As we eagerly await the upcoming NLCS series between those two storied East Coast teams (or is it two newly formed clubs out west?) some news out of Colorado's camp, Clint Hurdle has the flu. And, um, in case you didn't know, that's the manager of the Rockies. Anyways, he's taken some extra precautions to keep his team flu-free.
Because of a sore throat and other symptoms, Hurdle canceled his usual chat with reporters. He wanted to avoid having media members taking the flu bug back into the clubhouse and spreading it around.Hurdle spent the first part of the workout behind the batting cage talking with his coaches. He then walked around the outfield, chatting with various players but keeping several feet of distance between them.
Riveting stuff, I know. But the real question heading into this Rockies-Diamondbacks series? Is anyone going to watch this thing? Not having the Cubs or Phillies left in NL certainly hurts. Some are on record as saying they won't be tuning in until late innings and even still, only if the game is close. But let's think about it. here The Rockies are arguably the most exciting team left of the lot and Arizona -- even though you might not know anyone on their team -- had the most wins in the NL.
So, in theory, we are pairing the best team in the NL vs. the hottest, most exciting team. Come on people, let's get behind this.
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10-09-2007 @ 9:03PM
Pat Lackey said...
I'll be watching. Actually, I'm kind of excited, despite the fact that neither of these teams has existed in a season that the Pirates have had a winning record.
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10-09-2007 @ 10:44PM
Rockies Girl said...
Come on guys! The Rockies have the best record in the National League since May 1. They have the ROY in Troy TuLu (Braun can hit but he has bricks for hands)! Matt Holliday is the best in the Nationals. Not a Snakes fan obviuously but Webb is one of the best pitchers out here. The Rockies young staff is amazing - 16 kids coming out of our farm system! Hurdle said it best - shame on you for not watching and shame on America for not findig the hottest team in baseball fun to watch111
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10-09-2007 @ 11:19PM
Mary Mataiya said...
The Rockies are a great team, but nobody sees any farther than New York. They have a well meshed team with a great leader in Todd Helton. They have played AZ and can beat them, if they don't panic, but that's highly unlikely, as they are a cool team. Go Rockies!!!!
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10-09-2007 @ 11:44PM
GreatR said...
I couldn't care less what the media and "fans" in the east think about anything let alone baseball. The east has old broken down teams and the west has fresh young teams. We don't need the eastern snobs to validate our teams. There is a change of the guard taking place. the Phillies and Cubs first either the Indians or broken down sox are next. It will be very pleasant.
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10-10-2007 @ 10:04AM
Soxaholic said...
Both teams are exciting, and this will be a great series. But seriuosly, they are just the "Washington Generals" to the Boston Red Sox! Go Sox!
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