Farmers only must wait one more day for the return of Messiaraco

by Rick House on May 8, 2008 4:34 AM EDT in News

Question of the day: So what kind of expectations do you guys have for Devin Mesoraco? We selected him first in last year's draft, as a catcher out of Punxsutawney High School in Pennsylvania. He vaulted into the first round, and most people think he was drafted too high (out of our need for organizational depth at catcher.) He's said to be incredibly athletic, though he struggled in the Gulf Coast League last season with two bum thumbs. I expect a modest season for Devin in Dayton this year, OPSing about .750 with 8 or 9 homers in 300 ABs. He might not really flourish until next season.

Bruce

Triple-A: Jay Bruce was 4 for 5 with 2 runs and Andy Phillips homered as Louisville beat Norfolk 8-4. Paul Janish was 2 for 4, Matt Maloney allowed just 2 runs in seven innings (but only struck out 2) and Bill Bray got touched up, allowing 2 runs and getting just 1 out. (He allowed his first three batters to get on, and Todd Coffey promptly let 2 of them score.) Bruce's batting average is up to .320. UP NEXT: Finale at Norfolk, 12:15 today.

Mesoraco

Double-A: Daryl Thompson took one on the chin, allowing 4 runs in 6 innings as Chattanooga lost to Tennessee 15-7. Thompson struck out 2 and allowed 5 hits, 2 walks and a homer, but he was still in line for the win when he left the game. He also doubled. Chris Valaika, who was promoted from Sarasota, did not play. UP NEXT: Game 4 vs. Tennessee, 7:15 tonight.

High A: Juan Francisco homered and Drew Stubbs and Justin Turner had hits in Sarasota's 5-1 win. Todd Frazier, who was promoted from Dayton, did not play. UP NEXT: Game 2 vs. Daytona, 7 tonight.

Low A: In what was expected to be Devin Mesoraco's 2008 debut, the Dragons rained out, and the game will not be made up. Sorry. Go home. UP NEXT: New series vs. Great Lakes, 7 tonight. Matt Klinker (2-1, 2.49) throws for the Drags.

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When..

Is Mesoraco gonna start playing? Is he in Dayton now?

by homerun21 on May 8, 2008 4:36 AM EDT 0 recs

Roll Tide

Andy Phillips is en fuego. Three-run homer in the first inning, a walk in the third inning, RBI single in the fourth inning. This after going 2 for 4 with a double and a walk the day before.

He was the guest on the Bats Radio pre-game show. Where he admitted that he loves The Andy Griffith Show. To the point that he can recite all the lines, and his wife sometimes won’t let him watch it. The other guys like Seinfeld, but he likes The Andy Griffith Show. Good grief. He wasn’t even born when that show was made.

(And for the record…Bubba likes Friends.)

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

by BubbaFan on May 8, 2008 6:57 AM EDT 0 recs

Holy crap

Andy Phillips hit a grand slam today (it was an afternoon game). That means he’s homered for three days in a row. And is on an 11-game hitting streak.

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

by BubbaFan on May 8, 2008 6:16 PM EDT up 0 recs

Huh.

I’ve got guys installing replacement windows in my house this morning and I gave ‘em cart blanche with the little boom box in the kitchen.

I had no idea that twenty years later there was a place in commercial radio for “Fight for your Right to Party.”

Seriously? At 10:30 on a Thursday morning?

I don't know how to paint a banana gourd to look like a Power Ranger.

by Fat Vegas Alan on May 8, 2008 11:03 AM EDT 0 recs

Alan, you're just jealous it's the Beast...ie... Boys!

by Red Menace on May 8, 2008 11:11 AM EDT up 0 recs

Coincidence?

Is it just a coincidence that I’ve been listening to Paul’s Boutique since 11:00?

And speaking of Cincinnati Radio, I have heard more G’n’R in the last month than I have since their last album came out. And not on just one station but three different station.

-Do not play golf behind Dave Parker.

by snohio on May 8, 2008 11:49 AM EDT up 0 recs

I haven't yet heard 'em spin GnR.

But I did get some “Girls! Girls! Girls!” in before noon.

BTW, I’m not in Cincinnati. I’m 100 miles up 71 in the land of 23 cent pizzas.

I don't know how to paint a banana gourd to look like a Power Ranger.

by Fat Vegas Alan on May 8, 2008 11:53 AM EDT up 0 recs

That Papa John's deal extended to Columbus?

I thought it was only going on in Cleveland. Fuh.

I’ll have to make do with Luigi’s Famous, which is a pretty good bargain itself, amiright Sister D?

by Brendanukkah on May 8, 2008 12:24 PM EDT up 0 recs

When I went to the Women's World Cup in 1999

They were playing that “Girls” song before the game. I said, “Huh,” because it didn’t quite seem to be in keeping with the rest of the atmosphere, that women should be celebrated in this case for their athletics.

Which isn’t to say they can’t also be easy on the eyes.

by Brendanukkah on May 8, 2008 1:56 PM EDT up 0 recs

common

at least pick the girl from Cincinnati

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.

by Slyde on May 8, 2008 1:58 PM EDT up 0 recs

I told you I liked Seattle

Who’s from Cinci? It just came up as a red x for me.

by Brendanukkah on May 8, 2008 1:59 PM EDT up 0 recs

Ok, there we go

Heather Mitts is from the ‘Nati? Did not know that.

by Brendanukkah on May 8, 2008 2:00 PM EDT up 0 recs

Also

1) Hope Solo is still playing
2) She’s better looking

by Brendanukkah on May 8, 2008 2:01 PM EDT up 0 recs

But,

Hope hasn’t dated Pat Burrell.

by ken on May 8, 2008 3:09 PM EDT up 0 recs

3) Can be assumed to be disease free

by Brendanukkah on May 8, 2008 3:10 PM EDT up 0 recs

soccer chicks suck...

let’s post some beach volleyball girls!

In the end, life and business are about human connections. And computers are about trying to murder you in a lake. And to me the choice is easy.

by chandrathan on May 8, 2008 3:15 PM EDT up 0 recs

Mitts

My wife played against her in select when she was in HS.

-Do not play golf behind Dave Parker.

by snohio on May 8, 2008 2:09 PM EDT up 0 recs

Soccer?

I barely even…fuckit

'cause something is happening here, but you don't know what it is.

by Man Mountain on May 8, 2008 2:30 PM EDT up 0 recs

If you can make it up in time, I think there are some extra tickets available

by Brendanukkah on May 8, 2008 2:40 PM EDT up 0 recs

thanks

have to work tomorrow

'cause something is happening here, but you don't know what it is.

by Man Mountain on May 8, 2008 4:02 PM EDT up 0 recs

what about me?

could i meet you there?

Marty may have a shirt on, but Billy Beane just ripped his off and is squeezing his nipples. - Brendan's ukkah

by boobs on May 8, 2008 4:19 PM EDT up 0 recs

If you want

My friend who was going then wasn’t going is now going again. But there may still be a ticket. How fast can you get from Louisville to E. Capitol St. & 19th?

by Brendanukkah on May 8, 2008 4:22 PM EDT up 0 recs

i cant

plus i fucking hate soccer. i just wanted to be included.

Marty may have a shirt on, but Billy Beane just ripped his off and is squeezing his nipples. - Brendan's ukkah

by boobs on May 8, 2008 4:22 PM EDT up 0 recs

but thanks for the invite!

Marty may have a shirt on, but Billy Beane just ripped his off and is squeezing his nipples. - Brendan's ukkah

by boobs on May 8, 2008 4:23 PM EDT up 0 recs

ha

you should drive out there, take the ticket and rip it up in his face and then get back in your car and drive home. That would show him!

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.

by Slyde on May 8, 2008 4:25 PM EDT up 0 recs

Cumb'd.

I don't know how to paint a banana gourd to look like a Power Ranger.

by Fat Vegas Alan on May 8, 2008 5:25 PM EDT up 0 recs

I think you'd actually have fun

I know you can’t actually make it, but I defy anyone to stand (because you wouldn’t be allowed to sit) with La Barra Brava and the Screaming Eagles and not have a good time. It doesn’t matter whether you like soccer or not. After the all you can eat and drink tailgate (kegs of Guinness, Sam Adams, etc. included), the bouncing stands, the songs (“If I had the wings of an eagle, and I had the ass of a crow, I’d fly over [opponent’s city] tomorrow, and shit on those bastards below!” – sung to “My Bonny Lies Over the Ocean”), the drum circle/mosh pit at halftime, and the sea of flags, you will be a fan. Then you can watch Marcelo Gallardo absolutely bury a cross from Marc Burch in the upper 90 and get an erection because it was so beautiful.

...I should have stopped typing. Anyway, it’s fun. If you’re ever out in DC, I’ll take you.

by Brendanukkah on May 8, 2008 4:28 PM EDT up 0 recs

im sure it is

i just take any chance i can get to draw attention to myself. I mean, look at my handle for chrissakes!

Marty may have a shirt on, but Billy Beane just ripped his off and is squeezing his nipples. - Brendan's ukkah

by boobs on May 8, 2008 4:31 PM EDT up 0 recs

Sorry, I was looking at your avatar

Looks like someone’s smuggling two wheels of cheddar cheese out under their shirt.

by Brendanukkah on May 8, 2008 4:33 PM EDT up 1 recs

mesoraco

wayne seemed to have a better eye for young talent than for major league ready talent, so we’ll have to wait and see with a bit o’ hope. i can imagine it’s pretty difficult to just do daily tasks, let alone play baseball, with two bad thumbs!

i’m going to the dragons game on sunday and am looking forward to seeing mesoraco play. (i hope he plays, anyway.)

2008 NL Central Champs!

by Daedalus on May 8, 2008 11:20 AM EDT 0 recs

"...it’s pretty difficult to just do daily tasks... with two bad thumbs!"

That was my excuse Fall Quarter of my freshman year of college.

Legend. Of. Zelda.

I don't know how to paint a banana gourd to look like a Power Ranger.

by Fat Vegas Alan on May 8, 2008 11:25 AM EDT up 0 recs

gold cartridge for the win!

In the end, life and business are about human connections. And computers are about trying to murder you in a lake. And to me the choice is easy.

by chandrathan on May 8, 2008 11:29 AM EDT up 0 recs

Wii

You need the new Zelda for the Wii where you don’t wear out your thumbs, but your whole arm.

We just got one a couple days ago and my arms feel like they are going to fall off any minute now from too much playing.

-Do not play golf behind Dave Parker.

by snohio on May 8, 2008 11:52 AM EDT up 0 recs

Zelda

Last week my brother bought the original Legend of Zelda for the Wii. So I kept getting calls and texts all week like, “Hey man, where’s the magic sword?” Come on. In the graveyard!

by Red Menace on May 8, 2008 2:22 PM EDT up 0 recs

i have that game

and still have a functioning nintendo.

unfortunately i don’t have a television to play it on.

2008 NL Central Champs!

by Daedalus on May 8, 2008 5:52 PM EDT up 0 recs

I didn't think we would see Mesoraco until February 2nd.

The Dusty Path to the World Series!*

*Note this is not an endorsment of Dusty Baker.

by justin007000 on May 8, 2008 11:51 AM EDT 0 recs

That's only if he sees his shadow.

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

by BK on May 8, 2008 12:08 PM EDT up 0 recs

He did see his shadow

That’s why he hasn’t come out to Dayton to play for so long.

by rojosoto on May 8, 2008 1:51 PM EDT up 0 recs

Fill-in announcing

Didn’t know where to stick this, but the Reds announced that Bats announcer Jim Kelch will be doing 14 games this year. Since, you know, we don’t have enough broadcasters as it is.

Link

Please Note: I may be totally full of shit.

by jch24 on May 8, 2008 2:15 PM EDT 0 recs

I heard that

last night and didn’t understand.. How many days off do these people need? Not that I really have a problem with anyone coming in to replace the crew that is there now.

Hey boobs, how’s Jim Kelch to listen to?

-Do not play golf behind Dave Parker.

by snohio on May 8, 2008 3:07 PM EDT up 0 recs

well they show more games on TV

and Thom can’t work weekends.

The Dusty Path to the World Series!*

*Note this is not an endorsment of Dusty Baker.

by justin007000 on May 8, 2008 3:42 PM EDT up 0 recs

i was thinking about this the other day

he’s really good. He’s got a partner, but sometimes he does the games by himself, and it’s fun to listen to. the bets thing about the bats radio is that they take emails all game long, from pretty much anyone who sends them in. If i have a real question regarding the best and email it to them, they always answer it within a couple innings.

But yeah, I think he’s good.

Marty may have a shirt on, but Billy Beane just ripped his off and is squeezing his nipples. - Brendan's ukkah

by boobs on May 8, 2008 4:21 PM EDT up 0 recs

agreed

I like both Jim Kelch and Matt Andrews.

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

by BubbaFan on May 8, 2008 4:37 PM EDT up 0 recs

Looking forward to the change.

I need to hear someone else for a change.. Maybe they are getting some complaints of all the negativity in the booth and want to try out something new.. I don’t mind Brantley as long as he is doing color, but damn does his voice bug me like nails on a chalk board when he is doing play by play.

-Do not play golf behind Dave Parker.

by snohio on May 8, 2008 5:10 PM EDT up 0 recs