Postgame open thread

by Rick House on Aug 13, 2008 4:51 PM EDT in Game Threads Comment 89 comments

Use this forum to discuss what you just saw. That is all.

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I just saw two big fat naked bikers in the woods off 17 havin sex

I’m more a hello man and a welcome man than a good-bye man. And to me Adam Dunn was more a person than a player.

by Slyde on Aug 13, 2008 9:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Damn you people, this is golf!

www.crosleyfieldterrace.wordpress.com

by xjjeep90 on Aug 13, 2008 11:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Don't you have a camera phone?

Someone’s gotta top Pops’ recent streak. :)

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

by jch24 on Aug 13, 2008 11:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Make it a naked Vespa rider, it's funnier

Overserved and underwhelmed.

by Pops Daniels on Aug 13, 2008 11:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Intersting self-portrait of a wrider as a young man

You can tell your uncle stuff that you could not tell your dad. That is kind of the role of an uncle. I feel very much like a father sometimes but sometimes I feel like a teammate.
Dusty Baker

by Madville on Aug 14, 2008 12:33 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs

Dunn in Denver

Grounded out to 1B in his first at-bat tonight.

And the Ghost Hunters Internationals team just declared some European castle to be definitely haunted.

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

by BubbaFan on Aug 13, 2008 9:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Boo.

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

by Fat Vegas Alan on Aug 13, 2008 10:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yonder Alonso

The Fay interviewed him. It could just be posturing, but it don’t sound good.

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

by BubbaFan on Aug 13, 2008 9:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

no, no it does not

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

by Man Mountain on Aug 13, 2008 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Fuck Alonso.

After an interview like that, he can go fuck himself.

Also, kudos to the Fay for doing some actual reporting. For serious.

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

by BK on Aug 13, 2008 10:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

the reds knew going in he was going to have those demands. if they didnt want to meet them, they shouldnt have drafted him, unless they never planned on signing him in the first place. I dont begrudge alonso at all for trying to use the market for his advantage. he’s a very talented player who is worth a lot of money. he should do everything he can to get it.

What do you mean, "blank slate"?

by boobs on Aug 13, 2008 10:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Agreed

Fucking leatherpants and Sowers all over again!

by kennythered on Aug 13, 2008 11:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

yeah, but....

The Reds may not have imagined that A-Rod would take him in and encourage him to play in the independent leagues.

A-Rod probably has lots of space, now that his family’s moved out, and lots of time, since he and Jeter don’t do sleepovers any more.

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

by BubbaFan on Aug 14, 2008 6:50 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

It's posturing

I wouldn’t expect Alonso to say that he’d settle for less than what he’s seeking, especially at this point. Plus, Fay asked him if he’d settle for $3mm – less than half of his demand. It’s more likely that they’ll settle somewhere around 5.

But I would be careful about taking ARod’s lodging offer.

by ken on Aug 13, 2008 10:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

ARod

Thing scares me too. I still think he signs but I wouldn’t bet one it.

by kennythered on Aug 13, 2008 11:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

The Fay has skills:

“But hey knew what I wanted when they draft me.”

Overserved and underwhelmed.

by Pops Daniels on Aug 13, 2008 11:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Maybe that's Alonso's skills

It probably wasn’t his verbal SAT scores that got him into college.

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

by BubbaFan on Aug 14, 2008 6:53 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

But

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

by andromache on Aug 14, 2008 7:08 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

...

He had a 660 in math. Hey, that’s pretty good right?

I’m trying to get used to the tiny keyboard on my ultraport.

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

by andromache on Aug 14, 2008 7:09 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Not sure

Is this it?

Overserved and underwhelmed.

by Pops Daniels on Aug 13, 2008 11:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

so i missed the thread

we’re moving this weekend and i spent my evening packing.

so Cabrera, Patterson, and APhillips all started huh? someone needs to kidnap Dusty and give him a good slappin’ around. he stuck by the young’uns like EdE and Votto and Bruce early on, but now that all hope is lost he wont give the time of day to these new young guys? im so goddam tired of complaining about this shit. why should i ever believe that these shenanigans will change?

by Charlie Scrabbles on Aug 13, 2008 9:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I have no idea what the plan is

at least for the starting eight (or if there is one). The future starting pitching seems OK – Harang, Volquez, Cueto, Arroyo, Thompson/Baily. The future relief staff seems to be Cordero, Burton, Bray, Roenicke, etc. The set 2009 starting eight are Votto, Philips, Encarncion, and Bruce. What their positions are is a question mark. The rest are Kepp, Gonzales, and Stubbs/Dickerson? No clue.

by EJ on Aug 13, 2008 10:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

bereavement pool update

you’ll like this, alan… the world record-holder from Heritage House Convalescent Center in Shelbyville, IN, has died.

Sandy Allen, the world’s tallest woman at 7-7, passed at 53 years old. Edna Parker is still pimpin at 115, the oldest on the planet.

What do you mean, "blank slate"?

by boobs on Aug 13, 2008 10:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Any boys or girls have Cool Hand Luke on their list?

by ken on Aug 13, 2008 10:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

ctnyc does

vulture. he’s still hanging on, though, making salad dressing i presume.

What do you mean, "blank slate"?

by boobs on Aug 13, 2008 10:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Rumors are

he is in bad shape

by kennythered on Aug 13, 2008 11:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Hope he makes it. CHL was the shit!

by onemoreredoctober on Aug 13, 2008 11:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Dickerson will be back in tomorrow

I’m sure Dusty benched him because there was a ‘tough’ lefty on the mound and he wants to keep his confidence up or some nonsense like that.

Of course, that tough lefty surrendered two homers to two lefty hitters tonight.

by cesarhernandez on Aug 13, 2008 10:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Pirates don't surrender

they ask for parley

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

by Man Mountain on Aug 13, 2008 10:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Arrrrrrgh

Overserved and underwhelmed.

by Pops Daniels on Aug 13, 2008 10:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

ARRRRGH!

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

by Fat Vegas Alan on Aug 13, 2008 11:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

All I know is

this Jerry Rice fantasy football ad is really starting to freak-me-the-fuck-out.

Overserved and underwhelmed.

by Pops Daniels on Aug 13, 2008 10:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Don't look in his eyes.

by kennythered on Aug 13, 2008 11:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

football ad?

I just thought he had a new album out with Silkk the Shocker

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

by Man Mountain on Aug 13, 2008 11:13 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs

AHAHHAHA

by kennythered on Aug 13, 2008 11:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Boobs it was nice of you to provide a forum to discuss what you just saw

although after reading the game thread, i’m not convinced anyone actually watched the game.

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

by chandrathan on Aug 13, 2008 11:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Welp

I hope that was Josh Fogg’s last appearance in a Reds’ uni, but I’m not holding my breath.

by onemoreredoctober on Aug 13, 2008 11:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Diamondbacks

have a radio broadcast in Spanish.

Just listened to Dunn strike out in his 4th at bat. He took 3 “curvas” before watching a “recta” come screaming across the plate for strike three.

Oh, Adam te extraño. No really, de verdad.

Tanzen!

by Verka Serduchka on Aug 13, 2008 11:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I know you're sensitive, but

did you expect a ”’recta’ come screaming” just to pass on by?

Overserved and underwhelmed.

by Pops Daniels on Aug 13, 2008 11:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

"Spanish" "plate" "screaming" "recta"

I feel like I’ve thought of these words in the same sentence before.

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

by Man Mountain on Aug 13, 2008 11:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I was trying to indicate

that “recta” meant fastball in Spanish without making it too obvious.

But this turned out much better than expected.

Just wait ‘til he takes a slider, “puerta atras.”

Tanzen!

by Verka Serduchka on Aug 13, 2008 11:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Oh, and I am not sensitive...

it would appear that I am in fact, anal.

Tanzen!

by Verka Serduchka on Aug 13, 2008 11:32 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs

First you

help poor people by so hopelessly confusing them that they no longer care that they are poor as long as you stop explaining it to them, and now this, an asshole joke. Nice.

Overserved and underwhelmed.

by Pops Daniels on Aug 13, 2008 11:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

slightly confused....

Tanzen!

by Verka Serduchka on Aug 13, 2008 11:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

skip it

I have none of Don Rickels’ charm. The effect is lost.

Overserved and underwhelmed.

by Pops Daniels on Aug 13, 2008 11:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Don Rickel?

Google didn’t even help.

Tanzen!

by Verka Serduchka on Aug 14, 2008 12:02 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Don Rickles

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Don_Rickles

I’m not sure why it shocks me you don’t know who he is.

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

by Man Mountain on Aug 14, 2008 12:04 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Drunkenly misspelled:

Don Rickles

Overserved and underwhelmed.

by Pops Daniels on Aug 14, 2008 12:04 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Ok, but I don't remember that line from Toy Story.

Tanzen!

by Verka Serduchka on Aug 14, 2008 12:06 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Eh, I'll rec that

/What, what

by Brendanukkah on Aug 13, 2008 11:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

has anyone seen my screaming recta?

What do you mean, "blank slate"?

by boobs on Aug 13, 2008 11:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Not sure

Is this it?

Overserved and underwhelmed.

by Pops Daniels on Aug 13, 2008 11:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

That is sooooooo much funnier

In response to the Fay interview with Alonso.

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

by jch24 on Aug 13, 2008 11:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

True

I’m thinking of making it my standard post

Overserved and underwhelmed.

by Pops Daniels on Aug 13, 2008 11:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

It was fitting

I view Fay as a cancer, and Alonso comes off as an asshole. I thought it worked well.

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

by jch24 on Aug 13, 2008 11:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Whoa - was that really necessary Pops!

Or was that Paris Hilton’s vagina?

You can tell your uncle stuff that you could not tell your dad. That is kind of the role of an uncle. I feel very much like a father sometimes but sometimes I feel like a teammate.
Dusty Baker

by Madville on Aug 13, 2008 11:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Just a close up from her McCain spoof

Overserved and underwhelmed.

by Pops Daniels on Aug 13, 2008 11:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I love Spanish

People Don't Kill People. Burning Couches Kill People.

by crolfer on Aug 13, 2008 11:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Peanuts? Women? Inquisition? Fly?

You need to be more specific.

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

by jch24 on Aug 13, 2008 11:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

some of the Spanish Flies are kinda cool I guess...

They have some great Longhorns though too.

People Don't Kill People. Burning Couches Kill People.

by crolfer on Aug 13, 2008 11:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Rockies loaded the base w/2 out to get to Dunn with an intentional walk to the batter prior to Adam

Dunn – weak ground out to SS to end the game.

You can tell your uncle stuff that you could not tell your dad. That is kind of the role of an uncle. I feel very much like a father sometimes but sometimes I feel like a teammate.
Dusty Baker

by Madville on Aug 13, 2008 11:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Thanks, Marty.

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

by Fat Vegas Alan on Aug 13, 2008 11:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

This one belonged to THE REDS

You can tell your uncle stuff that you could not tell your dad. That is kind of the role of an uncle. I feel very much like a father sometimes but sometimes I feel like a teammate.
Dusty Baker

by Madville on Aug 14, 2008 12:30 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I thought it had a chance to get through

typical Dunn at bat. Check swing to work it to 2-1. Be takes a Fuentes fastball on the outside corner. And he takes another just off the outside corner. On full count he connects on a low and away fastball for a grounder that is fielded behind second.

by Brian B on Aug 13, 2008 11:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Rectas, Brian. Rectas. Dunn took some on the corners before finally connecting low and away.

Tanzen!

by Verka Serduchka on Aug 14, 2008 12:00 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Dunn's got an eye for the rectas

They have some big ones down there in Texas.

by Brian B on Aug 14, 2008 12:02 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

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

by Fat Vegas Alan on Aug 14, 2008 12:07 AM EDT up reply actions 4 recs

recta'd

Tanzen!

by Verka Serduchka on Aug 14, 2008 12:07 AM EDT up reply actions 5 recs

as is that...

People Don't Kill People. Burning Couches Kill People.

by crolfer on Aug 14, 2008 12:09 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

as is

this

Overserved and underwhelmed.

by Pops Daniels on Aug 14, 2008 12:16 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Is that Bill O'Reilly?

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

by Fat Vegas Alan on Aug 14, 2008 12:18 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

no... His ass is so tight you couldn't fit a camera, no matter how small.

Sorry, couldn’t resist.

People Don't Kill People. Burning Couches Kill People.

by crolfer on Aug 14, 2008 12:19 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I don't think I can sleep tonight

People Don't Kill People. Burning Couches Kill People.

by crolfer on Aug 14, 2008 12:19 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Into the shift?

by Brendanukkah on Aug 14, 2008 12:00 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I could sooo have Brantley's job

by Brian B on Aug 14, 2008 12:02 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

This is getting stupid. I will apoligize in advance.

This might be the low point of my Reds fan-man-ship.

But, at the same time, we all get to share this misery together. There is probably some deep lesson here about the power of community and solidarity here, but I don’t want to confuse any more poor people.

Good night, yall.

Tanzen!

by Verka Serduchka on Aug 14, 2008 12:14 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I gotta wonder if Bailey doesn't have Steve Blass disease

A milder form. Basically Blass disease is your mechanics become so bad, you can’t get it over the plate and walk guys at will.

Bailey’s mechanics aren’t that bad, but they are bad enough he looks sub-par against AAA hitters as he throws junk at times. This is from a guy that was a mechanics perfectionist in 2005-06(he yelled at Dan O’brien that the tandom system was “killing him” in 2005). Tonight was another example. His mechanics were very good in the first 2 innings and then bam, he fell apart. Started coming off balance, gave up hits, runs and didn’t strikeout as many guys. I don’t get it. Pole attempt to “stabelize” him with a more compact delivery hasn’t worked either. It seemed to all begin his last start in 2006 when he gave up 3 hits and 4 walks and didn’t get anybody out. He has never been the same sense except for his late 07 appearences when he was about as close as we have seen him to his 06 prime. That +curveball is still somewhere in that mind.

It is just sickening to watch this kid throw his career away. Somebody has got to have the magic touch to get him stable again, get his mechanics back on track. He needs the help bad.

by Johnnypronto on Aug 14, 2008 12:19 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

As much as I hate the Cardinals...

I wonder if a bout with Dave Duncan wouldn’t hurt…

People Don't Kill People. Burning Couches Kill People.

by crolfer on Aug 14, 2008 12:20 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Dave Duncan is a great Pitching coach

And although I personally hate Tony LaLoser, the fucker would be perfect for the Reds. Boy would he drive sMarty and Clownboy absolutely beyond crazy…I hope Bob hires them.

You can tell your uncle stuff that you could not tell your dad. That is kind of the role of an uncle. I feel very much like a father sometimes but sometimes I feel like a teammate.
Dusty Baker

by Madville on Aug 14, 2008 12:32 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

yeah, I hate La Russa... but I agree with you.

People Don't Kill People. Burning Couches Kill People.

by crolfer on Aug 14, 2008 12:37 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

the most well reasonsed thing you ever wrote

The Dusty Path to the World Series!*

*Note this is not an endorsment of Dusty Baker.

by justin007000 on Aug 14, 2008 11:14 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

British The Office, anyone?

Gareth: Yeah, I work hard, I earn my keep. But unfortunately, the history books are full of just people who toil and fight for worthy causes and the freedom of others.
Tim: That’s the most profound thing you’ve ever said, mate.
Gareth: And you do all that, only for foreigners of women or the disableds to take advantage of it.
Tim: Yeah. Could I withdraw my last comment?

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

by Cy Schourek on Aug 14, 2008 12:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

"I never thought I'd say this, but can I hear more from Gareth please?"

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

by BK on Aug 14, 2008 12:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Reason is overated in the business world

You can tell your uncle stuff that you could not tell your dad. That is kind of the role of an uncle. I feel very much like a father sometimes but sometimes I feel like a teammate.
Dusty Baker

by Madville on Aug 14, 2008 3:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs