Game Thread: Game 141 vs. the Brewers

by JD Arney on Sep 7, 2007 3:48 PM EDT in News

TIME: 7:10 @ Great American Ball Park

BREWERS PROBABLE: REDS PROBABLE:
Dave Bush (11-9, 4.83) Bronson Arroyo (7-14, 4.33)

Time to root for the Reds to play spoiler and to hope Votto has a good month so the Reds don't make any weird decisions based on a small sample size.

Go Reds!

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First?

by 3 Fast 3 Furious on Sep 7, 2007 3:55 PM EDT reply actions

safe!

"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 7, 2007 4:18 PM EDT up reply actions

best RR handle ive seen so far

kudos

at least this isnt pittsburgh

by Charlie Scrabbles on Sep 7, 2007 4:22 PM EDT up reply actions

A ha!

You must not have been here for Masquerade night!

I think we can all agree the people involved in that thread are the most brilliant people on the planet.

by Kool Aid Man on Sep 7, 2007 4:42 PM EDT up reply actions

Absolutely

A whole bunch of fundamentally sound posters here that night. Those guys knew how to post, and posted the right way.

by Veteran Presence on Sep 7, 2007 6:53 PM EDT up reply actions

I appreciate the kind words.

by 3 Fast 3 Furious on Sep 9, 2007 7:08 PM EDT up reply actions

Can a brotha get a lineup?

by Fat Vegas Alan on Sep 7, 2007 6:08 PM EDT reply actions

Lineups

Reds

Hamilton CF
Gonzalez SS
Griffey RF
Phillips 2B
Dunn LF
Valentin C
Encarnacion 3B
Votto 1B
Arroyo P

Brewers

Weeks 2B
Gross RF
Braun 3B
Fielder 1B
Hart CF
Jenkins LF
Estrada C
Hardy SS
Bush P

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by BubbaFan on Sep 7, 2007 6:11 PM EDT reply actions

Lots of runs to be scored tonight.

I'll put the Over-Under at 9 1/2.

by Fat Vegas Alan on Sep 7, 2007 6:24 PM EDT reply actions

but...

...which team will score said runs?

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by BubbaFan on Sep 7, 2007 6:26 PM EDT up reply actions

Reds 7 Brewers 4

Guiliani/Thompson

by Fat Vegas Alan on Sep 7, 2007 6:31 PM EDT up reply actions

Your Reds-Brewers score is more likely to be correct than your election call. Guiliani has too much baggage. New Yorkers put up with his shenanigans, but the rest of the country will not. Once the full glare of the press is focused on him, he will shrivel like an ant under a magnifying glass.

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by BubbaFan on Sep 7, 2007 6:46 PM EDT up reply actions

I hear ya.

And I don't want RR to go gettin' all political and stuff but let me just tell ya why I think Guiliani will at least win the nomination. As the Wu-Tang said: Cash Rules Everything Around Me.

by Fat Vegas Alan on Sep 7, 2007 6:55 PM EDT up reply actions

Not that political

Guiliani's politics are more or less okay by me, and, I suspect, more in tune with the average American than the other candidates.

But I don't think money will be enough to get him through the gauntlet of the primaries. "The Base" is not going to vote for a guy who is pro gay rights, pro-choice, flaunted his mistress in front of his young children, and has a last name that ends with a vowel.

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by BubbaFan on Sep 7, 2007 7:02 PM EDT up reply actions

or a guy who has pics of him in drag

I love the Reds no matter what!

by Daedalus on Sep 7, 2007 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions

LOL!

Nice gams.

Speaking of baseball and politics... George Shultz is apparently a small-ball believer. He was speaking at an energy conference, trying to say that we need to do lots of little things to solve the energy crisis.

For example, he said, if Boeing can build airplanes out of super-light but strong materials, why can't American automakers do the same? Shultz roared on:

"How do you win a baseball game? You win it with singles and stolen bases," rather than home runs.

That prompted a response by Stanford's Paul Ehrlich, he of "The Population Bomb" fame:

"It seems to me the beginning of the game was about 1950."

