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Game 11, Thread 2: Same Offense, Different Day

41 is hittin' it harder than we are.  Astros up 1-0 in the bottom of the 3rd.

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Faust

Wear something sexy to my funeral.

by Pops Daniels on Apr 19, 2009 2:58 PM EDT reply actions  

6-4-3 time

"I've actually never had a drink before, tonight I might try it out. We'll see."
—Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw, on turning 21

by obc2 on Apr 19, 2009 2:58 PM EDT reply actions  

first!

People Don't Kill People. Burning Couches Kill People.

by crolfer on Apr 19, 2009 2:58 PM EDT reply actions  

Well, this is going nicely.

Everybody's a jerk. You. Me. This jerk.

by andromache on Apr 19, 2009 2:58 PM EDT reply actions  

eww why you put those old people up there?

they nasty

tellin' tales of drunkenness and cruelty

by Colin Auscapee on Apr 19, 2009 2:59 PM EDT reply actions  

cuh-ute elderly folk

i’d like to see the Clintons cuddlesnuggle like that.

"I've actually never had a drink before, tonight I might try it out. We'll see."
—Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw, on turning 21

by obc2 on Apr 19, 2009 3:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

Let's go Reds!

clap clap clapclapclap

Needless to say, this didn't work and everybody died.

by SullivanSmith on Apr 19, 2009 3:00 PM EDT reply actions  

Suck it, Pence!

Will you stop it with the vegetables

by Man Mountain on Apr 19, 2009 3:00 PM EDT reply actions  

SUCK IT, PENCE!

YOU JUST GOT HIT BY THE K-WAGON

"I can eat mayonnaise with a spoon." - Jeff Brantley

by BK on Apr 19, 2009 3:01 PM EDT reply actions  

Kwagon?

Needless to say, this didn't work and everybody died.

by SullivanSmith on Apr 19, 2009 3:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

roomier than a K-car, no?

"It seems like we're not hitting because we're not getting hits." - Dusty being Dusty

by Slyde on Apr 19, 2009 3:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

that was an awesome change up

and I could tell what it was from the release point. ;)

"It seems like we're not hitting because we're not getting hits." - Dusty being Dusty

by Slyde on Apr 19, 2009 3:01 PM EDT reply actions  

The camera angle today seems to give one the ability to tell when Volquez is throwing a

change. If you see the middle finger when he has his hand in the glove when he is set to deliver, it is a change, or a breaking ball, either way a nice shot.

by orex121 on Apr 19, 2009 3:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

Thanks Blum for getting us out of the inning!

"It seems like we're not hitting because we're not getting hits." - Dusty being Dusty

by Slyde on Apr 19, 2009 3:01 PM EDT reply actions  

Took it in the Blum

Wear something sexy to my funeral.

by Pops Daniels on Apr 19, 2009 3:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

Just text *666

if you think Grande hides bodies in the crawl space.

Wear something sexy to my funeral.

by Pops Daniels on Apr 19, 2009 3:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

Gacy'd

"I've actually never had a drink before, tonight I might try it out. We'll see."
—Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw, on turning 21

by obc2 on Apr 19, 2009 3:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

it's not as if i want to see the field when i am watching the game

it’s far more important to know what a bunch of idiots think is the answer to a question that has a concrete answer

tellin' tales of drunkenness and cruelty

by Colin Auscapee on Apr 19, 2009 3:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

Nice AB,

EE.

Wear something sexy to my funeral.

by Pops Daniels on Apr 19, 2009 3:09 PM EDT reply actions  

Holy cats!

Paulino’s hitting 97 on the gun.

by Brendanukkah on Apr 19, 2009 3:09 PM EDT reply actions  

yeah, he's been doing it most of the game

hit 99 once even.

"It seems like we're not hitting because we're not getting hits." - Dusty being Dusty

by Slyde on Apr 19, 2009 3:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

Pavano

6IP 1R

"I've actually never had a drink before, tonight I might try it out. We'll see."
—Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw, on turning 21

by obc2 on Apr 19, 2009 3:09 PM EDT reply actions  

Niyce hit Nix

"It seems like we're not hitting because we're not getting hits." - Dusty being Dusty

by Slyde on Apr 19, 2009 3:10 PM EDT reply actions  

and solid 1st to 3rd from EdE

"It seems like we're not hitting because we're not getting hits." - Dusty being Dusty

by Slyde on Apr 19, 2009 3:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

man on third!!!

"I've actually never had a drink before, tonight I might try it out. We'll see."
—Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw, on turning 21

by obc2 on Apr 19, 2009 3:10 PM EDT reply actions  

Ramon Hernandez is up!!!

"I can eat mayonnaise with a spoon." - Jeff Brantley

by BK on Apr 19, 2009 3:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

a very little

.253/.291/.407

.235/.272/.401

Guess which one is CPat and which is Nix.

"I've actually never had a drink before, tonight I might try it out. We'll see."
—Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw, on turning 21

by obc2 on Apr 19, 2009 3:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

its not their job to knock in runs

they are there to turn over the order…. that’s it

"I never should have given up the animation rights."

by BobbyO on Apr 19, 2009 3:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

they need a raise

Will you stop it with the vegetables

by Man Mountain on Apr 19, 2009 3:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

That was Ram-Her's 9th PA with RISP

Sea Bass has 5

"It seems like we're not hitting because we're not getting hits." - Dusty being Dusty

by Slyde on Apr 19, 2009 3:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

Has anyone noticed that Hernandez really isn't getting it done?

"It seems like we're not hitting because we're not getting hits." - Dusty being Dusty

by Slyde on Apr 19, 2009 3:12 PM EDT reply actions  

"No, I haven't" - Dusty Baker

"I can eat mayonnaise with a spoon." - Jeff Brantley

by BK on Apr 19, 2009 3:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

Whos that, the guy whos not hitting?

oh thats everyone

Dusty Baker said it was the first [triple play] he’d seen in person. When he was with the Dodgers, they hit into one, but he was in the bathroom.- C Trent

by The Crushinator on Apr 19, 2009 3:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

Cincinnati De La Hoyas

They get hit but dont hit back

"I've actually never had a drink before, tonight I might try it out. We'll see."
—Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw, on turning 21

by obc2 on Apr 19, 2009 3:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

So rec'd

Dusty Baker said it was the first [triple play] he’d seen in person. When he was with the Dodgers, they hit into one, but he was in the bathroom.- C Trent

by The Crushinator on Apr 19, 2009 3:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

Fleece blankie giveaway next Sat?

i bet it goes well with some Texas Pete

"I've actually never had a drink before, tonight I might try it out. We'll see."
—Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw, on turning 21

by obc2 on Apr 19, 2009 3:14 PM EDT reply actions  

Frank Pastore and Bruce Berenyi are

"I've actually never had a drink before, tonight I might try it out. We'll see."
—Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw, on turning 21

by obc2 on Apr 19, 2009 3:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

EdV with 5th K

www.crosleyfieldterrace.wordpress.com

by xjjeep90 on Apr 19, 2009 3:17 PM EDT reply actions  

and only 2 walks...

Good sign

People Don't Kill People. Burning Couches Kill People.

by crolfer on Apr 19, 2009 3:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

he definitely doesn't seem as wild

but the Astros aren’t a patient team.

"It seems like we're not hitting because we're not getting hits." - Dusty being Dusty

by Slyde on Apr 19, 2009 3:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

that's true...

Even if it just gives him some confidence though, that’s a plus.

People Don't Kill People. Burning Couches Kill People.

by crolfer on Apr 19, 2009 3:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

That seems encouraging

I got to go down to the stadium and whip batteries at the players on both teams. - Philly Boy Roy

by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Apr 19, 2009 3:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

yeah, seeing a lot more swings and misses than the previous start

"It seems like we're not hitting because we're not getting hits." - Dusty being Dusty

by Slyde on Apr 19, 2009 3:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

Hola.

"I wanna listen to Elephants Gerald."

by Fat Vegas Alan on Apr 19, 2009 3:18 PM EDT reply actions  

wassabe

People Don't Kill People. Burning Couches Kill People.

by crolfer on Apr 19, 2009 3:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

another K

He’s doing quite well. Now let’s see some runs!

"It seems like we're not hitting because we're not getting hits." - Dusty being Dusty

by Slyde on Apr 19, 2009 3:22 PM EDT reply actions  

ha... good one!

People Don't Kill People. Burning Couches Kill People.

by crolfer on Apr 19, 2009 3:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

id settle for a 5 pitch ab

"I've actually never had a drink before, tonight I might try it out. We'll see."
—Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw, on turning 21

by obc2 on Apr 19, 2009 3:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

gameday says that ground out was in foul territory...

Huh…

People Don't Kill People. Burning Couches Kill People.

by crolfer on Apr 19, 2009 3:27 PM EDT reply actions  

i dont care

send Taveras, immediately.

"I've actually never had a drink before, tonight I might try it out. We'll see."
—Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw, on turning 21

by obc2 on Apr 19, 2009 3:28 PM EDT reply actions  

seems like there has been a lot more talk about steals than actual steals so far

"It seems like we're not hitting because we're not getting hits." - Dusty being Dusty

by Slyde on Apr 19, 2009 3:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

same could be said for runs

People Don't Kill People. Burning Couches Kill People.

by crolfer on Apr 19, 2009 3:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

ahhh the Jedi Mind Trick

these arent the droids you’re looking for Mr Baker

"I've actually never had a drink before, tonight I might try it out. We'll see."
—Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw, on turning 21

by obc2 on Apr 19, 2009 3:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

Let's make some havoc...

People Don't Kill People. Burning Couches Kill People.

by crolfer on Apr 19, 2009 3:28 PM EDT reply actions  

15 LOB

friday saturday and so far today

www.crosleyfieldterrace.wordpress.com

by xjjeep90 on Apr 19, 2009 3:32 PM EDT reply actions  

no way!

they’ve had that many base runners?

"It seems like we're not hitting because we're not getting hits." - Dusty being Dusty

by Slyde on Apr 19, 2009 3:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

strategic walk?

Please?

People Don't Kill People. Burning Couches Kill People.

by crolfer on Apr 19, 2009 3:36 PM EDT reply actions  

Holy hell

This game is so boring that I’m tempted to work on customs paperwork instead.

by Brendanukkah on Apr 19, 2009 3:41 PM EDT reply actions  

im cooking bacon right now

small world

"I've actually never had a drink before, tonight I might try it out. We'll see."
—Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw, on turning 21

by obc2 on Apr 19, 2009 3:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

let me help you

The Apocalypse Now is based on the Heart of Darkness.

Fin.

"It seems like we're not hitting because we're not getting hits." - Dusty being Dusty

by Slyde on Apr 19, 2009 3:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

I did get that part...

People Don't Kill People. Burning Couches Kill People.

by crolfer on Apr 19, 2009 3:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yes, but how are they similar?

Everybody's a jerk. You. Me. This jerk.

by andromache on Apr 19, 2009 3:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

Martin Sheen is in both of them

"It seems like we're not hitting because we're not getting hits." - Dusty being Dusty

by Slyde on Apr 19, 2009 3:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

i hated compare/contrast assignments

"I've actually never had a drink before, tonight I might try it out. We'll see."
—Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw, on turning 21

by obc2 on Apr 19, 2009 3:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

Both are really tedious... kind of like this game

People Don't Kill People. Burning Couches Kill People.

by crolfer on Apr 19, 2009 3:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

I lied

I’m watching Chad Vader episodes instead. Ah, 2006.

by Brendanukkah on Apr 19, 2009 3:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

Not so far as I can tell

Though Chad Vader did appear on a RiffTrax episode.

by Brendanukkah on Apr 19, 2009 3:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

that must be it

I probably found Chad Vader through RiffTrax

Will you stop it with the vegetables

by Man Mountain on Apr 19, 2009 4:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

That guy just got like his 3rd foul ball of the day

fuck him!

"It seems like we're not hitting because we're not getting hits." - Dusty being Dusty

by Slyde on Apr 19, 2009 3:46 PM EDT reply actions  

is it Zack Hample?

All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?

by BubbaFan on Apr 19, 2009 3:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

Nice DP by BP

"It seems like we're not hitting because we're not getting hits." - Dusty being Dusty

by Slyde on Apr 19, 2009 3:48 PM EDT reply actions  

GIBP

the good kind

My millions are unconventional!

by Charlie Scrabbles on Apr 19, 2009 3:48 PM EDT reply actions  

fuck you Carlos Lee

when was the last time he made 2 good catches in the same game?

My millions are unconventional!

by Charlie Scrabbles on Apr 19, 2009 3:52 PM EDT reply actions  

El Caballo was on his...uh...horse?

"It seems like we're not hitting because we're not getting hits." - Dusty being Dusty

by Slyde on Apr 19, 2009 3:52 PM EDT reply actions  

hahahaha

BP didn’t even get close..

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by xjjeep90 on Apr 19, 2009 3:53 PM EDT reply actions  

BP wasn't even close to Pence on that DP

"It seems like we're not hitting because we're not getting hits." - Dusty being Dusty

by Slyde on Apr 19, 2009 3:53 PM EDT reply actions  

say wha?

People Don't Kill People. Burning Couches Kill People.

by crolfer on Apr 19, 2009 3:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

yep

at least a foot of daylight between them

My millions are unconventional!

by Charlie Scrabbles on Apr 19, 2009 3:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

they showed a replay of the DP that ended last inning

BP got credit for tagging Pence, but he missed by that much.

"It seems like we're not hitting because we're not getting hits." - Dusty being Dusty

by Slyde on Apr 19, 2009 3:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

wowza

People Don't Kill People. Burning Couches Kill People.

by crolfer on Apr 19, 2009 3:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

WTF is up with all of this good defense?

"It seems like we're not hitting because we're not getting hits." - Dusty being Dusty

by Slyde on Apr 19, 2009 3:53 PM EDT reply actions  

Not to get all stat geeky

But anybody know what the Reds’ team BABIP is? Seems like they’ve been really unlucky so far this year. I know they suck at hitting, but they also haven’t caught any breaks.

by nycredsfan on Apr 19, 2009 3:56 PM EDT reply actions  

.248 coming into today

"It seems like we're not hitting because we're not getting hits." - Dusty being Dusty

by Slyde on Apr 19, 2009 3:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

Good call

I just figured that since they aren’t K’ing as much (18th in the bigs) they should be doing better. I guess we traded Kepp and all of the other guys feel like they need to take his place.

by nycredsfan on Apr 19, 2009 4:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

Whew...what day at the old workplace....

I sneak away to check on the game and I see that we’ve 33% more hits than last night and that 67% of those are by Laynce
Who dudes and dudettes
I see Dusty had the presence of mind to put Gonzo back out there…day game after night and all..
Long Season unless we get a hitting instructor

Its probably going to happen - bend over

by Madville on Apr 19, 2009 3:58 PM EDT reply actions  

I took some time off from the game to play RE5

Glad the team is doing Ok for the most part without me

Needless to say, this didn't work and everybody died.

by SullivanSmith on Apr 19, 2009 3:59 PM EDT reply actions  

It's not bad, I kinda like it

Honestly, I’ve played nothing but MLB 2k9 for the past month, so getting back into actual video games has been kinda jarring. But it’s very well made, from the controls to the voice acting. I like it.

Needless to say, this didn't work and everybody died.

by SullivanSmith on Apr 19, 2009 4:01 PM EDT reply actions  

I also need to learn to hit the Reply link

Needless to say, this didn't work and everybody died.

by SullivanSmith on Apr 19, 2009 4:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

nice, I'm still on 2K7... I wish I had the money to get 2K9... haha

oh well

People Don't Kill People. Burning Couches Kill People.

by crolfer on Apr 19, 2009 4:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

My friend Mike tells me

Just buy MLB 2K5 and make liberal use of the Create-A-Player function

Needless to say, this didn't work and everybody died.

by SullivanSmith on Apr 19, 2009 4:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

is it better on 2K7 or something for create a player?

*confuzed

People Don't Kill People. Burning Couches Kill People.

by crolfer on Apr 19, 2009 4:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

gotcha, I kind of do that with 2K7...

2K8 should be pretty cheap now though…

People Don't Kill People. Burning Couches Kill People.

by crolfer on Apr 19, 2009 4:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

$10 at Gamestop

Needless to say, this didn't work and everybody died.

by SullivanSmith on Apr 19, 2009 4:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

sweet

I’ve got a little game store near my house that has pretty good deals too.

People Don't Kill People. Burning Couches Kill People.

by crolfer on Apr 19, 2009 4:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

I really wish Marty and Jeff would shut up about "Tweeting"

It’s making them sound really old.

Needless to say, this didn't work and everybody died.

by SullivanSmith on Apr 19, 2009 4:03 PM EDT reply actions  

Oprah tweets

And a Bengal blogger drops the 411.
john thorton

"I've actually never had a drink before, tonight I might try it out. We'll see."
—Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw, on turning 21

by obc2 on Apr 19, 2009 4:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

They already did

he’s a free agent right now

"I can eat mayonnaise with a spoon." - Jeff Brantley

by BK on Apr 19, 2009 4:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

Not a bad outing by Volquez

6 IP, 7K, 1 ER, just those damn walks.

by nycredsfan on Apr 19, 2009 4:03 PM EDT reply actions  

I'm stopping by to point out that Todd Coffey is in the midst of attempting a 2.3-inning save

He also just successfully laid down a sac bunt.

jeff: but i shudder to think of the bullpen analogy to sending the runner

by battlekow on Apr 19, 2009 4:05 PM EDT reply actions  

i'm convinced the reds coaches are terrible at their jobs

too many players get shit figured out once they leave

Will you stop it with the vegetables

by Man Mountain on Apr 19, 2009 4:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

Not a good reflection on your organization

when Ryan Dempster, Ryan Franklin, and Kyle Lohse all go on to be effective pitchers in the same division after they leave your team. If I’m Houston or Pittsburgh, I’m paying close attention to who the Reds get rid of from now on.

"I can eat mayonnaise with a spoon." - Jeff Brantley

by BK on Apr 19, 2009 4:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

Todd Coffey could turn out to be a huge indictment on the Reds coaching staff

if it’s true that they wouldn’t let him throw his two-seam fastball and then he goes to Milwaukee and becomes a closer using that slider.

"It seems like we're not hitting because we're not getting hits." - Dusty being Dusty

by Slyde on Apr 19, 2009 4:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

bingo

People Don't Kill People. Burning Couches Kill People.

by crolfer on Apr 19, 2009 4:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

of course, I meant two-seam instead of slider

I think the announcers just said slider and confused me

"It seems like we're not hitting because we're not getting hits." - Dusty being Dusty

by Slyde on Apr 19, 2009 4:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

right, I knew whatcha meant

People Don't Kill People. Burning Couches Kill People.

by crolfer on Apr 19, 2009 4:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

I think it might just be Opposite Year

Since he’s the only pitcher we have who has actually evinced an ability to pitch.

jeff: but i shudder to think of the bullpen analogy to sending the runner

by battlekow on Apr 19, 2009 4:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

he'd shown those signs in Cincinnati

but then he just started pitching weird. I always thought he didn’t have the confidence to be successful, but it may be something much worse.

"It seems like we're not hitting because we're not getting hits." - Dusty being Dusty

by Slyde on Apr 19, 2009 4:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

He seems uberconfident here

Really fired up.

jeff: but i shudder to think of the bullpen analogy to sending the runner

by battlekow on Apr 19, 2009 4:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

still sprinting from the 'pen?

People Don't Kill People. Burning Couches Kill People.

by crolfer on Apr 19, 2009 4:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yeah, like a man on fire

He’s quickly becoming a fan-favorite.

jeff: but i shudder to think of the bullpen analogy to sending the runner

by battlekow on Apr 19, 2009 4:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

well

he loves Star Wars and jello, from what I’ve heard.

"It seems like we're not hitting because we're not getting hits." - Dusty being Dusty

by Slyde on Apr 19, 2009 4:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

That's not his nickname and you know it

"I can eat mayonnaise with a spoon." - Jeff Brantley

by BK on Apr 19, 2009 4:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

We call him "Two Cups Of"

jeff: but i shudder to think of the bullpen analogy to sending the runner

by battlekow on Apr 19, 2009 4:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

This makes me hate the Reds coaching even more...

People Don't Kill People. Burning Couches Kill People.

by crolfer on Apr 19, 2009 4:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

And Coffey gets the save

It was actually 2.7 innings.

jeff: but i shudder to think of the bullpen analogy to sending the runner

by battlekow on Apr 19, 2009 4:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

bunting before the pitcher's spot

Now I’ve seen everything.

"It seems like we're not hitting because we're not getting hits." - Dusty being Dusty

by Slyde on Apr 19, 2009 4:12 PM EDT reply actions  

Hernandez tried it too...

People Don't Kill People. Burning Couches Kill People.

by crolfer on Apr 19, 2009 4:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

yes, but

Gonzalez is OPSing .240 right now. I’d take anyone over that

by nycredsfan on Apr 19, 2009 4:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

Can we break the dry spell after 15 innings

please?

Where have you gone, Johnny Vander Meer?

by Joe Public on Apr 19, 2009 4:12 PM EDT reply actions  

Agreed

Needless to say, this didn't work and everybody died.

by SullivanSmith on Apr 19, 2009 4:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

Looks like Jerry Jr. takes on the Laynce persona

Gonzo’s last chance

Its probably going to happen - bend over

by Madville on Apr 19, 2009 4:13 PM EDT reply actions  

Yay!

dances

Needless to say, this didn't work and everybody died.

by SullivanSmith on Apr 19, 2009 4:13 PM EDT reply actions  

wow, the astros suck

Will you stop it with the vegetables

by Man Mountain on Apr 19, 2009 4:13 PM EDT reply actions  

As long as they suck more than we do

I’ll take it

Needless to say, this didn't work and everybody died.

by SullivanSmith on Apr 19, 2009 4:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

i'm not sure they suck worse than the Reds

but they suck

Will you stop it with the vegetables

by Man Mountain on Apr 19, 2009 4:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

Uhhh, I'll take it

Suck it, Geoff!

"I can eat mayonnaise with a spoon." - Jeff Brantley

by BK on Apr 19, 2009 4:14 PM EDT reply actions  

Vote for Micah for LF!!!!!!

"It seems like we're not hitting because we're not getting hits." - Dusty being Dusty

by Slyde on Apr 19, 2009 4:15 PM EDT reply actions  

funny

we needed a pitcher to bat in order to score a run

"It seems like we're not hitting because we're not getting hits." - Dusty being Dusty

by Slyde on Apr 19, 2009 4:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

huh... works for me...

People Don't Kill People. Burning Couches Kill People.

by crolfer on Apr 19, 2009 4:15 PM EDT reply actions  

OWINGS!!!

Wow, he might be our 2nd best hitter

by nycredsfan on Apr 19, 2009 4:15 PM EDT reply actions  

pwn'd!

"I can eat mayonnaise with a spoon." - Jeff Brantley

by BK on Apr 19, 2009 4:15 PM EDT reply actions  

MICAH F'ING OWINGS!

Needless to say, this didn't work and everybody died.

by SullivanSmith on Apr 19, 2009 4:15 PM EDT reply actions  

anyone else still doubting Micah Owings?

small sample size my ass

"I've actually never had a drink before, tonight I might try it out. We'll see."
—Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw, on turning 21

by obc2 on Apr 19, 2009 4:15 PM EDT reply actions  

I showed up just in time for HAVOC!

and Micah Owings.

We want to build long period of time. I didn’t come here for the shot run.

by Gray on Apr 19, 2009 4:15 PM EDT reply actions  

i called that preseason

you can ride shotgun on the bandwagon

"I've actually never had a drink before, tonight I might try it out. We'll see."
—Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw, on turning 21

by obc2 on Apr 19, 2009 4:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

can i get roof?

People Don't Kill People. Burning Couches Kill People.

by crolfer on Apr 19, 2009 4:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

gotcha in the 3rd row seat

Might need a 15 pass van in the near future

"I've actually never had a drink before, tonight I might try it out. We'll see."
—Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw, on turning 21

by obc2 on Apr 19, 2009 4:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

Jay Bruce as a pinch runner, eh?

We want to build long period of time. I didn’t come here for the shot run.

by Gray on Apr 19, 2009 4:16 PM EDT reply actions  

Leave Ownings in there!

People Don't Kill People. Burning Couches Kill People.

by crolfer on Apr 19, 2009 4:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

he can't swing the bat

with his bad hand

"It seems like we're not hitting because we're not getting hits." - Dusty being Dusty

by Slyde on Apr 19, 2009 4:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

Doesn't this seem like the perfect job for Darnell McDonald?

I get protecting Owings, but Bruce has a bum hand and is a pretty terrible base runner anyway.

by Brendanukkah on Apr 19, 2009 4:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

His hand is still effed from Gallardo hitting him?

jeff: but i shudder to think of the bullpen analogy to sending the runner

by battlekow on Apr 19, 2009 4:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

depends on who you ask

I’ve heard reports that the HBP hurt it and also that a check swing hurt it.

"It seems like we're not hitting because we're not getting hits." - Dusty being Dusty

by Slyde on Apr 19, 2009 4:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yep

X-rays were negative on it yesterday, but it’s still bruised

"I can eat mayonnaise with a spoon." - Jeff Brantley

by BK on Apr 19, 2009 4:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

I guess they don't want to waste Darnell in a possible PH situation

since it is still just the 7th inning.

"It seems like we're not hitting because we're not getting hits." - Dusty being Dusty

by Slyde on Apr 19, 2009 4:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yeah, since Darnell hits better than...

wait, he hits better than whom on this team?

We want to build long period of time. I didn’t come here for the shot run.

by Gray on Apr 19, 2009 4:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

well, if Bruce isn't available to pinch hit

then I would say he hits better than Bruce.

"It seems like we're not hitting because we're not getting hits." - Dusty being Dusty

by Slyde on Apr 19, 2009 4:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

Doubtful.

McDonald would be more valuable if he were not available to pinch hit.

We want to build long period of time. I didn’t come here for the shot run.

by Gray on Apr 19, 2009 4:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

Ownings is a frickin beast!

People Don't Kill People. Burning Couches Kill People.

by crolfer on Apr 19, 2009 4:16 PM EDT reply actions  

Bruce running for Owings

huh

"I can eat mayonnaise with a spoon." - Jeff Brantley

by BK on Apr 19, 2009 4:16 PM EDT reply actions  

Completely expected.

We want to build long period of time. I didn’t come here for the shot run.

by Gray on Apr 19, 2009 4:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

Suck it, Geary!

"It seems like we're not hitting because we're not getting hits." - Dusty being Dusty

by Slyde on Apr 19, 2009 4:17 PM EDT reply actions  

Taveras didn't work too hard to get out of the way of that one.

We want to build long period of time. I didn’t come here for the shot run.

by Gray on Apr 19, 2009 4:17 PM EDT reply actions  

HBP

Havocked By Pitch

"It seems like we're not hitting because we're not getting hits." - Dusty being Dusty

by Slyde on Apr 19, 2009 4:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

Taveras takes one for the team

"I can eat mayonnaise with a spoon." - Jeff Brantley

by BK on Apr 19, 2009 4:17 PM EDT reply actions  

Well back to work for me

Gonzo gets a pass…Micah for president

Its probably going to happen - bend over

by Madville on Apr 19, 2009 4:18 PM EDT reply actions  

I'd vote that

People Don't Kill People. Burning Couches Kill People.

by crolfer on Apr 19, 2009 4:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

94, give or take a few

People Don't Kill People. Burning Couches Kill People.

by crolfer on Apr 19, 2009 4:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

you know how to find it

"It seems like we're not hitting because we're not getting hits." - Dusty being Dusty

by Slyde on Apr 19, 2009 4:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

could you bbref that for him?

We want to build long period of time. I didn’t come here for the shot run.

by Gray on Apr 19, 2009 4:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

then what's with the question mark?

"It seems like we're not hitting because we're not getting hits." - Dusty being Dusty

by Slyde on Apr 19, 2009 4:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

Three, entering today

With three walks.

jeff: but i shudder to think of the bullpen analogy to sending the runner

by battlekow on Apr 19, 2009 4:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

you're just making him lazy

shame on you.

"It seems like we're not hitting because we're not getting hits." - Dusty being Dusty

by Slyde on Apr 19, 2009 4:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

I try to be a helpful visitor

jeff: but i shudder to think of the bullpen analogy to sending the runner

by battlekow on Apr 19, 2009 4:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

"That ball had lots of tail on it." - Welsh

Bronson would have hit that.

"It seems like we're not hitting because we're not getting hits." - Dusty being Dusty

by Slyde on Apr 19, 2009 4:20 PM EDT reply actions  

jch would have impregnated it

"I've actually never had a drink before, tonight I might try it out. We'll see."
—Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw, on turning 21

by obc2 on Apr 19, 2009 4:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

Are they synching the WLW audio to

FSOH video on mlb.tv again?

We want to build long period of time. I didn’t come here for the shot run.

by Gray on Apr 19, 2009 4:20 PM EDT reply actions  

HEY! AN ORGAN!!!!

on a Sunday!!!!!!

"I've actually never had a drink before, tonight I might try it out. We'll see."
—Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw, on turning 21

by obc2 on Apr 19, 2009 4:22 PM EDT reply actions  

That's what I like to see

good job, Texas

"I can eat mayonnaise with a spoon." - Jeff Brantley

by BK on Apr 19, 2009 4:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

"we'll keep it here for god bless america"

annnnnd commercial….

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by xjjeep90 on Apr 19, 2009 4:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

Did someone ask for an organ?

People Don't Kill People. Burning Couches Kill People.

by crolfer on Apr 19, 2009 4:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

We'll keep it here to honor America with God Bless America

played to the tune of Take Me Out to the Ballgame

"It seems like we're not hitting because we're not getting hits." - Dusty being Dusty

by Slyde on Apr 19, 2009 4:23 PM EDT reply actions  

Damnit, Votto

That’s two straight batters that should have walked but got out

by nycredsfan on Apr 19, 2009 4:23 PM EDT reply actions  

just keeping the bases unclogged.

We want to build long period of time. I didn’t come here for the shot run.

by Gray on Apr 19, 2009 4:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

What the hell was Votto doing there?

"It seems like we're not hitting because we're not getting hits." - Dusty being Dusty

by Slyde on Apr 19, 2009 4:26 PM EDT reply actions  

that was retarded

tellin' tales of drunkenness and cruelty

by Colin Auscapee on Apr 19, 2009 4:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

And what was Rhodes doing?

We want to build long period of time. I didn’t come here for the shot run.

by Gray on Apr 19, 2009 4:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

yikes

that was embarrassing.

My millions are unconventional!

by Charlie Scrabbles on Apr 19, 2009 4:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

Votto channels his inner Bruce

brain fart

"I've actually never had a drink before, tonight I might try it out. We'll see."
—Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw, on turning 21

by obc2 on Apr 19, 2009 4:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

Was Brandon Phillips watching?

Shows what happens when you don’t stop 5 feet from first base.

Phone's ringing, Dude.

by rjdio on Apr 19, 2009 4:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

Joey’s not having such a good day

"I can eat mayonnaise with a spoon." - Jeff Brantley

by BK on Apr 19, 2009 4:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

Well, this team can't hit,

but at least they play awesome defense

by nycredsfan on Apr 19, 2009 4:27 PM EDT reply actions  

please dont hit it to EE

(crosses finger)

"I've actually never had a drink before, tonight I might try it out. We'll see."
—Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw, on turning 21

by obc2 on Apr 19, 2009 4:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

why the hell not?

tellin' tales of drunkenness and cruelty

by Colin Auscapee on Apr 19, 2009 4:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

Astros announcers said Votto isn't having a good year in the field or at the plate

Hmm.

jeff: but i shudder to think of the bullpen analogy to sending the runner

by battlekow on Apr 19, 2009 4:29 PM EDT reply actions  

Huh?

We want to build long period of time. I didn’t come here for the shot run.

by Gray on Apr 19, 2009 4:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yeah, I don't know

jeff: but i shudder to think of the bullpen analogy to sending the runner

by battlekow on Apr 19, 2009 4:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

yeah, he pretty much sucks

unlike all of those monsters in teh Astros’ lineup

"It seems like we're not hitting because we're not getting hits." - Dusty being Dusty

by Slyde on Apr 19, 2009 4:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

Coffey notched .549 WPA today with an average leverage of over 3

jeff: but i shudder to think of the bullpen analogy to sending the runner

by battlekow on Apr 19, 2009 4:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

cobwebs

"I've actually never had a drink before, tonight I might try it out. We'll see."
—Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw, on turning 21

by obc2 on Apr 19, 2009 4:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

Pardon?

We want to build long period of time. I didn’t come here for the shot run.

by Gray on Apr 19, 2009 4:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

check it out

jeff: but i shudder to think of the bullpen analogy to sending the runner

by battlekow on Apr 19, 2009 4:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

World Production Average

A high one means he’s made important contributions- like curing cancer and solving cold fusion.

People Don't Kill People. Burning Couches Kill People.

by crolfer on Apr 19, 2009 4:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

Galactus always leads the league in -WPA

jeff: but i shudder to think of the bullpen analogy to sending the runner

by battlekow on Apr 19, 2009 4:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

EdE!!!

hell yes

My millions are unconventional!

by Charlie Scrabbles on Apr 19, 2009 4:30 PM EDT reply actions  

Nice DP, EdE!

"It seems like we're not hitting because we're not getting hits." - Dusty being Dusty

by Slyde on Apr 19, 2009 4:30 PM EDT reply actions  

nice play, EdE.

We want to build long period of time. I didn’t come here for the shot run.

by Gray on Apr 19, 2009 4:31 PM EDT reply actions  

HIT it to EE, HIT it to EE!!!!

"I've actually never had a drink before, tonight I might try it out. We'll see."
—Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw, on turning 21

by obc2 on Apr 19, 2009 4:31 PM EDT reply actions  

Ground into Lance Berkman

I never thought I would see the day

Will you stop it with the vegetables

by Man Mountain on Apr 19, 2009 4:31 PM EDT reply actions  

Edwin with the DP!

"I can eat mayonnaise with a spoon." - Jeff Brantley

by BK on Apr 19, 2009 4:31 PM EDT reply actions  

'sup fellas?

Made from 100% recycled awesome,

by chandrathan on Apr 19, 2009 4:31 PM EDT reply actions  

For one inning

we’ve actually looked kind of like a baseball team.

Where have you gone, Johnny Vander Meer?

by Joe Public on Apr 19, 2009 4:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

which inning was that?

"It seems like we're not hitting because we're not getting hits." - Dusty being Dusty

by Slyde on Apr 19, 2009 4:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

Micah Owings's slugging percentage

High five!

"I can eat mayonnaise with a spoon." - Jeff Brantley

by BK on Apr 19, 2009 4:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

you on the 15 packer?

"I've actually never had a drink before, tonight I might try it out. We'll see."
—Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw, on turning 21

by obc2 on Apr 19, 2009 4:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

I actually got to see that

I always get a real feeling of excitement when he comes to bat

Made from 100% recycled awesome,

by chandrathan on Apr 19, 2009 4:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

im tellin ya

the ball sounds different off his bat. (loud crack)

"I've actually never had a drink before, tonight I might try it out. We'll see."
—Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw, on turning 21

by obc2 on Apr 19, 2009 4:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

sup 'than

www.crosleyfieldterrace.wordpress.com

by xjjeep90 on Apr 19, 2009 4:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

Chick Flick Sunday must be over

"I've actually never had a drink before, tonight I might try it out. We'll see."
—Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw, on turning 21

by obc2 on Apr 19, 2009 4:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

No chick flicks today

but i did watch run fatboy run last night

Made from 100% recycled awesome,

by chandrathan on Apr 19, 2009 4:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

Solid movie.

"I can eat mayonnaise with a spoon." - Jeff Brantley

by BK on Apr 19, 2009 4:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

Decent if unspectacular

Made from 100% recycled awesome,

by chandrathan on Apr 19, 2009 4:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

Just got home

And I’m gonna finish the game and then watch last night’s ufc that I downloaded

Made from 100% recycled awesome,

by chandrathan on Apr 19, 2009 4:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

White says its an embarrassment

not happy with the event last night

"I've actually never had a drink before, tonight I might try it out. We'll see."
—Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw, on turning 21

by obc2 on Apr 19, 2009 4:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

I have actively avoided the results

Made from 100% recycled awesome,

by chandrathan on Apr 19, 2009 4:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

It was good except for the main event. Which was all Dana's fault

Leitas had no business in there with Silva. Silva is just too good, and leitas wouldn’t fight him. It was five rounds of one guy actively trying NOT to fight.

However, Cheick Kongo looked good again, and it’s always nice to see Chuck Liddell get knocked out :-)

Made from 100% recycled awesome,

by chandrathan on Apr 19, 2009 7:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

Nice dance after that wasn't called a strike, Rhodes.

We want to build long period of time. I didn’t come here for the shot run.

by Gray on Apr 19, 2009 4:32 PM EDT reply actions  

Thanks for swinging at ball four, Carlos.

We want to build long period of time. I didn’t come here for the shot run.

by Gray on Apr 19, 2009 4:33 PM EDT reply actions  

right on Arty

he’s all fired up

My millions are unconventional!

by Charlie Scrabbles on Apr 19, 2009 4:33 PM EDT reply actions  

whew

Phone's ringing, Dude.

by rjdio on Apr 19, 2009 4:34 PM EDT reply actions  

Rhodes with the Eephus Pitch - almost

to K Lee

"It seems like we're not hitting because we're not getting hits." - Dusty being Dusty

by Slyde on Apr 19, 2009 4:34 PM EDT reply actions  

WTF is up with this?

mlb.tv once again has the WLW audio kind of matched up with the FSOH video. So strange.

We want to build long period of time. I didn’t come here for the shot run.

by Gray on Apr 19, 2009 4:34 PM EDT reply actions  

That's a good thing, right?

I mean, I haven’t lived in Cincy for years, so I could be out of the loop.

by RedConn on Apr 19, 2009 4:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

Arthur Rhodes is my hero

And this is my new game thread. You’re all welcome to come over!

by Brendanukkah on Apr 19, 2009 4:35 PM EDT reply actions  

Hi

We’re in the other game thread now. Come on over!

by Brendanukkah on Apr 19, 2009 4:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

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