Game 69 Thread: Reds at Blue Jays
Cincinnati Reds at Toronto Blue Jays, Jun 23, 2009 7:07 PM EDT
|
|
|
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.
371 comments
|
0 recs |
Do you like this story?
Comments
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?
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
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?
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
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
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
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?
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
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
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
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
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
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
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?"
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
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
shit burns
hilarity ensues, there is a modicum of danger however. but, hey, im a thrillseeker.
"We're going to Adonis, son"
jch24
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
Big night tonight
Votto back. Micah pitching. Jon and Kate filed for divorce.
Life is good!
"We're going to Adonis, son"
jch24
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
Is she marrying
Jon or Kate?
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
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
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
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
Could somebody spare me from ever watching that show and sum things up in 50 words or less?
That’d be really nice.
the exact opposite of Kate?
Hmmm. Joey Votto?
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
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
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
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
when doves cry
since kate has batshit crazy haircut Jon’s gotta go normal.
"We're going to Adonis, son"
jch24
but
You said the OPPOSITE!
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
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
Assclown Convention 7/3-7/4 @ Stone Mountain
Im sure you’ve already purchased your tix, right?
"We're going to Adonis, son"
jch24
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
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
great socks, however
i might add him to my fantasy team. sounds like fun
"We're going to Adonis, son"
jch24
You should - he can replace Nick Adenhart on your roster. :/
"Sir, can you please put your pants back on?"
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
George is too goody-goody
The worst he’d think is a grass skirt.
"If it wasn't this, it'd be something else."
At least
they’re making him throw some pitches.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
man he really gets off to slow starts
plus not having Hanigan behind the plate hurts
Hope Springs Eternal!
great analysis
i think Hanigan behind the plate works in Owings favor.
"We're going to Adonis, son"
jch24
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
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
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
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
man i forgot how crappy astroturf looks
"I never use a big word when a diminutive one will work." — Pete Mackanin.
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
I'm listening if anyone wants to convince me of the merits of ANY of our coaches
by Brendanukkah on Jun 23, 2009 7:52 PM EDT up reply actions
billy hatcher is a nice guy
"I never use a big word when a diminutive one will work." — Pete Mackanin.
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
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
love billy hatcher
wouldnt be against him taking the reigns in the near future
"We're going to Adonis, son"
jch24
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
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
buck o'neil is dearly missed
"I never use a big word when a diminutive one will work." — Pete Mackanin.
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.
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.
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
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.
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?
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.
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
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.
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
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
Micah, have you considered left field?
It’s worked for others.
"If it wasn't this, it'd be something else."
There's his three runs
Lock ’em down, Micah!
by Brendanukkah on Jun 23, 2009 8:04 PM EDT up reply actions
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
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
Weren't you stranded due to a gas shortage in NC last year?
You and being stranded in places.
by Brendanukkah on Jun 23, 2009 8:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Nice memory
As long as I can catch my flight home, no harm no foul. Plus, the world is your oyster with the internet.
My guess
is it’s this.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
2 for 2, kinda
sorry, i predicted an opposite field double. mea culpa.
"We're going to Adonis, son"
jch24
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
Anybody ever been to Little Rock?
There’s a job opening I feel I’m qualified for at the Bill Clinton Library.
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.
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
a sub sando sounds good right now
probably because of the Mr. Sub advert behind home plate
www.crosleyfieldterrace.wordpress.com
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
Tallet has a great molest-ache.
Seriously. It’s incredible.
"If it wasn't this, it'd be something else."
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
Rosales gon' do what Rosales gon' do
Not a whole helluva lot.
by Brendanukkah on Jun 23, 2009 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions
I can't believe I'm saying this...
When is EE gonna get back?
"If it wasn't this, it'd be something else."
Rosales officially on the Interstate
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
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
No argument here, I'm just focusing on the one hitting .198 at the moment.
"Sir, can you please put your pants back on?"
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
I don't think it's called an Interstate in Canada
by Brendanukkah on Jun 23, 2009 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions
what I'm wondering
is how Hawaii can have interstates.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
Chris Welsh, seriously?
One thing has been bothering Willy?
"If it wasn't this, it'd be something else."
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.
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
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
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
Tallet was a badass in MLB 2k4 or so
after a couple years in the minors. So yeah, I pretty much saw this coming.
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
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
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.
How many times have wrong batters been in the line up since Mid may?
Slyde?
Isn;t this a sabremtric question!
One tequila, two tequila, three tequila, floor.
George Carlin
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
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
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
an 0-2 sac fly no less, good for him. No really, good for him.
"Sir, can you please put your pants back on?"
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.
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?
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
If he hasn't done that at least once already, well, he's an idiot.
"Sir, can you please put your pants back on?"
Maybe it's Just Me,
But Harang always struck me as the kind of guy who knows how to make bodies disappear.
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
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?"
He had to qualify for the... the...
You got me.
by Brendanukkah on Jun 23, 2009 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions
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?"
Doggone..2 bad that Owings couldn't have held it to 4
see Ash…above
One tequila, two tequila, three tequila, floor.
George Carlin
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
obviously
That’s the anti-Christ.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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?
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
If we could get Christ from the Cubs and send Linciln to Washington we'd be in pretty good shape
One tequila, two tequila, three tequila, floor.
George Carlin
been saying something like that most of the year
"I never use a big word when a diminutive one will work." — Pete Mackanin.
toronto's COO looks like a homeless guy
"I never use a big word when a diminutive one will work." — Pete Mackanin.
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
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
reply'd?
I am an internationally recognized Ghostbusters Expert. - Mads
by Charlie Scrabbles on Jun 23, 2009 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions
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
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
they're not using their closer?
"I never use a big word when a diminutive one will work." — Pete Mackanin.
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
horrible
Nix took strike three right down the middle of the plate.
"We're going to Adonis, son"
jch24
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
dickerson just flipped off dusty
"I never use a big word when a diminutive one will work." — Pete Mackanin.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Tonight's Female Athlete of the Game
Better late than never – French Sprinter Christine Arron

One tequila, two tequila, three tequila, floor.
George Carlin
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
shhhhh
Don’t mention his name, or he might appear.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
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
you aren't "him" are you?
:P
"It seems like we're not hitting because we're not getting hits." - Dusty being Dusty
The Two faces of Eve...
or was the flying Sybil 
One tequila, two tequila, three tequila, floor.
George Carlin
Only if you say it 3 times in succession
preferably in front of a mirror.
One tequila, two tequila, three tequila, floor.
George Carlin
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
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
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
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
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 























