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Cheater!
Think lucky and if that doesn't work, blame it on the rookies. - Jerry Narron's philosophy on baseball

by Ash on Jun 5, 2007 10:23 PM EDT reply actions  

Royalties
hardly seems worth it
"He's not gay...just homererotic."--ken

by Man Mountain on Jun 5, 2007 10:24 PM EDT reply actions  

Ha
that was the first time I read that.  I was saving that thread for when I had time to read it.  Isn't that ironic, that is to say, Ain't that a Bitch?

2007 Reds Threat Level is Green

by Slyde on Jun 5, 2007 10:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

while we're discussing game thread preferences
Can we make it proper etiquette to restate the Aflac question the first time someone tries to answer it?

by Red Menace on Jun 5, 2007 10:25 PM EDT reply actions  

Ok...
"Give them this: they never let the fact that only half of what they posted was funny stop them from posting still more." - Rastronomicals

by chandrathan on Jun 5, 2007 10:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

LaRussa is going to blow right past...
My Over/Under mark of Four Pitchers.
"Give them this: they never let the fact that only half of what they posted was funny stop them from posting still more." - Rastronomicals

by chandrathan on Jun 5, 2007 10:25 PM EDT reply actions  

Let's Golf!
"He's not gay...just homererotic."--ken

by Man Mountain on Jun 5, 2007 10:25 PM EDT reply actions  

Ash
Did you find a Fat Tire in CO, or stick with Newcastle?

Heh...

by obc on Jun 5, 2007 10:27 PM EDT reply actions  

I tried 8 new beers in Denver...
alas, no Fat Tire.

...and by God, I loathe Ryan Franklin

Think lucky and if that doesn't work, blame it on the rookies. - Jerry Narron's philosophy on baseball

by Ash on Jun 5, 2007 10:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

Ryan Franklin...
its payback time !
Nobody listens to Andrew

by nlt-andrew68 on Jun 5, 2007 10:27 PM EDT reply actions  

Yeah.
Maybe he will throw that same slider that he threw against L.A. (you know, the one he said he would throw again).
"That which is repeated will happen a third time."

by Paul Householder on Jun 5, 2007 10:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

it was a sinker
"right down the middle" as i recall

by boobs on Jun 5, 2007 10:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

First.
I refuse to recognize the illegitimate first of Slyde.
"That which is repeated will happen a third time."

by Paul Householder on Jun 5, 2007 10:28 PM EDT reply actions  

Why
does he/she have the mother's eyes?
"He's not gay...just homererotic."--ken

by Man Mountain on Jun 5, 2007 10:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

Oh no it's franklin
wait...1.50ERA 2-0?
Juan Castro is my favorite player...but i will not fight about it

by Zach K on Jun 5, 2007 10:28 PM EDT reply actions  

this might just prove...
that its the way jerry uses the bullpen which exacerbates their suckiness
Nobody listens to Andrew

by nlt-andrew68 on Jun 5, 2007 10:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

Dont take this the wrong way
But Ryan Franklin is the new Josh Hancock.

by obc on Jun 5, 2007 10:28 PM EDT reply actions  

Do you guys ever get the feeling...
That Duncan is a better pitching coacch than the jokers we hire?
"Give them this: they never let the fact that only half of what they posted was funny stop them from posting still more." - Rastronomicals

by chandrathan on Jun 5, 2007 10:28 PM EDT reply actions  

Maybe...
But no way do I prefer him to Dick Pole.  He's a sophomoric comedy goldmine!  

by Brendanukkah on Jun 5, 2007 10:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

Franklin?
then it must be BOHICA time

by Caleb on Jun 5, 2007 10:30 PM EDT reply actions  

Grand Slam Coming up!
Let's Go Griffey!
"Give them this: they never let the fact that only half of what they posted was funny stop them from posting still more." - Rastronomicals

by chandrathan on Jun 5, 2007 10:30 PM EDT reply actions  

So you're a fan
when it's convenient.

I see. :)


2007 Reds Threat Level is Green

by Slyde on Jun 5, 2007 10:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

I always have been and always will be...
A Griffey fan..

I just think Griffey and Cincinnati have been a terrible fit.  It makes me sad everytime I think of it.  We've been awful, and he's barely played.  That's just not how it should have turned out.

"Give them this: they never let the fact that only half of what they posted was funny stop them from posting still more." - Rastronomicals

by chandrathan on Jun 5, 2007 10:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

A Bloop!
Grande missed it!

by obc on Jun 5, 2007 10:30 PM EDT reply actions  

It's Ok...
Chris said he picked up a bloop hit in his analysis of the play....
"Give them this: they never let the fact that only half of what they posted was funny stop them from posting still more." - Rastronomicals

by chandrathan on Jun 5, 2007 10:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

I dunno
How could Jeff Weaver be good in the post season..but be so bad this season...did he forget everything Dave Duncan taught him over a few months...I don't buy that haha I think the cardnials think lucky
Juan Castro is my favorite player...but i will not fight about it

by Zach K on Jun 5, 2007 10:30 PM EDT reply actions  

KGJ
GDP
ashnarronlovechild

by boobs on Jun 5, 2007 10:31 PM EDT reply actions  

Dude
don't waste those on in-game predictions...unless you are predicting that for the first inning of August 3rd.  ashnarronlovechild

2007 Reds Threat Level is Green

by Slyde on Jun 5, 2007 10:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

i led the league
in ninth-inning doubles in the month of august

by boobs on Jun 5, 2007 10:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

As Jim McLaughlin would say
"WRONG!"  Just a force out.  Pat Buchanan!  "Well, I think..."  WRONG!

by Brendanukkah on Jun 5, 2007 10:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

bases loaded
when was the last time the Reds actually got a hit in this situation?

by Caleb on Jun 5, 2007 10:31 PM EDT reply actions  

Griffey
Here he is!

Now leave him in for Hopper!

by Brian B on Jun 5, 2007 10:31 PM EDT reply actions  

Dammit Griffey!
That's what I get for believing in you!
"Give them this: they never let the fact that only half of what they posted was funny stop them from posting still more." - Rastronomicals

by chandrathan on Jun 5, 2007 10:32 PM EDT reply actions  

Griffey
Griffey's been doing a lot of his damage early in the game this year, hasn't he?  What do the stats show?

by Brian B on Jun 5, 2007 10:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

Oh thank god
No Castro.  At least if Valentin fails, Castro is out of the game.

Who's going in at SS?

by Brian B on Jun 5, 2007 10:32 PM EDT reply actions  

At least it wasn't a DP
That way, they have to waste a bunch of pitches getting Castro out.
"That which is repeated will happen a third time."

by Paul Householder on Jun 5, 2007 10:32 PM EDT reply actions  

Yes
Valentin is my 2nd fav player for the reds! GS!
Juan Castro is my favorite player...but i will not fight about it

by Zach K on Jun 5, 2007 10:33 PM EDT reply actions  

wow
Other Zach favorites:

Favorite Brady Child - Jan
Favorite Ice Cream Flavor - Monkey Butt
Favorite movie - Ishtar
Favorite Musician - William Hung


2007 Reds Threat Level is Green

by Slyde on Jun 5, 2007 10:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

Sorry, this wasn't supposed to be mean
Just playing with you.

2007 Reds Threat Level is Green

by Slyde on Jun 5, 2007 10:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

really?
cuz it read pretty mean

by boobs on Jun 5, 2007 10:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

I shouldn't pick on people online
My jokes always sound meaner than they are meant to be.

Zach, please don't take offense.


2007 Reds Threat Level is Green

by Slyde on Jun 5, 2007 10:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

Favorite pasttime
Getting picked on by internet jerks.

