Spring Training Game Thread: Game 4 vs. Pirates

And (unrelated) has anybody read Y: The Last Man? I've never read any graphic novels other than Maus but I thought this series looked pretty interesting. Thoughts?

'08 Reds question: Is there really going to be a need for Coutlangus?

by Fat Vegas Alan on Mar 1, 2008 6:55 PM EST reply actions

Honestly

Is there every really a need for Coutlangus? Why pussyfoot around? Just get to the HEAT!

Don't talk back to Darth Vader or he'll getcha!

by Slyde on Mar 1, 2008 7:01 PM EST up reply actions

Y: The Last Man

That's one of my favorite series. It's an interesting look at what happens if every male animal (accept one man and his monkey) die. Kind of like the movie "Children of Men."

I would also recommend the series "Preacher." "Watchmen" is the best comics mini-series ever. "Sandman" is pretty excellent. "Fables" is a pretty interesting series, about fairy tale characters that have to live in the real world.

If you want to talk comics, I'm your huckleberry.

by Brendanukkah on Mar 1, 2008 7:28 PM EST up reply actions

And if you want to talk Huckleberry

Brendan's mom is a hound.

Well that's what I heard.

by ctnyc on Mar 1, 2008 7:35 PM EST up reply actions

Okay. Good to know.

I hope I didn't get you too excited because when it comes to comics, my questions probably begin and end with "Can you recommend some good graphic novels for a non-comic reader?" And well, you've already taken care of that one.

Here's another: There's probably no chance in hell but is there a series about baseball or any sport?

(Someone could prolly sell a few spoofy copies of CashMan vs The Theo.)

by Fat Vegas Alan on Mar 1, 2008 8:39 PM EST up reply actions

Can't really think of any

Although the X-Men occasionally played games of no-powers baseball.

by Brendanukkah on Mar 1, 2008 9:03 PM EST up reply actions

Well, if you're into Japanese stuff...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Baseball_anime_and_manga

by Geki on Mar 1, 2008 9:18 PM EST up reply actions

Funny story

Trey Hillman read Dokaben to learn about Japanese baseball when he went to Japan.

He didn't realize it was fictional.

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

by BubbaFan on Mar 1, 2008 9:55 PM EST up reply actions

No doubt

it was rookie manager hazing courtesy of Bobby V.

by ken on Mar 2, 2008 11:09 AM EST up reply actions

Just got back from college (my son's)

Nice to see the win, but don't like the pitching lines on several guys. I've been following the minors for awhile, and I've always been excited about Rosales and Roenicke (and a few others). Doubt they'll make the team, but more good prospects ready to contribute when called upon. I'd much rather have Rosales than Castro (or Janish, for that matter).
Coffee's had 2 good outings - nice sign. And I think Dickerson will be our leadoff hitter next year, but will probably be replaced by Stubbs in 2 years.

Reds fan for 40 years!

by gejoe on Mar 1, 2008 8:35 PM EST reply actions

Rosales

Any of the prospect mavens have thoughts on this guy? He wasn't on BPro's or BA's Reds list, and my impression is that the system is fairly top-heavy. It looks like he hit well at Sarasota and Chattanooga last year but stopped playing SS. Baker and the Fay seem excited about him, so he's got that going for him.

by ken on Mar 2, 2008 11:21 AM EST up reply actions