get to the post season and we dont then our guys will be in the spotlight a bit more.

I dont know what the chances are that Matt gets MVP AND Tulo gets ROY, but I would feel soooo robbed if one of them didnt win.

I think they both deserve it, regardless if the Rockies make the playoffs or not - BOTH have played their rearends off all year

[Snapping Turtle]

I think they both deserve it, regardless if the Rockies make the playoffs or not - BOTH have played their rearends off all year

Heck yes. And if HRs is all the counts towards R.O.Y thats complete BS. Braun sucks at defense. He has like 32 Errors and Troy has like 11. UM HELLO. And anyway, Troy has 22 HRs...THATS AMAZING FOR A ROOKIE SS. SS is also a way more demanding position than 3rd. But ... whatever.

:mad: <---i get a bit worked up.

[BroncoAV06]

Wright is at the top when people talk about MVP's Fielder and Holliday are he ones just behind Wright, Utley, and Rollins.

[Denver Native (Carol)]

Heck yes. And if HRs is all the counts towards R.O.Y thats complete BS. Braun sucks at defense. He has like 32 Errors and Troy has like 11. UM HELLO. And anyway, Troy has 22 HRs...THATS AMAZING FOR A ROOKIE SS. SS is also a way more demanding position than 3rd. But ... whatever.

:mad: <---i get a bit worked up.

I was listening to Lois and JJ on KOA850,after the game today, and they were talking about Troy and Matt. First, in regards to Troy, I thought they said that he had more hrs than any other rookie ss had ever had in their rookie year. ALSO, they ran soundbites of the Pittsburgh Pirates broadcasters today, who were PROMOTING Matt for MVP, during their broadcast of the Pirates/Padres game. That helps, coming from the East.

[Snapping Turtle]

:elefant::elefant:


NEW ARRIVAL: Barmes wasn't likely to be the braintrust behind any practical jokes. He became a proud father Tuesday morning when his wife, Summer, gave birth to a baby boy at Rose Medical Center in Denver. The couple named its first born Wyatt James.

"I can't find the words to describe what an amazing feeling that was," Barmes said.

Clint said that mom and baby are healthy. Clint celebrated the event by placing cigars in the lockers of his Rockies' teammates and coaches prior to Thursday's game.

CONGRATS CLINT AND SUMMER!!!!:elefant::elefant:

[Kapaibro]

Troy is tied for 2nd all time(and will have that all to himself next time) HR's by a rookie shortstop.

Only Nomar Garciaparra has more, at 30.

Troy's defense, spirit, and all round contribution to the team, and the spirit of baseball should some of the more important factors.

HR's are just one aspect of this!

[Snapping Turtle]

Troy is tied for 2nd all time(and will have that all to himself next time) HR's by a rookie shortstop.

Only Nomar Garciaparra has more, at 30.

Troy's defense, spirit, and all round contribution to the team, and the spirit of baseball should some of the more important factors.

HR's are just one aspect of this!

Another observation I would like to point out...Troy is teh schmex. :laugh:

[Kapaibro]

Another observation I would like to point out...Troy is teh schmex. :laugh:

Well duh.

Seriously, the Rox are the schexiest team in the MLB.

Troy, Garrett, Holli, Hawpe, Spilly, Clinty, Jeffy, Taylor, Hirsch, Ianetta, Koshansky, Stewart........

I could go on, but there is :drool: on the keyboard.

[BroncoAV06]

Well duh.

Seriuosly, the Rox are the sxhexiest team in the MLB.

Troy, Garrett, Holli, Hawpe, Spilly, Clinty, Jeffy, Taylor, Hirsch, Ianetta, Koshansky, Stewart........

I could go on, but there is :drool: on the keyboard.

Uhh.........I like the way the Rockies play baseball!

[Kapaibro]

Uhh.........I like the way the Rockies play baseball!

Well that goes without saying.

The best thing about being a female Rox fan is that one can appreciate the aesthetics as well!

[Snapping Turtle]

Well duh.

Seriously, the Rox are the schexiest team in the MLB.

