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Cleveland Indians at Cincinnati Reds, May 16, 2008 7:10 PM EDT


 


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Cleveland Indians
@ Cincinnati Reds

Friday, May 16, 2008, 7:10 PM EDT
Great American Ball Park

Jeremy Sowers vs Johnny Cueto

Mostly clear. Winds blowing out to right field at 5-15 m.p.h.
Game Time temperature: Around 65.

 

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Tony Dejak/AP (Sowers - with Ross in the background after a HR), Al Behrman/AP (Cueto - pouncing off the mound like a bad ass)


W-L ERA WHIP K BB
2008 - Jeremy Sowers 0-0 5.06 1.57 3 1



W-L ERA WHIP K BB
2008 - Johnny Cueto 2-4 5.91 1.26 46 11


Sowers's career line against the Reds: 0-2, 9.60 ERA, 15 IP, 20 H, 6 HR

Number of times the Reds drafted Sowers and he didn't sign: 1

Number of times Sowers will get smacked around like a little bitch when he faces the Reds: X
(X = the number of starts Sowers will make against the Reds in his career).

The Indians have won 3 in a row and 8 of their last 10, but they haven't been hitting the ball very well - at least not over their last 5 games.  The Reds have also won 3 in a row, but only 6 of their last 10.  They have been hitting ball well over their last 5 games.  Plus, Johnny Cueto is a bad ass, albeit with a 5.91 ERA, while Jeremy Sowers is a little bitch.  Ergo, the Reds are in better position to win.  Where else can you get analysis like that on the internet?

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i predict big things from cueto tonight

What do you mean, "blank slate"?

by boobs on May 16, 2008 6:09 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

-ESPN FEATURED COMMENT

Curse and drat, he's outmaneuvered us.

by Man Mountain on May 16, 2008 6:20 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Tribe pitching

has been unreal lately. Hopefully the Reds can take advantage of any opportunities they get tonight.

Any one know the line ups?

Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on May 16, 2008 6:15 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

from Fay

Ryan Freel cf
Jerry Hairston Jr. ss
Ken Griffey Jr. rf
Brandon Phillips 2b
Joey Votto 1b
Edwin Encarnacion 3b
Adam Dunn lf
Paul Bako c
Johnny Cueto p

Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on May 16, 2008 6:16 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Hey...

There’s two lefties in a row at 7-8. That’s not allowed in knifey-spooney.

Cueto should be batting before Bako therefore.

At least it wasn't Grady Little.

by Paul Householder on May 16, 2008 6:19 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I did.

That’s two righties in a row. That’s allowed in knifey-spooney.

At least it wasn't Grady Little.

by Paul Householder on May 16, 2008 6:49 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

too late

no takie backies

Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on May 16, 2008 6:30 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

that's the second time this season

we’ve escaped a horrendous lineup with a rainout. i really expected javy to be at first again.

by Daedalus on May 16, 2008 6:22 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

First?

"I never should have given up the animation rights."

by BobbyO on May 16, 2008 6:19 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

the picture of johnny k on the front page

should have been of him pinch running

"I never should have given up the animation rights."

by BobbyO on May 16, 2008 6:19 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

anyone want to pack my apartment up for me?

The Dusty Path to the World Series!*

*Note this is not an endorsment of Dusty Baker.

by justin007000 on May 16, 2008 6:27 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

dumb question

is this sowers’ first start of the year? who’s he replacing in the rotation and why?

i guess that’s two questions.

by Daedalus on May 16, 2008 6:30 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Blame it on the rain

They got rained out and had to play a doubleheader. That’s why they called up someone from the minors.

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

by BubbaFan on May 16, 2008 6:35 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

ahh

our good fortune, maybe.

by Daedalus on May 16, 2008 6:37 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

He started the April 26th game against the Yankees

Disclaimer: this post doesn't mean what you think it means.

by AngG on May 16, 2008 7:13 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Homer in Lville

rough first inning. 3 walks. 26 pitches. A 2 run homer. The only thing that saved him was Hanigan threw out two guys trying to steal. Bats down 2-0

Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on May 16, 2008 6:51 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Yikes

That’s two bad starts in a row.

Bad luck? Injury? Working on a new pitch?

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

by BubbaFan on May 16, 2008 6:55 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

not sure

Boobs?

gameday shows Bruce lined out to the wall. Not sure how accurate that is

Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on May 16, 2008 6:56 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I hate Jeremy Sowers

He went to the high school down the street and a rival high school at that.

Hopefully he fails.

by xjjeep90 on May 16, 2008 7:00 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

homer 2nd inning

1-2-3. 9 pitches

Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on May 16, 2008 7:02 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Game on...

At least it wasn't Grady Little.

by Paul Householder on May 16, 2008 7:11 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

nice job by Cueto

Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on May 16, 2008 7:16 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

i missed the top

howd it go?

"I never should have given up the animation rights."

by BobbyO on May 16, 2008 7:18 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, I'm in the bowels of the Smithsonian

Apparently you can’t get GameDay in the Invertebrate Zoology department. Any updates are appreciated.

by Brendanukkah on May 16, 2008 7:19 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

commom jr

Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on May 16, 2008 7:20 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Bailey needs a MRI

I am glad yesterday’s game was rained out.

Homer needs to be looked over. Something isn’t right and he has been declining for weeks now. The offense he is going against tonight is one of the worst in AAA and a offense he handled easy during a April start.

You could argue he has been underperforming for 2 straight seasons now. Possibly a rotator cuff that had been fraying and finally blew?

by Johnnypronto on May 16, 2008 7:21 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

poke...poke...

Uh oh…

At least it wasn't Grady Little.

by Paul Householder on May 16, 2008 7:22 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

over reaction?

he may just not have any command right now. Even the best pitchers go through bad periods.

The Dusty Path to the World Series!*

*Note this is not an endorsment of Dusty Baker.

by justin007000 on May 16, 2008 7:51 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

phillips hr

Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on May 16, 2008 7:22 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Yipeeee!!!

At least it wasn't Grady Little.

by Paul Householder on May 16, 2008 7:23 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Woohoo!

BP punishes his former team once again

by xjjeep90 on May 16, 2008 7:22 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Who was the ptbnl?

At least it wasn't Grady Little.

by Paul Householder on May 16, 2008 7:23 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Jeff Stevens, if I recall correctly.

Right?

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

by BK on May 16, 2008 7:24 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

You are correct, sir.

He also answers to “Hurry up with my burger, wouldja?”

by Brendanukkah on May 16, 2008 7:25 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Actually...

He’s not doing too bad.

A little old for AA, but his K/BB and K/9 are good.

At least it wasn't Grady Little.

by Paul Householder on May 16, 2008 7:28 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

answers with

ya want fries wit dat?

Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on May 16, 2008 7:29 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

BP!

Huge shot by the franchise…. suck it, Jeremy!

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

by BK on May 16, 2008 7:23 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

i'll bet you anything

BP gets knocked off the plate in his next at bat

"I never should have given up the animation rights."

by BobbyO on May 16, 2008 7:23 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I wonder if Let's Go Tribe

will call for the beaning of Phillips again based on his home run trot?

Curse and drat, he's outmaneuvered us.

by Man Mountain on May 16, 2008 7:24 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

i apologize

for sounding like Andy Benard

by buckeye22fox on May 16, 2008 7:26 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

i am thinking yes

(see above)

"I never should have given up the animation rights."

by BobbyO on May 16, 2008 7:25 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

What are you, an idiot?

Of course they’ll call for a beaning! You must be trying to get a rise, or I guess you’re really just a moron.

(Kinda honked me off how they treated Sister D)

by Brendanukkah on May 16, 2008 7:26 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

it hasn't come up yet

come on. we play in the same division as AJ Pierzynski. You gotta do more than that to get thrown at.

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by AngG on May 16, 2008 7:26 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

not last season

Curse and drat, he's outmaneuvered us.

by Man Mountain on May 16, 2008 7:27 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

i don't know if he *will* or not

but the LGT commenters aren’t calling for it in any case.

Disclaimer: this post doesn't mean what you think it means.

by AngG on May 16, 2008 7:28 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

LGT?

lesbian, gay, transsexual?

just joshin’

"I never should have given up the animation rights."

by BobbyO on May 16, 2008 7:31 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

oh never mind

someone has.

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by AngG on May 16, 2008 7:29 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

yeah

and on this site we say “COMMON!” not “come on.”

"I never should have given up the animation rights."

by BobbyO on May 16, 2008 7:28 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh.

I see.

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by AngG on May 16, 2008 7:28 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

just a friendly tip

no ill will

"I never should have given up the animation rights."

by BobbyO on May 16, 2008 7:29 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Huh huh

“Just a friendly tip.”

by Brendanukkah on May 16, 2008 7:30 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

well

i’m still getting used to this “using the subject line” thing.

Disclaimer: this post doesn't mean what you think it means.

by AngG on May 16, 2008 7:30 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

If you don't

How will we know what you’re talking about?

by Brendanukkah on May 16, 2008 7:30 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Maybe it's a regional thing

In Cleveland, they don’t use subject lines, and in Cincinnati they do. In Cleveland, they say “malk,” and in Cincinnati we don’t say something retarded for “milk.”

by Brendanukkah on May 16, 2008 7:31 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

who says malk? I mean seriously.

Disclaimer: this post doesn't mean what you think it means.

by AngG on May 16, 2008 7:32 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I've known multiple Clevelanders who have. I live with one currently.

Although, to be regionally fair, they’re from Lorain and Elyria. Maybe it’s just those places that are stupid.

And I don’t mean to be a dick. I enjoy having you over here. Just some good-natured ribbing that I think is coming off more shrewish than I intended.

by Brendanukkah on May 16, 2008 7:34 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I know some people who say "melk"

but “malk”?

:D

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by AngG on May 16, 2008 7:35 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

There we go

“Melk” is closer. Malk gives osteoporosis to grade schoolers, according to the Simpsons.

by Brendanukkah on May 16, 2008 7:36 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Okay, then I do say it that way

And you’re not the first person to mock me for it.

Disclaimer: this post doesn't mean what you think it means.

by AngG on May 16, 2008 7:37 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

us government linguists

sends people to cleveland to get a neutral american accent.

by buckeye22fox on May 16, 2008 7:38 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

That's the official reason

Unofficially, those people had it coming.

by Brendanukkah on May 16, 2008 7:40 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

We don't use them at LGT

In fact most of the LGT commenters are pointedly Not Fans Of The Subject Line. This is very different.

Disclaimer: this post doesn't mean what you think it means.

by AngG on May 16, 2008 7:31 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

AIN'T NO CURE!

Cancer… or smallpox-coated blanket?

by Brendanukkah on May 16, 2008 7:24 PM EDT reply actions   1 recs

Homer 3rd inning

34 pitches (69 total) 2 more earned runs. Bats down 4-0

3 ip 5 walks, 1 strikeout 4 runs all earned

Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on May 16, 2008 7:28 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Yup, MRI coming

Against such a weak offense. My guess his velocity is down and he can’t locate. Classic injury signs. He had it last year to but rest seemed to help as it did early into this season.

Maybe if we are lucky, but I bet it is bad.

by Johnnypronto on May 16, 2008 7:30 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

that team runs constantly

Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on May 16, 2008 7:30 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

He should be whiffing them down

Homer’s velocity has dropped to much and without a changeup, he can’t. We need to findout why his velocity has dropped down to the low 90’s.

by Johnnypronto on May 16, 2008 7:33 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hmmm

Maybe that’s throwing him off balance. IIRC, he has trouble holding runners on.

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

by BubbaFan on May 16, 2008 7:36 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Dunner cruisin out there

Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on May 16, 2008 7:30 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Dunn

hit that cream cheese out of that one

Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on May 16, 2008 7:35 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

IN THE RIVER!

suck on river water Sowers, you lil bitch!

"I never should have given up the animation rights."

by BobbyO on May 16, 2008 7:35 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

beats lake water

Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on May 16, 2008 7:35 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

and our river water

doesnt catch fire

"I never should have given up the animation rights."

by BobbyO on May 16, 2008 7:36 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

So I think I'm gonna get outta here

This was clearly an unlucky decision on my part. :(

Disclaimer: this post doesn't mean what you think it means.

by AngG on May 16, 2008 7:35 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Oh won't you stay?

Just a little bit longer?

At least it wasn't Grady Little.

by Paul Householder on May 16, 2008 7:36 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

oh

dont leave… its just some friendly teasing. we’ll stop if you can’t handle it

"I never should have given up the animation rights."

by BobbyO on May 16, 2008 7:37 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

No no

It’s not the teasing. That’s funny.

It’s just that I’m horribly superstitious.

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by AngG on May 16, 2008 7:37 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nothing friendly about that Dunn shot

I think the extra G is for “Gettin’ outta here til the Reds offense cools down.”

by Brendanukkah on May 16, 2008 7:38 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Okay okay

I’ll stick around so I don’t look like I can’t take the heat.

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by AngG on May 16, 2008 7:42 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

MRI coming for Edwin?

"I never should have given up the animation rights."

by BobbyO on May 16, 2008 7:39 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

how about an "EE"G?

ha ha, i kill my self

"I never should have given up the animation rights."

by BobbyO on May 16, 2008 7:40 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

He yanked that ball.

At least it wasn't Grady Little.

by Paul Householder on May 16, 2008 7:36 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Dunn decided he has to knock himself in

since Bako and Cueto won’t do it.

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

by BK on May 16, 2008 7:36 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Donkey Kong

Curse and drat, he's outmaneuvered us.

by Man Mountain on May 16, 2008 7:36 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

As ye sow.

So shall ye reap.

At least it wasn't Grady Little.

by Paul Householder on May 16, 2008 7:37 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

"Chu fuck me?"

“Ok. Ok. Now I fuck chu!”

by Brendanukkah on May 16, 2008 7:38 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sowers looks like a bitch

tigrmetrics

Curse and drat, he's outmaneuvered us.

by Man Mountain on May 16, 2008 7:38 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

bailey 4th

jekyl pitching.

1-2-3 11 pitches (80 total)

Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on May 16, 2008 7:39 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

OK, Farney.

Got ‘em over. Now git ‘em in.

At least it wasn't Grady Little.

by Paul Householder on May 16, 2008 7:41 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

farney caught looking

Freel was pissed

Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on May 16, 2008 7:41 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I dont think we have enough people tonight

but wouldnt it be fun to takeover LGT’s thread?

"I never should have given up the animation rights."

by BobbyO on May 16, 2008 7:42 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

they are mean spirited over there

be vewy vewy careful

Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on May 16, 2008 7:43 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

i aint scured

"I never should have given up the animation rights."

by BobbyO on May 16, 2008 7:43 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

WITNESS!

...is that right?

by Brendanukkah on May 16, 2008 7:44 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

The Client?

Curse and drat, he's outmaneuvered us.

by Man Mountain on May 16, 2008 7:46 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

And what's more

they’ll unleash a sob story about how we can never know “the true pain” and “the heartache” of raising our children as Indians fans.

These people deserve purple hearts.

Curse and drat, he's outmaneuvered us.

by Man Mountain on May 16, 2008 7:45 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

That's just Chuck

He’s like your crazy old uncle. Everybody else is mostly okay. Unless you bring up Phillips.

Disclaimer: this post doesn't mean what you think it means.

by AngG on May 16, 2008 7:46 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

we all have our chucks to bear

Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on May 16, 2008 7:47 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Is Chuck the admin?

cuz that’s who I remember flogging that horse the hardest.

Curse and drat, he's outmaneuvered us.

by Man Mountain on May 16, 2008 7:47 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ryan and Jay run the site

Chuck just hates the Yankees the most.

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by AngG on May 16, 2008 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Something we have in common...

Except for BubbaFan.

At least it wasn't Grady Little.

by Paul Householder on May 16, 2008 7:50 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

i definitely hate the cubs

more than the yankees…

hate list:
1. cubs
2. red sox
3. yankees
4. bill hall

"I never should have given up the animation rights."

by BobbyO on May 16, 2008 7:51 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

hate hate hate

just call me buck nasty

"I never should have given up the animation rights."

by BobbyO on May 16, 2008 7:52 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

i'm too clever

and too quick… don’t hate

"I never should have given up the animation rights."

by BobbyO on May 16, 2008 7:53 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

like you're gone beat the guy in the $5500 suit?!

common!

Curse and drat, he's outmaneuvered us.

by Man Mountain on May 16, 2008 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

you mean $6000

COMMON! (I’m the guy with Mr. Bananagrabber as my profile picture)

"I never should have given up the animation rights."

by BobbyO on May 16, 2008 7:56 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

really? where?

Curse and drat, he's outmaneuvered us.

by Man Mountain on May 16, 2008 7:58 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

smartass

"I never should have given up the animation rights."

by BobbyO on May 16, 2008 8:00 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

5. Buck Nasty

6. The so-called Beautiful
7. Buck Nasty’s Mama
8. Putting water in Buck Nasty’s Mama’s dish

by Brendanukkah on May 16, 2008 7:52 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

this is much like mine

Except I’ve got the other chicago team in first. and i don’t know enough about bill hall to have an opinion.

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by AngG on May 16, 2008 7:53 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Check out our wiki

He murderizes the Reds to the point that he his own All-Star team of similarly despised players.

by Brendanukkah on May 16, 2008 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

There's always the one, isn't there?

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by AngG on May 16, 2008 7:51 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

At least NEILYNG isn't coming over to post there.

He’s like the guy who is described by his neighbors as a guy who was “quiet and mostly kept to himself.”

At least it wasn't Grady Little.

by Paul Householder on May 16, 2008 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Is it because...

...the other kids laugh at them for having a racist mascot?

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

by BubbaFan on May 16, 2008 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

A lot of us wish we didn't

:(

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by AngG on May 16, 2008 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

don't worry about it

it really isn’t

Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on May 16, 2008 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

It kind of is, really.

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by AngG on May 16, 2008 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

worse than the Browns?

Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on May 16, 2008 8:16 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Or the Redskins.

Imagine a team called the “Blackskins” or the “Yellowskins.”

At least it wasn't Grady Little.

by Paul Householder on May 16, 2008 8:16 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, that's definitely worse

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by AngG on May 16, 2008 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I know

I have a friend in Cleveland who is a diehard fan. She spends a lot of money on Indians gear. But she absolutely refuses to buy anything with Chief Wahoo on it.

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

by BubbaFan on May 16, 2008 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm watching Cleveland's broadcast

and theyre bitching about not having a DH… COMMON!

"I never should have given up the animation rights."

by BobbyO on May 16, 2008 7:45 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Yet I'll lay odds

that Eric Wedge can execute a double switch better than Dusty.

by Brendanukkah on May 16, 2008 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I will also bet...

That Eric Wedge has never had anyone hit out of order either.

At least it wasn't Grady Little.

by Paul Householder on May 16, 2008 7:52 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

3 times

Curse and drat, he's outmaneuvered us.

by Man Mountain on May 16, 2008 7:53 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Really?

That’s pretty bad.

At least it wasn't Grady Little.

by Paul Householder on May 16, 2008 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Cueto

really keeping the ball down tonight

Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on May 16, 2008 7:46 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

My favorite part about interleague is AL pitchers hitting.

Sowers looks lost.

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

by BK on May 16, 2008 7:47 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Kommon Kueto...

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

by BK on May 16, 2008 7:49 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Ugh... walk to the AL pitcher.

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

by BK on May 16, 2008 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

credit where credit is due

that’s a tough AB for an AL pitcher

"I never should have given up the animation rights."

by BobbyO on May 16, 2008 7:49 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I hate chris welsh

and jeff brantley. Is there a non-jackass former player to fill the void? At least someone without a mullet or pornstache.

by buckeye22fox on May 16, 2008 7:51 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Cherry!!!

At least it wasn't Grady Little.

by Paul Householder on May 16, 2008 7:53 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Damn, Hairston has been nails

did not see that coming. Maybe that rib shit is for real?

Curse and drat, he's outmaneuvered us.

by Man Mountain on May 16, 2008 7:54 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

i don't think hairston has very good pure speed

"I never should have given up the animation rights."

by BobbyO on May 16, 2008 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I know

they keep saying he has great speed. I’m not seeing it.

Curse and drat, he's outmaneuvered us.

by Man Mountain on May 16, 2008 7:56 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

did holden caulfield come to the party?

Curse and drat, he's outmaneuvered us.

by Man Mountain on May 16, 2008 7:59 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

goddamn phoney

i get a real big bang out of baseball.

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by justin007000 on May 16, 2008 8:01 PM EDT up reply actions   1 recs

i really did

Curse and drat, he's outmaneuvered us.

by Man Mountain on May 16, 2008 8:01 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

great throw

by the right fielder

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by Caleb on May 16, 2008 7:54 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

followed by the flyout

lets hope that doesn’t come back to haunt us…

...because there's already someone posing as Jacob Brumfield

by Cy Schourek on May 16, 2008 7:57 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ah crap.

At least it wasn't Grady Little.

by Paul Householder on May 16, 2008 7:55 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Maybe the Reds should trade Bailey for Sowers

Bailey’s suspect health vs. Sowers lack of talent. Maybe Jerry learns how to be like Glavine and can paint the edge.

by Johnnypronto on May 16, 2008 7:57 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Hey, at least Jerry will still be able to pitch

Homer may be in college or hunting on his fathers egg farm this time next year

by Johnnypronto on May 16, 2008 7:59 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

i'm pretty sure his name is jeremy

"I never should have given up the animation rights."

by BobbyO on May 16, 2008 8:01 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

you are the only one who questions the health of Bailey's arm

sometimes pitchers lose command and/or velocity for a couple of starts. Arroyo’s velocity dipped without reason and now is back up to 88-91 instead of 85-88. Serisously the sample size for Bailey is way too small.

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by justin007000 on May 16, 2008 7:59 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don't think it's unreasonable to wonder about Homer's arm

but Johnny’s persistence is a little curious.

Curse and drat, he's outmaneuvered us.

by Man Mountain on May 16, 2008 8:00 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

if he is still struggling in a month i'll worry about his arm

until then I see no reason to rush him into an MRI machine/

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by justin007000 on May 16, 2008 8:02 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Arroyo never had that much velocity

Nor did his k/9 drop off the table(it actually has been up this year).

Homer has had 2 seasons of declining velocity, poor command and weak k/9. Something isn’t right with the kid. The Reds need to have a pre-cautionary exam at least. I wonder if they regret overworking Homer at the end of the 2006 season.

by Johnnypronto on May 16, 2008 8:02 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

he had a groin injury last year

it is hard to pitch with injured legs.

I think we all saw that Arroyo had two starts with little velocity.

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by justin007000 on May 16, 2008 8:04 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Then why hasn't his velocity returned?

and his command is horrible after starting off well. Does he have another groin injury? The Reds have big bucks invested in Bailey, they need to findout what is the problem.

by Johnnypronto on May 16, 2008 8:07 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

did you see the game

because i just checked milb gamecast and they don’t have pitch speeds. So I have to take you at your word.

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by justin007000 on May 16, 2008 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Previous reports

Indicated he was throwing at 91-92mph most of the game. I doubt, looking at his results tonight, he was throwing any harder.

Listen, I would love to hear any logical reason. But the guy has been bad of late after a promising start. Maybe he can’t throw well below 80 and needs warm temps. Maybe he is injured. Not trying to be a pest, but him going down would hurt….......alot.

by Johnnypronto on May 16, 2008 8:16 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

i just think he is inconsitant

and inconsitant mechanics can cause inconsitant velocity.

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by justin007000 on May 16, 2008 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, but once again

In 2006 he was prided on his consistant mechanics and his high velocity. What is causing the inconsistant mechanics?

by Johnnypronto on May 16, 2008 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

(It's like two Joe Morgans going at it)

Curse and drat, he's outmaneuvered us.

by Man Mountain on May 16, 2008 8:20 PM EDT up reply actions   1 recs

now that's funny

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by Caleb on May 16, 2008 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Homer 5th

30 more pitches, left the bases loaded but gave up no runs.

99 pitches through 5, Bats down 4-0. Jay Bruce 0 for 2

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by Caleb on May 16, 2008 7:59 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

did they remove him

place him in an ambluence and put him in an MRI macine?

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by justin007000 on May 16, 2008 8:00 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

No.

They euthanized him on the mound.

At least it wasn't Grady Little.

by Paul Householder on May 16, 2008 8:02 PM EDT up reply actions   2 recs

rec'd

i mean

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by justin007000 on May 16, 2008 8:03 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

rec'd

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by justin007000 on May 16, 2008 8:03 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Good gravy, Cueto

Curse and drat, he's outmaneuvered us.

by Man Mountain on May 16, 2008 8:03 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

aflac trivia

5 guys born in ohio with 250 or more home runs lifetime

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by Caleb on May 16, 2008 8:03 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

aflac trivia

mike schmidt
frank howard
paul o’neill

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by Caleb on May 16, 2008 8:04 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

they're trying to trick you with Grif

but he was born in Donora, PA

"I never should have given up the animation rights."

by BobbyO on May 16, 2008 8:05 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

as was stan musial

Curse and drat, he's outmaneuvered us.

by Man Mountain on May 16, 2008 8:06 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

All right boppers

I’m heading home for the evening. And by home, I mean out to a bar. Hopefully I can get them to turn on this titanic struggle. Try to bear up without my cheeky witticisms.

by Brendanukkah on May 16, 2008 8:04 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

don't want to have to take him straight from the ballpark to an MRI machine

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by justin007000 on May 16, 2008 8:06 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Gamecast

stuck on Dellucci. What’s going on?

by ThePensive on May 16, 2008 8:06 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

groundouts for everybody.

Bottom 4 now.

At least it wasn't Grady Little.

by Paul Householder on May 16, 2008 8:06 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sorry flyout for

Martinez.

At least it wasn't Grady Little.

by Paul Householder on May 16, 2008 8:07 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

be carefull or MLB may take away your right to blog

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by justin007000 on May 16, 2008 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Thanks

I’m switching to Gameday. Gamecast is teh suxorz.

by ThePensive on May 16, 2008 8:09 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

aflac trivia

1 Mike Schmidt 548
2 Frank Howard 382
3 David Justice 305
4 Jimmy Wynn 291
5 Paul O’Neill 281

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by Caleb on May 16, 2008 8:09 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

so close bako

"I never should have given up the animation rights."

by BobbyO on May 16, 2008 8:11 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Homer done for the night

5 innings 4 runs all, earned 4 hits (1 home run) 6 walks 4 k’s 99 pitches

Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on May 16, 2008 8:11 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Common Cueto...

Enough with the 3-2 counts already.

At least it wasn't Grady Little.

by Paul Householder on May 16, 2008 8:15 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Like the 3-3 count there.

At least it wasn't Grady Little.

by Paul Householder on May 16, 2008 8:16 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

1-3 better?

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by justin007000 on May 16, 2008 8:16 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

likey.

At least it wasn't Grady Little.

by Paul Householder on May 16, 2008 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

KKKKueto!

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

by BK on May 16, 2008 8:15 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

nice

Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on May 16, 2008 8:17 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

KKKKKueto, bitch.

Great inning by JC

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

by BK on May 16, 2008 8:17 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Missed one.

K

At least it wasn't Grady Little.

by Paul Householder on May 16, 2008 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Good call

My gameday must be behind

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

by BK on May 16, 2008 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Bravo

Curse and drat, he's outmaneuvered us.

by Man Mountain on May 16, 2008 8:18 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

hey AngG

Do you guys usually get pretty good sized game threads over there?

Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on May 16, 2008 8:20 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Ours are bigger...

But we have to call a doctor if they last longer than four hours.

At least it wasn't Grady Little.

by Paul Householder on May 16, 2008 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

What's "good sized"?

They’re pretty active, although it depends what day it is and who’s around.

Disclaimer: this post doesn't mean what you think it means.

by AngG on May 16, 2008 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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