Farmers only and the Devin Double

by Rick House on Jul 22, 2008 2:29 AM EDT in News

Francisco

Triple-A: Bobby Livingston's Louisville debut didn't go quite as well as he hoped. He gave up 7 runs and 8 hits in the Bats' 8-3 loss. B.J. Szymanski hit his first Triple-A homer, and Josh Roenicke struck out 2 and allowed a hit in 2 innings. Not that he'll get it, but I think he's ready for the call-up.

Mesoraco

High A: Juan Francisco was 2 for 4 with a double and a grand slam in Sarasota's 4-3 win. Francisco took the lead from Chris Valaika for RBIs (64) in the Reds' system. Zach Stewart continues to mince pro hitters, striking out 4 in 2 innings for his first save for the S-Reds.

Low A: Devin Mesoraco was 3 for 4 with 2 homers in Dayton's 8-4 win. Neftali Soto also homered, and Zach Cozart was 2 for 4 with a double and 2 RBIs. To top all that off, Jeremy Horst allowed just 1 hit and 1 walk in 5 shutout innings, striking out 6. His ERA's down to 2.70. Nice day for the Dragons.

Rookies: Michael Konstanty was 2 for 3 with the go-ahead RBI single as Billings won 2-1. He's batting .424 with a .537 OBP in his past 10 games. ... Humberto Sosa homered in Game 1, a 2-1 loss, and "Stat" Kuo was 2 for 3 in a 5-1 win for the G-Reds. ... The D-Reds lost 6-3.

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Daryl Thompson is on the DL

According to Fay:

Right-hander Daryl Thompson is on the DL at Triple-A Louisville with a shoulder strain.
“We don’t think it’s too serious,” said Terry Reynolds, the Reds director of player development. “We think with rest and rehab he’ll be able to pitch again this year.”

A shoulder problem with any pitcher has to be a reason for concern, particularly one like Thompson who has has shoulder surgery two years ago.

Thompson, 22, hasn’t pitched since his July 13 start. He’s 5-0 with a 2.95 ERA at Louisville. He started the year at Double-A Chattanooga was went 3-2 with a 1.76 ERA.

Blame Dusty in 3…2…1…

It's a lousy night to be an atheist!

by Slyde on Jul 22, 2008 7:57 AM EDT reply actions

Josh Roenicke would be an interesting alternative to the closer

For those who feel that Cordero should be given a little break. Roenicke actually seems closer to the Burton mode of pitchers, and it might have been nice to see him called up instead of Coffey to replace Burton. At any rate, I’m excited for him, and for Zach Stewart. Climb that ladder!

by Brendanukkah on Jul 22, 2008 9:50 AM EDT reply actions

Is there not a newer pic of Mesoraco?

That one is unsettling to me, I always hear “You raaaaaaaang?” when I see it.

sig lines are for suckas

by jch24 on Jul 22, 2008 10:15 AM EDT reply actions

i hate it, too

he doesnt have an milb.com mug, and he doesnt really have one at all on google images. Baseball America uses a much better mug in their annual, but I can’t find it online. So if anyone can find a better mug (little headshot) of Mesoraco, please please post it.

What do you mean, "blank slate"?

by boobs on Jul 22, 2008 10:23 AM EDT up reply actions

not a head shot exactly

but this is on the Dragons official site. Photoshop it up a little bit.

http://www.redsminorleagues.com and http://www.RedsPitchFX.com

by dougdirt on Jul 22, 2008 3:01 PM EDT up reply actions

thanks a lot, doug

itd be nice if theyd put the larger version of that up on his milb page. but it’s a huge improvement on the lurch photo. kudos, sir!

What do you mean, "blank slate"?

by boobs on Jul 22, 2008 3:15 PM EDT up reply actions

also,

thanks to the dragons’ brad for getting me a large image to work with. team effort!

What do you mean, "blank slate"?

by boobs on Jul 22, 2008 4:52 PM EDT up reply actions

word

I think that’s still the Punxsutawney P on his cap.

by DevilsAdvocate on Jul 22, 2008 11:25 AM EDT up reply actions

yeah

i fancied that mug from some high school pics taken (by his principal?) (at his school?) (in his cafeteria?)

What do you mean, "blank slate"?

by boobs on Jul 22, 2008 12:14 PM EDT up reply actions

Devin the Dude

And somebody had the nerve to take the herb up out his doobie ashtray
Why they do him that way?

Kentuck Arts Festival: October 18th. Details at myspace.com/sinfulsavagetigers

by Man Mountain on Jul 22, 2008 12:24 PM EDT reply actions

hahahaha just

as i was thinking i like the nickname even though a rapper uses it, that shouldnt count though right?

by cmoredlegs on Jul 22, 2008 4:07 PM EDT up reply actions

Jay Hova doesn't see why it shouldn't count

by Brendanukkah on Jul 22, 2008 4:08 PM EDT up reply actions

Do the Astros think they're buyers?

Why else would they be trading for a starter?

sig lines are for suckas

by jch24 on Jul 22, 2008 1:05 PM EDT reply actions

Because they're hungry?

by ken on Jul 22, 2008 1:41 PM EDT up reply actions

scene:

Cecil Cooper: I don’t wanna hear about no motherfucking ifs! All I wanna hear from your ass is, “You ain’t got no problem, Cecil, I’m on the motherfucker. Go back in there, chill them niggas out and wait for the cavalry, which should be coming directly.”

Drayton MacLane: You ain’t got no problem, Cecil. I’m on the motherfucker. Go back in there, chill them niggas out and wait for the Wolf, who should be coming directly.

Cecil Cooper: You sending the Wolf?

Drayton MacLane: Feel better, motherfucker?

Cecil Cooper: Shit yeah, Negro! That’s all you had to say!

Kentuck Arts Festival: October 18th. Details at myspace.com/sinfulsavagetigers

by Man Mountain on Jul 22, 2008 3:46 PM EDT up reply actions

Scene II: Int. Astros clubhouse

Hunter Pence: A “please” would be nice.

The Wolf: Come again?

Hunter Pence: I said a “please” would be nice.

The Wolf: Get it straight, Buster. I’m not here to say “please”. I’m here to tell you what to do. And if self-preservation is an instinct you possess, you better fucking do it and do it quick. I’m here to help. If my help’s not appreciated, lots of luck, gentlemen.

Lance Berkman: No no, Mr. Wolf, it’s not like that. Your help is definitely appreciated.

Hunter Pence: Look, Mr. Wolf, I respect you. I just don’t like people barking orders at me, that’s all.

The Wolf: If I’m curt with you, it’s because time is a factor. I think fast, I talk fast, and I need you two guys to act fast if you want to get out of this. So pretty please, with sugar on top – win the fucking wild card!

by Brendanukkah on Jul 22, 2008 4:07 PM EDT up reply actions

Shawn Chacon to Ed Wade, last month:

“Hear me talkin’ hillbilly boy?! I ain’t through with you by a damn sight. I’m gonna git Medieval on your ass.”

by ken on Jul 22, 2008 4:25 PM EDT up reply actions

Some interesting stuff from C. Trent

The Reds are bidding adieu to Sarasota and heading to Arizona because the city wouldn’t upgrade their facilities… but now Sarasota is trying to bring the Red Sox to town. I hope it rains good and hard in Sarasota every spring from 2010 onwards.

And Mike Brown had a good retort to Carson Palmer’s comments about Ohio State:
Mike Brown on Carson Palmer’s statement about Ohio State:

“I don’t know if he knows my dad coached them to two straight wins over USC, 33-0, 26-12. If he wants to make something out of it, he knows where to find me.”

Trent assures us that Brown was joking, and was taking the whole thing lightly.

Oh, and Javy is starting at 1B tonight. Fan-flippin’-tastic.

by Brendanukkah on Jul 22, 2008 4:36 PM EDT reply actions