Hmmm. I guess there are situations where longball is better...

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by BubbaFan on Sep 7, 2007 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions

indeed

all of them

"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 7, 2007 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions

Unless

you're facing really good pitching. Then having a lineup full of home run hitters can bite you in the ass.

Balance and versatility, that's what I like to see in a team.

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by BubbaFan on Sep 7, 2007 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions

Can I put in a word for stick-to-it-iveness?

by Brendanukkah on Sep 7, 2007 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions

Sure, what's the word?

by Fat Vegas Alan on Sep 7, 2007 11:37 PM EDT up reply actions

"assiduity"

one of my top 5

"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 8, 2007 12:31 AM EDT up reply actions

You didn't say the possibility of the longball

you said the longball. That's guaranteed points, ladykins.

"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 7, 2007 10:29 PM EDT up reply actions

What are..

..two longballs in the bush worth?

by Fat Vegas Alan on Sep 7, 2007 11:37 PM EDT up reply actions

wu tang

ain't nuthin to fuck wit

by buckeye22fox on Sep 7, 2007 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions

Ron Paul is the man

Screw Rudy

Killer Tucans all the way!!!

by Zach K on Sep 7, 2007 11:23 PM EDT up reply actions

FVA does not forget that the veteran

spiritual presence Lao Zoo once said: 'The cash that is the cash is not the real cash'.

Is Dunn done?

by Madville on Sep 8, 2007 3:54 PM EDT up reply actions

Interesting comment from Votto there

when he said "and hopefully keep my mouth shut". I wonder if he was told he needs to keep his mouth shut. It seems odd that would be one of things he said in an interview.

by CamIam on Sep 7, 2007 6:47 PM EDT reply actions

Not worth a diary

But I'm hearing from a buddy that Roidhead Ryan Jorgenson is finally busted....50 game suspension. I'll try to find out if its on the web anywhere.

by cesarhernandez on Sep 7, 2007 6:53 PM EDT reply actions

Holy crap

That would explain why he was unavailable for a September callup.

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by BubbaFan on Sep 7, 2007 6:54 PM EDT up reply actions

Trent just confirmed it

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by BubbaFan on Sep 7, 2007 6:57 PM EDT up reply actions

Yeah, he had some "other commitments"

or some nonsense like that. I've been hearing rumors about Jorgenson for about a month or so.

by cesarhernandez on Sep 7, 2007 6:57 PM EDT reply actions

First inning RBI single with RISP....

SO not clutch.

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

by BLee2525 on Sep 7, 2007 7:28 PM EDT reply actions

So....

That was a 6-run inning, and only one comment? Just me here, then? Fine. I guess I'm drinking for everybody.

Barkeep! Keep 'em comin.

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

by BLee2525 on Sep 7, 2007 7:39 PM EDT reply actions

have an oktoberfest for me

great lakes makes a fine one.

at least this isnt pittsburgh

by Charlie Scrabbles on Sep 7, 2007 7:44 PM EDT up reply actions

Never had Great Lakes Oktoberfest

Their Burning River is pretty damn good, though.

Tonight, I have a delightful assortment of Anchor Steam and Dogfish Head Punkin Ale.

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

by BLee2525 on Sep 7, 2007 7:50 PM EDT up reply actions

I'm embarrassed to say...

...I missed it. I had the wrong game up and was doing other things, and I didn't notice until after the first inning.

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

arroyo looks sharp tonite

damn, im hungry for a blowout.

at least this isnt pittsburgh

by Charlie Scrabbles on Sep 7, 2007 7:44 PM EDT reply actions

A-Gon

Kinda lucky there...

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by BubbaFan on Sep 7, 2007 7:47 PM EDT reply actions

Whoa

Victor Santos was traded?

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by BubbaFan on Sep 7, 2007 8:02 PM EDT reply actions

Whoa

Somebody gave us something for Victor Santos?

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

by BLee2525 on Sep 7, 2007 8:09 PM EDT up reply actions

Was it Johan Santana?

I bet it was.

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

by andromache on Sep 7, 2007 8:11 PM EDT up reply actions

"cash considerations"

from the Orioles.

He'll probably turn into a Yankee-killing terror. Welcome to the AL, Cy Santos.

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by BubbaFan on Sep 7, 2007 8:11 PM EDT up reply actions

cash considerations

I would take it in used stamps

"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 7, 2007 8:23 PM EDT up reply actions

lets go for 31

runs, not comments

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 7, 2007 8:13 PM EDT reply actions

Holy crap

A-Gon and Hamilton are 3 for 3. Griffey's 2 for 3.

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by BubbaFan on Sep 7, 2007 8:15 PM EDT reply actions

So, BubbaFan,

I really enjoyed that 2 homer, 7 RBI game from Carlos Pena the other night...

Just putting that out there. :)

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

by Ash on Sep 7, 2007 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions

Ouch

Yer cruel, woman.

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by BubbaFan on Sep 7, 2007 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions

I said it with a smiley

to soften the blow. Guess that didn't work, huh?

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

by Ash on Sep 7, 2007 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions

Nah

Doesn't hurt a bit. It's only a flesh wound!

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by BubbaFan on Sep 7, 2007 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions

How'd the Reds score 10 runs?

I suspect some meaninglessness from the Donkey.

"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 7, 2007 8:17 PM EDT reply actions

Ooh, we made it to free wings?

I had to abandon the tv at 8. Yay!

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

by Ash on Sep 7, 2007 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions

that t.v.

will have a tough time reconciling with you as it gets older. for shame.

"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 7, 2007 8:20 PM EDT up reply actions

Ehh... Tough love.

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

by Ash on Sep 7, 2007 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions

Did Bush start?

They brought in Capuano? Was he pulled from being a starter earlier this month?

"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 7, 2007 8:27 PM EDT reply actions

yo

it's his third relief appearance. The Brewers still havent won in a game in which he has appeared since May 7. Or 19 straight appearances counting tonight.

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 7, 2007 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions

how was your trip?

Was the Reds game fun all the same?

(Capuano went to Dook. Fuck 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 Sep 7, 2007 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions

Yeah

I was expecting more diary reports.

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by BubbaFan on Sep 7, 2007 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions

really?

well i can probably do something about that.

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 7, 2007 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions

Vote to Joy

I will.

"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 7, 2007 8:38 PM EDT reply actions

Awesome play by BP

also,Johnny Estrada is almost as fat Prince Fielder.

"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 7, 2007 8:40 PM EDT reply actions

The guys are flashing some D tonight.

Geez.

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

by Ash on Sep 7, 2007 8:42 PM EDT reply actions

They can't come back from 10-0...

...can they?

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by BubbaFan on Sep 7, 2007 8:43 PM EDT reply actions

WOW!!

Edwin with leather. Gotta like this young infield.

"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 7, 2007 8:43 PM EDT reply actions

You still here BLee?

I had my first Raison D'etre the other night. Holy shit!

by Brendanukkah on Sep 7, 2007 8:43 PM EDT reply actions

I had that a few weeks ago

I had the same reaction, just without the holy.

"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 7, 2007 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions

BLee will fight you

by Brendanukkah on Sep 7, 2007 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions

I'm sure it's good

for people with good taste.

I do, however, find its punning title as excreable as I found its contents.

"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 7, 2007 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions

I take it you're not taking in the National?

by Brendanukkah on Sep 7, 2007 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions

I'm awaiting The Call

"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 7, 2007 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions

You....

You just don't like good beer. We've already established this.

Ever get your ears on some Muse?

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

by BLee2525 on Sep 7, 2007 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions

My buddy at the radio station

burned me Origin of Symmetry.

My initial impression was that it was inspired by the level music from Mega Man II. That's not a negative review by any means; just my initial impression. I'll have to listen to it more.

Thanks for the rec.

"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 7, 2007 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions

Dammit

Now I have the "Flash Man" stage music stuck in my head. I'm not joking.

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

by BLee2525 on Sep 7, 2007 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions

Have you ever heard The Advantage?

Their the best of the Nintendo game music cover bands--all "real" instruments. Their album Elf-Titled has a cover of Stage Select and Metal Man from Mega Man 2. It's the snacks.

"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 7, 2007 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions

Awesome

Can't say I've heard that....though I have heard a rap song with a sample from the original "Legend of Zelda" constantly playing in the background.

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

by BLee2525 on Sep 7, 2007 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions

better than the minibosses?

i have all their songs, and i find them quite the snacks

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 7, 2007 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions

I should have said "supposedly"

I'm not wading into the Nintendo cover band wars. It puts our Dunn arguments to shame.

"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 7, 2007 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions

i dont know anything about any of them

i just got turned on to the minibosses (theyre the only nintendo cover band i know) and i find their music magically delicious.

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 7, 2007 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions

My weird friend Simon

Has gone to this Battle of the Nintendo bands that's held out in Arizona yearly or every two years. He and another aquaintance got into this heated argument last year about which band was the most accurate, expressive, etc. It was embarrasing; there were attractive women present. Were.

"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 7, 2007 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions

Just came back....

See? I told you.

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

by BLee2525 on Sep 7, 2007 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions

Suck it Braun

That guy still terrifies me.

by Brendanukkah on Sep 7, 2007 8:54 PM EDT reply actions

Complete game for Bronson?

Or bring in a reliever?

I vote for Guardado.

by Brendanukkah on Sep 7, 2007 9:18 PM EDT reply actions

Stupid Rivera

A seven run lead might not be Guardado proof. But I think that is a sign that Bronson should come out.

by Brendanukkah on Sep 7, 2007 9:21 PM EDT reply actions

Can anyone fill me in

on this "Seg Dennison" bidnis? Wha happen?

"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 7, 2007 9:21 PM EDT reply actions

Josh !!!!

#19.....

Nobody listens to Andrew. Wayne... You're Next !

by nlt-andrew68 on Sep 7, 2007 9:32 PM EDT reply actions

Buck Coats!

by Brendanukkah on Sep 7, 2007 9:35 PM EDT reply actions

who is this coats guy ??

he sucks...

Nobody listens to Andrew. Wayne... You're Next !

by nlt-andrew68 on Sep 7, 2007 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions

Man

This game went fast, considering how many hits there were.

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by BubbaFan on Sep 7, 2007 9:37 PM EDT reply actions

They are STILL

using Bray's Louisville Bats photo. At least Photoshop him into a Reds uniform, fer crissakes.

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by BubbaFan on Sep 7, 2007 9:44 PM EDT reply actions

Good job, Bronson

Now go hit sorority row at UC.

"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 7, 2007 9:47 PM EDT reply actions

It would be wrong not to.

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

by BLee2525 on Sep 7, 2007 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions

Celebrate that big win over Oregon State

Eat a Beaver, save a tree.

by Brendanukkah on Sep 7, 2007 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions

Hey don't make fun of that

it was a good win, the U of L didn't look so great vs Middle Tennessee State! Well the offense did, but if they play Defense like that West Virgina and Rutgers will crush them

Killer Tucans all the way!!!

by Zach K on Sep 7, 2007 11:20 PM EDT up reply actions

When in Rome..

..do as the Visigoths did.

by Fat Vegas Alan on Sep 7, 2007 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions

Drink til you...

"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 7, 2007 10:32 PM EDT up reply actions

Seize her beaver?

by Brendanukkah on Sep 8, 2007 2:07 AM EDT up reply actions

sees

"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 8, 2007 1:06 PM EDT up reply actions

Sees her whistlepig?

by Fat Vegas Alan on Sep 8, 2007 1:08 PM EDT up reply actions

seize her nutria

"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 8, 2007 1:14 PM EDT up reply actions

I was gonna go there.

(Down south, I mean.)

My parents have now retired to the Gulf Coast so I just added "nutria" to my lexicon within the past five years. I was gonna throw it down for ya but I couldn't remember if it was "nutria" or "nutrina."

by Fat Vegas Alan on Sep 8, 2007 1:44 PM EDT up reply actions