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Freel with the day off today, Hollandsworthless starting in right

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Per Marc:

Phillips 2B
Hatteberg 1B
Griffey CF
Encarnacion 3B
Dunn LF
Aurilia SS
Hollandsworth RF
Ross C
Michalak P

I guess today is basically a throwaway game anyways with Michalak vs. Oswalt, but seriously, Jerry, why the hell didn't you take Freel out in like the 4th inning yesterday? He's proven that he needs rest, while Dunn goes out there and gives us 160 games without a problem, yet Dunn is the one who comes out of the game. I'll be shocked if we manage more than two runs, and I'll be equally shocked if we give up less than seven.

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So
the enthusiasm after yesterday's win is gone?

by Slyde on Aug 23, 2006 12:08 PM EDT reply actions  

AGREED!
"if you love the reds so much, why don't you marry them?"

by BobbyO on Aug 23, 2006 12:09 PM EDT reply actions  

at least there's no mcclayton
and ross is playing, so we are only short one bat in the lineup.
This is my corn. You people are guests in my corn.

by Daedalus on Aug 23, 2006 12:13 PM EDT reply actions  

I'm actually surprised
that Larue is not in the lineup.  He's 8 for 25 in his career against Oswalt - of course they're all singles, but I wouldn't expect Narron to catch that.  Also, Hollandsworth is 5 for 16 with a double, which ain't bad except that Freel is 6 for 17 with a double and a home run.

by Slyde on Aug 23, 2006 12:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

Hey
Look at Freels Offense lately.  He clearly needs a day off.  I much rather him take a day off against a tough Righty in Roy Oswalt and let an extra lefty bat in the lineup.  Plus if need be in the late innings, we will have some big speed on the bench.  To be honest, Im suprised Valentin isnt in there today as well, but I am more than happy with Ross.

by MixFMKyle on Aug 23, 2006 12:18 PM EDT reply actions  

Oswalt 0-1 vs Reds in 2006
Reds scored 5 in the game, 3 off Oswalt, no homeruns.  
Claussen started.
Hatteberg, Aurilia, Phillips each had 3 hits in that game.

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/boxscore?gameId=260428117

Oswalt has been hittable this year, posting the worst opp AVG and opp SLG of his career.  His K/rate is also the worst of his career.  He still has good numbers overall, but he's not been as dominate as he has been in past years.  His BB/rate is one of the best he's had, so the Reds cannot squander the opportunities they have when runners get on-base.  

So, while I haven't a clue what Michalak is going to do, I wouldn't be shocked to see the Reds score 4+ runs today.  

by rojosoto on Aug 23, 2006 12:19 PM EDT reply actions  

We've got more than
a fair shot,just based on momentum. But this line-up says "throwaway".
"When I am king, to avoid any further confusion, football will be called football and soccer will be called fagball." -Adam Corolla

by sukr on Aug 23, 2006 12:24 PM EDT reply actions  

What about this lineup says throwaway?
There's one player difference with yesterday's lineup.

by Slyde on Aug 23, 2006 12:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

I think it might
be the "Oswalt Factor" ... that's my guess. ::shrug::
I do know this: Dead-to-me owes us like, a 4-4 day at the plate.

by Ash on Aug 23, 2006 12:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

Less a bat.
And Griff's still hitting third. I guess maybe the fact that I just hate seeing Aurilia where he's at.

(grumbling)

O.k. Throwaway is too strong. It's "not to my liking". How's that? I'm also still upset we've lost games this year, but I'm not that hard to please, am I?

"When I am king, to avoid any further confusion, football will be called football and soccer will be called fagball." -Adam Corolla

by sukr on Aug 23, 2006 12:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

hard to please
I hate losing steaks, even 1-game losing streaks.

by rojosoto on Aug 23, 2006 12:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

Exactly!
"When I am king, to avoid any further confusion, football will be called football and soccer will be called fagball." -Adam Corolla

by sukr on Aug 23, 2006 12:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

Well, if it makes you feel any better
Griffey has been getting it done over the last 16 games: .328/.431/.508/.939

and I can't stand losing innings, let alone games.

by Slyde on Aug 23, 2006 12:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

Throwaway defined
Here's a throwaway lineup:
Freel CF
Clayton SS
Phillips 2B
Aurilia 1B
Hollandsworth LF
Hopper RF
Castro 3B
Larue C

by rojosoto on Aug 23, 2006 12:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

How in the hell?
Does Willy Taveras have a 25 game hitting strwak currently.

by ohiobobcat on Aug 23, 2006 12:39 PM EDT reply actions  

By being a terrible hitter with ridiculous speed
I think he has 4 extra-base hits during that streak.

by Geki on Aug 23, 2006 12:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

the importance of 1 game
I posted this toward the end of yesterday's game thread, but think it is appropriate to repeat, especially as we get closer and closer to the end of the season.

In 2001, I was in SanFrancisco for two DiamondBack vs Giants games in May.  Game 1 was an 18-inning, 1-0 victory for Arizona.  Game 2 was a 4-3 Arizona victory in which Barry Bonds hit 2 homeruns.  The two homeruns Bonds hit allowed him in one day to tie and pass someone on the alltime HR list.  

The hometown crowd was, of course, ecstatic.  It was just 1 game in May.  There's a lot of baseball still to be played.  Bonds provided fireworks.  Yadayadayada.  In the end, winning those two games gave the eventual World Series champs the 2-game cushion they needed over San Francisco for the NL West division title.  Had the Giants won just 1 of those "not-so-meaningful" May games, there would have been a 163rd game.  Had they won both, the Giants would have been in the playoffs and Arizona would have been watching from home in October.  

At the end of the year, I'm hoping that it was Larussa's mistake of throwing a AAA lineup vs Dave Williams that comes back to haunt him instead of a Franklin in the 9th of a tie game that haunts the Reds.  

One game matters.

by rojosoto on Aug 23, 2006 12:43 PM EDT reply actions  

Way to get out of the first
Good job... don't want to lose momentum by falling behind right away.

by TheC on Aug 23, 2006 12:45 PM EDT reply actions  

Nice job, Mark Berry.
He doesn't get nearly enough credit as a 3B coach. He pretty much never screws up.

by Geki on Aug 23, 2006 12:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

Brandon Phillips scores!
1-0!

I wish I could see this game!

by Ash on Aug 23, 2006 12:53 PM EDT reply actions  

Wow!
I imagine he was running on the pitch.  Boy... if we could get up early on these guys, I bet they will pack it in.

by TheC on Aug 23, 2006 12:54 PM EDT reply actions  

He was
but he and Berry took advantage of the Astros falling asleep.

by Slyde on Aug 23, 2006 12:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

C'mon Edwin...
Show 'em why you're so awesome!

by Ash on Aug 23, 2006 12:56 PM EDT reply actions  

So... it works for you
Now you just have to learn to use your powers for good.

by TheC on Aug 23, 2006 12:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yeah
I'm ususally all or nothing, and so far today, "nothing" - I'll quit early. No more "c'mon"s from me.

by Ash on Aug 23, 2006 1:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

Get that third run in now...
Come on guys... we'll need more than two today I think.

by TheC on Aug 23, 2006 12:59 PM EDT reply actions  

Drat...
But a good start.  I like that we jumped right back on them again.

by TheC on Aug 23, 2006 1:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

Weeeeee.
Nothing like getting off to a good start.

Let's do it bad man.

Hey bartender...

by Clove @ Red Reporter on Aug 23, 2006 1:00 PM EDT reply actions  

I wish I could atleast hear the Game
But Im too cheap to buy MLB Gameday audio for just one game.

by MixFMKyle on Aug 23, 2006 1:04 PM EDT reply actions  

Rob Neyer from today's chat
Aaron (Cincy): Not that they will do anything once they get there....but do you think the Reds will make the playoffs?

Rob Neyer: (12:59 PM ET ) The Reds have spent the entire season surprising me, to the point where now I'm actually rooting for them. And today they're up 2-0 against Oswalt in a game they have absolutely no business winning. Do I think they'll make the playoffs? Yes, I do. But it's going to be a close-run thing, and they'll have to win two or three games in the last weekend of the season.

by Red Menace on Aug 23, 2006 1:05 PM EDT reply actions  

Media
The national press must have had a closed door meeting and conceded to stop talking about the Astros after last night's GOFBW.  I've heard more national people talk about the Reds as a viable playoff team over the last 24 hours than I've heard all season.  As I mentioned earlier, a month ago most national sports shows I've listened to wouldn't even mention the Reds when discussing the NL playoff picture.  

by rojosoto on Aug 23, 2006 1:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

Just so you know
I hate Brad Ausmus
Reds fan for 40 years!

by gejoe on Aug 23, 2006 1:06 PM EDT reply actions  

Get Franklin up, Jerry.
Screw Michalak's confidence, he's terrible.

by Geki on Aug 23, 2006 1:08 PM EDT reply actions  

With this HOU lineup...
I'll be surprised if we don't beat them.

They must've thrown in the towel after yesterday.

by iamwallaman on Aug 23, 2006 1:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

What?
Michalak just got the DP to get out of the inning.  How is he pitching terrible?

by MixFMKyle on Aug 23, 2006 1:11 PM EDT reply actions  

Oswalt leads off the 3rd
Hopefully Michalak can make quick work of the 9-1-2 spots in the order in the 3rd

by rojosoto on Aug 23, 2006 1:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

Hollandsworthles
After his hit the other night, I was about ready to take the "less" part off his name.  But right now, I am at "les".  WE'll see whether we add or substract letters as this game goes on.

by TheC on Aug 23, 2006 1:14 PM EDT reply actions  

Swagger
I'm watching the game on TV, and that was a sweet DP.  This team is gaining more and more swagger with each win.
"The one constant through all the years, Ray, has been baseball."

by firewood on Aug 23, 2006 1:15 PM EDT reply actions  

3 K's vs 7-8-9 hitters
Wanted to see at least one of Hollandsworth or Ross get on base there.  Hope the 3 K's doesn't give Oswalt the momentum to take control of the game.  

by rojosoto on Aug 23, 2006 1:18 PM EDT reply actions  

Oswalt
is a friggin' Hobbit. He's not THE Friggin' Hobbit, but he is a hobbit.
"When I am king, to avoid any further confusion, football will be called football and soccer will be called fagball." -Adam Corolla

by sukr on Aug 23, 2006 1:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

as long as michalak doesn't do anything stupid
I'm fine with Oswalt being good from here on out.  However, I would prefer 12 more runs.
Hey bartender...

by Clove @ Red Reporter on Aug 23, 2006 1:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

TD
A 3rd inning TD would be nice.  

by rojosoto on Aug 23, 2006 1:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

By TD
Do you mean a Rudi Johnson short run, or a Chad Johnson 85 yard bomb?

by MixFMKyle on Aug 23, 2006 1:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

Reminds me of a comment I saw
somewhere last night:

Final score in Cincinnati:

Bengals 14
Texans 0

Made me laugh.

by Ash on Aug 23, 2006 1:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

Michalak!
doing just fine.
Reds fan for 40 years!

by gejoe on Aug 23, 2006 1:27 PM EDT reply actions  

We'll see!
Reds fan for 40 years!

by gejoe on Aug 23, 2006 1:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

It will continue.
Hey bartender...

by Clove @ Red Reporter on Aug 23, 2006 1:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

Cynical negativity is win-win
If he does well, I was wrong, but the Reds win so I don't care. If he does bad, the Reds lose, but at least I was expecting it and was right about it. Being positive and optimistic only leads to anger and sadness.

by Geki on Aug 23, 2006 1:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

Does being right
really help ease the sting of the loss?

I choose cautious optimism.  I don't expect a lot out of Michalak, but I'm hoping that he'll prove me wrong.

by Slyde on Aug 23, 2006 1:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

He doesn't have many innings left
At 48 pitches, I would imagine he won't be out there more than 2-3 more innings, regardless of how he pitches.  

by rojosoto on Aug 23, 2006 1:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

Michalak!
he still looks good to me!
Reds fan for 40 years!

by gejoe on Aug 23, 2006 1:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

Sequence to Encarnacion
1st time up, all pitches were down and in, trying to nip the inside part of the plate (some were strikes.)  

2nd time up.  3 pitches.  First two middle of the plate at the letters, 3 pitch inside corner, low (same pitch Encar K'd on in the 1st.)  

by rojosoto on Aug 23, 2006 1:35 PM EDT reply actions  

Keep it up Mich...
"The one constant through all the years, Ray, has been baseball."

by firewood on Aug 23, 2006 1:40 PM EDT reply actions  

Nice job...
Nothing like the Houston Astros to get a pitcher in a groove.

(Boy... I hope that comment doesn't come back to haunt me.)

by TheC on Aug 23, 2006 1:41 PM EDT reply actions  

Hollandsworthless!
There is no one else on the bench to spell Freel for a day?

by TheC on Aug 23, 2006 1:46 PM EDT reply actions  

He just looks horrible up there
just horrible
"The one constant through all the years, Ray, has been baseball."

by firewood on Aug 23, 2006 1:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

It's the curse of McCracken...
We're forever stuck with at least one on the bench...

by iamwallaman on Aug 23, 2006 1:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yay Dead-to-me...
You worthless waste of a roster spot.

by Ash on Aug 23, 2006 1:46 PM EDT reply actions  

Pitch count thru 4 inings
Michalak - 59

Oswalt - 72

Reds fan for 40 years!

by gejoe on Aug 23, 2006 1:48 PM EDT reply actions  

That's because...
we're facing Oswalt! :)
Reds fan for 40 years!

by gejoe on Aug 23, 2006 1:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

Homer to Adam Everett
Michalek is pathetic. What's next, Brad Ausmus?

by Geki on Aug 23, 2006 1:49 PM EDT reply actions  

He'll be gone soon enough
Michalak is mere filler on this roster until we find a suitable #5.

by iamwallaman on Aug 23, 2006 1:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yes
since Adam is the #7 batter, and Brad is the #8 batter...
Reds fan for 40 years!

by gejoe on Aug 23, 2006 1:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

Boooooo!
"When I am king, to avoid any further confusion, football will be called football and soccer will be called fagball." -Adam Corolla

by sukr on Aug 23, 2006 1:53 PM EDT reply actions  

PH for Michalak?
Assuming Michalak survives the 5th inning with a 2-1 lead, do you PH for Michalak, due to lead off the bottom of the 5th?

by rojosoto on Aug 23, 2006 1:54 PM EDT reply actions  

PH for the love of God!
"When I am king, to avoid any further confusion, football will be called football and soccer will be called fagball." -Adam Corolla

by sukr on Aug 23, 2006 1:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

GAMEDAY
sucks
"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 Aug 23, 2006 1:55 PM EDT reply actions  

Worry about the hitter
You make a mistake to him and Taveras at first doesn't matter.

Yay! Bouncer back to the mound! Out #3.

by Ash on Aug 23, 2006 1:56 PM EDT reply actions  

Michalak is Berkman's kryptonite!
"The one constant through all the years, Ray, has been baseball."

by firewood on Aug 23, 2006 1:57 PM EDT reply actions  

why oh why....
wasn't I born rich instead of so damned good looking? That way I could be watching the game instead of "working" and trying to see what happens on gameday.
"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 Aug 23, 2006 1:59 PM EDT reply actions  

I thought
all good-looking people WERE rich! :)
Reds fan for 40 years!

by gejoe on Aug 23, 2006 2:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

NOT TRUE
they just look better because of their money
"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 Aug 23, 2006 2:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

So...
How can I tell the difference between a rich good-looking person and, say, someone like you?
Reds fan for 40 years!

by gejoe on Aug 23, 2006 2:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

the shoes
mine are department store bought, worn to the brink of falling apart. Theirs are the finest crafted Italian made, over priced things they can find.
"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 Aug 23, 2006 2:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

No PHer
for Michalak in the 5th.  Let's hope he's got another inning or two in his arm!

by rojosoto on Aug 23, 2006 2:01 PM EDT reply actions  

I don't like 1 run leads...
Let's try to fix that guys! (in our favor, please)

by iamwallaman on Aug 23, 2006 2:02 PM EDT reply actions  

Yeah...
but this pen has no problem giving up a couple runs at any given moment... as just demonstrated...

by iamwallaman on Aug 23, 2006 2:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

Our pen is not fixed...
No lead is safe... even with this horrid lineup.

by iamwallaman on Aug 23, 2006 2:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

Pitch count thru 5
Mickalak - 74

Oswalt - 86

Reds fan for 40 years!

by gejoe on Aug 23, 2006 2:04 PM EDT reply actions  

that inning...
was way too quick
"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 Aug 23, 2006 2:04 PM EDT reply actions  

Yup
Would love to see Oswalt out of this game soon. Make him throw some pitches!

by Ash on Aug 23, 2006 2:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

Excellent point
Anyone have his direct connect?
"When I am king, to avoid any further confusion, football will be called football and soccer will be called fagball." -Adam Corolla

by sukr on Aug 23, 2006 2:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

A kiss
http://www.cincinnati.com/schott/img/kiss_300.jpg....for luck
Why is the reporter asian and George Michael bearded?

by Pinetarfly on Aug 23, 2006 2:07 PM EDT reply actions  

"Schott" being in the link
makes me not want to click on it.

by Ash on Aug 23, 2006 2:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

A better link
http://www.cincinnati.com/schott/img/kiss_300.jpg  

for luck...sorry

Why is the reporter asian and George Michael bearded?

by Pinetarfly on Aug 23, 2006 2:08 PM EDT reply actions  

Thanks,
I won't be able to sleep tonoght :(
Reds fan for 40 years!

by gejoe on Aug 23, 2006 2:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

Or
be able to spell any more todoy!
Reds fan for 40 years!

by gejoe on Aug 23, 2006 2:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

Michalak
Walking way too many people....

by MixFMKyle on Aug 23, 2006 2:10 PM EDT reply actions  

Agreed!
Reds fan for 40 years!

by gejoe on Aug 23, 2006 2:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

Hopefully he won't be able to walk anyone else
6 solid innings... good enough. Thanks, man. I say let's bust out that revamped bullpen.

by Ash on Aug 23, 2006 2:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

"Please
can I have just one more inning? Please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please.
Reds fan for 40 years!

by gejoe on Aug 23, 2006 2:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

Only if Jerry promises to
have someone up and ready to go at the start of the inning.

by Ash on Aug 23, 2006 2:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

Jerry said
"What, huh, uh... who me?  He's a veteran presence..."
Reds fan for 40 years!

by gejoe on Aug 23, 2006 2:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

I AGREE
i would prefer to stay out of the bullpen until the 8th inning
"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 Aug 23, 2006 2:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

Good
inning my boy
Why is the reporter asian and George Michael bearded?

by Pinetarfly on Aug 23, 2006 2:11 PM EDT reply actions  

Yah baby, keep it going...
Mich (and the defense) is working out well so far today.
"The one constant through all the years, Ray, has been baseball."

by firewood on Aug 23, 2006 2:11 PM EDT reply actions  

I'm late here
what the fork is Quintodd McHollandclaytonwothless doing in the lineup today?
Why is the reporter asian and George Michael bearded?

by Pinetarfly on Aug 23, 2006 2:12 PM EDT reply actions  

LoL!
Blackmail photos, my friend. He got a hold of the infamous "Little Bo Peep" pictures.

by Ash on Aug 23, 2006 2:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

Doesn't
Oswalt look as if he should be in a grainy turn of the century black and white snapshot?....Like he works in an off-season coal mine and gargles with Burbon singing Woody Guthrie tunes? or is that just me?
Why is the reporter asian and George Michael bearded?

by Pinetarfly on Aug 23, 2006 2:15 PM EDT reply actions  

He was...
an extra in O Brother, where art thou? little known fact
"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 Aug 23, 2006 2:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

That was waay to fast.
I think Oswalt retired Griff, EdE and Dunn on two total pitches.

by TheC on Aug 23, 2006 2:15 PM EDT reply actions  

That inning took a whopping 6 pitches
Way to go first pitch hackers, your punishment is another inning of Oswalt.

by MixFMKyle on Aug 23, 2006 2:16 PM EDT reply actions  

Pitch count thru 6
Michalak - 90

Oswalt - 92

Reds fan for 40 years!

by gejoe on Aug 23, 2006 2:17 PM EDT reply actions  

Still
love that raw feed...they usually focus on some hot girls during the commercial breaks and let the cameras linger...it's so wonderfully sleazy....and I just keep saying the word "damn" in Grande's honor.
Why is the reporter asian and George Michael bearded?

by Pinetarfly on Aug 23, 2006 2:17 PM EDT reply actions  

I work
at channel 9
Why is the reporter asian and George Michael bearded?

by Pinetarfly on Aug 23, 2006 2:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

No
it's kind of stupid
Why is the reporter asian and George Michael bearded?

by Pinetarfly on Aug 23, 2006 2:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

TAKE THIS BUM OUT.
Do it. He gave up a hit to Brad Ausmus!

by Geki on Aug 23, 2006 2:17 PM EDT reply actions  

Leadoff runner on.
Now on 2nd. 1 out. There goes Michalak.

by Ash on Aug 23, 2006 2:18 PM EDT reply actions  

Claps.....
Why is the reporter asian and George Michael bearded?

by Pinetarfly on Aug 23, 2006 2:18 PM EDT reply actions  

Here
comes goofy-ass
Why is the reporter asian and George Michael bearded?

by Pinetarfly on Aug 23, 2006 2:18 PM EDT reply actions  

I love
the way his cheeks bounce on the sprint in
Why is the reporter asian and George Michael bearded?

by Pinetarfly on Aug 23, 2006 2:19 PM EDT reply actions  

I really hope
Coffey does not face Berkman.  He has looked terrible batting Righty this series

by MixFMKyle on Aug 23, 2006 2:20 PM EDT reply actions  

are you
at Mix now?
Why is the reporter asian and George Michael bearded?

by Pinetarfly on Aug 23, 2006 2:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

Nope
I work nights 8p-Midnight

by MixFMKyle on Aug 23, 2006 2:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

hopefully
that will be in the next inning
"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 Aug 23, 2006 2:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

or maybe not
"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 Aug 23, 2006 2:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

Come on
Ginger....for godsakes
Why is the reporter asian and George Michael bearded?

by Pinetarfly on Aug 23, 2006 2:24 PM EDT reply actions  

Cmon ump
Not so sure about these calls.
"The one constant through all the years, Ray, has been baseball."

by firewood on Aug 23, 2006 2:24 PM EDT reply actions  

6-4-3
would be really nice right about now
"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 Aug 23, 2006 2:24 PM EDT reply actions  

Don't
you mean 6-4-yessiree-3
Why is the reporter asian and George Michael bearded?

by Pinetarfly on Aug 23, 2006 2:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

He's
in there for his bat
Why is the reporter asian and George Michael bearded?

by Pinetarfly on Aug 23, 2006 2:27 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 Aug 23, 2006 2:27 PM EDT reply actions  

Thanks
Ginger
Why is the reporter asian and George Michael bearded?

by Pinetarfly on Aug 23, 2006 2:27 PM EDT reply actions  

coffey is done
Jim Bowden deserves to live in a hole.

by caliredsfan on Aug 23, 2006 2:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

YEP
"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 Aug 23, 2006 2:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

Maybe Wally has money on the Reds Today
and he knew Coffey wouldn't get it done, and is doing us a favor.

by MixFMKyle on Aug 23, 2006 2:32 PM EDT reply actions  

Coffey
mouthed "It's right down the middle" and got run
Why is the reporter asian and George Michael bearded?

by Pinetarfly on Aug 23, 2006 2:32 PM EDT reply actions  

Was it right down the middle?
"When I am king, to avoid any further confusion, football will be called football and soccer will be called fagball." -Adam Corolla

by sukr on Aug 23, 2006 2:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

According to SS
Ross was arguing face to face with the umpire... And Coffey gets tossed? Hmmm.

by Ash on Aug 23, 2006 2:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

It was a good pitch
Even Astros announcers said so.  This ump is not so good.  He missed several calls with Coffey.
"The one constant through all the years, Ray, has been baseball."

by firewood on Aug 23, 2006 2:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

So, basically, Franklin
has to come in and throw a strike. And not let the batter hit it.

by Ash on Aug 23, 2006 2:33 PM EDT reply actions  

Narron
still in
"When I am king, to avoid any further confusion, football will be called football and soccer will be called fagball." -Adam Corolla

by sukr on Aug 23, 2006 2:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

C'mon...
6-4-3 job.
Don't mind me...just pitching to contact, that's all...

by Paul Householder on Aug 23, 2006 2:34 PM EDT reply actions  

WHATS HAPPENING
game day is froze
"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 Aug 23, 2006 2:36 PM EDT reply actions  

Franklin walked the go-ahead run in.
Don't mind me...just pitching to contact, that's all...

by Paul Householder on Aug 23, 2006 2:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

I don't
fault Franklin...even he knows that he sucks
Why is the reporter asian and George Michael bearded?

by Pinetarfly on Aug 23, 2006 2:37 PM EDT reply actions  

Wow.
That effectivley sucked.

by MixFMKyle on Aug 23, 2006 2:37 PM EDT reply actions  

Walk
3-2
Why is the reporter asian and George Michael bearded?

by Pinetarfly on Aug 23, 2006 2:37 PM EDT reply actions  

Son of a bitch.
I can't really say anything about the strikezone 'cause I'm not watching, but I'm pissed nonetheless.

by Ash on Aug 23, 2006 2:37 PM EDT reply actions  

He's bringing in Cormier
So it's just about guaranteed that this inning will blow up.

by Geki on Aug 23, 2006 2:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

He is
Rheal "Homerific" Cormier

by Ash on Aug 23, 2006 2:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

Narron
I guess he needed franklin to suck for just two pitches

by RedHotHollywood on Aug 23, 2006 2:38 PM EDT reply actions  

It's true
Sanka's pitch was right down the middle, but Franklin's ball 4 was outside.
Why is the reporter asian and George Michael bearded?

by Pinetarfly on Aug 23, 2006 2:38 PM EDT reply actions  

is the runner at first
his or Todd's?
"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 Aug 23, 2006 2:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

Shoulda PH'd for
Mahlalikyliky when we had the chance.
"When I am king, to avoid any further confusion, football will be called football and soccer will be called fagball." -Adam Corolla

by sukr on Aug 23, 2006 2:39 PM EDT reply actions  

UGH
is all I have to say.  This just has disaster written all over it.

Okay, fine, a little more: we get this revamped bullpen, but the best we can do in this situation is Franklin?

by Gray on Aug 23, 2006 2:39 PM EDT reply actions  

get out of this inning
and let Ross put this away in the bottom of the inning
"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 Aug 23, 2006 2:39 PM EDT reply actions  

Now
we have the French Frank Pastore
Why is the reporter asian and George Michael bearded?

by Pinetarfly on Aug 23, 2006 2:41 PM EDT reply actions  

I only
figured this would happen earlier rather than later

by RedHotHollywood on Aug 23, 2006 2:42 PM EDT reply actions  

At least we're giving Oswalt
some time to re-charge his arm.
"When I am king, to avoid any further confusion, football will be called football and soccer will be called fagball." -Adam Corolla

by sukr on Aug 23, 2006 2:42 PM EDT reply actions  

Sorry
the french Jimmy Haynes
Why is the reporter asian and George Michael bearded?

by Pinetarfly on Aug 23, 2006 2:42 PM EDT reply actions  

I feel sick
I hope something can fire the team up, because I imagine they are pretty bummed right now.

by MixFMKyle on Aug 23, 2006 2:43 PM EDT reply actions  

Is it inappropriate
to beat your relief pitchers? It seems to work in Toronto.

by RedHotHollywood on Aug 23, 2006 2:43 PM EDT reply actions  

now
he's the French Jimmy Anderson
Why is the reporter asian and George Michael bearded?

by Pinetarfly on Aug 23, 2006 2:44 PM EDT reply actions  

How about
the French Danny Graves?
"When I am king, to avoid any further confusion, football will be called football and soccer will be called fagball." -Adam Corolla

by sukr on Aug 23, 2006 2:45 PM EDT up reply actions  

or
Le Gascan
Why is the reporter asian and George Michael bearded?

by Pinetarfly on Aug 23, 2006 2:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

Nobody loosening in the Reds' 'pen?
Seriously, Jerry? The man has given up three straight hits.

by Ash on Aug 23, 2006 2:44 PM EDT reply actions  

You got it skip
I pitched last night in my softball game, I think Im ready to go.

by MixFMKyle on Aug 23, 2006 2:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

That wouldn't work for Narron...
You'd have to be starting tomorrow in your softball game for him to put you in now.
Don't mind me...just pitching to contact, that's all...

by Paul Householder on Aug 23, 2006 2:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

Thurman
Munson is rolling over in his grave
Why is the reporter asian and George Michael bearded?

by Pinetarfly on Aug 23, 2006 2:45 PM EDT reply actions  

Well this is just the type of momentum
We need before that big long ass road trip.

by MixFMKyle on Aug 23, 2006 2:45 PM EDT reply actions  

Narron, Cormier etc.
Narron returns to form.  Tries to go just a little too far with Michalak.  Why not start this inning with a reliever?  
Krivsky's giving up Germano for Cormier should be labeled for what it is:  a complete hosing by the Phillies.  

by HokieRed on Aug 23, 2006 2:45 PM EDT reply actions  

Oh and don't forget
He's signed for next year at $2 million plus.
Don't mind me...just pitching to contact, that's all...

by Paul Householder on Aug 23, 2006 2:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

Hey, if they want,
I'll pitch crappily for league minimum.

by Ash on Aug 23, 2006 2:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

That's in Canadian, right?
I mean, there has to be some reason it's that high.

by Slyde on Aug 23, 2006 2:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

Canadian wouldn't be high enough
The exchange rate is only around 1.3-1.

Hong Kong dollars (7.8-1), now we're talking.

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

by Paul Householder on Aug 23, 2006 2:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

Holy crap
why did they hit for Roy?  Now the Reds are back in it!!

by MixFMKyle on Aug 23, 2006 2:47 PM EDT reply actions  

Put in Qualls!
"The one constant through all the years, Ray, has been baseball."

by firewood on Aug 23, 2006 2:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

Who's
going to follow Le Gascan...or is he flying solo from here on?
Why is the reporter asian and George Michael bearded?

by Pinetarfly on Aug 23, 2006 2:48 PM EDT reply actions  

WOW
That was just plain UGLY.  Thanks, Todd and Rheal and Jerry).
Reds fan for 40 years!

by gejoe on Aug 23, 2006 2:48 PM EDT reply actions  

Come on
Captain Overbite
Why is the reporter asian and George Michael bearded?

by Pinetarfly on Aug 23, 2006 2:50 PM EDT reply actions  

Germano
Germnno:  4 starts for Scranton-Wilkes Barre:
2.13 ERA, 25 and 1/3 innings; 25 hits; 0 HR's; 2 BB / 16 K's.  Just turned 24.  This is a guy who couldn't make a contribution to our pitching staff?

by HokieRed on Aug 23, 2006 2:50 PM EDT reply actions  

plus
I hear he's dating Pam Beasley now that he's in Scranton.

by Slyde on Aug 23, 2006 2:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

Or
Underbite...which is it?
Why is the reporter asian and George Michael bearded?

by Pinetarfly on Aug 23, 2006 2:50 PM EDT reply actions  

Rich hits the ump with the follow through
and the crowd cheers! And I laugh heartily.

by Ash on Aug 23, 2006 2:51 PM EDT reply actions  

Perhaps situations like this...
Are why Cormier's ERA is so low, but his peripherals are so bad.

He gives up a bunch of hits and lets inherited runners score by the dozen, but he doesn't suck badly enough or long enough to let his own runners score...

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

by Paul Householder on Aug 23, 2006 2:52 PM EDT reply actions  

I'm happy about the hit
and then I look up to see Quintodd McHollyclaytonworthless
Why is the reporter asian and George Michael bearded?

by Pinetarfly on Aug 23, 2006 2:52 PM EDT reply actions  

Get Tony Womack
in there somehow, too... that would be great.

by Ash on Aug 23, 2006 2:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

How About
Quintodd McHollyWomaclaytonworthless

by MixFMKyle on Aug 23, 2006 2:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

Another hit?!
Wow! Two in one series even!

by iamwallaman on Aug 23, 2006 2:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

The apocalypse is upon us.
Don't mind me...just pitching to contact, that's all...

by Paul Householder on Aug 23, 2006 2:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

that totally sucked
well try to get some back. Let's 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 Aug 23, 2006 2:52 PM EDT reply actions  

Hollandsworth-full!
"The one constant through all the years, Ray, has been baseball."

by firewood on Aug 23, 2006 2:54 PM EDT reply actions  

that's a start
nice hit. Keep it going
"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 Aug 23, 2006 2:55 PM EDT reply actions  

Wow...
Did Hollandsworth just get an RBI?

By the way, if you're going to watch a gamecast on the web, watch the one on ESPN.

by bigjas on Aug 23, 2006 2:55 PM EDT reply actions  

Yep
"The one constant through all the years, Ray, has been baseball."

by firewood on Aug 23, 2006 2:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

Cmon Doc
"The one constant through all the years, Ray, has been baseball."

by firewood on Aug 23, 2006 2:55 PM EDT reply actions  

kind of like
a blind squirrel finding an acorn. every once in a while it just happens
"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 Aug 23, 2006 2:56 PM EDT reply actions  

Now a HR
Only makes this a very unlikely win.
Don't mind me...just pitching to contact, that's all...

by Paul Householder on Aug 23, 2006 2:57 PM EDT reply actions  

Here comes McClayton or The Rookie
Or whatever he calls himself these days.

by bigjas on Aug 23, 2006 2:57 PM EDT reply actions  

ha. ha.
Since when is Clayton the best hitter on the bench?

by Gray on Aug 23, 2006 2:58 PM EDT reply actions  

Ooo!
Now the Astros must be scared now.  We will defeat them with our weak-hitting, weak-fielding shortstop.  Maybe double-switch him for Aurilia now, for defensive purposes.
Don't mind me...just pitching to contact, that's all...

by Paul Householder on Aug 23, 2006 2:59 PM EDT reply actions  

Phillips
we could really use a big fly 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 Aug 23, 2006 3:00 PM EDT reply actions  

Damn
Why is the reporter asian and George Michael bearded?

by Pinetarfly on Aug 23, 2006 3:01 PM EDT reply actions  

We're only down four...
For now.

Tavares, Burke, and Berkman due up and the new pitcher is....

by bigjas on Aug 23, 2006 3:02 PM EDT reply actions  

Billy-boy
"The one constant through all the years, Ray, has been baseball."

by firewood on Aug 23, 2006 3:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

Thought it was Brian B
For a second there.
Don't mind me...just pitching to contact, that's all...

by Paul Householder on Aug 23, 2006 3:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

Wayner
gave up Dunn and Homer for that guy
Why is the reporter asian and George Michael bearded?

by Pinetarfly on Aug 23, 2006 3:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

Pen
2/3 inning 6 runs, 4 hits, Sanka tossed
Why is the reporter asian and George Michael bearded?

by Pinetarfly on Aug 23, 2006 3:03 PM EDT reply actions  

Junior
Still looks good in center if the ball is hit right at him and hard
Why is the reporter asian and George Michael bearded?

by Pinetarfly on Aug 23, 2006 3:06 PM EDT reply actions  

I can still eat corn on the cob...
If someone cuts it off and smushes it into a fine paste...
Don't mind me...just pitching to contact, that's all...

by Paul Householder on Aug 23, 2006 3:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

WHAT THE HECK
go ahead and hit Berkman 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 Aug 23, 2006 3:08 PM EDT reply actions  

Out in order!?
What is this madness? Nice job, Bray.

by Ash on Aug 23, 2006 3:08 PM EDT reply actions  

Bray, Weathers, Coffey
Bray in the 7th, Weathers in the 8th, Coffey in the 9th.  When is he going to get it?

by HokieRed on Aug 23, 2006 3:09 PM EDT reply actions  

Would really love to see
someone win a car here in the big payoff innning.

by Ash on Aug 23, 2006 3:11 PM EDT reply actions  

Forgot it was a day game today
kinda glad I missed that 6 run inning. All I can do is shake my head... We're still in it though. Let's get them back!

by satyanaas on Aug 23, 2006 3:11 PM EDT reply actions  

cmon hatte
get on for JR
"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 Aug 23, 2006 3:11 PM EDT reply actions  

Come JR...
Get your first hit ever off this guy.

by bigjas on Aug 23, 2006 3:14 PM EDT reply actions  

told you they should have hit Berkman
"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 Aug 23, 2006 3:16 PM EDT reply actions  

are they leaving Miller in?
"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 Aug 23, 2006 3:17 PM EDT reply actions  

booooooo
"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 Aug 23, 2006 3:18 PM EDT reply actions  

HehHeh
Belisle "drills" Aubrey Huff... most likely because his name is Aubrey. Or possibly because Ewdin got hit.

by Ash on Aug 23, 2006 3:21 PM EDT reply actions  

Hmm...Interesting
Patience pays off for Edwin:
Narron pleased with young slugger's approach at the plate

"'If he hadn't been on the DL, you could compare his numbers to [Mets third baseman David] Wright,' Narron said."

...or maybe if you didn't sit him for a month after he came off the DL?

by satyanaas on Aug 23, 2006 3:28 PM EDT reply actions  

Dammit LLM!!
Come on BP! Any hit would do right here.

by bigjas on Aug 23, 2006 3:38 PM EDT reply actions  

And according to ESPN...
BP swung at a pitch around his ankles Vlad Guerrero.

Unfortunately, unlike Vlad, BP hit it straight up in the air.

by bigjas on Aug 23, 2006 3:40 PM EDT reply actions  

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