Game Thread: Game 158 vs. the Astros

First!

Based off his performance so far, I think Shearn has definitely earned himself an inside shot going into spring training. No guarantees, but I think a roster spot should be his to lose right now.

by Brendanukkah on Sep 26, 2007 6:09 PM EDT reply actions

Shearn

I hope he does get a shot at being an occasional starter/long man. What the hell, he has certainly performed well enough to garner a shot next spring.

Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on Sep 26, 2007 6:19 PM EDT reply actions

im drinking

anybody else 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 Sep 26, 2007 6:24 PM EDT reply actions

woo hoo

a shot of Rebel Yell here in honor of my daughter's 21st birthday!

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by Caleb on Sep 26, 2007 6:29 PM EDT up reply actions

well congrats!

21 years ago today a glimmer in your eye was manifested into a growing little shit machine.

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

by boobs on Sep 26, 2007 6:32 PM EDT up reply actions

A friend's homemade wine.

Stuff's like nitro. I'll probably pass out by the third

Damn it feels good to be a Pirate!

by sukr on Sep 26, 2007 7:09 PM EDT up reply actions

havent talked to you much this season

good to see you friend

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

by boobs on Sep 26, 2007 7:12 PM EDT up reply actions

Likewise!

Damn it feels good to be a Pirate!

by sukr on Sep 26, 2007 7:12 PM EDT up reply actions

its amberbock bottles for me btw

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

by boobs on Sep 26, 2007 7:15 PM EDT up reply actions

mmmm

Damn it feels good to be a Pirate!

by sukr on Sep 26, 2007 7:15 PM EDT up reply actions

Should we look the other way...

While you guys make out on the couch?

The Reds and the Radio...They're on it.

by chandrathan on Sep 26, 2007 7:15 PM EDT up reply actions

You'd never look

away. You Bastard,..... who is kinky!

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by sukr on Sep 26, 2007 7:16 PM EDT up reply actions

Yeah I know...

I was just being Jealous...

The Reds and the Radio...They're on it.

by chandrathan on Sep 26, 2007 7:17 PM EDT up reply actions

Orange Juice for me..

I'm still at work...

The Reds and the Radio...They're on it.

by chandrathan on Sep 26, 2007 7:11 PM EDT up reply actions

also,

barrys starting in san fran tonight... one time only. ill be watching on mlbtv

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

by boobs on Sep 26, 2007 6:34 PM EDT reply actions

knuxie!

i love that man

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

by boobs on Sep 26, 2007 6:41 PM EDT reply actions

ha!

knuxie just said "an afro-american kid."

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

by boobs on Sep 26, 2007 6:46 PM EDT reply actions

"You have to

pitch backwards to this Houston lineup" Hmm.

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by sukr on Sep 26, 2007 7:13 PM EDT reply actions

That was

still a good pitch

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by sukr on Sep 26, 2007 7:14 PM EDT reply actions

well poop

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by Caleb on Sep 26, 2007 7:16 PM EDT reply actions

Well,

this started well. :\

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by sukr on Sep 26, 2007 7:16 PM EDT reply actions

quick email the Reds

and tell them that this Berkman guy hits pretty well against the Reds

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by Caleb on Sep 26, 2007 7:17 PM EDT reply actions

0 out, 1st inning

Down by 4. Meh.

Damn it feels good to be a Pirate!

by sukr on Sep 26, 2007 7:18 PM EDT reply actions

hey look

all the people left

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by Caleb on Sep 26, 2007 7:18 PM EDT reply actions

An out!

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by sukr on Sep 26, 2007 7:19 PM EDT reply actions

oh, small sample sizes

you always catch up to us

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

by boobs on Sep 26, 2007 7:19 PM EDT reply actions

Yeah,

what's up with that?

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by sukr on Sep 26, 2007 7:20 PM EDT up reply actions

1/3 of an inning

and shearns ERA is over 5.

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

by boobs on Sep 26, 2007 7:22 PM EDT up reply actions

judging by game day

shearns curveball is breaking way too early

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

by boobs on Sep 26, 2007 7:24 PM EDT reply actions

He's throwing

fastballs too, but everything is everywhere

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by sukr on Sep 26, 2007 7:25 PM EDT up reply actions

yeah

he didnt locate anything

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

by boobs on Sep 26, 2007 7:28 PM EDT up reply actions

I have

such a hard time following the cowboy's point sometimes

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by sukr on Sep 26, 2007 7:24 PM EDT reply actions

ben coats had that one

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

by boobs on Sep 26, 2007 7:26 PM EDT reply actions

gameday

showing his speed?

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by sukr on Sep 26, 2007 7:28 PM EDT reply actions

fastball was about 88

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

by boobs on Sep 26, 2007 7:29 PM EDT up reply actions

It didn't

look like he was overthrowing the ball at all.

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by sukr on Sep 26, 2007 7:30 PM EDT up reply actions

Aaaaand

he's gone.

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by sukr on Sep 26, 2007 7:28 PM EDT reply actions

not to be this guy

but im kinda glad. the shearn-stroking is getting to be a little much for me

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

by boobs on Sep 26, 2007 7:31 PM EDT reply actions

I've missed it

everyone high on him?

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by sukr on Sep 26, 2007 7:32 PM EDT up reply actions

you could say that

i love a good story as much as the next guy, but i like to be objective about it

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

by boobs on Sep 26, 2007 7:35 PM EDT up reply actions

*try to be objective....

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

by boobs on Sep 26, 2007 7:38 PM EDT up reply actions

Not me.

*coughhamilton*cough

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by sukr on Sep 26, 2007 7:39 PM EDT up reply actions

youre right

i too become a total dreamer when it comes to him

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

by boobs on Sep 26, 2007 7:53 PM EDT up reply actions

I don't that's what he means

Here's an analogy

sukr :: Hamilton

Slyde :: BP

Michael :: Dunn

I'm a numbers freak, numbers freak. I'm numbers freaky, ow.

by Slyde on Sep 26, 2007 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions

hes ashamed of a secret man crush?

theres nothing to be ashamed of

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

by boobs on Sep 26, 2007 7:57 PM EDT up reply actions

I'm blushing

and turning away from the monitor so you can't see me!

Damn it feels good to be a Pirate!

by sukr on Sep 26, 2007 7:58 PM EDT up reply actions

Why

do we replace a pitcher this early in the game at this point in the season?

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by sukr on Sep 26, 2007 7:31 PM EDT reply actions

yeah

i was kinda wondering that too, but mack has had a quick hook all 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 Sep 26, 2007 7:33 PM EDT up reply actions

That's good

in the right situation, but.....

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by sukr on Sep 26, 2007 7:34 PM EDT up reply actions

Meh

It's bullpen tryout day at GABP.

Brian B is waiting anxiously.

I'm a numbers freak, numbers freak. I'm numbers freaky, ow.

by Slyde on Sep 26, 2007 7:35 PM EDT up reply actions

46 pitch 1st

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by sukr on Sep 26, 2007 7:33 PM EDT reply actions

c'mon!

He was good for at least another inning before he hit 100.

I'm a numbers freak, numbers freak. I'm numbers freaky, ow.

by Slyde on Sep 26, 2007 7:35 PM EDT up reply actions

38 were his.

so, 2.5 maybe. That's ok, no?

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by sukr on Sep 26, 2007 7:35 PM EDT up reply actions

that's ok

If we can just get 2.5 innings out of our starters every game, then we're in good shape.

I'm a numbers freak, numbers freak. I'm numbers freaky, ow.

by Slyde on Sep 26, 2007 7:37 PM EDT up reply actions

I miss Milton

he was fantastic for 4

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by sukr on Sep 26, 2007 7:38 PM EDT up reply actions

He was an innings eater

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by Slyde on Sep 26, 2007 7:39 PM EDT up reply actions

didnt milton have a 1st-inning problem?

i wonder...

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

by boobs on Sep 26, 2007 7:40 PM EDT up reply actions

Not historically

His .731 OPS against in the first was the lowest of any of the first 6 innings. Suck it, boobs!

I'm a numbers freak, numbers freak. I'm numbers freaky, ow.

by Slyde on Sep 26, 2007 7:42 PM EDT up reply actions

No.

If you're not pulled, then you don't have a problem.
Like me. As long as I hold down a job, I'm not an alcoholic. See?

Damn it feels good to be a Pirate!

by sukr on Sep 26, 2007 7:42 PM EDT up reply actions

On the bright side...

We've got Dunn and Griffey due up this half inning..

The Reds and the Radio...They're on it.

by chandrathan on Sep 26, 2007 7:36 PM EDT reply actions

They haven't been

traded for bullpen yet? I'm sulking the rest of the game

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by sukr on Sep 26, 2007 7:37 PM EDT up reply actions

No, I think their injuries were faked

They're fishing and golfing and playing with their Wiis.

I'm a numbers freak, numbers freak. I'm numbers freaky, ow.

by Slyde on Sep 26, 2007 7:38 PM EDT up reply actions

And Brandon Phillips is pissed...

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by chandrathan on Sep 26, 2007 7:39 PM EDT up reply actions

If he'd just hurry up and hit his home run

He could blow off the rest of the season too. If you're going to be selfish and have personal goals, you better reach them. Griffey did. Dunn did. Where's BP?

I'm a numbers freak, numbers freak. I'm numbers freaky, ow.

by Slyde on Sep 26, 2007 7:40 PM EDT up reply actions

here it comes...

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

by boobs on Sep 26, 2007 7:42 PM EDT up reply actions

Boo-yah!

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by sukr on Sep 26, 2007 7:44 PM EDT up reply actions

ill accept payment in the form of

cards, flowers or blowies

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

by boobs on Sep 26, 2007 7:46 PM EDT up reply actions

After meeting Phillips...

I now take Griffey's side...

Dude's not right...

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by chandrathan on Sep 26, 2007 7:46 PM EDT up reply actions

I don't think either of them are right

in that situation.

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by Slyde on Sep 26, 2007 7:47 PM EDT up reply actions

BP definately hates Griffey...

And Dunn...

And Hamilton...

And Bailey....

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by chandrathan on Sep 26, 2007 7:58 PM EDT up reply actions

So he doesn't like talent?

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by Slyde on Sep 26, 2007 7:59 PM EDT up reply actions

nah

hes still a maturing kid

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

by boobs on Sep 26, 2007 8:00 PM EDT up reply actions

the Cowboy

I didn't like him at first but i really have come to enjoy listening to him

Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on Sep 26, 2007 7:42 PM EDT reply actions

Still

way better than Stewart, to me anyway.

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by sukr on Sep 26, 2007 7:43 PM EDT up reply actions

Phillips

do it. do it now

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by Caleb on Sep 26, 2007 7:43 PM EDT reply actions

30/30

woo hoo

suck it Slyde

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by Caleb on Sep 26, 2007 7:44 PM EDT reply actions

No, you suck it!

Congrats BP on reaching a mythical nothing.

I'm a numbers freak, numbers freak. I'm numbers freaky, ow.

by Slyde on Sep 26, 2007 7:45 PM EDT up reply actions

And before anybody gets pissy

I'm intentionally being a douchebag about it.

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by Slyde on Sep 26, 2007 7:45 PM EDT up reply actions

You and

your need to have cold hard facts. You don't believe in God do you?

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by sukr on Sep 26, 2007 7:46 PM EDT up reply actions

I'm still wraslin' with that one.

I'm a numbers freak, numbers freak. I'm numbers freaky, ow.

by Slyde on Sep 26, 2007 7:48 PM EDT up reply actions

Is about time

Now watch him pull up lame in the 5th inning, after the game is official.

I'm a numbers freak, numbers freak. I'm numbers freaky, ow.

by Slyde on Sep 26, 2007 7:44 PM EDT reply actions

oh you're no fun

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by Caleb on Sep 26, 2007 7:45 PM EDT up reply actions

Not saying anything about BP

just continuing the conversation from above where I said that he was jealous that Dunn and Griffey "got time off" for reaching their goals.

I'm a numbers freak, numbers freak. I'm numbers freaky, ow.

by Slyde on Sep 26, 2007 7:46 PM EDT up reply actions

He's definately jealous...

but not just of dunn and griffey

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by chandrathan on Sep 26, 2007 7:47 PM EDT up reply actions

Yeah

I hear he's jealous of Amanda Bynes and her TV stardom. He wants to be a crossover star too.

I'm a numbers freak, numbers freak. I'm numbers freaky, ow.

by Slyde on Sep 26, 2007 7:50 PM EDT up reply actions

I know, just messing with you

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by Caleb on Sep 26, 2007 7:48 PM EDT up reply actions

probably right, but no fun

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by Caleb on Sep 26, 2007 7:47 PM EDT up reply actions

llm only has two homers this year?

wtf?

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

by boobs on Sep 26, 2007 7:48 PM EDT reply actions

Yeah but

he's good in the clutch

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by sukr on Sep 26, 2007 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions

Have you seen him drive a clutch?

Can he even reach the pedal?

I'm a numbers freak, numbers freak. I'm numbers freaky, ow.

by Slyde on Sep 26, 2007 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions

No,

I meant when he's in a nest with the other eggs

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by sukr on Sep 26, 2007 7:50 PM EDT up reply actions

but 21 doubles

and he's not a fast man.

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by Slyde on Sep 26, 2007 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions

I feel good about this game now

If Saarloos can shut them down

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by Caleb on Sep 26, 2007 7:51 PM EDT reply actions

There's always an "if"

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by Slyde on Sep 26, 2007 7:53 PM EDT up reply actions

4-2 Marlins

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by sukr on Sep 26, 2007 7:52 PM EDT reply actions

Nice play EdE

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by sukr on Sep 26, 2007 7:54 PM EDT reply actions

what a turn

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

by boobs on Sep 26, 2007 7:55 PM EDT reply actions

go Marlins

what a turn by EdE and Phillips

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by Caleb on Sep 26, 2007 7:57 PM EDT reply actions

Looks like

The Reds are opening against Arizona next year. I think Thom just sprayed his shorts. Harang v. Webb. Looking forward to it.

Also looks like Red Sox and Indians are the only home interleague series.

I'm a numbers freak, numbers freak. I'm numbers freaky, ow.

by Slyde on Sep 26, 2007 7:58 PM EDT reply actions

do we have dates for that one?

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by Caleb on Sep 26, 2007 8:00 PM EDT up reply actions

we have to take dates

Can't we go stag?

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by Slyde on Sep 26, 2007 8:02 PM EDT up reply actions

dang it

rim shot

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by Caleb on Sep 26, 2007 8:04 PM EDT up reply actions

Saarloos bunt

no way he gets one down

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by Caleb on Sep 26, 2007 8:00 PM EDT reply actions

Hah

Mock Ellison and Coats, will you? They're the new Hopper and Keppinger.

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by BubbaFan on Sep 26, 2007 8:00 PM EDT reply actions

Ellison and Coats

sounds like a bad 70's detective show. Probably set on Chicago

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by Caleb on Sep 26, 2007 8:03 PM EDT up reply actions

LOL

Like Starsky and Hutch or Hardcastle and McCormick or Simon and Simon. Only scrappier.

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by BubbaFan on Sep 26, 2007 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions

WHOA!!!!

Unreal.

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by sukr on Sep 26, 2007 8:01 PM EDT reply actions

well heck

I guess that ones down, as in down the line for a 2 run double

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by Caleb on Sep 26, 2007 8:01 PM EDT reply actions

The Butcher Boy

I have not heard that phrase in 20 years

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by Caleb on Sep 26, 2007 8:02 PM EDT reply actions

At least our pitchers can hit doubles!

Well... if you just look at the last two nights that is.

Quick! Somebody make a Cincinnati loves Ken Griffey Jr. too! video

by TheC on Sep 26, 2007 8:02 PM EDT reply actions

the Amazing Norris Hopper

you can't stop him you can only hope to contain him

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by Caleb on Sep 26, 2007 8:02 PM EDT reply actions

Oooh-hoo, Witchy Hopper

He's got the moon in his eye-hi-hi

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by Slyde on Sep 26, 2007 8:03 PM EDT reply actions

We are scrapping the hell out of them

this inning! The Stros don't know what hit 'em.

I'm a numbers freak, numbers freak. I'm numbers freaky, ow.

by Slyde on Sep 26, 2007 8:04 PM EDT reply actions

They play

big ball. It's no match for our small ball.

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by sukr on Sep 26, 2007 8:05 PM EDT up reply actions

They've got big balls, very big balls

But we've got the biggest balls of them all!

I'm a numbers freak, numbers freak. I'm numbers freaky, ow.

by Slyde on Sep 26, 2007 8:06 PM EDT up reply actions

Some balls

are held for charity
And some for fancy dress
But when they're held for pleasure,
They're the balls that I like best.

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by sukr on Sep 26, 2007 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions

you worry me sometimes

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by Caleb on Sep 26, 2007 8:09 PM EDT up reply actions

nah, he just likes his AC/DC

"Screw it. We've got bigger problems than a butter shortage."

by Ash on Sep 26, 2007 8:16 PM EDT up reply actions

Yeah!

Damn it feels good to be a Pirate!

by sukr on Sep 26, 2007 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions

BTW

Anyone notice that Kepp now has 11 GIDP? Can we stop putting high GIDP guys at the top of the order?

I'm a numbers freak, numbers freak. I'm numbers freaky, ow.

by Slyde on Sep 26, 2007 8:05 PM EDT reply actions

I didn't realize he had that many

Shades of Sean Casey

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by Caleb on Sep 26, 2007 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions

All because he's a high contact guy.

Strike out more, douche.

by Geki on Sep 26, 2007 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions

joey votto is good at baseball

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

by boobs on Sep 26, 2007 8:06 PM EDT reply actions

It's that Canadian diet

of Elk meat and whale's fat.

I'm a numbers freak, numbers freak. I'm numbers freaky, ow.

by Slyde on Sep 26, 2007 8:07 PM EDT up reply actions

i thought they ate draft cards?

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

by boobs on Sep 26, 2007 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions

Haha

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by sukr on Sep 26, 2007 8:09 PM EDT up reply actions

you're from the seventies aren't you

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by Caleb on Sep 26, 2007 8:09 PM EDT up reply actions

pops is

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

by boobs on Sep 26, 2007 8:10 PM EDT up reply actions

lol

it was always a treat to go up there during Vietnam.

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by Caleb on Sep 26, 2007 8:11 PM EDT up reply actions

can't stand prosperity Kirk can you?

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by Caleb on Sep 26, 2007 8:10 PM EDT reply actions

kirk enjoys long life AND prosperity

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

by boobs on Sep 26, 2007 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions

dang it

thought that was Spock. I knew I should have paid closer attention to that show. Who knew

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by Caleb on Sep 26, 2007 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions

regardless,

im sure kirk enjoyed it

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

by boobs on Sep 26, 2007 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions

The guy's got a fricking ERA over 7

Why he is still on a major league mound? And why is he far from alone in that regard on this pitching staff?

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by TheC on Sep 26, 2007 8:17 PM EDT reply actions

sukr

smoke break?

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

by boobs on Sep 26, 2007 8:18 PM EDT reply actions

Nope.

Drunk laundry folding. It's great! I can't line up the ends on the sheets for my life right now

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by sukr on Sep 26, 2007 8:20 PM EDT up reply actions

guess ill go by myself

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

by boobs on Sep 26, 2007 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions

by the laundormat?

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by sukr on Sep 26, 2007 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions

the laundromat in louisville

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

by boobs on Sep 26, 2007 8:23 PM EDT up reply actions

To bad the Red's came back

today woudl be a good low pressure day to see Dumatrait.

by justin0070000 on Sep 26, 2007 8:22 PM EDT reply actions

was that question from our zach?

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

by boobs on Sep 26, 2007 8:22 PM EDT reply actions

I was wondering that, too

Sure sounds like something he'd ask.

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by BubbaFan on Sep 26, 2007 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions

LoL, I was wondering the same

"Screw it. We've got bigger problems than a butter shortage."

by Ash on Sep 26, 2007 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions

OUch!

Damn it feels good to be a Pirate!

by sukr on Sep 26, 2007 8:29 PM EDT reply actions

AFLAC trivia

from 1960-1989 4 players hit 50 or more home runs in a season. Who are they?

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by Caleb on Sep 26, 2007 8:31 PM EDT reply actions

aflac

Maris, Mays, Foster, Fielder

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by Caleb on Sep 26, 2007 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions

I think

Maris in 61, Mays in the mid 60's, Foster in 77 and ??

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by Caleb on Sep 26, 2007 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions

ruh roh

Fielder did it in the 90's. I think he was in Japan in 89

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by Caleb on Sep 26, 2007 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions

AFLAC trivia amswer

Maris 61 in 61, Mantle 54 in 61, Mays 52 in 65 and Foster 52 in 77

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by Caleb on Sep 26, 2007 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions

Fielder in 89'?

Damn it feels good to be a Pirate!

by sukr on Sep 26, 2007 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions

damn

Damn it feels good to be a Pirate!

by sukr on Sep 26, 2007 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions

Should we

really even pitch to him anymore?

Damn it feels good to be a Pirate!

by sukr on Sep 26, 2007 8:33 PM EDT reply actions

why did we let him hit?

Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on Sep 26, 2007 8:38 PM EDT reply actions

Foster looks great

Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on Sep 26, 2007 8:46 PM EDT reply actions

Fosters says

lock Dunn up for 3-4 years

Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on Sep 26, 2007 8:52 PM EDT reply actions

Okay, I'll admit

I'm an Edwin Encarnacion fan. I celebrate the guy's entire collection.

I'm a numbers freak, numbers freak. I'm numbers freaky, ow.

by Slyde on Sep 26, 2007 9:19 PM EDT reply actions

I told those fudge packers I

like Edwin Encarnacion's baseball playing.

"Screw it. We've got bigger problems than a butter shortage."

by Ash on Sep 26, 2007 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions

wtf?

i got drunk, started teaching myself how to play "beautiful" on the piano, and the place dies again. come on folks, one week left! and we're tied even!

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

by boobs on Sep 26, 2007 9:20 PM EDT reply actions

beautiful?

Snoop Dogg or James Blunt?

I'm a numbers freak, numbers freak. I'm numbers freaky, ow.

by Slyde on Sep 26, 2007 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions

better

x-tina

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

by boobs on Sep 26, 2007 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions

Try

Light my fire

Damn it feels good to be a Pirate!

by sukr on Sep 26, 2007 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions

Uncle Buck!!

Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on Sep 26, 2007 9:21 PM EDT reply actions

re

My uncle was microwaving my socks and the dog threw up for about an hour

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

by boobs on Sep 26, 2007 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions

You have much more hair in your nose

than my dad.

I'm a numbers freak, numbers freak. I'm numbers freaky, ow.

by Slyde on Sep 26, 2007 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions

Scrappy came to play tonight, folks

I'm a numbers freak, numbers freak. I'm numbers freaky, ow.

by Slyde on Sep 26, 2007 9:22 PM EDT reply actions

Heh

Cubs down 7-4. Now I'm REALLY rooting for the Brewers to make a comeback...Sure would be nice to see the sad Cubs fan faces on Friday night.

I'm a numbers freak, numbers freak. I'm numbers freaky, ow.

by Slyde on Sep 26, 2007 9:24 PM EDT reply actions

just think how nice

on Sunday, when the joint is filled with Cubs fans, it will be be if Homer shuts them down and the Brew Crew sneaks in

Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on Sep 26, 2007 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions

tied up. now hold them

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by Caleb on Sep 26, 2007 9:27 PM EDT reply actions

that's what she said

I'm a numbers freak, numbers freak. I'm numbers freaky, ow.

by Slyde on Sep 26, 2007 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions

Less than 24 hours until the season premiere.

Alllright.

Everybody's a jerk. You. Me. This jerk.

by andromache on Sep 26, 2007 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions

Yes, I'm ready

Time for some good ol' fashion comedic fiction to melt my brain away. This reality crap is for the birds.

I'm a numbers freak, numbers freak. I'm numbers freaky, ow.

by Slyde on Sep 26, 2007 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions

the final season trailer -

"it's about playing the game... the right way."

How much do you want to bet there's a hotshot power hitter who strikes out a lot because he's "trying too hard" to hit homeruns? And the coach takes him aside to tell him he's got to be a team player or he's going on the bench. And then in the final game, there's a guy on second and he bunts him over! They win the gaaame!

Everybody's a jerk. You. Me. This jerk.

by andromache on Sep 26, 2007 9:28 PM EDT reply actions

Co-starring

Veteran Presence and Scrappy McScrapPants

"Screw it. We've got bigger problems than a butter shortage."

by Ash on Sep 26, 2007 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions

Mr 3000?

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by Caleb on Sep 26, 2007 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions

haha, i wonder if krivsky saw dennis quaid

in the rookie, and said, hey that guy's pretty good!

And then signed Mike Stanton.

Everybody's a jerk. You. Me. This jerk.

by andromache on Sep 26, 2007 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions

Apparently he missed the part

where Royce Clayton strikes out.

"Screw it. We've got bigger problems than a butter shortage."

by Ash on Sep 26, 2007 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions

lol

except Stanton was around when Safe at Home was released

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by Caleb on Sep 26, 2007 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions

Holy Crap

I hadn't heard about that movie. Rudy is in it. That is a scraptastic overload. Plus Powers Boothe, Tom Arnold, and the kid that played Jack's son on Will & Grace.

I heard the star hits the winning home run on a play they call the picket fence.

I'm a numbers freak, numbers freak. I'm numbers freaky, ow.

by Slyde on Sep 26, 2007 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions

Thought it was the Statue of Liberty play

::shrug::

Powers Boothe - they're letting him make feature films now? I thought he'd been relegated to the Lifetime Movie Network.

"Screw it. We've got bigger problems than a butter shortage."

by Ash on Sep 26, 2007 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions

He played the evil Vice President

on 24 last season. He was doing his assistant who was played by the blond chick from Invasion. Damn, I watch too much TV.

I'm a numbers freak, numbers freak. I'm numbers freaky, ow.

by Slyde on Sep 26, 2007 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions

Curly Bill Brocius

in Tombstone. Classic stuff. He was great in Tombstone also

Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on Sep 26, 2007 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions

have they had the leadoff guy on

in every inning?

Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on Sep 26, 2007 9:31 PM EDT reply actions

Dunn's surgery

did he have to wait on Milton Bradley to get done with Dr Pokemwithastick before his operation today?

Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on Sep 26, 2007 9:34 PM EDT reply actions

ill probably open myself up to criticism from

music snobs, but i love damien rice. esp the blowers daughter

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

by boobs on Sep 26, 2007 9:35 PM EDT reply actions

I can't believe you!

OMFG! That's ridiculous!

Who are we talking about?

Damn it feels good to be a Pirate!

by sukr on Sep 26, 2007 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions

the unbridled potential

to be the next jeff buckley, most say. i say he's a whole lotta emotion in a good way, as long as you dont listen to too much of it.

if the music elitists were here, im sure one of them would go on and on about how overrated he is or how he's only interested in being crass or ... something

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

by boobs on Sep 26, 2007 9:46 PM EDT up reply actions

I love Spanish rice

especially with a side of refried beans.

I'm a numbers freak, numbers freak. I'm numbers freaky, ow.

by Slyde on Sep 26, 2007 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions

throw some chicken in with it

mmmm mmm

Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on Sep 26, 2007 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions

No man

We love him as well, Chicks dig when you play Jack Johnson and his stuff

Killer Tucans all the way!!!

by Zach K on Sep 27, 2007 9:45 AM EDT up reply actions

Saw him recently

I went to see Neko Case, who opened. Rice was unbearable as a performer. The Gay Elvis personna was amusing at first but he pushed it to ridiculous lengths.

by ken on Sep 27, 2007 9:48 AM EDT up reply actions

re:gay elvis

is that what hes going for?

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

by boobs on Sep 27, 2007 1:12 PM EDT up reply actions

Gay Elvis?

You mean regular Elvis wasn't gay?

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by chandrathan on Sep 27, 2007 1:21 PM EDT up reply actions

I think so

He was wearing a white sequined suit that looked like something out of Graceland, but extra fabulous. His stage mannerisms were almost a caricature of flamboyance. No idea if he's really gay.

by ken on Sep 27, 2007 1:49 PM EDT up reply actions

Anyone else

ever tried to rear Carl Sagan drunk? I just spent 1/2 hr. reading the same line.

Damn it feels good to be a Pirate!

by sukr on Sep 26, 2007 9:38 PM EDT reply actions

read? rear. all the same

Damn it feels good to be a Pirate!

by sukr on Sep 26, 2007 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions

I didn't know Carl Sagan

was in to "rearing". I thought that was more of an Alan Ginsberg thing.

I'm a numbers freak, numbers freak. I'm numbers freaky, ow.

by Slyde on Sep 26, 2007 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions

heh

Damn it feels good to be a Pirate!

by sukr on Sep 26, 2007 9:40 PM EDT up reply actions

I dunno about Ginsberg.

But I know Turing liked it.

Everybody's a jerk. You. Me. This jerk.

by andromache on Sep 26, 2007 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions

I heard a quote by Ginsberg once

where he claimed to be part of a chain of lovers that connected him to Walt Whitman. All involved in the chain were dudes. It seemed like an odd thing to brag about, but then I'm not part of the chain, so I guess I wouldn't understand.

I'm a numbers freak, numbers freak. I'm numbers freaky, ow.

by Slyde on Sep 26, 2007 9:51 PM EDT up reply actions

If you were

just a little bit smarter Slyde, you could be, you know.....

Damn it feels good to be a Pirate!

by sukr on Sep 26, 2007 9:52 PM EDT up reply actions

The Enquirer has a new poll up

http://news.enquirer.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070926/SPT04/309260062/1071/rss08

Why is Reds outfielder Adam Dunn such a lightning rod when it comes to criticism?
    He makes too much money for somebody who is not a complete player
    He doesn't hustle as much as he should
    He strikes out too much
    His batting average is low with runners in scoring position
    He is not a good baserunner
    He is below average defensively
    He is too laid-back in his attitude

I'm a numbers freak, numbers freak. I'm numbers freaky, ow.

by Slyde on Sep 26, 2007 9:42 PM EDT reply actions

nice

They aren't leading at all are they?

Damn it feels good to be a Pirate!

by sukr on Sep 26, 2007 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions

What the fuck is a "complete player"?

"Screw it. We've got bigger problems than a butter shortage."

by Ash on Sep 26, 2007 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions

hello darlin

Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on Sep 26, 2007 9:46 PM EDT up reply actions

sorry

just trying to live up to the hype Slyde built up for me

"Screw it. We've got bigger problems than a butter shortage."

by Ash on Sep 26, 2007 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions

Most of those are at least true if ridiculousy

unimportant.

But Adam Dunn IS a decent/good baserunner. He's just not fast - which makes his baserunning more impressive

Everybody's a jerk. You. Me. This jerk.

by andromache on Sep 26, 2007 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions

complete horseshit

They left off the answers 'Because the Cincinnati media is full of fuckbags who put effort over talent' and 'Marty told me so'

by jacob brumfield on Sep 27, 2007 12:01 AM EDT up reply actions

We can only vote once!

Killer Tucans all the way!!!

by Zach K on Sep 27, 2007 9:42 AM EDT up reply actions

Reds top 5 in the order

.338
.338
.343
.290
.292

nice, very nice

Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on Sep 26, 2007 9:44 PM EDT reply actions

C'mon Caleb

We don't use those numbers by themselves anymore. You should know that.

I'm a numbers freak, numbers freak. I'm numbers freaky, ow.

by Slyde on Sep 26, 2007 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions

i'm old school

you kids and your new math

Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on Sep 26, 2007 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions

not a very scrappy inning so far

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by Caleb on Sep 26, 2007 9:45 PM EDT reply actions

boom boom clap?

Damn it feels good to be a Pirate!

by sukr on Sep 26, 2007 9:46 PM EDT up reply actions

8th inning and Berkman due up

yikes

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by Caleb on Sep 26, 2007 9:50 PM EDT reply actions

Ash calls him

Lance Fuckman

Damn it feels good to be a Pirate!

by sukr on Sep 26, 2007 9:51 PM EDT up reply actions

She calls him

Fuckity Lance Fucking Fuckman, Fuck!

I'm a numbers freak, numbers freak. I'm numbers freaky, ow.

by Slyde on Sep 26, 2007 9:51 PM EDT up reply actions

Ahahahaha!

Ash?

Damn it feels good to be a Pirate!

by sukr on Sep 26, 2007 9:52 PM EDT up reply actions

I'm just gonna let you two roll with this, I think

"Screw it. We've got bigger problems than a butter shortage."

by Ash on Sep 26, 2007 9:53 PM EDT up reply actions

F. Lance Fuckman for short

"Screw it. We've got bigger problems than a butter shortage."

by Ash on Sep 26, 2007 9:53 PM EDT up reply actions

For when kids are around

I'm a numbers freak, numbers freak. I'm numbers freaky, ow.

by Slyde on Sep 26, 2007 9:53 PM EDT up reply actions

Yeah, that man should not have scored

on that play. WTF?

"Screw it. We've got bigger problems than a butter shortage."

by Ash on Sep 26, 2007 9:55 PM EDT reply actions

I don't care what Brantley thinks,

Javy should not have been that far out in front of the plate.

"Screw it. We've got bigger problems than a butter shortage."

by Ash on Sep 26, 2007 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions

I don't think

he even touched him

Damn it feels good to be a Pirate!

by sukr on Sep 26, 2007 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions

LLM is just too short

but I'm still shocked that Hopper can throw it all the way to home plate from the grass.

I'm a numbers freak, numbers freak. I'm numbers freaky, ow.

by Slyde on Sep 26, 2007 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions

LLM was shocked, too apparently

he might as well have been on the pitching mound as far as he was out in front of the freakin' plate.

"Screw it. We've got bigger problems than a butter shortage."

by Ash on Sep 26, 2007 9:59 PM EDT up reply actions

freakin eighth

Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on Sep 26, 2007 9:58 PM EDT reply actions

or as Ash calls it

fucking fuck!

I'm a numbers freak, numbers freak. I'm numbers freaky, ow.

by Slyde on Sep 26, 2007 9:59 PM EDT up reply actions

Dude

you're killing me!

Poor Ash has no clue what she says after 8 beers at a game, just like the rest of us. But damn that's funny

Damn it feels good to be a Pirate!

by sukr on Sep 26, 2007 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions

ben coats to the rescue

Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on Sep 26, 2007 10:04 PM EDT reply actions

or not

Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on Sep 26, 2007 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions

first of all, it's Buck

He didn't develop thick skin while getting beat up all through elementary school to be called "ben," thank you very much.

And he did a lousy job of rescuing.

I'm a numbers freak, numbers freak. I'm numbers freaky, ow.

by Slyde on Sep 26, 2007 10:08 PM EDT up reply actions

of course by rescue I meant

..lol I've got nothing

Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on Sep 26, 2007 10:09 PM EDT up reply actions

That was a nice play

by the stros SS on LLM.

I'm a numbers freak, numbers freak. I'm numbers freaky, ow.

by Slyde on Sep 26, 2007 10:04 PM EDT reply actions

Just got

convenience fee'd to death buying tickets on reds.com. Bastards

Damn it feels good to be a Pirate!

by sukr on Sep 26, 2007 10:11 PM EDT reply actions

lets get some

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by Caleb on Sep 26, 2007 10:13 PM EDT reply actions

We need

the rally reporter.

Damn it feels good to be a Pirate!

by sukr on Sep 26, 2007 10:16 PM EDT reply actions

BOOM BOOM CLAP

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by Caleb on Sep 26, 2007 10:17 PM EDT reply actions

a very scrappy walk

Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on Sep 26, 2007 10:18 PM EDT reply actions

BOOM BOOM CLAP

Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on Sep 26, 2007 10:19 PM EDT reply actions

Come on!

Damn it feels good to be a Pirate!

by sukr on Sep 26, 2007 10:20 PM EDT reply actions

BANG BANG BOOM?

Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on Sep 26, 2007 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions

Bang bang boom

Damn it feels good to be a Pirate!

by sukr on Sep 26, 2007 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions

BOOM BOOM CLAP

Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on Sep 26, 2007 10:20 PM EDT reply actions

BOOM BOOM CLAP

Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on Sep 26, 2007 10:22 PM EDT reply actions

BANG BANG BOOM

Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on Sep 26, 2007 10:22 PM EDT reply actions

BOOB BOOB CLAP

Damn it feels good to be a Pirate!

by sukr on Sep 26, 2007 10:22 PM EDT reply actions

Boo!

What an anemic way to end it

Damn it feels good to be a Pirate!

by sukr on Sep 26, 2007 10:23 PM EDT reply actions

well crap

Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on Sep 26, 2007 10:24 PM EDT reply actions

we had our scapiest scrappers up and

couldn't get it done

Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on Sep 26, 2007 10:25 PM EDT reply actions

Too bad...

...the decidedly un-scrappy 3 for 4 Votto didn't get a whack.

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

by BubbaFan on Sep 26, 2007 10:31 PM EDT up reply actions

Milwaukee cracking a bit

Turnbow can't get the ball over 4-2 cardinals in the top of the eighth

Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on Sep 26, 2007 10:35 PM EDT reply actions

6-2 now

good bye Milwaukee. It was good for you while it lasted

Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on Sep 26, 2007 10:40 PM EDT reply actions

any one here?

go to Brew Crew ball. I think Michael might live there now

Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on Sep 26, 2007 10:44 PM EDT reply actions

maybe not

Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on Sep 26, 2007 10:47 PM EDT up reply actions

Remember the beginning of the season?

It looked like the Brewers were unbeatable, and the Yanks were hopeless.

The Yankees just clinched a postseason berth. And Milwaukee...doesn't it seem like this always happens to them?

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

by BubbaFan on Sep 26, 2007 10:47 PM EDT reply actions

craziest damn thing, huh?

I can see the Yankees being the feel good story of the post season now that those nasty Brewers and their gargantuan payroll have finally been vanquished.

"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 Sep 27, 2007 12:54 AM EDT up reply actions

The funny thing is...

...it was the guys making league minimum that rescued the Yankees. Namely, a boatload of rookie pitchers, led by Joba Chamberlain. (Who really is a feel-good story.) I think the Yankees set a record for the number of pitchers used this season.

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

by BubbaFan on Sep 27, 2007 6:38 AM EDT up reply actions

Joba

has certainly provided a boost in relief; in fact, he's been lights out. More importantly, I believe, he provides Yankees fans with a new "savior" figure they can apotheosize.

I'm not having a go at you, BF, but I've started hearing and reading lately how Joba has "saved" the Yankee season. Is he the difference between playoffs and no playoffs? Who knows, But...

-the Yankee's are almost right at their Pythag W-L after having a sub .500 April and May. Since the beginning of June, the Yankees have been 70-38.
-They're around +180 in run differential.
-Only 2 of their top 11 players in PA's have a sub 100 OPS+. That's Damon at 99 and Cabrera at 94. Doug MFing Mientkiewicz has an OPS+ of 110. The team OPS is .826
-Rodriguez and Posada are knocking the ever living shit out of the ball and Cano is putting up Jeteresque stats.
-Weirdly, the team ERA and OPS Against has been worse in the second half of the season than in the first half.

The reason the Yankee's have won 90+ games is because the guys who get paid the big money on offense are doing what they get payed big money to do (except maybe Giambi). It's more fun to have unsung heroes (and some of the Yankees farmhands have played remarkably well), but it's still the money dudes driving the bus.

"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 Sep 29, 2007 2:52 PM EDT up reply actions

woah just got here

who's this Laz Berkshire fellow? he looks like he might have quite a future.

at least this isnt pittsburgh

by Charlie Scrabbles on Sep 26, 2007 11:54 PM EDT reply actions

anybody watch the end of the bonds era in SF?

it was pretty nice i thought. i know most people in the world are disinterested and dislike the guy, but i truly think that his impact on the game has been an overall positive. if i were there, i would shake his hand and wish him well, and thank him for his legacy.

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

by boobs on Sep 27, 2007 12:07 AM EDT reply actions

hilarious game thread

(fwiw, I have no opinion whatsoever on Damien Rice)

"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 Sep 27, 2007 12:55 AM EDT reply actions

Recap

BP-30/30 I think it is impressive
Shearn-Very very bad start
Soreloser-Disapointing season is an understatement
Berkman-Why can't he retire after this year

Killer Tucans all the way!!!

by Zach K on Sep 27, 2007 9:37 AM EDT reply actions

Slyde's Recap:

They ALL suck. All of em'! The only good ones are the ones on my spreadsheet here.

Oh, and, we lost.

Damn it feels good to be a Pirate!

by sukr on Sep 27, 2007 10:03 AM EDT up reply actions

Who wants to bet...

That the Eyewitness report from tomorrow night's game involves Ash getting into a fight with a bunch of Cubs fans?

And then Sukr will stand up for her, while Slyde and I are off cowering in some corner.

The Reds and the Radio...They're on it.

by chandrathan on Sep 27, 2007 10:10 AM EDT up reply actions

I'm not a fighter

but I actually feel like fighting some Cubs fans.

I'm a numbers freak, numbers freak. I'm numbers freaky, ow.

by Slyde on Sep 27, 2007 10:12 AM EDT up reply actions

Maybe...

obc and sukr will be able to befriend the Cubs fans again...

The Reds and the Radio...They're on it.

by chandrathan on Sep 27, 2007 10:15 AM EDT up reply actions

Only the ones from

church outings.

Damn it feels good to be a Pirate!

by sukr on Sep 27, 2007 10:23 AM EDT up reply actions

Looks like I have an image problem

When did I get so bitter? :(

I'm a numbers freak, numbers freak. I'm numbers freaky, ow.

by Slyde on Sep 27, 2007 10:11 AM EDT up reply actions

Don't we all?

I am apparently a short-fuse, punch your face if you don't agree type.

Fuckiddy fuck it!

Damn it feels good to be a Pirate!

by sukr on Sep 27, 2007 10:27 AM EDT up reply actions

Here's the pertinent question

If I inconspicuously throw a Cubs fan onto the field of play, who gets escorted from the ballpark? Me, him, or both?

And I agree, this thread was great. Whoops, I mean FUCKING great.

"Before the (Red) Sox were the Sox, they were the Boston Braves and they were scouting my Dad in 1952." -- Dane Cook

by jch24 on Sep 27, 2007 2:13 PM EDT up reply actions

pertinent

haha!

Nerd!

The Reds and the Radio...They're on it.

by chandrathan on Sep 27, 2007 2:18 PM EDT up reply actions

i remember when we were having

conversations about whether we should even use the word 'fuck' around here... im glad weve moved past them.

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

by boobs on Sep 27, 2007 2:22 PM EDT up reply actions

Seriously.

I was half afraid this place had been swallowed whole by the lefties and everyone went by sir or madam. "Sir, I strongly object! I further submit that Sarloos be given diversion and assigned a special interest group dedicated to improving conditions for underprivileged pitchers without the necessary means to a necessary means to achieve."

Re:Cubbie Field Debris- Can you make it look like an accident? If he has a sign of any kind I bet they wouldn't bat an eye.

Damn it feels good to be a Pirate!

by sukr on Sep 27, 2007 2:35 PM EDT up reply actions