Game 83 Thread: Reds at Phillies
by Slyde on Jul 8, 2009 5:35 PM EDT
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I thought the Phillies were supposed to have bad pitching. What gives? Okay, so I'm being facetious. Rodrigo Lopez has only made one start this year, but still he pitched pretty well against the Mets last week. At 33 though, I wouldn't expect him to suddenly turn into a lights out pitcher. I suspect that the Reds have a much better shot to score some runs tonight than they have in each of the last two nights, even if Lopez is a right-hander. I'm calling for 6+ runs tonight, especially because the lineup is a decent one: Dickerson, Hairston, Votto, Phillips, Nix, Hernandez, Bruce, Encarnacion, Bailey.
Speaking of Bailey, does anybody have nervous anticipation when it's his day to pitch? I still don't have any expectation that he's going to be something special, but I think still have hope that he will. So, whenever he pitches, I want him to do something special to wow us. He got close in his last start. Hopefully tonight he keeps getting better.
A win tonight gives the Reds a really good chance to take the series, while a loss makes it impossible. Tomorrow night they face Jamie Moyer, who hasn't quite been lights out this year. But we have to worry about tonight first. Put a win up on the board tonight and take the series tomorrow. Sounds like a plan.
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I'm nervous when Bailey pitches, too
Not because I want him to be special, but because I’m afraid he’s going to suck.
Nothing personal. He’s been inconsistent in the past, and young pitchers in general tend to have that problem.
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either one
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by BubbaFan on Jul 8, 2009 7:12 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
I can't believe Rodrigo is still getting a major league salary
Even the Reds should be able to get 6+ on him.
I am now a Homer Believer.
I am not sure why- but he is throwing signficantly harder this time around.
And the splitter gives him the second pitch he can throw for strikes.
I think our boy has finally arrived.
Time for our young flamethrower
to slam the door on the Latin Chris Michalak. Last night was huge, let’s get the ball rollin’
I'm in the mood to punch someone.
I got an e-mail today forwarded from the grad school saying that (1) they may or may not bother to submit tuition waivers before the tuition bills are due, and (2) they won’t be paying the $780 for health insurance (mandatory for enrollment) that they said they would.
I found a (NSFW) youtube recreation of this, using a fly to represent this e-mail.
And on that note…go Reds?
Let me write out a formal proof for you.
I was denied financial aid last week for being out of the country too long
Perhaps we can band together in our mutual hatred of North Carolina’s institutions of higher learning?
Ha!
Takes me right back. "Technically, there are enough seconds between this instant and March 11th for you to finish your work. So, how about you stand for your MS on March 12th, instead of June, like we planned all along?
He sits alone...Reds are not home.
what's our longest winning streak this year?
"I never use a big word when a diminutive one will work." — Pete Mackanin.
its got to be one of the smallest WS by a club this year ...
"I never use a big word when a diminutive one will work." — Pete Mackanin.
is there an anti-baby in the cage?
"I never use a big word when a diminutive one will work." — Pete Mackanin.
if it gets us ten game win streak i'll take it
"I never use a big word when a diminutive one will work." — Pete Mackanin.
Rodrigo Lopez started against the Mets last week.
What can you say about the Mets lineup of late that hasn’t already been said about Afghanistan – it’s bombed out and depleted. This is one of the few times I’ll say this regarding the Reds offense, but he’s in for a much tougher task tonight.
He sits alone...Reds are not home.
Big and Bigger
Last night was big. Tonight would be even bigger to cement what I hope is a new resolve to focus and kick some booty the rest of this year.
Go Reds.
Poodle?
He sits alone...Reds are not home.
by Gapper on Jul 8, 2009 6:40 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
I'm with Poodle on this one
Werth’s silly-ass soul patch makes me angry. I’d like Homer to embarass him.
"I never should have given up the animation rights."
Hi kids, how we lookin'?
"I'm going to become rich and famous after I invent a device that allows you to stab people in the face over the internet"
momma's at work, so i got the two kids and the reds game on
"I never use a big word when a diminutive one will work." — Pete Mackanin.
I caught the last batter for Homer
I’ll certainly take an easy first inning.
"I'm going to become rich and famous after I invent a device that allows you to stab people in the face over the internet"
I need you to call me
I have to ask you a question to settle a bet and I’m damned sure not gonna ask it here.
"I'm going to become rich and famous after I invent a device that allows you to stab people in the face over the internet"
I can't believe you hung up on me just because I asked for a Dusty Trombone
"I'm going to become rich and famous after I invent a device that allows you to stab people in the face over the internet"
did you finally
explain to him where babies come from?
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Anyone watching on FSN HD?
Something seems amiss with the video.
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Doesn't it always?
This feed is junk… i always get the sound cutting out and their “HD” doesn’t seem to be nearly as nice and crisp as some other stations
by wishfuldrifter on Jul 8, 2009 7:35 PM EDT up reply actions
I think Fox does HD the best
Problem is it’s usually NeckCar.
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Werth is in the hole, I can't wait to see what Homer does
if he hits him, he is the player of the month regardless of what happens after
It's not gonna happen
They’re not going to risk having Bailey ejected in the 2nd with the bullpen still recovering
I got to go down to the stadium and whip batteries at the players on both teams. - Philly Boy Roy
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Jul 8, 2009 7:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Is this the same crew as last night?
Several questionable calls so far.
I got to go down to the stadium and whip batteries at the players on both teams. - Philly Boy Roy
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Jul 8, 2009 7:35 PM EDT reply actions
In theory it's the same crew, rotated around
Isn’t that how they do it?
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usually it's the same crew
They just rotate positions.
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Several close strike calls I've seen
At least Howard just bailed us out again
by wishfuldrifter on Jul 8, 2009 7:36 PM EDT up reply actions
And somehow GG finds a way to call Albert Pujols "Prince" even though we're playing the Phils
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Someone needs to hold Werth down and shave his face
I nominate Scott Spezio.
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If Homer keeps this up
He’ll have made me a believer… finish strong tonight and get another good start and I think we have a replacement for Badroyyo
Nice rip by EdE
I liked the swing, sounded good.
"I'm going to become rich and famous after I invent a device that allows you to stab people in the face over the internet"
D'oh!
"I'm going to become rich and famous after I invent a device that allows you to stab people in the face over the internet"
didn't someone with "sources"
say that Homer was a good hitter, and should give up pitching for outfielding, or something?
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I haven't seen that
I do remember the one game last year against the Padres where he was pitching fairly well and ripped a couple of doubles though
by wishfuldrifter on Jul 8, 2009 7:48 PM EDT up reply actions
It started out promising at least
I think the 2nd time through the lineup will look better (except for C-Dick obviously)
by wishfuldrifter on Jul 8, 2009 7:46 PM EDT up reply actions
I can't believe I'm saying this
But the movement on Rodrigo’s fastball looked good there.
"I'm going to become rich and famous after I invent a device that allows you to stab people in the face over the internet"
Oh look at that...
jch talking about some guy’s balls. Imagine that.
"Sir, can you please put your pants back on?"
by Ash on Jul 8, 2009 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions
Holy crap, this Rodrigo Lopez guy is GOOOOD.
We should trade half of the Bats for him!
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And Jay Bruce. He sucks.
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by Ash on Jul 8, 2009 7:47 PM EDT up reply actions
AAAAAAASSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS
Hi.
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There's an 'H' on the end of that, sir.
"Sir, can you please put your pants back on?"
by Ash on Jul 8, 2009 7:48 PM EDT up reply actions
I stand by my subject line.
"I'm going to become rich and famous after I invent a device that allows you to stab people in the face over the internet"
LoL, before I looked, I was afraid it was still the TFLN/Bud Light one.
"Sir, can you please put your pants back on?"
by Ash on Jul 8, 2009 7:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Subject line......not sig line
"I'm going to become rich and famous after I invent a device that allows you to stab people in the face over the internet"
See, I can't read tonight.
"Sir, can you please put your pants back on?"
by Ash on Jul 8, 2009 7:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Ass.
"I'm going to become rich and famous after I invent a device that allows you to stab people in the face over the internet"
No, no. I got that part.
"Sir, can you please put your pants back on?"
by Ash on Jul 8, 2009 7:52 PM EDT up reply actions
lol!
I saw at the beginnijng of the game that his career ERA vs. the Reds is almost 8, was Dunn in the lineup then or seomthing?
Most likely.
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by Ash on Jul 8, 2009 7:48 PM EDT up reply actions
maybe
It’s “Aaron Small” syndrome. Apparently, it’s not unheard of for a pitcher to have one outstanding career while he’s in his 30s. It’s a fluke, though, and they go back to their minor league lifer careers the next year.
Either that, or we suck.
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How about both?
"Sir, can you please put your pants back on?"
by Ash on Jul 8, 2009 7:50 PM EDT up reply actions
This is only his second game this year
Both against anemic offenses
by wishfuldrifter on Jul 8, 2009 7:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Are these fastballs really tailing in over the plate?
They don’t look like strikes on TV
I got to go down to the stadium and whip batteries at the players on both teams. - Philly Boy Roy
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Jul 8, 2009 7:47 PM EDT reply actions
I thought they looked good
It’s the classic inside pitch the ump will give you if you keep hitting the same spot.
"I'm going to become rich and famous after I invent a device that allows you to stab people in the face over the internet"
Not saying it's right, mind you.
"I'm going to become rich and famous after I invent a device that allows you to stab people in the face over the internet"
That's what I'm wondering too
Reds seem to be getting hosed
by wishfuldrifter on Jul 8, 2009 7:48 PM EDT up reply actions
I didn't think he was too bad when he was a Red
But he’s gone downhill, judging from his Gameday photo.
Still better looking than Chad Moeller, though.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
And much better looking than Popeye Jones or Julian Taveraz
"I'm going to become rich and famous after I invent a device that allows you to stab people in the face over the internet"
sonofabitch
"I'm going to become rich and famous after I invent a device that allows you to stab people in the face over the internet"
Hairston should have dug that out easily
Please make getting an actual SS priority #1, boss
I got to go down to the stadium and whip batteries at the players on both teams. - Philly Boy Roy
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Jul 8, 2009 7:51 PM EDT reply actions
I thought it was gong to go on Hairston
Maybe they thought he had too many so it had to be spread around
I was told by royhobbs from talkingchop this weekend
That the Braves are entertaining offers for Escobar because of “conflicting attitudes” between him and Bobby Cox. I’d love to have him.
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Quickerson to the rescue!
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Just slightly
I thought they dropped the ball for a second there though
by wishfuldrifter on Jul 8, 2009 7:53 PM EDT up reply actions
That's Hairston not Dickerson George, you racist
"I'm going to become rich and famous after I invent a device that allows you to stab people in the face over the internet"
BLOOP!
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Aflac Trivia
What Hawaiian born player has the most career HR?
BubbaFan?
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Shane Victorino?
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by Ash on Jul 8, 2009 7:59 PM EDT up reply actions
Benny Agbayani? (sp)
"I'm going to become rich and famous after I invent a device that allows you to stab people in the face over the internet"
Better than us if test scores are any indication
"I'm going to become rich and famous after I invent a device that allows you to stab people in the face over the internet"
by jch24 on Jul 8, 2009 8:03 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Hey-oh!
"Sir, can you please put your pants back on?"
by Ash on Jul 8, 2009 8:03 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm on fire tonight
Sobriety has its advantages.
"I'm going to become rich and famous after I invent a device that allows you to stab people in the face over the internet"
I think you're right.
"Sir, can you please put your pants back on?"
by Ash on Jul 8, 2009 8:03 PM EDT up reply actions
Wait, I lied.
"Sir, can you please put your pants back on?"
by Ash on Jul 8, 2009 8:04 PM EDT up reply actions
it's not Dane Sardinha
is all I know.
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by BubbaFan on Jul 8, 2009 8:00 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
hahaha, rec'd
"I'm going to become rich and famous after I invent a device that allows you to stab people in the face over the internet"
I think you're the winnar.
"Sir, can you please put your pants back on?"
by Ash on Jul 8, 2009 8:05 PM EDT up reply actions
I'll be expecting my taco in the mail....
extra sour cream
Standard shipping is fine.
COMMMON JOEY
"I'm going to become rich and famous after I invent a device that allows you to stab people in the face over the internet"
Where the hell did that extra M come from?
"I'm going to become rich and famous after I invent a device that allows you to stab people in the face over the internet"
Did Welsh just say that Delaware is the smallest state?
Also, yay for other teams’ defensive incompetence!
"I'm going to become rich and famous after I invent a device that allows you to stab people in the face over the internet"
Wait, it's the 4th inning?
Really? I blacked out for an inning somewhere. WTF!?
"Sir, can you please put your pants back on?"
Happens to me all the time
"I'm going to become rich and famous after I invent a device that allows you to stab people in the face over the internet"
Hey, BP paid attention to the take sign
Awesome.
"I'm going to become rich and famous after I invent a device that allows you to stab people in the face over the internet"
Reds have danced themselves into a diamond
I got to go down to the stadium and whip batteries at the players on both teams. - Philly Boy Roy
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Jul 8, 2009 8:01 PM EDT reply actions
Daynce'd!
I got to go down to the stadium and whip batteries at the players on both teams. - Philly Boy Roy
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Jul 8, 2009 8:01 PM EDT reply actions
w00t, a lead!
"I'm going to become rich and famous after I invent a device that allows you to stab people in the face over the internet"
Intriguing
Junior’s tribute to the King of Pop
"I'm going to become rich and famous after I invent a device that allows you to stab people in the face over the internet"
Bonjour amigos
Just in time for Laynce to break it open!
Groovy
RYmOAN – I’m a HaniganFan myself
One tequila, two tequila, three tequila, floor.
George Carlin
damn
Nix should have Albert Belle’d Chutley there.
"I'm going to become rich and famous after I invent a device that allows you to stab people in the face over the internet"
Oh gosh
Bruce is in a bottomless pit
I got to go down to the stadium and whip batteries at the players on both teams. - Philly Boy Roy
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Jul 8, 2009 8:07 PM EDT reply actions
Trivia Question question
Did they say STATE of Hawaii? Because apparently Mike Lum was born in the territory before it became a state – you know how they like to trick us with their evil questions.
"Sir, can you please put your pants back on?"
Locked Up Abroad
What a difference one space makes.
"I'm going to become rich and famous after I invent a device that allows you to stab people in the face over the internet"
Mike Lum it is
"I'm going to become rich and famous after I invent a device that allows you to stab people in the face over the internet"
Yes a Holy Miracle
I mean faith day is coming up…
FAoftheGame
Mary Rand of Great Britain – Pentathalon
One tequila, two tequila, three tequila, floor.
George Carlin
Anthony Swarzak
didn’t know he was starting for the Twins today until he arrived at the ballpark and found a ball in his shoe.
Gotta love these baseball traditions…
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
I have an irrational hate for Utley, but he does have a very nice swing.
"I'm going to become rich and famous after I invent a device that allows you to stab people in the face over the internet"
poop
"I'm going to become rich and famous after I invent a device that allows you to stab people in the face over the internet"
Ryan Howard has a skinny face for a man that weighs 476 lbs
"I'm going to become rich and famous after I invent a device that allows you to stab people in the face over the internet"
Was that the splitter? The first pitch?
"I'm going to become rich and famous after I invent a device that allows you to stab people in the face over the internet"
Gameday
called it a curveball.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
The gun on TV said it was 87
"I'm going to become rich and famous after I invent a device that allows you to stab people in the face over the internet"
It's definitely the splitter
He just threw it at 89. I like it.
"I'm going to become rich and famous after I invent a device that allows you to stab people in the face over the internet"
somebody's gotta give Werth
the ol’ shaving cream pie in the face. With Nair.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
I love to see Homer climb the ladder at 94
I have a tingling in me pants
"I'm going to become rich and famous after I invent a device that allows you to stab people in the face over the internet"
just like when you were climbing the ladder in 94
to spy in your neighbor’s window.
"It seems like we're not hitting because we're not getting hits." - Dusty being Dusty
A good strikeout makes me swoon almost as much as Votto's power hitting
Bailey is clearly after my heart lol
Funny, when I strike out it's quite the opposite
"I'm going to become rich and famous after I invent a device that allows you to stab people in the face over the internet"
Phillies announcers seem to have no idea Homer has a split finger
Assume he’s been throwing all straight fastballs so far. I guess thats par for opposing team commentators.
Has he thrown any breaking stuff? Does he have any?
I got to go down to the stadium and whip batteries at the players on both teams. - Philly Boy Roy
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Jul 8, 2009 8:19 PM EDT reply actions
Before, we just had Fauxmer?
Let me write out a formal proof for you.
by Gray on Jul 8, 2009 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Homer saw more pitches than
Edwin and Dickerson combined. WTF?
"Sir, can you please put your pants back on?"
Wonder if he's hurt
Or if they’ve just seen enough?
by wishfuldrifter on Jul 8, 2009 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions
ssssshhhhhh
"I'm going to become rich and famous after I invent a device that allows you to stab people in the face over the internet"
injured neck/shoulder
according to Gameday.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
My starter has a first name, it's H-O-M-E-R
My starter has a second name, it’s K-K-K-K-K
"I'm going to become rich and famous after I invent a device that allows you to stab people in the face over the internet"
I went to school with a girl whose initials were KKK
You can’t make this stuff up. There’s a reason I don’t go back there very often.
"I'm going to become rich and famous after I invent a device that allows you to stab people in the face over the internet"
I also went to school with a girl whose initials were KKK.
Don’t parents think about these things ahead of time?
"Sir, can you please put your pants back on?"
by Ash on Jul 8, 2009 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions
I did, seriously
"I'm going to become rich and famous after I invent a device that allows you to stab people in the face over the internet"
In semi-related news
Oscar Mayer kicked the bucket Monday.
"Sir, can you please put your pants back on?"
by Ash on Jul 8, 2009 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Won't matter if Homer takes care of bidness
"I'm going to become rich and famous after I invent a device that allows you to stab people in the face over the internet"
And he does
I like this Homer being good stuff
by wishfuldrifter on Jul 8, 2009 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, it's kinda making me all giddy
"I'm going to become rich and famous after I invent a device that allows you to stab people in the face over the internet"
Strikeouts are nice
But I’ll take a two pitch AB that ends in meek grounder over a strikeout every time.
/Maddux’d
"I'm going to become rich and famous after I invent a device that allows you to stab people in the face over the internet"
What PCT or runners does Hernandez throw out?
20-some?
I got to go down to the stadium and whip batteries at the players on both teams. - Philly Boy Roy
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Jul 8, 2009 8:34 PM EDT reply actions
Less than Hanigan
"I'm going to become rich and famous after I invent a device that allows you to stab people in the face over the internet"
69 pitches for Homer
Huh huh huh.
"I'm going to become rich and famous after I invent a device that allows you to stab people in the face over the internet"
Gameday sez
… Homer hit 96 on that last pitch. I like that. Lots.
The season doesn't start until the Cincinnati Reds take the field! Reclaim The Opener!!
I have preached far too long to people for him not to be good
"I'm going to become rich and famous after I invent a device that allows you to stab people in the face over the internet"
I don't get the swinging at the first pitch against Durbin
this guy LOVES to walk people.
"It seems like we're not hitting because we're not getting hits." - Dusty being Dusty
I don't think it has anything to do with Durbin.
"Sir, can you please put your pants back on?"
by Ash on Jul 8, 2009 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Be Aggressive. B-E Aggressive
B-E A-G-G-R-E-SS-I-V-E!
"It seems like we're not hitting because we're not getting hits." - Dusty being Dusty
I just got a visual of you doing some sort of cheer
Please don’t ever make that happen again.
"I'm going to become rich and famous after I invent a device that allows you to stab people in the face over the internet"
Sorry, you asked for it...
"Sir, can you please put your pants back on?"
by Ash on Jul 8, 2009 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions
no fucking way
"It seems like we're not hitting because we're not getting hits." - Dusty being Dusty
HAHA! Fantastic.
"Sir, can you please put your pants back on?"
by Ash on Jul 8, 2009 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions
Oh my God, I might cry I'm laughing so fucking hard right now
"I'm going to become rich and famous after I invent a device that allows you to stab people in the face over the internet"
Yeah, I just threw up in my mouth a little
Thanks, Ass.
"I'm going to become rich and famous after I invent a device that allows you to stab people in the face over the internet"
Thank Slyde, too!
"Sir, can you please put your pants back on?"
by Ash on Jul 8, 2009 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions
you should see my cheerleader's outfit
"It seems like we're not hitting because we're not getting hits." - Dusty being Dusty
With those panty hose does it really matter?
"I'm going to become rich and famous after I invent a device that allows you to stab people in the face over the internet"
blue
People might think he’s a Yankees cheerleader.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
Holy ass shit
This homeplate ump is shitty. Two blown Ks in a row.
I got to go down to the stadium and whip batteries at the players on both teams. - Philly Boy Roy
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Jul 8, 2009 8:43 PM EDT reply actions
Exactly
Though it’s really hard to tell from the off-set camera angle on TV
I got to go down to the stadium and whip batteries at the players on both teams. - Philly Boy Roy
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Jul 8, 2009 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions
according to Gameday, they were close enough
"It seems like we're not hitting because we're not getting hits." - Dusty being Dusty
Its a conspiracy
Gameday is controlled by the umps’ union.
The season doesn't start until the Cincinnati Reds take the field! Reclaim The Opener!!
Both looked like balls on TV
The Hairston one definitely was – looked inside from the camera-pit angle too.
I got to go down to the stadium and whip batteries at the players on both teams. - Philly Boy Roy
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Jul 8, 2009 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Swing from your heels BP
We need a long ball here.
The season doesn't start until the Cincinnati Reds take the field! Reclaim The Opener!!
Don't be that guy BP
"I'm going to become rich and famous after I invent a device that allows you to stab people in the face over the internet"
Deep bruise maybe
The season doesn't start until the Cincinnati Reds take the field! Reclaim The Opener!!
Let it go. :)
"I'm going to become rich and famous after I invent a device that allows you to stab people in the face over the internet"
No, hold on to that anger
let it feed into your hate.
"It seems like we're not hitting because we're not getting hits." - Dusty being Dusty
Holy crap that curve was nice
Seriously.
"I'm going to become rich and famous after I invent a device that allows you to stab people in the face over the internet"
Getting there
Him and Votto might have to fight for my love after school at the old playground at this point.
"I'm going to become rich and famous after I invent a device that allows you to stab people in the face over the internet"
Seriously, why choose? Take 'em both.
"Sir, can you please put your pants back on?"
by Ash on Jul 8, 2009 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Choo Choo!
"I'm going to become rich and famous after I invent a device that allows you to stab people in the face over the internet"
you ADONIS, you.
"Sir, can you please put your pants back on?"
by Ash on Jul 8, 2009 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions
lol
Votto doesn’t have to fight much for mine, especially with that awesome ’shadow he is working tonight
Don't do this to me Homer, I've been hurt too many times before
"I'm going to become rich and famous after I invent a device that allows you to stab people in the face over the internet"
Man I hope Pujols screws up his swing trying to impress the hometown crowd in the HR derby
"I'm going to become rich and famous after I invent a device that allows you to stab people in the face over the internet"
Brantley just said that Homer is motor boatin'
or something…who can tell what that guy is saying most of the time.
"It seems like we're not hitting because we're not getting hits." - Dusty being Dusty
Damnit
they need to hit that fucker!
"It seems like we're not hitting because we're not getting hits." - Dusty being Dusty
what sucks is that this offense consistently makes it so these pitchers have no room for mistakes
guh
"It seems like we're not hitting because we're not getting hits." - Dusty being Dusty
by Slyde on Jul 8, 2009 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Taking some pitches would be a start.
Paging Brook Jacoby, Brook Jacoby, please answer the white phone. Thank you.
"Sir, can you please put your pants back on?"
by Ash on Jul 8, 2009 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions
Why's the phone gotta be white?
"I'm going to become rich and famous after I invent a device that allows you to stab people in the face over the internet"
I almost posted the exact same thing
"It seems like we're not hitting because we're not getting hits." - Dusty being Dusty
Sorry kids, I was thinking about 70's movies set in airports.
“the white courtesy phone” any better?
"Sir, can you please put your pants back on?"
by Ash on Jul 8, 2009 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions
Because I'm racist, apparently.
"Sir, can you please put your pants back on?"
by Ash on Jul 8, 2009 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Hi, hello, & welcome
Where the hell have you been?
"I'm going to become rich and famous after I invent a device that allows you to stab people in the face over the internet"
OTR?
"I'm going to become rich and famous after I invent a device that allows you to stab people in the face over the internet"
well, yes, really
but that was definitely not what I meant.
by Colin Auscapee on Jul 8, 2009 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions
Brave man
"I'm going to become rich and famous after I invent a device that allows you to stab people in the face over the internet"
what's his Native American heritage got to do with it?
That’s racist!
"It seems like we're not hitting because we're not getting hits." - Dusty being Dusty
I'm part Cherokee, you lose!
Of course the only traits I got were lack of body hair and I tan well. But still.
"I'm going to become rich and famous after I invent a device that allows you to stab people in the face over the internet"
Do the Phillies go after Halladay?
They seem to be the only team with the talent/money to do it.
"I'm going to become rich and famous after I invent a device that allows you to stab people in the face over the internet"
I hope whoever it is, they aren't in our division
Our offense plus Roy Halladay would make me cry
by wishfuldrifter on Jul 8, 2009 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions
Homer still killing it though
6 Ks… Weak bats and battle-worn bullpen don’t inspire confidence.
I got to go down to the stadium and whip batteries at the players on both teams. - Philly Boy Roy
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Jul 8, 2009 8:55 PM EDT reply actions
Hey guys
This is gapper Coming to you live from the Party in the Park. what’s going on?
He sits alone...Reds are not home.
by Gapper on Jul 8, 2009 8:58 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
2-2, Homer dealing except for a couple of hiccups
the offense smells
"It seems like we're not hitting because we're not getting hits." - Dusty being Dusty
Are you a radio DJ?
The season doesn't start until the Cincinnati Reds take the field! Reclaim The Opener!!
between innings
top 7th
"It seems like we're not hitting because we're not getting hits." - Dusty being Dusty
Time for Jay Bruce
.. to get it going!
The season doesn't start until the Cincinnati Reds take the field! Reclaim The Opener!!
Still can't believe anyone would give Paul Bako a job
The defending world champs, no less.
I have a basement that needs cleaning out
"I'm going to become rich and famous after I invent a device that allows you to stab people in the face over the internet"
His pitch count is like 85-90, right?
Let him go, unless the offense gets hot.
by manichedgehog on Jul 8, 2009 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions
95
I say let him start the inning.
"I'm going to become rich and famous after I invent a device that allows you to stab people in the face over the internet"
I think he's out
"It seems like we're not hitting because we're not getting hits." - Dusty being Dusty
With the state of the Reds bullpen, why not?
by manichedgehog on Jul 8, 2009 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions
Jonny Gomes on deck
"It seems like we're not hitting because we're not getting hits." - Dusty being Dusty
If Werth had thrown him out I might have had to drive to Philly to smack him.
"I'm going to become rich and famous after I invent a device that allows you to stab people in the face over the internet"
I agree
Looks like he deserves a smack
by wishfuldrifter on Jul 8, 2009 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions
Ramoan gets it going
Big inning guys! 10 runs at least! We’re due.
The season doesn't start until the Cincinnati Reds take the field! Reclaim The Opener!!
can somebody please help Bruce
somebody? Please?
"It seems like we're not hitting because we're not getting hits." - Dusty being Dusty
I'd prefer they help him learn how to hit
cuz, you know, he needs some help
"It seems like we're not hitting because we're not getting hits." - Dusty being Dusty
I know you really want to keep him in the majors
But Christ almighty. He’s not getting any better by guessing at what’s coming.
by Brian B on Jul 8, 2009 9:07 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
What I want is a coach that can actually help him
if that coach is in Triple-A, then fine. He just doesn’t seem to be changing what is hurting him.
"It seems like we're not hitting because we're not getting hits." - Dusty being Dusty
The kid is still very young, so I'm not giving up hope on him
But he’s definitely been a real bummer for the last couple months.
by manichedgehog on Jul 8, 2009 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions
What do you do at this point?
This is beyond a slump. Do you send him down to smack some TripleA pitching around for a while? Do you keep letting him battle through even though he has become an automatic out?
The season doesn't start until the Cincinnati Reds take the field! Reclaim The Opener!!
Somebody needs to teach him to stop trying to pull the outside pitch
"It seems like we're not hitting because we're not getting hits." - Dusty being Dusty
Sadly we don't employ a hitting coach, only an underwear stitcher
"I'm going to become rich and famous after I invent a device that allows you to stab people in the face over the internet"
I always wondered about that
At this point in their lives, what can they possibly still learn? Can you really coach a hitter anymore?
The season doesn't start until the Cincinnati Reds take the field! Reclaim The Opener!!
I think it's more mental coaching at this point
“Hey, look what you’re doing here, you know better than to do that. Go with the pitch, it’s what got you here.”
"I'm going to become rich and famous after I invent a device that allows you to stab people in the face over the internet"
Absolutely
he’s only 22. If he was in College, wouldn’t you say that he can still learn?
"It seems like we're not hitting because we're not getting hits." - Dusty being Dusty
I guess
But after 25, its all downhill.
The season doesn't start until the Cincinnati Reds take the field! Reclaim The Opener!!
i.e. Ash
"We're going to Adonis, son"
jch24
by obc2 on Jul 8, 2009 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
rec'd for antagonisticness
"I'm going to become rich and famous after I invent a device that allows you to stab people in the face over the internet"
Dude, aren't you like 12 years older than I am?
"Sir, can you please put your pants back on?"
by Ash on Jul 8, 2009 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
aaaaaaand, rec'd for witty response
Anyone else want a rec?
"I'm going to become rich and famous after I invent a device that allows you to stab people in the face over the internet"
I think you can
Even A-Rod has benefited from coaching from time to time. They hesitate to offer help to a player like him, but when he was in that deep slump, they offered, and he accepted gratefully.
Young players…definitely. Bubba Crosby’s swing changed so much after Mattingly started coaching him the scouts all noticed.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
Bruce looking weaker every time
Feel for the guy.
And I felt for Taveras too — just don’t think he has any business on the team. One love.
I got to go down to the stadium and whip batteries at the players on both teams. - Philly Boy Roy
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Jul 8, 2009 9:05 PM EDT reply actions
Edwin comes through here, mark it down.
"I'm going to become rich and famous after I invent a device that allows you to stab people in the face over the internet"
Reds need a ph for Ramon at second base
We need at least a double to score that slow ass. He was digging hard on that hit to right and nearly was thrown out at first.
by Brian B on Jul 8, 2009 9:05 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Seems like Dusty has a strict policy of always keeping a backup catcher available
Especially during a tie game
I got to go down to the stadium and whip batteries at the players on both teams. - Philly Boy Roy
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Jul 8, 2009 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions
It's up to you, Gomes
Let’s do this thang.
"I'm going to become rich and famous after I invent a device that allows you to stab people in the face over the internet"
Get Homer the win!
"It seems like we're not hitting because we're not getting hits." - Dusty being Dusty
All right
Two on, one out, with arguably our hottest hitter at the plate
We'll try
Thanks for doing us a favor with the Cubbies
by wishfuldrifter on Jul 8, 2009 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Welcome
Tell royhobbs I say hi and thanks for coming out.
"I'm going to become rich and famous after I invent a device that allows you to stab people in the face over the internet"
You and your boy royhobbs. Get a room. Sheesh.
"Sir, can you please put your pants back on?"
by Ash on Jul 8, 2009 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions
You're just jealous
"I'm going to become rich and famous after I invent a device that allows you to stab people in the face over the internet"
He's only gonna get one fastball here
Let’s hope he drills it.
"I'm going to become rich and famous after I invent a device that allows you to stab people in the face over the internet"
"Gomes has been the best DH against AL teams"
That is because he was the ONLY DH against AL teams
www.crosleyfieldterrace.wordpress.com
Did i mention i'm drunk?
The bike ride home will be fun.
He sits alone...Reds are not home.
by Gapper on Jul 8, 2009 9:09 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Damnit all
"I'm going to become rich and famous after I invent a device that allows you to stab people in the face over the internet"
Dusty:
Do NOT counter with Willy Taveras, you assclown.
by Brian B on Jul 8, 2009 9:10 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
No
But I wouldn’t mind seeing someone like Hanigan here.
by manichedgehog on Jul 8, 2009 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions
Where are these pitches?
Did anyone see that Slate atricle about the offset angle? Impossible to tell where they come across the plate.
I got to go down to the stadium and whip batteries at the players on both teams. - Philly Boy Roy
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Jul 8, 2009 9:10 PM EDT reply actions
I saw it in my brain
and thus did not need to see it on the interwebs.
by Colin Auscapee on Jul 8, 2009 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions
Its a long line
…. er… category.
The season doesn't start until the Cincinnati Reds take the field! Reclaim The Opener!!
If he at least joins the
“dominate when he pitches” group then maybe we can still get some wins when he pitches
by wishfuldrifter on Jul 8, 2009 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions
Yes my child?
"I'm going to become rich and famous after I invent a device that allows you to stab people in the face over the internet"
fook
"I'm going to become rich and famous after I invent a device that allows you to stab people in the face over the internet"
I can't believe how angry Werth has made me
someone just suggested to me that you should try to throw out the easy base hit, I thinks that’s crap and Werth almost caused Hernandez an injury
You have to make that throw
that is baseball.
by Colin Auscapee on Jul 8, 2009 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Then you'd think
After seven backward K’s, they’d be SWINGING AT IT
by manichedgehog on Jul 8, 2009 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions
That was a ball
And that ump is out of line barking at Dickerson.
by Brian B on Jul 8, 2009 9:13 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Time for new threadz
http://www.redreporter.com/2009/7/8/942728/game-83-thread-part-2
"It seems like we're not hitting because we're not getting hits." - Dusty being Dusty
And it opens in a new window, yaaaaaaaaaaayyyyyyy
"I'm going to become rich and famous after I invent a device that allows you to stab people in the face over the internet"
But it opens in the full site version
by Brian B on Jul 8, 2009 9:19 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Homeplate ump looks more upset than Dickerson
Getting defensive. Those four disputed Ks might not all be offbase, but this asshole’s SZ is huge.
I got to go down to the stadium and whip batteries at the players on both teams. - Philly Boy Roy
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Jul 8, 2009 9:15 PM EDT reply actions
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