Game 160 Thread: Pirates at Reds
by Slyde on Oct 2, 2009 5:00 PM EDT
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The schedule makers knew what they were doing when they scheduled this series. Who doesn't want to watch a series between these two teams on the last weekend of the season? I suppose they realized that the only thing that will draw fans is the knowledge that it will be the last chance for live baseball for several months. Evil geniuses!
Justin Lehr will be making his 3rd start against the Pirates in the last 42 days. You might think that that is a good thing given how meekly the Pirates have played of late, but Lehr has an 8.18 ERA against the Pirates this year in 11 innings pitched. In fact, Lehr hasn't given up less than 4 runs in a start since his start against the Nationals on August 16th. He was a good story and all there for a bit, but I think he's shown us over the last month why he shouldn't be seriously considered for the 5th starter next season.
The Pirates are just 3 losses from their 2nd 100-loss season in the last decade. The Reds are just 3 wins from their second 79-win season in the last 9 years. I think we all know what needs to happen, right?
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i just got the blue moon
“harvest moon” pumpkin ale.
I plan on drinking it this weekend. I hope it’s as good as the dogfish head version is
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It's in Gaithersburg, MD
The main brewery is in Delaware, and then there are some ale houses in suburban DC. The Gaithersburg one, and one in Fairfax, VA and one in Falls Church, VA.
I didn't know Dogfish Head had a 15 minute
I thought 60 was the shortest
Definitely a good argument.
he's only 6-7
we need a couple big cocksuckers who can hit the fuckin ball outta the ballpark
Alway the optimist...I like your think kid...
either way
i would bet the 2011 class winds up being as good or better than the 2009 class
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Bruce isn't going to Winter Ball anymore
Doesn’t think it will do him any good. Of course not. Not when you’ve got Brook Jacoby watching over you.
Definitely a good argument.
If I were early twenties
and made that kinda money, spending the winter in the DR would probably put me in rehab for about a month and a half.
The man who will one day be President is, at this moment, lying in his cradle, trying to find some strategic way to get his big toe in his mouth.
-Mark Twain
Hone record
39 – 40. Reds could end up over .500 at home for the season.
It’s the little things.
The man who will one day be President is, at this moment, lying in his cradle, trying to find some strategic way to get his big toe in his mouth.
-Mark Twain
Unfortunately, the Pirates have already clinched the "closest to .500 home record" title.
We could play for a tie, but for some reason, they don’t play a tiebreaker in that race.
IAN! I'm on traain!
good solid choice
Don't pick a fight with an old man. If he is too old to fight, he'll just kill you.
You know I would like to see in our young players?
A little bit of harmless sleaze. Like, Joey Votto needs a bleach and tanned wife with a boob job (or the Canadian version of that, whatever that is; also, sorry Poodle) who shows up at the ballpark in a haltertop and a baby every day. And Jay Bruce needs to say something 99% harmless but could vaguely be taken as racist/socialist/fascist/pacifist/global-warming-denier. And then when he tries to defend himself, it turns into something even worse.
Right now all we’ve got is BP’s hypernarcissism, which is honestly fairly boring at this point.
IAN! I'm on traain!
I really wish Bronson would say "fuckin' tiger eyes" during a post game interview
Needless to say, this didn't work and everybody died.
by SullivanSmith on Oct 2, 2009 7:05 PM EDT up reply actions
you're retarded
and you want our players to be retarded like you.
I bet Bruce and Votto are progessives. Besides noone under the age of 30 denies global climate change except fascists.
by Dave from Louisville on Oct 2, 2009 7:06 PM EDT up reply actions
For the record,
I am 100% not alright with you calling me retarded. I am taking offense, not that there’s anything I can do.
IAN! I'm on traain!
by andromache on Oct 2, 2009 7:40 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Whatever, we haven't really created a setting here where calling someone retarded is inappropriate.
IAN! I'm on traain!
i think it falls under the category of name calling
which is against the rules.
if one of the mods were around they would surely admonish dave
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i take offense to fuckface
we have to draw the line somewhere and thats it.
"I have found me a home"
What I do in the privacy of the Flying J bathroom is none of your concern.
Sig lines are for suckas.
Oh, and Dave
Be nice. The only acceptable use of retarded is “your retarded” which is a running joke and not meant as an insult.
Sig lines are for suckas.
Bruce
is from Texas. From the oil town of Beaumont.
I doubt he’s progressive.
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Beaumont is not Austin
Beaumont is a big oil town. It’s possibly the most polluted in the country, due to the oil industry.
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are you denying the existance of austin in texas?
Alway the optimist...I like your think kid...
by boobs on Oct 2, 2009 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
you are an austin apologist
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by 'tHan on Oct 2, 2009 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
are you denying Beaumont is not Austin?
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There are probably plenty of guys named Bruce who go by "Beaumont" in Austin
Alway the optimist...I like your think kid...
I'd rather live at Three Mile Island than Beaumont
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You hate everywhere except Lexington
by Dave from Louisville on Oct 2, 2009 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions
I didn't call anyone retarded
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hmmmm
I think prospective candidates photos should be posted during the game tonight. Just saying
Don't pick a fight with an old man. If he is too old to fight, he'll just kill you.
im thrilled
jch and ash arent here this evening. this would have gotten out of hand, quickly.
"I have found me a home"
linuep from teh fay
Drew Stubbs cf
Paul Janish ss
Joey Votto 1b
Brandon Phillips 2b
Scott Rolen 3b
Jay Bruce rf
Wladimir Balentin lf
Craig Tatum c
Justin Lehr p
Don't pick a fight with an old man. If he is too old to fight, he'll just kill you.
I LOVE this line-up
I may get ripped for this but I like Balentin’s potential better than Gomes.
by Dave from Louisville on Oct 2, 2009 7:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Consider yourself ripped, good sir!
I say good day to you sir! GOOD DAY!
Needless to say, this didn't work and everybody died.
by SullivanSmith on Oct 2, 2009 7:17 PM EDT up reply actions
We've seen what Gomes can do.
Balentine has a chance to be a much more complete player.
The man who will one day be President is, at this moment, lying in his cradle, trying to find some strategic way to get his big toe in his mouth.
-Mark Twain
i think Gomes is resigned
and CDick will semi-platoon between left and center.
"I have found me a home"
this game thread sucks
i guess everyone else has something better to be doing
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you suck
only three more games left this season, i’m gonna miss Sat and Sun due to family events.
im here, bitch.
"I have found me a home"
i know
rain check
i have to install windows for my pops Sat (like i know how) and its Spartan Sunday.
"I have found me a home"
what is Spartan SUnday?
Don't pick a fight with an old man. If he is too old to fight, he'll just kill you.
my son plays youth football
and my daughter cheers.
they be undefeated and only scored upon once.
"I have found me a home"
i'm not sure about having balentin on the 25 man next season
Don't pick a fight with an old man. If he is too old to fight, he'll just kill you.
the Reds are as pumped up as the crowd is
Don't pick a fight with an old man. If he is too old to fight, he'll just kill you.
Lehr is getting the ball up
Don't pick a fight with an old man. If he is too old to fight, he'll just kill you.
bad base runnibg by LaRoche
Don't pick a fight with an old man. If he is too old to fight, he'll just kill you.
wouldn't it be so fucking cool
if this shitty game was actually rife with tension because it actually meant something?
Oh to be the Twins…
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one for Joey one for Bruce
Don't pick a fight with an old man. If he is too old to fight, he'll just kill you.
i know what you are doing
you’re just mad because sandra bullock is ugly
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Over....rated
My fantasy football team this year? Lippincott's Shorts
by cesarhernandez on Oct 2, 2009 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions
prettiest Oscar winner ever
except for that flick when she won Best Actress. Ick.
"I have found me a home"
she's a total freak show
she’s not in the running. anyone who mouth kisses their brother is disqualified from contention.
"I have found me a home"
by obc2 on Oct 2, 2009 8:52 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
And Halle Berry won an Oscar
double fail
My fantasy football team this year? Lippincott's Shorts
by cesarhernandez on Oct 2, 2009 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions
not even impressed
she’s all knees and elbows and silicon
by Dave from Louisville on Oct 2, 2009 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions
i'm sure you do much better
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by 'tHan on Oct 2, 2009 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
i did at one time, now I would do WAY better but I'm married
by Dave from Louisville on Oct 2, 2009 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions
how many people are in line for louisvile midnight madness tickets?
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all of them
i was going to go tonight, but the line got too long
that’s why i’m not going to lexington
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Me either
We should start a facebook group.
Sig lines are for suckas.
by jch24 on Oct 2, 2009 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
i lol'd
how am i the only one to rec this? this is just good ol’ funny. good on ya J!
by Charlie Scrabbles on Oct 2, 2009 10:51 PM EDT up reply actions
If you are female don't stand in front of Pitino
Don't pick a fight with an old man. If he is too old to fight, he'll just kill you.
he has a lot more power than i realized
Don't pick a fight with an old man. If he is too old to fight, he'll just kill you.
Well it comes as no surprise that Louisville was actively trying to fuck with this swing
It must be so much fun to be paid for having no idea what you are doing.
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What we need on this team is an ALS
we really don’t have anyone that fits that bill
Don't pick a fight with an old man. If he is too old to fight, he'll just kill you.
i'd love to have a Biggio type on this team
Don't pick a fight with an old man. If he is too old to fight, he'll just kill you.
For the record
The Reds finished 1-11 in games I attended this year.
i did meet chuck harmon at the game yesterday, however. oh, and I semi-hounded a tanned, blonde reds fan to some success. it would have ended better if me and my wingman hadnt have been overserved. imagine that!
"I have found me a home"
like, wasn't he a closer not that long ago?
He fixes the cable?
by Colin Auscapee on Oct 2, 2009 8:23 PM EDT up reply actions
George Grande just asked a nine year old if he thought Joey Votto played the game the right way.
Why don’t I have this on mute?
Sig lines are for suckas.
why aren't you watching the louisville game?
they just scored a touchdown to go up 6-0!
it’s under review, but i think it was a touchdown
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to be fair it is a very tough interview
He fixes the cable?
by Colin Auscapee on Oct 2, 2009 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Sell high.
The man who will one day be President is, at this moment, lying in his cradle, trying to find some strategic way to get his big toe in his mouth.
-Mark Twain
did they really have the nerve to put "the ville" on their breastplates?
that is a serious d-bag move.
He fixes the cable?
forgive me for not keeping abreast of these things
He fixes the cable?
by Colin Auscapee on Oct 2, 2009 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions
i had bard's
and showed two clients the jch vs bardzilla link
best RR original contest of 2009. roar.
"I have found me a home"
You didn't like my review of Turner Field?
And what happened to burgers yesterday? Why did that not happen?
Sig lines are for suckas.
after a long and exhaustive search... I think we've found a lead off hitter
just think of all the walks we’d get !
Nobody listens to Andrew
You do a helluva job of staying on message
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by chesirecat on Oct 2, 2009 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
I think the new Reds pitching coach
will be Ted Power
My fantasy football team this year? Lippincott's Shorts
He has the name you want to touch
But you mustn’t touch!!!!
by Brendanukkah on Oct 2, 2009 10:20 PM EDT up reply actions
Nope
I’m HIS father.
Actually it was some sales guy from the publishing company. He emailed Slyde and me (why me? I asked myself that very question) asking something about the book. I ignored it figuring Slyder would be all over it.
Sig lines are for suckas.
get me a copy
amazon delivered The Machine by Poz and Buck O’Neil’s autobiography today.
i’ve heard great things about his book about Game Six, fyi.
"I have found me a home"
every one but reds fans think the series ended with game Six
and this guys book will do little to change it
Nobody listens to Andrew
only the one's living at the time...
my parents spared me the agony by sending me to bed that night.. of course I was only 7.. but i do remember them winning game 7
Nobody listens to Andrew
I know you guys are probably missing the Cards
should I give any in game reports? Pujols still runs hunched over – what’s up with that? They’re still cocky.
calipari actually did a corporate appearance at my work not too long ago
our CEO went to UK and has courtside seats.
by Dave from Louisville on Oct 2, 2009 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions
I may be attending a halloween party
I’m thinking of going as Jem. Thoughts?
Sig lines are for suckas.
I wish I knew real names
outside of than and obc, I have no idea who’s in the RR league
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thanks
I hadn’t checked, but it appears obc has already eliminated himself from playoff contention. Well done!
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common
Janish with the leadoff double, and they can’t even move him over?
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Yankees at Tampa
Sabathia sucked big, green warty pickles tonight. I think he can kiss the Cy Young goodbye.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
looking at him
I wonder if he can walk into restaurants in NY and get some free grub cuisine. He looks to be growing.
BJ Upton homers
He’s a single away from a cycle.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
Upton RBI single
He’s got the cycle…the first in Rays’ history.
And the Rays are leading 12-1. In the 5th.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
So Peach was here all by her lonesome today while I worked
Think she found my porn?
Sig lines are for suckas.
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by 'tHan on Oct 2, 2009 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions 4 recs
I did my part, that's tremendous
"We, as for me all seasons you are affected peculiarly in the edge of my seat and are happy concerning the fact that the Adam Dunn fan has been mixed up exactly." - Reynard-san
by BK on Oct 2, 2009 11:15 PM EDT up reply actions
what the heck is up with the pirates
didn’t they have 2 LaRoches at one point? Now they have 2 McCutchens? What the heck
i thought there might be a few folks here who saw Slap Shot
quite possibly the best sports movie ever.
"I have found me a home"
By BP Logic
the Pirates are now the team to beat in 2010.
The man who will one day be President is, at this moment, lying in his cradle, trying to find some strategic way to get his big toe in his mouth.
-Mark Twain
Horray for Louisville
they aren’t getting completely destroyed by Pitt
by Dave from Louisville on Oct 2, 2009 9:40 PM EDT reply actions
7-7 when i posted this
now its 21-10 and we look completely incompetent
by Dave from Louisville on Oct 2, 2009 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions
Nothing like setting fantasy football lineups on a Friday night
Marion Barber or Marshawn Lynch?
Sig lines are for suckas.
I think so too
I just don’t want to read about him getting 3 carries before aggravating his leg injury when I get back Tuesday.
Sig lines are for suckas.
Well folks I missed the game, the name calling, the stupid white chick boob fest and most of all I missed you guys.
Can’t wait until the Olympics in Rio
There’s Carnival
and the Beach 
And What are the Olympics without great Bowling?
Jay Bruce will become a major league baseball STAR, starting in April, 2010.....
Well that was no good
I was watching the highlights on MLB.com and saw that Milledge pillaged Votto. Aggravating! That could have been a game-changer and certainly a stat-padder. Nice defense from Bruce though. The losing better stop tomorrow because we only have two more games!
I was amused by the boxscore, where it said DP (Votto). He’s gotten so good, he doesn’t even need teammates to accomplish all of the defense ;)
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