Game 65: Braves at Reds
by Slyde on Jun 18, 2009 10:30 AM EDT
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Atlanta Braves at Cincinnati Reds, Jun 18, 2009 12:35 PM EDT
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Twenty-five-year old Matt Maloney isn't the prospect that 22-year old Tommy Hanson is. Few pitchers are. But this is still a very interesting match up of two young pitchers who were having outstanding seasons in Triple-A this year. Hanson is perhaps the top pitching prospect in all of baseball. He struck out an incredible 35% of the batters he faced in the minors this year (12.3 K/9), while maintaining some very good control. That control has slipped a bit in the Majors, as Hanson walked 5 in his last start against the Orioles. He's still striking batters out though, taking down 10 in his 11.2 innings pitched so far. He's also managed to get his first big league win under his belt, something that has eluded Maloney to this point.
That's not really Maloney's fault though. In his first start, David Weathers blew a 3-2 lead in the 8th inning to take the win away from Maloney. In his second start, the offense could only muster 1run on 3 hits against Luke Hochevar. Such is the life when you pitch for the Reds in 2009.
The Reds are going for the series sweep this afternoon, a welcome change after the craptastic performance in Kansas City. As is the theme for this season, there is rain in the area. As of 10am, it looks like this game may not kick off on time:
Since this is the last time the Braves are in town, they most certainly will do what they can to get this game in. It just might be a while until we get there.
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did you get that weather picture from Ash's Iphone?
I think I would know Nora's fart anywhere. I think I could pick hers out in a roomful of farting women.
About his wife, Nora; James Joyce
by Madville on Jun 18, 2009 10:32 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
since louisville is cincinnati's weather testing ground
let me tell you that things are about to get really ugly
What do you mean, "blank slate"?
by boobs on Jun 18, 2009 10:45 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
it looks like the really bad stuff hit you guys
but it’s moving SE, so I don’t think it will hit here. I think we’re just going to get lots of heavy rain, which is great because my yard is being dug up today to deal with drainage issues. That’s probably not going to screw anything up.
"It seems like we're not hitting because we're not getting hits." - Dusty being Dusty
by Slyde on Jun 18, 2009 10:49 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah
we have an open construction site in my back yard with nothing but mud already. F’ing weather. The house painters can’t get going either so we have a primer spotted house that looks like a redneck pride Camaro.
Wear something sexy to my funeral.
by Pops Daniels on Jun 18, 2009 11:06 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh yeah?
i have burnt patches of backyard lawn from the Great Gas Can Ignition of 2009.
"We're going to Adonis, son"
jch24
by obc2 on Jun 18, 2009 11:35 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Are they shaped like Oreos?
Wear something sexy to my funeral.
by Pops Daniels on Jun 18, 2009 11:43 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
nope
they’re shaped like 1)a picasso painting 2) an amoeba 3) a paisley pattern 4) dna.
our boy is quite the creative burner.
"We're going to Adonis, son"
jch24
by obc2 on Jun 18, 2009 11:58 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I..
accidently went crazy with the weed killer a couple of months ago. It’s slowly growing back, but you can see the bright green spots of new grass
I once defended the managerial styles of Jerry Narron after a Reds loss in a bar after a long night of drinking. I wish I could say that I don't remember doing that.
by chazerize on Jun 18, 2009 12:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, it actually doesn't look too bad.
At least, everything appears to be passing through, so it should be clear in an hour or two.
Let me write out a formal proof for you.
by Gray on Jun 18, 2009 12:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
you'd better check with Ash
I think I would know Nora's fart anywhere. I think I could pick hers out in a roomful of farting women.
About his wife, Nora; James Joyce
by Madville on Jun 18, 2009 12:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The hard stuff's not due to come down for a while yet
"It seems as if every mistake I've ever made in life I've had an erection in one hand and a Bud Light in the other."
by jch24 on Jun 18, 2009 12:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
So I got that going for me.
Which is nice.
I can see you're not going to agree with me, so let's move on. - Bill Maher
by PeteyHendrix on Jun 18, 2009 1:01 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
rain
That looks pretty nasty. I ths keeps up, they will need gondolas to get frm 1st to 2nd.
Poodle
by Red_Poodle on Jun 18, 2009 11:40 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
This one is for jch
Clear Channel explains Reds Feed Foul Up
Think they need some competent IT folks in Kenwood?!?
"We're going to Adonis, son"
jch24
by obc2 on Jun 18, 2009 11:40 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Darryl's right
No way all three chains go down. I felt bad for my friend(s) who had a REALLY bad night. Not enough to take their place, but bad nonetheless. :)
"It seems as if every mistake I've ever made in life I've had an erection in one hand and a Bud Light in the other."
by jch24 on Jun 18, 2009 12:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well then this seems an appropriate time for the Fremale Athlete of The Game
http://ll.broadbandsports.com/images/jenny_adams_track_and_field.jpg
I think I would know Nora's fart anywhere. I think I could pick hers out in a roomful of farting women.
About his wife, Nora; James Joyce
by Madville on Jun 18, 2009 11:46 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I hope you've selected Suzy Favor Hamilton previously
by ken on Jun 18, 2009 11:49 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No but here you go
http://www.wisconsintrackandfield.com/images/hamilton_suzylarge.jpg
I think I would know Nora's fart anywhere. I think I could pick hers out in a roomful of farting women.
About his wife, Nora; James Joyce
by Madville on Jun 18, 2009 12:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
My map wasn't clickable..
Education is what you get from reading the directions. Experience is what you get from not reading them.
by snohio on Jun 18, 2009 12:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Or maybe it was if I opened it in another window..
And you guys probably thought I committed RR Hara-kiri.
Education is what you get from reading the directions. Experience is what you get from not reading them.
by snohio on Jun 18, 2009 12:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
nah
we just figured you had carpal tunnel and tennis elbow from playing guitar hero.
"We're going to Adonis, son"
jch24
by obc2 on Jun 18, 2009 12:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, I backed off a bit.
I think it is an early onset of arthritis that was bothering me. :)
Education is what you get from reading the directions. Experience is what you get from not reading them.
by snohio on Jun 18, 2009 1:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Holy Cow!
I can see you're not going to agree with me, so let's move on. - Bill Maher
by PeteyHendrix on Jun 18, 2009 1:02 PM EDT up reply actions 3 recs
No, that was Harry Caray.
although REC’d if that was an intended pun.
Education is what you get from reading the directions. Experience is what you get from not reading them.
by snohio on Jun 18, 2009 1:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Of course we still have Taveras and Gonzalez 1-2...
Since they’re contributing directly to the recent wins, and it’s not like we have anyone else who could play either CF or SS.
Let me write out a formal proof for you.
by Gray on Jun 18, 2009 12:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I would expect Dusty to keep hitting Taveras 1 since he's so fast and all
but when he moved Gonzo up to 2 he said it was because he’d been hitting well lately. (I think he’d had a decent 5 game stretch previously)
Now that Gonzo is back to his sucktastic self, why is he still hitting 2? He’s the anti #2 hitter. Strikes out a ton, doesn’t walk ever, doesn’t see many pitches, and isn’t fast. This kind of crap makes me way more angsty than it should.
Isn't there a slanket somewhere you should be filling with your farts?
by nycredsfan on Jun 18, 2009 12:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jesus, man. What's wrong with you?
Of course he’s hitting second. He’s the shortstop!
Let me write out a formal proof for you.
by Gray on Jun 18, 2009 12:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Weather looks better
all green in Cincy, no yellows at all.
"We're going to Adonis, son"
jch24
by obc2 on Jun 18, 2009 12:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
yikes
That map is ugly.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
by BubbaFan on Jun 18, 2009 12:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
eh, it looks like the big part is going to miss us completely
"It seems like we're not hitting because we're not getting hits." - Dusty being Dusty
by Slyde on Jun 18, 2009 12:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
This weather pattern looks like it's moving really slowly
Probably won’t be clear for another 45 minutes or hour. At least it’s a day game and it’ll get played.
Isn't there a slanket somewhere you should be filling with your farts?
by nycredsfan on Jun 18, 2009 12:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Fay talked to Edwin
EdE expects to start his rehab this weekend, but he doesn’t know where yet.
"It seems like we're not hitting because we're not getting hits." - Dusty being Dusty
by Slyde on Jun 18, 2009 12:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hopefully
Columbus, Indianapolis, Canton, Tuscon, or Round Rock
"We're going to Adonis, son"
jch24
by obc2 on Jun 18, 2009 12:19 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
rec'd
I can see you're not going to agree with me, so let's move on. - Bill Maher
by PeteyHendrix on Jun 18, 2009 1:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lineups via yaF
Willy Taveras cf
Alex Gonzalez ss
Brandon Phillips 2b
Laynce Nix lf
Ryan Hanigan c
Jay Bruce rf
Jerry Hairston Jr. 3b
Adam Rosales 1b
Matt Maloney p
I got to go down to the stadium and whip batteries at the players on both teams. - Philly Boy Roy
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Jun 18, 2009 12:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Good to see Rosie getting a start, he's earned way more playing time than he's been given
Not like that douchebag Janish, who plays way too much.
Isn't there a slanket somewhere you should be filling with your farts?
by nycredsfan on Jun 18, 2009 12:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
what did Dickerson do to Dusty
I thought he looked pretty damn good in the St. Louis series.
But I guess when you have a talent like Willie Taveras he has to be in the lineup.
by davidmac84 on Jun 18, 2009 12:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
In all seriousness
I think Dusty comes from the school that you let veterans play their way out of slumps. It seems like when guys are playing well they get rested more than when they are slumping. He seems to have some sort of idea that if you give them enough playing time eventually they’ll turn it around.
Unfortunately that ignores the fact that Hernandez, Taveras, and Gonzo are doing exactly what the back of their baseball card suggests they should do.
Isn't there a slanket somewhere you should be filling with your farts?
by nycredsfan on Jun 18, 2009 12:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ah, quickerson
i think he slept with dusty’s daughter then never called her
Just because I don't care doesn't mean I don't understand
by saboscork on Jun 18, 2009 12:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It worked...
to get Patterson playing time last year
I once defended the managerial styles of Jerry Narron after a Reds loss in a bar after a long night of drinking. I wish I could say that I don't remember doing that.
by chazerize on Jun 18, 2009 12:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Even if you allow for that line of thinking
It’s still nutso to ignore the RHP on the mound and hit Taveras 1st.
Is it considered a foregone conclusion by the coaching staff that players can’t be instructed out of their slumps while getting more frequent rest when matchups dictate? They have video assisted batting cages and all manner of state of the art tech.
There’s a total disconnect between the line-up-card-filler-outer and some of Jocketty’s staff that actually seem to be on the ball from a scouting standpoint.
I got to go down to the stadium and whip batteries at the players on both teams. - Philly Boy Roy
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Jun 18, 2009 12:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That is true
except Walt did sign Taveras.
I sometimes think though that Walt doesn’t really want Dusty as manager. He wasn’t his hire and I wonder if he’s just waiting until the time when he can get rid of him.
Isn't there a slanket somewhere you should be filling with your farts?
by nycredsfan on Jun 18, 2009 12:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Taveras is much more the fault of Walt
though I expect Dusty supported the signing. I do think Dusty understands the psyche of players and how to manage people far more than I ever will. He just oftentimes seems to think social engineering is mutually exclusive from statistical analysis. If you want your CF and leadoff man to get back in the right headspace, put him in a position where he is most likely to succeed. If I were Dickerson and Janish, I’d be very confounded and more than a little pissed. If he’s stoking Taveras’ fragile ego at the expense of other more productive, but lower-paid players he’s doing so to the detriment of the team as a whole.
I got to go down to the stadium and whip batteries at the players on both teams. - Philly Boy Roy
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Jun 18, 2009 12:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Boom!
Truth bomb!
I can see you're not going to agree with me, so let's move on. - Bill Maher
by PeteyHendrix on Jun 18, 2009 1:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
At least Dusty made one improvement to the standard Bizarro lineup
I think almost every player is still in the wrong place.
It’s so fucking egregious that Taveras starts today. Go ahead and start him 80% of the time if he’s “the centerfielder” but for God’s sakes: he’s 1 his last 235, it’s a day game after a night game, we’re facing a righty and wet conditions are a minefield for hamstring injuries. If after considering all that you still stick him at the top of your lineup you are a madman.
I got to go down to the stadium and whip batteries at the players on both teams. - Philly Boy Roy
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Jun 18, 2009 12:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not if you're rooting for a hammy re-injury
Wear something sexy to my funeral.
by Pops Daniels on Jun 18, 2009 12:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's still hurting.
He’s not fielding as well, not running as fast, nor as hard.
Can’t field.
Can’t hit.
Can’t bunt.
Can’t run.
Can’t get out of the lineup.
I can see you're not going to agree with me, so let's move on. - Bill Maher
by PeteyHendrix on Jun 18, 2009 1:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
This quote is both a ray of hope and a crock of shit
“Hopefully the people stick with him a little longer,” Baker said. “The razzing and stuff doesn’t help at all. I can understand it but it doesn’t help. It actually makes its worse.”
I’m sure Taveras sucks because fans have been on his case. Actually, Dusty, the razzing has been on you for playing him, dumbass.
Isn't there a slanket somewhere you should be filling with your farts?
by nycredsfan on Jun 18, 2009 1:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hanigan 5th?
Color me impressed.
"We're going to Adonis, son"
jch24
by obc2 on Jun 18, 2009 12:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hernandez is hitting just over .100 for the month
I’m glad to see him get a rest – he was great for a few weeks in May, but I’d much rather see Hanigan in there.
"To me, boxing is like a ballet, except there's no music, no choreography, and the dancers hit each other." - Jack Handey
by JJ on Jun 18, 2009 12:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, I don't mind him sitting at all...
I just wish we could see Dickerson today.
Let me write out a formal proof for you.
by Gray on Jun 18, 2009 12:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Agreed on Hernandez
Though I’d rather see Gomes at 1B and Janish at either SS or 3B.
I got to go down to the stadium and whip batteries at the players on both teams. - Philly Boy Roy
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Jun 18, 2009 12:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Agreed, but
Rosales plays the game the right way, unlike Gomes. Or Janish.
Let me write out a formal proof for you.
by Gray on Jun 18, 2009 12:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If I used as many cliches as managers and players to do justify
performance I would be fired many times over
I got to go down to the stadium and whip batteries at the players on both teams. - Philly Boy Roy
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Jun 18, 2009 12:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i was going to go down with my mom (yeah i'm so awesome)
she is a huge braves fan (She feel in love with them in the 80s because of TBS), but the weather kept us away.
Bloop
by justin007000 on Jun 18, 2009 12:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
AGon still 2nd?
Color me dumbfounded
"We're going to Adonis, son"
jch24
by obc2 on Jun 18, 2009 12:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
So here's the lineup for the Carolina game being played right now
Henry RF
Heisey CF
Alonso 1B
Frazier LF
Francisco 3B
Cozart SS
Eymann 2B
Denove C
Stewart P
That team would probably beat today’s Reds lineup
Isn't there a slanket somewhere you should be filling with your farts?
by nycredsfan on Jun 18, 2009 12:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
highly doubtful
I think I would know Nora's fart anywhere. I think I could pick hers out in a roomful of farting women.
About his wife, Nora; James Joyce
by Madville on Jun 18, 2009 2:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh lord
The Banana Phone
Needless to say, this didn't work and everybody died.
by SullivanSmith on Jun 18, 2009 12:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
anyone keeping a banana phone count?
- of games where we’ve had a banana phone? # games with multiple instances of the banana phone?
we’ve got to be the league leader for rain delays this year.
"To me, boxing is like a ballet, except there's no music, no choreography, and the dancers hit each other." - Jack Handey
by JJ on Jun 18, 2009 12:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
DC is up there too
I got to go down to the stadium and whip batteries at the players on both teams. - Philly Boy Roy
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Jun 18, 2009 12:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think Chicago’s had three games cancelled this year
I once defended the managerial styles of Jerry Narron after a Reds loss in a bar after a long night of drinking. I wish I could say that I don't remember doing that.
by chazerize on Jun 18, 2009 12:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
actually, Oakland had quite a few rainouts too
they’d played 4-5 games less than the rest of the division at one point this year.
"To me, boxing is like a ballet, except there's no music, no choreography, and the dancers hit each other." - Jack Handey
by JJ on Jun 18, 2009 12:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why did Billy Beane write that book about rain?
Wear something sexy to my funeral.
by Pops Daniels on Jun 18, 2009 12:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm cool with that
as long as he didn’t write the musical.
by ken on Jun 18, 2009 1:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fya has an update on Votto
On Votto: He’ll play six innings at first base tonight for Florida State League Reds. Sarasota then goes into the FSL All-Star break. But the Reds have a mini-camp going on. Votto can get at-bats in those intrasquad games. He can lead off every inning, in fact. He’ll probably stay at Sarasota for a couple of days, then go somewhere else — Louisville or Carolina.
I was talking to Jeff Brantley. He said the biggest thing for Votto will be getting used to playing on spikes on the hard ground. “That will wear you out,” Brantely said.
By the way, Brantley is predicting Votto will play next week in his hometown of Toronto. I think Cleveland is more likely. But you’d think he’d play in one those two series. He can DH after all.
Let me write out a formal proof for you.
by Gray on Jun 18, 2009 1:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Well, that makes sense now
I was worried he was going to play one game and them sit around for the weekend.
That’s a good point from teh fya about the DH. That’d be a perfect way to get him back in, and it would keep Hanigan in the lineup.
Isn't there a slanket somewhere you should be filling with your farts?
by nycredsfan on Jun 18, 2009 1:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rain delays vs. cancellations
Anyone have any idea on the calculus involved for making the decision to call off a game? At any point does the best interests of the team on the field (i.e. a team that may need the extra rest) enter into the equation vs. the operating costs of one additional day of having the stadium open?
It seems to me the Reds would be very well served by postponing as many of these short-handed games as possible.
by riverfront76 on Jun 18, 2009 1:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
No,
Because then you end up with a ton of day/night doubleheaders which really kill a team’s energy.
Isn't there a slanket somewhere you should be filling with your farts?
by nycredsfan on Jun 18, 2009 1:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
FTFY
Because then you end up with a ton of day/night doubleheaders which really kill a team’s energy revenue.
"It seems as if every mistake I've ever made in life I've had an erection in one hand and a Bud Light in the other."
by jch24 on Jun 18, 2009 1:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ding, ding, ding
Give that man a giant stuffed gorilla.
Eighty-five percent of the f*ckin' world is working. The other fifteen percent come out here. A f*ckin' playground for the cocks*ckers.
-Lee Elia on Cubs fans
by Farneyismycopilot on Jun 18, 2009 1:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's up to the umps
How much they’re influenced by the home team is hard to say.
by ken on Jun 18, 2009 1:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
IIRC, the home team's manager has final say over whether the game will start.
Not that he’s really making the decision, that’s just what the rulebook says. Once it starts, the head umpire decides everything.
I can see you're not going to agree with me, so let's move on. - Bill Maher
by PeteyHendrix on Jun 18, 2009 1:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well that was scary, but two down nonetheless.
Eighty-five percent of the f*ckin' world is working. The other fifteen percent come out here. A f*ckin' playground for the cocks*ckers.
-Lee Elia on Cubs fans
by Farneyismycopilot on Jun 18, 2009 1:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Does anyone know if these ATL games were part of a package?
Attendance being up during an ATL series in between Interleague play makes me wonder.
Education is what you get from reading the directions. Experience is what you get from not reading them.
by snohio on Jun 18, 2009 1:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
People got free tickets for running the Reds 5K
And half off or free tix for bringing canned goods to the staidum last week.
"It seems as if every mistake I've ever made in life I've had an erection in one hand and a Bud Light in the other."
by jch24 on Jun 18, 2009 1:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That would do it..
Education is what you get from reading the directions. Experience is what you get from not reading them.
by snohio on Jun 18, 2009 1:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Reason #9128
Janish should get at least one start at 3rd
I got to go down to the stadium and whip batteries at the players on both teams. - Philly Boy Roy
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Jun 18, 2009 1:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Can Janish man 3B? I thought he was a straight SS
"It seems as if every mistake I've ever made in life I've had an erection in one hand and a Bud Light in the other."
by jch24 on Jun 18, 2009 1:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm pretty sure he likes the ladies.
I can see you're not going to agree with me, so let's move on. - Bill Maher
by PeteyHendrix on Jun 18, 2009 1:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's a better defensive option than Hairston
Maybe it’s a wash with Janish’s bat – but we’ll never know.
I got to go down to the stadium and whip batteries at the players on both teams. - Philly Boy Roy
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Jun 18, 2009 1:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Brantley is kissing EdE's glove's ass on the radio.
“He made the plays, and he made the plays no one else can make.” Yeah, he made the plays. Except for almost 30 per year that he botched, often by sidearming from his heels.
I can see you're not going to agree with me, so let's move on. - Bill Maher
by PeteyHendrix on Jun 18, 2009 1:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Your point can be made effectively without hyperbole
by ken on Jun 18, 2009 1:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Which team does Hyperbole play for?
I can see you're not going to agree with me, so let's move on. - Bill Maher
by PeteyHendrix on Jun 18, 2009 1:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Washington?
Eighty-five percent of the f*ckin' world is working. The other fifteen percent come out here. A f*ckin' playground for the cocks*ckers.
-Lee Elia on Cubs fans
by Farneyismycopilot on Jun 18, 2009 1:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Senators?
I can see you're not going to agree with me, so let's move on. - Bill Maher
by PeteyHendrix on Jun 18, 2009 1:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You're both wrong
Bullets.
Eighty-five percent of the f*ckin' world is working. The other fifteen percent come out here. A f*ckin' playground for the cocks*ckers.
-Lee Elia on Cubs fans
by Farneyismycopilot on Jun 18, 2009 1:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Votto as DH sounds good
That way we can have the cake and Hanigan too. That doesn’t really make sense, but you get the idea.
RC
by Red_Poodle on Jun 18, 2009 1:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Woooo. Maloney
Eighty-five percent of the f*ckin' world is working. The other fifteen percent come out here. A f*ckin' playground for the cocks*ckers.
-Lee Elia on Cubs fans
by Farneyismycopilot on Jun 18, 2009 1:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ooops
Signed off with my Fay blog name, at least Maloney is looking good.
by Red_Poodle on Jun 18, 2009 1:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hanigan leading rookies in OBP and AVG
Honest shot at ROY until his inevitable benching
Willy @ 8-85 streak with 3 walks. 3 WALKS.
I got to go down to the stadium and whip batteries at the players on both teams. - Philly Boy Roy
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Jun 18, 2009 1:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Braves TV commentators
giving sober analysis. SOBER ANALYSIS. Willy “just making too many outs.”
I got to go down to the stadium and whip batteries at the players on both teams. - Philly Boy Roy
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Jun 18, 2009 1:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was thinking about that the other day
There’s a pretty weak field in the NL right now. Colby Rasmus is more or less the leader by default at this point.
by ken on Jun 18, 2009 1:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just from a PR standpoint, let alone pure performance
why would you bury him on the bench? I know he’s 28, but it’d be nice to have that trophy come the Red’s way.
I got to go down to the stadium and whip batteries at the players on both teams. - Philly Boy Roy
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Jun 18, 2009 1:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Enjoy the game..
I’ve got server documentation to do.. So exciting..
FWIW: There is a fair likelihood that I will be throwing or catching the first pitch on the 31st.. I’ll keep you all apprised of the situation.
Education is what you get from reading the directions. Experience is what you get from not reading them.
by snohio on Jun 18, 2009 1:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
beating a dead horse....
What exactly would Taveras have to do for Baker to take him out of the lineup? We’ve seen that bad fielding and terrible slumping at the plate has no effect. Maybe a bank robbery?
by Red_Poodle on Jun 18, 2009 1:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
On a non-related note ...
how often does Ash go to Russia?
Eighty-five percent of the f*ckin' world is working. The other fifteen percent come out here. A f*ckin' playground for the cocks*ckers.
-Lee Elia on Cubs fans
by Farneyismycopilot on Jun 18, 2009 1:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
"It was great,"
"I like hot women. I only wish she hadn’t use the clonidine on me."
Hilarious.
"It seems as if every mistake I've ever made in life I've had an erection in one hand and a Bud Light in the other."
by jch24 on Jun 18, 2009 1:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Best part. Way to save that kicker quote.
Eighty-five percent of the f*ckin' world is working. The other fifteen percent come out here. A f*ckin' playground for the cocks*ckers.
-Lee Elia on Cubs fans
by Farneyismycopilot on Jun 18, 2009 1:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Loving the new Phillips
I got to go down to the stadium and whip batteries at the players on both teams. - Philly Boy Roy
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Jun 18, 2009 1:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm back...
are we losing yet?
Let me write out a formal proof for you.
by Gray on Jun 18, 2009 1:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yep. Now we are.
1-0.
Eighty-five percent of the f*ckin' world is working. The other fifteen percent come out here. A f*ckin' playground for the cocks*ckers.
-Lee Elia on Cubs fans
by Farneyismycopilot on Jun 18, 2009 1:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
We're losing...
Am I back yet?
I can see you're not going to agree with me, so let's move on. - Bill Maher
by PeteyHendrix on Jun 18, 2009 1:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
dang...
close play at the plate?
"To me, boxing is like a ballet, except there's no music, no choreography, and the dancers hit each other." - Jack Handey
by JJ on Jun 18, 2009 1:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
No throw
I got to go down to the stadium and whip batteries at the players on both teams. - Philly Boy Roy
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Jun 18, 2009 1:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah, but was it close?
"It seems like we're not hitting because we're not getting hits." - Dusty being Dusty
by Slyde on Jun 18, 2009 1:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
What was that throw, Hanigan?
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by Gray on Jun 18, 2009 1:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Maloney didn't keep him close and came slow to the plate
I got to go down to the stadium and whip batteries at the players on both teams. - Philly Boy Roy
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Jun 18, 2009 1:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Could have easily ended up in CF, though.
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by Gray on Jun 18, 2009 1:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's definitely odd
to feel more confident in the 5-6-7 hitters than the 1-2-3 hitters.
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by Gray on Jun 18, 2009 1:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm gonna get back to work.
Go Reds! They’re my favorite team.
I can see you're not going to agree with me, so let's move on. - Bill Maher
by PeteyHendrix on Jun 18, 2009 1:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
wow, Rosales is down to .214!
3 for his last 34. why is he playing?
"To me, boxing is like a ballet, except there's no music, no choreography, and the dancers hit each other." - Jack Handey
by JJ on Jun 18, 2009 1:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Let me write out a formal proof for you.
by Gray on Jun 18, 2009 1:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
because he's bad
If Dusty lets Willy play he’s gotta let everyone else play too… consistency
I got to go down to the stadium and whip batteries at the players on both teams. - Philly Boy Roy
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Jun 18, 2009 1:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And we wouldn't want Gomes at first, since he's right handed.
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by Gray on Jun 18, 2009 1:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hairston is 3 for his last 25
7 for 43 this month
"To me, boxing is like a ballet, except there's no music, no choreography, and the dancers hit each other." - Jack Handey
by JJ on Jun 18, 2009 1:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bruce is 8 for 47 this month
but with 2 HR’s and 11 BB’s, at least.
"To me, boxing is like a ballet, except there's no music, no choreography, and the dancers hit each other." - Jack Handey
by JJ on Jun 18, 2009 1:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I really like Hanigan.
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by Gray on Jun 18, 2009 1:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ramon Hernandez is the starter
because he’s 32 and Hanigan is 27.
"It seems like we're not hitting because we're not getting hits." - Dusty being Dusty
by Slyde on Jun 18, 2009 1:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Veteran presence.
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by Gray on Jun 18, 2009 1:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Whatever, he sucks.
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by Gray on Jun 18, 2009 1:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was just repeating tHom and Brantley's discussion
don’t worry about who is the best player or the fact that everybody is very happy with the way things have been handled by Hanigan. Hernandez is older and his experience is more important.
And I’m not saying that Hernandez’s experience isn’t relevant, just that with the way this team is hitting, how can you consider putting Hanigan’s bat on the bench while he’s hitting?
"It seems like we're not hitting because we're not getting hits." - Dusty being Dusty
by Slyde on Jun 18, 2009 1:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
late to the party, but wanted to add ….
ramon has more experience in the MLB, but hannigan has probably caught a fair number of our pitchers more from their time at AAA
"I never use a big word when a diminutive one will work." — Pete Mackanin.
by joshuar9476 on Jun 18, 2009 8:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Walks will haunt?
I don't need a hot breakfast to have a good time.
by 3 Fast 3 Furious on Jun 18, 2009 1:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Maybe Cherry could take a pitch or two?
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by Gray on Jun 18, 2009 1:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Nah, he took the strike and swung at the ball.
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by Gray on Jun 18, 2009 1:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
might he be struggling because he's hit 7 HR's
and thinks he needs to be a HR hitter now?
"To me, boxing is like a ballet, except there's no music, no choreography, and the dancers hit each other." - Jack Handey
by JJ on Jun 18, 2009 1:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Playing sick...
He’s caught the T virus.
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by Gray on Jun 18, 2009 1:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sigh.
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by Gray on Jun 18, 2009 1:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
HBP, run to first!
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by Gray on Jun 18, 2009 1:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Scrap-o-rific!
"It seems like we're not hitting because we're not getting hits." - Dusty being Dusty
by Slyde on Jun 18, 2009 1:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I like it
He just shouldn’t be on the team
I got to go down to the stadium and whip batteries at the players on both teams. - Philly Boy Roy
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Jun 18, 2009 1:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Please, Dusty, don't make Maloney bunt.
Eighty-five percent of the f*ckin' world is working. The other fifteen percent come out here. A f*ckin' playground for the cocks*ckers.
-Lee Elia on Cubs fans
by Farneyismycopilot on Jun 18, 2009 1:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I think having a lefty squeeze bunt
is about the best we can hope for with the remaining two outs.
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by Gray on Jun 18, 2009 1:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's the best plate appearance from Rosie in a month.
Now we have the pitcher and the guy that hits worse than the pitcher and then the other guy that hits worse than the pitcher coming up.
by Geki on Jun 18, 2009 1:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
And we're guaranteed to see a worse AB from Willy
than we just saw from the pitcher.
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by Gray on Jun 18, 2009 1:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don't worry, Taveras will get the job done with a 2 out hit with RISP
I don't need a hot breakfast to have a good time.
by 3 Fast 3 Furious on Jun 18, 2009 1:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
hmmm
we have to count on Taveras to drive the run in… take a Rosales!
"To me, boxing is like a ballet, except there's no music, no choreography, and the dancers hit each other." - Jack Handey
by JJ on Jun 18, 2009 1:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
We have to count on an error, then.
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by Gray on Jun 18, 2009 1:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Goddamnit, Willy.
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by Gray on Jun 18, 2009 1:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Quit razzing him
It’s only making it worse.
by ken on Jun 18, 2009 1:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, his problem clearly stems from
my frustration.
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by Gray on Jun 18, 2009 1:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good signing, Walt.
I don't need a hot breakfast to have a good time.
by 3 Fast 3 Furious on Jun 18, 2009 1:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
have Hanigan steal home?
which has a better chance of happening successfully – Hanigan stealing home or a base-hit from Taveras?
"To me, boxing is like a ballet, except there's no music, no choreography, and the dancers hit each other." - Jack Handey
by JJ on Jun 18, 2009 1:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
um... yes...
"To me, boxing is like a ballet, except there's no music, no choreography, and the dancers hit each other." - Jack Handey
by JJ on Jun 18, 2009 1:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
HAVOC at the plate.
Eighty-five percent of the f*ckin' world is working. The other fifteen percent come out here. A f*ckin' playground for the cocks*ckers.
-Lee Elia on Cubs fans
by Farneyismycopilot on Jun 18, 2009 1:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
swing and a miss on a ball a foot outside
-tHom, said with disgust
"It seems like we're not hitting because we're not getting hits." - Dusty being Dusty
by Slyde on Jun 18, 2009 1:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
and a foot low, to boot.
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by Gray on Jun 18, 2009 1:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Somebody needs to figure out who is ultimately responsible for Taveras.
That person deserves a great big FUCK YOU.
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by Gray on Jun 18, 2009 1:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Mr. and Mrs. T-Virus?
Eighty-five percent of the f*ckin' world is working. The other fifteen percent come out here. A f*ckin' playground for the cocks*ckers.
-Lee Elia on Cubs fans
by Farneyismycopilot on Jun 18, 2009 1:59 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
So... is anyone else a little sick of Willy Taveras?
Sometimes its hard to tell which way the wind blows here, but I’m thinking even his biggest defenders here have got to be getting a little tired of him. No?
The season doesn't start until the Cincinnati Reds take the field! Reclaim The Opener!!
by TheC on Jun 18, 2009 2:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
why would people be sick of him?
it’s not his fault Joey Votto is a mangina.
"It seems like we're not hitting because we're not getting hits." - Dusty being Dusty
by Slyde on Jun 18, 2009 2:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And a foot fairy.
You guys always forget that part.
Eighty-five percent of the f*ckin' world is working. The other fifteen percent come out here. A f*ckin' playground for the cocks*ckers.
-Lee Elia on Cubs fans
by Farneyismycopilot on Jun 18, 2009 2:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Show me where it says in the rule book...
That all of your position players have to hit in the lineup. Because that would be great if that rule didn’t exist.
Of course… then we’d just be sending the same two guys up to the plate the whole game.
The season doesn't start until the Cincinnati Reds take the field! Reclaim The Opener!!
by TheC on Jun 18, 2009 2:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Sportsouth energy-saving tip...
Set your thermostat to 78F in the summer. Really? 78? I guess that could be reasonable in the South with a dehumidifier.
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by Gray on Jun 18, 2009 2:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Haha...
This made me laugh.
"If I had a little humility, I would be perfect" - Ted Turner
by Little Lady on Jun 18, 2009 4:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cowboy's sounding a little defensive about steroids
by ken on Jun 18, 2009 2:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He juiced.
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by Gray on Jun 18, 2009 2:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's probably juiced now!
The season doesn't start until the Cincinnati Reds take the field! Reclaim The Opener!!
by TheC on Jun 18, 2009 2:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
you're trying to get on ESPN
so you can get yelled at by Ken Rosenthal.
"It seems like we're not hitting because we're not getting hits." - Dusty being Dusty
by Slyde on Jun 18, 2009 2:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
A guy can dream, can't he?
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by Gray on Jun 18, 2009 2:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I got my eye on you
Eighty-five percent of the f*ckin' world is working. The other fifteen percent come out here. A f*ckin' playground for the cocks*ckers.
-Lee Elia on Cubs fans
by Farneyismycopilot on Jun 18, 2009 2:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And with a stepladder he can look Gray eye-to-eye
by ken on Jun 18, 2009 2:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He and this guy battle ants in the off season.
Eighty-five percent of the f*ckin' world is working. The other fifteen percent come out here. A f*ckin' playground for the cocks*ckers.
-Lee Elia on Cubs fans
by Farneyismycopilot on Jun 18, 2009 2:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
At least they're making Hanson throw a lot of pitches?
Soon, he’ll be mmmbopped out.
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by Gray on Jun 18, 2009 2:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
dude
I just noticed it was your birthday. HAPPY BIRTHDAY! I didn’t get you a present.
"It seems like we're not hitting because we're not getting hits." - Dusty being Dusty
by Slyde on Jun 18, 2009 2:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tanks
I think FB moved the birthdays down the page in the latest version. I’ve missed quite a few myself.
by ken on Jun 18, 2009 2:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wouldn't have seen it if MM hadn't sent you a card
I miss birthdays all the time, partly because I don’t spend a whole lot of time on FB.
"It seems like we're not hitting because we're not getting hits." - Dusty being Dusty
by Slyde on Jun 18, 2009 2:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Holy crap, Taveras and Gonzalez suck.
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by Gray on Jun 18, 2009 2:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
What is 56%?
Answer: The percentage of players in our line-up today hitting below .240
(And one of them is NOT the pitcher.)
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by TheC on Jun 18, 2009 2:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Now everyone needs to calm down for Christ's sake
You know the old school thought it that the vet player who has the starting experience etc always gets his job back and it is his to lose…what that’s ali ..he what? Oh seems that Wily has hardly been a starter in his MLB career and has not earned the VP right of job reclamation …how about that..somebody better call Dusty….
And this Gonzales guy has to go too…
I think I would know Nora's fart anywhere. I think I could pick hers out in a roomful of farting women.
About his wife, Nora; James Joyce
by Madville on Jun 18, 2009 2:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That wasn't even that close.
He was out.
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by Gray on Jun 18, 2009 2:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
how can you make a call
when the guy’s running so fast he’s a blur?
"To me, boxing is like a ballet, except there's no music, no choreography, and the dancers hit each other." - Jack Handey
by JJ on Jun 18, 2009 2:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
WTF BP?
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by Gray on Jun 18, 2009 2:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Havoc-y goodness
Way to get that SB% up
Isn't there a slanket somewhere you should be filling with your farts?
by nycredsfan on Jun 18, 2009 2:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
wait for it...
"It seems like we're not hitting because we're not getting hits." - Dusty being Dusty
by Slyde on Jun 18, 2009 2:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
WHAT THE FUCK PHILLIPS
I got to go down to the stadium and whip batteries at the players on both teams. - Philly Boy Roy
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Jun 18, 2009 2:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
not sure how you get picked of 2nd like that
"It seems like we're not hitting because we're not getting hits." - Dusty being Dusty
by Slyde on Jun 18, 2009 2:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Didn't see it
what happened exactly?
Isn't there a slanket somewhere you should be filling with your farts?
by nycredsfan on Jun 18, 2009 2:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Braves announcers
were making fun of him for dancing around and getting Hanson’s attention before running.
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by Gray on Jun 18, 2009 2:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Does it even make a difference?
Who was actually going to drive him in anyway? Might as well get caught stealing…. its a more fun way to kill an inning.
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by TheC on Jun 18, 2009 2:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Once we get past Nix
we have players who can actually hit.
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by Gray on Jun 18, 2009 2:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nix can hit,
he just can’t take a pitch. Dude must think walking is REALLY sissy.
Isn't there a slanket somewhere you should be filling with your farts?
by nycredsfan on Jun 18, 2009 2:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nix has been known to drive in a run now and then
I think I would know Nora's fart anywhere. I think I could pick hers out in a roomful of farting women.
About his wife, Nora; James Joyce
by Madville on Jun 18, 2009 2:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Who exactly?
The .217 hitting Bruce?
The .238 hitting Hairston?
The .214 hitting Rosales?
Or the pitcher.. I guess that’s what you meant. Maloney ain’t bad.
(i know I skipped over Hanigan.. but my response wouldn’t have worked if I hadn’t.)
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by TheC on Jun 18, 2009 2:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bruce is playing better than his current average...
Cherry and Pete are not.
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by Gray on Jun 18, 2009 2:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bruce has a .332 wOBA
Basically average… though still sub-par for a RF
I got to go down to the stadium and whip batteries at the players on both teams. - Philly Boy Roy
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Jun 18, 2009 2:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
A little BP HAVOC
Got’im
Got’im over
Now get his ass in
I think I would know Nora's fart anywhere. I think I could pick hers out in a roomful of farting women.
About his wife, Nora; James Joyce
by Madville on Jun 18, 2009 2:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
nahgonnahappen
"It seems like we're not hitting because we're not getting hits." - Dusty being Dusty
by Slyde on Jun 18, 2009 2:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hoo boy ...could be another long day for the Maloney Kid
I think I would know Nora's fart anywhere. I think I could pick hers out in a roomful of farting women.
About his wife, Nora; James Joyce
by Madville on Jun 18, 2009 2:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
So without Micah in the lineup
pretty much the only way for our three best hitters (BP, Hanigan, and Bruce) to score is for one of them to hit a HR.
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by Gray on Jun 18, 2009 2:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
God Damnit.
Eighty-five percent of the f*ckin' world is working. The other fifteen percent come out here. A f*ckin' playground for the cocks*ckers.
-Lee Elia on Cubs fans
by Farneyismycopilot on Jun 18, 2009 2:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Not Maloney's greatest pitch...
but that was a GABP special.
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by Gray on Jun 18, 2009 2:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It wasn't so much that it happened, it's the fact that with Cincy's offense
two runs is like a five-run lead.
Eighty-five percent of the f*ckin' world is working. The other fifteen percent come out here. A f*ckin' playground for the cocks*ckers.
-Lee Elia on Cubs fans
by Farneyismycopilot on Jun 18, 2009 2:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, I know.
Like I said, we have three guys who can consistently get on base, and they’re not batting near each other.
This makes it kind of hard to score.
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by Gray on Jun 18, 2009 2:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
do tell...
who do you consider able to consistently get on base?
"To me, boxing is like a ballet, except there's no music, no choreography, and the dancers hit each other." - Jack Handey
by JJ on Jun 18, 2009 2:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
BP, Hanigan and Bruce are the only ones who have managed today...
Which is about what I’d expect.
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by Gray on Jun 18, 2009 2:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah.
Bruce, still is hovering around .300 OBP, though. not very good.
"To me, boxing is like a ballet, except there's no music, no choreography, and the dancers hit each other." - Jack Handey
by JJ on Jun 18, 2009 2:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sure, but he was slumping heavily.
I think it’s safe to say that there are two guys hitting better than the others, then Bruce, then everyone else playing today.
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by Gray on Jun 18, 2009 2:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Seriously. Just walk all three.
Dare the others to get a hit.
They won’t.
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by Gray on Jun 18, 2009 2:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I see Hanigan near .400 OBP
and Phillips at .350. I guess Dickerson would count, and he’s not hitting close to either Phillips and Hanigan
"To me, boxing is like a ballet, except there's no music, no choreography, and the dancers hit each other." - Jack Handey
by JJ on Jun 18, 2009 2:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
that should put the game comfortably out of reach
I got to go down to the stadium and whip batteries at the players on both teams. - Philly Boy Roy
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Jun 18, 2009 2:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Maloney pitching OK, but has served up a couple
I got to go down to the stadium and whip batteries at the players on both teams. - Philly Boy Roy
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Jun 18, 2009 2:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm excited about the next inning!!!!!11
Rosales, Maloney, Taveras. Catch the fever!
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by Gray on Jun 18, 2009 2:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'd bet a good amount of money that
Maloney will get on base before the other two. (barring anyone getting plunked again)
Isn't there a slanket somewhere you should be filling with your farts?
by nycredsfan on Jun 18, 2009 2:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Please tell me someone said "Right down Broadway" just now
I got to go down to the stadium and whip batteries at the players on both teams. - Philly Boy Roy
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Jun 18, 2009 2:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Pitcher bunted right in front of the plate
Hanigan went to second, where Ross took out Alex.
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by Gray on Jun 18, 2009 2:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Did he tag him out with his foot?
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by Gray on Jun 18, 2009 2:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Crap.
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by Gray on Jun 18, 2009 2:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That was the second GABP special for the Braves.
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by Gray on Jun 18, 2009 2:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
FUCK. FUCK. And. FUCK.
Eighty-five percent of the f*ckin' world is working. The other fifteen percent come out here. A f*ckin' playground for the cocks*ckers.
-Lee Elia on Cubs fans
by Farneyismycopilot on Jun 18, 2009 2:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
aaaaaaaand
game over
Isn't there a slanket somewhere you should be filling with your farts?
by nycredsfan on Jun 18, 2009 2:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
But you don't want to miss the bottom of the fifth.
Need I remind you? Rosales/Maloney/Taveras!
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by Gray on Jun 18, 2009 2:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hate you
Isn't there a slanket somewhere you should be filling with your farts?
by nycredsfan on Jun 18, 2009 2:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ok
each of the 4 available players on the Reds bench, Hernandez, Gomes, Dickerson, and Janish, are better than each of the 3 scheduled hitters this inning
"To me, boxing is like a ballet, except there's no music, no choreography, and the dancers hit each other." - Jack Handey
by JJ on Jun 18, 2009 2:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
this game is over
The reds can barely get 1 run let alone 4
by fifawcs on Jun 18, 2009 2:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
they can barely get 4 hits
4 runs would be miraculous.
"It seems like we're not hitting because we're not getting hits." - Dusty being Dusty
by Slyde on Jun 18, 2009 2:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
So, I like this Maloney kid,
I like the way he pitches, he deserved a shot, but he’s a major fly ball pitcher and obviously prone to the HR. I’m wondering if they should give Bailey a few more starts before Volquez comes back, given the way he’s pitched lately.
On the other hand, maybe it’s better to just wait and the next time he comes up will be for good. I just don’t see Maloney being really successful long term if he’s going to keep giving up so many homers.
Isn't there a slanket somewhere you should be filling with your farts?
by nycredsfan on Jun 18, 2009 2:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Maloney might do better on the road.
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by Gray on Jun 18, 2009 2:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
true
but there are other HR prone parks out there, and you can’t have a guy in your rotation who’s only going to be good on the road.
Isn't there a slanket somewhere you should be filling with your farts?
by nycredsfan on Jun 18, 2009 2:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
he hasn't really been bad at home
"It seems like we're not hitting because we're not getting hits." - Dusty being Dusty
by Slyde on Jun 18, 2009 2:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh, I get that.
But since he’s a temporary measure anyway…I’m just sayin’.
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by Gray on Jun 18, 2009 2:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
mcclouth's was really a line drive
if the fence were much higher, it wouldn’t have cleared.
5 hits and a walk in 5 innings is really not too bad. If we had some offense, it would seem like this game were well within reach.
by bbjones on Jun 18, 2009 2:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
A hit? A hit?
RALLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
"It seems like we're not hitting because we're not getting hits." - Dusty being Dusty
by Slyde on Jun 18, 2009 2:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
As the Braves announcers noted...
the first real hit, since that other one was a botched call at first.
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by Gray on Jun 18, 2009 2:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
HOLY CRAP A HIT.
Now Maloney, Taveras, and Gonzalez can strand him!
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by Gray on Jun 18, 2009 2:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It's too bad this team doesn't have any pinch hitters
or a bullpen.
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by Gray on Jun 18, 2009 2:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
this is madness
"It seems like we're not hitting because we're not getting hits." - Dusty being Dusty
by Slyde on Jun 18, 2009 2:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice job, Rosales.
Dumb move by Ross.
And of course Willy is showing bunt. Fuck you, Willy.
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by Gray on Jun 18, 2009 2:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Rosales sucks, but I think I love the guy
The downside of all that hustle is how endearing it is… to Dusty and Walt in particular
I got to go down to the stadium and whip batteries at the players on both teams. - Philly Boy Roy
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Jun 18, 2009 2:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Not in a gay way though!!
I got to go down to the stadium and whip batteries at the players on both teams. - Philly Boy Roy
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Jun 18, 2009 2:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
NTTARWT
I got to go down to the stadium and whip batteries at the players on both teams. - Philly Boy Roy
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Jun 18, 2009 2:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I mean NTTAWWT
I’m dumb.
I got to go down to the stadium and whip batteries at the players on both teams. - Philly Boy Roy
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Jun 18, 2009 2:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hanigan > Ross
"To me, boxing is like a ballet, except there's no music, no choreography, and the dancers hit each other." - Jack Handey
by JJ on Jun 18, 2009 2:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Goddamnit, fucking pinch hit for Taveras, Dusty.
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by Gray on Jun 18, 2009 2:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
CUT Taveras!!!
"To me, boxing is like a ballet, except there's no music, no choreography, and the dancers hit each other." - Jack Handey
by JJ on Jun 18, 2009 2:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
FUCK YOU WILLY.
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by Gray on Jun 18, 2009 2:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It looked even more pathetic.
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by Gray on Jun 18, 2009 2:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
8-92
Fuck you Willy.
I got to go down to the stadium and whip batteries at the players on both teams. - Philly Boy Roy
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Jun 18, 2009 2:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Dusty's gonna blame this on the booing isn't he
I got to go down to the stadium and whip batteries at the players on both teams. - Philly Boy Roy
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Jun 18, 2009 2:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
needs to go 2-8
to avoid being under .100 in 100 AB’s – chances of that are extremely low!
"To me, boxing is like a ballet, except there's no music, no choreography, and the dancers hit each other." - Jack Handey
by JJ on Jun 18, 2009 2:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
haven't been to a game in a while
are people booing Taveras?
"To me, boxing is like a ballet, except there's no music, no choreography, and the dancers hit each other." - Jack Handey
by JJ on Jun 18, 2009 2:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
They just did.
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by Gray on Jun 18, 2009 2:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
They're saying
“Boo-ndoogle” – in reference to the Taveras signing
I got to go down to the stadium and whip batteries at the players on both teams. - Philly Boy Roy
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Jun 18, 2009 2:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Damnit.
Nice catch by Diaz there.
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by Gray on Jun 18, 2009 2:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
At least A-Gon looks like he's capable of a hit
I got to go down to the stadium and whip batteries at the players on both teams. - Philly Boy Roy
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Jun 18, 2009 2:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Unlike Willy.
Alex wouldn’t be the worst 7/8 hitter.
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by Gray on Jun 18, 2009 2:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Braves announcers after reciting starters' OBP:
“They have a lot of guys making a lot of outs.”
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by Gray on Jun 18, 2009 2:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
tHom/Cowboy aren't being too kind to Willy either
by ken on Jun 18, 2009 2:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cowboy also want Willy to bunt every time he's up
Eighty-five percent of the f*ckin' world is working. The other fifteen percent come out here. A f*ckin' playground for the cocks*ckers.
-Lee Elia on Cubs fans
by Farneyismycopilot on Jun 18, 2009 2:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's a valuable leadoff hitter.
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by Gray on Jun 18, 2009 2:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
With two strikes, even
But didn’t he mutter something about Dickerson at the end?
by ken on Jun 18, 2009 2:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don't know. He could have. I stopped listening.
Eighty-five percent of the f*ckin' world is working. The other fifteen percent come out here. A f*ckin' playground for the cocks*ckers.
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by Farneyismycopilot on Jun 18, 2009 2:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rosales almost HAVOC'd us out of the inning.
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by Gray on Jun 18, 2009 2:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Not that it matters.
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by Gray on Jun 18, 2009 2:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
2 out of 3 ain't bad
I got to go down to the stadium and whip batteries at the players on both teams. - Philly Boy Roy
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Jun 18, 2009 2:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
the way they are playing today
they might count this as 2 losses.
"It seems like we're not hitting because we're not getting hits." - Dusty being Dusty
by Slyde on Jun 18, 2009 2:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Another rally snuffed out
When you have two black holes at the 1 and 2 spot, it sure kills a rally fast.
The season doesn't start until the Cincinnati Reds take the field! Reclaim The Opener!!
by TheC on Jun 18, 2009 2:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Has Taveras taken over for Corey
in the nailing Dust’y Daughter so I have to bat him leadoff and play him in centerfield each day department?
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by MixFMKyle on Jun 18, 2009 2:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
eating poutine in my office
unable to get the game on my transistor radio. crap.
"We're going to Adonis, son"
jch24
by obc2 on Jun 18, 2009 2:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
my office mgr
just opened my door and told me to “take your poontang and eat it”.
(yes. really. and, no, i dont think she knows what poontang is.)
"We're going to Adonis, son"
jch24
by obc2 on Jun 18, 2009 2:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
uh.....
i’d bet a grand she doesnt.
"We're going to Adonis, son"
jch24
by obc2 on Jun 18, 2009 3:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
she hasnt, uh, used it in 5 years
yes, yes she said so without being prompted a couple months back. my saleswoman fell on the floor figuring it was a joke. nope. it wasnt. good times!
"We're going to Adonis, son"
jch24
by obc2 on Jun 18, 2009 3:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
OK, it's time for Maloney to come out of the game
Although I’m guessing Dusty has written this one of… which is probably astute
I got to go down to the stadium and whip batteries at the players on both teams. - Philly Boy Roy
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Jun 18, 2009 2:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He wrote it off before it started.
Couldn’t you tell?
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by Gray on Jun 18, 2009 2:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
whats the score?
"We're going to Adonis, son"
jch24
by obc2 on Jun 18, 2009 2:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fisher up in the bullpen.
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by Gray on Jun 18, 2009 3:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
IBB for Failcoeur.
Huh.
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by Gray on Jun 18, 2009 3:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Tommy Hanson is what Bailey always wished to be
Now who is the idiot. Hanson has a better arm than Bailey and stronger sense of will. Great talent.
by Johnnypronto on Jun 18, 2009 3:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Bailey's got a split-finger now
Check the comments in Farmers Only.
And who is the idiot? Did I miss something?
by ken on Jun 18, 2009 3:07 PM EDT up reply