Game 67 Thread: White Sox at Reds
by Slyde on Jun 20, 2009 5:00 PM EDT
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Chicago White Sox at Cincinnati Reds, Jun 20, 2009 7:10 PM EDT
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Big day in Cincinnati today. We don't get many of these around here, so enjoy it. For full coverage of all of the festivities, the Cincinnati Enquirer has got you covered. If you are going down to the game or to any of the events, soak it all in. This isn't historic in the same sense as seeing MLK speak, but it is a day to be proud and reflect. Enjoy it as something more than just a simple baseball game.
Then again, there is a baseball game being played that will hopefully be enjoyable as well. It's a good pitching match up between two young guns. Twenty-five-year old left-hander Clayton Richard will take the mound for the White Sox. Richard is not a big strikeout pitcher. In the minors, he relied on his control and his ability to keep the ball in the park for success. His fastball sits in the low-90s, but he can get up over 95 at times, and he mixes in a slider and change up to go along with it. If his control isn't there, the Reds better sit and wait for him to make mistakes. He's a groundball pitcher, so it's definitely not a day to be swinging for the fences.
Johnny Cueto was done in by poor defense in his last start, giving up 5 unearned runs in 6 innings pitched. He still only has two starts this year where he has given up more than 3 earned runs. That is why he is the NL leader in ERA (yeah, I didn't realize it either). Unfortunately that ERA hasn't translated into muc of a record, mainly because the Reds have score 3 or fewer runs in 8 of his 13 starts this season. The offense is starting to show signs of life, but who knows what will happen tonight if Willy Taveras and Alex Gonzalez are back in the lineup.
A win today will give the Reds a winning home stand and will also make them 5-5 in their last 10, which is surprising given how poorly the offense has played. Sure would be nice to get another series win while the country is watching.
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First!
Have I mentioned that I dislike it when Taveras plays, and especially when he bats leadoff?
Let me write out a formal proof for you.
by Gray on Jun 20, 2009 5:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Civil Rights Game and a guy named Clayton is going?
by Brendanukkah on Jun 20, 2009 5:09 PM EDT reply actions 3 recs
rec'd
Funniest. Skit. Ever.
Isn't there a slanket somewhere you should be filling with your farts?
by nycredsfan on Jun 20, 2009 5:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Close.....
I’d go with this one, though:
"Karma - there it was. The meaning of life, straight from Carson Daly's lips to my morphine-laced ears." -Earl Hickey
by BLee2525 on Jun 20, 2009 5:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dammit.
That was supposed to be Chappelle and Wayne Brady.
Dammit.
"Karma - there it was. The meaning of life, straight from Carson Daly's lips to my morphine-laced ears." -Earl Hickey
by BLee2525 on Jun 20, 2009 5:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
One more time:
"Karma - there it was. The meaning of life, straight from Carson Daly's lips to my morphine-laced ears." -Earl Hickey
by BLee2525 on Jun 20, 2009 5:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That one was really good
but Love Contract had Rashida Jones!
by Brendanukkah on Jun 20, 2009 6:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well
According to the Fay, T-virus is again in the game.
However, AGon was put on the DL. Wilkin Castillo and Danny Richar are being called up. I have no idea what the fascination with Castillo is. They are apparently making some more moves though because Richar isn’t on the 40 man.
by wishfuldrifter on Jun 20, 2009 5:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Roster Moves
TODAY’S TRANSACTIONS: Today the Reds optioned to Class AAA Louisville LHP Matt Maloney; recalled from Louisville utility player Wilkin Castillo (#26); placed on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to yesterday, SS Alex Gonzalez (loose bodies, right elbow); transfered to the 60-day disabled list 3B Edwin Encarnacion (broken left wrist); selected from Louisville the contract of IF Danny Richar (#9).
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by MixFMKyle on Jun 20, 2009 5:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Wonder what that means for Maloney
Do they just skip his spot til Volkie gets back?
This is confusing. Hopefully it means some of the guys stuck in AA get promoted.
Isn't there a slanket somewhere you should be filling with your farts?
by nycredsfan on Jun 20, 2009 5:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think it creates more of a logjam
at AAA if Maloney goes back. I think this means Homer is coming back. Maybe Reds are going to try and showcase him while he is hot?
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by MixFMKyle on Jun 20, 2009 5:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
somebody clue me in about edwin
i thought i had heard that he was going to back soon?
What do you mean, "blank slate"?
by boobs on Jun 20, 2009 5:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He still can be back soon
He will be eligible to be activated in one week…just putting him on the 60 Day gives them an extra 40 Man Spot, which when they DFA someone when EE comes back we are ok.
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by MixFMKyle on Jun 20, 2009 5:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
gotcha. thanks.
What do you mean, "blank slate"?
by boobs on Jun 20, 2009 5:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I didn't realize you can retroactive 60-day DLs
I first read this and thought it meant Edwin was done for, well, pretty much the season. So this is good to hear
by Cy Schourek on Jun 20, 2009 5:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I guess that would mean they either skip Maloneys spot
with the Monday off day, or recall Homer and get rid of one of the 8 bullpen guys to make that start.
The transferring of Edwin to the 60-Day list does nothing…his 60 days are almost up now, he went on the DL April 28th.
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by MixFMKyle on Jun 20, 2009 5:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I would think they'd skip Maloney
But I’m wondering if Volquez will be back by the next start. I’d love to see Bailey get it if he can’t.
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by BK on Jun 20, 2009 5:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
seems kinda like a fast demotion of Maloney
He had one good start, one mediocre start, and one bad start. I guess the Reds decided after his last start they had seen enough…
Bloop
by justin007000 on Jun 21, 2009 9:20 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think they always meant to swap him out
They could still bring him back if they wanted to. Either wait a couple weeks, or find an injury to someone (which doesn’t seem difficult with this team).
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by BubbaFan on Jun 21, 2009 9:30 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good news
first time we’ve had a full bench since early May.
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by MixFMKyle on Jun 20, 2009 5:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
True
Wish we were getting some players that were a little more offensively inclined though.
by wishfuldrifter on Jun 20, 2009 5:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yup
Replacing Richar or Rosales with Sutton would be nice. Once Votto Gets back we could have this 13-Man Roster:
Hannigan
Hernandez
Votto
Phillips
Hairston
Janish
Sutton
Richar or Rosales
Gomes
Nix
Bruce
Dickerson
Taveras
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by MixFMKyle on Jun 20, 2009 5:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I mean 13 Position Players
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by MixFMKyle on Jun 20, 2009 5:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Plus Sutton is on the 40 man
So it might have been easier to do these moves
by wishfuldrifter on Jun 20, 2009 5:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah
I think they wanted someone who could play some SS, everything I’ve seen says Sutton is more of a Adam Rosales type defensive guy. As for Castillo, they just need someone who could catch in case of emegency as one of the catchers is playing 1st.
