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Come on Reds!

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No DPs!

by mattg on Aug 9, 2006 10:05 PM EDT   0 recs

OH yeah!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
"Don't mind me....just managing with the old ticker, that's all"

by Jerry Narron on Aug 9, 2006 10:07 PM EDT   0 recs

Ross
stud.

by mattg on Aug 9, 2006 10:07 PM EDT   0 recs

HOLY COW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !1
Reds fan for 40 years!

by gejoe on Aug 9, 2006 10:08 PM EDT   0 recs

WALK OFF JOB
BEEEEYYYYYOOOOOTTTTTCCCCCHHHHH

by BLee2525 on Aug 9, 2006 10:08 PM EDT   0 recs

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!
I LOVE THIS TEAM!! I LOVE BASEBALL!! I LOVE EVERYTHING AND EVERYONE RIGHT NOW!!

by Ash on Aug 9, 2006 10:08 PM EDT   0 recs

Jerry
You are brilliant!

by Slyde on Aug 9, 2006 10:08 PM EDT   0 recs

Guess that
double switch he pulled worked?

by mattg on Aug 9, 2006 10:09 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Thanks!
green light on that pitch was managing excellence.
"Don't mind me....just managing with the old ticker, that's all"

by Jerry Narron on Aug 9, 2006 10:10 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

You took off the bunt sign, right?
Don't mind me...just pitching to contact, that's all...

by Paul Householder on Aug 9, 2006 10:11 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

LOL!
sukr, you made this game thread tonight.  You get a gold star on your August 9th calendar!

by Slyde on Aug 9, 2006 10:11 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

More fun...
Than people should be allowed to have on a sports blog.
Don't mind me...just pitching to contact, that's all...

by Paul Householder on Aug 9, 2006 10:13 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

I'm blushing.
Sadly, it was supposed to be ironic and sad, but it did end up being a blast. Thanks to Paul for the idea, I shall now shelf it, as to not wear it out. (Like I haven't already):)
"Don't mind me....just managing with the old ticker, that's all"

by Jerry Narron on Aug 9, 2006 10:14 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Bring it back next week
For the 3 game set in St. Louis. Then rest it until (whispering) October.

by teb7 on Aug 9, 2006 10:19 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Good idea!
"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 9, 2006 10:20 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Slyde...
Maybe you can be Wayne Krivsky?
Don't mind me...just pitching to contact, that's all...

by Paul Householder on Aug 9, 2006 10:22 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Yeah!
Don't forget to talk in the third. "That's Wayne Krivsky talkin'"
"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 9, 2006 10:25 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Suck it, Izzy.
SUCK IT HARD.

by Ash on Aug 9, 2006 10:09 PM EDT   0 recs

You planned it...
Didn'tcha, Jerry?
Don't mind me...just pitching to contact, that's all...

by Paul Householder on Aug 9, 2006 10:09 PM EDT   0 recs

All along!
"Don't mind me....just managing with the old ticker, that's all"

by Jerry Narron on Aug 9, 2006 10:11 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

That was a FUN game to watch!
PURE FUN!

by firewood on Aug 9, 2006 10:10 PM EDT   0 recs

a little late to the party but...
AAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Man!  I was jumping all over the living room.  What a win!

2.5 back baby!

by Blue on Aug 9, 2006 10:11 PM EDT   0 recs

I awoke the neighborhood.
Seriously. Screaming at the top of my lungs. Awesome.

by Ash on Aug 9, 2006 10:11 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

I did the silent spasms shake
my wife and baby are asleep on the couch.  It took too long to get him to sleep, so I had to celebrate in silence.

I'm still giddy!

by Slyde on Aug 9, 2006 10:13 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

that's pretty funny
you should get a sound proof room or something.

by Blue on Aug 9, 2006 10:39 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

It's a damn good thing we won it there
because Castro was all that was left on the bench. We'd have been screwed in extras.

by Ash on Aug 9, 2006 10:11 PM EDT   0 recs

No, no.
there's always the bullpen.
"Don't mind me....just managing with the old ticker, that's all"

by Jerry Narron on Aug 9, 2006 10:11 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Jerry,
you should be a player manager. :)

by Ash on Aug 9, 2006 10:12 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Ross
Should be the everyday catcher

by nlt-andrew68 on Aug 9, 2006 10:11 PM EDT   0 recs

Gamecast
The white dot went over the fence

The yellow dots rounded the bases

The Reds' score rolled from 6 to 8

Not quite the same, but I'll take it.  Now I have to stay up for SportsCenter for highlights.

HELL of a game

by BLee2525 on Aug 9, 2006 10:12 PM EDT   0 recs

8 runs on 8 hits.
At least we're putting the hits to good use.

by Ash on Aug 9, 2006 10:13 PM EDT   0 recs

the excitement of that home run
ranks up there with Dunner's grand slam and opening day 2005.  Critical game.  Awesome.

by Blue on Aug 9, 2006 10:13 PM EDT   0 recs

Simply huge
A huge shot in the arm.

I'm not dead YET!

by firewood on Aug 9, 2006 10:14 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

I nearly wrecked the car...
When I heard Marty's call. Thankfully, I was able to quickly get to the house.

WHAT A GAME!!! Let's for 3 out of 4 tomorrow.

by bigjas on Aug 9, 2006 10:13 PM EDT   0 recs

awesome. wow.
wow.  my roommate who was outside came running into to see why i had screamed.
This is my corn. You people are guests in my corn.

by Daedalus on Aug 9, 2006 10:17 PM EDT   0 recs

Damn you, Daedalus
Damn you and your chinese pirated ESPN.

by BLee2525 on Aug 9, 2006 10:19 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Get MLB Extra Innings
For next year. It is worth every single penny.

by teb7 on Aug 9, 2006 10:29 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Sorry, Jimmy
you ain't catchin' that one, buddy.
Ahhh... I love homeruns. (Especially the game winning variety.)

by Ash on Aug 9, 2006 10:18 PM EDT   0 recs

There's one beer left in the fridge
It was either a celebratory beer or a consolation beer.

Thank you, David Ross.

by BLee2525 on Aug 9, 2006 10:18 PM EDT   0 recs

You wonder if
he even gets to start tomorrow since he didn't hit it out on the first pitch.
"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 9, 2006 10:20 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

National Game tomorrow boys
Gotta take 3 of 4. It comes on ESPN at 9:30am out here in Hollywood.

by RedHotHollywood on Aug 9, 2006 10:19 PM EDT   0 recs

I gotta ask
Are you Charlie Sheen?

by Slyde on Aug 9, 2006 10:20 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

unfortunately no,
but i do like high priced call girls

by RedHotHollywood on Aug 9, 2006 10:21 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Well
who doesn't?

by Slyde on Aug 9, 2006 10:22 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

randy johnson has a no-hitter through six
no-hitter no-hitter no-hitter no-hitter no-hitter jinx.

hate the yankees.

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

by Daedalus on Aug 9, 2006 10:20 PM EDT   0 recs

no hitter?
He has a no hitter?

A no hitter thru six innings?

A six inning no hitter?

He's given up no hits, huh?

Wow, maybe he'll pitch a no hitter.

by Slyde on Aug 9, 2006 10:21 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Good Job Guys!
Hopefully we get a trackback and blamed for this.
"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 9, 2006 10:24 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

he just gave up a hit!
yes, the jinx still works!
This is my corn. You people are guests in my corn.

by Daedalus on Aug 9, 2006 10:23 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

A no hitter, you say?
Hmmm...wonder how many no-hitters have been thrown on August 9th.

Maybe we should look this up.  We could be witnessing history.

by BLee2525 on Aug 9, 2006 10:24 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Toast!
To David Ross!
Don't mind me...just pitching to contact, that's all...

by Paul Householder on Aug 9, 2006 10:21 PM EDT   0 recs

Ross
He's a baaaaaaaaad, baaaaaaad man.

HOW 'BOUT THEM REDS!!!!!!!!!!

by BLee2525 on Aug 9, 2006 10:22 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

I think there are 41,000 attendees
24 teammates, a couple of coaches, and about 15 people in this game thread who are all ready to stand in line to buy that man a drink.

by Ash on Aug 9, 2006 10:32 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

yay! my boss isn't here this week.
i don't even have to pretend i'm not watching the game.  it'll be on full screen.
This is my corn. You people are guests in my corn.

by Daedalus on Aug 9, 2006 10:21 PM EDT   0 recs

that was supposed to be in response
to the comment about the national game tomorrow.
This is my corn. You people are guests in my corn.

by Daedalus on Aug 9, 2006 10:22 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

To the Cards:
Where is your Jehovah now?
"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 9, 2006 10:22 PM EDT   0 recs

Marty Sez...
Jerry, you had "a great night" at the managerial office tonight.
Don't mind me...just pitching to contact, that's all...

by Paul Householder on Aug 9, 2006 10:26 PM EDT   0 recs

we thought the same thing
but hearing that call, man, he's the best.
This is my corn. You people are guests in my corn.

by Daedalus on Aug 9, 2006 10:27 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

The way I heard it...
Marty was so beside himself that he forgot the score.  He really loves this team.
Don't mind me...just pitching to contact, that's all...

by Paul Householder on Aug 9, 2006 10:34 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

That was a fantastic call
He was hoping out loud, and it worked!

by Ash on Aug 9, 2006 10:36 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

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

by Paul Householder on Aug 9, 2006 10:44 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

narron a "great night" managing, marty?
clayton played.  nuff said.
This is my corn. You people are guests in my corn.

by Daedalus on Aug 9, 2006 10:26 PM EDT   0 recs

Disappointed with Marty
I want one of these:

Marty: "Hey, great win"
Narron: "Thanks"
Marty: "Good thing you started Clayton.  He was huge."
Narron: "I'm sorry?"
Marty: "And where the hell was your head in the 8th."
Narron: "I don't understand."
Marty: "It's a damn good thing Ross bailed your ass out, because that was..."
(Narron runs away crying)

...and SCENE

by BLee2525 on Aug 9, 2006 10:32 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

We can only hope
Narron doesn't think he's playing with house money tomorrow and run one of his "Get away day" lineups out there for Arroyo.

My prediction:

Dunn LF
Denorfia RF
Clayton SS
LaRue C
Arroyo P
Aurilia 1B
Castro 3B
Griffey CF
Clayton (yes, Clayton twice) 2B

by BLee2525 on Aug 9, 2006 10:29 PM EDT   0 recs

Heh.
Don't forget Hollandsworthless at Catcher.
Don't mind me...just pitching to contact, that's all...

by Paul Householder on Aug 9, 2006 10:30 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

oh, hollandsworthless can play instead of dunn
This is my corn. You people are guests in my corn.

by Daedalus on Aug 9, 2006 10:31 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Thanks
Can't believe I forgot about Hollandsworth.  He was acquired for those "Sunday specials"

by BLee2525 on Aug 9, 2006 10:33 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

No
We'll have two catchers at the plate, two outfielders. Larue still leading in passed balls Slyde?

Tactical, baby.

"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 9, 2006 10:33 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

LOL
i do believe, though, that you're wrong about griffey.  he will always bat third.  clayton will bat cleanup and dunn will bat ninth.
This is my corn. You people are guests in my corn.

by Daedalus on Aug 9, 2006 10:30 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

they oughta do the half price tix
for the rest of the month.  sell out crowds rock.
This is my corn. You people are guests in my corn.

by Daedalus on Aug 9, 2006 10:29 PM EDT   0 recs

A Stupid Question
So if they sell out at half price, and don't come close to selling out at full price, why don't they just make tickets half price? It's the same amount of money, but more fun.

by bobestes on Aug 9, 2006 10:35 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

They should consider it
For the rest of this year. Even with the dollar dogs, the increased concessions and parking makes you more money than a half-full stadium at full price.

by teb7 on Aug 9, 2006 10:36 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

makes sense to me
This is my corn. You people are guests in my corn.

by Daedalus on Aug 9, 2006 10:38 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Winning fans back
It's a three-year process. Do things like this half-price promotion and put forth the effort to win, and people will come back.

Allen/Lindner saw "fan-friendly" as meaning more cupholders and wider concourses. Castellini knows that fans are customers, and deserve unique incentives to get back to the ballpark.

I promise you, they've made more money on this series than any other.

by bobestes on Aug 9, 2006 10:43 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

You know,
I said something about this before, and some people, (cough)bobestes(cough) simply chided me with Wall Mart. ; )

Seriously though, this was a huge gamble. If they lost this series, I don't think they would come back.

"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 9, 2006 10:49 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Ha
As Mel Allen used to say:

"How about THAT?!?"

:)

by bobestes on Aug 9, 2006 10:52 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

I thought tonite wasn't half price
Because of the Davey bobbleheads?
Don't mind me...just pitching to contact, that's all...

by Paul Householder on Aug 9, 2006 10:47 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

I just opened up GameCast
And saw the final score... then came here to see what was up.  That was entertaining going back over the three separate threads for this game.  What a great win!  

by TheC on Aug 9, 2006 10:32 PM EDT   0 recs

Bad Man at Short

When was the last time Aurilia played short stop??

by nlt-andrew68 on Aug 9, 2006 10:34 PM EDT   0 recs

he was the reds starting shortstop
on opening day last year.  

he's played short two times this year.

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

by Daedalus on Aug 9, 2006 10:39 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Franklin

he deserved it  nice 1-2-3

by nlt-andrew68 on Aug 9, 2006 10:35 PM EDT