It's cool though, Zach can handle himself.  Say another bad word about Castro - he will fight you!

by Brendanukkah on Jun 5, 2007 10:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

You owe Zach an apology...
Meanie Pants.
"Give them this: they never let the fact that only half of what they posted was funny stop them from posting still more." - Rastronomicals

by chandrathan on Jun 5, 2007 10:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

Javy
Let's go...
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by Pilsner73 on Jun 5, 2007 10:34 PM EDT reply actions  

Rats
Well that was a big inning that slipped away.
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by Pilsner73 on Jun 5, 2007 10:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

Saving 3rd karma boost
For the bottom of the 8th.  Fear not amigos.

by obc on Jun 5, 2007 10:35 PM EDT reply actions  

I'm not afraid, compadre...
"Give them this: they never let the fact that only half of what they posted was funny stop them from posting still more." - Rastronomicals

by chandrathan on Jun 5, 2007 10:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

ashnarronlovechild
"He's not gay...just homererotic."--ken

by Man Mountain on Jun 5, 2007 10:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

Hope Narron
Doesn't act like he's ahead and take Griffey out...
"That which is repeated will happen a third time."

by Paul Householder on Jun 5, 2007 10:36 PM EDT reply actions  

Wow
Just got owned by Ryan Franklin...
Juan Castro is my favorite player...but i will not fight about it

by Zach K on Jun 5, 2007 10:37 PM EDT reply actions  

Uhh... right into the fire, eh Jerry?
Think lucky and if that doesn't work, blame it on the rookies. - Jerry Narron's philosophy on baseball

by Ash on Jun 5, 2007 10:37 PM EDT reply actions  

yup... leadoff double
great.
Think lucky and if that doesn't work, blame it on the rookies. - Jerry Narron's philosophy on baseball

by Ash on Jun 5, 2007 10:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

Welcome back Todd Coffey...
<Rolls Eyes>
"Give them this: they never let the fact that only half of what they posted was funny stop them from posting still more." - Rastronomicals

by chandrathan on Jun 5, 2007 10:38 PM EDT reply actions  

At least it isn't the eighth.
"That which is repeated will happen a third time."

by Paul Householder on Jun 5, 2007 10:38 PM EDT reply actions  

I hate Coffey
I hate lil bitch more though
Juan Castro is my favorite player...but i will not fight about it

by Zach K on Jun 5, 2007 10:38 PM EDT reply actions  

So
Would you like some Coffey with that
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by Pilsner73 on Jun 5, 2007 10:39 PM EDT reply actions  

At least Coffey
Could have hit him with a pitch and then let him steal second.
"That which is repeated will happen a third time."

by Paul Householder on Jun 5, 2007 10:39 PM EDT reply actions  

Elpidio - nice play.
Think lucky and if that doesn't work, blame it on the rookies. - Jerry Narron's philosophy on baseball

by Ash on Jun 5, 2007 10:39 PM EDT reply actions  

Coaching staff for the Bats
have impressed me with the improvement of EE

by OURob on Jun 5, 2007 10:40 PM EDT reply actions  

I think it has less to do with the coaching...
And more to do with EEE himself.
"That which is repeated will happen a third time."

by Paul Householder on Jun 5, 2007 10:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

Agreed.
Think lucky and if that doesn't work, blame it on the rookies. - Jerry Narron's philosophy on baseball

by Ash on Jun 5, 2007 10:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

Did you get the autograph?
"That which is repeated will happen a third time."

by Paul Householder on Jun 5, 2007 10:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

i would say it has alot to do with EE
i guess what I'm saying is a few weeks without Narron must do wounders for confidence

by OURob on Jun 5, 2007 10:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

::sigh:: no...
He was signing on Friday before the game, and I had nothing for him to sign. It wasn't until about two hours ago that I realized he could have signed my ticket. Bah.
Think lucky and if that doesn't work, blame it on the rookies. - Jerry Narron's philosophy on baseball

by Ash on Jun 5, 2007 10:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

Nice play EdE
I forgive Coffey.  You can't beat Eckstein's scrappiness.  

2007 Reds Threat Level is Green

by Slyde on Jun 5, 2007 10:40 PM EDT reply actions  

Is Narron about to...
put stanton in to face pujols...
Juan Castro is my favorite player...but i will not fight about it

by Zach K on Jun 5, 2007 10:40 PM EDT reply actions  

No.
Edmonds.
"That which is repeated will happen a third time."

by Paul Householder on Jun 5, 2007 10:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

ahhhh
you cna't blame me we have seen him walk to get to jason bay a couple weeks ago
Juan Castro is my favorite player...but i will not fight about it

by Zach K on Jun 5, 2007 10:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

Whooaaa
Please not.  But Jerry does Heart himself some Stanton
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by Pilsner73 on Jun 5, 2007 10:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

Stanton needs a karma boost
Walk Pujols. Walk Pujols. Dammit.

by obc on Jun 5, 2007 10:40 PM EDT reply actions  

im glad stanton's coming in
the more situations like this he fucks up, the sooner he'll be gone.

by boobs on Jun 5, 2007 10:41 PM EDT reply actions  

Man, that's bad
Narron makes the double switch, but it's not with Griffey.  

by Brian B on Jun 5, 2007 10:42 PM EDT reply actions  

ok Todd
Jerry: If you do not get him out you go back to Indy, wanna walk him instead?

Todd: yes Boss

Jerry:  If you do not get Edmonds out you go back to Indy  understand?

Todd: yes Boss

jerry: Never mind

by Caleb on Jun 5, 2007 10:42 PM EDT reply actions  

Indy? Or Louisville?
Just trying to comprehend the level on which your joke was told

by boobs on Jun 5, 2007 10:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

wow
that would have been better if I had typed Lville. Must have been a 70's flashback

by Caleb on Jun 5, 2007 10:45 PM EDT up reply actions  

You mean Louisville?
Actually, getting sent to Indy is a pretty serious threat.  That place sucks.

(apologies to indy, the Red Reporter)

by Brendanukkah on Jun 5, 2007 10:45 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yay Stanton!
anybody have a cheer we could bust out?

by boobs on Jun 5, 2007 10:42 PM EDT reply actions  

Stanton Stanton, he's our man
If he doesn't suck, I'll be shocked.

2007 Reds Threat Level is Green

by Slyde on Jun 5, 2007 10:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

Rah Rah Shish Boom Bah...
Stanton Sucks
"Give them this: they never let the fact that only half of what they posted was funny stop them from posting still more." - Rastronomicals

by chandrathan on Jun 5, 2007 10:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

Stanton karma boost
Constantly amazed by the blades of the fan on the ceiling

The clever glances she gives me can't help but be appealing

(Bring it home brother)

by obc on Jun 5, 2007 10:42 PM EDT reply actions  

My third favorite Buffett Song..
She loves to ride through the town with the top down
Feel the warm breeze on her gentle skin
She is my next of kin

I see a little more of me everyday
I catch a little more moustache turning grey
Your mother is the only other woman for me
Little Miss Magic what you gonna be?

"Give them this: they never let the fact that only half of what they posted was funny stop them from posting still more." - Rastronomicals

by chandrathan on Jun 5, 2007 10:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

What was the point of Jerry going out
to the mound? They don't have a signal for the IBB?
Think lucky and if that doesn't work, blame it on the rookies. - Jerry Narron's philosophy on baseball

by Ash on Jun 5, 2007 10:42 PM EDT reply actions  

More pitches for Stanton to warm up?
"That which is repeated will happen a third time."

by Paul Householder on Jun 5, 2007 10:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

Wait, Stanton warms up?
I was under the impression he just showed up, sat around with his championship rings on, ate chicken, and came straight out to the mound when called on.
Think lucky and if that doesn't work, blame it on the rookies. - Jerry Narron's philosophy on baseball

by Ash on Jun 5, 2007 10:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

Jerry
I thought you were refering to the pitching change to bring in Stanton . . . which of course can be easily signaled by waiving a WHITE FLAG.

by Brian B on Jun 5, 2007 10:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

He's not really going to . . .
Oh my God.  Stanton.  This is the absolute pits of the world move right here.  

I should just turn the tv off right now.

by Brian B on Jun 5, 2007 10:43 PM EDT reply actions  

Stanton
He is so due for a good outing.. sure hope it is this one

How many LOB for the Reds tonight?

by Caleb on Jun 5, 2007 10:43 PM EDT reply actions  

Stanton
Gave up a hit and a double play in his last outing.  

by Brian B on Jun 5, 2007 10:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

Stanton???
Where's McBeth?  If Narron's going to wait until we have a huge lead before putting McBeth in, the kid could grow old and die waiting.


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

by BubbaFan on Jun 5, 2007 10:44 PM EDT reply actions  

Setup
So coffey gets in, puts Prince Albert on to get pulled by Jerry for Stanton?  But on the plus side as long as Stanton gives up only the inherited runners Jerry and the Reds beat writers can say good things about him because the fans need to be told what to think.
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by Pilsner73 on Jun 5, 2007 10:44 PM EDT reply actions  

I call 2 run double
then double play and all runs go to coffey
Juan Castro is my favorite player...but i will not fight about it

by Zach K on Jun 5, 2007 10:44 PM EDT reply actions  

It's done...
I tried to put a lot of effort into this one...

Awesome Awesome Song and all...

"Give them this: they never let the fact that only half of what they posted was funny stop them from posting still more." - Rastronomicals

by chandrathan on Jun 5, 2007 10:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

This is pure comedy
Or tragedy.  I guess its tragedy.  But I can't help but laugh.
Hey Jerry.... maybe Todd Coffey and Mike Stanton are the reason YOU hate EdE right now too.

by TheC on Jun 5, 2007 10:45 PM EDT reply actions  

If it's tragedy
Then where is McBeth???

2007 Reds Threat Level is Green

by Slyde on Jun 5, 2007 10:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

Stanton v. Edmonds
How many pitches wioll it take before the run scores?

by Brian B on Jun 5, 2007 10:45 PM EDT reply actions  

Whoa
an out...this is an odd feeling
Juan Castro is my favorite player...but i will not fight about it

by Zach K on Jun 5, 2007 10:47 PM EDT reply actions  

Yeah
Kinda awkward if you ask me.  I think Narron's so stunned that he forgot to take Stanton out against Speizio.  Oh no, wait.  I think they call that "manager style".

by Brian B on Jun 5, 2007 10:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

Stanton VS Edmonds
Pitch 1 = strike
Pitch 2 = ball
pitch 3 = ball
ptich 4 = fly out

What a twise, I really felt this story would have a different ending.

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by Pilsner73 on Jun 5, 2007 10:47 PM EDT reply actions  

Anyone but Spiezio
Anyone but Spiezio.  Anyone but Spiezio.  Anyone but Spiezio.  Anyone but Spiezio.  Anyone but Spiezio.  Anyone but Spiezio.  Anyone but Spiezio.  Anyone but Spiezio.  

by Brendanukkah on Jun 5, 2007 10:48 PM EDT reply actions  

Hey.
What's that "2" under outs?  I thought there was one?
"That which is repeated will happen a third time."

by Paul Householder on Jun 5, 2007 10:48 PM EDT reply actions  

Stanton!
Somebody sign that man to an extension!
"Give them this: they never let the fact that only half of what they posted was funny stop them from posting still more." - Rastronomicals

by chandrathan on Jun 5, 2007 10:49 PM EDT reply actions  

fuck.
mike stanton still has a job

by boobs on Jun 5, 2007 10:49 PM EDT reply actions  

About time
I'm shocked.  Does not compute.  Must get lost in the taste.

2007 Reds Threat Level is Green

by Slyde on Jun 5, 2007 10:49 PM EDT reply actions  

What's this...
Stanton didn't give up a run?

There is a God....now if he would do something about those damn Gold Star commercials.

by bigjas on Jun 5, 2007 10:50 PM EDT reply actions  

Hats off to the fat man
He gets the job done tonight.

Good night Stanton.  I'll most likely kill you in the morning.

by Brendanukkah on Jun 5, 2007 10:50 PM EDT reply actions  

As you wish.
"Karma - there it was. The meaning of life, straight from Carson Daly's lips to my morphine-laced ears." -Earl Hickey

by BLee2525 on Jun 5, 2007 10:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

somehow...
stanton must have heard my curses at his appearance and tried to prove me wrong. and everyone else, of course.
Party on, Wayne.

by davemaher on Jun 5, 2007 10:50 PM EDT reply actions  

Mass hysteria.
Think lucky and if that doesn't work, blame it on the rookies. - Jerry Narron's philosophy on baseball

by Ash on Jun 5, 2007 10:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

hey lenny
I think it's a sign from God, but don't quote me on that

by Caleb on Jun 5, 2007 10:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

Stanton for closer
Wow! He got 2 needed outs without letting anyone score.  I think the Reds need to burn this on DVD right quick as an instructional video for what releivers are supposed to do.
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by Pilsner73 on Jun 5, 2007 10:51 PM EDT reply actions  

maybe
the padres will want stanton now instead of dunn
Party on, Wayne.

by davemaher on Jun 5, 2007 10:51 PM EDT reply actions  

Now you see
This was all part of a long complicated plan.  And now you see it bear fruit.  Aren't you glad you trust Jerry/Wayne?

by Kool Aid Man on Jun 5, 2007 10:52 PM EDT reply actions  

Hey!
Kool Aid!
"That which is repeated will happen a third time."

by Paul Householder on Jun 5, 2007 10:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

Moeller left on the bench
We are screwed if this game goes any longer than 9. Heck, we might be screwed now.
Think lucky and if that doesn't work, blame it on the rookies. - Jerry Narron's philosophy on baseball

by Ash on Jun 5, 2007 10:53 PM EDT reply actions  

hows that go
Boom boom ?
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by Pilsner73 on Jun 5, 2007 10:54 PM EDT reply actions  

What part of Sea Bass
Is injured?
"That which is repeated will happen a third time."

by Paul Householder on Jun 5, 2007 10:54 PM EDT reply actions  

Hamstring, I think.
Think lucky and if that doesn't work, blame it on the rookies. - Jerry Narron's philosophy on baseball

by Ash on Jun 5, 2007 10:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

Well...
Then it will probably take three hits or walks to get him in.
"That which is repeated will happen a third time."

by Paul Householder on Jun 5, 2007 10:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

Cardinals broadcasters
Are trying to say that that ball took a bad hop on Eckstein.  Ha!

by Brian B on Jun 5, 2007 10:54 PM EDT reply actions  

technically
any ball that bounces more than 6 inches high is over his head, so most balls do take a bad hop for him.

2007 Reds Threat Level is Green

by Slyde on Jun 5, 2007 10:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

So did Marty
He also said, "that ball almost undressed Eckstein."

Be still my beating heart.

by ken on Jun 5, 2007 10:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

Eckstein
That's just because it was hit hard.  Eckstein could hear that ball coming, and he dropped his jock strap.

by Brian B on Jun 5, 2007 10:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

who looks more like a rodent?
hopper or valentin?
Party on, Wayne.

by davemaher on Jun 5, 2007 10:55 PM EDT reply actions  

Javy
Hopper looks more like Billy Hatcher.

by Brian B on Jun 5, 2007 10:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

Blee and OBC
What are your five favorite Buffett songs?
"Give them this: they never let the fact that only half of what they posted was funny stop them from posting still more." - Rastronomicals

by chandrathan on Jun 5, 2007 10:56 PM EDT reply actions  

1. He Went to Paris (Not even close)
  1. Tin Cup Chalice
  2. A Pirate Looks at 40
  3. One Particular Harbor
  4. Son of a Son of a Sailor
All are subject to change (except #1)
"Karma - there it was. The meaning of life, straight from Carson Daly's lips to my morphine-laced ears." -Earl Hickey

by BLee2525 on Jun 5, 2007 10:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

Incredibly good list!
I'll divide mine into two categories.

Overall:

  1. A Pirate Looks at Forty
  2. The Wino and I know
  3. Little Miss Magic
  4. He Went to Paris
  5. Another Saturday Night
(The 5th slot is fluid)

Live

  1. One Particular Harbour
  2. Gypsies in the Palace
  3. Southern Cross
  4. Why Don't We Get Drunk
  5. We are the People
"Give them this: they never let the fact that only half of what they posted was funny stop them from posting still more." - Rastronomicals

by chandrathan on Jun 5, 2007 11:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

Southern Cross
I was torn on whether to include it.  I absolutely LOVE the song, and I go crazy when he plays it live (maybe in part because he always plays it late when I have a few cocktails in me).  However, I always think of it as a Crosby, Stills and Nash song.  CSN was obviously first, and is just a much better version of the song.
"Karma - there it was. The meaning of life, straight from Carson Daly's lips to my morphine-laced ears." -Earl Hickey

by BLee2525 on Jun 5, 2007 11:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

I like Jimmy's Version better...
It's got quite a bit more energy.

Either Way though, It's awesome live!

"Give them this: they never let the fact that only half of what they posted was funny stop them from posting still more." - Rastronomicals

by chandrathan on Jun 5, 2007 11:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

Energy, maybe...
but it doesn't have the soul of CSN's version.  The Coral Reefers are great, but nobody can match the harmony in the chorus on the original.  It's amazing....7 different people can listen to it, they'll hear 7 different melodies, and they all sound good.
"Karma - there it was. The meaning of life, straight from Carson Daly's lips to my morphine-laced ears." -Earl Hickey

by BLee2525 on Jun 5, 2007 11:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

Agreed...
I think Jimmy's version benefits from not being recorded in a studio.  Every version he's released of it has been a live version.  Therefore the energy of the song and the crowd is able to come through more easily..

Question.

What do you think of Uncle John's Band and Scarlet Begonias?  You like Jimmy's version or the Dead's?

"Give them this: they never let the fact that only half of what they posted was funny stop them from posting still more." - Rastronomicals

by chandrathan on Jun 5, 2007 11:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

Dead
as far as "Uncle John's Band" goes.  I love Buffett as a songwriter and performer, but he's just not a great vocalist.  He can't carry a song like "Southern Cross" or "Uncle John's Band" the way David Crosby or Jerry Garcia can.  I've honestly never heard Buffett's version of "Scarlet Begonias."
"Karma - there it was. The meaning of life, straight from Carson Daly's lips to my morphine-laced ears." -Earl Hickey

by BLee2525 on Jun 5, 2007 11:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

Jimmy's not a great singer..
His verion of Scarlet Begonias is very good.

Better than Sublime's.

It's on Licenst to Chill, which was his best album since Fruitcakes in my opinion.

"Give them this: they never let the fact that only half of what they posted was funny stop them from posting still more." - Rastronomicals

by chandrathan on Jun 5, 2007 11:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

I need a hero!
...
Hey Jerry.... maybe Todd Coffey and Mike Stanton are the reason YOU hate EdE right now too.

by TheC on Jun 5, 2007 10:56 PM EDT reply actions  

SacBunt
thank Cool God MLB radio crapped out. I imagine tHom and Wayne are fisting again after that one.
"He's not gay...just homererotic."--ken

by Man Mountain on Jun 5, 2007 10:56 PM EDT reply actions  

Not eww.
SoFisticated.
"That which is repeated will happen a third time."

by Paul Householder on Jun 5, 2007 10:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

does this ever work?
It seems like code for "get ready for disappointment."

by Brian B on Jun 5, 2007 10:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

sort of like Stanton
eventually it will produce positive results

by Caleb on Jun 5, 2007 11:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

Seems Like...
Hamilton has seen a lot of pitches tonight..
"Give them this: they never let the fact that only half of what they posted was funny stop them from posting still more." - Rastronomicals

by chandrathan on Jun 5, 2007 10:58 PM EDT reply actions  

If Seabass...
Has a bad hammy, you're going to need two hits to get him in anyway.  Why sacrifice?
"That which is repeated will happen a third time."

by Paul Householder on Jun 5, 2007 10:58 PM EDT reply actions  

yeah, but which team
If it's the Steelers, who cares?

2007 Reds Threat Level is Green

by Slyde on Jun 5, 2007 10:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

Or they've stranded...
Enough for the spinoff of "Lost"
"Give them this: they never let the fact that only half of what they posted was funny stop them from posting still more." - Rastronomicals

by chandrathan on Jun 5, 2007 10:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

We going to the game Saturday or what?
"Give them this: they never let the fact that only half of what they posted was funny stop them from posting still more." - Rastronomicals

by chandrathan on Jun 5, 2007 11:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

sure...
its an evening game isn't it ??
Nobody listens to Andrew

by nlt-andrew68 on Jun 5, 2007 11:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yeah...
I think it's a 7:10 game...
"Give them this: they never let the fact that only half of what they posted was funny stop them from posting still more." - Rastronomicals

by chandrathan on Jun 5, 2007 11:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

I'll send you my cell phone number..
in a myspace e-mail
Nobody listens to Andrew

by nlt-andrew68 on Jun 5, 2007 11:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

Sounds good...
I'll call you tomorrow.

When you send your email tell me what's the best time to call.

"Give them this: they never let the fact that only half of what they posted was funny stop them from posting still more." - Rastronomicals

by chandrathan on Jun 5, 2007 11:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

Come on Franklin...
Throw another one of those sliders right down the middle that you said you'd throw again.
"That which is repeated will happen a third time."

by Paul Householder on Jun 5, 2007 11:00 PM EDT reply actions  

isn't it time for franklin....
to throw his famous right down the middle pitch ?
Nobody listens to Andrew

by nlt-andrew68 on Jun 5, 2007 11:00 PM EDT reply actions  

Alright
Franklin was throwing at Phillips.  And Brandon knew it.

by Brian B on Jun 5, 2007 11:01 PM EDT reply actions  

Question for the finance guys
Are the runners left on base tonight rolled over into an escrow account for use in later games?

2007 Reds Threat Level is Green

by Slyde on Jun 5, 2007 11:02 PM EDT reply actions  

Dunn
Does Dunn break a bat every time up?

Excuse me.  On the at bats where he doesn't strike out.  

Seriously.  Stop buying your bats at IKEA.

by Brian B on Jun 5, 2007 11:02 PM EDT reply actions  

Well, this inning's over
Dunn's not clutch.
"Karma - there it was. The meaning of life, straight from Carson Daly's lips to my morphine-laced ears." -Earl Hickey

by BLee2525 on Jun 5, 2007 11:02 PM EDT reply actions  

Duh!
he is not 6/28 with 1RBI, 0HR 4BB 12Ks in close games Stat ESPN.com :{ poor dunner
Juan Castro is my favorite player...but i will not fight about it

by Zach K on Jun 5, 2007 11:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

Uh oh...
It's the eighth inning, and Stanton is pitching...
"That which is repeated will happen a third time."

by Paul Householder on Jun 5, 2007 11:02 PM EDT reply actions  

Lord...
I'm not sure whether I want a prolonged extra innings game or just give the run up now and get it over with.

by Brendanukkah on Jun 5, 2007 11:02 PM EDT reply actions  

You want the extra inning loss.
If they get the run now, Franklin gets the win.
"That which is repeated will happen a third time."

by Paul Householder on Jun 5, 2007 11:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

Fuck it, Adam
You do make it hard on us sometimes.
"He's not gay...just homererotic."--ken

by Man Mountain on Jun 5, 2007 11:03 PM EDT reply actions  

but he put the ball in play
I thought that was all that mattered.

2007 Reds Threat Level is Green

by Slyde on Jun 5, 2007 11:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

You thought Wrong :-)
"Give them this: they never let the fact that only half of what they posted was funny stop them from posting still more." - Rastronomicals

by chandrathan on Jun 5, 2007 11:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yowzers!
GameDay adds up all the baserunners the batters have stranded.  For today's game: 31.  Thirty freakin' one!  That's the highest I've ever seen.

by Brendanukkah on Jun 5, 2007 11:04 PM EDT reply actions  

Actually....
(wait for it)
"He's not gay...just homererotic."--ken

by Man Mountain on Jun 5, 2007 11:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

nah-gun-dew-it

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by Slyde on Jun 5, 2007 11:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

I can't figure out if you're going to
make a "high" joke, or just point out that we haven't had 31 baserunners.  If it's the latter, I know.  A better way to phrase it might be 31 opportunities.  I dunno.  My point was, we've left a lot of men on base.

by Brendanukkah on Jun 5, 2007 11:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

I think he expected me to find the highest ever
but I'm not sure I could if I wanted to.  I knew that he knew that you knew that I knew that you knew that 31 isn't the right total number for tonight.  It's the highest I've ever seen too, but I'm sure it's not a record.

2007 Reds Threat Level is Green

by Slyde on Jun 5, 2007 11:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

Ah, that clears things up
But if I'd wanted to invoke the utility belt, I would have said, "I wonder..."  I know what's what.

by Brendanukkah on Jun 5, 2007 11:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

Not sure if I'm being Capt Obvious here...
but it's not even close. Like Bren mentioned it's not the traditional team LOB stat. They add every runner for every batter--if you have bases loaded and no outs and don't score that's 9 left on, three for each batter. I've seen some really high numbers for that method.

by Red Menace on Jun 5, 2007 11:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

Just what we needed
To relieve a pitcher with a 5.14 ERA.  A pitcher with a 15.00 ERA.
"That which is repeated will happen a third time."

by Paul Householder on Jun 5, 2007 11:05 PM EDT reply actions  

hang on Kids
it is the dreaded eighth

by Caleb on Jun 5, 2007 11:05 PM EDT reply actions  

Query:
Will Majewski's ERA go up tonight?

Starting at 15.00.

by Brendanukkah on Jun 5, 2007 11:05 PM EDT reply actions  

No Way Dude..
He's gonna mow them down!
"Give them this: they never let the fact that only half of what they posted was funny stop them from posting still more." - Rastronomicals

by chandrathan on Jun 5, 2007 11:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

Would have been nice
if he could have done a little more of that on SUNDAY!!!
Think lucky and if that doesn't work, blame it on the rookies. - Jerry Narron's philosophy on baseball

by Ash on Jun 5, 2007 11:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

C'mon Gary
Shove it up their asses!

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by Slyde on Jun 5, 2007 11:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yeah...
Treat 'em like they're Catholic!
"Give them this: they never let the fact that only half of what they posted was funny stop them from posting still more." - Rastronomicals

by chandrathan on Jun 5, 2007 11:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

So very wrong
but I think it's my favorite line of the night.

by Brendanukkah on Jun 5, 2007 11:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

yeah
Catholics are really taking a pounding tonight.

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by Slyde on Jun 5, 2007 11:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

And I haven't even been in on the
fun. Weird.
Think lucky and if that doesn't work, blame it on the rookies. - Jerry Narron's philosophy on baseball

by Ash on Jun 5, 2007 11:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

"Taking a Pounding"
Clever wordplay.

Witty.

"Give them this: they never let the fact that only half of what they posted was funny stop them from posting still more." - Rastronomicals

by chandrathan on Jun 5, 2007 11:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

Friday night
Hopefully some one who is going will get lots of pics to share for the rest of us

by Caleb on Jun 5, 2007 11:07 PM EDT reply actions  

Well
The Magik Man certainly shoved it up my ass.

Majewski was solid, too.

"He's not gay...just homererotic."--ken

by Man Mountain on Jun 5, 2007 11:09 PM EDT reply actions  

1-2-3 inning for the Magic Man
Come on home girl (girl being the Reds leadoff hitter in the 9th).

by Brendanukkah on Jun 5, 2007 11:09 PM EDT reply actions  

wait
1-2-3 in the 8th, after Stanton gets out of the jam in the 7th.  We're watching the Reds, right?

2007 Reds Threat Level is Green

by Slyde on Jun 5, 2007 11:09 PM EDT reply actions  

Well done, Bucco Bruce.
"That which is repeated will happen a third time."

by Paul Householder on Jun 5, 2007 11:10 PM EDT reply actions  

is it a full moon?
good outings from Stanton and Majewski tonight. Shiver me timbers

by Caleb on Jun 5, 2007 11:10 PM EDT reply actions  

Alright
One more beer.  What's everyone drinking? (No, I'm not buying)

by Brian B on Jun 5, 2007 11:10 PM EDT reply actions  

Good for you
Is that shaken or stirred?

I'm Negra Modelo tonight.  In honor of Juan Castro, obviously.

by Brian B on Jun 5, 2007 11:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

If this goes to extras
I'll crack open a Miller Lite from the fridge.  Just for you.

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by Slyde on Jun 5, 2007 11:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

Wait
Do you have enough to pack with your kid's lunch tomorrow?
"He's not gay...just homererotic."--ken

by Man Mountain on Jun 5, 2007 11:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

He hasn't been to day care all week
so there's plenty left over.  Plus, they have a keg-erator at the day care.

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by Slyde on Jun 5, 2007 11:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

3 ER in 1/3 IP on Sunday
good stuff tonight. I'm not convinced.
Think lucky and if that doesn't work, blame it on the rookies. - Jerry Narron's philosophy on baseball

by Ash on Jun 5, 2007 11:11 PM EDT reply actions  

Is boobs
in bed watching tapes of Everybody Loves Raymond?
"He's not gay...just homererotic."--ken

by Man Mountain on Jun 5, 2007 11:11 PM EDT reply actions  

Wild night
Think lucky and if that doesn't work, blame it on the rookies. - Jerry Narron's philosophy on baseball

by Ash on Jun 5, 2007 11:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

I interrupt this game thread...
To tell you guys how awesome this blog is on nights like tonight!

We have almost everyone posting, and I am extremely entertained.  Thanks to you all for making this such a great place to spend an evening.

"Give them this: they never let the fact that only half of what they posted was funny stop them from posting still more." - Rastronomicals

by chandrathan on Jun 5, 2007 11:12 PM EDT reply actions  

he's with us in spirit
wipes away a tear
Nobody listens to Andrew

by nlt-andrew68 on Jun 5, 2007 11:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

*sigh*
Pour a little out for our fallen homies.

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by Slyde on Jun 5, 2007 11:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

Good eye Ed
He knows Izzy was throwing three straight teasers.

by Brian B on Jun 5, 2007 11:13 PM EDT reply actions  

Come on.
It would have taken 2 extra seconds to find a picture of Katherine Heigl wearing less than that.  I'm as disappointed as a man can be while looking at a picture of Katherine Heigl.
"Karma - there it was. The meaning of life, straight from Carson Daly's lips to my morphine-laced ears." -Earl Hickey

by BLee2525 on Jun 5, 2007 11:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

It took 0 seconds
But I refrained, in case crolfer is lurking tonight.

by ken on Jun 5, 2007 11:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

A big red X
Yeah, boobs, that's a lot better.
"Karma - there it was. The meaning of life, straight from Carson Daly's lips to my morphine-laced ears." -Earl Hickey

by BLee2525 on Jun 5, 2007 11:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

question
are you guys gonna be excited when hobbs homers later this inning?

by boobs on Jun 5, 2007 11:14 PM EDT reply actions  

Yes!
"Give them this: they never let the fact that only half of what they posted was funny stop them from posting still more." - Rastronomicals

by chandrathan on Jun 5, 2007 11:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

ahem
"He's not gay...just homererotic."--ken

by Man Mountain on Jun 5, 2007 11:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

ROFL!!!!!
"That which is repeated will happen a third time."

by Paul Householder on Jun 5, 2007 11:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

Hey
is that your bubble lettering?  cute.

2007 Reds Threat Level is Green

by Slyde on Jun 5, 2007 11:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

No
but those are my smooth girly hands.
"He's not gay...just homererotic."--ken

by Man Mountain on Jun 5, 2007 11:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

They're not girly...
they're dainty.
"Karma - there it was. The meaning of life, straight from Carson Daly's lips to my morphine-laced ears." -Earl Hickey

by BLee2525 on Jun 5, 2007 11:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

I Don't Get it...
Unfortunately, I've probably cried wolf too much on this one...

But I really don't get it.

"Give them this: they never let the fact that only half of what they posted was funny stop them from posting still more." - Rastronomicals

by chandrathan on Jun 5, 2007 11:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

Just search...
Search RR for "ashnarronlovechild" and you will find enlightenment.
"That which is repeated will happen a third time."

by Paul Householder on Jun 5, 2007 11:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

But it's said so much...
That I'll get a gazillion search responses..

Can someone just explain it?

"Give them this: they never let the fact that only half of what they posted was funny stop them from posting still more." - Rastronomicals

by chandrathan on Jun 5, 2007 11:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

I'll leave that to Ash.
It's hers anyway.
"That which is repeated will happen a third time."

by Paul Householder on Jun 5, 2007 11:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

Thank you...
I should have known Sukr was responsible.
"Give them this: they never let the fact that only half of what they posted was funny stop them from posting still more." - Rastronomicals

by chandrathan on Jun 5, 2007 11:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

Elpidio
just playing through...
"He's not gay...just homererotic."--ken

by Man Mountain on Jun 5, 2007 11:17 PM EDT reply actions  

Just remember...
If Conine reaches, we face the prospect of root canal.
"That which is repeated will happen a third time."

by Paul Householder on Jun 5, 2007 11:18 PM EDT reply actions  

I Hate J-Izzy...
Connie needs a hit bad
Juan Castro is my favorite player...but i will not fight about it

by Zach K on Jun 5, 2007 11:18 PM EDT reply actions  

No
Hobbs needs a hit bad. </RJVasilak>
"He's not gay...just homererotic."--ken

by Man Mountain on Jun 5, 2007 11:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

I'm imagining this in a Napoleon Dynamite
voice.  Which makes it pretty obnoxious.

