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Game 79 Thread: Cardinals at Reds

St. Louis Cardinals at Cincinnati Reds, Jul 4, 2009 1:10 PM EDT





W-L ERA WHIP K BB
2009 - Brad Thompson 2-4 4.69 1.27 15 12



W-L ERA WHIP K BB
2009 - Micah Owings 5-8 4.63 1.55 50 42


Last night was a tough loss, making it especially hard to come back and play a day game today.  Once again, I really wish Johnny Cueto or Aaron Harang were pitching this series.

That's not to say that Micah Owings is a bad pitcher, but his inconsistency can be dangerous against a team like the Cardinals, who have a way of making mistakes turn into runs quickly (right, Albert?).  Once again, the Reds really need a big start from their pitcher.  I guess that's what it's like living with an anemic offense.

The last time the Reds faced Brad Thompson, he threw 5 innings, allowing just 5 hits and 2 runs in a Cardinals 5-2 win.  It was Thompson's first start of the season, a role that he's held down since then, posting a 4.86 ERA over 6 starts.  As you can see, he doesn't strike out many, but he also doesn't walk many either.  That means we should see a lot of balls put in play today.  Hopefully they're falling in for the Reds.

Enjoy a safe and fun 4th today, everybody!  I don't want to hear any stories about your trip to the emergency room this evening.

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Today is the day that micah see the light and pitches brilliantly

count on it…this team has bounce back ability.

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

by Madville on Jul 4, 2009 11:32 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Lineups

Cardinals:
Schumaker 2B
Rasmus CF
Pujols 1B
Duncan LF
Ankiel RF
Molina C
Joe Thurston 3B
Brad Thompson P
Brendan Ryan SS

Reds:
Dickerson LF
Taveras CF
Votto 1B
Phillips 2B
Bruce RF
Encarnacion 3B
Hairston SS
Hernandez C
Micah Owings P

It’s getting better. Good to see EdE in the lineup. I hope he’s healthy. His swing sure looked good last night. Hopefully having a bat behind Bruce will take some pressure off of him.

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

by Slyde on Jul 4, 2009 11:38 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Poor Janish

Have a cookie, kid, and make yourself comfortable on the bench. You may be there awhile.

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

by BubbaFan on Jul 4, 2009 11:57 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

which cookie is he behind?

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

by Slyde on Jul 4, 2009 11:57 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

lineup

Dickerson LF
Taveras CF
Votto 1B
Phillips 2B
Bruce RF
Encarnacion 3B
Hairston SS
Hernandez C
Owings P

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

by BubbaFan on Jul 4, 2009 11:39 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

i got kinda pissed off last night when EdE came into the game

and all you could hear was crickets. i was really excited to see him back, and i was hooting and hollering at my tv. but that sold-out stadium couldnt give a care if he was back or not. jerks.

by Charlie Scrabbles on Jul 4, 2009 11:46 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I'm curious as to why he didn't start.

Judging by his swing, I guess he was a bit rusty still.

by DocRam on Jul 4, 2009 11:49 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

i think it had more to do with the fact

that he played a double-header the day before and then packed up and headed to Cincy yesterday. probably not the most convincing reason in the world, but whatevs.

by Charlie Scrabbles on Jul 4, 2009 11:51 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

really?

I thought his swing looked a lot better than I expected it to. He crushed that double in the 9th.

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

by Slyde on Jul 4, 2009 11:51 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

That was failed internet sarcasm

I thought his swing looked great. That’s what led me to wonder why he wasn’t just penciled in at third.

by DocRam on Jul 4, 2009 12:07 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I am SO missing the sarcasm today.

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

by Slyde on Jul 4, 2009 1:51 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Dusty said before the game that he didn't start Edwin

because he “wasn’t ready” and “wanted to see him first”. I think he was ready.

"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 4, 2009 11:59 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Then why was he back?

Wear something sexy to my funeral.

by Pops Daniels on Jul 4, 2009 11:59 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

when has proper roster management ever stopped this team?

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

by Slyde on Jul 4, 2009 12:00 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

true

Wear something sexy to my funeral.

by Pops Daniels on Jul 4, 2009 12:01 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

There is very little chance that Edwin will ever be beloved in Cincinnati

his flaws are too obvious and he doesn’t appear to care.

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

by Slyde on Jul 4, 2009 11:52 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

yeah i know

but couldnt these ungrateful, vulgar, sub-humans at least give him a “hey, howya doin? havent seen ya in a while!”

by Charlie Scrabbles on Jul 4, 2009 11:54 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

well, maybe if he was coming up with 2 men on and a chance to tie it

it would have been different. But given the situation, I think people were probably more frustrated by the fact that the game was getting away from the Reds more than focused on the fact that Edwin was playing.

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

by Slyde on Jul 4, 2009 11:55 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'll be there today

Who’s going?

Wear something sexy to my funeral.

by Pops Daniels on Jul 4, 2009 11:58 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I think Caleb is there today

and Farney said he was going.

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

by Slyde on Jul 4, 2009 12:00 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I was going to go

but there is a ton of rain on the way

www.crosleyfieldterrace.wordpress.com

by xjjeep90 on Jul 4, 2009 12:09 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

No. Not again.

Dickerson LFCF
Taveras CF Hanigan C
Votto 1B
Nix LF
Phillips 2B
Bruce RF
Encarnacion 3B
Hairston SS
Hernandez C
Owings P

My frustration with Dustyfuck continues as he sits Hanigan and continues to play Wily.
Here’s to a great game for EdE.

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

by Madville on Jul 4, 2009 12:00 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Well, Willy is batting .385/.407/.500

over his last 6 games. If he keeps that up, I don’t mind if he keeps playing. And I don’t know if this was mentioned, but Taveras did take his first walk in over a month in last night’s game. Things are looking up for the Virus!

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

by Slyde on Jul 4, 2009 12:04 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Holy poop on a stick!

That actually looks like a non-offensive non-offense Madville.

We could potentially actually be middle of the pack with that!

Can we please go get Escobar? Please?

Set the gearshift to the high gear of your soul.

by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Jul 4, 2009 12:35 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Joey Chestnut is a great American.

"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 4, 2009 12:53 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Just checkin in

Go Reds!

Have a date to get to- peace out.

People Don't Kill People. Burning Couches Kill People.

by crolfer on Jul 4, 2009 1:04 PM EDT reply actions   1 recs

rec'd

for the odd chance that crolf gets some stank on his hang low

I can see you're not going to agree with me, so let's move on. - Bill Maher

by PeteyHendrix on Jul 5, 2009 1:07 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

are they gonna play?

I heard rumors of rain…

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

by BubbaFan on Jul 4, 2009 1:08 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Starting on time.

Not sure how long they’ll go before the rain gets harder.

"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 4, 2009 1:11 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

1-0 Cards

hopefully it poors

by DocRam on Jul 4, 2009 1:13 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

dang

11 pitches to get through the inning. Just that one mistake, to the guy whose mom named him after a cheese.

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

by BubbaFan on Jul 4, 2009 1:18 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Yeah

Cheddar Ramsus is probably his bro.

by Red_Poodle on Jul 4, 2009 1:19 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

What's cracking my peeps?

"I lay my head on the railroad tracks, and wait for the double E"- Warren Zevon

by Colin Auscapee on Jul 4, 2009 1:19 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

probably old age

If you still have Peeps. Easter was months ago.

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

by BubbaFan on Jul 4, 2009 1:23 PM EDT up reply actions   1 recs

i deserve that for failing to use a comma

also JO-EH!

"I lay my head on the railroad tracks, and wait for the double E"- Warren Zevon

by Colin Auscapee on Jul 4, 2009 1:24 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

just being silly

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

by BubbaFan on Jul 4, 2009 1:28 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

What is all this nonsense on the helmets and jerseys?

"I lay my head on the railroad tracks, and wait for the double E"- Warren Zevon

by Colin Auscapee on Jul 4, 2009 1:22 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

They're wearing special hats

for Independence Day/Canada Day. Everyone’s wearing red caps, including the umpires. I thienk the Jays have a maple leaf logo instead of stars and stripes. They did it last year, too.

It’s also the anniversary of Lou Gehrig’s speech. I think the entire league is wearing a patch commemorating that.

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

by BubbaFan on Jul 4, 2009 1:26 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yes, last year was blue caps

next year should be white.

That might be too gangster for MLB though.

"I lay my head on the railroad tracks, and wait for the double E"- Warren Zevon

by Colin Auscapee on Jul 4, 2009 1:27 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

was it blue?

I thought it was red last year, too.

Maybe it was only the Jays that wore red caps last year.

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

by BubbaFan on Jul 4, 2009 1:30 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Maybe that was on a different occasion

but I remember the Reds at least wearing blue.

"I lay my head on the railroad tracks, and wait for the double E"- Warren Zevon

by Colin Auscapee on Jul 4, 2009 1:31 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Taveras hit

Don’t drink

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

by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Jul 4, 2009 1:22 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Rich Harden getting jumped all over in the 1st

I’ll consider this season a success if we finish above the Cubs in the standings

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

by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Jul 4, 2009 1:24 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

They'll probably coincide

The Cubs look like a .500 team right now

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

by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Jul 4, 2009 1:29 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

get in line behind Poodle ;-)

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

by BubbaFan on Jul 4, 2009 1:27 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

lol yeah

we could fill this thread with more “I love Joey Votto” than f-bombs in last night’s thread—maybe not

by Red_Poodle on Jul 4, 2009 1:29 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think we can.

I love him way more than I love the Reds.

by jsl413 on Jul 4, 2009 1:29 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I am so excited for Edwin to come up!

I wish I was at the game just so I could raucously cheer him on. Fucking haters out there.

"I lay my head on the railroad tracks, and wait for the double E"- Warren Zevon

by Colin Auscapee on Jul 4, 2009 1:29 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I'm not a huge EdE fan...

but I’m thrilled to see him back. I really hope he can find some consistency this year.

by DocRam on Jul 4, 2009 1:30 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I find myself getting more and more angry

when they fail to score in these situations.

www.crosleyfieldterrace.wordpress.com

by xjjeep90 on Jul 4, 2009 1:32 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I really hope we're not looking at another Austin Kearns in Bruce

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

by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Jul 4, 2009 1:32 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I really hope we can elevate the level of discourse on this website.

"I lay my head on the railroad tracks, and wait for the double E"- Warren Zevon

by Colin Auscapee on Jul 4, 2009 1:34 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

To what are you referring?

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

by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Jul 4, 2009 1:35 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Reds are drawing very well this weekend

looks like consecutive sellouts.

In that respect, I am glad I am not there.

"I lay my head on the railroad tracks, and wait for the double E"- Warren Zevon

by Colin Auscapee on Jul 4, 2009 1:38 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

More troubles for Micah

I think he’s a very serviceable 5th starter, but he always looks so hittable. I dread him pitching in critical games.

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

by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Jul 4, 2009 1:39 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Yeah and it is always early on

Does he get jittery in teh first couple of innings?

Get out of this jam Big guy!

by Red_Poodle on Jul 4, 2009 1:40 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Did thom just give away a Lou Gherig bat?

are you kidding me?

www.crosleyfieldterrace.wordpress.com

by xjjeep90 on Jul 4, 2009 1:42 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

it was a joke

he was trying to punk the dude who brought it in.

"I lay my head on the railroad tracks, and wait for the double E"- Warren Zevon

by Colin Auscapee on Jul 4, 2009 1:45 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I really, really dislike these text message crawls.

So moronic.

"I lay my head on the railroad tracks, and wait for the double E"- Warren Zevon

by Colin Auscapee on Jul 4, 2009 1:46 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I'd agree with you in almost any other situation

but if the troops are really seeing these, then that’s pretty cool. Now, if we could get it so only the troops saw them, I wouldn’t complain either.

"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 4, 2009 1:48 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh, yeah

that’s cool. I wasn’t even reading what they said.

"I lay my head on the railroad tracks, and wait for the double E"- Warren Zevon

by Colin Auscapee on Jul 4, 2009 1:50 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

you would love the txt messages

at pnc park during the middle of the innings

www.crosleyfieldterrace.wordpress.com

by xjjeep90 on Jul 4, 2009 1:49 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

my scout seats were really nice

and the free food was a nice touch. Actually compared to the price of infield level seats, the scout seats aren’t a bad deal considering that they come with food.

Bloop

by justin007000 on Jul 4, 2009 1:47 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

MICAH!

Could have used that last night, methinks.

"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 4, 2009 1:49 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Nope

Willy batted for himself with a runner on and two outs in the 9th.

"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 4, 2009 1:52 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

PWNINGS

no-doubter.

"I lay my head on the railroad tracks, and wait for the double E"- Warren Zevon

by Colin Auscapee on Jul 4, 2009 1:49 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

PWNINGS!!!!

How bout two more

by Red_Poodle on Jul 4, 2009 1:50 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nope

Hanigan is more than capable of handling the job.

"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 4, 2009 1:50 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hanigan is pretty damn good. Solid #2 hitter and great arm.

Back-up can be lower quality, but I think Ramon is a good trade chip. I like him, but I think he’s very valuable.

by jsl413 on Jul 4, 2009 1:52 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I like Hernandez alot

but since we have a great catcher in Hanigan, it might make sense, I don’t know

by Red_Poodle on Jul 4, 2009 1:51 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

The easy answer is 'No' for me...

but we aren’t going to get much in return. He’s supposedly a ‘good locker room guy’, and is a serviceable catcher. But, I think Hanny needs more ABs. With Raymoan in the fold this year, and Dusty at the helm…I don’t see him playing regularly.

by DocRam on Jul 4, 2009 1:52 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hanigan is the future, in my opinion.

I think Ramon is a good piece in a package. Maybe his salary is too high, though.

by jsl413 on Jul 4, 2009 1:55 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Willy 2-2

www.crosleyfieldterrace.wordpress.com

by xjjeep90 on Jul 4, 2009 1:51 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I didn't realize Bruce was the 6th youngest player in the league.

I’m not saying he shouldn’t still be the presumptive RF, but his performance over this season makes me nervous. His power and arm make up for his low-OBP, but there’s no indication yet that he’s the star we need him to be.

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

by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Jul 4, 2009 1:52 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

He's just doing some learning right now

the dude’s ceiling is higher than Bobby Brown.

"I lay my head on the railroad tracks, and wait for the double E"- Warren Zevon

by Colin Auscapee on Jul 4, 2009 1:53 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

That's why it's frustrating

that the coaching staff has done little if anything to tweak his swing and figure out where his zones are and have him lay off the garbage.

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

by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Jul 4, 2009 1:55 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

People bitch now that he's up and not hitting...

and were bitching last year when he wasn’t called up till may.

He has a gun in RF, is a competent fielder…I have no problem with him playing every day and batting 7. Someday, the kid could be great. He already has the power. Look at it this way; right now he’s Adam Dunn (sans about 8-12 HRs for a season) but a MUCH better fielder. And a much higher upside.

by DocRam on Jul 4, 2009 1:55 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

and much fewer walks

basically, he’s not Adam Dunn. It’s not fair to either player to compare them.

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

by Slyde on Jul 4, 2009 1:56 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Correct'd

I was just grasping at straws, trying to defend him a bit haha.

by DocRam on Jul 4, 2009 1:59 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don't mean to attack you

that sentiment is a very common statement because people see the home runs and strikeouts and say they are the same player. There is very little that is similar about the two players, besides being white and from Texas (which is basically redundant.)

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

by Slyde on Jul 4, 2009 2:03 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

These men would like a word with you, Mr. Slyde

"I lay my head on the railroad tracks, and wait for the double E"- Warren Zevon

by Colin Auscapee on Jul 4, 2009 2:04 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

c'mon

if you can’t be racist on July 4th, when can you be racist?

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

by Slyde on Jul 4, 2009 2:05 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Martin Luther King Day?

I can see you're not going to agree with me, so let's move on. - Bill Maher

by PeteyHendrix on Jul 5, 2009 1:58 AM EDT up reply actions   2 recs

I'd easily trade 80-100 pts in OBP for Adam Dunn defense

Bruce will work it out, but there’s no indication he’ll gave the power-plate discipline combo that makes Adam Dunn so valuable.

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

by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Jul 4, 2009 1:58 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Or I guess the exchange is Bruce's defense for 80-100 pts in OBP

y’knowhatImean

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

by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Jul 4, 2009 1:58 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

this is my favorite comment ever by you

"I lay my head on the railroad tracks, and wait for the double E"- Warren Zevon

by Colin Auscapee on Jul 4, 2009 1:55 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Man, Jo-eh is like a matinee idol

it is not right how I feel about this man.

"I lay my head on the railroad tracks, and wait for the double E"- Warren Zevon

by Colin Auscapee on Jul 4, 2009 1:54 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

That strike 3 looked outside on Joey-vision

Hence, he didn’t hit a home run off of it.

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

by Slyde on Jul 4, 2009 1:57 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

We have the most expensive military in the world

can’t we get a feed set up without a 3 hour delay for interviews?

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

by Slyde on Jul 4, 2009 1:58 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

you'd think they could at least get skype.

www.crosleyfieldterrace.wordpress.com

by xjjeep90 on Jul 4, 2009 1:58 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

that's what i was thinking when tom was yakking about all the "technical people"

who were helping to make this happen.

Yes, tHom, we got 3 boys down in the crime lab working on it. They got us working in shifts!

"I lay my head on the railroad tracks, and wait for the double E"- Warren Zevon

by Colin Auscapee on Jul 4, 2009 2:01 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

No! Joey struck out

that pitch was outside

I know it’s wrong, but I feel like Micah should lay one on Pujols. All my rage and frustration form yesterday is startinbg to focus on him

by Red_Poodle on Jul 4, 2009 1:58 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

We should wait til Roenicke comes in for that.

"I lay my head on the railroad tracks, and wait for the double E"- Warren Zevon

by Colin Auscapee on Jul 4, 2009 1:59 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'd be totally fine with that

"We, as for me all seasons you are affected peculiarly in the edge of my seat and are happy concerning the fact that the Adam Dunn fan has been mixed up exactly." - Reynard-san

by BK on Jul 4, 2009 1:59 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sounds liek a plan

if it starts a bench clearing fight, I’m more than confident Harang could take most of them—just with a body slam

by Red_Poodle on Jul 4, 2009 2:00 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

We have Jonny Gomes

I’m confident any fight will be a winner for the Reds side.

Plus, all the Reds have to do is start telling Harang that the reason they aren’t scoring is because of that Pujols guy.

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

by Slyde on Jul 4, 2009 2:01 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

LOL

I can imagine yje commentay on baseball tonight “Harnag just tore the poor guy up. The Reds ace will be spending the rest of the season in maximum security prison”

by Red_Poodle on Jul 4, 2009 2:02 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I can feel your anger. It gives you focus...makes you stronger.

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

by Slyde on Jul 4, 2009 2:00 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

my rage has been focused on Albert Puljos since 2002

when the Reds spent a number of days in first place before being eclipsed by the Cards.

Bloop

by justin007000 on Jul 4, 2009 2:02 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

BP is hilarious

"I lay my head on the railroad tracks, and wait for the double E"- Warren Zevon

by Colin Auscapee on Jul 4, 2009 2:02 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Wily making me look bad today...

S’ok with me – i was wrong back in ’87 once and I believe also in 2002…

We are going to win today despite not having Hanigan in the lineup

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

by Madville on Jul 4, 2009 2:02 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

i'm all for our soldiers

but i would rather watch the game, than this awkward exchange.

Bloop

by justin007000 on Jul 4, 2009 2:04 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Yeah...

it’s great that they’re ‘hooking up’ this guy with his parents. But wouldn’t it be just as meaningful if it were just the 3 of them on the phone?

by DocRam on Jul 4, 2009 2:04 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

for real

it is awkward to trot this out in public.

Reminds me of when Jim Day tries to talk to fans.

"I lay my head on the railroad tracks, and wait for the double E"- Warren Zevon

by Colin Auscapee on Jul 4, 2009 2:05 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Jim Day
-————- = Creepy
Anyone

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

by Slyde on Jul 4, 2009 2:10 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

you have to read that one out loud

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

by Slyde on Jul 4, 2009 2:10 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

4 Ks for Micah

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

by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Jul 4, 2009 2:06 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Damn, I thought Bruce had that one

well…“he got the job done.”

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

by Slyde on Jul 4, 2009 2:13 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Fucking Colby Rasmus

Colby, Skip…I really hate this team

by DocRam on Jul 4, 2009 2:13 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

They just need a Chip or a Biff

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

by Slyde on Jul 4, 2009 2:14 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

They do have way too many cutesy names

and that big jerk at first. On baseball tonight they say that “Is Albert going to have to hit a pitch” stuff. I think we could change that to “Is Albert gonna have to get hit by a pitch”

by Red_Poodle on Jul 4, 2009 2:16 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I dislike the Sportscenter style

but I do lull when they say that.

"I lay my head on the railroad tracks, and wait for the double E"- Warren Zevon

by Colin Auscapee on Jul 4, 2009 2:18 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

EdE...

Got the job done? haha

by DocRam on Jul 4, 2009 2:15 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Terrible at bat by Edwin

but…“he gets the job done.”

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

by Slyde on Jul 4, 2009 2:15 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I have a major delay on my broadcast

so it’s like you guys are wirting form teh future lol

by Red_Poodle on Jul 4, 2009 2:17 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Cherry...gettin' hot!

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

by Slyde on Jul 4, 2009 2:16 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

The Reds are halfway there

Getting hits, just not runs.

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

by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Jul 4, 2009 2:20 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

for sheezy

"I lay my head on the railroad tracks, and wait for the double E"- Warren Zevon

by Colin Auscapee on Jul 4, 2009 2:21 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm only seeing two

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

by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Jul 4, 2009 2:22 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

3-1 right?

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

by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Jul 4, 2009 2:24 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

ESPN stat stringer dropped the ball

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

by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Jul 4, 2009 2:23 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

ESPN still has Reds 2-1

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

by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Jul 4, 2009 2:28 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Maybe it's just paranoia, but...

I still cringe every time Jo-eh flips it to a pitcher covering.

by DocRam on Jul 4, 2009 2:22 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

those issues would appear to be totally resolved

"I lay my head on the railroad tracks, and wait for the double E"- Warren Zevon

by Colin Auscapee on Jul 4, 2009 2:24 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh, I know

I still just cringe a bit haha.

by DocRam on Jul 4, 2009 2:25 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Probably not a great deal...

but often enough to make me question his thinking. He would throw it too hard, toss it (poorly) when it would be just as easy to take it himself.

It wasn’t a huge problem. Just kind of stuck in my head.

by DocRam on Jul 4, 2009 2:37 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

So, I've heard a rumor

about this place called outside. I’m thinking about going there. Has anyone ever tried it? Recommendations?

"I lay my head on the railroad tracks, and wait for the double E"- Warren Zevon

by Colin Auscapee on Jul 4, 2009 2:35 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

That's kind of what I'm thinking.

Best of both worlds. Just have to plan your seating around that pesky glare.

by DocRam on Jul 4, 2009 2:38 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I love Joey Votto

"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 4, 2009 2:39 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Solo homer

trumps the 2-run shot, in Dusty’s book.

by DocRam on Jul 4, 2009 2:39 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Votto. God.

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by xjjeep90 on Jul 4, 2009 2:40 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Joey Votto

made the 4th of July a holiday in Canada.

by Charlie Scrabbles on Jul 4, 2009 2:40 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

3 more outs

BP’s hit, for the first time ever, didn’t help

"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 4, 2009 2:41 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

May as well get as many as we can.

They’ll delay for HOURS on end to try to finish it.
I haven’t looked at a radar, though

by DocRam on Jul 4, 2009 2:42 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I just want to get through the 5th so this thing is official

If they end it right now, and bring the tarp on, and they call the game, it doesn’t count

"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 4, 2009 2:44 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I know...but I don't think they're going to call it.

I have a feeling they’ll try to get it in no matter what (if possible)

by DocRam on Jul 4, 2009 2:44 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think it could end now

Since the visiting team has had five innings of offense.

by ken on Jul 4, 2009 2:48 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

i just looked at the radar

the rain is touching the st. louis area.

Bloop

by justin007000 on Jul 4, 2009 2:44 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

can't we just fucking watch a game today

stop shoving this patriotic shit down our throats. I know Obama is President, so Fox feels the need to be extra patriotic, but…..

Bloop

by justin007000 on Jul 4, 2009 2:41 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I'm just saying...

If he leaves for a reason that is not retirement (at age 44 or so) I’ll be done.

by jsl413 on Jul 4, 2009 2:43 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Welcome to Yankee fandom!

Votto’s gonna look great in pinstripes.

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by BubbaFan on Jul 4, 2009 2:50 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

NO!

I’d take him in prison stripes before pinstripes

Sorry lost my head a little there, those filthy Yankees can’t have him

by Red_Poodle on Jul 4, 2009 2:51 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

common

We’d give him a good home. Better than the Nats are with Dunn.

And you know he’ll moving to DH about ten years before age 44. Can’t DH in the NL.

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by BubbaFan on Jul 4, 2009 2:55 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

It would be a much better fate

than the ‘Nats. I guess if it’s quit playing or DH, it’s better than prison lol

by Red_Poodle on Jul 4, 2009 3:09 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

come on guys make 3 quick outs

rain is covering all of indiana, lets bang it at the minimum 4.5 innings, and give Micah his first CG!

Bloop

by justin007000 on Jul 4, 2009 2:43 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Man

I knew I should not have trusted that fart. brb

by Colin Auscapee on Jul 4, 2009 2:45 PM EDT reply actions   1 recs

I see

you’re doing your part to “elevate the level of discourse on this website.”

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by BubbaFan on Jul 4, 2009 2:59 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Suicide squeeze?

Dusty wants to get out of here quick, too.

by DocRam on Jul 4, 2009 2:46 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

in play, run(s)!

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by xjjeep90 on Jul 4, 2009 2:47 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Okay, we need a quick K

5-1 final sounds great

by DocRam on Jul 4, 2009 2:47 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

LET ME WATCH THE FUCKING GAME!!!!

IF I WANTED TO SEE ALL THIS MILITARY SHIT I’D WATCH SOMETHING ELSE!

Bloop

by justin007000 on Jul 4, 2009 2:53 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

i feel like it is just you ane me now

everyone else has family and friends, where I have just another 30 minutes or so before i leave for work.

Bloop

by justin007000 on Jul 4, 2009 2:59 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

You're a true hero for working on this day

I’m babysitting and watching the Tour de France since Extra Innings blacked out this damn game.

by ken on Jul 4, 2009 3:01 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I didn't realize

stores were open today.

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by BubbaFan on Jul 4, 2009 3:06 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

that's what I hated about working food service

The restaurant only closed on Christmas. We were even open on Thanksgiving, for a half-day. (And people ordered turkey sandwiches. Are they nuts?)

I always ended up working the holiday shifts because I was a student with no family around. They did give me overtime, though.

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by BubbaFan on Jul 4, 2009 3:18 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

i don't mind working the 4th

but it borthers me that i don’t get paid holiday pay, simply because i’m still in my probationary period, especially since by now I have a combined years service time, but at the end of every summer, i quit to go back to school, so my seniority starts over again, meaning i don’t get shitty shifts, and minimum wage.

Bloop

by justin007000 on Jul 4, 2009 3:20 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Meijer

I’ve only ever been to one – in Lansing, MI. I’d never seen a store like it. They sell everything.

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by BubbaFan on Jul 4, 2009 3:08 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

as a shopper I like Meijer

They have a wide variety, excellent produce, and a good bakery. They are clean and the prices are competative. But as a worker making minimum wage I have some problems with their expectations. Yesterday they were pissy with me for calling of for the 2nd time in the 4 summer’s i worked there, so yeah fuck them.

Bloop

by justin007000 on Jul 4, 2009 3:09 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

why is it the reds always get their pockects picks on plays like that

but fuck up those plays when they try to execute them?

Bloop

by justin007000 on Jul 4, 2009 2:58 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I blame Dusty

somehow that play was his fault

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by xjjeep90 on Jul 4, 2009 3:00 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

What happened?

I thought it was just a sac fly.

by ken on Jul 4, 2009 3:02 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

bruce threw to hernandez

and pujols scored when he threw down to second to try and get ankeil only to have ankeil advance rather than hitting the cut-off man and nobody scoring

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by xjjeep90 on Jul 4, 2009 3:08 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

i'd leave Owings in

i feel like Tony LaRussa entered a battle of wits with an unarmed opponent .

Bloop

by justin007000 on Jul 4, 2009 3:12 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

This is the horrible part

Let’s see if the bullpen can keep it together

by Red_Poodle on Jul 4, 2009 3:14 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

...oh god..

hold onto your butts

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by xjjeep90 on Jul 4, 2009 3:16 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

phew.....

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by xjjeep90 on Jul 4, 2009 3:19 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Masset Hound sniffed out a weak ground ball.

Could’ve used that yesterday.

He sits alone...Reds are not home.

by Gapper on Jul 4, 2009 3:20 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

At this point, I would've liked to have seen Dusty put Weathers back in against Poo Holes.

Just for the huge comedic value. I’m getting to the point where I root to see the idiot screw up just as a sort of self-protection, like watching the Bengals.

He sits alone...Reds are not home.

by Gapper on Jul 4, 2009 3:25 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

i hope Bronson Arroyo has the good stuff tomorrow

8 innings of 2 run ball would be good, and a gimpy shoulder for Carpenter is needed too.

Bloop

by justin007000 on Jul 4, 2009 3:33 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Not his usual

2 innings of 8 run ball, anyway.

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

by ZJiff30 on Jul 4, 2009 3:39 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

they call him...SIR...Aurthor Rhodes

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by xjjeep90 on Jul 4, 2009 3:34 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Adam Dunn

hit his 300th homer.

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

by BubbaFan on Jul 4, 2009 3:38 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Today?

That’s gotta be some kind of record!

Nice to see Nix actually get a hit. Seems like it’s been a while.

by DocRam on Jul 4, 2009 3:39 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

yeah

Nix is the real odd man out here. he should really be playing everyday against righties with The Sickness on the bench.

by Charlie Scrabbles on Jul 4, 2009 3:40 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

That makes sense.

Dusty would never go for it!

by DocRam on Jul 4, 2009 3:40 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

This bullpen is the nuts!

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

by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Jul 4, 2009 3:43 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I don't know what you're talking about.

Talking about the Reds pen? Last night’d.
Talking about the Cards pen? Keep it to yourself!

He sits alone...Reds are not home.

by Gapper on Jul 4, 2009 3:49 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Don't last night'd me

Four guys with sub-2.00 ERAs?

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

by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Jul 4, 2009 4:04 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

3 run lead, 9th inning

Much better use of our best reliever than 8th inning with the bases juiced against Pujols

by ken on Jul 4, 2009 3:48 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

That's why he makes the big bucks.

He sits alone...Reds are not home.

by Gapper on Jul 4, 2009 3:50 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

He's throwing gas today.

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

by ZJiff30 on Jul 4, 2009 3:51 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

boom

and this one belongs to the REDS!

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by xjjeep90 on Jul 4, 2009 3:52 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I need a shrink.

I can’t let yesterday’s game go. All I can think about is that we should be closing out a series win right now, going for a huge sweep. Instead we have to face their ace with Arroyo to salvage a win.

He sits alone...Reds are not home.

by Gapper on Jul 4, 2009 3:52 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Nice to get the win...

but can’t help but feel we should be up 2-0 right now.

by DocRam on Jul 4, 2009 3:52 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I predicted a win and indeed so it was

Dusty T-Virus making me look bad…but thats alright
I hate all these home runs too

FAoftheG Mountain biker – NikiGudex

she’s all muscle and a cutie to boot…

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

by Madville on Jul 4, 2009 4:01 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Steve McNair

found shot to death.

Not sure if it’s a double homicide or a murder-suicide.

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by BubbaFan on Jul 4, 2009 4:33 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Goodnight, Sweet Prince.

He sits alone...Reds are not home.

by Gapper on