Game 98: Mets at Reds
by Rick House on Jul 18, 2008 5:44 PM EDT
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Damn you
I wanted to be first. But instead I’m going to see Hancock with the lil lady. I leave you fine people with today’s gem from craigslist missed connections:
Infamous western hills station wagon – m4m – 20 (West Side)
Ok, if any of you live around western hills or ever hang out up there you will probably see me… at least once a night… Im the dude with the station wagon looks like a limo… lit up like a fuckin christmas tree. If any of you are interested, let me know… maybe we can meet or hang out. Really on here cuz I see alot of goodlookin guys up there all the time. Let me know.
I understand that he didn’t write it, but I would LOVE to see his face if/when someone approaches him.
sig lines are for suckas
Speaking of the summer superhero movies\
Heath Ledger absolutely went out with a bang with his amazing performance in The Dark Knight. Although its overlong and some of the non-joker sequences and plot points drag a bit, I thought it was better than Batman Begins in every way. But of course its my opinion, so take it with a grain of salt
I got 99 problems but a job ain't one.
Yeah, I want to go see that... Looks awesome.
People Don't Kill People. Burning Couches Kill People.
well I didn't know corey was so forward with his feelings
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corey_Patterson
check under his reds bio
by thedecline19 on Jul 18, 2008 6:56 PM EDT reply actions 2 recs
haha
surprisingly i put that up last night, and it is still up.
by thedecline19 on Jul 18, 2008 7:01 PM EDT up reply actions
don't you know that putting false information on Wikipedia
is part of the decline of human civilization, why we are all dumber now than we were 50 years ago blah blah blah?
Just kidding…well played, brother. And hey, at least you didn’t invent an entire war, replete with maps and images.
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wow
that guy really took that pretty far.
by thedecline19 on Jul 18, 2008 7:08 PM EDT up reply actions
well played by whoever entered that rimjobs comment.
So which one of us is TheDecline19?
But I like this actual quote from the article, too:
“Instead of calling up Patterson to regain his role as starting center fielder, the Cubs activated three disabled players and started Jose Macias in center”
yeah…that’s a bad sign for your future career.
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lets go Reds
this is sort of a big series, and Maine seems like the sort of pitcher the Reds tend to beat the stuffing out of. I’m hoping for a good night.
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and plus
the Mets have a lineup with Marlon Anderson, Damion Easley, and Fernando Tatis. This is too easy.
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Query...
Why is Jay Bruce leading off? Isn’t there anyone better suited?
Oh yeah. Bruce is playing CF.
Hey Dusty...Are you sure you're OK? You might need an MRI.
by Paul Householder on Jul 18, 2008 7:17 PM EDT reply actions
The sad thing is, there may not be anyone better.
"My wife ain't never ran and got me no pheasant." - Fistbands
by BK on Jul 18, 2008 7:19 PM EDT up reply actions
that was a Reds-y (circa 2003) play by the Mets there
LaRue sighs a sigh of relief.
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Griffey is the all-time best CF
Willie Who?
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Clearly we are contributing to the delinquency of a minor here.
Hey Dusty...Are you sure you're OK? You might need an MRI.
by Paul Householder on Jul 18, 2008 7:24 PM EDT up reply actions
Apparently the last time the Mets had an 11 game win streak the Reds snapped it...
Lets hope it doesn’t get to that point…
People Don't Kill People. Burning Couches Kill People.
Sigh...
Another man on second with nobody out who doesn’t score…
Hey Dusty...Are you sure you're OK? You might need an MRI.
by Paul Householder on Jul 18, 2008 7:24 PM EDT reply actions
maybe he shouldn't have clogged up the bases
that’ll teach him!
by thedecline19 on Jul 18, 2008 7:26 PM EDT up reply actions
Bruce...making the snag while wearing his Stunna Glasses at night
necessary youtube shot out here.
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crolfer, you are ignorant
And God bless you Cy Schourek for linking to that. One of my favorite songs of the last five years. And a much better use of Corey Hart than that Miley Cyrus song.
by Brendanukkah on Jul 18, 2008 7:34 PM EDT up reply actions
then again, I can't stand Miley Cyrus either...
People Don't Kill People. Burning Couches Kill People.
You're an Andy Williams fan
Guaranteed.
by Brendanukkah on Jul 18, 2008 7:39 PM EDT up reply actions
You ain't got no stunna shades?
You should get you a pair.
by Brendanukkah on Jul 18, 2008 7:35 PM EDT up reply actions
come on EdE
I hope you brought your Fuck Lion from last night wit u
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thanks cy
for the nights first fuck lion reference
by thedecline19 on Jul 18, 2008 7:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Who said that Maine is a pitcher that we should do well against?
6 outs, 3 K’s, from Griffey, Dunn, and Votto. Yuck.
that would be me
last year he had 2 starts against the Reds, with 7.2 IP and a 10.57 ERA. So I’m not completely making this shit up.
But, for the most part, I’m making this shit up.
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On something wildly off topic
Have you heard of the Dirtbombs?
by Brendanukkah on Jul 18, 2008 7:43 PM EDT up reply actions
negative, ghostrider
but if it’s hyphy, odds are that I like.
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No, not hyphy (but that would be sweet)
R&B, soul tinged loud garage rock. They’re fucking sweet. They’re playing DC next Friday (opening for Spiritualized), and I have an extra ticket. I need someone to go with me.
by Brendanukkah on Jul 18, 2008 7:48 PM EDT up reply actions
let me do some youtubing and hypem'ing
and get back to you. It’s summer, so I dont know what I’ll be doing even 10 minutes from now, let alone next Friday, but we can keep in touch.
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Your dad has an awesome friend
I got Ko Melina (the fuzz bassist) to be my MySpace friend.
by Brendanukkah on Jul 19, 2008 12:01 AM EDT up reply actions
Semi-Dirtbombs related
JJ Barnes’ original of “Chains of Love” is all the clutch that Adam Dunn lacks.
BCB's "very own marginally deserving all-star!"
I don't know that I'd actually be able to name...
A category of pitcher that the Reds do well against.
Lefties? Nope.
Righties? Nope.
Rookies? Nope.
Crafty veterans? Nope.
Journeymen? Nope.
Tomo Ohka? Nope.
Hey Dusty...Are you sure you're OK? You might need an MRI.
by Paul Householder on Jul 18, 2008 7:47 PM EDT up reply actions
uh oh
Brantley is doing the “you can see it in their eyes” speech.
It’s one thing when its God-Squad Hersheiser. But OUR OWN announcers shouldn’t do that shit.
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yeah george
he blooped that one right out of the park
"I never should have given up the animation rights."
to be honest
that was a really, really, ugly swing.
But what can I say? Jay’s a business, man.
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it was an ugly swing
a bloop however? methinks not
"I never should have given up the animation rights."
no matter how ugly
i dont think you can bloop a homerun, even in GABP
"I never should have given up the animation rights."
Ahhh.
That’s nice.
Hey Dusty...Are you sure you're OK? You might need an MRI.
by Paul Householder on Jul 18, 2008 7:53 PM EDT reply actions
Even anti-dunn fans...
Would agree that HR>groundout.
Hey Dusty...Are you sure you're OK? You might need an MRI.
by Paul Householder on Jul 18, 2008 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions
they could manage to find a way to complain about it, I guarantee it
People Don't Kill People. Burning Couches Kill People.
I think...
...this is the fullest I’ve ever seen GABP.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
Hmm.
Goodroyo? Badroyo?
Hey Dusty...Are you sure you're OK? You might need an MRI.
by Paul Householder on Jul 18, 2008 8:02 PM EDT reply actions
Perhaps...
Mediocroyo.
Hey Dusty...Are you sure you're OK? You might need an MRI.
by Paul Householder on Jul 18, 2008 8:05 PM EDT up reply actions
No. That's Subparroyo.
Hey Dusty...Are you sure you're OK? You might need an MRI.
by Paul Householder on Jul 18, 2008 8:09 PM EDT up reply actions
Jeff Brantley has got to be the worst sports broadcaster in the world
that was about the dumbest, worst told story mine ears have ever heard
"I never should have given up the animation rights."
I like JoePo's story about Hrabosky
someone asked Al if he was Polish. Says Al: “NO, you idiot! I’m the MAD HUNGARIAN!”
I’m too lazy to link to it now, but y’all owe it to yourselves to read the JoeBlog
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that's a lot of hyperbole
but I stand behind it
"I never should have given up the animation rights."
we are all dumber for hearing that
I don’t give a rats ass what number you wore in school, brantley. go back to sucking off the Mets.
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I would say Hawk Harrelson
but at least he is fun to listen to and make fun of. Brantley just speaks in hyperbole
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C'mon Dunn... show how not even mediocre you can be!
People Don't Kill People. Burning Couches Kill People.
That walk was pretty mediocre.
Hey Dusty...Are you sure you're OK? You might need an MRI.
by Paul Householder on Jul 18, 2008 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions
Rose? Really? I didn't see that one coming
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EE
can flat out GIDP on the first pitch.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
his fuck lion
has turned on its owner and is starting to maul him instead!
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Mets announcers...
...are now dissing Skyline chili.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
Have you ever had Skyline, BFan?
Hey Dusty...Are you sure you're OK? You might need an MRI.
by Paul Householder on Jul 18, 2008 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions
I don't think so
Never been to Cincinnati. I’ve had Cincinnati-style chili, but not Skyline in particular.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
Well...
If you ever feel like trying the real thing: http://www.cincinnatifavorites.com/skylinechili.php
Hey Dusty...Are you sure you're OK? You might need an MRI.
by Paul Householder on Jul 18, 2008 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions
meanwhile, Brantley is opining
on the genius of abusing Fernando Tatis’ self esteem. Which I oddly enough approve of.
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Hmm...
Oneinningawayfromaqualitystartroyo…
Hey Dusty...Are you sure you're OK? You might need an MRI.
by Paul Householder on Jul 18, 2008 8:19 PM EDT reply actions
yeah, in all fairness, arroyo has been pretty damn good (and efficient) tonight
I got 99 problems but a job ain't one.
Medicroyo
Is Dr. Kremchek’s assistant.
Hey Dusty...Are you sure you're OK? You might need an MRI.
by Paul Householder on Jul 18, 2008 8:23 PM EDT up reply actions
that's the guy who holds his stick when he's not using it
and yes, I meant it to sound that way
"I never should have given up the animation rights."
DustyBunt
and then an RBI opp for Hova.
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Bako
back in the witch’s good graces.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
Jeff Keppinger
stole Ryan Freel’s goatee!
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Well if it isn't Ken Groundout Jr...
I honestly shouldn’t be this cynical when a future HOFer steps up to the plate.
"My wife ain't never ran and got me no pheasant." - Fistbands
David Wright
unable to get the speedy Bako at 3B.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
Does Maine have some sort of emotional problems
that would mean that he’ll snap now?
If not, can we give him some?
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BP's working on it
"My wife ain't never ran and got me no pheasant." - Fistbands
by BK on Jul 18, 2008 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions
interesting angle right there
you can see BP jogging over to first, and only sprinting when it drops
I’m not saying, I’m just saying.
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BRANTLEY!
NO! Do NOT tell Dunn to walk less! This will NOT be a good plan!
Can we hire Timothy Olyphant to piano wire Brantley’s neck or something?
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success!
Is Brendan still here to bitch about how the Reds don’t have his number?
btw, EdE’s fuck lion is apparently scrappy
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isn't Votto better against LHP than RHP?
Jerry Manuel goes by The Book too, I see.
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Awright Reds
Make this one stand. I can’t take another game like yesterday
I got 99 problems but a job ain't one.
that was an awesome inning
what, 5 pitches and 3 easy outs after the big inning by the Reds? By Jove, they’re playing like a team that wants to win! I can see it in their eyes!
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I really think
that the team is SO close to actually being good. The quality of play is markedly better than last year’s. However, good teams win games like last night’s.
As an aside, where’d everyone go?
I got 99 problems but a job ain't one.
and he looked pretty good in that atbat
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Bruce getting picked there
smart move…gets a runner to be on base so that Griffey doesn’t have to lead off the inning. See? He’s a team player!
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ugh
do the Reds actually work on base running in Spring Training and then totally forget it during the season? (rhetorical)
Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds
eh, he's at what? 80 pithces or so?
and with Easley and Tatis coming up? It cna’t be THAT bad
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They couldn't the broad side of a barn at this dist-
People Don't Kill People. Burning Couches Kill People.
actually, they couldn't hit an elephant
unless TheDecline got to this, too
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especially when you fuck with Easley's head
and then through it into Delgado’s ribs. Good times.
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wow, you were really excited about that one
and I can’t say I blame you.
Goodroyo is here again!
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No kidding
I’d throw him out there for the eighth and pull him at the first sign of trouble
I got 99 problems but a job ain't one.
I'd say, keep him in
it’s the bottom of the order, so may as well go for a bit extra. But I don’t know what pitch he’s at…
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then, to quote Walken
do it.
So do you give Cordero the easy save to get his confidence back up, or give him the night off in case you need him Saturday?
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CoCo is a professional
I remember he bounced back really well from another terrible outing the next game earlier this year. do it
I got 99 problems but a job ain't one.
Is "Joe Smith" really the Mets' pitcher?
he has no picture, looks like the generic pitcher for when gameday gets confused
I got 99 problems but a job ain't one.
just a brother-in-law of Luke Scott
but real.
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The Dixieland approach is the dumbest goddamn thing I've ever heard, Brantley.
"My wife ain't never ran and got me no pheasant." - Fistbands
have you been watching/listening all game
thats the third or fourth time someone has said that about something Brantley said
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Ha!
His aim is so bad he couldn’t hit an elephant from that dist-
People Don't Kill People. Burning Couches Kill People.
I've been in and out.
I heard the “Why I chose number 8” story too. Holy Moses, I miss tHom and Welsh.
"My wife ain't never ran and got me no pheasant." - Fistbands
by BK on Jul 18, 2008 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm callin' it right now
This team makes the playoffs if Arroyo pitches this way the rest of the way
I got 99 problems but a job ain't one.
I know it is
i’d just love to be able to go back to this game thread and tout my clairvoyance
I got 99 problems but a job ain't one.
that was huge...
gets the out and gets Bronson through the inning
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So I've been playing Mario Kart all evening and haven't been watching the game
I can’t believe Jeff Brantley has been saying stupid things. You guys must be making up stories about him!
So hey, umm....do you guys mind if I have this fruit roll-up?
by chandrathan on Jul 18, 2008 9:21 PM EDT reply actions
wii
So hey, umm....do you guys mind if I have this fruit roll-up?
by chandrathan on Jul 18, 2008 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions
just got it today
it’s probably the best game ever
So hey, umm....do you guys mind if I have this fruit roll-up?
by chandrathan on Jul 18, 2008 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions
I wish I could afford that
I guess I’ll have to console myself with probably being the best human being alive at Mario Kart 64
I got 99 problems but a job ain't one.
most of the games suck, and they look like crap
but mario kart is sweet!
So hey, umm....do you guys mind if I have this fruit roll-up?
by chandrathan on Jul 18, 2008 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions
we need to play online sometime
so I can kick your ass from afar!
It's a lousy night to be an atheist!
i'm not very good
but i’d race you!
So hey, umm....do you guys mind if I have this fruit roll-up?
by chandrathan on Jul 18, 2008 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm not very good either
when I play random people online, I pretty much get smoked. Mainly because those bastards always pick Rainbow Road and I load that track.
It's a lousy night to be an atheist!
Doesn't jch have Kart as well?
We could have a giant nerd fest of Kart where we don’t see each other. Frankly, that would make you guys much more tolerable for me.
It's a lousy night to be an atheist!
i'm sure he's good at it
is voice chat supported on wii’s online play?
So hey, umm....do you guys mind if I have this fruit roll-up?
by chandrathan on Jul 18, 2008 9:46 PM EDT up reply actions
honestly
i didn’t even know wii had online play
So hey, umm....do you guys mind if I have this fruit roll-up?
by chandrathan on Jul 18, 2008 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions
We have Mario Kart for Wii at the house
I don’t think we’re networked though.
by Brendanukkah on Jul 19, 2008 12:09 AM EDT up reply actions
get networked
slyde vs. jch vs. brendan vs. chandrathan
I call Koopa Troopa!
So hey, umm....do you guys mind if I have this fruit roll-up?
by chandrathan on Jul 19, 2008 9:25 AM EDT up reply actions
I have the PS3....
Which is totally for me. I’m leaning heavily to make the Wii/game package my son/daughter’s mega-birthday-xmas present.
sig lines are for suckas
get mario kart
it’s fun and stuff
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by chandrathan on Jul 19, 2008 9:24 AM EDT up reply actions
I have no idea what the difference in
between Maine and Heilman.
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they both seem
to be from the Steve Parris/Pete Harnisch school of pitchers that the Reds pick up about 6 years in their careers too late.
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When you bring out the Heilman
you bring out the best.
by Brendanukkah on Jul 19, 2008 12:10 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
So, here's my thoughts
If we score, leave Arroyo in…
If not, leave him in, but at the very FIRST sign of trouble bring in CoCo
People Don't Kill People. Burning Couches Kill People.
3 Cheers for Arroyo!\
G’Night everybody.
And if you read this ‘Nukkah, were you ever a Gories fan?
I got 99 problems but a job ain't one.
Sadly, I haven't heard the Gories
I’d like to though. I’m sure I’d like them. Mick Collins is one smooth motherfucker.
by Brendanukkah on Jul 19, 2008 12:11 AM EDT up reply actions
good AB from Bruce... bad result, but good AB
People Don't Kill People. Burning Couches Kill People.
"I was pretty sore the next day, but for all of us, it was wonderful"
hey Brantley, how abotu you use a tape recorder and record everything you say, and then listen to it? You’d be surprised.
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no
he wouldn’t
"Was Not Was" is a perfect name for a one hit wonder pop group.
by Pops Daniels on Jul 18, 2008 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Does anyone here know much about the northgate area?
So hey, umm....do you guys mind if I have this fruit roll-up?
by chandrathan on Jul 18, 2008 9:33 PM EDT reply actions
a little
"Was Not Was" is a perfect name for a one hit wonder pop group.
by Pops Daniels on Jul 18, 2008 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Kind of, yeah.
"My wife ain't never ran and got me no pheasant." - Fistbands
by BK on Jul 18, 2008 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions
i may be working out there in the future
do you guys know any good lunch spots?
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by chandrathan on Jul 18, 2008 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions
Well
good is sort of pushing it. I haven’t been out there in a couple of years but it’s the usual chain fare round about Colerain Ave.
"Was Not Was" is a perfect name for a one hit wonder pop group.
by Pops Daniels on Jul 18, 2008 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions
no good chinese, thai or mexican places?
So hey, umm....do you guys mind if I have this fruit roll-up?
by chandrathan on Jul 18, 2008 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions
I know of a really good Mexican place out in Mt. Healthy, but it'd be about 10 minutes from Northgate.
"My wife ain't never ran and got me no pheasant." - Fistbands
I never
really “dined” around there that much. Sorry. Dated a couple of girls from around there back when I was broke and chain-smoking. Would hit the Fridays bar to swill and whatnot.
"Was Not Was" is a perfect name for a one hit wonder pop group.
by Pops Daniels on Jul 18, 2008 10:05 PM EDT up reply actions
There's a Chipotle up there...
That Mexican enough for ya?
"My wife ain't never ran and got me no pheasant." - Fistbands
i don't have the blind hatred for chipotle that i used to
they gave me some free food, and their corn salsa is pretty awesome
So hey, umm....do you guys mind if I have this fruit roll-up?
by chandrathan on Jul 18, 2008 11:03 PM EDT up reply actions
I don't
but I do have a karaoke anthem for y’all.
I believe in you, my CoCoCo
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Grande, buddy
you’re not really helping Dusty’s case with this whole “he doesn’t have charts in front of him” schpiel
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Anderson
Then Wright.
That was who he faced last night to lead off the 9th.
Hey Dusty...Are you sure you're OK? You might need an MRI.
by Paul Householder on Jul 18, 2008 9:38 PM EDT reply actions
what happened last night?
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by chandrathan on Jul 18, 2008 9:38 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 Jul 18, 2008 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions
that bp can flat out play defense
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by chandrathan on Jul 18, 2008 9:39 PM EDT reply actions
hopefully he can keep it up
and one day win a gold glove and be an all star like Chase Utley and Dan ughla
Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds
that was sort of goofy
but I’ll take it. Nice win, fellas. same place tomorrow.
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A GIBP
(The good kind.)
Hey Dusty...Are you sure you're OK? You might need an MRI.
by Paul Householder on Jul 18, 2008 9:41 PM EDT reply actions
Wonderoyo!!!
Hey Dusty...Are you sure you're OK? You might need an MRI.
by Paul Householder on Jul 18, 2008 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions
Throw streamers
confetti and Glitter.
"Was Not Was" is a perfect name for a one hit wonder pop group.
whoah, I didn't Gary Glitter had a song called, "Do You Want to Touch Me?"
apropos
It's a lousy night to be an atheist!
Covered by
Joan Jett, whom I defy you to fine a side boob picture of.
"Was Not Was" is a perfect name for a one hit wonder pop group.
by Pops Daniels on Jul 18, 2008 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions
fine=find
"Was Not Was" is a perfect name for a one hit wonder pop group.
by Pops Daniels on Jul 18, 2008 9:54 PM EDT up reply actions
Strangely enough
I was invited to a free Joan Jett concert tonight. If I’d gone, I would have gotten you your picture.
As it is, this is the best I can do.
by Brendanukkah on Jul 19, 2008 12:15 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
anyone notice the ESPN hype over the 10 game win streak by the Mets?
I wonder if they give any coverage to tonight’s loss
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me too
Fuck going for .500.
"Was Not Was" is a perfect name for a one hit wonder pop group.
by Pops Daniels on Jul 18, 2008 10:08 PM EDT up reply actions
wild card run?
or at least don’t get eliminated until after college football starts
Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds
You know
I’d never root for the Reds to lose but there are many reasons why losing more now would benefit the club in the long run (if they decide to jettison the vets that they can- excluding Dunn). I’m afraid of one more year of Griffey, Hairston, LLM, Weathers, Freel, Hopper, Bako. Youth is the only way to go now.
"Was Not Was" is a perfect name for a one hit wonder pop group.
by Pops Daniels on Jul 18, 2008 10:31 PM EDT up reply actions
they were only 7 games out at the break
with the “light” scheudle coming up (Astros, Rockies, Nationals) they could make up some ground. Plus there are a lot of division games left
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I went to tonight's game:
Bronson really looked good. If he continues to pitch with the same consistent mechanics I’d be wanting to keep him. Mets are a good fiesty team, Bronson kept them off balance and the defense did the job.
Bruce looking better, more confident…more patient.
Kepp, BP, Votto – A ok
EdE and Dunn look on the verge of really going on a steak.
I hope that we can trade Bako and Griffey ASAP.
Was pleased that Dusty left Dunn in to finish he game…no Patterson = wins
Grig cannot continue to hit 3rd.
BP cannot continue to hit 4th.
Dusty must see this? But because there has been some improvement he’s probably not willing to make the necessary changes.
Other good tings about tonight – 32,000 fans
No Copat
No Weathers
No A. Phillips.
I agree with Pops – get rid of Freel, Noho, Weathers, Grif and Bako
I think Cherry is a good all around bench player…
Go reds.
We have a new, fresh mascot – Go Mandy
My Indian name is "Runs For Beer'
Going on a steak?
What a waste of good food.
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Remember the Black Sab(b)athia flap?
Try out the Mexecutioner!
BCB's "very own marginally deserving all-star!"
Heh
Was that really a flap, or just the latest LGT protest? I like Soria’s new nickname but I can see how some might find it distasteful. But “Black Sabbathia” doens’t refer to any kind of stereotype whatsoever unless we’re talking about middle-aged African American metal heads.
Man...
People on the FB app will not shut up about how bad they think Dunn is… Worse, none of their arguments make ANY sense. Some people should not be entitled to opinions. (Ask BK).
People Don't Kill People. Burning Couches Kill People.
Yep, they're back at it.
And another one, pretty much directed at me. This is too friggin’ easy.
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by BK on Jul 19, 2008 4:03 PM EDT up reply actions
some musings
On Corrdero
Rotoworld thinks that he was a terrible signing because he only conerts 79% of his saves. Which is bad… But the Reds had nobody else in line to be the closer, they had no idea if Burton could repeat 2007. Also I feel like his addition has helped solidify the bullpen overall. There is a pretty clear path of Bray/Weathers, Burton, Cordero, to take care of the last 3 innings. It isn’t Myers, Charlton, and Dibble, but it also isn’t Jones, Reidling and Graves. I dont’ cringe when a starting pitcher has a pitch count of 100 in 6 innings because I feel like the bullpen is going to give the game away. I guess part of that is also Mike Lincoln, and Affeldt are solid pitchers, for the position they are in. The only weak point is Majewski, and he is over used, he really should be relegated to mop up work, I hate seeing him pitch in crucial situaitons.
On Arroyo
What is wrong wtih him? I mean he is either brilliant or awful. He has 8 pretty good starts and about 2 medicore starts, and 10 or 11 bad starts. I would almost like to see the Reds shut him down for a while, if he goes into another tail spin.
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*Note this is not an endorsment of Dusty Baker.
Muse... I like that band...
Seriously though… He’s only converted 79% of his saves? That’s kind of surprising… He can’t have had too many opportunities than…
People Don't Kill People. Burning Couches Kill People.
plus the rest of his stats are good
i’d rather have that, because it just shows he hasn’t been lucky, than Joe Borowski.
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*Note this is not an endorsment of Dusty Baker.
by justin007000 on Jul 19, 2008 3:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Coco's blown saves
- 5/14 (FLA) – pitching in the third straight game
- 5/25 (@ SDP) – threw two innings, also in for the third straight day
- 6/7 (@ FLA) – hadn’t thrown in three days
- 7/5 (WAS) – throwing in the third consecutive game (and on 7/4 he “saved” a 3-0 game)
- 7/17 (NYM) – first game after the ASB
So three of the blown saves occurred when Coco was asked to go in for a third straight game (btw, I’m seeing an 80% save rate – 20/25; not sure where Rotoworld is pulling 79% from). Take those three out and he’s over 90%. I know we expect invincibility for $46mm, but Baker needs to realize Cordero’s limitations. Not that I think most closers can or should be expected to go three days in a row.
I agree on Coco
But something deep inside of me wants us to maybe explore the option of dealing him. I’m not saying trade him, I’m just saying explore it. We prolly wouldn’t have to eat any contract and a contender would prolly shell out something very good for him. Possibly the Dodgers with Saito going down, Tampa with Percival going down, or the Yankees or Red Sox.
Then we could throw 50 million for 3 years at K-Rod and have the best closer in the league. (Okay I’m dreaming)
I also believe Burton and Bray are going to be very good and Josh Roenicke is our near future closer and Danny Ray could be well above average in the MLB’s
But honestly we need to hope for Arroyo to have continued success and explore dealing him as well as Stormy and Affeldt. We have some depth at the upper levels to take the hit of losing those three.
Yankees pen is pretty solid at the moment
But if you have a decent starter, Brian Cashman’s first born child may be available.
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