Jeff Francis Vs. Atlanta tonight!! Watch this kid

TheRoach · August 24, 2004 10:19PM

He dominated the minors this year. Phenomenal pitcher for the Rockies. He makes his ML Debut tonight in Atlanta. He looks like he will be a fun kid to watch. I hope he does well ( I have some cards I need to sell!!! ).

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TheRoach

phreakydancin · August 25, 2004 2:20AM

He and I share the same alma mater. Sadly though, neither Canadian sports network seems to be carrying the game. Otherwise I'd be watching.

STORY

TheRoach · August 25, 2004 4:39AM

I hope it is on TBS tonight like most of the Braves games. I just thought of that.

TheRoach

iamthegreatcornholio · August 25, 2004 5:06AM

All Wednesday Braves games are on FSN.

Brian

TheRoach · August 25, 2004 5:28AM

Cool. I'll shovel down some grub, suck down a few beers, slip into some of my wife's clothes, and kick back to watch the game. I hope she didn't wear her (my) favorite plaid skirt to work today.

)

TheRoach

jaybyrd · August 25, 2004 11:13AM

Chipper welcomed the rookie with two dingers tonight. No matter how good he is, he still will have to pitch @ Coors Field.

phreakydancin · August 25, 2004 12:40PM

Wow, tough initiation.

A761506 · August 25, 2004 1:08PM

Hey, at least he threw well enough to strike out 8 and only walk 1. The only problem is that a strikeout pitcher is unlikely to fare well in Coors field over the long-run because when they make mistakes, they get hit hard, and getting hit hard in Colorado means it's gone. Only chance this guy or anyone else has to be successful pitching there is to make pitches that regularly produce grounders.

TheRoach · August 25, 2004 2:35PM

I know, the only way to really look at it is to say "He lost". He did give up 3 dingers. I hope he learns from this. He will be a stud pitcher soon. I really and truly believe that. I'm just glad that I never spent a ton of $$$$$ on one single card just because the boards were hyping him up, like someone else I know. LOL.

Will he ever learn, or will he just continue through life trying to impress others by winning auctions that he SEVERELY OVERPAID on? Who really has the last laugh? ( Inside joke )

TheRoach

Jmnesq · August 25, 2004 3:21PM

<< I know, the only way to really look at it is to say "He lost". He did give up 3 dingers. I hope he learns from this. He will be a stud pitcher soon. I really and truly believe that. I'm just glad that I never spent a ton of $$$$$ on one single card just because the boards were hyping him up, like someone else I know. LOL. Will he ever learn, or will he just continue through life trying to impress others by winning auctions that he SEVERELY OVERPAID on? Who really has the last laugh? ( Inside joke ) TheRoach

>>

Another way to look at it is to say "he got freaking rocked and when he goes to Coors, where balls will fly out of the park like missles, he'll wind up back in AAA with an ERA over 15.00".

He'll never have a career as a Rockie.

TheRoach · August 25, 2004 3:28PM

However, at least I still have a shot. Your guy, Cole Hamels is through. I invested a total of $200 or so into Francis, most of which I should have no trouble getting back. You on the other hand will have trouble getting back anywhere close to the thousands of dollars you, and Beachbum pissed away on Hamels. Get lost now. Just because the BGS boards banished you, that doesn't mean you have the right to come hear and start trouble now. 7,000+ post on the Beckett boards, and no one likes you. Maybe because you are a hypocrite troublemaker. Nice.

TheRoach

1420sports · August 25, 2004 8:58PM

He'll never have a career as a Rockie.

Which is why the Rockies should consider adding 30 feet to the outfield and take out some stands.

aro13 · August 26, 2004 3:16AM

He looked pretty good. 8 K's - 1 walk is a great ratio. Also, from the highlights I saw that slider looked pretty sharp breaking down to the righthanders, almost Steve Carlton like.

A761506-Interesting analysis. I always thought pitchers that could keep the ball out of play at Coors would fair better.

Jmnesq · August 26, 2004 11:59AM

<< However, at least I still have a shot. Your guy, Cole Hamels is through. I invested a total of $200 or so into Francis, most of which I should have no trouble getting back. You on the other hand will have trouble getting back anywhere close to the thousands of dollars you, and Beachbum pissed away on Hamels. Get lost now. Just because the BGS boards banished you, that doesn't mean you have the right to come hear and start trouble now. 7,000+ post on the Beckett boards, and no one likes you. Maybe because you are a hypocrite troublemaker. Nice. TheRoach

>>

I made about $3K profit on Cole Hamels, thanks for your concern.

"Come hear"

Uh, it's here.
As for coming HERE.. I've been HERE two years longer than you have.

By the way, your drunken signature -- and it is SO cool to be drunk -- it's "LAID" rather than "LAYED". Sell a Francis card and buy a dictionary.

pandrews · August 26, 2004 12:21PM

<< and it is SO cool to be drunk >>

i hope so.. cuz im half drunk right now..

Doppelganger · August 26, 2004 1:05PM

<< hope so.. cuz im half drunk right now >>

I'm fully drunk I think but then again I'm not too sure.

I think Francis will stink....I like the Braves and am glad he got rocked or is that on the rocks...or something.

pandrews · August 26, 2004 1:20PM

<< I'm fully drunk I think but then again I'm not too sure.
>>

actually, i lied.. i'm not half drunk, but i'm completely stoned..

Doppelganger · August 26, 2004 1:43PM

<< 

<< I'm fully drunk I think but then again I'm not too sure.
>>

actually, i lied.. i'm not half drunk, but i'm completely stoned.. >>

Hypothetically speaking....would that be "skunk", "red fiber", "Columbian" or just dirt?

pandrews · August 26, 2004 2:06PM

i wouldnt call it dirt.. its what i call "commercial"..

TheRoach · August 26, 2004 9:56PM

<< 

<< However, at least I still have a shot. Your guy, Cole Hamels is through. I invested a total of $200 or so into Francis, most of which I should have no trouble getting back. You on the other hand will have trouble getting back anywhere close to the thousands of dollars you, and Beachbum pissed away on Hamels. Get lost now. Just because the BGS boards banished you, that doesn't mean you have the right to come hear and start trouble now. 7,000+ post on the Beckett boards, and no one likes you. Maybe because you are a hypocrite troublemaker. Nice. TheRoach

>>

I made about $3K profit on Cole Hamels, thanks for your concern.

"Come hear"

Uh, it's here.
As for coming HERE.. I've been HERE two years longer than you have.

By the way, your drunken signature -- and it is SO cool to be drunk -- it's "LAID" rather than "LAYED". Sell a Francis card and buy a dictionary. >>

Oh that's right, it's not "cool" to drink unless it's a 12pk of McDonald's chocolate milkshakes, right Jeff? LOL.

TheRoach

Jmnesq · August 27, 2004 10:57AM

Why do you keep implying that I'm fat? Do you know me? Have we met before? I don't remember passing you on your way to an AA meeting...

And if I was... do you really think you saying that would bother me?

Pathetic.

Stone193 · August 27, 2004 12:26PM

<< actually, i lied.. i'm not half drunk, but i'm completely stoned.. >>

p_A
Just got back from the sportz bar and the women were Hot and the Budz Cold! Of course, they all look good after a sixer. Oh yeah, I was watchin the olympics.

pandrews · August 27, 2004 12:30PM

<< Oh yeah, I was watchin the olympics.

>>

Mike, the Olympics have been good this year..

Stone193 · August 27, 2004 12:54PM

<< Mike, the Olympics have been good this year.. >>

Good Pic!
Misty and Kerri were one hell of a team!
Mike

Doppelganger · August 27, 2004 2:24PM

To P.A. :

I'm going to "sample" a few varietals tonight

In the meantime, the Olympics

have been

very easy on the eyes.......

pandrews · August 27, 2004 2:45PM

i cant find a picture of her, but during the women's 4x400 relay, i noticed what appeared to be another Olympiad Hottie running for the Greek team.. i only caught a quick glimpse, so if anybody finds a picture of "Hariklia Bouda".. i'd like to see it.. and yes, i said her name is "Hariklia Bouda".. (if i placed the right name with the right runner during the race.. lol)

TheRoach · August 27, 2004 3:16PM

<< Why do you keep implying that I'm fat? Do you know me? Have we met before? I don't remember passing you on your way to an AA meeting...

And if I was... do you really think you saying that would bother me?

Pathetic. >>

Oh no, we never met. You would remember me if we met. I'd haunt your sleep from that day on.

As far as the fat thing, I saw a pic of you on the BGS boards. Well, a half pic. The pic was small, and it only got the top of your head, down to your 6th chin. Then it was cut off.

If you think that going out with friends and enjoying their company after we all play softball together, or having a few drinks with my buddy when my wife and I are over at his house so our kids can play together, is binge drinking, you truly have no life.

Maybe in your big head, you see it as a problem. Well, in that case we both have problems. Mine is drinking, and yours is eating. If you care to keep arguing, or you want to keep looking for attention, send me an email. Pedroks20@sbcglobal.net

I'll look for it. Unless of course you just want to keep posting on theses boards so everyone can read them. On the BGS boards you are against others bringing beef onto the boards. You are one of the people who said that it should be handled through private emails, right? I'm for it, are you?

TheRoach

P.S - Put down the bucket of chicken. The grease on your fingers will get all over the computer keys. It could cause damage. LOL.

Doppelganger · August 27, 2004 3:24PM

Oh man....I thought this was a "babe" thread.....talk about dampening spirits.....like friggin cold water.....

p.a. I looked through an extensive Gallery and cannot find your elusive woman....sure of that name???

pandrews · August 27, 2004 4:02PM

<< p.a. I looked through an extensive Gallery and cannot find your elusive woman....sure of that name??? >>

yep.. i'm sure of the name.. damn! i'll probably never get to see my mystery runner woman again!

Stone193 · August 27, 2004 4:18PM

There sure is a lot of touchy feely stuff goin on this eve~

the name is definitely correct on ms. bouda - could not find a pic of her - now I may have missed that one but my girl Shana is worth another go:

Stone

DirtyHarry · August 28, 2004 7:27AM

After that, I'm thinking there may be more than fried chicken residue on a few keyboards around here.

Stone193 · August 28, 2004 7:33AM

<< After that, I'm thinking there may be more than fried chicken residue on a few keyboards around here. >>

phreakydancin · August 28, 2004 8:36AM

Man, these forums rock! Any thread that can morph from discussion on the latest hot pitching rookie to, um, the "Oympics" is okay by me!

You guys are number one!

DirtyHarry · August 28, 2004 8:57AM

Phreakyfootman....your pic begs for suggested captions. Yes, I am a bad boy.

DirtyHarry · August 28, 2004 12:39PM

No captions suggested? You guys are becoming either boring or cultured.

Jeff Francis Vs. Atlanta tonight!! Watch this kid

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