Troy, Garrett, Holli, Hawpe, Spilly, Clinty, Jeffy, Taylor, Hirsch, Ianetta, Koshansky, Stewart........

I could go on, but there is :drool: on the keyboard.

I can continue:

TAYLOR BUCHHOLZ, Affeldt, and I must admit that Yorvit is pretty good looking, same with Fuentes...AND Sullivan at times looks damn good.

Geezus. :shocked:

[Kapaibro]

I can continue:

TAYLOR BUCHHOLZ, Affeldt, and I must admit that Yorvit is pretty good looking, same with Fuentes...AND Sullivan at times looks damn good.

Geezus. :shocked:

I said Taylor!!!!!!

[Kapaibro]

Hawpe saves the day with a 14th inning HR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Denver Native (Carol)]

Hawpe saves the day with a 14th inning HR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

GEEEZ Kap - can you BELIEVE it!!!!! I think the game ended when it was like 12:15 am here. But, I had to stick it out. GREAT WIN.

[Kapaibro]

GEEEZ Kap - can you BELIEVE it!!!!! I think the game ended when it was like 12:15 am here. But, I had to stick it out. GREAT WIN.

I didn't get to watch it, but i watched the replay at work!

Holli's sliding catch was also superb!

And to top things off, there's a great Garrett article on mlb!

[champ24girl]

My boy Hawpe did it again! Go Rockies!!

[Snapping Turtle]

This team is trying to take years off of my young life. :laugh:

[Kapaibro]

This team is trying to take years off of my young life. :laugh:

If they make the play-offs, you'll be old enough to drink!:beer:

[Snapping Turtle]

If they make the play-offs, you'll be old enough to drink!:beer:

HAHAHAHA.:laugh:

[Denver Native (Carol)]

BUMMER - Holliday is not playing tonight, and may not play tomorrow. Some kind of injury that he has been playing with :banghead:

[Snapping Turtle]

BUMMER - Holliday is not playing tonight, and may not play tomorrow. Some kind of injury that he has been playing with :banghead:

Oblique Strain. :sad:

[Watchthemiddle]

Oblique Strain. :sad:

Are they not on TV tonight?

[Denver Native (Carol)]

Are they not on TV tonight?

Channel 20, or on Comcast, channel 3

[Watchthemiddle]

Channel 20, or on Comcast, channel 3

NIIIIICE!!!!

I am watching about 5 College Football games right now and now add a Rockies game to the mix.

I didn't even think about channel 20. Good work Native...:salute:

[Snapping Turtle]

I dont have the channel here in Laramie, so I am listening to KOA. It kinda sucks, but its better than nothing!


GO ROCKIES!


Speaking of college football, Wyoming looked TERRIBLE today but we won and thats all that matters!;)

[Kapaibro]

Joe K got 2 RBI's!

Yay for Joe!

[Denver Native (Carol)]

WELL, the Rockies won again today :elefant: Way to go Rockies :salute:

[Kapaibro]

WELL, the Rockies won again today :elefant: Way to go Rockies :salute:

My main man G 'Schmex' Atkins hit an in-park homer!

Hawpe hit ANOTHER HR!

Jeffy Francis pitched really well!



And the Padres had 3 ejected in less than half an inning!

[Denver Native (Carol)]

http://www.rockymountainnews.com/drmn/mlb/article/0,2777,DRMN_23924_5705559,00.html

SAN DIEGO – These Rockies are looking for better things than being the best in franchise history.

It was an afterthought that they set a franchise record for victories in a season with a 7-3 victory on Sunday afternoon that completed a sweep against the NL wild-card leading San Diego Padres.

``That’s nice,’’ right fielder Brad Hawpe said, ``but it’s not enough.’’

These Rockies have postseason aspirations on their mind.

And with the weekend sweep at Petco Park what seemed impossible turned possible, even if not probable. Not only have they won 84 games – one more than in both 1996 and 1997 – but with six games remaining in the regular season, they are just 1 ½ games behind the Padres and a game back of Philadelphia in the NL wild-card race. THe Rockies also extended their winning streak to eight games, their longest since they won a club-record nine in a row Aug. 26-Sept. 5, 1997.

``Mission accomplished here,’’ manager Clint Hurdle said. ``Now we have to pick up and go down the road. We still have unfinished business.’’

The Rockies are off Monday before they open a three-game series against the Dodgers in Los Angeles on Tuesday. They then return to Coors Field for a three-game series against NL West-leading Arizona that will wrap up the regular season. And then?

``We haven’t gotten involved in math,’’ Hurdle said. ``We’ll just play the next game and see where that puts us.’’

Thanks to eight strong innings from Jeff Francis -- as he equaled the franchise record with his 17th win this season -- and the off day, the bullpen should be fully rested for the opener in Los Angeles, and cleanup hitter Matt Holliday said he also will be ready to return to the lineup after missing the last two games with a strained oblique muscle.

``You want to be part of this,’’ Holliday said. ``Things are happening.’’

Strange things, included.

On Sunday, Garrett Atkins had his first inside-the-park home run since Little League, ``if you want to count one of those balls you hit between the outfielders and it just keeps rolling.’’ The Padres lost center fielder Mike Cameron and left fielder Milton Bradley in back-to-back innings. And Brad Hawpe continued his sudden surge against left-handed pitchers.

Cameron suffered a swollen right hand when he fell chasing Atkins’ drive, in the seventh, and Bradley became so enraged at an ejection by first base umpire Mike Winters in the eighth that Bradley suffered a right knee injury when manager Bud Black threw him to the ground to keep him from bumping Winters. Cameron and Bradley will both undergo MRIs before joining the Padres in San Francisco.

Hawpe not only singled to ignite a four-run fourth against Greg Maddux on Sunday, he also homered off lefty Justin Hampson in the ninth, which came in the aftermath of his run-scoring single off Hampson in Saturday’s 6-2 victory, and delivering the game-winning home run off lefty Joe Thatcher in Friday’s 2-1, 14-inning victory.

But then abnormal has become normal for the Rockies.

This is a team that was 18-27 back in mid-May. In the 15 days from July 26 through Aug. 10 they lost Opening Day starter Aaron Cook, No. 3 starter Rodrigo Lopez and No. 4 starter Jason Hirsh to season-ending injuries. Last weekend they lost two out of three – at home – to a Florida team that shares the worst record in the NL with Pittsburgh.

Yet, here the Rockies are, peeking at scoreboards that show Philadelphia losing 6-3 to Washington, and then going about the business at hand of taking on the challenge of future Hall of Famer Greg Maddux and his Padres teammates and not backing down.

Todd Helton doubled home a run in the third, and capped off a four-run rally with an RBI-single in the fourth, while Maddux failed to survive the fourth inning, the second shortest start of the 27 he has made in his career against the Rockies, and the shortest of the 13 stats outside of Coors Field.

Francis, meanwhile, followed up his 3-1 victory against the Dodgers on Tuesday by allowing two runs in eight innings, his second strong start in a row on the heels of a fourth-inning knockout at Philadelphia when he let a 3-0 first-inning lead disappear on Sept. 13.

``I don’t need any motivation to try and pitch well,’’ Francis said.

Francis controlled the Padres other than Bradley, who homered in the fourth, and Evergreen High alum Kevin Kouzmanoff who drove in the other run that Francis gave up with the third of his three doubles in the eighth.

That allowed him to match the 17 wins that Kevin Ritz compiled in 1996 and Pedro Astacio equaled in 1999, and puts Francis in position to break the single-season record in his final scheduled start of the season, Friday night at Coors Field against Arizona.

``That will be nice to think about in the offseason,’’ Francis said. ``But it’s not what is the focus right now.’’

The Rockies, after all, have the sights set on a wild-card berth.

[Snapping Turtle]

I LOVE THE ROCKIES!


I LOVE THE ROCKIES!


I LOVE THE ROCKIES!


I LOVE THE ROCKIES!


:hug:



:pray: PLEASE KEEP WINNING!

[Watchthemiddle]

In the past...the Rockies took a back seat to the Broncos once football season started.

They are 1 1/2 games in the standings of winning the wild card and just swept the Padres.

This is getting good.
:beer:

As a sports fan and a Colorado SPORTS fan...this is good to see. :elefant:

[Kapaibro]

I LOVE THE ROCKIES!


I LOVE THE ROCKIES!


I LOVE THE ROCKIES!


I LOVE THE ROCKIES!


:hug:



:pray: PLEASE KEEP WINNING!

Amen to that Sistah Snapp!

[sneakers]

You guys going to make the playoffs this year? Haven't you won like 10 games in a row? Or am I thinking of another team?

[Snapping Turtle]

In the past...the Rockies took a back seat to the Broncos once football season started.

They are 1 1/2 games in the standings of winning the wild card and just swept the Padres.

This is getting good.
:beer:

As a sports fan and a Colorado SPORTS fan...this is good to see. :elefant:

Let me tell yeah, usually at this time of the year I stop caring so much about the Rockies and my brain has made its shift from baseball to football season. Not this year! SmithOverTO and I knew from even before Spring Training this was going to be a special year for the Rockies.

The Broncos lost? SO WHAT! The Rockies are on a roll and this is the best season EVER!!!!!! :elefant:


Sneaks, we are on an 8 game winning streak. Don't think it will last much longer, we cant be THAT lucky (or talented haha).

[Kapaibro]

I <3 teh HotRox!

[Snapping Turtle]

I <3 teh HotRox!

I love teh Hot Rox tooo!!! :elefant:

[Medford Bronco]

Good luck Rockies. Make the W Card :salute:

[Kapaibro]

We have ball play tonight!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Denver Native (Carol)]

Troy was on the Jim Rome Show today. I did not know it until I turned on my radio, and Rome was thanking him for being on :mad:

However, here is the link. Guess you need to subscribe before you can hear Troy's interview, but wanted to post it in case anyone out there can hear it.

http://www.jimrome.com/home/articles/article_8.html

[Snapping Turtle]

Troy was on the Jim Rome Show today. I did not know it until I turned on my radio, and Rome was thanking him for being on :mad:

However, here is the link. Guess you need to subscribe before you can hear Troy's interview, but wanted to post it in case anyone out there can hear it.

http://www.jimrome.com/home/articles/article_8.html

DAMMIT.


I want to listen!


Stupid money. :mad:

[Denver Native (Carol)]

DAMMIT.


I want to listen!


Stupid money. :mad:

I know - STUPID MONEY - guess I don't understand - if you hear it live on the radio, it is free, but if you miss it, and want to hear it on the site, you have to pay money to subscribe:mad::mad:

[Kapaibro]

Stupid Jim Rome for not sending the tape to Snapp!

[Snapping Turtle]

Stupid Jim Rome for not sending the tape to Snapp!

YEAH! Jim Rome is no longer sexy in my book! :mad:

[Denver Native (Carol)]

Good article on Troy

http://news.yahoo.com/s/sn/20070920/sp_sn/troytulowitzkiisproudtobeadirtbag

Troy Tulowitzki is proud to be a Dirtbag

Thu Sep 20, 12:55 PM ET

By Stan McNeal -


With the season Brewers third baseman Ryan Braun is having, it's easy to get overshadowed in the N.L. rookie class. But don't forget about the Rockies' Troy Tulowitzki. He has set the N.L. rookie record for shortstops with 21 home runs, and he leads N.L. rookies in games, runs and hits.

He does not consider offense to be his strong suit. Tulowitzki has made only 11 errors -- 11 fewer than Braun has made at third.
"If you ask anyone else, they'll probably say I'm an offensive shortstop, but I take more pride in my defense. I would rather save a run than drive in a run."

He took advantage of the opportunity to meet his idol, Derek Jeter, when the Yankees came to Coors Field in June.
"I went up to him in batting practice and told him how much I respected him and how he plays the game. He talked to me for a while, told me to keep working and I'd be a good player."

The visit prompted a purchase for his teammates.
"I bought a bunch of bottles of his cologne and handed it out to the guys. We had some fun with it. A bunch of us still keep it in our lockers, and we'll wear it sometimes. It's not the best-smelling cologne ever, but it's OK."

He believes in rookie calls.
"You have to earn the umpires' respect in the league, and I think that's the way it should be. These guys have played for a long time, and they definitely should get the benefit of the doubt on close calls."

He has already been involved in two triple plays. He turned an unassisted triple play against the Braves in April and was on base when Matt Holliday lined into a triple play at Philadelphia last week.
"I'd never been in even one before this year. Both were over with so quickly, it was like no one knew what to do. I kept tagging guys to make sure I had three outs, and in the other one Chase Utley threw the ball to third when he didn't need to just to make sure."

He is proud to have been a Dirtbag.
"I went to Long Beach State because I wanted to go to a college to improve my skills. The head coach, Mike Weathers, is known for having a good rapport with infielders, especially shortstops. The program is known for working hard and playing the game the right way. It was the best decision of my life."

[Calif. Bronco]

Good luck Rockies. Make the W Card :salute:


That's interesting Med, cuz I feel exactly the same way. I make no secret of the fact that the Rockies are the only other National League team I like.

So... with my team having collapsed like a cardboard box in a hailstorm, here's to the Rockies getting the sweep this week and rolling into October! :beer:

[Snapping Turtle]

That's interesting Med, cuz I feel exactly the same way. I make no secret of the fact that the Rockies are the only other National League team I like.

So... with my team having collapsed like a cardboard box in a hailstorm, here's to the Rockies getting the sweep this week and rolling into October! :beer:

Thanks! And to you too Med!!! Lets hope we can do it. I must admit that I am SCARED. :ahhhhh:



Native: I love the part about the cologne, where he says its just OK. haha.

[Denver Native (Carol)]

Thanks! And to you too Med!!! Lets hope we can do it. I must admit that I am SCARED. :ahhhhh:



Native: I love the part about the cologne, where he says its just OK. haha.

There are so many scenarios out there yet, with so few games to play. One that was brought up today, is that Philadelphia still could overtake the Mets and win that division - then it would throw the Mets into the wildcard picture.

ALSO, it was brought up that the Rockies could still WIN their division.:elefant: Of course, that would be the best of the best.

[Snapping Turtle]

There are so many scenarios out there yet, with so few games to play. One that was brought up today, is that Philadelphia still could overtake the Mets and win that division - then it would throw the Mets into the wildcard picture.

ALSO, it was brought up that the Rockies could still WIN their division.:elefant: Of course, that would be the best of the best.

This has been one EXCITING season. It seems to me a lot of people knock the NL West, dont give any of the teams much respect, but geezus its a tough division to be in! I love how you cant really say who is going to win...its TAHT FREAKING CLOSE!


I cant concentrate on anything right now. I can barely type this post. I cant read. Cant do my math HW. NOTHING. Because I am so damn ANTSY.

Sad thing is that I have to sit through a class tonight before the game. Hopefully it will help kill the time!:dance: <---this is me!

[Kapaibro]

Native: I love the part about the cologne, where he says its just OK. haha.

You know Jeter was wondering why all the Rox smelled funny when they ran past him!

[Denver Native (Carol)]

This has been one EXCITING season. It seems to me a lot of people knock the NL West, dont give any of the teams much respect, but geezus its a tough division to be in! I love how you cant really say who is going to win...its TAHT FREAKING CLOSE!


I cant concentrate on anything right now. I can barely type this post. I cant read. Cant do my math HW. NOTHING. Because I am so damn ANTSY.

Sad thing is that I have to sit through a class tonight before the game. Hopefully it will help kill the time!:dance: <---this is me!

Our division is just as good as any division in the NL. I am sure sitting through your class will help kill time - BUT - will you remember anything that was said in the class?:laugh:

[Snapping Turtle]

Our division is just as good as any division in the NL. I am sure sitting through your class will help kill time - BUT - will you remember anything that was said in the class?:laugh:

Kap just made sitting through class a lot harder.....:laugh:


And no, I wont remember a word.

[Denver Native (Carol)]

Kap just made sitting through class a lot harder.....:laugh:


And no, I wont remember a word.

Better tape it then - might need it later :laugh:

[Snapping Turtle]

Better tape it then - might need it later :laugh:

Hahaha GOOD IDEA!!!:elefant:

[Denver Native (Carol)]

Philadelphia LOST tonight :salute:

[Snapping Turtle]

Philadelphia LOST tonight :salute:

I KNOW I KNOW!


I heard a rumor that the D'Back did too. :D

[Denver Native (Carol)]

I KNOW I KNOW!


I heard a rumor that the D'Back did too. :D

Your rumor is CORRECT :elefant::elefant:

[Snapping Turtle]

Your rumor is CORRECT :elefant::elefant:



YEY! GO ROCKIES! :elefant::elefant:

[Denver Native (Carol)]

YEY! GO ROCKIES! :elefant::elefant:

AND, SAN DIEGO IS LOSING 4 - 0 :elefant::elefant:

[Snapping Turtle]

AND, SAN DIEGO IS LOSING 4 - 0 :elefant::elefant:

OMG.



Too bad LAD just tied things up!:mad:

[Calif. Bronco]

OMG.



Too bad LAD just tied things up!:mad:


Yeah but it wasn't tied for long 3-2 Rockies :beer:

[Denver Native (Carol)]

Yeah but it wasn't tied for long 3-2 Rockies :beer:

4 - 2 ROCKIES :elefant:

[Snapping Turtle]

DAMMIT. :mad:

[Denver Native (Carol)]

ALL RIGHT ROCKIES - GET RUNS RUNS RUNS :elefant:

[Snapping Turtle]

BEAUTIFUL PLAY BY SULLIVAN! :elefant:


GO ROCKIES!!!!!

[Denver Native (Carol)]

TULO :elefant: TULO :elefant: TULO :elefant:

[Snapping Turtle]

TULO :elefant: TULO TULO :elefant:

I LOVE TROY!


I LOVE TROY!

:hug:


TROY IS THE ROY!:elefant:

[Denver Native (Carol)]

It's up to you Snapping to bring it home - I am going upstairs and turn on the tv. GO ROCKIES :elefant:

[Snapping Turtle]

Rockies Win! Yey!!

[Denver Native (Carol)]

Rockies Win! Yey!!

Snappin - you did it - you brought home the win - GREAT JOB :elefant:

[Kapaibro]

I signed in this morning and first thing I did was check the score!

I was just OMG OMG OMG

I even told people who have no idea what I'm talking about, that the Rox won!

[Denver Native (Carol)]

I signed in this morning and first thing I did was check the score!

I was just OMG OMG OMG

I even told people who have no idea what I'm talking about, that the Rox won!

Kap - just tell them they don't need to know what you are talking about - they just need to get behind the Rox :elefant:

[Kapaibro]

I was like

9 wins is a franchise record!!!!!!!!!!!

This is huge!!!!!!!!!!1

[Snapping Turtle]

LETS GO ROCKIES!!! :elefant:

[Denver Native (Carol)]

Sooooo far - sooooooo good - GO ROCKIES :elefant:

[Snapping Turtle]

10 in a row! 10 in a row!

omg


10 in a row!


:elefant:

[Denver Native (Carol)]

This morning on am950 they were talking about the Rockies, and said that both Fogg and KazMat's contracts are up this year, and they do not feel that Rockies' ownership will resign either one of them, as that would put the team salary next year above what ownership wants it to be.

I HOPE that does not happen :shocked:

[Kapaibro]

I think our bullpen has proved that Fogg is not an essential part of the equation, and we have some great players that can move into Kaz's spot.

Yet again, I made everyone at work listen to me boast about the Rox 10th straight!

And the Bears fan even relented and let me talk baseball (he thinks it boring) for a few minutes.

[Watchthemiddle]

This morning on am950 they were talking about the Rockies, and said that both Fogg and KazMat's contracts are up this year, and they do not feel that Rockies' ownership will resign either one of them, as that would put the team salary next year above what ownership wants it to be.

I HOPE that does not happen :shocked:


I would look at Matsui, but not Fogg. Fogg has been way to inconsistent and who as far at Matsui goes, we have Carroll who can play and possibly someone in AAA to bring up. So not a huge lose if we don't re-sign either of them in my opinion.

