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RoarFrom112

Nov 04, 2009 May 31, 2012 2 4018

I was "born and raised to love the game in Baltimore" but found my home in Colorado in 2001 and fell in love with the Rockies a few years later.

In my day job, I'm a software engineer and hold a degree in Computer Science from the University of Maryland. Someday I aspire to own my own software business.

I enjoy all aspects of the game of baseball including strategy, psychology, history and statistics and strive to understand the game better every year. I am a big believer in keeping a scorecard at baseball games.

Favorite personal baseball experiences:
* Game 163 of 2007
* Riding on an airplane with Cal Ripken and getting to shake his hand in BWI airport
* Watching the Rockies win the NL Pennant in 2007
* Orioles wire-to-wire division championship
* Last game of Cal Ripken's streak, the game he sat down, and his last game ever in Yankee Stadium (the first and only time I've seen Yankee fans show some class)
* Tony Gwinn's last base hit (2000, Qualcomm Stadium)
* Orioles vs Cuban National Team game

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Colorado Rockies Major League Baseball Team

Denver Broncos National Football League Team

Lance Armstrong Cyclist(s)

Colorado Avalanche National Hockey League Team

USA Bobsled Winter Olympics Team

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Purple Row Commented I've heard pitchers and pitching coaches say that curveballs are not the issue on Thursday Rockpile: Tulo hurt, Moyer designated, but Rockies rolling a bit on Purple Row - 05/31/12 6:37 PM EDT (1 reply)

Purple Row Commented Depends a lot on the number of outs too on Thursday Rockpile: Tulo hurt, Moyer designated, but Rockies rolling a bit on Purple Row - 05/31/12 4:30 PM EDT

Purple Row Commented Dexter can be disruptive without the SB on Tuesday Rockpile: Rockies Should Bat Fowler Leadoff and Leave Him Alone on Purple Row - 05/29/12 7:00 PM EDT

Purple Row Commented I wonder if we'll have undead zombie cyborg pitchers before or after on Reds 7, Rockies 5: When Rox Fly Solo, They Fly So...Low on Purple Row - 05/28/12 12:30 AM EDT (2 replies)

Purple Row Commented There's a very good chance his glove has a longer future than he does at this point on Reds 7, Rockies 5: When Rox Fly Solo, They Fly So...Low on Purple Row - 05/28/12 12:28 AM EDT

Purple Row Commented on Reds 7, Rockies 5: When Rox Fly Solo, They Fly So...Low on Purple Row - 05/28/12 12:22 AM EDT (1 reply)

Purple Row Commented There you go on Reds 7, Rockies 5: When Rox Fly Solo, They Fly So...Low on Purple Row - 05/28/12 12:21 AM EDT (1 reply)

Purple Row Commented But there probably will be something of Moyer's in the Hall on Reds 7, Rockies 5: When Rox Fly Solo, They Fly So...Low on Purple Row - 05/28/12 12:12 AM EDT (1 reply)

Purple Row Commented on Reds 7, Rockies 5: When Rox Fly Solo, They Fly So...Low on Purple Row - 05/27/12 8:07 PM EDT

Purple Row Commented Sadly, it probably had more to do with a day game tomorrow after traveling than in-game strategy on Reds 7, Rockies 5: When Rox Fly Solo, They Fly So...Low on Purple Row - 05/27/12 7:58 PM EDT

Purple Row Commented Any word on who the 26th man will be tomorrow? on Reds 7, Rockies 5: When Rox Fly Solo, They Fly So...Low on Purple Row - 05/27/12 7:57 PM EDT (3 replies)

Purple Row Commented Who hired O'Dowd in the first place? on Reds 7, Rockies 5: When Rox Fly Solo, They Fly So...Low on Purple Row - 05/27/12 7:49 PM EDT (1 reply)

Purple Row Commented Rockies won the Home Run Derby, lost the baseball game on Reds 7, Rockies 5: When Rox Fly Solo, They Fly So...Low on Purple Row - 05/27/12 7:47 PM EDT (1 reply)

Purple Row Commented It is and it isn't on Friday Rockpile: Rockies Lacking in Quality Starts on Purple Row - 05/25/12 1:21 PM EDT

Purple Row Commented Awesome. I haven't laughed that hard in a long time. on Thursday Rockpile: Losing streak snapped, Rockies now search for clues on how to win on Purple Row - 05/24/12 4:07 PM EDT

Purple Row Commented Another fairly major flaw on Thursday Rockpile: Losing streak snapped, Rockies now search for clues on how to win on Purple Row - 05/24/12 3:58 PM EDT

Purple Row Commented I still like the idea of "no starters, bullpen only" on Thursday Rockpile: Losing streak snapped, Rockies now search for clues on how to win on Purple Row - 05/24/12 3:48 PM EDT (1 reply)

Purple Row Commented Do they define what they count as a "shift" anywhere? on Thursday Rockpile: Losing streak snapped, Rockies now search for clues on how to win on Purple Row - 05/24/12 3:42 PM EDT

Purple Row Commented See, I think this is a good thing on Wednesday Rockpile: It's All Dick Monfort's Fault on Purple Row - 05/23/12 6:21 PM EDT

Purple Row Commented Come on now. Joel Klatt has at least played pro baseball on Wednesday Rockpile: It's All Dick Monfort's Fault on Purple Row - 05/23/12 6:18 PM EDT

Purple Row Commented Sure it's hard. Nobody said developing a playoff-caliber team in a mid-market was easy on Wednesday Rockpile: It's All Dick Monfort's Fault on Purple Row - 05/23/12 4:33 PM EDT

Purple Row Commented Sounds good to me on Wednesday Rockpile: It's All Dick Monfort's Fault on Purple Row - 05/23/12 4:32 PM EDT (1 reply)

Purple Row Commented Because Nicasio is a rookie pitcher on Wednesday Rockpile: It's All Dick Monfort's Fault on Purple Row - 05/23/12 4:19 PM EDT

Purple Row Commented That's the subtle stuff good leaders do on Wednesday Rockpile: It's All Dick Monfort's Fault on Purple Row - 05/23/12 12:52 PM EDT

Purple Row Commented Oh, absolutely it makes a difference on Wednesday Rockpile: It's All Dick Monfort's Fault on Purple Row - 05/23/12 12:18 PM EDT (1 reply)

Purple Row Commented Ringolsby does good interviews on Wednesday Rockpile: It's All Dick Monfort's Fault on Purple Row - 05/23/12 12:14 PM EDT (1 reply)

Purple Row Commented Maybe you can't replace *him* but you can replace the position on Wednesday Rockpile: It's All Dick Monfort's Fault on Purple Row - 05/23/12 12:07 PM EDT (1 reply)

Purple Row Commented It hinges on this: Can you develop pitching at the major-league level at Coors Field on Wednesday Rockpile: It's All Dick Monfort's Fault on Purple Row - 05/23/12 11:54 AM EDT

Purple Row Commented Very nice Rockpile on Wednesday Rockpile: It's All Dick Monfort's Fault on Purple Row - 05/23/12 11:31 AM EDT

Purple Row Commented Somehow, someone on Marlins 7, Rockies 6: The Beatings Will Continue Indefinitely on Purple Row - 05/23/12 1:59 AM EDT

Purple Row Recommended Team needs to release on Purple Row - 05/23/12 1:41 AM EDT

Purple Row Commented Ok. GM. I missed the switch on Dick Monfort Says He Will Not Fire Dan O'Dowd or Jim Tracy on Purple Row - 05/23/12 1:41 AM EDT (1 reply)

Purple Row Commented Dang. That fairy is brutal on Marlins 7, Rockies 6: The Beatings Will Continue Indefinitely on Purple Row - 05/23/12 1:29 AM EDT

Purple Row Commented Someone with zero experience in Colorado Baseball might be exactly what we need on Dick Monfort Says He Will Not Fire Dan O'Dowd or Jim Tracy on Purple Row - 05/23/12 1:03 AM EDT (1 reply)

Purple Row Commented Thanks on Marlins 7, Rockies 6: The Beatings Will Continue Indefinitely on Purple Row - 05/23/12 12:54 AM EDT (1 reply)

Purple Row Commented That is an excellent idea on Marlins 7, Rockies 6: The Beatings Will Continue Indefinitely on Purple Row - 05/23/12 12:52 AM EDT

Purple Row Commented "No lead is safe" on Marlins 7, Rockies 6: The Beatings Will Continue Indefinitely on Purple Row - 05/23/12 12:46 AM EDT

Purple Row Commented What happened to Herrera on Marlins 7, Rockies 6: The Beatings Will Continue Indefinitely on Purple Row - 05/23/12 12:44 AM EDT (2 replies)

Purple Row Commented At least they managed to make it interesting in the end on Marlins 7, Rockies 6: The Beatings Will Continue Indefinitely on Purple Row - 05/23/12 12:42 AM EDT (2 replies)

Purple Row Commented Interestingly, Dick Monfort actually can fire himself on Dick Monfort Says He Will Not Fire Dan O'Dowd or Jim Tracy on Purple Row - 05/22/12 11:23 PM EDT (1 reply)

Purple Row Recommended Yep, because those of us with different opinions are idiots and mindless drones. on Purple Row - 05/22/12 11:18 PM EDT

Purple Row Commented Partial answer on 2012 Rockies Game #42: Juan Nicasio vs. Rocky Nolasco on Purple Row - 05/22/12 7:45 PM EDT (1 reply)

Purple Row Commented Dexter Fowler on 2012 Rockies Game #42: Juan Nicasio vs. Rocky Nolasco on Purple Row - 05/22/12 7:42 PM EDT

Purple Row Commented I would too on 2012 Rockies Game #42: Juan Nicasio vs. Rocky Nolasco on Purple Row - 05/22/12 7:38 PM EDT

Purple Row Commented Amazing how many lead-off walks turn into runs on 2012 Rockies Game #42: Juan Nicasio vs. Rocky Nolasco on Purple Row - 05/22/12 7:35 PM EDT (1 reply)

Purple Row Commented Nope. Failed. DFA! on 2012 Rockies Game #42: Juan Nicasio vs. Rocky Nolasco on Purple Row - 05/22/12 7:30 PM EDT

Purple Row Commented Rockies like first innings in Miami, it seems on 2012 Rockies Game #42: Juan Nicasio vs. Rocky Nolasco on Purple Row - 05/22/12 7:28 PM EDT

Purple Row Commented But the leg kick turned him into superDexter last year on 2012 Rockies Game #42: Juan Nicasio vs. Rocky Nolasco on Purple Row - 05/22/12 7:27 PM EDT

Purple Row Commented He's getting the low strike though on 2012 Rockies Game #42: Juan Nicasio vs. Rocky Nolasco on Purple Row - 05/22/12 7:25 PM EDT (2 replies)

Purple Row Commented Twice, even! on 2012 Rockies Game #42: Juan Nicasio vs. Rocky Nolasco on Purple Row - 05/22/12 7:24 PM EDT

Purple Row Commented Hey. Lookit! on 2012 Rockies Game #42: Juan Nicasio vs. Rocky Nolasco on Purple Row - 05/22/12 7:23 PM EDT (1 reply)

Purple Row Commented End of the HeltonSlump! WOOHOO!! on 2012 Rockies Game #42: Juan Nicasio vs. Rocky Nolasco on Purple Row - 05/22/12 7:20 PM EDT

Purple Row Commented In that case, good job! on 2012 Rockies Game #42: Juan Nicasio vs. Rocky Nolasco on Purple Row - 05/22/12 7:19 PM EDT (1 reply)

Purple Row Commented I find myself looking forward to Nicasio's starts more than anyone else on the staff on 2012 Rockies Game #42: Juan Nicasio vs. Rocky Nolasco on Purple Row - 05/22/12 7:11 PM EDT

Purple Row Commented Individually it's with the players, of course on Dick Monfort Says He Will Not Fire Dan O'Dowd or Jim Tracy on Purple Row - 05/22/12 7:06 PM EDT (1 reply)

Purple Row Commented Ok, so basically blame should be assigned to him on Dick Monfort Says He Will Not Fire Dan O'Dowd or Jim Tracy on Purple Row - 05/22/12 7:00 PM EDT (1 reply)

Purple Row Commented 2013 is fine for DoD, but not Tracy on Dick Monfort Says He Will Not Fire Dan O'Dowd or Jim Tracy on Purple Row - 05/22/12 6:52 PM EDT (1 reply)

Purple Row Commented Follow-up needed on Dick Monfort Says He Will Not Fire Dan O'Dowd or Jim Tracy on Purple Row - 05/22/12 6:39 PM EDT

Purple Row Commented Exactly on Dick Monfort Says He Will Not Fire Dan O'Dowd or Jim Tracy on Purple Row - 05/22/12 6:39 PM EDT

Purple Row Commented Funny. I noticed that too on Tuesday Rockpile: Can the Rockies Lose 100 Games? on Purple Row - 05/22/12 3:49 PM EDT

Purple Row Commented The difference this time is that the belief is not there on Tuesday Rockpile: Can the Rockies Lose 100 Games? on Purple Row - 05/22/12 12:29 PM EDT

Purple Row Commented It's like the mid-80s have returned on Tuesday Rockpile: Can the Rockies Lose 100 Games? on Purple Row - 05/22/12 11:58 AM EDT

Purple Row Commented It's not a day game after a night game on Monday Rockpile: The Rockies Might Be The Worst Team In MLB on Purple Row - 05/21/12 5:58 PM EDT (1 reply)

Purple Row Commented I'll be boring and say 2-4 on Monday Rockpile: The Rockies Might Be The Worst Team In MLB on Purple Row - 05/21/12 5:56 PM EDT

Purple Row Commented Something about the Rays, Rangers, and Giants on Monday Rockpile: The Rockies Might Be The Worst Team In MLB on Purple Row - 05/21/12 5:55 PM EDT

Purple Row Commented Trainers really have come a long way in baseball on NL West Report: Mark Ellis Nearly Loses Leg, Career on Purple Row - 05/21/12 12:25 PM EDT (2 replies)

Purple Row Commented I keep waiting for the other shoe to drop on Monday Rockpile: The Rockies Might Be The Worst Team In MLB on Purple Row - 05/21/12 12:17 PM EDT

Purple Row Commented Don't let Gints fans get to you on Monday Rockpile: The Rockies Might Be The Worst Team In MLB on Purple Row - 05/21/12 12:05 PM EDT (1 reply)

Purple Row Commented In a way, I think we as fans really overcomplicate things on Monday Rockpile: The Rockies Might Be The Worst Team In MLB on Purple Row - 05/21/12 11:31 AM EDT (3 replies)

Purple Row Commented Definitely could be worse on Monday Rockpile: The Rockies Might Be The Worst Team In MLB on Purple Row - 05/21/12 11:21 AM EDT (1 reply)

Purple Row Commented What? on Mariners 4, Rockies 0: The Millwood Never Dies, But Rises Again, Harder And Stronger on Purple Row - 05/19/12 1:42 AM EDT (2 replies)

Purple Row Commented I don't think so on Mariners 4, Rockies 0: The Millwood Never Dies, But Rises Again, Harder And Stronger on Purple Row - 05/19/12 1:38 AM EDT (1 reply)

Purple Row Commented White retired the first batter on Mariners 4, Rockies 0: The Millwood Never Dies, But Rises Again, Harder And Stronger on Purple Row - 05/19/12 1:32 AM EDT

Purple Row Commented Strangely, I don't feel as bad about tonight's game as some of the earlier ones this week on Mariners 4, Rockies 0: The Millwood Never Dies, But Rises Again, Harder And Stronger on Purple Row - 05/19/12 1:03 AM EDT

Purple Row Commented Meh. Sooooo inefficient on Friday Rockpile: No One Safe From the Blame Game on Purple Row - 05/18/12 6:18 PM EDT

Purple Row Commented This. Those enforcing the rules need to use a bit of judgement. on Friday Rockpile: No One Safe From the Blame Game on Purple Row - 05/18/12 12:27 PM EDT (2 replies)

Purple Row Commented Agree on all counts on Friday Rockpile: No One Safe From the Blame Game on Purple Row - 05/18/12 12:15 PM EDT (1 reply)

Purple Row Commented I'm a baseball fan and I care :-) on Friday Rockpile: No One Safe From the Blame Game on Purple Row - 05/18/12 12:05 PM EDT (2 replies)

Purple Row Commented Ejection for throwing back home run ball on Friday Rockpile: No One Safe From the Blame Game on Purple Row - 05/18/12 12:03 PM EDT (5 replies)

Purple Row Commented It seems my DVR is broken on Diamondbacks roll over Rockies bullpen, split series with 9-7 win on Purple Row - 05/18/12 1:46 AM EDT

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