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Game 150: Reds vs Cardinals

St. Louis Cardinals at Cincinnati Reds, Sep 16, 2008 7:10 PM EDT



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St. Louis Cardinals
@ Cincinnati Reds

Tuesday, Sep 16, 2008, 7:10 PM EDT
Great American Ball Park

Braden Looper vs Bronson Arroyo

Mostly clear. Winds blowing from left to right field at 5-10 m.p.h. Game Time temperature: Around 70.

 

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W-L ERA WHIP K BB
2008 - Braden Looper 12-12 4.02 1.32 91 42



W-L ERA WHIP K BB
2008 - Bronson Arroyo 14-10 4.65 1.43 146 63


Arroyo is 20 IP from his 4th straight 200 inning season.  He's also one win away from a career high.  It's September Reds baseball...time to play for milestones!

The Cardinals have lost 5 in a row and sit 4.5 back in the wild card race.  This is the fourth time in the last 5 series where the Reds opponent has come into the series with a losing streak of 5 games or more (the one that didn't, Milwaukee, is 3-11 in their last 14).  The Reds are 7-5 in the previous 4 series.  So, take any winning the Reds are doing right now with a giant grain of salt.

Anyone else disappointed that they aren't doing a bobble-arm doll for Tom Browning? (Too soon?)

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And since I have no power at home, this will be my last comment of the night.

Our problem this year has been offense and defense. -- MixFMKyle

by jch24 on Sep 16, 2008 5:00 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Lineup!

Chris Dickerson lf
Jerry Hairston Jr. 2b
Joey Votto 1b
Edwin Encarnacion 3b
Jay Bruce rf
Jeff Keppingger ss
Corey Patterson cf
Paul Bako c
Bronson Arroyo p
v. Branden Looper

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

by BK on Sep 16, 2008 5:17 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Jeff Keppingger and Branden Looper, fay'd obviously

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

by BK on Sep 16, 2008 5:18 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Also, Wilkin is once again not catching

And in other breaking news, it has been 21.5 months since Saddam Hussein was hanged, and the world is still glad to be rid of him.

by Brendanukkah on Sep 16, 2008 5:25 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

who is Saddam Hussein?

and its not nice to be glad about someone dying. but i guess your mom was too busy to teach you those kinda manners, huh?

"for integrity of races and the game" - Dusty Baker

by Charlie Scrabbles on Sep 16, 2008 6:05 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I wish.

Same with Bako. I’m telling you, 1-6, this batting order isn’t completely terrible.

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

by BK on Sep 16, 2008 5:34 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

when are boobs ever boring?

I think we overmeet as a society.

by Gray on Sep 16, 2008 5:53 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hey speaking of boobs - whatever happened to alter ego night?

And what’s up with JD has he recovered ?

Ibn Khaldoun and Hilrich Zwingli - now that's real reform, Mr. McCain.

by Madville on Sep 16, 2008 6:02 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

He is doing a lot better

He was without power for most of Sunday and Monday I think

Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on Sep 16, 2008 7:45 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

1-6?

since when is Keppinger an adequate 6 hitter? its a shame, because i was all behind Keppinger at the beginning of the year. i even went so far as to question the BP extension because i thought he could be a solid everyday second basemen for us.

he really has fallen off, and its hard to believe that his OPS+ this year is 69( thats what she said). i still think he could be an average second basemen with average defense and an OPS+ ~100, but no way i would count on that. at this point i seriously doubt he could hold down a regular job as a utility man. on some other team, you know, because on this team he’s the our starting SS.

"for integrity of races and the game" - Dusty Baker

by Charlie Scrabbles on Sep 16, 2008 6:14 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

It's better than him batting 2nd

and considering the “integrity” of the race, you know he’ll be in the lineup somewhere.

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

by BK on Sep 16, 2008 6:22 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

ahhhh i see

but “better” doesnt always mean “not completely terrible”.

the things we do to keep on the sunny side, right?

"for integrity of races and the game" - Dusty Baker

by Charlie Scrabbles on Sep 16, 2008 6:24 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Right.

Just because it’s not completely terrible doesn’t mean it’s not kind of terrible. I actually like Hairston batting 2nd and Votto 3rd. I’m thinking this 3-5 may be the heart of the order for the rest of the season, and maybe next year with BP batting 2nd. I’d be fine with that.

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

by BK on Sep 16, 2008 6:28 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

i'd rather have someone with better OBP skills hitting 2nd

but im really ok with that. unfortunately i think Dickerson/Bruce/Votto is probably the best 1-2-3 we have, but thats just too many lefties. BP has to hit somewhere, and im afraid he would throw a conniption if it were lower than 4.

"for integrity of races and the game" - Dusty Baker

by Charlie Scrabbles on Sep 16, 2008 6:34 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Just

because it’s not kind of terrible doesn’t mean it’s not sort of terrible. and just because it’s not sort of terrible doesn’t mean it’s not slightly terrible. and just because it’s not slightly terrible doesn’t mean it’s not marginally terrible. and just because it’s not marginally terrible doesn’t mean its not at all terrible. and just because it’s not at all terrible doesn’t mean it’s not at all terrible.

Michael: Now, the soldiers are paid to fight; the rebels aren't. Roth: What does that tell you? Michael: They can win.

by havanaconnect on Sep 16, 2008 6:48 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Whoa

Our problem this year has been offense and defense. -- MixFMKyle

by jch24 on Sep 17, 2008 9:50 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I know, right?

It’s just one mind blowing set of comments after the other on here. I can hardly keep up.

Michael: Now, the soldiers are paid to fight; the rebels aren't. Roth: What does that tell you? Michael: They can win.

by havanaconnect on Sep 17, 2008 11:48 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Are you kidding?

The guy who won the game for us the other night?

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

by BubbaFan on Sep 16, 2008 6:13 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well, it's unavoidable...

Since we don’t have anybody else to play catcher. And nobody to play second so that Hairston could play in center.

Right?

I think we overmeet as a society.

by Gray on Sep 16, 2008 5:54 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

AS much as I don't think CoPat is all that good I can live with him in the line up.

BUT WHAT’S THE FUCKING DEAL WITH HAVING BAKO IN THERE? HUH DUSTBALLS?
Its gonna be along, long night. The Cards come to town with a losing streak and Tony Laloser will try every sabremetric trick in the book to win. Meanwhile in the other dugout there won’t be enough room for the young guys to even sit on the bench what with LLM over there and all. These long one run winning games by the Reds recently remind me again and again just how late in the season it is – playing our regulars agins their AAA call ups…I really don’t hate Dusty – I just wish he’d decide to hang up his rock ’n roll spikes.

Ibn Khaldoun and Hilrich Zwingli - now that's real reform, Mr. McCain.

by Madville on Sep 16, 2008 6:01 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

How long does it take YOU TO COME UP WITH THIS STUFF/\?

Michael: Now, the soldiers are paid to fight; the rebels aren't. Roth: What does that tell you? Michael: They can win.

by havanaconnect on Sep 16, 2008 6:25 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

about 15-20 seconds - as long as it takes to type. It just stream of conciousness quasi spam.

Besides we’ve talked about every little thing over and over and over…I just had this image of all of the Reds sitting on top of each other cause there’s so many AAA guys up and LLM sprawled over about 1/5 of the bench – and i wanted to share it with you HC.

Ibn Khaldoun and Hilrich Zwingli - now that's real reform, Mr. McCain.

by Madville on Sep 16, 2008 6:45 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

That's not writing, it's typing

Truman Capote wrote about some guys in Kansas who killed some people in Kansas. no don’t pro (baseball) team in Kansas and I could argue neither does Ohio…hahahahahaha… those windstorms tore the hell out of it,no? Jesus I wish, our stormy could do that. Dunn and gone just like that to Arizona just like the wind too.

It’s not as good as your stuff obviously, but is that sort of how you do it???

Michael: Now, the soldiers are paid to fight; the rebels aren't. Roth: What does that tell you? Michael: They can win.

by havanaconnect on Sep 16, 2008 6:56 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Is it true

they are making that show again?

Michael: Now, the soldiers are paid to fight; the rebels aren't. Roth: What does that tell you? Michael: They can win.

by havanaconnect on Sep 16, 2008 7:26 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

At least the Brewers have the balls to fire their manager

and they are in a play-off race!!!

www.crosleyfieldterrace.wordpress.com

by xjjeep90 on Sep 16, 2008 6:31 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

What's aplayoff race?

For that matter what does a manager do?

Ibn Khaldoun and Hilrich Zwingli - now that's real reform, Mr. McCain.

by Madville on Sep 16, 2008 6:46 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

When

CoPat hits a homer, crosses is hands across his jersey, looks up to the sky, and points to heaven. Who do think he’s doing that toward? In his mind I mean.

Michael: Now, the soldiers are paid to fight; the rebels aren't. Roth: What does that tell you? Michael: They can win.

by havanaconnect on Sep 16, 2008 7:21 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

A possible explanation

That’s exactly where we get religious?

Michael: Now, the soldiers are paid to fight; the rebels aren't. Roth: What does that tell you? Michael: They can win.

by havanaconnect on Sep 16, 2008 7:24 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Buck Coats?

"Yes, and it's so important in this sport that the athletes be able to train in the same location." -Cynthia Potter, NBC Synchronized Diving Analyst

by 3 Fast 3 Furious on Sep 16, 2008 7:24 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Whitey Ford

Michael: Now, the soldiers are paid to fight; the rebels aren't. Roth: What does that tell you? Michael: They can win.

by havanaconnect on Sep 16, 2008 7:24 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

That's racist!

Michael: Now, the soldiers are paid to fight; the rebels aren't. Roth: What does that tell you? Michael: They can win.

by havanaconnect on Sep 16, 2008 7:24 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

He did

make a stop in Toronto first, which is closer to the North Pole. You might be on to something there.

Michael: Now, the soldiers are paid to fight; the rebels aren't. Roth: What does that tell you? Michael: They can win.

by havanaconnect on Sep 16, 2008 7:29 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hey Mads

Complain about Bako all you wish, but get a gander at the Cardinals catcher.

by Brendanukkah on Sep 16, 2008 7:31 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

No fucking shit - Brendan -and he's actually hitting the ball AND get base hits

And Lopez too – something weird in the cinti water…

Ibn Khaldoun and Hilrich Zwingli - now that's real reform, Mr. McCain.

by Madville on Sep 16, 2008 8:23 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wow. That's an emphatic strike three call

"Yes, and it's so important in this sport that the athletes be able to train in the same location." -Cynthia Potter, NBC Synchronized Diving Analyst

by 3 Fast 3 Furious on Sep 16, 2008 7:35 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

"Flat out tied with the Phillies" - Welsh

I don’t think I’ve ever been more tired of a phrase than that one

"Yes, and it's so important in this sport that the athletes be able to train in the same location." -Cynthia Potter, NBC Synchronized Diving Analyst

by 3 Fast 3 Furious on Sep 16, 2008 7:42 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

common

You’re making that up.

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

by BubbaFan on Sep 16, 2008 7:45 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I wish I was just making that up.

It was hard to just type it.

"Yes, and it's so important in this sport that the athletes be able to train in the same location." -Cynthia Potter, NBC Synchronized Diving Analyst

by 3 Fast 3 Furious on Sep 16, 2008 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

3 consecutive perfect innings

this line up could get no hit very easily. And why does this clown own the Reds this year?

Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on Sep 16, 2008 7:49 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

aflac trivia question

name the 5 left handers in MLB history to throw a perfect game?

Browning
randy johnson
Sandy Koufax

??
??

Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on Sep 16, 2008 7:53 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

those answers blurted out by Thom

Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on Sep 16, 2008 7:53 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Kenny Rogers

"You never want to give up a 7-0 lead, in your rival's ballpark, that would put them in first place. Never want to do that." - Ron Darling

by Slyde on Sep 16, 2008 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

coincidence here, but the Seinfeld Kenny Rogers Roasters episode just ended on Fox19

"You never want to give up a 7-0 lead, in your rival's ballpark, that would put them in first place. Never want to do that." - Ron Darling

by Slyde on Sep 16, 2008 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

winner winner chicken dinner

Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on Sep 16, 2008 7:57 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

another guy is a former Red

Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on Sep 16, 2008 7:54 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Orval Overall

"You never want to give up a 7-0 lead, in your rival's ballpark, that would put them in first place. Never want to do that." - Ron Darling

by Slyde on Sep 16, 2008 7:56 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I thought sure you'd go with Lee Richmond

did you get moved?

Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on Sep 16, 2008 7:59 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

nope

power is still out at the appraisers office and apparently it is impossible for him to use another computer…

no idea when the closing is at this point.

"You never want to give up a 7-0 lead, in your rival's ballpark, that would put them in first place. Never want to do that." - Ron Darling

by Slyde on Sep 16, 2008 7:59 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

wells

Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on Sep 16, 2008 7:56 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

So

Braden Looper has a perfect game going. I wonder if he knows that. That he’s pitching a perfect game I mean.

by Brendanukkah on Sep 16, 2008 8:03 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

on Mr Perfect night

"You never want to give up a 7-0 lead, in your rival's ballpark, that would put them in first place. Never want to do that." - Ron Darling

by Slyde on Sep 16, 2008 8:03 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

nice job

well done

Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on Sep 16, 2008 8:04 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

aflac answer

Sandy Koufax
Tom Browning
Kenny Rogers
Randy Johnson
David Wells

Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on Sep 16, 2008 8:03 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Cherry bunt

I’m outraged, but he hasn’t really been hitting too well lately, has he? I haven’t been paying attention.

by Brendanukkah on Sep 16, 2008 8:06 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I hate wasting Goodroyo starts

I hope he hasn’t been talking shit about more outfielders that are still on our team.

by Brendanukkah on Sep 16, 2008 8:14 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Aw...

I’m listening to the latest Girl Talk album, and he used a sample from Kenny Loggins, that hit machine with the heart of a rock and roller. “CUT EVERYBODY!”

by Brendanukkah on Sep 16, 2008 8:17 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

just paid 0.00 dollars

online for this feed the animals album. these pay what you want albums i’m seeing more of are cool because they are free.

by sharks on Sep 16, 2008 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

oh common!

I gave him 3 bucks. So whattaya think? Definitely smoother than the Night Ripper, or whatever the first one was called. not sure if that’s better or not…

Politickin' in God's Country

by chesirecat on Sep 16, 2008 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

It's really good

But so far I like “Night Ripper” better. “Bounce That” is just such a great track, and there’s nothing touching that on the new album.

by Brendanukkah on Sep 16, 2008 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I bought mine

I don’t know if it’s offered through any official channels. I’d excoriate you for not giving any money, but seeing as how his concerts always immediately sellout, and I can never get in to see him, I think he’s probably doing alright.

by Brendanukkah on Sep 16, 2008 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Coming 'round my way in a month

Though I may have to fake a serious illness to get one damn night off

Politickin' in God's Country

by chesirecat on Sep 16, 2008 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Okay

But if Obama loses, I’m holding you personally accountable.

by Brendanukkah on Sep 16, 2008 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

i figure since ive never heard of him its fine with me

but more importantly, one of the definitions for excoriate:

to strip off or remove the skin from

by sharks on Sep 16, 2008 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Just press "Flay"

If you like Girl Talk, check out the Baltimore scene, like Dan Deacon and the late, great DJ K-Swift.

by Brendanukkah on Sep 16, 2008 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

agreed

i think it’d be better w/o some of the worse raps, but that is sorta his signature

Politickin' in God's Country

by chesirecat on Sep 16, 2008 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Bwah ha ha ha ha!

Now he’s using the guitar and drums from “One” by Metallica. Take that, you Napster-destroying bastards!

by Brendanukkah on Sep 16, 2008 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yay!

“In a Big Country,” by Big Country! Love that song.

by Brendanukkah on Sep 16, 2008 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Okay, you've talked me into it.

Downloading it now.

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

by BK on Sep 16, 2008 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Tom's younger brother...after he too was scammed

Ibn Khaldoun and Hilrich Zwingli - now that's real reform, Mr. McCain.

by Madville on Sep 16, 2008 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh those fuckers

reds.com is now giving you a live feed of the game… for about 25 seconds. Then the “try mlb.tv Now!” link pops up. I don’t think so, you conniving bastards

Politickin' in God's Country

by chesirecat on Sep 16, 2008 8:27 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

really?

that is kind of fucked up

by sharks on Sep 16, 2008 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

so

you dont wasnt to pay $15 dollars to watch one of the worst teams in baseball?

by sharks on Sep 16, 2008 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Seriously, Arroyo's been great tonight

I know that hitting a baseball with a round bat is supposed to be the hardest thing to do in sports, but players have managed to do it for about 150 years now. COMMON!

by Brendanukkah on Sep 16, 2008 8:29 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Wow

Any other requests?

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

by BubbaFan on Sep 16, 2008 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

But...

…Megan Fox likes girls. Russian strippers, apparently.

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

by BubbaFan on Sep 16, 2008 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

So does Cherry

So does everybody! See? So much in common.

by Brendanukkah on Sep 16, 2008 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

How do you know?

Maybe he bats for the other team!

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

by BubbaFan on Sep 16, 2008 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, right

Like anyone named Hudson would ever be gay.

by Brendanukkah on Sep 16, 2008 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions   1 recs

Especially Cherry Poppin' Hudson Junya....

Oh, that’s not his nickname? Well it should be.

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

by BK on Sep 16, 2008 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

wow thats pretty funny

and pretty hot too. megan fox and a russian stripper dancing to aerosmith ballads…..

by sharks on Sep 16, 2008 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

i want a Mr Perfect bobble head

Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on Sep 16, 2008 8:33 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Attaboy Cherry!

Might we be finally getting to Braden?

by Brendanukkah on Sep 16, 2008 8:36 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

boom boom clap

Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on Sep 16, 2008 8:36 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

wow that was close

Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on Sep 16, 2008 8:39 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

atta boy EEE

Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on Sep 16, 2008 8:40 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

EEE!

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

by BK on Sep 16, 2008 8:40 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

bases clearing double

Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on Sep 16, 2008 8:40 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I like him.

"You never want to give up a 7-0 lead, in your rival's ballpark, that would put them in first place. Never want to do that." - Ron Darling

by Slyde on Sep 16, 2008 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Maybe if you liked BP

he would hit a three run double. But you don’t, so he won’t. Why must you hate, Slyde?

by Brendanukkah on Sep 16, 2008 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I injured BP's finger intentionally

"You never want to give up a 7-0 lead, in your rival's ballpark, that would put them in first place. Never want to do that." - Ron Darling

by Slyde on Sep 16, 2008 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

with a well placed razor blade?

Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on Sep 16, 2008 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

no, I called for the bunt

I’m diabolical.

"You never want to give up a 7-0 lead, in your rival's ballpark, that would put them in first place. Never want to do that." - Ron Darling

by Slyde on Sep 16, 2008 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

you? Bunt?

Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on Sep 16, 2008 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

uh, diabolical!

muwahaha!

"You never want to give up a 7-0 lead, in your rival's ballpark, that would put them in first place. Never want to do that." - Ron Darling

by Slyde on Sep 16, 2008 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

he has his moments

he is leading the charge for the fighting Vada’s to finish 3rd in one of my fantasy leagues

Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on Sep 16, 2008 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

EEE EEE EEE

Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on Sep 16, 2008 8:40 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I was going for the sound

that was made in the shower scene in Pyscho

Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on Sep 16, 2008 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I feel like he's cut down on them recently

And he’s hardly the only batter Looper has made look foolish tonight.

by Brendanukkah on Sep 16, 2008 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

hes young

but he should have been swinging on that last pitch.

but he’s gonna be real real good when he puts everything together

by sharks on Sep 16, 2008 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

WTF?

Common Decentroyo, hold this lead!

Politickin' in God's Country

by chesirecat on Sep 16, 2008 8:48 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Let's get that insurance run back.

cuz we all know it’ll be Weathers in the 8th, and that spells trouble

Politickin' in God's Country

by chesirecat on Sep 16, 2008 8:51 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

this girl talk CD is fairly interesting so far

he has like 7 songs sampled into the 1st song

by sharks on Sep 16, 2008 8:53 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

There's gonna be around 400 for the whole album

You’ll like it

Politickin' in God's Country

by chesirecat on Sep 16, 2008 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

im thinking 7 was a little low an estimate

and 400 is starting to not sound like an exaggeration

by sharks on Sep 16, 2008 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

i like this picture

now take away the G and make the T lower case and we’ve got something a little dicey

by sharks on Sep 16, 2008 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

....picture not working for me

oh well, its the thought that counts i guess

by sharks on Sep 16, 2008 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

try this again....

now take away the G and make the T lower case and we’ve got something a little dicey

by sharks on Sep 16, 2008 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

officially

the most circuitous joke of all time

Michael: Now, the soldiers are paid to fight; the rebels aren't. Roth: What does that tell you? Michael: They can win.

by havanaconnect on Sep 16, 2008 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

i didnt make the album cover

not sure who came up with the idea, but its what i thought of when i saw it….

by sharks on Sep 16, 2008 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

you mean the circuitous joke i made?

or my reply to the reply stating the circuitivenous of my joke?

this Girl Talk album by the way has proven to be the weirdest and most interesting thing i’ve ever listened to.

by sharks on Sep 16, 2008 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

officially never mind :)

Michael: Now, the soldiers are paid to fight; the rebels aren't. Roth: What does that tell you? Michael: They can win.

by havanaconnect on Sep 16, 2008 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Is the idea

that if you took out the G and made the T and t it might look like a burning cross on these peoples lawn?

Michael: Now, the soldiers are paid to fight; the rebels aren't. Roth: What does that tell you? Michael: They can win.

by havanaconnect on Sep 16, 2008 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh

I was thinking, “Plus sign…?”

by Brendanukkah on Sep 16, 2008 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Milne actually bought the Tigger toy

for his son’s nursery so that he could then insert the character into the Hundred Acre wood stories.

Milne was odd.

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

by Man Mountain on Sep 16, 2008 11:35 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Patterson and Bako with back to back hits?

That’s more improbable than Selena Gomez stealing a Jonas brother from Miley Cyrus.

by Brendanukkah on Sep 16, 2008 8:59 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

this might be the 1st time ever

bako and patterson on on base at the same time without making an out

by sharks on Sep 16, 2008 8:59 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

are on base

cmon richar!!!!! errr…..common?

by sharks on Sep 16, 2008 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

nah

he beat the throw

Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on Sep 16, 2008 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

id like to see it one more time

but it looked like he was out when i saw the replay the 1st time around. props to richar for making it close enough to get the call.

by sharks on Sep 16, 2008 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Weathers?

Yeah, there’s no way this ends badly.

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

by BK on Sep 16, 2008 9:11 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

DC United is playing a CONCACAF Champions League game tonight

I thought about going, but decided to save my cash. They’re showing it on Galavision anyway. Good thing I didn’t go. Zach Wells, the David Weathers of goalkeeping, just let in his second goal of the game. Guh.

by Brendanukkah on Sep 16, 2008 9:19 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I figured you'd be all over that one

Saprissa is a pretty tough team though. Especially with how MLS teams are doing so far in the CCL, I would have thought they’d be lucky to come away with a draw tonight.

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

by BK on Sep 16, 2008 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, United's schedule is really full right now, and they have a lot of injuries

It might have been prudent to just pick one thing to focus on (either Champions League or winning their MLS games, then making a strong run at MLS Cup), which is pretty much what New England did. Instead, they’re trying to half ass it with both and failing in both. If they were going to do anything in Champions League, they need to win at home, but putting Zach Wells in goal is basically admitting defeat.

by Brendanukkah on Sep 16, 2008 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, I figured they were in trouble

when Emilio was the only guy I recognized in their starting 11.

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

by BK on Sep 16, 2008 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I turned it on

and it looked like Fred was wearing the captain’s armband. Considering that he’s about fifth in line for that honor, it wasn’t a good thing.

Maybe if our Argentinians (Marcelo Gallardo and Gonzalo Peralta) weren’t so slow to heal from sports hernias, we’d be alright. Alas.

by Brendanukkah on Sep 16, 2008 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think it's on FSC

isn’t it?

Michael: Now, the soldiers are paid to fight; the rebels aren't. Roth: What does that tell you? Michael: They can win.

by havanaconnect on Sep 16, 2008 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think so

But believe it or not, I don’t get that channel.

by Brendanukkah on Sep 16, 2008 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

bummer

Michael: Now, the soldiers are paid to fight; the rebels aren't. Roth: What does that tell you? Michael: They can win.

by havanaconnect on Sep 16, 2008 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

If you'll direct your attention to the mound

Former Red and Yankee Ron Villone has entered the game. He’s going to take a gas can to Greg Gillis’s front lawn.

by Brendanukkah on Sep 16, 2008 9:23 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Perfect.

And now, not a save situation. I want to see Herrera or Roenicke pitch the 9th. Make it happen, cap’n.

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

by BK on Sep 16, 2008 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

holy crap

patterson with a two run double

Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on Sep 16, 2008 9:25 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

He's getting all of his success at once so Walt extends his contract

Brilliant, really.

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

by BK on Sep 16, 2008 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'd let him come to spring training

as a non roster invitee

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by Caleb on Sep 16, 2008 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'd let him come to spring training

if, and only if, he was the bellhop at the team hotel. Other than that, I think he’s worn out his welcome. If he’s playing at spring training, they’re taking too big of a risk that he’ll end up making the team and getting a 3.5 million dollar contract like he did this year.

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

by BK on Sep 16, 2008 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ron Villone

isn’t very good, is he?

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by BubbaFan on Sep 16, 2008 9:29 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

how old is he

seems like he has been around forever. I mean he was a Red when they were good/competitive.

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by Caleb on Sep 16, 2008 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

38

39 next January.

Older than the hills.

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by BubbaFan on Sep 16, 2008 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I hate that show

Michael: Now, the soldiers are paid to fight; the rebels aren't. Roth: What does that tell you? Michael: They can win.

by havanaconnect on Sep 16, 2008 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

But he

still has that linebacker mentality———Granded

Overserved and underwhelmed.

by Pops Daniels on Sep 17, 2008 9:13 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Not really his fault, but...

Corey Patterson makes an out on the basepaths!

by Brendanukkah on Sep 16, 2008 9:34 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Why the fuck is Coco in?

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

by BK on Sep 16, 2008 9:40 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

So, I'm watching this show "Humanimals" on Animal Planet

There are some weird people in this world. “He has no choice but to struggle with life in the wrong species.” I think we’ve all felt this way at times. Am I right?

"You never want to give up a 7-0 lead, in your rival's ballpark, that would put them in first place. Never want to do that." - Ron Darling

by Slyde on Sep 16, 2008 9:42 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

There's nothing wrong with primates

except that I’m not one.

"You never want to give up a 7-0 lead, in your rival's ballpark, that would put them in first place. Never want to do that." - Ron Darling

by Slyde on Sep 16, 2008 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Easily

The best GIS result for furry:

Our problem this year has been offense and defense. -- MixFMKyle

by jch24 on Sep 17, 2008 10:30 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

i love how EE does the two finger thing

when the team is high fiving after a win

by sharks on Sep 16, 2008 9:44 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

too easy

but Slyde will be there for you

Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on Sep 16, 2008 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm almost shocked

"You never want to give up a 7-0 lead, in your rival's ballpark, that would put them in first place. Never want to do that." - Ron Darling

by Slyde on Sep 16, 2008 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Corey Patterson

On fire in September.

Or at least sucking less.

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

by BubbaFan on Sep 16, 2008 9:56 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Be Afraid

Be Very Afraid

Politickin' in God's Country

by chesirecat on Sep 16, 2008 9:58 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

.265/.270/.382

Can we set him on fire this September?

"You never want to give up a 7-0 lead, in your rival's ballpark, that would put them in first place. Never want to do that." - Ron Darling

by Slyde on Sep 17, 2008 8:10 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Here ya go

Overserved and underwhelmed.

by Pops Daniels on Sep 17, 2008 9:08 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

congrats pal!

most of columbus is still in the dark. AEP is saying 90% of customers will be back on by SUNDAY morning. luckily, we never lost power here, but most people are really struggling.

"for integrity of races and the game" - Dusty Baker

by Charlie Scrabbles on Sep 16, 2008 11:05 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I was looking over my numbers and realized

Aaron Harang has just four wins more this season that I do. That’s pretty impressive.

by MyScreenNameIsKevin on Sep 16, 2008 11:38 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Teams this season with two 15-game winners
Team                              Number Players Matching
---------------------------------+------+-----------------------------------------+
Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim          2 Ervin Santana / Joe Saunders              
Boston Red Sox                         2 Jon Lester / Daisuke Matsuzaka            
Chicago Cubs                           2 Ted Lilly / Ryan Dempster                 
Toronto Blue Jays                      2 A.J. Burnett / Roy Halladay               
Arizona Diamondbacks                   2 Brandon Webb / Dan Haren                  
Cincinnati Reds                        2 Edinson Volquez / Bronson Arroyo          

One of these teams is not like the others. Actually, two of them are not like the others, but one of those two just happens to be in the right division.

"You never want to give up a 7-0 lead, in your rival's ballpark, that would put them in first place. Never want to do that." - Ron Darling

by Slyde on Sep 17, 2008 8:29 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

and neither one of those guys is named Harang

kinda gives you some hope for next season, doesnt it? if Harang gets back to normal and Cueto takes a step forward this rotation could be top-o’-the-line.

and Corey Patterson will be selling fruit on the side of the road.

"for integrity of races and the game" - Dusty Baker

by Charlie Scrabbles on Sep 17, 2008 9:47 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don't know that I want to live in a world

where Ted “Robin, Barney, Marshall &” Lilly and Ryan Dempster are 15 game winners.

by Brendanukkah on Sep 17, 2008 9:50 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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