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Cincinnati Reds @ St. Louis Cardinals


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Cincinnati Reds
@ St. Louis Cardinals

Saturday, Sep 27, 2008, 7:15 PM EDT
Busch Stadium

Aaron Harang vs Todd Wellemeyer

Clear. Winds blowing out to center field at 5-10 m.p.h. Game Time temperature: Around 75.

 

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W-L ERA WHIP K BB
2008 - Aaron Harang 7-16 4.72 1.37 151 49

W-L ERA WHIP K BB
2008 - Todd Wellemeyer 12-9 3.69 1.25 131 61

I've been doing a lot of the "first time since.." things lately, but I have one more today.  The Reds have 4 pitchers who have thrown 174 innings or more (damnit Cueto, why couldn't you have thrown one more inning?).  It's the first time since 1979 that has happened for the Reds.  I guess what I'm saying with all of this minutia lately is that the starting rotation is looking solid for next year.  Volquez will likely fall off a bit, but hopefully that will be countered by Cueto building on this season.  Arroyo is what Arroyo is and all we can hope for is that his low points aren't quite as low as they were this season.

Harang definitely needs to get back to where he had been prior to this year, and I think there is reason to be optimistic about that happening.  His season can really be divided into three parts:

Part 1 - (first 11 starts): 3.50 ERA, 7.6 K/9, 2.2 BB/9, 1.2 HR/9, 1.22 WHIP
San Diego relief appearance came between part 1 and part 2
Part 2 - (next 10 starts): 9.06 ERA, 7.5 K/9, 3.3 BB/9, 2.8 HR/9, 1.90 WHIP
During part 2 he missed about 1 month on the DL
Part 3 - (last 7 starts): 2.39 ERA, 6.6 K/9, 2.0 BB/9, 1.3 HR/9, 1.08 WHIP

It's been stated on here many times before, but I think the 4 innings of relief in San Diego affected him a lot more than anyone in the organization will admit.  All of these segments are affected by sample size, so I wouldn't put too much weight on the actual numbers.  I think the important thing here is trending, and it's pretty clear that Harang just wasn't right during that time when he ended up being injured.  The good news though is that he does appear to have gotten better of late.  And though I called for him to be shut down earlier in the season, it is nice to know that he's still able to pitch well and get the job done.

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

by BubbaFan on Sep 27, 2008 5:15 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

mark grace is a terrible announcer

"It will put a smile on your face to see a Chevy with a Soviet transmission"

by justin007000 on Sep 27, 2008 5:47 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

oh man

the Brewers had the bases loaded and 1 out and they totally Schrute’d it

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

by Charlie Scrabbles on Sep 27, 2008 6:34 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

and mark grace is still a terrible anouncer

and lions get largerrr

"It will put a smile on your face to see a Chevy with a Soviet transmission"

by justin007000 on Sep 27, 2008 6:38 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

justin'd

"It will put a smile on your face to see a Chevy with a Soviet transmission"

by justin007000 on Sep 27, 2008 6:41 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

anyone watching Cincy-Akron

a strangely good game for some middle-level programs. I have a lot of faith in UC this year, even if they are down to their 4th qb

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

by Cy Schourek on Sep 27, 2008 6:51 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I'm watching Notre Dame beat up on Purdue

and just switched it to the end of the Wisconsin-Michigan game. Lots of upsets today… hopefully Georgia doesn’t follow suit.

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

by BK on Sep 27, 2008 6:55 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

i switched to Wisco-UM

seems like quite a game. And ESPN360 is about 10 minutes late, so I have to make sure not to pick up my phone for a bit.

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

by Cy Schourek on Sep 27, 2008 7:04 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

so yeah, someone on Wisconsin feels like a d-bag for lining up incorrectly

and hey! There’s another Guidugli on the Bearcats! Anyone remember Gino?

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

by Cy Schourek on Sep 27, 2008 7:06 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Giant choke by the Badgers

Michigan played one good quarter and managed to steal that one

Politickin' in God's Country

by chesirecat on Sep 27, 2008 7:17 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Lineups

Cincinnati:

2B-Hariston
SS-Kepp
1B-Votto
3B-EDE
RF-BRUCE
LF-Cabrera
CF-Dusty’s Future Son in Law
C-Bako
P-Harang

STL
CF-Schumaker
2B-Felipe Fucking Lopez
1B-Pujols
LF-Ludwick
3B-Glaus
RF-Kennedy
SS-Miles
P-Wellemeyr
C-Johnson

"It will put a smile on your face to see a Chevy with a Soviet transmission"

by justin007000 on Sep 27, 2008 6:57 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

what is the sound of no hands typing?

"It will put a smile on your face to see a Chevy with a Soviet transmission"

by justin007000 on Sep 27, 2008 7:18 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

fap?

"Aio, quantitas magna frumentorum est."

by jch24 on Sep 27, 2008 7:20 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Summing up my feelings

The game is on, I’m on the couch. Facing the other way. I am not inclined to turn around unless they start yelling about something. Reds baseball, catch the fever.

"Aio, quantitas magna frumentorum est."

by jch24 on Sep 27, 2008 7:21 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

i'm pretending to study

"It will put a smile on your face to see a Chevy with a Soviet transmission"

by justin007000 on Sep 27, 2008 7:22 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I'm watching it in between football.

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

by BK on Sep 27, 2008 7:23 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

seems reasonable.

www.crosleyfieldterrace.wordpress.com

by xjjeep90 on Sep 27, 2008 7:26 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

supply and demand i guess

i don’t think they are going to sell very many ppvs though

What's the ratio of Stanley Nickels to Schrute Bucks?

by chandrathan on Sep 27, 2008 7:27 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

doubt it.

Western should give them a good game. Can’t believe UK is a 22 point favorite.

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by xjjeep90 on Sep 27, 2008 7:30 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

wait a minute

UK has a football team? since when?

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

by Charlie Scrabbles on Sep 27, 2008 7:31 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Is ESPN360 the biggest crock of bullshit in the entire world?

I tried it out one time to watch a game, but only select cable providers can use it, or something. They shouldn’t advertise it like they do if nobody can get it.

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

by BK on Sep 27, 2008 7:45 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Time Warner doesn't have it

which of course services most of the Cincinnati area

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

by BK on Sep 27, 2008 7:47 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

it is a crock of shit though

i usually get blacked out for half the game, and can watch the other half

What's the ratio of Stanley Nickels to Schrute Bucks?

by chandrathan on Sep 27, 2008 7:48 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

the wife is gone for the evening

im making french toast. bachelor night!

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

by Charlie Scrabbles on Sep 27, 2008 7:27 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

oohh good idea!

i’ll tie a balloon to the mail box!

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

by Charlie Scrabbles on Sep 27, 2008 7:29 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

why can't we have a soiree

at Charles’?

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

by Cy Schourek on Sep 27, 2008 7:35 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

its not Charles

its Charleston. we just went over this.

oh, and you arent invited.

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

by Charlie Scrabbles on Sep 27, 2008 7:42 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Sounds like BKland

Where every night is bachelor night!

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

by BK on Sep 27, 2008 7:49 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Mariano Rivera has a 0.68 WHIP in 69.1 IP

and K-Rod has a 1.31 WHIP in 67.0 IP but is still getting more love for a Cy Young or even an MVP.

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by xjjeep90 on Sep 27, 2008 7:29 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Hey Schourek

Is your dude in for the Cuba game?

by Brendanukkah on Sep 27, 2008 7:35 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

most likely...

its “parents weekend” over here in a couple of weeks for people who “give a shit” and don’t currently have “parents in Zimbabwe”.

I’ll have an answer later tonight for you. Stay tuned.

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

by Cy Schourek on Sep 27, 2008 7:39 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Zimbabwe huh?

whats that like, fun?

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

by Charlie Scrabbles on Sep 27, 2008 7:43 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

haven't talked to 'em since they left for there, and they don't get back until tomorrow

but considering they have survived Cleveland for 2 years now, I think they can handle it.

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

by Cy Schourek on Sep 27, 2008 7:46 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

On my MySpace page, I had a picture of two of my siblings on a road in Madagascar

My friend from Cleveland left a comment that now when he thinks of Madagascar, he’ll think of well-paved roads and white kids. I told him that Madagascar was actually a lot like Cleveland, only it had well-paved roads and white kids.

by Brendanukkah on Sep 27, 2008 7:47 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

that's racist

"It will put a smile on your face to see a Chevy with a Soviet transmission"

by justin007000 on Sep 27, 2008 7:50 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Parents in Zimbabwe

Are paying school fees in livestock or fuel.

Inflation is so bad that many people use fuel coupons or actual fuel for cash. The government limits the amount of cash you can withdraw, so even if you have money, you can’t use it.

Our future, if the bailout for billionaires goes through.

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

by BubbaFan on Sep 27, 2008 7:48 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Adolfmatic for the people!

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

by Cy Schourek on Sep 27, 2008 7:51 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

You still don't quite have the hang of it

Learning how to properly use it isn’t Goering to happen overnight.

by Brendanukkah on Sep 27, 2008 7:52 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

come on cut the guy some slack

it wasnt great, but he didnt Mengele it either.

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

by Charlie Scrabbles on Sep 27, 2008 7:54 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Sure

Europe got a makeover out of it, anyway.

We’re working on that, too.

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

by BubbaFan on Sep 27, 2008 7:53 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Russian missile defense and nuclear "deterrence," eh?

Palin better look into that. And by that I mean climb a ladder in her backyard, and take some binoculars up with her.

by Brendanukkah on Sep 27, 2008 7:55 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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

by BubbaFan on Sep 27, 2008 8:01 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

JESUS CHRIST!!!

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

by Charlie Scrabbles on Sep 27, 2008 8:02 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

rec'd for content, not usage

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

by BK on Sep 27, 2008 8:06 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

COMMON PEOPLE

One more rec and CTR turns green!

"Aio, quantitas magna frumentorum est."

by jch24 on Sep 27, 2008 8:09 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

rec'd for you jch

youre welcome

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

by Charlie Scrabbles on Sep 27, 2008 8:10 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

YAY

You guys are the best, I don’t give a damn what Slyde says when you’re not here.

"Aio, quantitas magna frumentorum est."

by jch24 on Sep 27, 2008 8:11 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

fuck slyde!

"It will put a smile on your face to see a Chevy with a Soviet transmission"

by justin007000 on Sep 27, 2008 8:12 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

That's all you dude

Captain Morgans, Diet Coke, a painter’s drop cloth and some duct tape should be a fine start to your grocery list.

"Aio, quantitas magna frumentorum est."

by jch24 on Sep 27, 2008 8:13 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

jeez

you were alot funnier when you were talking about feline AIDS.

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

by Charlie Scrabbles on Sep 27, 2008 7:55 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Feline AIDS?

I don’t remember that. Human AIDS, yes.

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

by BubbaFan on Sep 27, 2008 8:00 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

it was a Debbie Downer reference

then Menace had to go all out with it.

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

by Charlie Scrabbles on Sep 27, 2008 8:03 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

harang analysis

Here’s an interesting analysis of Harang’s issues. Basically, more than the usual fly balls, and too many of those fly balls going out of the park. The latter is considered to be a statistical fluctuation, and the former has a decent chance to regress as well. They point out, however, that his swinging-strike rate is going down, which apparently correlates well to a future K-rate.

However, a indicator of future trouble in an indicator of effectiveness is getting to be quite a chain. There’s hope for Harang’s 2009.

by bbjones on Sep 27, 2008 7:38 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

so he's just leaving balls up because his shoulder died?

So that shouldn’t be too much of a long-term cause for concern…right? I mean, it’s not like he forgot how to pitch or physically can’t get the ball by people; he’s just been a little sloppy due to injury. Oh wells. Here’s to ’09!

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

by Cy Schourek on Sep 27, 2008 7:44 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

well well

Walt just mentioned that we havent seen much of Rosales at shortstop this year, and he kinda didnt have a happy tone in his voice when he said it.

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

by Charlie Scrabbles on Sep 27, 2008 7:48 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

If Harang had bunted Bako over, Hairston's fly out would have scored him

Dammit, can’t this team just hurry up and embrace small ball already?!

by Brendanukkah on Sep 27, 2008 7:49 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

former All-Star shortstop

Felipe Fucking Lopez

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

by Charlie Scrabbles on Sep 27, 2008 7:51 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Slyde on his old site from '07
Speaking of travesties, those pining for Felipe Lopez is a Reds uniform ought to take a closer look at just how bad Lopez’s season has been. His OPS+ of 66 is just boo ugly, he has put up -5 ZR Runs, meaning his Defensive Adjusted OPS is about .570.

Not quite prescient, but worth mentioning.

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

by Cy Schourek on Sep 27, 2008 7:55 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I don't think that was me

Was that JP? It sounds like JP.

I was wrong about Lopez. I never thought he’d be great, but I wanted him to play 2nd and BP to play shortstop. I thought that might turn out well, but I was probably wrong.

"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 27, 2008 9:21 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

in 2006

i caused a friend of mine to accidently draft FFL in the first round of a fantasy draft, he wanted to kill me.

"It will put a smile on your face to see a Chevy with a Soviet transmission"

by justin007000 on Sep 27, 2008 7:56 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Wisconsin ruined a perfectly good Vengeance Weekend

Ohio State won, and USC, Florida, and Michigan were all going to lose. What the hell, Badgers? Oh, and the Brewers lost (being no hit into the 6th inning by Ted Lily), causing them to fall back into a tie with the Mets for the wild card. Not a good day for Wisconsonians. Don’t bet on the Packers tomorrow.

by Brendanukkah on Sep 27, 2008 8:00 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

They don't have a chance

The Big 10 is looking mighty purple this year.

by Red Menace on Sep 27, 2008 8:03 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

are you an NU fan

or is Tom Vilsack coming back to assess the NL Central?

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

by Cy Schourek on Sep 27, 2008 8:04 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   1 recs

wait a minute

Northwestern as a football team? since when?

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

by Charlie Scrabbles on Sep 27, 2008 8:06 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

REC'D!

"It will put a smile on your face to see a Chevy with a Soviet transmission"

by justin007000 on Sep 27, 2008 8:07 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

6 wins is a saved season?

Coach Weis will be very pleased to hear that

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

by BK on Sep 27, 2008 8:08 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Oh well.

They won’t beat ND and they won’t beat OSU. If they beat OSU, it’ll be a saved season.

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

by BK on Sep 27, 2008 8:10 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

and I heard Favre came back to play, but with a different team or something.

Just rumours, though…I haven’t seen anything on tv about it. Anyone know anything more?

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

by Cy Schourek on Sep 27, 2008 8:02 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Walt saying some reassuring things about Homer

patience is a good thing for a GM

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

by Charlie Scrabbles on Sep 27, 2008 7:59 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Also saying that they're looking for players who can play defense AND hit

You’re blowin’ my mind here, Jocko

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

by BK on Sep 27, 2008 8:01 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

talking up young pitchers and relying on toolsy prospects

Its Bowden-tastic!

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

by Cy Schourek on Sep 27, 2008 8:05 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

You mean, Charleston

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

by BK on Sep 27, 2008 8:09 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

hey! How did that picture of us get online

damn facebook…my frat brothers are sooo gonna kill me

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

by Cy Schourek on Sep 27, 2008 8:10 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Nice kneepads.

What kind of fraternity did you say you were in?

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

by BK on Sep 27, 2008 8:11 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   1 recs

that question

is besides the point and irrelevant.

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

by Cy Schourek on Sep 27, 2008 8:12 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Also,

sweet Jesus is Knowshown good.

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

by Cy Schourek on Sep 27, 2008 8:06 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Yeah

Guys like him are actually why I’m not a big college football fan. There’s a handful of guys who are just WAY better than everyone else, to the point that it’s just not much fun to watch for me.

"Aio, quantitas magna frumentorum est."

by jch24 on Sep 27, 2008 8:08 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

i love it when they talk about the strength of the NL Central

i mean in 2003 the Cubs won the Wild Card, it comes and goes.

"It will put a smile on your face to see a Chevy with a Soviet transmission"

by justin007000 on Sep 27, 2008 8:08 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

its like the basball analysts have never heard of trades or free agency

teams change over time…whoa

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

by Cy Schourek on Sep 27, 2008 8:11 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Party at casa de obc tonight

Bonfire and beer, how can you go wrong? Now if I could only talk the gf out of going to some 80s themed birthday party. Oy….

"Aio, quantitas magna frumentorum est."

by jch24 on Sep 27, 2008 8:10 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

walt jockety hearted tony larussa

"It will put a smile on your face to see a Chevy with a Soviet transmission"

by justin007000 on Sep 27, 2008 8:11 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Georgia is shitting the bed early

"Aio, quantitas magna frumentorum est."

by jch24 on Sep 27, 2008 8:14 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

does walt Jockety remind you of John McCain?

old, kinda bland, media friendly, says something kinda funny from time to time. maybe he punches the odd congressman in a mad fit of rage.

"It will put a smile on your face to see a Chevy with a Soviet transmission"

by justin007000 on Sep 27, 2008 8:14 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

you mean Charles Sumner?

in that case: yes

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

by Cy Schourek on Sep 27, 2008 8:16 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

i think the Senate would be alot more constructive

if there were more random beatings. the way it is now its like a fraternity without hazing.

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

by Charlie Scrabbles on Sep 27, 2008 8:17 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

So who ya got tomorrow?

Mets or Brwers, who will it be? And why are the Cuns starting Zambrano? Wouldn’t they give him an extra day’s rest and start him Game one of the NLDS?

"Aio, quantitas magna frumentorum est."

by jch24 on Sep 27, 2008 8:17 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

they are starting Zambrano?

idiots

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

by Charlie Scrabbles on Sep 27, 2008 8:19 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Yep

And they say if they make it in he’ll start game 2. Making it four starts in a row on three days’ rest. I love that the Yankees are gonna give him a 5/6 year deal at $18 million per and he’s gonna be toast.

"Aio, quantitas magna frumentorum est."

by jch24 on Sep 27, 2008 8:22 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

well to be honest

if there is any pitcher on this planet that can pull it off, its CC.

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

by Charlie Scrabbles on Sep 27, 2008 8:23 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

True

I think he’ll be okay tomorrow and maybe even in the playoffs. But they’re burning him up (as they should if they’re not gonna resign him).

"Aio, quantitas magna frumentorum est."

by jch24 on Sep 27, 2008 8:24 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

good point

i dont know about anyone else though.

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

by Charlie Scrabbles on Sep 27, 2008 8:26 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

they pretty much have to

they have CC and thats about it.

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

by Charlie Scrabbles on Sep 27, 2008 8:22 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Lou said he's only pitching 2 innings.

hopefully he blows out his elbow

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by xjjeep90 on Sep 27, 2008 9:42 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

'than

I just started watching “Freaks and Geeks” the other day… damn fine show. G’call.

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

by BK on Sep 27, 2008 8:19 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

All this g'stuff stuff

Is g’ay.

"Aio, quantitas magna frumentorum est."

by jch24 on Sep 27, 2008 8:20 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

She was in the episode I just watched!

It was awesome. She’s awesome. I want the Office to bring her back.

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

by BK on Sep 27, 2008 8:26 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

yawn

she’s got a weird mouth. pass.

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

by Charlie Scrabbles on Sep 27, 2008 8:27 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

eh

s’alright

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

by Charlie Scrabbles on Sep 27, 2008 8:28 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

May be why I like her so much

I’ve got the license plate to prove it…

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

by BK on Sep 27, 2008 8:29 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

yeah that cast was awesome...

the little brother is on bones now
james franco and seth rogen are big movie stars
marshall from himym is on a tv show and making movies
of course the main girl has done very little since the show went off the air

What's the ratio of Stanley Nickels to Schrute Bucks?

by chandrathan on Sep 27, 2008 8:28 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

hasnt she been on ER for like 6 years?

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by Charlie Scrabbles on Sep 27, 2008 8:29 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Bullshit.

She was the main hot chick from Grandma’s Boy. And she’s been on ER forever.

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

by BK on Sep 27, 2008 8:29 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Also

The bully from that show was Squints from the Sandlot. You can’t make that shit up.

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

by BK on Sep 27, 2008 8:30 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

good point

its a really bad show

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by Charlie Scrabbles on Sep 27, 2008 8:31 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Maura Tierney was also on ER

Her and Linda Cardellini are two of the more unpraised hotties going. Also, you want to talk about a cast? NewsRadio might top them all.

Dave Foley went on to do Bug’s Life and um, Celebrity Poker Showdown (all right, let’s just count him as Kids in the Hall).
Maura Tierney went on to do ER and a number of supporting roles in movies.
So did Andy Dick.
Joe Rogan went on to do Fear Factor and heckle Carlos Mencia.
Jon Lovitz went on to punch Andy Dick in the face.
Khandi Alexander went on to do CSI: Miami (YEEEEEEAAAAAAHHH!).
Stephen Root went on to do a ton of stuff, like Office Space, O Brother Where Art Thou?, and King of the Hill.
Vicki Lewis went on to do not much of anything.
And Phil Hartman went on to heaven, while Bryn Hartman is burning in the hottest part of Hell.

by Brendanukkah on Sep 27, 2008 8:36 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

that was one of my favorite shows when it was on

which, looking back, is kinda strange. how did i get all those sex jokes as a 5th grader?

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

by Charlie Scrabbles on Sep 27, 2008 8:39 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

not true about Vicki Lewis

she voiced Posey on Mission Hill

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by Charlie Scrabbles on Sep 27, 2008 8:41 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Seth Rogen was in Donnie Darko

which I had no idea about until last week. Its my favorite “what’s that guy doing in this movie?” besides Donal Logue in Gettysburg

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

by Cy Schourek on Sep 27, 2008 8:31 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

CoPat: In play, no out(s)

An improbable comeback has to begin with an improbable hit. Boom.

by Brendanukkah on Sep 27, 2008 8:20 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

And Patterson steals a base!

He’s got a lot more energy ever since we stopped assuming he was dating Dusty’s daughter.

by Brendanukkah on Sep 27, 2008 8:21 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

did RR start that rumour or what?

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

by Cy Schourek on Sep 27, 2008 8:22 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I still believe.

Dusty didn’t explicitly deny the rumor, he just questioned the reporter’s integrity and said she’s never been to Cincinnati.

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

by BK on Sep 27, 2008 8:22 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

ha.

Dusty should run for office.

Just as long as he runs out of the Reds’.

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

by Cy Schourek on Sep 27, 2008 8:23 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

and he steals 2nd!

and did you see the fan poll earlier about which free agent they should bring back next year? Corey got 0%. i laughed and laughed.

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

by Charlie Scrabbles on Sep 27, 2008 8:21 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

That's awesome

I can’t believe he was even an option. Someone has a sense of humor.

"Aio, quantitas magna frumentorum est."

by jch24 on Sep 27, 2008 8:22 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

We should stuff the ballot

I’d just like to see Welsh’s reaction when 80% of fans want Corey back all of a sudden

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

by BK on Sep 27, 2008 8:24 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

he is playing hungry

he wants a contract with his future father in law. I never said that until dusty got pissed about it, maybe if we hurt Dusty’s feelings he will leave town.

"It will put a smile on your face to see a Chevy with a Soviet transmission"

by justin007000 on Sep 27, 2008 8:21 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Nor does Bako make an out!

Improbable comeback, here we come!

by Brendanukkah on Sep 27, 2008 8:22 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

He's an on-base machine, y'know

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by BubbaFan on Sep 27, 2008 8:29 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

OPB

(I mean, if we can have GIBP…)

by Brendanukkah on Sep 27, 2008 8:30 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I'm out kids

Have fun, be well, drink and be merry.

"Aio, quantitas magna frumentorum est."

by jch24 on Sep 27, 2008 8:32 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Have fun Wang Chunging tonight.

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

by BK on Sep 27, 2008 8:32 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I wonder if Grande called him "Walt Jockerty" to his face earlier

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

by BK on Sep 27, 2008 8:35 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

he did

its pretty surreal isnt it?

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

by Charlie Scrabbles on Sep 27, 2008 8:35 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Georgia looks like a JV team right now

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

by BK on Sep 27, 2008 8:36 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

wow youre right

what a crazy weekend

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

by Charlie Scrabbles on Sep 27, 2008 8:40 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

totals for the poll question:

Hairston got 47%
Lincoln got 5%

Patterson ended up with 6%. looks like his mom was in the can when they first posed the question.

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

by Charlie Scrabbles on Sep 27, 2008 8:45 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

ring: Hello

Have you got corey patterson’s mom in a can?

Hold on, I’ll go check.

Yes we do.

Well, you’d better let her out!

click

What's the ratio of Stanley Nickels to Schrute Bucks?

by chandrathan on Sep 27, 2008 8:46 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

TOGETHER AGAIN!!!111!11!!!1!1!!!

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

by Charlie Scrabbles on Sep 27, 2008 8:48 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

only one day left of that

until next year

"It will put a smile on your face to see a Chevy with a Soviet transmission"

by justin007000 on Sep 27, 2008 8:48 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Maybe Harang doesn't bounce back.

Wonder if Jake Peavy is gettable from the Padres? They are desperate for offense. Maybe Jay Bruce, or Phillips or both.

by MyScreenNameIsKevin on Sep 27, 2008 8:52 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

great idea

"It will put a smile on your face to see a Chevy with a Soviet transmission"

by justin007000 on Sep 27, 2008 8:53 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

No. Freaking. Way.

Then Votto and Votto alone is the centerpiece of the offense. And we turn into the Royals.

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

by BK on Sep 27, 2008 8:53 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

no, no, and no

we have Volquez, Cueto, Arroyo, Owings, Homer, Thompson, and Ramirez, even if you dont count Harang. our pitching is actually pretty solid, even in the ’pen.

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

by Charlie Scrabbles on Sep 27, 2008 8:54 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

so what are we gong to do with our offseason?

i mean i would rather the Reds lose than not play at all.

"It will put a smile on your face to see a Chevy with a Soviet transmission"

by justin007000 on Sep 27, 2008 8:52 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Patterson Double Post!

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

by Charlie Scrabbles on Sep 27, 2008 8:55 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Patterson Double Post!

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

by Charlie Scrabbles on Sep 27, 2008 8:55 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I can't believe that Patterson's doing so well right now.

If he gets a new deal out of this, I’m shipping cyanide brownies to Dusty, Walt, and whoever else was involved.

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

by BK on Sep 27, 2008 8:57 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Kind of sad

I really wanted to see Corey end the year with a sub-.200 average.

by Brendanukkah on Sep 27, 2008 8:57 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

That was the only ray of hope for this team in '08.

Sigh.

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

by BK on Sep 27, 2008 9:01 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Russ Springer

sounds like the name of a guy who can get me some great deals on used cars.

by Brendanukkah on Sep 27, 2008 9:04 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

They're carrying this team

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

by BubbaFan on Sep 27, 2008 9:08 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

...straight to the town dump

UP HIGH!

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

by Charlie Scrabbles on Sep 27, 2008 9:10 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

george just praised Stanton's time in Cincinnati

he helped teh young pitchers along.

"It will put a smile on your face to see a Chevy with a Soviet transmission"

by justin007000 on Sep 27, 2008 9:05 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Volquez and Cueto may pitch in winterball

link

im cool with this. both have are a handful of innings beneath their thresholds for the year and i think it would benefit them to get an early jump on spring training. as Baker says, it helped Cueto a good deal for this season.

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

by Charlie Scrabbles on Sep 27, 2008 9:09 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

George just called Edwin Albert

THAT’S RACIST!

"It will put a smile on your face to see a Chevy with a Soviet transmission"

by justin007000 on Sep 27, 2008 9:25 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

we suck

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

by BubbaFan on Sep 27, 2008 9:37 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Not Corey Patterson

He just reached base again, this time on a fielding error by Pujols. God, Pujols sucks.

by Brendanukkah on Sep 27, 2008 9:43 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Hi kids

just wanted to stop in and say hi. I won’t be able to be here tomorrow during the game so I just wanted to say something cheesy about hanging out with you all this season. In all seriousness, it meant so very much back early in the season to be able to get involved during the games with you both while I was in the hospital and during the ensuing rehab. I’m really looking forward to next season when we dethrone the Cubs as Central Division Champs!

Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on Sep 27, 2008 9:44 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I never thought jokes about my mama would be beneficial to anyone

But you’re welcome, Caleb. Always great to have you around for another season. I can’t wait til next year when we can talk ourselves into believing we’re going to be great.

by Brendanukkah on Sep 27, 2008 9:46 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

yep Hot Stove League

just wait until we pick up a stud outfielder and another starting pitcher. And we need to make sure we have another outing for game 2 on April 8 against the M-E-T-S.

Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on Sep 27, 2008 9:51 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Real fans go to Opening Day

"Aio, quantitas magna frumentorum est."

by jch24 on Sep 28, 2008 10:54 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

especially for bitches who get free tickets from work

real fans appreciate shitty audio and cheap beer on Opening Day. That’s braving the elements!

"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 29, 2008 11:00 AM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Ain't nothing about those tickets that are free, holmes

I earn ’em fair and square. :)

"Aio, quantitas magna frumentorum est."

by jch24 on Sep 29, 2008 11:39 AM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

oh yeah, I forgot

your jobs involves “unadulterated sex”

"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 29, 2008 11:47 AM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

As long as I keep getting flowers and candy and opening day tickets

It’s all good. It wouldn’t kill people to notice when I get a haircut or new outfit though.

"Aio, quantitas magna frumentorum est."

by jch24 on Sep 29, 2008 12:37 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

good to know everything is going well

being the most senior (posts-wise) here at Red Reporter is not just a ceremonial office. your tireless leadership in the face of such adversity is really a testament to your character. i know i speak for everyone when i say that any small part we as a community played in your convalescence is really our pleasure.

and we Columbus-area Red Reporters should organize some kind of team-building retreat, like a Clippers/Bats shindig when they come to town. nothing says “team-building” like dime a dogs!!

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

by Charlie Scrabbles on Sep 27, 2008 10:29 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

that is an awesome idea.

Especially with the new park set to open next season.

Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on Sep 27, 2008 11:01 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Hey guy who just had a heart attack

why don’t we plan an event where we gorge ourselves on fatty hotdogs!

/Scrabble’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 28, 2008 8:00 AM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

uh

you arent invited.

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

by Charlie Scrabbles on Sep 28, 2008 9:45 AM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

BOOM BOOM CLAP

Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on Sep 27, 2008 9:51 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs