Game 94, Thread 2: Currahee!
by Brendanukkah on Jul 22, 2009 11:43 PM EDT
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I don't know what's going on in this game. I'm going to bed. Have fun you crazy monkeys!
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What is that thing around BP's neck
something from the Riverfront fireworks
One tequila, two tequila, three tequila, floor.
George Carlin
Maybe we just avoided a GIBP there
so that NIx may have honors
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Jul 22, 2009 11:49 PM EDT reply actions
Frustrating.
I don’t think Billingsley is pitching all that well. The Reds could/should have more runs tonight and I’m not always able to say that.
by Fat Vegas Alan on Jul 22, 2009 11:51 PM EDT up reply actions
I like Nix
I bet he gets a hit or at least drives in a run
One tequila, two tequila, three tequila, floor.
George Carlin
The only riveting thing left in this season
is how we can manage to spectacularly fail with RISP.
Today sure ain’t disappointing!
You ever been to the South side of Milwaukee?
those look like normal, happy women
what’s with all the “skank” talk?
Will you stop it with the vegetables
by Man Mountain on Jul 22, 2009 11:54 PM EDT up reply actions
No to all
Though that fellow in the back looks quite charming
You ever been to the South side of Milwaukee?
"Great for jazz hands" might be the greatest selling point I've ever heard
"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
HAHAHAHAH
YEAHHH
How much longer til Dusty's gone?
by in_Votto_We_Trust on Jul 22, 2009 11:53 PM EDT reply actions
Billingsly sucks
EdE will now show unclutchness
One tequila, two tequila, three tequila, floor.
George Carlin
did the reds just steal home?
chan made me turn the tv off 2 minutes ago.
that’s a paddlin’
Made from 100% Recycled Awesome,
Who does Jonny Gomes have to blow to get the starting job?
And are we leading the league in steals of home now?
You ever been to the South side of Milwaukee?
Gomes has to blow Dusty but he's still in line behind Jannish
One tequila, two tequila, three tequila, floor.
George Carlin
What the fuck was that Joey Votto steal on strike 3?
Delayed steal / fake steal of home?
I can only blame the coaching staff there – whatever they called there was wrong and they got lucky.
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Jul 22, 2009 11:55 PM EDT reply actions
He was trying to get caught stealing so that Taveras could sneak home.
Let me write out a formal proof for you.
Even if you're joking
Baker shouldn’t be brewing up any fancy bullshit like he seems to be. Send Votto with Phillips up if you’re gonna send him.
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Jul 23, 2009 12:00 AM EDT up reply actions
It's a high school (usually softball) strategy.
If a team is good you can pull it off. I have no issues with it in a close game like this. Especially when the team is so awful on offense.
Eighty-five percent of the f*ckin' world is working. The other fifteen percent come out here. A f*ckin' playground for the cocks*ckers.
-Lee Elia on Cubs fans
by Farneyismycopilot on Jul 23, 2009 12:03 AM EDT up reply actions
I guess it's the same net effect to bunting
but this team is pretty inept on the basepaths.
You’re better off risking an out sending Joey to second – and thus getting out of DP danger – than guaranteeing one out by having one of them get nailed.
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Jul 23, 2009 12:06 AM EDT up reply actions
speaking of fucking a mother...
yeesh
Will you stop it with the vegetables
by Man Mountain on Jul 22, 2009 11:58 PM EDT up reply actions
goodbye
chris duncan.
How much longer til Dusty's gone?
by in_Votto_We_Trust on Jul 22, 2009 11:59 PM EDT reply actions
sorry
it wasn’t a trend on twitter hahahaha
How much longer til Dusty's gone?
by in_Votto_We_Trust on Jul 23, 2009 12:03 AM EDT up reply actions
Also, EdE really should have legged that out
That was a thoroughly embarrassing inning.
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Jul 22, 2009 11:59 PM EDT reply actions
because you're done with the Reds this season. Got it.
Will you stop it with the vegetables
by Man Mountain on Jul 23, 2009 12:01 AM EDT up reply actions
No I'll still watch highlights and follow news! And even go to the park.
But I can’t bear to watch the games.
Mark it
Willy actually made an awesome defensive play.
"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
Wily's been playing pretty well for wily recently
Of course that play alone extended his playing time deep into 2010
One tequila, two tequila, three tequila, floor.
George Carlin
Her's or his?
Eighty-five percent of the f*ckin' world is working. The other fifteen percent come out here. A f*ckin' playground for the cocks*ckers.
-Lee Elia on Cubs fans
by Farneyismycopilot on Jul 23, 2009 12:04 AM EDT up reply actions
My Mom's old curtains!
We wondered where they’d gotton to
One tequila, two tequila, three tequila, floor.
George Carlin
Which do you think came from the deadlier petri dish, the shirt or the guitar?
Will you stop it with the vegetables
by Man Mountain on Jul 23, 2009 12:04 AM EDT up reply actions
or the skagette sucking on bronson's cheek
One tequila, two tequila, three tequila, floor.
George Carlin
Does Bronson have the Deadpool logo on his guitar? That's sort of cool.
/comic book geek’d
Eighty-five percent of the f*ckin' world is working. The other fifteen percent come out here. A f*ckin' playground for the cocks*ckers.
-Lee Elia on Cubs fans
by Farneyismycopilot on Jul 23, 2009 12:06 AM EDT up reply actions
Does bronson know about the RR Deadpool? That is cool
One tequila, two tequila, three tequila, floor.
George Carlin
Nice catch Willy
That sorta wipes the slate clean from that bloop single
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Jul 23, 2009 12:02 AM EDT reply actions
knowing Dusty..
probably not.
How much longer til Dusty's gone?
by in_Votto_We_Trust on Jul 23, 2009 12:06 AM EDT up reply actions
You should already have someone up, ass
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Jul 23, 2009 12:07 AM EDT reply actions
there we go..
Masset’s up.
How much longer til Dusty's gone?
by in_Votto_We_Trust on Jul 23, 2009 12:08 AM EDT up reply actions
Common Bronson IEDP
Where’s Poodle tonight
One tequila, two tequila, three tequila, floor.
George Carlin
here now
was watching game and doing some reading. Votto has made me happy and I refuse to take anything else away despite what my happen lol
oh fuuuuuuuuuck this
"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
Well..
it was a good 6 innings.
How much longer til Dusty's gone?
by in_Votto_We_Trust on Jul 23, 2009 12:10 AM EDT reply actions
Its Manny Time
Bring in Arthur Rhodes…
One tequila, two tequila, three tequila, floor.
George Carlin
nah
his hand’s broken…id rather pitch to him.
How much longer til Dusty's gone?
by in_Votto_We_Trust on Jul 23, 2009 12:11 AM EDT up reply actions
too bad we're not allowed to use Co-Co here-
against some sort of rule, I guess.
Reds fan for 40 years!
Bronson
ain’t happy. He knows what’s coming.
How much longer til Dusty's gone?
by in_Votto_We_Trust on Jul 23, 2009 12:11 AM EDT reply actions
Rosales coming in for Edwin in the double switch
Are you serious, 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 Jul 23, 2009 12:13 AM EDT reply actions 1 recs
r u serious?
How much longer til Dusty's gone?
by in_Votto_We_Trust on Jul 23, 2009 12:14 AM EDT up reply actions
I think he might be coming out partly because
he didn’t run out the dropped third strike.
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Jul 23, 2009 12:14 AM EDT up reply actions
ONE FUCKING PITCH, NICK
"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
That was the most obvious play in sports history
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Jul 23, 2009 12:14 AM EDT reply actions 4 recs
Good night guys.
How much longer til Dusty's gone?
by in_Votto_We_Trust on Jul 23, 2009 12:14 AM EDT reply actions
I mean...
I care enough that it affects my mood to a great degree, but no, there’s a bit more going on at the chesirecat abode than Reds’ failures.
You ever been to the South side of Milwaukee?
lol
How much longer til Dusty's gone?
by in_Votto_We_Trust on Jul 23, 2009 12:15 AM EDT up reply actions
Ahahahaha. Billingsley win!
Thanks Dusty. You’re an asshole!
"Sir, can you please put your pants back on?"
RH hitters are batting something like .130 against him this season
defensible decision IMO
Will you stop it with the vegetables
by Man Mountain on Jul 23, 2009 12:17 AM EDT up reply actions
He shouldn't?
Two weeks ago when it was Pujols v Weathers, Dusty was beaten up for throwing Weathers. The next time, Masset got Pujols out. So, now the owner of a 2+ ERA shouldn’t pitch?
I agree, the reasoning behind bringing Masset in is just fine.
It’s Masset’s fault for throwing a meatball down broadway and letting Manny crank it to South America.
"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
I mean..
Masset’s got the power and when you put that up to Manny’s power..it can be very good OR very bad…and i’d always put my vote for Manny
How much longer til Dusty's gone?
by in_Votto_We_Trust on Jul 23, 2009 12:22 AM EDT up reply actions
I'd have used Herrera and told him to throw only screwballs
"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
Because Masset is the king of allowing inherited runners to score as of late.
"Sir, can you please put your pants back on?"
how is it not?
How much longer til Dusty's gone?
by in_Votto_We_Trust on Jul 23, 2009 12:17 AM EDT up reply actions
he can read my thoughts?!
Will you stop it with the vegetables
by Man Mountain on Jul 23, 2009 12:17 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Well, Eric Hinske was traded
Will you stop it with the vegetables
by Man Mountain on Jul 23, 2009 12:21 AM EDT up reply actions
and he's been awesome!
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
I'm trying to be angry.
But I just can’t.
Only 5.5 back!
You ever been to the South side of Milwaukee?
Franklin'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
16th inning, 8/29/06
Never forget.
"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
I was on here that night.
Then we all created accounts at “True Blue LA” and took over their game thread for a few innings – not hard, considering it was basically just some schmuck talking to himself.
He sits alone...Reds are not home.
I was lurking
"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 Jul 23, 2009 1:45 AM EDT up reply actions
Masset struck out Manny on three pitches.
Go back to bed.
by Brian B on Jul 23, 2009 12:17 AM EDT up reply actions 4 recs
Manny Ramirez vs. Nick Masset with the bases loaded.
What do you think happened?
Let me write out a formal proof for you.
Causse the Dodgers were getting to Bronson
But who the hell else did Dusty have to bring in?
Burton – No
weathers – hardly
Fisher- not a chance
One tequila, two tequila, three tequila, floor.
George Carlin
I would’ve loved to see CoCo but you know how that is.
How much longer til Dusty's gone?
by in_Votto_We_Trust on Jul 23, 2009 12:23 AM EDT up reply actions
Should trade Masset now
before he’s another Danny Graves or Jared Burton for us.
How much longer til Dusty's gone?
by in_Votto_We_Trust on Jul 23, 2009 12:20 AM EDT reply actions
Made one mistake against a chemistry experiment
He’s allowing like .130 AVG against righties
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Jul 23, 2009 12:22 AM EDT up reply actions
he's pregnant?
Will you stop it with the vegetables
by Man Mountain on Jul 23, 2009 12:23 AM EDT up reply actions
Burton's not dead yet
"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
Reds still have more hits than the Dodgers
- should have about 4 runs.
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Jul 23, 2009 12:20 AM EDT reply actions
surely, you jest
Will you stop it with the vegetables
by Man Mountain on Jul 23, 2009 12:23 AM EDT up reply actions
/ruserious'd
What do you mean, "blank slate"?
by boobs on Jul 23, 2009 12:23 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
there’s a movie coming out eventually
How much longer til Dusty's gone?
by in_Votto_We_Trust on Jul 23, 2009 12:24 AM EDT up reply actions
At least we have the scraptastic Rosales in to spur this comeback.
Thank god that douche Edwin is back on the bench where he belongs.
You ever been to the South side of Milwaukee?
I thought it was AA
"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
I'm fine with Edwin sitting
I just wish it wasn’t for Rosales
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Jul 23, 2009 12:23 AM EDT up reply actions
kinda wish
we had his bat in the lineup now though
How much longer til Dusty's gone?
by in_Votto_We_Trust on Jul 23, 2009 12:25 AM EDT up reply actions
you must be tired to be this easily amused
One tequila, two tequila, three tequila, floor.
George Carlin
not as fast as Rosales would
actually my prob was that he started too late, if he had fired out oft here he would have mae it (I remeber the same scenario happening to Hairston during the Cardinals series and he made it on becaus ehe took off)
Are you talking about the passed ball earlier on the third strike?
There is no way he could have gotten there and been safe. Sorry.
"Sir, can you please put your pants back on?"
you're, there probably was no hope
since I’m angry and frustrated, I will irrationally assume there was a chance he could have made it. It really doesn’t matter at this point. Maybe he anticipated a game ending homerun
But he didn't run like he knows he has no business being in the major leagues.
You gotta feel your running out a groundout. And the fans at home need to feel it too.
by Fat Vegas Alan on Jul 23, 2009 12:28 AM EDT up reply actions
Something actually positive happen in the minors tonight?
You ever been to the South side of Milwaukee?
Probably not.
The minor league teams have been just as bad as the big league team lately.
"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
I say we pull our starters back to AAA and kick ass in the IL
The Bats couldn’t do any worse than the MLB guys anyway.
You ever been to the South side of Milwaukee?
while we're talking Rosales
does anyone know if they sell his jersey at the team store? I want to wear it on ladies’ night (if I make it down) to show AR he is why the ladies are coming lol
a double entendre that almost made me vomit on my keyboard...
Congratulations.
"Sir, can you please put your pants back on?"
do your "lol"s stand for "launched on lithium"?
Will you stop it with the vegetables
by Man Mountain on Jul 23, 2009 12:31 AM EDT up reply actions 3 recs
not a problem
but you all need to take it up with my keyboard which malfunctions more than a bad Homer Bailey fastball
If Jonny Gomes doesn't get a shirt yet, no way in hell does Adam Rosales
"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
Hi all
Just got in in time to see the GS and now im going to bed.
I feel like we could play a 25 game series here and not win a single one
Isn't there a slanket somewhere you should be filling with your farts?
by nycredsfan on Jul 23, 2009 12:26 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
Talent is the only thing lacking on this team
That and interest…
Who the fuck is doing God Bless Amerika…
Drippy fucking song sung by a fat would be country singer who has a penchant for singing flat.
One tequila, two tequila, three tequila, floor.
George Carlin
It's a Wednesday in July.
Why the fuck are they singing GBA at the stadium? And why is FSN staying with the broadcast throughout the song? They don’t even do that with the national anthem.
"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
If you're going to take out Arroyo
Masset was the right choice. He’s been nails against righties.
The real story here is the same one since the beginning of the year – incredibly weak offense compounded by bad lineup construction, roster management, plate approach and baserunning mistakes. Basically, the coaching talent taking already-meager raw materials and sticking them into an incinerator.
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Jul 23, 2009 12:28 AM EDT reply actions
I do kinda feel bad for Dusty
While he’s tactically clueless, he still has the unpleasant task of commanding a team in which Laynce Nix, Willy Taveras, Jerry Hairston and Adam Rosales have all been starters.
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Jul 23, 2009 12:33 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
But
He willingly starts a few of thoe guys over far superior options. I know there ain’t no talent, but COMMON!
You ever been to the South side of Milwaukee?
I'm positive he was fuly responsible for those middle two
so he can sit on that
Will you stop it with the vegetables
by Man Mountain on Jul 23, 2009 12:35 AM EDT up reply actions
Massett must be sick at heart about now...esp after mowing themj down 1, 2, 3.
One tequila, two tequila, three tequila, floor.
George Carlin
did Dusty really
Take EE out for not running to 1B tonight?
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
No. double switch for some unfathomable reason
One tequila, two tequila, three tequila, floor.
George Carlin
unclear. he did want to double switch
and when you have Rosales on your bench, the decision really makes itself…
Will you stop it with the vegetables
by Man Mountain on Jul 23, 2009 12:39 AM EDT up reply actions
yeah
You put in Janish or Sutton instead.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
but he already had a pitcher coming in
Will you stop it with the vegetables
by Man Mountain on Jul 23, 2009 12:49 AM EDT up reply actions
he pitch seriously
Will you stop it with the vegetables
by Man Mountain on Jul 23, 2009 12:53 AM EDT up reply actions
I hope so
It’s not a difference maker – in the game or on the season. I’m hoping Dusty gets pissed and at least tries to kick some bad habits for the younger players that are supposed to carry the team next year.
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Jul 23, 2009 12:40 AM EDT up reply actions
i largely agree with you here
but lets be honest here, the first bad habits that need to be expunged are hacking, lack of plate discipline, and creating “havoc” on the bases. Those aren’t going to be addressed by this coaching staff
Will you stop it with the vegetables
by Man Mountain on Jul 23, 2009 12:44 AM EDT up reply actions
George Grande hearts Juan Pierre.
Again.
by Fat Vegas Alan on Jul 23, 2009 12:39 AM EDT reply actions
Damn I hate to pull a Brendan
but there is great show on antartic penguin mating on the Nat’l Geographic Channel
Good night all…
One tequila, two tequila, three tequila, floor.
George Carlin
this song reminds me i'd rather be watching sopranos reruns than this detritus
What do you mean, "blank slate"?
Giving up 4 runs on a single pitch tends to always hurt
Will you stop it with the vegetables
by Man Mountain on Jul 23, 2009 12:45 AM EDT up reply actions
Dodgers could have given up two last night
and we’d still have been behind. We can’t get in situations like that!
This team is such a piece of shit
I’d be having more fun if they were blowing the team up – but the offense already looks demolished – rife with AAA filler.
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Jul 23, 2009 12:44 AM EDT reply actions
ARE YOU FUCKING SERIOUS
"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 Jul 23, 2009 12:44 AM EDT reply actions 1 recs
sounds like you were just copying Rosales
Will you stop it with the vegetables
by Man Mountain on Jul 23, 2009 12:47 AM EDT up reply actions
Dusty is so smart.
How much longer til Dusty's gone?
by in_Votto_We_Trust on Jul 23, 2009 12:44 AM EDT reply actions
Ok, so how much does it really disadvantage a team
to call up a Stubbs-type prospect before September?
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Jul 23, 2009 12:47 AM EDT reply actions
Don't we save an option if we wait till rosters expand?
You ever been to the South side of Milwaukee?
and booting someone from the 40
Will you stop it with the vegetables
by Man Mountain on Jul 23, 2009 12:49 AM EDT up reply actions
Yeah.
And really, people need to give Chris Dickerson some friggin’ respect. He’s OBPing .370 and giving us excellent defense. That ain’t as common as you might expect. I’ll be thrilled if Stubbs is as good as C Dick.
You ever been to the South side of Milwaukee?
If that's the case, then I get the logic
We’re watching the scrubs til September
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Jul 23, 2009 12:50 AM EDT up reply actions
it'll change your life
Will you stop it with the vegetables
by Man Mountain on Jul 23, 2009 12:51 AM EDT up reply actions
teams may do that
If they are contending, and they want the prospect to be eligible for post-season play.
I don’t think the Reds have to worry about that, unfortunately.
They may also do that if it’s not a particularly good prospect. Then they don’t care about his options, or his arb clock.
In any case, I don’t think Stubbs would help much. They need a power hitter, and that ain’t Stubbs.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
It doesn't help that Scully and company are ripping us
obviously we aren’t great, (cheap shot time) but they
have a disgusting roid munching, female hormone taking
jerk who should be banned from baseball.
by Red_Poodle on Jul 23, 2009 12:51 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
...are
?
Will you stop it with the vegetables
by Man Mountain on Jul 23, 2009 12:52 AM EDT up reply actions
sorry it posted too fast because the thread keeps refreshing
My wireless is about as fast as Adam Dunn
I heard George say "back on the horse again"
So Alyssa Milano’s in attendance then?
"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 Jul 23, 2009 12:52 AM EDT reply actions 1 recs
And I'm going to make a hell of a lot playing for a team that doesn't have its head in its ass next year
You ever been to the South side of Milwaukee?
well, this is what happens when you play a good team
the NL Central has spoiled the local perspective on how inept this team is.
Will you stop it with the vegetables
This Reds team is playing as bad as I can remember a team playing in the last decade right now.
I friggin’ hate having to try to get enjoyment out of such failure.
You ever been to the South side of Milwaukee?
already adopting the habits of his new LA environment
Will you stop it with the vegetables
by Man Mountain on Jul 23, 2009 1:07 AM EDT up reply actions
was hepecifically referring to the Ramirez homeruin? (intentional typo I know it;s hard to tell)
I wasn’t watcing the postgame
it is sickening, not just because we lost on it
but because we know the dude is juiced up. I know Ramirez has talent. All the ‘roids in the world wouldn’t make you able to hit a fastball, but it bothers me nonetheless.
he's certainly one of the very best color guys I've heard during my adventures through MLBtv
Will you stop it with the vegetables
by Man Mountain on Jul 23, 2009 1:09 AM EDT up reply actions
This team is a stack of shit
We may be further away than we realized. Hanigan’s coming back to earth. There’s basically no outfield, with Bruce both lost and injured and Gomes unable to get a fulltime trial run. I’ve got 1B, 2B and 3B (probably) as the only certainties for production next year. That’s not getting fixed for 2010.
Maybe 2016 would be an appropriate year to start competing, 40 years after ’76.
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Jul 23, 2009 1:11 AM EDT reply actions
This team. This season. This division ...
This is why abortion is legal.
Eighty-five percent of the f*ckin' world is working. The other fifteen percent come out here. A f*ckin' playground for the cocks*ckers.
-Lee Elia on Cubs fans
by Farneyismycopilot on Jul 23, 2009 1:16 AM EDT reply actions
There are a few bright spots still
Votto is good, really good. And just as good looking in HD. That’s about it, sorry, I thought I had more uplifting material. However, for me that’s just about good enough to keep watching.
The other bright spot, I will provide typos on a consistent basis and the RR peanut gallery will provide the jokes. This should provde enterainment if the game gets really bad ;) Don’t even think I’ll start using “preview”
G’night all
Too bad about Bronson's ERA
He pitched great and has done so for the past couple starts. He got totally boned by a bloop single and an ill-advised fastball that someone else threw. The only silver lining tonight is that our boy can still pitch.
This team really defines low rent. The two free agents Walt sprung for who have any value are a reliever and part-time outfielder. That says it all. Heavy reliance on the coincidental emergence of minor league talent unpredictable value / a misguided, patchwork free agent strategy / an ineffectual coaching staff – these things show no signs of abating so neither does the parade of losing seasons.
Fuck you, Reds, for being so negligent with millions of dollars. You’re lucky I’m still clinging to fond memories of the early 90s stowed away in my brain somewhere.
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Jul 23, 2009 1:29 AM EDT reply actions
Goes on to cite the return of Alex Gonzalez as a potential
catalyst for a “run.”
That Fay post was a pretty impressive charade. I know Walt’s the chief propagandist, but he’s out of his ever-loving mind to expect anyone that’s followed the team to swallow even an ounce of that tripe. We all know what the problem is. Getting A-Gon back, who will probably perform worse than Cherry offensively and Volquez – who will simply paper over the crappiness of Owings and Bailey – should do little to nothing.
Barf.
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Jul 23, 2009 1:36 AM EDT up reply actions
I think he was telling the truth
when he said “Nothing’s changed.”
I don’t think Jocketty ever really meant to make a run of it this year. His plan was always for next year.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
Which only heightens the irony
Mentioning Gonzalez as a potential savior for the season is almost an explicit wink to fans that we’re playing for 2010. Gonzalez is going off the books and that payroll room better help build an 85+ win season.
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Jul 23, 2009 1:52 AM EDT up reply actions
The Reds
are just not a good team. USA Today blames injuries:
•What’s gone wrong: The Reds, who were tied for first place in the National League Central in mid-May, are in a full-fledged free fall. They entered Tuesday having lost 21 of 34 games since June 10 and were closer to the last-place Pittsburgh Pirates than to the first-place St. Louis Cardinals.
They have been smacked hard with injuries. Their projected opening-day lineup has played in 10 games, and every member of the starting infield except for second baseman Brandon Phillips has been on the disabled list. As a result, they have been outscored by 52 runs, more than twice the margin of any other NL Central team. Ace Aaron Harang and Bronson Arroyo combined for one win in June. Edinson Volquez, who won 17 games last year, went on the disabled list June 2 with elbow tendinitis and has won four games. And No. 5 starter Micah Owings (6-10, 5.33 ERA) has been erratic.
•What they need: A power-hitting outfielder, and that was before the Reds lost Jay Bruce to a broken right wrist that could sideline him until September. They also need first baseman Joey Votto to stay in the lineup. The Reds were 26-21 before Votto went on the disabled list in late May with stress-related issues he said resulted from death of his father last August. Now they rank 13th in the NL in batting average (.249), with Votto the only regular above .300.
They think the Reds still have a chance, albeit a small one. But looking at their summary…I don’t. I really hadn’t realized how bad it was.
We knew before the season started that the Reds would have be pretty lucky to be a contender this year. Instead, they’ve been unlucky. With injuries in particular. With so many starters spending time on the DL, including Voltron, Votto and Bruce…they really didn’t have a chance.
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IF
Volquez, Votto and Encarnacion hadn’t gone on the DL and Bruce hadn’t gotten completely confused and then gotten injured, I think the team could be above .500 right now and in the race. They still wouldn’t have the talent necessary to sustain it. Volquez only pitches every fifth day and you know what you’re getting out of EdE and this year’s model of Jay Bruce – nothing that would push things over the top.
The injuries are a convenient crutch for management to explain away the season.
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Jul 23, 2009 1:47 AM EDT up reply actions
As I said
I don’t think Jocketty ever planned to contend this year.
However, I don’t think he expected the team to be this bad, either.
The Reds really have been been walloped by injuries. It’s not just Volquez, Votto, EE, and Bruce (though that’s bad enough). A-Gon, Hernandez, Bray, Lincoln…the list goes on. Even Louisville hasn’t been spared. Daryl Thompson, Wilkin Castillo, etc.
In any case, my point wasn’t to blame anyone. I’m just saying…the Reds have no chance this season, and should be setting up for next year, not worrying about winning now.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
Oh, and before I go
Fuck you, Reds. You’re very quickly becoming the Bengals with a better PR machine.
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Jul 23, 2009 1:53 AM EDT reply actions
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