Burton, Ramirez recalled; Minor League Playoffs start tomorrow

by Slyde on Sep 2, 2008 2:46 PM EDT Comment 37 comments

Rosters expanded yesterday and the Reds have added Jared Burton and Ramon Ramirez so far. Burton is coming off of the DL for a strained latissimus muscle. Ramirez was sent down to make room for a 4th catcher over the weekend, but it was clear that was just a temporary move since he was sent to Sarasota where he would not have had a chance to pitch again. I believe he is due to pitch next on Friday versus the Cubs.

The minor league playoffs start on Wednesday. Two of the Reds affiliates made their respective post seasons. The Louisville Bats will send Matt Maloney to mound against the Durham Bulls. The Bats tied Scranton for the best record in the International League. Because of the Bats playoff situation, don't expect to see many more callups right away. After the playoffs end, we'll likely see Rosales, Herrera, and Richar again. We could also see Bobby Livingston for a start and maybe Matt Belisle in the bullpen, but I'd consider those two to be less likely.

The Dayton Dragons will also be starting their playoff run tomorrow as they take on the Lansing Lugnuts up in Dayton. Jeremy Horst will go for the Dragons taking on Lansing’s Mark Rzepczynski (for some reason, my spellcheck doesn't like that name). The Dragons are led on offense by full season all stars Brandon Waring and Zack Cozart.

Anything else going on in Redsland of interest? Hey, the Pirates are coming to town tonight. In other news, I'm planning on repeatedly stapling my fingers tonight.

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Pirates coming to town

Don’t forget that Sept. 19 is International Talk Like A Pirate Day. It’s a Friday night, and we’ll be playing the Brewers, so it would be only right to commemorate it as International Slur Like A Drunk Pirate Day.

by Brendanukkah on Sep 2, 2008 3:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

ARRRGH Goddamnit

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 Sep 2, 2008 4:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Also,

Thank Christ Burton is back. We might actually close out some games now. I’m interested to see what Ramirez can do. He looked pretty decent in his first start.

The lack of activity around here the last couple days made me wonder if I’d missed JD’s order to evacuate the site in front of the hurricane. BubbaFan’s warnings made me all antsy.

by Brendanukkah on Sep 2, 2008 3:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

indeed it has been dead around here

speaking of dead…..and JD…..

by jacob brumfield on Sep 2, 2008 3:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Never too soon for "JD dead" jokes

Instead, let us celebrate our glorious leader and his most recent bout of punching the Reaper in the throat! Huzzah!

by Brendanukkah on Sep 2, 2008 3:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

suck it death!

Red Reporter – cause our aministrator is scrappier than yours.

by jacob brumfield on Sep 2, 2008 3:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I have always wondered this:

If a club sends a player down, knowing full well they will be calling them up within a few days, do they actually fly the player out?? I mean did Ramirez fly down to FL saturday only to fly back today? Are there rules that you have to report to the minor club or could Ramirez have just chilled in Cincy and not suited up?

by jacob brumfield on Sep 2, 2008 3:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I believe

that I read Sarasota’s season is already over, so it was strictly a procedural move. I suspect that Ramon stayed in town, likely at the team hotel. Anyone know definitively?

by PeteyHendrix on Sep 2, 2008 6:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'm still pumped

The race between Patterson and Bako for rapturous ineptitude is heating up. Looks like it’s gonna go down to the wire. The winner gets a multi-year deal, I’m sure. Really, I’ll give a passing off-season grade to Jocketty if CoPat is not given a contract. Goddamn that’s sad.

Overserved and underwhelmed.

by Pops Daniels on Sep 2, 2008 3:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I'm boycotting RR

until Slyde’s anti-Polak spellchecker is summarily dismissed from his operating system.

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

by Man Mountain on Sep 2, 2008 4:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

That's your pierogitive

by Brendanukkah on Sep 2, 2008 4:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Speaking of spellcheck...

Is that the official spelling of “Polak”?

I’ve seen it spelled a number of different ways, including:

1. “Polock”
2. “Polack”
3. “Polak”
4. “Pollack”
5. “Pollock”
6. “Pollak”

What is the official RR spelling?

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

by Paul Householder on Sep 2, 2008 4:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Pczalapczc

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

by Man Mountain on Sep 2, 2008 4:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Reminiscent of Superman comix

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 Sep 2, 2008 4:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Anyone who criticizes the policies of Ellis Island is a fool

by Brendanukkah on Sep 2, 2008 4:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

also perpetrating historical legends

According to historians of the European diaspora, Ellis Island was one of the most meticulous operations in bureaucratic history.

Those families who claim that Ellis Island officials changed their names either didn’t know how to write their names in their original language, actually came through another processing center or changed the name themselves.

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

by Man Mountain on Sep 2, 2008 4:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Arroyo led the NL in innings pitched with 16 while going 2-0 with a 1.69 ERA, including the Reds’ first complete game of the season at Houston on Tuesday.

Guzman and Arroyo each won the weekly award for the first time in their careers.

"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 2, 2008 4:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

FYI - Slyde - The Arrow 3 in 1 Staple/Nail gun is light weight and easy to use.

I have found it useful for driving nails into my forehead in crucial times like when Juan Castro pinch hit for Hobbs. And it is only $39.99 at Home Depot.

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 Sep 2, 2008 4:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Anyone have Jerry Reed in the dead Pool?

I don’t know who he is, but apparently he was in Smokey and the bandit.

Also, the movie announcer guy died.

Bears. Beets. Battlestar Galactica.

by chandrathan on Sep 2, 2008 4:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

In a world where the movie announcer guy has died...

WHO will fill the void?

"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 2, 2008 4:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

One Man will face the challenge

Bears. Beets. Battlestar Galactica.

by chandrathan on Sep 2, 2008 4:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I can't believe you don't know who Jerry Reed is...

not only was he in Smokey and the Bandit, he sang the theme song…
he was the truck driver carrying the Coors beer that Bandit was clearing the way for.

you need to know these things or they’ll revoke your kentucky citizenship.

follow the link

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xN8dP4CoFaw

AKA redsfan68 Nobody listens to Andrew

by nlt-andrew68 on Sep 2, 2008 5:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

i've never seen smokey and the bandit, and I didn't know what the theme song is

thanks for the link!

Flamenco strikes back!! Return of Don!

by chandrathan on Sep 2, 2008 5:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

and you weren't a hit in the 70s...

unless you had a cameo on Scooby Doo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yWG_R6SjUNY&feature=related

RIP Jerry Reed * wipes tear *

AKA redsfan68 Nobody listens to Andrew

by nlt-andrew68 on Sep 2, 2008 5:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

the 10 day rull doesn't apply to september call ups?

also I feel like i remember reading in Hal’s blog that Mercker wanted to be added to the roster in September. Anyone know anything like that. Am I just making shit up again?

The Dusty Path to the World Series!*

*Note this is not an endorsment of Dusty Baker.

by justin007000 on Sep 2, 2008 5:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Why would the 10 day rule apply?

nobody uses the full 40-man roster anyway. What would the 10-day rule be preventing?

"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 2, 2008 5:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

i didn't really think that one through slyde

you have to be nice to those of us who were granted an extra chromosone.

The Dusty Path to the World Series!*

*Note this is not an endorsment of Dusty Baker.

by justin007000 on Sep 2, 2008 5:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I learned something today

Apparently some women have an extra X chromosome. They sound incredibly hot.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Triple_X_syndrome

by Red Menace on Sep 2, 2008 5:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

they sound naughty

Flamenco strikes back!! Return of Don!

by chandrathan on Sep 2, 2008 5:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

The rule is now 10 days?

I remember when you used to wait just a day, maybe two, before making a call.

by ken on Sep 2, 2008 5:20 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs

rec'd

"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 2, 2008 6:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

i doubt Belise will be pitching in Cincinnati

via rotoword

The Dusty Path to the World Series!*

*Note this is not an endorsment of Dusty Baker.

by justin007000 on Sep 2, 2008 5:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Wouldn’t Arroyo pitch Friday?

by phantomo88 on Sep 2, 2008 8:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

depends

with the off day, it could go either way. Ramirez’s next turn in the rotation is Friday, but Arroyo would be on normal rest. If not Friday, then he’ll go on Saturday.

"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 2, 2008 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs