Game 103 Thread: Rockies at Reds
by Slyde on Aug 1, 2009 5:00 PM EDT
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Expect to see a lot of heat coming off of the mound this game. Ubaldo Jimenez fastball averages 95 MPH this season. Homer Bailey is slightly slower at 94 MPH. This leaves both pitchers somewhat erratic, but they sure can bring the heat.
Today, Scott Rolen is supposed to start his tenure as Reds savior. I'm not excited about trading for an injury-prone 34-year old third baseman, but I'm even less excited by the talk of resigning him to stay in Cincinnati beyond 2010. He's a good player, but as C Trent said on Twitter yesterday, they test for the stuff now that makes players continue to be good past the age of 35.
Not sure if I'll get to see much of this game tonight. Not sure if I'm all that disappointed about that.
Sorry, baby, but this team hates you...
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Nobody puts Baby under a basket.
…except the good people of Red Reporter. And the Reds, who refuse to let her out.
"Sir, can you please put your pants back on?"
Mostly because we're dick bags.
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 Aug 1, 2009 5:04 PM EDT up reply actions
Lol Hairston just singled to center....
"If he raced his pregnant wife he'd finish third." --Tommy Lasorda(on catcher Mide Scioscia)
He's going to bat .375 for the rest of the season and get on-base at a .450 clip
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 Aug 1, 2009 5:25 PM EDT up reply actions
Just to be a dick
"If he raced his pregnant wife he'd finish third." --Tommy Lasorda(on catcher Mide Scioscia)
seriously, im rooting for the reds to tank the rest of the season
i think the no. 2 draft slot is attainable.
What do you mean, "blank slate"?
I am too.
That and maybe it will force management to do something heavy
"If he raced his pregnant wife he'd finish third." --Tommy Lasorda(on catcher Mide Scioscia)
Just noticed this
You got ‘Scioscia’ right but misspelled ‘Mike’!? ;)
"Sir, can you please put your pants back on?"
by Ash on Aug 1, 2009 5:34 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
I am rooting for the Reds to well the rest of the way
For Votto, BP,Bruce, Cueto, Voltron, Bailey, even Hanigan to improve get settled and start winning some games.
I’m hoping that Nix, Gomes, Wadmore and Rolen all take advantage of the PT and that this thing gels..
I’m hoping we don’t trade Bronson
but that we trade Gonzo…i don’t much care one way or the other for Harang (who has seen his best days, but is still effective).
I hope that Dusty has a spiritual awakening and moves to an Ashram in chilicothe and that we find young new manager with a combo of sabremetric understanding, great people skills and a historical understand of the tactics of the game
that’s all i’m rooting for.
One tequila, two tequila, three tequila, floor.
George Carlin
won't that be the nats 2nd pick of the draft
If they don’t sign strasburg this year?
"It seems like we're not hitting because we're not getting hits." - Dusty being Dusty
by Slyde on Aug 1, 2009 5:32 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
oh youre right
although, if they dont sign strasburg this time, they might not draft him again. he would have all the leverage because they wouldn’t get the pick back in 2011.
What do you mean, "blank slate"?
If the Nationals don't sign him
They need his permission to re-draft him next year.
by RedsMasochist on Aug 1, 2009 6:10 PM EDT up reply actions
Trade deadline winners and losers
from NBC Sports:
Winner:
Edwin Encarnacion – Dusty Baker didn’t appear to be giving up on him, but most everyone else in Cincinnati had. The change of scenery should do him some good, but he needs to take advantage or the bust label could stick.
Losers:
Reds – Scott Rolen is having an All-Star campaign, but I’m not convinced it’s not his last gasp. The Reds will be on the hook for his entire $11.5 million salary next year, and they gave up three nice chips to get him. As long as their odds are for this year, it was the wrong strategy.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
FAoftheGame
Our old friend Anna
http://www.eforu.com/gallery/annakournikova/pic47.html
One tequila, two tequila, three tequila, floor.
George Carlin
holy cow
Cherry goes flying into the stands.
The Chicago fans are applauding him.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
He really is making everyone love him on Day 1, isn't he?
"Sir, can you please put your pants back on?"
by Ash on Aug 1, 2009 5:51 PM EDT up reply actions
i cant explain his last two seasons
especially considering its post-steroids and his resume for the previous decade was horseshit.
good luck, cherry. avoid arod.
"I piss excellence"
Not an issue, Cherry's not a she-male.
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 Aug 1, 2009 6:29 PM EDT up reply actions
he just came to bat with the bases loaded
And hit a RBI forceout. Would have been a hit with anyone else but Posada trying to run to 3B.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
I kind of want the Reds to reel off a 10+ game losing streak with Rolen.
Just so Big Bob can learn a lesson. I’m not concerned about draft position – I’ve never been one to root for the team to lose so they can get a higher pick, and never will – but my faith that better days are ahead, that the team is on the right track, has waned throughout the season and was totally shattered yesterday. There’s something rotten in Denmark the front office.
This hurts me more than it hurts you, Bob. But if you don’t learn from this, there’s no hope.
He sits alone...Reds are not home.
I agree actually
And the side benefit might be that Dustys job might be in jeopardy.
I’d lose every game for the rest of the year if it meant Dusty was fired
Isn't there a slanket somewhere you should be filling with your farts?
by nycredsfan on Aug 1, 2009 5:54 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I would too.
"If he raced his pregnant wife he'd finish third." --Tommy Lasorda(on catcher Mide Scioscia)
I disagree
I don’t like this move, but I want it to work. I’ve only got one season left being passionate about this team. I want it to be a good one.
"It seems like we're not hitting because we're not getting hits." - Dusty being Dusty
I want them to do well too, in 2010
For that to happen Bob needs to realize 2 things ( I kinda think Walt already knows)
1) For “RBI guys” to get rbis, somebodys gotta get on base more often than 29% of the time
2) Dusty is a bad manager
If the team plays over .500 the rest of the year, I don’t think he learns either lesson
Isn't there a slanket somewhere you should be filling with your farts?
by nycredsfan on Aug 1, 2009 6:12 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I have honestly always found the 'paper bag mask' things to be distasteful.
But I really think this is the only way anything will change. Immediate wins or losses be damned – what I really want is to be following the rational, stable organization I thought I was seeing in development the past few years. At least those years there was a sense of expectation that we were on the right path. I’m convinced now that if this doesn’t blow up on them, there is no hope.
He sits alone...Reds are not home.
blah blah blah
true fans are lifers for their ballclub through thick and thin. i hate seeing local residents who are steelers or cowboys fans solely b/c that’s who was winning super bowls during their childhood.
and i think that Slyde at 50% passionate is still a lean, mean, baseball loving machine.
"I piss excellence"
Agreed, that Pitt/Cowboy/Red Sox love is bullshit.
Now, if Cincy ever got an NBA or NHL franchise, I’m not sure what I’d do.
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 Aug 1, 2009 6:32 PM EDT up reply actions
or if they got an NFL franchise even
"It seems like we're not hitting because we're not getting hits." - Dusty being Dusty
Buddom pa!
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 Aug 1, 2009 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions
I've been trying to figure out what this means, my "leaving the team" if they don't win in 2010
and I think it means that it probably means the end of blogging for me, even to the point of not commenting. Other than that, I might still watch the games if I’m not doing anything else. I might still go to a few games. I’m just not going to think about the Reds for 75% of the day like I do now. I’m starting to feel like it’s not worth it. BTW, I felt this way before this week. I’m not that down on the Rolen trade to the point it would drive me away. It’s not a stupid move, it’s just a poorly executed one. Like I said on Mo’s show, it’s not a deal that a smart team makes.
"It seems like we're not hitting because we're not getting hits." - Dusty being Dusty
RE: OBP - Sutton is actually pretty strong there in the minors...we'll see if he gets it going
I think he’s got a strong chance to make the team in 2010.
Good point
I’d forgotten about that
Even though that’s not why dusty’s putting him there, he’s not a bad option
Isn't there a slanket somewhere you should be filling with your farts?
by nycredsfan on Aug 1, 2009 6:21 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
That's what Stubbs will be
While playing GG defense if he ever gets a chance
Isn't there a slanket somewhere you should be filling with your farts?
by nycredsfan on Aug 1, 2009 6:38 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
It really seems like the Reds want to see Stubbs hit for more power
Which considering the Reds keep starting Taveras, seems completely insane.
by RedsMasochist on Aug 1, 2009 6:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Drew Stubbs
was drafted because he hit for power. So naturally the Reds think he just needs a little more time to figure it out.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
I just meant for that to be keeping him behind Willy was crazy
Considering they don’t seem to mind a slap-hitting CF. But I see your point.
by RedsMasochist on Aug 1, 2009 7:00 PM EDT up reply actions
It is 6:30 p.m. and I have started drinking.
Thank you Bob and Walt!
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 Aug 1, 2009 6:29 PM EDT reply actions
i just picked up some bud select
a roll of paper towels, a jumbo package of toilet paper, some diced tomatoes and three four packs of pudding.
i bet being a kroger cashier is an interesting vocation.
"I piss excellence"
I have friends who used to work as cashiers and the one used to print off the craziest purchases
My favorite?
A dude, alone, roughly 11:35 p.m.
Toilet Paper
Single Pickle
Pudding
Duct Tape
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 Aug 1, 2009 6:33 PM EDT up reply actions
That's it Piecoro
keep telling us this is a dynamite trade.
You twat.
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 Aug 1, 2009 6:34 PM EDT reply actions
Can we trade Piecoro for a hot chick? Doesn't he kind of think like a hot chick anyway?
Plus Fox affiliates all over the US have a smoking hot lady for these mindless interviews and cheesy fan interactions.
I’m not for reducing the workforce but Nicole Zaloumis gets it done:
http://tbn0.google.com/images?q=tbn:znKgpUGgt3eZAM:http://seattlesportsnet.files.wordpress.com/2009/07/nicolezaloumis1.jpg
Hahahahahahahahahahahaha
Oh man, they’re still doing the ‘Tech Talk’ segments with Cherry!
I was hoping they’d keep showing them but figured, you know, they might go out and re-film the segments with someone actually on the team.
Nope. Not FSReds.
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 Aug 1, 2009 6:50 PM EDT reply actions
What's he doing out on the Ponderosa?
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 Aug 1, 2009 7:02 PM EDT up reply actions
Okay, let's see how this shit storm plays out.
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 Aug 1, 2009 7:10 PM EDT reply actions
I'll take.
And then pound some Jager to celebrate.
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 Aug 1, 2009 7:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Nice start Homer!
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 Aug 1, 2009 7:12 PM EDT reply actions
11 pitch inning, 8 strikes
Very nice start.
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 Aug 1, 2009 7:16 PM EDT reply actions
So i haven't checked in on the Reds in the past month,
Everything going well? And why is Ede a white guy now?
Dusty Baker said it was the first [triple play] he’d seen in person. When he was with the Dodgers, they hit into one, but he was in the bathroom.- C Trent
The best part about the trade
is that now we get to hear GG drool over Rolen every night!
by wishfuldrifter on Aug 1, 2009 7:18 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Sooooo glad the TV is mute and I'm listening to the radio
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 Aug 1, 2009 7:20 PM EDT up reply actions
Sutton leadoff double post
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 Aug 1, 2009 7:19 PM EDT reply actions
Nice bunt, Gonzo. I don't like it, but nice bunt.
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 Aug 1, 2009 7:20 PM EDT reply actions
JO-EH!!
1-0
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 Aug 1, 2009 7:22 PM EDT reply actions
Fuck yes.
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 Aug 1, 2009 7:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Hal on WLW talking about the Yankees still looking at Reds' pitching.
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 Aug 1, 2009 7:31 PM EDT reply actions
as well they should
But are the Reds still interested in selling, with Voltron possibly out for a year?
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
If I'm running the Reds: Hell yes.
Walt? Who fucking knows.
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 Aug 1, 2009 7:34 PM EDT up reply actions
I wonder how similar Carson Palmer and Volquez's injuries are?
I’m not optimistic about Palmer. But I hate the Bengals, so forget all that.
Come on, Homer. Get your shit together!
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 Aug 1, 2009 7:33 PM EDT reply actions
You've got that right.
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 Aug 1, 2009 7:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Damn, Homer. Nice move.
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 Aug 1, 2009 7:34 PM EDT reply actions
Nice inning again, Homer.
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 Aug 1, 2009 7:35 PM EDT reply actions
Suck it Rolen!
/Still bitter
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 Aug 1, 2009 7:39 PM EDT reply actions
JONNY GOMES OWNS THE UNIVERSE!!!!
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 Aug 1, 2009 7:40 PM EDT reply actions
Johnny Gomes has a huge dick
and he is the reason Dusty Baker should be kicking himself.
"If he raced his pregnant wife he'd finish third." --Tommy Lasorda(on catcher Mide Scioscia)
Jonny Gomes needs to be in LF everyday next season.
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 Aug 1, 2009 7:42 PM EDT reply actions
I'm really fine with
Gomes, Stubbs, Heisey and Bruce as our top four outfielders. But we all know that won’t happen unless Taveras gets injured.
Let me write out a formal proof for you.
Too true.
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 Aug 1, 2009 7:45 PM EDT up reply actions
This would probably also require a Dusty firing...
Dusty still thinks he should start Nix against righties.
Let me write out a formal proof for you.
Dusty should have to wear a padded helmet in public.
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 Aug 1, 2009 7:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Nix is a CFer
Sutton is an infielder who is playing outfield.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
He came up as a CF
Throughout the minors and when he was with Texas iirc
by RedsMasochist on Aug 1, 2009 7:53 PM EDT up reply actions
another take on the rolen trade
is it possible that walt n bob realize there really is no one on the FA market next year where they can upgrade at SS or LF, and therefore, upgraded at 3B when they got the chance?
"Turns Out Craig Counsell Was Actually Best Baseball Player Of Steroid Era"
-The Onion 2/13/09
by RedinWrigleyville on Aug 1, 2009 7:48 PM EDT reply actions
I think it's pretty obviously
because one or both of them has a mancrush on Rolen, so they did whatever they thought they needed to do to get him.
Let me write out a formal proof for you.
whats the 2009 low count on comments?
i think tonight has a chance to beat it
"Turns Out Craig Counsell Was Actually Best Baseball Player Of Steroid Era"
-The Onion 2/13/09
by RedinWrigleyville on Aug 1, 2009 7:50 PM EDT reply actions
"He's a pitcher"
"If he raced his pregnant wife he'd finish third." --Tommy Lasorda(on catcher Mide Scioscia)
Too Quiet Tonight
Whats everyone drinking? Because we all know you have to drink to watch this team.
"If I ever find a pitcher who has heat, a good curve, and a slider, I might seriously consider marrying him, or at least proposing." - Sparky Anderson
Corona w/ Lime here
"If I ever find a pitcher who has heat, a good curve, and a slider, I might seriously consider marrying him, or at least proposing." - Sparky Anderson
Moerlein OTR
Later on, it will be Jager.
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 Aug 1, 2009 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions
busch light
best domestic there is
"Turns Out Craig Counsell Was Actually Best Baseball Player Of Steroid Era"
-The Onion 2/13/09
by RedinWrigleyville on Aug 1, 2009 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Rolen wakes up this morning and thinks: "This is a business... This is a business..."
“… and I’m still getting paid…”
“… but, crap, I play for the Reds…”
“… This is a business… This is a business…..”
The White Sox are over five hundred and the Reds are heading south for the winter, and it’s August. lol poor guy, seriously.
And more seriously, I hope he makes a positive difference.
And Joey H wakes up this morning — “Holy Shit!… woo hoo”
No matter where you're at, there you are
He asked to be traded
He wanted to come to Cincinnati. He had a no-trade.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
Rolen says he's thrilled to be a Red
Ex-Jay rolen happy to be close to roots
"I’m thrilled to be here," said the Indiana native. "This is as close to home as I can be. My parents brought me here to watch ballgames, and where I’m from there is a St. Louis, Cincinnati split right down the middle. I’m a Midwestern guy, and I enjoy being here. I certainly enjoyed my time in St. Louis with Walt and I enjoy this part of the country. This is a spot I wanted to get back to and be here for awhile."
Walt would be Walt Jocketty, the Reds general manager.
As for him approaching Toronto general manager J.P. Ricciardi and asking him to see if he might be able to trade him, Rolen said that was true.
"When I was in St. Louis, I was real comfortable in that area," he said. "I have a 4-year-old and a 2-year-old, and my wife and parents travel quite a bit, my brother lives in this area. I’ve always wanted to try and finish up at home or get back to this area, this part of the country.
"I did approach J.P. and asked if he would consider moving me back to this area, to the Midwest. [Cincinnati] certainly would be my number one choice. J.P. approached me at one point and said he would look into it and try to accommodate me. I know he worked real hard, and I know Walt worked hard. I’m very thankful and appreciative for the opportunity to get back to where I’m from, to where my family is."
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
I'm glad he wants to be here
I just hope it works out,. It does sound like an ideal situation for him.
Well that was nice while it lasted.
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 Aug 1, 2009 8:17 PM EDT reply actions
FUCK. Again.
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 Aug 1, 2009 8:37 PM EDT reply actions
Rec'd for the NSFW quality.
Also, Homer was saying the word while I was listening to it. Which made it better.
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 Aug 1, 2009 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions
Sigh
That poor baby’s never getting out, is she?
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
We're going to eat her at the end of the year.
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 Aug 1, 2009 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm still here
not sure why, maybe it’s because we have the hottest infield in baseball (whn Janish is in). That, or I’m just that stubborn
so
Does that mean you approve of the new thirdbaseman’s tigrmetrics?
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
tigrmetrics? don't think I've ever heard that one yet
on the hotness scale, Rolen has a nice build and he rounds out the infield by providing the attractive older man role. Brandon is the cool, outgoing guy with a great smile and moves, and Votto is the really attractive, understated (unless he’s getting ejected) guy with an air of mystery (he’s foriegn! lol ). Janish is the goofy Screech like one that provides a bit of comedy while being cute. It’s teh cmplete package. Could be a hit series or something (not a world series!)
"Not everyone thinks the Rolen for Edwin trade was all that great of a deal"
Says Welsh.
Really? There are people who didn’t think this was a brilliant trade? Hmmm. I must be out of the loop, I haven’t heard that.
i just checked espn fantasy leagues
1.1% own Sea Bass.
holy shit, is that a red flag or what? this is an abomination…
"I piss excellence"
do you think Walt got word about Volquez as he was trading Stewart?
they seemed to happen at the same time.
I gatehred that from a few posts on MLB.com
I think Walt and Rolen are looooovin’ it. That makes two of them lol. I’m hopeful but skeptical about it
Everyone just needs to get on base in front of Gome and he will plant another in the upper deck
Because that’s what he does!
crud
i think Rolen is a good addition but the smart move would have been to upgrade SS and keep EE. (hack, cough)
"I piss excellence"
That's a dumb move.
Walt and Holliday don’t go way back. Hell, they’ve probably never even met!
He sits alone...Reds are not home.
you scared me
He’s playing in Nashville. Jason Bourgeois would play before him. Melvin values having competitive minor league teams so there are a lot of quad A and older guys trying to make a comeback.
But on a related note, the guy they tossed off, Tony Gwynn had 3 hits I think and scored 3 runs last night. One of the reasons I got tossed from there was because I dared to say that he wasn’t all that bad.
Him.. and Rosales.. and Sutton..
I guess C Dick is hurt though
I’d love to hear why Gomes was pulled. Fuckin’ idiot dusty.
brewers game is about to start
I feel like I should just put a whiskey bottle on the table next to me.
They may want to get the mic's away from Votto
haha. Frustration seems to be seeping out of that man.
Struck out looking.
Knew it was a strike (no argument), and a few F-bombs spilled over to the FSN broadcast.
so he was cursing himself?
someone needs to tell him it’s not all on him. This team sucks just fine despite his contributions. I hate to see him beat himself up like this and get so frustrated
what I hate about it
is that some people I know are saying things like “that’s not like him” which it isn’t, in general, but when things are this bad (11 lost out of 12!) anyone will get frustrated and come out with some colorful remarks. A couple of fans I chatted with suggested he has been different since his return. The fact that it has happend after his return is a coincidence, I think.
What’s most surprising is probably that I fund some fans left to talk to!
In this economy, it's noble of you to fund them
:P
"It seems like we're not hitting because we're not getting hits." - Dusty being Dusty
oops *found, I'm annoyed by another loss and the caffeine buzz is dying pff
Bronson would know what t’s like to come off such a high
it's hard to detect any typos too
with my posts around. I have serious typo issues. I always say, though, typos make memes! One of my awful typos will launch one lol.
This team is officially bumming me out
nothing is working right anymore. I think the Pirates are starting to get mad too, because they have to keep losing games just to stay in last!
BTW
The Reds are now tied for last place. Well, tied for it.
"It seems like we're not hitting because we're not getting hits." - Dusty being Dusty
unbelievable
just wow…but how awesome would it be to see the Pirates in contention? haha
How much longer til Dusty's gone?
by in_Votto_We_Trust on Aug 1, 2009 10:39 PM EDT up reply actions
not sure why I felt it necessary to re-emphasize the tied part
I’m going to bed.
"It seems like we're not hitting because we're not getting hits." - Dusty being Dusty
g'night--the tied part must be emphasized
it feels less liek last. we’ve come all the way round. Tied for first for a while, now tied for last. Gut punch!
I really am now rooting for anything that gets Dusty canned
This team is clearly not going anywhere this season, and if we’re planning on contending next year, which the Rolen acquisition says we are, Dusty absolutely MUST be fired. I’m also willing to bet that that would mean a complete overhaul of the coaching staff, which would be equally welcome. Jacoby and Pole don’t seem to be helping our young talent to develop very much, what with Bruce struggling so much and Homer having to turn to an old college coach to fix his problems. Also, the aggressive style of hitting that Dusty and Jacoby tout REALLY isn’t working, especially when you have guys with terrible on-base skills already batting 1-2.
So basically, however many games must be lost in order to ensure a new manager for next season, I hope we lose them. I don’t want a valiant struggle back to respectability, especially if it is due to some random, out-of-the-blue hot streak from Taveras or Sea Bass, because that just means we’ll lose again next year.
Amen. I hate to blame Dusty tooooo much because the injuries have been devastating.
But I agree that he needs to be gone and if they keep losing, something has to be done. They’re what…1 for 12 right now? That’s pitiful. The last time they strung two victories together was against the DBacks…and that ALMOST didn’t happen.
"If he raced his pregnant wife he'd finish third." --Tommy Lasorda(on catcher Mide Scioscia)
The injuries really have been terrible
We’ve had so many key cogs miss significant time, or potentially be fatigued (a la Cueto this past month). Even still, we were one of the luckiest teams, statistically speaking, the first half of the year, and that’s the only reason we were doing as well as we were. Now that luck seems to have reverted to normal (or even beyond), and we’re seeing what this team (again, injury-depleted) really is, and even when healthy I believe we win despite a lot of Dusty’s decisions.
Taveras has gotten worse and worse as the season’s gone on, and has always in his career had an OBP below league average, and yet Dusty has never batted him below 2nd in the order. He’s taken 3 walks since May 25th, all in July. Dusty’s so by-the-book, and if you have a bunch of kids you probably need to get creative (this is true both inside and outside baseball)
Couldn't agree more
I’ve been thinking lately that most of the dumbass moves are down to either Bob or Dusty
1) Bob wanted Dusty
2) Dusty wanted Taveras so Bob told Walt to do whatever it took to get it done, hence the second year for 4(!) mil. Seriously, can you believe he’s going to get that much next year?
3) While Walt wanted Rolen, I think Bob REALLY wanted him and told him to get him at all costs. I think Walt knew he was getting raped but his hands were tied (an unpleasant way to get raped I imagine)
While we are stuck with Bob, if we can drop Dusty that’ll be a major negative influence out of Bobs ear. Unfortunately because of the injury excuse and the money owed him next year, I give a Dusty firing about a 3% chance.
Isn't there a slanket somewhere you should be filling with your farts?
by nycredsfan on Aug 2, 2009 1:05 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
3% sounds about right to me.
I don’t like it, but I’m coming to accept it. They will play the injury card for all it’s worth, and unless Dusty get’s fed up with the incessant losing and decides to retire…well, we’re fucked. Proper fucked.
Jeez I guess everyone is gone by now..
Drove home listening to Doc What’s his Face…Rogers…yeah
Doesn’t sound like the Boys did too well tonight.
Oh well…on the other hand I still think we’ll see more trade activity in the next couple weeks.
Wouldn’t be surprised to see Weathers and Harang gone if Walt can find a taker.
Shit on a stick this team needs an enima…they are so down…I used to call it a malaise…now I’m afraid its more like a energy loss sickness from losing and losing and losing again.
One of my concerns is that Walt will get trigger happy and trade Gomes and Nix for an aging SS and leave us with Taveris…
Propspects are good to have but prospects are are also suspect….but as Sir Pensive so clearly states the present coaching staff (sans Hatcher and the little Gnome Guy) don’t do well with prospects.
Tomorrow will be a winning day. I am not guessing…trust me it will be a good day to be a Red’s fan.
One tequila, two tequila, three tequila, floor.
George Carlin
Lol not me.
I feel exactly the same.
"If he raced his pregnant wife he'd finish third." --Tommy Lasorda(on catcher Mide Scioscia)
it just feels like we can't win ever
I think it’s mental for the team at this point. Somebody needs to get them out of it
Given what the Reds did (or didn't do) in the off season
I just do not get what the plan is at mid season, especially with the season out of reach.
Will you stop it with the vegetables
hm..new game thread's not open yet..
OMG DUSTY FINALLY PUT HANIGAN SECOND IN THE LINEUP
Sutton LF
Hanigan C
Votto 1B
Phillips 2B
Rolen 3B
Gomes RF
Nix LF
Gonzalez SS
Arroyo P
AND THE BREWERS SIGNED COREY PATTERSON!!
Things are looking up.
How much longer til Dusty's gone?
by in_Votto_We_Trust on Aug 2, 2009 11:00 AM EDT reply actions
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