Looking Ahead

by Willie Mays Hayes on Jul 25, 2008 5:16 PM EDT

The shot heard around my computer desk.

I am going to call it! The Redlegs are going to go 35-24 down the stretch. A fantastic run that will lead to, well, nothing. Sound and fury signifying nothing. If things remain the same and the three teams in front of the Reds don’t collapse, the Reds will STILL finish 4th in the division.

That’s right! Play .600 ball to finish right where you are now.

They could go 29-30 and finish…….in fourth.

Being the eternal pessimistic optimist that I am, I don’t see a scenario where the Reds finish higher than 4th. The good news is the remainder of the teams that they play have a .489 winning percentage. That is the bad news too. The Reds SUCK vs. teams with a losing record. They are .500 vs the remainder of the schedule.

I could really care less about the winning record. 82 or 78 wins does not change my view of this season. Win now is WIN NOW. Unfortunately, I realize win now became win 2 months ago.

I guess the point is that there is no need to panic and move players at this point. Find a way to sign Dunn move Junior along to his final resting place and lets get ready for next year. 199ish days until pitchers and catchers report.

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I'm on the band wagon

here’s to 35 more wins

Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on Jul 25, 2008 6:13 PM EDT reply actions

33 wins is my guess. :)

The Cards and Cubs are really struggling lately. So, who knows what can happen? Well, thats my optimistic look into the future.

I was thinking of making a comeback until I pulled a muscle -- vacuuming.
-Johnny Bench

by collies-n-baseball on Jul 25, 2008 10:15 PM EDT reply actions

Let's just say

for shits and giggles that this kid is the Reds:

Now, on first glance, seems fine. Normal people often look like this. The kid wants to work out and lose some weight and really add some definition to his upper body. Fine. Good luck, kiddo. Let’s say he works really hard and drops those lbs. and gets into good cardiovascular shape and gets the girl of his dreams to notice him. He’s realistic about himself and is self-effacing. They talk for hours on the phone, and he never has to fake being interested. She really is his perfect match. His soul-mate. Perfectamundo! Except, the girl, the hottest thing he can throw a lasso ‘round, is the embodiment of third place in the NL Central. She’s just thrilled that someone is talking to her, and making her feel special. She’s homely, but kind. She’s conservative yet accomodating in the missionary position. She is third place. He’s fine with it because he’d never know the fucking difference. (Pops begins to weep now…..)

I hate complacent mediocrity and the Reds have personified it for too long. I am a doting fan with clear (enough) eyes. I hope they lose enough to force Jocko’s hand wisely. Fuck 82 wins. The young core (including Dunn) deserve a decent shake at nabbing the hot girl with all the golden flags, even if they they know they’re going to never going to call her afterwards.

Put on your Reds shoes and dance the Dusty Blues.

by Pops Daniels on Jul 25, 2008 11:42 PM EDT reply actions 2 recs

Being a Reds fan

is karmic retribution for your wife. Balance in all things.

by Brendanukkah on Jul 26, 2008 12:49 AM EDT up reply actions

you are correct

I wish I could delete that post.

Put on your Reds shoes and dance the Dusty Blues.

by Pops Daniels on Jul 26, 2008 1:03 AM EDT up reply actions

naw, I'll rec it

by Brian B on Jul 26, 2008 4:30 PM EDT up reply actions

Hey

is that the pregnant guy?

by ctnyc on Jul 26, 2008 1:20 AM EDT up reply actions

And you said you weren't concise enough to successfully attack the short story...

Brilliant – I wept too

My Indian name is "Runs For Beer'

by Madville on Jul 26, 2008 7:14 AM EDT up reply actions

Clarification of my thoughts

82 wins and third place are not a successful season, by any means. But, at this point those are my minor goals for three reasons:

1. They have no shot at first or second. I think we can all agree on that.
2. I’d rather watch the team win more games than they lose for the rest of the season.
3. I’d like to see them make a push and actually catch a team rather than play leapfrog with the Astros and Pirates.

I won’t be satisfied at the end of the season, but at this point it is better than the alternative that we see every year. I just want to make the best of the remainder of the season, that’s all.

And I believe Jocketty’s hand will be forced either way. This team will have some major holes to be filled at the end of the year. Hopefully they’ll bring Dunn back, but Jocketty has to know that this team needs more if they are going to make a play against the Cubs and Brewers next year. I trust that he’s smart enough to see that 82 wins is not something you sit on idly.

It's a lousy night to be an atheist!

by Slyde on Jul 26, 2008 7:52 AM EDT up reply actions