Game 32 Thread: Reds at Braves
by Rick House on May 4, 2008 1:16 PM EDT
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think either starting pitcher can break window glass?
The Dusty Path to the World Series!*
*Note this is not an endorsment of Dusty Baker.
what are the odds that freel gets thrown out here?
Marty may have a shirt on, but Billy Beane just ripped his off and is squeezing his nipples. - Brendan's ukkah
Freel is running himself out of playing every day.
"My wife ain't never ran and got me no pheasant." - Fistbands
He stole 2B and 3B yesterday
Maybe the success went to his head.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
I think he's trying to over compensate for the lack of offense
...or it could all be on Dusty.
Like I said, they’re trying too hard to make something happen…
But I thought the team looked flat?
I’m confused. Are they trying too hard or trying too little?
It gets crazy on the road, and awful lonely. That's why I love pornography. This next song is all about my love of hardcore, barely legal pornography.
after the Votto play
I am not sure.
It doesn’t help to try too hard if you suck at what you are trying
Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds
I'm more in the first camp
They’re trying so hard to generate something that they’re letting the game play them.
Just look at the 2 CS in just 2 innings.
wow farney
I think every one , including all 4300 little leaguers in attendance, knew he was going to steal
Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds
was that a botched hit and run?
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
why must we try and steal
clearly that hasnt worked
unbelievable
(...or, at this point, is it?)
"Screw it. We've got bigger problems than a butter shortage."
It completely isn't
"My wife ain't never ran and got me no pheasant." - Fistbands
by BK on May 4, 2008 1:56 PM EDT up reply actions
He made a another diving attempt...
at a low liner.
I think it got him in the forearm.
It looks like he’s sticking around though.
Yeah
but this is Freel we’re talking about here.
I have trouble remembering plays he didn’t lay out for…
But...
...that wouldn’t be scrappy!
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
the one last night in the corner
he definitely could have had standing up.
'cause something is happening here, but you don't know what it is.
freel is hurt
what do you know?
"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'd like to pile on Freel but
it was kind of tough ball.
I’m not sure why he was playing so deep for Gregor Blanco
'cause something is happening here, but you don't know what it is.
Gregor is a weird name.
"My wife ain't never ran and got me no pheasant." - Fistbands
by BK on May 4, 2008 2:08 PM EDT up reply actions
He just let the run go in too, by not getting up.
COMMON!
"My wife ain't never ran and got me no pheasant." - Fistbands
geez
BA has nuthin today. And there is no way we are going to get back in the way the Reds have been hitting lately. Better shut them down now to have any sort of chance.
Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds
Fogghorn
"My wife ain't never ran and got me no pheasant." - Fistbands
by BK on May 4, 2008 2:13 PM EDT up reply actions
I think BA has that covered.
"My wife ain't never ran and got me no pheasant." - Fistbands
by BK on May 4, 2008 2:15 PM EDT up reply actions
The Braves play by play guy today
is pretty great. No kidding.
Interested in on base percentage, playing down pitcher’s won/loss record.
'cause something is happening here, but you don't know what it is.
Shit! Would you believe a 3-run homer?!
"My wife ain't never ran and got me no pheasant." - Fistbands
I have heard of those
but they are like Unicorns for the Reds Offense. They just do not exist.
Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds
If it stays fair...
Oh yeah. Extra point is good and Bengals Reds trail 7-0
Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds
To the Falcons?
"My wife ain't never ran and got me no pheasant." - Fistbands
by BK on May 4, 2008 2:17 PM EDT up reply actions
It's good of BA to put this one of reach early
It’s a lovely day. Think I’ll go take hostages.
'cause something is happening here, but you don't know what it is.
If JTM's beef hoagies sucked nearly as bad as their spokespitcher
they’d be recalled
"My wife ain't never ran and got me no pheasant." - Fistbands
Out of the inning.
I’m gonna go do something else for a while.
"My wife ain't never ran and got me no pheasant." - Fistbands
I was gone for 10 minutes!? FTH!?
(not so) unbelievable
"Screw it. We've got bigger problems than a butter shortage."
you shouldn't have left
Obviously, your presence was holding back the floodgates.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
you might be on to sonething
I’m back, Bako homers
"Screw it. We've got bigger problems than a butter shortage."
by Ash on May 4, 2008 2:25 PM EDT up reply actions
Does Dusty hit for Fogg here?
or is he a sacrificial lamb for about 4 innings?
Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds
oh, I say he's in there for the long haul
"Screw it. We've got bigger problems than a butter shortage."
by Ash on May 4, 2008 2:24 PM EDT up reply actions
Give me nine like Bako
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
No, silly
Aging backup catchers.
Think Chad Moeller will hit .320 / .393 / .520 / .913 the whole season?
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
ok but I had to tap into Slyde's Utility Belt
Gregg Zaun – 37
David Ross – 31
Corky Miller – 33
Jason LaRue – 34
Paul Bako – 36
Brad Ausmus – 39
Chad Moeller – 33
Chris Coste – 35
Adam Melhuse – 36
Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds
by Caleb on May 4, 2008 2:39 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
They've got Moeller, they're set!
"Screw it. We've got bigger problems than a butter shortage."
by Ash on May 4, 2008 2:28 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
This is interesting (now that the game is out of reach)
The Braves booth is sort of having a passive aggressive, good natured argument.
Ron Gant talking about how the Braves dynasty was built on sacrifice hitting and stolen bases, PBP guy pointing out that they out-homered and out-slugged everyone.
It’s been going on 3 innings.
'cause something is happening here, but you don't know what it is.
skip carrey used to give book and movie reviews
and tell funny stories when the games were boring.
The Dusty Path to the World Series!*
*Note this is not an endorsment of Dusty Baker.
skip was extra crotchety last night
'cause something is happening here, but you don't know what it is.
is he getting crotchety now?
that is sad, I always enjoyed him.
The Dusty Path to the World Series!*
*Note this is not an endorsment of Dusty Baker.
He didn't use to be?
He always been crotchety – playfully, not Marty crotchety – but crotchety
'cause something is happening here, but you don't know what it is.
It takes both
Both schools tend to cling to their ideal as the crux.
You need to be able to generate runs when the HRs don’t come but you can’t depend on small ball to win you most games.
Our offense does neither well.
It's actually not a war of schools
it started with Gant saying that the Braves were built on speed and small ball. PBP guy was just pointing out that hey actually knocked the piss out of the ball. He was just appealing to empiricism while Gant was talking out of his ass.
'cause something is happening here, but you don't know what it is.
I gathered they weren't battling
Just mentioning that it really shouldn’t be an “either or”. No matter which school one may aspire to.
I understand
it was just interesting to hear someone challenge a player (who was on that team) that rather than “not winning with the home run” that they, in fact, hit a lot of home runs.
'cause something is happening here, but you don't know what it is.
Actually...
He’s been struggling of late.
Despite our struggles, it may not be a good idea to bring him up… yet. (even though his struggles look better than some our players hot streaks)
not to put a damper on you caleb
but i am guessing after last night Fogg will be pitching for a while.
The Dusty Path to the World Series!*
*Note this is not an endorsment of Dusty Baker.
probably true
unless this inning extends and his spot comes up with only 1 out
Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds
even so
i would still leave him in, I think most of the ‘pen was emptied out last night, I would like to see Fogg get the Reds through the 5th.
The Dusty Path to the World Series!*
*Note this is not an endorsment of Dusty Baker.
Yesterday the Braves crew (chip caray) was making fun of freel
for diving for that ball in the corner.
saying he “was trying to get on sportscenter.”
Everyone’s onto him!
by Nick Papageorgio on May 4, 2008 2:51 PM EDT reply actions
it was skip
and I think he and joe were totally right. He did not need to leave his feet to make that catch.
'cause something is happening here, but you don't know what it is.
Braves PBP guy is John "Boog" Sciambi
That makes total sense. He’s the radio guy who challenged Buzz Bissinger on his over-generalizations about pitchers in the minors.
Talking about “park factors” now
'cause something is happening here, but you don't know what it is.
Dunn - still my favorite.
Dunner and K show ‘offensive leadership”
G’REDS
"There's more to being in the big leagues than just stats. Everyone is so stat-conscious." Dusty Baker
crud
But they are back in it at least. C’mon Fogg give us some good innings
Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds
did they just say they moved Dale Murphy from C
to get his bat in the game?
Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds
i always heard they moved Dale Murphy
because half the time when he threw the ball to 2nd base it ended up in CF.
The Dusty Path to the World Series!*
*Note this is not an endorsment of Dusty Baker.
8-6
double play not in order on that one. Glavine was late off the mound
Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds
Great at-bat
he’s such a nightmare at the plate
by Nick Papageorgio on May 4, 2008 3:11 PM EDT reply actions
Motr good ABs = Offensive leadership
G’REDS
"There's more to being in the big leagues than just stats. Everyone is so stat-conscious." Dusty Baker
Vottomatic
that guy is pretty impressive at the plate. Come on EdE don’t rush
Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds
EdE = Great AB =OL
G’ADAM
"There's more to being in the big leagues than just stats. Everyone is so stat-conscious." Dusty Baker
1st pitch swinging
what happened to the deep count Dunn we loved?
'cause something is happening here, but you don't know what it is.
Following the Dustbag's new aggressive approach to AnitCloggimg?
"There's more to being in the big leagues than just stats. Everyone is so stat-conscious." Dusty Baker
That's not to say that AB wasn't awful... just sayin'.
"My wife ain't never ran and got me no pheasant." - Fistbands
by BK on May 4, 2008 3:19 PM EDT up reply actions
yep, he's making it hard for us
even with the 2 run double
'cause something is happening here, but you don't know what it is.
Reds claw back in in by being patient . . .
And Dunn hacks at the first pitch (out of the strike zone) with the bases juiced.
Well
he is hitting .389 on the first pitch in his career. But I’d rather see him work the count
Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds
especially with the pitch he swung at
he rarely hits that pitch
'cause something is happening here, but you don't know what it is.
I have limited skills in the Utility Bely Department
I have no idea how to find that out
Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds
Your utility belly skills are unlimited
;-)
'cause something is happening here, but you don't know what it is.
Lazy ass Fogg
If he trimmed a g off his name, he might get there in time.
by Brian B on May 4, 2008 3:21 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
I hope that guy breaks his hand
sliding there is just asinine.
by Nick Papageorgio on May 4, 2008 3:22 PM EDT reply actions
Sciambi is saying that some minor league teams
take players out of the game who slyde into first
'cause something is happening here, but you don't know what it is.
I thought he was going to say
that they fine players, which would be even smarter
'cause something is happening here, but you don't know what it is.
This is a pleasant surprise...
We’re within 2 when I get here… AND it’s after the 4th inning…
People Don't Kill People. Burning Couches Kill People.
Walk Kotsay for one of the best hitter in the NL
touche, salesman.
by Nick Papageorgio on May 4, 2008 3:29 PM EDT reply actions
Get someone out, Fogg!
I blame this on JD. He said he wanted to watch the Reds lose 9-7. We’re getting there.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
Knifey-Spooney
This is smart. Chipper is only hitting .395/.432/.474 from the right side.
'cause something is happening here, but you don't know what it is.
Damn
He is locked in. Bonds style locked in.
'cause something is happening here, but you don't know what it is.
Is Chipper the best NL switch hitter ever?
'cause something is happening here, but you don't know what it is.
NL switch hitter home runs
1 Chipper Jones 394
2 Lance Berkman 268
3 Bobby Bonilla 247
4 Ken Caminiti 230
5 Howard Johnson 209
6 Todd Hundley
7 Ted Simmons 182
8 Reggie Smith 165
9 Pete Rose 160
Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds
only
Eddie Murray (504) and Mickey Mantle (536) had more as a switch hitter
Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds
And Murray has about 4,300 at bats on Jones
'cause something is happening here, but you don't know what it is.
has been been good with the glove?
the last 4 years?
by Nick Papageorgio on May 4, 2008 3:37 PM EDT up reply actions
I blame Dunn
I don’t want to watch him anymore. I’d rather watch Jason Ellison. I’m sure he could hit .200 and walk a few times. Amd play better defense. I don’t want to watch him anymore.
a few times is kind of a straw man, no?
He leads the team in OBP.
by Nick Papageorgio on May 4, 2008 3:38 PM EDT up reply actions
this is just asinine
I’m at the front of the line when it comes to my frustration with Dunn this year, but you’re just making wild claims.
By all means vent, but I really hope you don’t actually believe what you say.
'cause something is happening here, but you don't know what it is.
wild claims
I’m not claiming anything. I don’t want to watch him anymore. We’ve been losing with this guy for seven years now. Unfortunatly we need to blow this team up and start over, keeping a small nucleous. Dunn should not be part of what we build on. .
You claimed that you'd rather watch Jason Ellison play
And that you play better left field defense. I’d call those claims pretty wild.
"My wife ain't never ran and got me no pheasant." - Fistbands
by BK on May 4, 2008 3:50 PM EDT up reply actions
No I claimed Jason Ellison plays better defense.
So does pretty much everyone else wearing a major league uniform.
No, you didn't.
I don’t want to watch him anymore. I’d rather watch Jason Ellison. I’m sure he could hit .200 and walk a few times. Amd play better defense. I don’t want to watch him anymore.
You even distinctly mentioned that you’d like Ellison to hit .200 and walk a few times. You’d honestly rather have him in the lineup than Dunn?
"My wife ain't never ran and got me no pheasant." - Fistbands
by BK on May 4, 2008 3:55 PM EDT up reply actions
because most re-builds start with trading away your best hitter?
who’s only 28 years old?
by Nick Papageorgio on May 4, 2008 3:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Okay, fine
but while he may be the face of the Reds losing, he’s not anywhere near the main culprit.
If he goes, the Reds will have a hard time replacing his run production. Jason Ellison might be easier for you to watch, but only the thing the Reds gain by that substitution is the pleasure of “Mutaman.”
'cause something is happening here, but you don't know what it is.
criticize dunn by saying he's not SLGing.
no one cares about dunn’s BA, nor should we.
by Nick Papageorgio on May 4, 2008 3:56 PM EDT up reply actions
Or any GM, Manager or Owner. - You tell'm Caleb
"There's more to being in the big leagues than just stats. Everyone is so stat-conscious." Dusty Baker
He's been the Reds best and most consistent offensive player
since ‘02. Make of that what you will.
And before you start spouting batting average at me, please read through the Red Reporter Wiki to get up to speed on this all too frequent and predictable argument.
'cause something is happening here, but you don't know what it is.
does anybody else think votto should move to the outfield?
"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
He'd be a butcher in center
would you bench griffey?
by Nick Papageorgio on May 4, 2008 3:55 PM EDT up reply actions
no
but when dunn is gone id move him there, and get a RH batting first baseman
"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
Holy SHit 13 - 7
Falcons vs Bengals ?
Losing is contagious, fucking up is contagious and bad pitching is contagious and sMartypants whining is contagious and blaming Dunn is contagious.
Where’s the pen? Murker b. in 1942 – Gets the Satchel Paige award.
"There's more to being in the big leagues than just stats. Everyone is so stat-conscious." Dusty Baker
Nah
The bengals would give up far more than 13.
by Nick Papageorgio on May 4, 2008 3:58 PM EDT up reply actions
chipper jones wants you to go to the new thread
http://www.redreporter.com/2008/5/4/472620/game-32-thread-reds-at-bra
Marty may have a shirt on, but Billy Beane just ripped his off and is squeezing his nipples. - Brendan's ukkah
the idea being, you do what your daddy tells you
Marty may have a shirt on, but Billy Beane just ripped his off and is squeezing his nipples. - Brendan's ukkah
but hooters girls love him
The Dusty Path to the World Series!*
*Note this is not an endorsment of Dusty Baker.
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