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holly96

Mar 24, 2008 Nov 09, 2009 9 6980

I grew up in Arvada outside of Denver, where my parents have lived in the same house for more than 30 years, went to school in Utah, moved here to the San Francisco area after graduation. I've been a Rockies fan from the start, and am a baseball fan in general.

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Purple Row Commented Me too. on GM Meetings: Day 2 - The Rockening on Purple Row - 11/10/09 6:35 PM EST

Purple Row Commented Yeah, it might be close. on GM Meetings: Day 2 - The Rockening on Purple Row - 11/10/09 6:20 PM EST (1 reply)

Purple Row Commented I honestly think Tulo might. on GM Meetings: Day 2 - The Rockening on Purple Row - 11/10/09 6:17 PM EST (1 reply)

Purple Row Commented I wonder if there's any difference between the AL & NL voting. on GM Meetings: Day 2 - The Rockening on Purple Row - 11/10/09 6:13 PM EST (1 reply)

Purple Row Commented Gold gloves aren't voted on by the BBWAA. on GM Meetings: Day 2 - The Rockening on Purple Row - 11/10/09 5:47 PM EST (2 replies)

Purple Row Commented I agree with this comment. on GM Meetings: Day 2 - The Rockening on Purple Row - 11/10/09 2:53 PM EST (1 reply)

Purple Row Commented Oh, I can't conduct. on GM Meetings day 1 on Purple Row - 11/09/09 4:07 PM EST (1 reply)

Purple Row Commented I thought so. on GM Meetings day 1 on Purple Row - 11/09/09 4:04 PM EST (1 reply)

Purple Row Commented Also, someone last night called me awesome on GM Meetings day 1 on Purple Row - 11/09/09 3:59 PM EST (1 reply)

Purple Row Commented Done. on GM Meetings day 1 on Purple Row - 11/09/09 3:59 PM EST

Purple Row Posted Rockies Preparing to Part with Fan Favorites on Purple Row - 11/09/09 3:58 PM EST

Purple Row Commented Sure, I'll do it. on GM Meetings day 1 on Purple Row - 11/09/09 3:55 PM EST (1 reply)

Purple Row Commented I will take the bullet. on GM Meetings day 1 on Purple Row - 11/09/09 3:52 PM EST (1 reply)

Purple Row Commented Torrealba... on GM Meetings day 1 on Purple Row - 11/09/09 3:47 PM EST (1 reply)

Purple Row Commented Just for anyone only looking at the link name, on GM Meetings day 1 on Purple Row - 11/09/09 3:46 PM EST (2 replies)

Purple Row Commented You have Rockies-related dreams. on Rockaholics Anonymous: You might be a Rockaholic if you... on Purple Row - 11/09/09 3:02 PM EST (4 replies)

Purple Row Commented How much is Extra Innings? on Rockaholics Anonymous: You might be a Rockaholic if you... on Purple Row - 11/09/09 2:58 PM EST

Purple Row Commented Congrats, Dan! on Dan O'Dowd named The Sporting News' Executive of the Year on Purple Row - 11/09/09 2:40 PM EST (1 reply)

Purple Row Commented Eh. on Thursday Rockpile: Yankees championship hints that death, taxes may also be possible on Purple Row - 11/05/09 7:31 PM EST

Purple Row Commented That happens to me occassionally. on World Series Game #6: Pedro Martinez vs. Andy Pettitte on Purple Row - 11/04/09 11:13 PM EST

Purple Row Commented When do they do this? on World Series Game #6: Pedro Martinez vs. Andy Pettitte on Purple Row - 11/04/09 9:01 PM EST (2 replies)

Purple Row Commented Oh, I actually feel the other way. on World Series Game #6: Pedro Martinez vs. Andy Pettitte on Purple Row - 11/04/09 8:58 PM EST (1 reply)

Purple Row Commented What roll call thing? on World Series Game #6: Pedro Martinez vs. Andy Pettitte on Purple Row - 11/04/09 8:58 PM EST (1 reply)

Purple Row Commented That too. on World Series Game #6: Pedro Martinez vs. Andy Pettitte on Purple Row - 11/04/09 8:57 PM EST (1 reply)

Purple Row Commented I actually rooted for them in 96 or whatever year it was that they won their first WS in forever. on World Series Game #6: Pedro Martinez vs. Andy Pettitte on Purple Row - 11/04/09 8:53 PM EST (2 replies)

Purple Row Commented There might be. on World Series Game #6: Pedro Martinez vs. Andy Pettitte on Purple Row - 11/04/09 8:35 PM EST

Purple Row Commented I have not read that. on World Series Game #6: Pedro Martinez vs. Andy Pettitte on Purple Row - 11/04/09 8:34 PM EST

Purple Row Commented One of Ours on World Series Game #6: Pedro Martinez vs. Andy Pettitte on Purple Row - 11/04/09 8:32 PM EST (1 reply)

Purple Row Commented Do you mean the one with the scratchy recording of a man? on World Series Game #6: Pedro Martinez vs. Andy Pettitte on Purple Row - 11/04/09 8:31 PM EST (1 reply)

Purple Row Commented Some people don't get MLB Network. on Wednesday Rockpile: Clint Hurdle Arlington bound as Rangers hire him as hitting coach on Purple Row - 11/04/09 6:50 PM EST

Purple Row Commented On a side note, I met Larry Miller once, very briefly. on Wednesday Rockpile: Clint Hurdle Arlington bound as Rangers hire him as hitting coach on Purple Row - 11/04/09 6:49 PM EST

Purple Row Commented Huh on Wednesday Rockpile: Clint Hurdle Arlington bound as Rangers hire him as hitting coach on Purple Row - 11/04/09 6:48 PM EST (1 reply)

Purple Row Commented I guess I see A-list as more lasting. on Wednesday Rockpile: Clint Hurdle Arlington bound as Rangers hire him as hitting coach on Purple Row - 11/04/09 4:27 PM EST (2 replies)

Purple Row Commented In that, I think I have a much stricter definition. on Wednesday Rockpile: Clint Hurdle Arlington bound as Rangers hire him as hitting coach on Purple Row - 11/04/09 4:12 PM EST (1 reply)

Purple Row Commented Hasn't worked for the Marlins. on Wednesday Rockpile: Clint Hurdle Arlington bound as Rangers hire him as hitting coach on Purple Row - 11/04/09 4:04 PM EST (2 replies)

Purple Row Commented I would contend that while the D'backs may have gotten respect on Wednesday Rockpile: Clint Hurdle Arlington bound as Rangers hire him as hitting coach on Purple Row - 11/04/09 4:02 PM EST (1 reply)

Purple Row Commented I don't think we can really compare to football. on Wednesday Rockpile: Clint Hurdle Arlington bound as Rangers hire him as hitting coach on Purple Row - 11/04/09 3:24 PM EST (1 reply)

Purple Row Commented Did they get in the Marlins draft room in 1993? on Wednesday Rockpile: Clint Hurdle Arlington bound as Rangers hire him as hitting coach on Purple Row - 11/04/09 3:00 PM EST (2 replies)

Purple Row Commented That's a good point, but I think we have to agree that on Wednesday Rockpile: Clint Hurdle Arlington bound as Rangers hire him as hitting coach on Purple Row - 11/04/09 2:56 PM EST (3 replies)

Purple Row Commented One thing I definitely don't want is white text on a color background. on Tuesday Rockpile: A visual refresh on Purple Row - 11/04/09 12:24 AM EST (1 reply)

Denver Stiffs Commented Also discussion in the comments there. on Game 4 Preview & Thread: Nuggets at Pacers (5pm MDT) on Denver Stiffs - 11/03/09 8:24 PM EST

Denver Stiffs Commented Today's Rockpile over at Purple Row talks about it a bit, with some details. on Game 4 Preview & Thread: Nuggets at Pacers (5pm MDT) on Denver Stiffs - 11/03/09 8:24 PM EST (1 reply)

Purple Row Commented To sort of go along with your point about the main stories needing something on Tuesday Rockpile: A visual refresh on Purple Row - 11/03/09 5:26 PM EST (1 reply)

Purple Row Commented Huh on Tuesday Rockpile: A visual refresh on Purple Row - 11/03/09 1:53 PM EST

Purple Row Commented Yeah on Tuesday Rockpile: A visual refresh on Purple Row - 11/03/09 1:50 PM EST

Purple Row Commented I'm mostly indifferent. on World Series Game #3: Andy Pettitte vs. Cole Hamels on Purple Row - 10/31/09 11:56 PM EDT (1 reply)

Purple Row Commented Not a given. on World Series Game #3: Andy Pettitte vs. Cole Hamels on Purple Row - 10/31/09 11:48 PM EDT (1 reply)

Purple Row Commented I don't care. on World Series Game #3: Andy Pettitte vs. Cole Hamels on Purple Row - 10/31/09 11:40 PM EDT (1 reply)

Purple Row Commented I think storming the field is lame on World Series Game #3: Andy Pettitte vs. Cole Hamels on Purple Row - 10/31/09 11:37 PM EDT (1 reply)

Purple Row Commented I'm a bit surprised by the margin of victory (so far) on World Series Game #3: Andy Pettitte vs. Cole Hamels on Purple Row - 10/31/09 11:14 PM EDT

Purple Row Commented Probably because most people have never heard of Spilly. on World Series Game #3: Andy Pettitte vs. Cole Hamels on Purple Row - 10/31/09 10:30 PM EDT

Purple Row Commented I just looked and there were quite a few. on World Series Game #3: Andy Pettitte vs. Cole Hamels on Purple Row - 10/31/09 10:29 PM EDT (1 reply)

Purple Row Commented I have no earthly desire to root for the Giants, no matter how long I've lived here. on World Series Game #3: Andy Pettitte vs. Cole Hamels on Purple Row - 10/31/09 9:54 PM EDT (1 reply)

Purple Row Commented Not me. on World Series Game #3: Andy Pettitte vs. Cole Hamels on Purple Row - 10/31/09 8:38 PM EDT

Purple Row Commented I did that for a second, too. on World Series Game #3: Andy Pettitte vs. Cole Hamels on Purple Row - 10/31/09 8:33 PM EDT (1 reply)

Purple Row Commented I'm watching an Area 51 documentary on Discovery. on World Series Game #3: Andy Pettitte vs. Cole Hamels on Purple Row - 10/31/09 8:20 PM EDT

Purple Row Voted for Let him walk on Purple Row - 10/30/09 5:11 PM EDT

Denver Stiffs Commented Heh, yeah. Deja vu. on Game 2 Preview & Thread: Nuggets at Blazers (8:30pm MDT) on Denver Stiffs - 10/30/09 1:41 AM EDT

Denver Stiffs Commented You do realize the game's not over, right? on Game 2 Preview & Thread: Nuggets at Blazers (8:30pm MDT) on Denver Stiffs - 10/30/09 1:37 AM EDT (1 reply)

Denver Stiffs Commented Back to back and early morning arrival because of the weather. on Game 2 Preview & Thread: Nuggets at Blazers (8:30pm MDT) on Denver Stiffs - 10/29/09 11:58 PM EDT (1 reply)

Purple Row Commented All your base are belong to us. on World Series Game #2: Pedro Martinez vs. A.J. Burnett on Purple Row - 10/29/09 11:22 PM EDT (2 replies)

Denver Stiffs Commented Hey, fancy seeing you over here! on Game 2 Preview & Thread: Nuggets at Blazers (8:30pm MDT) on Denver Stiffs - 10/29/09 11:15 PM EDT (1 reply)

Purple Row Commented Yeah, I was really impressed. on World Series Game #2: Pedro Martinez vs. A.J. Burnett on Purple Row - 10/29/09 9:04 PM EDT (1 reply)

Purple Row Commented I know! on World Series Game #2: Pedro Martinez vs. A.J. Burnett on Purple Row - 10/29/09 8:56 PM EDT

Purple Row Commented I can't remember what the #1 play was. on World Series Game #2: Pedro Martinez vs. A.J. Burnett on Purple Row - 10/29/09 8:54 PM EDT (1 reply)

Purple Row Commented And after intercepting the pass, too! That was seriously awesome. on World Series Game #2: Pedro Martinez vs. A.J. Burnett on Purple Row - 10/29/09 8:43 PM EDT (2 replies)

Purple Row Commented I'm totally leaving work early in order to watch it. on World Series Game #2: Pedro Martinez vs. A.J. Burnett on Purple Row - 10/29/09 8:39 PM EDT (1 reply)

Purple Row Commented Hit up Taco Bell Saturday night after 6 and you can have one. on World Series Game #1: Cliff Lee vs. CC Sabathia on Purple Row - 10/28/09 10:47 PM EDT (1 reply)

Purple Row Commented He's still at it, too. on World Series Game #1: Cliff Lee vs. CC Sabathia on Purple Row - 10/28/09 10:43 PM EDT (1 reply)

Purple Row Commented I'll also think of that one story from that fan post about him and bug spray. on Wednesday Rockpile: World Series starts tonight, Rockies talent drain starting in front office on Purple Row - 10/28/09 7:31 PM EDT

Vanquish The Foe Commented I don't think talent level automatically equates to better team. on Coaching on Vanquish The Foe - 10/27/09 1:47 PM EDT

Vanquish The Foe Commented I agree there may have been some coaching issues. on Coaching on Vanquish The Foe - 10/26/09 3:07 PM EDT (1 reply)

Purple Row Commented It was a bad call against the Yankees that got us the replay we do have. on Thursday Rockpile: Phillies repeat as NL champs; Monforts seem financially healthy on Purple Row - 10/22/09 9:00 PM EDT (2 replies)

Purple Row Commented Dude. on Le Us Have Peace (formerly "An exhortation") on Purple Row - 10/21/09 3:17 AM EDT

Purple Row Commented For someone reason I'm having trouble with the poll. on Rockies Review: Offseason Procedures on Purple Row - 10/18/09 10:19 PM EDT

Purple Row Commented Eh, I think the criticism has been overblown. on Rockies Review: Offseason Procedures on Purple Row - 10/18/09 10:17 PM EDT (1 reply)

Purple Row Voted for Angels on Purple Row - 10/18/09 10:10 PM EDT

Purple Row Commented I still want a transmogrifier. on Friday Rockpile: NLCS Results, Minor League Top 20's on Purple Row - 10/16/09 5:04 PM EDT (1 reply)

Purple Row Commented I do have an uncle and cousin with red hair. on Friday Rockpile: NLCS Results, Minor League Top 20's on Purple Row - 10/16/09 5:02 PM EDT

Purple Row Commented Now I fear that if I ever meet any of you on Friday Rockpile: NLCS Results, Minor League Top 20's on Purple Row - 10/16/09 4:41 PM EDT (2 replies)

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