Game 96 Thread Two: Reds (losing) at Cubs
by Charlie Scrabbles on Jul 25, 2009 2:25 PM EDT
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but...but...
then who would buy Natty Lite for the Moeller kids?
by Charlie Scrabbles on Jul 25, 2009 2:27 PM EDT up reply actions
well
he buys, but then he insists on sticking around and constantly inviting the sophomore chicks to come jump on the trampoline with him. so it’s kind of a catch 22.
by Charlie Scrabbles on Jul 25, 2009 2:31 PM EDT up reply actions
honestly i'm completely unfamiliar with this story
where is the trampoline?
Made from 100% Recycled Awesome,
at Skeeter's house
Skeeter throws the illest sick parties.
by Charlie Scrabbles on Jul 25, 2009 2:38 PM EDT up reply actions
it's not a true story
at least, i dont know if it is or not. im just following in the long line of jokes about JD being a master jail-baiter.
by Charlie Scrabbles on Jul 25, 2009 2:43 PM EDT up reply actions
brilliant
"I never use a big word when a diminutive one will work." — Pete Mackanin.
by joshuar9476 on Jul 25, 2009 2:27 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Heading out for a bit--nice inning for Cueto
I’m going to make some scones so I can eat my way through any impending dissappointment
make enough for every one
Don't pick a fight with an old man. If he is too old to fight, he'll just kill you.
My thoughts exactly
by the way, hello all
by wishfuldrifter on Jul 25, 2009 2:33 PM EDT up reply actions
So at what point does Joey decide to just give up?
No matter what he does, it doesn’t seem to matter any more
it wasnt an awful call
but it was borderline at best. he shouldnt have swung at strike 2.
by Charlie Scrabbles on Jul 25, 2009 2:42 PM EDT up reply actions
I hate the Reds
well.. most of em anyway
by wishfuldrifter on Jul 25, 2009 2:45 PM EDT up reply actions
18 games up on the Nats...
CAN WE HOLD THEM OFF??
Stay tuned for the thrilling conclusion.
You ever been to the South side of Milwaukee?
At least this way we get the heartbreak out of the way early
I’d rather now that we aren’t going to the playoffs now rather than be like the Mets and fall apart in the last week.
by wishfuldrifter on Jul 25, 2009 2:50 PM EDT up reply actions
In fairness it's been 10 years since we could lament a late season swoon.
I’d take that kind of drama in an instant.
You ever been to the South side of Milwaukee?
'tis better to have won and lost
then to have never won at all.
by Charlie Scrabbles on Jul 25, 2009 2:54 PM EDT up reply actions
what do we get if we don't?
the right to not sign a Scott Boras client?
Don't pick a fight with an old man. If he is too old to fight, he'll just kill you.
I get the sinking feeling
this team is going to think Edwin is the problem and he’ll be the first to go.
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Jul 25, 2009 2:50 PM EDT reply actions
Forgiven. But, I understood his point
EdE’s never gonna be Mike Schmidt, but his contract and production make him valuable.
yes
he’s an average 3B. it’s a hell of a lot more than we can say about half the positions we have on this team.
by Charlie Scrabbles on Jul 25, 2009 3:25 PM EDT up reply actions
bloops won't fall, calls go against the Reds
the first inning kills us every night. I’m am losing faith
Don't pick a fight with an old man. If he is too old to fight, he'll just kill you.
Props to you for lasting so long
I lost faith back during the Padres series
by wishfuldrifter on Jul 25, 2009 2:55 PM EDT up reply actions
And you're usually the most optimistic RedReporter
All is truly lost.
You ever been to the South side of Milwaukee?
not given up totally
yet.
Don't pick a fight with an old man. If he is too old to fight, he'll just kill you.
let's see what the team does over the next week
it’s not dark yet, but it’s gettin’ there.
by Charlie Scrabbles on Jul 25, 2009 2:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Cueto falls into the recent Red's SPers habit of giving up at least 4 runs by the 5th inning
Hey I’ve always thought of myself as the most optimistic RR….
One tequila, two tequila, three tequila, floor.
George Carlin
you can tell Thom hates EdE
he’s mentioned more than once how Chris is the one who thinks he’s been hitting well the past few weeks.
by Charlie Scrabbles on Jul 25, 2009 2:57 PM EDT reply actions
I noticed that too
It’s kinda funny all of the passive aggressiveness going on in the booth
by wishfuldrifter on Jul 25, 2009 2:58 PM EDT up reply actions
EdE is going to get the boot in the offseason
RijoSaboCaseyWKRPAshCastelliniLoveChild
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Jul 25, 2009 3:00 PM EDT up reply actions
if they keep taveras
And demote or get rid of EdE in any way I’m quitting this team
Isn't there a slanket somewhere you should be filling with your farts?
by nycredsfan on Jul 25, 2009 3:12 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Willy T in under contract and what would they do with EdE?
Steady as she goes would be my guess, but what do I know.
but then who plays 3b?
Knowing this team they make Cherry the starting 3B and keep taveras in CF and Stubbs in AAA
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by nycredsfan on Jul 25, 2009 3:21 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
You know they will and you and I will meet at GABP and start a shooting spree
Best idea, in house, this team has, is moving him to left and finding a 3rd baseman between Cherry, Rosales, Frazier, Valaika, etc
I'm sure someone would take him
but I don’t think any return you would get would make it worth it to trade him. If anything he would start losing playing time.
Just crazy....the stats guys love him. The GM calle dhim an untouchable
somewhere out there wants him. jesus, someone was willing to take Jeff Keppinger
Well, I postedthe joe Sheehan take from BP two days ago where he referred to EdE as part of the core of a winning team
but, I mis-read your comment, which made me bitchy. Apologies
he can definitely be the 3B and 5-hitter for a playoff team
but he needs a great defensive SS and a good lineup around him. he’s not a loser like Taveras, but he’s a world-beater like Votto.
by Charlie Scrabbles on Jul 25, 2009 3:33 PM EDT up reply actions
i dunno if LF is really the place for him
defensively, he’s more like a 1B. in fact, i bet he could be an above average 1B. but in LF i just dont think he’d hit enough to make it worth it.
by Charlie Scrabbles on Jul 25, 2009 3:35 PM EDT up reply actions
i think he'd be an average defender in LF
but the average OPS for a LF is closer to .850 than .800. i think he has .850 OPS potential, but i think the Reds have 1 too many players to play 1B/LF/3B for the near future and EdE is probably the least among them. i like EdE, but i think this year was his year to really establish himself. i dont know if the Reds are willing wait for him anymore.
by Charlie Scrabbles on Jul 25, 2009 3:40 PM EDT up reply actions
I think they will wait one more year
and, Charlie, re-read my comment. I wasn’t talking MOST teams or AVERAGE production. I was talking about the pathetic nature of this team
yeah i got it
i just didnt want to :)
by Charlie Scrabbles on Jul 25, 2009 3:43 PM EDT up reply actions
He did miss nearly half the season too though
I’d say he gets at least until the ASB next year
by wishfuldrifter on Jul 25, 2009 3:43 PM EDT up reply actions
i dont think the stats are really all that high on him
i mean, he has an above average bat at 3B, but his glove is monstrous. as a 3B i think he can be league-average, but if he has to move to LF or 1B like he should his value will suffer.
by Charlie Scrabbles on Jul 25, 2009 3:31 PM EDT up reply actions
But look at what we got for Keppinger
I want way more than Drew Sutton for EdE…
Actually, I just want EdE
Isn't there a slanket somewhere you should be filling with your farts?
He castigated for not chasing a foul ball that landed in the seats easily. He's called the first inning double a misplay fifty times
He goes out of his way, just like his pops, to rile people up. He’s an ass
I'm getting kind of sick of the whole losing thing...
People Don't Kill People. Burning Couches Kill People.
goes with his GIDP's
probably 75 or more
Don't pick a fight with an old man. If he is too old to fight, he'll just kill you.
how can that not be an error???
Don't pick a fight with an old man. If he is too old to fight, he'll just kill you.
that is the same sort of bull shit
that allowed Sandberg to win gold gloves.
Don't pick a fight with an old man. If he is too old to fight, he'll just kill you.
didn't the Reds get one the other night
when Votto and Phillips bumped?
Don't pick a fight with an old man. If he is too old to fight, he'll just kill you.
story of the season
Don't pick a fight with an old man. If he is too old to fight, he'll just kill you.
Seems like its been a while since we had a HR
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Jul 25, 2009 3:00 PM EDT reply actions
remember when Votto split the Pepsi stacks with his 471 foot moon shot?
that was awesome.
by Charlie Scrabbles on Jul 25, 2009 3:02 PM EDT up reply actions
And i remember countless Aaron Dunn moonshots
Lazy bastard
One tequila, two tequila, three tequila, floor.
George Carlin
I wonder what this team's record would be if Dunn were in LF
Do you think it would have much of an effect?
wow i was waaaaaaaaaaaaay off
just eyeballing it, let’s say Dunn takes all the PT from Nix and Gomes so far this year.
Nix – 0.6 WAR in 221 PAs
Gomes – 1.0 WAR in 127 PAs
Dunn – 0.9 WAR in 41 PAs
just shows to go you, my Dunn-colored glasses have fooled me again.
by Charlie Scrabbles on Jul 25, 2009 3:09 PM EDT up reply actions
sorry, Dunn has 410 PAs so far
remember, his defense is awwwwful.
by Charlie Scrabbles on Jul 25, 2009 3:10 PM EDT up reply actions
Where would he hit in the lineup?
BP is so obviously the best cleanup hitter in existence… he is the cleanup hitter to Willy’s leadoff man
by wishfuldrifter on Jul 25, 2009 3:06 PM EDT up reply actions
That's Votto
it doesn’t count, he’s not human
by wishfuldrifter on Jul 25, 2009 3:03 PM EDT up reply actions
of course... arrrrrr
Don't pick a fight with an old man. If he is too old to fight, he'll just kill you.
did they give Cueto an error for that?
Don't pick a fight with an old man. If he is too old to fight, he'll just kill you.
I can't wait for the Reds to be described as "moribund"
in an ESPN recap
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Jul 25, 2009 3:07 PM EDT reply actions
My tagline for this game would be:
Carcass of Reds’ 2009 season continues to molder as lifeless effort results in 5th straight loss.
You ever been to the South side of Milwaukee?
Rigor mortis has set in on the Reds season
Expect random spasms related to gas build up to take place, but do not mistake it for life. These Reds are dead!
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Jul 25, 2009 3:22 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm out
going to a wedding against my will
Don't pick a fight with an old man. If he is too old to fight, he'll just kill you.
So one of Dusty's myriad annoying commandments he follows
is having the SP go 6 innings no matter how many pitches he’s thrown as long as he’s given up like 5 or fewer runs?
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Jul 25, 2009 3:09 PM EDT reply actions
Hot damn!
Yeah, you guys are right, Edwin sucks for saving more runs with his defense.
"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 i quit the Reds
it will be because i quit baseball all together. so the tWins.
by Charlie Scrabbles on Jul 25, 2009 3:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Red Sox are mine
I’ve always enjoyed their teams, even before they stated winning
by wishfuldrifter on Jul 25, 2009 3:24 PM EDT up reply actions
Living in queens
I’d support the mets—No-one would accuse me of jumping on the bandwagon they way they’re going. Plus, their stadium is awesome.
Isn't there a slanket somewhere you should be filling with your farts?
by nycredsfan on Jul 25, 2009 3:24 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Have you been to CitiField?
I’ve heard it’s been kind of a bust (this was on sport-talk radio, mind you)
No, it's absolutely amazing
good food, good sightlines, cool special little features, generally attractive (paint colors, etc. if you care about that sort of thing)
I love it
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The Natinals
Gotta stay in the family
by wishfuldrifter on Jul 25, 2009 3:19 PM EDT up reply actions
You could with the 'Strohs too
They seem like fun since they always come on with a surge
by wishfuldrifter on Jul 25, 2009 3:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Eh, but they always disappoint in the end
And, they have Hunter Pence on their team. No thanks.
"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 25, 2009 3:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Say what you want about the Yank$
but it must be nice knowing your team will do whatever they think is necessary to compete.
And you'll never in a million years
Be able to afford to go to a game
Isn't there a slanket somewhere you should be filling with your farts?
by nycredsfan on Jul 25, 2009 3:25 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
If I really had to pick a new team...
it’d be the Tigers. I like Comerica, and I live only about 100 minutes south of Detroit.
i had a friend who was a Browns fan growing up
and when they moved the team, he became a Steelers fan.
/tales from the crypt’d
by Charlie Scrabbles on Jul 25, 2009 3:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Thom is a big fat stupid ugly pimple-faced pencil-dick moron
he’s trying to say Art Rhodes has been the best player on the team.
by Charlie Scrabbles on Jul 25, 2009 3:20 PM EDT reply actions
So I love that Rhodes can come in here, down by three...
but couldn’t be brought in in the eighth yesterday, down by one. WTF, Dusty?
Let me write out a formal proof for you.
The rest of the season I'd bet
They are going to chalk this season up to injuries regardless… I mean, A-Gon has been out for a long time!
by wishfuldrifter on Jul 25, 2009 3:25 PM EDT up reply actions
How many games left in the season?
Isn't there a slanket somewhere you should be filling with your farts?
by nycredsfan on Jul 25, 2009 3:26 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
You know, next yaer that will be different. He'll be in the final year and Walt will pull the trigger
We’ll know what management thinks of him by spring trainging, i.e. do they sign him to an extension in Spring Training
I'm going out on a limb and saying that they do
The way this team is managed, they probably give him an extra year or 2 to see how he can do with a team of his own that isn’t marred by injuries
by wishfuldrifter on Jul 25, 2009 3:29 PM EDT up reply actions
I feel pretty confident Walt doesn't like him and would like to get rid of him
He wasn’t Walt’s signing, he seems to have and want a lot of say in personnel decisions, I think Walt would love to fire Dusty and hire LaRussa in the offseason.
Not that I want that, but I be Walt does.
Isn't there a slanket somewhere you should be filling with your farts?
His contract is up after this season I think
Not that he would leave St. Louis to come here
Isn't there a slanket somewhere you should be filling with your farts?
I don't want LaRussa either
He’d be better than Dusty, but he’s not the reason the Cards always win.
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I'd say he is the most likely to go
He’s been pretty dominate all year long… someone out there has to like him enough to give us some prospects
by wishfuldrifter on Jul 25, 2009 3:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Add to that the fact
that he’s signed cheaply for next year too, he’s actually a pretty attractive option for any team needing bullpen help.
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Who went down for A-Gon by the way?
I really don’t understand the devotion to Rosales. We need another outfielder. I’d at least like to see Sutton get some hacks as a PH.
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Jul 25, 2009 3:32 PM EDT reply actions
I guess it doesn't matter
but good God, I’ve seen enough Rosales.
With Nix probably injured, at least bring up a fresh body who won’t completely suck.
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Jul 25, 2009 3:35 PM EDT up reply actions
If we could just get guys on base before Votto gets up
I’d like to think that we’d have several more wins by now
And yet he's the first bat off the bench
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ARE YOU SERIOUS?
You ever been to the South side of Milwaukee?
by chesirecat on Jul 25, 2009 3:36 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
But that one single a game assures him the starting job next year
that’s my fear, anyway
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I wonder what a petition signed by 50,000 would do for management
tHom is banging on about EdE’s defense
About what?
The double play he started?
I hate tHom. Let’s get this petition started, i bet through the power of RR we could make it happen. I might even fly to Cincy just to sign it.
Isn't there a slanket somewhere you should be filling with your farts?
the "triple" in the same inning wasn't his fault, though
This team has issues all over – Edwin is not the foremost among them.
"Sir, can you please put your pants back on?"
I would if I could
Unfrotunately the only “celebrity” I’ve run into lately is Marvin Lewis.
"Sir, can you please put your pants back on?"
If Dusty's chompin' that toothpick
Then Willy’s starting in CF opening day.
You ever been to the South side of Milwaukee?
That's a VERY rational fear.
I think it’s extremely likely he’s leading off and playing center opening day next year.
You can bank on it
All anyone in Reds leadership sees in speed… You couldn’t possibly cut your TEAM LEADER in SBs could you?
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Jul 25, 2009 3:42 PM EDT up reply actions
I don't care if he's cut or not
In fact, he’d make a great 4th OF. Problem is, the lineup needs to be Dusty proofed and like cheshirecat said, if Dusty’s around, he’s the starter.
Isn't there a slanket somewhere you should be filling with your farts?
I think he's a 5th OF, 25th man at best
He can come in late game to pinch run or pinch bunt
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Jul 25, 2009 3:44 PM EDT up reply actions
The sad thing is
I expect everyone to give up runs now… the only exception is Rhodes.
I also always expect an out from our hitters, except for Votto.
by wishfuldrifter on Jul 25, 2009 3:42 PM EDT up reply actions
No, other teams know he's no more than a 6th inning guy
but he still has a little value because of the expiring contract.
I’d let him go for a low A guy with some upside
Isn't there a slanket somewhere you should be filling with your farts?
Meaning what?
You think other teams think more highly of him or less?
Isn't there a slanket somewhere you should be filling with your farts?
Probably some smart teams
but I wouldn’t underestimate a team’s tendency to only look at ERA for relievers, especially if they are desperate for help.
I also think, when it comes to relievers, teams overvalue the whole “veteran with playoff experience” angle, which he also has.
Isn't there a slanket somewhere you should be filling with your farts?
That's what Jim Day said too...
But there was no sarcastic tone, and you could just barely see the gleam in his eye…
"Sir, can you please put your pants back on?"
"The tough Reds pitching staff battles Alfonso Soriano and the Cubs"
“Can Bakers Boys pull out a win?”
I hate these freaking commercials.
He's not allowed to go!
that post ought to prevent any future trades, free agency signings or other possible things that might cause Joey to leave lol
Damn Joey Votto and his meaningless homeruns
He must not like baseball very much.
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Yeah
It’s a good thing noone was clogging the bases for him
by wishfuldrifter on Jul 25, 2009 3:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Thats something Dusty will do
"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 25, 2009 3:51 PM EDT up reply actions
I think he'd have to face more than one batter to get the save
but I agree, that’s really stupid.
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Man
I really hope we get to lose with the tying run at the plate again.
You ever been to the South side of Milwaukee?
Yeah, two losses in 2 games isn't
"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 25, 2009 3:55 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
That's true
the problem is no walks and very few extra base hits.
This team is a singles hitting, non walking team
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With holes in the lineup
that make it hard to string those hits together.
Let me write out a formal proof for you.
and most of the outs coming at the top of the lineup
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Nice little stat from teh Fay
Reds starting pitching is 2-12 in the last 17 games…
There’s that “tough Red’s pitching staff” for you
Hard to win when your offense only scores you 2-3 runs
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Happy Votto hit a homerun
now I won’t have to eat my scones in total bitterness (too bad I can’t email them out lol)
The baby is still trapped
Despite Votto’s efforts. He has to save the baby tomorrow and it will be a struggle wth Owings on the mound (been more like Earnings recently).
To paraphrase a Quarterflash song, it’s time for Reds fans to harden their hearts and swallow some beers.
Quarterflash?
First Clarke Gable, now Quarterflash. You’re an encyclopedia of pop culture history!
How’d the scones turn out?
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
lol yes. I love the pop culture
scones turned out great actually. I made cranberry orange ones. They would have been better if I had a few more cranberries, but overall, they were nice. I developed a socne addiction over time; especially while I ws in Vancouver. They sell a huge variety of them at the Starbucks up there. Just one of the other things to recommend our neighbors to the north lol.
Fucking Canucks...
Nothing but rain, snow, ice , Frogs and Mounting Policemen – the roads suck too
One tequila, two tequila, three tequila, floor.
George Carlin
you know
last time I was in Ontario, I spent a long time looking for some RCMP and couldn’t find any! I was really disappointed.
Cueto was shaky, but OK
Pretty convinced that this team is going to need to pick up a SP in the offseason and I think all the young dudes (Cueto, Owings, Bailey, Volquez) performances for the remainder of the year will bear it out.
You can’t bank on this staff staying healthy and developing enough to cut it.
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Jul 25, 2009 4:41 PM EDT reply actions
It appears that due to work I've another scintellating Reds Game
We got some problems that should have been fixed by now
Most disturbing is that Rally killing solo homes runs are rearing their ugly heads again
Second we need a functional SS to bat second
3rd. This Tatum guy hits way to well to be on the bench as much as he hs been since being called up.
I say take the baby out from under the basket and insted put him in the trunk of my ’94 Camry…
And for today’s 1960’s band of the game…
Nice suits – I could see Slyde in a suit like these…
One tequila, two tequila, three tequila, floor.
George Carlin
You're kidding about Tatum, right?
He’s now 0 for 5, after hitting .239/.300/.338 in AAA.
Let me write out a formal proof for you.
Right...just thinking about and missing the chad Moeller days
I have no hope whatsoever that Tatum will ever his at the AAA level let alone MLB
One tequila, two tequila, three tequila, floor.
George Carlin
Oh and as far as Gomes goes
anyone with 356/550/936 out to be looked at as an everyday player until proved wrong.
One tequila, two tequila, three tequila, floor.
George Carlin
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