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by MixFMKyle on Jun 20, 2009 5:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hiking question here:
Anyone here been to Burr Oak State Park? It’s between Athens and Zanesville, and it just got a great write-up in Outside Magazine. I’m thinking about heading over there with a sleeping bag in July. Anyone know any better?
by Cy Schourek on Jun 20, 2009 5:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
been there lots of time
highly recommended, but i dig state parks.
"We're going to Adonis, son"
jch24
by obc2 on Jun 20, 2009 5:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
worth overnighting for a couple of nights?
I don’t know the area at all, but I figure its worth a 3.5 hour drive and a map purchase if it is the best park in ohio
by Cy Schourek on Jun 20, 2009 6:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
its been a decade but i say go for it
hocking hills is a little more pubbed for the hiking, however.
"We're going to Adonis, son"
jch24
by obc2 on Jun 20, 2009 6:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Used to take the kids there camping, a decent park
worth the stay…but limit it to a couple of nights.
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by Madville on Jun 20, 2009 6:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
WOOHOO!!!
First televised game for me since Opening Day.
"Karma - there it was. The meaning of life, straight from Carson Daly's lips to my morphine-laced ears." -Earl Hickey
by BLee2525 on Jun 20, 2009 5:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
MLB Network
"Karma - there it was. The meaning of life, straight from Carson Daly's lips to my morphine-laced ears." -Earl Hickey
by BLee2525 on Jun 20, 2009 5:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fox Sports Ohio
"We're going to Adonis, son"
jch24
by obc2 on Jun 20, 2009 6:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Quick poll while we're here....
Better nickname for Pablo Sandoval – Kung-Fu Panda or Fat Ichiro?
"Karma - there it was. The meaning of life, straight from Carson Daly's lips to my morphine-laced ears." -Earl Hickey
by BLee2525 on Jun 20, 2009 6:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Johnny Cueto has the lowest ERA in the NL
’Bout to get lower. Or, in the spirit of the day, closer to the number of black voters in Mississippi in 1937.
by Brendanukkah on Jun 20, 2009 6:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Saint Louis' video screen had the roster images of the league leaders in the big categories
and I cumb’d every 20 minutes or so as I got to see this:
by Cy Schourek on Jun 20, 2009 6:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wilkin Castillo is back?!?!?
has anyone seen his AAA stats? good lawd….. its like the ballclub is playing to lose.
"We're going to Adonis, son"
jch24
by obc2 on Jun 20, 2009 6:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Castillo is "versatile"....
only in that he’s equally terrible at several positions.
"Karma - there it was. The meaning of life, straight from Carson Daly's lips to my morphine-laced ears." -Earl Hickey
by BLee2525 on Jun 20, 2009 6:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Cubs sure are making the Indians looks bad
Kerry Wood came came in to save the game in the 13th with a one-run lead and lost. Oh, the irony.
The Cubs payed Kerry Wood a lot of money to not do very much.
Where have you gone, Johnny Vander Meer?
by jgoodfri on Jun 20, 2009 6:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
1926 was the year can you name this Female athlete of the game - Olympic swimmer...
I think I would know Nora's fart anywhere. I think I could pick hers out in a roomful of farting women.
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by Madville on Jun 20, 2009 6:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The future Mrs. Madville?
"Karma - there it was. The meaning of life, straight from Carson Daly's lips to my morphine-laced ears." -Earl Hickey
by BLee2525 on Jun 20, 2009 6:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
thats what i was thinking
boom. roasted!
"We're going to Adonis, son"
jch24
by obc2 on Jun 20, 2009 6:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Was Richar our best option at SS?
I guess I understand the Castillo move if it’s temporary.
The Griffey trade has already more than paid for itself, but it’d be pretty remarkable to get two productive MLB players out of it. Good on Walt for that one.
Not really sure what it’s going to take for Jocketty to run out of patience with Rosales 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 20, 2009 6:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Never mind.
I got a beer/cornhole invitation from the neighbors, so I’ll be DVR’ing the game. I’m out for the game thread. Have fun!
"Karma - there it was. The meaning of life, straight from Carson Daly's lips to my morphine-laced ears." -Earl Hickey
by BLee2525 on Jun 20, 2009 6:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
CeCe
I dont think I’ve ever heard this America America song before.
but the dude has some pipes.
"We're going to Adonis, son"
jch24
by obc2 on Jun 20, 2009 7:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
who was that?
we’re thinking he made it up
What do you mean, "blank slate"?
by boobs on Jun 20, 2009 7:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
cece winans, i think
"We're going to Adonis, son"
jch24
by obc2 on Jun 20, 2009 7:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
cece winans is a woman
What do you mean, "blank slate"?
by boobs on Jun 20, 2009 7:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i guess you mean bebe
What do you mean, "blank slate"?
by boobs on Jun 20, 2009 7:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yet CC Sabathia and BB King are both men
this is confusing
"We're going to Adonis, son"
jch24
by obc2 on Jun 20, 2009 7:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Taveras starting, leading off
Gomes in left.
I got to go down to the stadium and whip batteries at the players on both teams. - Philly Boy Roy
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Jun 20, 2009 7:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
MLB really patting itself on the back
I got to go down to the stadium and whip batteries at the players on both teams. - Philly Boy Roy
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Jun 20, 2009 7:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
You want to celebrate civil rights?
Do it the most badass way possible.
by Brendanukkah on Jun 20, 2009 7:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm liking the backs of these retro uniforms.
I can see you're not going to agree with me, so let's move on. - Bill Maher
by PeteyHendrix on Jun 20, 2009 7:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
america, america, america, america, america, america, america, america
What do you mean, "blank slate"?
by boobs on Jun 20, 2009 7:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nice inning from Cueto
Alrighty Willy. Show us what you got.
by Brendanukkah on Jun 20, 2009 7:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Anyone watching this on MLBN?
Hairston et al. singing Dusty’s praises – they love to play for him. Though a vague “intangible,” it’s hard to knock that. I think we’re getting into the portion of the season where we see if those good feelings bear fruit.
I got to go down to the stadium and whip batteries at the players on both teams. - Philly Boy Roy
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Jun 20, 2009 7:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i hear ya
I can see you're not going to agree with me, so let's move on. - Bill Maher
by PeteyHendrix on Jun 20, 2009 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yasus, does Willy remember how to steal?
I guess it’s baby steps with him.
I got to go down to the stadium and whip batteries at the players on both teams. - Philly Boy Roy
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Jun 20, 2009 7:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Now would be a good time for one
BP is itching to end this inning with a double play.
by Brendanukkah on Jun 20, 2009 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jch24, in the machine room, with the beer
Ash, Farney, and myself are in the machine room where it’s cooler than the other side of the pillow. We all peed a little when T-Virus got on.
"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 20, 2009 7:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Sweet, our Clue reference for the evening
by Brendanukkah on Jun 20, 2009 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
May or may not work
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by jch24 on Jun 20, 2009 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You didn't link that to anything.
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by BK on Jun 20, 2009 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
jch + beer = fail at a lot of things ;)
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by Ash on Jun 21, 2009 2:37 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Petey is sooo jealous
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by PeteyHendrix on Jun 20, 2009 8:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I figured it out.
T-Virus always gets on base the first AB when you attend. Season tickets?
"We, as for me all seasons you are affected peculiarly in the edge of my seat and are happy concerning the fact that the Adam Dunn fan has been mixed up exactly." - Reynard-san
by BK on Jun 20, 2009 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
buck a man
We’ll all chip in.
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by BubbaFan on Jun 20, 2009 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'll never get sick of seeing Phillips take a walk
I got to go down to the stadium and whip batteries at the players on both teams. - Philly Boy Roy
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Jun 20, 2009 7:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Willy Taveras gets a hit and Brandon Phillips draws a walk?
HAS THE WORLD GONE TOPSY-TURVY?!
by Brendanukkah on Jun 20, 2009 7:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
SWEET, SASSY HAVOC!
I got to go down to the stadium and whip batteries at the players on both teams. - Philly Boy Roy
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Jun 20, 2009 8:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
what a bizarre-sounding play! Phillips scores fro 1st!!!
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by JJ on Jun 20, 2009 8:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
ran right through berry's sign
nice
What do you mean, "blank slate"?
by boobs on Jun 20, 2009 8:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I think I'm pretty comfortable with unleashing Phillips right now
As long as he’s showing this kind of plate discipline
I got to go down to the stadium and whip batteries at the players on both teams. - Philly Boy Roy
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Jun 20, 2009 8:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
incredible insights
“Beckham has to catch the ball”
by ol Pete on Jun 20, 2009 8:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yahoo still shows 1st & 2nd
with one out, 1-2 count.
by brown07 on Jun 20, 2009 8:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'll right, I'm out for the night
Try not to get too rowdy.
by Brendanukkah on Jun 20, 2009 8:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Enough with the Rosales already
I got to go down to the stadium and whip batteries at the players on both teams. - Philly Boy Roy
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Jun 20, 2009 8:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Well...
If EdE hadn’t been banished to another dimension Scrappy Doo´s ass would be back in AAA
by chesirecat on Jun 20, 2009 8:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Give Sutton a crack if we're not going to see EdE within a week or two
I got to go down to the stadium and whip batteries at the players on both teams. - Philly Boy Roy
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Jun 20, 2009 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well may as well keep up a commentary
THE VIRUS IS ALIVE!!!!!!! 2-2
by chesirecat on Jun 20, 2009 8:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Was he credited with a hit there?
Sox are really fumbling around out there
I got to go down to the stadium and whip batteries at the players on both teams. - Philly Boy Roy
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Jun 20, 2009 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
This game has been weird as hell
I got to go down to the stadium and whip batteries at the players on both teams. - Philly Boy Roy
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Jun 20, 2009 8:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Phillips probably does need to be reined in
He’s been making some foolhardy baserunning decisions lately… and getting lucky today
I got to go down to the stadium and whip batteries at the players on both teams. - Philly Boy Roy
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Jun 20, 2009 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Those who can actually see the game
Would Willy have made it to first if it wasn’t for that throwing error?
Needless to say, this didn't work and everybody died.
by SullivanSmith on Jun 20, 2009 8:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hard to say
but I think not
I got to go down to the stadium and whip batteries at the players on both teams. - Philly Boy Roy
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Jun 20, 2009 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
2 HR Gomes
Masher
I got to go down to the stadium and whip batteries at the players on both teams. - Philly Boy Roy
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Jun 20, 2009 8:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Kicking Ass and Taking Names!!!!
The Reds love ’em some civil rights
by chesirecat on Jun 20, 2009 8:41 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
I Rec'd the shit out of that
Needless to say, this didn't work and everybody died.
by SullivanSmith on Jun 20, 2009 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I know this is premature
But it’s gonna be pretty easy to spin this game as vindication for Dusty. I’d love to have to eat my words if this is this resurgence for Taveras.
I got to go down to the stadium and whip batteries at the players on both teams. - Philly Boy Roy
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Jun 20, 2009 8:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Trouble in the Queen City
Common Johnny, save us!
by chesirecat on Jun 20, 2009 8:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Well crap.
Needless to say, this didn't work and everybody died.
by SullivanSmith on Jun 20, 2009 8:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
If the Reds drafted Becks that wouldn't have happened
Just sayin’.
"We, as for me all seasons you are affected peculiarly in the edge of my seat and are happy concerning the fact that the Adam Dunn fan has been mixed up exactly." - Reynard-san
by BK on Jun 20, 2009 8:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
that logic sounds familiar
"We're going to Adonis, son"
jch24
by obc2 on Jun 20, 2009 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cueto not getting much movement this inning
How many Ks does he have?
I got to go down to the stadium and whip batteries at the players on both teams. - Philly Boy Roy
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Jun 20, 2009 8:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Make it 4
Cueto is obviously awesome… I worry about him wearing down later in the season 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 20, 2009 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He pitched a lot last season, as I recall
But yeah, I’m worried about his effectiveness for mid to late October as well. That’s going to be a lot of innings getting through the playoffs.
by chesirecat on Jun 20, 2009 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Come Game 6 of the World Series against the BoSox
I’m concerned he wont be able to go 8 IP
I got to go down to the stadium and whip batteries at the players on both teams. - Philly Boy Roy
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Jun 20, 2009 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rosie, Bruce, and The Virus are making a strong push for Mendoza.
I’d have my money on Rosales getting there first, but let us pray he doesn’t get enough at bats to make it there.
by chesirecat on Jun 20, 2009 9:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That's more than enough Rosales for me
It’s one thing to be veteran-centric, quite another to stick with the replacement who happened to get called up first
I got to go down to the stadium and whip batteries at the players on both teams. - Philly Boy Roy
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Jun 20, 2009 9:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Dammmit Johnye
"We, as for me all seasons you are affected peculiarly in the edge of my seat and are happy concerning the fact that the Adam Dunn fan has been mixed up exactly." - Reynard-san
by BK on Jun 20, 2009 9:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ok, not good
Cueto serving it up big time
I got to go down to the stadium and whip batteries at the players on both teams. - Philly Boy Roy
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Jun 20, 2009 9:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Get Cueto out of there.
Needless to say, this didn't work and everybody died.
by SullivanSmith on Jun 20, 2009 9:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
No chance... we only have 8 relievers
I got to go down to the stadium and whip batteries at the players on both teams. - Philly Boy Roy
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Jun 20, 2009 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
How about now?
Needless to say, this didn't work and everybody died.
by SullivanSmith on Jun 20, 2009 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tied.
Fack.
"We, as for me all seasons you are affected peculiarly in the edge of my seat and are happy concerning the fact that the Adam Dunn fan has been mixed up exactly." - Reynard-san
by BK on Jun 20, 2009 9:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
FUCK!!!
I got to go down to the stadium and whip batteries at the players on both teams. - Philly Boy Roy
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Jun 20, 2009 9:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
kaboom v2.0
"We're going to Adonis, son"
jch24
by obc2 on Jun 20, 2009 9:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hey gang just returned from seeing 'UP'
went with 11yr, grandson who gives the movie a D, Mrs. M. gives it a B, my 2 1/2 yr. old grandaughter gave it an A++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Personally I would have enjoyed drinking a glass of fecal slush over viewing ‘UP’. complete and udder trash. No child over the age of 4 should be allowed in. This movie was brilliantly put together and just like the brilliant campaign of G. W. Bush it ends in despair, desolation and hopelessness.. A movie based on creepy stereotypes and the worst kind of romantic drivel,,,makes you want to throttle a nun…
Well enough on the movie.. here’s tonight’s 1960’s Band of the Game
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About his wife, Nora; James Joyce
by Madville on Jun 20, 2009 9:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
So, who has the best ERA in MLB now?
Needless to say, this didn't work and everybody died.
by SullivanSmith on Jun 20, 2009 9:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
danny ray?
"We're going to Adonis, son"
jch24
by obc2 on Jun 20, 2009 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
uh boy
One of those games, I gather.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
by BubbaFan on Jun 20, 2009 9:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Please fucking take Cueto the fuck out
He’s covered in sweat, has served up 3 HRs and we have an overstocked and well-rested bullpen.
Kerry Wood territory.
I got to go down to the stadium and whip batteries at the players on both teams. - Philly Boy Roy
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Jun 20, 2009 9:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Looks like Johnny is giving ups some Homers 2 nite
And it looks like Jonny hit a homer 2 nite…
Damn I miss Gonzo
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 20, 2009 9:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Don't fret
There’s a new Muppet movie coming out soon
Needless to say, this didn't work and everybody died.
by SullivanSmith on Jun 20, 2009 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
So when was the last time we had a 5 run lead in any game?
Where have you gone, Johnny Vander Meer?
by jgoodfri on Jun 20, 2009 9:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That's our Reds!
Needless to say, this didn't work and everybody died.
by SullivanSmith on Jun 20, 2009 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Baker took to long to get Cueto out of there
After that 2nd homer, that should have been it.
by Johnnypronto on Jun 20, 2009 9:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hard to argue with DRH's numbers
but how is this team using Nick Masset exactly? Can’t seem to figure it out. Are his numbers inflated by lower-leverage situations?
I got to go down to the stadium and whip batteries at the players on both teams. - Philly Boy Roy
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Jun 20, 2009 9:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Its beer thirty in the land of Dixie
"We're going to Adonis, son"
jch24
by obc2 on Jun 20, 2009 9:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Votto homers on first pitch in Dayton
it cleared the entire park
"We're going to Adonis, son"
jch24
by obc2 on Jun 20, 2009 9:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hell yes
I got to go down to the stadium and whip batteries at the players on both teams. - Philly Boy Roy
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Jun 20, 2009 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
and he did tv and newspaper interviews
"We're going to Adonis, son"
jch24
by obc2 on Jun 20, 2009 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Any new info of the Votto being gay rumors?
I have also heard he is also losing his hearing.
I hope he is not gay. Being outrighted gay in sports could emotionally cripple him.
by Johnnypronto on Jun 20, 2009 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You're pretty annoying sometimes
I got to go down to the stadium and whip batteries at the players on both teams. - Philly Boy Roy
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Jun 20, 2009 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It is just a rumor on Joey's problems
That a teammate ratted him out and said he was gay. This happened AFTER he came back from the ear infection.
I have also heard Volquez may need Tommy John Surgery.
by Johnnypronto on Jun 20, 2009 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
me too
Ive also heard that the loose bodies in AGon’s is really a molecular vehicle being driven by Dennis Quaid.
"We're going to Adonis, son"
jch24
by obc2 on Jun 20, 2009 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
I think you're going back a little far for Johnny
and probably most readers.
by ol Pete on Jun 20, 2009 11:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I got it. I rec'd it. :)
"Sir, can you please put your pants back on?"
by Ash on Jun 21, 2009 2:39 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's so irrelevant
and hard to believe the progression of symptoms for Votto goes flu, ear infection, anxiety, full on depression, then homosexuality
I got to go down to the stadium and whip batteries at the players on both teams. - Philly Boy Roy
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Jun 20, 2009 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The anxiety/full on depression is from the homosexuality
or unable to handle it in a “macho-man” environment
by Johnnypronto on Jun 20, 2009 9:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Are you being serious?
Or playing Saturday Night provocateur again?
I got to go down to the stadium and whip batteries at the players on both teams. - Philly Boy Roy
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Jun 20, 2009 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That is just what I read from the rumor
I didn’t start it nor want to believe it.
by Johnnypronto on Jun 20, 2009 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why is it even relevant though?
Is it that you don’t want to believe he’s gay or don’t want him to be subjected to the ridicule?
I got to go down to the stadium and whip batteries at the players on both teams. - Philly Boy Roy
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Jun 20, 2009 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
What teammate ratted him out?
"We, as for me all seasons you are affected peculiarly in the edge of my seat and are happy concerning the fact that the Adam Dunn fan has been mixed up exactly." - Reynard-san
by BK on Jun 20, 2009 9:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good question
For the people telling us about this rumor, they better answer it.
by Johnnypronto on Jun 20, 2009 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No, I'm serious
I’m really curious as to where you heard that a teammate came out and said he was gay.
"We, as for me all seasons you are affected peculiarly in the edge of my seat and are happy concerning the fact that the Adam Dunn fan has been mixed up exactly." - Reynard-san
by BK on Jun 20, 2009 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Using Redszone as a reliable source was probably your first misstep
"We, as for me all seasons you are affected peculiarly in the edge of my seat and are happy concerning the fact that the Adam Dunn fan has been mixed up exactly." - Reynard-san
by BK on Jun 20, 2009 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
"Hey pronto, I find it interesting that you refer to RedsZone as 'The Paper.' The paper contains facts."
“This paper contains facts. And this paper has the eighth highest circulation in the Reds blogoshpere. Right? Plenty of facts. ‘Mark Berry Likes Cheese.’ That’s a fact.”
"Sir, can you please put your pants back on?"
by Ash on Jun 21, 2009 2:44 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
"Well, it's a well known fact, Sonny Jim that there's a secret society of the five wealthiest people
in the world, known as The Pentavirate, who run everything in the world, including the newspapers, and meet tri-annually at a secret country mansion in Colorado, known as The Meadows.
…
The Queen, The Vatican, The Gettys, The Rothschilds, and Joey Votto before he went gay. Oh, I hated Votto with is wee beady eyes, and that smug look on his face. ‘Oh, you’re gonna love my hitting! Ohhhhh!’"
"Sir, can you please put your pants back on?"
by Ash on Jun 21, 2009 2:48 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
im betting The Dock is where he heard it
"We're going to Adonis, son"
jch24
by obc2 on Jun 20, 2009 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
"My name is Joey Votto, but everyone here calls me Vicki."
"Sir, can you please put your pants back on?"
by Ash on Jun 21, 2009 2:50 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's completely unfalsifiable
like any rumor. Just Occam’s razor it — you’re never going to get to the bottom of it — it’s so much more feasible that the flu led to the ear infection with led to the panic attacks and maybe exacerbated some preexisting psychochemical thing going on with Votto.
I got to go down to the stadium and whip batteries at the players on both teams. - Philly Boy Roy
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Jun 20, 2009 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
sounds silly to me
How would a teammate rat him out, without admitting to being gay himself?
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
by BubbaFan on Jun 20, 2009 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
locker rooms arent the most tolerant places on earth
"We're going to Adonis, son"
jch24
by obc2 on Jun 20, 2009 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I agree
The silence is just encouraging crazy rumors. My bro, for instance, was just about to start an alien abduction rumor.
I’d be surprised if being gay had ANYTHING to do with this DL trip for JV. I remember Hanigan saying that what happend to Joey could happen to “anyone”. Being gay just doesn’t happen to someone like an accident lol.
I will say, on behalf of womankind, it would be dissappointing if he were gay. That’s just no fair! ;)
by Red_Poodle on Jun 20, 2009 11:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wouldn't be disappointed if he were gay
I figure my chances with him are about the same whether he’s gay, straight, or living on Mars. :)
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
by BubbaFan on Jun 20, 2009 11:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lol!
You do make a good point about the odds. It reminds me of that scene in “Dumb and Dumber” where Lloyd is told that he has a “one in a million chance” by the woman of his dreams. His response was “So you’re tellin’ me there’s a chance!”.
I don’t know what I’m talking about at this point (too late, and a bad headache combine for some peculiar commentary). In any case, I’d rather get a hit from Votto than be hit on by Votto. I think that makes sense…
by Red_Poodle on Jun 21, 2009 1:00 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
well, he hasnt asked me out yet
but i’ve heard accusations that involve giggle-weed and black tar.
"We're going to Adonis, son"
jch24
by obc2 on Jun 20, 2009 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's because you like the Cubs.
"Sir, can you please put your pants back on?"
by Ash on Jun 21, 2009 2:51 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
outrighted gay?
Is that when they boot you off the major league gay roster, and send you down the gay minor leagues?
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
by BubbaFan on Jun 20, 2009 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
they only do that
when you are out of options.
by bbjones on Jun 21, 2009 2:20 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
maybe votto has some personal health issure like anal fissures
or diabetes, or maybe… maybe he was attacked by a vampire, and he is trying to see if he can play in daylight. That’s it I’m starting this rumor, Votto is a diabetic vampire!
Bloop
by justin007000 on Jun 21, 2009 9:54 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is what Fay was walkking about
When he said some rumors about Votto’s DL trip were outlandish ;) A for effort there lol.
by Red_Poodle on Jun 21, 2009 9:58 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
When Votto comes back
RH is going to the bench. Hanigan is better.
by Johnnypronto on Jun 20, 2009 9:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
you know
both the catchers initials are RH?
Bloop
by justin007000 on Jun 21, 2009 9:23 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just noticed that actually
It’s kind of great lol
by Red_Poodle on Jun 21, 2009 9:57 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I really don't understand why DRH is still in
and pitching to right-handed Jermaine Dye.
I got to go down to the stadium and whip batteries at the players on both teams. - Philly Boy Roy
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Jun 20, 2009 9:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Damnit
Dusty and Dick fooled themselves into thinking DRH is not a LOOGY
I got to go down to the stadium and whip batteries at the players on both teams. - Philly Boy Roy
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Jun 20, 2009 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
damn
anyone think things are starting to unravel a bit @ GABP right about now?
"We're going to Adonis, son"
jch24
by obc2 on Jun 20, 2009 9:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
nevermind, question answered
"We're going to Adonis, son"
jch24
by obc2 on Jun 20, 2009 9:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
This is where Dusty's blind faith managing strategy unravels
Cueto left in too long, DRH left in too long
We have 8 fucking relievers
I got to go down to the stadium and whip batteries at the players on both teams. - Philly Boy Roy
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Jun 20, 2009 9:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Um this sucks
Where have you gone, Johnny Vander Meer?
by jgoodfri on Jun 20, 2009 9:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Who should be called up to start next Saturday?
Roman Ramirez or Travis Wood?
by Johnnypronto on Jun 20, 2009 9:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Bailey, this isn't even up for discussion
"We, as for me all seasons you are affected peculiarly in the edge of my seat and are happy concerning the fact that the Adam Dunn fan has been mixed up exactly." - Reynard-san
by BK on Jun 20, 2009 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Absolutely not
Bailey is a poor pitcher and should never pitch for the Reds again.
The Reds have others who deserve it more.
by Johnnypronto on Jun 20, 2009 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Travis Wood has been great
But explain to me how Ramon Ramirez deserves to start over Homer Bailey next Saturday.
"We, as for me all seasons you are affected peculiarly in the edge of my seat and are happy concerning the fact that the Adam Dunn fan has been mixed up exactly." - Reynard-san
by BK on Jun 20, 2009 9:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Better MLB performances
Bailey is a terrible Major League pitcher.
by Johnnypronto on Jun 20, 2009 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's had one start there this year
I’d like to let him get comfortable in a rotation and get older than 22 before we pass ultimate judgment on his ability to pitch at the major league level.
"We, as for me all seasons you are affected peculiarly in the edge of my seat and are happy concerning the fact that the Adam Dunn fan has been mixed up exactly." - Reynard-san
by BK on Jun 20, 2009 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
stats
PITCHING
W L ERA G SV IP H R ER BB SO
Matt Maloney 4 3 2.00 10 0 67.1 60 17 15 9 58
Homer Bailey 5 5 3.79 10 0 59.1 61 31 25 22 52
Sam LeCure 2 5 5.96 10 0 54.1 56 38 36 20 46
Justin Lehr 6 2 4.00 11 0 54.0 53 25 24 17 26
Ramon Ramirez 0 4 5.36 9 0 48.2 51 34 29 22 32
"We're going to Adonis, son"
jch24
by obc2 on Jun 20, 2009 10:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
fuck off
You're so 2000 and late
by Charlie Scrabbles on Jun 20, 2009 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
I can't help Bailey blows
Maybe if he gets a easy strikezone he can do allright? Peace?
by Johnnypronto on Jun 20, 2009 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I can't help but be very skeptical of Bailey at the MLB level
but by no means should past be prologue for 22 year old pitchers who have had his kind of AAA success. No one else makes sense for a call-up to start right 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 20, 2009 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Edinson Volquez'd
"We're going to Adonis, son"
jch24
by obc2 on Jun 20, 2009 10:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
im not arguing with your thesis
im arguing with your methodology. we’ve been over this a million times. your argument has always been that Bailey is a bad pitcher, but you cant substantiate that because the dude is 23 FUCKING YEARS OLD. he hasnt had time to fail yet, so how can you claim he is a failure? now of course, you are entitled to your opinion, but i am also entitled to tell you to fuck off. so fuck off.
You're so 2000 and late
by Charlie Scrabbles on Jun 20, 2009 10:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
His "original" stuff profiled as a closer
Even in the 2006 futures game they mentioned this. So the stupid Reds tried to make him a sinker/slider pitcher, which he can’t throw.
Looks like they got him back to his original arm slot. Still won’t help. The guy has already failed.
by Johnnypronto on Jun 20, 2009 10:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I guess Masset and Cueto were due for an adjustment
I got to go down to the stadium and whip batteries at the players on both teams. - Philly Boy Roy
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Jun 20, 2009 9:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm really sick of watching Rosales play major league baseball
I got to go down to the stadium and whip batteries at the players on both teams. - Philly Boy Roy
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Jun 20, 2009 9:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
he's had some good swings tonight
im not defending him overall, anymore, but he’s hit into some bad luck this evening.
"We're going to Adonis, son"
jch24
by obc2 on Jun 20, 2009 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe so
We can agree that he’s utterly worn out his welome though right?
I got to go down to the stadium and whip batteries at the players on both teams. - Philly Boy Roy
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Jun 20, 2009 9:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i think he sticks
castillo is below him on the pecking order. richar probably is also.
"We're going to Adonis, son"
jch24
by obc2 on Jun 20, 2009 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Castillo is only here as a contingency
and should go down when Maloney’s slot comes up. Richar gets a look at short with A-Gon out.
Why not call up Sutton. Or get creative try Hernandez at third when Votto gets back.
I got to go down to the stadium and whip batteries at the players on both teams. - Philly Boy Roy
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Jun 20, 2009 10:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I guess I'm talking about what SHOULD happen
Why would there be any pecking order for guys who don’t have guaranteed contracts? Rosales had his window, he hasn’t hit well. NEXT!
I got to go down to the stadium and whip batteries at the players on both teams. - Philly Boy Roy
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Jun 20, 2009 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i think Janish and Hairston cover SS
and Cherry covers 3B when he’s not at SS. Richar is there as a bat off the bench.
"We're going to Adonis, son"
jch24
by obc2 on Jun 20, 2009 10:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Probably so
but then why not lose Rosales for Sutton and see if you can get a little bit of production out of 3B when Hairston is manning SS.
I got to go down to the stadium and whip batteries at the players on both teams. - Philly Boy Roy
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Jun 20, 2009 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sutton/Richar > Rosales/Castillo
"We're going to Adonis, son"
jch24
by obc2 on Jun 20, 2009 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
good thing we got rid of that Keppinger fella
"We're going to Adonis, son"
jch24
by obc2 on Jun 20, 2009 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i like Sutton right now more than i like Keppinger
Sutton is no defensive whiz, but he has twice the range that Keppy has. and i would bet he’ll almost as good as Keppy too. good Keppy even, not injured Keppy.
You're so 2000 and late
by Charlie Scrabbles on Jun 20, 2009 10:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
if thats the case
its inexcusable he’s in AAA.
"We're going to Adonis, son"
jch24
by obc2 on Jun 20, 2009 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i cant believe you sound surprised by this
You're so 2000 and late
by Charlie Scrabbles on Jun 20, 2009 10:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
sorry
that should read, “i would bet he’ll HIT almost as good as Keppy”
You're so 2000 and late
by Charlie Scrabbles on Jun 20, 2009 10:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dickerson with a shot
imagine that! DUSTY!
"We're going to Adonis, son"
jch24
by obc2 on Jun 20, 2009 9:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Willy has all that gear on his arm
and he ducks out of the way of that HBP.
"We're going to Adonis, son"
jch24
by obc2 on Jun 20, 2009 9:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Swinging behind pretty much every pitch 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 20, 2009 9:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
its possible Dickerson slid under the tag
great throw by Wise, however.
"We're going to Adonis, son"
jch24
by obc2 on Jun 20, 2009 10:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I don't understand why they sent Dickerson
Shallow hit with Wise playing shallow.
Berry is bad right? I mean if such a thing is possible out of a 3rd base coach.
I got to go down to the stadium and whip batteries at the players on both teams. - Philly Boy Roy
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Jun 20, 2009 10:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i was ok with it
two outs and it took an absolute perfect throw to nail him, and it was still bang bang (even though the ball beat him to the dish)
"We're going to Adonis, son"
jch24
by obc2 on Jun 20, 2009 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Massett
makes short work of the heart of the order.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
by BubbaFan on Jun 20, 2009 10:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
WHAAAAAAA/
why was Hairston held at 3B on that?
"We're going to Adonis, son"
jch24
by obc2 on Jun 20, 2009 10:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
bigger question
what is Castillo doing pinch-hitting? i thought he was our emergency catcher.
You're so 2000 and late
by Charlie Scrabbles on Jun 20, 2009 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
he should be way behind Micah on the PH order
"We're going to Adonis, son"
jch24
by obc2 on Jun 20, 2009 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
What's the depth chart look like pinch hitters on our bench?
Where does Richar fit?
I got to go down to the stadium and whip batteries at the players on both teams. - Philly Boy Roy
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Jun 20, 2009 10:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
depends if you need power or contact
"We're going to Adonis, son"
jch24
by obc2 on Jun 20, 2009 10:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I guess I don;'t really know Richar
I got to go down to the stadium and whip batteries at the players on both teams. - Philly Boy Roy
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Jun 20, 2009 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Totally legit question
but a little bit of Dusty magic here!
I got to go down to the stadium and whip batteries at the players on both teams. - Philly Boy Roy
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Jun 20, 2009 10:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
whuddaya know
Wee Willy Wilkie goes and proves me wrong.
You're so 2000 and late
by Charlie Scrabbles on Jun 20, 2009 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
well, shit
it worked out pretty good. blind squirrel found a nut!
"We're going to Adonis, son"
jch24
by obc2 on Jun 20, 2009 10:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
wtf is wrong with the cameras...
shaky picture of GG CW and Frank is driving me crazy
Nobody listens to Andrew
by nlt-andrew68 on Jun 20, 2009 10:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
must be handheld from CF
"We're going to Adonis, son"
jch24
by obc2 on Jun 20, 2009 10:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
who is holding it ..Mohammed Ali ?
Nobody listens to Andrew
by nlt-andrew68 on Jun 20, 2009 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
wrong dude
just wrong
You're so 2000 and late
by Charlie Scrabbles on Jun 20, 2009 10:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
gutsy post
rec’d.
"We're going to Adonis, son"
jch24
by obc2 on Jun 20, 2009 10:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
if Jesus gets joked on ( see Konerko's HR last nights thread )
no one is safe….
ps I love Ali !
Nobody listens to Andrew
by nlt-andrew68 on Jun 20, 2009 10:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
How many errors for Chicago? 4?
I got to go down to the stadium and whip batteries at the players on both teams. - Philly Boy Roy
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Jun 20, 2009 10:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Berry's a pussy
game should be tied
Nobody listens to Andrew
by nlt-andrew68 on Jun 20, 2009 10:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
no no no no
LF had ball before Wilkin got to 3B. 0 out. Great call.
"We're going to Adonis, son"
jch24
by obc2 on Jun 20, 2009 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
not with our offense
/stranded
Nobody listens to Andrew
by nlt-andrew68 on Jun 20, 2009 10:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
great commentary by Robbie
Bruce is trying to pull the outside pitch. hey, do the reds have a hitting coach?!?
"We're going to Adonis, son"
jch24
by obc2 on Jun 20, 2009 10:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
There's absolutely no indication that they do
He’s made only superficial changes to his approach. He still looks utterly confused as to what pitches to expect and how they move coming from a lefthander.
I got to go down to the stadium and whip batteries at the players on both teams. - Philly Boy Roy
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Jun 20, 2009 10:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Some ESPN talking head mentioned how Bruce got enamoured with the HR
when he first came up. Seems like as good an explanation as any. He’s still swinging for the fences and while he’s become a little more discerning at the plate, he can’t seem to hit for contact.
I got to go down to the stadium and whip batteries at the players on both teams. - Philly Boy Roy
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Jun 20, 2009 10:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
do the reds have a hitting coach?!?
You're so 2000 and late
by Charlie Scrabbles on Jun 20, 2009 10:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
in name only....
Nobody listens to Andrew
by nlt-andrew68 on Jun 20, 2009 10:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rosales comes through here or he cuts cut
"We're going to Adonis, son"
jch24
by obc2 on Jun 20, 2009 10:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Rosales does not belong at all
He’s not even fulfiling the scrappy David Eckstein mold of occasionally getting timely hits and otherwise sucking. He’s only sucking and playing barely adequate defense at third.
I got to go down to the stadium and whip batteries at the players on both teams. - Philly Boy Roy
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Jun 20, 2009 10:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
.594 OPS
I got to go down to the stadium and whip batteries at the players on both teams. - Philly Boy Roy
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Jun 20, 2009 10:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey, look how many runs his hustle just got us
Zero. Ship his ass to Louisville.
"We, as for me all seasons you are affected peculiarly in the edge of my seat and are happy concerning the fact that the Adam Dunn fan has been mixed up exactly." - Reynard-san
by BK on Jun 20, 2009 10:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
im on that bandwagon
he’s still gonna be a backup infielder in the future, preferably when the Reds have good bats in the lineup.
"We're going to Adonis, son"
jch24
by obc2 on Jun 20, 2009 10:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
...or when the Nationals take him off waivers.
You're so 2000 and late
by Charlie Scrabbles on Jun 20, 2009 10:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm sure it has something to do with Sox bats "waking up"
but bad f-ing luck to have Cueto, Masset and potentially Rhodes breaking down the same night
I got to go down to the stadium and whip batteries at the players on both teams. - Philly Boy Roy
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Jun 20, 2009 10:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Reversion to the mean
Cueto has better deception than stuff and it finally caught up to him tonight
by Johnnypronto on Jun 20, 2009 10:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't see how saying the ML leader in ERA coming into tonight doesn't have good stuff is relevant to any conversation
"We, as for me all seasons you are affected peculiarly in the edge of my seat and are happy concerning the fact that the Adam Dunn fan has been mixed up exactly." - Reynard-san
by BK on Jun 20, 2009 10:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
its all deception
Greg Maddux’d
"We're going to Adonis, son"
jch24
by obc2 on Jun 20, 2009 10:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Seriously though
For really one of the first times all season Cueto has an off night, you feel the need to post that he doesn’t have good stuff?
1. If he doesn’t have good stuff, how has he been one of the best pitchers in the league for the last two and a half months?
2. Who would be an example of a pitcher who rates highly on the “Pronto Institute Scale of Stuff”?
"We, as for me all seasons you are affected peculiarly in the edge of my seat and are happy concerning the fact that the Adam Dunn fan has been mixed up exactly." - Reynard-san
by BK on Jun 20, 2009 10:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cueto's stuff is above average but it isn't + stuff
Yet, his numbers coming into tonight, would tell you differently. His deception really has helped him ala Harang, who has less stuff than Cueto. Volquez has the +stuff but bad mechanics and command.
That was what Bailey was supposed to be. The guy with the stuff, mechanics and command. But we were lied too.
by Johnnypronto on Jun 20, 2009 10:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
his numbers and just about every other fact in existence would tell me something different than what you post.
by Brian B on Jun 20, 2009 10:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It is what it is
I suspect some more “bad” starts are coming.
by Johnnypronto on Jun 20, 2009 10:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i suspect both good and bad starts in his future
im really going on a limb here….
"We're going to Adonis, son"
jch24
by obc2 on Jun 20, 2009 10:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
you know
i was in a real pissy mood tonight. then i came here.
You're so 2000 and late
by Charlie Scrabbles on Jun 20, 2009 10:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
his stuff is most certainly plus
he’s young. check Harang’s stats at the same age.
"We're going to Adonis, son"
jch24
by obc2 on Jun 20, 2009 10:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Harang always has had average stuff
He outright has admitted it. He just uses his height and deception to be a quality pitcher. Cueto doesn’t have plus stuff. He isn’t a prime Jake Peavy, Johan Santana or Justin Verlander. They had/got plus stuff during their prime(s).
by Johnnypronto on Jun 20, 2009 10:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
There is a quotable statement
Harang uses his “height and deception to be a quality pitcher.”
by ol Pete on Jun 21, 2009 12:05 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's why Randy Johnson has 300 wins
Height and deception.
by Brendanukkah on Jun 21, 2009 12:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thome isnt a HOF?
really?
"We're going to Adonis, son"
jch24
by obc2 on Jun 20, 2009 10:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Welsh was pretty adamant about that pretty quickly
“That accomplishment doesn’t mean anything anymore.” Stroooooong words.
"We, as for me all seasons you are affected peculiarly in the edge of my seat and are happy concerning the fact that the Adam Dunn fan has been mixed up exactly." - Reynard-san
by BK on Jun 20, 2009 10:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
he said that?
woah.
You're so 2000 and late
by Charlie Scrabbles on Jun 20, 2009 10:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
so, who are the HOF'ers of today, then?
"We're going to Adonis, son"
jch24
by obc2 on Jun 20, 2009 10:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
im not saying Thome certainly is
but i think he has a good case. i just think it’s pretty bold to say that he’s definitely not.
You're so 2000 and late
by Charlie Scrabbles on Jun 20, 2009 10:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
if tony perez is in someone with 200 more HR's should be a no brainer
"We're going to Adonis, son"
jch24
by obc2 on Jun 20, 2009 10:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thome has just average stuff.
Perez’ stuff was a bit above average, but he just got lucky. If Tony played another 20 years, you would see some reversion to the mean.
by Brian B on Jun 20, 2009 10:49 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
i wish i could laugh
You're so 2000 and late
by Charlie Scrabbles on Jun 20, 2009 10:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Playing today?
Albert Pujols.
"Sir, can you please put your pants back on?"
by Ash on Jun 21, 2009 2:54 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i disagree
no steroids allegations and he’s at what, 550+ homers?
if he played in BOS or NYY its a done deal.
"We're going to Adonis, son"
jch24
by obc2 on Jun 20, 2009 10:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lots of noise about "playing the game right" on MLB Network
by Harold Reynolds and Co. – very little explanation of what this means
I got to go down to the stadium and whip batteries at the players on both teams. - Philly Boy Roy
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Jun 20, 2009 10:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
when did Paul Bako get called up?
And when they showed Greta van Susteren throwing out the first pitch, I thought it was Bronson Arroyo at first glance.
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by BubbaFan on Jun 20, 2009 10:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Shitfuck
Reds not meant to win this one.
Our three best arms getting hit hard.
I got to go down to the stadium and whip batteries at the players on both teams. - Philly Boy Roy
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Jun 20, 2009 10:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
this kinda sucks
Every time I finish saying “the Reds really dropped the ball in this game” they do it again.
by Brian B on Jun 20, 2009 10:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
At least you can't blame this one of the offense
7 runs HAS to be enough for Cueto, Masset, Rhodes
I got to go down to the stadium and whip batteries at the players on both teams. - Philly Boy Roy
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Jun 20, 2009 10:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Burton in
So we’re giving up then? Great.
"We, as for me all seasons you are affected peculiarly in the edge of my seat and are happy concerning the fact that the Adam Dunn fan has been mixed up exactly." - Reynard-san
by BK on Jun 20, 2009 10:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It's either him or Fisher/Roenicke
Weathers needs a rest.
I got to go down to the stadium and whip batteries at the players on both teams. - Philly Boy Roy
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Jun 20, 2009 10:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
so much
for our overstocked and well-rested pen.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
by BubbaFan on Jun 20, 2009 10:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Game over
"We're going to Adonis, son"
jch24
by obc2 on Jun 20, 2009 10:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Fuck
And it’s Burton’s turn to get shallacked.
I see some bunting coming up in the bottom of the inning.
by Brian B on Jun 20, 2009 10:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
free wings for the white sox
Nobody listens to Andrew
by nlt-andrew68 on Jun 20, 2009 10:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
fuck this
fuck all of this. god damn it. goddammit.
You're so 2000 and late
by Charlie Scrabbles on Jun 20, 2009 10:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs