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Cincinnati Reds
@ San Francisco Giants

Sunday, Apr 27, 2008, 4:05 PM EDT
AT&T Park

Edinson Volquez vs Barry Zito

 

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W-L ERA WHIP K BB
2008 - Edinson Volquez 3-0 1.21 1.27 23 13
W-L ERA WHIP K BB
2008 - Barry Zito 0-5 5.61 1.83 10 12

 I'm not sure what to expect this game.  On the one hand, Zito is a lefty.  On the other hand, he has been quite shitty this year.  I'm concerned that it's a day game after a night game on a travel day.  Hopefully Dusty will put a competitive lineup on the field

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People Don't Kill People. Burning Couches Kill People.

by crolfer on Apr 27, 2008 2:01 PM EDT   0 recs

Let's see Volquez do some pwnage...

People Don't Kill People. Burning Couches Kill People.

by crolfer on Apr 27, 2008 2:01 PM EDT   0 recs

Sunday's Lineup

Today’s lineup

via (sic):

Jerry Hairston RF
Corey Patterson CF
Jeff Keppinger SS
Brandon Phillips 2B
Edwin Encarnacion 3B
Joey Votto 1B
Ryan Freel LF
Paul Bako C
Edison Volquez P

Notable: First time the CF hasn’t lead off. No Dunn or Junior. EdE and Votto still at the back end of the line-up. Off the top of my head, I’d say this is the worst lineup the Reds have run out all season. I’m predicting 70 runs.

Brendon, there's nothing wrong with lying to women. Or the government. Or parents. Or God.

by Man Mountain on Apr 27, 2008 2:02 PM EDT   0 recs

its sad

but when i saw this lineup i was consigned to it. “At least Hairston’s in there instead of Hopper,” I said. I hate our offense.

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 27, 2008 2:05 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Ugh

With Castro gone, that may be the worst lineup possible.

On a side note, the Cavs-Wizards playoff game is being shown on channel 64. Has the NBA fallen so far that their playoff games are the CW?

Please Note: I may be totally full of shit.

by jch24 on Apr 27, 2008 2:07 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Confused me for a sec...

Around here 64 is Disney… Lebron James got replaced by freakin Mickey Mouse?

People Don't Kill People. Burning Couches Kill People.

by crolfer on Apr 27, 2008 2:08 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Freel, Patterson, Hairston.

Three guys who shouldn’t be starting for ANY team are ALL 3 starting for the Reds today.

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

by BK on Apr 27, 2008 2:22 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

im gonna give a pass to jerry hairston for a while

since he’s the hottest hitter in professional baseball. but certainly this time last year, seeing freel-bako-pitcher-hairston-patterson-keppinger would mortify me.

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 27, 2008 2:27 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Holy... Colon...

People Don't Kill People. Burning Couches Kill People.

by crolfer on Apr 27, 2008 2:24 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

why no ross today?

i know bako hit that homer last night, but he also let rich aurilla steal on him.

Jake Peavy's Testimony

by shortstopv2 on Apr 27, 2008 2:55 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

letting that guy steal was definitely worse than the home run was good

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 27, 2008 2:59 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

You look at that lineup and your question is "why no ross today?"

BTW, Bako has thrown 7 of 16 runners this year. The way they were running last night, I’m guessing it was Belisle they were stealing on.

You're drowning in the past, Mike, and I've got your life jacket right here. It's called the 80s and it's gonna be around forever.

by Slyde on Apr 27, 2008 3:02 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

I knew it

Thanks Dusty, now I feel fine working out in the yard this afternoon.

You're drowning in the past, Mike, and I've got your life jacket right here. It's called the 80s and it's gonna be around forever.

by Slyde on Apr 27, 2008 2:55 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Watch out for White Power Bill

Brendon, there's nothing wrong with lying to women. Or the government. Or parents. Or God.

by Man Mountain on Apr 27, 2008 3:03 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

madville

that trade certainly did not get accepted. maybe you didnt confirm it? Can you try it again?

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 27, 2008 2:27 PM EDT   0 recs

Christ on a hubcap - Yep I'll try again

"I'm not a gearhead at all" Danica

by Madville on Apr 27, 2008 4:18 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Paul Janish

Just hit a grand slam for Louisville.

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

by BubbaFan on Apr 27, 2008 3:16 PM EDT   0 recs

wow

3 for 3 with 6 RBIs… somebody’s trying to make it on Farmers only…

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 27, 2008 3:18 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

gameday is stuck

what did bruce do?

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 27, 2008 3:24 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

n/m

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 27, 2008 3:30 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Lemme guess

He either struck out, popped up, or walked?

You're drowning in the past, Mike, and I've got your life jacket right here. It's called the 80s and it's gonna be around forever.

by Slyde on Apr 27, 2008 3:31 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

former

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 27, 2008 3:31 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

He went down swinging

Maloney is now out of the game. Your hero Tyler Pelland is coming in.

Maloney had a pretty good day today. Struck out nine.

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

by BubbaFan on Apr 27, 2008 3:30 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

yeah, it finally caught up

your boy andy is the only Bat (other than that non-prospect Jay Bruce) not to score in this game. And the Bats have scored in every inning so far

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 27, 2008 3:32 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Andy Phillips

may not have scored, but he’s 2 for 3. And the out he made was a loud one. The announcers thought it was going out.

Bruce is 0 for 3, that slacker. He’s the only who hasn’t been on base and isn’t a pitcher.

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

by BubbaFan on Apr 27, 2008 3:49 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Bruce homered

His first hit of the game.

Janish on 2B via a double. Janish is 4 for 4 now.

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

by BubbaFan on Apr 27, 2008 3:55 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

hey

i won one of the joey votto bobbleheads. i definitely overpaid for it, but i really wanted one.

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 27, 2008 3:33 PM EDT   0 recs

Chad Moeller

He was DFA’d by the Yankees on Friday. I don’t think he’s cleared waivers yet.

Today, Posada was a late scratch. He has a shoulder injury that will probably land him on the DL. Can the Yankees un-designate Moeller?

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

by BubbaFan on Apr 27, 2008 3:51 PM EDT   0 recs

you guys are complaining about our lineup?

check out there’s. AAAA fodder almost every one.

by JoseRijoIsGod on Apr 27, 2008 4:06 PM EDT   0 recs

here we go

im becoming very pessimistic about our chances this season, but i think we’re going to kick zito’s ass, putrid lineup or no

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 27, 2008 4:07 PM EDT   0 recs

i dont think the lineup is that bad

it’s just jr and dunn out and both have not been hitting lately. My only big issue is why Patterson is hitting so high in the order

by cokane on Apr 27, 2008 4:08 PM EDT   0 recs

nice PA jerry

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 27, 2008 4:09 PM EDT   0 recs

nice start from the scrubs

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 27, 2008 4:10 PM EDT   0 recs

Zito is teh suck

lol?

Please Note: I may be totally full of shit.

by jch24 on Apr 27, 2008 4:11 PM EDT   0 recs

understatement of the century

83 mph high heat and curveballs that dont curve

by JoseRijoIsGod on Apr 27, 2008 4:12 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

they curve with gravity

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 27, 2008 4:12 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

The one he threw to Kepp

was hilarious. Straight as an arrow. And they owe him $101 million over the next five years????

Please Note: I may be totally full of shit.

by jch24 on Apr 27, 2008 4:13 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Hey look, the game started...

and we have the bases juiced with no outs. Awesome!

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

by BK on Apr 27, 2008 4:13 PM EDT   0 recs

BP.....

ARE YA WITH ME?

Please Note: I may be totally full of shit.

by jch24 on Apr 27, 2008 4:15 PM EDT   0 recs

Who are these guys, btw?

Suddenly taking pitches?

Please Note: I may be totally full of shit.

by jch24 on Apr 27, 2008 4:15 PM EDT   0 recs

this team we're playing is terrible

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 27, 2008 4:16 PM EDT   0 recs

WOW

I retract my earlier statement. The entire Giants team is teh suck, not just Zito.

Please Note: I may be totally full of shit.

by jch24 on Apr 27, 2008 4:16 PM EDT   0 recs

the bats would kill this team

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 27, 2008 4:16 PM EDT   0 recs

Okay...

...how did BP “single on a popup to 2B”?

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

by BubbaFan on Apr 27, 2008 4:17 PM EDT   0 recs

In between the 2B and RF

A bloop, no infield fly rule, they dropped it.

Please Note: I may be totally full of shit.

by jch24 on Apr 27, 2008 4:18 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

between velez and durham, velez called him off and had no chance

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 27, 2008 4:18 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

was it ruled an error?

Someone said something about some of these runs being unearned.

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

by BubbaFan on Apr 27, 2008 4:22 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

they just didnt catch it

haha, how the hell did votto just get to second? winn kicks the ball all over the field

by JoseRijoIsGod on Apr 27, 2008 4:18 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

i feel bad for giants fans

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 27, 2008 4:18 PM EDT   0 recs

Yeah

I agree with your earlier post, the Bats would have a chance against these guys.

Please Note: I may be totally full of shit.

by jch24 on Apr 27, 2008 4:19 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Woo hoo!

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

by BK on Apr 27, 2008 4:20 PM EDT   0 recs

umm, 5-0

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 27, 2008 4:20 PM EDT   0 recs

what a lineup

Dusty’s a genius!

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

by BubbaFan on Apr 27, 2008 4:22 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

bite your tongue

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 27, 2008 4:22 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

when you need a slumpbuster

nothing beats playing the giants

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 27, 2008 4:20 PM EDT   0 recs

yeah, thats what it is

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 27, 2008 4:22 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

MM is a prophet

Not on pace for 70 runs yet, but I’ll take it.

Please Note: I may be totally full of shit.

by jch24 on Apr 27, 2008 4:21 PM EDT   0 recs

Actually... we are.

On pace for 162 runs, technically. 6-0 Reds.

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

by BK on Apr 27, 2008 4:22 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

I was doing lazy math

*9, not by the number of outs. I drank beer last night, so I’m a little slow today.

Please Note: I may be totally full of shit.

by jch24 on Apr 27, 2008 4:24 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Whoo The Reds are awesome!

i just hope we don’t let todd coffey pitch today

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 27, 2008 4:21 PM EDT   0 recs

paul bako is a beast!

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 27, 2008 4:21 PM EDT   0 recs

Holy crap

Bako has two HR and two 3B this year.

Please Note: I may be totally full of shit.

by jch24 on Apr 27, 2008 4:22 PM EDT   0 recs

how is no one warming in the pen yet?

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 27, 2008 4:22 PM EDT   0 recs

Steady Rollin'

Brendon, there's nothing wrong with lying to women. Or the government. Or parents. Or God.

by Man Mountain on Apr 27, 2008 4:22 PM EDT   0 recs

Death by a thousand cuts

This Giants team looks hideous right now. And I want to spread some butter and jam on Zito. Nothing sexual, he’s just toast.

by Red Menace on Apr 27, 2008 4:22 PM EDT   0 recs

volture

batting before he pitches, weird

Jake Peavy's Testimony

by shortstopv2 on Apr 27, 2008 4:22 PM EDT   0 recs

think we can trade for zito?

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 27, 2008 4:22 PM EDT   0 recs

I think the giants would give him away

if someone would shoulder his ridiculous contract

by johnny cueto thinks we're sellouts on Apr 27, 2008 4:24 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

i think they would be happy if someone took half the contract.

Abraham Lincoln said that if you're a racist, I will invade you with the north.

by Charlie Scrabbles on Apr 27, 2008 4:25 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

I think they'd at least listen...

What about that bum Jay Bruce? I bet we could talk the Giants into making that deal.

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

by BK on Apr 27, 2008 4:24 PM EDT to parent up