Spring Game 20 Thread: Red Sox at Reds
by Slyde on Mar 19, 2009 6:30 PM EDT
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In this episode of Reds Spring Training, Bronson Arroyo battles with the demons of his past as he tries to come to grips with not pitching for Boston anymore. Luckily for him, the Red Sox have brought their worst possible lineup to make him feel better about himself. Seriously, these guys are so unknown their average uniform number is probably in the 60s. (Not really, it's 40.2)
Relievers available in the Reds bullpen today are RHP Francisco Cordero, LHP Aaron Fultz, RHP Jeff Kennard, RHP Mike Lincoln, RHP Josh Roenicke and RHP David Weathers.
The Reds will go up against Jon Lester for the second time this Spring, but this time we'll get to hear stories from George Grande about how Lester survived cancer and has thrown a no hitter.
See the lineups after the jump.
Game time is 7:05pm. For the first time this Spring, the Reds are gonna be on TV. If you live in the Cincinnati area, you can catch them on FSN Ohio. If you are outside of the area, you can catch them on MLB Network or MLB.TV. If you are video disabled, there is always Gameday. If you are stuck with Gameday, well it sucks to be you.
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First!
And, probably last.
"Sometimes I listen for Griffey’s infectious laugh or Dunn’s humor and wit. But they’re gone." - Dusty
First time I get to see the reds this year
Im excited, too bad it has to be boring ol arroyo on the mound
"balls"-Slyde
by The Crushinator on Mar 19, 2009 6:53 PM EDT reply actions
Three straight days of reds baseball?
theyre on tv for 3 days in a row?
"balls"-Slyde
by The Crushinator on Mar 19, 2009 7:03 PM EDT reply actions
dude, something about bronson looks different
what is it? has he always had that overhand arm angle?
Bronson's not checking the runner at all
"balls"-Slyde
by The Crushinator on Mar 19, 2009 7:11 PM EDT reply actions
Mmm dice K Mousaka
Id want him on my buffet line up
"balls"-Slyde
by The Crushinator on Mar 19, 2009 7:17 PM EDT reply actions
See thats the problem with a high line drive rate
theyre no good with people on base
"balls"-Slyde
by The Crushinator on Mar 19, 2009 7:22 PM EDT reply actions
T-Virus with his first R
..but AGon caught between bases…
Reds record while I'm in attendance: 15-0 (lifetime)
Can someone score me some tickets? :)
Bruce continues to struggle ...
Reds record while I'm in attendance: 15-0 (lifetime)
Can someone score me some tickets? :)
that is like 1/2 to the 15
and that is being kind to the reds really. Seems fishy.
beef hoagie
by Colin Auscapee on Mar 19, 2009 7:29 PM EDT up reply actions
I can dig up the box scores for all that I remember
I’d have to get my dad to figure out the rest.
Reds record while I'm in attendance: 15-0 (lifetime)
Can someone score me some tickets? :)
Tis true
I hadn’t really invested myself into the Reds until my first son was born. My dad took me to a few games many years ago (which he confirmed were all wins) but I’ve been to a bunch in the last few years.
Another streak I’ve got going now… Codero gives up at least 1 run when I’m in attendance (he has blown every save opportunity … once while on the Brew Crew)
Reds record while I'm in attendance: 15-0 (lifetime)
Can someone score me some tickets? :)
Yeah the gameday threads are better than this
"balls"-Slyde
by The Crushinator on Mar 19, 2009 7:30 PM EDT up reply actions
i've been excited all day to see them play on tv for the first time this year
and then…silence. not golden.
I'm fairly surprised to see it so quiet
Perhaps the rest are watching while in line for OD tickets?
Reds record while I'm in attendance: 15-0 (lifetime)
Can someone score me some tickets? :)
they watching that basketball
beef hoagie
by Colin Auscapee on Mar 19, 2009 7:35 PM EDT up reply actions
pfft
They have all March to watch basketball!
Baseball is only around for…
nevermind…
Reds record while I'm in attendance: 15-0 (lifetime)
Can someone score me some tickets? :)
yeah its the first day of the tourney
i cant fault anyone for watching playoff basketball over a ST game against the Red Sox little leaguers.
My millions are unconventional!
by Charlie Scrabbles on Mar 19, 2009 7:38 PM EDT up reply actions
To be fair
FSN scheduling these games to go against the first weekend of the NCAA tournament probably isn’t helping their viewership
"Sometimes I listen for Griffey’s infectious laugh or Dunn’s humor and wit. But they’re gone." - Dusty
by BK on Mar 19, 2009 7:42 PM EDT up reply actions
i just don't understand why people care about teams they don't follow at all until this date
but that’s just me.
The satisfaction of being right in bracket pools
and honestly, gambling
"Sometimes I listen for Griffey’s infectious laugh or Dunn’s humor and wit. But they’re gone." - Dusty
by BK on Mar 19, 2009 8:03 PM EDT up reply actions
They're not betting money on them before this date
by Brendanukkah on Mar 19, 2009 8:04 PM EDT up reply actions
i once won one of those pools
and i hadn’t a clue and did no research at all. needless to say, the others in the pool were pissed.
shit yeah
this game is on my tv. wOOt!
My millions are unconventional!
by Charlie Scrabbles on Mar 19, 2009 7:34 PM EDT reply actions
Jesse Jackson is in the booth?
"balls"-Slyde
by The Crushinator on Mar 19, 2009 7:38 PM EDT reply actions
That was a nice AB by Tatum
Reds record while I'm in attendance: 15-0 (lifetime)
Can someone score me some tickets? :)
he's a fighter fer sher
My millions are unconventional!
by Charlie Scrabbles on Mar 19, 2009 7:39 PM EDT up reply actions
ahhhhhhhhh fuck
the first time the Reds are on TV this year and it has to be a new Office tonight. i need to get on that DVR everyone is talking about…
My millions are unconventional!
by Charlie Scrabbles on Mar 19, 2009 7:41 PM EDT reply actions
hulu baby
just wait till tomorrow, its free
"balls"-Slyde
by The Crushinator on Mar 19, 2009 7:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Yep I took a break from the basketball to watch the office
after it’s over it’s right back to the basketball…
Today and tomorrow are the best days of the year
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by chandrathan on Mar 19, 2009 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Dusty just grew a chubby
from that bunt
My millions are unconventional!
by Charlie Scrabbles on Mar 19, 2009 7:44 PM EDT reply actions
If Dusty and Welsh switched places for the remainder of the season, I wouldn't be disappointed
"Sometimes I listen for Griffey’s infectious laugh or Dunn’s humor and wit. But they’re gone." - Dusty
no way
id rather have Dusty in the dugout than in the booth. seriously.
My millions are unconventional!
by Charlie Scrabbles on Mar 19, 2009 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions
I think he seems more comfortable in front of a mic than a lineup card
"Sometimes I listen for Griffey’s infectious laugh or Dunn’s humor and wit. But they’re gone." - Dusty
by BK on Mar 19, 2009 7:50 PM EDT up reply actions
In the booth, we can use our mute button to end his havoc.
In the dugout, he is an asshat.
It's all fun and games until someone gets herpes. - Fox 4 News
by PeteyHendrix on Mar 20, 2009 5:29 PM EDT up reply actions
it really sounds like Dusty
wants Godicker to be in LF. that eases my mind a lil bit.
My millions are unconventional!
by Charlie Scrabbles on Mar 19, 2009 7:47 PM EDT reply actions
Is it just me or does Dusty have a really akward cadence?
"balls"-Slyde
by The Crushinator on Mar 19, 2009 7:48 PM EDT reply actions
he does
"Sometimes I listen for Griffey’s infectious laugh or Dunn’s humor and wit. But they’re gone." - Dusty
by BK on Mar 19, 2009 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions
It reminds me of how I sounded
when I a teacher asked me a question on something i hadn’t read
"balls"-Slyde
by The Crushinator on Mar 19, 2009 7:52 PM EDT up reply actions
Huh.
My Nats preview got bumped to the front page of Federal Baseball. It wasn’t that complimentary. Has this been happening to other people?
i think Federal Baseball
has a pretty low readership, so i imagine any community-generated content is a real breath of fresh air for them. they do good stuff over there from what ive seen, but they dont have anything like the community population we have here.
My millions are unconventional!
by Charlie Scrabbles on Mar 19, 2009 7:53 PM EDT up reply actions
I think George Grande needs to be "outed"
Its safe out here George, no matter what you decide we love you
"balls"-Slyde
by The Crushinator on Mar 19, 2009 7:57 PM EDT up reply actions
what is the point anymore?
he is like seventy, he has gone this far, just let him die with it.
beef hoagie
by Colin Auscapee on Mar 19, 2009 8:07 PM EDT up reply actions
George Grande is a robot, which means he will never die
"Sometimes I listen for Griffey’s infectious laugh or Dunn’s humor and wit. But they’re gone." - Dusty
by BK on Mar 19, 2009 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions
Thats so sickening
The reds are paying Coco more than the entire red sox bullpen gets paid
"balls"-Slyde
by The Crushinator on Mar 19, 2009 8:01 PM EDT reply actions
Yeah, but Papelbon's not signing a long term contract
He’s gonna try for a big payday down the road.
by Brendanukkah on Mar 19, 2009 8:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Just got done with dinner and taking out the garbage
have been watching off an on. Saw enough to see two home runs given up by Arroyo. He’s such a kiss up to the Red Sox fans.
"How big IS your magic wand?"
Bruce worked the count pretty well there
but Lester is just better. i dont have a problem with that.
My millions are unconventional!
by Charlie Scrabbles on Mar 19, 2009 8:07 PM EDT reply actions
Lester can be on my team any day
In my opinion, he’s the best pitcher on the Boston staff.
by Brendanukkah on Mar 19, 2009 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions
agreed
My millions are unconventional!
by Charlie Scrabbles on Mar 19, 2009 8:09 PM EDT up reply actions
i don't think he plays for your team, guys
Sorry. There is always Gigi.
beef hoagie
by Colin Auscapee on Mar 19, 2009 8:11 PM EDT up reply actions
Countdown until I'm tired of the "Every Game Tells a Story" from FSN
I’ll give it 30 games.
"How big IS your magic wand?"
we need some Reds players to get on twitter and give us updates during the game
a la Charlie Villanueva
"How big IS your magic wand?"
Bronson thinks this is the best rotation since he's been here
wow, that’s really going out on a ledge.
"How big IS your magic wand?"
your sarcasm detector needs recalibrating
"I usually shoot it pretty straight."- a boating enthusiast
by Colin Auscapee on Mar 19, 2009 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions
I was about to ask how he's fared against Lester
I’m thinking that Lester beat Cancer again.
by Brendanukkah on Mar 19, 2009 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions
I gotta say
I kinda like George Grande, but I can’t stand the “you know the story” phrase just before he proceeds to tell us the story. George, you just told us we know the story.
I wonder if he’s on twitter?
"How big IS your magic wand?"
"Oedipus ruined a great sex life by asking too many questions!"- Dr. Stephen T. Colbert DFA.
by justin007000 on Mar 19, 2009 11:51 PM EDT up reply actions
You know what is a really extravagant expenditure in these tough times?
Jesse Jackson. I could do the same job for 1/5 of the food.
beef hoagie
Car magnet giveaway
on April 10th, 12th at GABP, or any day you see a car in your local parking lot with the magnet on it.
"How big IS your magic wand?"
hedberg'd
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by chandrathan on Mar 19, 2009 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Is it infested with Sox fans?
Or just recognition of a fine pitching performance?
by Brendanukkah on Mar 19, 2009 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions
Both
It was infested with Red Sox fans. And even the Reds fans appreciated his performance (and, I suspect, his story).
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
tired ole Ed Smith Stadium
sounds more folksy.
I personally didn’t think it was that bad.
"Oedipus ruined a great sex life by asking too many questions!"- Dr. Stephen T. Colbert DFA.
by justin007000 on Mar 19, 2009 11:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Did you see any of the other ones in FL?
"Sometimes I listen for Griffey’s infectious laugh or Dunn’s humor and wit. But they’re gone." - Dusty
I saw a game in Jupiter in 2004
and that was a really nice place. I suppose also newer places have better drainage systems, and better amenities for the players and staff associated with the team.
"Oedipus ruined a great sex life by asking too many questions!"- Dr. Stephen T. Colbert DFA.
by justin007000 on Mar 20, 2009 12:02 AM EDT up reply actions
and the year i saw Roger Dean in Jupiter
I also saw Steinbrenner field in Tampa. That place is weird. I was hoping to go to Steinbrener when the Reds played, but I was sick as a dog with a stomach virus, and wasn’t close to 100% the next day when I saw them in Sarasota.
"Oedipus ruined a great sex life by asking too many questions!"- Dr. Stephen T. Colbert DFA.
by justin007000 on Mar 20, 2009 12:03 AM EDT up reply actions
Craig Tatum doesn't look rugged enough to be a catcher named Craig Tatum
"How big IS your magic wand?"
Hes definelty not potato shaped enough either
"balls"-Slyde
by The Crushinator on Mar 19, 2009 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions
After you've seen Ryan Hanigan
Every other catcher looks like a nancy.
by Brendanukkah on Mar 19, 2009 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions
I heard that his dad named him nancy when he was born
But after he saw him teething on a two by four he changed it to craig
"balls"-Slyde
by The Crushinator on Mar 19, 2009 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions
A pot shot at cleveland
I like it, best thing thats happened all night
"balls"-Slyde
by The Crushinator on Mar 19, 2009 8:26 PM EDT reply actions
Chris Heisey pinch hitting for Bronson?
huh?
"Sometimes I listen for Griffey’s infectious laugh or Dunn’s humor and wit. But they’re gone." - Dusty
whaaa
Chris Heisy is playing with the big league team? C’mon, kid! Get a hit!
"How big IS your magic wand?"
Glad the Reds are paying all of those reporters to go to Florida and report on what's going on
"Sometimes I listen for Griffey’s infectious laugh or Dunn’s humor and wit. But they’re gone." - Dusty
by BK on Mar 19, 2009 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Heisey Triple!
Reds record while I'm in attendance: 15-0 (lifetime)
Can someone score me some tickets? :)
Hit the top of the wall twice
Never seen that before.
by Brendanukkah on Mar 19, 2009 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions
T-Virus RBI chance
*snicker
Reds record while I'm in attendance: 15-0 (lifetime)
Can someone score me some tickets? :)
is the runner half-way between 3rd and home?
otherwise, I don’t believe it really is an RBI chance.
"How big IS your magic wand?"
C'mon Mays!
Drive him in!
"Sometimes I listen for Griffey’s infectious laugh or Dunn’s humor and wit. But they’re gone." - Dusty
I have to watch 15 minutes Elmo
gimme updates if anything significant happens.
"How big IS your magic wand?"
Bronson's eyes are especially dreamy in HD
by Brendanukkah on Mar 19, 2009 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions
plus MLBN is not in HD in Cincinnati
and FSN is only occasionally in HD
"How big IS your magic wand?"
I'm starting to do some research for the David Weathers Red Report
And Mr. Noodle’s brother, Mr. Noodle is from the same town as Stormy.
by Brendanukkah on Mar 19, 2009 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions
there is a lot of shit on the internet, isn't there?
I’m glad we get the opportunity to add to it!
"How big IS your magic wand?"
Villanova getting stomped by American?
"balls"-Slyde
by The Crushinator on Mar 19, 2009 8:39 PM EDT reply actions
Why does George always try to inject drama into obvs foul balls?
It’s like he is the last to know.
"I usually shoot it pretty straight."- a boating enthusiast
If a man with a dagger and a bad Australian accent showed up in your kitchen
wouldn’t you call the police? I would.
"Sometimes I listen for Griffey’s infectious laugh or Dunn’s humor and wit. But they’re gone." - Dusty
But now we have defense and speed!!!
/Dusty, Marty, etc.
"Screw it. We've got bigger problems than a butter shortage."
Chris Carter
bleaching his skin?
You just gotta be proud of who YOU are, Chris!
"I usually shoot it pretty straight."- a boating enthusiast
I know it's spring training, but you still hate to hear that.
by Brendanukkah on Mar 19, 2009 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions
May
I hate the Spring because pitchers never do things the normal way. Seems like they are always trying something new.
"How big IS your magic wand?"
but there has to be a point when they stop trying and start playing how they will in the season
we’re getting pretty close to that point, maybe a week away
Chris Welsh don't think he got his velocity
"I usually shoot it pretty straight."- a boating enthusiast
by Colin Auscapee on Mar 19, 2009 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions
I shouldn't act like the Reds shouldn't be concerned
but I think at this point the results matter less than the process. Especially for someone who is coming off of an injury.
"How big IS your magic wand?"
at what point do you wonder
why did the Reds let him pitch all last year in lost cause on a bad foot, which could lead to arm injuries, when if they shut him down when all was lost, they would have known he would be completely ready for Spring Training 2009>
"Oedipus ruined a great sex life by asking too many questions!"- Dr. Stephen T. Colbert DFA.
by justin007000 on Mar 19, 2009 11:57 PM EDT up reply actions
Do you think that Mike Stefanski likes it that Grande calls him "Steffi"?
"How big IS your magic wand?"
BTW
I’m watching Reds on the TV, American-Villanova on the computer while The Office is recording on the DVR and I’m talking about it all on the internet. Very surreal.
"How big IS your magic wand?"
If you have picture-in-picture on your TV, the first MLS match of the season is on
"Sometimes I listen for Griffey’s infectious laugh or Dunn’s humor and wit. But they’re gone." - Dusty
by BK on Mar 19, 2009 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Seriously, it's worth checking out
Not just right now, cuz it’s just Rob Stone talking to Alexi Lalas. But the spectacle of the Seattle fans? It looks almost like a World Cup match. Great stuff.
by Brendanukkah on Mar 19, 2009 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions
Didn't Columbus just play in the championship game like last week?
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by chandrathan on Mar 19, 2009 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions
I was thinking the same thing...
That the Crew didn’t get very long to celebrate. That’s a pretty damn short offseason, good lord.
"Screw it. We've got bigger problems than a butter shortage."
Most European leagues only have a month or two offseason
by Brendanukkah on Mar 19, 2009 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions
I wonder what it would be like to have a 10-month baseball season.
“Brutal” comes to mind… But perhaps more off days as opposed to games every day.
"Screw it. We've got bigger problems than a butter shortage."
that would make it suck even more
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by chandrathan on Mar 19, 2009 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions
You are full of hate. No beer for you!
"Screw it. We've got bigger problems than a butter shortage."
we're always together
in spirit
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by chandrathan on Mar 19, 2009 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions
See, now that's kinda creepy.
You aren’t outside my window right now, are you?
"Screw it. We've got bigger problems than a butter shortage."
which one?
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by chandrathan on Mar 19, 2009 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions
nope
i’m not outside your office window
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by chandrathan on Mar 19, 2009 9:51 PM EDT up reply actions
so sayeth the RR bartender?
"Sometimes I listen for Griffey’s infectious laugh or Dunn’s humor and wit. But they’re gone." - Dusty
by BK on Mar 19, 2009 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions
not really "owe"
just extremely generous!
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by chandrathan on Mar 19, 2009 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions
No not hate
just saying i like the season as it is
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by chandrathan on Mar 19, 2009 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions
nothing
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by chandrathan on Mar 19, 2009 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Sorry, I read that as "I don't like..."
Ignore.
"Screw it. We've got bigger problems than a butter shortage."
D-Ray is a stuuud
"Sometimes I listen for Griffey’s infectious laugh or Dunn’s humor and wit. But they’re gone." - Dusty
by BK on Mar 19, 2009 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions
well, at least it would be pretty compact
"Sometimes I listen for Griffey’s infectious laugh or Dunn’s humor and wit. But they’re gone." - Dusty
by BK on Mar 19, 2009 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Don't forget rib night at ikea!
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by chandrathan on Mar 19, 2009 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Good to see out of him
Reds record while I'm in attendance: 15-0 (lifetime)
Can someone score me some tickets? :)
Not the start to the "televised" season I was hoping for ...
Reds record while I'm in attendance: 15-0 (lifetime)
Can someone score me some tickets? :)
Man, the Reds are going to suck this year.
In the past 8 years, there were things to look forward to. But until we get some offense and ditch this havoc bullshit, we’re going to suck big salty balls. I can hope for Dusty to get fired or Walt to get kidnapped by South American druglords, but really I need someone else to buy the Reds from Castellini. He can talk a big game, but if he really thinks the Reds can be competitive like this, he really has no clue what he’s doing.
It’s going to be tight between Pittsburgh and Cincinnati in last place this season.
Not so Brian...the Reds will be a pleasant surprise this season
You can count on it.
Why? U may ask?
Well as the season progresses the following will most likely happen:
Harang Traded
BP Traded
Wily T-Virus assassinated
EdE – career year
Bruce constant improvement
Votto – will play like a fucking man
Gonzo will have a surprisingly good year
C-Dick will get DFA’d
Gomes will be the sleeper of the year
Bailey and Owings will come of age
Volcan will definately pull his wagon
And Bronson will be Bronson
Dusty will remain and Jocko will prevail
How do I know these things?
I am a bowler.
Need I say more.
Why is obc so mean to me when I offer an introduction to a beautiful 25 year old Red's Cheerleader.
Mads, you need larger equipment.
"Look, I just want the horse to have a good home or be food."
by Fat Vegas Alan on Mar 20, 2009 10:26 AM EDT up reply actions
nah mads likes to finesse it
"Oedipus ruined a great sex life by asking too many questions!"- Dr. Stephen T. Colbert DFA.
by justin007000 on Mar 20, 2009 11:08 AM EDT up reply actions
That's what she said!!!!!!!!
Why is obc so mean to me when I offer an introduction to a beautiful 25 year old Red's Cheerleader.
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