Reds May Have Acquired Scott Rolen (Pending his waiving of his no trade clause)
by Slyde on Jul 31, 2009 3:51 PM EDT
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PrintAfter a month worth of rumors and a week of on-again, off-again deals that make Ross and Rachel look like a functional couple (timely references are my specialty!), the Reds appear to have made a deal to acquire 34-year old Scott Rolen from the Toronto Blue Jays. All it took was, well, we don't yet. I'll update as we find out.
Rolen, as I'm sure you are familiar, was acquired by Walt Jocketty back in the middle of the 2002 season when Rolen had pretty decided that he didn't want to play in Philly anymore. At the time there were rumors that the Reds were interested in acquiring Rolen, but they weren't willing to give up what it took to get him and so he got to go play in front of the greatest fans on the planet.
Rolen was quite outstanding through his first 9 seasons, posting a 131 OPS+ and playing gold glove level defense at 3B with both the Phillies and Cardinals. After that point the injuries started hitting him. In 2005, he played just 56 games and posted an OPS+ of 84. He had a very 2006 season when he posted a 126 OPS+ in 142 games, but since then he hasn't played more than 115 games in a season. He's had a good season so far this year (.320/.370/.476), but it's hard to imagine that he's suddenly refound the fountain of youth than made him so good 5 years ago.
To his credit, he still appears to be a very good defensive third baseman. Again, he's not what he used to be, but he's still never had a UZR/150 under 8, which would be a 2 win increase over EdE all by itself.
As I've been saying all along, I'm not opposed to the acquisition of Scott Rolen. I'm just not sure it is the best use of resources. The Reds possibly have just spent a lot money just to marginally improve a position where they are already decent. I have to wonder whether this means they won't have much money left to spend elsewhere on an offense that is one of the worst in baseball.
UPDATE on 7/31 at 4:15pm: It looks like Edwin Encarnacion is most likely included in the deal. The rumor is that Yonder Alonso is also possibly in the deal, though that rumor looks a little shaky at this point.
UPDATE on 7:31 at 4:20pm: Official word from John Fay is that the deal is Encarnacion, Josh Roenicke, and Zach Stewart. I still don't like it.
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God this is scary
"If he raced his pregnant wife he'd finish third." --Tommy Lasorda(on catcher Mide Scioscia)
That would be a coup....
"If he raced his pregnant wife he'd finish third." --Tommy Lasorda(on catcher Mide Scioscia)
being retracted
How much longer til Dusty's gone?
by in_Votto_We_Trust on Jul 31, 2009 3:54 PM EDT up reply actions
good gravy
Why would anyone believe that? Austin Jackson for Cherry Hudson? Common!
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
Austin report probably false
I’m thinking now the Austin Jackson info is not accurate, stand by… #mlbtrades
3 way deal with the Nats for Austin Kerns
(backs out of room, closes door)
If peeing your pants is cool, consider me Miles Davis.
7 minutes...
I think Hanley can sprint from FLA to CIN in 6.
Set the gearshift to the high gear of your soul.
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Jul 31, 2009 3:54 PM EDT reply actions
No way its Austin Jackson
He was their No. 1 freakin prospect
"Tigers love pepper...they hate cinnamon.
but it's Cherry!
Set the gearshift to the high gear of your soul.
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Jul 31, 2009 3:56 PM EDT up reply actions
Wow...
I didn’t know Rolen was hitting .320/.370/.476
"If he raced his pregnant wife he'd finish third." --Tommy Lasorda(on catcher Mide Scioscia)
question is
does that mean phillips moves up to 2nd in the order (since cherry’s gone) so Rolen can bat 4th?
One can dream…
Set the gearshift to the high gear of your soul.
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Jul 31, 2009 3:56 PM EDT up reply actions
It's like Christmas to them...
"If he raced his pregnant wife he'd finish third." --Tommy Lasorda(on catcher Mide Scioscia)
i like how scott and cherry
both got traded to the AL
How much longer til Dusty's gone?
by in_Votto_We_Trust on Jul 31, 2009 3:56 PM EDT reply actions
no,
cherry’s brother. my bad
How much longer til Dusty's gone?
by in_Votto_We_Trust on Jul 31, 2009 3:58 PM EDT up reply actions
Isn't there a rule somewhere...
You can’t have more than one sibling in the MLB in case a shit manager like Dusty Ruins them forever?
Austin Jackson report is 80% likely to be false.
Don’t get your hopes up. They were talking about him for some GOOD player earlier in the day.
but my hopes are all ready up
"If he raced his pregnant wife he'd finish third." --Tommy Lasorda(on catcher Mide Scioscia)
lol.. Angry Yanks fan:
“Rumors are going around that the #Yankees traded Austin Jackson for Jerry Hairston Jr. If so, fire Cashman.”
link'd
http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2009/07/reds-acquire-scott-rolen.html
"I never should have given up the animation rights."
FUCK US (MLBTR):
Reds Acquire Scott Rolen For Edwin Encarnacion
By Tim Dierkes [July 31 at 2:56pm CST]
2:56pm: FOX Sports says the Blue Jays will get Edwin Encarnacion and a minor leaguer. Rolen is expected to approve the deal.
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-Lee Elia on Cubs fans
by Farneyismycopilot on Jul 31, 2009 3:58 PM EDT reply actions
Well shit
This is a bad day to be a reds fan
Isn't there a slanket somewhere you should be filling with your farts?
by nycredsfan on Jul 31, 2009 3:59 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Well
It’s not going to be Stubbs. Cmon, you guys know its Yonder. No way hes dumb enough to give up a CF
2008
Jackson was just plodding along last year in his third professional season when Charleston hitting coach Greg Colbrunn completely overhauled his swing. Colbrunn helped Jackson adopt a more open stance, so he wasn’t a one-eye hitter, as well as shorten his swing so his bat had a quicker trip through the zone. Promoted to High-A Tampa after the fix, Austin became Action Jackson, the hard work paying off in a dominating half-season in which he hit more home runs at Tampa than he had in his previous 918 professional at-bats. Jackson will have to show that his great leap forward was something more than a fluke, but the boost in power suggests that what he showed after his promotion was the result of more than a few extra singles falling in (a suggestion supported by his Hawaiian Winter Baseball ISO of .218). If he can keep this up at higher levels, questions about whether his bat will play in a corner should he fail to master center field will become moot.
Double A stats from last year .285/.354/.419 56/113 BB/K
His stats this year at Triple A
SWB INT .307 96 361 47 111 20 5 4 39 153 34 91 17 2 .371 .424 .795
2:56pm: FOX Sports says the Blue Jays will get Edwin Encarnacion and a minor leaguer. Rolen is expected to approve the deal.
"If he raced his pregnant wife he'd finish third." --Tommy Lasorda(on catcher Mide Scioscia)
2008 first-round pick Yonder Alonso, an infielder.
"If he raced his pregnant wife he'd finish third." --Tommy Lasorda(on catcher Mide Scioscia)
BETTER BE FUCKING WRONG
or we better be getting Halladay too
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I wish i was...
"If he raced his pregnant wife he'd finish third." --Tommy Lasorda(on catcher Mide Scioscia)
FUCK AND ALONSO TOO
Source: Reds get Rolen from Jays — Updated 3:49 p.m.
Toronto third baseman Scott Rolen has been traded to the Reds, one major-league source told FOXSports.com.
The deal awaits only Rolen’s approval, which he is expected to give; he has a full no-trade clause. In return, the Jays will acquire third baseman Edwin Encarnacion and 2008 first-round pick Yonder Alonso, an infielder.
Rolen won a World Series while playing for current Reds general manager Walt Jocketty in St. Louis. Cincinnati officials have been looking for a right-handed hitter such as Rolen for much of the season.
Rolen is having his best year since 2006, batting .320 with eight home runs and 43 RBIs.
Acquiring Rolen gives the Reds a head start on planning for 2010, since he is already under contract for next year at $11 million. The Mariners took the same approach earlier this week, when they acquired shortstop Jack Wilson from Pittsburgh.
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Both!?!
Both.
Both?
"If you have a spaceship and are looking for a hilarious astronaut with an irregular heartbeat and thirty million dollars, I am prepared to leave as soon as tomorrow."
by Fat Vegas Alan on Jul 31, 2009 4:01 PM EDT up reply actions
WHY ALONSO!?!??!?!
"If he raced his pregnant wife he'd finish third." --Tommy Lasorda(on catcher Mide Scioscia)
When we were in Toronto
Cherry was robbed of like 3 or 4 hits by Rolen… They had to trade Cherry so that he didn’t kill Rolen.
Shit. Shit. Shit. Shit. SHIT!
"If he raced his pregnant wife he'd finish third." --Tommy Lasorda(on catcher Mide Scioscia)
WWWWWWWWWWWHHHHHHHHHHHHHHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAATTTTTTTTTT!
F
If peeing your pants is cool, consider me Miles Davis.
I'm booing Rolen when he gets here
not really his fault, but i have to boo someone.
How much longer til Dusty's gone?
by in_Votto_We_Trust on Jul 31, 2009 4:01 PM EDT reply actions
I wouldn't give up Alonso straight up
for Rolen!!! FUCK!!!!!
"Tigers love pepper...they hate cinnamon.
Ripped the fuck off
Seriously? FUcking seriously?
Set the gearshift to the high gear of your soul.
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Jul 31, 2009 4:02 PM EDT reply actions
That would make this a lot more feasible
Set the gearshift to the high gear of your soul.
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Jul 31, 2009 4:03 PM EDT up reply actions
I want to play fantasy football with Walt
Maybe I can get Brady from him for Kenny Watson and Mike Vick.
Fucking absurd.
Set the gearshift to the high gear of your soul.
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Jul 31, 2009 4:02 PM EDT reply actions
Marlins aquired Nick Johnson from the Nats
3:00pm: A 180 in this rumor – FOX now says the Marlins acquired Johnson for Double A lefty Aaron Thompson, with the Nats paying Johnson’s remaining salary.
Maybe we REALLY got Austin Jackson....?
That would maaaybe make this deal make more sense…?
"If he raced his pregnant wife he'd finish third." --Tommy Lasorda(on catcher Mide Scioscia)
At the risk of being burned alive
Alonso was never destined to play for this team. I did, however, think he would be traded fro something more substantial than this.
Meanwhile, BP better buy earplugs, ’cause I just saw mo eggers is already offering seats on this train: “The Brandon Phillips is lazy and the Reds lose because of it is boarding at the FayStation with stops at the Halblog and the MarkSheldonMailbag. Start your booing early with this helpful guide.”
He was worth more than an ancient 3B that will play about 100 games due to injuries.
Not to mention cost a fortune.
What's second season?
I mean, trade Yonder for someone good – sure – he’s gonna want an A-Rod sized contract eventually. But jesus, not Rolen. Not now.
I'm tired of the BP bashing
he helps us win, he’s got some ‘tude but he suffers through injuries and what not too. He is good. Maybe a bit of a mixed bag where the effort is concerned (sometimes he gives everything, pther times not so much), but it’s not fair to blame him for our failures.
by Red_Poodle on Jul 31, 2009 4:07 PM EDT up reply actions 5 recs
Completely agree
He’s the best all around player on the team, RIGHT NOW
by Dave from Louisville on Jul 31, 2009 4:09 PM EDT up reply actions
calming down some
#Reds source says reports of Encarnacion plus Alonso for Rolen are not accurate. We’ll see…
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You said it....
"If he raced his pregnant wife he'd finish third." --Tommy Lasorda(on catcher Mide Scioscia)
Link link link please link link
"If he raced his pregnant wife he'd finish third." --Tommy Lasorda(on catcher Mide Scioscia)
working on it
I use Tweet Deck….. got to twitter.com/mixfmkyle I retweeted it.
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Alonso
can’t be traded until Aug. 15th..BUT if its a PTBNL…Fuck.
How much longer til Dusty's gone?
by in_Votto_We_Trust on Jul 31, 2009 4:04 PM EDT reply actions
How much longer til Dusty's gone?
by in_Votto_We_Trust on Jul 31, 2009 4:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Please God?
"If he raced his pregnant wife he'd finish third." --Tommy Lasorda(on catcher Mide Scioscia)
The DDN is re-reporting FSN's story that it's BOTH Edwin and Alonso for Rolen.
"If you have a spaceship and are looking for a hilarious astronaut with an irregular heartbeat and thirty million dollars, I am prepared to leave as soon as tomorrow."
a prospect who should net way more than Rolen
by Snake the Jake on Jul 31, 2009 4:06 PM EDT up reply actions
Our #1 prospect
All those Yankees fans who wanted to fire Cashman for giving up Austin Jackson for Hairston (supposedly)? Same deal.
by Brendanukkah on Jul 31, 2009 4:07 PM EDT up reply actions
very true...
"If he raced his pregnant wife he'd finish third." --Tommy Lasorda(on catcher Mide Scioscia)
no because we may have gotten the better of that
not the same at all
Don't pick a fight with an old man. If he is too old to fight, he'll just kill you.
Were they in the same draft?
I don’t know the rules on this shit, I just remember reading someone official-sounding telling me that.
Not the same draft.
Figured it had something to do with roster spots or something. I dunno either.
Like Wayne Krivsky says, “It’s baseball insider stuff. You wouldn’t understand.”
Phone's ringing, Dude.
Stubbs and Heisey don't have to be a PTBNL
A prospect has to have been signed for a year before they’re traded. Alonso was signed last Aug. 15.
by Brendanukkah on Jul 31, 2009 4:08 PM EDT up reply actions
terrible deal
just terrible if it is true
Don't pick a fight with an old man. If he is too old to fight, he'll just kill you.
actually any deal for Rolen would be terrible
Don't pick a fight with an old man. If he is too old to fight, he'll just kill you.
I think Slyde created the Alonso rumor
To create drama/traffic
by Dave from Louisville on Jul 31, 2009 4:08 PM EDT reply actions
except that I did not originally post it
and it was on Fox Sports website….besides that, yeah.
"It seems like we're not hitting because we're not getting hits." - Dusty being Dusty
Pretty sneaky, sis!
I can see you're not going to agree with me, so let's move on. - Bill Maher
by PeteyHendrix on Jul 31, 2009 5:11 PM EDT up reply actions
It'll be the Juan Francisco era in Cincy
soon enough
How much longer til Dusty's gone?
by in_Votto_We_Trust on Jul 31, 2009 4:08 PM EDT reply actions
Calm before the absolute shit storm.
"If he raced his pregnant wife he'd finish third." --Tommy Lasorda(on catcher Mide Scioscia)
Lol keep dreaming
I will too.
"If he raced his pregnant wife he'd finish third." --Tommy Lasorda(on catcher Mide Scioscia)
"If you have a spaceship and are looking for a hilarious astronaut with an irregular heartbeat and thirty million dollars, I am prepared to leave as soon as tomorrow."
by Fat Vegas Alan on Jul 31, 2009 4:14 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Cashman is supposed to be an idiot too!
"If he raced his pregnant wife he'd finish third." --Tommy Lasorda(on catcher Mide Scioscia)
Any chance this is a 3-way with the Yanks?
If we DID give up both EdE and Yonder, then I could see Jackson coming to us having some truth to it. But who else would NYY get?
My head hurts. I just want to know who the ‘minor leaguer’ is. Fuck.
Fuck.
Fuck.
I just want to know...
The silence on MLBTR is scary.
"If he raced his pregnant wife he'd finish third." --Tommy Lasorda(on catcher Mide Scioscia)
News on Hairston:
RT @KenDavidoff Yankees give up minor-league C Chase Weems (at Charleston) for Hairston.
really
booo…They have two very good catching prospects. Get one of those.
"It seems like we're not hitting because we're not getting hits." - Dusty being Dusty
but the reds are so good at collecting not good catchers
don’t wanna break that streak
Made from 100% Recycled Awesome,
Austin Romine and Jesus Montero
were on Cashman’s “untouchable” list, along with Phil Hughes, Joba Chamberlain, and Austin Jackson.
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thats a hell of a drop off
from what we though5 minutes ago.. But I guess its probably fair. Best of luck to Hairston, he was a bit maligned from time to time, but he played his ass off.
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Hmm
I don’t mind losing EdE but a top prospect with him seems a bit much.
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i think..
Cherry’s a lil better than THAT..
How much longer til Dusty's gone?
by in_Votto_We_Trust on Jul 31, 2009 4:15 PM EDT up reply actions
And what good does Cherry do for us at $600,000+ for the rest of 2009?
Not a damn thing but block young players from getting quality PT.
I’ll take the 20-year-old catching prospect every time.
I can see you're not going to agree with me, so let's move on. - Bill Maher
by PeteyHendrix on Jul 31, 2009 5:20 PM EDT up reply actions
Just to be contrary
his .260 average and .664 OPS
http://www.minorleaguebaseball.com/milb/stats/stats.jsp?pos=&sid=milb&t=p_pbp&pid=519404
by RedsMasochist on Jul 31, 2009 6:54 PM EDT up reply actions
Apparently Rolen waived the clause... I'll look for the twitter post.
"If it wasn't this, it'd be something else."
Rolen
supposedly waived it
How much longer til Dusty's gone?
by in_Votto_We_Trust on Jul 31, 2009 4:14 PM EDT reply actions
but we're not going to the ws
"I never use a big word when a diminutive one will work." — Pete Mackanin.
That's becasue he was injured came back
And fucking Tony benched him. That’s why he forced a trade out of ST Louis.
You don’t remember this?
by Dave from Louisville on Jul 31, 2009 4:16 PM EDT up reply actions
here
The Reds are sending Edwin Encarnacion, Josh Roenicke and Zach Stewart to Toronto for Scott Rolen.
That’s a high price to pay.
In exchange for Jerry Hairston Jr., the Reds are getting catcher Chase Weems. He was drafted in the sixth round in 2007.
Zach Stewart huh?
EE and roenicke should have been plenty
BJays better be eating a ton of this salary
Fay tweeted it...
So it must be true. I’d rather have traded Alonso.
"If it wasn't this, it'd be something else."
Where's "here"?
"If you have a spaceship and are looking for a hilarious astronaut with an irregular heartbeat and thirty million dollars, I am prepared to leave as soon as tomorrow."
by Fat Vegas Alan on Jul 31, 2009 4:17 PM EDT up reply actions
that's still
REALLY high price to pay for frickin Rolen
How much longer til Dusty's gone?
by in_Votto_We_Trust on Jul 31, 2009 4:17 PM EDT up reply actions
This is a trade that DOES NOT help us for 2010.
by Brendanukkah on Jul 31, 2009 4:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Look, I think Rolen is a good player, and likely an upgrade from EdE
But he’s a decade older, paid much more, and Roenicke and Stewart were two of our best pitchers. This was a trade to win this year, which is foolhardy at best and fucking incompetent at worst.
by Brendanukkah on Jul 31, 2009 4:23 PM EDT up reply actions 5 recs
This is the shittiest.
Rec’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 31, 2009 4:24 PM EDT up reply actions
Well..
We need to know how much of Rolen’s salary each team is paying. It could be that the Jays “bought” those prospects.
And acquiring Rolen might sell a few more tickets this season. Or at least keep the bottom from dropping out of teh Reds’ ticket market.
And a healthy Scott Rolen will help the Reds improve in 2010.
(I still don’t like the deal.)
"If you have a spaceship and are looking for a hilarious astronaut with an irregular heartbeat and thirty million dollars, I am prepared to leave as soon as tomorrow."
by Fat Vegas Alan on Jul 31, 2009 4:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Roenicke and Stewart would have helped in 2010
Now we’re reliant on the will-be-40 year old arms of Weathers and Rhodes because we traded young relievers.
by Brendanukkah on Jul 31, 2009 4:30 PM EDT up reply actions
I agree with you that Weathers should be dealt.
And maybe he still will be. But if we want the Reds to “win” in 2010 we should be okay with Rhodes and Cordero hanging around.
"If you have a spaceship and are looking for a hilarious astronaut with an irregular heartbeat and thirty million dollars, I am prepared to leave as soon as tomorrow."
by Fat Vegas Alan on Jul 31, 2009 4:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, I'm fine with those two
Maybe Bray will be healthy. Maybe Burton will be effective. I can live with losing Roenicke, but Stewart stings.
I said it last year, but the failure to move Weather is precisely that: a failure. Unconscionable.
by Brendanukkah on Jul 31, 2009 4:39 PM EDT up reply actions
Maybe..
Walt signs a good solid #2 SP this winter and then moves Arroyo for a catcher and a bullpen ready arm.
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by Fat Vegas Alan on Jul 31, 2009 4:41 PM EDT up reply actions
Perhaps Weathers is more valuable as a second bullpen coach, which is how many describe him,
…than as another mediocre righty in the pen or the scrubs prospect we would likely get as a meager return.
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by PeteyHendrix on Jul 31, 2009 5:23 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah that kinda sucks
I liked Roenicke, and Stewart seemed pretty awesome too.
I always assumed Roenicke would replace CoCo when he leaves.
by wishfuldrifter on Jul 31, 2009 4:20 PM EDT up reply actions
Bowden just traded for Wily Mo again.
Rumor is that Deion Sanders is also involved.
Phone's ringing, Dude.
Can Stewart be traded too?
or does he have to be a PTBNL? Remember that bullpen depth? Not so much.
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Since he wasn't a top top pick then he probably signed prior to 7/31
meaning that he doesn’t have to be a ptbnl
by Snake the Jake on Jul 31, 2009 4:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, Baseball prospectus claimed he was the sort of college pitcher who is already completed
and is basically a set up man at the ML level. Still, two good arms and an average third baseman for the clubhouse cancer guy.
At least we know, someone on the inside will be complaining about line-ups too!
Thirty-fucking-five
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 31, 2009 4:21 PM EDT up reply actions
I wouldn't call him a cancer
More of a malcontent.
"It seems like we're not hitting because we're not getting hits." - Dusty being Dusty
Why couldn't we mortgage the future for Yunel Escobar?
at least there would be more hope in something like that
I know, but it seems that Jocketty was willing to deal alot
for even Rolen, why not go all teh way for something blockbuster
So basically.....
No one has any idea what the fuck is going on?
"If he raced his pregnant wife he'd finish third." --Tommy Lasorda(on catcher Mide Scioscia)
We're pretty sure Rolen for Stewart/Roenicke and some amount of money
And Hairston for Chase Weems
i.e. we got fucked
I love Fay
Bronson Arroyo on the trade: Can you give me his phone number so i can call him and make sure he’s coming. You’d be hard pressed to find a better defensive third baseman. I know form facing him what a good hitter he is. The guy’s a stub. That say this organization is definitely not quitting."
I don’t want a stub!
haha, Sometimes I amuse myself thinking about what a terrible GM Bronson would be.
Everybody's a jerk. You. Me. This jerk.
Oh really?
Mr. Shits the Bed Against Toronto knows what a good hitter he is? Not really the best judge there.
by Brendanukkah on Jul 31, 2009 4:24 PM EDT up reply actions
Isn't "form facing" a sexual maneuver?
In the bathroom on Bronson’s boat?
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by PeteyHendrix on Jul 31, 2009 5:26 PM EDT up reply actions
FYI - "stub" is a derisive carnival term for anyone who pays to get in.
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by PeteyHendrix on Jul 31, 2009 5:26 PM EDT up reply actions
I can see you're not going to agree with me, so let's move on. - Bill Maher
by PeteyHendrix on Jul 31, 2009 6:07 PM EDT up reply actions
LOL
Padres traded Peavy to White Sox again, says Jon Heyman.
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Wlatimir Jocketty?
"It seems like we're not hitting because we're not getting hits." - Dusty being Dusty
by Slyde on Jul 31, 2009 4:26 PM EDT up reply actions 6 recs
And we think that we got screwed with Roenicke and Stewart
Every one is upset… awesome!
by wishfuldrifter on Jul 31, 2009 4:26 PM EDT up reply actions
LOL one Tweet:
stlouis0 Yonser Alonso #reds (really good prospect) and throw in for Rolen – I like the pick up for the Blue Jays
mistercorndog Ugh. My Redlegs just gave up their stud #1 draft pk from 08’ in Alonso along w/ EE, for a 35yr old Rolen. Jocketty has gone senile.
Fans are biased.
We thought we might actually get Jackson for Hairston.
Everybody's a jerk. You. Me. This jerk.
I knew it was a crazy deal though
I just hoped Cashman was dumb enough, some Jays fans actually think Rolen is worth it
The Jays did land two top 15 prospects, anyway.
We’re relatively deep at pitcher, though. That Leake guy should be in AAA by the end of the next year.
Well, kids, I'm off to vacation for the weekend.
Putting trade rumors behind and ignoring the reds for the weekend. Oh wait. I’m going to the game on Sunday.
"If it wasn't this, it'd be something else."
Just 'cause you're going to the game doesn't mean you have to watch it.
They have girls and beer there. I’d concentrate on that
I will try.
I’ll be closer to Wladdy though. Yeah for the sun deck!
"If it wasn't this, it'd be something else."
Should hear Braves fans about the LaRoche pickup
Not happy.
Beware of the toothpick, it knows what you're thinking.
This made me laugh (MLBTR):
3:25pm: Halladay has not been traded, according to Sherman on Twitter. So many wasted words.
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 31, 2009 4:29 PM EDT reply actions
roenicke i dont mind
i think he had reached his ceiling and probably wasnt going to do a lot in the majors.
Zach Stewart is something completely different. He’s gotten better in the past year, has been converted to starter and was one of the reds’ top three pitching prospects. losing him hurts.
and as much as i’ve defended edwin over the past 3-4 years, i understand an organization going another direction. he hasn’t reached the potential we thought he would and might not ever. he’s never shown anything consistently and is little more than a free-swinging power hitter at this point.
But all we’re getting back is a year and a half (really a year… this year doesnt count) of a guy who was great in 2004 but is past his prime at this point. i just don’t understand it.
What do you mean, "blank slate"?
Again..
Who’s paying the bulk of Rolen’s salary?
"If you have a spaceship and are looking for a hilarious astronaut with an irregular heartbeat and thirty million dollars, I am prepared to leave as soon as tomorrow."
by Fat Vegas Alan on Jul 31, 2009 4:39 PM EDT up reply actions
Rec'd
I think I just pooped a little.
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by Farneyismycopilot on Jul 31, 2009 4:42 PM EDT up reply actions
who is that third guy?
"It seems like we're not hitting because we're not getting hits." - Dusty being Dusty
And, it looks like Rolen might have some ump stand off abilities
http://www.geocities.com/Colosseum/Park/1138/photos/photo-scottrolenargue.jpg
It would be amazing to see the 3B and 1B ejected at the same time! Jerry Crawford, look out!
The Peavy deal (MLBTR):
3:29pm: MLB.com’s Corey Brock via Twitter: Aaron Poreda’s in the deal, not sure what else. Ed Price of AOL Fanhouse has righty Adam Russell in the trade as well.
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by Farneyismycopilot on Jul 31, 2009 4:32 PM EDT reply actions
damn we almost could have gotten Peavy
with what we sent for Rolen.
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You think Peavy would have waived his NTC to come here?
I somehow doubt it.
"If it wasn't this, it'd be something else."
Nope, Bell and Gonzo had big selling prices
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by Farneyismycopilot on Jul 31, 2009 4:35 PM EDT up reply actions
More here (MLBTR):
Righty Dexter Carter and southpaw Clayton Richard are also going to San Diego, according to multiple reports.
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by Farneyismycopilot on Jul 31, 2009 4:36 PM EDT up reply actions
And this (MLBTR):
3:35pm: USA Today’s Bob Nightengale, via Twitter, says the White Sox confirmed they just got Peavy. Brock agrees – Peavy approved the trade this time.
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.
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by Farneyismycopilot on Jul 31, 2009 4:37 PM EDT up reply actions
rolen trade....
"God has blessed me and I will continue to do my best for him. This is more important than anything I could do in baseball." -Albert Pujols
I read someone say (I think it was Fay) that if the Reds traded for Rolen it would be because they gave hope on EdE
and I thought, the mere presence of these rumors show they’ve given up on him. The question is how much. Guess we know now that it was a lot.
If anyone knows a faith healer, we need to get several prayer circles going for his health. I’m a non-believer, but I would participate in this to hedge my bets.
Encarnacion was a prime candidate to be traded
We have a lot of orgizational depth at 3B, and Edwin, though talented, hadn’t “realized his potential.” I still really would have liked them to try him out in LF. The rigidity we show towards positions really bothers me. Remember that the Big Red Machine flipped players around quite a bit. Mostly Rose. The point is to try and find a spot on the field for your talented players, and Edwin was certainly that.
by Brendanukkah on Jul 31, 2009 4:36 PM EDT up reply actions
And trading Edwin made some sense for Rolen
I mean, it’s silly still, but I can see their motives. The fact that they had to add in two good pitching prospects is what bothers me. There better be some money coming in Rolen’s pockets.
"It seems like we're not hitting because we're not getting hits." - Dusty being Dusty
I have the sinking feeling Edwin is going to turn into something amazing for them
maybe I’m wrong, but Edwin clearly has power and talent
EdE didn''t hit well enough to play LF.
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by PeteyHendrix on Jul 31, 2009 5:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah but
Right handed bat. Power. Nobody else acquired in the offseason to play LF. It was worth a look.
by Brendanukkah on Jul 31, 2009 5:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Even if EdE put up career numbers, he would have still been below average offensively and defensively in LF.
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by PeteyHendrix on Jul 31, 2009 6:07 PM EDT up reply actions
To be fair
he’s not exactly light.
"It seems like we're not hitting because we're not getting hits." - Dusty being Dusty
I hear Dust Baker volunteered to carry him.
I also hear that Dusty would throw out his back, and have to retire.
That's part of what burns me a little about this trade.
Jocketty clearly spent all afternoon working on a couple a trade that does make us better, but completely ignores the state of the organization, leaving the trades that we really needed to make unmade.
Everybody's a jerk. You. Me. This jerk.
Weathers will likely pass through waivers
So there’s still hope for getting rid of him before he falls completely off the cliff, (though this being the Reds, they’ll likely hold onto him too long i.e. Stanton, Mercker, Cormier, etc.)
by RedsMasochist on Jul 31, 2009 4:37 PM EDT up reply actions
definitely
Weathers isn’t signed for next year (it’s an option). I doubt he makes it through waivers.
"It seems like we're not hitting because we're not getting hits." - Dusty being Dusty
What you do with guys like that is put everybody through tomorrow.
If someone doesn’t clear, you talk with the team who wants him. It’s not like they just claim the dude and he’s gone. if they’re just blocking (and Brian Cashman said no one does that anymore), then you can fu*k them on every waiver trade for the next three years.
Now, c'mon..
You think the Reds shouldcould have traded Cormier and/or Mercker? Me too! You’re nuts.
"If you have a spaceship and are looking for a hilarious astronaut with an irregular heartbeat and thirty million dollars, I am prepared to leave as soon as tomorrow."
by Fat Vegas Alan on Jul 31, 2009 4:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Those guys I think they signed post-cliff
And yes, I am nuts. After all I’m still a Reds fan.
by RedsMasochist on Jul 31, 2009 4:49 PM EDT up reply actions
Here's another upside
Roenicke, Cherry, and Edwin were all on the current 25-man roster. Obviously Edwin is replaced by Rolen… but that means we have 2 open spots on the roster.
i can has
heinsy and stubbs?
"God has blessed me and I will continue to do my best for him. This is more important than anything I could do in baseball." -Albert Pujols
Only one or the other
Roenicke will be replaced with another arm
by wishfuldrifter on Jul 31, 2009 4:38 PM EDT up reply actions
I think you mean Haisley
"It seems like we're not hitting because we're not getting hits." - Dusty being Dusty
Somehow I doubt it....
maybe Danny Richar will be brought back from the DL to cheer on the bench with Hannigan
One of them is Justin Lehr
"It seems like we're not hitting because we're not getting hits." - Dusty being Dusty
And thus begins the rebirth of the Corky Miller era!
I can see you're not going to agree with me, so let's move on. - Bill Maher
by PeteyHendrix on Jul 31, 2009 5:37 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm depressed enough to go home now.
Anyone know the URL for the Boston Red Sox and Los Angeles Dodgers blog? I’ scouting for a new team.
I need to feel what winning is like for once in my life..
Well, at least Joey gets some protection for the rest of the year.. it might actually be fun to watch a lineup wth Rolen, Votto, Phillips.. too bad we still have Gonzales and Taveras. And Tatum. Fuck those guys. This would ahve been a much better move at the beginning of the year, too.
This would have been a good move in 2002 when we were originally looking at Rolen
by Brendanukkah on Jul 31, 2009 4:43 PM EDT up reply actions
I didn't say good.. I said better.
We would have won more games earlier in the year with Rolen than we will with him now, based on what happened at 3B defensively and offensively.
Gotta go home. Fuck today.
True
Rolen is a much better replacement for an injured EdE than Adam Rosales. But we weren’t getting Rolen without trading Encarnacion, and he was hurt coming out of spring training, so…
by Brendanukkah on Jul 31, 2009 4:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Are you an agent for... I dunno, the other 29 teams in baseball, I guess
His whole post is about how he doesn’t want to be Reds fan anymore.
by Brendanukkah on Jul 31, 2009 4:47 PM EDT up reply actions
I know who he is! He's...
Emperor Palpatine!!! He’s turning jsl to the darkside.
by wishfuldrifter on Jul 31, 2009 4:49 PM EDT up reply actions
Analysis of the day
It’s going to be a boring off season. I bet we keep Stormy, and he is here in 2010. Only FA we will get is some type of SS and a back-up C.
Also, I am very bummed about Stewart gone. I really thought he was going to be big for the Reds. What really has me bummed is the news on Volguez’s elbow. Doesnt sound good.
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I'd like to point out that months ago I said he'd need Tommy John surgery and they should do it already.
No proof that I was right, but I don’t need, because I know I’m always right
Francisco
Don’t we have Juan Francisco coming up in a couple years at 3B?
If so, this makes a little bit of sense, since Rolen has 2 years in him.
It would be nice for Votto to be around someone that has “been there before”.
Like Griffey? Or Bronson, who's also won a World Series?
Shit, Weathers has a ring.
by Brendanukkah on Jul 31, 2009 4:44 PM EDT up reply actions
I think we have a few better prospects who can play 3B
If I’m not mistaken, his plate discipline (or lack thereof) and defense are likely to keep Francisco in the minors for a good long while.
I'm not entirely sold on El Nino Destructor
I’m fine with giving him more time in the minors.
by Brendanukkah on Jul 31, 2009 4:55 PM EDT up reply actions
I don't want to be that person.
But why do you keep having to point out that Francisco is latin? Is that a big deal to you?
Everybody's a jerk. You. Me. This jerk.
It's a big deal to cracker Reds fans who don't seem to like foreigners
But, you know, thanks for asking. You could always scroll down the page and see where I rec’d the next person complaining about the racism in the Cincy fan base (not here, but elsewhere).
Damn, one more question like that andromache and we’ll need the president to invite us over for beers.
Pretty sure she's more of a bourbon girl
by Brendanukkah on Jul 31, 2009 5:06 PM EDT up reply actions
Because your comment and mine were simultaneous?
I didn’t mean to offend you.
Everybody's a jerk. You. Me. This jerk.
I wasn't offended, just shocked. You know how people get when that inference is drawn....
Although, apparently I’m wrong, since some dude in Vegas said so. He’s an expert.
Uhh... that's racist.
"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 31, 2009 5:02 PM EDT up reply actions
The AL needs to
do away w/the DH. PERIOD!!!
by fourrunhomer on Jul 31, 2009 5:01 PM EDT up reply actions
at this point
Francisco is looking like a more powerful version of Edwin, but without all of that nasty base clogging.
"It seems like we're not hitting because we're not getting hits." - Dusty being Dusty
quote of the day
from Ctrent:
remember, they now test for stuff that makes players better at 35
Craiggers got two last night
So did Phillips. And Rosales hit a pinch hit home run. That’s pretty memorable.
by Brendanukkah on Jul 31, 2009 4:54 PM EDT up reply actions
On base 33 times in his last 24 games as a Red!
"If you have a spaceship and are looking for a hilarious astronaut with an irregular heartbeat and thirty million dollars, I am prepared to leave as soon as tomorrow."
by Fat Vegas Alan on Jul 31, 2009 5:01 PM EDT up reply actions
Before I continue drinking myself into oblivion...
is the deal official? Is it EdE, Roenicke and Z. Stewart?
Sheldon's reported
That both EdE and Roenicke have been told they’ve been traded. Nothing similar from Stewart, though at this point it seems inevitable.
Stewart's also in the minors, so it makes sense he wouldn't hear at the same time as the other two
Or that Sheldon would be privy to when he was told.
by Brendanukkah on Jul 31, 2009 4:56 PM EDT up reply actions
privy went to the chi sox
Made from 100% Recycled Awesome,
by 'tHan on Jul 31, 2009 4:56 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
rec'd
They took Privy because Umbridge still needed some more time in AA.
I can see you're not going to agree with me, so let's move on. - Bill Maher
by PeteyHendrix on Jul 31, 2009 6:00 PM EDT up reply actions
Dumb.
That’s all I have.
"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
This is how we're Rolen.
He kinda looks like Pete. All white and third base-y.
"If you have a spaceship and are looking for a hilarious astronaut with an irregular heartbeat and thirty million dollars, I am prepared to leave as soon as tomorrow."
Pop goes the weasel
And the weasel goes pop.
by Brendanukkah on Jul 31, 2009 4:58 PM EDT up reply actions
What the fuck do you want?
Wear something sexy to my funeral.
by Pops Daniels on Jul 31, 2009 5:00 PM EDT up reply actions
I agree
but when it comes to the Reds, I often shit in one hand and wish in the other. Guess which one always fills up first.
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by Pops Daniels on Jul 31, 2009 5:06 PM EDT up reply actions
The left
Right handers seem to come up empty round these parts.
by Brendanukkah on Jul 31, 2009 5:07 PM EDT up reply actions
That's why we have them bat cleanup.
I can see you're not going to agree with me, so let's move on. - Bill Maher
by PeteyHendrix on Jul 31, 2009 6:01 PM EDT up reply actions
The Jays promised us riches, fame, anything we wanted.
But Brendan wants his Stewart back, you son of a bitch.
by Cy Schourek on Jul 31, 2009 10:10 PM EDT up reply actions
and really
that’s what it’s all about. what we need more of in this town are white ballplayers who play the game the right way. Not these mouthy guys like Brandon Phillips, or guys who we can’t trust because they don’t talk (or speak english) like EE.
No sir.
by bobestes on Jul 31, 2009 5:00 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
Now, let timb know.
"If you have a spaceship and are looking for a hilarious astronaut with an irregular heartbeat and thirty million dollars, I am prepared to leave as soon as tomorrow."
by Fat Vegas Alan on Jul 31, 2009 5:03 PM EDT up reply actions
Lulz
The ol’ bait the racist into a false sense of security, and call him out on his deepest and most profound shortcomings trick. Classic.
"Taco fillings!"
by Lucky Pierre on Jul 31, 2009 6:21 PM EDT up reply actions
It'd be awesome if you're right
I’m not laying money on that, though.
by Brendanukkah on Jul 31, 2009 5:02 PM EDT up reply actions
Your optimism is cute
As long as I win the lottery, that $1 purchase will be worth. As long as Balentin learns waht a strike is and hit 25 bombs, that trade will be awesome. As long as Dusty is in his last year of his contract, I can hope the Reds will hire a different better manager.
Hope, it’s what the 2010 Reds will be built on. After all the 2009 Reds were built to withstand injuries
If the 2010 Reds aren't awesome, they'll trade Rolen.
And get prospects back that perhaps > Zach Stewart.
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by PeteyHendrix on Jul 31, 2009 6:02 PM EDT up reply actions
So... we got Halladay too, right?
"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
Let's go away for awhile, you and I, to a strange and distant land
On a Halladay.
by Brendanukkah on Jul 31, 2009 5:03 PM EDT up reply actions
Wow ...
You, sir, are blazing!
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.
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by Farneyismycopilot on Jul 31, 2009 5:04 PM EDT up reply actions
Maybe
Jocketty knows he’s older than hell and will die in a couple years and just doesn’t give a shit anymore.
by bobestes on Jul 31, 2009 5:02 PM EDT reply actions 5 recs
Rec'd
Cuz this is my plan when I get old. Salt the earth, Walt!
by Brendanukkah on Jul 31, 2009 5:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Question for Slyde:
I know it’s late notice and all, but is there anyway for a Postgame show tonight? I think there could be some strong discussion.
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.
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by Farneyismycopilot on Jul 31, 2009 5:05 PM EDT reply actions
Unlikely
my sister-in-law is having a baby as we speak and my wife is leaving for Venice tomorrow. I kinda got my hands full. If ’nukkah or BK want to run a show tonight, I can hand them the keys though.
"It seems like we're not hitting because we're not getting hits." - Dusty being Dusty
No prob.
I figured you’d be busy. Just thought I’d ask.
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 31, 2009 5:09 PM EDT up reply actions
Also, congrats on becoming an uncle.
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 31, 2009 5:09 PM EDT up reply actions
Also, not likely.
I’d rather do it when I’m not incredibly fucking pissed.
"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 31, 2009 5:13 PM EDT up reply actions
But that's good radio ...
/WLW’d
//Mike Valenti’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 31, 2009 5:15 PM EDT up reply actions
I was planning on grabbing some food with jsl tonight
then maybe hitting a bar. I plan on getting shitfaced.
I would be awesome for the call in show tonight!
by Brendanukkah on Jul 31, 2009 5:16 PM EDT up reply actions
If you really want to do one, let me know later.
"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 31, 2009 5:17 PM EDT up reply actions
Nah, not really
I listened to that recording of our first one. I sound like a pansy.
by Brendanukkah on Jul 31, 2009 5:18 PM EDT up reply actions
It's ok, at least you can understand everything you said.
"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 31, 2009 5:23 PM EDT up reply actions
link?
I can see you're not going to agree with me, so let's move on. - Bill Maher
by PeteyHendrix on Jul 31, 2009 6:03 PM EDT up reply actions
It's at the bottom of
this page. Press the green play button.
"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 31, 2009 6:25 PM EDT up reply actions
FUCK
700 reporting Reds are calling up Kip Wells to replace Roenicke.
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Goddamn, that's not good news either.
Wear something sexy to my funeral.
by Pops Daniels on Jul 31, 2009 5:07 PM EDT up reply actions
This franchise is run by the Careerbuilder monkeys.
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 31, 2009 5:08 PM EDT up reply actions
My two cents
while fighting with www.cars.gov…
I’ve got no problem with EdE, Roeneke and Stewart for Rolen. I have still yet to hear anyone from the Reds say “we didn’t sign/trade for Player X because of money”, so I have no reason to believe that Rolen’s money will block any other move. I also have no problem moving either Stewart or Roeneke, because TINSSAAPP.
As for EdE, I really, really wish he would have been as good as we all thought he could be.
"You never know how you look through other people's eyes"
Is that a Butthole Surfers sig line?
Wear something sexy to my funeral.
by Pops Daniels on Jul 31, 2009 5:09 PM EDT up reply actions
The Reds apparently didn't trade Arroyo because of money
According to the Yankees.
"It seems like we're not hitting because we're not getting hits." - Dusty being Dusty
They're the Yankees
They lie, and they’ve never, ever let money get in the way of a deal, so they’re lying now, too.
"You never know how you look through other people's eyes"
Ah well, fuck it.
We were going to lose anyway. Do it the most ignorant way possible, I suppose.
Wear something sexy to my funeral.
I used your sweater as a jizz rag.
Wear something sexy to my funeral.
by Pops Daniels on Jul 31, 2009 5:12 PM EDT up reply actions
Holy Shit
Lineup tonight
Sutton LF
Rosales 3B
Votto 1B
Phillips 2B
Gomes RF
Nix CF
Gonzalez SS
Hanigan C
Lehr P
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The fuck is that?
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 31, 2009 5:13 PM EDT up reply actions
Tell me that Virus was traded....please!
Wear something sexy to my funeral.
by Pops Daniels on Jul 31, 2009 5:13 PM EDT up reply actions
Wait,
Sutton can play left, but EE can’t. Huh.
Wear something sexy to my funeral.
by Pops Daniels on Jul 31, 2009 5:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Let me reiterate this for the hundredth time.
Drew Sutton has never played the outfield in his professional career.
"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 31, 2009 5:14 PM EDT up reply actions
And Phillips can't play short?
Wear something sexy to my funeral.
by Pops Daniels on Jul 31, 2009 5:15 PM EDT up reply actions
Hell yeah...Rosales???!
"If he raced his pregnant wife he'd finish third." --Tommy Lasorda(on catcher Mide Scioscia)
Good to see Hanigan back...
but otherwise that lineup is one big WTF. Sutton in LF and leading off? Rosy batting 2nd? And what does Gonzo have to do to be dropped down to 8th, kill Taveras?
At least no Gonzo batting 2nd
Man, that’s terrible. Oh, and Ryan’s back. So, when Ryan takes his walk to lead off the third, he can on successive poor AB’s to get him off the field quickly.
Hanigan is back again!!!!!!
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by PeteyHendrix on Jul 31, 2009 6:05 PM EDT up reply actions
One more trade update (MLBTR):
4:08pm: MLB.com’s Jonathan Mayo reports that the Nats get righty Ryan Mattheus and Robinson Fabian in the deal.
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 31, 2009 5:14 PM EDT reply actions
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