"My lips hurt real bad!"  (Cuz of the HEAT)

by Brendanukkah on Jun 5, 2007 11:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

no idea
I actually went to IMDB to see if Vasilak was the radio broadcaster in the Natural.  I swear that quote is in there.

by Brian B on Jun 5, 2007 11:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

in the 9th... in a tie ballgame
We be screwed.
Think lucky and if that doesn't work, blame it on the rookies. - Jerry Narron's philosophy on baseball

by Ash on Jun 5, 2007 11:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

Think lucky, bitches!

2007 Reds Threat Level is Green

by Slyde on Jun 5, 2007 11:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

Help us Chad Moeller...
You're our only hope. (Ugh.)
Think lucky and if that doesn't work, blame it on the rookies. - Jerry Narron's philosophy on baseball

by Ash on Jun 5, 2007 11:19 PM EDT reply actions  

This sucks
Krivsky seriously expects us to cross our fingers with this offense?

by Brian B on Jun 5, 2007 11:20 PM EDT reply actions  

screw corssing your fingers...
THINK LUCKY!!!
Think lucky and if that doesn't work, blame it on the rookies. - Jerry Narron's philosophy on baseball

by Ash on Jun 5, 2007 11:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

screw crossing your fingers
which base is that, Brendanukkah?
"He's not gay...just homererotic."--ken

by Man Mountain on Jun 5, 2007 11:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

chandrathan doesn't get it
Think lucky and if that doesn't work, blame it on the rookies. - Jerry Narron's philosophy on baseball

by Ash on Jun 5, 2007 11:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

Is anyone
keeping count of my assists this year? I'm feeling JKidd in '02 level production here...
"He's not gay...just homererotic."--ken

by Man Mountain on Jun 5, 2007 11:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

first base
"Elaine, you don't know the first thing about first base."
    "Well, I know something about getting to first base. And I know you'll never be there."
"The way I figure it I've already been there, and I plan on rounding second tonight at around eleven o'clock."
    "Well, uh, I'd watch the third base coach if I were you because I don't think he's waving you in."

2007 Reds Threat Level is Green

by Slyde on Jun 5, 2007 11:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

Hit and run...
Don't know if that was on purpose or if that was a complete accident. I don't want to give Narron too much credit.

by bigjas on Jun 5, 2007 11:21 PM EDT reply actions  

Javy! come on!
Juan Castro is my favorite player...but i will not fight about it

by Zach K on Jun 5, 2007 11:23 PM EDT reply actions  

Come on Javy
taloo-rye-aye

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by Slyde on Jun 5, 2007 11:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

Bottom 9
Who's in to blow it in the 9th?  Weathers?  

by Brian B on Jun 5, 2007 11:24 PM EDT reply actions  

Weathers if we're up
Perhaps a McBeth sighting if we're still tied?

Probably Weathers in any event.

by Brendanukkah on Jun 5, 2007 11:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

Ball four baby..
Good job Javy.

Come on Sea Bass.

by bigjas on Jun 5, 2007 11:25 PM EDT reply actions  

La Machina
es muy guapo
"He's not gay...just homererotic."--ken

by Man Mountain on Jun 5, 2007 11:25 PM EDT reply actions  

"I don't see
black or white; only shades of grey"

Pts...

"He's not gay...just homererotic."--ken

by Man Mountain on Jun 5, 2007 11:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

15 LOB.... grand.
Think lucky and if that doesn't work, blame it on the rookies. - Jerry Narron's philosophy on baseball

by Ash on Jun 5, 2007 11:28 PM EDT reply actions  

Yes!
How's that defense working out for you, Wayne?

by Brian B on Jun 5, 2007 11:28 PM EDT reply actions  

J-Izzy
Has a nasty ass breaking ball
Juan Castro is my favorite player...but i will not fight about it

by Zach K on Jun 5, 2007 11:28 PM EDT reply actions  

Izzy
Or predictable-ass breaking ball, that apparently nobody but Encarnacion knows is coming.

by Brian B on Jun 5, 2007 11:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

Jake Taylor's knees may be shot...
Just like all those Viet Cong!  And little g--k babies.

(I apologize right now for this post)

by Brendanukkah on Jun 5, 2007 11:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

I'll apologize again
Just trying to draw the Tom Berenger connection between Major League (baseball!) and Platoon.  Tasteless post, and I shouldn't have put it up in the first place.

I'm a jerk.

by Brendanukkah on Jun 5, 2007 11:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

Jared Burton....
I'm shocked its not Weathers.

by bigjas on Jun 5, 2007 11:31 PM EDT reply actions  

I want this game to go 15 innings
so that Jerry gets fired for poorly managing the bench.

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by Slyde on Jun 5, 2007 11:31 PM EDT reply actions  

I hate saying this
but if he hasn't been fired yet, I don't think it's gonna happen for any reason
Think lucky and if that doesn't work, blame it on the rookies. - Jerry Narron's philosophy on baseball

by Ash on Jun 5, 2007 11:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

Weathers, Burton . . whatever
Either one would walk the first batter.  Like clockwork.

by Brian B on Jun 5, 2007 11:32 PM EDT reply actions  

Veteran Leadership
teaches those that need teaching.

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by Slyde on Jun 5, 2007 11:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

Burton does
what Burton does best.
Hey Jerry.... maybe Todd Coffey and Mike Stanton are the reason YOU hate EdE right now too.

by TheC on Jun 5, 2007 11:32 PM EDT reply actions  

Yup
It's going to come down to bases juiced with Pujols at the plate.  I swear we've been in that situation a dozen times in the last two years.

by Brian B on Jun 5, 2007 11:32 PM EDT reply actions  

It worked once
...once.

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by Slyde on Jun 5, 2007 11:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

Damn...
That's about the quickest hook I've seen from Narron.

by bigjas on Jun 5, 2007 11:33 PM EDT reply actions  

Burton
The A's did send us a pitcher, right? I mean, Wayne checked this and everything?
"He's not gay...just homererotic."--ken

by Man Mountain on Jun 5, 2007 11:33 PM EDT reply actions  

Oh yeah, bring in Coutlangus...
3 walks to 3 batters Sunday.
Think lucky and if that doesn't work, blame it on the rookies. - Jerry Narron's philosophy on baseball

by Ash on Jun 5, 2007 11:33 PM EDT reply actions  

It's Cout time....
Let's just hope it's not a sloppy time.

by bigjas on Jun 5, 2007 11:34 PM EDT reply actions  

5 balls, 0 strikes
Intersting that NOW Narron finds the trigger.  He's found his scapegoat for the night, or at least his co-scapegoat now that another rookie is in the game.

by Brian B on Jun 5, 2007 11:35 PM EDT reply actions  

why
is that so easy when it isn't the Reds trying to do it

by Caleb on Jun 5, 2007 11:36 PM EDT reply actions  

Walk taguchi..
.Set up the double play
"Give them this: they never let the fact that only half of what they posted was funny stop them from posting still more." - Rastronomicals

by chandrathan on Jun 5, 2007 11:36 PM EDT reply actions  

If the Cards
win because of Eckstein's sac bunt. Ken Tremendous is gonna take hostages.
"He's not gay...just homererotic."--ken

by Man Mountain on Jun 5, 2007 11:37 PM EDT reply actions  

BOHICA
"Give them this: they never let the fact that only half of what they posted was funny stop them from posting still more." - Rastronomicals

by chandrathan on Jun 5, 2007 11:37 PM EDT reply actions  

Uhh... yeah. Grrrreat.
Think lucky and if that doesn't work, blame it on the rookies. - Jerry Narron's philosophy on baseball

by Ash on Jun 5, 2007 11:37 PM EDT reply actions  

crap
rinse.  repeat.

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by Slyde on Jun 5, 2007 11:37 PM EDT reply actions  

Walk Howard too
oh wait, wrong season.

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by Slyde on Jun 5, 2007 11:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

Oh my god
Jerry, I fucking hate you for ruining my team.

by Brian B on Jun 5, 2007 11:39 PM EDT reply actions  

Quick Story...You guys are ruining me...
So I took my dad to the doctor yesterday.  The doctor's name was Dr. Hobeika.  So of course when I asked him a question, I accidentally called him Dr. Bohica.  I hold Caleb directly responsible for my embarassment!  

Have any of you guys done anything similar?

"Give them this: they never let the fact that only half of what they posted was funny stop them from posting still more." - Rastronomicals

by chandrathan on Jun 5, 2007 11:39 PM EDT reply actions  

Did he figure it out?
A lot of people I have encountered do not know what BOHICA means, unless they are former military.
"That which is repeated will happen a third time."

by Paul Householder on Jun 5, 2007 11:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

Luckily...
He acted as though I'd said his name correctly.
"Give them this: they never let the fact that only half of what they posted was funny stop them from posting still more." - Rastronomicals

by chandrathan on Jun 5, 2007 11:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

When I do use it...
People do think it is really funny after I explain it.
"That which is repeated will happen a third time."

by Paul Householder on Jun 5, 2007 11:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

I load Edmonds.
There, I fixed it.

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by Slyde on Jun 5, 2007 11:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

Thanks
I don't know where those other words came from.

by Brian B on Jun 5, 2007 11:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

I can only assume
Jerry's counting on a K, so he can walk both Pujols and Edmonds.

by Brian B on Jun 5, 2007 11:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

I know!
and you'd have a lefty facing him. Edmonds is completely finished.

by Red Menace on Jun 5, 2007 11:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

Coutlangus
Anybody think it's about time for an end to the Coutlangus experiment?

by HokieRed on Jun 5, 2007 11:40 PM EDT reply actions  

no but
it should end in pressure situations

by Caleb on Jun 5, 2007 11:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

I don't know
Even with Coutlangus, I'm tense.

by Brian B on Jun 5, 2007 11:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

If this were McBeth
it would be an "at-bat most foul."

by Brendanukkah on Jun 5, 2007 11:42 PM EDT reply actions  

McBeth to Coutlangus
this "Stands not within the prospect of belief."

by Caleb on Jun 5, 2007 11:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

Arrghh...
The Reds suck again!
"Give them this: they never let the fact that only half of what they posted was funny stop them from posting still more." - Rastronomicals

by chandrathan on Jun 5, 2007 11:43 PM EDT reply actions  

Blame the rookie, Jerry...
Think lucky and if that doesn't work, blame it on the rookies. - Jerry Narron's philosophy on baseball

by Ash on Jun 5, 2007 11:43 PM EDT reply actions  

Of course he's going to blame the rook...
When he should be blaming himself for that great piece of strategery there.

It was a good pitch on the corner, but it was even better hitting by Taguchi.

Of course, the play there is to walk the bases loaded.

by bigjas on Jun 5, 2007 11:45 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yes...
But walking the bases loaded only works with nobody out in the bottom of the 16th inning, and Ryan Howard up at bat.
"That which is repeated will happen a third time."

by Paul Householder on Jun 5, 2007 11:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

*sigh*
Grande makes me not like that nun.

2007 Reds Threat Level is Green

by Slyde on Jun 5, 2007 11:43 PM EDT reply actions  

Bad bullpen!
Bad!
Hey Jerry.... maybe Todd Coffey and Mike Stanton are the reason YOU hate EdE right now too.

by TheC on Jun 5, 2007 11:43 PM EDT reply actions  

At least...
Franklin did not get the win.
"That which is repeated will happen a third time."

by Paul Householder on Jun 5, 2007 11:44 PM EDT reply actions  

Walk off singles
are so taguchi. heh. sigh.
"He's not gay...just homererotic."--ken

by Man Mountain on Jun 5, 2007 11:44 PM EDT reply actions  

Simontacchi!
"Give them this: they never let the fact that only half of what they posted was funny stop them from posting still more." - Rastronomicals

by chandrathan on Jun 5, 2007 11:45 PM EDT up reply actions  

I can't wait to see Simontacchi again.
Think lucky and if that doesn't work, blame it on the rookies. - Jerry Narron's philosophy on baseball

by Ash on Jun 5, 2007 11:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

It's just too bad he moved out of the division!
"Give them this: they never let the fact that only half of what they posted was funny stop them from posting still more." - Rastronomicals

by chandrathan on Jun 5, 2007 11:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

I'm sorry
you have to walk the bases loaded and take your chances with Jimmy E against a lefty. Narron has some splainin to do

by Caleb on Jun 5, 2007 11:44 PM EDT reply actions  

Yep that's what I'd have done...
Someone should tell Jerry that in that situation the other baserunners don't matter.  You should actually just pitch the the best matchup of the three batters.  (After the double play is set up anyway.)
"Give them this: they never let the fact that only half of what they posted was funny stop them from posting still more." - Rastronomicals

by chandrathan on Jun 5, 2007 11:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

Jerry splaining the situation...
<mouth full of peanut butter> It's all Burton's fault. We're going to DFA him tomorrow and sign John Franco. We need veteran leadership in our bullpen.

Reporter: Jerry why didn't you walk the bases loaded?

Jerry: Uhh...how about Homer starting Friday!

by bigjas on Jun 5, 2007 11:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

Franco
Narron: "yeah, Franco and Stanton will push each other to see who gets the most appearances."

by Brian B on Jun 5, 2007 11:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

Frank Pastore is ready, willing and old, too
If you meet the Buddha in the lane, feed him the ball. Phil Jackson

by Madville on Jun 6, 2007 12:33 AM EDT up reply actions  

Blue Jays
drew 5 walks in the 9th inning (!) tonight and scored 6 runs to beat the D Rays 12-11.

by Brian B on Jun 5, 2007 11:46 PM EDT reply actions  

was our "B" team pitching
against them? I thought only the Reds could lose that way.

Actually I envisioned the Cards loading them up and then win it on a walk off HBP

by Caleb on Jun 5, 2007 11:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

Goddammit
Can't believe I stayed up for that piece of shit.

Any time I talk excitedly about watching/listening to the Reds on a given night, my wife says, "Why are you wasting your time?  They're in last place.  They're just going to lose, and you're going to be pissed."  I hate when she's right.

All will be better on Friday night, though.

"Karma - there it was. The meaning of life, straight from Carson Daly's lips to my morphine-laced ears." -Earl Hickey

by BLee2525 on Jun 5, 2007 11:48 PM EDT reply actions  

How?
How's it going to be any different?  Narron will still play Castro in key situations and draw lineups out of a hat.  And now he has another rookie to blame things on.  He's a mess.  He's Boone all over again, and just as blind about it.

by Brian B on Jun 5, 2007 11:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

See...
now you're sounding like my wife.
"Karma - there it was. The meaning of life, straight from Carson Daly's lips to my morphine-laced ears." -Earl Hickey

by BLee2525 on Jun 5, 2007 11:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

Why
does this team manage to fuck everything up. I despair of them.

This is me being sincere, btw.

"He's not gay...just homererotic."--ken

by Man Mountain on Jun 5, 2007 11:49 PM EDT reply actions  

This might cheer you up
If you haven't seen this yet, apparently David Eckstein is disabled.

2007 Reds Threat Level is Green

by Slyde on Jun 5, 2007 11:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

Nope
Bob Elliott will probably make more money than I ever will. And he's a fucktard who writes pablum.

I don't even have a toaster to take to the bath with me.

"He's not gay...just homererotic."--ken

by Man Mountain on Jun 5, 2007 11:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

Don't sell yourself short
you're a tremendous slouch.

(bonus points)


2007 Reds Threat Level is Green

by Slyde on Jun 5, 2007 11:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

Ty Webb
"He's not gay...just homererotic."--ken

by Man Mountain on Jun 5, 2007 11:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

Caddyshack
We still name the movie here, right?
Think lucky and if that doesn't work, blame it on the rookies. - Jerry Narron's philosophy on baseball

by Ash on Jun 5, 2007 11:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

yeah, that seemed bitchy
wasn't the intention
Think lucky and if that doesn't work, blame it on the rookies. - Jerry Narron's philosophy on baseball

by Ash on Jun 5, 2007 11:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

's'aight
I dont care about nothin nomore. not speliing not shit.
"He's not gay...just homererotic."--ken

by Man Mountain on Jun 6, 2007 12:00 AM EDT up reply actions  

Yeah
I realized after I posted it that I gave bonus points after following up a quote with a quote.  I'm assuming that Brendan was also quoting Ty Webb.

