Quality Nerves

September 28, Denver - Sitting in Starbucks on 16th Street, the talk for the last two hours has been about the Rockies and their huge weekend series with the Dbacks. I couldn't help but stop and give thanks that we all have the opportunity to be involved in these games this weekend, as watchers, talkers, writers or players. In my previous seven years as a full time game-caller, the latest that I had ever broadcasted a game for a first place team was April 15...that's right, the end of the tax season not the baseball season. Consider me honored to be talking meaningful, exciting baseball with you for at least three more days. What a ride!

Next...here are a few conversations that I have had with folks that will be very busy this weekend...Troy Tulowitzki, Kirk Gibson and Trevor Hoffman:

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Download trevor_hoffman_interview.WMA

Finally a thought in defense of the quality start. Arizona has 83 quality starts this season and in those games they are 57-26, or a .686 winning percentage. In their non-quality starts, their record is 32-44, or a .421 winning percentage. I know it is not the end all-be all number, but one can't say it has no meaning or impact at all.

Have fun this weekend...I know I will!