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Game 69 Thread: Reds at Blue Jays

Cincinnati Reds at Toronto Blue Jays, Jun 23, 2009 7:07 PM EDT



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W-L ERA WHIP K BB
2009 - Micah Owings 4-7 4.50 1.53 45 36



W-L ERA WHIP K BB
2009 - Brian Tallet 4-4 4.68 1.31 58 38


Joey Votto returns to the lineup for the first time this month, and this Reds fan couldn't be happier.  Votto returns home tonight to play in front of his 3 brothers and eat some home cooking.  He didn't fare so well in the Reds trip to Toronto last season, going just 1 for 11 with 2 walks and 5 strikeouts as the Blue Jays took 2 out of 3 from the Reds.  He has had success at the Rogers Centre this season though.  During the WBC, Votto put up a .556/.600/1.111 line in Canada's two losses.  That was about the time that Votto decided to make it known that he was going to do something special this season.  Hopefully he can pick up where he left off at the end of May.

The Reds get to face a couple of old foes this series.  Lyle Overbay is perhaps this biggest Reds killer this side of Lance Berkman, posting a .420/.491/.707 career line in 40 games against the Reds.  Those numbers are only slightly higher than his .281/.364/.452 career batting line.  Over on the other side of the diamond is Scott Rolen and his .303/.402/.591 career line against the Reds.  Both players are guys that we all grew plenty tired of beating us back when they were in the NL.  I'd like to see the Reds avoid such shenanigans during this series.

Another name to look out for is 25-year old Adam Lind, who is having the breakout season that Blue Jays fans have been hoping for since he came to the big leagues 4 years ago.  Overall the Blue Jays have an excellent offense, averaging just over 5 runs a game.  Their leading HR hitter is 2B Aaron Hill with 15, but they only have 2 regular starters with an OBP under .330.  Reds pitchers are going to have their work cut out for them this series.

As for the Reds hitters?  Well, they'll be facing the fourth stingiest pitching staff in the AL.  Hey, you don't get to be 5 games over in the AL East playing with a crappy roster.

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Beat the Jays!

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

by BubbaFan on Jun 23, 2009 6:47 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

i'll second that

and welcome back, Joey.

"We're going to Adonis, son"

jch24

by obc2 on Jun 23, 2009 6:47 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

artificial turf

Good for bunting!!!

by ol Pete on Jun 23, 2009 6:50 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Great to see Joey in the lineup

But terrible to see Taveras, Hairston 2nd, and Rosales in, and Hanigan out.

Stupid Dusty….oh well, Joey’s back, hooray!

Isn't there a slanket somewhere you should be filling with your farts?

by nycredsfan on Jun 23, 2009 6:56 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Hairston 2nd isn't nearly as bad as it seems vs. LHP

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

by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Jun 23, 2009 7:20 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

pins and needles here...

"We're going to Adonis, son"

jch24

by obc2 on Jun 23, 2009 7:07 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Holy carp!

Andyfan is headed to Japan. The HIroshima Carp.

And the Mets released Wily Mo Pena. Kinda hard to believe they didn’t even want him on their AAA team.

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

by BubbaFan on Jun 23, 2009 7:07 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Tallet looks straight out of 1981

"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 23, 2009 7:08 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Dewey Cox lookalike

"We're going to Adonis, son"

jch24

by obc2 on Jun 23, 2009 7:09 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Walk Hard?

"If it wasn't this, it'd be something else."

by ZJiff30 on Jun 23, 2009 7:22 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

strike three looked outside

"We're going to Adonis, son"

jch24

by obc2 on Jun 23, 2009 7:10 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

hooray Joey Votto!

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

by andromache on Jun 23, 2009 7:12 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

awwwww

joey’s brothers are itty bitty!

"We're going to Adonis, son"

jch24

by obc2 on Jun 23, 2009 7:14 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Thought the same thing

What, 8-10 yrs old tops?

"Power guys like Giambi and Dunn have always had high OPS because no one wants to pitch to them. But it takes two hits to score them from first." -- Harold Reynolds

by jch24 on Jun 23, 2009 7:14 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm pretty sure they're 9

"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 23, 2009 7:15 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

wow

I knew he had three brothers, but I didn’t realize they were that young.

Poor kids really lost their dad young.

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

by BubbaFan on Jun 23, 2009 7:19 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Dunno if you guys saw the GG interview on Reds Live

It got a little dusty up in here watching him struggle to explain, yet be so candid.

"Power guys like Giambi and Dunn have always had high OPS because no one wants to pitch to them. But it takes two hits to score them from first." -- Harold Reynolds

by jch24 on Jun 23, 2009 7:14 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

i dont care where the Reds finish this season. really.

Im just glad to see Joey back. (ive been Bengalized, what can i say?)

"We're going to Adonis, son"

jch24

by obc2 on Jun 23, 2009 7:16 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I was worried about a David Pollack situation there for a little bit

Not the broken neck part, but losing a young guy who seemed very promising, as well as a heckuva person to boot. I’m happy this seems to not be the case.

by Brendanukkah on Jun 23, 2009 7:47 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

God it's great to have a real hitter back in the middle of the lineup

If he works a walk or rips one here, I might just pee a little.

"Power guys like Giambi and Dunn have always had high OPS because no one wants to pitch to them. But it takes two hits to score them from first." -- Harold Reynolds

by jch24 on Jun 23, 2009 7:15 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Dangit

"Power guys like Giambi and Dunn have always had high OPS because no one wants to pitch to them. But it takes two hits to score them from first." -- Harold Reynolds

by jch24 on Jun 23, 2009 7:16 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Hello

www.crosleyfieldterrace.wordpress.com

by xjjeep90 on Jun 23, 2009 7:17 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

big crowd here tonight

and i thought this would be must see tv

"We're going to Adonis, son"

jch24

by obc2 on Jun 23, 2009 7:18 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I know

it is the beginning of the Reds run to the playoffs……..

www.crosleyfieldterrace.wordpress.com

by xjjeep90 on Jun 23, 2009 7:19 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I know right

Are we really that cliquish, that the only people here are frequent RR outing participants?

"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 23, 2009 7:19 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

yeah

i think the squirrel ate Ash, however.

"We're going to Adonis, son"

jch24

by obc2 on Jun 23, 2009 7:21 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I want to Kill. That. Squirrel.

I thought it was a bird at first, annoying little bastard.

"Sir, can you please put your pants back on?"

by Ash on Jun 23, 2009 10:34 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I have never been.

He sits alone...Reds are not home.

by Gapper on Jun 23, 2009 7:22 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well I didn't know you were here, now did I

"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 23, 2009 7:23 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

You should, good/great things happen at RR outings.

"Power guys like Giambi and Dunn have always had high OPS because no one wants to pitch to them. But it takes two hits to score them from first." -- Harold Reynolds

by jch24 on Jun 23, 2009 7:23 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

shit burns

hilarity ensues, there is a modicum of danger however. but, hey, im a thrillseeker.

"We're going to Adonis, son"

jch24

by obc2 on Jun 23, 2009 7:24 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Don't be a thrillseeker at Adonis.

"Sir, can you please put your pants back on?"

by Ash on Jun 23, 2009 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hey man, where the heck have you been?

Good to see you.

"Power guys like Giambi and Dunn have always had high OPS because no one wants to pitch to them. But it takes two hits to score them from first." -- Harold Reynolds

by jch24 on Jun 23, 2009 7:19 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

been better

but i am here

www.crosleyfieldterrace.wordpress.com

by xjjeep90 on Jun 23, 2009 7:20 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Big night tonight

Votto back. Micah pitching. Jon and Kate filed for divorce.

Life is good!

"We're going to Adonis, son"

jch24

by obc2 on Jun 23, 2009 7:19 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Megan Fox-Gosselin

Calling it.

"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 23, 2009 7:20 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Is she marrying

Jon or Kate?

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

by BubbaFan on Jun 23, 2009 7:21 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Zing.

Seriously though, Jon is about to go on a Wilt Chamberlain-esque romp through the streets of NY and LA. Hide your daughters.

"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 23, 2009 7:22 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wilmer Valderrama, a challenger appears.

"Power guys like Giambi and Dunn have always had high OPS because no one wants to pitch to them. But it takes two hits to score them from first." -- Harold Reynolds

by jch24 on Jun 23, 2009 7:24 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

im rooting for him

he should use my logic and go completely against grain and date the exact opposite of Kate.

maybe try someone with a heart. that’s a good start, methinks.

"We're going to Adonis, son"

jch24

by obc2 on Jun 23, 2009 7:24 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Same here

I’ve watched 30 seconds of that show, which is a minute too much.

"Power guys like Giambi and Dunn have always had high OPS because no one wants to pitch to them. But it takes two hits to score them from first." -- Harold Reynolds

by jch24 on Jun 23, 2009 7:26 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

the exact opposite of Kate?

Hmmm. Joey Votto?

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

by BubbaFan on Jun 23, 2009 7:29 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

It would have to be tall, skinny, and long hair

Randy Johnson circa 1995 FTW.

"Power guys like Giambi and Dunn have always had high OPS because no one wants to pitch to them. But it takes two hits to score them from first." -- Harold Reynolds

by jch24 on Jun 23, 2009 7:30 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

stay female, doofus

"We're going to Adonis, son"

jch24

by obc2 on Jun 23, 2009 7:32 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Fine. Fiona Apple, same time period

"Power guys like Giambi and Dunn have always had high OPS because no one wants to pitch to them. But it takes two hits to score them from first." -- Harold Reynolds

by jch24 on Jun 23, 2009 7:33 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Too much crazy, too much like Kate

"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 23, 2009 7:33 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Appollonia

"We're going to Adonis, son"

jch24

by obc2 on Jun 23, 2009 7:34 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

when doves cry

since kate has batshit crazy haircut Jon’s gotta go normal.

"We're going to Adonis, son"

jch24

by obc2 on Jun 23, 2009 7:37 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I concur

Short bob haircut, unnatural color, a little spike = CRAY-ZEE.

"Power guys like Giambi and Dunn have always had high OPS because no one wants to pitch to them. But it takes two hits to score them from first." -- Harold Reynolds

by jch24 on Jun 23, 2009 7:39 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

but

You said the OPPOSITE!

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

by BubbaFan on Jun 23, 2009 7:34 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

the opposite of Kate

great topic.

i say Hazel Mae.

"We're going to Adonis, son"

jch24

by obc2 on Jun 23, 2009 7:30 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oprah

"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 23, 2009 7:31 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

You know who Kate reminds me of?

Marge Schott.

"If it wasn't this, it'd be something else."

by ZJiff30 on Jun 23, 2009 7:41 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

nah, those Fox's are sneaky

Lindsey Lohan-Gosselin

"We're going to Adonis, son"

jch24

by obc2 on Jun 23, 2009 7:22 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Micah Owings is a joke

He has average stuff, has even admitted it. He uses his PH ability and deception to be a quality pitcher.

"Power guys like Giambi and Dunn have always had high OPS because no one wants to pitch to them. But it takes two hits to score them from first." -- Harold Reynolds

by jch24 on Jun 23, 2009 7:21 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Assclown Convention 7/3-7/4 @ Stone Mountain

Im sure you’ve already purchased your tix, right?

"We're going to Adonis, son"

jch24

by obc2 on Jun 23, 2009 7:23 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Suck it, obc-er

"Power guys like Giambi and Dunn have always had high OPS because no one wants to pitch to them. But it takes two hits to score them from first." -- Harold Reynolds

by jch24 on Jun 23, 2009 7:24 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

damn … thought we’d be seeing owings hit and wiily play of but sit while batting

"I never use a big word when a diminutive one will work." — Pete Mackanin.

by joshuar9476 on Jun 23, 2009 7:21 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Even when he's not fucking with my baseball team

I hate seeing Adam Rosales on a major league baseball field. Like blind, throwing shit at my TV rage.

"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 23, 2009 7:21 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

great socks, however

i might add him to my fantasy team. sounds like fun

"We're going to Adonis, son"

jch24

by obc2 on Jun 23, 2009 7:26 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

You should - he can replace Nick Adenhart on your roster. :/

"Sir, can you please put your pants back on?"

by Ash on Jun 23, 2009 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

It is 4:20 in California right now

Somewhere, Calvin Broadus smiles.

"Power guys like Giambi and Dunn have always had high OPS because no one wants to pitch to them. But it takes two hits to score them from first." -- Harold Reynolds

by jch24 on Jun 23, 2009 7:23 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

out or safe

looked out to me

"We're going to Adonis, son"

jch24

by obc2 on Jun 23, 2009 7:27 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

safe

"We're going to Adonis, son"

jch24

by obc2 on Jun 23, 2009 7:27 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

SAFE

"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 23, 2009 7:27 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

i meant pre-replay

"We're going to Adonis, son"

jch24

by obc2 on Jun 23, 2009 7:28 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

safe

ill have to talk to Hallion about that the next time i see him

www.crosleyfieldterrace.wordpress.com

by xjjeep90 on Jun 23, 2009 7:27 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Looked safe 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 23, 2009 7:27 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I've been waiting all damned day to say this

I’m hotto for Votto in the grotto.

"Power guys like Giambi and Dunn have always had high OPS because no one wants to pitch to them. But it takes two hits to score them from first." -- Harold Reynolds

by jch24 on Jun 23, 2009 7:27 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Oh, go get some gelato!

/sotto’d

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

by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Jun 23, 2009 7:28 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

jch had beer at the park with the tottos

he’s a lotto blotto.

"We're going to Adonis, son"

jch24

by obc2 on Jun 23, 2009 7:30 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

is Dusty the worst arguing mgr ever?

"We're going to Adonis, son"

jch24

by obc2 on Jun 23, 2009 7:28 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

he's am umpire's manager

"I never use a big word when a diminutive one will work." — Pete Mackanin.

by joshuar9476 on Jun 23, 2009 7:30 PM EDT up reply actions   2 recs

Michael Jack Schmidt is the best ever

and he’s a Bobcat.

"We're going to Adonis, son"

jch24

by obc2 on Jun 23, 2009 7:28 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

And a Phillie.

bleh.

He sits alone...Reds are not home.

by Gapper on Jun 23, 2009 7:29 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

How is Tallet not selling Pabst?

He’s all show until he gets in a fight, then we’ll see if he’s a legit slob.

by mdccclxix on Jun 23, 2009 7:31 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

looks like this pitcher is Tomo Ohka'd

"We're going to Adonis, son"

jch24

by obc2 on Jun 23, 2009 7:31 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

George is too goody-goody

The worst he’d think is a grass skirt.

"If it wasn't this, it'd be something else."

by ZJiff30 on Jun 23, 2009 7:35 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

At least

they’re making him throw some pitches.

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

by BubbaFan on Jun 23, 2009 7:32 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Uhh... Micah

Stop it

"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 23, 2009 7:34 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

easy

he’s only giving up three runs tonight.

"We're going to Adonis, son"

jch24

by obc2 on Jun 23, 2009 7:34 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

When someone gets a ball waist high, middle in

id say they’ve been jch’d and should purchase a pregnancy test.

"We're going to Adonis, son"

jch24

by obc2 on Jun 23, 2009 7:35 PM EDT reply actions   1 recs

I like this, rec'd

"Power guys like Giambi and Dunn have always had high OPS because no one wants to pitch to them. But it takes two hits to score them from first." -- Harold Reynolds

by jch24 on Jun 23, 2009 7:39 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

no other 3B on the roster makes that play

just sayin.

"We're going to Adonis, son"

jch24

by obc2 on Jun 23, 2009 7:36 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Bullshit

Janish

"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 23, 2009 7:36 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

he's a SS

"We're going to Adonis, son"

jch24

by obc2 on Jun 23, 2009 7:37 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

He can play 3B just fine

I said it when I saw them in ST, Janish is the best defensive player we have at SS, 2B, and 3B.

"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 23, 2009 7:38 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

and 1B, P, CF and LF

"We're going to Adonis, son"

jch24

by obc2 on Jun 23, 2009 7:38 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

and catcher!

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

by BubbaFan on Jun 23, 2009 7:43 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Too true

He still sucks

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

by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Jun 23, 2009 7:37 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

This feels familiar

Mediocre-to-adequate outing from Owings, No offense.

Oh, and Hernandez throws out 21% of runners? That’s who you “had to get behind the plate” again Dusty?

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

by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Jun 23, 2009 7:39 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Dusty was watching the US Open and thought lower meant better

"Power guys like Giambi and Dunn have always had high OPS because no one wants to pitch to them. But it takes two hits to score them from first." -- Harold Reynolds

by jch24 on Jun 23, 2009 7:40 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

annnnnd another stolen base

www.crosleyfieldterrace.wordpress.com

by xjjeep90 on Jun 23, 2009 7:40 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

annnnnnnd another error

which is why Janish should be at SS

"We're going to Adonis, son"

jch24

by obc2 on Jun 23, 2009 7:41 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Can he be the scorer too?

"If it wasn't this, it'd be something else."

by ZJiff30 on Jun 23, 2009 7:42 PM EDT up reply actions   1 recs

hahaha, rec'd

"Power guys like Giambi and Dunn have always had high OPS because no one wants to pitch to them. But it takes two hits to score them from first." -- Harold Reynolds

by jch24 on Jun 23, 2009 7:46 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

they gave it to phillips

but should have been on Cherry

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by xjjeep90 on Jun 23, 2009 7:43 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, this is terrible

"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 23, 2009 7:43 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

That one wasn't Hernandez's fault

Micah is pretty slow to the plate and they weren’t holding him on

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

by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Jun 23, 2009 7:42 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

agreed

"We're going to Adonis, son"

jch24

by obc2 on Jun 23, 2009 7:43 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

There's no fucking reason to have Hairston at 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 23, 2009 7:44 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

If I'm Janish

The novelty of making an MLB roster has worn off and I want to sock Dusty and Adam Rosales in the jaw

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

by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Jun 23, 2009 7:48 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

true

it’s not like having another weak bat in the line up will hurt anything. AT least his D would be a step up

Hope Springs Eternal!

by Caleb on Jun 23, 2009 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

nice play by Votto

way to pick it and toss it, son.

"We're going to Adonis, son"

jch24

by obc2 on Jun 23, 2009 7:45 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Owings needs to speed his shit up or they're gonna run on him all 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 23, 2009 7:46 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

man he really gets off to slow starts

plus not having Hanigan behind the plate hurts

Hope Springs Eternal!

by Caleb on Jun 23, 2009 7:47 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

great analysis

i think Hanigan behind the plate works in Owings favor.

"We're going to Adonis, son"

jch24

by obc2 on Jun 23, 2009 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

wtf Rosie?

Hope Springs Eternal!

by Caleb on Jun 23, 2009 7:47 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

no shit

Dear Rosales,

you have a 100 ft restraining order from Votto. Stay the FUCK away from him on the field, no matter what.

"We're going to Adonis, son"

jch24

by obc2 on Jun 23, 2009 7:48 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

fixed it for you

Dear Rosales,

you have a 100 ft restraining order from Votto. Stay the FUCK away from him on the field, no matter what.

by Daedalus on Jun 23, 2009 7:50 PM EDT up reply actions   1 recs

His exuberance is a wash

He made that play earlier but he could also enthusiastically elbow Votto in the face going for a fly ball.

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

by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Jun 23, 2009 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Get the fuck off my team, Rosales

You listen to Joey Votto when he calls your dumb ass off a fly ball

"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 23, 2009 7:48 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Dickerson gets the first hit

"We're going to Adonis, son"

jch24

by obc2 on Jun 23, 2009 7:50 PM EDT reply actions   2 recs

Props

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

by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Jun 23, 2009 7:52 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nice call

Not a difficult one, but well done

"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 23, 2009 7:52 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

called it ... rec'd

"I never use a big word when a diminutive one will work." — Pete Mackanin.

by joshuar9476 on Jun 23, 2009 7:52 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

nice call

Hope Springs Eternal!

by Caleb on Jun 23, 2009 7:52 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

thank you kindly

Votto goes opposite field double next at bat

"We're going to Adonis, son"

jch24

by obc2 on Jun 23, 2009 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

man i forgot how crappy astroturf looks

"I never use a big word when a diminutive one will work." — Pete Mackanin.

by joshuar9476 on Jun 23, 2009 7:50 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

30 pitch inning for Owings and Bruce swings at the first pitch

At least buy him some fucking time. Is anyone? learning ? Anything?

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

by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Jun 23, 2009 7:51 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

ok.. If Jar Jar Binks was a baseball player

he would be Adam Rosales

Hope Springs Eternal!

by Caleb on Jun 23, 2009 7:52 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

seriously

watch Rosie run and think of Jar Jar running with Obie wan

Hope Springs Eternal!

by Caleb on Jun 23, 2009 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

we have coaches?

Hope Springs Eternal!

by Caleb on Jun 23, 2009 7:53 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

billy hatcher is a nice guy

"I never use a big word when a diminutive one will work." — Pete Mackanin.

by joshuar9476 on Jun 23, 2009 7:53 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

great minds...

"We're going to Adonis, son"

jch24

by obc2 on Jun 23, 2009 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I like having Billy Hatcher around

"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 23, 2009 7:53 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hatcher's the one guy I don't mind

I think it’s mostly because of 1990, but I also think it would be incredibly hard to fuck up being a first base coach.

by Brendanukkah on Jun 23, 2009 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

love billy hatcher

wouldnt be against him taking the reigns in the near future

"We're going to Adonis, son"

jch24

by obc2 on Jun 23, 2009 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Gene Tenace sucks

Hope Springs Eternal!

by Caleb on Jun 23, 2009 7:53 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

so does joe rudi

"We're going to Adonis, son"

jch24

by obc2 on Jun 23, 2009 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

so did Rudi in LF

defensively

"We're going to Adonis, son"

jch24

by obc2 on Jun 23, 2009 7:56 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

yup

Hope Springs Eternal!

by Caleb on Jun 23, 2009 8:00 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

72 Series dumbass

Hope Springs Eternal!

by Caleb on Jun 23, 2009 7:53 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Dear Taveras

 You’re a handsome man. You’re probably a really nice guy. But you are also a bullshit baseball player. It’s not personal.

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

by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Jun 23, 2009 7:56 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

have you been around much?

RijoSabo has been making your rants look like Stuart Smalley

by Cy Schourek on Jun 23, 2009 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions   1 recs

buck o'neill

had a great quote on Willy in “The Soul of Baseball”. He physically resembles Willie Mays, facially. Then he struck out and Buck said: the heart was willing but the body bailed. or something to that effect.

"We're going to Adonis, son"

jch24

by obc2 on Jun 23, 2009 7:58 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

buck o'neil is dearly missed

"I never use a big word when a diminutive one will work." — Pete Mackanin.

by joshuar9476 on Jun 23, 2009 7:59 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

agreed

he’s Joe Nuxhall, basically.

damn. who else even remotely qualifies being like that?

"We're going to Adonis, son"

jch24

by obc2 on Jun 23, 2009 8:05 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Mays?

"Power guys like Giambi and Dunn have always had high OPS because no one wants to pitch to them. But it takes two hits to score them from first." -- Harold Reynolds

by jch24 on Jun 23, 2009 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

nope

not even close. maybe Aaron.

who sells baseball and meets the common folk like Nuxie/O’Neill? The Hit King?

"We're going to Adonis, son"

jch24

by obc2 on Jun 23, 2009 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Posnanski'd
and Willy Taveras (who also went sub-75 twice) inspired this Buck O’Neil exchange:

Buck: This guy looks like Willie Mays.
Me: Really? This guy? You think so?
Buck: No, I mean he LOOKS like Willie Mays. Look at his face.

Citing my sources, as a good history grad.

by Cy Schourek on Jun 23, 2009 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I went to this place called the Dairy Godmother to get a milkshake

Apparently Obama took his girls there this weekend. Even had a seat painted saying, “Obama sat here.” Just five blocks from my house. That’ll teach me to stay indoors watching Arrested Development and How I Met Your Mother all weekend.

by Brendanukkah on Jun 23, 2009 7:57 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I think a lot more people were driving today

Coming in didn’t seem too bad, but there was a lot of traffic coming home. I don’t live anywhere near the Red Line though, which was the one that crashed.

by Brendanukkah on Jun 23, 2009 8:03 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

i do red line

it took forever to get to and from work because they had to drive the trains so slow. and every car was crowded. but it was really eerie getting on this evening – i’ve never seen that many people gathered in one place who were standing in absolute silence.

by Daedalus on Jun 23, 2009 8:06 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

The Dairy Godmother?

Good grief.

There’s an ice cream place around here called “Holy Cow.” And yes, Phil Rizzuto used to go there.

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

by BubbaFan on Jun 23, 2009 8:06 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

what'd you think?

I thought it was overrated when I went ~2 years ago. But I just had heard about it and how it was “just like Milwaukee” and no, it aint’ like Milwaukee.

by Cy Schourek on Jun 23, 2009 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I've never been to Milwaukee

And it’s a good milkshake. It hits the spot. I have no idea why it would develop a reputation as anything special, but I enjoy it as a neighborhood place.

by Brendanukkah on Jun 23, 2009 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Food Guide magazines and their superlatives are the end of me

glad you dug it more than I. But I’m a sucker for Ritas anyways.

by Cy Schourek on Jun 23, 2009 8:52 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Pat Tabler calling the Jays broadcast

Native of Cincinnati – St. Mary’s School in HP

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

by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Jun 23, 2009 7:57 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Owings is just...ugh

www.crosleyfieldterrace.wordpress.com

by xjjeep90 on Jun 23, 2009 7:57 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Yep is a fifth starter all 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 23, 2009 8:00 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Micah, have you considered left field?

It’s worked for others.

"If it wasn't this, it'd be something else."

by ZJiff30 on Jun 23, 2009 8:03 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Micah

Were gonna need a three run dinger again…

by thedecline19 on Jun 23, 2009 8:04 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

wow nice lonnng turn

Hope Springs Eternal!

by Caleb on Jun 23, 2009 8:04 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Nice stretch by Joey

Ramon wouldn’t have gotten that

"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 23, 2009 8:05 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

AFLAC

Larry Walker. Votto.

"We're going to Adonis, son"

jch24

by obc2 on Jun 23, 2009 8:06 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

good call

maybe.

"We're going to Adonis, son"

jch24

by obc2 on Jun 23, 2009 8:09 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

So...

Local Peruvians have shut down all ways in or out of the city I’m in due to massive protests. Thank god for sub .500 Reds baseball

by chesirecat on Jun 23, 2009 8:07 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Nice memory

As long as I can catch my flight home, no harm no foul. Plus, the world is your oyster with the internet.

by chesirecat on Jun 23, 2009 8:10 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Why can't Willy do that?

Thanks, Jerry.

"If it wasn't this, it'd be something else."

by ZJiff30 on Jun 23, 2009 8:07 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Jo-eh!

"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 23, 2009 8:07 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

2 for 2, kinda

sorry, i predicted an opposite field double. mea culpa.

"We're going to Adonis, son"

jch24

by obc2 on Jun 23, 2009 8:08 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Holy shit BP, what're you swingin at

"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 23, 2009 8:09 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Anybody ever been to Little Rock?

There’s a job opening I feel I’m qualified for at the Bill Clinton Library.

by Brendanukkah on Jun 23, 2009 8:09 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

its supposed to be really nice

turning around, not just what you think Arkansas is like. From what I gather, its Alexandria without the Washingtonians.

by Cy Schourek on Jun 23, 2009 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yep, missed it due to catching up with a good friend on the phone

Poop.

"Power guys like Giambi and Dunn have always had high OPS because no one wants to pitch to them. But it takes two hits to score them from first." -- Harold Reynolds

by jch24 on Jun 23, 2009 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

a sub sando sounds good right now

probably because of the Mr. Sub advert behind home plate

www.crosleyfieldterrace.wordpress.com

by xjjeep90 on Jun 23, 2009 8:11 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

GIBP

"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 23, 2009 8:12 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

"a 4 unassisted double play"

uh…i think you mean 4-3 DP

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by xjjeep90 on Jun 23, 2009 8:12 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Tallet has a great molest-ache.

Seriously. It’s incredible.

"If it wasn't this, it'd be something else."

by ZJiff30 on Jun 23, 2009 8:16 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Let's go, MVP

Show us why benching Hanigan wasn’t a mistake.

by Brendanukkah on Jun 23, 2009 8:17 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Rosales time, here.

"We're going to Adonis, son"

jch24

by obc2 on Jun 23, 2009 8:27 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Not even your voodoo magic can make Rosales not suck

"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 23, 2009 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

i tried

i didnt believe the prediction but i thought i might take one for the team.

"We're going to Adonis, son"

jch24

by obc2 on Jun 23, 2009 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

or maybe not

time to get a condo in Louisville, kid.

"We're going to Adonis, son"

jch24

by obc2 on Jun 23, 2009 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I can't believe I'm saying this...

When is EE gonna get back?

"If it wasn't this, it'd be something else."

by ZJiff30 on Jun 23, 2009 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Since no one mentioned it

Freaking Rod Barajas homered!

by Brendanukkah on Jun 23, 2009 8:27 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Rosales officially on the Interstate

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

by BubbaFan on Jun 23, 2009 8:31 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

time to option him

can sutton play 3B?

"We're going to Adonis, son"

jch24

by obc2 on Jun 23, 2009 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yes

"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 23, 2009 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Option him?

I think he’d be of much better use cleaning your house or something. Imagine that hustle cleaning windows and doing your laundry!

"Sir, can you please put your pants back on?"

by Ash on Jun 23, 2009 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions   1 recs

i have a cleaning service contact

he’s underqualified.

"We're going to Adonis, son"

jch24

by obc2 on Jun 23, 2009 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions   1 recs

He's underqualified to play 3rd base for the Cincinnati Reds.

It’s not stopping him from being used.

"Sir, can you please put your pants back on?"

by Ash on Jun 23, 2009 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions   1 recs

the reds have unqualified

at 3B, SS, CF

"We're going to Adonis, son"

jch24

by obc2 on Jun 23, 2009 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

OMG, so rec'd

"Power guys like Giambi and Dunn have always had high OPS because no one wants to pitch to them. But it takes two hits to score them from first." -- Harold Reynolds

by jch24 on Jun 23, 2009 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

what I'm wondering

is how Hawaii can have interstates.

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

by BubbaFan on Jun 23, 2009 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

And why we park on driveways, but drive on parkways?

"Sir, can you please put your pants back on?"

by Ash on Jun 23, 2009 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

steve wright'd

"We're going to Adonis, son"

jch24

by obc2 on Jun 23, 2009 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

George Carlin'd

One tequila, two tequila, three tequila, floor.
George Carlin

by Madville on Jun 23, 2009 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Chris Welsh, seriously?

One thing has been bothering Willy?

"If it wasn't this, it'd be something else."

by ZJiff30 on Jun 23, 2009 8:43 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

uncle Walt really had a horrific offseason

burnt through 11 million in cash to sign Taveras and Hernandez both are now sub-replacement level and taking time away from infinitely better priced controlled players.

by davidmac84 on Jun 23, 2009 8:48 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

good point

"We're going to Adonis, son"

jch24

by obc2 on Jun 23, 2009 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

SHIT DAMN FUCK WHERE IS PAUL JANISH

I can’t take this Rosales-Hairston left side of the infield

"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 23, 2009 8:52 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Sean Casey!?

"Sir, can you please put your pants back on?"

by Ash on Jun 23, 2009 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

No, Harold Reynolds

"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 23, 2009 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

ballgame? ballgame.

"Sir, can you please put your pants back on?"

by Ash on Jun 23, 2009 8:57 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

With Cy Tallet on the mound, absolutely

"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 23, 2009 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Tallet was a badass in MLB 2k4 or so

after a couple years in the minors. So yeah, I pretty much saw this coming.

by Cy Schourek on Jun 23, 2009 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hey Gang - here just in time for another fun filled Red's baseball game

Hmmmm So far:

7K’s vs 3 Hits, meanwhile Hanigan languishes on the bench
Someone forget to give Micah the memo re: Only one run per game is allowed by Red’s SPs so that the team has a chance to win that game.

Rosy and Dusty should quit and start a band

One tequila, two tequila, three tequila, floor.
George Carlin

by Madville on Jun 23, 2009 9:00 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Let’s just leave Owings in there till his arm falls off. Horrible, horrible managing by Baker.

by homerun21 on Jun 23, 2009 9:00 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

You know what the Reverend Dr. Madville has been preaching of late...

We need a young manager with imagination…hell ANY manager with imagination and courage..this team cannot compete consistently playing the game ‘the old right way’

One tequila, two tequila, three tequila, floor.
George Carlin

by Madville on Jun 23, 2009 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I thought the team came out creatively in April but have hit a serious lull since Mid May.

Perhaps it’s the T-virus. But I thought some of the batters battled better than lately.

by mdccclxix on Jun 23, 2009 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

We need a run here

"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 23, 2009 9:11 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

got 3!

"We're going to Adonis, son"

jch24

by obc2 on Jun 23, 2009 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

4

"Sir, can you please put your pants back on?"

by Ash on Jun 23, 2009 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Okay, no one's around, but

Bases loaded, no outs.

RALLY CAPS!

by Brendanukkah on Jun 23, 2009 9:12 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

BRUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUCE!

"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 23, 2009 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hooray Jay!

Runs & stuff!!

"Sir, can you please put your pants back on?"

by Ash on Jun 23, 2009 9:14 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

So, who's up nex... aw shit.

"Sir, can you please put your pants back on?"

by Ash on Jun 23, 2009 9:15 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Can Micah pinch hit in this situation?

Or Bronson?

"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 23, 2009 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

feck off

sac fly, bitches!

"We're going to Adonis, son"

jch24

by obc2 on Jun 23, 2009 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

It's not at all relevant to this game,

but this article is full of incredible names from the past 15 years of being a Reds fan, and reminds you that as much as it may suck to be a Reds fan, its WAY worse to be a Pirates fan.

by Cy Schourek on Jun 23, 2009 9:15 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Nate McLouth

He’s cut off his flowing blond surfer locks.

Do the Braves require short hair?

Maybe that’s why he cried when he heard he was traded…

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

by BubbaFan on Jun 23, 2009 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

The Reds will tie this up

and Aaron Harang will beat the living shit out of every one of his teammates.

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

by Slyde on Jun 23, 2009 9:16 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Maybe it's Just Me,

But Harang always struck me as the kind of guy who knows how to make bodies disappear.

by brown07 on Jun 23, 2009 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Can you imagine him doing the windmill at full speed, barreling through the clubhouse?

No one would be safe.

"Power guys like Giambi and Dunn have always had high OPS because no one wants to pitch to them. But it takes two hits to score them from first." -- Harold Reynolds

by jch24 on Jun 23, 2009 9:40 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

So glad Dusty left Micah in to get that last out.

could be tied right now. :/

"Sir, can you please put your pants back on?"

by Ash on Jun 23, 2009 9:20 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

He could have qualified for the full inning.

In the Book According to Dusty, partial innings by starters are unacceptable.

"Sir, can you please put your pants back on?"

by Ash on Jun 23, 2009 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Doggone..2 bad that Owings couldn't have held it to 4

see Ash…above

One tequila, two tequila, three tequila, floor.
George Carlin

by Madville on Jun 23, 2009 9:20 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

that was nice

just checking in with my useless stat of the night…

Adam Rosales has a lower OPS in June (.263) than 7 of the 9 Blue Jays starters have Batting Averages!!! wow!!!

But, he can hit with RISP (unlike 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 23, 2009 9:23 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

and unlike hanigan

ramon doesn’t care if baserunners steal.

by Daedalus on Jun 23, 2009 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

um

Willy Taveras’s OPS this June is .148. The average NL pitcher has a .135 BATTING AVERAGE this season.

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

by Slyde on Jun 23, 2009 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hanigan > Rosales

"Sir, can you please put your pants back on?"

by Ash on Jun 23, 2009 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Suck it, Rolen!

"Sir, can you please put your pants back on?"

by Ash on Jun 23, 2009 9:26 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

you know what's funny

base runners are 0 for 3 on steal third on Ryan Hanigan this season.

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

by Slyde on Jun 23, 2009 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

also funny is my complete lack of ability to properly use the English language

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

by Slyde on Jun 23, 2009 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

justin'd

"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 23, 2009 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Moeller'd

"We're going to Adonis, son"

jch24

by obc2 on Jun 23, 2009 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Burton up in the bullpen

goody

"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 23, 2009 9:30 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Dusty's giving up

Burton on to pitch

"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 23, 2009 9:32 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

you really that down on Burton?

I am an internationally recognized Ghostbusters Expert. - Mads

by Charlie Scrabbles on Jun 23, 2009 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Again

its great to have Votto at 1B tonight!!!

"We're going to Adonis, son"

jch24

by obc2 on Jun 23, 2009 9:32 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

We shoulda for this this guy

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3257/2740300088_7622eeb9f2.jpg?v=0
He’s a lot better than Burton.

One tequila, two tequila, three tequila, floor.
George Carlin

by Madville on Jun 23, 2009 9:33 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

huh?

"We're going to Adonis, son"

jch24

by obc2 on Jun 23, 2009 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

that's right...THE BIG RIGHT HANDER FROM BETHLEHEM

He also doubles as a hitting instructor

One tequila, two tequila, three tequila, floor.
George Carlin

by Madville on Jun 23, 2009 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions   1 recs

Christ in a Cubs hat?

you are just asking for one of those lightning bolts now arent you?

I am an internationally recognized Ghostbusters Expert. - Mads

by Charlie Scrabbles on Jun 23, 2009 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

obviously

That’s the anti-Christ.

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

by BubbaFan on Jun 23, 2009 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm getting hit on via facebook and it is disconcerting

Just thought I’d mention. It’s not like I’m photogenic.

"Power guys like Giambi and Dunn have always had high OPS because no one wants to pitch to them. But it takes two hits to score them from first." -- Harold Reynolds

by jch24 on Jun 23, 2009 9:36 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

that's not vain at all

I am an internationally recognized Ghostbusters Expert. - Mads

by Charlie Scrabbles on Jun 23, 2009 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

We've not yet met my friend, but I am not the most modest person in the world

My undying self-confidence helps hide my insecurities. Cest La Vie.

"Power guys like Giambi and Dunn have always had high OPS because no one wants to pitch to them. But it takes two hits to score them from first." -- Harold Reynolds

by jch24 on Jun 23, 2009 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

oh la la

you parle francais too? this chick has no idea what she’s getting into does she?

I am an internationally recognized Ghostbusters Expert. - Mads

by Charlie Scrabbles on Jun 23, 2009 9:51 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Not at all

I took German….Halt! Hammerzeit!

"Power guys like Giambi and Dunn have always had high OPS because no one wants to pitch to them. But it takes two hits to score them from first." -- Harold Reynolds

by jch24 on Jun 23, 2009 10:03 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Mads's daughter?

"We're going to Adonis, son"

jch24

by obc2 on Jun 23, 2009 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

He wishes...she's in Winnipeg on business this week

Beside somebody prolly didn’t get a # or email or anything…
just sayin’

One tequila, two tequila, three tequila, floor.
George Carlin

by Madville on Jun 23, 2009 9:40 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

id bet they're facebook friends

i have no dog in this hunt….but i know my boy.

"We're going to Adonis, son"

jch24

by obc2 on Jun 23, 2009 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

hush, woman

"Power guys like Giambi and Dunn have always had high OPS because no one wants to pitch to them. But it takes two hits to score them from first." -- Harold Reynolds

by jch24 on Jun 23, 2009 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

jeepers

quit emailing me about her, m’kay? i still say she’s probably a nice girl with lots of potential. he best interests involve not meeting her daddy’s internet “friends”.

ah, im ready for a burger!

"We're going to Adonis, son"

jch24

by obc2 on Jun 23, 2009 9:51 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

It's probably Kate

She needs one more kid to have enough for a baseball team.

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

by BubbaFan on Jun 23, 2009 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hoe many are already jch's?

One tequila, two tequila, three tequila, floor.
George Carlin

by Madville on Jun 23, 2009 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions   2 recs

The typo makes this comment, rec'd

"Power guys like Giambi and Dunn have always had high OPS because no one wants to pitch to them. But it takes two hits to score them from first." -- Harold Reynolds

by jch24 on Jun 23, 2009 9:46 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yuk Yuk

One tequila, two tequila, three tequila, floor.
George Carlin

by Madville on Jun 23, 2009 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Burton with the K

this game aint over yet

I am an internationally recognized Ghostbusters Expert. - Mads

by Charlie Scrabbles on Jun 23, 2009 9:37 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I hope that Burton is getting it together.

 He was so Dominant last year…I mean what a boost if he gets his shit together.

One tequila, two tequila, three tequila, floor.
George Carlin

by Madville on Jun 23, 2009 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

no doubt

the ’pen is already totally snacks. Good Burton would make them tops in the league.

I am an internationally recognized Ghostbusters Expert. - Mads

by Charlie Scrabbles on Jun 23, 2009 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Good AB by Cherry

Now will Dusty have Joeh bunting…steal the fucking base Jerry Jr.

One tequila, two tequila, three tequila, floor.
George Carlin

by Madville on Jun 23, 2009 9:42 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

He listened to you

"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 23, 2009 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Good job Jerry...love this guy...he really does have a lot of ability

And a good attitude and is helpful to his teammates and is the last living Red’s link to the Nefro Leagues

One tequila, two tequila, three tequila, floor.
George Carlin

by Madville on Jun 23, 2009 9:43 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

In play, run(s)

Hope that doesn’t mean a sac fly…

by Brendanukkah on Jun 23, 2009 9:44 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

BP pushes a run across

2 outs for 1 run – Now Gomes
Come On Fucker get on

One tequila, two tequila, three tequila, floor.
George Carlin

by Madville on Jun 23, 2009 9:44 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Good Job Johnny

Bad Job Hernia
Fuck you Dusty…Raymoan needs a break and Hannigan has already been used..
Sorry…Dusty you Ok….Fuck your approach to managing you mental midget

One tequila, two tequila, three tequila, floor.
George Carlin

by Madville on Jun 23, 2009 9:46 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

who is Linciln?

"We're going to Adonis, son"

jch24

by obc2 on Jun 23, 2009 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Fuck that's Lincoln

One tequila, two tequila, three tequila, floor.
George Carlin

by Madville on Jun 23, 2009 9:48 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

been saying something like that most of the year

"I never use a big word when a diminutive one will work." — Pete Mackanin.

by joshuar9476 on Jun 23, 2009 9:53 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Jared Burton just flipped off BK

I am an internationally recognized Ghostbusters Expert. - Mads

by Charlie Scrabbles on Jun 23, 2009 9:54 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

BTW has everyone read BubbaFan's thread

a Fan’s Guide to Baseball Porntogra[phy its really good

One tequila, two tequila, three tequila, floor.
George Carlin

by Madville on Jun 23, 2009 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

reply'd?

I am an internationally recognized Ghostbusters Expert. - Mads

by Charlie Scrabbles on Jun 23, 2009 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Pretty much

If he can keep this up, I’m a happy camper.

"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 23, 2009 9:58 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

now if Burton can somehow hold these guys...

We’ve got Jay…power and speed
Then its rosy..weak and confused
then its C-Dick – good plate discipline
then T-Virus – GEDP

One tequila, two tequila, three tequila, floor.
George Carlin

by Madville on Jun 23, 2009 9:54 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Nix grabs a bat

too bad Micah cant ph.

"We're going to Adonis, son"

jch24

by obc2 on Jun 23, 2009 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

they're not using their closer?

"I never use a big word when a diminutive one will work." — Pete Mackanin.

by joshuar9476 on Jun 23, 2009 9:57 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Jay just missed one...fuck

Laynce Nix time..come off the mat you fuckers..don’t get beat by these foreigners

One tequila, two tequila, three tequila, floor.
George Carlin

by Madville on Jun 23, 2009 9:58 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

horrible

Nix took strike three right down the middle of the plate.

"We're going to Adonis, son"

jch24

by obc2 on Jun 23, 2009 10:01 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

PLEASE PINCH HIT FOR TAVERAS DUSTY

"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 23, 2009 10:01 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

boom roasted!

"We're going to Adonis, son"

jch24

by obc2 on Jun 23, 2009 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

dickerson just flipped off dusty

"I never use a big word when a diminutive one will work." — Pete Mackanin.

by joshuar9476 on Jun 23, 2009 10:02 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Hooo boi

Laynce fails..but C-Dick continues to hit…
Danny Rchar?
Come on Dusty Baker what is wrong with you…

One tequila, two tequila, three tequila, floor.
George Carlin

by Madville on Jun 23, 2009 10:02 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

i like this move

"We're going to Adonis, son"

jch24

by obc2 on Jun 23, 2009 10:03 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Why?

One tequila, two tequila, three tequila, floor.
George Carlin

by Madville on Jun 23, 2009 10:04 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

replacing willy is a good thing

especially with a LH batter.

it didnt work but statisically it was smart.

"We're going to Adonis, son"

jch24

by obc2 on Jun 23, 2009 10:05 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Good AB by Richar

Come on, get it done Danny

"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 23, 2009 10:04 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh fuck

"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 23, 2009 10:04 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Willy Taveras is hardly a leadoff hitter

But Hanigan probably would have been a better choice

"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 23, 2009 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

booooooooooo

It’s off to laundry and cleaning for this one. Love me, miss me, etc. XOXO.

"Power guys like Giambi and Dunn have always had high OPS because no one wants to pitch to them. But it takes two hits to score them from first." -- Harold Reynolds

by jch24 on Jun 23, 2009 10:05 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Oh, BTW

Pops, you may have an esteemed guest in attendance for fwx, if I’m still welcome.

"Power guys like Giambi and Dunn have always had high OPS because no one wants to pitch to them. But it takes two hits to score them from first." -- Harold Reynolds

by jch24 on Jun 23, 2009 10:06 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Tonight's Female Athlete of the Game

Better late than never – French Sprinter Christine Arron

One tequila, two tequila, three tequila, floor.
George Carlin

by Madville on Jun 23, 2009 10:13 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

And in action

One tequila, two tequila, three tequila, floor.
George Carlin

by Madville on Jun 23, 2009 10:13 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

At least you are not stuck with a fake fetish like this African pretend antique fetish

No wrappings, no mirrors or glass in the eyes or navel, looks like it was made last year and buried in the back yard to ‘ripen’

anyway Cy did you check out BubbaFan’s guide for the baseball fan for Prontorphray?

One tequila, two tequila, three tequila, floor.
George Carlin

by Madville on Jun 23, 2009 10:34 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

...prontorphray?

"Sir, can you please put your pants back on?"

by Ash on Jun 23, 2009 10:36 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

shhhhh

Don’t mention his name, or he might appear.

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

by BubbaFan on Jun 23, 2009 10:38 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

i dont think we have to worry about him anymore

I am an internationally recognized Ghostbusters Expert. - Mads

by Charlie Scrabbles on Jun 23, 2009 10:39 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ahhh...

I was wondering how we got through the last Farmer’s Only without so much as a peep.

"Sir, can you please put your pants back on?"

by Ash on Jun 23, 2009 10:41 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

thank you

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

by BubbaFan on Jun 23, 2009 10:52 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

you aren't "him" are you?

:P

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

by Slyde on Jun 24, 2009 7:39 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

The Two faces of Eve...

or was the flying Sybil

One tequila, two tequila, three tequila, floor.
George Carlin

by Madville on Jun 24, 2009 6:24 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Only if you say it 3 times in succession

preferably in front of a mirror.

One tequila, two tequila, three tequila, floor.
George Carlin

by Madville on Jun 23, 2009 10:46 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I hate so much about how Rosales and Taveras are on our baseball team

Rosales: .198/.288/.278
Taveras: .220/.269/.273

Patterson (YTD June 25 ’08): .191/.224/.344

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

by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Jun 24, 2009 12:34 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

So what's worse?

Having one player in the starting lineup as bad as Patterson, or having two almost as bad?

Give me this guy anyday.

"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 24, 2009 12:41 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

With C-Pat's defense, SLG% and chance of hitting a homerun every 3 weeks or so

I’m prepared to say Rosales and Taveras are just as good at sucking

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

by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Jun 24, 2009 12:52 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

They are all bad as hell

and being bad persistently without respite makes them worse.

Players like playing for Dusty because as long as you have some facile label such as “veteran” or “speedster” you can be as bad as fuck and it doesn’t matter! it’s like playing for their grandmother. Listen up, Dustbitch, you are a beautiful human being probably but here’s the motherfucking ass line up for tomorrow:

Dickerson CF
Hanigan C
Votto 1B
Phillips 2B
Bruce RF
Gomes DH
Nix LF
Hairston 3B
Richar SS

If I see Rosales or Taveras in that lineup when I check Fya’s site for the fourteenth time I’m going to write a stern-ass letter like you won’t believe

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

by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Jun 24, 2009 12:51 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

holy cow

You know it’s bad if people are pining for Patterson.

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

by BubbaFan on Jun 24, 2009 6:27 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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