Spring Training Game Thread: Game 1 vs. Pirates

According to the Pirates Web site...

...it's going to be right-hander Zach Duke.

Go baseball!!!!

All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named "Bubba"?

by BubbaFan on Mar 1, 2007 5:56 AM EST reply actions

Dude

You forgot to call first.

Can I get a hooha?

by Slyde on Mar 1, 2007 9:07 AM EST up reply actions

I read the FAQ...

...and it said some people consider it annoying.

Which it is, so I didn't do it. :-)

All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named "Bubba"?

by BubbaFan on Mar 1, 2007 10:30 AM EST up reply actions

Oh

You're one of them. :)

2007 Reds Threat Level is Blue

by Slyde on Mar 1, 2007 10:31 AM EST up reply actions

Game Thread

I thought we ruled it was allowed for game threads only.?

by snohio on Mar 1, 2007 10:53 AM EST up reply actions

yeah

for game threads you're SUPPOSED to call first.

Still haven't found what I'm looking for.

by Daedalus on Mar 1, 2007 12:37 PM EST up reply actions

Reds Lineup

John Fay stopped blogging about grouper sandwiches long enough to give us the lineup for the Reds:

Ryan Freel CF
Brandon Phillips 2B
Edwin Encarnacion 3B
Adam Dunn LF
Jeff Conine 1B
Josh Hamilton RF
Alex Gonzalez SS
David Ross C
Eric Milton P

Im suprised Ross is below Gonzalez, but other than that its a respectable lineup.

Find me on MySpace- http://www.myspace.com/mixfmkyle

by MixFMKyle on Mar 1, 2007 9:23 AM EST reply actions

My Lineup

That is how I would throw them out there, unless Ross really shows what he did early last season is the norm.

by snohio on Mar 1, 2007 9:45 AM EST up reply actions

Call me a sentimentalist

but I'm pulling hard for Hamilton to have a big spring. If he can do all of the things that it's said he can do, well why not? Unless it turn into the Wily Mo syndrome, of course.

I Is Unacculturated

by Pops Daniels on Mar 1, 2007 10:00 AM EST up reply actions

I think a lot of people are

And Why not? The guy was a Number 1 overall pick loaded with talent, who admits his mistakes, and gotten thru his issues.

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by MixFMKyle on Mar 1, 2007 10:54 AM EST up reply actions

I love it!

It's minutes before the first spring training game and we're already talking about swapping the 7th and 8th hitters! We're back in mid season form (or we never left)!

by Brian B on Mar 1, 2007 12:22 PM EST up reply actions

WLW

Don't forget it's Thom's debut on Reds Radio

CVail - The Greatest Blog in the World

by thegreatestblogintheworld on Mar 1, 2007 9:36 AM EST reply actions

Do we

have to suffer through Cowboy this early? Or will he work later.

I Is Unacculturated

by Pops Daniels on Mar 1, 2007 9:57 AM EST up reply actions

Oh this feels good.

I'll be back for a toast @ 12:45!

"Sometimes life kicks you in the teeth, kids.....even when you're eating cake"- obc

by sukr on Mar 1, 2007 10:09 AM EST reply actions

Will that be melba, rye, or zwieback?

2007 Reds Threat Level is Blue

by Slyde on Mar 1, 2007 10:13 AM EST up reply actions

No, that's Paul remember?

Mine was scotch. But today it'll be more like rancid coffee from Speedway.

I like the sig btw. You couldn't figure out how to put a graph in there with the different levels?

"Sometimes life kicks you in the teeth, kids.....even when you're eating cake"- obc

by sukr on Mar 1, 2007 10:25 AM EST up reply actions

There

I've added a graphic for you, since I know you are a visual person.

2007 Reds Threat Level is Blue

by Slyde on Mar 1, 2007 11:30 AM EST up reply actions

Hmmm

Let me know if that graphic is overbearing. I think it might be a bit much.

2007 Reds Threat Level is Blue

by Slyde on Mar 1, 2007 11:34 AM EST up reply actions

I don't bitch about stupid stuff like a graphic being too big, buuuuuut, since you took the opportunity to take a snarky jab at me....get rid of it! It's obnoxiously huge. It's like a orange on a toothpick! Visual person..pffft. :))

Seriously, if you feel it draws attention away from you quality posts, make it smaller. I for one like pictures and think we can use more.

"Sometimes life kicks you in the teeth, kids.....even when you're eating cake"- obc

by sukr on Mar 1, 2007 11:47 AM EST up reply actions

First.

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

by Paul Householder on Mar 1, 2007 12:17 PM EST up reply actions

Har...Har... A clever play on words!

Actually, this was the kind of joke that I would make, and Chandra would in turn roll her eyes at me!

Oh, well you know what, I found the card, actually, they're from your mom, so tell your gay mom I said thanks!

by chandrathan on Mar 1, 2007 10:26 AM EST up reply actions

While we're waiting

Red Hot Momma has a new podcast with Darth Leitch re: Cards season.

...and by "literally" I mean very figuratively

by Man Mountain on Mar 1, 2007 11:16 AM EST reply actions

Off Subject

But are we gonna do a Yahoo Fantasy League yet? I am out for revenge from Football.

Find me on MySpace- http://www.myspace.com/mixfmkyle

by MixFMKyle on Mar 1, 2007 11:37 AM EST reply actions

Bring back the swingline!! :)

^^^

On Baseball and the Reds

by JinAZ on Mar 1, 2007 12:00 PM EST reply actions

t-minus

60 minutes and counting...

by snohio on Mar 1, 2007 12:04 PM EST reply actions

GD Paul Harvey!

Is he going to be on for a full hour, or what? Shut the *&%$# up! Gimme Baseball!

Whew, gotta calm down. I haven't heard him in a while, just grading on my nerves....

And now..........................................................page
four......

"Sometimes life kicks you in the teeth, kids.....even when you're eating cake"- obc

by sukr on Mar 1, 2007 12:22 PM EST reply actions

Lost in translation

No broadcast for me today. Fight the good fight for those absent.

And I listen, to the voice inside my head...nothing, I'll do this one myself. "State of Love and Trust"

by ohiobobcat on Mar 1, 2007 12:35 PM EST reply actions

Hang in there....

We'll hoist it up for ya'

"Sometimes life kicks you in the teeth, kids.....even when you're eating cake"- obc

by sukr on Mar 1, 2007 12:47 PM EST up reply actions

in case no one saw it

Rosencrans has Bellhorn starting first instead of Conine.

Still haven't found what I'm looking for.

by Daedalus on Mar 1, 2007 12:39 PM EST reply actions

First! Toast

To an enjoyable 07', be it competitive on not, salute!

"Sometimes life kicks you in the teeth, kids.....even when you're eating cake"- obc

by sukr on Mar 1, 2007 12:48 PM EST reply actions

Hear, hear!

All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named "Bubba"?

by BubbaFan on Mar 1, 2007 12:52 PM EST up reply actions

where do you get those faces?

isn't that stuff full of spyware? that's why i don't have them, but i really want them!

Still haven't found what I'm looking for.

by Daedalus on Mar 1, 2007 1:03 PM EST up reply actions

Just copy his

"Sometimes life kicks you in the teeth, kids.....even when you're eating cake"- obc

by sukr on Mar 1, 2007 1:06 PM EST up reply actions

they're just graphics

No spyware. I am only linking to images that are hosted my Web site.

All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named "Bubba"?

by BubbaFan on Mar 1, 2007 1:08 PM EST up reply actions

Mmmm

The Diet Mt. Dew tastes especially good today.

"We're born again, there's new grass on the field!"

2007 Reds Threat Level is Blue

by Slyde on Mar 1, 2007 12:52 PM EST up reply actions

Nuh uh...

I was first.

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

by Paul Householder on Mar 1, 2007 12:54 PM EST up reply actions

It was a first toast, not a first

besides, i think slyde got it.....unless you're saying he didn't call it, but simply pointed out that it had not been called.

"Sometimes life kicks you in the teeth, kids.....even when you're eating cake"- obc

by sukr on Mar 1, 2007 12:59 PM EST up reply actions

Exactly.

He did not call it but did point out that it had not been called.

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

by Paul Householder on Mar 1, 2007 1:00 PM EST up reply actions

In that case

we need to update the wiki. You have ID'd a loophole in the legal verbiage.

"Sometimes life kicks you in the teeth, kids.....even when you're eating cake"- obc

by sukr on Mar 1, 2007 1:04 PM EST up reply actions

I figured

Much like "last" it only mattered that I used the word "first".

2007 Reds Threat Level is Blue

by Slyde on Mar 1, 2007 1:05 PM EST up reply actions

Cheers!

The road to playoffs begins today!

"I'm just like everybody else. I have two arms, two legs, and four-thousand hits." - Pete Rose

by BK on Mar 1, 2007 12:59 PM EST up reply actions

Is it just me...

Or has Jerry Narron switched brands of peanut butter during the off-season? I notice a hint of Skippy Chunky in his speech.

2007 Reds Threat Level is Blue

by Slyde on Mar 1, 2007 12:54 PM EST reply actions

heh

Oddly enough, I think I missed hearing his voice. Not because I like it though...

"Sometimes life kicks you in the teeth, kids.....even when you're eating cake"- obc

by sukr on Mar 1, 2007 12:57 PM EST up reply actions

And the home...

of the brave.

Maybe I should triple up on the Mt. Dew to get a buzz of some sort.

by snohio on Mar 1, 2007 1:01 PM EST reply actions

I can't listen to the game today..

Are we blowing them out yet?

Oh, well you know what, I found the card, actually, they're from your mom, so tell your gay mom I said thanks!

by chandrathan on Mar 1, 2007 1:05 PM EST reply actions

oh god, i'm so happy!

thom sounds good on radio.

Still haven't found what I'm looking for.

by Daedalus on Mar 1, 2007 1:05 PM EST reply actions

Yes, Yes

3-1, no blowout yet

"Sometimes life kicks you in the teeth, kids.....even when you're eating cake"- obc

by sukr on Mar 1, 2007 1:07 PM EST up reply actions

That's okay, Freel baby

Get those caught stealings out of the way now.

2007 Reds Threat Level is Blue

by Slyde on Mar 1, 2007 1:09 PM EST reply actions

Sanchez

is playing second?

Still haven't found what I'm looking for.

by Daedalus on Mar 1, 2007 1:10 PM EST reply actions

i just looked up his stats

didn't realize how much second he plays. shortstop, too.

Still haven't found what I'm looking for.

by Daedalus on Mar 1, 2007 1:12 PM EST up reply actions

rumor has it

That he will start the season at second because of injuries. Bautista is going to the outfield and Castillo is moving to third. At least, that's the rumor, I don't think it's be set in stone yet.

2007 Reds Threat Level is Blue

by Slyde on Mar 1, 2007 1:14 PM EST up reply actions

i think the threat level should be higher.

after all, no threat level is EVER blue.

Still haven't found what I'm looking for.

by Daedalus on Mar 1, 2007 1:15 PM EST up reply actions

Yeah

but that's what is annoying about the terrorism threat level. They'll never put it at green because that's just asking for trouble.

However, my threat level could drop to green if things get really bad. And it's the first game of Spring Training. Right now everyone is at blue.

2007 Reds Threat Level is Blue

by Slyde on Mar 1, 2007 1:17 PM EST up reply actions

oh, if everyone's blue, that's ok

sometimes they randomly make the threat level orange in DC and then have guys wielding machine guns going through the trains.

that's true, by the way.

Still haven't found what I'm looking for.

by Daedalus on Mar 1, 2007 1:19 PM EST up reply actions

I know

I was in DC on the day of the London bombing. Lots of machine guns everywhere. We couldn't go to the Capital that day because of the threat level. Kind of a bummer.

2007 Reds Threat Level is Blue

by Slyde on Mar 1, 2007 1:21 PM EST up reply actions

Oops

I meant Capitol.

2007 Reds Threat Level is Blue

by Slyde on Mar 1, 2007 1:22 PM EST up reply actions

No? Lukewarm

like water? Could be a threat. There could be typhoid fever in the water or something.

"Sometimes life kicks you in the teeth, kids.....even when you're eating cake"- obc

by sukr on Mar 1, 2007 1:17 PM EST up reply actions

come on Milty

"Sometimes life kicks you in the teeth, kids.....even when you're eating cake"- obc

by sukr on Mar 1, 2007 1:13 PM EST reply actions

the stapler's back?

slyde has a new signature? what's going on around here? must be baseball season...

And in the end the love you take is equal to the love you make.

by boobs on Mar 1, 2007 1:13 PM EST reply actions

hip hopra

ha ha! how long will it take before we're sick of these commercials?

Still haven't found what I'm looking for.

by Daedalus on Mar 1, 2007 1:14 PM EST reply actions

Great

Counting down to 100.

2007 Reds Threat Level is Blue

by Slyde on Mar 1, 2007 1:15 PM EST reply actions

Great omen there

dinger, 1-0 pitts

"Sometimes life kicks you in the teeth, kids.....even when you're eating cake"- obc

by sukr on Mar 1, 2007 1:15 PM EST reply actions

Holy crap

Milton's first batter of the season goes deep... hope this isn't a sign of things to come...

"I'm just like everybody else. I have two arms, two legs, and four-thousand hits." - Pete Rose

by BK on Mar 1, 2007 1:16 PM EST reply actions

actually

if milton has a horrendous spring and doesn't make the rotation and bailey takes his place, that wouldn't be too bad.

i'd rather see milton throw the best season of his career and have bailey as fifth starter.

Still haven't found what I'm looking for.

by Daedalus on Mar 1, 2007 1:18 PM EST up reply actions

Good point

"I'm just like everybody else. I have two arms, two legs, and four-thousand hits." - Pete Rose

by BK on Mar 1, 2007 1:19 PM EST up reply actions

4-6-3

Get used to that, folks

"I'm just like everybody else. I have two arms, two legs, and four-thousand hits." - Pete Rose

by BK on Mar 1, 2007 1:18 PM EST reply actions

yeah, that's awesome

Still haven't found what I'm looking for.

by Daedalus on Mar 1, 2007 1:19 PM EST up reply actions

Help I'm in a time warp

My scoreboard says EdE is up in the first and the MLB audio is playing Pink Floyd. To rub it in, they're playing "Wish You Were Here."

by ken on Mar 1, 2007 1:22 PM EST reply actions

heh

that's a shame.

2007 Reds Threat Level is Blue

by Slyde on Mar 1, 2007 1:23 PM EST up reply actions

It's back

Must've been caught in a wrinkle in time. Alright Dunner!

by ken on Mar 1, 2007 1:23 PM EST up reply actions

Wow.

Wish we were...

by snohio on Mar 1, 2007 1:23 PM EST up reply actions

The Pittsburgh feed is screwed up

Use the "away," not the "home."

All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named "Bubba"?

by BubbaFan on Mar 1, 2007 1:23 PM EST up reply actions

Dunner!

Work it baby!

"Sometimes life kicks you in the teeth, kids.....even when you're eating cake"- obc

by sukr on Mar 1, 2007 1:22 PM EST reply actions

Bam!

Dunn and gone!

That shut Marty up.

2007 Reds Threat Level is Blue

by Slyde on Mar 1, 2007 1:22 PM EST reply actions

Woohoo..

Very nice Mr. Dunn.

by snohio on Mar 1, 2007 1:22 PM EST reply actions

woohoo!!!!!

Still haven't found what I'm looking for.

by Daedalus on Mar 1, 2007 1:23 PM EST reply actions

DUNNER!!!!!!!!!!

"I'm just like everybody else. I have two arms, two legs, and four-thousand hits." - Pete Rose

by BK on Mar 1, 2007 1:23 PM EST reply actions

what happened?

no radio... did dunn go deep in his first at-bat?

And in the end the love you take is equal to the love you make.

by boobs on Mar 1, 2007 1:23 PM EST reply actions

crushed it

outfielder just stood and watched

Still haven't found what I'm looking for.

by Daedalus on Mar 1, 2007 1:24 PM EST up reply actions

excellent

if that were a sign, I think it would be "One Way" or "Beware of Dog". Definitely not "For Sale"

And in the end the love you take is equal to the love you make.

by boobs on Mar 1, 2007 1:26 PM EST up reply actions

Yep

2007 Reds Threat Level is Blue

by Slyde on Mar 1, 2007 1:24 PM EST up reply actions

1-1

"Sometimes life kicks you in the teeth, kids.....even when you're eating cake"- obc

by sukr on Mar 1, 2007 1:24 PM EST up reply actions

Anyone think Dunn

is too selective on what he swings at? I thought he had the opposite problem

"Sometimes life kicks you in the teeth, kids.....even when you're eating cake"- obc

by sukr on Mar 1, 2007 1:25 PM EST reply actions

i think there's no such thing

as being too selective. The most selective hitter i've seen is barry bonds, so there you go.

And in the end the love you take is equal to the love you make.

by boobs on Mar 1, 2007 1:27 PM EST up reply actions

Sometimes, when there are 2 strikes

by ken on Mar 1, 2007 1:28 PM EST up reply actions

E-6

Thank you, Jack Wilson.

by ken on Mar 1, 2007 1:27 PM EST reply actions

Gameday Audio

ehhhh...not so good. I'm home sick today, thought I'd sign up, get the Reds game...stuck with "Call a Customer Service Rep". I call, and they say to call back later because of the volume of calls. Bad times..

by biggsd on Mar 1, 2007 1:27 PM EST reply actions

Booo!

That's horrible

"Sometimes life kicks you in the teeth, kids.....even when you're eating cake"- obc

by sukr on Mar 1, 2007 1:29 PM EST up reply actions

Not that everyone here isn't the bomb...

But, a little play by play on a wintery day in Wisconsin would be nice...

by biggsd on Mar 1, 2007 1:30 PM EST up reply actions

There has been

limited play by play from Marty and Thom, just banter so sorry 'bout that.

I Is Unacculturated

by Pops Daniels on Mar 1, 2007 1:34 PM EST up reply actions

Where in WI are you?

I went to HS up north in Wausau.

by ken on Mar 1, 2007 1:39 PM EST up reply actions

I'm getting it okay

You might try the other feed. Away if you're trying the home, home if you're trying the away.

And it sometimes helps to close down your browser, then try again.

All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named "Bubba"?

by BubbaFan on Mar 1, 2007 1:29 PM EST up reply actions

Not a good day

to be a fly ball pitcher..

by snohio on Mar 1, 2007 1:32 PM EST reply actions

I'm having a miserable time today...

Does anyone here sell insurance?

Oh, well you know what, I found the card, actually, they're from your mom, so tell your gay mom I said thanks!

by chandrathan on Mar 1, 2007 1:32 PM EST reply actions

why, you want some?

by Brian B on Mar 1, 2007 2:11 PM EST up reply actions

I just got turned down for insurance...

And the reason was because Chandra is pregnant. I'm not pleased with this turn of events.

Oh, well you know what, I found the card, actually, they're from your mom, so tell your gay mom I said thanks!

by chandrathan on Mar 1, 2007 2:22 PM EST up reply actions

Congratulations!

I will put you on my insurance plan if you name your child Chandrathan.

2007 Reds Threat Level is Blue

by Slyde on Mar 1, 2007 2:23 PM EST up reply actions

Oh

and I've got a magical Reds onsie for you if you want it.

2007 Reds Threat Level is Blue

by Slyde on Mar 1, 2007 2:24 PM EST up reply actions

Done...

And Done....

Thank you!

Oh, well you know what, I found the card, actually, they're from your mom, so tell your gay mom I said thanks!

by chandrathan on Mar 1, 2007 2:24 PM EST up reply actions

Funny!

congrats! mini-Kinky Bastard on the way, eh?

"Sometimes life kicks you in the teeth, kids.....even when you're eating cake"- obc

by sukr on Mar 1, 2007 2:25 PM EST up reply actions

Yes...

He/She should be here at the end of August or the beginning of September...

Looks like there will be a lot of big bellied Chandra at Reds games this season!

Oh, well you know what, I found the card, actually, they're from your mom, so tell your gay mom I said thanks!

by chandrathan on Mar 1, 2007 2:28 PM EST up reply actions

Milton gave another dinger

Marty's trying to make it not seem so bad because of the wind...wind shwind.

"Sometimes life kicks you in the teeth, kids.....even when you're eating cake"- obc

by sukr on Mar 1, 2007 1:32 PM EST reply actions

You know

that first inning and a half showed everything that I love and hate about Marty. The choked up into for Thom was great, and then the Dunn rant (which he made sure to continue after the monster blast which should have shut him up)...

I Is Unacculturated

by Pops Daniels on Mar 1, 2007 1:33 PM EST reply actions

what's going on?

2-1?

And in the end the love you take is equal to the love you make.

by boobs on Mar 1, 2007 1:33 PM EST reply actions

Milton gave up another homer

"I'm just like everybody else. I have two arms, two legs, and four-thousand hits." - Pete Rose

by BK on Mar 1, 2007 1:35 PM EST up reply actions

What, is this the PCL?

Just excuses for bad pitching...

by biggsd on Mar 1, 2007 1:33 PM EST reply actions

Milton's getting semi-rocked

"I'm just like everybody else. I have two arms, two legs, and four-thousand hits." - Pete Rose

by BK on Mar 1, 2007 1:33 PM EST reply actions

mchutchin a double

milt's getting HIT

"Sometimes life kicks you in the teeth, kids.....even when you're eating cake"- obc

by sukr on Mar 1, 2007 1:34 PM EST reply actions

yech

I'm more concerned about his giving up a hit to the pitcher than the dingers.

All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named "Bubba"?

by BubbaFan on Mar 1, 2007 1:34 PM EST reply actions

100

:P

by snohio on Mar 1, 2007 1:34 PM EST reply actions

sarloos warming

"Sometimes life kicks you in the teeth, kids.....even when you're eating cake"- obc

by sukr on Mar 1, 2007 1:35 PM EST reply actions

Saarloos warming up...

You mean, we're gonna put in a ground ball pitcher on a windy day? That actually makes sense!

"I'm just like everybody else. I have two arms, two legs, and four-thousand hits." - Pete Rose

by BK on Mar 1, 2007 1:36 PM EST reply actions

Thank God

for the Brennamens. If it weren't for them I'd think Milton still suk'd

"Sometimes life kicks you in the teeth, kids.....even when you're eating cake"- obc

by sukr on Mar 1, 2007 1:37 PM EST reply actions

Pirates leave them loaded

2-1 after 2

"I'm just like everybody else. I have two arms, two legs, and four-thousand hits." - Pete Rose

by BK on Mar 1, 2007 1:38 PM EST reply actions

Out of the bases-loaded jam

Fly out to Freel ends the inning.

I think they'd be switching pitchers anyway. Spring training and all.

All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named "Bubba"?

by BubbaFan on Mar 1, 2007 1:38 PM EST reply actions

milton's just trying to get all of the suckitude

out before the season starts...

Still haven't found what I'm looking for.

by Daedalus on Mar 1, 2007 1:40 PM EST reply actions

Let's hope

Freel's still getting on base as usual, Milton's.......still trying to find his groove as usual

"Sometimes life kicks you in the teeth, kids.....even when you're eating cake"- obc

by sukr on Mar 1, 2007 1:42 PM EST up reply actions

"Reckless and exciting"

that what we like.

by satyanaas on Mar 1, 2007 1:41 PM EST reply actions

Ryan Hannigan hit for Milton

Lefty Tom Gorzelanny on the mound for Pittsburgh.

Freel got a hit.

All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named "Bubba"?

by BubbaFan on Mar 1, 2007 1:42 PM EST reply actions

what was marty

saying about dunn, if someone has a free second to explain it to me? i am so out of the loop...

And in the end the love you take is equal to the love you make.

by boobs on Mar 1, 2007 1:43 PM EST reply actions

Normal ragging

Kept talking about how much he needed to work on this over the winter. He did, so let it go Marty

"Sometimes life kicks you in the teeth, kids.....even when you're eating cake"- obc

by sukr on Mar 1, 2007 1:45 PM EST up reply actions

Freel sb

"Sometimes life kicks you in the teeth, kids.....even when you're eating cake"- obc

by sukr on Mar 1, 2007 1:43 PM EST reply actions

Freel steals 3B

Woot!

All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named "Bubba"?

by BubbaFan on Mar 1, 2007 1:44 PM EST reply actions

inning over

Freel hit a one-out double and stole 3B, but was stranded.

All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named "Bubba"?

by BubbaFan on Mar 1, 2007 1:45 PM EST reply actions

why didnt he steal home

And in the end the love you take is equal to the love you make.

by boobs on Mar 1, 2007 1:46 PM EST up reply actions

Paul Wilson now pitching

by satyanaas on Mar 1, 2007 1:47 PM EST reply actions

Where's Red?

Thom basically saying Wilson's FB is slooow

"Sometimes life kicks you in the teeth, kids.....even when you're eating cake"- obc

by sukr on Mar 1, 2007 1:48 PM EST up reply actions

visa problems

I was taking care of my family commitment (which I cleared with JD) but now I'm hung up in visa issues. Rest assured I'll be ready to go by April as I always am. This is just Red Menace being Red Menace.

by Red Menace on Mar 1, 2007 2:29 PM EST up reply actions

If JD cleared it,

what can I say? Wilson sux btw

"Sometimes life kicks you in the teeth, kids.....even when you're eating cake"- obc

by sukr on Mar 1, 2007 2:33 PM EST up reply actions

Paul Wilson?

What happened to Saarloos?

"I'm just like everybody else. I have two arms, two legs, and four-thousand hits." - Pete Rose

by BK on Mar 1, 2007 1:47 PM EST reply actions

spring training

They're letting everyone play.

All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named "Bubba"?

by BubbaFan on Mar 1, 2007 1:49 PM EST up reply actions

Paul Wilson in

Gave up a single.

Paulino at bat.

All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named "Bubba"?

by BubbaFan on Mar 1, 2007 1:48 PM EST reply actions

T&M

talking about there being more positives about this team this time of the year Vs. last. Saying there's more talk about that fact.

Don't they always say that?

"Sometimes life kicks you in the teeth, kids.....even when you're eating cake"- obc

by sukr on Mar 1, 2007 1:52 PM EST reply actions

no

last year was all about how miserable the season was going to be.

Still haven't found what I'm looking for.

by Daedalus on Mar 1, 2007 1:54 PM EST up reply actions

I specifically

remember Marty and Jones asking fans when they were going to start to believe in this team. Of course, that was a few weeks after Marty said, well they may catch lighting in a bottle.

"Sometimes life kicks you in the teeth, kids.....even when you're eating cake"- obc

by sukr on Mar 1, 2007 1:56 PM EST up reply actions

kinda funny

hearing one announcer calling his partner "Dad" on the air. : )

by satyanaas on Mar 1, 2007 1:52 PM EST reply actions

Yeah.

That will take some getting used to..

by snohio on Mar 1, 2007 1:53 PM EST up reply actions

Thom said

Jerry is Wilson's #1 fan...........I'm off the wagon. Menace, I'm officially turning to the dark side.

"Sometimes life kicks you in the teeth, kids.....even when you're eating cake"- obc

by sukr on Mar 1, 2007 1:53 PM EST reply actions

The way I see it

Wilson owes us a good year after sucking our money during the last two. So I'm rooting for him.

by ken on Mar 1, 2007 1:57 PM EST up reply actions

yeah, but

if he's good enough for Jerry, well, then he's just old and no good.

"Sometimes life kicks you in the teeth, kids.....even when you're eating cake"- obc

by sukr on Mar 1, 2007 1:59 PM EST up reply actions

3rd inning over

Aguila hit a single and stole 2B, but was stranded.

Wilson looking good.

Pirates lead, 2-1.

All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named "Bubba"?

by BubbaFan on Mar 1, 2007 1:54 PM EST reply actions

Gorzelanny still in for the Bucs

Dunn works the count full, then draws a walk.

Bubba in to pinch-run for Dunn.

All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named "Bubba"?

by BubbaFan on Mar 1, 2007 1:57 PM EST reply actions

run, bubba!

run!

"Sometimes life kicks you in the teeth, kids.....even when you're eating cake"- obc

by sukr on Mar 1, 2007 1:58 PM EST up reply actions

dunn

dunn's OBP for the spring: 1.000.
SLG: 4.000
BA: 1.000

And in the end the love you take is equal to the love you make.

by boobs on Mar 1, 2007 2:00 PM EST up reply actions

you guys hangin' out?

I'll hang out.

Just sat down with a 24oz PBR. Well it was 24 oz when I opened it Monday. I think its probably a warm 11 at this point. Back to grading.

Oh, and the Pirates can go to hell.

...and by "literally" I mean very figuratively

by Man Mountain on Mar 1, 2007 1:59 PM EST reply actions

gross

Still haven't found what I'm looking for.

by Daedalus on Mar 1, 2007 2:00 PM EST up reply actions

One gone

Bellhorn strikes out.

Bubba still on 1B.

All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named "Bubba"?

by BubbaFan on Mar 1, 2007 2:00 PM EST reply actions

C Trent Reporting

The Reds just signed Hermanson to a minor league deal

Find me on MySpace- http://www.myspace.com/mixfmkyle

by MixFMKyle on Mar 1, 2007 2:00 PM EST reply actions

i can't decide

if that is good, bad, or who cares?

Still haven't found what I'm looking for.

by Daedalus on Mar 1, 2007 2:01 PM EST up reply actions

Yeah

Marty just told us, with his mouth full of food. It must be important.

2007 Reds Threat Level is Blue

by Slyde on Mar 1, 2007 2:01 PM EST up reply actions

Dustin Hermanson?

I guess we just signed him to a minor league deal. Who's got info?

by satyanaas on Mar 1, 2007 2:02 PM EST reply actions

Didn't he just audition for a bunch of teams?

I figured there was no interest when no one signed him after that.

by ken on Mar 1, 2007 2:06 PM EST up reply actions

i'm pretty sure

he went to a bunch of camps and teams watched him pitch.

still, would be nice if he could return to '05 form and we could have a real closer.

Still haven't found what I'm looking for.

by Daedalus on Mar 1, 2007 2:07 PM EST up reply actions

but maybe

other teams wanted him, too, and he signed with the reds because they're his childhood team.

Still haven't found what I'm looking for.

by Daedalus on Mar 1, 2007 2:08 PM EST up reply actions

Ah, the Rick White discount

Seriously though, if his back is okay and he regains something close to his '05 form, good pickup.

by ken on Mar 1, 2007 2:20 PM EST up reply actions

i miss neilyng

And in the end the love you take is equal to the love you make.

by boobs on Mar 1, 2007 2:02 PM EST reply actions

yay 2-2!

Still haven't found what I'm looking for.

by Daedalus on Mar 1, 2007 2:02 PM EST reply actions

Ugh

2 out hits are the only stat that means anything. Got it. Thanks Thom.

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by Slyde on Mar 1, 2007 2:03 PM EST reply actions

yeah you didnt get that memo?

And in the end the love you take is equal to the love you make.

by boobs on Mar 1, 2007 2:04 PM EST up reply actions

And 2-out walks

Are soft. Yes.

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

by Paul Householder on Mar 1, 2007 2:12 PM EST up reply actions

Hamilton out on the hit and run

Bubba at 2B.

A-Gon hits a single, Bubba scores from 2B.

2-2 tie!

All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named "Bubba"?

by BubbaFan on Mar 1, 2007 2:03 PM EST reply actions

What's the deal

With food at Spring Training.. Reporters, broadcasters..

by snohio on Mar 1, 2007 2:04 PM EST reply actions

inning over

A-Gon stranded, but the game is now tied.

All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named "Bubba"?

by BubbaFan on Mar 1, 2007 2:06 PM EST reply actions

another pirates homer

matos.

3-2

Still haven't found what I'm looking for.

by Daedalus on Mar 1, 2007 2:08 PM EST reply actions

thats three, correct?

and a total of 4? what inning is it?

And in the end the love you take is equal to the love you make.

by boobs on Mar 1, 2007 2:10 PM EST up reply actions

fourth inning

Still haven't found what I'm looking for.

by Daedalus on Mar 1, 2007 2:13 PM EST up reply actions

Matos homers off Wilson

3-2 Pirates.

All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named "Bubba"?

by BubbaFan on Mar 1, 2007 2:09 PM EST reply actions

ugh

Wilson gives up a hit to Davis, Davis steals 2B.

Brennamen says the homer hit over Bubba's head was not wind-driven - it was crushed.

And Freel gets an error, allowing Davis to score from 2B.

All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named "Bubba"?

by BubbaFan on Mar 1, 2007 2:12 PM EST reply actions

Dental Plan!

"Sometimes life kicks you in the teeth, kids.....even when you're eating cake"- obc

by sukr on Mar 1, 2007 2:13 PM EST reply actions

The first of the Spring

Beautiful

2007 Reds Threat Level is Blue

by Slyde on Mar 1, 2007 2:15 PM EST up reply actions

Fightin' the fine fight!

JD still ain't taking care of you, is he?

"Sometimes life kicks you in the teeth, kids.....even when you're eating cake"- obc

by sukr on Mar 1, 2007 2:16 PM EST up reply actions

Oh there he goes again..

Good lord, Marty.. Jump up on that soap box..

by snohio on Mar 1, 2007 2:13 PM EST reply actions

How slow is that fastball?

Is it Michakalaka slow?

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

by Paul Householder on Mar 1, 2007 2:13 PM EST reply actions

homer

is starting sunday's game against the pirates.

awesome.

Still haven't found what I'm looking for.

by Daedalus on Mar 1, 2007 2:15 PM EST reply actions

Has a Spring Training Game Thread

Ever gone to a second thread? We are on pace...

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by MixFMKyle on Mar 1, 2007 2:16 PM EST reply actions

wow

160+ in four innings.

Still haven't found what I'm looking for.

by Daedalus on Mar 1, 2007 2:17 PM EST up reply actions

most overrated stat

Marty just said he's been saying for years the most overrated stat is the home run.

Thoughts?

Put me down for BABIP.

And I listen, to the voice inside my head...nothing, I'll do this one myself. "State of Love and Trust"

by ohiobobcat on Mar 1, 2007 2:16 PM EST reply actions

Reportedly

hits with 2 outs is THE most important stat.

"Sometimes life kicks you in the teeth, kids.....even when you're eating cake"- obc

by sukr on Mar 1, 2007 2:17 PM EST up reply actions

quit nitpicking!

Still haven't found what I'm looking for.

by Daedalus on Mar 1, 2007 2:19 PM EST up reply actions

I'm not!

I'm just making sure obc is fully informed, don't want him walking around like a fool :)

"Sometimes life kicks you in the teeth, kids.....even when you're eating cake"- obc

by sukr on Mar 1, 2007 2:22 PM EST up reply actions

what about

Speed Hustled to Position per 9 Innings.

Sammy Sosa's 11.3 SHtP/Eq9 in 1999 looks tough to beat. Don't count out Eckstein, though.

...and by "literally" I mean very figuratively

by Man Mountain on Mar 1, 2007 2:48 PM EST up reply actions

more overrated

sac fly. sac hits. stolen base (without looking at caught stealing).

2007 Reds Threat Level is Blue

by Slyde on Mar 1, 2007 2:19 PM EST up reply actions

subject

"without looking at caught stealing"

amen - freel apologists never mention that he led the league in CS last year.

not that i don't love freel.

Still haven't found what I'm looking for.

by Daedalus on Mar 1, 2007 2:22 PM EST up reply actions

A comparison

I just went to both C Trent's and John Fay's blogs....C Trent is winning the populace by a sizeable margin (he's getting 30 or so comments today, John Fay: Zero). Why do I share this with you? Perhaps its that slow of a day?

by biggsd on Mar 1, 2007 2:17 PM EST reply actions

Go claim First!

"Sometimes life kicks you in the teeth, kids.....even when you're eating cake"- obc

by sukr on Mar 1, 2007 2:19 PM EST up reply actions

slyde's trivia partner on the air

I wanna be a cowboy. Get in the pit and try to love someone.

And I listen, to the voice inside my head...nothing, I'll do this one myself. "State of Love and Trust"

by ohiobobcat on Mar 1, 2007 2:19 PM EST reply actions

Yeah

Don't ask him anything about any Reds history though. He's not much help.

2007 Reds Threat Level is Blue

by Slyde on Mar 1, 2007 2:20 PM EST up reply actions

BP

See ya baseball.

by snohio on Mar 1, 2007 2:20 PM EST reply actions

BP!

Tie game! They're flyin outta here!

"Sometimes life kicks you in the teeth, kids.....even when you're eating cake"- obc

by sukr on Mar 1, 2007 2:20 PM EST reply actions

woohoo!!!

BP homer! tie game!

Still haven't found what I'm looking for.

by Daedalus on Mar 1, 2007 2:20 PM EST reply actions

Torres in for Pittsburgh

4-2 Pirates.

Keppinger pinch hits for Wilson. Grounds out.

Freel hits a single. He's 2-2.

Phillips homers!

Game tied, 4-4.

All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named "Bubba"?

by BubbaFan on Mar 1, 2007 2:21 PM EST reply actions

Yeah BP!

Home Run!

by satyanaas on Mar 1, 2007 2:21 PM EST reply actions

come on votto!

(i so want him to make the team)

Still haven't found what I'm looking for.

by Daedalus on Mar 1, 2007 2:22 PM EST reply actions

Damn!

Just tried to be "First!" on John Fay's blog. But all comments are monitored and must be approved before they are published.

by Brian B on Mar 1, 2007 2:23 PM EST reply actions

Another reason not to like Fay

Actually, I guess that's probably better than the vitriol that was being spewed at Marc's blog when anonymous comments were allowed.

2007 Reds Threat Level is Blue

by Slyde on Mar 1, 2007 2:25 PM EST up reply actions

when marc's blog

stopped the anon comments, the blog got better. there are still a lot of idiots who comment there, though. but there are good ones, too.

Still haven't found what I'm looking for.

by Daedalus on Mar 1, 2007 2:26 PM EST up reply actions

Fay

I should go try and post about my lunch at Panda Express and see if that makes the cut.

by Brian B on Mar 1, 2007 2:30 PM EST up reply actions

that's why there are no comments there

the guy can't even do blogging right.

Still haven't found what I'm looking for.

by Daedalus on Mar 1, 2007 2:25 PM EST up reply actions

Yay!

"Sometimes life kicks you in the teeth, kids.....even when you're eating cake"- obc

by sukr on Mar 1, 2007 2:24 PM EST reply actions

sweet!

reds up 6-4,

but bellhorn?

Still haven't found what I'm looking for.

by Daedalus on Mar 1, 2007 2:24 PM EST reply actions

Bellhorn!

6-4 Redlegs!

"I'm just like everybody else. I have two arms, two legs, and four-thousand hits." - Pete Rose

by BK on Mar 1, 2007 2:24 PM EST reply actions

Who was on?

by ken on Mar 1, 2007 2:25 PM EST up reply actions

Joey V.

2007 Reds Threat Level is Blue

by Slyde on Mar 1, 2007 2:26 PM EST up reply actions

votto

he walked

Still haven't found what I'm looking for.

by Daedalus on Mar 1, 2007 2:26 PM EST up reply actions

Bellhorn?

Are they playing with a softball out there today?

...and by "literally" I mean very figuratively

by Man Mountain on Mar 1, 2007 2:50 PM EST up reply actions

Votto draws a walk

Bubba flies out to right center. Two outs.

Bellhorn hits a two-run homer!

6-4 Reds.

All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named "Bubba"?

by BubbaFan on Mar 1, 2007 2:25 PM EST reply actions

Ew

Brantley is drooling over Hamilton's body. Ick.

2007 Reds Threat Level is Blue

by Slyde on Mar 1, 2007 2:26 PM EST reply actions

it's amazing

Everyone drools over Hamilton's bod. He's gonna be popular with the girls, 'cause even the guys are drooling over him. ;-)

All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named "Bubba"?

by BubbaFan on Mar 1, 2007 2:27 PM EST up reply actions

Wonder what George Grande would do?

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

by Paul Householder on Mar 1, 2007 2:27 PM EST up reply actions

Why does Prince Albert come to mind?

2007 Reds Threat Level is Blue

by Slyde on Mar 1, 2007 2:28 PM EST up reply actions

you beat me. :/

by satyanaas on Mar 1, 2007 2:28 PM EST up reply actions

I'm in midseason form already

I've been taking extra posting practice for the last 2 weeks. It's paying off.

2007 Reds Threat Level is Blue

by Slyde on Mar 1, 2007 2:29 PM EST up reply actions

It's that "crack physique"

No body fat, defined muscles. I'm thinking about using that diet too.

"Sometimes life kicks you in the teeth, kids.....even when you're eating cake"- obc

by sukr on Mar 1, 2007 2:28 PM EST up reply actions

not surprising

Brantley spent most of his time on Baseball Tonight drooling all over the desk.

...and by "literally" I mean very figuratively

by Man Mountain on Mar 1, 2007 2:53 PM EST up reply actions

Jeff Brantley says

"That is some kinda body, when you look at Josh Hamilton".

: )

by satyanaas on Mar 1, 2007 2:27 PM EST reply actions

Jeff Brantley

MLB's answer to John Amechi.

by ken on Mar 1, 2007 2:28 PM EST up reply actions

Josh "The Body" Hamilton hits a single

Denorfria hits the ball hard, but is robbed by a circus catch. Inning over.

All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named "Bubba"?

by BubbaFan on Mar 1, 2007 2:29 PM EST reply actions

E - Denorfia

Better not have too many of those this spring..
I really think he's going to start in Louisville anyway.

by snohio on Mar 1, 2007 2:29 PM EST reply actions

Good

I hope so....not another scrappy, crappy Cincy hero no-talent

I Is Unacculturated

by Pops Daniels on Mar 1, 2007 2:40 PM EST up reply actions

Does anyone think it's windy there?

Still haven't found what I'm looking for.

by Daedalus on Mar 1, 2007 2:30 PM EST reply actions

eff the wind

what are the fences there? 300 feet?

And in the end the love you take is equal to the love you make.

by boobs on Mar 1, 2007 2:31 PM EST up reply actions

Junior back to center?

CF errors by Freel and Deno.

I'm ready for the Hamilton CF era. Gut feeling.

And I listen, to the voice inside my head...nothing, I'll do this one myself. "State of Love and Trust"

by ohiobobcat on Mar 1, 2007 2:31 PM EST reply actions

Hamilton in center

oooh, that's hot.

2007 Reds Threat Level is Blue

by Slyde on Mar 1, 2007 2:31 PM EST up reply actions

If it stops here

then Deno and Freel get a free pass, being the first game at all. At least I hope so.

by ken on Mar 1, 2007 2:33 PM EST up reply actions

Anyone?

Anyone else think we've given too many players contracts before ST started?? I think if it wasn't for the Conine deal, Votto would be up.

by snohio on Mar 1, 2007 2:32 PM EST reply actions

With you there

"Sometimes life kicks you in the teeth, kids.....even when you're eating cake"- obc

by sukr on Mar 1, 2007 2:35 PM EST up reply actions

I found this pretty funny...

C. Trent's reaction to the Hermanson signing (from his blog):

"3/01/2007 2:12 PM ctrosecrans said...

let's just say i have a real good friend who covers another major league team. and let's just say that good friend has seen a couple of reds games in his time. and let's also say the team that friend covers isn't being picked for the postseason and never has. let's say he asked that team's scouts what they thought of hermanson, because they were at those workouts. let's just say that team didn't spend in effort on signing the guy. just sayin'"

Seems like he's talking about Marc. Either way, he doesn't seem optimistic.

"I'm just like everybody else. I have two arms, two legs, and four-thousand hits." - Pete Rose

by BK on Mar 1, 2007 2:32 PM EST reply actions

Could be

Tampa was one of the teams reportedly interested.

by ken on Mar 1, 2007 2:35 PM EST up reply actions

Marty

seemed to really think it was a great signing. He didn't ellaborate, but maybe he will at some point.

by satyanaas on Mar 1, 2007 2:39 PM EST up reply actions

I meant to post this earlier

but I couldn't remember the relevant website. I was reading a stathead site a few weeks ago and one of the authors basically said that Hermanson would prove to be a good test case to see who the intelligent GMs were out there.

Guess what they thought picking up Hermie would suggest about said GM?

...and by "literally" I mean very figuratively

by Man Mountain on Mar 1, 2007 2:58 PM EST up reply actions

bottom of the 5th

Denorfia in center for Freel. Paulino gets to 2B on a two-base error by Deno. It's the 2nd error in CF today - wind is brutal.

Paulino gets to 3B, but is stranded.

All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named "Bubba"?

by BubbaFan on Mar 1, 2007 2:33 PM EST reply actions

224

We're at 224.. Who's in charge of starting thread two?

by snohio on Mar 1, 2007 2:34 PM EST reply actions

jesus

i am really out of posting shape

And in the end the love you take is equal to the love you make.

by boobs on Mar 1, 2007 2:36 PM EST up reply actions

its not me

its the wind

And in the end the love you take is equal to the love you make.

by boobs on Mar 1, 2007 2:36 PM EST up reply actions

is jd around?

you guys are gonna need a second thread soon

And in the end the love you take is equal to the love you make.

by boobs on Mar 1, 2007 2:35 PM EST reply actions

whoah, whoah, whoah

We're good to 300. Is there a problem?

2007 Reds Threat Level is Blue

by Slyde on Mar 1, 2007 2:36 PM EST up reply actions

im having a bad rr day

And in the end the love you take is equal to the love you make.

by boobs on Mar 1, 2007 2:38 PM EST up reply actions

Dunno

Not sure when the second threads usually start.. I didn't get a chance to join in much last year.. Actually I am just trying to reach my post quota put forth last year.

by snohio on Mar 1, 2007 2:39 PM EST up reply actions

Somehow...

I feel like we are all adding something extra special to the world today!

Oh, well you know what, I found the card, actually, they're from your mom, so tell your gay mom I said thanks!

by chandrathan on Mar 1, 2007 2:36 PM EST reply actions

Slackers

Yeah, by not working and game threading instead, I am really adding something special..

by snohio on Mar 1, 2007 2:37 PM EST up reply actions

Keppinger?

Wow..

by snohio on Mar 1, 2007 2:36 PM EST reply actions

Top of 6th

Lefty John Grabow on the mound for the Bucs.

David Ross flies out to center.

Keppinger hits a home run to left.

7-4 Reds.

All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named "Bubba"?

by BubbaFan on Mar 1, 2007 2:36 PM EST reply actions

ok seriously

what are the fences?

And in the end the love you take is equal to the love you make.

by boobs on Mar 1, 2007 2:37 PM EST up reply actions

It's the wind!

They keep saying. 335 center but the wind is killer. Caused by global warming of course

"Sometimes life kicks you in the teeth, kids.....even when you're eating cake"- obc

by sukr on Mar 1, 2007 2:39 PM EST up reply actions

Can't be global warming

I switched to flourescent bulbs a week ago.

by Brian B on Mar 1, 2007 2:40 PM EST up reply actions

Gore's advice?

Never saw his movie. Day after tomorrow was all the proof I needed.

"Sometimes life kicks you in the teeth, kids.....even when you're eating cake"- obc

by sukr on Mar 1, 2007 2:42 PM EST up reply actions

i made a funny joke

in the theater at that movie

And in the end the love you take is equal to the love you make.

by boobs on Mar 1, 2007 2:43 PM EST up reply actions

yeesssss?

"Sometimes life kicks you in the teeth, kids.....even when you're eating cake"- obc

by sukr on Mar 1, 2007 2:45 PM EST up reply actions

it was the part when

that guy tells off the dick cheney character, and the rest of the theater got real quiet in a low hiss, and i, really loud, said "He just got served!" and everyone begrudgingly laughed. i think i really added something to their movie-going experience.

And in the end the love you take is equal to the love you make.

by boobs on Mar 1, 2007 2:47 PM EST up reply actions

boobs in action

boobs always add something to the movie experience

"Sometimes life kicks you in the teeth, kids.....even when you're eating cake"- obc

by sukr on Mar 1, 2007 2:50 PM EST up reply actions

If that movie

convinced you of global warming.. :) I thought that was an anti-gw movie.. or comedy..

by snohio on Mar 1, 2007 2:44 PM EST up reply actions

because facts are hard for you to believe?

Still haven't found what I'm looking for.

by Daedalus on Mar 1, 2007 2:52 PM EST up reply actions

hes talking about

the day after tomorrow

And in the end the love you take is equal to the love you make.

by boobs on Mar 1, 2007 2:53 PM EST up reply actions

Yeah sorry.

I haven't seen Al's movie. And probably wont.. I'm one of the people with their heads in the sand..

I recycle, seriously considered bying a Hybrid, love renewable energy sources, but I just can't get behind how much damage WE are doing to cause global warming..

This is not an inivitation to try to convince me..

by snohio on Mar 1, 2007 2:57 PM EST up reply actions

here you go:

The first red dot is where CO2 emissions are now. If you follow the first line down to its low point, that is where the beginning of the industrial age is.

You didn't ask, so you shall receive! Bwahahahaahahahahaha!

Still haven't found what I'm looking for.

by Daedalus on Mar 1, 2007 3:04 PM EST up reply actions

Isn't co2 good for plants?

"Sometimes life kicks you in the teeth, kids.....even when you're eating cake"- obc

by sukr on Mar 1, 2007 3:06 PM EST up reply actions

only if there are enough plants

to suck it up. but we've cut so many of them down to make paper like i just used to print out the reds spring training schedule for about the fourth time because i keep spilling coffee on them or lose them.

Still haven't found what I'm looking for.

by Daedalus on Mar 1, 2007 3:07 PM EST up reply actions

not really a global warming issue

but we've got plenty of trees (3x the forest cover of 1920). They're a renewable resourse.

by Red Menace on Mar 1, 2007 3:14 PM EST up reply actions

Lalalalalalalalla

I am not listening to you..

by snohio on Mar 1, 2007 3:08 PM EST up reply actions

that made no sense

just ignore it. i was trying to make a quip about that movie and it didn't work.

i really wish you could edit comments on this site.

Still haven't found what I'm looking for.

by Daedalus on Mar 1, 2007 2:53 PM EST up reply actions

Ah!

Damn, I thought I had a good one-liner comeback.

Definitely, the movie was just too hard to believe. Except for the part about out-running the freeze and stopping the freeze by closing the door behind you. That was real, of course.

by Brian B on Mar 1, 2007 2:59 PM EST up reply actions

That's what I'm talking about!

Proof. Ironclad proof. I mean, it's on film!!!

"Sometimes life kicks you in the teeth, kids.....even when you're eating cake"- obc

by sukr on Mar 1, 2007 3:00 PM EST up reply actions

i can't watch movies like that

they give me nightmares.

but pretty much everything gives me nightmares. esp. pujols.

Still haven't found what I'm looking for.

by Daedalus on Mar 1, 2007 3:06 PM EST up reply actions

no

b/c they are too easy to manipulate.

Okay, I just crossed the line. I'll get back to baseball now.

by Brian B on Mar 1, 2007 2:54 PM EST up reply actions

"Pregnant man gives birth"

"that's a fact. I could go on and on."

"Sometimes life kicks you in the teeth, kids.....even when you're eating cake"- obc

by sukr on Mar 1, 2007 2:55 PM EST up reply actions

funniest line today

thank you.

It's spring training people. Let's have some fun! Grab your grouper sandwich and Mai Tai and kick back and relax!

2007 Reds Threat Level is Blue

by Slyde on Mar 1, 2007 2:56 PM EST up reply actions

Yes!

"Sometimes life kicks you in the teeth, kids.....even when you're eating cake"- obc

by sukr on Mar 1, 2007 2:57 PM EST up reply actions

Day after tomorrow

didn't the president in that movie die, and the guy who happened to look exactly like Dick Cheney was the bad guy who wouldn't listen to anybody?

by Brian B on Mar 1, 2007 2:53 PM EST up reply actions

yeah

he's the one who got served

And in the end the love you take is equal to the love you make.

by boobs on Mar 1, 2007 2:54 PM EST up reply actions

Gore's House

Probably from Al's $1400/mo energy bill for his house..

by snohio on Mar 1, 2007 2:43 PM EST up reply actions

ten feet beyond...

the infield dirt.

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

by BobbyO on Mar 1, 2007 2:41 PM EST up reply actions

the pirates are so cheap...

the infield dirt serves double duty as the warning track.

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

by BobbyO on Mar 1, 2007 2:42 PM EST up reply actions

zing!

And in the end the love you take is equal to the love you make.

by boobs on Mar 1, 2007 2:43 PM EST up reply actions

"Caused by global warming of course"

Sounds like good chart material.

by satyanaas on Mar 1, 2007 2:41 PM EST reply actions

Not gonna happen

:)

Besides, you didn't ask for it properly. There are rules that need to be followed.

Seriously though, I'm not going to do it.

2007 Reds Threat Level is Blue

by Slyde on Mar 1, 2007 2:43 PM EST up reply actions

just trying to be funny : )

Its probably one of those things that should just remain a hypothetical thought anyway.

by satyanaas on Mar 1, 2007 2:50 PM EST up reply actions

A question not related to this game...

Has anyone picked up Major League Baseball for the 360 yet?

Oh, well you know what, I found the card, actually, they're from your mom, so tell your gay mom I said thanks!

by chandrathan on Mar 1, 2007 2:41 PM EST reply actions

i got mlb 2k7 for ps3

its good, not great, but it will satisfy some of those baseball cravings

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

by BobbyO on Mar 1, 2007 2:43 PM EST up reply actions

I think...

That's the same game that's out for the 360...

I'm contemplating going and getting it this evening...

Just trying to decide if it's worth it to trade some other games...

Oh, well you know what, I found the card, actually, they're from your mom, so tell your gay mom I said thanks!

by chandrathan on Mar 1, 2007 2:45 PM EST up reply actions

Sarloos still in

Three up, three down. All three outs courtesy of Machado, in at SS. One flyout, two groundouts.

All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named "Bubba"?

by BubbaFan on Mar 1, 2007 2:44 PM EST reply actions

"bubbadouble"

"Sometimes life kicks you in the teeth, kids.....even when you're eating cake"- obc

by sukr on Mar 1, 2007 2:47 PM EST reply actions

Awwww

McWise?

"I'm just like everybody else. I have two arms, two legs, and four-thousand hits." - Pete Rose

by BK on Mar 1, 2007 2:49 PM EST reply actions

i was just looking at the spring training schedule

and saw that the reds are on mlb.tv 6 times this spring. i thought that was a lot until i saw the red sox are on 14 times. and three times on espn.

the yankees get 19 and three on espn. i sooo hate that team.

Still haven't found what I'm looking for.

by Daedalus on Mar 1, 2007 2:49 PM EST reply actions

And ESPN

by snohio on Mar 1, 2007 2:51 PM EST up reply actions

definitely

it's their fault that the yankees and red sox are the only two teams in media existence.

Still haven't found what I'm looking for.

by Daedalus on Mar 1, 2007 2:51 PM EST up reply actions

Damn skippy!

Put me in coach..

I'd say Hammy's ready..

by snohio on Mar 1, 2007 2:50 PM EST reply actions

YEAH!

HAMILTON! Alright!

"I'm just like everybody else. I have two arms, two legs, and four-thousand hits." - Pete Rose

by BK on Mar 1, 2007 2:51 PM EST reply actions

yes

if there is anyone i wanted to hit a homer today, it was josh.

Still haven't found what I'm looking for.

by Daedalus on Mar 1, 2007 2:51 PM EST reply actions

Top of the 7th

Righ-hander Allan Simpson on the mound for the Bucs.

Votto grounds out.

Bubba hits a bloop down the left field line - standup double.

Dewayne Wise gets a sac fly, moves Bubba to 3B.

Hamilton hits a homer to center!

9-4 Reds.

All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named "Bubba"?

by BubbaFan on Mar 1, 2007 2:51 PM EST reply actions

D'oh

Hamilton hit a homer off of Simpson. Awesome.

Allan Simpson probably has problems keeping balance with all of that wind catching his ears on the mound.

2007 Reds Threat Level is Blue

by Slyde on Mar 1, 2007 2:53 PM EST up reply actions

Hamilton homer

Was it off a speedball?

...and by "literally" I mean very figuratively

by Man Mountain on Mar 1, 2007 3:04 PM EST up reply actions

They didn't say in the broadcast

At least that I heard.

But from the interviews afterwards, it sounds like it was a slider that hung.

All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named "Bubba"?

by BubbaFan on Mar 2, 2007 5:38 PM EST up reply actions

I think

He was referring to a speedball.

2007 Reds Threat Level is Blue

by Slyde on Mar 2, 2007 5:42 PM EST up reply actions

LOL!

Aw, that's not nice.

Besides, his wife is holding his milk money, so he can't get into trouble...

All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named "Bubba"?

by BubbaFan on Mar 2, 2007 6:25 PM EST up reply actions

That homer...

...was the first in four years for Hamilton.

Denorfia flies out. Inning over.

All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named "Bubba"?

by BubbaFan on Mar 1, 2007 2:53 PM EST reply actions

Rheal with Cheese.

by snohio on Mar 1, 2007 2:54 PM EST reply actions

lets spend more time talking

about global warming

And in the end the love you take is equal to the love you make.

by boobs on Mar 1, 2007 2:56 PM EST reply actions

by sukr on Mar 1, 2007 2:58 PM EST up reply actions

AND...

let's talk about pics of said wives... :-)

Oh, well you know what, I found the card, actually, they're from your mom, so tell your gay mom I said thanks!

by chandrathan on Mar 1, 2007 3:00 PM EST up reply actions

2007 Reds Threat Level is Blue

by Slyde on Mar 1, 2007 2:59 PM EST reply actions

Cormier on the mound for the Reds

He gives up two doubles.

9-5 Reds.

All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named "Bubba"?

by BubbaFan on Mar 1, 2007 3:01 PM EST reply actions

New thread up

Get thee over to the new thread.

All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named "Bubba"?

by BubbaFan on Mar 1, 2007 3:03 PM EST reply actions

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