NLCS GAME 3
by nlt-andrew68 on Oct 12, 2008 1:30 PM EDT
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Time for a new game thread, since the last one was on Friday.
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Starting pitchers Hiroki Kuroda vs Jamie Moyer
The Dodgers need a strong response to the Phillies to avoid falling into a 3-0 hole from which no NL team has ever escaped in a playoff series. The only AL team to do it was Ramirez's Boston Red Sox against the New York Yankees in the 2004 ALCS.
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Well, you've pre-empted my working story for this game
Title: Step Right Up and Watch Jamie Moyer Try To Break a Pane of Glass With His Fastball!
Is he really 45 years old ??
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by nlt-andrew68 on Oct 12, 2008 2:27 PM EDT up reply actions
I feel kind of stupid for not turning on the game when I got home last night...
I assumed it would have been over by 12:30. Guess I should have checked…
This place is like a sexy preschool.
I went to the official DC United bar to celebrate the USA's victory last night
There was also a crowd of Red Sox fans there, and a crowd of Penn State fans. Let’s just say my buzz was harshed.
by Brendanukkah on Oct 12, 2008 3:14 PM EDT up reply actions
I hope those Sox and Penn St. fans are also Redskins fans
It’s pretty satisfying to see the ’Skins losing to the 0-4 Rams right now.
by Brendanukkah on Oct 12, 2008 3:20 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm glad I switched my Survivor pick from the Skins to the Bengals
Although…. they’re not looking half bad either… Corey Lynch just had a sweet pick on Fav-ruh!
"My wife ain't never ran and got me no pheasant." - Fistbands
by BK on Oct 12, 2008 3:22 PM EDT up reply actions
This is just great
If The Rams and Lions pull it out, there will be two teams left out of 12.
"Aio, quantitas magna frumentorum est."
Really underscores the fact that this is a baseball site
by Brendanukkah on Oct 12, 2008 3:48 PM EDT up reply actions
I was the only one cracking jokes at Cincy jungle
I guess there’s no levity when you are 0-6
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by nlt-andrew68 on Oct 12, 2008 3:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Sad
Because it’s not like they were blown out. They played some good teams, and the scores were close.
Jets used to be like that…
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I, for one, am shocked - SHOCKED - that the Bengals aren't winning
with Ryan Fitzpatrick at the helm.
by Brendanukkah on Oct 12, 2008 4:04 PM EDT up reply actions
He actually didn't play THAT bad today..
I think he was the teams leading rusher..
and he completed a pass to himself.
Chris Perry is the Corey Patterson of the Bengals
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by nlt-andrew68 on Oct 12, 2008 4:06 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Rec'd for troof.
Beanie Wells with the #1 pick?
by Brendanukkah on Oct 12, 2008 4:11 PM EDT up reply actions
you just blew my mind
"for integrity of races and the game" - Dusty Baker
by Charlie Scrabbles on Oct 12, 2008 4:22 PM EDT up reply actions
As much as I can't stand OSU, hell yes that's a good idea.
"My wife ain't never ran and got me no pheasant." - Fistbands
by BK on Oct 12, 2008 4:23 PM EDT up reply actions
I disagree How did that Kijana Carter draft work out ??
we need some good offensive linemen
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by nlt-andrew68 on Oct 12, 2008 5:29 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
If we had a RB who didn't drop the ball or get arrested, I'd agree with you.
But the Bengals have absolutely no talent at RB. Ryan Fucking Fitzpatrick was the leading rusher today. With how bad the OL has been lately, I’d agree it’s a problem, but it won’t be worth spending the 1st overall pick on (which at this point, I fully expect to get).
"My wife ain't never ran and got me no pheasant." - Fistbands
by BK on Oct 12, 2008 6:07 PM EDT up reply actions
I have tix for the Eagles game
I had the choice of that of the Chiefs on 12/28, the last game of the year. I chose the Eagles because of weather/holiday reasons but I might change it just to show up with an “0-16, make history!” sign.
If anyone would like to point out a remaining game they will win, have at it. My guess is that they shut Carson down soon, making this team completely useless.
"Aio, quantitas magna frumentorum est."
Well
If I’m taking a RB I go with Moreno over Wells.
But I’d still like to plug this dude in and find a RB in the 2nd round or FA.
"Aio, quantitas magna frumentorum est."
If we got Oher, I wouldn't be disappointed.
I think Moreno is a more dynamic RB than Wells, but the blatant homerism in the Bengals front office would trump it. Can you imagine the moronic fan revolt if the Bengals passed on Wells to draft Moreno?
"My wife ain't never ran and got me no pheasant." - Fistbands
by BK on Oct 12, 2008 6:28 PM EDT up reply actions
i almost dont want the Bengals
drafting 1st. the front end of the NFL draft has become more of a game of russian roulette than a chance to build your team. of course, nobody will trade for the top pick either. what a mess.
"for integrity of races and the game" - Dusty Baker
by Charlie Scrabbles on Oct 12, 2008 6:40 PM EDT up reply actions
Exactly
I hope they somehow win one/two games (Browns/Chiefs?) and the Lions or Rams pick first to take the pressure off.
I still love the Reds despite their idiocy. I’m well past that point with the Bengals and fully expect them to fuck up the pick.
"Aio, quantitas magna frumentorum est."
the real issue is
that the pick is fucked up to begin with
"for integrity of races and the game" - Dusty Baker
by Charlie Scrabbles on Oct 12, 2008 6:57 PM EDT up reply actions
I liked Jimmy Johnson's explanation of Russell Maryland
He said something to the effect of, “We really just didn’t want to screw it up. We looked for someone who would definitely start for us for the next ten years.”
There’s so much risk involved at number one that no one wants it, understandably so. Nothing worse than shelling out big bucks for a stiff.
"Aio, quantitas magna frumentorum est."
obligatory
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by jch24 on Oct 12, 2008 3:39 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Clinton Portis TD
17-16 ’Skins. I might live to see another day in the pool after all.
"Aio, quantitas magna frumentorum est."
43 yard catch by Donnie Avery
And the Rams are well within field goal distance.
by Brendanukkah on Oct 12, 2008 4:00 PM EDT up reply actions
I've got HOU-MIA
Seeing if the Texans can lose in heartbreaking fashion one more time.
"Aio, quantitas magna frumentorum est."
QB draw, TD for Schaub
Gutsy call, Texans win barring a kick return.
"Aio, quantitas magna frumentorum est."
Richie Incognito just got called for a 15 yard unsportsmanlike conduct penalty
What a jackass. Doesn’t matter though, as Josh Brown nails a 49 yard field goal to win the game for the Rams.
by Brendanukkah on Oct 12, 2008 4:09 PM EDT up reply actions
Atlanta just won on a last second field goal too
How ’bout them Falcons.
by Brendanukkah on Oct 12, 2008 4:10 PM EDT up reply actions
so does this meen the bengals are the only winless football team ??
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by nlt-andrew68 on Oct 12, 2008 4:10 PM EDT up reply actions
Minnesota won on a last second field goal
So Detroit is also winless.
by Brendanukkah on Oct 12, 2008 4:12 PM EDT up reply actions
we can take the lions !!!
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by nlt-andrew68 on Oct 12, 2008 4:15 PM EDT up reply actions
and we're down to 5 teams in the survivor pool
Guess I can delete that bookmark.
"Aio, quantitas magna frumentorum est."
ARI returned the opening kickoff for a TD
I have Romo in my money league. Make him throw!
"Aio, quantitas magna frumentorum est."
should be 14-0 cards
that “TUCK” rule is the dumbest rule in all of Sports
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by nlt-andrew68 on Oct 12, 2008 5:26 PM EDT up reply actions
Yep
Although I’m okay with it as long as they call it consistently, which they seem to do.
"Aio, quantitas magna frumentorum est."
then it's just a consitently dumb call. Dallas got saved on that one, and a fumble earlier in the game that was missed
it was an egregiously bad call. Romo’s forward progress was said to be stopped.
As for the dumbest rule in all of sports, I nominate one that came up last night in the LSU Florida game. An LSU player fielded a kickoff, and got one foot down. However, his second foot came down out of bounds. Instead of just giving calling the return dead, and spotting it where the LSU player stepped out, they called a penalty as if the kick had gone out of bounds. The ball was then moved all the way to the 40 yard line!
by chandrathan on Oct 12, 2008 7:24 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm sure Brendan already has a soccer-related thing somewhere I can't find
but how about Bradley continuing his yellow-card streak by getting one in stoppage time in a 6-1 blowout? I’m trying to figure out a Reds parallel…the only thing I could think of is LLM getting the last out of the last game.
...because there's already someone posing as Jacob Brumfield
How did your friend's parents like the game?
I saw them shielding themselves from the beer with their coats after the goals being scored. They might have liked it better on the other side.
by Brendanukkah on Oct 12, 2008 6:33 PM EDT up reply actions
I don't understand this
Why only one game today/tonight? I understand that you don’t want to go against the NFL, but couldn’t the Sox have played early since the Pats are playing tonight? Fuck Tampa, since no one cares about that market.
"Aio, quantitas magna frumentorum est."
It's the AL travel day
No NL game yesterday while they were traveling.
by Brendanukkah on Oct 12, 2008 6:32 PM EDT up reply actions
I know
They set the days a while back though. I figured they would want the weekend audience as opposed to a Monday night crowd when they’re still gonna end up going up against an NFL game. I’m also not keen on November baseball.
"Aio, quantitas magna frumentorum est."
Damnit to hell
I’m gonna lose to ’tHan in the RR league. Bah.
"Aio, quantitas magna frumentorum est."
Common
You’ve still got Rivers, LT, and Vincent Jackson and need about 40 points. Definitely do-able. Although I sort of feel bad for ’tHan being on the schneid.
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The announcer of the DAL-ARI game
Just said “He continuously continues to take bad angles”. Who knew Tim McCarver did work for the NFL?
"Aio, quantitas magna frumentorum est."
The end of this ARI-DAL game is like the biggest clusterfuck ever
Apparently all the NFL officials were given moron pills before the season.
what has happened?
the (entirely legal) website I was watching it on just crashed
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Rundown
Cowboys make a play to the 40 yd line, spike it with 3 seconds left. There was an injured Cardinal behind the line, so it was an encroachment penalty moving it to the 25. 52 yd FG attempt, Cards call a TO to ice the kicker as they block the attempt. Second attempt is good, now we’re in OT.
"Aio, quantitas magna frumentorum est."
by jch24 on Oct 12, 2008 7:40 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Let's see
Dallas completed a pass in the middle of the field, and ran up to spike the ball. But there was an injured Arizona player behind the line when the ball was spiked. Officials huddled. Offsides called. No penalty yards assessed. Officials huddled. Five penalty yards assessed. Dallas kept its offense on the field. Officials huddled. Clock reset to four seconds. Dallas sent on its punt team. Officials huddled. Official booth review – everything was the way they called it originally. Dallas kicks a field goal, but it’s blocked! But Ken Whisenhunt had called a timeout. Dallas kicks the 52 yard field goal again. Good! Tie game.
This took approximately 39 hours.
by Brendanukkah on Oct 12, 2008 7:41 PM EDT up reply actions 3 recs
Word
A rec to you both for your troubles. Apparently the Cardinals then won 4 plays later?
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what a dumbass whisenhunt is
he cost the cardinals the game by trying to be a jackass and exploit the rules
by chandrathan on Oct 12, 2008 7:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Holy crap
This game is crazy.
I hate that “ice the kicker” thing. Serves ’em right.
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I might be in the minority with this
but I’m pretty sure he slowed down and didn’t actually kick it square when he heard the whistle… and there’s no way the Cowboys line would have let the defender that close to the ball without that whistle
"My wife ain't never ran and got me no pheasant." - Fistbands
So much for overtime giving Barber and Romo a chance to pad their stats for my fantasy team
by Brendanukkah on Oct 12, 2008 7:44 PM EDT up reply actions
i did get six points for that field goal
so that was good
by chandrathan on Oct 12, 2008 7:45 PM EDT up reply actions
I thought the same thing
I have Romo and Crayton in my money league, and Austin in the RR league.
Now I’m hoping Rivers/Tomlinson/Jackson have big games for SD tonight so I don’t suffer the embarrassment of giving ’tHan his first win.
"Aio, quantitas magna frumentorum est."
42.6 would be funnier
If I beat you but 1/10 of a point I’ll feel bad.
"Aio, quantitas magna frumentorum est."
I have never seen that
he blocked the punt before it was even kicked!
by chandrathan on Oct 12, 2008 7:44 PM EDT reply actions
What a freakin' ending.
"My wife ain't never ran and got me no pheasant." - Fistbands
by BK on Oct 12, 2008 7:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Lots of good endings to games today
that chicago/atlanta end was awesome too
by chandrathan on Oct 12, 2008 7:48 PM EDT up reply actions
I didn't get to see that one
Watching Schaub drive the Texans downfield for the win was more exciting than the entire Bengals game today.
"My wife ain't never ran and got me no pheasant." - Fistbands
by BK on Oct 12, 2008 7:58 PM EDT up reply actions
why did you get a different game than I did?
by chandrathan on Oct 12, 2008 8:00 PM EDT up reply actions
Yep
They cut to it right after the Bengals titanic struggle, and the 30 seconds they showed were infinitely more amazing than any 30 second time span in the game I watched
"My wife ain't never ran and got me no pheasant." - Fistbands
by BK on Oct 12, 2008 8:04 PM EDT up reply actions
The end of the Texans game
Was better than the entire Bengals game, IMO.
"Aio, quantitas magna frumentorum est."
Should have been right after the end of last season
It’s pretty amazing how fast this franchise went from being right on the cusp of being a good team to just a total shambles. I blame Kimo von Oelhoffen.
by Brendanukkah on Oct 12, 2008 8:07 PM EDT up reply actions
I blame Mike Brown
And I think Marvin will resign, and soon.
"Aio, quantitas magna frumentorum est."
I don't care if Loney is struggling
I still play him over the rotting husk of a serviceable player that is Nomar.
"Aio, quantitas magna frumentorum est."
I don't know what it is
But I really don’t like Kevin Kennedy. Mark Grace is okay but he needs to stop dying his hair. Jeanne Zelasko? Meh.
"Aio, quantitas magna frumentorum est."
Fox Pregame Baseball
Or, The Greatest Argument Against HD.
by Brendanukkah on Oct 12, 2008 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions
Do I dare?
I flipped back to normal TV after football. Do I really want to see that group in HD?
"Aio, quantitas magna frumentorum est."
What are you going to be doing after the election?
by Brendanukkah on Oct 12, 2008 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Absolutely Nothing before I go to Edinburgh in Late January
Probably travel for awhile. It’s gonna be fuckin’ awesome
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Sounds nice
Swing by DC if you’d like. Maybe we can see Obama’s old office.
by Brendanukkah on Oct 12, 2008 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions
Fox does have pretty HD
And damned if baseball doesn’t look great.
"Aio, quantitas magna frumentorum est."
Sure does
Sports (of any variety) in HD is just wonderful.
by Brendanukkah on Oct 12, 2008 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions
My gf laughs at me
Because I’ll even watch hockey or NASCAR (briefly) if it’s in HD.
"Aio, quantitas magna frumentorum est."
Hockey in HD is awesome. Especially that New Year's Day outdoors game.
Can’t
by Brendanukkah on Oct 12, 2008 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions
I abhor NASCAR
But like open wheeled racing since having gone to the Indy 500 in ’05. But racing in general looks cool as hell in HD.
"Aio, quantitas magna frumentorum est."
I think I want the Phillies to advance instead of the Dodgers
But maybe I should root for the Dodgers. I’ll be in Philly at the end of this week, and it would be very cool to have the series extended and back in Philly at the same time I’m there.
Lots of empty seats at Dodger Stadium
They’ve had that 3rd-7th inning crowd reputation for awhile. It just sucks that they can’t get to their seats before the game starts in a PLAYOFF GAME!
And Atlanta fans want to know what I’m mad about.
nobody over at brewcrewball
I slide over here and see see a big post total, but you guys are all chattin’ up football. I did get to see the old man play against the Bengals. Not a pretty game.
I’m rooting for the Dodgers.
old pitchers never die
they just suck more frequently
"You never want to give up a 7-0 lead, in your rival's ballpark, that would put them in first place. Never want to do that." - Ron Darling
Since you're now Supreme Dictator
Are you also responsible for this “We’re The Reds! Red Hot!” tagline now attached to the site?
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I thought BK put it up
I can change it too. Who wants to send me money and suggestions?
by Brendanukkah on Oct 12, 2008 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions
Yes I am
So what?
"You never want to give up a 7-0 lead, in your rival's ballpark, that would put them in first place. Never want to do that." - Ron Darling
No need to be on the defensive
Was just wondering if it was you or SB Nation ’s all
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It was me
it’s a toss back to 1990. Since living in the present sucks, I choose to live in the past. That’s why I like Ike this year!
"You never want to give up a 7-0 lead, in your rival's ballpark, that would put them in first place. Never want to do that." - Ron Darling
I'm all for wishing suffering on Houtonians, but damn that's cold!
Not to mention Ike fucked up Ohio pretty well too.
by Brendanukkah on Oct 12, 2008 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions
oh yeah
see, I’m living in a much further back past than that, so technically I don’t know about that Ike.
If you’re going to go crazy, you have to go all in.
"You never want to give up a 7-0 lead, in your rival's ballpark, that would put them in first place. Never want to do that." - Ron Darling
Dodgers giving the 75% full stadium something to cheer about
Blake DeWitt!
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I want TB to make the World Series
But I also want to see a Dodgers-Sox series, just to watch Manny his .877 with 4 HR.
"Aio, quantitas magna frumentorum est."
his, hit, whatever
The keys are like right next to each other.
"Aio, quantitas magna frumentorum est."
Yeah, it's easy to get those confused
thishead
"My wife ain't never ran and got me no pheasant." - Fistbands
by BK on Oct 12, 2008 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
I don't want the Dodgers to play the Red Sox
because I don’t want to hear about Manny against the Red Sox for two weeks
"You never want to give up a 7-0 lead, in your rival's ballpark, that would put them in first place. Never want to do that." - Ron Darling
Nomar? Lowe?
Or do they not count anymore?
by Brendanukkah on Oct 12, 2008 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions
And this game got interesting
I hope it turns into a beanball war, that’d be cool.
"Aio, quantitas magna frumentorum est."
Was there a high spikes slide at home in the first? Maybe that’s part of it.
I have to say the beanball wars of Yost v. LaRussa were a PIA. Yost was overmatched although we have Seth McClung.
we had David Weathers
so nobody ever came head hunting against the Reds. Weathers will put an 87 MPH fastball in your ear and not even feel sorry about.
"You never want to give up a 7-0 lead, in your rival's ballpark, that would put them in first place. Never want to do that." - Ron Darling
it
"You never want to give up a 7-0 lead, in your rival's ballpark, that would put them in first place. Never want to do that." - Ron Darling
Martin got hit in the first
Then buzzed in the second.
I expected the Dodgers to retaliate,.
"Aio, quantitas magna frumentorum est."
I really feel for ya
You are kinda cursed when an LT TD would hurt less than what just happened. Maybe Rivers’ll start throwing picks like crazy in the second half
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i woulda won one game and lead the league for the week
but three players on my bench outscored my whole team…
this league hurts my self esteem
by chandrathan on Oct 12, 2008 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions
50 million Buffett fans
Think you’re A-OK, ’than!
Also, get ready for an hour of How I Banged Your Mother tomorrow!
by Brendanukkah on Oct 12, 2008 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions
an hour? is it all new?
Is there no bbt?
by chandrathan on Oct 12, 2008 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions
No, a half hour of each
That’s just what I call that hour block. How I (Big Bang)ed Your Mother, I guess.
by Brendanukkah on Oct 12, 2008 10:16 PM EDT up reply actions
ive been really disappointed
with himym so far this season. there have been a few moments, but most of time im just waiting for the funny parts only to find that its over before i started laughing. Big Bang has been much better.
"for integrity of races and the game" - Dusty Baker
by Charlie Scrabbles on Oct 12, 2008 10:19 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Penny playing Conan was pretty good
I’m glad that they’ve added Laura Gilbert in a more prominent role this season.
by Brendanukkah on Oct 12, 2008 10:22 PM EDT up reply actions
every episode
there is an extended scene with Penny and Sheldon and it slays me every time. they have such chemistry. i hope it lasts.
"for integrity of races and the game" - Dusty Baker
by Charlie Scrabbles on Oct 12, 2008 10:29 PM EDT up reply actions
rec'd for troof
i’ve been saying that…
bbt has taken a big step forward this season..
of course they realized their strength and turned it into “the sheldon show”
by chandrathan on Oct 12, 2008 10:30 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm calling it right now
the Bengals will run the table in reverse and go 0-16
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Hop on
I called it at 0-2, but it’s definitely a conversation that should start happening soon
"My wife ain't never ran and got me no pheasant." - Fistbands
For no good reason, rd 2
Man Mountain must be so proud.
Also, Nomar has proven my comment above wrong. Screw him.
"Aio, quantitas magna frumentorum est."
This depresses me
Playoff baseball seems like so much fun. * sigh *
"Aio, quantitas magna frumentorum est."
yeah it sounds fun
but i wouldnt know. Caray and McCarver drove me off about an hour ago. i couldnt take the whole schtick about how things were better back in the day, when Dryesdale would hit everyone and Vin Scully taught us all about the ol’ ballgame. nothing turns me off more than that old-fashioned Luddite baseball bullshit.
"for integrity of races and the game" - Dusty Baker
by Charlie Scrabbles on Oct 12, 2008 10:44 PM EDT up reply actions
As an outsider, the Reds look like a team that could add maybe 2 nice pieces and some value pieces and be playoff contenders. Has Jocketty said whether he’ll sign any free agents? Furcal would be nice.
The Cubs got Edmonds and Johnson, their CFers off the scrap heap.
its spelled "Cuns" around here
oh, and congrats on the playoff appearance for you all. even if it was short-lived, its gotta feel good after 25+ years.
"for integrity of races and the game" - Dusty Baker
by Charlie Scrabbles on Oct 12, 2008 10:54 PM EDT up reply actions
I wouldn't mind Furcal
But we’d have to find a taker for Alex Gonzalez.
"Aio, quantitas magna frumentorum est."
I dunno
I’m not so sure he could ask for the world after missing 120 games with a bad back.
"Aio, quantitas magna frumentorum est."
Yeah, but
his 160 OPS+ when he did play has been a great example of what a small sample size can do for someone.
Also, he made almost $14 million this year. Seriously?
This place is like a sexy preschool.
$13.7 million, says baseball-reference...
CBS Sportsline says $15.7 million.
This place is like a sexy preschool.
Probably expensive due to the shortage of good SSs, but maybe not crazy so because of the back like jch24 says. I mentioned him only because he seems like he would fit well on the Reds. Slide Kepp to 2nd maybe and kill two birds? Really I just meant that you have some premium players including a lot of nice pitching, so it wouldn’t take an overhaul to compete next year. Besides Gallardo and Parra, I’m not looking forward to watching Suppan, the 12.5 million dollar big game pitcher, Dave Bush and who the hell knows pitch next year.
Keppinger should never be starting
If Keppinger starts at any position, the team is not going to make the playoffs.
This place is like a sexy preschool.
Brandon Phillips would probably be better at 2nd than Kepp
There’s also an ever growing “move Phillips to SS and sign Mark Ellis” contingent around these parts…
"My wife ain't never ran and got me no pheasant." - Fistbands
my addled mind forgot about Phillips
Sure seems like there is a current shortage of middle infielders. Brewers, Cubs, Cards, Pirates all seem to be looking just among the NL central.
...which is precisely why
i wouldnt want to overpay for a guy like Furcal.
"for integrity of races and the game" - Dusty Baker
by Charlie Scrabbles on Oct 12, 2008 11:27 PM EDT up reply actions
The general feeling around here (at least the feeling I get)
is that Jocketty is going to go after some kind of big acquisition, and he’s pretty much came out and said he doesn’t like the current free agent market, so a trade is likely. He’s looking for a RH bat, and upgrades at SS, 3B, CF, and C all are pretty plausible. The problem is we’re stuck with expensive utility guys like Ryan Freel, Jeff Keppinger, Alex Gonzalez, and Norris Hopper, and we really don’t have a place for all of them.
"My wife ain't never ran and got me no pheasant." - Fistbands
i think Jocko will do right by us
i wouldnt mind trading for Adrian Beltre and moving EdE to LF, but aside from that i dont think i would condone any big moves. it probably wouldnt be the for the best if we signed a big contract like Furcal or Manny or traded for Maggs.
but what im really afraid of is he will go out and get another speedy CF type, even if Dickerson and Stubbs are ready or near-ready. if Coco Crisp or Shane Victorino or Willy Taveras are starting in CF and leading off for us next year im gonna lose it. big time.
"for integrity of races and the game" - Dusty Baker
by Charlie Scrabbles on Oct 12, 2008 11:34 PM EDT up reply actions
As fans we get cool towels to wave around!
Except I didn’t see any at Fenway the other night. They are the only team that I haven’t seen with the towels.
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7 - 2 Dodgers after 7
I guess that will teach you not to start a pitcher who is older than John McCain
Nobody listens to Andrew
Kuroda's been handcuffing the Phillie batters
in a way John McCain might recognize.
by Brendanukkah on Oct 12, 2008 10:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Now, now
John McCain is definately against torture…
but i bet theres some people in Vietnam who are glad he’s behind in the polls
payback can be a bitch
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by nlt-andrew68 on Oct 12, 2008 10:49 PM EDT up reply actions
is there any statistical data
to prove or disprove the theory of the effectiveness of sinker ball pitchers working on short rest?
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I don't know
but our TV guys give that same blurb about being too strong damn near every time one pitches… someone make it stop
Blanton
and just think: if we would have just given the A’s Cueto we could have had Blanton pitching for us in the NLCS. ahhh what couldve been.
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by Charlie Scrabbles on Oct 12, 2008 11:23 PM EDT up reply actions
I seriously like the new tagline. Seriously.
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by Brendanukkah on Oct 13, 2008 11:27 AM EDT up reply actions
Rumors!
There are no Yankees fans here.
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