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Ryan_ventura_tiny by buckeye22fox on Comment 261 comments

Bronson Brandon Arroyo has looked good lately and so has Paul Maholm though.  Put this squad in Pete.

Adam Dunn will redeem his late inning strikeout and act like Malholm is Bob Wickman. Nice to see Gonzalez back even if he struck out.  My best friend is a
Pirates' fan and I could not stand to see a doubleheader victory for the Pirates.

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you win... but
if positivity is the theme of the day, Arroyo's a hell of a lot better than Elizardo.  The Reds still pick up half a game if they win and the Cubs lose.  And (god willing, Ellison won't be playing).  Plus, the Pirates really do suck.  Lineups were discussed en masse earlier, I'm too lazy to type 'em out
Is it me, or did Dunn greatly improve all facets of his game for his contract year?

by chesirecat on Aug 28, 2007 8:33 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Jason Ellison sucks
Sorry for the inaccurate hopes of 3-4, I'll go in timeout.

by buckeye22fox on Aug 28, 2007 8:34 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Phirst!
This situation reminds me of a scene in the movie "New Jack City"... (-Deion Sanders)

by satyanaas on Aug 28, 2007 8:34 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

The Lineup
GAME 2

Hopper CF
Keppinger RF
Phillips 2B
Cantu 1B
Dunn LF
Encarnacion 3B
Gonzalez SS
Ross C
Arroyo P

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

by BubbaFan on Aug 28, 2007 8:34 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

i think my me just broke.
Everybody's a jerk. You. Me. This jerk.

by andromache on Aug 28, 2007 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Cantu has no business batting clean up
That's the worst line up yet.
This situation reminds me of a scene in the movie "New Jack City"... (-Deion Sanders)

by satyanaas on Aug 28, 2007 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm really surprised it's Hopper in CF again
CF is usually a position they swap out in doubleheaders, because there's so much ground to cover.  I expected them to put Hopper in LF and use Hamilton in CF, if only so they don't run him ragged.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?

by BubbaFan on Aug 28, 2007 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

well even if we lose this game
We are going to win tomorow with Harang pitching so it's all good
"Macrono?" -Jeff Brantley

by Zach K on Aug 28, 2007 8:35 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

cantu cleanup?
wow.  the higher-ups really have no faith in eddie do they?  im just sad is all...
at least this isnt pittsburgh

by Charlie Scrabbles on Aug 28, 2007 8:40 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

i hate pete mackanin
f*ck positivity. no hamilton = [insert whatever word you want here]
I love the Reds no matter what!

by Daedalus on Aug 28, 2007 8:41 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Falaffel?
"Can I do Nomo? Uh, no. It's too herky jerky. I'd probably pull a disk." -Ken Griffey Jr.

by crolfer on Aug 28, 2007 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

but falafel is delicious!
!!!!!
Everybody's a jerk. You. Me. This jerk.

by andromache on Aug 28, 2007 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Platypus
"Macrono?" -Jeff Brantley

by Zach K on Aug 28, 2007 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Good thing I didn't go around being logical.
That would've been way too negative.

by Geki on Aug 28, 2007 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

why don't you shut the fuck up
you never have anything good to say.  there is nothing logical about the way reds managers use lineups.
I love the Reds no matter what!

by Daedalus on Aug 28, 2007 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

whoa!
Cool God better spilt you two up for awhile
"Macrono?" -Jeff Brantley

by Zach K on Aug 28, 2007 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I still love you Geki
Logic would say Hamilton will hit a PH Grand Slam and that is why pete is saving him.
"Macrono?" -Jeff Brantley

by Zach K on Aug 28, 2007 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

NICE Hit and Run!
"Macrono?" -Jeff Brantley

by Zach K on Aug 28, 2007 8:44 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Get Them in Cantu!
"Macrono?" -Jeff Brantley

by Zach K on Aug 28, 2007 8:45 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Good Ol' Reds
3 hits... no runs
Is it me, or did Dunn greatly improve all facets of his game for his contract year?

by chesirecat on Aug 28, 2007 8:46 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Hey man
We don't need those vibes here
"Macrono?" -Jeff Brantley

by Zach K on Aug 28, 2007 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sorry
But its easy to get disillusioned when the pirates are taking you
Is it me, or did Dunn greatly improve all facets of his game for his contract year?

by chesirecat on Aug 28, 2007 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah I don't mind
but other RRs like to kill people after a loss...It brings a tear to my eye to see such dedicated reds fans
"Macrono?" -Jeff Brantley

by Zach K on Aug 28, 2007 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Dunn needs his sexy back
Much Like Chad Johnson got his back last night
"Macrono?" -Jeff Brantley

by Zach K on Aug 28, 2007 8:48 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Sure is a good thing
Norris attempted a steal there...

by Gray on Aug 28, 2007 8:48 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I thought
it was a failed hit and run...
"Macrono?" -Jeff Brantley

by Zach K on Aug 28, 2007 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Probably...
he's too scrappy to make an out otherwise!

by Gray on Aug 28, 2007 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Very True
"Macrono?" -Jeff Brantley

by Zach K on Aug 28, 2007 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

yeah, well...
He's also a pretty awful baserunner.  Living, breathing proof that "speedy" is not the same thing as "good baserunner."
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?

by BubbaFan on Aug 28, 2007 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

OK Dunn is sucking hard tonight
Is it me, or did Dunn greatly improve all facets of his game for his contract year?

by chesirecat on Aug 28, 2007 8:50 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Line up...
Pete would not have put that eight on the field. I'm sure he would have platooned Foster and would have had Perez sit against right handers.
Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on Aug 28, 2007 8:51 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Or a welcome back double play...
we are ok, 2 out RBI coming up go bronson
"Macrono?" -Jeff Brantley

by Zach K on Aug 28, 2007 9:01 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

nice call swami
Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on Aug 28, 2007 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah I'm the baseball God
I was just punishing my favorite team because they hired an idoit to run the team but they will finish a respectable 3rd this year...oops gave it away...Spoiler Alert! Pirates win the Divison going on a 30 game winning streak.
"Macrono?" -Jeff Brantley

by Zach K on Aug 28, 2007 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

BRONSON!
This situation reminds me of a scene in the movie "New Jack City"... (-Deion Sanders)

by satyanaas on Aug 28, 2007 9:02 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Nice!
Arroyo comes uop with some hits now and then!
Is it me, or did Dunn greatly improve all facets of his game for his contract year?

by chesirecat on Aug 28, 2007 9:02 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

NoHo triple
go go go reds
Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on Aug 28, 2007 9:03 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Hopper 2 out RBI
Bronson as well! Clutchy McClutchers 4ever
"Macrono?" -Jeff Brantley

by Zach K on Aug 28, 2007 9:03 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, Scrappy!
This situation reminds me of a scene in the movie "New Jack City"... (-Deion Sanders)

by satyanaas on Aug 28, 2007 9:03 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

wow
7 hits but only 2 runs. Keep pouring it on Reds!!!
Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on Aug 28, 2007 9:04 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

MIL-1 CHI-0 Top 4
(if anyone cares)
Is it me, or did Dunn greatly improve all facets of his game for his contract year?

by chesirecat on Aug 28, 2007 9:04 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Obviously
Mackanin's a genius, starting Hopper again.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?

by BubbaFan on Aug 28, 2007 9:04 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Even he makes mistakes, though...
like failing to start Ellison again.  Ellison was ready to go 5 for 5 with 10 RBIs...but he's sitting on the bench.  :-(

by Gray on Aug 28, 2007 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

so where is hamilton
i had the misperception that he was good
"strikeouts are usually a bad thing"

by Shortstop2 on Aug 28, 2007 9:08 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

He has been HOPPED tonight!
"Macrono?" -Jeff Brantley

by Zach K on Aug 28, 2007 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

so how far back are we if we win
and the cubs lose?
"strikeouts are usually a bad thing"

by Shortstop2 on Aug 28, 2007 9:10 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

wow bronson looks dominant
"strikeouts are usually a bad thing"

by Shortstop2 on Aug 28, 2007 9:10 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

6!
6 is in the discussion!
Is it me, or did Dunn greatly improve all facets of his game for his contract year?

by chesirecat on Aug 28, 2007 9:11 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

6 back if we win here?
"strikeouts are usually a bad thing"

by Shortstop2 on Aug 28, 2007 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I was like everyone else
I said 5 back at the end of august.  We've got a very real chance at 5.5 or even 5.  But first things first... Go Bronson!!!
Is it me, or did Dunn greatly improve all facets of his game for his contract year?

by chesirecat on Aug 28, 2007 9:12 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

this is uncharted waters
and I'm afraid the Reds do not have a good man at the helm. Pete needs to manage every game like it is  crucial. There are no more throw away or getaway day  lineups. best players, best line up, every day
Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on Aug 28, 2007 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

EXACTLY!!!!
But that last game was played like it didn't matter
Is it me, or did Dunn greatly improve all facets of his game for his contract year?

by chesirecat on Aug 28, 2007 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

jason bay can hit and play deffense
ill trade dunn for him straight up
"strikeouts are usually a bad thing"

by Shortstop2 on Aug 28, 2007 9:15 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

bay
has looked shitty all year long in the field

by buckeye22fox on Aug 28, 2007 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

If JD nominates a commenter of the year this year
it should be you.  You speak your mind and don't give a shit what everyone thinks.  I don't always agree with you, but you surely don't let the man put you down.  That and el Slydro hasn't shown up lately.  

by buckeye22fox on Aug 28, 2007 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

there is a difference
between speaking your mind and doing so in a manner that is still respectful of others.
I love the Reds no matter what!

by Daedalus on Aug 28, 2007 9:58 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Respect must be earned.
You'll note I'm quite civil with those that I actually have respect for, my dear.

by Geki on Aug 28, 2007 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

oh, we must bow to the omniscient geki
who, if he choked alone in his mother's basement, would not be missed, and his death would not be noticed until the stench of his rotting flesh alerted the neighbors.  

it's called being a part of society.  there's a difference between the type of ghetto respect you are referring to and a general consideration of others which keeps society running.  it's called civility.  it's what civilized people do.

you are chasing people away:

I went away from this site for a couple of weeks because I had gotten to the point that Geki and Man Mountain had ruined the site for me.  

I thought I was over it, but I came back today and read the game thread, and even though the Reds are playing well right now, they do nothing but praise Dunn and bash Marty.  Dunn has played well, and instead of just celebrating his acomplishments, they take every opportunity to bash Marty or other Reds fans.  I like Adam Dunn, and I hope he stays with the Reds for a long time.  It's those two that make me have bad thoughts towards him.  It's unfair that they have ruined one of my favorite players for me.

What's more unfair is that they have ruined my favorite site for me.

Enjoy the rest of the season guys.

it sums it up quite well.

I love the Reds no matter what!

by Daedalus on Aug 28, 2007 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

btw i'm drunk
and i just watched the episode of 30rock where tina fey freaks out because she's alone and worried about choking alone in her apartment.

tv on the internet - makes a tv hating prude like me want to watch tv.

I love the Reds no matter what!

by Daedalus on Aug 28, 2007 10:24 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I find myself to be generally civil.
Just because I'm not nice to you or Than, who don't exactly act kindly towards me, doesn't mean I'm cruel to everyone. I doubt you'll get much complaint about how I act towards Red Menace, Man Mountain, Slyde, Madville, JD, or anyone else who I respect. You've constantly bitched about me being too negative, while Than has supposedly left because I praise Adam Dunn too heavily. That's not a problem with me, that's a problem with him. As I said before, he could stand to stop being a hypocrite and perhaps develop an epidermis.

I almost never resort to name calling before someone else (namely, you) does. You seem to be under the misguided opinion that being civil is either a) agreeing with everyone or b) acquiescing to Daedalus' requests. I know more about baseball than most people, and really have no problem with sharing that knowledge in whatever way I want. Get over yourself. Oh, and stop using drunkenness as an excuse for being a bitch.

by Geki on Aug 28, 2007 11:47 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Dude he is from canada
not cool
If the Reds are tied with the Cubs/Brewers/Cardnials when there is 5 games left in the season. Zach will join the band wagon

by Zach K on Aug 28, 2007 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

MIL-3 CHI-0
Is it me, or did Dunn greatly improve all facets of his game for his contract year?

by chesirecat on Aug 28, 2007 9:25 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

remember guys arroyo hates pitching in the sun
a 8:30pm start time means he will be dominant
"strikeouts are usually a bad thing"

by Shortstop2 on Aug 28, 2007 9:25 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

arroyo=bat
"strikeouts are usually a bad thing"

by Shortstop2 on Aug 28, 2007 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

uh oh, did the sun come out?
This situation reminds me of a scene in the movie "New Jack City"... (-Deion Sanders)

by satyanaas on Aug 28, 2007 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ross is bee-lining for the Mendoza Line
Welcome back, David!
Is it me, or did Dunn greatly improve all facets of his game for his contract year?

by chesirecat on Aug 28, 2007 9:27 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Someone might want to mention to David Ross..
that the Reds have kinda' sorta' gotten back into things since he's been away.
Quick! Somebody make a Cincinnati loves Ken Griffey Jr. too! video

by TheC on Aug 28, 2007 9:27 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

i've tried to say this since may
he sucks like linda lovelace in 1974.  bring back joe oliver, he could probably hit .230 at least.

by buckeye22fox on Aug 28, 2007 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

IVE GOT A GREAT IDEA
through out tonight post all cubs suck pictures you can find

ill start

"strikeouts are usually a bad thing"

by Shortstop2 on Aug 28, 2007 9:30 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Um
How do i get pics on here?
Is it me, or did Dunn greatly improve all facets of his game for his contract year?

by chesirecat on Aug 28, 2007 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

sorry
<img src="link" and then a close carrot after the last "

by buckeye22fox on Aug 28, 2007 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

That worked well...
<IMG SRC="http://blah.com/pic.jpg"> in either auto formatted or HTML formatted mode.

by Gray on Aug 28, 2007 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

hahaha
"strikeouts are usually a bad thing"

by Shortstop2 on Aug 28, 2007 9:40 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I like this one
This situation reminds me of a scene in the movie "New Jack City"... (-Deion Sanders)

by satyanaas on Aug 28, 2007 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

its <img src"siteyouwant">
"strikeouts are usually a bad thing"

by Shortstop2 on Aug 28, 2007 9:35 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

more cubs
"strikeouts are usually a bad thing"

by Shortstop2 on Aug 28, 2007 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

If anyone wants the youtube montage....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q72BZRykVGY
Is it me, or did Dunn greatly improve all facets of his game for his contract year?

by chesirecat on Aug 28, 2007 9:48 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

below the belt
at least this isnt pittsburgh

by Charlie Scrabbles on Aug 28, 2007 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

no
it's like the other unoriginal ideas i've ever had

by buckeye22fox on Aug 28, 2007 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Holy guacamole
Hopper is 3 for 3 tonight.  Mackanin is a genius!
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?

by BubbaFan on Aug 28, 2007 9:51 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

3-1 MIL beating cubs
"strikeouts are usually a bad thing"

by Shortstop2 on Aug 28, 2007 9:51 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

horible call
"strikeouts are usually a bad thing"

by Shortstop2 on Aug 28, 2007 9:53 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

omg what am i doing
wlw station identification (my signal is so week i cna't get tv feed anymore) just said "cincinnati is one of the boredest cities in the country" and i am moving there?  i'm listening to the jazz band on dupont circle on a TUESDAY night, the terrace is full, people are everywhere, and i am going to move to the "boredest city in the country?"  (they really did say "boredest."

so i'm getting a decent radio feed on this terribly weak signal, but i missed how the reds scored 2-0.  any homers?

I love the Reds no matter what!

by Daedalus on Aug 28, 2007 10:03 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Nein
zilcho hr's, but plenty hopperness

by buckeye22fox on Aug 28, 2007 10:04 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

i was just offered
an individual augmentee job in columbia.  i'd rather move back to cincy than go to columbia or iraq.  it's all perspective.

by buckeye22fox on Aug 28, 2007 10:08 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

no
Just pure scrappiness.

Arroyo and Hopper with the RBIs.

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

by BubbaFan on Aug 28, 2007 10:05 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

They do have Skyline in the 'Nati, D
Although I got a chili half smoke at Ben's Chili Bowl tonight.  Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm!  And a whole basket of chili cheese fries and a milkshake.  I might die, but it was so worth it.

by Brendanukkah on Aug 28, 2007 10:11 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

and Graeter's
and goetta...
This situation reminds me of a scene in the movie "New Jack City"... (-Deion Sanders)

by satyanaas on Aug 28, 2007 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, but it's such a laid back liberal town.
Ya know?
This situation reminds me of a scene in the movie "New Jack City"... (-Deion Sanders)

by satyanaas on Aug 28, 2007 10:12 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

There is
the CAC though. One of the few Zaha Hadid buildings in the world.
This situation reminds me of a scene in the movie "New Jack City"... (-Deion Sanders)

by satyanaas on Aug 28, 2007 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

it will fit me well
all those librals trying to take over the world!  i also have the creationist museum on the other side of the river.  and i can always hope for more race riots, cuz it's not the 21st century or anything.

but who cares?  i can go to reds games whenever i want to avoid the real world, and the rent is so cheap that i don't even have to work a real job!!!!  woohoo~!!!!  screw you, The Man.  i will not be enslaved by your capitalist servitude!!!! woohoo!  go reds!!! i'm drunk!!!

I love the Reds no matter what!

by Daedalus on Aug 28, 2007 10:22 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

A good place to be drunk when your in Cincinnati:
The Comet....Plus you won't have to listen to Gameday Audio ever again.
This situation reminds me of a scene in the movie "New Jack City"... (-Deion Sanders)

by satyanaas on Aug 28, 2007 10:39 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Good out right there. 1 more!
Then we score 5 runs.  
This situation reminds me of a scene in the movie "New Jack City"... (-Deion Sanders)

by satyanaas on Aug 28, 2007 10:05 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

BOOM BOOM CLAP
we need runs
Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on Aug 28, 2007 10:06 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

cubs update 3-3 bottom of the 7th
"strikeouts are usually a bad thing"

by Shortstop2 on Aug 28, 2007 10:08 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

That the best one.
This situation reminds me of a scene in the movie "New Jack City"... (-Deion Sanders)

by satyanaas on Aug 28, 2007 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

ellison in
WHY NOT HAMILTON????
"strikeouts are usually a bad thing"

by Shortstop2 on Aug 28, 2007 10:09 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Down goes Ellison
...To Louisville I hope.

by Brendanukkah on Aug 28, 2007 10:10 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

hopper is 4-4
and why did bronson come out again???
"strikeouts are usually a bad thing"

by Shortstop2 on Aug 28, 2007 10:10 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

80 pitches
saving him for the playoffs
Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on Aug 28, 2007 10:11 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

hahaaha
pwned
"strikeouts are usually a bad thing"

by Shortstop2 on Aug 28, 2007 10:12 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yes!
This situation reminds me of a scene in the movie "New Jack City"... (-Deion Sanders)

by satyanaas on Aug 28, 2007 10:16 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I want to know why Ellison ever sees the field
What the hell was the point to that?!!!
Quick! Somebody make a Cincinnati loves Ken Griffey Jr. too! video

by TheC on Aug 28, 2007 10:13 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

ummm...
i wasn't paying attention for awhile... why is arroyo out after 80 pitches?
Is it me, or did Dunn greatly improve all facets of his game for his contract year?

by chesirecat on Aug 28, 2007 10:13 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

see above
"strikeouts are usually a bad thing"

by Shortstop2 on Aug 28, 2007 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hopper is 4-4
Batting .326.  I'm biased against the guy, but man.  He's hot, so hats off to him.

by Brendanukkah on Aug 28, 2007 10:14 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

oh
guess that was addressed... but really wtf?  Magic can't possibly handle 2 scoreless innings?????
Is it me, or did Dunn greatly improve all facets of his game for his contract year?

by chesirecat on Aug 28, 2007 10:15 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

im guessing
magic then burton/bray then weathers
"strikeouts are usually a bad thing"

by Shortstop2 on Aug 28, 2007 10:16 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

This is a pretty curious move...
Why take out Arroyo with only 80 pitches in the second game of a double-header when you used a bunch of relievers in the first game?
If Krivsky doesn't exercise Adam Dunn's 2008 option, I'm a Mets fan until they fire him.

by Paul Householder on Aug 28, 2007 10:16 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Why no Bronson?
Try, try, try to understand.  He's a Majek Man.

by Brendanukkah on Aug 28, 2007 10:16 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Cubs winning 5-3 now. : (
This situation reminds me of a scene in the movie "New Jack City"... (-Deion Sanders)

by satyanaas on Aug 28, 2007 10:16 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

good play dunn
good play
"strikeouts are usually a bad thing"

by Shortstop2 on Aug 28, 2007 10:18 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Great Fucking job MacKanin
Is it me, or did Dunn greatly improve all facets of his game for his contract year?

by chesirecat on Aug 28, 2007 10:19 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

freakin bullpen
although that was not a bad pitch. Good hitting. bad defense
Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on Aug 28, 2007 10:20 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Dammit
Well, it was fun being a team of destiny while it lasted.

by Brendanukkah on Aug 28, 2007 10:20 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Its not over yet is it?
This situation reminds me of a scene in the movie "New Jack City"... (-Deion Sanders)

by satyanaas on Aug 28, 2007 10:22 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Blood Sugar Sex Majek
This situation reminds me of a scene in the movie "New Jack City"... (-Deion Sanders)

by satyanaas on Aug 28, 2007 10:20 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Nice move, Mackanakaka
Way to use a reliever you just used in the first game to replace a starting pitcher who has thrown only 80 pitches.
If Krivsky doesn't exercise Adam Dunn's 2008 option, I'm a Mets fan until they fire him.

by Paul Householder on Aug 28, 2007 10:21 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Its that outside-the-box managing
you write down a bunch of names before the game, put them in a box, and pull them out of the box when you need a PH or Relief pitcher.
This situation reminds me of a scene in the movie "New Jack City"... (-Deion Sanders)

by satyanaas on Aug 28, 2007 10:25 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Just popping in to express my displeasure
with just about everything so far today. And with that being said... I'm out.
"Screw it. We've got bigger problems than a butter shortage."

by Ash on Aug 28, 2007 10:23 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

What can I say?
I have no positive traits.
"Screw it. We've got bigger problems than a butter shortage."

by Ash on Aug 28, 2007 10:25 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Score one for me.
Otherwise, yeah, I'm negative. Usually that comes out when there's NEGATIVE SHIT GOING ON AROUND ME. Ok, I'm really leaving now.
"Screw it. We've got bigger problems than a butter shortage."

by Ash on Aug 28, 2007 10:27 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Apparently...
Fay said they might bring Bronso back on Saturday.

by Gray on Aug 28, 2007 10:24 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

well, that's just a tad too late now, isn't it?
cuz now the game is tied.

here's a question, cuz i need some advice (or as the people whom i work with say, "advise") and don't really know why i keep saying cuz cuz it's hard to type and all but anyway...if you are sittin on a bar terrace with five full tables out of seven, would you be annoyed if someone were sitting there on a laptop listening to a baseball game?  i mean, i can hear others' conversations, but it's not the same thing as listening to a radio broadcast. and i forgot my headphones.

just wondering if i should turn it down.

I love the Reds no matter what!

by Daedalus on Aug 28, 2007 10:28 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

This game in particular
is far too offensive.  Turn it down.

by Brendanukkah on Aug 28, 2007 10:33 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Turn it UP
Thom and Marty are basically having a conversation so maybe it blends right in.
This situation reminds me of a scene in the movie "New Jack City"... (-Deion Sanders)

by satyanaas on Aug 28, 2007 10:35 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Bray continuing to look filthy
Let's hope that's a portent of seasons to come.

by Brendanukkah on Aug 28, 2007 10:24 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I'll try to stay positive but..
..does anyone have a count on the number of Reds left on base today?

by Fat Vegas Alan on Aug 28, 2007 10:25 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I'm naming my child Franquelis
I don't care if it's a boy or a girl.

by Brendanukkah on Aug 28, 2007 10:25 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

It really works doesn't it?
Hey Franqui!!
Quick! Somebody make a Cincinnati loves Ken Griffey Jr. too! video

by TheC on Aug 28, 2007 10:28 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

mackanin
must have got lost in the taste....

"strikeouts are usually a bad thing"

by Shortstop2 on Aug 28, 2007 10:26 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

CANTU
"strikeouts are usually a bad thing"

by Shortstop2 on Aug 28, 2007 10:28 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Fu....
"That was the loudest obscenity I've ever heard!"

by Brendanukkah on Aug 28, 2007 10:31 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

please get tossed
maybe we will win
"strikeouts are usually a bad thing"

by Shortstop2 on Aug 28, 2007 10:27 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

of course
anyother way thats a basehit
"strikeouts are usually a bad thing"

by Shortstop2 on Aug 28, 2007 10:30 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

A week of fun
And then a HUGE fucking thud!
Quick! Somebody make a Cincinnati loves Ken Griffey Jr. too! video

by TheC on Aug 28, 2007 10:30 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Damnit Cantu
Would've loved to have Jr. there
Is it me, or did Dunn greatly improve all facets of his game for his contract year?

by chesirecat on Aug 28, 2007 10:30 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

can someone provide the scores
for chimil and stlhou, cuz if i load mlb.com, i lose the radio feed.  (damn weak signals and free-market nazis who won't provide free wifi to the world.  wifi is air!  let me breathe!  (although i suppose it is already going out of style with iphone and all.  man is that a beautiful thing - if i had one, i'd watch baseball everywhere.)
I love the Reds no matter what!

by Daedalus on Aug 28, 2007 10:37 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Well it ain't pretty
Chicago dropped 5 in  the 7th and is up 5-3 with one more chance for Mil.  And even worse, STL is rolling 7-0 in the 8th.  We gotta take this
Is it me, or did Dunn greatly improve all facets of his game for his contract year?

by chesirecat on Aug 28, 2007 10:40 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

thanks a bunch
if chi wins and we win this second game, that still means we've dropped a half a game, right?  doesn't seem fair.  if we'd won the first and not the second, we'd be at 6.5?  am i confused?

though this second game sounds in question now, too.

i think the off day killed us.

I love the Reds no matter what!

by Daedalus on Aug 28, 2007 10:46 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

maybe
not if bray gives up a hit, and mackanin panics and puts in someone like stanton
Is it me, or did Dunn greatly improve all facets of his game for his contract year?

by chesirecat on Aug 28, 2007 10:43 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

There's your hit
Checking for Stanton...

by Brendanukkah on Aug 28, 2007 10:45 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh my.
How big is your spacebar?

by Fat Vegas Alan on Aug 28, 2007 10:45 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Song lyric that just came on:
"Where's the paper bag that holds the liquor, just in case I feel the need to puke?"

It's a distinct possibility, watching this game.

by Brendanukkah on Aug 28, 2007 10:43 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I hate adam laroche
This situation reminds me of a scene in the movie "New Jack City"... (-Deion Sanders)

by satyanaas on Aug 28, 2007 10:47 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

dammit.
there goes my buzz.
at least this isnt pittsburgh

by Charlie Scrabbles on Aug 28, 2007 10:47 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Piss
Let's hope that's not a portent of seasons to come.

by Brendanukkah on Aug 28, 2007 10:47 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

portent?
coitus?
at least this isnt pittsburgh

by Charlie Scrabbles on Aug 28, 2007 10:48 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

i think this game (win or lose) answers
the questions about Pete. Go back to scouting
Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on Aug 28, 2007 10:47 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Yeah...
This sucks.

by Gray on Aug 28, 2007 10:47 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

The Krivsky Boys
They really did the job tonight, huh?
Quick! Somebody make a Cincinnati loves Ken Griffey Jr. too! video

by TheC on Aug 28, 2007 10:48 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I hope I haven't wasted the last 4 hours
for 2 loses. ugh.
This situation reminds me of a scene in the movie "New Jack City"... (-Deion Sanders)

by satyanaas on Aug 28, 2007 10:49 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

lookin like 8 back after tonight
andthat the bullpen is back to form.

by buckeye22fox on Aug 28, 2007 10:49 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

its amazing how ephemeral
happiness is for people like us.  we get one long weekend of hope that maybe...just MAYBE...this team can string some together and inch themselves into a pennant chase.  but no.  the cold, icy black hand of reality swoops in and coldcocks across the jaw with a frozen kahns garlic bologna.  
at least this isnt pittsburgh

by Charlie Scrabbles on Aug 28, 2007 10:56 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

And he pulls Edwin
I would have put Hatte in for Cantu.
This situation reminds me of a scene in the movie "New Jack City"... (-Deion Sanders)

by satyanaas on Aug 28, 2007 10:51 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Guess it doesn't matter that much
at this point, but Edwin has 2 hits.
This situation reminds me of a scene in the movie "New Jack City"... (-Deion Sanders)

by satyanaas on Aug 28, 2007 10:52 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think...
...we owe this switch to Dunn's defense.  Or lack thereof.  That shouldn't have been a triple.  

So now we have the good glove offense in, which means EE's out.  Because they want to keep Kepp in.

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

by BubbaFan on Aug 28, 2007 10:55 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Shall we sing songs of the Breaker of Horses?
Hamilton's in now.  I wonder if he can single-handedly win the game for us?

by Brendanukkah on Aug 28, 2007 10:51 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

8 back is too much
9th inning or nothing for this season, methinks
Is it me, or did Dunn greatly improve all facets of his game for his contract year?

by chesirecat on Aug 28, 2007 10:52 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Anybody mind if I change the subject...
..for a second?

I went to the Indians game last night.  I saw a real live 5-4-3 triple play.

(Just had to be sure to share that with all the baseball fans in my life.)

by Fat Vegas Alan on Aug 28, 2007 10:54 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Can I touch you?
Let's see, the oddest baseball feat I've witnessed... I guess it would be Chuck Finley striking out 4 Tigers in an inning at the old Tiger Stadium.

by Brendanukkah on Aug 28, 2007 10:56 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

They say that a triple play...
..happens once every ten thousand innings.  I think there have been fewer than 800 in the history of the game.

But that's not oddest baseball feat I've witnessed. I sat behind home plate for this game.

by Fat Vegas Alan on Aug 28, 2007 11:11 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

SO THE TRIBE
gets two hits in a DH and splits. The Reds get seven hits in two innings and... oh never mind. I am pretty depressed this morning. Hopefully there is an ad on mlb.com for Manager Wanted. And it doesn't include the phrase - No Experience required.
Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on Aug 29, 2007 9:06 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

That must have been great
I only get to see one game a year (Reds or otherwise) b/c i go to school in NC (and hate the Braves)
Is it me, or did Dunn greatly improve all facets of his game for his contract year?

by chesirecat on Aug 28, 2007 10:56 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I saw that on TV last night
Pretty cool.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?

by BubbaFan on Aug 28, 2007 10:56 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

i saw it on TV.
it was pretty cool.
at least this isnt pittsburgh

by Charlie Scrabbles on Aug 28, 2007 10:57 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Crazy
This situation reminds me of a scene in the movie "New Jack City"... (-Deion Sanders)

by satyanaas on Aug 28, 2007 10:58 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

freddie dirty sanchez
needs to take the aforementioned shrooms tomorrow

by buckeye22fox on Aug 28, 2007 10:54 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

i really think that off day killed us
but if we lose this, we're kind of burnt. we'll lose 1.5 games and the freaking pirates will be half a game behind us.

suddenly, i feel like making fun of the pirates for thinking they had a chance was not so funny.  but hey, we can still lose 9 more in the season!!!!!!11!!1!

we're not going to lose! believe!  get excited!!!!! come on hobbs!!!!!~~

I love the Reds no matter what!

by Daedalus on Aug 28, 2007 10:55 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Yeah I believe
But Ross can't screw this one up.  Let's not swing for the fences just yet.  
Is it me, or did Dunn greatly improve all facets of his game for his contract year?

by chesirecat on Aug 28, 2007 10:58 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Okay, this may be a stupid question...
But while not double or triple-switch to get a couple of good hitters up this time around, given that it's our last chance to score a run?

by Gray on Aug 28, 2007 10:58 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

It isn't stupid
Its just innovative, which is exactly what the Reds aren't
Is it me, or did Dunn greatly improve all facets of his game for his contract year?

by chesirecat on Aug 28, 2007 10:59 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well Hamilton's up
and Griffey's got a bat and a helmet...
This situation reminds me of a scene in the movie "New Jack City"... (-Deion Sanders)

by satyanaas on Aug 28, 2007 11:02 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

YES!!!
Is it me, or did Dunn greatly improve all facets of his game for his contract year?

by chesirecat on Aug 28, 2007 10:58 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

your answer
it's you.  dunn has been as consistent as ever this year.  sure, his average is higher than his career average at this point, and last year was terrible, but he is amazingly consistent.  
I love the Reds no matter what!

by Daedalus on Aug 28, 2007 11:02 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Allright, here we go!
This situation reminds me of a scene in the movie "New Jack City"... (-Deion Sanders)

by satyanaas on Aug 28, 2007 11:01 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

woooooooooooooooo!!!
griffey does not inspire at this pint.  prove me wrong, jr!  
I love the Reds no matter what!

by Daedalus on Aug 28, 2007 11:04 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Guess he has nothing to prove to you
"pint" -- freudian slip right there, sister. ; )
This situation reminds me of a scene in the movie "New Jack City"... (-Deion Sanders)

by satyanaas on Aug 28, 2007 11:18 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

ok at least he didn't GIDP
Lets go Hamilton!
Is it me, or did Dunn greatly improve all facets of his game for his contract year?

by chesirecat on Aug 28, 2007 11:02 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

damn.
was it close?
Is it me, or did Dunn greatly improve all facets of his game for his contract year?

by chesirecat on Aug 28, 2007 11:03 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

it was a shot
but not close to a homer almost a base hit tho
"strikeouts are usually a bad thing"

by Shortstop2 on Aug 28, 2007 11:03 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

awesome
way to ruin the season macainin

how do u sit hamilton 2 games in a row???

"strikeouts are usually a bad thing"

by Shortstop2 on Aug 28, 2007 11:03 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Come on JUNIOR!
Save the season.
This situation reminds me of a scene in the movie "New Jack City"... (-Deion Sanders)

by satyanaas on Aug 28, 2007 11:04 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

K to end each game of the doubleheader
: (  Two thumbs down for Pete Maccanhimattheendoftheseason.
This situation reminds me of a scene in the movie "New Jack City"... (-Deion Sanders)

by satyanaas on Aug 28, 2007 11:10 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

awesome
thats the season boys
"strikeouts are usually a bad thing"

by Shortstop2 on Aug 28, 2007 11:04 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

funny we dont put our best lineups in all games
especially when this is do or die time

PLEASE DONT REHIRE MCCAININ

"strikeouts are usually a bad thing"

by Shortstop2 on Aug 28, 2007 11:05 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well it was real kids...
i got me an 8 o'clock seminar.  Maybe we run the table
Is it me, or did Dunn greatly improve all facets of his game for his contract year?

by chesirecat on Aug 28, 2007 11:05 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

pathetic
i'm depressed.  i'm ordering another beer.
I love the Reds no matter what!

by Daedalus on Aug 28, 2007 11:05 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Damn
I don't know why you would mess with a line-up that produced a 6 game winning streak. It's fucking mental.
This situation reminds me of a scene in the movie "New Jack City"... (-Deion Sanders)

by satyanaas on Aug 28, 2007 11:05 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

btw
2 runs on... 12 hits.  I want to cry
Is it me, or did Dunn greatly improve all facets of his game for his contract year?

by chesirecat on Aug 28, 2007 11:06 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

the sound you hear is the air being sucked out of
Cincinnati's balloon

Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on Aug 28, 2007 11:07 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

nah
we can still lose 8 more.

anyone up for kidnapping the chub$ this weekend?

I love the Reds no matter what!

by Daedalus on Aug 28, 2007 11:11 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

slightly off topic, but
did you hear about crazy hot air balloon accident? It was really tragic. I've always been weary of those things.
This situation reminds me of a scene in the movie "New Jack City"... (-Deion Sanders)

by satyanaas on Aug 28, 2007 11:14 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

*the crazy...**is really tragic
This situation reminds me of a scene in the movie "New Jack City"... (-Deion Sanders)

by satyanaas on Aug 28, 2007 11:15 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wary. You've been wary.
Not weary.

(And not wooly.)

;]

by Fat Vegas Alan on Aug 28, 2007 11:18 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Your wright. I'm rally wary tired.
This situation reminds me of a scene in the movie "New Jack City"... (-Deion Sanders)

by satyanaas on Aug 28, 2007 11:19 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I like this typo.
I'm going to start a band called ____ and put out and album called Crazy Hot Air Balloon Accident
This situation reminds me of a scene in the movie "New Jack City"... (-Deion Sanders)

by satyanaas on Aug 28, 2007 11:21 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

not if he's been in many of them
if i got into a lot of those type of accidents, i'd be weary of them, too.
I love the Reds no matter what!

by Daedalus on Aug 28, 2007 11:21 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

You really only get one chance..
..to be in a hot air balloon accident.

by Fat Vegas Alan on Aug 28, 2007 11:27 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

ah, well,
you could crash into a building that has a rooftop with a balcony and crash to the balcony.  and you could win a division title being eight games out on august 28.  i mean, isn't the saying "shit happens?" or something like that.
I love the Reds no matter what!

by Daedalus on Aug 28, 2007 11:31 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

The Pros of baseball strike again
Really.

Did we really put a good line-up out there for either game? Why is the man who is second in the NL sit out a game? Why did our most talented outfielder NOT EVEN PLAY?
Why did Majewski pitch in the second game of the DH?
Why?
Why?
Dropping a double header to the Pirates.  I predict the Reds win two games on this road trip.

Why does the Red's management worship at the alter of sub-mediocrity?  Why was Chad Moeller on this team this season at all? Castro? Why is Stanton still on the roster? Jason Ellison? Why?

Tune in next spring for more of "Krivsky's Follies",
or
"The Price is Wrong, Bob!"

Witless as usual

by Lonesome George on Aug 28, 2007 11:23 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

The subtest is important
"second in homers", aka Adam Dunn  (or is it Aaron Dunn?)
Witless as usual

by Lonesome George on Aug 28, 2007 11:25 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Anyone else catch
Chris talking about the Reds getting "pwned"?  And then George started about people getting "Sanchezed".  Interesting little exchange.
"I'm just like everybody else. I have two arms, two legs, and four-thousand hits." - Pete Rose

by BK on Aug 28, 2007 11:28 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

i'm not good about hollywood stars
but is that mandy patinkin (not sure how to spell his name)?
I love the Reds no matter what!

by Daedalus on Aug 28, 2007 11:32 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

shecky is not
Inigo Montoya
Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on Aug 29, 2007 8:57 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

this has a lot to do with baseball
but does anyone know what mongolian sounds like?  these asian guys are sitting near me and speaking what sounds very similar to russian, and i can't figure out where they are from (remember, i have a certificate saying i'm a linguist and am interested in this stuff, though i have doubts about it these days.)  they have very strong asian features, even more so than those from eastern russia, and they don't look like khazaks or tajiks or those central asian "republics."  i'm going to ask them when they disengage from their serious conversation (which i can tell is about business), but it is a puzzle to me when i can't figure out what language people are speaking!!

anyone still here?

I love the Reds no matter what!

by Daedalus on Aug 28, 2007 11:29 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

You don't know what Mongolian sounds like?
pretty sure that's not going to help you're chances getting that job with the Reds. ; )
This situation reminds me of a scene in the movie "New Jack City"... (-Deion Sanders)

by satyanaas on Aug 28, 2007 11:33 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

lol
i heard there was a huge mongolian population that lives under the stadium...

i know something of the sound of northern chinese and southern russian, but i don't know what they sound like combined...i guess i had always imagined the sound of apocalyptic trumpets, or perhaps the sound of a garbage truck crushing up a chalkboard...and now i am embarrassed because i asked and they were speaking russian but they were japanese and they were speaking with such an accent that it sounded like another language.  

shoot, i love languages so much that i can understand them without knowing the words.  two germans were watching the whole thing and now they are talking about the encounter and i know everything they are saying.  oh, i am going to miss this city.  some guys are walking by singing a beautiful rendition of it's a hard knock life and i'm thinking, my god, i'm moving to freaking cincinnati, where people are the "boredest" in the country?  i'm leaving this city, the political capital of the world, because i don't feel inspired?  

i better write a damn good book during this next year to give up all this.

my god, it really is a beautiful night.

I love the Reds no matter what!

by Daedalus on Aug 28, 2007 11:51 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

dude, that cracked me up
unlike the faux paris hilton wannabe who took over for the really hot irish guy (yeah, there are really hot irish guys - viking blood) who served me this evening, whose three tables outside are a burden to her.  oh curse her and my empty glass.  (i paid my check with the hot guy - she's intentionally ignoring me because she's lazy.  i freaking hate what paris hilton has done to this country.
I love the Reds no matter what!

by Daedalus on Aug 29, 2007 12:20 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

So....
...did you find out what language the "Mongolians" were speaking?
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?

by BubbaFan on Aug 29, 2007 6:29 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Late at night , I return home
from working on shit at my store. I heard part of both games on the radio(please deliver me from Thom B.) and read all of the threads. Tired as I am I can only hope that this evenings results are but a small bump in the road.It is easy to lay the blame for a double loss on Pete McMalarky. And it is also pretty much a correct assessment. I cannot understand why any manager in his right fucking mind would start Ellison, keep Hobbs on the bench and not just run the lineup that has been winning consistently for the last 6 games out there for both games. Noho should have played one game, Hobbs 2, Dunn 2, Hamilton 2 and Griffy 1. Why not go for the jugular instead of hoping that some bullshit prissy LaLoseresque match-up line up would somehow squeak by. Pete just failed the audition.
Tonights 2 game summary:
Geki said it in the 1st thread - 'idiot manager.'
Has the game started yet?

by Madville on Aug 29, 2007 12:08 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

ERROR!!!
Hobbs 2, Dunn 2, Hamilton 2 and Griffy 1
should have been Dunn 2, Hobbs, Griffy 1, Hopper 1.
Has the game started yet?

by Madville on Aug 29, 2007 12:10 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

"Pete just failed the audition. "
I agree with that Madville.  Ridiculous.
'Clutch' to me is the epitome of experimenter's bias.

by TheDude on Aug 29, 2007 12:21 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Would any of you honestly have thought
this team would be 6 games out at teh end of august two months ago. This team stinks and it doesn't make a difference who manages. Why can't the blame go to sweaterpants?

Tonights games I'm just going to say to pirates played really well. Capps was very good, Sanchez hit very well and Bay and Kata had a big hit each.

I know Hamilton didn't play but that is second guessing there is no way you or pete would know that Hamilton would of had a good game or games tonight. Don't play the "manager should give you the best chance to win card" because Hopper ended up 4-4 in game 2 and had a hit in game one. His only mistake was by him and Jeff K on that pathetic hit and run attempt. How could you fault Pete for bringing in Bray and the Magic man two of the hotter pitchers for the bullpen. Is it his fault they gave it up? But if he brought Weathers or Burton in too early some might flip out that he overruses them. Would I rather of seen Hamilton? sure but there is too much that took place in both of those games to say that he would be the difference is silly.

If the Reds are tied with the Cubs/Brewers/Cardnials when there is 5 games left in the season. Zach will join the band wagon

by Zach K on Aug 29, 2007 9:05 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

the problem most of us have with pete
not playing hamilton is that we all knew (and hopefully pete did too) this doubleheader was pretty crucial.  coming off a 6 game win streak and an off day, you want to keep the momentum going.  drastically changing the lineup that has been so successful of late for the sake of something as pithy as lefty-righty matchups is plain ol' stupid.  sitting your best hitter for ellison is another level of stupid.  i have no problem playing hopper for one of these games.  he's shown he can hit singles.  thats not a bad thing.  but playing hopper and ellison in the same game is asking for the L.  pulling arroyo after only 80 pitches in the backend of a doubleheader in which your pen pitched 4 innings is just irresponsible.  i havent heard anything about arroyo being hurt, but thats the only reason pete could justifiably give for making that move. i think thats no less than 3 major mistakes pete made in 2 games.  this guy has no business managing this team.  
at least this isnt pittsburgh

by Charlie Scrabbles on Aug 29, 2007 9:41 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well for those of you who still believe
It was only two game, win the next 4 and you might feel different about the Reds
If the Reds are tied with the Cubs/Brewers/Cardnials when there is 5 games left in the season. Zach will join the band wagon

by Zach K on Aug 29, 2007 6:58 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I agree with Zach
Let the wins begin again!
Has the game started yet?

by Madville on Aug 29, 2007 10:23 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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