Opening Day Game Thread: Part 2
by Slyde on Apr 6, 2009 1:53 PM EDT
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PrintReds missed an opportunity in the first, but still don't have a hit. Can't miss too many opportunities against Santana if you wanna win.
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Was that hit hard by Schneider?
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 6, 2009 1:56 PM EDT reply actions
Hit better than anything the Reds have done...
but not crushed
"If I ever find a pitcher who has heat, a good curve, and a slider, I might seriously consider marrying him, or at least proposing." - Sparky Anderson
Are we here already?
And are you laptoping from B-Dubs? Or did you build a robot that creates threads every 300 posts…
Education is what you get from reading the directions. Experience is what you get from not reading them.
"It's my GameThreader 3000!"
"What wrath, Daddy?"
by Fat Vegas Alan on Apr 6, 2009 2:00 PM EDT up reply actions
Haven't had the joy of watching that one yet..
We haven’t shown Wow! Wow! Wubbzy! to the little ones yet.. Trey is now on an Olivia kick.
Education is what you get from reading the directions. Experience is what you get from not reading them.
Sick Movement
good eye for the crafty mustache to spot the movement
"If I ever find a pitcher who has heat, a good curve, and a slider, I might seriously consider marrying him, or at least proposing." - Sparky Anderson
anybody at the bdubs
in alexandria?
"God has blessed me and I will continue to do my best for him. This is more important than anything I could do in baseball." -Albert Pujols
no, but there are people at the one in rookwood
"I can eat mayonnaise with a spoon." - Jeff Brantley
by BK on Apr 6, 2009 2:01 PM EDT up reply actions
Still coming,.
Leaving the minute she walks in the door..
Education is what you get from reading the directions. Experience is what you get from not reading them.
Awesome.
Awesome.
"What wrath, Daddy?"
by Fat Vegas Alan on Apr 6, 2009 2:01 PM EDT up reply actions
Nice to see a real SS
I got to go down to the stadium and whip batteries at the players on both teams. - Philly Boy Roy
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Apr 6, 2009 2:00 PM EDT reply actions
hi again
"Oedipus ruined a great sex life by asking too many questions!"- Dr. Stephen T. Colbert DFA.
That one
didn’t get Pastadiving Gonzalez
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
Hm. I'll have the sea bass.
"What wrath, Daddy?"
by Fat Vegas Alan on Apr 6, 2009 2:02 PM EDT up reply actions
so whats the protocol on starting a new thread?
is it after so many posts? did everyone make the jump to this one?
HAVOC...your everyday solution to clogged bases
Oh, shit. Tee found us.
New thread!
"What wrath, Daddy?"
by Fat Vegas Alan on Apr 6, 2009 2:02 PM EDT up reply actions
HAR HAR HAR
if you dont like me Vegas just say so….it will hurt just a little….like till the third inning
HAVOC...your everyday solution to clogged bases
It tends to slow down after 300 or so
so we make a new one
"I can eat mayonnaise with a spoon." - Jeff Brantley
by BK on Apr 6, 2009 2:03 PM EDT up reply actions
EdE homerun
"Oedipus ruined a great sex life by asking too many questions!"- Dr. Stephen T. Colbert DFA.
Who had the bottom of the second
For how long it took for George to send out his regards to infant and geriatric Reds fans?
Will you stop it with the vegetables
Did you watch last night's ESPN game?
Joe wished his wife a happy birthday on behalf of his daughters and himself. Jon Miller tripped and stumbled, realizing that he’s worked with this guy for years and he should have known to do it before Joe had to do it. Classic “old married couple” stuff.
"What wrath, Daddy?"
by Fat Vegas Alan on Apr 6, 2009 2:07 PM EDT up reply actions
alex
Ok so that is why we Alex is starting
by Digital Sports Daily on Apr 6, 2009 2:04 PM EDT reply actions
Dusty cannot be pleased
3 walks in 2 innings??? He better start turning up the flame on these guys I need to see more swinging
fucking shit
"Oedipus ruined a great sex life by asking too many questions!"- Dr. Stephen T. Colbert DFA.
Does Hanigan have a better arm than Hernandez?
I got to go down to the stadium and whip batteries at the players on both teams. - Philly Boy Roy
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Apr 6, 2009 2:05 PM EDT reply actions
yes, he does
on the down side he’s also better at getting on base.
wait…
Will you stop it with the vegetables
http://images.paraorkut.com/img/pics/images/h/hey_sexy-2377.jpg
jeff: but i shudder to think of the bullpen analogy to sending the runner
HAVOC count at one, right?
I got to go down to the stadium and whip batteries at the players on both teams. - Philly Boy Roy
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Apr 6, 2009 2:06 PM EDT reply actions
nah
I think he just got caught in between when the ball bounced up out of Church’s glove.
"It seems like we're not hitting because we're not getting hits." - Dusty being Dusty
I thought that was pretty clear
but Welsh would rather get a jump on Marty on calling out EdE
Will you stop it with the vegetables
Johan
is it normal for him to walk this many batters
"If I ever find a pitcher who has heat, a good curve, and a slider, I might seriously consider marrying him, or at least proposing." - Sparky Anderson
mid fucking season form
"Oedipus ruined a great sex life by asking too many questions!"- Dr. Stephen T. Colbert DFA.
Happy Opening Day!
Tough break for the Reds with the Church catch, dirty pitch by Santana to get the K
by Tony Cornell Big Red on Apr 6, 2009 2:08 PM EDT reply actions
yeah, does that pick off count as HAVOC?
i think the Church bobble would have fooled me too….but i am not a MLB player either…
HAVOC...your everyday solution to clogged bases
non GIDP outs on the base paths count for HAVOC
"It seems like we're not hitting because we're not getting hits." - Dusty being Dusty
excellent
so thats the first one eh? HAVOC Counter @ 1 nice to say that we all saw the first of many
HAVOC...your everyday solution to clogged bases
Nice.
Brantley: With the narrower strike zone the Reds should be able to get the bat on the ball more
Marty: Strikes him out swinging, Gonzalez goes down on strikes
ESPN announcers talking about OPS
I’m very proud of them.
It was part of their graphic 'package' last night.
Jon Miller explained it. Joe talked about other stuff.
"What wrath, Daddy?"
by Fat Vegas Alan on Apr 6, 2009 2:12 PM EDT up reply actions
bah, OPS is outdated
they should be talking about RAR
"It seems like we're not hitting because we're not getting hits." - Dusty being Dusty
i'm still a step behind?
"Oedipus ruined a great sex life by asking too many questions!"- Dr. Stephen T. Colbert DFA.
RAR?
I have a feeling this season it’ll stand for “Runs Above Reds”.
Rebuilding Again, Redsfans.
"What wrath, Daddy?"
by Fat Vegas Alan on Apr 6, 2009 2:15 PM EDT up reply actions
Steve Phillips says Harang was tipping his pitches last year
Is this something oft-discussed in Redland?
jeff: but i shudder to think of the bullpen analogy to sending the runner
welcome back
did we discuss lakefront brewery?
"Oedipus ruined a great sex life by asking too many questions!"- Dr. Stephen T. Colbert DFA.
have you been?
"Oedipus ruined a great sex life by asking too many questions!"- Dr. Stephen T. Colbert DFA.
I have. To the tour and to the fish fry.
jeff: but i shudder to think of the bullpen analogy to sending the runner
was your tour guide drunk?
"Oedipus ruined a great sex life by asking too many questions!"- Dr. Stephen T. Colbert DFA.
Haha, it has been known to happen
jeff: but i shudder to think of the bullpen analogy to sending the runner
If you really want a low-key, drunk tour
Go to Tyranena in Lake Mills.
jeff: but i shudder to think of the bullpen analogy to sending the runner
he was fucking hillarious though
he and my dad bounded, and my dad got to work the taps
"Oedipus ruined a great sex life by asking too many questions!"- Dr. Stephen T. Colbert DFA.
Well, I have too many shortstops and not enough pitchers
And no baseball until tomorrow.
jeff: but i shudder to think of the bullpen analogy to sending the runner
Harang was hurt last year
but apparently that’s too obvious of a reason for shitty pitching.
"It seems like we're not hitting because we're not getting hits." - Dusty being Dusty
John Kruk thinks that Reds hitters decide to hit differently when Harang's on the mound
He played the game, btw
Will you stop it with the vegetables
Reminds me...
..Last night Joe all but predicted the Phillies to repeat.
His reasoning?.. “They have the right attitude.”
"What wrath, Daddy?"
by Fat Vegas Alan on Apr 6, 2009 2:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, but he wears glasses
That way you know he’s smart.
jeff: but i shudder to think of the bullpen analogy to sending the runner
For about 10 minutes it was nice to hear sMarty's voice...
nd even Clownboy
But I quickly moved to George and Chris, even these guys talk too much.
Its probably going to happen - bend over
43 pitches 23 strikes
"Oedipus ruined a great sex life by asking too many questions!"- Dr. Stephen T. Colbert DFA.
?
He caught it!
No way Dunn gets that one.
Sheffield?
"What wrath, Daddy?"
by Fat Vegas Alan on Apr 6, 2009 2:14 PM EDT up reply actions
the fact that we're upset
about not having Johnny Gomes on the roster should tell us all we need to know about the ’09 Reds
Will you stop it with the vegetables
This is exactly what I was thinking as I read the Gomes/Nix/Janish thread.
But this team has good young talent so I’m not gonna mope about it too long.
- Volquez
- Votto
- Bruce
- Cueto
- Owings
- Bailey?
- Edwin?
And I’m not even mentioning The Face of The Franchise.
"What wrath, Daddy?"
by Fat Vegas Alan on Apr 6, 2009 2:24 PM EDT up reply actions
I feel your pain.
mlb.com products are struggling.
Shoulda hopped the train down to U St.
There were plenty of other seats in the bar when I got there. Like, all of them.
nice slider
"Oedipus ruined a great sex life by asking too many questions!"- Dr. Stephen T. Colbert DFA.
cherry is so scary
"It seems like we're not hitting because we're not getting hits." - Dusty being Dusty
i'm in my house
"Oedipus ruined a great sex life by asking too many questions!"- Dr. Stephen T. Colbert DFA.
Frank Robinson looks and Sounds great
I’d like to see Frank in LF – TODAY
Its probably going to happen - bend over
BK, Slyde, chandrathan
and a bunch of people we don’t know
"It seems like we're not hitting because we're not getting hits." - Dusty being Dusty
So Who is Drinking What?
Old Milwaukee Light here
"If I ever find a pitcher who has heat, a good curve, and a slider, I might seriously consider marrying him, or at least proposing." - Sparky Anderson
Drinking
Nog-a-Sake, as promised
by Tony Cornell Big Red on Apr 6, 2009 2:19 PM EDT up reply actions
Mountain Dew mixed with Diet Coke
Hey, it’s what was in the fridge.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
im drinking my dried saliva
frickin two folks missing out of the office and its effin slammed. good times.
"I've actually never had a drink before, tonight I might try it out. We'll see."
—Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw, on turning 21
Who banks on a holiday?
Education is what you get from reading the directions. Experience is what you get from not reading them.
here comes a Harangatan triple
mark my words…..
and I am guzzling the Miller to the Lite
Nevermind, the gorilla K’ed
HAVOC...your everyday solution to clogged bases
Quick inning..
Harang had the most pitches thrown to him.
Education is what you get from reading the directions. Experience is what you get from not reading them.
So much for making Santana work
"If I ever find a pitcher who has heat, a good curve, and a slider, I might seriously consider marrying him, or at least proposing." - Sparky Anderson
ede fucked that up
"Oedipus ruined a great sex life by asking too many questions!"- Dr. Stephen T. Colbert DFA.
49 pitches
29 strikes
"Oedipus ruined a great sex life by asking too many questions!"- Dr. Stephen T. Colbert DFA.
I guess Dusty had a talk with his players.
We certainly wouldn’t want to get Johan’s pitch count up or anything.
Darnell
McDonald thinks he may not be around that long so has to swing at every pitch he sees
by Tony Cornell Big Red on Apr 6, 2009 2:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Young players face a lot of pressure on the Reds
so they frequently struggle trying to do too much.
/DarnellFan
don't mind him
He’s just making fun of me. Again. :-P
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
I think he does that anyway
There’s a reason he’s been 11 years in the minors.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
Just Like at the Ballpark
Just like the ballpark is packed, so too are the Gameday servers. My audio connection is about 5 minutes behind; the Gamecast isn’t much better. In my world, the third inning just ended.
It’s not that great of a world.
The Rain looks like its getting stronger
Oh THE McDONALD should be out of here in a week.
Its probably going to happen - bend over
one pitch at bat for CoPat, I mean McMcdonald
the more things change the more they stay the same
Nobody listens to Andrew
Lite #3..
Education is what you get from reading the directions. Experience is what you get from not reading them.
The Best Part about Miller Lite
… is that you can drink it all night, and not wake up with even the HINT of a hangover. You can even cantor at church the next morning with no repercussions.
Then again, it was a Catholic church, so being drunk might have been a positive thing.
Gallardo is made of the right stuff
Meat. None of these faggot soy pitchers.
jeff: but i shudder to think of the bullpen analogy to sending the runner
it was in the wearhouse
"Oedipus ruined a great sex life by asking too many questions!"- Dr. Stephen T. Colbert DFA.
Why is #11 Not Retired Yet?
Just pondering while Gameday catches up.
just like #13?
"It seems like we're not hitting because we're not getting hits." - Dusty being Dusty
Well....#13 was retired I believe in order to help propel Davey to cooperstown
Its probably going to happen - bend over
good point
davey should have played one year for boston. that would have been enough
Hope Springs Eternal!
seriously
maddux’s is retired
"Oedipus ruined a great sex life by asking too many questions!"- Dr. Stephen T. Colbert DFA.
Can we get a DP
Harang at 66 pitches already
"If I ever find a pitcher who has heat, a good curve, and a slider, I might seriously consider marrying him, or at least proposing." - Sparky Anderson
Maybe if gets into the HOF
Maddux? He didn’t play for the Reds?
Its probably going to happen - bend over
the braves are retiring maddux's number
"Oedipus ruined a great sex life by asking too many questions!"- Dr. Stephen T. Colbert DFA.
Its starting to look a pretty shitty weatherwise out there
HAVOC...your everyday solution to clogged bases
whats the triple crown of pitching?
i am guessing wins, era, and k’s?
HAVOC...your everyday solution to clogged bases
I like that Frank Robinson knows enough about FSN Reds broadcasts
to guess Ewell Blackwell for every trivia question
Will you stop it with the vegetables
I guessed Eppa Rixey, with the same intent
Slyde guessed Bucky Walters. He was right.
"I can eat mayonnaise with a spoon." - Jeff Brantley
by BK on Apr 6, 2009 6:12 PM EDT up reply actions
McDonald
Church’s bloop drops in front of McDonald, who approached it with the range of a CF who should be playing LF. Why the Reds kept him around is a real mystery. Only dumb organizations get duped by the Spring Training performance of a 30-year old career minor leaguer.
mcdonald will stick
as long as that ball did
"Oedipus ruined a great sex life by asking too many questions!"- Dr. Stephen T. Colbert DFA.
by justin007000 on Apr 6, 2009 2:31 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Toug luck for the McDONALD - wet turf, wet ball, should be in left field
actually should be in Lousville
Its probably going to happen - bend over
they are at the buffet
"Oedipus ruined a great sex life by asking too many questions!"- Dr. Stephen T. Colbert DFA.
Its a pretty miserable day at GABP
pitch #83 for Harang
- ,#86 #87, Thanks Darnell
You know Robby would be a good color commentator, he and Welsh together would be great in the booth.
Its probably going to happen - bend over
With what trenchcoat Welsh is wearing today
The only booth he looks like he belongs in is somewhere in Amsterdam
Will you stop it with the vegetables
See you in 15 Slyde, BK.. On my way..
Education is what you get from reading the directions. Experience is what you get from not reading them.
Ramon Hernandez is testing my gangsta
Hold on to the fucking ball, dick.
Will you stop it with the vegetables
take hernedez's green card
"Oedipus ruined a great sex life by asking too many questions!"- Dr. Stephen T. Colbert DFA.
Is harang going to see another inning?
Already thrown 85 pitches
"If I ever find a pitcher who has heat, a good curve, and a slider, I might seriously consider marrying him, or at least proposing." - Sparky Anderson
bullshit i never laughed
"Oedipus ruined a great sex life by asking too many questions!"- Dr. Stephen T. Colbert DFA.
Santana has a no hitter
NO HITTER! NO HITTER! NO HITTER! NO HITTER! NO HITTER! NO HITTER! NO HITTER! NO HITTER! NO HITTER! NO HITTER! NO HITTER! NO HITTER! NO HITTER! NO HITTER! NO HITTER! NO HITTER! NO HITTER! NO HITTER! NO HITTER! NO HITTER! NO HITTER! NO HITTER! NO HITTER! NO HITTER! NO HITTER! NO HITTER! NO HITTER! NO HITTER! NO HITTER! NO HITTER! NO HITTER! NO HITTER! NO HITTER!
"It seems like we're not hitting because we're not getting hits." - Dusty being Dusty
And he's done fuggin around.
Sits down the Canadian.
"What wrath, Daddy?"
by Fat Vegas Alan on Apr 6, 2009 2:40 PM EDT up reply actions
Whatever you do, dont mention the war
I mentioned it once, but I think i got away with it
by johnny cueto thinks we're sellouts on Apr 6, 2009 2:42 PM EDT up reply actions
THAT'S AGIST AND SEXIST!!!
"Oedipus ruined a great sex life by asking too many questions!"- Dr. Stephen T. Colbert DFA.
Wow that was one of the worst ABs I've ever seen.
Three straight strikes down the middle and he can’t be bothered to swing at any of them?
he was probably thinking about which JTM product to ingest after the game
all the while being serenaded by B Arroyo
HAVOC...your everyday solution to clogged bases
Instead of Harangutan...
… I’m going to call Harang “Smuckers.”
Because it seems like he’s always in a jam.
he used to always be full of jam
"Oedipus ruined a great sex life by asking too many questions!"- Dr. Stephen T. Colbert DFA.
um
that’s racist
"It seems like we're not hitting because we're not getting hits." - Dusty being Dusty
What he meant was..
Let’s go EdE.. get a bat you’re up after Phillips and Bruce!
"What wrath, Daddy?"
by Fat Vegas Alan on Apr 6, 2009 2:44 PM EDT up reply actions
Ouch
When the announcers demonstrate they’re ahead of Reds management in baseball intellect, that’s an issue…
…especially when it’s THESE announcers.
Well, Welsh said players needed to get up to .330
So I wouldn’t say they’re that far ahead of Reds management.
Will you stop it with the vegetables
In his defense..
he did say “at leeeast .330”
But I was thinking the same thing. As if BP’s OBP hypothetically going from .312 to .330 is even worth commenting on.
"What wrath, Daddy?"
by Fat Vegas Alan on Apr 6, 2009 2:48 PM EDT up reply actions
looks like Bruce is trying to make it 1-0
with those first two swings
HAVOC...your everyday solution to clogged bases
A HIT!
Bruce doubles! Well, I figured I’d see between one and three of those from the Reds today.
too bad he did it with two outs
now we cant sacrifice twice to get him in
by johnny cueto thinks we're sellouts on Apr 6, 2009 2:46 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Bruce on top of Santanna's Fastball - just missed HR
OK EdE we need a hit
Its probably going to happen - bend over
can't wait for marty's meltdown
when EdE doesn’t drive in this run
www.crosleyfieldterrace.wordpress.com
Edwin owns Santana
"If I ever find a pitcher who has heat, a good curve, and a slider, I might seriously consider marrying him, or at least proposing." - Sparky Anderson
Hmm. Really?
A SHUTOUT, you say?
He’s really pitching well!
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 6, 2009 2:49 PM EDT up reply actions
EdE didn't even see a pitch to hit
Santana is a pussy
"It seems like we're not hitting because we're not getting hits." - Dusty being Dusty
EdE OWNS Santanna
Santanna’s afraid but not of Ramon Hernanadez
Its probably going to happen - bend over
Great at bat by Elpidio
Probably a good idea by Santana to pitch around the last legit threat in the Reds lineup
Will you stop it with the vegetables
first pitch swinging after a walk
my favorite
"It seems like we're not hitting because we're not getting hits." - Dusty being Dusty
santana's controls has been pretty sharp
he’s just not getting the calls he’s used to, but even so, he’s still nailing it in the corners. That last pitch was down the middle too.
do i have a team for you, sir!
can i interest you in an extra t helping of hrows to the 3rd base side of second?
Will you stop it with the vegetables
threat didnt last that long
i feel like ill be seeing that sequence of events just now quite frequently
HAVOC...your everyday solution to clogged bases
Why do we have Ramon again ?
What a lame fucking AB…a real opportunity and Ramon ‘Dustyfies’ it.
Its probably going to happen - bend over
Owings will probably PH next time around if that situation comes up late in a game
Hope Springs Eternal!
Look on the bright side...
At least no one got thrown out stealing or baserunning.
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 6, 2009 2:51 PM EDT reply actions
Certainly not by Hernanadez
Its probably going to happen - bend over
by Madville on Apr 6, 2009 2:52 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
I have a feeling that EdE is going to set a team record for walks this season
Everybody's a jerk. You. Me. This jerk.
unless he makes quick work of these three douchebaggettes...
…you all think this might be Harang’s last inning?
HAVOC...your everyday solution to clogged bases
I sure hope that Grands is not releasing a new form of bread
Douchebaguettes, goes great with any meal
by johnny cueto thinks we're sellouts on Apr 6, 2009 2:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Douchebaguettes
Yummy snacks with that oh so fresh feeling.
Murphy is doing his part to end Harang's day
Hanging around up there. And Aaron is nearing 100 pitches. I think this is his last inning.
The season doesn't start until the Cincinnati Reds take the field! Reclaim The Opener!!
well fuck
"Oedipus ruined a great sex life by asking too many questions!"- Dr. Stephen T. Colbert DFA.
Daniel Murphy HR
The Mets just added the insurance run.
by SteelSD on Apr 6, 2009 2:55 PM EDT reply actions 3 recs
Nah.
Bruce has a two-run shot in him today.
"What wrath, Daddy?"
by Fat Vegas Alan on Apr 6, 2009 2:57 PM EDT up reply actions
well
he had 2 on for him in the first
"It seems like we're not hitting because we're not getting hits." - Dusty being Dusty
But that would be a 3-run shot.
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 6, 2009 2:59 PM EDT up reply actions
Game winner?
Could be atragic year for the Red’s pitchers run support-wise
Its probably going to happen - bend over
yeah, with the pitching staff four or five runs could win many games...
its just getting those four or five that will be the challenge
HAVOC...your everyday solution to clogged bases
I would bet nobody...
Since Harang has not yet had a 5-run implosion.
That is usually Dusty’s cue to get someone up and throwing.
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 6, 2009 2:58 PM EDT up reply actions
you know who I would rather have out in CF?
you guessed it…Frank Stallone
HAVOC...your everyday solution to clogged bases
by Teewrecks44 on Apr 6, 2009 2:58 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
I WANT HARANG OUT!
"Oedipus ruined a great sex life by asking too many questions!"- Dr. Stephen T. Colbert DFA.
I hope Darnell gets a video of his one and opening day start
Adam Harang will finish this inning – Dustyitis
Its probably going to happen - bend over
Can't build a team around speed and defense
.. if you’ve got terrible defense. It just doesn’t work I tell ya’.
The season doesn't start until the Cincinnati Reds take the field! Reclaim The Opener!!
on the bright side, we don't have to worry about his power anymore
Will you stop it with the vegetables
Mets announcers
Blamed it on Hairston. They said he was playing his position like an infielder.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
that is an outfielders play to call
I thought McD should have been there.. But he loafed to the ball
Hope Springs Eternal!
how's Dickerson?
"Oedipus ruined a great sex life by asking too many questions!"- Dr. Stephen T. Colbert DFA.
gawd
We need some real outfielders.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
Another bloop?
For real, and not a George Grande bloop?
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 6, 2009 3:00 PM EDT reply actions
That's not Gonzo's fault at all
One of those pieces of shit (McDonald, Hairston) needed to take charge
You went full retard. No one ever comes back from that. - Sgt. Osiris
what are you gonna do?
"God has blessed me and I will continue to do my best for him. This is more important than anything I could do in baseball." -Albert Pujols
Long Season
Every time theres a fly ball I say oh god oh god oh god please don’t drop it.. Its bad for my heart…
by Tony Cornell Big Red on Apr 6, 2009 3:01 PM EDT reply actions
Duh.
Welsh realizes this might be the end for Harang today.
DRH is up (for you GameDay folks.)
"What wrath, Daddy?"
best bobble i ever saw
"Oedipus ruined a great sex life by asking too many questions!"- Dr. Stephen T. Colbert DFA.
Hmn.
The left one’s named “Shock”. Righty is “Awe”.
Bloop Update:
Bloops: 3
Darnell McDonald: 0
This is even better than the HAVOC count. It’s not often someone can totally obliterate even the lowest of expectations.
And for those who claim that “Replacement Level” defensively is “positional average”, I give them Darnell McDonald. Bruce saves a Run at least.
by SteelSD on Apr 6, 2009 3:02 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Well, that meeting really ran over...
Have we moved on to thread 3 yet?
Never mind. I’m going to the bar anyway.
We want to build long period of time. I didn’t come here for the shot run.
GET AARON THE FUCK OUT
JESUS H CHRIST ON A HUBCAP!
"Oedipus ruined a great sex life by asking too many questions!"- Dr. Stephen T. Colbert DFA.
Dusty's going to ruin him again...
Just so he can get him through 5 to “qualify for the win.”
Unbelievable if Dusty weren’t the manager
really?
almost any manager would leave their ace pitcher in this long, esp with his spot coming up to pinch hit
who missed time with an elbow injury
on a cold opening day? Harang was abused today.
"Oedipus ruined a great sex life by asking too many questions!"- Dr. Stephen T. Colbert DFA.
Gold Glove
Play from Phillips.. At least someone can play D
by Tony Cornell Big Red on Apr 6, 2009 3:05 PM EDT reply actions
thank fucking god
"Oedipus ruined a great sex life by asking too many questions!"- Dr. Stephen T. Colbert DFA.
BP looking like the Gold Glover he is
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
There's no way they start McDonald again is there?
I got to go down to the stadium and whip batteries at the players on both teams. - Philly Boy Roy
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Apr 6, 2009 3:07 PM EDT reply actions
Either way
I meant the “Royal They”
I got to go down to the stadium and whip batteries at the players on both teams. - Philly Boy Roy
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Apr 6, 2009 3:10 PM EDT up reply actions
Adam Harang sure looked good today.
To bad there’s noby coming up with the ability to provide him with a win.
Its probably going to happen - bend over
he even looks good fouling off pitches.....
….I have a mancrush i do believe
HAVOC...your everyday solution to clogged bases
Why are the Reds problems always couched in these terms:
“You know that has to irk Dusty because if there’s one thing he preaches is sound defense”
or
“You know Dusty’s talking to him right now because he’s a guy who demands smart baserunning from his ballclub”
He may want those things, but, like me with money, he seems to have no idea how to make that happen.
Will you stop it with the vegetables
C'mon.
Santana would’ve sillied Gomes just the same.
"What wrath, Daddy?"
by Fat Vegas Alan on Apr 6, 2009 3:12 PM EDT up reply actions
What I mean is now that Micah's gone, we have no one on the bench with RH power.
Its probably going to happen - bend over
our best right handed bat off the bench
is a pitcher. Send McD away and bring back Gomes
Hope Springs Eternal!
thReds
http://www.redreporter.com/2009/4/6/824807/opening-day-game-thread-part-3
"It seems like we're not hitting because we're not getting hits." - Dusty being Dusty
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