Blog Hog! :)

I am working on my Diabetic Athletes essay and I just wanted to let you all know that my essay rocks, even if I get a bad grade because I figured out how to put a Rockies player, a former Bronco/current Bear, a former Dodger, and a Cheesehead all in one school assignment. Plus I get to write about sports that I love. I rock!

I needed a non-diabetic athlete to compare to Jason Johnson, to use as an example to explain how diabetic athletes are able to play as long as non-diabetic ones. Well, I found out that Glendon Rusch was the PERFECT pitcher to use. Go me!

Of course Jay is part of this essay. I'm using Aaron Rodgers as his comparison. But my plan is to use pre-diabetes stats, followed by post diagnosis stats, followed then by diabetic athlete to non-diabetic athlete.

I hope to at least get a B on this paper. A B would keep me at either a B+ or A-. I'll let you guys read it after I get done...

Just remembered something, from the first post of this new blog

Katie, you suggested that we reintroduce ourselves on this new blog. So dang it, I'm going to (while avoiding my school work like the naughty girl I become at the end of my classes).

My name is Misty. I live in Colorado. I am a big Rockies fan, I am a Jay Cutler fan (but that is a story for a different sport in a different season). Moving on...

The four Rockies I will be reporting on are: Troy Tulowitzki, Chris Iannetta, Ubaldo Jimenez and Jeff Baker. The non-Rockie that I follow is Evan Longoria, although I've been neglecting him...

About my four Rockies:
Troy Trevor Tulowitzki- October 10, 1984
Position: Shortstop
Bats: right
Throws: right
Jersey number: 2
Major League Debut: August 30, 2006
Random Fact(s): One of his teammates in college was Evan Longoria, and on April 29, 2007 Troy became the thirteenth man to turn an unassisted triple play.


Christopher Domenic Iannetta- April 8, 1983
Position: Catcher
Bats: right
Throws: right
Jersey number: 20
Major League Debut: August 27, 2006
Random Fact: Played third base for one game last season (April 29, 2008) because of an injury to Troy Tulowitzki.


Ubaldo Jimenez- January 22, 2984
Position: Pitcher
Bats: right
Throws: right
Jersey number: 38
Major League Debut: September 26, 2006
Random Fact: Ubaldo can throw a fastball in the high 90s.


Jeffrey Glen Baker- June 21, 1983
Position: Utility player, sometimes second baseman
Bats: right
Throws: right
Jersey number: 10
Major League Debut: April 4, 2005
Random Fact(s): Shares his birthday with Prince William, was born in Germany.


Evan Michael Longoria- October 7, 1985
Position: 3rd base
Team: Tampa Bay Rays
Bats: right
Throws: right
Jersey number: 3
Major League Debut: April 12, 2008
Random Fact(s): Was AL Rookie of the Year for 2008; plays third base because in college Troy played short already, so he got moved to third base.

No picture of Evan taken by me... Yet.

And even though I haven't gotten approval for this, while Jeff Baker is on the DL, I'll be tracking Ian Stewart. He's become a new favorite of mine.

Pictures that are not mine...

I would like to thank the photographers at the Rockies games. You guys rock!
This photo is from April 26th, 2009, by Doug Pensinger:
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These were also taken by Doug Pensinger, from today's game (April 29, 2009)...
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I am digging the facial hair on Chris, it looks good.

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This one I'm just gonna post the link for this one... Short hair, no facial hair is a good look on Ian.

"Little" Ian... Photographer unknown. Photo here...

Ian looks really adorable here:

Game Day... And I was there!

So today was the last game of this series against the San Diego Padres. I had awesome seats... Thank you Tiffany. You are awesomeness, so is Denver Health. And whoever else allows you to get such a great deal on such great seats. Anyway...
I got to Coors really early, well early enough to check out BP. I didn't go anywhere that I could get a ball, just got tons of pictures of Chris, Troy, Clint and Ian. (This time I had lots and lots and lots of pictures of Ian.) I also when to the Rockies store. I purchased a copy of the Rockies Magazine. There are some personal pics of the guys and there is a feature on Huston Street. It's awesome. I got one for Katie also.
Before I go on, I want to mention that Jeff Baker is on the 15 day DL because of a hand sprain (?) or wrist sprain. Either way, I will be following Ian Stewart until Jeffy comes back.
I was in section 147, row 20, seat 9. I loved these seats so much. They are totally awesome. Of course I just love being at Coors Field period. It's so funny, I don't drink; I think that Coors is gross. Yet, I love Coors Field. Coors Field is the only thing I love about Coors.
Ok, game time...
The line-up was "Dex", "Sef Smif" (aka-Seth Smith), "Spilly", Helton, "Stewie", "Tulo", "Barmie", "Netta" and "Cookie". And let me just say, Cookie was awesomeness today. Anyway, the first inning, Cook pitched just 6 pitches I believe. The boys came up and battled. Then it was back to defense. Cook got out of the inning quickly again. Then the boys were back on offense.
I can't remember everything exactly, but I do remember that Troy got caught too far from first and was out. Then with Stewart on third Chris hit a Homerun! (I was on the phone with my finance counselor when this happened. We just hung up as Chris rounded the bases.)
Anyway, just about my boys:
Chris was 2-4: 1 homerun, 3 RBIs, 2 runs. His average is now at .176; and improving.
Troy was 2-4: 1 run, no RBIs. Troy got his average back up to .200. He's improving, slowly but at least his average is rising. (The best news, no injury! Thinking of last season. Unfortunately, no amazing feats either.)
--Totally random but for the month of April Chris and Troy have the same amount of HRs and RBIs.--
Ian was 0-1: 1 run, no RBIs, 2 walks.
--After his homerun today, Chris, Ian and Troy all have 3 homeruns a piece.--

Also totally random, Ian is cute. Just wanted to share. I mean, I got all of the baseball stuff out of the way, so gushing is ok now.

Picture time... My pictures... All taken by me!

Tulo at BP
BP for Stewart (?) with Tulo watching
Stewart "running" bases for BP
Barmes... It looks like he's about to hit Spilly. "Don't do it Clint. It's not worth it." :)
Barmes BP with Tulo and Fowler looking on
Barmes and Tulo
The devil child ERA
Sef Smif
Aaron and Ian... I just thought this looked cool.
Chris and Aaron, pre-game...

Off season birthday (first)

I don't care what you all feel about Jay Cutler. Today is his birthday and since he's still my boy, I am going to wish him a happy (and safe) birthday.

So, Happy 26th Birthday to Jay Cutler. I hope he had a good one and a safe one.

Last year today we found out that Jay is a diabetic. He's been doing well (health-wise). I wish him many more birthdays.

I cannot find the photographer for this photo, but since it's not mine; here's the LINK

Good News On Hawpe!

The following article is by Tracy Ringolsby and can be found here.

Medical Reports Positive on Hawpe

By Tracy Ringolsby

Brad Hawpe has received encouraging medical news.

What was a feeling of concern when Hawpe intially was injured in Monday night’s game against the Padres turned into a feeling of relief on Tuesday.

Hawpe is described as having suffered a contusion on his right neck. He is not expected to be placed on the disabled list and could return to the lineup by the weekend.

A concussion was ruled out by the doctors.

Hawpe was hit in the right side of the neck, just below the batting helmet, by a throw from Padres catcher Nick Hundley, who was attempting to pick Hawpe off second base. Hawpe was diving back into the bag when he was hit.

Initially Hawpe laid motionaless. Eventually a neck brace was placed on Hawpe as a precautionary move, and he was driven off the field and taken, by ambulance, to Rose Medical Center where a CT scan of his head and neck came back negative. He was released before midnight, returned to Coors Field and then spent the night at home.

All I can say is THANK GOD! I have been worried about poor Bradley all day! It is such a relief to know that he is okay. I can only imagine how his family was feeling when he got taken off the field. Let us all hope for a speedy recovery for one of our best players so far this season!!


In other news, I am sure you all saw Jacoby Ellsbury steal home the other night. I think Fowler needs to give that a shot. I'm serious. lol

Draft lovelies

FNL tasty, Taylor Kitsch





JETS draft USG QB Mark Sanchez



Matthew Stafford, first pick for Detroit (poor guy) (photo courtesy of Getty, by David Bergman)



Texans pick, Brian Cushing (Photo by Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images)

On a positive note...

Despite the injury to Brad Hawpe, the Rockies defeated the Padres 12-7 in Hammels first outing for the team. Dexter Fowler stole a huge 5 bases to be the first rookie to do so since 1999! A total of 8 bases were stolen by the Rox today!

For the full story, go here to Yahoo!


Hammel's first outing for the Rockies

Photo courtesy of AP images (photographer unknown)

Scary Moment!

Everyone, please keep Brad Hawpe in your thoughts and prayers! I'm sure I speak for everyone when I say we hope he is okay and not too seriously injured.

Rockies Win!

They won! They won!

Wow, that win felt really good didn't it?

And really, how AWESOME was Jason Marquis? I love that he hits. It makes me so happy! I love when pitchers help themselves out!

And Clint Barmes had another home run! And so did Spilly!

We need to play like this against the Padres. I HATE being in last place.

Come on boys keep it up!!

Picture from here.

Hot Photos, I love Christian Petersen and Andy Hayt Rogers

First of all, just want to let you guys know that the pictures I took from April 24th are up on my MySpace, if you want to view them all. That's where you can see the Garrett pictures Tiffany.

And I wanted to post these hot pics of Troy and Ian.

First, Ian from photo day. This photo was taken by Andy Hayt Rogers. The link here.

Here's some photos from Christian Petersen:

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And Katie, please fix the links. Send out an e-mail, when you get time, to tell us how do it, Please!!

Gotta give a shout out

Atta boy Atkins! Nice two run homer tonight :)

Of course, I didn't get to watch the game because I am cursed to work every weekend until June :( I think I'm going to have to cave in and get cable. I miss watching the games. I never know what's going on and who has done what (unless I read your posts and the Rockies website).

I need to get to more games. I miss my season ticket :( Damn nursing school, damn economy, damn nursing school.

Katie, congrats on your acceptance to CU Denver :D We'll be glad to have you around more often :) *That means more ROCKIES games!*

April 24th and April 25th

I finally got to go to my first game this season, and then I got to go to my second.
I took about 200 pictures. There is one that I took today by total accident, I kept it just for Kap.
Anyway, back to the games...
Friday, April 24th, 2009: I was only able to be there for 6 and a half innings. I had to leave during the 7th inning stretch because of my friends. One was tired and the other was cold. They were my ride home, so I had to leave. I didn't want to go, but I was given no choice.
The (official) players of mine that were out there were Chris and Troy. The other player (unofficial) was Ian Stewart. He was at second, in place of Clint.
The Rockies lost, but I gave myself a no decision on game attendance win/loss record. The no decision comes from leaving early. (If I could have stayed, I would have.)
The game started out bad. The ending was not much better. By the way, I sat in section 146, row 9. The seats were awesome.
Anyway, Chris got two knocks. He even was a run. He raised his average to .139, which is a good thing. Troy walked 4 times, which is a career high for him! He showed a lot of patience. I was pleased with him. Troy's average wasn't affected that much. Jeff Baker pinch hit and well, it wasn't anything special.
I apologize for all of the butt shots, but I was behind them, so...

Ian and Troy...

Jeff Baker...
Chris Iannetta...
Look, we have two first basemen...
And we have Cutie Tulowitzki...

April 25th, 2009:
Bad, super bad, start to the game. 4 runs in the first inning. Yuck!
Today was Ubaldo's start. It was cold. Our seats were up in the 300 area. But we were behind homeplate, Section 329, Row 10.
Chris didn't play, so my guys tonight were Troy and Ubaldo. Clint played today at second. (So Katie, I got pictures. They're not the best, but they're your boy.)
Troy's average is .176, not the best but he could be worse. Ubaldo got the lost.
Here are some pictures from today...

James Loney... For you Katie Andre Ethier is a Cutie Pie...
Ian Stewart...
Troy, just chillin'...
Ubaldo making an "adjustment"... (I don't know why, I don't know how, but I keep getting pictures of the boys making these "adjustments".)

And yesterday I gave our blog address to a girl sitting behind me, so I hope she checks it out. I think her name was Alicia. (If I'm wrong, let me know...)

Pic time

Photos by Christian Petersen, for Getty,from the trip to Arizona


Todd 'Capt. Lush Hair' Helton



G in action



Troy at bat



And the scruffy but hot D-Back, Dan Haren. (damn his team)

*SOBS*

The news I reported earlier about Taylor being moved to the 60 Day DL has been confirmed.

I am so sad. For me...but also for our bull pen! We need him!


*cries*

Atkins Article

Here's an article about Atkins by Thomas Harding taken from the Rockies website.

I can't figure out how to post the link all pretty, so here you go!


Edit by Katie: here is the link! :D

Hahahahaha

I would totally do this to my dog if I had a Chinese Crested!

Movie Report: Observe and Report

Since our blog is now open to every topic, I thought I'd share my feelings about the movie Observe and Report featuring Seth Rogen, whom I love. I saw this movie last Thursday.

Where to start? The previews for the movie are pretty much the funniest parts of the movie. I was very disappointed. However, I don't think this movie is really intended to be incredibly funny. I feel like the movie was making fun of white trash, but it took it so far that you ended up feeling incredibly sympathetic to Rogen's character. At some points of the movie, I felt like people were laughing at parts where they shouldn't be. I can't laugh at other people's expense, especially when it deals with life circumstance and someone is trying to change their life....

Rogen's character wanted to be known in society, wanted to be a "hero" and had several issues, including bipolar disorder. He was in love with a hooker (she wasn't literally a hooker, but I call all dirty women hookers) who irritated me, and that's sad considering I love Anna Faris. I really hated her in this movie.

I am definitely a person who can laugh at anything and everything, but when it's an issue that is important to me (the issues addressed in this movie are important to me because I'm lame), then I can't really laugh at it, I guess. I guess I just sympathized and empathized with Rogen's character too much. His mother is an alcoholic in the movie and she passes out on the floor at night and sleeps there. She even tells Rogen's character that she blames him for his father walking out because he had "special needs" as a child and his father couldn't handle it. She tells him that she's going to stop drinking.....hard liquor and switch to beer because she "can slam them all day and still have her shit together." WTF? That's not funny. AT ALL.

I should stop now because I'm just ranting about how much I disliked this movie. Don't sell it as a comedy if it's not a comedy. Plus, there's nothing more disgusting than having to watch a chunky exhibitionist flash his junk. It was really gross. I'm talking full-frontal nudity running through a mall. *vomits*

All I'm trying to tell you ladies is don't go see this movie. Don't waste your money.

Bad News Alert!

I've just heard that Taylor Buchholz has been moved from the 15 day DL to the 60 day DL.

I can't find an article or anything about this yet. But I don't think I need to tell you all how upset I am by this.


:(

No Baseball Today

So what should you do with your time? Should you do house work, or homework? Or anything else that may be considered productive?

No. You should not.

You should watch Friday Night Lights.

Not the movie, although that is good too, but the TV show.

If you haven't watched this at all, I must tell you, you are missing out on some great dramatic TV!

The show is set in the football-obsessed town of Dillon, Texas. It follows the lives of the head coach and his players, along with their families, friends and love interests. It is much more than a show about football, and it sucks you in from the get-go. It is full of interesting characters, all who I feel have been developed pretty well. I have found myself literally yelling at the TV while watching, but that is because I'm weird. I yell at the characters, I cheer for the team during games...what can I say? I am obsessed.

The football games are all a bit dramatic, and almost all of them come down to the final minutes. There is so much drama that goes on, both on the field and off, and at times it may be a bit unrealistic. But it is such good drama! Plus there is a character for everyone's taste. You find yourself rooting for them to succeed in school, in love and in sports. My favorite character is the brooding bad-boy Tim Riggins, played by one of my main-men Taylor Kitsh. In the first few episodes he comes off as a complete ass, but the more you watch you just can't help but love Tim. Shout out to Shelbi who likes the adorable quarter back Matt Saracen! And ladies, the dudes on this show are HOT! hehe



Anyway, I am happy to tell you that the entire season 1 and season 2 are on www.hulu.com, so you really have no excuse not to watch now. Haha. My favorite episode is from season 1, called Mud Bowl. So yeah, watch this show! Even if you don't love football it is a good watch, very intriguing, at least for me.


Oh yea....FNL is on NBC! Watch it online here!


Do you already watch FNL? If so who is your favorite character!

First picture found here: click
Second picture found here: click

Today...

Troy, well, I'm afraid that Temper Tantrum is making a comeback. I was hoping that Temper Tantrum was gone forever, but no... Troy is trying hard, I can tell but he's not doing well still. But still, I like to watch him (especially at bat).

Picture taken from daylife.com (here) Associated Press, not sure who the photographer is/was.
"I'm BACK!"

Jeff Baker got a hit in! But still, it doesn't do much when on can't score runs.

So, I found this picture of Chris. It's from gettyimages, found it through daylife.com ((Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)). Here's the link: click

Here's the photo:

The Rockies lost. Chris is still having trouble hitting the ball. Pitch the man a beachball, pitch to him underhand, have his wife throw him the ball, do something to get him to hit the ball. I know Chris will get out of this slump or whatever he's in. The good thing though, Chris is still looking handsome even if he's failing at the plate...

Absolutely gorgeous! The blue eyes are intense. I want him to get out of the slump!