Game 143: Reds vs Cubs
by Slyde on Sep 7, 2008 11:15 AM EDT
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The Reds close out their second-to-last home stand this year while sitting in second-to-last place in the Central division. Aaron Harang has been the least supported Reds starter this season. The offense has scored more than 4 runs only 4 times when Harang was on the mound. By comparison, Bronson Arroyo has gotten that much support in 16 of his starts and Edinson Volquez has gotten more than 4 runs of support in 18 starts.
But Harang is not completely innocent. He's definitely having his worst season as a Red, but what's dissappointing is that there is a clear delineation on his performance. Before his relief appearance in San Diego, Harang was just 2-6, but his ERA was 3.50 and his WHIP was 1.22. In the 10 games following his 4 innings of relief, he went 1-7 with a 9.06 ERA with a 1.90 WHIP. He's improved a bit over his last 3 starts, but he's still given up 5 HRs in just 19 innings.
It'd be nice if the Reds could score some runs off of Marshall and make Harang's appearance a footnote, but it sure would be great to see Harang dominate for a few starts to end the season (if he's going to continue to pitch).
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How can such a good looking man be so bad at getting to first base?
What about this one?
It's so watery - and yet, there's a smack of ham to it.
by 3 Fast 3 Furious on Sep 7, 2008 11:47 AM EDT up reply actions
Back when they still had Tinkers
and Overalls.
by Brendanukkah on Sep 7, 2008 12:19 PM EDT up reply actions
Yup
Reds game I can’t watch, or Bengals game I can’t watch. Which do I follow?
by Brendanukkah on Sep 7, 2008 12:25 PM EDT up reply actions
Bengals should win
maybe
Why aren’t you getting the baltimore game in dc since the ’skins have already played?
by chandrathan on Sep 7, 2008 12:28 PM EDT up reply actions
That's a good question
We have Jets and Dolphins and somebody vs. somebody else. Then the Browns game in the afternoon.
by Brendanukkah on Sep 7, 2008 12:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Jets and Dolphins?
that’s just terrible.
You can’t watch the Ravens game, but I bet you are in the market that is subject to blackout rules
by chandrathan on Sep 7, 2008 12:31 PM EDT up reply actions
I just looked at the TV distribution map
They’re showing Bengals-Ravens in eastern Maryland (natch), but not in Northern Virginia. It’s like a 30 mile difference at most, but everyone starts caring about the Favre-Pennington grudge match at the state line.
Personally, I just hope Lavernaeus Coles is playing and healthy enough to catch a touchdown or two.
by Brendanukkah on Sep 7, 2008 12:34 PM EDT up reply actions
The other early game is St. Louis-Philly
I may just go grocery shopping.
by Brendanukkah on Sep 7, 2008 12:35 PM EDT up reply actions
at least the jets game has the brett favre story
but yeah, you got two craptacular games
by chandrathan on Sep 7, 2008 12:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Your fantasy team is about to take a beating
How can such a good looking man be so bad at getting to first base?
me=confused
If I wanna see two ‘roided out dudes in a street fight, I’ll head to a downtown club one Saturday night. :)
Of course all that MMA stuff doesn’t have the corruption that boxing does (yet), so there’s that.
How can such a good looking man be so bad at getting to first base?
Stupid CBS
The Bengals-Ravens game isn’t in real HD? Boo, I say.
How can such a good looking man be so bad at getting to first base?
sonofa....
I just realized the Reds game isn’t on. What am I going to do when I get bored with the Bengals game?
How can such a good looking man be so bad at getting to first base?
Not until 3:30 - 4:00
When Mr. Cub gets back from the game and meets me at Shimmer’s.
How can such a good looking man be so bad at getting to first base?
Speaking of which
Did you talk Chandra into coming out yet? :)
How can such a good looking man be so bad at getting to first base?
I have found my answer
The WNBA, it’s fantas……
Well, it’s something. Something I like to call “unwatchable”.
How can such a good looking man be so bad at getting to first base?
ESPN or MLB?
Which is the better internet alternative to watching the game?
How can such a good looking man be so bad at getting to first base?
My coah rating is 100%
Yours is 25%.
Suck it, ’tHan!
How can such a good looking man be so bad at getting to first base?
now your's is 95 and mines 58
i’m catching up!
by chandrathan on Sep 7, 2008 1:28 PM EDT up reply actions
such a scientific sytem that they use
points scored divided by possible points.
How can such a good looking man be so bad at getting to first base?
Yeah, they just fell for a play that only works in Madden
And against the Bengals, apparently. Gonna be a long season.
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by BK on Sep 7, 2008 1:32 PM EDT up reply actions
What happened?
And what do you mean about the game turning into HD?
How can such a good looking man be so bad at getting to first base?
The game is being broadcast in HD now (Bengals)
and brady got hit and hit knee got hurt
by chandrathan on Sep 7, 2008 1:51 PM EDT up reply actions
It was in HD before (at least on TW)
But it wasn’t “real” HD, it was being upconverted
How can such a good looking man be so bad at getting to first base?
Brady's injury
A comment on the ESPN story:
i hope he dies from complications at the hospital.
How can such a good looking man be so bad at getting to first base?
So, um.
Was an 0-for-4 (with a walk) night for Dickerson reason enough for Dusty to sit him in favor of Patterson?
I think we overmeet as a society.
sort of...
hope he’s not hurt bad. C-pat with a sac fly reds up 1-0
AKA redsfan68 Nobody listens to Andrew
Just like you draw it up
And easily repeatable!
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"I'm Here"
Is Currently kicking the shit out of the Parrotheads. Apologies ’than.
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it rates the points you have against the points you would have with the optimum lineup
by chandrathan on Sep 7, 2008 2:08 PM EDT up reply actions
sorry for interrupting the NFL/fantasy discussion
but how did the Reds score?
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corey patterson sac fly
it’s in the thread
by chandrathan on Sep 7, 2008 2:09 PM EDT up reply actions
fourth reply to a dusty comment
it’s officially september
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i think the bengals are the worst team in football
marvin lewis won’t make it past week 3
by chandrathan on Sep 7, 2008 2:20 PM EDT reply actions
And I wanted Baltimore to lose
because Flacco sucks and Smith as QB for the Ravens gives me something to actually watch for. Looks like his 6-15 performance so far will be more than enough to take care of Cinci
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he is
but i don’t think palmer is aware of it
by chandrathan on Sep 7, 2008 2:32 PM EDT up reply actions
No
Chad Johnson is playing. The league hasn’t let him change the back of his uniform yet.
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by BK on Sep 7, 2008 2:32 PM EDT up reply actions
so the NFL has jurisidction above and beyond the government
not that I’m surprised
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haha
serves him right. Hilarious to see “C. Ocho Cinco” in the boxscore
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Joe Flacco and Ray Rice are killing the Bengals
Ugh. Are the Reds at least winning?
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Dammit
Votto should have scored on that single
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you would think
unless it’s just pointless aggression
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and, as always, we're holding Canada hostage to it
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Fuck it damn it all
When will this team be any good?
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on a very shallow flyball
Mark Berry has one purpose out there in that ridiculous-looking helmet and he’s no good at. No wonder Bill Bavasi is on this payroll.
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I know this a funny thing to say
but I would love to see a seven game series between the top college football team and the worst NFL team…and watch the pro team slaughter the kids for 16 quarters.
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i think the best college basketball team could beat the worst nba team
at least 1 out of 10 times
by chandrathan on Sep 7, 2008 2:42 PM EDT up reply actions
college rules
UNC could beat a bad nba team…
by chandrathan on Sep 7, 2008 2:44 PM EDT up reply actions
no way
specifically, not with UNC’s defense, but, more generally, not with the college 3-point line. NBA shooters would make a living out there.
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I wouldn't want to see Hansbrough
trying to hold down the paint against an NBA center and power forward
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he's scrappy
and courageous
just listen to the announcers
he’s the second coming of shane battier
by chandrathan on Sep 7, 2008 3:00 PM EDT up reply actions
Jay Bilas and Tyler Hansbrough
Must have some sort of illicit relationshipt going on from the way Jay talks about him
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I realize Hansbrough is over-hyped
And I don’t begrudge anyone who despises him for it, but he really is pretty amazing to watch.
He’s incredibly strong and is able to change angles and get his shot off in crazy ways. To my mind, his balance and focus are what set him apart from other players. He’s able to keep his shoulders square and keep his eye on the basket. He’s also terrific at screwing up the timing of the defensive player.
And I’ve never seen him have a bad effort game.
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I guess what I'm saying is
when announcers praise him for doing a lot with less physical talent, it’s just not true. He has tremendous physical talent; it just looks awkward.
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I know the depth of talent isn't even close
But the pro teams look so complacent and lacking in energy. I mean, its the first game of the season and these teams look half-asleep
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it wouldn't just be the talent
though that would be more than enough.
It would be the depth of the coaching, the scheme, the formations, the specialization, the superior physical development and the experience.
Add on to that the indignity of the NFL players having to play that game.
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Not a chance
in either football or basketball. As bad as the worst pro team is, it’s still basically a college all star team.
How can such a good looking man be so bad at getting to first base?
Fuck
You know he’s getting re-signed… especially if he gets the BA over .210
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Lost in the football discussion
is the fact the Harangatang at least gives us hope going into next year with these ;ast few performances
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I think he's been ok
He’s gotten a bit lucky to be honest
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Yeah but you've been on him ever since he came back
I agree that he shouldn’t be pitching, but it is definitely a step in the right direction
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Least suprising stat of the day
Reds’ 1-2-3 hitters are 0-9 today
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Their names are
Cabrera, Keppinger, and Phillips, after all.
In what world is Jolbert Cabrera a leadoff hitter?
I think we overmeet as a society.
For a moment there
it sounded like Corey Patterson’s at bat music was The Imperial Death March.
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yeah
So should they get brian billick or bill cowher?
by chandrathan on Sep 7, 2008 3:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Marmol
back already after being mailed to Abu Dhabi
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SUCK IT, EDMONDS
It's so watery - and yet, there's a smack of ham to it.
by 3 Fast 3 Furious on Sep 7, 2008 4:06 PM EDT reply actions
UPDATE: SINGLE WITH AN ERROR POST!
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Justin's specialty?
It's so watery - and yet, there's a smack of ham to it.
by 3 Fast 3 Furious on Sep 7, 2008 4:08 PM EDT up reply actions
This is why you don't bunt.
Sweet sassy molassy do i hate dusty.
It's so watery - and yet, there's a smack of ham to it.
by 3 Fast 3 Furious on Sep 7, 2008 4:10 PM EDT reply actions
hanigan bunted it right to lee, who got the force at third
It's so watery - and yet, there's a smack of ham to it.
by 3 Fast 3 Furious on Sep 7, 2008 4:11 PM EDT up reply actions
Don't worry, pinch hitter extraordinaire, LLM, is up
It's so watery - and yet, there's a smack of ham to it.
by 3 Fast 3 Furious on Sep 7, 2008 4:12 PM EDT up reply actions
This team has demonstrated time and again that they are dreadful at bunting
What was the definition of insanity? Repeating the same futile task again and again and expecting different results?
FUCK fuckity fuckity fuck fuck fuck fuckkkkkkjfsdoifj
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Wow, from an 0-2 to a walk...
not a bad AB for LLM.
I am still SO GLAD Hanigan bunted.
I think we overmeet as a society.
Dusty has just used up his bench
in a 3-1 game.
This is why you pay him the big bucks.
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And it worked
The man’s a genius!
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SUCK IT, CEDENO
It's so watery - and yet, there's a smack of ham to it.
by 3 Fast 3 Furious on Sep 7, 2008 4:16 PM EDT reply actions
WOOOOOO! REDS WIN!
It's so watery - and yet, there's a smack of ham to it.
by 3 Fast 3 Furious on Sep 7, 2008 4:18 PM EDT reply actions
HOBART WINS IT< HOBART WINS IT< HOBART WINS IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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SUCK IT CUNS!!
2 out of 3 from those jackasses, including a blow out.
This season is a success.
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The Cuns don't look so good.
I think they’re in some serious troubles when the Playoffs start.
It's so watery - and yet, there's a smack of ham to it.
by 3 Fast 3 Furious on Sep 7, 2008 4:20 PM EDT up reply actions
I repeatedly have asked why id Hobart in the game, on this team?
These last couple of game are worrying me, what with Hobart getting a GS and GWRBI. i’m afraid that Walt will sign him up.
Anyway after watching the Bengals’ pathetic excuse for an offensive line. And their exceptionally horrid run defense….Methinks that 2008 could be one of the worst for ML pro sports in cincinnati history. I’d be surprised if the Bengals win 4 games.
Here in columbus today – Everyone we’ve been hanging with has literally laughed at the reds and Bengals….Maybe we should all move to more successful pro sports city – Any suggestions?
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.
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Jolbert says suck it Madville !
a grand slam and a walk off 2 rbi single….not to shabby for an old guy…
a nice .289 batting average he’s doing exactly what he’s expected to for a reserve journeyman
do i think he should be on he team next year?? no, but he’s been just fine this season
so cut the old man some slack….
As for the Bengals, feel free to pile on the criticism… they truly suck !
AKA redsfan68 Nobody listens to Andrew
So what if Hobart is having a nice run?
It is meaningless in the face of getting young players some valuable MLB playing time.
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id =is
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
Just an FYI
The Bats are playing the Bulls in Durham at 5:05 in the first game of a possible double header. The Bats will need to win the first game to force a second game.
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Bats 1, Bulls 9
Does that mean Louisville’s season is over?
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guess we'll be seeing some new faces come tuesday
hello mr. belisle …. where have you been.
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