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Game 60, Part II

Did you hear? Brett Myers has a no-hitter. NO HITTER!

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That was awesome, way to get out of it, Wagon.

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

by BK on Jun 4, 2008 8:45 PM EDT reply actions  

Better score some runs now

me thinks the Wagon has only one inning left – unless we have a manager with no intelligence!

Reds fan for 40 years!

by gejoe on Jun 4, 2008 8:46 PM EDT reply actions  

Funny you should mention that...

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

by BK on Jun 4, 2008 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

Dudepick

is probably hoping it rains so EV can take an hour off, then come back for 120 more pitches.

FIRE DUSTY BAKER

by Blue on Jun 4, 2008 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

I really hope he isn't reading the thread tonight.

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

by BK on Jun 4, 2008 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

i don't get it

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

by chandrathan on Jun 4, 2008 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

i don't get it

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

by chandrathan on Jun 4, 2008 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

chandrathan doesn't get it

replying, that is

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

by BK on Jun 4, 2008 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

that was one of the patented brand new red reporter glitches

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

by chandrathan on Jun 4, 2008 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

RR 2.0!

New and im…. umm…. new.

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

by BK on Jun 4, 2008 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

that should have been our slogan on the baseball reference page

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

by chandrathan on Jun 4, 2008 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

I'm not much for nitpicking...

but isn’t that more of an old Fred?

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

by BK on Jun 4, 2008 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

fine. this is what you get when you image search for "new Fred"

Yahoo! Image Search. To hell with Google.

FIRE DUSTY BAKER

by Blue on Jun 4, 2008 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

Nice mouth, Hairston!

You kiss your mama with that mouth?

Nice crowd mic action, though.

"I'd walk through hell in a gasoline suit to play baseball" - Pete Rose

by Officer Dibble on Jun 4, 2008 8:48 PM EDT reply actions  

wow

really corey?!

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

by BobbyO on Jun 4, 2008 8:49 PM EDT reply actions  

MVP!!!!!

"Glory is upon us, Reds fans! Glory!" ~ F.V. Alan

by Young Lefty on Jun 4, 2008 8:49 PM EDT reply actions  

someone tell Dusty's boy that it's ok to take a few pitches...

"Screw it. We've got bigger problems than a butter shortage."

by Ash on Jun 4, 2008 8:51 PM EDT reply actions  

By the way, a Corey Patterson batting average update.

.196

Batting SECOND.

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

by BK on Jun 4, 2008 8:51 PM EDT reply actions  

but, but his OBP is...

oh wait, no… nevermind

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

by BobbyO on Jun 4, 2008 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

i dont get it

he should leadoff with that speed

by obc2 on Jun 4, 2008 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

He'll be batting leadoff in no time.

I thought we were through with this shit.

by Brian B on Jun 4, 2008 8:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

Myers stuff is just to good tonight

The Reds are just gonna have to force him from the game.

by Johnnypronto on Jun 4, 2008 8:53 PM EDT reply actions  

you mean

like swinging at the first pitch, so he’s scared?

Reds fan for 40 years!

by gejoe on Jun 4, 2008 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

Slow curve balls in the dirt . . .

I don’t think that qualifies as “too good.” Just when the offense is intent on losing FAST.

by Brian B on Jun 4, 2008 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

insightful

"Glory is upon us, Reds fans! Glory!" ~ F.V. Alan

by Young Lefty on Jun 4, 2008 8:54 PM EDT reply actions  

McPattermack

I like it. But we should just go ahead and name it Neifi McPattermack.

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

by Slyde on Jun 4, 2008 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

there you go.

you perfected it.

FIRE DUSTY BAKER

by Blue on Jun 4, 2008 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

neifi mcpattermacklayton?

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

by chandrathan on Jun 4, 2008 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

ooh, forgot him

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

by Slyde on Jun 4, 2008 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

McPattermacklayton...

can we add anyone else?

FIRE DUSTY BAKER

by Blue on Jun 4, 2008 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

So who wanted Corey up

Seriously…

Beware the toothpick knows.

by Pilsner73 on Jun 4, 2008 8:55 PM EDT reply actions  

Dudepick

FIRE DUSTY BAKER

FIRE DUSTY BAKER

by Blue on Jun 4, 2008 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

I can't wait until the next home game.

Where Corey will be booed so loud, you’ll be able to hear him in Kentucky.

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

by BK on Jun 4, 2008 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

I hope they boo

Dustbag

Beware the toothpick knows.

by Pilsner73 on Jun 4, 2008 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

Dusty hit and run with Votto and Dunn

nice

Some muthafucka’s always trying to ice-skate uphill

by Man Mountain on Jun 4, 2008 8:55 PM EDT reply actions  

it's like ice-skating uphill

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

by Slyde on Jun 4, 2008 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yeah, and Dunn was still trying to figure that one out in the dugout.

Dusty needs to be suspended for another week or so. And by “suspended” I mean “fired” and by “another week or so” I mean “for life.”

by Brian B on Jun 4, 2008 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

Marty couldn't get over how bad it was

that Votto didn’t put the bat on the ball. No mention on whether or not the strategy was sound.

by Red Menace on Jun 4, 2008 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

He talks to the manager every day for the pregame bit.

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

by Slyde on Jun 4, 2008 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

so

I can’t imagine that daily chat would make MARTY timid.

If you're not having fun, stop participating.

by redandblue on Jun 4, 2008 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

I can

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

by Slyde on Jun 4, 2008 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

it's passive aggressive

Some muthafucka’s always trying to ice-skate uphill

by Man Mountain on Jun 4, 2008 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

you don't understand

Dudepick NEEDS the speed and MAAAAAAAAX POWER that McPattermack brings to the table.

FIRE DUSTY BAKER

by Blue on Jun 4, 2008 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

Go Voltron

Beware the toothpick knows.

by Pilsner73 on Jun 4, 2008 8:57 PM EDT reply actions  

VolKKKKKKKswagen.

90 so far on the year.

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

by BK on Jun 4, 2008 8:58 PM EDT reply actions  

first pitch swinging

Bruce is running laps after the game.

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

by Slyde on Jun 4, 2008 8:59 PM EDT reply actions  

I had a vivid dream about talking to Dusty last night

about the draft. The he and his wife were making fun of Vietnamese people.

Some muthafucka’s always trying to ice-skate uphill

by Man Mountain on Jun 4, 2008 8:59 PM EDT reply actions  

And if you just learned to lucid dream...

you totally could have dream-beat the shit out of him!

Everybody's a jerk. You. Me. This jerk.

by andromache on Jun 4, 2008 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

I had a dream that Christian Shepherd told Dusty that he can go now

true story

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

by Slyde on Jun 4, 2008 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

Who does the Dusty in your head take with the 7th pick?

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

by BK on Jun 4, 2008 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

He was talking about Lawrie

but was concerned at his lack of position

Some muthafucka’s always trying to ice-skate uphill

by Man Mountain on Jun 4, 2008 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

Hey, so anyone else catch that Brett Myers has a no-hitter?

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

by BK on Jun 4, 2008 8:59 PM EDT reply actions  

Cloning

Corey plays exactly like Dusty wants his players, swing at first pitches, don’t clog the basepaths with walks. I bet Dusty would like 8 more Corey Pattersons to fill his lineup.

Beware the toothpick knows.

by Pilsner73 on Jun 4, 2008 9:00 PM EDT reply actions  

but once he brings in corey # 9 to pinch hit for the pitcher...

...who’s going to be corey patterson #5’s defensive replacement in the 8th innning?

Everybody's a jerk. You. Me. This jerk.

by andromache on Jun 4, 2008 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

PLEASE!

PLEASE don’t swing at the curve in the dirt, Brandon!

by Brian B on Jun 4, 2008 9:00 PM EDT reply actions  

don't try to steal

don’t try to steal
don’t try to steal

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

by Slyde on Jun 4, 2008 9:01 PM EDT reply actions  

chris and george want him to steal third at the same time

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

by chandrathan on Jun 4, 2008 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

He should have just cut across the pitcher's mound

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

by Slyde on Jun 4, 2008 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

plus he stole it

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

by chandrathan on Jun 4, 2008 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

I should have trusted Phillips

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

by Slyde on Jun 4, 2008 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

I wonder if the phillies will be caught off guard

When BP takes off to 2nd…

Beware the toothpick knows.

by Pilsner73 on Jun 4, 2008 9:01 PM EDT reply actions  

Dust's thought process:

OK, I fixed the lineup, then I got this game squared away, Now I’ll perfect the Volkswagon

Reds fan for 40 years!

by gejoe on Jun 4, 2008 9:02 PM EDT reply actions  

Too close for comfort, BP.

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

by BK on Jun 4, 2008 9:02 PM EDT reply actions  

Callas said that the Reds have the 2nd most CS

and the #1 team, the Giants, have 10 more steals.

I’m going to email C. Trent about small ball.

Some muthafucka’s always trying to ice-skate uphill

by Man Mountain on Jun 4, 2008 9:03 PM EDT reply actions  

do you love Caught Stealings?

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

by Slyde on Jun 4, 2008 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

don't bait me

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

by Slyde on Jun 4, 2008 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

I noticed that a week or two ago

I meant to mention it, but I couldn’t stop crying.

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

by Slyde on Jun 4, 2008 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

here comes Votto

he’ll get it done. I promise.

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

by Slyde on Jun 4, 2008 9:04 PM EDT reply actions  

told you

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

by Slyde on Jun 4, 2008 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

i knew it!

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

by chandrathan on Jun 4, 2008 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

you called it

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

by BobbyO on Jun 4, 2008 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

Great call.

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

by BK on Jun 4, 2008 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

You think Votto knows they're goig to pitch around him?

Evidently not. He swings at the first pitch. And the second. This is a pleasant surprise for Myers.

by Brian B on Jun 4, 2008 9:04 PM EDT reply actions  

Dear Cub Fans

You can have both Corey Patterson and Dusty Baker back and we will take Lou off your hands.

Beware the toothpick knows.

by Pilsner73 on Jun 4, 2008 9:05 PM EDT reply actions  

that's 2-for-1, you can't beat that deal

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

by Slyde on Jun 4, 2008 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

You mean Rusty and "K"orey?

That’s how Cub fans know them.

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

by BK on Jun 4, 2008 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

we'll take Prior off your hands too

Oh wait a minute . . .

If you're not having fun, stop participating.

by redandblue on Jun 4, 2008 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

Phuck you, Myers!!!

Some muthafucka’s always trying to ice-skate uphill

by Man Mountain on Jun 4, 2008 9:06 PM EDT reply actions  

Holy crap!

On a high bad throw away pitch too!

by Brian B on Jun 4, 2008 9:06 PM EDT reply actions  

does BP score from first there?

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

by BobbyO on Jun 4, 2008 9:06 PM EDT reply actions  

probably with 2 outs

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

by Slyde on Jun 4, 2008 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

It should be noted that the Reds have been taking pitches this inning

except for Votto

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

by Slyde on Jun 4, 2008 9:07 PM EDT reply actions  

except for Votto

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

by Slyde on Jun 4, 2008 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

i sure hope the rain beats weathers to the mound

why is dusty so stupid?

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

by BobbyO on Jun 4, 2008 9:07 PM EDT reply actions  

Dusty hates Reds fans

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

by Slyde on Jun 4, 2008 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

FIRE DUSTY BAKER

there should be a FIRE DUSTY BAKER banner on the RedReporter front page.

FIRE DUSTY BAKER

by Blue on Jun 4, 2008 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

On the bright side

He’s the second highest paid manager

Some muthafucka’s always trying to ice-skate uphill

by Man Mountain on Jun 4, 2008 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

Dusty divorces Patterson and marries Joey

Dusty got turned on by swinging at bad pitches.

by Johnnypronto on Jun 4, 2008 9:08 PM EDT reply actions  

Is this their first lead of the series?

If you're not having fun, stop participating.

by redandblue on Jun 4, 2008 9:08 PM EDT reply actions  

fucking dishes needed cleaning

could someone let me know how the Reds scored?

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

by Cy Schourek on Jun 4, 2008 9:09 PM EDT reply actions  

BP walk, steals 2nd

Votto double

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

by Slyde on Jun 4, 2008 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

grazie

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

by Cy Schourek on Jun 4, 2008 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

Have you ever noticed

how if you are cool and drink beer, you can’t wait to get away from your hot woman and hang out with the guys?

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

by Slyde on Jun 4, 2008 9:09 PM EDT reply actions  

and how if you drink Captain and Diet

you totally get major experience points on your next roll?

