AFL Rising Stars Game Thread

by Slyde on Nov 7, 2009 6:29 PM EST in Farmers only Comment 91 comments

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If you are sitting all alone at home and are bored tonight, flip your TV on to MLB Network at 8pm. The Arizona Fall League wraps up with their Rising Stars game. It's a chance to see some young players who could end up being stars in the big leagues in the very near future.

From a Reds perspective, there should be four farmhands getting playing time tonight. Chris Heisey is batting 4th and playing LF for the home AFL West team. Batting right behind him is 1B Yonder Alonso. Zack Cozart is on the bench for the AFL West team and Mike Leake will be in the bullpen. Since it is a showcase game, I expect we'll see all of them play.

If you can't watch the game on TV, you can follow along with Gameday. The game is in Surprise, so if I'm not mistaken, there will be Pitch FX for your viewing pleasure.

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Everyone should watch Strikeforce on CBS @ 9:00 tonight!

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by 'tHan on Nov 7, 2009 6:44 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

i did!

almost as impressive as the Spartans, no?

"I have found me a home"

by obc2 on Nov 7, 2009 11:18 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

almost!

Super Bowl Shutout!

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by 'tHan on Nov 7, 2009 11:25 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

cool

They’ve got photos and everything at Gameday now.

Former Yankee untouchable Jose Tabata up first. (Is his wife in jail or what?)

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by BubbaFan on Nov 7, 2009 7:17 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

But guys the BearCats are on....

Say I have reached a new height of boredom. I watched the enite second half of the OSU – Mich. men’s soccer game…OSU 1 – MU – nil

Go BearCats

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Mads.

by Madville on Nov 7, 2009 8:06 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Cosart didnt get the start?

I haven’t even seen a reds pitcher besides that tall dude Logan Ondrusek in a week it seems.

AFL West FtehW W00t.

by Excalib8 on Nov 7, 2009 8:24 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Snyder is taking froever on Minor

Anyone else watching this?

I know I’m watching the Jackets game and the Wings and Pens as well. Gameday just isnt cutting it.

by Excalib8 on Nov 7, 2009 8:29 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

I would love to watch this game

But I don’t get the MLB Network. It’s Gameday for me.

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by BubbaFan on Nov 7, 2009 8:31 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I got that... can i watch this game? what channel?!?

by Excalib8 on Nov 7, 2009 8:32 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I meant the baseball game

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by BubbaFan on Nov 7, 2009 8:35 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Sweet, thanks for teh reminder!

by Excalib8 on Nov 7, 2009 8:37 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I think the feed is free on mlb.com

I didnt have to sign in for it

I love that not even he knew that he scored and he continued to try to put it in - Evilducks

by sharks on Nov 7, 2009 8:55 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

yep

http://mlb.mlb.com/media/video.jsp?topic_id=6261176

Definitely a good argument.

by Slyde on Nov 7, 2009 8:56 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

wow

It’s actually running pretty well, too.

Just as I always suspected: the bottleneck is on MLB’s end, not mine. It always runs great when no one else is watching.

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by BubbaFan on Nov 7, 2009 9:01 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Amazon

is getting fresh with me.

They have that new “payphrase” thing, where you can type in a phrase to pay at online stores. Yesterday their suggested payphrase for me was “Bubbafan’s secret pleasure.” Today, it’s “Bubbafan’s slight ability.”

I wonder if they’re making suggestions like that intentionally, so people get annoyed enough to sign up and choose their own phrase.

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by BubbaFan on Nov 7, 2009 8:29 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Hes gunna walk Desume

by Excalib8 on Nov 7, 2009 8:30 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

or not

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by BubbaFan on Nov 7, 2009 8:31 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

lol,

Should have… hes not playing around with those rookies in the AFL

by Excalib8 on Nov 7, 2009 8:32 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

UC 7 - UCONN &

I gave up working out. My philosophy: No pain... no pain. ...
Mads.

by Madville on Nov 7, 2009 8:33 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

well

This is getting ugly fast.

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by BubbaFan on Nov 7, 2009 8:36 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Danks just got a dank ass lead to work with.

by Excalib8 on Nov 7, 2009 8:47 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

things could hardly get worse

For young Minor. His own throwing error allows another run to score.

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by BubbaFan on Nov 7, 2009 8:41 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

it's possible that gilyard is a good player

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by 'tHan on Nov 7, 2009 8:49 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

7 catches for 108 yards, and the first quarter isn't even over yet!

wow

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by 'tHan on Nov 7, 2009 8:50 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Let's go, Heisey!

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by BubbaFan on Nov 7, 2009 8:50 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

YYYEEAAA

by Excalib8 on Nov 7, 2009 8:51 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

HEISEY WOOOOT

by Excalib8 on Nov 7, 2009 8:50 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Dont Call it a come back

Seriously

by Excalib8 on Nov 7, 2009 8:50 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Was that a baserunning error?

I saw single on the gameday

by Excalib8 on Nov 7, 2009 8:52 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Alonso was caught trying to reach 2nd

I wouldn’t say he was stretching, cuz it really should have been a double. He’s not a fast man.

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by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Nov 7, 2009 8:56 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

nope, he looked heavy running there

Definitely a good argument.

by Slyde on Nov 7, 2009 8:57 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Your 2010 Reds LFer?

I’m getting cautiously excited about seeing Heisey and Alonso in the same big league lineup.

Yeah, those guys and the Cincinnati Reds. They're a terrible football team. / Because they're a baseball team? / Exactly. You know who's the worst football team? The Philadelphia Flyers. - Best Show

by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Nov 7, 2009 8:55 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

I'm excited about him

I just can’t decide if I’m excited enough to forgo bringing back Gomes

Definitely a good argument.

by Slyde on Nov 7, 2009 8:58 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Id bring back gomes just to give Heisey a little time in AAA

and hope gomes can become trade bait

I love that not even he knew that he scored and he continued to try to put it in - Evilducks

by sharks on Nov 7, 2009 8:59 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

yeah

but that outfield is crowded. I think I’d still bring back Gomes, but Heisey definitely makes it a lot harder question.

Definitely a good argument.

by Slyde on Nov 7, 2009 9:01 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

true

but I think they have just enough room for gomes right? the problem arises when you want to call someone up.

I love that not even he knew that he scored and he continued to try to put it in - Evilducks

by sharks on Nov 7, 2009 9:05 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

definitely

there is some risk of spending money on Gomes and having him regress to 2008 levels. Probably won’t be able to unload him then.

Definitely a good argument.

by Slyde on Nov 7, 2009 9:07 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

They might not have a choice

The Reds may not have the financial flexibility for it to make sense, even if they have they can scrape up the cash to pay him. On Gomes, I can’t figure out if he’s as bad in the OF and vs. righties as he sometimes seems.

Yeah, those guys and the Cincinnati Reds. They're a terrible football team. / Because they're a baseball team? / Exactly. You know who's the worst football team? The Philadelphia Flyers. - Best Show

by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Nov 7, 2009 9:01 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I'd like to see him get a chance

Beats another Patterson or Taveras signing.

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by BubbaFan on Nov 7, 2009 8:59 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I wish he was a shortstop

Definitely a good argument.

by Slyde on Nov 7, 2009 9:00 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

UC 17 - UCONN 7

I gave up working out. My philosophy: No pain... no pain. ...
Mads.

by Madville on Nov 7, 2009 9:00 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

I guess Alonso really didn't hit that well in the AFL

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by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Nov 7, 2009 9:03 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

SSS

Definitely a good argument.

by Slyde on Nov 7, 2009 9:08 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Gus Johnson is calling the Fedor fight on CBS!

awesome!

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by 'tHan on Nov 7, 2009 9:03 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

UC 17 - UCONN 10

I gave up working out. My philosophy: No pain... no pain. ...
Mads.

by Madville on Nov 7, 2009 9:10 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Tony Clark has an affinity for guys that switch hit

kinky

Definitely a good argument.

by Slyde on Nov 7, 2009 9:13 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

yeah, that didn't sound so good

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by BubbaFan on Nov 7, 2009 9:14 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Gots to go babysit

Updates later

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Mads.

by Madville on Nov 7, 2009 9:23 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Holy crap, Heisey has a story that I'm certain I'll be sick of hearing about

when he’s hitting .300 and batting 2nd for the Reds next season.

Definitely a good argument.

by Slyde on Nov 7, 2009 9:27 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

and he doubles

yes, please!

Definitely a good argument.

by Slyde on Nov 7, 2009 9:29 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Alonso adds a 2-run double of his own

giggidy!

Definitely a good argument.

by Slyde on Nov 7, 2009 9:31 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

what story?

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by BubbaFan on Nov 7, 2009 9:32 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

went to 6 tryouts before getting drafted

thought he was just going to be a teacher, but his buddy convinced him to go to a tryout. It’s a good story, but I’m sure I’ll be sick of hearing tHom tell it by May.

Definitely a good argument.

by Slyde on Nov 7, 2009 9:34 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

thanks

I got tired of the announcers and put the game on mute.

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by BubbaFan on Nov 7, 2009 9:36 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Oh, so 4 games isn't enough to get excited but 15 is?

I’m thinking he might make a great, cheap platoon partner with Dickerson in LF if they cant resign Gomes

I'mma let you finish, but....

by nycredsfan on Nov 7, 2009 9:34 PM EST via mobile up reply actions 0 recs

don't want him platooned

He’d hardly get to play. He needs to play every day.

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by BubbaFan on Nov 7, 2009 9:39 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

AS I leave....UC 27 - UCONN 7

I gave up working out. My philosophy: No pain... no pain. ...
Mads.

by Madville on Nov 7, 2009 9:33 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

As I leave - UC 27 - UCONN 10

I gave up working out. My philosophy: No pain... no pain. ...
Mads.

by Madville on Nov 7, 2009 9:34 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

I'm still wondering if we'll see cozart

I’m skeptical since he wasn’t announced during the pre-game

I love that not even he knew that he scored and he continued to try to put it in - Evilducks

by sharks on Nov 7, 2009 9:39 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

I missed the pregame

maybe he’s nursing something. He only has 2 AB in November.

Definitely a good argument.

by Slyde on Nov 7, 2009 9:42 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

gameday

lists him as a bench player tonight.

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by BubbaFan on Nov 7, 2009 9:43 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

they lined up all the players and announced each of them

ending with the starting lineups, cozart wasn’t out there then. I still holding out hope.

I love that not even he knew that he scored and he continued to try to put it in - Evilducks

by sharks on Nov 7, 2009 9:52 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Leake on to pitch

Definitely a good argument.

by Slyde on Nov 7, 2009 9:43 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

strikes out Tabata to start the 4th

Definitely a good argument.

by Slyde on Nov 7, 2009 9:44 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I'm gonna scream

if I hear “what a gift” one more time.

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by BubbaFan on Nov 7, 2009 9:46 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

I haven't been paying attention...who says that?

and it sure looks like the OF are misreading the ball a lot

Definitely a good argument.

by Slyde on Nov 7, 2009 9:47 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I think it's Tony Clark

Who was Bubba’s predecessor in the hearts of many a Yankee fan. But he’s an annoying announcer. Everything’s a gift. Switch-hitting. Running quickly to first base. Chasing down a fly ball (even if you don’t catch it). Hitting a soft single off Mike Leake.

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by BubbaFan on Nov 7, 2009 9:50 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs