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Cincinnati Reds
@ Chicago Cubs

Wednesday, Apr 16, 2008, 8:05 PM EDT
Wrigley Field

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Clear. Winds blowing out to left field at 15-25 m.p.h.
Game Time temperature: Around 65.

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Gene J. Puskar/AP (Fogg), Tom Mihalek/AP (Zambrano)

W-L ERA WHIP K BB
2008 - Josh Fogg 1-1 7.00 1.33 6 3
W-L ERA WHIP K BB
2008 - Carlos Zambrano 1-1 3.20 1.09 18 2

 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   0 recs

Durst!

And now I’ve ruined the game thread for everyone.

by Brendanukkah on Apr 16, 2008 6:27 PM EDT   0 recs

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 to parent up   0 recs

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 to parent up   0 recs

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 to parent up   0 recs

Mine's parked in a Linkin.

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

by Slyde on Apr 16, 2008 7:15 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

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 to parent up   0 recs

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

by crolfer on Apr 16, 2008 7:45 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

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!

by Fat Vegas Alan on Apr 16, 2008 6:51 PM EDT   0 recs

Yep

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

by Slyde on Apr 16, 2008 7:13 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

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.

David Duchovny, why won't you love me?

by BubbaFan on Apr 16, 2008 7:05 PM EDT   0 recs

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!

by Fat Vegas Alan on Apr 16, 2008 7:07 PM EDT   0 recs

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 to parent up   0 recs

You get to see...

...the starting catcher for the Bronx Bombers, Chad Moeller!

David Duchovny, why won't you love me?

by BubbaFan on Apr 16, 2008 7:09 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

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.

David Duchovny, why won't you love me?

by BubbaFan on Apr 16, 2008 7:57 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Bats baseball

Free audio here.

Gameday and box score here.

It’s the pride of Sandusky, OH, Matt Maloney on the mound for the Bats tonight.

David Duchovny, why won't you love me?

by BubbaFan on Apr 16, 2008 7:12 PM EDT   0 recs

Nobody from Sandusky has any pride

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

by Slyde on Apr 16, 2008 7:14 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

What?

But they’ve got that cool amusement park…

David Duchovny, why won't you love me?

by BubbaFan on Apr 16, 2008 7:16 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

When is he just going to give it up already

Jay, you’re not coming up, so stop acting like you should.

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

by Slyde on Apr 16, 2008 7:15 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Then again

Maybe the pitcher just sucks.

Hairston hit a nearly identical homer. A two-run shot. The same kid got both balls.

David Duchovny, why won't you love me?

by BubbaFan on Apr 16, 2008 7:18 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

The same kid got both balls.

snicker

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by Slyde on Apr 16, 2008 7:21 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Bruce triples

3 RBI triple to go with the earlier homer.

Cycle?

David Duchovny, why won't you love me?

by BubbaFan on Apr 16, 2008 7:55 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Looks like Brandon Larson finally got a starting job again

Here.

Brian Reith is on the same team. So, you fans who are desperate to relive 2003 all over again, you know where to go.

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

by Slyde on Apr 16, 2008 7:26 PM EDT   0 recs

Was he any good offensively?

All I can remember is that he was a horrible defender… or was it the other way around?

by crolfer on Apr 16, 2008 7:28 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Thanks

Now I’ll have an excuse to catch a Camden Riversharks game.

by ken on Apr 16, 2008 7:31 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Start a fight so we know where you are sitting

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

by Slyde on Apr 16, 2008 7:28 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

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.

by Brian B on Apr 16, 2008 7:39 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

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

by crolfer on Apr 16, 2008 7:38 PM EDT   0 recs

Damn birds

always yappin’

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

by Slyde on Apr 16, 2008 7:40 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

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

by crolfer on Apr 16, 2008 7:42 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

sure

1. Insert stick.

2. Grill

3. When it stops chirping, it’s done.

by Brian B on Apr 16, 2008 7:42 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

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

by crolfer on Apr 16, 2008 7:43 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Fogg + Wind Blowing Out =

Get Derrek Lee in your lineup.

by greg456 on Apr 16, 2008 7:48 PM EDT   0 recs

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 to parent up   0 recs

those with keys:

I think its time.

I think its time to put the baby under the clothes basket.

by Blue on Apr 16, 2008 7:54 PM EDT   0 recs

It won't matter

They’re winning tonight.

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

by Slyde on Apr 16, 2008 7:57 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Wow, Sports Science has been nominated for 4 Sports Emmys

That’s astounding.

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

by Slyde on Apr 16, 2008 7:59 PM EDT   0 recs

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

by crolfer on Apr 16, 2008 8:01 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Okay

I can’t sit idly by through the Alamo Electronics commercial anymore. Are those kids vigorously playing the Alamo Electronics video game?

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

by Slyde on Apr 16, 2008 8:01 PM EDT   0 recs

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   0 recs

Isn't there an LOLCats site you can go on to discuss that?

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

by Slyde on Apr 16, 2008 8:06 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

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 to parent up   0 recs

Is Caleb here???

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

by Slyde on Apr 16, 2008 8:08 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

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 to parent up   0 recs

Not if he's watching American Idol

He’s probably on Idol Reporter.com. JD’s sister site.

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

by Slyde on Apr 16, 2008 8:09 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

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 to parent up   0 recs

?

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

by crolfer on Apr 16, 2008 8:08 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

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 to parent up   0 recs

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

by crolfer on Apr 16, 2008 8:10 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Oh good

FSN is saying the wind is 25-35 MPH. Expect some bombs tonight.

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

by Slyde on Apr 16, 2008 8:06 PM EDT   0 recs

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 to parent up   0 recs

watch 'em work that count

Over/under on pitches this first inning is 7.5

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

by Slyde on Apr 16, 2008 8:08 PM EDT   0 recs

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

by crolfer on Apr 16, 2008 8:09 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Just barely

8 pitch first inning. How’s that aggressive batting working out for us?

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

by Slyde on Apr 16, 2008 8:10 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

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 to parent up   0 recs

Anybody miss Chris Chambliss as the hitting coach?

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

by Slyde on Apr 16, 2008 8:12 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

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 to parent up   0 recs

its not really jacoby's fault

its Dusty’s philosophy

by Blue on Apr 16, 2008 8:13 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

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 to parent up   0 recs

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

by crolfer on Apr 16, 2008 8:11 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

(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

by crolfer on Apr 16, 2008 8:11 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

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   0 recs