Game 79: Reds at Blue Jays
Cincinnati Reds at Toronto Blue Jays, Jun 25, 2008 7:07 PM EDT
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Wow, what a good pitching matchup. I know Harang hasn't been his top-notch self lately, but it seems to me that he has a knack for stepping up in games like this. Unfortunately, the already struggling offense is going to have an even tougher go of it.
Since June 10th, the offense has scored 33 runs in 13 games (2.54 R/G). Their batting line is a pathetic .202/.272/.318. I keep thinking that things have to turn around for them. There is some serious talent in those bats, but it isn't going anywhere. They are currently on pace to score 690 runs for the season, which would be the lowest total since 1997 and would also be only the 3rd time since the strike that they've scored less than 700 runs in a season. I didn't expect this offense to be great, but I sure didn't think it would be this bad.
So, uh, go Reds!
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From the Fay
The lineup is a Roy Halladay special:
Jay Bruce rf
Adam Dunn lf
Brandon Phillips 2b
Ken Griffey Jr. dh
Joey Votto 1b
Jeff Keppinger ss
Corey Patterson cf
Javy Valentin 3b
David Ross c
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
The Bruce up top!
Griffey in the one spot i would like to see him in less than 3rd! Javy actually playing an entire game at 3rd! The chance to see CoPat, LLM, and DRoss all go down in one inning!
Jeff, we hardly knew ye...
Javy at 3B
Seems a little nuts. I mean, playing your catcher at 1B I could see. But 3B?
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
Johnny Bench played 3B
I want a hamburger. No, a cheeseburger. I want a hot dog. I want a milkshake. I want potato chips...
johnny bench played 3b
/mocking voice
When it comes to Phil Mickelson...Marty's not a fan.
by chandrathan on Jun 25, 2008 5:19 PM EDT up reply actions
NERD FIGHT!
Stephen A. Douglas was a great debater, but Abraham Lincoln was the Great Emancipator.
by Charlie Scrabbles on Jun 25, 2008 5:20 PM EDT up reply actions
I was already doing a mocking voice
I thought the sarcasm should be obvious since LLM is no Johnny Bench
I want a hamburger. No, a cheeseburger. I want a hot dog. I want a milkshake. I want potato chips...
remember when Dusty let Patterson bat against a lefty cause he didn't have another outfielder (even though he did in Cabrera)?
Why does he think LLM is a 3B?
I want a hamburger. No, a cheeseburger. I want a hot dog. I want a milkshake. I want potato chips...
Nowhere in Fay's post
does he mention that Aaron Harang is starting tonight. So there’s that.
Also, no EdE again? Corey? Junior not hitting 3rd? What’s going on here?
"My wife ain't never ran and got me no pheasant." - Fistbands
by BK on Jun 25, 2008 5:15 PM EDT up reply actions
bk
did you watch freaks and geeks?
When it comes to Phil Mickelson...Marty's not a fan.
by chandrathan on Jun 25, 2008 5:16 PM EDT up reply actions
Saw it once or twice, I remember thinking it was okay, not great.
Might be worth a rewatch though.
"My wife ain't never ran and got me no pheasant." - Fistbands
by BK on Jun 25, 2008 5:17 PM EDT up reply actions
i'm an episode and a half into it...
i wasn’t blown away by the pilot…but that is often the case
I’m hoping it gets better.
When it comes to Phil Mickelson...Marty's not a fan.
by chandrathan on Jun 25, 2008 5:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Cool, let me know how it ends up.
"My wife ain't never ran and got me no pheasant." - Fistbands
by BK on Jun 25, 2008 5:21 PM EDT up reply actions
blown away?
I thought you were married.
I want a hamburger. No, a cheeseburger. I want a hot dog. I want a milkshake. I want potato chips...
EdE's back still sore
Fay thought Hairston might be activated, but he wasn’t.
I think the Reds are crazy, not calling up an infielder. Kepp’s not 100%, Hairston won’t be, either. Isn’t there anyone on the farm who could help?
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
I'm sure I'm preaching to the choir here
But if they would have cut Patterson or LLM instead of Andy Phillips, this wouldn’t be a problem.
"My wife ain't never ran and got me no pheasant." - Fistbands
by BK on Jun 25, 2008 5:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Well...
...if Jr. is not healthy enough to play RF, I can see why they wanted another OFer (Patterson).
The Reds have lost a bunch of really versatile players who could play IF as well as OF, including the tough SS and CF positions. It’s kind of hard to fill the gap in the face of cold, hard roster math.
But I’m not sure rushing those players back to play half-injured is a great idea, either.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
but even if Griff cant play RF
we have Hopper too. 4 outfielders, 2 of which (Bruce and Hopper) can play CF should be plenty. Patterson doesnt belong.
Stephen A. Douglas was a great debater, but Abraham Lincoln was the Great Emancipator.
by Charlie Scrabbles on Jun 25, 2008 5:28 PM EDT up reply actions
And also, if you want to have 5 outfielders on your team
to protect against a Griffey injury, then that’s fine, just don’t have 3 catchers. Roster math or not, they looked at the wrong equations there.
"My wife ain't never ran and got me no pheasant." - Fistbands
by BK on Jun 25, 2008 5:31 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, three catchers is kinda nuts
Though given how the market for catchers is these days, I guess I can understand why they’re reluctant to let LLM go. The Yankees are carrying Chad Moeller as a third catcher, fer crissakes.
MLB should consider increasing the roster size. With all the specialist pitchers these days, 25 players may not be enough.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
i think 25 players is plenty
as long the people picking them dont pick bad ones. but to Walt’s credit, we have 4 super utility guys who have been injured for extended periods of time. you kind of count on those guys for alot. but still, 3 catchers + 1 Corey Patterson = bad roster management.
Stephen A. Douglas was a great debater, but Abraham Lincoln was the Great Emancipator.
by Charlie Scrabbles on Jun 25, 2008 5:46 PM EDT up reply actions
I don't think Hopper is 100%, either
This is what’s so crazy. They rush their players back, then have a roster crunch because they have to worry about backups in case they aren’t ready to go.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
this would never have happened if only Wayner were here...
Stephen A. Douglas was a great debater, but Abraham Lincoln was the Great Emancipator.
by Charlie Scrabbles on Jun 25, 2008 5:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Did phillips clear waivers yet?
Tanzen!
by Verka Serduchka on Jun 25, 2008 7:02 PM EDT up reply actions
No
Krivsky took him back. (The Mets claimed him.)
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
i remember saying a few months ago
that LLM’s spot on this roster was more secure than most of us would let on. im not trying to gloat about being right, because come on, this is not something to gloat about, but at this point i kind of feel like how i imagine Nostradamus felt when he wrote about Hitler burning a flaming swath across Europe or the death of that English king.
Stephen A. Douglas was a great debater, but Abraham Lincoln was the Great Emancipator.
by Charlie Scrabbles on Jun 25, 2008 5:19 PM EDT reply actions
Now you've done it
You’ve probably cursed him. He’ll be DFA’d tomorrow.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
**folds hands**
“Dear Lawd for art thou in Heaven and stuff….....grant me one prayer….”
"Got a bump on the ole noggin, but otherwise god. And I get a new vehicle probably, w00t!"
...or pierced through the helmet with the letal splinter of a shattered bat.
but i really hope he is just DFA’d.
Stephen A. Douglas was a great debater, but Abraham Lincoln was the Great Emancipator.
by Charlie Scrabbles on Jun 25, 2008 5:25 PM EDT up reply actions
Reading ESPN
http://insider.espn.go.com/fantasy/baseball/flb/story?page=minors080625
Its an insider article, however, there is an interesting piece in there about Taylor Teagarden. If Arroyo could get thing straightened out I would like to see Walt put something together to get Teagarden. I dont know if Arroyo for him straight up would work but I think that would be a good framework for the deal. It looks like Teagarden would be a perfect piece for our lineup. A high on base guy with power and he a good catcher to boot.
If he is a high on base guy
he will get run out of town for not being aggressive at the plate.
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Andy Phillips doesn't clear waivers
The Mets claimed him.
Former Reds general manager Wayne Krivsky, who was responsible for bringing Phillips to Cincinnati, recently joined the Mets as a special assistant to general manager Omar Minaya.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
Not really that much of a loss
The Mets are the home team (along with the Yankees). Every game is televised here, so I’ll see a lot more of him than I would if he remained a Red.
He may get more of a shot with the Mets than he would with the Reds, too.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
So far so good
Is it too late to become a robber baron?
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Jun 25, 2008 7:12 PM EDT reply actions
It is awfully quiet
What’s going on? How’s LLM doing at 3B?
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
hi kids
I see Ross got a hit. The stars must be aligned favorably tonight.
How did we score?
Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds
hit hard, but without passion
Tanzen!
by Verka Serduchka on Jun 25, 2008 7:45 PM EDT up reply actions
sad but true
what is happening with that mess? Looks like their GM is a big liar
Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds
apparently he got prank called
the person who called was calling from a Toronto area code.
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How'd they get his number?
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
he is still a liar
why wouldn’t you seek him out when they hit town? he’s a jerk
Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds
Dunn should always be charged with runner's indifference
I want a hamburger. No, a cheeseburger. I want a hot dog. I want a milkshake. I want potato chips...
Uh-oh
Common, Harangutan. Don’t give back those nice runs your team got for you.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
Yikes.
I saw the Jays rock Randy Johnson and the Yankees in the dome a couple years ago. It was a lot cooler than this.
Tanzen!
by Verka Serduchka on Jun 25, 2008 8:03 PM EDT reply actions
reds jump out 5-0 lead
then in this inning facing 8-9-1-2-3
single hr single hr double
5-4 Reds
Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds
maybe something's wrong

I want a hamburger. No, a cheeseburger. I want a hot dog. I want a milkshake. I want potato chips...
by Slyde on Jun 25, 2008 8:09 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
BTW
that’s from the awesome site: The “Blog” of “Unnecessary” Quotation Marks. Definitely worth a view when the shit is hitting the fan.
I want a hamburger. No, a cheeseburger. I want a hot dog. I want a milkshake. I want potato chips...
thanks for that one
it is not favorited
Stephen A. Douglas was a great debater, but Abraham Lincoln was the Great Emancipator.
by Charlie Scrabbles on Jun 25, 2008 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions
Harang imploding with Arroyo. Veteren deadzone
Looks like things are far worse than imagined. We didn’t even have much time to float Harang on the market. Yikes the baseball gods are cruel.
Jesus Christ...
Stephen A. Douglas was a great debater, but Abraham Lincoln was the Great Emancipator.
by Charlie Scrabbles on Jun 25, 2008 8:07 PM EDT up reply actions
dump him, get whatever you can
I want a hamburger. No, a cheeseburger. I want a hot dog. I want a milkshake. I want potato chips...
if that
I’d take a bucket of spit.
I want a hamburger. No, a cheeseburger. I want a hot dog. I want a milkshake. I want potato chips...
ok, i don't like to feed trolls but i'm at work till 11:45 and I'm pissed
what possible satisfaction can a pathetic waste of space such as yourself derive from waiting until something goes wrong and then gloating about it here?????
Jeff, we hardly knew ye...
Something goes wrong? Good God.........
We have 20 million dollars worth of pitching doing this crap, you better be alarmed.
by Johnnypronto on Jun 25, 2008 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions
um...
just so everyone knows, Joe Inglett almost came to my wedding. so there’s that.
Stephen A. Douglas was a great debater, but Abraham Lincoln was the Great Emancipator.
by Charlie Scrabbles on Jun 25, 2008 8:08 PM EDT reply actions
i hope you had him seated in the back
pete rose to tony perez "how can anyone as slow as you pull a muscle?"
he was with the Indians then, so it was cool
he couldnt make it because he was picked up by the Jays. so if the Jays hadnt claimed him late last september, i would have had a Cleveland Indian at my wedding. but it was still ok, i guess.
Stephen A. Douglas was a great debater, but Abraham Lincoln was the Great Emancipator.
by Charlie Scrabbles on Jun 25, 2008 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Patterson just singled.
so there goes the 4th seal…
Stephen A. Douglas was a great debater, but Abraham Lincoln was the Great Emancipator.
by Charlie Scrabbles on Jun 25, 2008 8:11 PM EDT reply actions
modest ross and his "modest 3 game hitting steak"
Tanzen!
by Verka Serduchka on Jun 25, 2008 8:17 PM EDT reply actions
aflac trivia
3 players in Reds History have hit the most HR’s in Canada
Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds
darn base cloggers
pete rose to tony perez "how can anyone as slow as you pull a muscle?"
as reds or do all hr's count?
pete rose to tony perez "how can anyone as slow as you pull a muscle?"
how hard was that hit?
pete rose to tony perez "how can anyone as slow as you pull a muscle?"
Harang will bounceback and give us at least 6.
What is his pitch count?
Tanzen!
by Verka Serduchka on Jun 25, 2008 8:23 PM EDT reply actions
67
pete rose to tony perez "how can anyone as slow as you pull a muscle?"
41 good 26 not so good
pete rose to tony perez "how can anyone as slow as you pull a muscle?"
nope, he's wasted money
trade him
I want a hamburger. No, a cheeseburger. I want a hot dog. I want a milkshake. I want potato chips...
I think he needs an MRI.
Hey Dusty...Are you sure you're OK? You might need an MRI.
by Paul Householder on Jun 25, 2008 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions
He's not finishing his pitches.
He’s not extending enough.
Hey Dusty...Are you sure you're OK? You might need an MRI.
by Paul Householder on Jun 25, 2008 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions
i thought the mri was a good idea lol
pete rose to tony perez "how can anyone as slow as you pull a muscle?"
he's off balance on his leg kick
which tips his pitches
When it comes to Phil Mickelson...Marty's not a fan.
by chandrathan on Jun 25, 2008 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions
What is a dick pole good for?
pete rose to tony perez "how can anyone as slow as you pull a muscle?"
tips, leg kick, dick pole
this blog is dirty
I want a hamburger. No, a cheeseburger. I want a hot dog. I want a milkshake. I want potato chips...
Don't forget the finishing
And the extending.
Hey Dusty...Are you sure you're OK? You might need an MRI.
by Paul Householder on Jun 25, 2008 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Ask Brendan's mom.
Hey Dusty...Are you sure you're OK? You might need an MRI.
by Paul Householder on Jun 25, 2008 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions
An interlude...
Lyle Overbay, in ESPN Gamecast, looks like “Loverbay.”
We now return you to your regular programming.
Hey Dusty...Are you sure you're OK? You might need an MRI.
by Paul Householder on Jun 25, 2008 8:24 PM EDT reply actions
Is he working for the weekend?
I want a hamburger. No, a cheeseburger. I want a hot dog. I want a milkshake. I want potato chips...
Everybody is.
Hey Dusty...Are you sure you're OK? You might need an MRI.
by Paul Householder on Jun 25, 2008 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions
well
Pat him on the back
When it comes to Phil Mickelson...Marty's not a fan.
by chandrathan on Jun 25, 2008 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions
I think Tom Henke is up in the bullpen
I want a hamburger. No, a cheeseburger. I want a hot dog. I want a milkshake. I want potato chips...
Just got home, and I'm a little behind on Tivo
But what the FUCK was Bruce doing bunting in the FOURTH inning with runners on 1st and 2nd?
Does that make the top 5 worst “Dusties” of the year?
nope, but it was truly stupid
the runner was already in scoring position. No need to play small ball there.
I want a hamburger. No, a cheeseburger. I want a hot dog. I want a milkshake. I want potato chips...
But you can't argue with the results!
When it comes to Phil Mickelson...Marty's not a fan.
by chandrathan on Jun 25, 2008 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions
we're not worried about results
that’s for some guy with graphs
I want a hamburger. No, a cheeseburger. I want a hot dog. I want a milkshake. I want potato chips...
wasn't there one out when that happened?
If there was it exceeds truly stupid
Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds
I think Dusty needs an MRI.
Hey Dusty...Are you sure you're OK? You might need an MRI.
by Paul Householder on Jun 25, 2008 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Bonds agent
says Barry will play for the league minimum.
Well…..Im all for the Reds signing him. Could use a LH bat in the lineup.
especially in the OF
I want a hamburger. No, a cheeseburger. I want a hot dog. I want a milkshake. I want potato chips...
They are like wearing condoms
only sailors do that these days
I want a hamburger. No, a cheeseburger. I want a hot dog. I want a milkshake. I want potato chips...
hey there, sailor
When it comes to Phil Mickelson...Marty's not a fan.
by chandrathan on Jun 25, 2008 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions
this is unbelievable.
Harang has 0-2 and he’s throwing strike after strike. He’s going to make a mistake if he continues this.
Pitching to contact.
Hey Dusty...Are you sure you're OK? You might need an MRI.
by Paul Householder on Jun 25, 2008 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions
the mistake was signing a long term contract with the Reds
did I mention – TRADE HIS ASS!
I want a hamburger. No, a cheeseburger. I want a hot dog. I want a milkshake. I want potato chips...
darkness!
When it comes to Phil Mickelson...Marty's not a fan.
by chandrathan on Jun 25, 2008 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions
old A's center fielder?
pete rose to tony perez "how can anyone as slow as you pull a muscle?"
senior?
When it comes to Phil Mickelson...Marty's not a fan.
by chandrathan on Jun 25, 2008 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Stairs likes the dental plan.
Hey Dusty...Are you sure you're OK? You might need an MRI.
by Paul Householder on Jun 25, 2008 8:44 PM EDT reply actions
Harang rumbling bumbling stumbling through 5
pete rose to tony perez "how can anyone as slow as you pull a muscle?"
But not extending or finishing.
Hey Dusty...Are you sure you're OK? You might need an MRI.
by Paul Householder on Jun 25, 2008 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions
97 pitches I would have someone up at least
pete rose to tony perez "how can anyone as slow as you pull a muscle?"
Well, we know dunnateher is not Dusty
I want a hamburger. No, a cheeseburger. I want a hot dog. I want a milkshake. I want potato chips...
are you sure?
pete rose to tony perez "how can anyone as slow as you pull a muscle?"
that keppinger can flat out hit
When it comes to Phil Mickelson...Marty's not a fan.
by chandrathan on Jun 25, 2008 8:47 PM EDT reply actions
I missed that while he was DL'd.
Hey Dusty...Are you sure you're OK? You might need an MRI.
by Paul Householder on Jun 25, 2008 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions
i think on some level, we all did
When it comes to Phil Mickelson...Marty's not a fan.
by chandrathan on Jun 25, 2008 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions
he can flat out hit too soon?
pete rose to tony perez "how can anyone as slow as you pull a muscle?"
hi all
javy at 3rd?? starting??? really dusty???
"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
Crap
nice shot by ross
"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
DO NOT BUNT!
Hey Dusty...Are you sure you're OK? You might need an MRI.
by Paul Householder on Jun 25, 2008 8:52 PM EDT reply actions
and yes, I know how many outs.
Hey Dusty...Are you sure you're OK? You might need an MRI.
by Paul Householder on Jun 25, 2008 8:52 PM EDT up reply actions
what number was danny nagel?
"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
awesome!
When it comes to Phil Mickelson...Marty's not a fan.
by chandrathan on Jun 25, 2008 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions
good question!
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867-5309.
Hey Dusty...Are you sure you're OK? You might need an MRI.
by Paul Householder on Jun 25, 2008 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions
i be rec'n that
When it comes to Phil Mickelson...Marty's not a fan.
by chandrathan on Jun 25, 2008 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions
#101? Is that Danny Nagel?
I want a hamburger. No, a cheeseburger. I want a hot dog. I want a milkshake. I want potato chips...
Someone is warming up in the bullpen, right?
And I hope it is not Danny Nagel.
Hey Dusty...Are you sure you're OK? You might need an MRI.
by Paul Householder on Jun 25, 2008 8:59 PM EDT reply actions
Or Browning Nagle, for that matter.
Hey Dusty...Are you sure you're OK? You might need an MRI.
by Paul Householder on Jun 25, 2008 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions
Pat Hentgen?
pete rose to tony perez "how can anyone as slow as you pull a muscle?"
116 and counting...
Hey Dusty...Are you sure you're OK? You might need an MRI.
by Paul Householder on Jun 25, 2008 9:04 PM EDT reply actions
did you guys hear the new kroger promotion?
If you buy any two JTM products, you get a free Bronson CD!
what number was Danny Nagel?
by chandrathan on Jun 25, 2008 9:04 PM EDT reply actions
what's on it?
what number was Danny Nagel?
by chandrathan on Jun 25, 2008 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions
never heard of it
what number was Danny Nagel?
by chandrathan on Jun 25, 2008 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions
still never heard it
what number was Danny Nagel?
by chandrathan on Jun 25, 2008 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions
I don't get it.
Hey Dusty...Are you sure you're OK? You might need an MRI.
by Paul Householder on Jun 25, 2008 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions
buy 3 and you get a lock of hair?
pete rose to tony perez "how can anyone as slow as you pull a muscle?"
by four and he'll visit you in the hospital after you eat all that JTM
I want a hamburger. No, a cheeseburger. I want a hot dog. I want a milkshake. I want potato chips...
by Slyde on Jun 25, 2008 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Wonder what a person's poop looks like after 4 boxes of JTM?
Hey Dusty...Are you sure you're OK? You might need an MRI.
by Paul Householder on Jun 25, 2008 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions
does anyone know...
....if strollers are allowed at GABP??
by jacob brumfield on Jun 25, 2008 9:08 PM EDT reply actions
yes, they are
I want a hamburger. No, a cheeseburger. I want a hot dog. I want a milkshake. I want potato chips...
yes they are
i’ve taken one several times this year.
take an umbrella stroller, as it’s hard to store a stroller during the game.
what number was Danny Nagel?
by chandrathan on Jun 25, 2008 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions
thank you
now can I borrow your child?
by jacob brumfield on Jun 25, 2008 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions
Umm...Bill?
Can we not walk this guy?
Hey Dusty...Are you sure you're OK? You might need an MRI.
by Paul Householder on Jun 25, 2008 9:09 PM EDT reply actions
obc
i think he’s talking to you
what number was Danny Nagel?
by chandrathan on Jun 25, 2008 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions
How about a new thread?
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