Red Reposter: 3/10/2009
by Slyde on Mar 10, 2009 9:50 AM EDT
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Things are starting to pile up here, so I wanted to dump some of it out for your perusal today.
- If you didn't see it, Reds' prospect Juan Carlos Sulbaran was very impressive getting in and out of trouble in the Netherlands' WBC game yesterday against Puerto Rico. Doug has the play-by-play breakdown on his site.
- Jeff Keppinger says that his legs are healthy, but his timing is a little off right now. I'm not too worried, but I wish he wasn't still being considered an option at shortstop. I don't think he's ever had the defense to play there.
- Chris Sabo's Goggles is worried about Francisco Cordero. I'm only a bit worried because he's coming off of surgery. I just hope the Reds don't bring him north with the team if he isn't healthy. Honestly, I'd rather see a healthy David Weathers closing than an unhealthy CoCo.
- The rumors of Johnny Cueto's demise have been greatly exaggerated.
- It was Turf Day yesterday at GABP. What's that mean? It means some pictures that kinda made me all tingly with excitement.
- A nice article out of St. Louis about Walt Jocketty. I like to hear, "We're building for the long haul."
- It's preview season, and they are coming out in droves now. Justin Inaz and Chad from Redleg Nation both answered questions for the Philly Sports Post. Also, there are a plethora of outsiders previewing the Reds too:
- Baseball Digest Daily has a fairly comprehensive preview with graphs and charts.
- Bucs Dugout isn't a fan, but picks the Reds 4th with potential to surprise.
- Babes Love Baseball gets their haiku on.
- M&M Field of Dreams predicts a .500 season. Progress!
- Dueling Couches thinks the Reds are going to suck. 65-97? Ouch.
- This guy wonders if Cincinnati will ever play Cleveland in the World Series. I'll make the bold prediction that it will happen in the next decade.
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Slyde got tingly with excitement!
He might have even struck the Captain Morgan’s leg up pose
"Hey! Look at the kid in the sombrero!"
by obc2 on Mar 10, 2009 10:41 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Tickets available for the Reds vs. the Future Reds at 5/3rd Field
(via RLN):
A very limited number of tickets to the Reds Futures Game on Saturday, April 4th will also go on sale Saturday at 10:00 a.m. This historic event at Fifth Third Field features the Major League club against a team of their top prospects, many of whom played for the Dragons. This game, believed to be the first time that a Major League team has played against an assembled group of their minor league system all-stars, will start at 3:05 p.m. Ticket prices are $26.00 for stadium seating and $12.00 for lawn seating.
In addition to the Dragons Box Office, tickets can also be purchased on the Dragons website, daytondragons.com , by phone at (937) 228-2287, via any Ticketmaster outlet inside Miami Valley Kroger stores, or Ticketmaster charge-by-phone at (800) 745-3000.
A few reminders for fans wishing to purchase tickets:
· Once tickets are purchased, there are no refunds or exchanges.
· Cash and credit cards only (MasterCard, Visa, American Express, Discover); personal or company checks will not be accepted.
· There are never any service charges when buying Dragons tickets at the Dragons box office.
Anybody else interested in trying to get tickets? I’m going to try. If you are trying as well, please add another ticket to your number and I’ll pay you for it.
"How big IS your magic wand?"
by Slyde on Mar 10, 2009 10:42 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
65-97
That’s what the Reds record will be in 3 years when they’re Nationals.
by Brendanukkah on Mar 10, 2009 10:47 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I think
that pipeline was closed within the past week.
by fourrunhomer on Mar 10, 2009 10:55 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
With all due respect to "Dueling Couches"
(and by that I mean- they have a blog and they post stuff about sports… and I respect that.)
Here’s how they came up with 65 wins.
- “Arroyo sucks.”
- “Brandon Phillips is coming off a down year.”
- “I just don’t see (Votto) being able to deliver.”
- “Jay Bruce is a darkhorse MVP candidate.”
They didn’t really write that last one. I made it up. I figured calling him an MVP candidate is no more ridiculous than not mentioning him at all. Which is what they did. Not mention him at all. No Bruce. In a Reds preview. [sniff]
"I accidently put the night light in the washing machine."
by Fat Vegas Alan on Mar 10, 2009 11:16 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I found it interesting
also that they did not even mention Bruce. sounds like they did a lot of research.
by fourrunhomer on Mar 10, 2009 12:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sorta like the MLB crew doing 30 Clubs in 30 Days:
Volquez is the opening day starter
Harang’s injury last year was due to weight
Dusty Baker is a worthwhile interview
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by PeteyHendrix on Mar 10, 2009 1:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why
did we ever trade Chris Denorfia. He is so much better than eve Jorge Cantu. If we wouldn’t have traded him we would win the WS this year.
Seriously, he did have a nice game yesterday. what a surprise by team Italia!
by fourrunhomer on Mar 10, 2009 11:06 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Isn't Dueling Cooches
a porn site? Why are they making predictions about the Reds? I find it fitting they used the word “sucking” in their review though.
"I'm standing at the plate thinking, Where are my hands? Where's this, where's that? Before I know it, the pitch is there and I'm completely out of rhythm." -
-- Adam Dunn
by Joe Nolan's Glasses on Mar 10, 2009 12:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I love this headline on MLB.com
Pedro to Mets: “call me I’m available.”
What a slut.
by fourrunhomer on Mar 10, 2009 12:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
ON A BOAT!!!
"I accidently put the night light in the washing machine."
by Fat Vegas Alan on Mar 10, 2009 1:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Let's call Pedro
and see if he wants to be a $750k closer this year while mentoring our young Dominicans.
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by PeteyHendrix on Mar 10, 2009 1:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Then if CoCo is healthy by the trade deadline,
we trade the one with the most value at the time.
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by PeteyHendrix on Mar 10, 2009 1:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
is CoCo not healthy now?
My millions are unconventional!
by Charlie Scrabbles on Mar 10, 2009 1:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cordero had offseason surgery to remove a bone spur from his right foot
He then didn’t feel well enough to pitch in the WBC.
From rotowire (subscription):
3/8/09:
Cordero (foot) gave up two homers on Sunday against the Jays and hasn’t pitched well in any games yet this spring, the Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
Right now, the Reds aren’t yet concerned, suggesting that Cordero is still working on fine-tuning. “His velocity was better,” manager Dusty Baker said. “His location was just off. His ankle (which he had surgery on) has been a little stiff. He had an x-ray on it today. It checked out. We have three weeks to get his location straightened out.”
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by PeteyHendrix on Mar 10, 2009 1:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ok
so a little stiffness in an ankle he had surgery on a few months ago is cause to believe he wont be pitching until July? color me skeptical.
My millions are unconventional!
by Charlie Scrabbles on Mar 10, 2009 1:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I expect a DL stint to begin the year
following a shutdown for a week, followed by a cortisone shot, followed by extended spring training and a Louisville rehab assignment, followed by numbers similar to last year.
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by PeteyHendrix on Mar 10, 2009 1:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i think youre wrong
i hope youre wrong
My millions are unconventional!
by Charlie Scrabbles on Mar 10, 2009 1:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Me, too.
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by PeteyHendrix on Mar 10, 2009 1:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
cortison shots are only to take away pain, not damage
there is NO NO WAY that the Reds would give Cueto that sort of treatment. It’s pretty much reserved for NFL players and crusty old vets. If the Reds give Cueto cortisone for an arm injury, I’m going to pick up another team to root for.
...because there's already someone posing as Jacob Brumfield
by Cy Schourek on Mar 10, 2009 5:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
he's talking about CoCo
not Cueto
My millions are unconventional!
by Charlie Scrabbles on Mar 10, 2009 5:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't know what's wrong with CoCo
but I suspect that his ankle has not healed well yet, and is likely inflamed. This might be causing him pain in his push-off ankle, which could affect his delivery, which could lead to compensation injuries and/or poor results (as witnesseed by his spring suckitude).
I’d hate to accuse you of being ill-informed about cortisone, but:
Cortisone is a powerful anti-inflammatory medication. Cortisone is not a pain relieving medication, it only treats the inflammation. When pain is decreased from cortisone it is because the inflammation is diminished. By injecting the cortisone into a particular area of inflammation, very high concentrations of the medication can be given while keeping potential side-effects to a minimum. Cortisone injections usually work within a few days, and the effects can last up to several weeks…Injections are a common treatment for inflammation of tendons, bursa, and joints.
And I’ve had plenty of cortisone shots in my day…so I must be crusty.
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by PeteyHendrix on Mar 10, 2009 5:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
soooo basically I'm wrong on both counts.
Shouldn’t you people be finding big leaguers with dirty names instead of fact-checking me?
...because there's already someone posing as Jacob Brumfield
by Cy Schourek on Mar 10, 2009 5:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Can't we do both?
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by PeteyHendrix on Mar 10, 2009 6:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
that picture has always cracked me up
but is that really a college level test question?
Made from 100% recycled awesome,
by chandrathan on Mar 10, 2009 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Coco has a full no trade clause
"How big IS your magic wand?"
by Slyde on Mar 10, 2009 1:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's worth mentioning.
But who wants to save 22 games for a 65-97 team that doesn’t have Jay Bruce, when he could get traded to one of about ten worthy contenders in July?
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by PeteyHendrix on Mar 10, 2009 1:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Here's as good a place as any...
I have a crappy baseball calendar that does research about as well as Dueling Couches. Monday’s question is a fun one, but they likely do not have all the correct answers…so I’m opening it up to the group…
Name four players for an “all body parts team.”
There’s gotta be more than four. Plus, they didn’t even stipulate that the players have to be active, made it to the majors, or have even stepped foot on American soil. So my only rule is that they be pro or college baseball players, past or present.
I quickly came up with 2:
Rollie Fingers
Dick Pole
Anyone got more, using nothing more than baseball-reference.com?
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by PeteyHendrix on Mar 10, 2009 1:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
two I found
Bret Butts and Ed Head
"balls"-Slyde
by The Crushinator on Mar 10, 2009 1:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Brad Hand 2008 FLA
Donovan Hand 2007-2008 MIL
Janseen Hand 1992 -PIT
Jon Hand 1998-1999 STL
That’s 9 so far…
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by PeteyHendrix on Mar 10, 2009 1:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Paul Assenmacher
"Sometimes I listen for Griffey’s infectious laugh or Dunn’s humor and wit. But they’re gone." - Dusty
by BK on Mar 10, 2009 1:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's not a body part.
It’s a hole weekend.
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by PeteyHendrix on Mar 10, 2009 1:35 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Don "Kiss My" Aase?
"How big IS your magic wand?"
by Slyde on Mar 10, 2009 1:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
the above dudes from me were minor leaguers.
the above dudes were minor leaguers.
These guys are MLB vets:
Rich Hand 1970-1973
Bill “Froggy” Hands 1965-1975
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by PeteyHendrix on Mar 10, 2009 1:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pee Wee Reese
My millions are unconventional!
by Charlie Scrabbles on Mar 10, 2009 1:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cubs 2001 minor leaguer Kevin Hairr
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by PeteyHendrix on Mar 10, 2009 1:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Must......resist.....Rusty.....
I miss the old days of the internet when men were men, hot girls were middle aged men, and hot underage girls were FBI agents.....
by jch24 on Mar 10, 2009 1:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
trombone?
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by PeteyHendrix on Mar 10, 2009 1:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
MLB All-star Roy Face 1953-1969
Bartolo Colon
Roman Colon
and 17 minor leaguers havethe last name Colon, including former Reds farmhand Angel Colon.
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by PeteyHendrix on Mar 10, 2009 1:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
minor leaguers:
Jeff Nutt 2008 NYY
Steve Nutt 1992-1994 PHI
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by PeteyHendrix on Mar 10, 2009 2:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I didn't think we'd get THIS many. What a crappy calendar!
Art Ball 1894-1898 Arthur Clark Ball
Jeff Ball 1998-1998
Jim Ball 1907-1908 James Chandler Ball
Neal Ball 1907-1913 Cornelius Ball
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by PeteyHendrix on Mar 10, 2009 2:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Minor leaguer
"Yes, and it's so important in this sport that the athletes be able to train in the same location." -Cynthia Potter, NBC Synchronized Diving Analyst
by 3 Fast 3 Furious on Mar 10, 2009 2:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
minor leaguers
Derek Livernois
Claudio Liverziani
by fourrunhomer on Mar 10, 2009 2:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Doctor, I think I have a problem with my Liverziani.
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by PeteyHendrix on Mar 10, 2009 2:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pinky hargrave
Pinky higgins
and several other Pinkys
by fourrunhomer on Mar 10, 2009 2:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
minor leaguer Jake Eye
HOFer Jake Eagle Eye" Beckley
by fourrunhomer on Mar 10, 2009 2:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's gotta be a Bond Girl
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by PeteyHendrix on Mar 10, 2009 3:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dave Brain 1901-1908
Former Blue Jay Scott Brow
MLB vets:
Dave Beard 1980-1989 Charles David Beard
Mike Beard 1974-1977 Michael Richard Beard
Ollie Beard 1889-1891 Oliver Perry Beard
Ralph Beard 1954-1954 Ralph William Beard
Ted Beard 1948-1958 Cramer Theodore Beard
plus 4 minor league “Beard’s”
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by PeteyHendrix on Mar 10, 2009 1:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
So even if we get rid of the minor leaguers and college coots (although some of them are damn funny)...
Here’d be our MLB list if we also eliminated nicknames (Big Unit) and first names that are euphamisms for a big unit:
Rollie Fingers
Ed Head
Rich Hand
Bill "Froggy" Hands
Barry Foote
Bill Hart 1886-1901 William Franklin Hart
Bill Hart 1943-1945 William Woodrow Hart
Billy Hart 1890-1890 Robert Lee Hart
Bo Hart 2003-2004 Bodhi J. Hart Hart
Burt Hart 1901-1901 James Burton Hart
Corey Hart 2004-2008 Jon Corey Hart
Hub Hart 1905-1907 James Henry Hart
Jason Hart 2002-2002 Jason Wyatt Hart
All-Star Jim Ray Hart 1963-1974 James Ray Hart
John Hart Mgr Hart
Kevin Hart 2007-2008 Kevin R. Hart
Mike Hart 1980-1980 James Michael Hart
Mike Hart 1984-1987 Michael Lawrence Hart
Tom Hart 1891-1891 Thomas Henry Hart
Greg Harts
Dave Thies 1963-1963 David Robert Thies
Jake Thies 1954-1955 Vernon Arthur Thies
Ricky Bones
Scott Brow
Dave Beard 1980-1989 Charles David Beard
Mike Beard 1974-1977 Michael Richard Beard
Ollie Beard 1889-1891 Oliver Perry Beard
Ralph Beard 1954-1954 Ralph William Beard
Ted Beard 1948-1958 Cramer Theodore Beard
Elroy Face
And the PG13 list:
Bret Butts
Bartolo Colon
Roman Colon
Art Ball 1894-1898 Arthur Clark Ball
Jeff Ball 1998-1998
Jim Ball 1907-1908 James Chandler Ball
Neal Ball 1907-1913 Cornelius Ball
I am sure that a lineup of naughty names (including Peters, Dicks, Units, and Johnsons) could kick the crap out of any franchise’s all-time all-star team.
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by PeteyHendrix on Mar 10, 2009 2:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Stubby Clapp?
"Hey! Look at the kid in the sombrero!"
by obc2 on Mar 10, 2009 3:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ha.... why is the colon on the PG-13 list?
Everyone has to pass food through their bowels.
The season doesn't start until the Cincinnati Reds take the field! Reclaim The Opener!!
by TheC on Mar 10, 2009 5:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Everyone...
..except Adam Pettyjohn.
"I accidently put the night light in the washing machine."
by Fat Vegas Alan on Mar 10, 2009 5:23 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
What if it's not a nickname or first name?
Like, say, Wang. Or Johnson. Or Putz.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
by BubbaFan on Mar 10, 2009 5:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Excellent points.
And good additions to the PG13 list.
Anyone feel up to creating an all-star team of naughty, cheeky MLB vets? Or perhaps, an all-penis-reference lineup, judged by the humorousness of the names, rather than their merits?
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by PeteyHendrix on Mar 10, 2009 5:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Slyde
you forgot to bold your prediction
Made from 100% recycled awesome,
by chandrathan on Mar 10, 2009 1:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Perhaps predictions should be flagged and tagged for later hazzahs and snickers
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by PeteyHendrix on Mar 10, 2009 1:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ashtoothpicklovechild'd
I miss the old days of the internet when men were men, hot girls were middle aged men, and hot underage girls were FBI agents.....
by jch24 on Mar 10, 2009 1:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
fixed
tHanks tHan
"How big IS your magic wand?"
by Slyde on Mar 10, 2009 1:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
nHo pHroblem
Made from 100% recycled awesome,
by chandrathan on Mar 10, 2009 1:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
"I don't have a 401K. It's a 201K"
Walt Jocketty – building for the long haul and funny
The season doesn't start until the Cincinnati Reds take the field! Reclaim The Opener!!
by TheC on Mar 10, 2009 1:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Thanks
for the link love. :) We’re infatuated with Micah Owings.
by Babes Love Baseball on Mar 10, 2009 2:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
What's not to love?
A pitcher that can hit? I’m kind of infatuated with him too.
"How big IS your magic wand?"
by Slyde on Mar 10, 2009 3:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
There is no "kind of" infatuated.
Either get yourself fully infatuated or go back to algorithms and Deep Space Nine.
"I accidently put the night light in the washing machine."
by Fat Vegas Alan on Mar 10, 2009 3:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
okay, fine
I wanna have like 10,000 of his babies!
"How big IS your magic wand?"
by Slyde on Mar 10, 2009 3:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
cue jch
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by PeteyHendrix on Mar 10, 2009 4:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks for the link, Slyde.
I’d appreciate any comments, corrections, etc. on the Bucs Dugout piece. I love doing these previews but many of you have more Reds knowledge in your pinky fingers than I have in my whole body.
by Charlie on Mar 10, 2009 3:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yo, I really liked it. I thought it was great.
I’ll come over later to rip it to shreds.
"I accidently put the night light in the washing machine."
by Fat Vegas Alan on Mar 10, 2009 3:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dude, you did a really good job.
if it makes you feel any better, you have more Reds knowledge in your pinky finger than the asshats at Dueling Couches do. (linked above)
"Sometimes I listen for Griffey’s infectious laugh or Dunn’s humor and wit. But they’re gone." - Dusty
by BK on Mar 10, 2009 4:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Heh. Thanks, BK. I wasn’t fishing for compliments—sometimes there are just things fans know that aren’t easy for an outsider to pick up on, even after scouring the local papers and Google News. But I appreciate it just the same.
by Charlie on Mar 10, 2009 4:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And apparently the Cincinnati police have had a rough reputation for more than a few decades...
Gaedel struggled with the way some people treated him, mixed with his perceptions of imaginary slights and offenses. Two weeks after appearing on the diamond for the Browns, he was arrested for disorderly conduct in Cincinnati, where he was performing in a rodeo. He had verbally abused some policemen after they mistakenly asked why “a little boy” was out so late at night.
I think I’d mouth off to cops for that one, myself.
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by PeteyHendrix on Mar 10, 2009 6:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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