FSN Reds Review Game Thread: April 20th, 2008 vs. the Brewers
At 8PM ET tonight, FSN is replaying the game from April 20th of last year against the Brewers. If you're watching, pretend like it didn't happen and re-live the action, or follow along with the game thread from that lovely Sunday afternoon. Aaron Harang started that day, and it'll be nice to see how he looked before the west coast trip that ruined his season. And if you're a Brewers fan, you can tune in to be reminded why you hate Eric Gagne. Everybody wins! Here's the game thread from that day...
Pat Sullivan/AP (Gallardo), Al Behrman/AP (Harang)
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Gallardo is making his first start since coming off a knee injury, so who knows what to expect. His rehab starts are a little scattered: He's struck out 18 and walked only five in 15.2 innings, but he's given up 20 hits and nine runs (5.17 ERA). Last year he was Milwaukee's Homer Bailey, only much more successful: 9-5 with a 3.67 ERA, 1.269 WHIP. I guess he was really their Johnny Cueto.
With the uncertainty surrounding his return, I don't feel unhopeful. But with the way we've been hitting and defending, I certainly don't feel hopeful, either. Go Reds anyway.
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FIRST!
"Oedipus ruined a great sex life by asking too many questions!"- Dr. Stephen T. Colbert DFA.
by justin007000 on Jan 26, 2009 8:06 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Minor League transactions
From Baseball America:
Cincinnati Reds
Signed: OF Jonny Gomes
Released: RHP Jon Adkins
Three years have passed since Gomes’ third-place finish in AL Rookie of the Year voting, and in the interim he batted just .221/.317/.434 in 887 at-bats for the Rays. Now 28 and a recent nontender by Tampa Bay, he’ll try to crack a Reds 40-man roster that lists its only non-Jay Bruce outfielders as Chris Dickerson, Norris Hopper and Willy Taveras. And given Gomes’ steady production versus lefthanders (.266/.369/.510 in 489 career plate appearances), he just might make it.
Other transactions: Kirk Saarloos signed with the Indians. Alvin Colina, the Bats’ catcher last year, signed with the Braves.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
by BubbaFan on Jan 26, 2009 8:37 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
we'll paint the town red
we’ll paint the town red, we’ll paint the town red, ooohooohoooh oooohoooh; we’ll paint the town red, we’ll paint the town red, ooohooohoooh oooohoooh.
"I never should have given up the animation rights."
by BobbyO on Jan 26, 2009 8:47 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
was that bronson singing?
"I never should have given up the animation rights."
by BobbyO on Jan 26, 2009 8:47 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I'm gonna hate those promos before opening day
Oh wait, I already do.
"I AM ARABIC FOR SUGAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!" -- by sukr on Jan 12, 2009 4:55 PM EST
by jch24 on Jan 27, 2009 9:57 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I tuned in just in time to see Edwin's HR
I officially miss baseball.
"I like to think more in terms of him his in-scoring position percentage." - Dusty Baker (2009) regarding Corey Patterson's relationship with his daughter
by BK on Jan 26, 2009 9:13 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
my wife wont let me watch
she says she only gets 5 months of the year without baseball and she’d be damned if that’s going to change tonight. i hate Jon and Kate plus 8 even more now.
by Charlie Scrabbles on Jan 26, 2009 9:31 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
My wife watches that damn show too
It’s awful. I do find myself feeling sorry for Jon, though. I also can’t keep my wife off that damn HGTV and all the real estate/home improvement shows.
You went full retard. No one ever comes back from that. - Sgt. Osiris
by cesarhernandez on Jan 26, 2009 9:36 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
i feel so sorry for Jon
though he’s kind of a yutz, so not too sorry. that woman is such a bitch. its not fair.
by Charlie Scrabbles on Jan 26, 2009 9:39 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
ugh
You gotta be kidding. That show makes me wish we had China’s one-child policy.
Grounds for divorce, I say!
I miss Monday Night Football. I am watching a show about Egyptian mummies on the History Channel, which is moderately interesting, but it’s not football.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
by BubbaFan on Jan 26, 2009 9:36 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
i really got down on football this season
i dont know if it was because the Bengals and Browns both sucked so hard, or just a waning lack of interest in the whole damn thing. i think i watched maybe 3 full games all season, and a few quarters here and there.
needless to say, im really excited for baseball.
by Charlie Scrabbles on Jan 26, 2009 9:47 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
sigh
if only i were a Sith Lord…
by Charlie Scrabbles on Jan 26, 2009 9:40 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
i sure hope this is the Harang we get in April
and beyond.
and i kinda miss Jr.
by Charlie Scrabbles on Jan 26, 2009 9:43 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
If harang can start out like this in 09
we should be in decent shape.
Any one have the flags ready?
90 wins in 09!!
by Caleb on Jan 26, 2009 10:06 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Ask and ye shall receive, my friend

"I like to think more in terms of him his in-scoring position percentage." - Dusty Baker (2009) regarding Corey Patterson's relationship with his daughter
by BK on Jan 26, 2009 10:08 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I have my ship, and all her flags are a flyin'
Made from 100% recycled awesome,
by chandrathan on Jan 26, 2009 10:09 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
you won't be!
Made from 100% recycled awesome,
by chandrathan on Jan 26, 2009 10:36 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
any one know Harangs contract status?
90 wins in 09!!
by Caleb on Jan 26, 2009 10:08 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
it is either through 2010 with a club option for 2011
or through 2011 with a club option for 2012.
"Oedipus ruined a great sex life by asking too many questions!"- Dr. Stephen T. Colbert DFA.
by justin007000 on Jan 26, 2009 10:22 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I was just reading about KC locking up their "ace"
90 wins in 09!!
by Caleb on Jan 26, 2009 10:23 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Cincinnati looked Harang and Arroyo up in 2007.
"Oedipus ruined a great sex life by asking too many questions!"- Dr. Stephen T. Colbert DFA.
by justin007000 on Jan 26, 2009 10:30 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
/justin'd
And you at home can look up both guys anytime at baseballreference.com!
Courtesy of Cot’s:
Aaron Harang rhp
4 years/$36.5M (2007-10), plus 2011 club option
Bronson Arroyo rhp
2 years/$25M (2009-10), plus 2011 club option
Unrelated: I just ordered MLB Front Office Manager. It looks pretty badass.
There are only two seasons - winter and Baseball. - Bill Veeck
by PeteyHendrix on Jan 27, 2009 12:15 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
i think it might be time to extend harang again
90 wins in 09!!
by Caleb on Jan 27, 2009 11:04 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I can't wait for this season to start
for some reason I have a good feeling about 09. Not that they will win it all but that they will be very competitive this season
90 wins in 09!!
by Caleb on Jan 26, 2009 10:12 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
As boobs poignantly pointed out in the game thread in April
COREY HART HAS A LITTLE PRICK
"I like to think more in terms of him his in-scoring position percentage." - Dusty Baker (2009) regarding Corey Patterson's relationship with his daughter
by BK on Jan 26, 2009 10:14 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
he looked bad on the high heat tthere
90 wins in 09!!
by Caleb on Jan 26, 2009 10:19 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Is Votto the kind of guy
than can get 200+ hits in a season? Or will be top out in the 170-190 range?
90 wins in 09!!
by Caleb on Jan 26, 2009 10:21 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Witness, children
How the master achieves and maintains his lead in the comment standings.
by Brendanukkah on Jan 26, 2009 10:22 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
ahhh grasshopper
live and learn
90 wins in 09!!
by Caleb on Jan 26, 2009 10:24 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Jared Burton!
Kills the mighty Bill Hall monster! All hail Jared Burton!
"I like to think more in terms of him his in-scoring position percentage." - Dusty Baker (2009) regarding Corey Patterson's relationship with his daughter
by BK on Jan 26, 2009 10:25 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Burton looks so good
hopefully 09 will be a really big season for him
90 wins in 09!!
by Caleb on Jan 26, 2009 10:27 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I hope so too
I think it will.
"I like to think more in terms of him his in-scoring position percentage." - Dusty Baker (2009) regarding Corey Patterson's relationship with his daughter
by BK on Jan 26, 2009 10:33 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Ugh, that Edwin error is painful to watch again
"I like to think more in terms of him his in-scoring position percentage." - Dusty Baker (2009) regarding Corey Patterson's relationship with his daughter
by BK on Jan 26, 2009 10:33 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
this is a guy (Weeks) that I always think will have a break out season
draft him in fantasy and it never works
90 wins in 09!!
by Caleb on Jan 26, 2009 10:35 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
You ready for the fun part?
Because here comes the fun part.
"I like to think more in terms of him his in-scoring position percentage." - Dusty Baker (2009) regarding Corey Patterson's relationship with his daughter
by BK on Jan 26, 2009 10:40 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
YESSSSSSSSSSIRRRRRRRRR!!!!!!!11111111!!!
"I never should have given up the animation rights."
by BobbyO on Jan 26, 2009 10:43 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
shit
i had money on the brewers
Made from 100% recycled awesome,
by chandrathan on Jan 26, 2009 10:44 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
YES!
"I never should have given up the animation rights."
by BobbyO on Jan 26, 2009 10:44 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
so much fun!
"I never should have given up the animation rights."
by BobbyO on Jan 26, 2009 10:44 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
he is soooooo good
"I never should have given up the animation rights."
by BobbyO on Jan 26, 2009 10:51 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Did Griffey retire yet?
90 wins in 09!!
by Caleb on Jan 26, 2009 10:52 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Not yet
Hal pointed out recently that the Reds will be paying him $5M a year for the next 16 years as part of his deferral plan. No, it doesn’t count towards the payroll budget.
by Brendanukkah on Jan 27, 2009 9:36 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Can you imagine making all the money he has
And knowing you still have $80 million due to you? Unreal.
"I AM ARABIC FOR SUGAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!" -- by sukr on Jan 12, 2009 4:55 PM EST
by jch24 on Jan 27, 2009 10:04 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
please no GIBP
please
"I never should have given up the animation rights."
by BobbyO on Jan 26, 2009 10:51 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
nice hustle... speed never slumps
except for CoPa
90 wins in 09!!
by Caleb on Jan 26, 2009 10:54 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
WilT will test your theory this season
Made from 100% recycled awesome,
by chandrathan on Jan 26, 2009 10:55 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
JR!!!!!!!!!!!!!
nice nice nice!!
90 wins in 09!!
by Caleb on Jan 26, 2009 10:57 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
And this one belongs to the Reds!
"I like to think more in terms of him his in-scoring position percentage." - Dusty Baker (2009) regarding Corey Patterson's relationship with his daughter
by BK on Jan 26, 2009 10:57 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
SO SWEET!
"I never should have given up the animation rights."
by BobbyO on Jan 26, 2009 10:57 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
... and this one belongs to the Reds!! again
90 wins in 09!!
by Caleb on Jan 26, 2009 10:57 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
juan castro!
"I never should have given up the animation rights."
by BobbyO on Jan 26, 2009 10:58 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
that was awesome
good game all.. I’m out
90 wins in 09!!
by Caleb on Jan 26, 2009 10:59 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
do you only post in game threads?
like you have hardly posted at all this off season.
"Oedipus ruined a great sex life by asking too many questions!"- Dr. Stephen T. Colbert DFA.
by justin007000 on Jan 26, 2009 11:04 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
i'm like the old school players
I don’t work out during the off season. But I am starting my extended spring training now so I can be in mid season posting form by Opening Day.
90 wins in 09!!
by Caleb on Jan 27, 2009 11:07 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
man i miss baseball
"I never should have given up the animation rights."
by BobbyO on Jan 26, 2009 11:00 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

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