Game15 Thread: Reds at Cubs
by Slyde on Apr 16, 2008 6:00 PM EDT
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Cincinnati Reds
@ Chicago Cubs
Wednesday, Apr 16, 2008, 8:05 PM EDT
Wrigley Field
Clear. Winds blowing out to left field at 15-25 m.p.h.
Game Time temperature: Around 65.
Gene J. Puskar/AP (Fogg), Tom Mihalek/AP (Zambrano)
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The set of active Reds have a pretty good combined record against Zambrano (.268/.384/.463), so maybe there's a chance of some offense tonight. I'm still not panicking, but I'm getting frustrated. This has not been a fun team to watch over the last 4 games. At this point, I don't care so much about wins and losses (as long as they win), I just want some entertainment value for my time spent.
Josh Fogg has got to be seeing what Belisle and Bailey are doing in the minors, right? I'm not convinced that either of them would necessarily out pitch Fogg right now, but you have to hope that their success in the minors will provide a little motivational boost to Fogg for this start. He's probably not pitching for his job quite yet, but he shouldn't feel comfortable, that's for sure.
It seems with Soriano going on the DL and Corey Patterson back in town, the Cubs are having Patterson-envy. That's why they've recalled Eric Patterson to take Soriano's place. Now I can finally play the "Our Patterson is better than your Patterson" home game I got for Christmas!
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its pretty cool
when there is only one spot in the rotation you kinda cringe about. i could get used to this.
Abraham Lincoln said that if you're a racist, I will invade you with the north.
by Charlie Scrabbles on Apr 16, 2008 6:27 PM EDT reply actions
not durst enough, longshanks!!
a-HA!!!
Abraham Lincoln said that if you're a racist, I will invade you with the north.
by Charlie Scrabbles on Apr 16, 2008 6:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Hmm
I was ahead of you (even saw your comment pop up after mine). Evidently my comment has no staying power. It’s as limp as my bizkit.
(Next Tuesday: Embarassing rap-rock/nu-metal night?)
by Brendanukkah on Apr 16, 2008 6:30 PM EDT up reply actions
youre bizkit is limp?
gross. mine is as healthy and vibrant as an ear of Korn.
Abraham Lincoln said that if you're a racist, I will invade you with the north.
by Charlie Scrabbles on Apr 16, 2008 6:34 PM EDT up reply actions
German?
The Dusty Path to the World Series!*
*Note this is not an endorsment of Dusty Baker.
by justin007000 on Apr 16, 2008 6:32 PM EDT up reply actions
eh...
Long separated by cruel fate, the star-crossed lovers raced across the grassy field toward each other like two freight trains, one having left Cleveland at 6:36 p.m. traveling at 55 mph, the other from Topeka at 4:19 p.m. at a speed of 35 mph.
-Jennifer Hart, Arlington
Winds blowing out at 15-25 mph.
That’s pretty much the same as last night, correct?
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!
The lineup
From Fay:
Corey Patterson cf
Jeff Keppinger ss
Ken Griffey Jr. rf
Brandon Phillips 2b
Adam Dunn lf
Edwin Encarnacion 3b
Joey Votto 1b
Javy Valentin c
Josh Fogg p
No Bako. I’m crushed.
Josh Fogg's career numbers at Wrigley?
Not awful:
10 starts
3-5 4.53
59.2 IP
30 ER
52 H
17 BB
35 K
8 HR
So according to my math, Fogg could pitch seven innings tonight and only give up .939 of a home run.
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!
And three of those eight home runs were hit by Sosa.
So unless Sammy’s suitin’ up tonight, Fogg should be clear to go the full nine ;)
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 16, 2008 7:09 PM EDT up reply actions
Moeller
Nearly killed a YES cameraman.
And he gets a base hit. Maybe should have been an error, but hey, he’s on base.
I just noticed he’s wearing Bubba’s old number.
Bats baseball
When is he just going to give it up already
Jay, you’re not coming up, so stop acting like you should.
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Then again
Maybe the pitcher just sucks.
Hairston hit a nearly identical homer. A two-run shot. The same kid got both balls.
Looks like Brandon Larson finally got a starting job again
Brian Reith is on the same team. So, you fans who are desperate to relive 2003 all over again, you know where to go.
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Was he any good offensively?
All I can remember is that he was a horrible defender… or was it the other way around?
Having second thoughts
As my train is having some issues now, I think I may be better off watching the game on tv at home and drinking beer that I have already paid for.
Ugggh... My sister's bird won't shut up...
Anyone know good recipes for parakeets?
Long separated by cruel fate, the star-crossed lovers raced across the grassy field toward each other like two freight trains, one having left Cleveland at 6:36 p.m. traveling at 55 mph, the other from Topeka at 4:19 p.m. at a speed of 35 mph.
-Jennifer Hart, Arlington
prolly why i hate the cardinals...
Long separated by cruel fate, the star-crossed lovers raced across the grassy field toward each other like two freight trains, one having left Cleveland at 6:36 p.m. traveling at 55 mph, the other from Topeka at 4:19 p.m. at a speed of 35 mph.
-Jennifer Hart, Arlington
awesome
thanks
Long separated by cruel fate, the star-crossed lovers raced across the grassy field toward each other like two freight trains, one having left Cleveland at 6:36 p.m. traveling at 55 mph, the other from Topeka at 4:19 p.m. at a speed of 35 mph.
-Jennifer Hart, Arlington
Fogg + Wind Blowing Out =
Get Derrek Lee in your lineup.
Everyone knows Fogg
can’t settle in with the wind blowing like that.
We Are ... Marshall!
by Thundering Turtle on Apr 16, 2008 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions
those with keys:
I think its time.
I think its time to put the baby under the clothes basket.
Wow, Sports Science has been nominated for 4 Sports Emmys
That’s astounding.
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whoa... craaaazy
Long separated by cruel fate, the star-crossed lovers raced across the grassy field toward each other like two freight trains, one having left Cleveland at 6:36 p.m. traveling at 55 mph, the other from Topeka at 4:19 p.m. at a speed of 35 mph.
-Jennifer Hart, Arlington
Okay
I can’t sit idly by through the Alamo Electronics commercial anymore. Are those kids vigorously playing the Alamo Electronics video game?
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Who's getting eliminated on Idol 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 16, 2008 8:05 PM EDT reply actions
Isn't there an LOLCats site you can go on to discuss that?
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caleb watches...
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 16, 2008 8:07 PM EDT up reply actions
he may be later
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 16, 2008 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions
Not if he's watching American Idol
He’s probably on Idol Reporter.com. JD’s sister site.
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it doesn't come on until 9:00
don’t you know anything?
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 16, 2008 8:10 PM EDT up reply actions
?
Long separated by cruel fate, the star-crossed lovers raced across the grassy field toward each other like two freight trains, one having left Cleveland at 6:36 p.m. traveling at 55 mph, the other from Topeka at 4:19 p.m. at a speed of 35 mph.
-Jennifer Hart, Arlington
see what you started slyde? are you happy now?
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 16, 2008 8:09 PM EDT up reply actions
yea, way to go
Long separated by cruel fate, the star-crossed lovers raced across the grassy field toward each other like two freight trains, one having left Cleveland at 6:36 p.m. traveling at 55 mph, the other from Topeka at 4:19 p.m. at a speed of 35 mph.
-Jennifer Hart, Arlington
Oh good
FSN is saying the wind is 25-35 MPH. Expect some bombs tonight.
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that should be good for dunn...he owns zambrano
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 16, 2008 8:06 PM EDT up reply actions
watch 'em work that count
Over/under on pitches this first inning is 7.5
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over
Long separated by cruel fate, the star-crossed lovers raced across the grassy field toward each other like two freight trains, one having left Cleveland at 6:36 p.m. traveling at 55 mph, the other from Topeka at 4:19 p.m. at a speed of 35 mph.
-Jennifer Hart, Arlington
Just barely
8 pitch first inning. How’s that aggressive batting working out for us?
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not so well slyde...not so well
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 16, 2008 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions
no...
but i won’t miss jacoby either
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 16, 2008 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions
its not really jacoby's fault
its Dusty’s philosophy
that's true...
but i still won’t miss him.
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 16, 2008 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions
I was right...
And that is pathetic that it was only off by .5… Selective hitting=good…
Long separated by cruel fate, the star-crossed lovers raced across the grassy field toward each other like two freight trains, one having left Cleveland at 6:36 p.m. traveling at 55 mph, the other from Topeka at 4:19 p.m. at a speed of 35 mph.
-Jennifer Hart, Arlington
(selectiver-er)
Long separated by cruel fate, the star-crossed lovers raced across the grassy field toward each other like two freight trains, one having left Cleveland at 6:36 p.m. traveling at 55 mph, the other from Topeka at 4:19 p.m. at a speed of 35 mph.
-Jennifer Hart, Arlington
strong start to the game
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 16, 2008 8:10 PM EDT reply actions
for the bad guys...
Long separated by cruel fate, the star-crossed lovers raced across the grassy field toward each other like two freight trains, one having left Cleveland at 6:36 p.m. traveling at 55 mph, the other from Topeka at 4:19 p.m. at a speed of 35 mph.
-Jennifer Hart, Arlington
Patterson is going to fall off tremendously
and we’re really going to notice that sub-.300 OBP. The clamoring for Jay Bruce is about to begin, again.
clamor clamor clamor
Long separated by cruel fate, the star-crossed lovers raced across the grassy field toward each other like two freight trains, one having left Cleveland at 6:36 p.m. traveling at 55 mph, the other from Topeka at 4:19 p.m. at a speed of 35 mph.
-Jennifer Hart, Arlington
blue...
what’s the deal with Jasper?
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 16, 2008 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions
Uh, this is a Reds site
you seem to want to talk about everything but the Reds…what gives?
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i come here to talk to people about stuff man...
and the reds are losing.
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 16, 2008 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions
i appreciate it :-)
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 16, 2008 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Did you watch Yacht Rock yet?
You may want to skip episode 11.
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no i forgot
what happens in episode 11?
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 16, 2008 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions
of 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 16, 2008 8:20 PM EDT up reply actions
why?
they don’t even know 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 16, 2008 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions
what's that supposed to mean?
are you lookin’ for a whoopin’?
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 16, 2008 8:23 PM EDT up reply actions
I don't know.
But I have this motto, and it goes like this “If you don’t want to be on our team, then to hell with you.” (That’s a Dunn quote.)
ah...
so you’re not torn up about it then.
seems like they’ve got a couple of similar players coming in to replace him. just kinda caught me by surprise is all.
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 16, 2008 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions
nah
I mean, I like Jasper and all, but if he needs to transfer for whatever reason, I’m not going to worry about it. Gillispie can develop talent with the best of them, and we’ve got potentially two point guard/small forward types coming in next year.
yeah that was kinda my take on it as well...
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 16, 2008 8:20 PM EDT up reply actions
let it be known that it started here...
Long separated by cruel fate, the star-crossed lovers raced across the grassy field toward each other like two freight trains, one having left Cleveland at 6:36 p.m. traveling at 55 mph, the other from Topeka at 4:19 p.m. at a speed of 35 mph.
-Jennifer Hart, Arlington
crap...
Long separated by cruel fate, the star-crossed lovers raced across the grassy field toward each other like two freight trains, one having left Cleveland at 6:36 p.m. traveling at 55 mph, the other from Topeka at 4:19 p.m. at a speed of 35 mph.
-Jennifer Hart, Arlington
tHom doesn't think much of Fogg's "stuff"
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 16, 2008 8:16 PM EDT reply actions
Homer Bailey could do this well
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 16, 2008 8:19 PM EDT reply actions
Are you kidding me?
Long separated by cruel fate, the star-crossed lovers raced across the grassy field toward each other like two freight trains, one having left Cleveland at 6:36 p.m. traveling at 55 mph, the other from Topeka at 4:19 p.m. at a speed of 35 mph.
-Jennifer Hart, Arlington
Way to put him away Fogg
Question: putting them away is when you drill them in the back, right?
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no it's when you drill them in the head.
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 16, 2008 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions
Over/Under... Runs this inning? Bidding starts at 3...
And, yes, I know I just cursed us
Long separated by cruel fate, the star-crossed lovers raced across the grassy field toward each other like two freight trains, one having left Cleveland at 6:36 p.m. traveling at 55 mph, the other from Topeka at 4:19 p.m. at a speed of 35 mph.
-Jennifer Hart, Arlington
(please be under)
Long separated by cruel fate, the star-crossed lovers raced across the grassy field toward each other like two freight trains, one having left Cleveland at 6:36 p.m. traveling at 55 mph, the other from Topeka at 4:19 p.m. at a speed of 35 mph.
-Jennifer Hart, Arlington
over
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 16, 2008 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions
that reminds me of a video i once saw
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 16, 2008 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions
u
Long separated by cruel fate, the star-crossed lovers raced across the grassy field toward each other like two freight trains, one having left Cleveland at 6:36 p.m. traveling at 55 mph, the other from Topeka at 4:19 p.m. at a speed of 35 mph.
-Jennifer Hart, Arlington
(not you literally)
Long separated by cruel fate, the star-crossed lovers raced across the grassy field toward each other like two freight trains, one having left Cleveland at 6:36 p.m. traveling at 55 mph, the other from Topeka at 4:19 p.m. at a speed of 35 mph.
-Jennifer Hart, Arlington
there's no good explanation
for why this clown wasn’t skipped this time through the rotation.
we like gaurantees
gaurantted to lose every fifth day a la milton
by JoseRijoIsGod on Apr 16, 2008 8:23 PM EDT up reply actions
Innings Pitched for Fogg? Over/Under 1?
uggggh…
Long separated by cruel fate, the star-crossed lovers raced across the grassy field toward each other like two freight trains, one having left Cleveland at 6:36 p.m. traveling at 55 mph, the other from Topeka at 4:19 p.m. at a speed of 35 mph.
-Jennifer Hart, Arlington
Over, unfortunately
"My wife ain't never ran and got me no pheasant." - Fistbands
by BK on Apr 16, 2008 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions
under
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 16, 2008 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions
Ok, maybe.
"My wife ain't never ran and got me no pheasant." - Fistbands
by BK on Apr 16, 2008 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions
Holy Crap
Long separated by cruel fate, the star-crossed lovers raced across the grassy field toward each other like two freight trains, one having left Cleveland at 6:36 p.m. traveling at 55 mph, the other from Topeka at 4:19 p.m. at a speed of 35 mph.
-Jennifer Hart, Arlington
Dick Pole is invading the mound
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 16, 2008 8:25 PM EDT reply actions
gotta get lucky once in a while...
Long separated by cruel fate, the star-crossed lovers raced across the grassy field toward each other like two freight trains, one having left Cleveland at 6:36 p.m. traveling at 55 mph, the other from Topeka at 4:19 p.m. at a speed of 35 mph.
-Jennifer Hart, Arlington
Coaching Visit to mound?
Hmmmm… Ya think?
Long separated by cruel fate, the star-crossed lovers raced across the grassy field toward each other like two freight trains, one having left Cleveland at 6:36 p.m. traveling at 55 mph, the other from Topeka at 4:19 p.m. at a speed of 35 mph.
-Jennifer Hart, Arlington
wow... talk about putting everything down the gutter...
Long separated by cruel fate, the star-crossed lovers raced across the grassy field toward each other like two freight trains, one having left Cleveland at 6:36 p.m. traveling at 55 mph, the other from Topeka at 4:19 p.m. at a speed of 35 mph.
-Jennifer Hart, Arlington
Motion seconded
"My wife ain't never ran and got me no pheasant." - Fistbands
by BK on Apr 16, 2008 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions
I have to find the picture
I don’t know where they put all of the old stuff with the upgrade.
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found it
it will go up in the second thread…until then…
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What the fuck
Welsh is blaming the hitters for the pitchers not being able to go deep into games. Common Chris.
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seriously...
everything is down the middle…
Long separated by cruel fate, the star-crossed lovers raced across the grassy field toward each other like two freight trains, one having left Cleveland at 6:36 p.m. traveling at 55 mph, the other from Topeka at 4:19 p.m. at a speed of 35 mph.
-Jennifer Hart, Arlington
was that 4th pitch to Johnson down the gutter too?
Long separated by cruel fate, the star-crossed lovers raced across the grassy field toward each other like two freight trains, one having left Cleveland at 6:36 p.m. traveling at 55 mph, the other from Topeka at 4:19 p.m. at a speed of 35 mph.
-Jennifer Hart, Arlington
solid effort from valentin.
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 16, 2008 8:29 PM EDT reply actions
Wow...
Long separated by cruel fate, the star-crossed lovers raced across the grassy field toward each other like two freight trains, one having left Cleveland at 6:36 p.m. traveling at 55 mph, the other from Topeka at 4:19 p.m. at a speed of 35 mph.
-Jennifer Hart, Arlington
Time to bring in Coffey
If Wayne isn’t going to do anything, then we have to force the issue. He wants crap on the team, then put more crap on the field.
guys here at the lounge
are watching yankees, red sox im going to vomit
"Never perfect but perfectly forgiven." -Petra
The baby's under the basket... we can pull this out now...
Long separated by cruel fate, the star-crossed lovers raced across the grassy field toward each other like two freight trains, one having left Cleveland at 6:36 p.m. traveling at 55 mph, the other from Topeka at 4:19 p.m. at a speed of 35 mph.
-Jennifer Hart, Arlington
Phillips swung thrice... can't we take a strike once in a while?
Long separated by cruel fate, the star-crossed lovers raced across the grassy field toward each other like two freight trains, one having left Cleveland at 6:36 p.m. traveling at 55 mph, the other from Topeka at 4:19 p.m. at a speed of 35 mph.
-Jennifer Hart, Arlington
that too
Long separated by cruel fate, the star-crossed lovers raced across the grassy field toward each other like two freight trains, one having left Cleveland at 6:36 p.m. traveling at 55 mph, the other from Topeka at 4:19 p.m. at a speed of 35 mph.
-Jennifer Hart, Arlington
Walk! Thank you Dunn...
Dusty won’t like that…
Long separated by cruel fate, the star-crossed lovers raced across the grassy field toward each other like two freight trains, one having left Cleveland at 6:36 p.m. traveling at 55 mph, the other from Topeka at 4:19 p.m. at a speed of 35 mph.
-Jennifer Hart, Arlington
Let Z give it up!
The best thing would be to allow Zambrano to hit a homerun, and then watch him mail in the rest of the game.
Wow... look at this... we are patient at the plate and...
a hit!
Long separated by cruel fate, the star-crossed lovers raced across the grassy field toward each other like two freight trains, one having left Cleveland at 6:36 p.m. traveling at 55 mph, the other from Topeka at 4:19 p.m. at a speed of 35 mph.
-Jennifer Hart, Arlington
I predict a Joey Votto walk during this game
that was fucking ridiculous. First pitch hitting pops it up for a ground rule double.
Votto gets lucky
the wind helps him out, but he swung at pitch #1 against a guy who has been wild all inning.
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and now LLM swings first pitch again
I may have to turn this game off.
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YEAH!!
Look at Votto getting it done!
... Negative… he swung at the first pitch…
Long separated by cruel fate, the star-crossed lovers raced across the grassy field toward each other like two freight trains, one having left Cleveland at 6:36 p.m. traveling at 55 mph, the other from Topeka at 4:19 p.m. at a speed of 35 mph.
-Jennifer Hart, Arlington
you are probably not watching
so I’ll tell you that on a normal night, that popup is caught.
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Dusty has stopped these foolish patient shenanigans...
Long separated by cruel fate, the star-crossed lovers raced across the grassy field toward each other like two freight trains, one having left Cleveland at 6:36 p.m. traveling at 55 mph, the other from Topeka at 4:19 p.m. at a speed of 35 mph.
-Jennifer Hart, Arlington
pinch hitter!
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 16, 2008 8:38 PM EDT reply actions
2 pitches, 2 swings, out at the plate...
way to go
Long separated by cruel fate, the star-crossed lovers raced across the grassy field toward each other like two freight trains, one having left Cleveland at 6:36 p.m. traveling at 55 mph, the other from Topeka at 4:19 p.m. at a speed of 35 mph.
-Jennifer Hart, Arlington
Holy crap
Miss the first 30 minutes of a game and I come back to hell. Ok, I defended Fogg in the minor league thread earlier. I open myself up to all the abuse I most certainly deserve.
Patterson, Castro, and Bako, oh my!
that's a paddlin'
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 16, 2008 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions
Valentin would have been out at first
is there really a difference?
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nope
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 16, 2008 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm having a hard time seeing what he did that was so wrong there?
Yeah, he didn’t have to go, but it would have been the second out with the pitcher on deck. Why not take a chance on contact?
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well, yeah
2nd a 3rd vs. 1st and 3rd. it didn’t work out that way, but that’s just fortuitous for him.
I was thinking more of the fact that it's 2 outs with the pitcher up
the bases matter less there, in my mind.
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And this isn't me defending EdE because I like him
I’d be defending just about everybody there. Except maybe Freel because he makes so many mistakes on the bases. :)
WHY SHOULD I CHANGE IT? HE'S THE ONE WHO SUCKS!
or phillips because you don't like him
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 16, 2008 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions
It DOES make a difference
You would much rather have guys on 2nd and 3rd than 1st and 2nd, just if there is a wild pitch, which Zambrano is not above doing. That play really illustrates why I’m learning to really dislike EE as a player. It’s just bone-headed. His baseball IQ is just not very high. He has skills, to be sure, but he is so frustrating. I know lots of you like him but I’m getting tired of his inconsistency and idiotic mistakes.
Our offense is hit or miss…..all or nothing and Krivsky really needs to do something to better balance this roster.
Devils Advocate
but the offense sucks right now. Shouldn’t they take every chance to get runs when they can?
WHY SHOULD I CHANGE IT? HE'S THE ONE WHO SUCKS!
agreed but...
only if it’s even a slim chance. He had zero chance. You are right, though. The offense has looked horrible. And what I meant by all or nothing is that, suddenly, they’ll score 10 in a game. We just don’t have the right blend of players. We’re poor defensively, especially in range and we have too many home-run hitters who don’t hit consistently. I just think Krivsky needs to see that this general group has not won together and he needs to start tweaking it somehow.
... at least Fogg took the first pitch...
Long separated by cruel fate, the star-crossed lovers raced across the grassy field toward each other like two freight trains, one having left Cleveland at 6:36 p.m. traveling at 55 mph, the other from Topeka at 4:19 p.m. at a speed of 35 mph.
-Jennifer Hart, Arlington
Wow... Z is putting it down the gutter to Fogg...
Servin up some of Foggs medicine…
Long separated by cruel fate, the star-crossed lovers raced across the grassy field toward each other like two freight trains, one having left Cleveland at 6:36 p.m. traveling at 55 mph, the other from Topeka at 4:19 p.m. at a speed of 35 mph.
-Jennifer Hart, Arlington
there are some cub fans in this lounge
and they get excited about everyplay
"Never perfect but perfectly forgiven." -Petra
better to be lucky than good
the Reds are neither right now
WHY SHOULD I CHANGE IT? HE'S THE ONE WHO SUCKS!
umpires missed seven calls a game
according to quest tec
If the computers get it right all the time, then why not just use them to call balls and strikes?
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 16, 2008 8:46 PM EDT reply actions
not sure on the spelling
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 16, 2008 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions
the ump has been pretty bad
but no questec for me
by JoseRijoIsGod on Apr 16, 2008 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions
'S a little too 1984 for me
plus what do those guys do for a living then? Ain’t no jobs in the USA
Patterson, Castro, and Bako, oh my!
equal potatos for everyone!
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 16, 2008 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions
yay! no runs
the baby under the basket is getting it done.
WHY SHOULD I CHANGE IT? HE'S THE ONE WHO SUCKS!
first of all
another first pitch out.
second of all, a tie is supposed to go to the runner.
C. 4 pitches, 2 outs.
"tie goes to the runner"
umpires will tell you that there is no such thing as a tie. But technically, in order to get a runner out, the throw has to beat the runner. A “tie” does not beat the runner.
Another K by Phillips.
replay shows Patterson was safe
Not that it matters, but why not use computers to make safe and out calls?
exactly...
like i’ve always said baseball needs to be more like tennis
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 16, 2008 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Alright CP
You and that .265 OBP are starting to look worse and worse, call be damned
Patterson, Castro, and Bako, oh my!
What the hell
Stop swinging so damn early. It’s gonna be a 65 pitch complete game
Patterson, Castro, and Bako, oh my!
And tomorrow's a day game.
So no Griffey. Get ready for little ball on Thursday!
Maybe the Reds are trying to lose early tonight so they can rest up for tomorrow.
Awesome
Phllips decides not to swing that time. All three were strikes, pretty much right down the middle. Disappointing.
WHY SHOULD I CHANGE IT? HE'S THE ONE WHO SUCKS!
Reminds me of a game last year (I think)
Where BP had the tying run on third, and the bat never left his shoulder. Just completely pathetic.
Patterson, Castro, and Bako, oh my!
this team is such shit right now
its really screwing up my life
Please stop pitching to Derrek Lee and Mark DeRosa
for my own sanity. Thanks.
WHY SHOULD I CHANGE IT? HE'S THE ONE WHO SUCKS!
I HATE JOSH FOGG... right now...
Long separated by cruel fate, the star-crossed lovers raced across the grassy field toward each other like two freight trains, one having left Cleveland at 6:36 p.m. traveling at 55 mph, the other from Topeka at 4:19 p.m. at a speed of 35 mph.
-Jennifer Hart, Arlington
... That never happened...
Long separated by cruel fate, the star-crossed lovers raced across the grassy field toward each other like two freight trains, one having left Cleveland at 6:36 p.m. traveling at 55 mph, the other from Topeka at 4:19 p.m. at a speed of 35 mph.
-Jennifer Hart, Arlington
nope
Long separated by cruel fate, the star-crossed lovers raced across the grassy field toward each other like two freight trains, one having left Cleveland at 6:36 p.m. traveling at 55 mph, the other from Topeka at 4:19 p.m. at a speed of 35 mph.
-Jennifer Hart, Arlington
In all fairness
If all the U.S. had to reply on was Josh Fogg, we would have given up when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor.
Did you see the look on his face?
Fucking HILARIOUS, Foggy. Get the fuck off my team.
"My wife ain't never ran and got me no pheasant." - Fistbands
I think he just realized that Matt Belisle will be making his next start.
WHY SHOULD I CHANGE IT? HE'S THE ONE WHO SUCKS!
We can only hope. For the baby's sake.
"My wife ain't never ran and got me no pheasant." - Fistbands
by BK on Apr 16, 2008 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions
I think that baby is going to... uh... expire...
That baby will not be pining, it will be passed on. This baby will be no more. It will have ceased to be. it will have expired and gone to meet its maker. This will be a late baby. It will be a stiff. Bereft of life, it will rest in peace. it will be pushing up the daisies. It’s almost rung down the curtain and joined the choir invisible. This is an ex-baby to be.
Long separated by cruel fate, the star-crossed lovers raced across the grassy field toward each other like two freight trains, one having left Cleveland at 6:36 p.m. traveling at 55 mph, the other from Topeka at 4:19 p.m. at a speed of 35 mph.
-Jennifer Hart, Arlington
Walk, no outs
At least he’s consistent.
"My wife ain't never ran and got me no pheasant." - Fistbands
Two on, no outs.
This just keeps getting better!
"My wife ain't never ran and got me no pheasant." - Fistbands
by BK on Apr 16, 2008 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions
"see how your young reds fan measures up to the 6'7" Harang"
uhh…she’s shorter…quite a bit shorter, actually
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 16, 2008 8:55 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
How do you like my new threads?
http://www.redreporter.com/2008/4/16/411570/game-15-thread-part-2
WHY SHOULD I CHANGE IT? HE'S THE ONE WHO SUCKS!
chris told me why fogg sucks...
it’s because the infield grass is too short…
makes sense.
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 16, 2008 8:58 PM EDT reply actions
I thought it was cuz he lacks talent and hates babies in clothes baskets...
Long separated by cruel fate, the star-crossed lovers raced across the grassy field toward each other like two freight trains, one having left Cleveland at 6:36 p.m. traveling at 55 mph, the other from Topeka at 4:19 p.m. at a speed of 35 mph.
-Jennifer Hart, Arlington
Are We Done With Corey Patterson?
He was hot for the first week of the season, but he has been HORRIBLE since. As a leadoff hitter, he is hitting about .225 and has a OBP that is WAY under .300. I want my leadoff hitter to GET ON BASE, and he doesn’t do it.
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