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Game 114: Nationals at Reds

Washington Nationals at Cincinnati Reds, Aug 13, 2009 7:10 PM EDT



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Washington Nationals
@ Cincinnati Reds

Thursday, Aug 13, 2009, 7:10 PM EDT
Great American Ball Park

Collin Balester vs Bronson Arroyo

Mostly clear. Winds blowing in from left field at 5-10 m.p.h. Game time temperature around 80.

 

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W-L ERA WHIP K BB
2009 - Collin Balester 1-1 5.21 1.32 11 4



W-L ERA WHIP K BB
2009 - Bronson Arroyo 10-11 5.04 1.46 82 52


For the first time since being traded by the Reds to Arizona almost exactly one year ago, Adam Dunn returns to the field where he hit 124 home runs during his career.  Fittingly, he will be facing Bronson Arroyo, who was perhaps Dunn's biggest critic after the Big Donkey parted ways with the Reds last summer.  As you'll recall, Arroyo mocked Dunn for wanting big money on the free agent market, essentially taking unprovoked shots at the big guy.  Dunn tried his best to play it off as nothing, but you gotta think it'll be in his mind when he steps up to the plate during that first plate appearance tonight.  Arroyo might be wise to pitch around him, particularly because one of Dunn's selfish solo shots could be enough to put the game out of reach for the Reds.

Twenty-three year old Colin Balester was recently recalled to the Majors after a fairly pedestrian year in AAA.  He's made 4 starts in the bigs this year, only lasting 6 innings once.  Balester is exactly the type of pitcher that the Reds seem to struggle against for no reason (well, we know the reason, but yeah).  A bad night from Arroyo could make this a long night for Reds fans.

The Nats have a little different look than when the season started.  Currently there are only 2 former Reds on the active roster - Dunn and reliever Ron Villone.  Hopefully we'll be lucky enough to see several future former Reds on the home team's roster tonight.

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Lineup, from the second string Fayplacement

Dickerson CF
Gonzalez SS
Votto 1B
Phillips 2B
Nix LF
Gomes RF
Rosales 3B
Hanigan C
Arrroyo P

I was disappointed to see Wladimir out of the lineup, but encouraged there is no Taveras (at least until Dusty puts him in as a defensive replacement).

"Even if he is average, I’d still take him over Willyevergetonbase Taveras." - Randy in Chatt on redsminorleagues.com

by RedsMasochist on Aug 13, 2009 5:12 PM EDT reply actions  

Yeah, with the exception of Nix playing in the spot I would have put Balentien, I like this lineup

Well, seeing Rosales at third is no treat, but Rolen is hurt, and despite all the assurances that Drew Sutton can hit, he hasn’t really displayed that. But mostly, I’m thrilled that there’s no Taveras, and I’m fine with Sea Bass batting second since he’s actually been decent recently. Ride that “hot streak!”

by Brendanukkah on Aug 13, 2009 5:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

Sutton really hasn't gotten a fair shot

He looked decent at the plate in the Colorado series, then sat for 3 straight days. Then, until last night he was been used as a pinch-hitter. Sutton is getting the same kind of introduction to the big leagues that Rosales got last year from Dusty. With that kind of sporadic playing time, there’s no real way to know what the Reds have in him.

Sutton’s GameLog

"Even if he is average, I’d still take him over Willyevergetonbase Taveras." - Randy in Chatt on redsminorleagues.com

by RedsMasochist on Aug 13, 2009 5:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

Strike the "been" from that sentence

I was going to say “has been”, then changed it to “was”.

"Even if he is average, I’d still take him over Willyevergetonbase Taveras." - Randy in Chatt on redsminorleagues.com

by RedsMasochist on Aug 13, 2009 6:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

Playing the 'hot hand' seems to be a bit of trouble for Dusty

It must be only because AGon is a SS

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

by Madville on Aug 13, 2009 5:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yeah there doesn't seem to be a point to playing Nix a whole lot

but maybe they think he’s in the “Nix” for next year. But WIlly’s out. Progress. Dickerson’s going to have to be impressive out there, because it seems to take only a game or two before Dusty’s Taveras-name-writing-on-lineup-card finger gets itchy.

by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Aug 13, 2009 5:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

I was thinking that about Dickerson too

It’s funny how some guys can suck forever and keep playing and others are on a suuuuuper short leash.

I’m really frustrated Balentien isn’t playing more (shameless plug for my fanshot about him now)

I can’t believe they think the Daynce Mix is in their plans for next year, and it’s not like he’s earned a ton of playing time with an OPS of .740. He’s almost 29, has never been good over a whole season, and clearly isn’t getting any better. I’m tired of it, it’s time for a new song……Wlad To The Bone

Baseball must be a great game to survive the fools who run it.— Bill Terry

by nycredsfan on Aug 13, 2009 5:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

Maybe he's not in the plans for next year

but even as a platoon move it doesn’t make a lot of sense of give Nix much time. Balentien’s splits favor RHP matchhups if you look at his minor league numbers.

As for Dickerson, he now has a 115 OPS+ in 390 MLB PAs. This less than a full season’s worth, but it seems robust enough to declare he’s going to at least be league average in CF, given his positive defensive numbers there. If Willy Taveras starts in CF on Opening Day 2010, I’m going to find another team to support. Maybe I’ll get into competitive eating or something.

by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Aug 13, 2009 5:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

Not to mention a first round draft pick in AAA ready to contribute

who may or may not work out, but we’ve got so many options Taveras shouldn’t even be allowed in the stadium after this year.

Baseball must be a great game to survive the fools who run it.— Bill Terry

by nycredsfan on Aug 13, 2009 5:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

I wonder if there's any conceivable way they could trick Abreu

into signing up. He’s gettin on in years, but if you had Gomes spelling him against tough lefties with Dickerson in CF and Bruce in right that would be a respectable OF.

by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Aug 13, 2009 5:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

Any FA signing of import

would of course require moving Arroyo and/or Cordero. If they could procure net Hardy and Abreu when the dust settle, that would be well worth it I think. The rotation might still be broken, but I think I think the offseason turns on how much faith they have in Bailey, Owings and Wood & Co. after this season.

by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Aug 13, 2009 5:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

You don't think most teams could use an elite closer

or inning eating league average pitcher? They just don’t want to pay what we’re paying. We’d have to eat salary obviously.

by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Aug 13, 2009 6:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

no you wouldn't

Abreu has reached his DH days.

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by BubbaFan on Aug 13, 2009 6:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

No I wouldn't what?

Abreu has spent most of his time in the outfield this year. If he’s passable in LF, I’d sign him for one year at up to $7MM (He’s getting $5MM this year). I’m not saying the Reds could get him – or that the market will be the same this time around – but it’s worth a try to get his production – especially with Gomes as a hedge.

by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Aug 13, 2009 6:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

he was terrible in '08 (-25 UZR) in RF

but he’s only slightly below average (-3.3) this year. i would say his true talent level right now is closer to -15 than it is to average. and while he still gets on base, which is what this team needs, i think Chris Dickerson could be 90% of what Abreu would bring and he would do it for 400K.

by Charlie Scrabbles on Aug 13, 2009 6:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

Dickerson can only man one position at a time

Assuming the goal is a competitive 2010, I think Dickerson is better used as a fulltime CF than a platoon LFer. Drew Stubbs is ready to get his chance, but is still untested in the majors. Dickerson’s value is that he can play CF and together they are insurance against each other.

I think Abreu is worth $5MM Reds Bucks, but maybe Gomes/Balentien/Heisey can provide enough of his value to make it a waste of money. Would you sign or trade for any LFers in the offseason assuming $5MM-$10MM in salary was avalable to do so?

by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Aug 13, 2009 6:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yes, but

that’s a dangerous assumption. Also, I’d rather spend that money on a SS.

Baseball must be a great game to survive the fools who run it.— Bill Terry

by nycredsfan on Aug 13, 2009 6:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

why

brandon phillips will be a good ss next season

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by 'tHan on Aug 13, 2009 6:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

That would require flexible thinking by the Reds

Sadly I don’t think they’’l even give it a chance.

"Even if he is average, I’d still take him over Willyevergetonbase Taveras." - Randy in Chatt on redsminorleagues.com

by RedsMasochist on Aug 13, 2009 6:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

Only if we had a shot at Bay.

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

by ZJiff30 on Aug 13, 2009 6:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

OVER-RATED (clap, clap, clap clap clap)

I don’t think you’ll get him for 5-10 mil per or for less than 3-4 years.

I’d give him 2 years at 10 mil per, but I don’t think he’ll be worth much more than that, and there’s no way he’d sign for that.

Baseball must be a great game to survive the fools who run it.— Bill Terry

by nycredsfan on Aug 13, 2009 6:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

You're right

But he’s the only one I’d spend that kind of money on.

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

by ZJiff30 on Aug 13, 2009 6:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

AGon batting second, Dusty?

Child please!

"T-Virus and AGon hitting 1-2? CHILD PLEASE!"
--- Ochocinco

by cesarhernandez on Aug 13, 2009 5:19 PM EDT reply actions  

Not an Ochocinco fan?

I loved Hard Knocks last night. Mikey Boy and Fat Lip sure came off looking swell….

"T-Virus and AGon hitting 1-2? CHILD PLEASE!"
--- Ochocinco

by cesarhernandez on Aug 13, 2009 5:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

i love chad

no i dont have HBO and i diddnt want to buy it

by vottoholic on Aug 13, 2009 5:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

I enjoyed it..

except seeing that Mikey Boy has still way too much influence on that team

Nobody listens to Andrew

by nlt-andrew68 on Aug 13, 2009 6:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

No kidding

It’s so disheartening to see him leading the meetings as the coaches squirm. “Hey can we move a defensive end to tight end?” Sure Mikey, we’ll get right on that…

"T-Virus and AGon hitting 1-2? CHILD PLEASE!"
--- Ochocinco

by cesarhernandez on Aug 13, 2009 6:18 PM EDT up reply actions   1 recs

rec

for the sig line ! especially after Chad’s translation !

Nobody listens to Andrew

by nlt-andrew68 on Aug 13, 2009 7:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

don't start that "up in here" shit in this game thread

Baseball must be a great game to survive the fools who run it.— Bill Terry

by nycredsfan on Aug 13, 2009 6:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

More musings from Jeff Brantley, Super genius

He just finished comparing supplements that might contain banned substances to Coke. The kind you drink, not the kind you snort. I just had to shake my head and laugh. At least Brantley’s good for one laugh a game (usually at his expense).

"Even if he is average, I’d still take him over Willyevergetonbase Taveras." - Randy in Chatt on redsminorleagues.com

by RedsMasochist on Aug 13, 2009 6:36 PM EDT reply actions  

well

this morning i drove thru mcdonalds and ordered a coke. the lady at the window managed to dump that coke in my lap. i think brantley may be on to something because that coke on my lap incited rage in me as if i were on the ’roids.

Made from 100% Recycled Awesome,

by 'tHan on Aug 13, 2009 6:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

im sorry it has come to this 'tHan

as youve put up a Hall o’ Fame-caliber career here at RR. but this shocking admission means we’ll have to ban you for life.

by Charlie Scrabbles on Aug 13, 2009 6:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

Don't worry 'tHan

just wait for a new commissioner, say you’re sorry, and you’ll get reinstated.

Baseball must be a great game to survive the fools who run it.— Bill Terry

by nycredsfan on Aug 13, 2009 6:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

actually i'm going to deny it for ten years

i was misquoted ya know

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by 'tHan on Aug 13, 2009 6:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

write a book about it and just keep hustling

this town’ll love ya

Baseball must be a great game to survive the fools who run it.— Bill Terry

by nycredsfan on Aug 13, 2009 6:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

bring a prostitute to some games with you

and sport some ugly shades.

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

by ZJiff30 on Aug 13, 2009 6:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

I just watched a very interesting video off a link from Regleg Nation

It is called “Illusion of Superiority”. It seems to explain Dusty Baker’s inability to recognize what we consider to be his bad decisions. It was posted by Steve (second comment on RLN link).

Redleg Nation Game Thread Link

Link Directly to the Video

"Even if he is average, I’d still take him over Willyevergetonbase Taveras." - Randy in Chatt on redsminorleagues.com

by RedsMasochist on Aug 13, 2009 7:03 PM EDT reply actions  

the reds are playing!

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by 'tHan on Aug 13, 2009 7:14 PM EDT reply actions  

We're underway

Tonight, your beloved Losantiville Crimson Stockings lock horns with the dreaded Washington Senators.

by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Aug 13, 2009 7:14 PM EDT reply actions  

I prefer the Knights of the Crimson Hose

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 13, 2009 7:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

Zimmerman is good

just thought I’d mention it. Last time we played the Nationals, I kept thinking how it would be to have him at third. Not going to happen for a while now!

by Red_Poodle on Aug 13, 2009 7:16 PM EDT reply actions  

Just wait until he turns 35

"Even if he is average, I’d still take him over Willyevergetonbase Taveras." - Randy in Chatt on redsminorleagues.com

by RedsMasochist on Aug 13, 2009 7:16 PM EDT up reply actions   1 recs

For anyone that's interested, Kent Mercker's in the booth with Marty ...

also if Bronson throws a perfect game tonight what do you think the headline will be:

A Perfect Concoction

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 13, 2009 7:22 PM EDT reply actions  

Nice AB Joey

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 13, 2009 7:23 PM EDT reply actions  

Jeff Brantley answers, "Four cheeks and a couple of chins"

"Even if he is average, I’d still take him over Willyevergetonbase Taveras." - Randy in Chatt on redsminorleagues.com

by RedsMasochist on Aug 13, 2009 7:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

andre smith's boobies?

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by 'tHan on Aug 13, 2009 7:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

Maybe he shouldn't eat 7 scoops of UDF ice cream every night

or at least not tell us about it every game.

I have robot insurance.

by 3 Fast 3 Furious on Aug 13, 2009 7:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

on 2 or 3 slabs of ribs

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by 'tHan on Aug 13, 2009 7:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

With fried chicken for dessert

"Even if he is average, I’d still take him over Willyevergetonbase Taveras." - Randy in Chatt on redsminorleagues.com

by RedsMasochist on Aug 13, 2009 7:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

What about ribs? Can he talk about ribs? Fuck it, he's talking about ribs.

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 13, 2009 7:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

What's shakin?

Nothin’
Just getting ready for the Nats
And DUSTY

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

by Madville on Aug 13, 2009 7:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

As do I.

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 13, 2009 7:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

Walks are bullshit.

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 13, 2009 7:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

Get over it

Not re-signing him allowed us to get Taveras, Lincoln, Hairston and Hernandez.

by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Aug 13, 2009 7:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

The trade was OK

It’s what they did with the payroll that made it a disaster

by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Aug 13, 2009 7:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

Unless Dallas Buck becomes an average ML starter, then I still hate this trade every day and three times* on Sunday

(approximate number of times the new sucky left-fielder for the Reds makes out on Sunday afternoons)

by timb116 on Aug 13, 2009 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

ditto

those 85 RBI look really good

by Red_Poodle on Aug 13, 2009 7:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

You know those mid-August games that most baseball fans make fun of?

Yeah, we’re watching one of those right now.

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 13, 2009 7:32 PM EDT reply actions  

We're Die-hards

Though the Reds are working hard to kill us off.

"Even if he is average, I’d still take him over Willyevergetonbase Taveras." - Randy in Chatt on redsminorleagues.com

by RedsMasochist on Aug 13, 2009 7:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

holy cow

Elijah Dukes is starting? Uh, boy.

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

by BubbaFan on Aug 13, 2009 7:35 PM EDT reply actions  

A woman in the moon deck has already been impregnated.

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 13, 2009 7:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

You dead, dawg.

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 13, 2009 7:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

JONNY GOMES!!!!

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 13, 2009 7:39 PM EDT reply actions  

Here you go

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 13, 2009 7:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

Gomer done good!

"Even if he is average, I’d still take him over Willyevergetonbase Taveras." - Randy in Chatt on redsminorleagues.com

by RedsMasochist on Aug 13, 2009 7:39 PM EDT reply actions  

2-run Gomes Run

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

by Slyde on Aug 13, 2009 7:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

Let the Gomes begin!

(This phrase is unlikely to catch on)

by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Aug 13, 2009 7:40 PM EDT reply actions  

Hanagain!

"Even if he is average, I’d still take him over Willyevergetonbase Taveras." - Randy in Chatt on redsminorleagues.com

by RedsMasochist on Aug 13, 2009 7:42 PM EDT reply actions  

yeah!

I was there the last time he hit a homerun. There’s your RBI, Hal, Brantley et el.

by Red_Poodle on Aug 13, 2009 7:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

Mmmmm, ribeye. Woooooweeeee!

/Brantley’d

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

by Slyde on Aug 13, 2009 7:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

So are they thinking Gomes/Balentien in LF next year?

Wlad is .277/.348/.519 lifetime in the minors vs. RHP, while Gomes is .273/.372/.519 lifetime majors vs. LHP. I guess that makes more fiscal sense than any FA I can think of (including Abreu).

by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Aug 13, 2009 7:47 PM EDT reply actions  

Yeah

I think I just convinced myself. They have control over both right? Get Hardy, get a new hitting coach to work with him and new pitching coach to whip Micah and Homer into shape. And throw Travis Wood into the mix to put the fear into them.

by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Aug 13, 2009 7:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

all these home runs are overated....

lets get back to small ball

Nobody listens to Andrew

by nlt-andrew68 on Aug 13, 2009 7:48 PM EDT reply actions  

For you Louisville/Pitino fans

enjoy

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 13, 2009 7:49 PM EDT reply actions  

You just made me choke on my drink reading that!

Well done sir.

"Even if he is average, I’d still take him over Willyevergetonbase Taveras." - Randy in Chatt on redsminorleagues.com

by RedsMasochist on Aug 13, 2009 7:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

Classy.

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

by ZJiff30 on Aug 13, 2009 7:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

Don't thank me.

Thank the splendid folks (mainly Orson) over at EDSBS.

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 13, 2009 7:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

It's like tipping the bartender

He didn’t brew the alcohol, but you show your thanks for him/her bringing it to you.

"Even if he is average, I’d still take him over Willyevergetonbase Taveras." - Randy in Chatt on redsminorleagues.com

by RedsMasochist on Aug 13, 2009 7:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

this is made all the more tricky

by the ban on “your mom” jokes around here.

by Cy Schourek on Aug 13, 2009 7:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

I didn't say anything. The only person breaking that rule is Kragthorpe

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 13, 2009 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

Can we keep Mercker, please?

Seriously, guy’s fun to listen to.

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 13, 2009 7:50 PM EDT reply actions  

kelch and merker .... we can dream, right?

"I never use a big word when a diminutive one will work." — Pete Mackanin.

by joshuar9476 on Aug 13, 2009 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

I'm pretty convinced the Reds need to "change the culture"

before they do anthing else. New coaching staff and a new presence in the booth that keeps things on an even keel rather than perpetuating the cynicism and misplaced hostility. Might affect the fans mental atmosphere.

by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Aug 13, 2009 7:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

Nice job.

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 13, 2009 8:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

AFLAC

Tim Raines

"T-Virus and AGon hitting 1-2? CHILD PLEASE!"
--- Ochocinco

by cesarhernandez on Aug 13, 2009 7:55 PM EDT reply actions  

635.

That’s what coke will do for you.

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

by ZJiff30 on Aug 13, 2009 7:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

Damn, I almost forgot what an ugly dude Otis nixon was/is

"Even if he is average, I’d still take him over Willyevergetonbase Taveras." - Randy in Chatt on redsminorleagues.com

by RedsMasochist on Aug 13, 2009 7:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

Maybe Bronson should try some of that

Eighty-five percent of the f*ckin' world is working. The other fifteen percent come out here. A f*ckin' playground for the cocks*ckers.
-Lee Elia on Cubs fans

by Farneyismycopilot on Aug 13, 2009 7:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

Nice job.

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 13, 2009 8:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

I forgot Nyjer Morgan

was a Nat now.

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

by BubbaFan on Aug 13, 2009 7:57 PM EDT reply actions  

You heard it here first people:

Marty says Nyjer Morgan GETS IT.

Apparently, Adam Dunn still doesn’t.

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 13, 2009 7:57 PM EDT reply actions  

What is it?

It’s it

"Even if he is average, I’d still take him over Willyevergetonbase Taveras." - Randy in Chatt on redsminorleagues.com

by RedsMasochist on Aug 13, 2009 7:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

Green'd.

"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 Aug 13, 2009 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

not that was longer than 4 letters.

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

by ZJiff30 on Aug 13, 2009 8:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

Actually, he's been very complimentary toward him so far.

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 13, 2009 8:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

It just struck me how good of an investment Adam Dunn

 He virtually guarantees 40 HR and a .390+ OBP. The Reds need an economist on staff. I think they’ve got too many strikeout accumulation analysts.

by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Aug 13, 2009 8:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

In the interest of fairness (hoosier'd)

Dunn is worth 30.7 RAR so far with his bat, but he’s -27(!) on defense, so he’s only worth 1.3 WAR so far ($6 mil)

If you value defense, he’s not worth all that much to your team.

Baseball must be a great game to survive the fools who run it.— Bill Terry

by nycredsfan on Aug 13, 2009 8:05 PM EDT up reply actions   1 recs

What about factoring in his play at 1B?

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 13, 2009 8:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

He's worse at first

-7.1 UZR, -42.5 UZR/150

"Even if he is average, I’d still take him over Willyevergetonbase Taveras." - Randy in Chatt on redsminorleagues.com

by RedsMasochist on Aug 13, 2009 8:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

That -27 is total of all his games playes this year

although he’s moved around enough that he doesn’t really have a big enough sample size at any position to make a definitive judgement.

BUT here are the totals for each position:

LF -12.5
RF -7.4
1B -7.1

Dude’s just bad at defense

Baseball must be a great game to survive the fools who run it.— Bill Terry

by nycredsfan on Aug 13, 2009 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

Fair enough.

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 13, 2009 8:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

I had no idea he was quite that bad at defense

Looks like he’s gotten significantly worse the last two seasons. Maybe the Reds dealt him at the proper time, but for reliable return on investment offensively, he’s hard to beat.

by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Aug 13, 2009 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

I think it's established that he can't play in the outfield.

Give him a year to pick up 1B and I think he’d be able to at least be league average there, however. He’s fairly athletic, he’s a big target, I think it’s just a matter of getting used to the position.

by Geki on Aug 13, 2009 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

I disagree

It takes fast reflexes and some agility, especially when you are holding runners. He might learn to pick it better, but that’s all, I still think he’d be below average.

Baseball must be a great game to survive the fools who run it.— Bill Terry

by nycredsfan on Aug 13, 2009 8:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

he has a 2-year contract, righ?

He could get traded to AL next yeah, then.

by Cy Schourek on Aug 13, 2009 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

he was made to be a DH

Maybe the Red Sox will sign him, to replace Big Dopey.

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by BubbaFan on Aug 13, 2009 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

I'm hoping for him to go to a team I like, though

A’s would be a match in c.2004 heaven. Or the Royals getting him for sheer WTF-osity

by Cy Schourek on Aug 13, 2009 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

Only way the Royals would get him

would be to play CF

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by nycredsfan on Aug 13, 2009 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

why would he? sMarty won the argument

Dunn has an OBP of .406!! sMarty was just marveling over it. Couldn’t you combine TWO of out outfielders and still not total a .406?

by timb116 on Aug 13, 2009 8:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

This is awesome ... Mercker is obviously a BIG Dunn fan and

he’s basically forcing Marty to compliment him.

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 13, 2009 8:02 PM EDT reply actions  

Adam, don't you know those stupid walks are what got you traded?

Baseball must be a great game to survive the fools who run it.— Bill Terry

by nycredsfan on Aug 13, 2009 8:02 PM EDT reply actions  

Man, whatever Arroyo's taking, I want some of that ...

/Idiots percption of teenage athletes

But in all seriousness, dude looks good tonight

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-Lee Elia on Cubs fans

by Farneyismycopilot on Aug 13, 2009 8:05 PM EDT reply actions  

He must've taken 17 pills today

Baseball must be a great game to survive the fools who run it.— Bill Terry

by nycredsfan on Aug 13, 2009 8:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

zillions of pills

I wonder if he would consider something really radical, like going to bed early.

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by BubbaFan on Aug 13, 2009 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

Bronson: PSSSSSSSSSSSSSHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! That's lame.

/downs pills
//drinks beer
///sings crappy song

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 13, 2009 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

If winning was a disease (fill in successful team here) would be AIDS

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 13, 2009 8:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

IT'S A FIESTA BITCH!!!

GOMES!!

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-Lee Elia on Cubs fans

by Farneyismycopilot on Aug 13, 2009 8:09 PM EDT reply actions  

Daynce Mix

is getting back at me for bad mouthing him earlier

Baseball must be a great game to survive the fools who run it.— Bill Terry

by nycredsfan on Aug 13, 2009 8:09 PM EDT reply actions  

Jonny B Good.... again

"Even if he is average, I’d still take him over Willyevergetonbase Taveras." - Randy in Chatt on redsminorleagues.com

by RedsMasochist on Aug 13, 2009 8:09 PM EDT reply actions  

GOOOOOOOMES!

Baseball must be a great game to survive the fools who run it.— Bill Terry

by nycredsfan on Aug 13, 2009 8:10 PM EDT reply actions  

Chicks dig the long ball.

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

by ZJiff30 on Aug 13, 2009 8:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

Does this count?

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-Lee Elia on Cubs fans

by Farneyismycopilot on Aug 13, 2009 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions   1 recs

Oh, that's no effort.

I found that second pick online. It was actually posted here once. Who did it? I don’t know. But they deserve the effort.

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 13, 2009 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

I can't take a compliment.

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 13, 2009 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

True dat.

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 13, 2009 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

Well thank you, then.

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 13, 2009 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

Nats' pitching, the cure for what ails you

If you’re an anemic offense anyway.

"Even if he is average, I’d still take him over Willyevergetonbase Taveras." - Randy in Chatt on redsminorleagues.com

by RedsMasochist on Aug 13, 2009 8:11 PM EDT reply actions  

Football's on!

someone needs to cheap shot big ben!

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by 'tHan on Aug 13, 2009 8:12 PM EDT reply actions  

I would agree with that, but the Cards don't have anyone capable of doing such a thing ...

unless Leinart plays defense.

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-Lee Elia on Cubs fans

by Farneyismycopilot on Aug 13, 2009 8:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

Gomes gets 2!


(pic is probably too big, but hey)

by Cy Schourek on Aug 13, 2009 8:13 PM EDT reply actions  

His shirt and Dickerson's should have a battle to the death.

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 13, 2009 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions   1 recs

That's kind of a creepy smile Jonny has there

Like one you’d see through prison bars.

"Even if he is average, I’d still take him over Willyevergetonbase Taveras." - Randy in Chatt on redsminorleagues.com

by RedsMasochist on Aug 13, 2009 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

I was afraid this would hapen with Dickerson

If he goes hitless, he’s back on the shelf for a while. He won’t get more than a game or two audition in CF.

by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Aug 13, 2009 8:18 PM EDT reply actions  

Also, watch him go 0-fer but make two really good plays. Only to be replaced, defensively by Willy.

Who promptly fucks something up.

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 13, 2009 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

Bronson's doing to the Nats what other pitchers with 4.90 ERAs usually do to us

5 IP, 1 hit, 1 BB, 58 pitches

Baseball must be a great game to survive the fools who run it.— Bill Terry

by nycredsfan on Aug 13, 2009 8:22 PM EDT reply actions  

I want to say its a black dude...

I remember it being a big deal when Obama selected him. I could, of course, be completely off. We’ll have to wait until a crippling scandal to find out who.

by Cy Schourek on Aug 13, 2009 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

also:

Anyone remember that show from 6 years ago where the guy couldn’t date his fave girl because “HER FATHER IS THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY!”?

Because my favorite fantasy football team still was when my friend was THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY

by Cy Schourek on Aug 13, 2009 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

You're right

It’s Eric Holder, and it was a bit controversial because he was in the Clinton Admin and had some questions around his record

Baseball must be a great game to survive the fools who run it.— Bill Terry

by nycredsfan on Aug 13, 2009 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

he's also

the second-most famous Barbadian in the US, I would bet.

by Cy Schourek on Aug 13, 2009 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

I'd let her under my umbrella, ella, ella ... if you know what I mean

/disturbia’d

Eighty-five percent of the f*ckin' world is working. The other fifteen percent come out here. A f*ckin' playground for the cocks*ckers.
-Lee Elia on Cubs fans

by Farneyismycopilot on Aug 13, 2009 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

and about the 1000th most famous person

to be born in the bronx.

I had no idea Edgar Allen Poe was from the Bronx. No wonder he was so f’ed up.

Baseball must be a great game to survive the fools who run it.— Bill Terry

by nycredsfan on Aug 13, 2009 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

why? for thinking a black guy is black?

yeah, that’s horrible

Baseball must be a great game to survive the fools who run it.— Bill Terry

by nycredsfan on Aug 13, 2009 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

He was responsibile for a lot of the Clinton pardons

Nothing serious but made for good talk show fodder.

by ken on Aug 13, 2009 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

Bronson's sharing his stash tonight!

I’m sure this is the 190th joke about BA’s drugs tonight, but I want my turn!

3 home runs already? By the Reds? Definitely juiced!

The season doesn't start until the Cincinnati Reds take the field! Reclaim The Opener!!

by TheC on Aug 13, 2009 8:23 PM EDT reply actions  

Agreed.

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 13, 2009 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

Cripes, BP, you just threw that bat more violently than you swing.

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 13, 2009 8:25 PM EDT reply actions  

He did that time.

Eighty-five percent of the f*ckin' world is working. The other fifteen percent come out here. A f*ckin' playground for the cocks*ckers.
-Lee Elia on Cubs fans

by Farneyismycopilot on Aug 13, 2009 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

Wow, a backfield of him McNabb and Westbrook could be really scary out of a Wildcat

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 13, 2009 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

Good for him.

Everyone deserves a second chance.

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

by ZJiff30 on Aug 13, 2009 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

Still

Woulda been nice to see him go to Cleveland and jump into the Dawg Pound.

by Brendanukkah on Aug 13, 2009 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

Okay, what are the odds here of another NIx hit followed by a Gomes 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 13, 2009 8:34 PM EDT reply actions  

Apparently not good.

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 13, 2009 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

Holy Crap

"Even if he is average, I’d still take him over Willyevergetonbase Taveras." - Randy in Chatt on redsminorleagues.com

by RedsMasochist on Aug 13, 2009 8:37 PM EDT reply actions  

Jonny Gomes! WTF?!

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

by ZJiff30 on Aug 13, 2009 8:37 PM EDT reply actions  

Here you go, 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 13, 2009 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

There's one more but it

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 13, 2009 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

Shit, there's one more but it's 90k

here’s the link.

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 13, 2009 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

Nice job. Rec'd

Eighty-five percent of the f*ckin' world is working. The other fifteen percent come out here. A f*ckin' playground for the cocks*ckers.
-Lee Elia on Cubs fans

by Farneyismycopilot on Aug 13, 2009 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

GOMES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

GOMES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
GOMES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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 13, 2009 8:37 PM EDT reply actions  

GOMES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hi everyone.

"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 Aug 13, 2009 8:37 PM EDT reply actions  

Well holy shit

guess he wants the LF job full time

Baseball must be a great game to survive the fools who run it.— Bill Terry

by nycredsfan on Aug 13, 2009 8:37 PM EDT reply actions  

The nuns love Gomes.

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 13, 2009 8:38 PM EDT reply actions  

They must have said their prayers.

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

by ZJiff30 on Aug 13, 2009 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

Hello all

I just stopped in to say, GOOD GOD DAMN!

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by Colin Auscapee on Aug 13, 2009 8:38 PM EDT reply actions  

I think you might get your wish now.

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 13, 2009 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

Jonny Gomes says, "Adam who?"

"Even if he is average, I’d still take him over Willyevergetonbase Taveras." - Randy in Chatt on redsminorleagues.com

by RedsMasochist on Aug 13, 2009 8:38 PM EDT reply actions  

I fall asleep.. and now it's 6-0.

I guess I should fall asleep more often.

by jsl413 on Aug 13, 2009 8:38 PM EDT reply actions  

I beleive so.

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 13, 2009 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

Thus saith GG.

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

by ZJiff30 on Aug 13, 2009 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

Still SSS, but

Jonny’s OPSing .894 off righties this season. Nix is .771 against them

Baseball must be a great game to survive the fools who run it.— Bill Terry

by nycredsfan on Aug 13, 2009 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

I still bet he sits next time the Reds face one

"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 Aug 13, 2009 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

So our top 4 hitters: 0-11 with a BB

our bottom 4: 7-11 with 4 HRs and a BB

Baseball must be a great game to survive the fools who run it.— Bill Terry

by nycredsfan on Aug 13, 2009 8:41 PM EDT reply actions  

i just ran out to get a burger and listened to a bit of mercker

where is the love for him coming from? that guy almost put me to sleep

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by 'tHan on Aug 13, 2009 8:43 PM EDT reply actions  

tru dat

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by Colin Auscapee on Aug 13, 2009 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

I'd rather have that than ...

RIBS! RIBS! HOLY SHIT ICE CREAM!!!

He may be ‘boring’ but at least he’s baseball relevant and knows what the fuck he’s talking about.

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 13, 2009 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions  

there's no one that likes brantley as little as i do

but mercker is not the answer

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by 'tHan on Aug 13, 2009 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

I disagree. He reminds me of Joe. Joe was soft and 'boring'.

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-Lee Elia on Cubs fans

by Farneyismycopilot on Aug 13, 2009 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

joe was never boring

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by 'tHan on Aug 13, 2009 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

Disagree. He was, often. But I still loved listening to him.

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-Lee Elia on Cubs fans

by Farneyismycopilot on Aug 13, 2009 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

When I was a young boy...

Joe used to put me to sleep as I listened to the Reds on the Radio… Kent Mercker definitely reminds me of … zzz

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

by ZJiff30 on Aug 13, 2009 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

Those were the good ol' days, BTW.

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

by ZJiff30 on Aug 13, 2009 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

Joe was relaxed, knowledgeable and let the game come to him

Guys like tHom and Brantley just can;t shut the fuck up.
Mercker is a breath of fresh air. He and Kelch are the only ones that keep Marty focused on calling the game and not talking aobut his golf game blah blah blah.

I much prefer a knowledgeable soft spoken guy who lets you hear the sounds of the game and feel its real tempo than some loud mouth blowhard. BTW Joe was not soft…he was tough as nails as a competitor and di not take shit from anyone especially sMarty.

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by Madville on Aug 13, 2009 10:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

Well said

"Even if he is average, I’d still take him over Willyevergetonbase Taveras." - Randy in Chatt on redsminorleagues.com

by RedsMasochist on Aug 13, 2009 10:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

tru DAT

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by nycredsfan on Aug 13, 2009 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

Holy Gomes!

I just turned the game on . . . I guess there’s a reason to watch after all.

by Brian B on Aug 13, 2009 8:43 PM EDT via mobile reply actions  

you know whats fun?

do a GIS for just Gomes, no first name.

by Cy Schourek on Aug 13, 2009 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

3 hr 4 RBI

There’s the reds offense I know and love!

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by RedinWrigleyville on Aug 13, 2009 8:46 PM EDT via mobile reply actions  

he's closely tailoring his sample

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by Colin Auscapee on Aug 13, 2009 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

jelly

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by 'tHan on Aug 13, 2009 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

HAH!

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 13, 2009 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

I remember that commercial. Kroger ran that thing for like 5 years.

Local classic.

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 13, 2009 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

this just in

matt leinart is not very good

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by 'tHan on Aug 13, 2009 8:49 PM EDT reply actions  

True dat

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 13, 2009 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

Also, like I said last night: Dude would be a deep backup in Detroit or Tampa or somewhere

if it wasn’t for the money he made.

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 13, 2009 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

Rob Dibble

Is discussing the merits of the phrase “fo shizzle” on the Nationals network.

by dcred on Aug 13, 2009 8:52 PM EDT reply actions  

merits?

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by 'tHan on Aug 13, 2009 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

C-Dick will be reading to kids about global warming tomorrow.

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 13, 2009 8:55 PM EDT reply actions  

He's fucking awesome

and I’m not sure why. But definitely my favorite Red of this ’09 bunch

by Cy Schourek on Aug 13, 2009 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

BP!

Wow, Morgan took an odd rout on that ball.

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 13, 2009 8:58 PM EDT reply actions  

Shit, you're right. I was listening to Marty then flipped over to the game ...

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 13, 2009 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

Padilla /Willy'd that one

"Even if he is average, I’d still take him over Willyevergetonbase Taveras." - Randy in Chatt on redsminorleagues.com

by RedsMasochist on Aug 13, 2009 8:58 PM EDT reply actions  

Nah he didn't say shit.

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 13, 2009 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

BP

Nice to see things working like they’re supposed to. I think he was like 3-20 up unti that hit.

by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Aug 13, 2009 8:59 PM EDT reply actions  

Curses!

Have to wait a whole ’nother inning to see Gomes.

by Brendanukkah on Aug 13, 2009 8:59 PM EDT reply actions  

I might pee my pants if he hits a 4th.

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

by ZJiff30 on Aug 13, 2009 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

Throw my urine soaked pants at Landon Donovan.

Hey, I lived in Mexico. I learned how to be a soccer fan from there.

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

by ZJiff30 on Aug 13, 2009 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

Will you choke a dude sprawled on the ground?

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 13, 2009 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

if anyone says gomes is a pansy

you’d better believe it.

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

by ZJiff30 on Aug 13, 2009 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

Now I feel bad for saying that about LD

since I found out he’s got swine flu.

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

by ZJiff30 on Aug 13, 2009 10:45 PM EDT up reply actions  

Damn, and he's still making people look silly.

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 13, 2009 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

Oh, hey, is there a post-game show tonight?

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 13, 2009 9:00 PM EDT reply actions  

Thanks for the update.

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 13, 2009 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

Do we go to Toronto next 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 13, 2009 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

Ha!

Makes no difference to me. I’ve always thought we should hold him, either because he’s good or because I don’t trust this team to spend the savings from a trade wisely.

by ken on Aug 13, 2009 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

he's done this every year,

so it’s kind of a known substance at this point. But if someone wants to Bartolo him, then yeah, great.

by Cy Schourek on Aug 13, 2009 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

Thought you said Barbaro him

Hell, he’d probably take horse tranquilizers if offered.

by ken on Aug 13, 2009 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

Nice job. Standing ovation for Jonny.

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 13, 2009 9:06 PM EDT reply actions  

BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!

Throw his ass out for throwing high to Jonny.

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 13, 2009 9:07 PM EDT reply actions  

I wan that more than the 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 13, 2009 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

Gordie Howe hat trick: a goal, an assist, a fight

Jonny Gomes badassery: 3 homers, five RBI, beat the fuck outta somebody

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 13, 2009 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

That is great.

And, therefor, rec’d

Eighty-five percent of the f*ckin' world is working. The other fifteen percent come out here. A f*ckin' playground for the cocks*ckers.
-Lee Elia on Cubs fans

by Farneyismycopilot on Aug 13, 2009 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

More Gomes Ass-Whoopery

"Even if he is average, I’d still take him over Willyevergetonbase Taveras." - Randy in Chatt on redsminorleagues.com

by RedsMasochist on Aug 13, 2009 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

And strike 2 was a might swing.

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 13, 2009 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

Dang it, nice job though Jonny.

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 13, 2009 9:09 PM EDT reply actions  

Agreed. Great game, Mr. Gomes.

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

by ZJiff30 on Aug 13, 2009 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

rec'd

for use of my personal favorite Gomes picture.

by Cy Schourek on Aug 13, 2009 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

That shit got green'd real quick.

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 13, 2009 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

Does anyone else have this problem:

Pressing ‘z’ or ‘c’ cycles through 2 new entries instead of just one? Pisses me off.

by jsl413 on Aug 13, 2009 9:12 PM EDT reply actions  

Old keyboard? or plug not completely in?

"Even if he is average, I’d still take him over Willyevergetonbase Taveras." - Randy in Chatt on redsminorleagues.com

by RedsMasochist on Aug 13, 2009 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

Nope, new laptop keyboard.

Don’t have the problem anywhere but SBNation

by jsl413 on Aug 13, 2009 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

'Z' is working just fine for me

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 13, 2009 9:14 PM EDT reply actions  

/reply'd

asshole

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 13, 2009 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

I don't know. I just picked it out of Bronson's bag.

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 13, 2009 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions   1 recs

Are you doint the recap?

The Joe Nuxhall award is going to be tough: Bronson or Jonny?

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 13, 2009 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

bronson

Made from 100% Recycled Awesome,

by 'tHan on Aug 13, 2009 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

one more...

Wow, not many in the stands.

by spf65 on Aug 13, 2009 9:17 PM EDT reply actions  

Haven't been many all night.

My guess is 20,000 saw a CG shutout with three homers from Jonny

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 13, 2009 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

I just spit out some of my beer.

Rec’d

Eighty-five percent of the f*ckin' world is working. The other fifteen percent come out here. A f*ckin' playground for the cocks*ckers.
-Lee Elia on Cubs fans

by Farneyismycopilot on Aug 13, 2009 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

NIX!!!!

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!

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 13, 2009 9:18 PM EDT reply actions  

I think Marty said 2

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 13, 2009 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

And this one belongs to Bronson and Gomes

"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 Aug 13, 2009 9:19 PM EDT reply actions  

AWESOME!

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 13, 2009 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yes, I think we do. That's awesome.

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 13, 2009 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

what's more maddening

when bronson pitches like he did tonight, or when he explodes in the first?

Made from 100% Recycled Awesome,

by 'tHan on Aug 13, 2009 9:22 PM EDT reply actions  

Fuck it. I'm dancing around my apartment.

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 13, 2009 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

Damnit, that reply was meant for Cy. Damn you 'than, for jumping in there.

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 13, 2009 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

shut out for arroyo??!?!

blame it on the AD-AD-AD-AD-ADDERALL

"Live every week like it's shark week. And dress everyday like you're gonna get murdered in those clothes." - Tracey Jordan

by RedinWrigleyville on Aug 13, 2009 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

Well there was what? 8 hits? 4 were homers.

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 13, 2009 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

10 total hits in a game makes it quick.

plus only 4 walks.

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

by ZJiff30 on Aug 13, 2009 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

i cant remember being more content with a game

except for the fact we’re ehhh, 15 games outta first

"Live every week like it's shark week. And dress everyday like you're gonna get murdered in those clothes." - Tracey Jordan

by RedinWrigleyville on Aug 13, 2009 9:23 PM EDT reply actions  

The heck with it.

It’s the little things at this point.

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

by ZJiff30 on Aug 13, 2009 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

Great crowd, great organization in Cincinnati.

Gomes saying some great things. Recognizing Bronson, pointing out that he’s awesome and should be playing..

by jsl413 on Aug 13, 2009 9:27 PM EDT reply actions  

If he doesn't get shaving creamed it proves he's the administer of that shit ...

either that or he’s a super badass and no one wants to fuck with him.

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 13, 2009 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

That, I would love to see.

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 13, 2009 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

HAHAHAHA!!

He probably’ll just smack Dusty in the face with it. A giant mushroom stamp will send the message: “I SHOULD BE STARTED FUCKER!!!”

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 13, 2009 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

Umm, this may be out of character for me

but, you guys are gay.

And black people don’t bruise easily.

Colin Auscapee: RR Emeritus Par Excellence, OB-GYN Esquire III

by Colin Auscapee on Aug 13, 2009 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

A mushroom stamp doesn't have to be a bruise. It's any mark left after such an altercation.

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 13, 2009 9:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

For the Win!

"Even if he is average, I’d still take him over Willyevergetonbase Taveras." - Randy in Chatt on redsminorleagues.com

by RedsMasochist on Aug 13, 2009 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

Happy with the W tonight

but anyone else notice that the only time this team scores more than 4 runs is when they hit multiple homers?

I can’t remember the last time they scored more than 4 runs on less than 2 homers. Point being, this team still waits around for the home run in order to score, only now they don’t have many HR hitters.
/irony’d

Baseball must be a great game to survive the fools who run it.— Bill Terry

by nycredsfan on Aug 13, 2009 9:29 PM EDT reply actions  

The win in San Fran, where the Giants kept fucking up. There were no homers in that game.

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 13, 2009 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

Also, Tuesday in StL.

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

by ZJiff30 on Aug 13, 2009 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

fair enough, but that hardly counts when there were 5 errors for the Giants

Didn’t we score 5 runs on 1 hit?

Baseball must be a great game to survive the fools who run it.— Bill Terry

by nycredsfan on Aug 13, 2009 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

we could have a "let me BBRef that for you"

but nobody has any clue how to use BBRef, so the snark isn’t there.

by Cy Schourek on Aug 13, 2009 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

Shut up, Picoro.

JJ Hardy will NOT be the PTBNL in the Weathers deal.

Eighty-five percent of the f*ckin' world is working. The other fifteen percent come out here. A f*ckin' playground for the cocks*ckers.
-Lee Elia on Cubs fans

by Farneyismycopilot on Aug 13, 2009 9:53 PM EDT reply actions  

So now what do you say about having Nix and Gomes in the game at the same time?

I would be interested (but unable) to see what the team’s record is when both are in the game simultaneously.
Nix sure hits a lot of doubles, when he gets repeated playing time, plus he’s a pretty darn good defender as well.

So we need to Rolen back, a decent shortstop and Harang to get his groove back.

My favorite OF for the remainder of 2009 is still
Gomes RF
Nix CF
Bruce RF

If Bruce doesn’t come around then Wad or C-Dick.. Let Nix play and let him get comy and he’ll hit a lot more doubles in front of Gomes.Ignore that man on the left.

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

by Madville on Aug 13, 2009 9:56 PM EDT reply actions  

I see what you did there

"Even if he is average, I’d still take him over Willyevergetonbase Taveras." - Randy in Chatt on redsminorleagues.com

by RedsMasochist on Aug 13, 2009 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

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