Some muthafucka’s always trying to ice-skate uphill

by Man Mountain on Jun 4, 2008 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

No, you can't wait to get on the computer and hang out with other losers like yourself

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

by Slyde on Jun 4, 2008 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

Remember

No matter how hot she is, several people have decided she simply wasn’t worth the trouble.

"Got a bump on the ole noggin, but otherwise god. And I get a new vehicle probably, w00t!"

by jch24 on Jun 4, 2008 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

I wonder if there's some sort of "book" on Edwin

A slider after he pulls that foul ball down that 3rd base line seems to get him a lot.

Some muthafucka’s always trying to ice-skate uphill

by Man Mountain on Jun 4, 2008 9:10 PM EDT reply actions  

Is my Gameday correct, Voltron to pitch the bottom of the 7th?

Did Dusty forget how to use the bullpen phone?

Beware the toothpick knows.

by Pilsner73 on Jun 4, 2008 9:11 PM EDT reply actions  

voltron instead of weathers

hallelujah!

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

by BobbyO on Jun 4, 2008 9:11 PM EDT reply actions  

except that voltron is at 109

and he will probably not make it through the inning, get ready for the storm

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

by BobbyO on Jun 4, 2008 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

problem solved

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

by BobbyO on Jun 4, 2008 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

the phils were patterson-esque there

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

by BobbyO on Jun 4, 2008 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

the only thing that gives me indigestion

more than weathers is carnies and small pitchers going out for another inning after throwing 105 pitches, just because they will bat in the next inning.

FIRE DUSTY BAKER

by Blue on Jun 4, 2008 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

is volquez going to pitch forever?

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

by chandrathan on Jun 4, 2008 9:11 PM EDT reply actions  

forever? at this rate

he’ll be lucky to make it through the season.

FIRE DUSTY BAKER

by Blue on Jun 4, 2008 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

everybody clap your hands!

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

by chandrathan on Jun 4, 2008 9:13 PM EDT reply actions  

I swear

GABP has the worst cheers ever. My favorite?

GO… GO… GO…

FIRE DUSTY BAKER

by Blue on Jun 4, 2008 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

oldsmobile park has the best!

go nuts! go nuts! go nuts! go nuts!
lugnuts! lugnuts! lugnuts! lugnuts!

x4

Everybody's a jerk. You. Me. This jerk.

by andromache on Jun 4, 2008 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

Slide to the right!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3qhnQDbYZAU

"Got a bump on the ole noggin, but otherwise god. And I get a new vehicle probably, w00t!"

by jch24 on Jun 4, 2008 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

8 pitch inning.

Edinson Volquez is all that is man.

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

by BK on Jun 4, 2008 9:14 PM EDT reply actions  

Does Voltron come back out for the 8th?

My guess is Dusty ruins him to win this game.

by bengalred on Jun 4, 2008 9:14 PM EDT reply actions  

Dusty ruin young pitchers?

Would never pitch a young starter like that or two starters in an extra inning game

Beware the toothpick knows.

by Pilsner73 on Jun 4, 2008 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

I'm gonna say no friggin' way.

But Dusty and I don’t see eye to eye on most things.

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

by BK on Jun 4, 2008 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

who's taller?

If you're not having fun, stop participating.

by redandblue on Jun 4, 2008 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

Dusty.

Although I’m taller than Herrera is.

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

by BK on Jun 4, 2008 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

Congratulations!

If you're not having fun, stop participating.

by redandblue on Jun 4, 2008 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

how's that era looking?

stretching out the era and strikeout lead in that small ballpark?

kickass!

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

by chandrathan on Jun 4, 2008 9:15 PM EDT reply actions  

A pristine 1.32

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

by BK on Jun 4, 2008 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

thank you

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

by chandrathan on Jun 4, 2008 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

2 hitter

warrants mentioning

by obc2 on Jun 4, 2008 9:16 PM EDT reply actions  

grif!

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

by chandrathan on Jun 4, 2008 9:17 PM EDT reply actions  

KGJ pinch hitting.

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

by BK on Jun 4, 2008 9:17 PM EDT reply actions  

PH?

Or not?

Beware the toothpick knows.

by Pilsner73 on Jun 4, 2008 9:17 PM EDT reply actions  

JUNYA

Some muthafucka’s always trying to ice-skate uphill

by Man Mountain on Jun 4, 2008 9:17 PM EDT reply actions  

1+599=

Beware the toothpick knows.

by Pilsner73 on Jun 4, 2008 9:17 PM EDT reply actions  

2-0, Myers getting booed.

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

by BK on Jun 4, 2008 9:18 PM EDT reply actions  

3-0, wayyy outside.

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

by BK on Jun 4, 2008 9:18 PM EDT reply actions  

walk

pinch runner?

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

by chandrathan on Jun 4, 2008 9:19 PM EDT reply actions  

Cueto sighting?

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

by Cy Schourek on Jun 4, 2008 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

yep it's brandon

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

by chandrathan on Jun 4, 2008 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

He better be

Because his burger-loving ass is on first base.

"Got a bump on the ole noggin, but otherwise god. And I get a new vehicle probably, w00t!"

by jch24 on Jun 4, 2008 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

Takes the 3-1, ball 4.

Bronson PR again.

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

by BK on Jun 4, 2008 9:19 PM EDT reply actions  

no, I'm pretty sure BA is from FL

no flag for him.

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

by Cy Schourek on Jun 4, 2008 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

having to look shit up on myspace for chan

i need to be conky tonkin’ at the beach

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

by chandrathan on Jun 4, 2008 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

Just a thought

but how about bringing in Coco to pitch the 8th (against Victorino, Utley and Howard) instead of the ninth?

by bengalred on Jun 4, 2008 9:20 PM EDT reply actions  

in my dreams

Some muthafucka’s always trying to ice-skate uphill

by Man Mountain on Jun 4, 2008 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

and Corey's

and Neifi’s, and Prior’s…well, maybe not his dreams per se.

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

by Cy Schourek on Jun 4, 2008 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

I'd rather

We score 3 or more here and not worry about it as much. :)

"Got a bump on the ole noggin, but otherwise god. And I get a new vehicle probably, w00t!"

by jch24 on Jun 4, 2008 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

hmmm

whats the most walks in one inning for batters named Junior?

by obc2 on Jun 4, 2008 9:21 PM EDT reply actions  

Common on Pattersuck you prick

Some muthafucka’s always trying to ice-skate uphill

by Man Mountain on Jun 4, 2008 9:22 PM EDT reply actions  

Bringing in the lefty to face C-Pat.

Strategery.

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

by BK on Jun 4, 2008 9:22 PM EDT reply actions  

it's called playing the percentages

Patterson has low numbers against pitchers

Some muthafucka’s always trying to ice-skate uphill

by Man Mountain on Jun 4, 2008 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

you should see his numbers off the tee

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

by Slyde on Jun 4, 2008 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

par?

If you're not having fun, stop participating.

by redandblue on Jun 4, 2008 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

i predict a double

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

by chandrathan on Jun 4, 2008 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

I predict a strikeout

on four pitches.

"Got a bump on the ole noggin, but otherwise god. And I get a new vehicle probably, w00t!"

by jch24 on Jun 4, 2008 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

how many was it?

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

by chandrathan on Jun 4, 2008 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

Five

He fouled one off at 1-2.

"Got a bump on the ole noggin, but otherwise god. And I get a new vehicle probably, w00t!"

by jch24 on Jun 4, 2008 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

As long as Patteron doesn't somehow find a double play

it doesn’t matter. Bruce is due. He’s gone three AB without a hit!

by bengalred on Jun 4, 2008 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

Welsh tearing into Dusty's decision not to PH for Patterson.

Awesome.

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

by BK on Jun 4, 2008 9:25 PM EDT reply actions  

duh

statistically this makes no sense to bunt patterson

and arroyo with a headfirst slide!!!

by obc2 on Jun 4, 2008 9:25 PM EDT reply actions  

he took a pitch!

it was a ball!

FIRE DUSTY BAKER

by Blue on Jun 4, 2008 9:25 PM EDT reply actions  

Brett Myers: 1h, 6bb, 8k

thats Nolan Ryan-esque, isn’t it? Screw pitch-counts!

Dusty: ignore me.

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

by Cy Schourek on Jun 4, 2008 9:25 PM EDT reply actions  

hey dorn

lean into one, take one for the team

by obc2 on Jun 4, 2008 9:26 PM EDT reply actions  

CoPa 4th at bat -

1st pitch – ball
2nd pitch – foul
3rd pitch – foul (breaking new ground here)
4th pitch – foul
5th pitch – K

Beware the toothpick knows.

by Pilsner73 on Jun 4, 2008 9:27 PM EDT reply actions  

"K"orey strikes again. Another robust 0-for-4.

FUCKING KILL YOURSELF.

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

by BK on Jun 4, 2008 9:28 PM EDT reply actions  

God bless you please, Jay Bruce

A (redleg) nation turns its lonely (and lusty) eyes on you.

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

by Cy Schourek on Jun 4, 2008 9:28 PM EDT reply actions  

rather than bat corey...

the reds should have a contest where one fan per day gets to take his at bats. it would be the awesomest contest in the history of contests and the reds might actually better for it. seiously.

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

by BobbyO on Jun 4, 2008 9:28 PM EDT reply actions  

Seriously

Who told Jay to swing at the first pitch tonight? Was the last week an aberration for him?

by Brian B on Jun 4, 2008 9:28 PM EDT reply actions  

DUDEPICK

FIRE DUSTY BAKER

FIRE DUSTY BAKER

by Blue on Jun 4, 2008 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

I think it's infectious. I swear I do.

I

Some muthafucka’s always trying to ice-skate uphill

by Man Mountain on Jun 4, 2008 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

Well

Today is also the first time that Bruce and Patterson have been in the same lineup. Coincidence?

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

by BK on Jun 4, 2008 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

Bruce's average below .500

Send his ass down to AAA!

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

by BK on Jun 4, 2008 9:28 PM EDT reply actions  

Since 1956

Bruce is the first player with more than 50 career AB’s that has had a batting average of more than .300 after every at bat of their career. (courtesy of BRef.com’s Stat of the Day)

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

by Slyde on Jun 4, 2008 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

Bray

Some muthafucka’s always trying to ice-skate uphill

by Man Mountain on Jun 4, 2008 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

Thanks

So is Stormy warmed up or is Coco the next guy in line (I have to ask when Dusty is running the show)

Beware the toothpick knows.

by Pilsner73 on Jun 4, 2008 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

Billy Boy.

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

by BK on Jun 4, 2008 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

The sound a donkey makes

or, if you prefer, an ass, is called “braying.”

Where have you gone, Johnny Vander Meer?

by Joe Public on Jun 4, 2008 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

Votto!

That was Casey-esque.

by Brian B on Jun 4, 2008 9:32 PM EDT reply actions  

fuck

dunn dropped another one

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

by chandrathan on Jun 4, 2008 9:33 PM EDT reply actions  

fugly

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

by Slyde on Jun 4, 2008 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

Ohhhhh no.

Cue the Dunn bashers.

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

by BK on Jun 4, 2008 9:34 PM EDT reply actions  

Good grief

trade em

2nd dropped ball in 4 games.

by obc2 on Jun 4, 2008 9:34 PM EDT reply actions  

he should be staring into the sun

for training.

Everybody's a jerk. You. Me. This jerk.

by andromache on Jun 4, 2008 9:34 PM EDT reply actions  

clearly he's not scrappy enough

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

by Slyde on Jun 4, 2008 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

looking at Jay Bruce shirtless helps, too

ummm, thats what I hear, at least. From girls.

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

by Cy Schourek on Jun 4, 2008 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

those videos are classic

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

by BobbyO on Jun 4, 2008 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

Careful, Billy.

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

by BK on Jun 4, 2008 9:34 PM EDT reply actions  

oh billy billy billy

oh billy billy billy

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

by Slyde on Jun 4, 2008 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

volquez is going to have a tough time getting to 20 wins

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

by chandrathan on Jun 4, 2008 9:36 PM EDT reply actions  

so is Harang

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

by Slyde on Jun 4, 2008 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

harang should be more worried about 20 losses

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

by chandrathan on Jun 4, 2008 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

never thought I'd see that in print

sob

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

by Cy Schourek on Jun 4, 2008 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

ring him up, sit him down

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

by Slyde on Jun 4, 2008 9:37 PM EDT reply actions  

K

If you're not having fun, stop participating.

by redandblue on Jun 4, 2008 9:37 PM EDT reply actions  

Yeah!

Wait, who’s coming in?

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

by BK on Jun 4, 2008 9:38 PM EDT reply actions  

burton

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

by BobbyO on Jun 4, 2008 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

or maybe even cordero

have a flag ready

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

by BobbyO on Jun 4, 2008 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

bray is nasty

looking good this season. he has assumed the Norm Charlton role! lets get Roenicke up here by Aug to be Dibble.

by obc2 on Jun 4, 2008 9:38 PM EDT reply actions  

Why you want to replace a brutha?

I’m here already!

"I'd walk through hell in a gasoline suit to play baseball" - Pete Rose

by Officer Dibble on Jun 4, 2008 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

Bray has given up a lot of walks

and his 1.59 WHIP isn’t pretty

Some muthafucka’s always trying to ice-skate uphill

by Man Mountain on Jun 4, 2008 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

Memo to Buster Olney

That hole in Ryan Howard’s swing is back, and it’s bigger than the one in your head.

Some muthafucka’s always trying to ice-skate uphill

by Man Mountain on Jun 4, 2008 9:39 PM EDT reply actions   1 recs

just so you guys know

coldplay is shitty

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

by chandrathan on Jun 4, 2008 9:39 PM EDT reply actions  

My wife downloaded that single last night

And upon hearing the entire thing, my first reaction was a weak rendition of Life in a Northern Town.

Plus that little arm move in the commercial is a total ripoff of Michael Stipe from Losing My Religion. Without the little spin he does.

Lame.

"I'd walk through hell in a gasoline suit to play baseball" - Pete Rose

by Officer Dibble on Jun 4, 2008 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

flag please

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

by BobbyO on Jun 4, 2008 9:40 PM EDT reply actions  

i'll do it myself

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

by BobbyO on Jun 4, 2008 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

your flag is more orange than bk's

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

by chandrathan on Jun 4, 2008 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

i'm colorblind

i can’t tell

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

by BobbyO on Jun 4, 2008 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

might as well call our team "the oranges"

i wouldnt know the difference

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

by BobbyO on Jun 4, 2008 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

Viva Coco!

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

by BK on Jun 4, 2008 9:40 PM EDT reply actions  

a belated thank you

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

by BobbyO on Jun 4, 2008 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

absolutely

Reds fan for 40 years!

by gejoe on Jun 4, 2008 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yes.

If he gives up the tying run here, you can’t blame Dusty. This was the right call.

Of course, you might blame Dunn.

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

by Paul Householder on Jun 4, 2008 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

But....

Fogg would have been a good plan B

by obc2 on Jun 4, 2008 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

I think plan Q...

Would be about right.

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

by Paul Householder on Jun 4, 2008 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions  

Their pinch runner is so taguchi

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

by BK on Jun 4, 2008 9:42 PM EDT reply actions  

Burrell is out of a game that could well go to extras

Thank God for Cholly Manuel.

Some muthafucka’s always trying to ice-skate uphill

by Man Mountain on Jun 4, 2008 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

I'm assuming that "so" is a double-entendre there?

if so, well done.

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

by Cy Schourek on Jun 4, 2008 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

Cordero meter

90 89 89 92 87 BB

95 89

by obc2 on Jun 4, 2008 9:43 PM EDT reply actions  

Whew.

Nice play by Cherry and Votto.

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

by BK on Jun 4, 2008 9:44 PM EDT reply actions  

ground ball to the first base side of second.

Hairston fields and tosses a shaky throw to first. Votto digs it out. End of the inning.

by Brian B on Jun 4, 2008 9:44 PM EDT reply actions  

Nice

Thanks for the updates.

Beware the toothpick knows.

by Pilsner73 on Jun 4, 2008 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions  

New thread

http://www.redreporter.com/2008/6/4/546037/game-60-thread-part-iii

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

by Slyde on Jun 4, 2008 9:45 PM EDT reply actions  

Jesus, Brandon

What the hell is he doing?

by Brian B on Jun 4, 2008 9:49 PM EDT reply actions  

That was funny.

Like a little league game.

by Brian B on Jun 4, 2008 9:50 PM EDT reply actions  

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