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Seriously?

A second baseman OPSing .748 in AAA and a reliever with an ERA+ of 95 and a WHIP of 1.7? That’s the best we could do, even paying the rest of Griffey’s salary this season?

I'm not having even a mediocre year.

by Gray on Jul 31, 2008 11:33 AM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Where are you hearing who we get back?

The season doesn't start until the Cincinnati Reds take the field! Reclaim The Opener!!

by TheC on Jul 31, 2008 11:37 AM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

The link was in the other thread.

2B Danny Richar and RHP Nick Masset; some say we also pick up Griffey’s remaining salary this season.

I'm not having even a mediocre year.

by Gray on Jul 31, 2008 11:38 AM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Link...
here.

I'm not having even a mediocre year.

by Gray on Jul 31, 2008 11:39 AM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Thanks!

Why on earth do we need a underwhelming 2Bman ? What was the point of this trade? We don’t even get any money out of the deal because we’re still paying Griffey? Boy.. they must have really wanted Kenny out of Cincy.

The season doesn't start until the Cincinnati Reds take the field! Reclaim The Opener!!

by TheC on Jul 31, 2008 11:44 AM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

This will likely be a big thread again

so any images larger than 60kb will be deleted, no questions axed.

Bend over and drop your pants, Mr. Babar.

by Slyde on Jul 31, 2008 11:33 AM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

There was a lot of posturing from myself and others

saying that the club should just take what they can get for Griffey. But this sucks.

by Brendanukkah on Jul 31, 2008 11:36 AM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

i don't get it

could you please link to the relevant urban dictionary entry. If it’s from wikipedia, however, just copy and paste it here in full with no links?

kthnx

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Details at Sinful Savage Tigers on MySpace.

by Man Mountain on Jul 31, 2008 11:39 AM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

way too long already.

I'm not having even a mediocre year.

by Gray on Jul 31, 2008 11:37 AM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

He's

gotta bat #3 now.

82 wins is gonna change everything!

by Pops Daniels on Jul 31, 2008 11:37 AM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I think

leadoff, and Bruce or Dunn moves to 3rd, and the other to 5th.

Reds fan for 40 years!

by gejoe on Jul 31, 2008 5:23 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

the rest of the year

and then however long dusty wants to sign him for

That's a Coincidence and Irrelevant!

by chandrathan on Jul 31, 2008 11:37 AM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

58 days

12 hours and 23 minutes

Bruce Bonser? Boone Bonser? Boot Bonser? BOOSE BONZER?

by Lakeman on Jul 31, 2008 11:37 AM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Dunn rumours
THURSDAY, 10:33am: SI.com’s Jon Heyman says the Reds seek players such as Jeff Niemann and Jeremy Hellickson in a Dunn trade. Niemann probably could be had.

WEDNESDAY, 10:13pm: Finally, some Dunn rumors. ESPN’s Jayson Stark says the Rays are talking with the Reds about Dunn, though he’s their Plan B to Jason Bay. I imagine Dunn would DH for the Rays.

9:25pm: According to SI.com’s Jon Heyman, the Diamondbacks offered Chad Tracy to the Reds for Adam Dunn. He says another NL team has also inquired on Dunn.

I'm not having even a mediocre year.

by Gray on Jul 31, 2008 11:37 AM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Good luck Grif and Good luck SOX

Now only 4.5 hours of agonizing and fretting left.
I am amazed that he accepted the trade and even more amazed that we got anything for the aged star. Not a bad deal,the Reds only have to pick up 4M of salary. This is a big win for Jocketty.
I wonder if any pitchers ala Weathers/Fogg/Affeldt are being shopped.

I often think how different the world would be if Hitler had not been turned down when he applied for art school. - George Carlin

by Madville on Jul 31, 2008 11:39 AM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

only $4M?

That’s everything, isn’t it?

by rojosoto on Jul 31, 2008 11:41 AM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Donkey

I often think how different the world would be if Hitler had not been turned down when he applied for art school. - George Carlin

by Madville on Jul 31, 2008 11:40 AM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Let's see...

4/7: BP
4/19: BP
4/27: Keppinger
5/3-5/6: BP
5/13: BP
5/29, 6/2-6/4: Bruce
6/17-6/18: Bruce
6/19: BP
6/25-6/26: BP
6/30: Dunn
7/13: Dunn
7/29: Dunn

So total count for the third spot:
Griffey 89, Phillips 10, Bruce 6, Dunn 3

I'm not having even a mediocre year.

by Gray on Jul 31, 2008 11:43 AM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Three of those times

that BP was third, Griffey batted fourth. 4/19, 6/25, and 6/26. And 5/3-5/6, he batted second, with BP third.

I'm not having even a mediocre year.

by Gray on Jul 31, 2008 11:46 AM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I'm not so much disappointed with the return as I am with the fact that money is being sent as well

I didn’t expect to get a lot in the way of players, but then this isn’t even a money saving move.

Bend over and drop your pants, Mr. Babar.

by Slyde on Jul 31, 2008 11:40 AM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

exactly

That's a Coincidence and Irrelevant!

by chandrathan on Jul 31, 2008 11:41 AM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

obviously this is still kind of fuzzy

But if this is right it’s fucking inexcusable GMing.

I mean keep the fucking players and just get the money.

Kentuck Arts Festival: October 18th.
Details at Sinful Savage Tigers on MySpace.

by Man Mountain on Jul 31, 2008 11:42 AM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Right

It’s gotta be one or the other. If it’s a salary dump, fine we’ll take shitty players, but the Sox gotta foot Griffey’s bill. If the Reds are paying, then give us a piece that’s potentially useful. I’d take someone like Maloney. I mean, it solved the Junior problem, sort of, but in kind of a crummy way.

by Brendanukkah on Jul 31, 2008 11:44 AM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

my sentiment exactly

if we only get a pair of Dustrags AND we have to pay for it, its a bust. i guess this is the torturous final chapter in the story of Griffey in Cincy. ugh, i should have gotten the cliff’s notes.

please dont shit on my dreams. i dont want shit on my dreams.

by Charlie Scrabbles on Jul 31, 2008 11:45 AM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Not entirely true, as I see it. $4M is what we owe him for the rest of the season. We’d be buying him out for an additional 4 after the season is over.

by RedStalk on Jul 31, 2008 11:47 AM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I think so

unless it is stipulated in the trade agreement. They should also have to pay the 4 mil if they decide not to pick up his option

Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on Jul 31, 2008 11:52 AM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

if the deal is as advertised

i think this is a bad deal for both teams. griffey has no logical place to play for the white sox, and we’re getting scrubs in return, but we still have to pay griffey’s salary. makes not much sense.

What do you mean, "blank slate"?

by boobs on Jul 31, 2008 11:41 AM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Josh Fogg to the Rockies

newest rumor!

Brent Jonathan Beck

by Brent Beck on Jul 31, 2008 11:45 AM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

newest rumor from april

That's a Coincidence and Irrelevant!

by chandrathan on Jul 31, 2008 11:45 AM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

nice

What do you mean, "blank slate"?

by boobs on Jul 31, 2008 11:46 AM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

The Return in the other thread isnt confirmed is it?

Rosenthal still says its an unknown return.

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by MixFMKyle on Jul 31, 2008 11:46 AM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Not a bad return IF the Reds weren't kicking in salary.

Even if they are, not much was going to come back.

Richar was behind Alberto Callaspo and Emilio Bonifacio, both of whem were traded, on Arizona’s depth chart before being dealt to Chicago for OF Aaron Cunningham in a deal I liked in favor in the Diamondbacks. The Sox envisioned Richar as a replacement for Tadahito Iguchi, but that didn’t work out well. Still Richar has hit well in the minors and has had decent OBP and SB numbers. He can play a little SS and 3B.

Masset was acquired with John Danks and Jake Rasner for Brandon McCarthy and David Paisano. Kenny Williams has a thing for hard throwers and Masset is one, having hit 98 mph. He starred in the Mexican Pacific League the winter before he was acquired, piquing Williams interest in him. He has a plus fastball, a hard mid-80s curve and a change and a cutter. His command is erratic. He was an 8th-round pick in the forgettable 2000 draft.

Both players are young enough to have value, but my expectations are quite tempered.

We Are ... Marshall!

by Thundering Turtle on Jul 31, 2008 11:46 AM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

This is bad

But I’m still saving my “Fucking Inexcusable GMing” tag until they decide that they don’t need to trade Weathers after all.

by Brendanukkah on Jul 31, 2008 11:46 AM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I have set the World Record for the fastest beer consumption

in the quantity of 24 ozs.

That was when i thought getting hammered 24/7 though was the only thing good

Heres the YouTube link of proof

That was 2 weeks before I set the record with a World Record judge in attendance

Brent Jonathan Beck

by Brent Beck on Jul 31, 2008 11:47 AM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

What we all secretly fear

Griffey breaks out and dominates the game again for a couple months like he never could do here.

The season doesn't start until the Cincinnati Reds take the field! Reclaim The Opener!!

by TheC on Jul 31, 2008 11:51 AM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I think it would be pretty cool to see him dominate in the playoffs

More likely if he plays center he’ll get embarrassed Uggla-ASG-style.

by Red Menace on Jul 31, 2008 3:04 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Or like Mays, '73 WS

But yeah, it’d be awesome if he turned back the clock in October.

by ken on Jul 31, 2008 3:06 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I hope zero

I’d like to see him have some success. But I doubt the Sox make it to the playoffs.

Bend over and drop your pants, Mr. Babar.

by Slyde on Jul 31, 2008 11:50 AM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

oh you dont think?

What do you mean, "blank slate"?

by boobs on Jul 31, 2008 11:51 AM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Aren't they fading?

I'm not having even a mediocre year.

by Gray on Jul 31, 2008 11:51 AM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

yes.

i agree with slyde, as it were

What do you mean, "blank slate"?

by boobs on Jul 31, 2008 11:52 AM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Apparently the Reds are pyain half of his remaining salary

and half of his buyout

That's a Coincidence and Irrelevant!

by chandrathan on Jul 31, 2008 11:55 AM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Still four million

Or a tick over. Probably more than what the buyout would cost, but less than what the rest of his salary this year is.

by Brendanukkah on Jul 31, 2008 11:56 AM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

So who did we get officially or is that not known yet?

I wish it was “OUR MANAGER” for “THEIR MANAGER”

Brent Jonathan Beck

by Brent Beck on Jul 31, 2008 12:00 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

um anywhere

he could play pocket pool and i would be happy

Brent Jonathan Beck

by Brent Beck on Jul 31, 2008 12:03 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Dude, you're awesome

You have a “Certificate of Accomplishment in Basketball General Manager and Scouting Course?”

sweet.

by bengalred on Jul 31, 2008 12:07 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Far as I know

They still haven’t officially announced who we’re getting in return, but it’s sounding like we’re definitely paying $4M.

by Brendanukkah on Jul 31, 2008 12:02 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

i basically stole it from fark

That's a Coincidence and Irrelevant!

by chandrathan on Jul 31, 2008 12:02 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

So will Griff come back next yer to the Reds...

as a cheaper, part timer?

Some media outlets have categorized Griffey as untradeable because of the widespread perception he would insist on having his $16.5 million option exercised in conjunction with a deal. But sources said Griffey was willing to consider returning to Cincinnati for a lower annual price if the Reds might consider tacking an extra year onto his deal.

Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on Jul 31, 2008 12:01 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I could see that happening

Kinda like when Gary Payton left the Celtics a few years ago so they could get a player to bolster the team and then came back…. Brent Barry with the Spurs this year…. I could see it… get a chance to win it all for half a season…. then come back when the Reds are more experienced and a contender themselves!

fa sho doh homes I luddat Caleb

Brent Jonathan Beck

by Brent Beck on Jul 31, 2008 12:03 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Nah

That means, he was willing to renegotiate his deal on the option for next year.

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by MixFMKyle on Jul 31, 2008 12:03 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Ain't gonna happen, Grif won't come here to play for 'fun'

Maybe Tampa Bay or Atlanta. I don’t see him wanting to come back here as a part-timer and where would he play. Maybe he’d consider an AL team just so he could get some DHing

I often think how different the world would be if Hitler had not been turned down when he applied for art school. - George Carlin

by Madville on Jul 31, 2008 12:05 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Scouting Report:

“Richar can flat out fly, when he’s at full strength. “

“Richar has a cannon for an arm”

but…

they continued to say he is “washed up” and missed his chance, that was in 2006…. wow, I dont know about this deal…

Brent Jonathan Beck

by Brent Beck on Jul 31, 2008 12:09 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

danny richar sucks

What do you mean, "blank slate"?

by boobs on Jul 31, 2008 12:09 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

It's crummy

We’re saving $4M, but I would have liked those draft picks.

by Brendanukkah on Jul 31, 2008 12:10 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Looks like we just bolstered....

THE FUCKIN LOUISVILLE BATS!!!!

Brent Jonathan Beck

by Brent Beck on Jul 31, 2008 12:11 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Masset is outta options

The Dusty Path to the World Series!*

*Note this is not an endorsment of Dusty Baker.

by justin007000 on Jul 31, 2008 6:50 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Probably just a draft pick

Not sure Griffey would be Type-A next year.

Bend over and drop your pants, Mr. Babar.

by Slyde on Jul 31, 2008 12:12 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

brendan needs a hug!

That's a Coincidence and Irrelevant!

by chandrathan on Jul 31, 2008 12:13 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

where's mom?

Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on Jul 31, 2008 12:14 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

This means that for the Red Reporter outing on Saturday

not only is Josh Fogg starting (though there’s still time to trade him, Walt!), but Corey Patterson is almost assuredly going to start the game as well.

by Brendanukkah on Jul 31, 2008 12:13 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Take a sign with his up-to-date OBP

probably want to take a calculator too. Or google.

Bend over and drop your pants, Mr. Babar.

by Slyde on Jul 31, 2008 12:16 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

CoPa

will have every opportunity to continue his quest for baseball ignominy. Just think if he has a good Aug/Sept Dusty will sign him to a 3 yr deal

Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on Jul 31, 2008 12:16 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Dunn/Diamond Backs trade rumors:

IF we do trade Dunn to the D’bags, the only way I will be excited about the trade is if we get Daniel Schlereth, son of former Denver Bronco great and current ESPN analyst Mark Schlereth.


Daniel Schlereth
LHP | Arizona

Selected by: Diamondbacks
Round: 1
PK(OVR): 26(26)

Ultimate Role: Setup man

Summary: Schlereth didn’t sign last year as a draft-eligible sophomore when he was taken by Oakland in the 8th round. He clearly made the right decision as he’s about to cash in with top-50 money, perhaps even first-round money. The son of ESPN football analyst Mark Schlereth, Daniel has seen his stuff jump up in the last few weeks leading up to the draft, with both his fastball and breaking ball ticking up to 65 or 70 on the grading scale. Schlereth’s delivery is another story, as there’s a ton of effort in it and it has more recoil than a plumber’s snake. He’s already had Tommy John surgery. He could be in the big leagues this year and should be able to get left-handed hitters out with either of his two pitches; his range of possible outcomes is small, however, from left-handed specialist to dominant setup man.

That would be awesome!
He is 22 and might make the majors by seasons end…. might be untouchable but, Dunn is leading the league in HR now

Brent Jonathan Beck

by Brent Beck on Jul 31, 2008 12:15 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

he cant be traded for a year

so no

What do you mean, "blank slate"?

by boobs on Jul 31, 2008 12:16 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

oh

in my mind us trading Griffey freed up money to re-sign Dunn anyways

just making ideas

Brent Jonathan Beck

by Brent Beck on Jul 31, 2008 12:17 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

"Just making ideas."

I like that.

Kinda like: “Just thinking breakfast.”

"Being a human cannonball is not just a job, Pee Wee. It's a career."

by Fat Vegas Alan on Jul 31, 2008 1:27 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Also

you probably should be linking to these sites that you are pulling this info from. Or at least stating the name of the site to credit them.

Bend over and drop your pants, Mr. Babar.

by Slyde on Jul 31, 2008 12:17 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Brent Beck says that is a coincidence and irrelevant

That's a Coincidence and Irrelevant!

by chandrathan on Jul 31, 2008 12:17 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

What about: JARROD PARKER

Ht: 6-1 Wt: 175
Position: SP

Bats: R
Throws: R
Date of Birth: 11/24/1988
Birthplace: Ossian, IN
Experience: Prospect
High School: Norwell HS
(Ossian, IN)

Draft

Parker was drafted by the Arizona Diamondbacks with the 9th overall pick of the 2007 amateur draft and signed with the Diamondbacks on August 15, 2007 for $2.1 million, up from the MLB recommended slot amount of $1.89 million.

even better! “guitar solo”

Brent Jonathan Beck

by Brent Beck on Jul 31, 2008 12:20 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

They aren't gonna give up Parker.

Nor Scherzer, nor Conor Jackson. They wouldn’t put those guys on the table for Teix, they won’t do it for Dunn.

by Geki on Jul 31, 2008 12:21 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I would do Dunn and Thompson for Jarrod Parker

if they are set on trading Dunn, I would be sad but a top ten talent pitcher makes me happy

Brent Jonathan Beck

by Brent Beck on Jul 31, 2008 12:21 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

He could be traded as a "player to be named later"

As long as he’s eligible to be traded within six months. PTBNLs must be named within six months.

Not that I think they’re gonna trade him.

All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?

by BubbaFan on Jul 31, 2008 2:59 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Slyde just got BubbaF'd!

That is a Coincidence and Irrelevant!

by chandrathan on Jul 31, 2008 3:01 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

breny beck

here’s a list of things you need to stop doing:

1) Posting pictures greater than 60K
2) Splitting conversation threads with diaries of identical subject matter
3) Posting material from other Web sites without including a link. Mass copy/paste in general.
4) Sherm

What do you mean, "blank slate"?

by boobs on Jul 31, 2008 12:22 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

alright ill leave

bye guys

love brent

Brent Jonathan Beck

by Brent Beck on Jul 31, 2008 12:23 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

i didnt say you had to leave

just follow a few ground rules that other people have no trouble following

What do you mean, "blank slate"?

by boobs on Jul 31, 2008 12:24 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Don't let the door hit you in the brain

All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?

by BubbaFan on Jul 31, 2008 3:00 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

why so many rules?

what is this letsgotribe!?

That is a Coincidence and Irrelevant!

by chandrathan on Jul 31, 2008 12:23 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

awesome! I love that place!

That is a Coincidence and Irrelevant!

by chandrathan on Jul 31, 2008 12:24 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

ah i see what you did there...took me a minute

subtle

That is a Coincidence and Irrelevant!

by chandrathan on Jul 31, 2008 12:25 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

i'll even rec it!

That is a Coincidence and Irrelevant!

by chandrathan on Jul 31, 2008 12:26 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

You didn't get it...

Hey Dusty...Are you sure you're OK? You might need an MRI.

by Paul Householder on Jul 31, 2008 1:49 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   1 recs

this is a problem with not using subjects

for some reason, it deletes the asterisk on highlighted comments

What do you mean, "blank slate"?

by boobs on Jul 31, 2008 6:10 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

If we're talking about the design/functionality of RR

Might I suggest that all links pop (open in a new window/tab)? Would anyone be opposed to that? The reason being that if I click on a link halfway through the unread comments and it opens in the same window, I mumble, “shit…” and hit back. When I return to the thread, the read/unread shading is ALL fuckered up.

How can such a good looking man be so bad at getting to first base?

by jch24 on Aug 1, 2008 10:54 AM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   2 recs

Agreed 100%

"I got a list of demands written on the palm of my hands. I ball my fist and you're gonna know where I stand. We're living hand to mouth! Hand to mouth!"

by 3 Fast 3 Furious on Aug 1, 2008 10:55 AM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I sent an email to SBN

Explaining the situation, hopefully I’ll hear something.

How can such a good looking man be so bad at getting to first base?

by jch24 on Aug 1, 2008 11:06 AM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Radicool.

"I got a list of demands written on the palm of my hands. I ball my fist and you're gonna know where I stand. We're living hand to mouth! Hand to mouth!"

by 3 Fast 3 Furious on Aug 1, 2008 11:08 AM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

in one week!

That is a Coincidence and Irrelevant!

by chandrathan on Aug 1, 2008 11:33 AM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Well, shit
This is the mail system at host smtp.dailykos.com.

I’m sorry to have to inform you that your message could not
be delivered to one or more recipients. It’s attached below.

For further assistance, please send mail to postmaster.

If you do so, please include this problem report. You can
delete your own text from the attached returned message.

The mail system

<bugreport@sbnation.com>: host mail.satanosphere.com[69.9.170.114] said: 550
<bugreport@sbnation.com>: Recipient address rejected: Mail appeared to be
SPAM or forged. Ask your Mail/DNS-Administrator to correct HELO and DNS MX
settings or to get removed from DNSBLs; in postmaster.rfc-ignorant.org; in
abuse.rfc-ignorant.org (in reply to RCPT TO command)

Would an admin like to help me out here? I’ll be happy to forward my email to whomever.

How can such a good looking man be so bad at getting to first base?

by jch24 on Aug 1, 2008 12:14 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

spanks

How can such a good looking man be so bad at getting to first base?

by jch24 on Aug 1, 2008 1:33 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

No problem

and good luck!

"Video games don't make people more violent, and I'll kill anyone who disagrees." ~ Gord

by chandrathan on Aug 1, 2008 3:04 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

UPDATE

Just got this back:

Jeremy,

I appreciate you sending in a report about this. We’re aware of this behavior and realize it’s neither expected or ideal. Several folks have already sent us similar reports so we’re already working on a solution.

In the meantime, yes, I would recommend right-clicking links from threads so that when you return you haven’t lost your status reading the comments.

Thanks,
(clockwerks)

So they’re working on it. And I got a response within an hour and a half, color me impressed with their responsiveness.

How can such a good looking man be so bad at getting to first base?

by jch24 on Aug 1, 2008 3:40 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Rec'ing this

Happens to me all the time and pisses my shit off. I hope if enough people rec it, the head honchos will notice.

by Brendanukkah on Aug 1, 2008 11:47 AM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Do you use firefox?

If so, it’s easy to right click and select “open link in new tab” on any link. You can also set it up so that middle-clicking opens a link in a new tab. It’s great when you want to open a link, but not lose your current page.

You may be able to do the same thing in IE, but I don’t know, since I haven’t used IE in years.

I'm not having even a mediocre year.

by Gray on Aug 1, 2008 12:39 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

You can select "open link in new tab" in IE

But I don’t know if there’s a default option. I would use Firefox more but it’s always given me problem with GameDay.

by ken on Aug 1, 2008 12:41 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Try looking through the preferences...

and have you tried FF recently? I’ve had much better luck with version 3.

I'm not having even a mediocre year.

by Gray on Aug 1, 2008 12:44 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I use FF

Didn’t know about the middle click function, I’ll use that in the meantime.

How can such a good looking man be so bad at getting to first base?

by jch24 on Aug 1, 2008 1:32 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

So

$4 million and two ragamuffins > the arb. possibility and buyout.

82 wins is gonna change everything!

by Pops Daniels on Jul 31, 2008 12:27 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   2 recs

put that way

I think I can agree with that.

Bend over and drop your pants, Mr. Babar.

by Slyde on Jul 31, 2008 12:28 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Yep - A OK, Pops as usual concise and subtle

now to what really matters – Adam Dunn.

I often think how different the world would be if Hitler had not been turned down when he applied for art school. - George Carlin

by Madville on Jul 31, 2008 12:30 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

IM BACK

Wooooo

What about if we trade Dunn to the Rays for Jacob McGee:
He is ranked by Baseball Prospectus (in 2007) as a 4 star prospect, number 6 overall in the Rays system at the time. I kinda luddat guy, knowing he was drafted in 2004, he is eligible for trade, and Davis and Wade aren’t (likely untouchable anyways). What do you guys think?

Full Name: Jacob D. McGee
Born: August 6,1986 in San Jose, California
Height: 6-3 Weight: 190 Bats: Left Throws: Left
High School: Reed (Sparks,NV)

Drafted: Selected by Tampa Bay Devil Rays in 5th Round (135th overall) of 2004 amateur entry draft (June-Reg)

(the above information came from The Baseball Cube)


(Picture = 6.14kb, is that legal or just barely legal?)

Brent Jonathan Beck

by Brent Beck on Jul 31, 2008 12:29 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Dude if we trade with the Rays we're getting Carl Crawford

that has been decided for a while

That is a Coincidence and Irrelevant!

by chandrathan on Jul 31, 2008 12:30 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

totally legal

What do you mean, "blank slate"?

by boobs on Jul 31, 2008 12:31 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Madville disapproves

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

by BK on Jul 31, 2008 12:41 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

True I disapprove any and all trading of Adam Dunn

What good could possibly come out such a move for the Reds. How does a team make up for that loss in production.

I often think how different the world would be if Hitler had not been turned down when he applied for art school. - George Carlin

by Madville on Jul 31, 2008 1:00 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

McGee had Tommy John surgery earlier this year.

Like the upside if he’s healthy but that’s a dumb risk to take.

by Geki on Jul 31, 2008 1:58 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Dont be mad, but....

Lynch leaves Broncos, weighs options on and off field

The Bengals could FOR SURE use help at safety and need a better leader on defense than Dhani Jones…... cya Dexter Jackson! That would be so bad ass if we got John Lynch on our defense!!!!!!!!!!

Brent Jonathan Beck

by Brent Beck on Jul 31, 2008 12:34 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

it has become quite easy to flip John Lynch in recent years

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by Man Mountain on Jul 31, 2008 12:46 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

No Dunn to Tampa Bay?

Posted by Jayson Stark at ESPN.com:

It now looks as if the Rays won’t make a deal of any kind between now and the deadline. According to sources who have spoken with them, they’ve backed off on Adam Dunn because he makes their lineup too left-handed, and they’ve been informed by Pittsburgh that Jason Bay is likely to go somewhere else.

The Rays and Colorado had already agreed Wednesday that they didn’t have what it takes to get Brian Fuentes, if the Rockies decide to trade him at all Thursday. And that looks less likely all the time.

We Are ... Marshall!

by Thundering Turtle on Jul 31, 2008 12:46 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Lineup too left-handed

That’s what Dusty’s been saying!

by Brendanukkah on Jul 31, 2008 12:52 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

We all know what that really means

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by Man Mountain on Jul 31, 2008 12:54 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

mm-hmm

Kentuck Arts Festival: October 18th.
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by Man Mountain on Jul 31, 2008 1:04 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Well

I’m glad I slept till 1230, it left me way behind today…

One the whole, this trade seems okay. We saved good money and traded a headache, though we got nothing of worth back. I honestly believe this deal means the resigning of Dunn.

by kennythered on Jul 31, 2008 12:50 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Hope you are correct Kenny

This picture just in. Team reaction th Griff’s trade -

I often think how different the world would be if Hitler had not been turned down when he applied for art school. - George Carlin

by Madville on Jul 31, 2008 1:03 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Yipee!

You guys got a bag of peanuts for Griffey! Enjoy!

by Monkeyspanked on Jul 31, 2008 1:06 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I'm starting to warm to Bullpen Help, whatever his name was

I don’t like that he’s 26, but at least he’s been pitching in the majors.

by Brendanukkah on Jul 31, 2008 1:14 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I don't really see what there is to like.

He’s not a prospect, and he plays a position where we don’t need him. Now if they move him back to SS… I’d be intrigued.

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

by BK on Jul 31, 2008 1:15 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

How about

Phillips making a move to shortstop? He has the tools to make the transition.

Bruce Bonser? Boone Bonser? Boot Bonser? BOOSE BONZER?

by Lakeman on Jul 31, 2008 1:17 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Happy

Happy for Griff, he deserves to at least play in the playoffs one more time.

In my mind, this was a “nice thing to do” trade, a la Ray Borque going to the Col Avalanche and winning the Stanley Cup. Griffey is too great a figure in baseball history to finish below .500 in cincinnati, get his option declined, and go begging for a part time gig next season. This at least gives him a shot.

As far as what we got in the deal, I could really care less.

by bobestes on Jul 31, 2008 1:14 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   2 recs

rec'd

I often think how different the world would be if Hitler had not been turned down when he applied for art school. - George Carlin

by Madville on Jul 31, 2008 1:31 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

This is what I was thinking.

But I may be a naiive and sentimental dummy.

"Being a human cannonball is not just a job, Pee Wee. It's a career."

by Fat Vegas Alan on Jul 31, 2008 1:33 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I like this quote from Dusty, via Fay...
“They wanted Junior badly. We didn’t approach them. They approached us.”

...which is why they offered so much in return, obviously.

I'm not having even a mediocre year.

by Gray on Jul 31, 2008 1:27 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Well

That’s pretty much what they got, Junior badly.

82 wins is gonna change everything!

by Pops Daniels on Jul 31, 2008 1:50 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

LOL

Reds fan for 40 years!

by gejoe on Jul 31, 2008 5:43 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

So, what are we looking at for roster moves?

Hairston off the DL, Masset to the ‘pen, with Coffey going down? C-Dick coming up?

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

by BK on Jul 31, 2008 1:38 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I really wish we would just call up Dickerson already

but I guess it isn’t going to happen until the roster expands, since Hairston is coming off the DL. Demoting Patterson for him sounds like the way to go. I’d even rather see him starting in CF, with Hairston at short for a while and Keppinger the fill-in, since Keppinger hasn’t exactly been excelling recently.

I'm not having even a mediocre year.

by Gray on Jul 31, 2008 1:40 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

He's playing rehab games

He could be back with the team by tomorrow, I think.

by Brendanukkah on Jul 31, 2008 1:43 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

hal was on with marty yesterday

he said that he thought that Hairston was coming back today.

If you're not having fun, stop participating.

by redandblue on Jul 31, 2008 1:44 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Fine

But the next game is tomorrow.

by Brendanukkah on Jul 31, 2008 1:45 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I assume they'll let him play one more in AAA

since he’s already in Charlotte and they play again tonight. He just has to make it to DC by tomorrow night, after all.

I'm not having even a mediocre year.

by Gray on Jul 31, 2008 1:52 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

since when do we need to be correct with minor details?

Is this one of Boobs new rules?

If you're not having fun, stop participating.

by redandblue on Jul 31, 2008 1:52 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

He's rehabbed two games at AAA according to MiLB

1 for 6 with a HR last night which appears to be a grand slam. No walks, one K.

I'm not having even a mediocre year.

by Gray on Jul 31, 2008 1:46 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Oh.

Three-run home run, and a sac fly to score another run.

I'm not having even a mediocre year.

by Gray on Jul 31, 2008 1:47 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Dickerson, incidentally

had a HR and a double in 4 ABs. He’s now hitting .279/.382/.481, with 24 SB (and 7 CS).

I'm not having even a mediocre year.

by Gray on Jul 31, 2008 1:49 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

that's a hell of a throat clearing

excuse me, ah, Walt…..

Kentuck Arts Festival: October 18th.
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by Man Mountain on Jul 31, 2008 2:57 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I just went to lunch and listened to local radio

I’m still baffled as to how much love the people of Cincinnati have for Pete Rose

That is a Coincidence and Irrelevant!

by chandrathan on Jul 31, 2008 1:54 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Joe Sheehan saying that Masset projects to be a back of the rotation starter.

Link.

Go fuck yourself, Matt Maloney!

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

by BK on Jul 31, 2008 1:54 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I like what he says about Richar, as well.
Richar, 25, has speed, pop, and absolutely no place to play in Cincinnati. He’s not a shortstop, and Brandon Phillips does every single thing better than he does.

I'm not having even a mediocre year.

by Gray on Jul 31, 2008 1:57 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

maybe he can play left field

That is a Coincidence and Irrelevant!

by chandrathan on Jul 31, 2008 1:58 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

ok :-(

That is a Coincidence and Irrelevant!

by chandrathan on Jul 31, 2008 2:00 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Maybe we can flip him to the Astros.

A Pence/Richar pairing in the lineup would give Brendan a heart attack.

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

by BK on Jul 31, 2008 1:59 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Heart attack? No.

It just makes me think of kissing Rachael Leigh Cook, and that ain’t a bad thing.

by Brendanukkah on Jul 31, 2008 2:04 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

she was on psych last week...

she was cross eyed and had a weird voice…

me no likey

That is a Coincidence and Irrelevant!

by chandrathan on Jul 31, 2008 2:05 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I have noticed that..

heart attack jokes aren’t as funny as they used to be

Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on Jul 31, 2008 5:56 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Didn't mean anything by it.

Boobs is enrolling me in RR Sensitivity Training starting Monday.

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

by BK on Jul 31, 2008 5:58 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

How's the rehab coming along, by the way?

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

by BK on Jul 31, 2008 5:58 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Other than an 8-game stint in AA in 2006

Masset’s not been very good as a SP. He’s more of a two-pitch pitcher—fastball and curve. The cutter and change aren’t above average. He brings some serious heat, though. If there is such thing as a situational righty (roogy?), he might be it.

We Are ... Marshall!

by Thundering Turtle on Jul 31, 2008 2:07 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

If Dustbag has his way it will be the 'allscrappy' team on Friday

Cherry LF
Richar 2b
BP ss
Bako C
EdE 3b
Patterson CF
Bruce RF
Votto 1b
Fogg P

If only he can figure a way to get Kepp in at 3B.

I often think how different the world would be if Hitler had not been turned down when he applied for art school. - George Carlin

by Madville on Jul 31, 2008 2:07 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Rec'd

If for no other reason than because it succinctly sums up all my thoughts. Thank god Dunn’s a lefty or Jocko would’ve effectively vasectomized this team in 24 hours

I got 99 problems but a job ain't one.

by chesirecat on Jul 31, 2008 2:09 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

really?

Griffey was barely replacement level this year. I don’t like spending the money, but what should they have gotten for him prospect-wise?

Bend over and drop your pants, Mr. Babar.

by Slyde on Jul 31, 2008 2:12 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I'm with you on the money

We’re paying 4 mill for a 2 pitch pitcher and a 2B (not exactly the team’s position of need)? If you’re gonna dump salary, dump salary. Hell, I hope it works for both teams and these guys suddenly blossom while Griff leads the Sox to the playoffs, but it sure doesn’t look like it

I got 99 problems but a job ain't one.

by chesirecat on Jul 31, 2008 2:24 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

griffey is still griffey

he brings a big name and marketing possibilities, and he has OPSed .877 since May 30 with 10 homers in 51 games with a .503 SLG. He had a horrendous start to the year, and he can’t play defense to save his life, but he’s still got the ability to provide an awesome DH to an AL team. We gave that up for $4M plus what appear to be a couple scrub minor leaguers.

I don’t really think Chicago got the better end of the deal (Griffey has almost no place to play there and appears to be a horrible match), but as a Reds fan nothing excites me about our haul. So, for me, it blows.

What do you mean, "blank slate"?

by boobs on Jul 31, 2008 2:40 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I wouldn't be saying anything about having Dunn here until 4 or so.

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

by BK on Jul 31, 2008 2:12 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

true enough

I got 99 problems but a job ain't one.

by chesirecat on Jul 31, 2008 2:21 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

With all due respect

you’re out of your mind if you thought we could get anything more than we got for Griffey.

He’s a legend. Send him to a contender in the hopes that he gets a ring. Don’t think other players don’t notice that. Classy organizations do stuff like this.

by bobestes on Jul 31, 2008 3:23 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

thats not the point

as i said above, there’s nothing exciting about this haul. so it absolutely blows for me. it blows.

What do you mean, "blank slate"?

by boobs on Jul 31, 2008 3:26 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

sorry

Look at it this way – it gives Griffey, who is a class act and has deserved much better than he got in his 9 years here, a chance to go to the playoffs and potentially get ring. To that end, it makes me happy.

by bobestes on Jul 31, 2008 3:29 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   1 recs

i guess

im happy for him, although i dont think the white sox are going to the playoffs so ultimately i think it will be another disappointment. but as a reds fan, i like having him around if the alternative is masset and richar

What do you mean, "blank slate"?

by boobs on Jul 31, 2008 3:33 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

a class act who makes throat slash gestures

tells the fans that he’d rather be out on his boat, makes vague threats to managers who double switch him, whines about being moved out of center, and intimates that he might raise hell if he’s moved down in the order?

I pretty much agree with you, but one could make a compelling anti-Griffey argument.

Kentuck Arts Festival: October 18th.
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by Man Mountain on Jul 31, 2008 3:34 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

had anyone else heard about the

fan-taunting incident that Hal McCoy mentioned in his blog post today?

I'm not having even a mediocre year.

by Gray on Jul 31, 2008 3:37 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

No, but it looks like the Reds are already in Washington

I’m a couple blocks from the hotel where they stayed last year. If I hurry, maybe I can still catch Junya.

by Brendanukkah on Jul 31, 2008 3:40 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Hal