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TIME: 7:10 @ Great American
                                       

BREWERS PROBABLE:                      REDS PROBABLE:
Chris Capuano (5-6, 4.96)                Aaron Harang (10-2, 3.63)

This whole benching Edwin Encarnacion for Jeff Keppinger thing? Really, incredibly, mind bogglingly dumb.

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Benching EdE
Um, why is this so stupid? He has a 707 OPS. He's hit, 6, count 'em, 6 home runs all season long. Keppinger, meanwhile, is on fire.

I love EdE's potential as much as the next guy. But he's been abysmal all year long, with the exception of those few games immediately after his demotion. Why coddle him?

by dcdanny on Jul 23, 2007 5:38 PM EDT reply actions  

He's 24 years old
The Reds are completely out of the race.

Jeff Keppinger is 27 years old.

This isn't rocket science, unless you actually think the Reds have a shot this year. And if you think that then there's just no hope for you.

We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars. --Oscar Wilde

by JD Arney on Jul 23, 2007 5:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

Does any of this matter?!?
We are about to get Jac Jones...Please god stop sweaterpants now!
"Always root for the winner. That way you won't be disappointed." -Tug McGraw

by Zach K on Jul 23, 2007 6:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

"Why coddle him?"
Giving him everyday playing time would be considered coddling him?
"428 feet of man." ~ Jim Day, creepily reliving a Chris Duncan home run.

by Ash on Jul 23, 2007 6:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

2 win Aaron???
I dont know where those numbers came from, there is nobody on the reds with a 2-0 record from what I can tell.
'Clutch' to me is the epitome of experimenter's bias.

by TheDude @ Red Reporter on Jul 23, 2007 6:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

He copy and pasted i would assume...
"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 Jul 23, 2007 6:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

whoops
Lot to change in that little box when a new series starts, I invariably forget stuff.
We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars. --Oscar Wilde

by JD Arney on Jul 23, 2007 6:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

Maybe its adjust for team record
I don't know? I still haven't picked up the copy of Baseball between the numbers waiting for me at the library.
Today is the first day of the rest of the season.

by satyanaas on Jul 23, 2007 6:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

First
I guess we need another EdE for 3B campaign...
Today is the first day of the rest of the season.

by satyanaas on Jul 23, 2007 5:55 PM EDT reply actions  

Yup
Time to bring back the "Free Edwin" campaign
"428 feet of man." ~ Jim Day, creepily reliving a Chris Duncan home run.

by Ash on Jul 23, 2007 6:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

Edwin would be better if they sent his ass back
to Louisville!

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 Jul 23, 2007 6:02 PM EDT reply actions  

Simontacchi!
Lets get him!
"Always root for the winner. That way you won't be disappointed." -Tug McGraw

by Zach K on Jul 23, 2007 6:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

Man...
I miss that guy.
"428 feet of man." ~ Jim Day, creepily reliving a Chris Duncan home run.

by Ash on Jul 23, 2007 6:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

Benching EEE
Maybe EdE is now considered a "known" commodity in the organization?
'Clutch' to me is the epitome of experimenter's bias.

by TheDude @ Red Reporter on Jul 23, 2007 6:08 PM EDT reply actions  

I am probably the only guy in RRville
who thinks that Keppinger should be playing over EdE. Edwin has a great great great upside - but right now (and in the future especially ) we've got have some guys who can hit for a higher average and Keppinger, right now is doing that. Here's a guy who had EARNED a shot at some playing time. He's 27 but he won't be the first late bloomer, E.G. George Foster was 26 or 27 when he finally got going.

Everybody loves Edwin. However when a guy is hot and has been knocking the cover off the ball all season it is only fair to let him show you what he can do.Edwin's year has been a difficult one - up and down in more ways than one. BUT I think Kepp is worth looking at.

I don't think that Griffey or Dunn will be dealt. Something tells me that Edwin will be. F.Vegas Alan

by Madville on Jul 23, 2007 6:37 PM EDT reply actions  

I don't mind giving Keppinger a look
playing him over Edwin several times a week just doesn't seem to me to be the way to do it.

Edwin's numbers can (and will, I believe) improve, but not if he's sitting 3 days a week.

"428 feet of man." ~ Jim Day, creepily reliving a Chris Duncan home run.

by Ash on Jul 23, 2007 6:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

this far out
phillips could slide over to short with alex gone indefinitely, and both kepp and edwin could play everyday if they want to give him a real look.
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by Daedalus on Jul 23, 2007 7:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

Huh?
George Foster was 26 or 27 when he finally got going

George Foster had over 1500 career major league PA before he was 27, with a career OPS of .775 (OPS+ of 112); he was also MVP as a 27 year old.  Keppinger had, going into this year, 190 major league PA with an OPS+ of 80.  Jeff Keppinger in no way compares to George Foster.

Who's been a good player who was still a rookie as a 27 year old?  Even Jason Bay, poster child for late bloomers, had 1300 PA before he was 27.

just....wow.

by sidnancy on Jul 23, 2007 7:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

I didn't take time to look it up and therefore
I was wrong about George. Sorry. But I still like the Keppinger is hitting now.
I don't think that Griffey or Dunn will be dealt. Something tells me that Edwin will be. F.Vegas Alan

by Madville on Jul 23, 2007 10:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

I wasn't wrong, however that George was 26,in 1975
when he finally matured into a real major league competitor. I should never have compared him to Keppinger. Mad Madville.
I don't think that Griffey or Dunn will be dealt. Something tells me that Edwin will be. F.Vegas Alan

by Madville on Jul 23, 2007 10:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

ash...
you going bobbleheading wednesday?
"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 Jul 23, 2007 6:52 PM EDT reply actions  

there's a bobblehead Wednesday?
I seriously had no idea.

Possibly. But I'm going tomorrow, and Thursday... and Friday... so, then again, maybe not.

"428 feet of man." ~ Jim Day, creepily reliving a Chris Duncan home run.

by Ash on Jul 23, 2007 6:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

Frank Robinson is Wednesday...
You sure are going a lot this week!
"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 Jul 23, 2007 6:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

I was supposed to go tonight, too
but my friend couldn't get a ticket to cover me, so I said screw it, I'm already going to three other games.

Tomorrow is another friend's birthday, and she said "Hey, the Reds are in town, right?" ...who am I to say no to a Reds game, especially if that's where she wants to go on her birthday? Thursday is a weekday games, and I just started working 4 10s at work, so I'm celebrating, and Friday, I already have tickets. So there you go, the story of my week.

"428 feet of man." ~ Jim Day, creepily reliving a Chris Duncan home run.

by Ash on Jul 23, 2007 6:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

Excellent...
I'm going Wednesday to get my bobblehead...

then on Thursday I guess I'm heading up to Riverbend to see if I can scrounge up a ticket.

"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 Jul 23, 2007 7:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

ok, so
where the hell is slyde?
Marty may have a shirt on, but Billy Beane just ripped his off and is squeezing his nipples. - Brendan's ukkah

by boobs on Jul 23, 2007 6:58 PM EDT reply actions  

He's tired of the Reds...
that seems smart.
"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 Jul 23, 2007 6:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yup. We're idiots.
No, really. Idiots.
"428 feet of man." ~ Jim Day, creepily reliving a Chris Duncan home run.

by Ash on Jul 23, 2007 7:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

I wear my sunglasses at night...
"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 Jul 23, 2007 7:11 PM EDT reply actions  

Chris thinks Louisville quarterback Brian Brohm
is playing for the Brewers.

Why is it so hard to get name right?

"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 Jul 23, 2007 7:15 PM EDT reply actions  

is this the same guy from the other night?
i finally am getting the reds feed but didn't realize it until chris started talking.  
Reds tailgate party at RFK August 2, 5-6:30pm

by Daedalus on Jul 23, 2007 7:17 PM EDT reply actions  

Yup, still the same guy
"428 feet of man." ~ Jim Day, creepily reliving a Chris Duncan home run.

by Ash on Jul 23, 2007 7:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

Dear Aaron,
If you would be so kind as to pitch a complete game tonight, I'd be very grateful. I really have no desire to see anyone pitch out of the bullpen, and if we could avoid that, that would be great.

Thanks!
~Ash

"428 feet of man." ~ Jim Day, creepily reliving a Chris Duncan home run.

by Ash on Jul 23, 2007 7:17 PM EDT reply actions  

You would be very grateful...
ashharanglovechild
"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 Jul 23, 2007 7:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

Seriously, I have enough kids now.
"428 feet of man." ~ Jim Day, creepily reliving a Chris Duncan home run.

by Ash on Jul 23, 2007 7:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

And some good looking ones too!
"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 Jul 23, 2007 7:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

No, no, let's be honest.
"428 feet of man." ~ Jim Day, creepily reliving a Chris Duncan home run.

by Ash on Jul 23, 2007 7:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

Welsh thinks Keppinger
shuold start over Edwin, too.

I'm just gonna keep disagreeing all day long.

"428 feet of man." ~ Jim Day, creepily reliving a Chris Duncan home run.

by Ash on Jul 23, 2007 7:22 PM EDT reply actions  

Yeah,
I'm pretty much just here because Harang is pitching.
"428 feet of man." ~ Jim Day, creepily reliving a Chris Duncan home run.

by Ash on Jul 23, 2007 7:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

Welsh says
he knew from day one that the Guillen for Harang trade would work out this well. He says he went to the interim GM and told him that.

Uh huh.

"428 feet of man." ~ Jim Day, creepily reliving a Chris Duncan home run.

by Ash on Jul 23, 2007 7:28 PM EDT reply actions  

Don't refute Chris!
He played the 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 Jul 23, 2007 7:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

Tracy Jones played the game, too
betcha didn't know that
"428 feet of man." ~ Jim Day, creepily reliving a Chris Duncan home run.

by Ash on Jul 23, 2007 7:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

Wait
Did Welsh just say that the guys in the on deck circle are threats to go deep?
"428 feet of man." ~ Jim Day, creepily reliving a Chris Duncan home run.

by Ash on Jul 23, 2007 7:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

Aside from Harang...
Do the Reds realize that the game has started?
"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 Jul 23, 2007 7:35 PM EDT reply actions  

Dunn does.
He flew out to the warning track instead of striking out - that's good, right?
"428 feet of man." ~ Jim Day, creepily reliving a Chris Duncan home run.

by Ash on Jul 23, 2007 7:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

and way too early in the 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 Jul 23, 2007 7:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

Line when he hits homers
and nobody is on base. Those don't count either, right?
"428 feet of man." ~ Jim Day, creepily reliving a Chris Duncan home run.

by Ash on Jul 23, 2007 7:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

*like
"428 feet of man." ~ Jim Day, creepily reliving a Chris Duncan home run.

by Ash on Jul 23, 2007 7:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

You know...
Sometimes a home run with no one on base can be kind of a rally killer...
"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 Jul 23, 2007 7:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

Capuano winless over his last 10 starts,
lookin' good so far - come play the Reds, get back into a pitching groove
"428 feet of man." ~ Jim Day, creepily reliving a Chris Duncan home run.

by Ash on Jul 23, 2007 7:35 PM EDT reply actions  

I think it's time for a new signature.
I'm beginning to think Jim Day is dead.
"428 feet of man." ~ Jim Day, creepily reliving a Chris Duncan home run.

by Ash on Jul 23, 2007 7:40 PM EDT reply actions  

Nope he's just in love with a Yankee...
He now knows there's another Duncan that can hit homeruns.

Unfortunately for him, he thinks it's a girl...

A real life crying game situation.

"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 Jul 23, 2007 7:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

yeah, but has anyone seen him since?
I seriously think he finally pissed off the wrong person/people
"428 feet of man." ~ Jim Day, creepily reliving a Chris Duncan home run.

by Ash on Jul 23, 2007 7:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

Ross
should be batting leadoff, anyway.

by Gray on Jul 23, 2007 7:41 PM EDT reply actions  

David Ross, killer of rallies!!
"428 feet of man." ~ Jim Day, creepily reliving a Chris Duncan home run.

by Ash on Jul 23, 2007 7:43 PM EDT reply actions  

Feast or Famine
I can't remember the guy every hitting a single or walking...
Today is the first day of the rest of the season.

by satyanaas on Jul 23, 2007 7:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

I missed the game yesterday
shows what I know...
Today is the first day of the rest of the season.

by satyanaas on Jul 23, 2007 7:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

anyone having trouble with Gameday audio?
very static-y.
Today is the first day of the rest of the season.

by satyanaas on Jul 23, 2007 7:47 PM EDT reply actions  

I sure hope Chris gets some JTM delivered
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 Jul 23, 2007 7:50 PM EDT reply actions  

I sure hope Michael Rye-guy
is gone soon.

Oh, yeah, good thing Conine didn't run into the tarp to get that foul ball.

by Ash on Jul 23, 2007 7:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

Why couldn't they get thom or jeff
to do the tv tonight, and just put Joe on the radio?
"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 Jul 23, 2007 7:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

No idea.
That's what is weird - there are two new broadcasters running around - one more than last season, and we can't have one of them fill in for Grande until he gets back?

by Ash on Jul 23, 2007 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

Quick homerun for Brian Brohm..
Thank a lot Conine.
"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 Jul 23, 2007 7:51 PM EDT reply actions  

Dunn
underperforms yet again, only managing a single.

by Gray on Jul 23, 2007 8:00 PM EDT reply actions  

nobody on base, though
That 9-game hit streak doesn't count, either, 'cause none of those hits over that span were clutch.

by Ash on Jul 23, 2007 8:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

Hey everybody...
Not to put too fine a point on it, but Mackanakakan is not benching EdE in favor of Keppinger.

Because Keppinger can play shortstop, he is actually benching EdE for Pedro Lopez of the .471 OPS.

Please don't trade Adam Dunn.

by Paul Householder on Jul 23, 2007 8:01 PM EDT reply actions  

That thought fleetingly crossed my mind
earlier. And now I'm just... ugh. Whatever, Mackanin.

by Ash on Jul 23, 2007 8:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

it just occured to me
that Mackanin is a perfect name for this team, starting with mac and all...
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by Daedalus on Jul 23, 2007 8:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

And speaking of Lopez...
Who would you rather have up in this situation?

Lopez or EdE?

Please don't trade Adam Dunn.

by Paul Householder on Jul 23, 2007 8:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

Heh.
I still don't get this.  Was Keppinger really that awful when he played short the other day?

by Gray on Jul 23, 2007 8:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

Here's a trade idea...
Adam Dunn for Wily Mo Pena!
"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 Jul 23, 2007 8:05 PM EDT reply actions  

How about
Dunn for Julio Franco?  I hear the guy has some veteran presence.

by Gray on Jul 23, 2007 8:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

He has enough...
Veteran Presence for three normal players.  Let's do it!
Please don't trade Adam Dunn.

by Paul Householder on Jul 23, 2007 8:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

Y'know...
Actually, signing Julio Franco for the triple Veteran Presence is almost like Super Colon Blow.

If he has enough VP to count as three mediocre to bad veterans, then that frees up two additional slots for players who can actually play baseball.

Please don't trade Adam Dunn.

by Paul Householder on Jul 23, 2007 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

And...
Don't forget [Name of washed-up veteran reliever other than Stanton who happens to be on the active roster at the time.]
Please don't trade Adam Dunn.

by Paul Householder on Jul 23, 2007 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

Now we have something...
That we haven't seen since Juan Castro was on the active roster.

We have two starting position players with batting averages below the Mendoza Line.

Yay team.

Please don't trade Adam Dunn.

by Paul Householder on Jul 23, 2007 8:06 PM EDT reply actions  

Me fail English?
that's unpossible.
"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 Jul 23, 2007 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

Oh, sorry Paul
it looks like the Reds are very pleased with the way Pedro has been playing at short. Apparently SS isn't a position that we want any sort of offense coming from.

by Ash on Jul 23, 2007 8:08 PM EDT reply actions  

which one of you fellas is it that really likes
Kelly Ripa?
"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 Jul 23, 2007 8:11 PM EDT reply actions  

Ok...I found a funny picture of her...
but I don't know if it is appropriate to post 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 Jul 23, 2007 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

you got the email address...
Marty may have a shirt on, but Billy Beane just ripped his off and is squeezing his nipples. - Brendan's ukkah

by boobs on Jul 23, 2007 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

sent...
"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 Jul 23, 2007 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

Aw come on...
Sharing means caring.

Besides, I don't get it too.

Please don't trade Adam Dunn.

by Paul Householder on Jul 23, 2007 8:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

it was me, as i recall
Marty may have a shirt on, but Billy Beane just ripped his off and is squeezing his nipples. - Brendan's ukkah

by boobs on Jul 23, 2007 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

LoL, "it was me, as I recall"
sounds like you might not be sure

by Ash on Jul 23, 2007 8:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

Sounds like that one was close
Did Griffey save one?
Today is the first day of the rest of the season.

by satyanaas on Jul 23, 2007 8:11 PM EDT reply actions  

He caught it at the wall./
"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 Jul 23, 2007 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

Unrelatedly
I hope it doesn't take me as long to get my PhD as it took this guy.

by Gray on Jul 23, 2007 8:12 PM EDT reply actions  

That's why the DH sucks
Today is the first day of the rest of the season.

by satyanaas on Jul 23, 2007 8:17 PM EDT reply actions  

Harang is the only one who can play
Trade everyone else.
Today is the first day of the rest of the season.

by satyanaas on Jul 23, 2007 8:20 PM EDT reply actions  

Wait, let me get this straight
There were 4 batters in the inning, one of whom got a hit.

Aaron Harang got the hit.

MmmKay.

by Ash on Jul 23, 2007 8:20 PM EDT reply actions  

The Reds have the 3rd best record
in the NL since July 2nd? That just makes the National League sound awful.

by Ash on Jul 23, 2007 8:22 PM EDT reply actions  

Freel
Is the one who should be sitting out lately.....

by Verity on Jul 23, 2007 8:24 PM EDT reply actions  

Harang at 69 pitches through 6
Now just score a freaking run or two so that he can pitch a 9-inning complete game, guys.

by Gray on Jul 23, 2007 8:26 PM EDT reply actions  

wow
I think Capuano thought Dunner had taken him out.
It's painting season, and you've got a lot of stuff to paint.

by Man Mountain on Jul 23, 2007 8:32 PM EDT reply actions  

Now the Reds
Won't have any chance to score during the next two innings except for David Ross hitting a home run, because we are now officially to the "bad 2/3 of the lineup."
Please don't trade Adam Dunn.

by Paul Householder on Jul 23, 2007 8:33 PM EDT reply actions  

Adam Harang is a decent pitcher...
Maybe someday the rest of the world will pick up on that.
"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 Jul 23, 2007 8:37 PM EDT reply actions  

Somehow
the Reds are making Capuano look almost as good as Adam...

by Gray on Jul 23, 2007 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

I really hate the Reds...
"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 Jul 23, 2007 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

Remember when
the Reds used to score runs?

Wasn't that last week or something?

by Gray on Jul 23, 2007 8:37 PM EDT reply actions  

Wow!
Universal dental coverage for the Brewers!
Please don't trade Adam Dunn.

by Paul Householder on Jul 23, 2007 8:38 PM EDT reply actions  

SCORE SOME RUNS FOR THE MAN!
Geez, you pitiful bastards, give Harang some run support!!

by Ash on Jul 23, 2007 8:39 PM EDT reply actions  

If Harang pitched for a good team..
He'd get 25 wins this year.
"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 Jul 23, 2007 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

Michael Reggie is an idiot.
Still.

Luckily Aaron Harang is a sexy beast.

by Geki on Jul 23, 2007 8:43 PM EDT reply actions  

and, arguably, could be
sexier still if not for Conine screwing up on the Braun foul pop prior to the homer.

by Ash on Jul 23, 2007 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

Does he hang out in the bay
with his dog too?
"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 Jul 23, 2007 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

Okay, question.
Why has Keppinger batted second, but EdE never has?  It seems like that would make sense for him, with his speed and whatnot.

But what do I know?

by Gray on Jul 23, 2007 8:47 PM EDT reply actions  

Ross
now up to .196.

That's right, 7 points higher than Pepe.

by Gray on Jul 23, 2007 8:49 PM EDT reply actions  

That Brewers job must not be very cushy.
DanO doesn't look like he's been able to afford his botox these days.

by Geki on Jul 23, 2007 8:52 PM EDT reply actions  

I think Jason Romano...
Broke up with him.
Please don't trade Adam Dunn.

by Paul Householder on Jul 23, 2007 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

So, we've got...
Freel
Keppinger
Griffey

comin' up

by Ash on Jul 23, 2007 8:54 PM EDT reply actions  

On the day...
They total 1 for 9 with three strikeouts.  Oh, and followed by BP, who's 0 for 3.

These guys are really seeing it tonight.

by Gray on Jul 23, 2007 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

has harang hit 100 pitches yet?
it seems like he's hardly throwing any.  hopefully he'll come back out for the ninth.
Reds tailgate party at RFK August 2, 5-6:30pm

by Daedalus on Jul 23, 2007 8:55 PM EDT reply actions  

I hope actually...
That we have to pinch hit for him this inning.
Please don't trade Adam Dunn.

by Paul Householder on Jul 23, 2007 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

why?
we'll just blow the lead in the ninth if that happens.
Reds tailgate party at RFK August 2, 5-6:30pm

by Daedalus on Jul 23, 2007 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

I see...
<shakes head, ruefully>
Please don't trade Adam Dunn.

by Paul Householder on Jul 23, 2007 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

Harang
is a super badass. He is the only must see player on the Reds.
It's painting season, and you've got a lot of stuff to paint.

by Man Mountain on Jul 23, 2007 8:56 PM EDT reply actions  

agreed
"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 Jul 23, 2007 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

Griffey is too, in a Bob Dylan sort of way
"There he goes son.  He was the best.  He can still knock you on your ass every now and then, but I wanted you to see him, so that you could say you saw a legend before he cashes in his chips."

by Brendanukkah on Jul 23, 2007 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

Freel
really makes the pitcher work for his outs.

by Gray on Jul 23, 2007 8:57 PM EDT reply actions  

C'mon
Junior.  Make Adam a winner!
Please don't trade Adam Dunn.

by Paul Householder on Jul 23, 2007 8:58 PM EDT reply actions  

if we were to, by some chance, get the
lead here... We wouldn't see Weathers in the 9th, would we?

Seriously, I'm afraid of what might be going through Mackanin's mind.

by Ash on Jul 23, 2007 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

I shoulda been a yankees fan.
"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 Jul 23, 2007 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

Now's the time, Junior
Today is the first day of the rest of the season.

by satyanaas on Jul 23, 2007 9:00 PM EDT reply actions  

Lezz go, BP
Today is the first day of the rest of the season.

by satyanaas on Jul 23, 2007 9:01 PM EDT reply actions  

Marty 's voice sounded like it was going out
: /
Today is the first day of the rest of the season.

by satyanaas on Jul 23, 2007 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

that doesn't make sense
meant to say Marty's call sounded like a home-run call...
Today is the first day of the rest of the season.

by satyanaas on Jul 23, 2007 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

Golly
Tall Byrnes was standing on the track to start there.

Oh well, just setting up Aaron Dunn for a CLUTCH ninth inning strikeout.

by Geki on Jul 23, 2007 9:05 PM EDT reply actions  

Ya know...
For his last two outings, Adam Harang couldn't have pitched any better.

Unfortunately, it looks like he's going to have nothing to show for them.

"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 Jul 23, 2007 9:07 PM EDT reply actions  

No, Rye-guy
I don't like pitcher's duels, I just like it when the guy pitching for my team pitches really, really, really well. I'd rather the other pitcher not pitch so well.

by Ash on Jul 23, 2007 9:07 PM EDT reply actions  

Harang's changeup or curveball
Seems like it's filthy tonight.
Please don't trade Adam Dunn.

by Paul Householder on Jul 23, 2007 9:08 PM EDT reply actions  

His everything is nasty tonight
The fastball/slider combo is tearing it up.

Also, fuck seeing-eye singles.

by Geki on Jul 23, 2007 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

Shazzbot
Not who you want to see up.

by Brendanukkah on Jul 23, 2007 9:09 PM EDT reply actions  

Not even a visit to the mound?
I continue to be impressed by how little faith anyone has in the bullpen.

by Gray on Jul 23, 2007 9:11 PM EDT reply actions  

Maybe it was just faith in Harang.
Probably not..
Today is the first day of the rest of the season.

by satyanaas on Jul 23, 2007 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

Whew.
Now get selfish, Dunner (non-clutchily, of course).
Please don't trade Adam Dunn.

by Paul Householder on Jul 23, 2007 9:12 PM EDT reply actions  

Nice out
Let score for the guy. Nobody wants extras.
Today is the first day of the rest of the season.

by satyanaas on Jul 23, 2007 9:12 PM EDT reply actions  

If we get to Pedro's spot
can we get a pinch hitter, please?

And no, Pete, Chad Moeller is not acceptable.

by Ash on Jul 23, 2007 9:13 PM EDT reply actions  

I damn well better see
Edwin and Hatteberg instead of Conine and Lopez.

by Geki on Jul 23, 2007 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

Um, Ash...
Now you "owe" Harang.
"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 Jul 23, 2007 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

Fuckin' Dunn.
"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 Jul 23, 2007 9:15 PM EDT reply actions  

That was an awesome AB.
Today is the first day of the rest of the season.

by satyanaas on Jul 23, 2007 9:16 PM EDT reply actions  

Mackanin is incompetent.
I hate Jeff Conine. He is a fucking crappy hitter. I'm calling pop-up to the 2B.

by Geki on Jul 23, 2007 9:16 PM EDT reply actions  

Close
but to the 1B...in foul territory.

by Gray on Jul 23, 2007 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

Close. 1B.
Today is the first day of the rest of the season.

by satyanaas on Jul 23, 2007 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

Off by one spot.
LOPEZ IS HITTING? FUCK MACKANIN. FIRE HIS INCOMPETENT BITCH WHORE ASS RIGHT NOW.

by Geki on Jul 23, 2007 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

I've been 14 seconds behind my whole life
Today is the first day of the rest of the season.

by satyanaas on Jul 23, 2007 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

yeah
it's just my way of making the WTF more intense, and apparently it's a band.

by Ash on Jul 23, 2007 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

Oh, sorry
didn't mean to imply that it was something I came up with... just meant that I use it to do that.

by Ash on Jul 23, 2007 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

Oh my god what the fuck barbeque
is my favorite band.
Today is the first day of the rest of the season.

by satyanaas on Jul 23, 2007 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

I hope Harang absolutely rips into his teammates
in the media after this 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 Jul 23, 2007 9:19 PM EDT reply actions  

I hope he starts with the manager
and then pretty much goes down the lineup card at everyone else.

by Geki on Jul 23, 2007 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

Freaking...
Lopez batted for himself?  Seriously?

by Gray on Jul 23, 2007 9:19 PM EDT reply actions  

Yup.
We're saving Edwin for... uh, the 16th inning?

by Ash on Jul 23, 2007 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

Wow...
Yeah, I know Adam rocks and all, but what an utter lack of faith in the bullpen...

by Gray on Jul 23, 2007 9:22 PM EDT reply actions  

This team leads the league in dingers!
Would have been nice to pad the lead there...

by Brendanukkah on Jul 23, 2007 9:22 PM EDT reply actions  

this guy is a mensch.
we better win this game for him.
Barry Larkin is better than 10 super bowls put together

by Charlie Scrabbles on Jul 23, 2007 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

Jack Morris?
In the '91 (I think) World Series?

by Brendanukkah on Jul 23, 2007 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

Per tHom
Last guy in the NL to go 10 was Mark Mulder in 2005.  Looks like this game.

by ken on Jul 23, 2007 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

Not that he shouldn't
but I can't believe Harang is seeing his 10th inning of work. I don't think I've ever seen a SP go into the 10th.
Today is the first day of the rest of the season.

by satyanaas on Jul 23, 2007 9:23 PM EDT reply actions  

Roy Halladay did it earlier this year
Pedro took a no-hitter into the 10th a few years ago, I believe.

by Geki on Jul 23, 2007 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

Cannot believe
Adam is still in.  Just...wow.

by Gray on Jul 23, 2007 9:26 PM EDT reply actions  

Harangatang
is such a stud, we don't deserve him on our team

by Verity on Jul 23, 2007 9:27 PM EDT reply actions  

MEASTLY!
Bear Grylls should be dropped off at the pitcher's mound in GABP and try to win a game with this lineup behind him.  He would start sobbing like a little girl with a skinned knee.

by Brendanukkah on Jul 23, 2007 9:27 PM EDT reply actions  

so...
Ross
pinch hitter
Freel

...?

by Ash on Jul 23, 2007 9:29 PM EDT reply actions  

Matt Wise
Isn't this the guy we were getting for Dunn?  We better kick his ass and break him before Wayner gets tempted.

by Brendanukkah on Jul 23, 2007 9:29 PM EDT reply actions  

hopper will pinch hit
before eddie.  fuck wayner/peter.
Barry Larkin is better than 10 super bowls put together

by Charlie Scrabbles on Jul 23, 2007 9:29 PM EDT reply actions  

Seriously.
That guy is too good for us.

by Gray on Jul 23, 2007 9:29 PM EDT reply actions  

hatteberg.
my faith is temporarily restored.
Barry Larkin is better than 10 super bowls put together

by Charlie Scrabbles on Jul 23, 2007 9:32 PM EDT reply actions  

I see...
NOW Hattie comes in!  Of course.

by Gray on Jul 23, 2007 9:32 PM EDT reply actions  

Holy crap
this offense is sucking so thoroughly tonight...

by Gray on Jul 23, 2007 9:34 PM EDT reply actions  

I am pretty disgusted
I can only imagine how Harang's feeling.

[Answer: He feels nothing.  He is a cold, ruthless, relentless pitching machine.]

by Brendanukkah on Jul 23, 2007 9:37 PM EDT reply actions  

ha ha ha
Today is the first day of the rest of the season.

by satyanaas on Jul 23, 2007 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

Good thing he's in for his defense
Pedro Lopez is fucking terrible. At everything.

by Geki on Jul 23, 2007 9:39 PM EDT reply actions  

stormy blows like the wind.
ha.
Barry Larkin is better than 10 super bowls put together

by Charlie Scrabbles on Jul 23, 2007 9:39 PM EDT reply actions  

Though to be fair
it wasn't entirely Stormy's fault...

by Gray on Jul 23, 2007 9:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

I think he knew that
Which is why he gave up the single to the second guy he faced.
Please don't trade Adam Dunn.

by Paul Householder on Jul 23, 2007 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

It's a good thing
We have the best defensive SS in...

by Gray on Jul 23, 2007 9:40 PM EDT reply actions  

Pedro says:
Well, when I came home from school my head started to get really hot. So I drank some cold water, but it didn't do nothing. So I laid in the bathtub for a while, but then I realized that it was my hair that was making my head hot. So I went into my kitchen and I shaved it all off. I don't want anyone to see.
Today is the first day of the rest of the season.

by satyanaas on Jul 23, 2007 9:40 PM EDT reply actions  

Well...
Now we know...

That Lopez is not the answer defensively or offensively.  He doesn't even have Veteran Presence.

Please don't trade Adam Dunn.

by Paul Householder on Jul 23, 2007 9:40 PM EDT reply actions  

Pedro Lopez won't be the goat
Pete effin' Mackanin will be for letting Lopez still be in the game after his at bat in the 9th.

by Ash on Jul 23, 2007 9:40 PM EDT reply actions  

BOHICA
Please don't trade Adam Dunn.

by Paul Householder on Jul 23, 2007 9:41 PM EDT reply actions  

Hey
this is going well.

by Gray on Jul 23, 2007 9:41 PM EDT reply actions  

So who does Harang kill first?
Weathers?  Mackanin?  The entire offense with one swipe of his fearsome right arm?

by Brendanukkah on Jul 23, 2007 9:42 PM EDT reply actions  

Can anyone read lips
To see what Stormy was saying to BP?

Prolly it was "Keep that freaking hack away from the flyballs!"

Or something like that.

"I'd walk through hell in a gasoline suit to play baseball" - Pete Rose

by Officer Dibble on Jul 23, 2007 9:43 PM EDT reply actions  

just checking in
is everyone else as glad as i am that the bullpen is in?
Marty may have a shirt on, but Billy Beane just ripped his off and is squeezing his nipples. - Brendan's ukkah

by boobs on Jul 23, 2007 9:43 PM EDT reply actions  

Hmm...
Bases loaded, none out.

BOHICA, indeed.

"I'd walk through hell in a gasoline suit to play baseball" - Pete Rose

by Officer Dibble on Jul 23, 2007 9:44 PM EDT reply actions  

Well...
Maybe the Brewers will do like the Reds do in this situation, which is to score no runs.
Please don't trade Adam Dunn.

by Paul Householder on Jul 23, 2007 9:44 PM EDT reply actions  

JINX!
"I'd walk through hell in a gasoline suit to play baseball" - Pete Rose

by Officer Dibble on Jul 23, 2007 9:44 PM EDT reply actions  

I'd like to thank Estrada for
being the World's Slowest Runner ...

I think Ross quadruple-pumped to first.

by Ash on Jul 23, 2007 9:45 PM EDT reply actions  

3-2-3 DP. Nice.
Today is the first day of the rest of the season.

by satyanaas on Jul 23, 2007 9:45 PM EDT reply actions  

Don't misunderestimate
Our bullpen's power to blow this good fortune.
"I'd walk through hell in a gasoline suit to play baseball" - Pete Rose

by Officer Dibble on Jul 23, 2007 9:45 PM EDT reply actions  

Let's give Weathers a nice long break
On a farm upstate somewhere, where there's lots of grassy space for him to run and play, and other ineffective relievers that he can be friends with.

by Brendanukkah on Jul 23, 2007 9:48 PM EDT reply actions  

Or we could put a cap in him
Old Yeller style and put him out of his misery.
Today is the first day of the rest of the season.

by satyanaas on Jul 23, 2007 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

Mine was
a euphemism for euthanasia.  We're speaking the same language m'man.  Hopefully have the same 12 gauge too.

by Brendanukkah on Jul 23, 2007 9:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

Maybe Coutlangus could pull the trigger
"Alright rook, you're a man now.  You've earned your veteran presence."

by Brendanukkah on Jul 23, 2007 9:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

Blood in, blood out.
Why do you think we're called the Reds, anyway?
Today is the first day of the rest of the season.

by satyanaas on Jul 23, 2007 9:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yeah, I totally missed that
You do it, though. I don't have the heart to take the old guy out..
Today is the first day of the rest of the season.

by satyanaas on Jul 23, 2007 9:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

How many times
Does a hitter have to lean INTO a pitch before the freaking umpires will call the rule the way it is written?!
"I'd walk through hell in a gasoline suit to play baseball" - Pete Rose

by Officer Dibble on Jul 23, 2007 9:49 PM EDT reply actions  

Whew.
Doing a great impersonation of the Reds.
Please don't trade Adam Dunn.

by Paul Householder on Jul 23, 2007 9:49 PM EDT reply actions  

Wow
Stormy does make for eventful innings...

by Gray on Jul 23, 2007 9:49 PM EDT reply actions  

Shades of Danny Graves, I'm telling you.
Trade him before the inevitable implosion happens (though I doubt Weathers flips off any fans).

by Geki on Jul 23, 2007 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

Or Scott Williamson
That guy was Heart Attack Man as closer.  Nearly always got the job done, but in the process would hit a batter, benefit from some spectacular defensive play, give up a double, and then have a runner thrown out at the plate to end the inning.

by DevilsAdvocate on Jul 23, 2007 9:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

Speak of the devil . . .
he just signed a minor league deal with the Yankees.

by ken on Jul 23, 2007 10:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

he got out of it.
we should give him a 3 year extension.
Barry Larkin is better than 10 super bowls put together

by Charlie Scrabbles on Jul 23, 2007 9:49 PM EDT reply actions  

The mind boggles
We get yet another half inning for our offense to display it's mighty suckitude.

Not that I'm bitter.

"I'd walk through hell in a gasoline suit to play baseball" - Pete Rose

by Officer Dibble on Jul 23, 2007 9:50 PM EDT reply actions  

Weathers gets the benefit of
the Griffey, BP, Dunn portion of the lineup.

Figures.

by Ash on Jul 23, 2007 9:50 PM EDT reply actions  

feels
like we are never, ever going to score another run

by Ash on Jul 23, 2007 9:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

heh
guess playing on the warning track didn't really work out for you, did it Corey?

by Ash on Jul 23, 2007 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

I literally cannot believe we didn't give up a run
Thus I am forced to conclude that dementia has seized control of my addled mind.  My faculties are not to be trusted.  Will one of you friendly wood sprites tell me when the Reds go down 1-2-3 to lose the game?

by Brendanukkah on Jul 23, 2007 9:50 PM EDT reply actions  

I would like to take a moment
to point out that my WhatIf team has somehow managed to win 6 out of it's last 8 games.

How the hell that happened, I have no idea, so I'm prolly done for the rest of the month.

"I'd walk through hell in a gasoline suit to play baseball" - Pete Rose

by Officer Dibble on Jul 23, 2007 9:51 PM EDT reply actions  

Mark it down
Multiple Brewers are getting hit by pitches in tomorrow's game.  And they won't be off the shinguard or the foot.

by DevilsAdvocate on Jul 23, 2007 9:52 PM EDT reply actions  

I vote for Craig Counsell's nuts
Maybe he won't use that incredibly irritating stance anymore, then.

by Geki on Jul 23, 2007 9:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

You'd have to move tHom's mouth
out of the way before you called for that pitch, though.

Seriously, is there any former D'Back that he doesn't love?

"I'd walk through hell in a gasoline suit to play baseball" - Pete Rose

by Officer Dibble on Jul 23, 2007 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

If you really loved us, BP,
You'd hit a game-winning homer, right here and now!

by Brendanukkah on Jul 23, 2007 9:55 PM EDT reply actions  

Well, it's a start
Dunn, you know what you need to do.

by Brendanukkah on Jul 23, 2007 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

How does a man that ugly
Have an ERA that low?

Well, I was talking about Shouse, but I guess that applies to Harang too...

by Brendanukkah on Jul 23, 2007 9:58 PM EDT reply actions  

i think harang is a very attractive man.
he's like a young wilford brimley.
Barry Larkin is better than 10 super bowls put together

by Charlie Scrabbles on Jul 23, 2007 9:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

there are a million and one
oatmeal or diabetes jokes waiting to happen with that one

by Ash on Jul 23, 2007 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

aaron harang says
"check your blood sugar"
Barry Larkin is better than 10 super bowls put together

by Charlie Scrabbles on Jul 23, 2007 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yeah, I really loved Harang
in Cocoon
Today is the first day of the rest of the season.

by satyanaas on Jul 23, 2007 10:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

Harang gets it done
"In addition to being a postmaster, I'm also a general.  And it's the job of a General to by God get things done."

by DevilsAdvocate on Jul 23, 2007 10:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

excellent
Today is the first day of the rest of the season.

by satyanaas on Jul 23, 2007 10:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

LOL!
I used to say it like that, back in my impressionable youth. Damn, did I watch too much tv.

by Ash on Jul 23, 2007 10:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

Great reference
I picture Harang looking at the rest of the team with a mixture of disdain and pity, saying, "Here is a ball."

by Brendanukkah on Jul 23, 2007 10:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

SO now Chris
is calling for Dunn to bunt?!
"I'd walk through hell in a gasoline suit to play baseball" - Pete Rose

by Officer Dibble on Jul 23, 2007 10:00 PM EDT reply actions  

second time tonight
he's obsessed at this point

by Ash on Jul 23, 2007 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

ahh
this is getting old...
Today is the first day of the rest of the season.

by satyanaas on Jul 23, 2007 10:01 PM EDT reply actions  

Golly Welsh is irritating with this
And he just made a perfect sabermetric argument while being a jackass. We get it, you think Dunn should bunt (and I don't necessarily disagree with you at times on that), but thinking it's going to happen in the bottom of the 10th is silly. It's almost as bad as his high sock vendetta.

by Geki on Jul 23, 2007 10:01 PM EDT reply actions  

Welsh wanted him to do it
just now, with Phillips on second. In the bottom of the 11th.

by Ash on Jul 23, 2007 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

In all fairness...
It was against the shift, where the third baseman plays on the edge of the outfield grass where the SS usually is.  Bunt it down the line good and hard, and it might be a double, sayeth Welsh.  (Never mind that BP would have to run to third and probably get tagged out in order for that to happen, but you get the point.)
Please don't trade Adam Dunn.

by Paul Householder on Jul 23, 2007 10:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

Mike Stanton?
I feel a Lewis Black-eqsue fit of apoplexy coming on.

by Ash on Jul 23, 2007 10:03 PM EDT reply actions  

That guy is funny!
Lewis, not Mike.
"I'd walk through hell in a gasoline suit to play baseball" - Pete Rose

by Officer Dibble on Jul 23, 2007 10:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

I listen to him in the car
on the way to work. It wakes me up, and simultaneously makes me pissed off at the world. Interesting way to start the day.

by Ash on Jul 23, 2007 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

I love the
"What THE FUCK!?" move when he shakes his head and his hands are up by his face. I've seen him in person twice. Love him.

by Ash on Jul 23, 2007 10:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

Got to see him at the Funny Bone in Cols
Best $25 I ever spent.

He should come back there more often.

"I'd walk through hell in a gasoline suit to play baseball" - Pete Rose

by Officer Dibble on Jul 23, 2007 10:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

Stanton
Nearly gave up a home run to Craig Counsell.
Please don't trade Adam Dunn.

by Paul Householder on Jul 23, 2007 10:04 PM EDT reply actions  

stanton is just
an unhealthy looking man.  those little legs...
Barry Larkin is better than 10 super bowls put together

by Charlie Scrabbles on Jul 23, 2007 10:04 PM EDT reply actions  

Who's he look like?
Ken Griffey calls him Mr. Incredible.  Big guy with little legs.

by DevilsAdvocate on Jul 23, 2007 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

i thought he called him mr. incredible
because he's a sarcastic son of a bitch.
Barry Larkin is better than 10 super bowls put together

by Charlie Scrabbles on Jul 23, 2007 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

indeed
Little from Column A, a little from Column B.

by DevilsAdvocate on Jul 23, 2007 10:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

Burton in now
Remember the way Harang pitched, young man.  Do NOT fuck this up.

by Brendanukkah on Jul 23, 2007 10:06 PM EDT reply actions  

Didn't we do this exact thing with McBeth?
Young guy does well for a few outings so we throw him in every single high leverage situation imaginable? I'm pretty sure we did. And I'm pretty sure it didn't work.

Though I do like Burton's stuff more than Stanton, so oh well.

by Geki on Jul 23, 2007 10:07 PM EDT reply actions  

hi all
just got here, why is Burton pitching in this situation? (Didn't feel like scrolling thru)
Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on Jul 23, 2007 10:08 PM EDT reply actions  

why burton?
Because the bases are empty, just begging to be filled with BB's.

by DevilsAdvocate on Jul 23, 2007 10:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

Because he's not named
Coffey, Saarloos, Gosling, or Coutlangus?

by Geki on Jul 23, 2007 10:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

Why have any of the management decisions
of this game been what they've been?

Who knows?

by Gray on Jul 23, 2007 10:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

why is anything anything?
Barry Larkin is better than 10 super bowls put together

by Charlie Scrabbles on Jul 23, 2007 10:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

Caleb
are you aware that Aaron Harang pitched one hell of a game (10 innings!), only to leave with a no decision?

by Ash on Jul 23, 2007 10:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

i am now
Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on Jul 23, 2007 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

it was truly beautiful
and the offense screwed him over

by Ash on Jul 23, 2007 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

Nice DP
how about some runs
Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on Jul 23, 2007 10:10 PM EDT reply actions  

6 pitches
to get a walk and a DP...he couldn't have planned that much better.

by Gray on Jul 23, 2007 10:11 PM EDT reply actions  

Okay, guys.
This guy's ERA is 16.88!!!!!!!!!!!111111111111

by Gray on Jul 23, 2007 10:11 PM EDT reply actions  

So I take it Harang
was awesome with no support tonight
Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on Jul 23, 2007 10:11 PM EDT reply actions  

10 innings, 10 strikeouts, 1 ER
too bad he's too young to run for president.
Barry Larkin is better than 10 super bowls put together

by Charlie Scrabbles on Jul 23, 2007 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

Affirmative
10 innings(!) with one run, and no decision.

by Gray on Jul 23, 2007 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

Balfour!
He's not ready for primetime.  Reds better hit him.

by DevilsAdvocate on Jul 23, 2007 10:12 PM EDT reply actions  

Please tell me
EdE is coming in for Lopez this time.

by Gray on Jul 23, 2007 10:12 PM EDT reply actions  

Conine, what is best in life?
To hit a walk-off game-winning home run.

"Correct!"

by Brendanukkah on Jul 23, 2007 10:12 PM EDT reply actions  

conine, lopez, ross
be afraid, be very afraid
Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on Jul 23, 2007 10:13 PM EDT reply actions  

Y'know Krivsky is eyeing that ERA
and wondering who he'd have to give up to get Balfour in our bullpen.

by Brendanukkah on Jul 23, 2007 10:15 PM EDT reply actions  

probably steal him for Dunn and Votto
and didn't we used to have this guy anyway?
Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on Jul 23, 2007 10:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

Balfour got paid
Reds signed him solely to rehab him on the DL all last year.  Then they exposed him to waivers and Milwaukee claimed him.

by DevilsAdvocate on Jul 23, 2007 10:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

NoHO pinch runner
bunt forth coming?
Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on Jul 23, 2007 10:15 PM EDT reply actions  

Hey Devils Advocate
I presume you're the DA that frequents Redleg Nation - what happened over there?

by Ash on Jul 23, 2007 10:15 PM EDT reply actions  

I'm a refugee
Yeah, I dunno.  It was fine all day, tonight their webhost has some message up about account suspension.  This happened to them once before, it was the host's screwup.

by DevilsAdvocate on Jul 23, 2007 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

RN on the air
Yeah, looks like it's back online now.

Just when I'd given up and resigned myself to walk the earth, gettin' in adventures...

by DevilsAdvocate on Jul 23, 2007 10:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

feel free to
mosey back on over anytime

by Ash on Jul 23, 2007 10:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

This is sad
I would rather have Norris Hopper batting than pinch-running.

Here comes a sac bunt, lol. Because Ross can be counted on to single.

by Geki on Jul 23, 2007 10:15 PM EDT reply actions  

I don't want to know
what the defensive plan would be if we don't score here.  Hopper to left, Dunn to 1st?

by Gray on Jul 23, 2007 10:16 PM EDT reply actions  

good point
Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on Jul 23, 2007 10:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

Who's ready to see Dunn at 1B?
Hopper running for Conine, and Hatte's already been burned.

by Brendanukkah on Jul 23, 2007 10:16 PM EDT reply actions  

who loves javy valentin?
Barry Larkin is better than 10 super bowls put together

by Charlie Scrabbles on Jul 23, 2007 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

Maybe.
Could also be Edwin (which would be stupid) or Javy (which would be hilarious).

by Geki on Jul 23, 2007 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

Now would be a good time for the bunt.
Because Lopez is such a poor hitter.
Please don't trade Adam Dunn.

by Paul Householder on Jul 23, 2007 10:16 PM EDT reply actions  

agreed
now what though since the second walk?
Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on Jul 23, 2007 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

Just a gigolo
Life goes on without him.
Please don't trade Adam Dunn.

by Paul Householder on Jul 23, 2007 10:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

He's smart like an Australian.
Hellz yeah.

Now let's figure out the best way to blow this.

Batting Javy is a good start.

by Geki on Jul 23, 2007 10:19 PM EDT reply actions  

Pulled the oopty oop of baseball
of the annexation of puerto rico if you prefer

by buckeye22fox on Jul 23, 2007 10:19 PM EDT reply actions  

FC
Threw to third, Hopper was safe.
Please don't trade Adam Dunn.

by Paul Householder on Jul 23, 2007 10:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

HA HA HA!
Here we go. If we don't score here we don't deserve it.
Today is the first day of the rest of the season.

by satyanaas on Jul 23, 2007 10:19 PM EDT reply actions  

LLM
atta boy
Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on Jul 23, 2007 10:20 PM EDT reply actions  

No.
But fuck the rules.

by Ash on Jul 23, 2007 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

Seriously
Any other Red starts this game, we lose in 9, Capuano gets the win.

by Ash on Jul 23, 2007 10:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

scoring
I was thinking about that too, but I don't think he can.  No discretion if the starter goes 5.

by Brian B on Jul 23, 2007 10:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yeah
there's some discretion among the relievers if the starter doesn't go 5, apparently, but not in this case.  Sigh.

by Gray on Jul 23, 2007 10:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

LLM!!!!
This one belongs to the Reds!!!
Please don't trade Adam Dunn.

by Paul Householder on Jul 23, 2007 10:20 PM EDT reply actions  

Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay
Can we give the win to Harang? And the gamewinning RBI? And the heart of Pedro Lopez?

by Geki on Jul 23, 2007 10:20 PM EDT reply actions  

In play, run(s)!!!!!!!!!!111111111111
Holy crap, we actually won it?

But Adam didn't get the win :-(

by Gray on Jul 23, 2007 10:20 PM EDT reply actions  

Finally
Today is the first day of the rest of the season.

by satyanaas on Jul 23, 2007 10:20 PM EDT reply actions  

How very odd
I'm pretty ashamed of that win, actually.  Balfour's ERA is now up to a robust 20.25.  He's shoving it right up Majewski's ass.

by Brendanukkah on Jul 23, 2007 10:21 PM EDT reply actions  

Valentin
Anyone surprised that Welsh isn't slamming Valentin for swinging at the first pitch after Balfour couldn't throw a strike?  

by Brian B on Jul 23, 2007 10:21 PM EDT reply actions  

i guess
thats why javy is a "professional hitter" and is "clutch".
Barry Larkin is better than 10 super bowls put together

by Charlie Scrabbles on Jul 23, 2007 10:22 PM EDT reply actions  

Burton: Winner
1st major-league win for the Rule Fiver.

by DevilsAdvocate on Jul 23, 2007 10:22 PM EDT reply actions  

Good for him
He's looked god over the last few outings.  Starting to throw the ball hard and with an idea of where it's going.

by Brian B on Jul 23, 2007 10:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

first place, here we come!
yeah right.

ash, i think i just saw jim day in the dugout grabbing hopper on his way into the clubhouse.

Reds tailgate party at RFK August 2, 5-6:30pm

by Daedalus on Jul 23, 2007 10:22 PM EDT reply actions  

Ooh
firebomb the pair of 'em ... seriously, though, Hopper is going to be the interviewee for being the game-winning-run?

by Ash on Jul 23, 2007 10:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

I'd complain about Harang not being interviewed
But I love it when Javy talks. His accent is awesome.

by Geki on Jul 23, 2007 10:28 PM EDT reply actions  

Lopez
I hope Gonzalez's is able to make it back soon. I don't have much confidence in Lopez. Until then I would move Keppinger to SS get EdE in there at 3B. Weak offensive showing tonight.
Today is the first day of the rest of the season.

by satyanaas on Jul 23, 2007 10:28 PM EDT reply actions  

No argument here
or, I think, anywhere on this site...

by Gray on Jul 23, 2007 10:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

Star of the Game
I miss Joe Nuxall's interviews on the radio. Better than this BSB BS.
Today is the first day of the rest of the season.

by satyanaas on Jul 23, 2007 10:30 PM EDT reply actions  

EdE
is his benching the precursor to a trade? because it really makes no sense to me to bench him. Keppinger appears to be able to hit a little but he is like Freel in that he will never be an everyday player. A nice fill in guy at best. I hope they get something useful for EdE
Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on Jul 23, 2007 10:31 PM EDT reply actions  

I'd rather have him traded than ruined
As sad as it is, it's looking like this organization is trying to completely fuck over his future value. I'd rather have him traded for something than have him be a shell of his actual talent.

by Geki on Jul 23, 2007 10:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

I agree
I don't want to see him go but if he does, get something good.
Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on Jul 23, 2007 10:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

A quick summary to a long game
Harang - Incredibly incredible.
Ross - can't hit for average, BUT HR & SAC bunt
Burton - The Kid is alright
Javy - That Xtra playing time is paying off

FVA accounting - 6 Wins - 6 Losses  6 to go.
I'm still banking on 10 Wins out of the 18 game stretch that Fat Vegan Alan originally wrote about.

I don't think that Griffey or Dunn will be dealt. Something tells me that Edwin will be. F.Vegas Alan

by Madville on Jul 23, 2007 10:31 PM EDT reply actions  

And fat...
He eats way too much soy.

by Gray on Jul 23, 2007 10:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

Mmmmm................... soy.
"This may be representative of my nature as a middle American jerk-off." ~Pops

by Fat Vegas Alan on Jul 24, 2007 1:08 AM EDT up reply actions  

Another game won
In spite of Macakkananka, not because of him.
Please don't trade Adam Dunn.

by Paul Householder on Jul 23, 2007 10:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

Caleb - I pretty much agree qbout EDE
when you asked "is his benching the precursor to a trade? because it really makes no sense to me to bench him." Edwin may be a goner or else he has an amazing ability to piss of managers. As long a Keppinger is hitting, though, play him. Sit Pedro down and let Kepp or BP play short. If Roy  Hamiltucky Hobbs were back I'd lead Keppinger off as he has the ability to get on base somewhat regularly..

2ndly - I hate to say it but you may be right about Freel. I too am beginning to wonder if he can play 145 or more games a season and be as effective as he's been as an incredible role player.

I don't think that Griffey or Dunn will be dealt. Something tells me that Edwin will be. F.Vegas Alan

by Madville on Jul 23, 2007 10:39 PM EDT reply actions  

Reds are now
17-5 in games started by Harang. Since June 10, they're 9-0. ERA over those games: 2.38. 63 Ks in 64.1 innings. But, he's only gotten wins in four of those games.

by Gray on Jul 23, 2007 10:43 PM EDT reply actions  

i sort of feel like we lost
because harang didn't get that win.  ten innings?  that's unreal.
Reds tailgate party at RFK August 2, 5-6:30pm

by Daedalus on Jul 23, 2007 10:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

Drew Carey on the PiR?
He's replacing Bob Barker? No way. This won't end well at all.

by jch24 on Jul 23, 2007 10:47 PM EDT reply actions  

you show up to post a picture
of a cat and talk about Drew Carey? Get your ass in here for a game sometime, man, by god!

by Ash on Jul 23, 2007 10:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

Hey now
I am at my, um, former abode hanging out with the kids. Who are now in bed. So I fired up the laptop to see how the game went, nearly drove to GABP to see if Petey Mac was still there so I could beat some sense into him while hugging Harang, and calmed down long enough to repeat Jack Asserton's report on Drew Carey replacing Bob Barker. As for the cat picture, well that's been sitting in an images folder for a while, ticking like the time bomb it is.

by jch24 on Jul 23, 2007 11:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

Is Drew Carey's career
in a bad enough place that he would actually want to do that?

by Gray on Jul 23, 2007 10:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

My wife hearts Bob Barker
This news will fucking crush her. Can you imagine Carey dealing with some lima bean brain from Oswalt Nebraska who's trying to figure out the pricing game? This is terrible news. Almost as bad as if Dunn were traded for Craig Council and a reliever to returned from DL later.
I don't think that Griffey or Dunn will be dealt. Something tells me that Edwin will be. F.Vegas Alan

by Madville on Jul 23, 2007 11:14 PM EDT reply actions  

This game made me happy. I loved it.
"This may be representative of my nature as a middle American jerk-off." ~Pops

by Fat Vegas Alan on Jul 24, 2007 12:49 AM EDT reply actions  

still the hottest picture ive ever seen
Marty may have a shirt on, but Billy Beane just ripped his off and is squeezing his nipples. - Brendan's ukkah

by boobs on Jul 24, 2007 12:51 AM EDT up reply actions  

Is that a dare?
"This may be representative of my nature as a middle American jerk-off." ~Pops

by Fat Vegas Alan on Jul 24, 2007 1:00 AM EDT up reply actions  

it can be
Marty may have a shirt on, but Billy Beane just ripped his off and is squeezing his nipples. - Brendan's ukkah

by boobs on Jul 24, 2007 1:44 AM EDT up reply actions  

Well, do you like librarians?
"This may be representative of my nature as a middle American jerk-off." ~Pops

by Fat Vegas Alan on Jul 24, 2007 12:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

My grandmother was a librarian.
"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 Jul 24, 2007 12:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

Do you have any pictures..
..of your grandmother in action?
"This may be representative of my nature as a middle American jerk-off." ~Pops

by Fat Vegas Alan on Jul 24, 2007 12:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

I think he only has pictures
Of Brendan's mom.
Please don't trade Adam Dunn.

by Paul Householder on Jul 24, 2007 4:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

Booyah!
I dont' 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 Jul 24, 2007 5:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

umm
so if i counted right, harang's game score was 84, or his best start since this gmae in 2004. And he took over the NL lead in strikeouts. We need to realize how good this guy is. I'm a dude who loves offense, but I think the 'tang is easily the best player on the team.
Marty may have a shirt on, but Billy Beane just ripped his off and is squeezing his nipples. - Brendan's ukkah

by boobs on Jul 24, 2007 3:28 AM EDT reply actions  

and oddly
his two best starts were both no-decisions. Here is the other. Won that one by a run in extras, too.
Marty may have a shirt on, but Billy Beane just ripped his off and is squeezing his nipples. - Brendan's ukkah

by boobs on Jul 24, 2007 3:34 AM EDT up reply actions  

Don't forget
The game that he matched C.C. Sabathia goose egg for goose egg and the Reds won 1-0 in the 14th.  Harang was his usual meastly self, and (like tonight) the bullpen shockingly didn't blow it for him.  The offense couldn't get him the win, but at least C.C. is a certifiable ace.  Oh, and Josh Hamilton gunned down the winning run at the plate when the runner attempted to tag from third, keeping the game alive.  One of the best games I've ever seen in person.

by Brendanukkah on Jul 24, 2007 7:32 AM EDT up reply actions  

I'm glad you brought up game scores.
When Harang walked off the mound in the tenth I thought, "Could this have been the best pitching performance in the history of GAB?"

Where in the hell is Slyde?

"This may be representative of my nature as a middle American jerk-off." ~Pops

by Fat Vegas Alan on Jul 24, 2007 8:08 AM EDT up reply actions  

You counted right
84 game score.  Only the Braun HR holds him down, because his line was unreal: 10 IP, 10 K, 0 BB.  7H, 1 HR.  Against a great lineup too, though probably not as good as the '04 Cards lineup linked above.

by ken on Jul 24, 2007 8:47 AM EDT up reply actions  

For what it's worth...
..MLBTradeRumors.com has a little donkey nugget this morning:

Teixeira Talk Heating Up

Ken Rosenthal has the latest on Mark Teixeira, who is now 50/50 to be dealt according to one source of his.

Rosenthal describes the scene as the Braves and Angels at the forefront, with the Yankees, Red Sox, and Giants lingering.  Evan Grant adds the Dodgers to the mix.  He also suggests the Rangers package Joaquin Benoit with Teixeira to get the best possible player.  Interestingly, the Yanks might be after Adam Dunn as another first base option.  They may have to focus on Dunn, because Jon Daniels is demanding Joba Chamberlain for Teixeira.

The Braves were really trying to shake things up; they would've done the Jon Garland for Edgar Renteria deal in tandem with a Teixeira acquisition.  The Garland proposal has been rejected, but Teixeira is very much alive.  Rosenthal describes the Braves as unwilling to trade Yunel Escobar and reluctant to trade Jarrod Saltalamacchia.  In my opinion, Salty is the more valuable player.  To me, Escobar for Teixeira is the right move.

I recently talked to ESPN's Keith Law about Escobar.  He told me the glove is there to play shortstop, but he worries about the bat.  Based on observation, Law could see Escobar developing into a .300 hitter with little power.

"This may be representative of my nature as a middle American jerk-off." ~Pops

by Fat Vegas Alan on Jul 24, 2007 11:13 AM EDT reply actions  

Hey Yankees!
We've got two... TWO! folks that actually play first base.  Take one of them.  They have veteran presence.

by Brendanukkah on Jul 24, 2007 11:26 AM EDT up reply actions  

Hey Yankees!
You can take your apology and your trophy and shove 'em...

"This may be representative of my nature as a middle American jerk-off." ~Pops

by Fat Vegas Alan on Jul 24, 2007 11:41 AM EDT up reply actions  

A nice afterthought
It's a lot nicer playing the Brewers when they don't have Bill Hall.  

Oh, and I wish I had a locker somewhere, so I could tape pictures of Aaron Harang all over it.

by Brendanukkah on Jul 24, 2007 12:43 PM EDT reply actions  

Uh oh...
From a report last Thursday:

Update: Hall (sprained ankle) took fly balls for the first time since going on the DL and did more running in the outfield on Wednesday, according to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.

Recommendation: Hall says that he's back to full speed and intends to take some batting practice on Thursday. If all goes well then he should be back with the Brewers early next week.

by Gray on Jul 24, 2007 1:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

Oh, no worries (I think) for now...
As of last night:
OF Bill Hall started a rehab assignment with Milwaukee's rookie team in Arizona. He expects to play a couple of games to see how his right ankle feels. Hall has been on the DL since July 6 with a sprained ankle.

So I guess he could still be back for the Thursday game (or even Wednesday), but it looks unlikely.

by Gray on Jul 24, 2007 1:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

Dammit, I jinxed us, didn't I?
Sorry guys.  If Bill Hall's in the lineup, it's my fault.  Fuck, I'm an idiot!

by Brendanukkah on Jul 24, 2007 1:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

reading through the follows
i occurs to me that mackanin might just be trying to instill some confidence in javy. and i dont really have a problem with that, i guess. maybe i wont mind seeing valentin a little bit more this year.
Marty may have a shirt on, but Billy Beane just ripped his off and is squeezing his nipples. - Brendan's ukkah

by boobs on Jul 24, 2007 1:59 PM EDT reply actions  

That was my thought.
(I may have even posted something along those lines in some diary or thread sometime somewhere.)

If Hatteberg and/or Conine is/are traded, Valentin is going to get some additional PT at first until Votto comes up. And even after Votto comes up, he may not be given the job as the every day first basemen right away.

(I don't necessarily agree with it, but doesn't conventional baseball wisdom say that September call-ups should not be given starting jobs lest they might not handle the pressure of batting seventh for a team sixteen games under .500 and ranking twenty-somethingth in attendance?)

"This may be representative of my nature as a middle American jerk-off." ~Pops

by Fat Vegas Alan on Jul 24, 2007 2:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

Um...
Could EdE maybe manage to play first for a while?

by Gray on Jul 24, 2007 2:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

Are you trying to keep Keepinger in the lineup?
"This may be representative of my nature as a middle American jerk-off." ~Pops

by Fat Vegas Alan on Jul 24, 2007 3:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

Just trying to find a way
that even a manager intent on keeping Keppinger in the lineup could play EdE...

by Gray on Jul 24, 2007 3:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

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