Game 55 Thread: Reds vs. Braves
by Slyde on May 30, 2008 5:25 PM EDT
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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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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
swap votto and Griffey and it would be just right :)
"Hard being everybody’s hero, I suppose." - Buck O'Neil on Willie Mays
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?
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
Lost
You’ll still enjoy it and be scratching your head in some places.
Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds
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
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
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
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
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?
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
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?
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
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?
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
*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
that only means anything
if he sustains this level of performance
"I never should have given up the animation rights."
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
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."
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?
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
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."
au contraire
he starts his rehab assignment next week, i think
"I never should have given up the animation rights."
really? good
but I’ll be surprised if he gets back before the end of June
Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds
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
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
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?
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
Yes.
Dusty's head needs an MRI. Beeeeeeeepppp...
by Paul Householder on May 30, 2008 7:18 PM EDT up reply actions
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
glavine was an august call-up
4 months after Bruce was born.
...because there's already someone posing as Jacob Brumfield
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
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?
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
(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
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
and creepy
like a crazy uncle or something
...because there's already someone posing as Jacob Brumfield
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
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
4 K's for the strikeout leader
Still, 39 pitches through two innings. He’s good, but he’s not really efficient is he?
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
Nice Jinx.
Dusty's head needs an MRI. Beeeeeeeepppp...
by Paul Householder on May 30, 2008 7:43 PM EDT up reply actions
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!
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
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."
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?
wow that was about the coolest thing ive seen on fsn
"I never should have given up the animation rights."
wow that was about the coolest thing ive seen on fsn
"I never should have given up the animation rights."
What?
Dusty's head needs an MRI. Beeeeeeeepppp...
by Paul Householder on May 30, 2008 7:53 PM EDT up reply actions
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."
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
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
Uh oh.
Dusty's head needs an MRI. Beeeeeeeepppp...
by Paul Householder on May 30, 2008 7:56 PM EDT reply actions
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
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
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
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
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
Someone has to make the outs
if I one made any outs, Volquez would still have just one inning pitched.
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
aflac trivia
only 3 braves to hit >355 or higher in a season (Boston, Milw or Atl)
Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds
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
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
Terry Pendleton?
Dusty's head needs an MRI. Beeeeeeeepppp...
by Paul Householder on May 30, 2008 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions
any Braves question
you have to say Aaron – per tHom
But I think he is right on this one
Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds
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
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
I forgot that Hornsby
played for the Boston Braves.
by cesarhernandez on May 30, 2008 8:16 PM EDT up reply actions
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
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
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
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
Thom just said McAnn might be the best pure hitter on the Braves
Has he not met Larry Jones?
by Nick Papageorgio on May 30, 2008 8:43 PM EDT reply actions
Well, that's Volkswagen's earned run for tonight.
Dusty's head needs an MRI. Beeeeeeeepppp...
by Paul Householder on May 30, 2008 8:44 PM EDT reply actions
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
right now would be a great time for
career HR numero uno
"I never should have given up the animation rights."
No. For Bruce.
Dusty's head needs an MRI. Beeeeeeeepppp...
by Paul Householder on May 30, 2008 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions
But inadvertently prophetic.
Dusty's head needs an MRI. Beeeeeeeepppp...
by Paul Householder on May 30, 2008 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions
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
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
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
Fine I'm saying it...
I’d go gay for The Bruce
by RedHotHollywood on May 30, 2008 8:50 PM EDT reply actions
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
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
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
Griffey tried to ground into a DP
But there was no one on first.
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by Paul Householder on May 30, 2008 8:52 PM EDT reply actions
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
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
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
Well done by BP.
Dusty's head needs an MRI. Beeeeeeeepppp...
by Paul Householder on May 30, 2008 8:54 PM EDT reply actions
It's weird seeing the top 2 guys get on base at better htan a .250 OBP clip
by Nick Papageorgio on May 30, 2008 8:55 PM EDT reply actions
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
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
Oh well yeah. I want to get rid of Griffey yesterday, if not sooner.
but hairston isn’t the answer
by Nick Papageorgio on May 30, 2008 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions
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
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
i'll say it again
i really don’t think hairston has that much speed
"I never should have given up the animation rights."
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
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
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.
Voltron's thrown 100
is he coming out for the 7th?
by RedHotHollywood on May 30, 2008 8:59 PM EDT reply actions
Way to wait 1 pitch to find out if he's gassed.
by Nick Papageorgio on May 30, 2008 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions
He had to make sure.
Dusty's head needs an MRI. Beeeeeeeepppp...
by Paul Householder on May 30, 2008 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions
this is how you injure young arms
100+ pitches in May on three days rest
"I never should have given up the animation rights."
welcome back my friends
to the show that never ends
by RedHotHollywood on May 30, 2008 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions
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
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
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
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
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
dusty really must have no idea how to manage a baseball game
"I never should have given up the animation rights."
incorrect
dusty personally gave it up
by RedHotHollywood on May 30, 2008 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions
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
threadz
http://www.redreporter.com/2008/5/30/542852/game-55-thread-part-ii
What do you mean, "blank slate"?
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