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Philadelphia Phillies
@ Cincinnati Reds

Saturday, Apr 5, 2008, 1:10 PM EDT
Great American Ball Park

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Partly cloudy. Winds blowing in from left field at 5-10 m.p.h. Game Time temperature: Around 55.

Adam Eaton vs Aaron Harang

 

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Kathy Willens/AP (Eaton), Al Behrman/AP (Harang)

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2008 - Adam Eaton - 0 0 0

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2008 - Aaron Harang 0-1 3.00 0.83 6 2

 

Lineup

Philadelphia Phillies @ Cincinnati Reds

04/05/08 1:10 PM EDT

Cincinnati RedsPhiladelphia Phillies
Corey Patterson - CF Jimmy Rollins - SS
Jeff Keppinger - SS Shane Victorino - CF
Ken Griffey - RF Chase Utley - 2B
Brandon Phillips - 2B Ryan Howard - 1B
Adam Dunn - LF Pat Burrell - LF
Edwin Encarnacion - 3B Geoff Jenkins - RF
Scott Hatteberg - 1B Greg Dobbs - 3B
Paul Bako - C Chris Coste - C
Aaron Harang - P Adam Eaton - P


 

First off, last night's start couldn't have been more disappointing, in my opinion. I don't know what I expected from Fogg, but I didn't expect another Eric Milton. I know it's just one start, and I don't expect him to be that bad every time out, but wow that was bad.

So for today, our ace will face Philly's  steaming log. I read this about Eaton the other day at The Good Phight: "Seriously? This guy is the Phillies 5th starter going into the season? Again? Please. Just no. Hell, go with 4 starters...for real." Read the rest of that post... it gives me optimism. Eaton beat the Reds last year in his only start against Cincinnati but allowed five runs in six innings. He had a 7.41 ERA in the spring. He's only on the team because of his gaudy contract. Kinda like our old Eric Milton problem. Today is Harang vs. Milton. That oughta make you folks optimistic, even though Ryan Freel is now our backup catcher and our fears that Dusty would pinch hit Juan Castro for Adam Dunn are realized. -boobs

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thirst

I've got a plan and it's as hot as my pants...

by Man Mountain on Apr 5, 2008 11:05 AM EDT   0 recs

nuthin'

been chewin' toBako

I've got a plan and it's as hot as my pants...

by Man Mountain on Apr 5, 2008 11:26 AM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Saw this linked at Redleg Nation

"Where is that young kid who looked so good in spring training in center field, and why isn't he here?" — Gary Matthews Sr., former major-league outfielder, friend of Baker and Phillies broadcaster, asking about Jay Bruce.

I won't hotlink it in a game thread, but It's from McCoy's piece in the DDN.

I've got a plan and it's as hot as my pants...

by Man Mountain on Apr 5, 2008 11:25 AM EDT   1 recs

So why was Dunn double switched out?

I'm still not clear on this.

I've got a plan and it's as hot as my pants...

by Man Mountain on Apr 5, 2008 11:30 AM EDT to parent up   0 recs

You're asking the wrong sportsfan.

I was going to ask someone to explain it to me. Sans commentary if possible. (So Geki, hold your tongue.)

by Fat Vegas Alan on Apr 5, 2008 11:32 AM EDT to parent up   0 recs

I get that he wanted two innings

out of Burton, and he wanted to keep Hatteberg handy for the catching shit or as a ph, but I'm not sure why Dunn got the hook. Because he hit into a double play, and Junior had gotten a hit earlier?

I guess when he double switched he wanted to put in a strong defense, but, if the Reds are to come back from a three-run deficit, I have a hard time believing Dunn wouldn't be involved in this.

I've got a plan and it's as hot as my pants...

by Man Mountain on Apr 5, 2008 11:42 AM EDT to parent up   0 recs

That's about all I was able to surmise.

I just imagine Jim Leyland looking at the box scores this morning, seeing that move, raising an eyebrow...

"Huh."

And then taking a sip of coffee.

by Fat Vegas Alan on Apr 5, 2008 11:47 AM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Followed by Jerry Narron

looking over Leyland's shoulder and saying, "Excellent move, Dusty boy."

by DantesWitness on Apr 5, 2008 11:58 AM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Dusty Finally did it...

Are there any more dinner rolls? -President Ted Kennedy

by The Crushinator on Apr 5, 2008 12:31 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

well "it" could be any number of things

couldn't it? depends how long hes been gone

Are there any more dinner rolls? -President Ted Kennedy

by The Crushinator on Apr 5, 2008 12:50 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Fogg v. Milton

Fogg's on a short leash. The Reds have only $1 million invested in him, and with Belisle and Bailey chomping at the bit, there's some depth, too. I think he gets chances throughout April, but if Homer keeps it up in AAA, look for him to join Cueto and Volquez.

by jamesp50014 on Apr 5, 2008 12:37 PM EDT   0 recs

Bailey

Homer doesn't just need to have few walks and a nice ERA, he needs to start striking people out again.

by Blue on Apr 5, 2008 12:47 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

True that

I think it comes with pitch efficiency. That's why I'm interested in seeing his walks and pitch counts down there. Still, if Fogg stinks it up, I'd rather Bailey experience his growing pains up here, as the 5th starter.

by jamesp50014 on Apr 5, 2008 12:49 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Is it raining again??

in good ol cincinnati

Are there any more dinner rolls? -President Ted Kennedy

by The Crushinator on Apr 5, 2008 12:57 PM EDT   0 recs

Nope

It's pretty nice outside, if a little windy.

Please Note: I may be totally full of shit.

by jch24 on Apr 5, 2008 1:05 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

c'mon lerch!

get us a win!

by Blue on Apr 5, 2008 1:11 PM EDT   0 recs

damn ball boy

haul ass next time.

by Blue on Apr 5, 2008 1:12 PM EDT   0 recs

utley 'plays the game the way it should be played'

drink

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 5, 2008 1:15 PM EDT   0 recs

I can get behind that, actually

I'd love everyone on my team to play like Chutley.

by Brendanukkah on Apr 5, 2008 1:16 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

yeah

because he's fucking 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 5, 2008 1:17 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Well, right

If you're good at a game, aren't you doing it the way it should be played? Y'know, successfully? It's a dumb sentiment, but at least it's applicable to a guy like Utley, rather than Eckstein or any number of ALS's.

by Brendanukkah on Apr 5, 2008 1:18 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

it's the phrase i have a problem with

not the sentiment

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 5, 2008 1:19 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

"That Chutley,"

"He is just a delight to watch!"

by Brendanukkah on Apr 5, 2008 1:22 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Anyone else outside the viewing area?

I'm trying to watch on the free preview of MLB extra innigns, but they aren't showing the Reds game.

fuck the heck?

by Nick Papageorgio on Apr 5, 2008 1:18 PM EDT   0 recs

I've been gone for a couple days, so I'm late to the party on this

but this new format, 'specially during the game threads, is testin' my gangsta.

by Brendanukkah on Apr 5, 2008 1:20 PM EDT   0 recs

Where did Dunn catch that?

GameDay shows it as over the wall.

by Brendanukkah on Apr 5, 2008 1:21 PM EDT   0 recs

about a foot in front

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 5, 2008 1:22 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Ok

I was kind of hoping for Dunn to pull some kind of web gem spectacular out of his ass to silence the haters. Y'know, EdE in the bottom of the ninth style.

by Brendanukkah on Apr 5, 2008 1:23 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

climbed the wall

sat in an old lady's lap, and nonchalantly made a basket catch...

actually it was at the wall.

by Blue on Apr 5, 2008 1:22 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

And he did that all while wooing some courtley ladies

and sipping tea. It was quite impressive.

Are there any more dinner rolls? -President Ted Kennedy

by The Crushinator on Apr 5, 2008 1:25 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

A slow clap

For the RR crew. You guys have been killing me with the game threads I miss. I seem to remember 300 comments being good, and you guys have been blowing that out of the water early on.

Please Note: I may be totally full of shit.

by jch24 on Apr 5, 2008 1:25 PM EDT   0 recs

CPat

On-Base Machine.

by Blue on Apr 5, 2008 1:25 PM EDT   0 recs

"Jam-Master Jay" by Run DMC just came on the iTunes shuffle

Now I really can't wait for Bruce to come up to start throwing out references from that song.

"J-A-Y are the letters of his name! Hitting and fielding are the aspects of his game!"

"He's Jam Master Jay, the real bat master. He hits better cuz he knows he hasta! In '09 he'll be a little faster."

by Brendanukkah on Apr 5, 2008 1:26 PM EDT   0 recs

Well done, Patterson

he's doing some good things for the Reds so far

I've got a plan and it's as hot as my pants...

by Man Mountain on Apr 5, 2008 1:28 PM EDT   0 recs

C-Pat

C-Pat run.

Run, Pat, run!

by Brendanukkah on Apr 5, 2008 1:29 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

C-Pat with the steal

Dad, can you help me out, I can't see real good. Is that a leadoff hitter we've got out there?

by Brendanukkah on Apr 5, 2008 1:28 PM EDT   0 recs

is that a faint Chris Farley reference?

Actualy Brendan, we encourage Corey to hit leadoff.

by Blue on Apr 5, 2008 1:29 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Y'know Blue...

Sometimes I wish you'd just shut your fat YAPPER!

(Nice pickup)

by Brendanukkah on Apr 5, 2008 1:33 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Hey

You available for next Friday's Nats game? Tix on me.

I've got a plan and it's as hot as my pants...

by Man Mountain on Apr 5, 2008 1:34 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

nah, just visiting

I've got a plan and it's as hot as my pants...

by Man Mountain on Apr 5, 2008 1:38 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

I sent you a message

Friday would work, but the Saturday game might be slightly preferable. I'm down for either. Or both. Whatevs. I'm easy.

Get that from my mama.

I shouldn't be encouraging that.

by Brendanukkah on Apr 5, 2008 1:36 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

okay.

there's a chance i waited too long, but i'll get on it double quick.

I've got a plan and it's as hot as my pants...

by Man Mountain on Apr 5, 2008 1:37 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Eh, there's guys selling tickets on the street near the stadium

Okay, maybe it isn't tickets, but you'll have a good time.

by Brendanukkah on Apr 5, 2008 1:38 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

talking about career numbers vs. eaton

including jr's 3 for 5. drink

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 5, 2008 1:29 PM EDT   0 recs

1-0 legs

alright, good start. even appeases smallball lovers

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 5, 2008 1:30 PM EDT   0 recs

Thats gonna definetly add to

Griffey and Patterson's VSCRAP

Are there any more dinner rolls? -President Ted Kennedy

by The Crushinator on Apr 5, 2008 1:31 PM EDT   0 recs

i agree with m's

phillips' swing is longer than ever

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 5, 2008 1:32 PM EDT   0 recs

I didn't see anything about this in Spring Training

just some stuff about what a great swing he has. Bullshit.

I've got a plan and it's as hot as my pants...

by Man Mountain on Apr 5, 2008 1:33 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

i think he's gonna hit 35 homers

but his obp is gonna go down

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 5, 2008 1:34 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

agree

it's frustrating b/c he wont get pressured to adjust his approach and he's probably gonna go through terrible slumps

I've got a plan and it's as hot as my pants...

by Man Mountain on Apr 5, 2008 1:36 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

It's always been a knock on him

He thinks he's more of a power hitter than he really is. I really hope they can correct this early. Dropping him from the cleanup spot so he doesn't feel the pressure to be a slugger would be a great start.

by Brendanukkah on Apr 5, 2008 1:34 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

on, over, in

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 5, 2008 1:35 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

I thought...

...Dusty disapproved of that base-clogging stuff.

David Duchovny, why won't you love me?

by BubbaFan on Apr 5, 2008 1:37 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

He's willing to trade 1 base-clogging walk

if you can guarantee him not one but two productive outs soon after.

by Nick Papageorgio on Apr 5, 2008 1:38 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

i love this community

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 5, 2008 1:35 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

like this:

Patterson single, SB, Keppinger out, Griffey sac fly.

by Blue on Apr 5, 2008 1:36 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

LOL

No, of course not. A friend of mine asked me to help spread the word about this XF charity auction, and it's for a worthy cause, so I temporarily changed my sig.

Bubba will be back, fear thee not!

David Duchovny, why won't you love me?

by BubbaFan on Apr 5, 2008 1:42 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Seems like Harang

is really high in the zone today.

Are there any more dinner rolls? -President Ted Kennedy

by The Crushinator on Apr 5, 2008 1:37 PM EDT   0 recs

twin kiler bitches

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 5, 2008 1:37 PM EDT   0 recs

you mean birds

twin kiler birds.

by Blue on Apr 5, 2008 1:38 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs