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Game Thread 8/29

Gomez_addams_tiny by Man Mountain on

I think all those with Magic Powers are on vacation. So I guess this can be a thread. Tough losses last night. Poorly managed and poorly played. Hope for better tonight with the Harangatan working his voodoo.

Hamilton
Gonzalez
Griffey
Phillips
Dunn
Valentin
Hatteberg
Encarnacion
Harang

Already 3-0 Reds with Griff's 592....

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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 7:17 PM EDT   0 recs

Was that a hit'n'run call?
With Phillips on first and Dunn with 2 strikes. I really hope not; that doesn't make sense to me. Probably not, right?
"Two Dunn's enter, but only one Dunn will leave...unless neither do because they decide to play cards, drink beer, golf, and fish."--SlydeFrog

by Man Mountain on Aug 29, 2007 7:18 PM EDT   0 recs

Come on Reds
Lets stay in 4th...I mean win the divison...
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 7:18 PM EDT   0 recs

one batter one strikeout
Harangin' out!!
"Two Dunn's enter, but only one Dunn will leave...unless neither do because they decide to play cards, drink beer, golf, and fish."--SlydeFrog

by Man Mountain on Aug 29, 2007 7:21 PM EDT   0 recs

2 for 2
"Two Dunn's enter, but only one Dunn will leave...unless neither do because they decide to play cards, drink beer, golf, and fish."--SlydeFrog

by Man Mountain on Aug 29, 2007 7:22 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Harang needs a CG
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 7:24 PM EDT   0 recs

I need a BMW?
"Two Dunn's enter, but only one Dunn will leave...unless neither do because they decide to play cards, drink beer, golf, and fish."--SlydeFrog

by Man Mountain on Aug 29, 2007 7:28 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Ask
and you shall recieve
"If I ever find a pitcher who has heat, a good curve, and a slider, I might seriously consider marrying him, or at least proposing." - Sparky Anderson

by bphil2b on Aug 29, 2007 9:37 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Nice Hussle EdE
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 7:29 PM EDT   0 recs

Wonder if he imagines Kepp chasing him
"Two Dunn's enter, but only one Dunn will leave...unless neither do because they decide to play cards, drink beer, golf, and fish."--SlydeFrog

by Man Mountain on Aug 29, 2007 7:30 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Or little tHom heads...
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 7:32 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

lol
"Two Dunn's enter, but only one Dunn will leave...unless neither do because they decide to play cards, drink beer, golf, and fish."--SlydeFrog

by Man Mountain on Aug 29, 2007 7:48 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

I'm new to Red Reporter...
but does anyone here have mlb.tv?  

if so, are there any huge benefits to having the premium package?

by krousee22 on Aug 29, 2007 7:30 PM EDT   0 recs

i have it
i don't have the premium package.

A commenter named Daedalus might have it. Perhaps BubbaFan as well.

"Two Dunn's enter, but only one Dunn will leave...unless neither do because they decide to play cards, drink beer, golf, and fish."--SlydeFrog

by Man Mountain on Aug 29, 2007 7:32 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

thanks
i have the regular package too.  I live in florida, so I got tired of not seeing any games.  anyways, I was just curious about it.  

by krousee22 on Aug 29, 2007 7:34 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

I have the premium package
For me, it's a waste, because I don't have the bandwidth.

Actually, I suspect I do have the bandwidth; it's MLB.TV that doesn't.  Because it looks fine if I want to watch an archived game at 7am Sunday morning or something like that.  But prime time evenings, it runs so slow it's not worth it.  

It is worth it to do screen captures and video clips, if you do that kind of thing.  Quality is noticeably better.  But for just watching, I'd stick with the regular package.

They had a promo Sunday.  The Yankees-Tigers game was free.  You could have tested it then.

They have free promos several times a year, so you might want to try before you buy.

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

by BubbaFan on Aug 29, 2007 7:40 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

happy with the 400k version
i've had it for three nights now and i'm happy i bought this version. It is only 5 bucks difference, but being in college, I feel guilty spending money that isn't necessary.

by krousee22 on Aug 29, 2007 7:46 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

college
Any money spent on television, stereo equipment, or alcohol should fall under the rubric of "necessary."
"Two Dunn's enter, but only one Dunn will leave...unless neither do because they decide to play cards, drink beer, golf, and fish."--SlydeFrog

by Man Mountain on Aug 29, 2007 7:50 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

money well spent
ah yes, this is true.  it's not worth the stress of not having Cincinnati Reds baseball to watch at night

by krousee22 on Aug 29, 2007 7:58 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

So...
I'm told this Adam Harang fella can pitch.  Anybody have firsthand knowledge of such?
"Karma - there it was. The meaning of life, straight from Carson Daly's lips to my morphine-laced ears." -Earl Hickey

by BLee2525 on Aug 29, 2007 7:33 PM EDT   0 recs

well
I remember my first hand knowledge, biblically.
"Two Dunn's enter, but only one Dunn will leave...unless neither do because they decide to play cards, drink beer, golf, and fish."--SlydeFrog

by Man Mountain on Aug 29, 2007 7:46 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Oh shit....
Dunn up with RISP.  That ain't good.

Oh, wait.  They're already up 3.  He'll homer here to pad his stats.  Stat padder.

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

by BLee2525 on Aug 29, 2007 7:45 PM EDT   0 recs

Or groundout on a 3-0 Pitch
bummer
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 7:47 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

He swung the bat
He got the runners over.

You people need to make you damn minds up.

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

by BLee2525 on Aug 29, 2007 7:50 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Good point.
If Krivsky doesn't exercise Adam Dunn's 2008 option, I'm a Mets fan until they fire him.

by Paul Householder on Aug 29, 2007 7:51 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

hopperesque
"Two Dunn's enter, but only one Dunn will leave...unless neither do because they decide to play cards, drink beer, golf, and fish."--SlydeFrog

by Man Mountain on Aug 29, 2007 7:47 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Nope Hopper would get a useless single there
then get caught stealing on a hit and run when Phillips has a 0-2 count on him. then we declare him right behind castro as the worst player to ever play in the MLB.
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 7:49 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

all kidding aside
Juan Castro belongs in that conversation offensively.
"Two Dunn's enter, but only one Dunn will leave...unless neither do because they decide to play cards, drink beer, golf, and fish."--SlydeFrog

by Man Mountain on Aug 29, 2007 7:52 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

True
I would take him on my softball team though

There really is no such thing as a bad MLB player though

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 7:55 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

semantics
there's no such thing as a "bad" baseball player who has played in the majors.

There is such a thing as a "bad MLB player."

"Two Dunn's enter, but only one Dunn will leave...unless neither do because they decide to play cards, drink beer, golf, and fish."--SlydeFrog

by Man Mountain on Aug 29, 2007 7:56 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

agreed
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 8:04 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

<ahem>
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/dt/womacto01.php

Just sayin'

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

by BLee2525 on Aug 29, 2007 7:57 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

And...
Operation Barbarossa was a disaster for him too.
If Krivsky doesn't exercise Adam Dunn's 2008 option, I'm a Mets fan until they fire him.

by Paul Householder on Aug 29, 2007 8:01 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

arrrrghhhhhh
You would have to mention him.  He was the worst player in baseball the year he was with the Yanks.  I mean that literally.  

He wasn't even an outfielder, and he ended up taking 65 starts from Bubba.  The Yankees ended up tied for the division that year, so yeah, it mattered.

Woe, Woe, Woe!

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

by BubbaFan on Aug 29, 2007 8:07 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

tied for the division?!
And with so many Yankees fans working in tall buildings? The carnage, the CARNAGE!!!
"Two Dunn's enter, but only one Dunn will leave...unless neither do because they decide to play cards, drink beer, golf, and fish."--SlydeFrog

by Man Mountain on Aug 29, 2007 8:09 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Luckily
They won the tiebreaker.

Matt Lawton was almost as bad.  I wondered if he was dyslexic.  He took such bad jumps.  Great speed, horrible reads.  He chased after the ball like a kitten chasing after a ball of yarn.

To make it worse, he got busted for steroids that year.  He was batting .125.  I wonder how he'd have hit without the 'roids?

Hard to believe he was a two-time All-Star.

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

by BubbaFan on Aug 29, 2007 8:17 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

I'd forgotten
the amazing Matt Lawton Fever everyone caught during that trade deadline. Weird. Is he still in baseball? Buffering.....
"Two Dunn's enter, but only one Dunn will leave...unless neither do because they decide to play cards, drink beer, golf, and fish."--SlydeFrog

by Man Mountain on Aug 29, 2007 8:20 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

No
He played a few games after the Yankees dumped him, but didn't stick.  I think he retired.  Hasn't played in spring training or the minors since Seattle released him in 2006.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?

by BubbaFan on Aug 29, 2007 8:24 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Just looked him up
I had no idea he's been in the league since '95.
"Two Dunn's enter, but only one Dunn will leave...unless neither do because they decide to play cards, drink beer, golf, and fish."--SlydeFrog

by Man Mountain on Aug 29, 2007 8:28 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

*he'd
Sorry, I know he's...he's...no longer with us.
"Two Dunn's enter, but only one Dunn will leave...unless neither do because they decide to play cards, drink beer, golf, and fish."--SlydeFrog

by Man Mountain on Aug 29, 2007 8:28 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Cy Young
Harang has had a great year but i'm going with Webb, 42 scoreless innings...damn
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 7:45 PM EDT   0 recs

Sorry
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/dt/peavyja01.php

And, it's got nothing to do with Petco.  His Home ERA is 2.86, and his Road ERA is ONE POINT FARKING TWO TWO.

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

by BLee2525 on Aug 29, 2007 7:49 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Buddy Bell
moving back to the 'Nati
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 7:48 PM EDT   0 recs

What do you mean?
Did he lose a job?
Quick! Somebody make a Cincinnati loves Ken Griffey Jr. too! video

by TheC on Aug 29, 2007 7:58 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

No
at the end of the season he is leaving the royals to be with his family
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 8:05 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Hmm...
Just noticed Kepp out of the lineup, and Sea Bass doing a nice impersonation.
If Krivsky doesn't exercise Adam Dunn's 2008 option, I'm a Mets fan until they fire him.

by Paul Householder on Aug 29, 2007 7:48 PM EDT   0 recs

Man I need to go to a game
I haven't been to one for almost two months now! I would like to 3rd base side to catch NoHo foulballs! yippie!
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 7:51 PM EDT   0 recs

Probably better to sit behnd the plate...
Since most foul bunts that reach the stands go straight back.
If Krivsky doesn't exercise Adam Dunn's 2008 option, I'm a Mets fan until they fire him.

by Paul Householder on Aug 29, 2007 7:52 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

there's this "thing" going on now
ya know. I'm actually feeling it.
"Two Dunn's enter, but only one Dunn will leave...unless neither do because they decide to play cards, drink beer, golf, and fish."--SlydeFrog

by Man Mountain on Aug 29, 2007 7:54 PM EDT   0 recs

Is it like...
There's a party in your mouth, and everyone's invited?
If Krivsky doesn't exercise Adam Dunn's 2008 option, I'm a Mets fan until they fire him.

by Paul Householder on Aug 29, 2007 7:58 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

yeah, it is sort of like cub scouts
"Two Dunn's enter, but only one Dunn will leave...unless neither do because they decide to play cards, drink beer, golf, and fish."--SlydeFrog

by Man Mountain on Aug 29, 2007 8:03 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

hi kids
just rolled in.. how did the Reds score?
Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on Aug 29, 2007 8:03 PM EDT   0 recs

One, Ken Griffey Jr.
Five Ninety Two.
"Karma - there it was. The meaning of life, straight from Carson Daly's lips to my morphine-laced ears." -Earl Hickey

by BLee2525 on Aug 29, 2007 8:05 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Three run homer by Griffey in the 1st.
If Krivsky doesn't exercise Adam Dunn's 2008 option, I'm a Mets fan until they fire him.

by Paul Householder on Aug 29, 2007 8:05 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

jr 3-run homer
it was real, and it was spectacular.
at least this isnt pittsburgh

by Charlie Scrabbles on Aug 29, 2007 8:05 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Can I claim Seinfeld bonus points?
"I'm just like everybody else. I have two arms, two legs, and four-thousand hits." - Pete Rose

by BK on Aug 29, 2007 8:10 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Only of you don't go in
head first.
"Two Dunn's enter, but only one Dunn will leave...unless neither do because they decide to play cards, drink beer, golf, and fish."--SlydeFrog

by Man Mountain on Aug 29, 2007 8:11 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Holy Crap
Looks like Harang almost took that one deep.  That would have been embarassing.
"Karma - there it was. The meaning of life, straight from Carson Daly's lips to my morphine-laced ears." -Earl Hickey

by BLee2525 on Aug 29, 2007 8:03 PM EDT   0 recs

slow night tonight huh?
did the floundering doubleheader leave everyone all wet?
at least this isnt pittsburgh

by Charlie Scrabbles on Aug 29, 2007 8:11 PM EDT   0 recs

maybe
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 8:12 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Brendan?
Is charlie really your mom?
"Two Dunn's enter, but only one Dunn will leave...unless neither do because they decide to play cards, drink beer, golf, and fish."--SlydeFrog

by Man Mountain on Aug 29, 2007 8:13 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

haha
I really wanted to say something there, but it's all downhill after this post
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 8:15 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

I love hobbs!!

by krousee22 on Aug 29, 2007 8:13 PM EDT   0 recs

in fairness
he was clearly out at third.
"Two Dunn's enter, but only one Dunn will leave...unless neither do because they decide to play cards, drink beer, golf, and fish."--SlydeFrog

by Man Mountain on Aug 29, 2007 8:15 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

You're right
But I just love seeing him playing again.  

by krousee22 on Aug 29, 2007 8:16 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

no doubt
he's got exciting talent
"Two Dunn's enter, but only one Dunn will leave...unless neither do because they decide to play cards, drink beer, golf, and fish."--SlydeFrog

by Man Mountain on Aug 29, 2007 8:17 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

think so?
looked like the tag missed him
Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on Aug 29, 2007 8:17 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

from the angle
I saw he looked dead to rights. Maybe FSN Ohio had a better look.
"Two Dunn's enter, but only one Dunn will leave...unless neither do because they decide to play cards, drink beer, golf, and fish."--SlydeFrog

by Man Mountain on Aug 29, 2007 8:21 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Nice Sac Fly Gonzo!
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 8:14 PM EDT   0 recs

In. Play. Run(s).
"I'm just like everybody else. I have two arms, two legs, and four-thousand hits." - Pete Rose

by BK on Aug 29, 2007 8:16 PM EDT   0 recs

Or not. Gameday's confused.
"I'm just like everybody else. I have two arms, two legs, and four-thousand hits." - Pete Rose

by BK on Aug 29, 2007 8:17 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

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

by BLee2525 on Aug 29, 2007 8:18 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Okay, fixed now.
Yeah Franchise!
"I'm just like everybody else. I have two arms, two legs, and four-thousand hits." - Pete Rose

by BK on Aug 29, 2007 8:18 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Phillips
30-30 man?
who was the last for the Reds? Barry?
Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on Aug 29, 2007 8:17 PM EDT   0 recs

As frustrating as this team can be...
I sure like the idea of watching Harang, Hamilton, Phillips, and Dunn (hopefully) for years to come

by krousee22 on Aug 29, 2007 8:18 PM EDT   0 recs

if only
they would play them all every night
Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on Aug 29, 2007 8:19 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Yeah
Petey has to go.

by krousee22 on Aug 29, 2007 8:21 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Lets go Reds!
I wish Homer was up here, I would love to see him get a start or 2 before the season ends
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 8:20 PM EDT   0 recs