2007 Reds Threat Level is Green

by Slyde on Jun 5, 2007 11:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

caddyshack
"Give them this: they never let the fact that only half of what they posted was funny stop them from posting still more." - Rastronomicals

by chandrathan on Jun 5, 2007 11:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

Can you do that?
Steal my quote and offer your own bonus points?

You don't get no Coke.

by Brendanukkah on Jun 5, 2007 11:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

I called my own bluff
my bad.

2007 Reds Threat Level is Green

by Slyde on Jun 5, 2007 11:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

Saw that after I posted
But from now on you'll play golf and you'll like it!

By which I mean, uh... don't do it again.  Or do.  Whatever.  I have to go buy Man Mountain a toaster.  One final assist for you, buddy.

by Brendanukkah on Jun 6, 2007 12:04 AM EDT up reply actions  

Sigh
That sucked.


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

by BubbaFan on Jun 5, 2007 11:50 PM EDT reply actions  

i was curious
what kind of moving smiley face you'd use there

by Caleb on Jun 5, 2007 11:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

Gloom
despair and agony on me
deep dark depression
excessive misery.
If it weren't for bad luck
I'd have no luck at all.
Gloom, despair and agony on me!

by Caleb on Jun 5, 2007 11:51 PM EDT reply actions  

I'll just take the easy way out....
The umps cost us this game with that bogus out in the first inning.

by bigjas on Jun 5, 2007 11:52 PM EDT reply actions  

10 free baserunners... 8 walks, 2 HBP
The Reds are reaching new levels of suck.
Think lucky and if that doesn't work, blame it on the rookies. - Jerry Narron's philosophy on baseball

by Ash on Jun 5, 2007 11:52 PM EDT reply actions  

I wonder if C Trent
will ask Jerry about walking the bases loaded?

by Caleb on Jun 5, 2007 11:58 PM EDT reply actions  

Hey!
Maybe your little fantasy-baseball-loving brain can't handle actually thinking about baseball strategy and the players that, you know, play the game.  That doesn't mean that CTR should have to question the baseball genius of a guy like Jerry Narron just to appease a bunch of idiots who don't understand that baseball is played on the field, by real people.  Not by spreadsheets in your parents' basement.
"Karma - there it was. The meaning of life, straight from Carson Daly's lips to my morphine-laced ears." -Earl Hickey

by BLee2525 on Jun 6, 2007 12:01 AM EDT up reply actions  

Fucking Christ....
Fucking Christ... Fucking Christ.

(Did I get enough in there?)

Think lucky and if that doesn't work, blame it on the rookies. - Jerry Narron's philosophy on baseball

by Ash on Jun 6, 2007 12:07 AM EDT up reply actions  

excuse me?
the great and powerful CTR has an obligation, as a writer, to ask the question. Walking the bases loaded certainly was a viable option, and my "fantasy-baseball-loving brain" would like to know his reasoning.

by Caleb on Jun 6, 2007 12:08 AM EDT up reply actions  

BLee was channeling CTR's
response to boobs (Rick) a couple weeks ago.
"He's not gay...just homererotic."--ken

by Man Mountain on Jun 6, 2007 12:11 AM EDT up reply actions  

my apologies
I over-reacted. transference of anger I guess.

by Caleb on Jun 6, 2007 12:13 AM EDT up reply actions  

Sportscenter
Chris Duncan's catch off the wall won the top Call of the Day.  But they did call him out for being a cheater by catching it off the wall.

by Brian B on Jun 5, 2007 11:58 PM EDT reply actions  

I'm surprised they actually...
Stopped praising billy Donovan long enough to cover baseball!
"Give them this: they never let the fact that only half of what they posted was funny stop them from posting still more." - Rastronomicals

by chandrathan on Jun 6, 2007 12:01 AM EDT up reply actions  

Over 800 posts devoted to that crap pile
We don't deserve you, Jerry.  And you don't deserve us.

by Brendanukkah on Jun 6, 2007 12:01 AM EDT reply actions  

You know what I want?
I want a specific date as to when the Reds will be competitive. We've been going through 3-year plans and rebuilding for the future for as long as I can remember... The future should be here. I am sick and fucking tired of losing. This collection of guys obviously isn't getting it done, and this manager obviously isn't getting it done. If anything, we're getting worse.

Some around here have been talking about 2008... at the rate we're going, and with things staying the way they have been, Narron and Stanton will still be here in 2008. So, what? 2009? Sometime before I hit retirement age?

WHEN!?

Think lucky and if that doesn't work, blame it on the rookies. - Jerry Narron's philosophy on baseball

by Ash on Jun 6, 2007 12:05 AM EDT reply actions  

You clearly are not thinking lucky...
"Give them this: they never let the fact that only half of what they posted was funny stop them from posting still more." - Rastronomicals

by chandrathan on Jun 6, 2007 12:08 AM EDT up reply actions  

I don't think lucky
because I'm not an incompetent morron.
Think lucky and if that doesn't work, blame it on the rookies. - Jerry Narron's philosophy on baseball

by Ash on Jun 6, 2007 12:09 AM EDT up reply actions  

Makes sense to me!
And with that, I'm off to sleep.

Thanks all for a great game thread.  Sorry the Reds suck...

See you tomorrow!

"Give them this: they never let the fact that only half of what they posted was funny stop them from posting still more." - Rastronomicals

by chandrathan on Jun 6, 2007 12:10 AM EDT up reply actions  

I'm out also
see you for the Hump Day thumping

by Caleb on Jun 6, 2007 12:12 AM EDT up reply actions  

Yes
It's gotten bad.  So bad, I want to go back to when Krivsky was hired and find out who it was at Red Reporter who wanted him so badly because he had been with the Twins.  

And then JD should ban that guy.  

I think I even remember when Dan O'Brien was hired that somebody was whining about how Krivsky would have been a better choice.  At least O'Brien recognized that he had some strengths on the team he inherited.  Krivsky just decimated this offense and replaced it with crap.

by Brian B on Jun 6, 2007 12:22 AM EDT up reply actions  

I was one that thought Krivsky
would be good. Although he was my second choice (to the much-maligned Paul DePodesta).

Haven't posted much recently, and games like tonight are a big reason why. Apathy is starting to take over.

by cesarhernandez on Jun 6, 2007 12:26 AM EDT up reply actions  

It was You!
So you're the blame for this mess!

Yeah, haven't seen you around much lately.

by Brian B on Jun 6, 2007 12:35 AM EDT up reply actions  

Yeah, works been hectic
and the Reds are too depressing to even think about right now.

by cesarhernandez on Jun 6, 2007 12:45 AM EDT up reply actions  

If I recall...
I believe JD praised the move as well (though DePodesta was his first choice as well).

Are you saying we should ban the maker?

by bigjas on Jun 6, 2007 12:51 AM EDT reply actions  

Voltaire
"God created man and man returned the favor."
"He's not gay...just homererotic."--ken

by Man Mountain on Jun 6, 2007 1:06 AM EDT up reply actions  

Funny quote from Ryan Franklin
Re. Kelly Stinnett: "He's pretty much learning as it goes," reliever Ryan Franklin said. "I had to tell him all seven of my pitches in a matter of like, 30 seconds."

All seven of his pitches?  Since when does he have anywhere close to that many?  "Uh, look Kelly, they're all gonna be pretty much straight down the middle.  Even if they clobber it, hey, I'll throw it again."

by Brendanukkah on Jun 6, 2007 10:08 AM EDT reply actions  

Wow!
Looks like I missed all the fun last night... I need to stop passing out in the 6th inning.  At least I can count on the Reds blowing the lead late, just like always.  Screw you, Jerry.
"I'm just like everybody else. I have two arms, two legs, and four-thousand hits." - Pete Rose

by BK on Jun 6, 2007 10:23 AM EDT reply actions  

passing out in the 6th
avoids the pain and misery of the 8th

by Caleb on Jun 6, 2007 6:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

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