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Atlanta Braves at Cincinnati Reds, May 30, 2008 7:10 PM EDT



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Atlanta Braves
@ Cincinnati Reds

Friday, May 30, 2008, 7:10 PM EDT
Great American Ball Park

Tom Glavine vs Edinson Volquez

Mostly cloudy. Winds blowing out to left field at 10-20 m.p.h. Game Time temperature: Around 80.

 

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W-L ERA WHIP K BB
2008 - Tom Glavine 2-2 4.76 1.51 24 25



W-L ERA WHIP K BB
2008 - Edinson Volquez 7-2 1.31 1.21 76 33


I heard three Van Morrison songs while out driving today.  That has to be a good sign.  I mean, it's a marvelous night for a ballgame with the stars up above in your eyes.  And BP will be flashing some glove, glove, glove, glove, crazy glove.  The best part of all is that Volquez is on the mound.  Uh, sha la la la la la la la la la-ti-da!

I won't be around tonight as I'm watching the Lost finale with some friends - even if Man Mountain has already ruined the big reveal for me.  Bitch.

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Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on May 30, 2008 5:27 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Line Up

Jerry Hairston ss
Jay Bruce cf
Ken Griffey Jr. rf
Brandon Phillips 2b
Adam Dunn lf
Edwin Encarnacion 3b
Joey Votto 1b
Paul Bako c
Edinson Volquez p
v. LH Tom Glavine (2-2, 4.76)

Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on May 30, 2008 5:27 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

swap votto and Griffey and it would be just right :)

"Hard being everybody’s hero, I suppose." - Buck O'Neil on Willie Mays

by Slyde on May 30, 2008 5:31 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

exactly

Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on May 30, 2008 5:32 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Glavine vs. Voltron

Should be good!

And I like this lineup, all things considered.

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

by BubbaFan on May 30, 2008 5:31 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

But...

There are more than two lefties in a row! Glavine is a tough lefty. What gives?

Dusty's head needs an MRI. Beeeeeeeepppp...

by Paul Householder on May 30, 2008 7:13 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Lost

You’ll still enjoy it and be scratching your head in some places.

Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on May 30, 2008 5:28 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

that sounds dirty

"Hard being everybody’s hero, I suppose." - Buck O'Neil on Willie Mays

by Slyde on May 30, 2008 5:30 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

that sounds dirty

"Hard being everybody’s hero, I suppose." - Buck O'Neil on Willie Mays

by Slyde on May 30, 2008 5:47 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think they are going to pound Glavine tonight

not sure why, but I am looking for good things to happen

Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on May 30, 2008 5:41 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Lost question

Who is your favorite Lost character? Mine was Mr. Eko.

Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on May 30, 2008 5:43 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Nikki and Paolo (sp?)

Just kidding. I don’t know if I could pick one because it’s the interactions that I like. But I love what they are doing with Ben’s character and I’m a big fan of the Desmond episodes. My least favorite episodes are almost always Jack-centric.

"Hard being everybody’s hero, I suppose." - Buck O'Neil on Willie Mays

by Slyde on May 30, 2008 5:47 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I tend to like Ben and Sawyer

i was bored by a lot of Sun and Jin’s storyline, but that’s only because I’m a racist.

...crumbs...

by Man Mountain on May 30, 2008 5:59 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

still Locke

I don’t like that they’ve turned his character into a self absorbed naive bafoon, but I still enjoy they way he delivers his story.

by Brian B on May 30, 2008 7:10 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ben is a different sort of guy. And I do like Desmond also, brother

Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on May 30, 2008 5:56 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Van Morrison... How about Jim?

haha, we had our AP English finals today in the form of themed presentations… One involved disabled thinking leading to creativity… Not about Van Morrison, but here’s a quote about another famous Morrison singer:

“For our representative of music, we’re using Jim Morrison… He wasn’t autistic or anything, but he did trip a lot of acid which had the same effect.”

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

by crolfer on May 30, 2008 6:32 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

ross not starting against a lefty?

why?

"God has blessed me and I will continue to do my best for him. This is more important than anything I could do in baseball." -Albert Pujols

by shortstopv2 on May 30, 2008 7:02 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

i just noticed

brantley is one ugly dude

"God has blessed me and I will continue to do my best for him. This is more important than anything I could do in baseball." -Albert Pujols

by shortstopv2 on May 30, 2008 7:06 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

bako’s stats vs LH
.178 AVG .225 OBP

ross vs RH
.239 AVG .314 OBP

"God has blessed me and I will continue to do my best for him. This is more important than anything I could do in baseball." -Albert Pujols

by shortstopv2 on May 30, 2008 7:12 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

thats ross vs LH

"God has blessed me and I will continue to do my best for him. This is more important than anything I could do in baseball." -Albert Pujols

by shortstopv2 on May 30, 2008 7:12 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Batter vs. pitcher maybe

Bako is 1 for 2 with a homerun against Glavine.

Ross is 2 for 4 with a triple.

Obviously, a home run is better!

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

by BubbaFan on May 30, 2008 7:25 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

what was i thinking....

i am ashamed

"God has blessed me and I will continue to do my best for him. This is more important than anything I could do in baseball." -Albert Pujols

by shortstopv2 on May 30, 2008 7:28 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Actually...

...it might be they just want Bako to catch Volquez. They seem to have a good rapport, at least from what the beat writers say.

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

by BubbaFan on May 30, 2008 7:36 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

but a triple is the most exciting play in baseball!

When it comes to Phil Mickelson...Marty's not a fan.

by chandrathan on Jun 2, 2008 10:45 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Slyde

just what do you mean by “friends” anyway? You mean, householder, Menace, obc2 and the RR gang, right? I mean, right? You haven’t gone slumming at RedZone have you?

by Brian B on May 30, 2008 7:04 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

he's there under an assumed name

or maybe here under an assumed name.

Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on May 30, 2008 7:14 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

brantley is telling volquez to use his slider early in the count

um, does volq throw a slider? isn’t it fb-change-curve?

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

by Cy Schourek on May 30, 2008 7:12 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

im pretty sure he does throw a slider

"God has blessed me and I will continue to do my best for him. This is more important than anything I could do in baseball." -Albert Pujols

by shortstopv2 on May 30, 2008 7:13 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

nice pitch... two up two down

Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on May 30, 2008 7:15 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Tough out here.

Chipper has an OBP of .500!

Dusty's head needs an MRI. Beeeeeeeepppp...

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

what are we gonna do if hairston keeps hitting?

think he could play CF when griff or dunn is gone? or put him at third?

"God has blessed me and I will continue to do my best for him. This is more important than anything I could do in baseball." -Albert Pujols

by shortstopv2 on May 30, 2008 7:16 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

If past results...

Are any indication of future potential, then I think your question is rhetorical.

Dusty's head needs an MRI. Beeeeeeeepppp...

by Paul Householder on May 30, 2008 7:19 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

well considering BP is a 30/30 player

after a horrible past before the reds, i say past stats dont mean anything

"God has blessed me and I will continue to do my best for him. This is more important than anything I could do in baseball." -Albert Pujols

by shortstopv2 on May 30, 2008 7:20 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

BP is not 31 years old

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

by BobbyO on May 30, 2008 7:21 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

bp also didnt have

crack ribs he didnt know about…

"God has blessed me and I will continue to do my best for him. This is more important than anything I could do in baseball." -Albert Pujols

by shortstopv2 on May 30, 2008 7:22 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

*cracked

"God has blessed me and I will continue to do my best for him. This is more important than anything I could do in baseball." -Albert Pujols

by shortstopv2 on May 30, 2008 7:22 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

that only means anything

if he sustains this level of performance

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

by BobbyO on May 30, 2008 7:23 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

true....

and thats what my question was implying

"God has blessed me and I will continue to do my best for him. This is more important than anything I could do in baseball." -Albert Pujols

by shortstopv2 on May 30, 2008 7:24 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

well, what i'm saying is

that i’m not buying the cracked rib thing until he shows he can sustain these numbers… but i do like him so far (just not more than keppy or EdE)

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

by BobbyO on May 30, 2008 7:28 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think Hairston will be a very good utility guy

He can play all positions except pitcher and catcher, he’s right-handed, he doesn’t jump off third floor balconies if the building’s not on fire…what’s not to like?

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

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

so you dont think

he will be given a starting spot?

"God has blessed me and I will continue to do my best for him. This is more important than anything I could do in baseball." -Albert Pujols

by shortstopv2 on May 30, 2008 7:31 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

i think "utility man" answers that

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

by BobbyO on May 30, 2008 7:32 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

and i agree

he can be a valuable guy off the bench… i just don’t think he is better than kepp or EdE over the long run (now whether kepp should play ss or 2b is another question, but IMHO i think our best infield is made up of votto, kepp, BP and EdE)

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

by BobbyO on May 30, 2008 7:34 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

agree

but Kepp is a non factor for quite awhile.

Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on May 30, 2008 7:35 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

au contraire

he starts his rehab assignment next week, i think

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

by BobbyO on May 30, 2008 7:36 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

really? good

but I’ll be surprised if he gets back before the end of June

Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on May 30, 2008 7:41 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

When he's hitting as he is now...

There’s nothing to dislike.

However, let’s keep this in perspective. How many 31-year old position players who are not on “male enhancement” have you seen improve on a lifetime of .254/.325/.360 (over the course of 2606 AB in 11 seasons)?

Dusty's head needs an MRI. Beeeeeeeepppp...

by Paul Householder on May 30, 2008 7:34 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Translated for shortstop:

He is hitting way over his head right now. It’s nice while it lasts, but don’t count on it to continue.

Dusty's head needs an MRI. Beeeeeeeepppp...

by Paul Householder on May 30, 2008 7:37 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think Hairston is a special case

He was really rushed. Made it to the big leagues after only one year in the minors. He struggled a bit, as you might expect, but then did pretty well…until he had that broken rib.

IOW…I think his 2003 and 2004 numbers are probably more representative of his abilities than his career numbers.

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

by BubbaFan on May 30, 2008 7:42 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

volquez says .500 obp?

psssssssh….

"God has blessed me and I will continue to do my best for him. This is more important than anything I could do in baseball." -Albert Pujols

by shortstopv2 on May 30, 2008 7:17 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Yes.

Dusty's head needs an MRI. Beeeeeeeepppp...

by Paul Householder on May 30, 2008 7:18 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

lead off man on

Nice job cherry

Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on May 30, 2008 7:22 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

That was a great AB by CHJ

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

by BK on May 30, 2008 7:23 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I am legend!!

Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on May 30, 2008 7:23 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Griffey showing bunt???

Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on May 30, 2008 7:24 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

If Griffey bunts, I give up

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

by BK on May 30, 2008 7:24 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

he only showed it on the first pitch

Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on May 30, 2008 7:25 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

i wish he had bunted

"God has blessed me and I will continue to do my best for him. This is more important than anything I could do in baseball." -Albert Pujols

by shortstopv2 on May 30, 2008 7:30 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

glavine was an august call-up

4 months after Bruce was born.

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

by Cy Schourek on May 30, 2008 7:25 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

GIJR

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

by BobbyO on May 30, 2008 7:25 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

GIDP ugh

Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on May 30, 2008 7:26 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

wow

frickin griffey

"God has blessed me and I will continue to do my best for him. This is more important than anything I could do in baseball." -Albert Pujols

by shortstopv2 on May 30, 2008 7:26 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

wasted that chance

Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on May 30, 2008 7:27 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Bruce has apparently been kidnapped by aliens

Since he’s not out, yet not on base, at least according to Gameday…

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

by BubbaFan on May 30, 2008 7:27 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I was kind of hoping for a bunt.

Need to get to Glavine early. He really locks in after the first inning.

Dusty's head needs an MRI. Beeeeeeeepppp...

by Paul Householder on May 30, 2008 7:27 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

(only knowing the suckitude that is Griffey)

Dusty's head needs an MRI. Beeeeeeeepppp...

by Paul Householder on May 30, 2008 7:30 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

anybody else tired of hearing brantley talk about

sucking on calzones?

"God has blessed me and I will continue to do my best for him. This is more important than anything I could do in baseball." -Albert Pujols

by shortstopv2 on May 30, 2008 7:34 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

that got old real quick

Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on May 30, 2008 7:34 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

and creepy

like a crazy uncle or something

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

by Cy Schourek on May 30, 2008 7:35 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

he flat out loves larosas

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

by BobbyO on May 30, 2008 7:35 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Only cure for that

is to put on “Jack and Diane” by John Mellencamp.

by Brendanukkah on May 30, 2008 7:35 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

where's dick pole?

back to back 4 pitch walks.

Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on May 30, 2008 7:34 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

there has to be a joke in there somewhere

"God has blessed me and I will continue to do my best for him. This is more important than anything I could do in baseball." -Albert Pujols

by shortstopv2 on May 30, 2008 7:35 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

4 K's for the strikeout leader

Still, 39 pitches through two innings. He’s good, but he’s not really efficient is he?

by Brendanukkah on May 30, 2008 7:40 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

He's an artiste.

Efficiency is not a consideration for him.

Dusty's head needs an MRI. Beeeeeeeepppp...

by Paul Householder on May 30, 2008 7:40 PM EDT up reply actions   1 recs

Dunn

up to .261

Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on May 30, 2008 7:42 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

.260

Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on May 30, 2008 7:42 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Nice Jinx.

Dusty's head needs an MRI. Beeeeeeeepppp...

by Paul Householder on May 30, 2008 7:43 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

yes it was

I laid off EdE but he went down looking anyway

Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on May 30, 2008 7:44 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Gameday indicates Glavine has yet to throw a strike this inning

but the ump disagrees

Anyone watching know who’s right?

Reds fan for 40 years!

by gejoe on May 30, 2008 7:45 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

id say the ump

while it is a big strike zone, its close calls

"God has blessed me and I will continue to do my best for him. This is more important than anything I could do in baseball." -Albert Pujols

by shortstopv2 on May 30, 2008 7:46 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

edinson was not getting calls early on

i wouldnt call this a big zone (or even a small zone/scrap zone) as much as i would call it a glavine friendly zone

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

by BobbyO on May 30, 2008 7:47 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

yeah, but is that a surprise?

Ptichers like Glavine always get some lagniappe from the umps.

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

by BubbaFan on May 30, 2008 7:50 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

wow that was about the coolest thing ive seen on fsn

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

by BobbyO on May 30, 2008 7:52 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

ole!

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

by BobbyO on May 30, 2008 7:52 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

wow that was about the coolest thing ive seen on fsn

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

by BobbyO on May 30, 2008 7:52 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

What?

Dusty's head needs an MRI. Beeeeeeeepppp...

by Paul Householder on May 30, 2008 7:53 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

the overlay of voltron's fastball and changeup

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

by BobbyO on May 30, 2008 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

remember time trials against your ghost in super mario kart

it was kind of like that, except volquez’s fastball delivery is flat out identical to his changeup delivery

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

by BobbyO on May 30, 2008 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wow.

With that sort of changeup delivery, at some point this season, some batter is going to wind up on his ass swinging at it.

Dusty's head needs an MRI. Beeeeeeeepppp...

by Paul Householder on May 30, 2008 7:59 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

what?

Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on May 30, 2008 7:53 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Volquez's pitch count sponsored by Volkswagen

I swear, someone on FSN reads RR.

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

by BK on May 30, 2008 7:55 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Uh oh.

Dusty's head needs an MRI. Beeeeeeeepppp...

by Paul Householder on May 30, 2008 7:56 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

sweet!

Reds fan for 40 years!

by gejoe on May 30, 2008 7:58 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Way to get out of it, Wagon!

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

by BK on May 30, 2008 7:57 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Yes.

Very pitch efficient.

Dusty's head needs an MRI. Beeeeeeeepppp...

by Paul Householder on May 30, 2008 7:58 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Another hit by Bruce off a lefty.

Very nice.

Dusty's head needs an MRI. Beeeeeeeepppp...

by Paul Householder on May 30, 2008 8:03 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

And with two outs...

No GIDP for Griffey.

Dusty's head needs an MRI. Beeeeeeeepppp...

by Paul Householder on May 30, 2008 8:03 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Jay Bruce's night > Junya's night

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

by BK on May 30, 2008 8:03 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Cherry Hairston's night > Junya's night.

Dusty's head needs an MRI. Beeeeeeeepppp...

by Paul Householder on May 30, 2008 8:05 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

And, for that matter...

Edwin Encarnacion’s night (one out created) > Junya’s night (three outs created)

Dusty's head needs an MRI. Beeeeeeeepppp...

by Paul Householder on May 30, 2008 8:06 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Someone has to make the outs

if I one made any outs, Volquez would still have just one inning pitched.

by Brian B on May 30, 2008 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

GIJR

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

by BobbyO on May 30, 2008 8:03 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Like I said...

With two outs, there’s no chance of a double play.

Dusty's head needs an MRI. Beeeeeeeepppp...

by Paul Householder on May 30, 2008 8:04 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

aflac trivia

only 3 braves to hit >355 or higher in a season (Boston, Milw or Atl)

Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on May 30, 2008 8:09 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Ralph Garr

I think is one of them

by cesarhernandez on May 30, 2008 8:11 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

that's what I was thinking too

Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on May 30, 2008 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I was wrong

I just looked up Garr. His highest batting average was .353 in 1974.

by cesarhernandez on May 30, 2008 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Rico Carty

had a big year for the Braves in the early 70’s. Not sure if he got to .355 or not though

Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on May 30, 2008 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Terry Pendleton?

Dusty's head needs an MRI. Beeeeeeeepppp...

by Paul Householder on May 30, 2008 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

tHom's spotter reads RedReporter

Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on May 30, 2008 8:16 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

any Braves question

you have to say Aaron – per tHom

But I think he is right on this one

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by Caleb on May 30, 2008 8:11 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

He is correct

Aaron did hit .355 one year. I think Joe Torre hit .363 with the Cardinals one season.

by cesarhernandez on May 30, 2008 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

yeah

he was a beast that year

Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on May 30, 2008 8:16 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Joe Torre

had a monster season one year but I can’t remember if he was with the Cards then or not

Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on May 30, 2008 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Eddie?

Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on May 30, 2008 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yup

But he was never even close to .355. Career high was .306.

by ken on May 30, 2008 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

VolKKKKKKswagen.

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

by BK on May 30, 2008 8:13 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Norton can't hit Volquez.

Dusty's head needs an MRI. Beeeeeeeepppp...

by Paul Householder on May 30, 2008 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

aflac answer

Rogers Hornsby .387
Rico Carty .366
Hank Aaron .355

Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on May 30, 2008 8:15 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Umm...

Can we score some runs now?

Dusty's head needs an MRI. Beeeeeeeepppp...

by Paul Householder on May 30, 2008 8:19 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Pepsi Scoreboard Stumper

Since 1980 6 3B have won the MVP. Who are they?

by xjjeep90 on May 30, 2008 8:22 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

schmidt?

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

by BobbyO on May 30, 2008 8:23 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Schmidt, Pendelton, Camniti, Chipper …. Madlock? ??

by ken on May 30, 2008 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

schmidt, brett, boggs

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by Caleb on May 30, 2008 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

arod?

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by Caleb on May 30, 2008 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

A-Rod

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

by BK on May 30, 2008 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sigh...

17 pitches for three groundouts. You’d figure a couple people would hack earlier in the count.

Dusty's head needs an MRI. Beeeeeeeepppp...

by Paul Householder on May 30, 2008 8:29 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Glavine has a shutout, I think.

Dusty's head needs an MRI. Beeeeeeeepppp...

by Paul Householder on May 30, 2008 8:30 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I think Caleb has jinx powers tonight.

Caleb, you should say this too.

Dusty's head needs an MRI. Beeeeeeeepppp...

by Paul Householder on May 30, 2008 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Pepsi Answer

Brett, Schmit, Pendelton, A-Rod, Chipper, Caminiti

by xjjeep90 on May 30, 2008 8:37 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

lets go reds

pick up voltron… get him a win

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

by BobbyO on May 30, 2008 8:44 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

We need a rally...

I’m gonna order some JTM taco filling online to get us started

by RedHotHollywood on May 30, 2008 8:46 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

right now would be a great time for

career HR numero uno

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

by BobbyO on May 30, 2008 8:47 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

No. For Bruce.

Dusty's head needs an MRI. Beeeeeeeepppp...

by Paul Householder on May 30, 2008 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ah. That makes more sense.

I forgot I had paused the game.

by ken on May 30, 2008 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

But inadvertently prophetic.

Dusty's head needs an MRI. Beeeeeeeepppp...

by Paul Householder on May 30, 2008 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

good call

that’s what i’m talkin about

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

by BobbyO on May 30, 2008 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ah yes.

Nice call.

Dusty's head needs an MRI. Beeeeeeeepppp...

by Paul Householder on May 30, 2008 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

once again nice ab by

cherry

"God has blessed me and I will continue to do my best for him. This is more important than anything I could do in baseball." -Albert Pujols

by shortstopv2 on May 30, 2008 8:48 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

WHOOOOOOOO BRUCE

BRUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUCE!!!!

"God has blessed me and I will continue to do my best for him. This is more important than anything I could do in baseball." -Albert Pujols

by shortstopv2 on May 30, 2008 8:50 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

yessssssss

another RBI for The Truth

by xjjeep90 on May 30, 2008 8:50 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

get off the boss

What do you mean, "blank slate"?

by boobs on May 30, 2008 8:50 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

hairston hesitated

didnt want to repeat last night…

"God has blessed me and I will continue to do my best for him. This is more important than anything I could do in baseball." -Albert Pujols

by shortstopv2 on May 30, 2008 8:50 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

the bruce is loose

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

by BobbyO on May 30, 2008 8:52 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

3, 6, 9

the bruce drank wine

"God has blessed me and I will continue to do my best for him. This is more important than anything I could do in baseball." -Albert Pujols

by shortstopv2 on May 30, 2008 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nice prophecy by Tivo.

Dusty's head needs an MRI. Beeeeeeeepppp...

by Paul Householder on May 30, 2008 8:52 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Griffey tried to ground into a DP

But there was no one on first.

Dusty's head needs an MRI. Beeeeeeeepppp...

by Paul Householder on May 30, 2008 8:52 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

GIJR

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

by BobbyO on May 30, 2008 8:53 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

damn you householder!

damn you!

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

by BobbyO on May 30, 2008 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

seems like a different team...

"God has blessed me and I will continue to do my best for him. This is more important than anything I could do in baseball." -Albert Pujols

by shortstopv2 on May 30, 2008 8:54 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Yes. We played the Pirates the series before.

Now it’s the Braves.

Dusty's head needs an MRI. Beeeeeeeepppp...

by Paul Householder on May 30, 2008 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

is that how this works?

i wondered why bay wasnt in the lineup tonight…he kills the reds

"God has blessed me and I will continue to do my best for him. This is more important than anything I could do in baseball." -Albert Pujols

by shortstopv2 on May 30, 2008 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

voltron in line for win

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

by BobbyO on May 30, 2008 8:54 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Well done by BP.

Dusty's head needs an MRI. Beeeeeeeepppp...

by Paul Householder on May 30, 2008 8:54 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

That’s what shortstop doesn’t recognize.

by ken on May 30, 2008 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

im gonna be the first to say it

hairston for CF when griff or dunn leaves

"God has blessed me and I will continue to do my best for him. This is more important than anything I could do in baseball." -Albert Pujols

by shortstopv2 on May 30, 2008 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

griffey is 38

38>32

"God has blessed me and I will continue to do my best for him. This is more important than anything I could do in baseball." -Albert Pujols

by shortstopv2 on May 30, 2008 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

maybe not

but hes id rather have him than freel

"God has blessed me and I will continue to do my best for him. This is more important than anything I could do in baseball." -Albert Pujols

by shortstopv2 on May 30, 2008 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Agreed.

If he is performing as he is now, he sure does get caught stealing or picked off a lot less.

Dusty's head needs an MRI. Beeeeeeeepppp...

by Paul Householder on May 30, 2008 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

i'll say it again

i really don’t think hairston has that much speed

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

by BobbyO on May 30, 2008 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

And...

If Beethoven were still alive, he would be 237.

237 > 38 > 32.

Q.E.D.

Dusty's head needs an MRI. Beeeeeeeepppp...

by Paul Householder on May 30, 2008 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Don't think you're the first to say it.

There are probably a lot of people who have said that on the banana phone.

Dusty's head needs an MRI. Beeeeeeeepppp...

by Paul Householder on May 30, 2008 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

and on the Fay's blog

and RedZone

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

by BobbyO on May 30, 2008 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I know Cowboy gets a lot of deserved scorn around here...

But just listening to this guy…

Have you ever wondered if you could string together as many ill-placed cliches and utter non-sequiturs? This man has an undeniable talent in those areas, and we should acknowledge that.

by bparsonst on May 30, 2008 8:58 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Voltron's thrown 100

is he coming out for the 7th?

by RedHotHollywood on May 30, 2008 8:59 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

right

why did I even question it

by RedHotHollywood on May 30, 2008 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Shit.

Naturally, they lead off with a double.

by ken on May 30, 2008 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

would you believe a double?

"God has blessed me and I will continue to do my best for him. This is more important than anything I could do in baseball." -Albert Pujols

by shortstopv2 on May 30, 2008 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

this is how you injure young arms

100+ pitches in May on three days rest

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

by BobbyO on May 30, 2008 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

we're so glad you could attend

come inside, come inside

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

by BK on May 30, 2008 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Four days, but the point is the same.

Dusty's head needs an MRI. Beeeeeeeepppp...

by Paul Householder on May 30, 2008 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

my bad

my bad

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

by BobbyO on May 30, 2008 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Anybody up in the pen?

Dusty's head needs an MRI. Beeeeeeeepppp...

by Paul Householder on May 30, 2008 9:02 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Well that did not help.

Dusty's head needs an MRI. Beeeeeeeepppp...

by Paul Householder on May 30, 2008 9:06 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

That is the shittiest double play ever

Thanks for coming out, Wagon. Enjoy your motherfucking no-decision.

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

by BK on May 30, 2008 9:06 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Oh, man.

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

by BK on May 30, 2008 9:09 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

man i leave for a second

and the reds give it up

Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on May 30, 2008 9:10 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

incorrect

dusty personally gave it up

by RedHotHollywood on May 30, 2008 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Inside the mind of Dusty...

Hmm…Volkie only threw 39 pitches on Sunday…

I normally have him out there for 110 or so for each start…

He’s only thrown 100 pitches thus far…maybe he’s got something left in the tank…

80 degrees is that considered hot?

I wonder where the Dippin’ Dots guy is?

Speaking of hot, I sure do miss poopsie…er…Corey Patterson…

What was I thinking about?

Who’s up first next inning? Patterson? Ross?

Hey. Did that guy just hit a double off Volkie?

Dusty's head needs an MRI. Beeeeeeeepppp...

by Paul Householder on May 30, 2008 9:11 PM EDT reply actions   1 recs

that's funny right there

Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on May 30, 2008 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

“I could sure go for some pheasant wings. Where’s that dog?”

by ken on May 30, 2008 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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