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Cincinnati Reds
@ Pittsburgh Pirates

Friday, Apr 11, 2008, 7:05 PM EDT
PNC Park

Edinson Volquez vs Paul Maholm

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Mostly cloudy with a 60-percent chance of rain. Winds blowing from right to left field at 10-15 m.p.h. Game Time temperature: Near 75.

 

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The Pirates started their season by splitting the first two games in Atlanta and then winning the rubber match with a tenth-inning RBI from Xavier Nady.  So, are they as good as the third best team in the NL East?  Nah.  Thus far, they appear to be the same old Pirates: 3-6 after losing two in Miami and then being swept at home by the Cubs.  In the first nine games, their pitching staff has only twice held their opposition under five runs.  Their team ERA is 5.34 with a 1.55 WHIP. (But watch out for the lefty John Grabow out of the 'pen.)

Aside from Dunn, the Reds have had some success against Maholm.  If Volquez gives us six good innings and Weathers can handle this less-than-fearsome lineup, the good guys should continue this sweet roadie they have going. -Fat Vegas Alan

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No Patterson tonight

According to the Fay, we got Hopper in the leadoff spot.

I'm thirsty.

by Pops Daniels on Apr 11, 2008 5:02 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Holy crap

Norris Hopper has 2 extra base hits off of Maholm. He OWNS him.

WHY SHOULD I CHANGE IT? HE'S THE ONE WHO SUCKS!

by Slyde on Apr 11, 2008 5:11 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

considering he only has had 18 extra base hits

that is 1/9 of them all. Lets go with a double and a triple, its his time to shine.

by johnny cueto thinks we're sellouts on Apr 11, 2008 5:22 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Tell me we at least have Paul Bako going

We need a Fan Favorite. After Patterson and Bako, who's the guy? Freel?

by Brendanukkah on Apr 11, 2008 5:27 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Yup, we have Bako

Fay thinks we'll always have Bako. That is, he thinks the guy is playing so well that he'll stick around even when Ross gets back. Three catchers, anyone?

David Duchovny, why won't you love me?

by BubbaFan on Apr 11, 2008 5:32 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

if youre referring to the mlbtr discussion

he also said valentin will be only a guy off the bench. So in that case, he's really just an emergency player who can catch or play first. http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2008/04/rumor-royalty-1.html

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

by boobs on Apr 11, 2008 5:37 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

probably

maybe Hopper or Kepp too

Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on Apr 11, 2008 5:32 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Dunn is playing. Here's the lineup:

Norris Hopper CF
Jeff Keppinger SS
Ken Griffey Jr. RF
Brandon Phillips 2B
Adam Dunn LF
Edwin Encarnacion 3B
Joey Votto 1B
Paul Bako C

And I want to simultaneously credit Fay with providing the lineup and mock him for this sentence (or whatever you might call this): "The rotation will be as speculated upon post off day: Aaron Harang Tuesday, Josh Fogg Wednesday, Edison Volquez Thursday v. the Cubs in Wrigley."

Now that I've read It several times I think I might finally understand what he's saying. I guess that's to secret to deciphering Fay. You've gotta cut and paste everything before you understand it.

Red Reporters, when viewing the front page, don't forget to scroll down and look for "Features" on your left and "Fanposts" on your right. Don't get stuck in the middle!

by Fat Vegas Alan on Apr 11, 2008 5:39 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

No i think its like the secret garden

you must first believe before you can understand and find that secret garden inside you.

by johnny cueto thinks we're sellouts on Apr 11, 2008 5:41 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

why can't we get a straight rotation?

it's really strange the way he keeps mixing it around. Just Harang, Arroyo, Cueto, Fogg, Volquez. What's wrong with 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 Apr 11, 2008 5:45 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

He said something about

wanting to rest Cueto and Volquez since they aren't used to pitching a lot of innings and wanted to get them rest now for late in the year.

by xjjeep90 on Apr 11, 2008 5:47 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

oh. well, ok.

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

by boobs on Apr 11, 2008 5:47 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Chew on that, mate.

Red Reporters, when viewing the front page, don't forget to scroll down and look for "Features" on your left and "Fanposts" on your right. Don't get stuck in the middle!

by Fat Vegas Alan on Apr 11, 2008 5:54 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

What are you people doing!!??!!

The Yankees and RedSox play tonight!! They probably won't even play any other games this weekend. Why bother? Now, immediately begin talking about Yankees and RedSox. That's an order!

The season doesn't start until the Cincinnati Reds take the field! Reclaim The Opener!!

by TheC on Apr 11, 2008 5:32 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Yep

ESPN, Fox, the Catholic Church.... you name it. Yankees-RedSox. Even the economy is going to stop tanking for 3 days to give proper attention to this important, historical series.

The season doesn't start until the Cincinnati Reds take the field! Reclaim The Opener!!

by TheC on Apr 11, 2008 5:44 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Whoo... The Yanks and BoSox... Any predictions?

I'm guessing that it will take up 75% of the time SC devotes to baseball tomorrow... that's mine

by crolfer on Apr 11, 2008 5:52 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

BoSox take 2 of 3

and way too many "highlights" of people making basic plays. Oh and I forgot all of the over hype and over analysis too. How many Networks will carry games. Fox, ESPN any others?

Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on Apr 11, 2008 6:00 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Oh yeah...

ABC
NBC
Oxygen
Cartoon Network
Comedy Central

and that's just a start...

by crolfer on Apr 11, 2008 6:02 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Bats Home Opener or Reds v. Pirates?

Oh! Ross will be catching tonight for the Bats.

Decisions decisions.

by xjjeep90 on Apr 11, 2008 5:49 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Behold the future

go see the Bats

Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on Apr 11, 2008 5:51 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

it's fair-weather fan day at slugger field

opening night vs. the PawSox. Bandwagon Bats fans AND bandwagon Red Sox fans. so if you were wondering about going, i would suggest not to. it's not my scene, anyway.

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

by boobs on Apr 11, 2008 5:53 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Normally I wait

for west coast road trips. That way you get a double-header.

by xjjeep90 on Apr 11, 2008 5:54 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

yeah

i tell you what though... next friday is jay bruce figurine night. I'll be at work, but im gonna go down there early and get my figurine and come back. that would be a good night to go.

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

by boobs on Apr 11, 2008 5:55 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

that sounds fun

but I am sure I will not be allowed to venture that far from home yet.

Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on Apr 11, 2008 6:02 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

are you home?

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

by boobs on Apr 11, 2008 6:09 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

yep

got home last night.

Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on Apr 11, 2008 6:11 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

awesome

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

by boobs on Apr 11, 2008 6:16 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

You seen your grandson yet?

WHY SHOULD I CHANGE IT? HE'S THE ONE WHO SUCKS!

by Slyde on Apr 11, 2008 8:18 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I just got back from doing that

Kind of cool holding him while we were watching our first game together

Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on Apr 11, 2008 10:09 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

awesome

WHY SHOULD I CHANGE IT? HE'S THE ONE WHO SUCKS!

by Slyde on Apr 11, 2008 10:58 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I'm a little late here

But congratulations, and all the best on a speedy recovery.

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

by BLee2525 on Apr 11, 2008 7:50 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

thanks

Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on Apr 11, 2008 10:08 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

by the by

is it "Ma-holl-um" or "Ma-holm"?

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

by boobs on Apr 11, 2008 5:49 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

The first one, if I recall correctly

"My wife ain't never ran and got me no pheasant." - Fistbands

by BK on Apr 11, 2008 5:52 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

My friend the Pirates fan

has already conceded all three games on the basis that his team is "terrible." Which means we're sure to drop at least two of these games.

I'm sorry.

by Brendanukkah on Apr 11, 2008 6:48 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Are you as sorry as

the Pirates?

Reds fan for 40 years!

by gejoe on Apr 11, 2008 6:56 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

rain delay :(

Reds fan for 40 years!

by gejoe on Apr 11, 2008 7:04 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Anyone else

Think Keppinger was safe by about 2 steps right there? WTF? George didn't even cast doubt.

by Obi Juan Kenobez on Apr 11, 2008 7:32 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Dunnish 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 Apr 11, 2008 7:32 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

fuck

how many times have we left the bases loaded this year? I want this to even out NOW.

in other news, david ross walked in his first plate appearance with the bats

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

by boobs on Apr 11, 2008 7:35 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

BRING HIM UP NOW!!!

"Never perfect but perfectly forgiven." -Petra

by shortstopv2 on Apr 11, 2008 7:40 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Yes, Keppinger appeared pretty safe there...

And did anyone else hear Grande say he was surprised Dunn was in the lineup because Dusty's trying to get FREEL some AB's?!?

by bparsonst on Apr 11, 2008 7:37 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

so who thinks hopper wont hit

the ball out of the infield today?

"Never perfect but perfectly forgiven." -Petra

by shortstopv2 on Apr 11, 2008 7:40 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

everyone

"My wife ain't never ran and got me no pheasant." - Fistbands

by BK on Apr 11, 2008 7:40 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

or bloop, if you're grande

"My wife ain't never ran and got me no pheasant." - Fistbands

by BK on Apr 11, 2008 7:43 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

why does cueto think we are sellouts?

"Never perfect but perfectly forgiven." -Petra

by shortstopv2 on Apr 11, 2008 7:44 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

its based off a song

called Johnny Quest thinks were sellouts. Cueto's nickname is Johnny Quest. Therefore Johnny Cueto thinks we're sellouts. Not my best syllogism, but it works.

by johnny cueto thinks we're sellouts on Apr 11, 2008 7:45 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

That would work for our BR ad.

Red Reporter: Not my best syllogism, but it works.

by Gray on Apr 11, 2008 7:47 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

how bout

Suck It, Duaner?

In the end, life and business are about human connections. And computers are about trying to murder you in a lake. And to me the choice is easy.

by chandrathan on Apr 11, 2008 7:49 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

why did they say mahalom made the error

he didnt even touch the ball

"Never perfect but perfectly forgiven." -Petra

by shortstopv2 on Apr 11, 2008 7:49 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

NICE HOPPER

good job

"Never perfect but perfectly forgiven." -Petra

by shortstopv2 on Apr 11, 2008 7:50 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

exactly why he shouldnt start

its the hopper shift

"Never perfect but perfectly forgiven." -Petra

by shortstopv2 on Apr 11, 2008 7:51 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Greetings fellow people who don't have lives

or have recently suffered a heart attack.

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

by BLee2525 on Apr 11, 2008 7:51 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

hey I have a life

Im just too poor to go out until i get my george bush bribe

by johnny cueto thinks we're sellouts on Apr 11, 2008 7:51 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

sac bunts are AWESOME

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

by boobs on Apr 11, 2008 7:51 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

the "hopper shift" double play

"Never perfect but perfectly forgiven." -Petra

by shortstopv2 on Apr 11, 2008 7:55 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

What's the hopper shift?

All the outfielders play in the infield?

by Gray on Apr 11, 2008 7:55 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

yes and the 3rd and 1st baseman play even with

the pitcher

"Never perfect but perfectly forgiven." -Petra

by shortstopv2 on Apr 11, 2008 7:57 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

yes and the 3rd and 1st baseman play even with

the pitcher

"Never perfect but perfectly forgiven." -Petra

by shortstopv2 on Apr 11, 2008 7:56 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

that was a reply

"Never perfect but perfectly forgiven." -Petra

by shortstopv2 on Apr 11, 2008 7:56 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

We're gonna' break things open this inning

Second time through the order. Time to get this punk.

The season doesn't start until the Cincinnati Reds take the field! Reclaim The Opener!!

by TheC on Apr 11, 2008 8:00 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Plus

We have a better hitter batting leadoff.

by Gray on Apr 11, 2008 8:00 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I'm feeling less good about my prediction

What is up with this offense?

The season doesn't start until the Cincinnati Reds take the field! Reclaim The Opener!!

by TheC on Apr 11, 2008 8:04 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

apparently pittsburgh potato chips are extra delicious

well at lest they have that goin for them. Also, griffey you needed to hit that about 200 ft further

by johnny cueto thinks we're sellouts on Apr 11, 2008 8:03 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

bruce just homered for louisville

6-3 bats

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

by boobs on Apr 11, 2008 8:07 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

That's good news

We could use some of that up here.

The season doesn't start until the Cincinnati Reds take the field! Reclaim The Opener!!

by TheC on Apr 11, 2008 8:08 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

URGENT NYYANKEE-BOSOX UPDATE

Bottom of the 4th - no score.

Now back to your meaningless game.

The season doesn't start until the Cincinnati Reds take the field! Reclaim The Opener!!

by TheC on Apr 11, 2008 8:09 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Volquez

is going for a born-again no-hitter starting in the 4th.

by Gray on Apr 11, 2008 8:15 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

bako/ross platoon

i can deal with that

"Never perfect but perfectly forgiven." -Petra

by shortstopv2 on Apr 11, 2008 8:15 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Sits on the bench looking sexy

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

by BLee2525 on Apr 11, 2008 8:17 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

eats on the bench

"Never perfect but perfectly forgiven." -Petra

by shortstopv2 on Apr 11, 2008 8:17 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

a three-man lefty plattoon

brilliant

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

by boobs on Apr 11, 2008 8:19 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

i ment as a righty

he switch hits right?

"Never perfect but perfectly forgiven." -Petra

by shortstopv2 on Apr 11, 2008 8:20 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

sucks from the right side

In the end, life and business are about human connections. And computers are about trying to murder you in a lake. And to me the choice is easy.

by chandrathan on Apr 11, 2008 8:21 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

and he might as well not even try

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

by boobs on Apr 11, 2008 8:22 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

o well then trade bait

"Never perfect but perfectly forgiven." -Petra

by shortstopv2 on Apr 11, 2008 8:22 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

not gonna get much for that nightcrawler

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

by boobs on Apr 11, 2008 8:24 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Valentin

Switch hitter

Just sayin'.

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

by BLee2525 on Apr 11, 2008 8:20 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

the wagon needs to get his control

under control

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

by boobs on Apr 11, 2008 8:16 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Volquez a bit erratic tonight?

46 pitches so far and 20 balls. No Ks also, which is notable for him. Not hitting his spots?

The season doesn't start until the Cincinnati Reds take the field! Reclaim The Opener!!

by TheC on Apr 11, 2008 8:17 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Mmmm...Cincinnati chili

Turns out there's a place in downtown Greensboro that claims to have Cincinnati-style chili. I should go try it out some time, but I never think of it at lunchtime during the week, when they're open.

by Gray on Apr 11, 2008 8:19 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I've been there

It's called "Cincy's." Good, not great.

Give me Stamey's any day.

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

by BLee2525 on Apr 11, 2008 8:21 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

In the South?

I wasn't aware such a creature existed.

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

by BLee2525 on Apr 11, 2008 8:22 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

It's the only place you get hush puppies without ordering fish

I'm in.

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

by BLee2525 on Apr 11, 2008 8:24 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

hush puppies? i too am in

In the end, life and business are about human connections. And computers are about trying to murder you in a lake. And to me the choice is easy.

by chandrathan on Apr 11, 2008 8:25 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I used to eat hush puppies

at Bullock's in Durham all the time when I was a kid...can't really get into them now.

by Gray on Apr 11, 2008 8:26 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

So, ummm.....

Are there any foods you do enjoy?

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

by BLee2525 on Apr 11, 2008 8:31 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Not so many in Greensboro...

Though the new place downtown has a pretty great black bean burger. Asheville has much, much better vegetarian fare.

by Gray on Apr 11, 2008 8:33 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

thats the worst thing about lexington

all they have is gold star. skylines, uglier but sluttier stepsister

by johnny cueto thinks we're sellouts on Apr 11, 2008 8:22 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I like Gold Star because they have crinkle cut fries.

In the end, life and business are about human connections. And computers are about trying to murder you in a lake. And to me the choice is easy.

by chandrathan on Apr 11, 2008 8:23 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

yes and hot sauce!

In the end, life and business are about human connections. And computers are about trying to murder you in a lake. And to me the choice is easy.

by chandrathan on Apr 11, 2008 8:24 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I can't take the hot stuff...

The mild chili sets my mouth on fire, even.

by Gray on Apr 11, 2008 8:24 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

yeah

gold stars alright, but its no skyline. There used to be a skyline in georgetown that was all you could eat on tuesdays, but they closed. I have many memories of that miserable 15 min drive back to lex. Now i think the closest skyline to lexington in Richwood

by johnny cueto thinks we're sellouts on Apr 11, 2008 8:24 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Interesting

From the Enquirer:

"Plum says his chili recipe has been in his family for generations. According to Plum family lore, Plum's great-grandfather got the recipe from the owners of Empress Chili, which was a frequent pit stop on his beat as a Cincinnati cop."

by Brian B on Apr 11, 2008 8:30 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I love a good three way!

In the end, life and business are about human connections. And computers are about trying to murder you in a lake. And to me the choice is easy.

by chandrathan on Apr 11, 2008 8:19 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Don't Judge me!

In the end, life and business are about human connections. And computers are about trying to murder you in a lake. And to me the choice is easy.

by chandrathan on Apr 11, 2008 8:20 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Fuck!

Change of plans. Just called the place and they don't have TVs in yet. The owner said they're on order. WLW is doing a broadcast from there tomorrow apparently.

by Brian B on Apr 11, 2008 8:20 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

This team

is all about groundouts with men on base.

by Gray on Apr 11, 2008 8:27 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Question

Anyone seen those nuxy patches for sale anywhere around town? They are at the ballpark but they are $15 which I think is a bit steep.

In the end, life and business are about human connections. And computers are about trying to murder you in a lake. And to me the choice is easy.

by chandrathan on Apr 11, 2008 8:29 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

look at that exciting DP

get pumped fellow posters. If that doesnt work, drink whiskey, repeat till pumped

by johnny cueto thinks we're sellouts on Apr 11, 2008 8:36 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

A true leadoff guy!

Thank God.

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

by BLee2525 on Apr 11, 2008 8:37 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

speed kills

is it normal for the wagon's change to be a fast as his slider

by dunnateher on Apr 11, 2008 8:38 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Pitch FX Sez...

Average curveball: 80.39 MPH
Average changeup: 83.33 MPH

http://baseball.bornbybits.com/plots/Edinson_Volquez.html

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

by BLee2525 on Apr 11, 2008 8:41 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

For the good of the team, baby

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

by BLee2525 on Apr 11, 2008 8:41 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Productive Out > Any Hit

I'm surprised you didn't know that.

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

by BLee2525 on Apr 11, 2008 8:43 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

When you get a hit...

All you're doing is swinging for yourself.

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

by BLee2525 on Apr 11, 2008 8:45 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

We all know that hitting increases your On Base Percentage

And, of course, OBP is overrated. On-base percentage is great if you can do something with it, but clogging up the bases just isn't that great. For anybody.

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

by BLee2525 on Apr 11, 2008 8:50 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

First strikeout for Volquez

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

by BLee2525 on Apr 11, 2008 8:46 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Yep He's been pretty terrible tonight...

In the end, life and business are about human connections. And computers are about trying to murder you in a lake. And to me the choice is easy.

by chandrathan on Apr 11, 2008 8:47 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

me too :-)

In the end, life and business are about human connections. And computers are about trying to murder you in a lake. And to me the choice is easy.

by chandrathan on Apr 11, 2008 8:49 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

As you were

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

by BLee2525 on Apr 11, 2008 8:48 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

so... funny story...

Went out to eat with my dad an hour ago at a Chinese restaurant and they brought him scalding hot water to drink because the girl apparently thought he asked for hot water... Strange moment...

by crolfer on Apr 11, 2008 8:51 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Thanks Crolfer...

The rain delay just hit, and I'm going to pick up some chinese!

In the end, life and business are about human connections. And computers are about trying to murder you in a lake. And to me the choice is easy.

by chandrathan on Apr 11, 2008 8:53 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

who loses when ross is back

i say we ride bako and let ross heat up down on the farm

by dunnateher on Apr 11, 2008 8:55 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Rain Rain go away...

Rain on the Yankees/BoSox game every day...

by crolfer on Apr 11, 2008 8:56 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Let's open up the Banana Phone

I'll be taking your questions during the delay...

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by Slyde on Apr 11, 2008 8:56 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I'm a Raffi fan as well

Thanks for the call.

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by Slyde on Apr 11, 2008 8:58 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I'd like to hear your thoughts on the following players:

Ron Santos
Enconcepcion
Coutlanger

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

by BLee2525 on Apr 11, 2008 8:59 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Hey good question

Santos - definite hall of famer. Calls a good game too. Not like some of these basketball idiots and their stupid phrases. Dribbled the ball?? Of course they did. You know where that comes from? ESPN. Ridiculous

Thanks for the call.

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by Slyde on Apr 11, 2008 9:01 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

mlb says volks was throwing a slider tonight

i was only aware he threw 3 pitches

i am not just ignorant, i am an ignorant fan

by dunnateher on Apr 11, 2008 9:01 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I've never heard of him throwing a slider

Fastball, Curve, Change. That's all I've ever read in scouting reports, and all I saw in the Pitch FX data from last year. Did Gameday show a curve and change, too?

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

by BLee2525 on Apr 11, 2008 9:03 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

yes they had him throwing 4 pitches

i am not just ignorant, i am an ignorant fan

by dunnateher on Apr 11, 2008 9:04 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Hey slyde

should i put aj pierzynski on my fantasy team? he's raking. Thanks!

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

by boobs on Apr 11, 2008 9:02 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I don't give a shit about your fantasy team

Are you serious?!?! Pierzynski doesn't belong on any team. That guy is a grade A asshole. Time to get out of your mother's basement and live a little. It's Friday night. Take off your pants and have some fun!

Thanks for the call.

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by Slyde on Apr 11, 2008 9:04 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

A wise man once said...

"Sometimes, you just gotta get high as shit and take your shirt off."

Probably my favorite Red Reporter post ever. Ever.

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

by BLee2525 on Apr 11, 2008 9:05 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

are they uncovering the field or covering it?

"Never perfect but perfectly forgiven." -Petra

by shortstopv2 on Apr 11, 2008 9:04 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

i think they're covering it

over and over

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

by boobs on Apr 11, 2008 9:05 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

That's deep man

Somebody broke out the good stuff tonight.

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by Slyde on Apr 11, 2008 9:05 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

slyde

what's more important: talent or "grit"?

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

by boobs on Apr 11, 2008 9:05 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Well, I've seen a lot of players waste talent

but I've never seen anybody waste grit. Except Gray. He doesn't like any food.

Thanks for the call!

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by Slyde on Apr 11, 2008 9:06 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

true grit

i am not just ignorant, i am an ignorant fan

by dunnateher on Apr 11, 2008 9:06 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

talent doesn't get your pants dirty

i am not just ignorant, i am an ignorant fan

by dunnateher on Apr 11, 2008 9:07 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Nope, real talent keeps it clean down there

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by Slyde on Apr 11, 2008 9:07 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

wait

Are we talking about the same kind of "talent"?

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by Slyde on Apr 11, 2008 9:08 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

slyde

whats your most favorite lolcats .gif?

"Never perfect but perfectly forgiven." -Petra

by shortstopv2 on Apr 11, 2008 9:07 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

exactly

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by Slyde on Apr 11, 2008 9:08 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

thats bush league

"Never perfect but perfectly forgiven." -Petra

by shortstopv2 on Apr 11, 2008 9:10 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

bush league?

now I'm intrigued

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by Slyde on Apr 11, 2008 9:11 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

i didnt get a

thanks for the call

"Never perfect but perfectly forgiven." -Petra

by shortstopv2 on Apr 11, 2008 9:12 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I thought it was an ongoing conversation

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by Slyde on Apr 11, 2008 9:13 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

*click*

"Never perfect but perfectly forgiven." -Petra

by shortstopv2 on Apr 11, 2008 9:15 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Did you hang up?

Or did you just say "Click"?

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by Slyde on Apr 11, 2008 9:16 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

hung up

"Never perfect but perfectly forgiven." -Petra

by shortstopv2 on Apr 11, 2008 9:20 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Then why are you still talking to me

you can't fool me.

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by Slyde on Apr 11, 2008 9:21 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

darn it

you got me

"Never perfect but perfectly forgiven." -Petra

by shortstopv2 on Apr 11, 2008 9:21 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

slyde...

ninjas or pirates?

by crolfer on Apr 11, 2008 9:10 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Decipticons

Thanks for the call.

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by Slyde on Apr 11, 2008 9:11 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Easy answer

Ninjas

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

by BLee2525 on Apr 11, 2008 9:12 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

agreed

Ninjas rule... Especially during airsoft games... I just use a plastic knife...

by crolfer on Apr 11, 2008 9:14 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Ring Ring

Is it true that Chicago has the best Cincinnati chili? And second, if I may, do all Moeller grads end up as influential as you?

The season doesn't start until the Cincinnati Reds take the field! Reclaim The Opener!!

by TheC on Apr 11, 2008 9:11 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Chicago has the best everything, unless they have it in New York or Boston, then it is better there

And no, some Moeller grads turn into John Boehner.

WHY SHOULD I CHANGE IT? HE'S THE ONE WHO SUCKS!

by Slyde on Apr 11, 2008 9:13 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Shit, I didn't know that

Was he really? Should have figured.... damn right wing whacko school.

The season doesn't start until the Cincinnati Reds take the field! Reclaim The Opener!!

by TheC on Apr 11, 2008 9:14 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Hey

We should go add our names under notable alumni.

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by Slyde on Apr 11, 2008 9:17 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

ohmigod

Bob Schaffer is a Moeller alum? This is the guy running for Senator in Colorado but is probably going to go down as revelations come out that he was another Jack Abramoff budy.. corrupt as hell. Man - no wonder I never go back to that place.

The season doesn't start until the Cincinnati Reds take the field! Reclaim The Opener!!

by TheC on Apr 11, 2008 9:19 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Joel Slyde

Graduated with a degree in Philosophy probably from some Liberal Arts college nobody's ever heard of. Appeared on "Sports Talk with Paul Daugherty" on 700WLW like, once. Currently lives in his Mother's basement. Has never touched a boob.

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

by BLee2525 on Apr 11, 2008 9:21 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

wow

You know a lot about me. I've already said too much.

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by Slyde on Apr 11, 2008 9:22 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

TheC

Played baseball with notable alum Ken Griffey Jr. Currently blogs with notable alum Slyde J. Slyde. Hasn't really accomplished much else of note, but sure as hell is better than John Boehner.

The season doesn't start until the Cincinnati Reds take the field! Reclaim The Opener!!

by TheC on Apr 11, 2008 9:25 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I was thinking

Slyde - Not John Boehner.

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by Slyde on Apr 11, 2008 9:28 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Slyde...

When are we choosing the motto for Baseball-Ref?

by crolfer on Apr 11, 2008 9:14 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

how about.....

"only slyde knows more than Baseball-Ref"

"Never perfect but perfectly forgiven." -Petra

by shortstopv2 on Apr 11, 2008 9:16 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Tonight

or tomorrow. Whenever I get around to it. Then it will need to be approved by the powers that be at BBRef.

WHY SHOULD I CHANGE IT? HE'S THE ONE WHO SUCKS!

by Slyde on Apr 11, 2008 9:18 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Thanks for reminding me

I just submitted it. It should take a day or so.

Everyone should keep suggesting them though as they might get chosen by someone to represent a later month.

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by Slyde on Apr 11, 2008 9:21 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

real reds don't wear sox

i am not just ignorant, i am an ignorant fan

by dunnateher on Apr 11, 2008 9:22 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I'm wearing sox

just not pants

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by Slyde on Apr 11, 2008 9:23 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

im wearing

only a sock

"Never perfect but perfectly forgiven." -Petra

by shortstopv2 on Apr 11, 2008 9:24 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

"Never perfect but perfectly forgiven." -Petra

by shortstopv2 on Apr 11, 2008 9:25 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

They're together again

JAAAAAAYYYY-TEEEEEEEEE-EEEEEEEEEMMMM

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by Slyde on Apr 11, 2008 9:24 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Slyde

Would you consider trading Adam Dunn for a more accomplished position player, like Julio Franco or Frank Thomas?

by Obi Juan Kenobez on Apr 11, 2008 9:25 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Yes. Absolutely.

but not Frank Thomas. He walks too much. Or Julio Franco, he's old.

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by Slyde on Apr 11, 2008 9:26 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

how bout

chad moller?

"Never perfect but perfectly forgiven." -Petra

by shortstopv2 on Apr 11, 2008 9:26 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I think Adam Dunn would hit lots of home runs

in the Mexican league. Pull the trigger on the Franco deal!

"My wife ain't never ran and got me no pheasant." - Fistbands

by BK on Apr 11, 2008 9:29 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

chili powder in your shoes not sox

i am not just ignorant, i am an ignorant fan

by dunnateher on Apr 11, 2008 9:25 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I've signed you up for the "How to Use the Reply button" seminar tomorrow at 4:30 AM

Don't miss it as it's our last class of the Spring. As always, donuts and Sambuca are provided.

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by Slyde on Apr 11, 2008 9:27 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

sigh it show huh?

i am not just ignorant, i am an ignorant fan

by dunnateher on Apr 11, 2008 9:28 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Albert belle has slimmed down

i am not just ignorant, i am an ignorant fan

by dunnateher on Apr 11, 2008 9:26 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

and has reportedly

patched things up with Hannah Storm. They now have a timeshare together in the hamptons.

by Obi Juan Kenobez on Apr 11, 2008 9:33 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

so Slyde

What's your favorite Michael Bolton song?

by johnny cueto thinks we're sellouts on Apr 11, 2008 9:29 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

You know, I guess I just like 'em all.

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by Slyde on Apr 11, 2008 9:31 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Anybody watching the Miguel Cotto fight tomorrow?

Or am I the only boxing fan left on Earth?

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

by BLee2525 on Apr 11, 2008 9:31 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

My answers to that are "Yes" and "No"

but not necessarily in that order.

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by Slyde on Apr 11, 2008 9:32 PM EDT to parent up reply reply