Cincinnati Reds @ Pittsburgh Pirates GameThread, Apr 11, 2008 7:05 PM EDT

Game 11 Thread: Reds vs. Pirates

by boobs on Apr 11, 2008 5:00 PM EDT in Game Threads

Cincinnati Reds @ Pittsburgh Pirates

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

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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Steven Senne/AP (Volquez), Al Behrman/AP (Maholm)

	W-L	ERA	WHIP	K	BB
2008 - Edinson Volquez	1-0	1.69	1.37	8	2

	W-L	ERA	WHIP	K	BB
2008 - Paul Maholm	0-1	9.00	1.20	9	1

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 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 up 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 up 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 up 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 up 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 up 0 recs

probably

maybe Hopper or Kepp too

Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on Apr 11, 2008 5:32 PM EDT up 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 up 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 up 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 up 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 up 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 up 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 up 0 recs

no, no...

chew on these

by crolfer on Apr 11, 2008 5:55 PM EDT up 0 recs

First!

by crolfer on Apr 11, 2008 5:14 PM EDT 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 0 recs

An order per ESPN I assume

Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on Apr 11, 2008 5:37 PM EDT up 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 up 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 up 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 up 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 up 0 recs

I'm sure it's on

here! too.

by satyanaas on Apr 11, 2008 7:01 PM EDT up 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 0 recs

Behold the future

go see the Bats

Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on Apr 11, 2008 5:51 PM EDT up 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 up 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 up 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 up 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 up 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 up 0 recs

yep

got home last night.

Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on Apr 11, 2008 6:11 PM EDT up 0 recs

great! Congrats and continue the speedy recovery!

by crolfer on Apr 11, 2008 6:14 PM EDT up 0 recs

thanks

Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on Apr 11, 2008 6:57 PM EDT up 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 up 0 recs

feels good to be up and about

Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on Apr 11, 2008 6:57 PM EDT up 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 up 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 up 0 recs

awesome

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

by Slyde on Apr 11, 2008 10:58 PM EDT up 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 up 0 recs

thanks

Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on Apr 11, 2008 10:08 PM EDT up 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 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 up 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 0 recs

Are you as sorry as

the Pirates?

Reds fan for 40 years!

by gejoe on Apr 11, 2008 6:56 PM EDT up 0 recs

rain delay :(

Reds fan for 40 years!

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

Scrappy.

by Gray on Apr 11, 2008 7:29 PM EDT 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 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 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 0 recs

BRING HIM UP NOW!!!

"Never perfect but perfectly forgiven." -Petra

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

it depends on your definition

he can easily pop out to short left field

by johnny cueto thinks we're sellouts on Apr 11, 2008 7:41 PM EDT up 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 up 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 up 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 up 0 recs