If it comes down to saving money for future moves...ie: Holliday, Hawpe, Atkins..etc..then save the money for them.

[Kapaibro]

Atkins and Hawpe are going into arbitration this year.

I think Brad has proven himself to be worth the money, and Atkins attitude to turning his game around is also worth the money (those 100+ RBI's don't hurt either).

[champ24girl]

Go Rox, let's see if they can make it 11 in a row tonight! Darn, the D-Backs had to go and win. Scoreboard watching...c'mon Brewers and Nationals!!

[Snapping Turtle]

In regards to one of the posts up there ^^ I think that Josh Fogg is worth resigning. :cool:

[Denver Native (Carol)]

In regards to one of the posts up there ^^ I think that Josh Fogg is worth resigning. :cool:

I agree - last night, after the game, Matt said that Josh is one of the most respected players in the club house. That means a lot. I also think KazMat should be resigned. His speed alone is hard to replace.

[Snapping Turtle]

I agree - last night, after the game, Matt said that Josh is one of the most respected players in the club house. That means a lot. I also think KazMat should be resigned. His speed alone is hard to replace.

Josh is a bit inconsistent, but without him this season we would be .... well I think you can think of an appropriate word. That Red Sox series, he pitched GREAT. Hurdle says that Josh never stops surprising him. He plays with a lot of passion and for sure has the "ROCKIES SPIRIT" as I like to call it.

KazMat...I would love to see him in a Rockies uni again. Not sure it will happen. If it doesn't Barmes could play 2nd. :end shameless Barmes plug::cool:

[Denver Native (Carol)]

GOOOOOOOO ROCKIES :elefant:

[Watchthemiddle]

11 !!!!!!

Atkins, Hawpe back to back homers.

Helton putting it away with one himself.

This team is now coming home for the final series of the year against the D-backs.

Forget wild card. We take care of business at home, we could actually get the division.

[BroncoAV06]

Oh man! Its in the Rockies hands now folks! I love seeing Helton go yard. I am more nervious then I have ever been in a while! The Broncos have not even gotten me this nervious (OK well in Buffalo I they did). I really don't know what to say, the Rockies have had me speachless for a while! Just got to go out and take care of buisness again!

If any body has ESPN insider there is an article by Buster Olny: Tulowitzki the great! I would love to read it! Last night on Baseball Tonight, the head host can't think of his name at this time was all over Braun. After every highlight he would be like the rookie of the year with the RBI etc.. and Buster kept saying no its Tulo! SO folks people know what is going on and know that this kid can play. Considering Buster is one of the top MLB guys at ESPN!

[broncosfanscott]

11 !!!!!!

Atkins, Hawpe back to back homers.

Helton putting it away with one himself.

This team is now coming home for the final series of the year against the D-backs.

Forget wild card. We take care of business at home, we could actually get the division.

They are playing very well lately and at just the right time. That should be a good series.

[Kapaibro]

ZOMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Teh Hot Rox be scorching!

[Denver Native (Carol)]

Jim Rome just got done saying - "How about them Rocs, I love those Rockies"

[Snapping Turtle]

This season is one of the most fulfilling things in my life. Ive followed this team since I was a little girl. I have so many memories of them and tied to this team. So many good times at Coors Field...in my living room with my brother going nuts when we win....its just so weird to realize that after all this time something GREAT is happening. I feel so proud to be a fan of this organization, people have put them down for so long now and after standing beside them for so long I can't think of a better reward. Playoffs or no playoffs this team has opened the eyes of those who doubted them.

Thinking back on all these years I get so emotional...I can't even fathom how far this team has come even though I see it happening right in front of me every night. I knew that patience would take this team a long way. We had to get the pieces of the puzzle together and we have finally done it. Never in my life have I been so excited about sports, not even when the Broncos were winning their Super Bowls. There is just something so special about the players, the team and the fans. My brother and I always joke that since the Rockies are the closest team to God geographically that he needs to root for us, but really after these 11 games, it feels like we have something special on our side.

Looking back on these past 2-3 years of Colorado Rockies baseball really is something special. All the good memories I made. Meeting Clint Barmes not one, but TWO times, speaking with Jason Hirsh, getting to know my fellow fans at the park and on the internet, pretending to hate Troy Tulowitzki, the Jennings trade, sweeping the Yankees and the Mets, going to my record high 17 games this season...simply watching the games at home with my brother. This team and the Rockies are so much more to me than a baseball team playing some sport....they have become such a big part of my life and I just love them for that. I know that the bandwagon is starting to get a little full and for once, I am ok with that because I know that I've been here from the beginning and I also realize that this team DESERVES a strong fan base, so CLIMB ON UP people! Root for the Rockies!

Here's to the last series of the year (I'm gonna cry haha). I should have known that the greatest season of Colorado Rockies baseball would come down to a final match up against Eric Byrnes, the notorious Rockies killer. The battle of the century starts tonight at 6:05 Mountain Time, GO ROCKIES!

[Denver Native (Carol)]

Great article on ESPN - GOOOOOOOOOOO Rockies :elefant:

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/powerranking?season=2007&week=26

[Watchthemiddle]

I can't believe we are actually still talking Rockies with 3 games left in the season.

I love it!!!

I also love my Broncos, but as for this weekend...its all about the Rockies around here. For the first time EVER the Broncos have taken a backseat to the Rockies.

[Snapping Turtle]

GO ROCKIES. :elefant:


















:ahhhhh:

[Kapaibro]

Like I said to Snapp earlier today,

I liked baseball before this year, but the spirit of the Rockies this season has made me LOVE baseball!

[lex]

What a game. It looks like theyre stretching Webb out a little bit.

[Watchthemiddle]

Looks like we are going to need some bottom of the ninth heroics tonight. SD and Philly already won tonight. This would be bad if we can't pull this off.

[lex]

Looks like we are going to need some bottom of the ninth heroics tonight. SD and Philly already won tonight. This would be bad if we can't pull this off.

SD-Mil isnt over but theyre in a similar position to the Rockies.

[Watchthemiddle]

It sure did get exciting there at the end. 1 out, 2 on and couldnt' get them across with two strikeouts.

Well, we need a miracle now to make it. Sd is going to win their game. We will need Philly and SD to lose their last 2 and we need to win our last two. Then its all tie breakers.

[Watchthemiddle]

Just looking at the NL west standings. Its SO nice to not be 19 out ( san fran ) :laugh: and last place like we usually are.

[Denver Native (Carol)]

Hats off to the Rockies, and there is still a slim chance they can make it. The Rockies looked a little flat to me tonight, and it is very understandable when I heard that Arizona was already in Denver last night when the Rockies were just starting to play the game in LA, and the Rockies did not get home until 4:00 this morning.

[B~ly~n~ch~amp]

Here's to all the cards falling into place and the Rockies somehow getting the wildcard spot :beer:

[BroncoAV06]

Well have to throw the Mets in there now since they are a game behind the Phillies who lead the NL East.

Good quote from Tulo after the Dodger game, "Seems like if you win 11 in a row you would pass some teams"

Lot to look forward to and I sure will have both games on 2 TV's on Sunday. Rockies played their hearts out this year and just no one would help them out! Was great to have the feeling of actually playing meaningful games late in September! Hope the fans pack Coors Field the next two days and give the team the credit they deserve.

Who knows, anything can still happen...

"It's been a crazy year so far," manager Clint Hurdle said. "Maybe the craziness isn't over."
__________________

[lex]

That was a tough loss. Hopefully the Mets continue their free fall and the Brewers play with a lot of pride and close strong. The odds are against it even though the Brewers have the best home record. The fact is that the Padres already won the first two games and the Brewers havent even seen their big guns yet. Hopefully Milwaukee plays their best players. Also, Arizona might now be playing loose since theve already punched their ticket. Hopefully the Rockies arent tight now.

[Snapping Turtle]

:sniffle:


Tough loss. Great season. Can't complain too much.

[Denver Native (Carol)]

GOOOOOOOO ROCKIES :elefant: :elefant: SD LOST TODAY 4 - 3 :elefant:

[Snapping Turtle]

GO ROCKIES INDEED! :first: