Game 16 Thread: Braves at Reds
by Slyde on Apr 24, 2009 5:45 PM EDT
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Atlanta Braves at Cincinnati Reds, Apr 24, 2009 7:10 PM EDT
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Hey, those guys have similar names! Are they related? (That's racist!)
Edinson Volquez tries to build on the positive outcome of his last start when he threw 6 innings and gave up only one run. Oh sure, he walked 5 hitters that game too, but we don't have to remember every little bad thing, do we? Volquez was throwing his fastball a lot harder last start than he has all season. He also mixed in quite a few more change ups than he did in his previous two starts. He still isn't throwing the slider very much, but that's probably because he's still having trouble pinpointing the strike zone. Hoepfully this is something he can remedy tonight as he takes on the Braves for the third time in his career.
The current set of Braves have had some success off of Volquez, batting a collective .300/.396/.475, though Edinson has just a 2.25 ERA against the organization in 2 starts. Brian McCann is the only current Brave to have homered off of Volquez.
Not many of the Reds hitters have faced Javier Vazquez before, but those that have faced him have hit him hard. Alex Gonzalez in particular has faced Vazquez in 34 plate appearances, posting a .387/.441/.645 line, including 5 doubles and a home run. Jerry Hairston Jr. and Ramon Hernandez have both homered off of Vazquez as well.
Historically, Vazquez has been known to give up the long ball, but he's only surrendered one dinger so far this season. He already has 25 strikeouts in just 18 innings pitched, putting him 8th in the NL in that category. He's only surrendered 6 walks to this point as well, which means the Reds have their work cut out for them tonight.
It's going to take a strong effort from Volquez if the Reds are going to take home a win this evening. Hopefully we'll see a packed house since it is fireworks night, and the team is winning, and it is a beautiful night weather-wise. It'd be great to hear that stadium rocking for once. I wish I could be there in person, but I'll be there in spirit! Go Reds!
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we'll have a gang there
me, obc, pops, colin, you……email me if you’d like to meet up.
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.....
heading down to the game too....
bringing the kids.. so i’ll have to behave
Nobody listens to Andrew
same with you dude, email me if you'd like to meet up
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.....
don't know where I'll be..and i don't know your e-mail...
and I’ll have 2 small kids…so probably another time…
Nobody listens to Andrew
by nlt-andrew68 on Apr 24, 2009 5:56 PM EDT up reply actions
your kids gotta grow up sometime
jch will teach them many things.
Bloop
by justin007000 on Apr 24, 2009 6:05 PM EDT up reply actions
worst. advice. ever.
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by Charlie Scrabbles on Apr 24, 2009 6:22 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
I'm pissed that I'm sitting here reading this game thread
Because I want to be at the game tonight so bad. I’d give my left testicle to be there tonight.
really? that sounds expensive.
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by Charlie Scrabbles on Apr 24, 2009 6:25 PM EDT up reply actions
your testicle is worth $22 to you?
Bloop
by justin007000 on Apr 24, 2009 6:27 PM EDT up reply actions
No, those close ones right behind the plate
They’re like $90 I think. That sounds about right: Beautiful night, winning team, fireworks, in exchange for something I already have a spare of.
they are $230
and you get free food.
Bloop
by justin007000 on Apr 24, 2009 6:38 PM EDT up reply actions
FVA already posted the lineup
but i’ll go ahead and do it here in the game thread
Taveras CF
Dickerson LF
Votto 1B
BP 2B
Bruce RF
EdE 3B
Hernandez C
Gonzo SS
Volquez P
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by Charlie Scrabbles on Apr 24, 2009 6:36 PM EDT reply actions
BP's back in the 4 hole already?
That was fast.
Looking through the Braves' lineup
and noticed it’s Chipper’s birthday today. He’s 37. Plunk him Volkie.
yeah FSN is saying 94. he throws good.
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by Charlie Scrabbles on Apr 24, 2009 7:16 PM EDT up reply actions
seems like only the diehards show up for a Friday thread
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by Charlie Scrabbles on Apr 24, 2009 7:17 PM EDT up reply actions
diehards
losers. same difference.
"It seems like we're not hitting because we're not getting hits." - Dusty being Dusty
and you're the leader
what does that say about you?
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by Charlie Scrabbles on Apr 24, 2009 7:19 PM EDT up reply actions
I don't need to be told how pathetic my life is
I’m living it.
"It seems like we're not hitting because we're not getting hits." - Dusty being Dusty
amen brother
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by Charlie Scrabbles on Apr 24, 2009 7:20 PM EDT up reply actions
KING LOSER!
They’re having a convention for you in Dayton, if you hadn’t heard
"I can eat mayonnaise with a spoon." - Jeff Brantley
by BK on Apr 24, 2009 7:20 PM EDT up reply actions
George hearts Frenchy
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by Charlie Scrabbles on Apr 24, 2009 7:21 PM EDT reply actions
You know what this economic downturn has been lacking
an outbreak of a deadly virus.
"It seems like we're not hitting because we're not getting hits." - Dusty being Dusty
Happy Friday!
You know Friday is the day you are statistically most likely to lose a testicle in an animal attack.
"It seems like we're not hitting because we're not getting hits." - Dusty being Dusty
i just locked my cat in the laundry room
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by Charlie Scrabbles on Apr 24, 2009 7:29 PM EDT up reply actions
hey!
Let Charlie Scrabbles out, or you’ll have to become a Cubs fan.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
ok ok
be cool
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by Charlie Scrabbles on Apr 24, 2009 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Dickerson is not a good bunter, is he?
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by Charlie Scrabbles on Apr 24, 2009 7:22 PM EDT reply actions
It seems like he's too big and lanky to bunt well
"I can eat mayonnaise with a spoon." - Jeff Brantley
by BK on Apr 24, 2009 7:23 PM EDT up reply actions
good to see the Reds playing for one run
in the first inning.
"It seems like we're not hitting because we're not getting hits." - Dusty being Dusty
surprise
Votto with another big hit. yawn.
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by Charlie Scrabbles on Apr 24, 2009 7:28 PM EDT reply actions
There goes my hero!
"It seems like we're not hitting because we're not getting hits." - Dusty being Dusty
Vazkkkez
jerkkk
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by Charlie Scrabbles on Apr 24, 2009 7:31 PM EDT reply actions
that's sort of racist
"It seems like we're not hitting because we're not getting hits." - Dusty being Dusty
im guessing
he saw EdE K 4 times there the past 2 days and proclaimed that EdE is just not a clean up hitter.
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by Charlie Scrabbles on Apr 24, 2009 7:38 PM EDT up reply actions
best hitter hits third
/book’d
"It seems like we're not hitting because we're not getting hits." - Dusty being Dusty
Yeah you're right
and as long as these magic wins keep coming it ain’t a problem. I’d just like to see the cleanup hitter outperform Ramon Hernandez, if at all possible.
no way
he’s your classic 3-hole hitter. like Ken Griffey Jr.
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by Charlie Scrabbles on Apr 24, 2009 7:40 PM EDT up reply actions
Volquez is not getting that low strike call
he needs that.
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by Charlie Scrabbles on Apr 24, 2009 7:39 PM EDT reply actions
You know what the problem is?
He doesn’t bend the brim of his hat. If he bent the brim of his hat he’d look less dumb and he’d be throwing strikes.
yeah you really gotta crease that puppy
right the middle. 90 degree angle!
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by Charlie Scrabbles on Apr 24, 2009 7:44 PM EDT up reply actions
so im going to the Scarlet and Gray game tomorry
any other Columbusites going?
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by Charlie Scrabbles on Apr 24, 2009 7:43 PM EDT reply actions
I wish, the Columbus area chesirecats are.
I hear Tressel’s been going around to colleges and high schools around the country to learn how to open up the offense. I can’t wait for next season
it will be interesting to see how they use Pryor
speaking of off-topic stuff, how’s yer boy Steph Curry doin’?
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by Charlie Scrabbles on Apr 24, 2009 7:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Whatever
If he thinks he can handle the NBA, then it was a good idea. But he really can’t, no way. He’s going to be a slightly better JJ Redick. I’m just glad Davidson can go back to being anonymous. The most fun I ever had was at games 3 years ago when 600 people were at the games and I could get in arguments with opposing point guards because the arena was so quiet. The ESPN hype shit got out of control.
oh so you were into Davidson basketball before it was cool to be into Davidson basketball
riiiiight…
seriously though, did he have anything left to prove in college? you cant fault the guy for following the money (even if he’s daddy’s a millionaire), but would one more year in college help him or hinder him?
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by Charlie Scrabbles on Apr 24, 2009 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Nah, just a year ahead of the curve entry-wise
I really like steph, and don’t fault him at all. This season had to suck with him carrying 99% of the load and the constant hype. But he’s still growing, he doesn’t pass well, and is going to be going up against men who will be able to swat his shots into the 5th row. I hope it works out, but he looks like a NBDLer.
that's a shame
he seems like a nice guy.
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by Charlie Scrabbles on Apr 24, 2009 8:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Agreed
Much easier to root for than his Dookie little brother.
"I can eat mayonnaise with a spoon." - Jeff Brantley
by BK on Apr 24, 2009 8:06 PM EDT up reply actions
True statement
I hope all goes well for Steph in the pros. I could care less about Coach K’s new pet.
He's on a book tour!
Made from 100% recycled awesome,
by chandrathan on Apr 25, 2009 12:25 PM EDT up reply actions
EdE looked ugly there
real ugly
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by Charlie Scrabbles on Apr 24, 2009 7:47 PM EDT reply actions
dude needs a day off
where’s Keppinger when you need him?
"It seems like we're not hitting because we're not getting hits." - Dusty being Dusty
would Janish be the backup?
Hairston? yuck.
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by Charlie Scrabbles on Apr 24, 2009 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions
NO, I WANT KEPPINGER
"It seems like we're not hitting because we're not getting hits." - Dusty being Dusty
Perhaps...
Rosales?
And Adam Dunn's spirit, ranging for revenge / With Ate by his side come hot from hell, / Shall in these confines with a monarch's voice / Cry 'Havoc,' and let slip the dogs of war...
by Paul Householder on Apr 24, 2009 7:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Ramon!
diving in head-first to second!
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by Charlie Scrabbles on Apr 24, 2009 7:50 PM EDT reply actions
Look out world...
Here comes the Hernia!
(double post).
And Adam Dunn's spirit, ranging for revenge / With Ate by his side come hot from hell, / Shall in these confines with a monarch's voice / Cry 'Havoc,' and let slip the dogs of war...
by Paul Householder on Apr 24, 2009 7:50 PM EDT reply actions
finally
a non-strikeout out
"It seems like we're not hitting because we're not getting hits." - Dusty being Dusty
you spoke too soon
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by Charlie Scrabbles on Apr 24, 2009 7:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Did Gonzo
Hit that line-drive with any authority?
And Adam Dunn's spirit, ranging for revenge / With Ate by his side come hot from hell, / Shall in these confines with a monarch's voice / Cry 'Havoc,' and let slip the dogs of war...
by Paul Householder on Apr 24, 2009 7:52 PM EDT reply actions
You folks seem like decent people...
We’ve got a good battle of the V-quez’s tonight!
"If I had a little humility, I would be perfect" - Ted Turner
Evenin' Little Lady
Whatcha drinkin’?
"It seems like we're not hitting because we're not getting hits." - Dusty being Dusty
i like yer style
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by Charlie Scrabbles on Apr 24, 2009 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions
much obliged little lady
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by Charlie Scrabbles on Apr 24, 2009 7:57 PM EDT up reply actions
Not much of a tea drinker
and being a Northerner, I probably wouldn’t drink sweet tea if I were.
"It seems like we're not hitting because we're not getting hits." - Dusty being Dusty
you like it
diet?
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by Charlie Scrabbles on Apr 24, 2009 7:57 PM EDT up reply actions
Diet Sweet Tea?
I’ve never heard of such a thing.
"If I had a little humility, I would be perfect" - Ted Turner
Haha...
Well, I just wanted to make sure everyone knew it was sweet and not unsweet. Plus, sweet is just such a beautiful word.
"If I had a little humility, I would be perfect" - Ted Turner
there is something musical about the phrase
“sweet tea”. in fact, i’m kinda thirsty. i think i’ll get me a sweet tea.
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by Charlie Scrabbles on Apr 24, 2009 8:02 PM EDT up reply actions
Or you could try some...
Ice Cold Coca-Cola
"If I had a little humility, I would be perfect" - Ted Turner
i could really go for a
restaurant-quality lemonade.
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by Charlie Scrabbles on Apr 24, 2009 8:11 PM EDT up reply actions
Lemonade?
Meh…I could go for a coke, though.
"If I had a little humility, I would be perfect" - Ted Turner
not just lemonade:
restaurant-quality lemonade.
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by Charlie Scrabbles on Apr 24, 2009 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions
Like from Chick-fil-a?
Man…CFA has the BEST lemonade!!
"If I had a little humility, I would be perfect" - Ted Turner
do you work for the department of tourism for the state of Georgia or something?
Coke, Chick-fil-A, the Braves…i dont know…
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by Charlie Scrabbles on Apr 24, 2009 8:16 PM EDT up reply actions
Next thing ya know...
I’ll mention Waffle House. Oh, wait…
Nope, just a college student who loves Coke, Chick-fil-a, and the Braves.
"If I had a little humility, I would be perfect" - Ted Turner
Triple post?
And Adam Dunn's spirit, ranging for revenge / With Ate by his side come hot from hell, / Shall in these confines with a monarch's voice / Cry 'Havoc,' and let slip the dogs of war...
by Paul Householder on Apr 24, 2009 7:53 PM EDT up reply actions
You can also do so boost your comment total...
By saying “That’s what she said” after everything.
And Adam Dunn's spirit, ranging for revenge / With Ate by his side come hot from hell, / Shall in these confines with a monarch's voice / Cry 'Havoc,' and let slip the dogs of war...
by Paul Householder on Apr 24, 2009 7:56 PM EDT up reply actions
like this guy
My son is in 7th grade, and he recently has started coming home with gross and obnoxious jokes. Some of his favorites are “your mom” jokes, and also a joke in which the punch line is, “That’s what she said.”
Whenever I slip up and say something “wrong,” he is there at my side with a gross joke at the ready.
A few weeks ago, at a company barbecue, a minor incident happened involving a hot dog. I made an innocuous comment, and my son of course shouted from the table, “That’s what she said!”
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
Well, aren't you a little chandrathan tonight.
"I can eat mayonnaise with a spoon." - Jeff Brantley
by BK on Apr 24, 2009 7:58 PM EDT up reply actions
what's Brantley up to?
anybody know?
"It seems like we're not hitting because we're not getting hits." - Dusty being Dusty
I think he was making some sort of argument.
And Adam Dunn's spirit, ranging for revenge / With Ate by his side come hot from hell, / Shall in these confines with a monarch's voice / Cry 'Havoc,' and let slip the dogs of war...
by Paul Householder on Apr 24, 2009 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions
Edinson Volquez...
is looking real good for ya’lls Reds tonight.
"If I had a little humility, I would be perfect" - Ted Turner
its the straight-brimmed hat
dude’s got style
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by Charlie Scrabbles on Apr 24, 2009 7:56 PM EDT up reply actions
Pssht, I'd like to see him outstyle this guy
"I can eat mayonnaise with a spoon." - Jeff Brantley
by BK on Apr 24, 2009 7:58 PM EDT up reply actions
I just love Kelly Johnson.
…wish he wouldn’t do that quite so much, though…
"If I had a little humility, I would be perfect" - Ted Turner
Volquez with another K
i like him
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by Charlie Scrabbles on Apr 24, 2009 8:00 PM EDT reply actions
What?
And Adam Dunn's spirit, ranging for revenge / With Ate by his side come hot from hell, / Shall in these confines with a monarch's voice / Cry 'Havoc,' and let slip the dogs of war...
by Paul Householder on Apr 24, 2009 8:01 PM EDT up reply actions
Volquez plunks Escobar
benches clear
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by Charlie Scrabbles on Apr 24, 2009 8:01 PM EDT up reply actions
Why did the benches clear?
Was it especially bad? Did Escobar charge the mound?
And Adam Dunn's spirit, ranging for revenge / With Ate by his side come hot from hell, / Shall in these confines with a monarch's voice / Cry 'Havoc,' and let slip the dogs of war...
by Paul Householder on Apr 24, 2009 8:02 PM EDT up reply actions
He said a few words to Ramon, and then pointed at Volquez and started walking up there
"I can eat mayonnaise with a spoon." - Jeff Brantley
by BK on Apr 24, 2009 8:03 PM EDT up reply actions
he walked into the grass
and pointed at Hernandez and then Volquez. just a bunch of jawwing.
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by Charlie Scrabbles on Apr 24, 2009 8:03 PM EDT up reply actions
Thanks everyone!
And Adam Dunn's spirit, ranging for revenge / With Ate by his side come hot from hell, / Shall in these confines with a monarch's voice / Cry 'Havoc,' and let slip the dogs of war...
by Paul Householder on Apr 24, 2009 8:04 PM EDT up reply actions
Come on Yesco...
breath in…breath out…
"If I had a little humility, I would be perfect" - Ted Turner
I don't ever remember Yunel doing that before...
I wonder what that was all about??
"If I had a little humility, I would be perfect" - Ted Turner
Where is Volquez from?
Maybe it’s some Nationalistic thing…
"If I had a little humility, I would be perfect" - Ted Turner
Volquez is from the Dominican
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by Charlie Scrabbles on Apr 24, 2009 8:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Well...
Yunel’s from Cuba. Don’t know much about rivalries down there, though…
"If I had a little humility, I would be perfect" - Ted Turner
the Reds TV guys said the same thing
i dont think thats it though. i think Yunel just thought he might be going after him, and he wanted to let it be known he didnt appreciate it.
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by Charlie Scrabbles on Apr 24, 2009 8:09 PM EDT up reply actions
I think that the relievers should pelt the shit
out of Yunel.
whiny bitch.
Yunel's a wuss
If you’re going to go to the mound, throw some punches.
You went full retard. No one ever comes back from that. - Sgt. Osiris
nah
i’d rather see it go down like it did. he got his point across (please dont throw at me) and they didnt have to eject anyone.
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by Charlie Scrabbles on Apr 24, 2009 8:06 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah but that's no fun
A good brawl is always entertaining
You went full retard. No one ever comes back from that. - Sgt. Osiris
by cesarhernandez on Apr 24, 2009 8:07 PM EDT up reply actions
hockey is on tonight
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by Charlie Scrabbles on Apr 24, 2009 8:07 PM EDT up reply actions
50 bucks...
Says the Smails kid picks his nose.
And Adam Dunn's spirit, ranging for revenge / With Ate by his side come hot from hell, / Shall in these confines with a monarch's voice / Cry 'Havoc,' and let slip the dogs of war...
by Paul Householder on Apr 24, 2009 8:06 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
s'more'd would have been funnier
I dropped the ball
'snot too late...
And Adam Dunn's spirit, ranging for revenge / With Ate by his side come hot from hell, / Shall in these confines with a monarch's voice / Cry 'Havoc,' and let slip the dogs of war...
by Paul Householder on Apr 24, 2009 8:10 PM EDT up reply actions
I wish Brandon Phillips had turned around
and thrown it right into Yunel’s ass. It’s not like we would miss his hitting when he got suspended.
Braves announcers say that looked intentional
Have they never watched Volquez pitch before?
Volquez is the textbook definition of "effectively wild"
"I can eat mayonnaise with a spoon." - Jeff Brantley
by BK on Apr 24, 2009 8:10 PM EDT up reply actions
Well that's pretty stupid.
Two out, nobody on, with Chipper Jones on deck. Yeah, let’s put someone on base ahead of him with good speed. Yeah, that’s what I’d do.
And Adam Dunn's spirit, ranging for revenge / With Ate by his side come hot from hell, / Shall in these confines with a monarch's voice / Cry 'Havoc,' and let slip the dogs of war...
by Paul Householder on Apr 24, 2009 8:10 PM EDT up reply actions
For those not watching at home
"It seems like we're not hitting because we're not getting hits." - Dusty being Dusty
of the cleared benches
"It seems like we're not hitting because we're not getting hits." - Dusty being Dusty
Oh.
I was expecting a picture of Dusty dressed as Little Bo Peep. Thanks for clarifying.
And Adam Dunn's spirit, ranging for revenge / With Ate by his side come hot from hell, / Shall in these confines with a monarch's voice / Cry 'Havoc,' and let slip the dogs of war...
by Paul Householder on Apr 24, 2009 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions
i misread twit pick
as something else…
Bloop
by justin007000 on Apr 24, 2009 10:58 PM EDT up reply actions
Like I said...
I just love Kelly Johnson
"If I had a little humility, I would be perfect" - Ted Turner
but Kelly's a GIRLS name!
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by Charlie Scrabbles on Apr 24, 2009 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions
I know of 2 guys named Kelly.
Besides, I’m sure it made him tougher growing up with it…
"If I had a little humility, I would be perfect" - Ted Turner
yeah i know what you mean
my brother’s name is Kenny. so kinda the same thing.
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by Charlie Scrabbles on Apr 24, 2009 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Hmm...
I’ve never met a girl named Kenny.
"If I had a little humility, I would be perfect" - Ted Turner
She was the other piece
in the Jason Tyner deal. Ms. Kenny Devine
no
but they are only like 2 letters apart. so kinda the same thing.
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by Charlie Scrabbles on Apr 24, 2009 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions
Damn you Kelly Johnson
Voltron says, “You’re next bitch”
I'm hoping not Lincoln.
And Adam Dunn's spirit, ranging for revenge / With Ate by his side come hot from hell, / Shall in these confines with a monarch's voice / Cry 'Havoc,' and let slip the dogs of war...
by Paul Householder on Apr 24, 2009 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Nice.
And Adam Dunn's spirit, ranging for revenge / With Ate by his side come hot from hell, / Shall in these confines with a monarch's voice / Cry 'Havoc,' and let slip the dogs of war...
by Paul Householder on Apr 24, 2009 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Double the racism, double the fun!
"I can eat mayonnaise with a spoon." - Jeff Brantley
by BK on Apr 24, 2009 8:20 PM EDT up reply actions
oh because we playing Atlanta?
real mature BK.
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by Charlie Scrabbles on Apr 24, 2009 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions
How about a Corey Patterson job now?
(i.e., first pitch grounder 4-3.)
And Adam Dunn's spirit, ranging for revenge / With Ate by his side come hot from hell, / Shall in these confines with a monarch's voice / Cry 'Havoc,' and let slip the dogs of war...
by Paul Householder on Apr 24, 2009 8:21 PM EDT reply actions
So...
If I’d had a vote for ROY last year, I would’ve voted for Votto. I don’t think Soto deserved it over him…
"If I had a little humility, I would be perfect" - Ted Turner
well
arent you making fast friends around here.
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by Charlie Scrabbles on Apr 24, 2009 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions
I like talking to fans from other teams...
It gives me another perspective, plus I don’t have to hear (Read) what I already know.
"If I had a little humility, I would be perfect" - Ted Turner
Could be they didn't like his personality.
And Adam Dunn's spirit, ranging for revenge / With Ate by his side come hot from hell, / Shall in these confines with a monarch's voice / Cry 'Havoc,' and let slip the dogs of war...
by Paul Householder on Apr 24, 2009 8:23 PM EDT up reply actions
Why wouldn't they?
He’s just so darn cute. I could just go hug him (and then go to jail, get a restraining order, etc…)
"If I had a little humility, I would be perfect" - Ted Turner
The Yahoo Sports guy
Didn’t think he was much fun.
And Adam Dunn's spirit, ranging for revenge / With Ate by his side come hot from hell, / Shall in these confines with a monarch's voice / Cry 'Havoc,' and let slip the dogs of war...
by Paul Householder on Apr 24, 2009 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions
Braves announcers now being heckled for
not coming up with the Aflac trivia question.
Looks like George Grande is drunk again.
"I ordered a VIRGIN strawberry dacquiri, gosh dangit!"
"I can eat mayonnaise with a spoon." - Jeff Brantley
by BK on Apr 24, 2009 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Jesus Christ, now they are talking about Tomo Okha
Where did SportSouth find these guys?
You don't like Jon and Joe?
Well…they’re no Skip and Pete, but I like ’em all right.
"If I had a little humility, I would be perfect" - Ted Turner
Yeah I like 'em all things considered
It’s refreshing to flip on their mellowness after the negativity of the Cinci announcers.
I am starting a Braves announcer game thread tomorrow.
this shit is terrible
Volquez up over 70 pitches
and he’s given up nary a hit.
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by Charlie Scrabbles on Apr 24, 2009 8:27 PM EDT reply actions
he just cant get that low strike
dammit
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by Charlie Scrabbles on Apr 24, 2009 8:29 PM EDT reply actions
Most walks allowed in a no-hitter: 10
http://www.baseball-reference.com/pi/shareit/ESrS
I got to go down to the stadium and whip batteries at the players on both teams. - Philly Boy Roy
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Apr 24, 2009 8:29 PM EDT reply actions
BB
While I’m terribly sorry for you wonderful folks pain, I’m very excited the Braves scored a run.
"If I had a little humility, I would be perfect" - Ted Turner
And the award for nicest opposing fan ever on Red Reporter goes to...
"I can eat mayonnaise with a spoon." - Jeff Brantley
by BK on Apr 24, 2009 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions
battlekow.
And Adam Dunn's spirit, ranging for revenge / With Ate by his side come hot from hell, / Shall in these confines with a monarch's voice / Cry 'Havoc,' and let slip the dogs of war...
by Paul Householder on Apr 24, 2009 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions
That picture of the nun was anything but nice.
"I can eat mayonnaise with a spoon." - Jeff Brantley
by BK on Apr 24, 2009 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions
but...
she was a nun!
Made from 100% recycled awesome,
by chandrathan on Apr 25, 2009 12:31 PM EDT up reply actions
If you're talking about me...
Thank you! I’m very flattered.
"If I had a little humility, I would be perfect" - Ted Turner
You're welcome, little lady
"I can eat mayonnaise with a spoon." - Jeff Brantley
by BK on Apr 24, 2009 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions
That pitch was low
sorry to say.
You went full retard. No one ever comes back from that. - Sgt. Osiris
I hope you didn't just jinx us.
And Adam Dunn's spirit, ranging for revenge / With Ate by his side come hot from hell, / Shall in these confines with a monarch's voice / Cry 'Havoc,' and let slip the dogs of war...
by Paul Householder on Apr 24, 2009 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions
Well that was craptastic.
And Adam Dunn's spirit, ranging for revenge / With Ate by his side come hot from hell, / Shall in these confines with a monarch's voice / Cry 'Havoc,' and let slip the dogs of war...
by Paul Householder on Apr 24, 2009 8:30 PM EDT reply actions
6 walks thru 3 2/3?
I got to go down to the stadium and whip batteries at the players on both teams. - Philly Boy Roy
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Apr 24, 2009 8:30 PM EDT reply actions
Maybe...
If I talk about how lousy KJ is, he’ll do very well.
….but that’s blasphamy!
"If I had a little humility, I would be perfect" - Ted Turner
there he gives it to him
strike two
Consider the Eskimos.
by Charlie Scrabbles on Apr 24, 2009 8:31 PM EDT reply actions
Grrr...
And Adam Dunn's spirit, ranging for revenge / With Ate by his side come hot from hell, / Shall in these confines with a monarch's voice / Cry 'Havoc,' and let slip the dogs of war...
by Paul Householder on Apr 24, 2009 8:33 PM EDT reply actions
Good point made by the BRaves announcers...
Maybe Yunel’s plunking will light a fire under the Braves bellies and they’ll begin a very nice run.
"If I had a little humility, I would be perfect" - Ted Turner
Good pun...
I know. It’s sad, really. The bats have gone into hibernation lately. But I’m hoping they’ll break out of it soon!
"If I had a little humility, I would be perfect" - Ted Turner
In fairness to Volquez, this strike zone is ridiculous
but he still needs to adjust.
For those of us without visuals
how much of these called balls are the fault of the umps?
I got to go down to the stadium and whip batteries at the players on both teams. - Philly Boy Roy
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Apr 24, 2009 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions
he is not locating at all
that said, the ump isnt giving him much opportunity to.
Consider the Eskimos.
by Charlie Scrabbles on Apr 24, 2009 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions
I would say the ump has a good K-zone
But Volquez isn’t helping himself by showing up the ump.
"If I had a little humility, I would be perfect" - Ted Turner
Volquez lives and dies by working down in the zone
and this ump isnt giving him anything down there. but yeah, he probably needs to shut up and just throw.
Consider the Eskimos.
by Charlie Scrabbles on Apr 24, 2009 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions
At least he didn't hit another weak ground ball...
"If I had a little humility, I would be perfect" - Ted Turner
Wondering why he swung at all, actually.
And Adam Dunn's spirit, ranging for revenge / With Ate by his side come hot from hell, / Shall in these confines with a monarch's voice / Cry 'Havoc,' and let slip the dogs of war...
by Paul Householder on Apr 24, 2009 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Because...
so far this year, he’s been incapable of taking pitches.
"If I had a little humility, I would be perfect" - Ted Turner
Is Volquez rattled by hitting Escobar?
Did he think he was related to Pablo?
I got to go down to the stadium and whip batteries at the players on both teams. - Philly Boy Roy
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Apr 24, 2009 8:37 PM EDT reply actions
It's a good thing Vazquez blows
otherwise that one run lead might be insurmountable
Well...
Lately, it has been turning out better when he doesn’t swing.
And Adam Dunn's spirit, ranging for revenge / With Ate by his side come hot from hell, / Shall in these confines with a monarch's voice / Cry 'Havoc,' and let slip the dogs of war...
by Paul Householder on Apr 24, 2009 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions
3-0 pitch
after walking the previous batter, and Jay swings. what a pup.
Consider the Eskimos.
by Charlie Scrabbles on Apr 24, 2009 8:41 PM EDT reply actions
probably
but that doesnt mean you have to swing. does it?
Consider the Eskimos.
by Charlie Scrabbles on Apr 24, 2009 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions
Just be thankful...
He didn’t have the bunt sign on.
And Adam Dunn's spirit, ranging for revenge / With Ate by his side come hot from hell, / Shall in these confines with a monarch's voice / Cry 'Havoc,' and let slip the dogs of war...
by Paul Householder on Apr 24, 2009 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions
oh man
i just got the shivers.
Consider the Eskimos.
by Charlie Scrabbles on Apr 24, 2009 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions
no way
Bruce is waaaay better than Frenchy. it aint even close.
Consider the Eskimos.
by Charlie Scrabbles on Apr 24, 2009 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Great arm, swings at every damn thing that comes his way.
Of course Hova’s got more potential, they’ve just got a couple of striking similarities.
maybe a few superficial similarities
but Jay has more talent in his (albeit prodigious) genitalia than Frenchy has in his entire being.
Consider the Eskimos.
by Charlie Scrabbles on Apr 24, 2009 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
real men don't walk
BP told him so.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
he definitely needs a day off
Consider the Eskimos.
by Charlie Scrabbles on Apr 24, 2009 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions
He looks lots better than he did a week ago
"I can eat mayonnaise with a spoon." - Jeff Brantley
by BK on Apr 24, 2009 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions
i like the decision to keep Volquez in the game
he needs to straighten the fuck up. like right now.
Consider the Eskimos.
by Charlie Scrabbles on Apr 24, 2009 8:47 PM EDT reply actions
Well...
He does have a no-hitter going…
"If I had a little humility, I would be perfect" - Ted Turner
Heh.
And Adam Dunn's spirit, ranging for revenge / With Ate by his side come hot from hell, / Shall in these confines with a monarch's voice / Cry 'Havoc,' and let slip the dogs of war...
by Paul Householder on Apr 24, 2009 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Dusty's trying to get his starter a win
"I can eat mayonnaise with a spoon." - Jeff Brantley
by BK on Apr 24, 2009 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions
oh right
whatever was i thinking…
Consider the Eskimos.
by Charlie Scrabbles on Apr 24, 2009 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Wow.
HAVOC me a run!
And Adam Dunn's spirit, ranging for revenge / With Ate by his side come hot from hell, / Shall in these confines with a monarch's voice / Cry 'Havoc,' and let slip the dogs of war...
by Paul Householder on Apr 24, 2009 8:47 PM EDT reply actions
i dont know
he probably would have had to hold up on the ground ball, if only for a step. woulda been close.
Consider the Eskimos.
by Charlie Scrabbles on Apr 24, 2009 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Maybe not...
Schaefer has a cannon in center
"I can eat mayonnaise with a spoon." - Jeff Brantley
by BK on Apr 24, 2009 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Perhaps.
But don’t underestimate the power of HAVOC.
He probably distracted Vasquez into throwing what he threw to Gonzo.
And Adam Dunn's spirit, ranging for revenge / With Ate by his side come hot from hell, / Shall in these confines with a monarch's voice / Cry 'Havoc,' and let slip the dogs of war...
by Paul Householder on Apr 24, 2009 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Alright, Volkie
we need a quick inning, like now
"I can eat mayonnaise with a spoon." - Jeff Brantley
Yesss...
Take.a.seat.
Walks suck when the Braves give them out…
"If I had a little humility, I would be perfect" - Ted Turner
Javier Vazquez has 7 strikeouts
Everyone not named Ramon, Joey and Alex should be demoted immediately
He already had
25 K’s in 18 innings before tonights game.
"If I had a little humility, I would be perfect" - Ted Turner
Maybe I'm stupid...
but why keep Edinson in the game? There’s no way he can finish this and get a no hitter. His pitch count would be enormous. And you know he’s not going to help himself with a hit there when there’s a runner in scoring position. Why not bring in Micah?
Dusty's trying to get his starter a win...
Never mind that the game is tied, and he’s thrown 80+ pitches.
And Adam Dunn's spirit, ranging for revenge / With Ate by his side come hot from hell, / Shall in these confines with a monarch's voice / Cry 'Havoc,' and let slip the dogs of war...
by Paul Householder on Apr 24, 2009 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions
Dusty wants to get him the win or extend the brilliant outing
Actually taking the lead isn’t important
"I can eat mayonnaise with a spoon." - Jeff Brantley
by BK on Apr 24, 2009 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions
Volquez needs to straighten himself out
like big time. he’s not gonna do that in the showers.
/setting them up
Consider the Eskimos.
by Charlie Scrabbles on Apr 24, 2009 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions
Oh my dear god, these announcers are terrible
It’s like listening to a stoned John Madden, without the charm or knowledge
Well there goes the no-no
Guess we can bring in the pen now.
Be careful
What you wish for…
And Adam Dunn's spirit, ranging for revenge / With Ate by his side come hot from hell, / Shall in these confines with a monarch's voice / Cry 'Havoc,' and let slip the dogs of war...
by Paul Householder on Apr 24, 2009 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions
OK. Two-pitch at bat.
More please.
And Adam Dunn's spirit, ranging for revenge / With Ate by his side come hot from hell, / Shall in these confines with a monarch's voice / Cry 'Havoc,' and let slip the dogs of war...
by Paul Householder on Apr 24, 2009 8:55 PM EDT reply actions
he's got a big nose too
Consider the Eskimos.
by Charlie Scrabbles on Apr 24, 2009 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Taveras was a foot away from robbing that
Way to pick your pitcher up, Willy
"I can eat mayonnaise with a spoon." - Jeff Brantley
You know who would have caught that
Jonny Gomes, that’s who
"I can eat mayonnaise with a spoon." - Jeff Brantley
by BK on Apr 24, 2009 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions
I like how the Braves announcer...
is making a big deal about the ball actually getting out or not.
And, of course, by “like”, I mean “dislike”
"If I had a little humility, I would be perfect" - Ted Turner
I don't think they're crap.
But Joe gets on my nerves a lot. I like Jon (aka- Boog). I really like the radio crew. They’re great.
"If I had a little humility, I would be perfect" - Ted Turner
The sad thing is
I bet he comes out for the 6th.
"I can eat mayonnaise with a spoon." - Jeff Brantley
he's thrown 97 pitches
half of them in the 4th
Consider the Eskimos.
by Charlie Scrabbles on Apr 24, 2009 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions
good work Volquez
is not the most frustrating pitcher to watch in recent Reds history?
Consider the Eskimos.
by Charlie Scrabbles on Apr 24, 2009 8:57 PM EDT reply actions
Note to idiot Reds fans preaching "smawl bawl" and the like
That’s what happens most of the time when you bunt. Shut the hell up about it.
"I can eat mayonnaise with a spoon." - Jeff Brantley
but he almost beat it out, Chipper is just a stud
somebody’s having some hot extramarital sex tonight!
If it's happening in Cincinnati, I highly doubt it will be "hot"
"I can eat mayonnaise with a spoon." - Jeff Brantley
by BK on Apr 24, 2009 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions
I would like to see babip's on bunts
Doesn’t look like bb-ref or fangraphs carry it, though fangraphs have bunt % numbers.
Chipper shouldn't have won the GG...
the then-Giants 3B should’ve won it.
"If I had a little humility, I would be perfect" - Ted Turner
But Chipper hits like 80 points higher than Feliz
Traditionally one of the more important GG-voting factors.
Haha...
Good point.
I do agree that Wright shouldn’t have won it.
"If I had a little humility, I would be perfect" - Ted Turner
lol
braves announcers praised volquez for not putting anyone on base last inning. guess thats one way to look at the home run
Maybe Vazquez will return the favor?
I could live with that.
And Adam Dunn's spirit, ranging for revenge / With Ate by his side come hot from hell, / Shall in these confines with a monarch's voice / Cry 'Havoc,' and let slip the dogs of war...
by Paul Householder on Apr 24, 2009 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions
Chipper did that the other night...
He had a nasty bruise for a while.
"If I had a little humility, I would be perfect" - Ted Turner
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