Game Thread: Game 85 vs. the Braves

by JD Arney on Jul 6, 2006 5:29 PM EDT in News

TIME: 7:35 @ Turner Field

BREWERS PROBABLE: REDS PROBABLE:
Tim Hudson (6-8, 4.57) Joe Mays (0-5, 8.21)

Couple of things really quickly.

A) Thanks for all the birthday wishes. You guys are awesome.

B) I'm amazed by the game thread last night. 600+ comments is phenomenal; I just wish it could have come under better circumstances.

C) I don't exactly run a tight ship around here, at least I don't think so, but I need to go over a couple of things. Profanity on the site is ok, I use it from time to time, and it's not the end of the world. No big deal. But use common sense. If you wouldn't say something around a bunch of people that you barely know in public, then you probably shouldn't say it here. And also, the next person that calls Todd Coffey "bitch tits" gets banned. No big deal, I'm not pissed (how could I be when I've never layed down any rules), but that's not really the direction I want the site going in. I don't think we need a commenting policy or anything, just use common sense.

D) Did I mention you guys are awesome? I feel like I should say that again after C). Cause you are.

E) I really like the Eddie Guardado move. Travis Chick didn't really impress me in his time with the Reds, so no big loss there. His control was terrible, and I think Krivsky has gotten rid of enough hard throwing, poor control guys by now that Chick probably knew his days were numbered.

F) Boy, can I tell you how relieved I am that Joe Mays is pitching the day after yesterday's monstrosity? Thank goodness we've got our stopper going.

Go Reds!

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Part F

Thanks for your sense of humor in a time of great turmoil.

by harangatang on Jul 6, 2006 5:36 PM EDT reply actions

Sense of humor?

I thought he was being serious. Nothing can stop the Joe Mays Experience!

by Slyde on Jul 6, 2006 5:36 PM EDT up reply actions

This is the first time these guys are seeing him..

As Joe Mays said, he just needed to get out of the AL and face some new guys.

Sounds like BS to me

by indy on Jul 6, 2006 7:05 PM EDT up reply actions

What a birthday present

No More Q-Crack.Dewayne Wise gets the call up.

by gnarley on Jul 6, 2006 5:58 PM EDT reply actions

The Joe Mays Experience

A thousand time more exciting than the Mike Vick Experience! Come join us at Paramount's Kings Island! :)

by bigjas on Jul 6, 2006 5:58 PM EDT reply actions

I appreciate

C). Thanks for regulating.

by satyanaas on Jul 6, 2006 6:01 PM EDT reply actions

Krivsky Says Eddie G is the new closer

From FOX SPORTS:

"He lives for the ninth inning. He loves the pressure of being in that situation, and we're going to give him that opportunity," Reds general manager Wayne Krivsky said.

Guardado lost his closer's role at Seattle this season, but Krivsky said he'll get the chance to claim the job in Cincinnati.

http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/5762486

by jambolyajones on Jul 6, 2006 6:05 PM EDT reply actions

I figure it sure can't hurt.

A few new arms in the pen may be all we need. Well that and drop a couple more dead weights....I'm thinking catcher....

by Sloppygolf on Jul 6, 2006 6:18 PM EDT reply actions

The "Joe Mays Experience"

Mays and Narron are quoted (again!) in the "Cincinnati Enquirer" talking about how being in the NL will help his numbers.
According to John Fay: "So, if Mays isn't better tonight against the Atlanta Braves than he was in his last start, it's on him."
Tomorrow's headline - I can see it now - "It's on Joe Mays"

by Ash on Jul 6, 2006 6:21 PM EDT reply actions

NL

I was about to pull up some examples, but it seems like a lot of AL players have improved since going to the senior circuit (Hatte and Arroyo obviously). We know the NL has been getting it's collective butts kicked in all star games, world series and interleague so this makes sense. Could be good for Everyday Eddie.

What NL-to-AL failures have there been? Adrian Beltre, but he was probably juicing...

by Red Menace on Jul 6, 2006 6:30 PM EDT up reply actions

Don't get me wrong...

For the sake of every Reds fan out there, I hope that their theory is right... but I'm guessing that his problem is the same problem in either league.

by Ash on Jul 6, 2006 6:39 PM EDT up reply actions

NL to AL flops

Matt Clement has been a pretty bad flop. Carl Pavano comes to mind. Josh Beckett isn't as good as he used to be. Randy Johnson, but that's more about him getting old.

by teb7 on Jul 6, 2006 7:25 PM EDT up reply actions

Richie Sexson

hasn't been that good.

by Red Menace on Jul 6, 2006 7:30 PM EDT up reply actions

Could be a rainout tonight

Might be just what we need.

by Red Menace on Jul 6, 2006 6:56 PM EDT reply actions

Or another long game...

that doesn't end until 12:30 am...

Hang with 'em!

by mattg on Jul 6, 2006 7:01 PM EDT up reply actions

at least we could skip mays

This is my corn. You people are guests in my corn.

by Daedalus on Jul 6, 2006 7:02 PM EDT up reply actions

nevermind

It's actually going to stay clear tonight in the ATL.

by Red Menace on Jul 6, 2006 7:05 PM EDT up reply actions

I was going to say

it's sunny here right now.

by Slyde on Jul 6, 2006 7:10 PM EDT up reply actions

It doesn't matter...

what league he's in, he's a fifth starter at best! A lot of other teams have the same situation. Just pray he can give you 5-6 innings and you don't have to go to the pen too soon. Every now and then he might pitch well.

Hang with 'em!

by mattg on Jul 6, 2006 6:59 PM EDT reply actions

Iced Green Tea

One hour before the game and double digit posts on the game thread. Ominous. Plenty to talk about tonight.

Standridge accused of improper behavior. The word in MIL is no charges will be filed. He gets the benefit of the doubt from me. For now.

EXTREME ROSTER SHAKEUP.

New closer.

The end of the McCrack era.

Joe Mays Experience.

Unbelievable game last night. For good or for bad.

Ugh...Frostee Rucker is an ass. How did the Bengals draft this sketchy character. Anyone seen the profile on ESPN? I think his accusers are pretty damn credible. Three went on the record for the piece. Can't say as I can root for him to become a part of our community this fall.

by ohiobobcat on Jul 6, 2006 7:05 PM EDT reply actions

Coffey

JD,
Sorry about the nickname. Someone asked what to call him, and hey, that's what I call him. I mean it in the most endearing way possible. He's the only dude pitching worth a dime in the pen, and I love him. Anyway, no more.
Go Eddie and Edwin!!

by boobs on Jul 6, 2006 7:16 PM EDT reply actions

plenty of seats in ATL

Odd start to the game. Icky K by Jr.

by ohiobobcat on Jul 6, 2006 7:40 PM EDT reply actions

almost Dunn

I hate warning track flyouts.

by ohiobobcat on Jul 6, 2006 7:41 PM EDT reply actions

small subplot tonight

I started Ross over McCann on my fantasy team.

by Red Menace on Jul 6, 2006 7:42 PM EDT reply actions

Lineup

1 - Lopez SS
2 - Phillips 2B
3 - Griffey CF
4 - Dunn LF
5 - Kearns RF
6 - Hatteberg 1B
7 - Encarnacion 3B
8 - Ross C

I must say, that is a pretty good looking line-up, no Everyday Eddie yet, so lets score some runs tonight to keep the nameless group from giving away another.

by FritzMW on Jul 6, 2006 7:42 PM EDT reply actions

Mays

Opponents batting .338 against.

Giles raises that number.

by ohiobobcat on Jul 6, 2006 7:44 PM EDT reply actions

and...

So does Renteria.

by ohiobobcat on Jul 6, 2006 7:46 PM EDT up reply actions

and

So does Chipper.

by ohiobobcat on Jul 6, 2006 7:48 PM EDT up reply actions

And

So does Andruw, with a 3 run homer.

by ohiobobcat on Jul 6, 2006 7:50 PM EDT up reply actions

Here's we go....

Get the pen warmed up!

Hang with 'em!

by mattg on Jul 6, 2006 7:45 PM EDT reply actions

BOHICA

"Your shower shoes have fungus on them. You'll never make it to the bigs with fungus on your shower shoes." - Crash Davis

by Caleb on Jul 6, 2006 8:05 PM EDT up reply actions

This dude...

I work with is a Braves fan. Needless to say he's excited. And I hate him

by boobs on Jul 6, 2006 7:48 PM EDT reply actions

DFA

Mays for Ramirez.

by ohiobobcat on Jul 6, 2006 7:48 PM EDT reply actions

Please, just kill me

Please.

Where have you gone, Johnny Vander Meer?

by Joe Public on Jul 6, 2006 7:50 PM EDT reply actions

Every year...

These clowns ruin my summer. Why do I keep drinking the koolaid?

Hang with 'em!

by mattg on Jul 6, 2006 7:51 PM EDT reply actions

Sorry

Going to an Irish pub with some friends. Last nights blog experience was great. Maybe Ill get back in time to see the Reds do another 7-0 comeback.

by dmcgee on Jul 6, 2006 7:52 PM EDT reply actions

scotty -

most underrated krivsky acquisition?

or is that mays? ;)

This is my corn. You people are guests in my corn.

by Daedalus on Jul 6, 2006 7:59 PM EDT reply actions

Seriously...

This comeback thing is getting old. Joe Mays is really bad at baseball...I'm horrified of this next half inning.

by Chris Sabo on Jul 6, 2006 7:59 PM EDT reply actions

BTW....

Anybody seen my Rec Specs lately?

by Chris Sabo on Jul 6, 2006 8:00 PM EDT reply actions

Chris, stop sliding into first

You'll hurt yourself.

Where have you gone, Johnny Vander Meer?

by Joe Public on Jul 6, 2006 8:02 PM EDT up reply actions

Two out walks are safe right?

right?

by Slyde on Jul 6, 2006 8:05 PM EDT reply actions

Don't understand this one...

From today's Delaware Times: If Lieberthal does return and plays pain-free in the second half of July, there's a chance he could find his name among the trade rumors. He is in the final year of his contract, and there are contending teams (the Rockies and Reds, to name two) who might want to give Lieberthal a try if the Phillies are willing to pick up a healthy percentage of the $3.75 million he has remaining on his contract for the second half of the season.

Hang with 'em!

by mattg on Jul 6, 2006 8:05 PM EDT reply actions

the final piece of the puzzle

I was just saying we need another catcher, preferably an expensive one.

by Red Menace on Jul 6, 2006 8:10 PM EDT up reply actions

Question

Has anyone ever been DFA's in the middle of a game? If not, I know who should be the first.

"Your shower shoes have fungus on them. You'll never make it to the bigs with fungus on your shower shoes." - Crash Davis

by Caleb on Jul 6, 2006 8:06 PM EDT reply actions

why is joe mays batting?

"Your shower shoes have fungus on them. You'll never make it to the bigs with fungus on your shower shoes." - Crash Davis

by Caleb on Jul 6, 2006 8:10 PM EDT reply actions

equivalent

This question is the baseball equivalent of "Why did the chicken cross the road"?...

Any answer is disappointing, and mildly nauseating.

by ohiobobcat on Jul 6, 2006 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions

McCoy's comments

I was frustrated listening to Marty and Hal praise McCracken for being such a good guy and class act. This isn't little league. He has no business being on a major league roster based on his production. I don't care what a "true professional" he is.

by Red Menace on Jul 6, 2006 8:13 PM EDT reply actions

understood

But Q was probably very cordial to the media. No need to put a knife in his back on his way out of the organization.

Besides, the Cincy media will probably see Q in CHI after Dusty picks him up.

by ohiobobcat on Jul 6, 2006 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions

Professionalism

is all fine in good, but production is what is most important at the big league level. Sure, players with major character issues are usually sent packing, but any team that keeps an unproductive player simply because they have good character is a team that is not going to be competitive for very long.

And if you think it was simply professionalism that kept the BRM on top, then I need to let you borrow my '75 Series DVDs so that you see the talent on that field.

by Slyde on Jul 6, 2006 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions

Professionalism

Your line was: If character and professionalism don't matter to you on the major league roster, then you don't know much about what kept the Big Red Machine on top for all those years.

I read that to say, "Professionalism kept the Big Red Machine on top all of those years." If you don't understand how someone could see that, then you sir are the one with the problem. My point was that it wasn't the professionalism, it was the talent. I think it's a very valid argument based on your statement.

by Slyde on Jul 6, 2006 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions

whatever.

I'm not sure how quoting your statement and then explaining my interpretation is spinning it, so whatever.

And I have no idea what "each a peach" is supposed to mean.

by Slyde on Jul 6, 2006 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions

eat a peach

is that some sort of veiled Freudism?

"Your shower shoes have fungus on them. You'll never make it to the bigs with fungus on your shower shoes." - Crash Davis

by Caleb on Jul 6, 2006 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions

Im pretty sure

that what kept the Big Red Machine going were their amazing athletes, not how good of guys they were after the game.

by boobs on Jul 6, 2006 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions

Now that I think about it

weren't Rose and Bench pretty much considered to be some of the biggest jerks around?

by Slyde on Jul 6, 2006 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions

A's

Worked for the 70s A's too.

by Red Menace on Jul 6, 2006 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions

Q

he can be a class act all he wants...doesn't make him a good baseball player.

by Slyde on Jul 6, 2006 8:15 PM EDT reply actions

The Joe Mays Experience

was rocking out that inning. 1-2-3. The Braves are getting too comfortable. Time to strike!

by Slyde on Jul 6, 2006 8:20 PM EDT reply actions

Nice

Nobody squeezes on the Joe Mays Experience!

by Slyde on Jul 6, 2006 8:31 PM EDT reply actions

LaRoche...

Nice wheels, meat.

by boobs on Jul 6, 2006 8:31 PM EDT reply actions

Mays

just setting up the double pla...oh, there are two outs.

by Slyde on Jul 6, 2006 8:34 PM EDT reply actions

Bahaha

Poor Joe Mays. He was all set to go in the clubhouse and bury his head in a towel. I'm calling a home run.

by teb7 on Jul 6, 2006 8:44 PM EDT reply actions

From Mays or the Braves?

by Slyde on Jul 6, 2006 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions

WTF

Why is Mr. Mays batting? Belisle hasnt pitched in three days. He's one of our better relievers (that's sad, but still true).

by Chris Sabo on Jul 6, 2006 8:44 PM EDT reply actions

Belisle

If Belisle is healthy he needs to pitch tonight. If he's not he needs to be DLed so we can get a live body in there.

by Red Menace on Jul 6, 2006 8:47 PM EDT reply actions

live bodies

we've had. Pitchers is what we want/need.

"Your shower shoes have fungus on them. You'll never make it to the bigs with fungus on your shower shoes." - Crash Davis

by Caleb on Jul 6, 2006 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions

The Joe Mays Experience

Don't you love how Mays set McCann up by nearly giving up a home run and then came back with the yacker.

by Slyde on Jul 6, 2006 8:52 PM EDT reply actions

Kearns

I sure thought he trapped that ball.

by Slyde on Jul 6, 2006 8:52 PM EDT reply actions

Just back from dinner out...

5-2, eh? 4 in the first inning?
Actually, that's about what I was expecting.

by Ash on Jul 6, 2006 8:55 PM EDT reply actions

Hasn't Hudson lost his last 5 decisions?

With an ERA above 7? Something like that? Leave it to the Reds to straighten him out.

by Ash on Jul 6, 2006 8:56 PM EDT reply actions

Reds

have a way of doing that. And getting rookie SPs their first ml win.

Hang with 'em!

by mattg on Jul 6, 2006 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions

Unfortunately I am well aware

of the phenomenon. Drives me absolutely crazy.

by Ash on Jul 6, 2006 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions

I can't believe...

I actually miss Claussen.

Hang with 'em!

by mattg on Jul 6, 2006 8:57 PM EDT reply actions

Junior legs out a bunt!

by Ash on Jul 6, 2006 8:58 PM EDT reply actions

oh my god...

thats the first time ive ever seen griffey run to first

by boobs on Jul 6, 2006 8:59 PM EDT reply actions

Griffey

He hustles when needed

by Stevo154 on Jul 6, 2006 8:59 PM EDT reply actions

Dunn

is hitting lots of line drives lately.

by Slyde on Jul 6, 2006 9:00 PM EDT reply actions

Knock 'em in Ears

by teb7 on Jul 6, 2006 9:03 PM EDT reply actions

F*** off Chipper

Probably my least favorite baseball player of this generation. I really want to punch him in the face whenever I see him.

by teb7 on Jul 6, 2006 9:03 PM EDT reply actions

Larry

I agree, Jones is an arrogant jerk.

by neckbeard on Jul 6, 2006 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions

short leash

On Mays here. 5 plus of 5ER is enough.

by ohiobobcat on Jul 6, 2006 9:07 PM EDT reply actions

Make that 6 ER

by teb7 on Jul 6, 2006 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions

ERA

How crappy do you have to be to let your 8+ ERA go up after pitching 5+ more innings? Glad the NL is working out for ya, buddy.

by Ash on Jul 6, 2006 9:10 PM EDT reply actions

Wilson

is supposed to be throwing batting practice at AAA sometime this week, or so I heard.

by Ash on Jul 6, 2006 9:12 PM EDT reply actions

Starting pitching

I guess it shows how bad our bullpen is when the man leaves Mays in there that long......might as well just give the braves a tee......

by Sloppygolf on Jul 6, 2006 9:14 PM EDT reply actions

Standridge's MO

Seems to be loading the bases as quickly as he can.

by teb7 on Jul 6, 2006 9:20 PM EDT reply actions

bohica

"Your shower shoes have fungus on them. You'll never make it to the bigs with fungus on your shower shoes." - Crash Davis

by Caleb on Jul 6, 2006 9:21 PM EDT reply actions

the horizon

Need a SP also. Mays can't cut it, Milton is trending downwards, Wilson is done despite his impeccable work ethic, Claussen has deer in the headlights syndrome.

I thought the Reds might target Soriano/Pinerio from SEA pre-EL Guapo. What is Krivsky doing in Dunedin tonight?

by ohiobobcat on Jul 6, 2006 9:21 PM EDT reply actions

hopefully

meeting secretly with the Marlins and bringing Willis home with him.

"Your shower shoes have fungus on them. You'll never make it to the bigs with fungus on your shower shoes." - Crash Davis

by Caleb on Jul 6, 2006 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions

One thing we've been doing lately

that we weren't guilty of too often the first part of the season: giving up walks.

by Ash on Jul 6, 2006 9:22 PM EDT reply actions

or

Pitching to the bleachers

by ohiobobcat on Jul 6, 2006 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions

that...

could have been much worse. We are still alive boys and girls

"Your shower shoes have fungus on them. You'll never make it to the bigs with fungus on your shower shoes." - Crash Davis

by Caleb on Jul 6, 2006 9:24 PM EDT reply actions

But...

Weathers hasn't pitched yet, and his ERA suggests that because he pitched a scoreless inning last night, he'll allow a run or two tonight.
(Am I being too negative here?)

by Ash on Jul 6, 2006 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions

probably not

maybe he can muster up two good outings in a row

"Your shower shoes have fungus on them. You'll never make it to the bigs with fungus on your shower shoes." - Crash Davis

by Caleb on Jul 6, 2006 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions

Hberg

Lets go reds!

"Your shower shoes have fungus on them. You'll never make it to the bigs with fungus on your shower shoes." - Crash Davis

by Caleb on Jul 6, 2006 9:25 PM EDT reply actions

Mays?

is he gone after this game?

"Your shower shoes have fungus on them. You'll never make it to the bigs with fungus on your shower shoes." - Crash Davis

by Caleb on Jul 6, 2006 9:26 PM EDT reply actions

Let's hope so...

I'd rather see someone from Louisville get a chance. Or Belisle start. Mays is not the answer.

Hang with 'em!

by mattg on Jul 6, 2006 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions

Mays is the answer

it just depends on what the question is. Like, who got his ass handed to him tonight? Joe Mays

Who has milked a career based on one good season? Joe Mays

Who should be cut next? Joe Mays

Who is going to finish the game tonight? Not Joe Mays

by Slyde on Jul 6, 2006 9:40 PM EDT up reply actions

lol

Just catching up on posts.

Don't mind me...just pitching to contact, that's all...

by Paul Householder on Jul 6, 2006 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions

was that hard hit?

"Your shower shoes have fungus on them. You'll never make it to the bigs with fungus on your shower shoes." - Crash Davis

by Caleb on Jul 6, 2006 9:27 PM EDT reply actions

geez

way to not work the count

"Your shower shoes have fungus on them. You'll never make it to the bigs with fungus on your shower shoes." - Crash Davis

by Caleb on Jul 6, 2006 9:28 PM EDT reply actions

get a hit Ross

so he can take standridge out

"Your shower shoes have fungus on them. You'll never make it to the bigs with fungus on your shower shoes." - Crash Davis

by Caleb on Jul 6, 2006 9:29 PM EDT reply actions

ugh

I hate called third strikes.

"Your shower shoes have fungus on them. You'll never make it to the bigs with fungus on your shower shoes." - Crash Davis

by Caleb on Jul 6, 2006 9:30 PM EDT reply actions

good night and good luck

I am outta here

"Your shower shoes have fungus on them. You'll never make it to the bigs with fungus on your shower shoes." - Crash Davis

by Caleb on Jul 6, 2006 9:31 PM EDT reply actions

Oh, Junior...

I bet Marty has something to say about that...

by Ash on Jul 6, 2006 9:36 PM EDT reply actions

Nothing

7th inning, Steve's working.

Hang with 'em!

by mattg on Jul 6, 2006 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions

The reason

everyone says Junior makes things look effortless is because he doesn't try

by boobs on Jul 6, 2006 9:36 PM EDT reply actions

Red's suck.

Hang with 'em!

by mattg on Jul 6, 2006 9:39 PM EDT reply actions

jr. is lazy

boobs, i couldn't agree with you more

by mqc on Jul 6, 2006 9:40 PM EDT reply actions

Um

The guy is playing on the two worst legs you can get. The guy is just slow. Do you realize that he sustained an injury that no one in baseball had ever seen before? Most doctors wrote off his chances of even playing again. He had to work incredibly hard to rehab from it. Until your hamstrings snap off your leg and you're told to run around on them 162 days a year, I don't think you can make any comments about laziness.

by teb7 on Jul 6, 2006 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions

Junior could take the mound

and throw a complete game shutout and some people will still complain about something.

by Ash on Jul 6, 2006 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions

Two out rally

I'd like to see Jr. and Dunn take advantage of that 2-out walk to BP.

by Slyde on Jul 6, 2006 9:47 PM EDT reply actions

Or not

by Slyde on Jul 6, 2006 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions

Everyone but Wise

Impersonated Q-Gone (4-3).

Don't mind me...just pitching to contact, that's all...

by Paul Householder on Jul 6, 2006 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions

Come on Junior.

Make up for the flub last inning.

Don't mind me...just pitching to contact, that's all...

by Paul Householder on Jul 6, 2006 9:47 PM EDT reply actions

Welcome back

EdE.... E-5.

Hang with 'em!

by mattg on Jul 6, 2006 9:51 PM EDT reply actions

bad call

Hatteberg's foot hit the bag after the catch. Bad call by the ump.

Still not a great throw by EdE though.

by Slyde on Jul 6, 2006 9:52 PM EDT up reply actions

Skip Carey

I know many people don't like him, but he just complimented the Reds fans for so many of them coming out to the park in Atlanta tonight. I thought that was odd, but kinda cool to hear from the home announcer. Not that I want to hear it from Grande about the Cards or the Cubs.

And Hatteberg's foot stayed on the bag. We was robbed.

by Slyde on Jul 6, 2006 9:51 PM EDT reply actions

I'm sure he is....

but what's he going to do?

Hang with 'em!

by mattg on Jul 6, 2006 9:53 PM EDT reply actions

All-Star moronics

I can't believe friggin Pierzynski got into the All-Star game instead of Liriano. Seven White Sox? What a joke. I guess it's good news for the NL that the AL's best pitcher and hitter (Hafner) aren't on the team.

by teb7 on Jul 6, 2006 9:54 PM EDT reply actions

seven white sox

and eight yanks and bosox means half the AL team comes from only three teams. big market teams, might i add.

what a crock.

This is my corn. You people are guests in my corn.

by Daedalus on Jul 6, 2006 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions

So the "Punch Pierzynski"

thing worked, huh?
It's amazing what the All-Star game has become...

by Ash on Jul 6, 2006 9:58 PM EDT up reply actions

Guillen

You can't really blame him for Jenks and Thome. But Justin Morneau is better than Konerko.

by Stevo154 on Jul 6, 2006 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions

Guillen

I have no problem with taking a few of "his guys". But to take Konerko over Hafner is blatant nepotism, or whatever you want to call it. Hafner has been one of the top 3 hitters in the AL for the past 2 years, and he still has not been rewarded with an All-Star selection.

I have no problem with Thome, Dye, Jenks, and Contreras, but taking Konerko and Buerhle over Hafner and Liriano is too much.

by teb7 on Jul 6, 2006 10:05 PM EDT up reply actions

Yeah, six consecutive losses suck

But I'm not willing to call the wheels completely off just yet. Last night's game was a heartbreaking loss, but I think some positive moves were made today. The Cardinals are showing an insane amount of suck in their own right, and the Brewers and the Astros are pretty much where they were when the Cards started playing .500 baseball...
I'm not going to sit here and say that there aren't issues, but I'm not going to write off the season, either.

by Ash on Jul 6, 2006 9:55 PM EDT reply actions

Early in the season...

they were doing of good job of hiding their weaknesses. It's all catching up with them now. It will all come down to which team sucks the least.

Hang with 'em!

by mattg on Jul 6, 2006 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions

And it could be that the Reds suck the least

For the time being, I'm still as positive as I can be in the face of a crazappy bullpen. It's tough, but, like I said, I'm not calling the wheels off yet.

by Ash on Jul 6, 2006 10:05 PM EDT up reply actions

RAL-LY RAL-LY RAL-LY

And we're into their bullpen.

by Slyde on Jul 6, 2006 10:04 PM EDT reply actions

Can we volunteer

Kent Mercker to pitch for them?

Don't mind me...just pitching to contact, that's all...

by Paul Householder on Jul 6, 2006 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions

juiced...

by boobs on Jul 6, 2006 10:07 PM EDT reply actions

Bases loaded

Here we go, EdE. Time to atone.

by teb7 on Jul 6, 2006 10:07 PM EDT reply actions

I don't mean to be petty here, but...

Macay McBride? That's an ugly name.

by Ash on Jul 6, 2006 10:07 PM EDT reply actions

And doesn't it sound a bit girly?

by Slyde on Jul 6, 2006 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions

Brave's bullpen

Is almost as bad the the Red's. The run in the 8th hurts now.

Hang with 'em!

by mattg on Jul 6, 2006 10:08 PM EDT reply actions

Come on

Grandma!

Don't mind me...just pitching to contact, that's all...

by Paul Householder on Jul 6, 2006 10:11 PM EDT reply actions

a strikeout here

would be better than a dp

by boobs on Jul 6, 2006 10:13 PM EDT reply actions

So was EdE pissed

Because the take sign was on at 3-1?

by teb7 on Jul 6, 2006 10:14 PM EDT reply actions

thats ok

by boobs on Jul 6, 2006 10:14 PM EDT reply actions

Ross

is really coming back down to earth...

Hang with 'em!

by mattg on Jul 6, 2006 10:14 PM EDT reply actions

Five for his last 31

About what LaRue has hit all season.

Don't mind me...just pitching to contact, that's all...

by Paul Householder on Jul 6, 2006 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions

2 RBI ain't too shabby!

by Ash on Jul 6, 2006 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions

David Ross

I think I just saw him in the back of the dugout at the vending machine pushing the "Whoop Ass" button...

by Slyde on Jul 6, 2006 10:15 PM EDT reply actions

vending machine?

I saw himpick up the bullpen phone and dial up "whoop ass."

Or maybe that was Valentin!

by Brian B on Jul 6, 2006 10:17 PM EDT up reply actions

ok...

now the dong

by boobs on Jul 6, 2006 10:15 PM EDT reply actions

Ross-tastic

That one had eyes.

by teb7 on Jul 6, 2006 10:15 PM EDT reply actions

My hero!

Don't mind me...just pitching to contact, that's all...

by Paul Householder on Jul 6, 2006 10:15 PM EDT reply actions

LLM

wasn't it right about this time last year when his magic started?

by Slyde on Jul 6, 2006 10:16 PM EDT reply actions

ahhh

Our bullpen was better than theirs? I attribute it to Dewayne

by Stevo154 on Jul 6, 2006 10:16 PM EDT reply actions

Whoa

OK, just got home, turned the tv on to espn and caught all the news. Wow. Just wow. Then I realized the game was on TBS and caught it just in time to watch EdE take two fastballs down the middle of the plate.

Seems like old times . . .

by Brian B on Jul 6, 2006 10:16 PM EDT reply actions

LLM!!!

by Stevo154 on Jul 6, 2006 10:17 PM EDT reply actions

Tie ball game

LLM!!!!!!!!!!!!

by Slyde on Jul 6, 2006 10:17 PM EDT reply actions

YES

LLM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

CHOP THIS

by teb7 on Jul 6, 2006 10:17 PM EDT reply actions

NO FRIGGIN' WAY!

Oh my GOD.

by Ash on Jul 6, 2006 10:17 PM EDT reply actions

They just pulled a reds!

by Stevo154 on Jul 6, 2006 10:17 PM EDT reply actions

Reds?

Or did the Reds pull a Reds? Only if they go on to lose the next five I guess . . .

by Brian B on Jul 6, 2006 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions

just how we drew it up

valentin has two dongs this year... one was a walkoff, and then this

by boobs on Jul 6, 2006 10:17 PM EDT reply actions

LLM!!!!!!

Don't mind me...just pitching to contact, that's all...

by Paul Householder on Jul 6, 2006 10:17 PM EDT reply actions

You gotta love

The Braves bullpen.

Hang with 'em!

by mattg on Jul 6, 2006 10:17 PM EDT reply actions

So, umm... who pitches the bottom of the inning?

I shudder to think.

by Ash on Jul 6, 2006 10:18 PM EDT reply actions

Is Guardado in Atlanta yet?

by Brian B on Jul 6, 2006 10:19 PM EDT up reply actions

I don't think so.

by Slyde on Jul 6, 2006 10:20 PM EDT up reply actions

I didn't think so when I

wrote that, but according to Grande he's in uniform and on the bench. Then again, Grande had just said that the bags were "full of Reds" when there were only two on. So, I don't know if he's even watching the same game we are.

by Ash on Jul 6, 2006 10:22 PM EDT up reply actions

Grande

He's probably got the Cardinals game on in the booth.

by Slyde on Jul 6, 2006 10:23 PM EDT up reply actions

Guardado

I don't think . . . no actually I'm sure that Grande doesn't know what he's talking about. Lancaster said they will announce the corresponding move for the Guardado acquisition tomorrow. So even if he's there, someone else has to depart.

by Brian B on Jul 6, 2006 10:24 PM EDT up reply actions

Let's pray

they score 5 more runs. Then bring in Stormy.

Hang with 'em!

by mattg on Jul 6, 2006 10:20 PM EDT up reply actions

WOW

I haven't seen something so ugly turn out to be so fun since the Tri-Lambdas and the Omega Mu's broke out the weed.

by Slyde on Jul 6, 2006 10:18 PM EDT reply actions

Oh look

Another team with a terrible bullpen...and it has Remlinger and Reitsma you say? Coincidence? Surely not!

Baseball season as a Reds fan - My Prison Without Bars

by DZ on Jul 6, 2006 10:18 PM EDT reply actions

Did we trade Weathers to the Braves?

Don't mind me...just pitching to contact, that's all...

by Paul Householder on Jul 6, 2006 10:18 PM EDT reply actions

that braves fan at my work

is fuming right now

by boobs on Jul 6, 2006 10:18 PM EDT reply actions

hudson looks like he wants

to punch this pitcher. maybe he and bronson can form a therapy group.

This is my corn. You people are guests in my corn.

by Daedalus on Jul 6, 2006 10:19 PM EDT reply actions

Whoa!

What a crazy time to check in on the game.

by Gray on Jul 6, 2006 10:19 PM EDT reply actions

i really wish

narron would have stuck with dunn at the 2-hole for this situation...

by boobs on Jul 6, 2006 10:20 PM EDT reply actions

Dunn 2nd?

Then who would have gotten on base to start the inning off?

by Brian B on Jul 6, 2006 10:22 PM EDT up reply actions

Dunn

he should be batting both 2nd and 4th.

by Slyde on Jul 6, 2006 10:23 PM EDT up reply actions

Kind of like Bill $@#@!^%#** Hall.

Don't mind me...just pitching to contact, that's all...

by Paul Householder on Jul 6, 2006 10:25 PM EDT up reply actions

The sad thing is. . .

. . .you cant really get your hopes up because this one would hurt so much more than last night if the blowpen screws up.

by Stevo154 on Jul 6, 2006 10:20 PM EDT reply actions

phillips is jacked...

he wants to crush one

by boobs on Jul 6, 2006 10:21 PM EDT reply actions

He did

He just did it to the wrong part of the park.

by Slyde on Jul 6, 2006 10:22 PM EDT up reply actions

nearly

I thought it was out, based on Marty's call

Hang with 'em!

by mattg on Jul 6, 2006 10:22 PM EDT up reply actions

I can't take...

another extra inning battle of the pens.

Hang with 'em!

by mattg on Jul 6, 2006 10:21 PM EDT reply actions

I'm with you on that...

Who's got the Scotch tonight?

by Ash on Jul 6, 2006 10:23 PM EDT up reply actions

The Braves

have 18 blown saves this to the Reds 13. In fact, somehow the Reds are in third in the NL.

by Slyde on Jul 6, 2006 10:21 PM EDT reply actions

The NL sucks

That's why we're going to be in the race all season. No matter how bad we think we are, there will always be teams who have it even worse.

by teb7 on Jul 6, 2006 10:22 PM EDT up reply actions

Only 13 blown saves

That's because so many of the blowpen's runs have either come in tie games or games in which the Reds down only a run or two.

Don't mind me...just pitching to contact, that's all...

by Paul Householder on Jul 6, 2006 10:24 PM EDT up reply actions

Ugh, so close

BP hit it to the wrong part of the park.

by teb7 on Jul 6, 2006 10:22 PM EDT reply actions

how many pitches?

by boobs on Jul 6, 2006 10:24 PM EDT reply actions

dude

I think you might be on a delay.

by Brian B on Jul 6, 2006 10:25 PM EDT reply actions

Nah

He actually gave up on the game ;)

by teb7 on Jul 6, 2006 10:25 PM EDT up reply actions

Yeah, yeah

Just giving you a hard time.

by teb7 on Jul 6, 2006 10:29 PM EDT up reply actions

Reds just woke up

After their late nigh/early morningf light to Atlanta.

by pw on Jul 6, 2006 10:25 PM EDT reply actions

Austin, it's ok to try that...

but try not to kill Hatteberg in thr process.

by Ash on Jul 6, 2006 10:26 PM EDT reply actions

crap...

Can the bullpen have one easy inning now and then?

Hang with 'em!

by mattg on Jul 6, 2006 10:27 PM EDT reply actions

is it just me

or does betemit look like franco up there

by boobs on Jul 6, 2006 10:27 PM EDT reply actions

To the 10th

Griffey
Dunn
Kearns

Who could ask for anything more?

by Slyde on Jul 6, 2006 10:30 PM EDT reply actions

KKK?

This is my corn. You people are guests in my corn.

by Daedalus on Jul 6, 2006 10:34 PM EDT up reply actions

oh, didn't think of the letters together. oops.

This is my corn. You people are guests in my corn.

by Daedalus on Jul 6, 2006 10:34 PM EDT up reply actions

how neat would it be

if we went back-to-back-to-back

by boobs on Jul 6, 2006 10:30 PM EDT reply actions

With this bullpen, might need

Back to back to back to back to back.

Don't mind me...just pitching to contact, that's all...

by Paul Householder on Jul 6, 2006 10:34 PM EDT up reply actions

You sound like Berman

Just throw in a "You're with me, leather" and it's all set.

by Slyde on Jul 6, 2006 10:35 PM EDT up reply actions

I'm baaaack

Let's go Donkey

"Your shower shoes have fungus on them. You'll never make it to the bigs with fungus on your shower shoes." - Crash Davis

by Caleb on Jul 6, 2006 10:35 PM EDT reply actions

Oh sure

be a fan when it's convenient. :P

by Slyde on Jul 6, 2006 10:36 PM EDT up reply actions

the noise from

the band wagon woke me up. Actually I had been at my daughters up in Delaware and drove back down to scenic southwestern Franklin County

"Your shower shoes have fungus on them. You'll never make it to the bigs with fungus on your shower shoes." - Crash Davis

by Caleb on Jul 6, 2006 10:39 PM EDT up reply actions

Caleb was there...

For May 2, 2005. Anyone who witnessed that deserves a free pass.

Don't mind me...just pitching to contact, that's all...

by Paul Householder on Jul 6, 2006 10:39 PM EDT up reply actions

Ouuuuch.

Yes, several free passes.

by Ash on Jul 6, 2006 10:42 PM EDT up reply actions

jimmy ray wants

nothing to do with dunn, and will probably pitch him outside til he walks

by boobs on Jul 6, 2006 10:36 PM EDT reply actions

who pitches the bottom half?

"Your shower shoes have fungus on them. You'll never make it to the bigs with fungus on your shower shoes." - Crash Davis

by Caleb on Jul 6, 2006 10:36 PM EDT reply actions

hot java

if theyre ahead... then who knows. Stan?

by boobs on Jul 6, 2006 10:38 PM EDT up reply actions

Im back too

Justs got home. When I left it was 5-0. Now its tied up.

by dmcgee on Jul 6, 2006 10:37 PM EDT reply actions

hammer time

Kids asleep after several games of NASCAR on PlayStation.

And the Reds are tied? Excellent!

by ohiobobcat on Jul 6, 2006 10:39 PM EDT reply actions

get it ti Hberg

he is The man

"Your shower shoes have fungus on them. You'll never make it to the bigs with fungus on your shower shoes." - Crash Davis

by Caleb on Jul 6, 2006 10:40 PM EDT reply actions

Lets win this one guys.

by dmcgee on Jul 6, 2006 10:40 PM EDT reply actions

Is that a soft steal?

by Slyde on Jul 6, 2006 10:41 PM EDT reply actions

Come on Hatteberg

Let's win this thing.

by teb7 on Jul 6, 2006 10:41 PM EDT reply actions

Good job Donkey

Way to get the steal.

Now come on Ears, get a hit.

by bigjas on Jul 6, 2006 10:41 PM EDT reply actions

wow

that was sneakier than the Japanese @ Pearl harbor

"Your shower shoes have fungus on them. You'll never make it to the bigs with fungus on your shower shoes." - Crash Davis

by Caleb on Jul 6, 2006 10:41 PM EDT reply actions

EdE

is due to re-announce his presence to the Major Leagues

by Slyde on Jul 6, 2006 10:42 PM EDT reply actions

Hopefully...

Cox pulls a LaRussa and out-thinks himself on this one.

Didn't realize it was a two strike count on Ears.

So come on EdE!

by bigjas on Jul 6, 2006 10:43 PM EDT reply actions

edE

I would pinch hit. Who is left?

"Your shower shoes have fungus on them. You'll never make it to the bigs with fungus on your shower shoes." - Crash Davis

by Caleb on Jul 6, 2006 10:43 PM EDT reply actions

IBB

Hatte, and face EE. Good time for Edwin to announce his presence with authority..a la LaLoosh

by ohiobobcat on Jul 6, 2006 10:43 PM EDT reply actions

EdE

big hit here

Hang with 'em!

by mattg on Jul 6, 2006 10:43 PM EDT reply actions

Wonder why?

Send Dunn with K-k-k-k-Kearns up?

Don't mind me...just pitching to contact, that's all...

by Paul Householder on Jul 6, 2006 10:44 PM EDT reply actions

Just read about Shackleford

What's up with that. That sucks.

by dmcgee on Jul 6, 2006 10:44 PM EDT reply actions

crap it's Bohica time

quick, pray to your deity of choice!

"Your shower shoes have fungus on them. You'll never make it to the bigs with fungus on your shower shoes." - Crash Davis

by Caleb on Jul 6, 2006 10:44 PM EDT reply actions

Would that even qualify as a can of corn?

I don't think it went far enough.

by bigjas on Jul 6, 2006 10:44 PM EDT reply actions

It was a kernel

Of baby corn.

by teb7 on Jul 6, 2006 10:46 PM EDT up reply actions

HOU/STL

3-2 Hou, bottom of eigth, two on one out.

by ohiobobcat on Jul 6, 2006 10:46 PM EDT reply actions

Who's up in the pen?

They have three pretty good hitters up to face whoever the Reds can scrape up...

by Gray on Jul 6, 2006 10:46 PM EDT reply actions

Todd

C'mon buddy!! You can Do It!!!!!

"Your shower shoes have fungus on them. You'll never make it to the bigs with fungus on your shower shoes." - Crash Davis

by Caleb on Jul 6, 2006 10:47 PM EDT reply actions

Mr Coffey

Hang with 'em!

by mattg on Jul 6, 2006 10:47 PM EDT reply actions

F@#&

I have to go back to work...
I sincerely hope you guys get to see a win!
Go Redlegs!

by Ash on Jul 6, 2006 10:48 PM EDT reply actions

nice nice nice

great pitch

"Your shower shoes have fungus on them. You'll never make it to the bigs with fungus on your shower shoes." - Crash Davis

by Caleb on Jul 6, 2006 10:48 PM EDT reply actions

IBB Andruw

Asap.

by ohiobobcat on Jul 6, 2006 10:49 PM EDT reply actions

They tried

but he just kept swinging.

by Slyde on Jul 6, 2006 10:51 PM EDT up reply actions

what do i know?

K andruw now. Asap.

Ditto w Francoer.

by ohiobobcat on Jul 6, 2006 10:52 PM EDT up reply actions

come on java

i take back the horrendous nickname.. get me two outs

by boobs on Jul 6, 2006 10:49 PM EDT reply actions

crud

i think i must be jinxing this club.

by dmcgee on Jul 6, 2006 10:49 PM EDT reply actions

A jones

we need this out

"Your shower shoes have fungus on them. You'll never make it to the bigs with fungus on your shower shoes." - Crash Davis

by Caleb on Jul 6, 2006 10:50 PM EDT reply actions

Unbelieveable

I'd walk this guy.

Hang with 'em!

by mattg on Jul 6, 2006 10:50 PM EDT reply actions

Or strike him out.

Don't mind me...just pitching to contact, that's all...

by Paul Householder on Jul 6, 2006 10:51 PM EDT up reply actions

boobs

um...your name still aludes to the nickname of said pitcher on the mound.

by dmcgee on Jul 6, 2006 10:51 PM EDT reply actions

i cant help that...

the name is an old handle. It has nothing to do with coffey

by boobs on Jul 6, 2006 10:53 PM EDT up reply actions

K

Nice job Todd

"Your shower shoes have fungus on them. You'll never make it to the bigs with fungus on your shower shoes." - Crash Davis

by Caleb on Jul 6, 2006 10:51 PM EDT reply actions

nice move

ibb to the lefty

"Your shower shoes have fungus on them. You'll never make it to the bigs with fungus on your shower shoes." - Crash Davis

by Caleb on Jul 6, 2006 10:52 PM EDT reply actions

Francoeur

TBS just showed that he has the most 2-out RBI in MLB with 32. Let's keep it at that number.

by Slyde on Jul 6, 2006 10:53 PM EDT reply actions

I need to shut up

by Slyde on Jul 6, 2006 10:53 PM EDT up reply actions

Nice jinx.

Don't mind me...just pitching to contact, that's all...

by Paul Householder on Jul 6, 2006 10:54 PM EDT up reply actions

I'm sorry

that was my bad. I'll run a couple extra laps after practice.

by Slyde on Jul 6, 2006 10:55 PM EDT up reply actions

shit

Hang with 'em!

by mattg on Jul 6, 2006 10:53 PM EDT reply actions

Wow

I'm glad we got Guardado.

by teb7 on Jul 6, 2006 10:54 PM EDT reply actions

crap

"Your shower shoes have fungus on them. You'll never make it to the bigs with fungus on your shower shoes." - Crash Davis

by Caleb on Jul 6, 2006 10:54 PM EDT reply actions

DAMMIT COFFEY!!!!!

I...^^(#&)(#$&))(#%(&%#)(%#&(%&(%#&)!^!%@&^@$%)&(%@&)#%&am p;+)%&%#(^%(#$)@$&)$@&*)@$

by bigjas on Jul 6, 2006 10:54 PM EDT reply actions

Coffey

Strikes again. Why would you be so successful pitching away and then come inside? Oh, that's right. You play for the Reds.

by Brian B on Jul 6, 2006 10:54 PM EDT reply actions

and the braves fan

is back to talking shit. we are now 2 games over .500

by boobs on Jul 6, 2006 10:54 PM EDT reply actions

It bears mentioning again

I DESPISE LARRY JONES, JR.

by teb7 on Jul 6, 2006 10:54 PM EDT reply actions

The PETE ROSE CURSE

what else could it be...

by dmcgee on Jul 6, 2006 10:55 PM EDT reply actions

and the brewers are what

a half game behind the reds now? one game?

This is my corn. You people are guests in my corn.

by Daedalus on Jul 6, 2006 10:55 PM EDT reply actions

are they even still behind the Reds?

by Brian B on Jul 6, 2006 10:57 PM EDT up reply actions

yeah, but

i think it's only half a game now. pretty sure it was 1.5 after last night.

This is my corn. You people are guests in my corn.

by Daedalus on Jul 6, 2006 10:59 PM EDT up reply actions

Ramirez

Brave's best of late, goes tomorrow.

Hang with 'em!

by mattg on Jul 6, 2006 10:55 PM EDT reply actions

Who

would rather face Francoeur than McCann? Not I, but what do I know?

by Gray on Jul 6, 2006 10:55 PM EDT reply actions

he went with

the percentages, the lefty-righty thing. Soometimes you're the windshield, sometimes you're the bug.

"Your shower shoes have fungus on them. You'll never make it to the bigs with fungus on your shower shoes." - Crash Davis

by Caleb on Jul 6, 2006 10:59 PM EDT up reply actions

No he hasn't

He's 10th in the NL with 60 RBIs. He just doesn't walk or get hits when the bases are empty.

by Brian B on Jul 6, 2006 11:01 PM EDT up reply actions

Astros 4, Cards 2

0 outs in the Cards' ninth. Brad "Coffey" Lidge on the mound.

by Brian B on Jul 6, 2006 10:56 PM EDT reply actions

I haven't felt like this since

Jim Plunkett hit Randy Vahata for Stanford against The Ohio State University.

"Your shower shoes have fungus on them. You'll never make it to the bigs with fungus on your shower shoes." - Crash Davis

by Caleb on Jul 6, 2006 10:56 PM EDT reply actions

sucks

Remember that scene in Titanic? The wine glass sliding across the table.

by dmcgee on Jul 6, 2006 10:57 PM EDT reply actions

endgame

¤£¥¬«`"

Dagnabbit. At least they got 5 in the top of the ninth. Not a bad throw home by Dunn, either. I sure didn't think Chipper would be running as well as he did.

Barf.

by ohiobobcat on Jul 6, 2006 11:01 PM EDT reply actions

Chipper

Then he did some kind of karate chop move after he scored. The crowd was going wild, but it sounded like it was 13-year old girl night with all the high-pitched screeching.

by Brian B on Jul 6, 2006 11:03 PM EDT up reply actions

the gretzky move

I also think he missed third base. Watch the replay.

"Your shower shoes have fungus on them. You'll never make it to the bigs with fungus on your shower shoes." - Crash Davis

by Caleb on Jul 6, 2006 11:07 PM EDT up reply actions

As long as Hooters doesnt take the mound.

by dmcgee on Jul 6, 2006 11:01 PM EDT reply actions

Have faith

We lost 6 in a row and are still in second. . . and only 2 1/2 games back of the cardinals (granted they lose) Reds really can't ask for much more help than that. All losses suck but could we have really asked for so much more with Mays taking the mound?

by Stevo154 on Jul 6, 2006 11:03 PM EDT reply actions

Braves

I really, really, really hope the finish dead last.

"Your shower shoes have fungus on them. You'll never make it to the bigs with fungus on your shower shoes." - Crash Davis

by Caleb on Jul 6, 2006 11:05 PM EDT reply actions

I don't feel so bad about this game

I don't know why. Maybe because I expected to lose, because Mays was pitching and later because our bullpen needed to hold a lead. Maybe its because of the huge comeback to even get to extra innings. Maybe its because Guardado will be here tomorrow. I can't put my finger on it.

by Blue on Jul 6, 2006 11:06 PM EDT reply actions

I know exactly what you mean.

I can't put my finger on it either. I'm still overwhelmed by all the moves today.

by Brian B on Jul 6, 2006 11:08 PM EDT up reply actions

You're still

numb from last night. It sucks worse than if they'd just lost it in 9.

reminds me of the road trip to Oakland, Cleveland and makeup game in Philly back in 04.

Hang with 'em!

by mattg on Jul 6, 2006 11:10 PM EDT up reply actions

Or a defibrillator

I think I should buy one, especially if they stay in the race.

Hang with 'em!

by mattg on Jul 6, 2006 11:17 PM EDT up reply actions

Narron's gotta be talking to himself in his sleep

by dmcgee on Jul 6, 2006 11:07 PM EDT reply actions

RR

What do you mean "has become"? It was the best place to talk ball before you arrived and before the number of posts skyrocketed.

by Brian B on Jul 6, 2006 11:07 PM EDT reply actions

Losing streaks

suck so much.

Hang with 'em!

by mattg on Jul 6, 2006 11:07 PM EDT reply actions

Hey Neilying

Are you part of the Reds organization? just curious.

by dmcgee on Jul 6, 2006 11:09 PM EDT reply actions

2nd half

I'm looking to the 2nd half. This all all star break couldn't have come at a better arm. Err, time.

Need more arms, I can't see 4 of our 5 starters matching their first half.

by ohiobobcat on Jul 6, 2006 11:09 PM EDT reply actions

Correction

Narron WILL BE talking to himself in his sleep.

by dmcgee on Jul 6, 2006 11:10 PM EDT reply actions

Neilying

cause you posted about flying from Milwaukee to Atlanta. Sorry, I guess i misread your post.

by dmcgee on Jul 6, 2006 11:12 PM EDT reply actions

Neil

i think he is just a guy that is fortunate enough to get to travel and be a baseball fan road warrior. that would be pretty cool.

"Your shower shoes have fungus on them. You'll never make it to the bigs with fungus on your shower shoes." - Crash Davis

by Caleb on Jul 6, 2006 11:15 PM EDT up reply actions

That is awesome

enjoy it my friend. Life is short so enjoy all of it you can, while you can.

"Your shower shoes have fungus on them. You'll never make it to the bigs with fungus on your shower shoes." - Crash Davis

by Caleb on Jul 6, 2006 11:40 PM EDT up reply actions

if it is any consolation

he probably wouldn't trade with you either! :)

But you do have some good points. I, with any luck, am 3 1/2 years from retirement and want to travel and follow the Reds.

Next season I would love to put together a bus tour and catch games in Dayton, Chattanooga, Louisville and Cincinnati. I think it would be a blast to go check out the farm system with a bunch of fellow Redreporter hackers!

"Your shower shoes have fungus on them. You'll never make it to the bigs with fungus on your shower shoes." - Crash Davis

by Caleb on Jul 6, 2006 11:12 PM EDT reply actions

07

as soon as the 07 schedules come out I'll start putting it together and then see how much interest there is. I know a guy who has his own tour company so he can do the logistics for us at a pretty reasonable rate. He does a lot of school funtions so his summers are light.

"Your shower shoes have fungus on them. You'll never make it to the bigs with fungus on your shower shoes." - Crash Davis

by Caleb on Jul 6, 2006 11:44 PM EDT up reply actions