Game 116 Thread: Nationals at Reds
by Slyde on Aug 15, 2009 5:00 PM EDT
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Washington Nationals at Cincinnati Reds, Aug 15, 2009 7:10 PM EDT
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I'm a little nervous about this game today. I have this fear now that every time Johnny Cueto pitches, an injury will happen. Honestly, it's not because of Dusty Baker, but because of just the terrible "luck" the Reds have had with injuries this season. I don't think the 2010 Reds could survive the loss of Cueto and Edinson Volquez. Please Johnny, stay healthy!
J.D. Martin is another Nationals pitcher that didn't make his first start this year until July. That's the third such pitcher in row that the Reds have faced. This is truly one piecemeal pitching staff. What's terrible is that, despite that fact, the Reds were shutout yesterday, and simply carried by the will of Jonny Gomes on Friday. It's ridiculous how bad this offense is. Embarrassing even.
Unfortunately, not a whole lot is going to change in the lineup tonight. Well, we might see a couple of different faces than we saw last night, but somehow, I doubt that the results will be all that different. Hopefully they can just score enough to give themselves a chance to win. What's sad is that was just 3 runs last night, and they didn't come close.
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Chris Dickerson rf
Willy Taveras cf
Joey Votto 1b
Brandon Phillips 2b
Laynce Nix lf
Adam Rosales 3b
Ryan Hanigan c
Paul Janish ss
Johnny Cueto p
The Fay wonders if Wladdy is hurt. there cant be any other logical explanation for him sitting.
by Charlie Scrabbles on Aug 15, 2009 5:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
First!
Dusty shrug of the night
Baseball must be a great game to survive the fools who run it.— Bill Terry
by nycredsfan on Aug 15, 2009 5:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
12 times
He’s batting .300/.314/.300 there. Dusty genius.
"It seems like we're not hitting because we're not getting hits." - Dusty being Dusty
by Slyde on Aug 15, 2009 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Fay: Baker on Balentien
He'll mainly be a pinch-hitter (he's lefthanded) because we're so strong from right side with Laynce Nix and Jonny Gomes, - Dusty on Barker (someone tell Dusty that Nix bats lefty)
by RedsMasochist on Aug 15, 2009 5:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He sums it up perfectly
I think that in microcosm is the Reds problem: They never completely go with a rebuilding mode. Nothing against Nix but I don’t think he’s a long-term solution. I don’t know that Balentien is either. But he looked as good at the plate in the San Francisco series as anyone not named Joey Votto. Why not give him a long trial?
You gotta think it’s frustrating for him to not be able to just say, “Ummmm, what the hell?”
"It seems like we're not hitting because we're not getting hits." - Dusty being Dusty
by Slyde on Aug 15, 2009 5:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bah. I think Dusty defends himself well if Nix is the hot bat.
Ride the hot bat against a right-handed pitcher that gives it up to lefties like the prom queen.
by jsl413 on Aug 15, 2009 5:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
and we'll win 72 games instead of 70
and not know if Balentien can handle the job everyday.
Time to stop playing like 2009 matters.
"It seems like we're not hitting because we're not getting hits." - Dusty being Dusty
by Slyde on Aug 15, 2009 5:45 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
and time to stop acting like Taveras is a major league baseball player
Baseball must be a great game to survive the fools who run it.— Bill Terry
by nycredsfan on Aug 15, 2009 5:56 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Nix,gomes Ballentine and Dickerson are all worthy of playing time
Gomes has been hot, C-Dick has been hitting a bit, so has Nix and so has Wad…hell even Wily has been getting on base…no matter which way he turns Dusty is going to piss someone off.
However it is really a drag that Dusty continues to believe so mightily in Wily…its a shame.
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George Carlin
by Madville on Aug 15, 2009 6:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Does not Geki
One tequila, two tequila, three tequila, floor.
George Carlin
by Madville on Aug 15, 2009 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dusty talked to Wlad...
I didn’t know that Baker could speak Wussian
by Cy Schourek on Aug 15, 2009 6:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I guess that doesn't sound to idiotic.
Nix has had a hot bat lately. But Dickerson can play center, and I’d rather have Wlad in the lineup than Taveras, even if it means Rosales or Janish hitting 2nd.
Rolen back will be a nice thing for this offense. Then, we could have up to 7 professional bats in the lineup at once (Rolen, Wlad, Gomes, Votto, Phillips, Dickerson, Hanigan) and when Bruce gets back, we’ll have 7.5!
by jsl413 on Aug 15, 2009 5:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
We might win a few games if they let us start 4 OFs
by Geki on Aug 15, 2009 6:26 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
I guess my main frustration with that is
if you are going to go with matchups, clearly Taveras should never play. He can’t hit breaking stuff, fastballs, righties, lefties.
It’s interesting that Baker puts that much thought into lineups, and I actually think that’s kinda cool, but playing Taveras even after all that thought means Dusty is dumber than any of us could have imagined.
Baseball must be a great game to survive the fools who run it.— Bill Terry
by nycredsfan on Aug 15, 2009 5:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm guessing he only puts that kind of thought into it for certain players
I bet he thinks Taveras needs to be in there everyday he can to cover CF.
"It seems like we're not hitting because we're not getting hits." - Dusty being Dusty
by Slyde on Aug 15, 2009 5:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't think Dusty is dumb
But he is terribly stubborn in continuing with strategies that never work.
He'll mainly be a pinch-hitter (he's lefthanded) because we're so strong from right side with Laynce Nix and Jonny Gomes, - Dusty on Barker (someone tell Dusty that Nix bats lefty)
by RedsMasochist on Aug 15, 2009 5:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, those strategies are pretty dumb.
I’d say dusty is both dumb and stubborn.
by Geki on Aug 15, 2009 6:25 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
BP @ss???
So when is Dusty going to begin the move…is he gonna wait til the spring? It’d be a stupid move to wait at this point…
by spf65 on Aug 15, 2009 6:05 PM EDT via mobile reply actions 0 recs
Its easy to move someone from 2nd to SS
But are they expecting to move Barker to 2nd for the time being? This is Janish’s time to shine. I LOVED that D last night.
by Excalib8 on Aug 15, 2009 6:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
BP @ss???
So when is Dusty going to begin the move…is he gonna wait til the spring? It’d be a stupid move to wait at this point…
by spf65 on Aug 15, 2009 6:06 PM EDT via mobile reply actions 0 recs
So I just got back online today
How bout AGone. Think those players to be named later are going to be shortstops? Everyone here agrees with me when I say Janish is a backup, Right?
And another thing. Barker was to give Votto the day off, when? Hes slumping, even after a single he got last night.
by Excalib8 on Aug 15, 2009 6:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He's not due for a homer like Willy.
by Geki on Aug 15, 2009 6:56 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
obviously you don't understand the matchups.
by Cy Schourek on Aug 15, 2009 6:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Obviously not
This lineup is incredibly silly. You’ve gotta throw out the book with the Nationals. Gomes 3 HR night bought him one start. Willy gets at least a month for a single.
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Aug 15, 2009 7:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nyjer Morgan is the player the Reds thought Willy would be.
He'll mainly be a pinch-hitter (he's lefthanded) because we're so strong from right side with Laynce Nix and Jonny Gomes, - Dusty on Barker (someone tell Dusty that Nix bats lefty)
by RedsMasochist on Aug 15, 2009 7:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Nyjer Morgan
I guess you could call him a late bloomer. He was drafted in the 33rd round. He was never considered a top prospect. He was 26 when he got his first shot at the show, and I remember everyone saying he was all-glove, no-bat.
But he’s hit better than he ever hit in the minors. This guy even argues that he’s worth as much as Adam Dunn.
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by BubbaFan on Aug 15, 2009 7:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You could also call him Chris Dickerson
"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 16, 2009 1:41 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bad call by the umps
He'll mainly be a pinch-hitter (he's lefthanded) because we're so strong from right side with Laynce Nix and Jonny Gomes, - Dusty on Barker (someone tell Dusty that Nix bats lefty)
by RedsMasochist on Aug 15, 2009 7:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
C'mon Blue...
Willy doesn’t need any help getting outs.
"If it wasn't this, it'd be something else."
by ZJiff30 on Aug 15, 2009 7:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
We didn't score in the 1st inning did we?
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Aug 15, 2009 7:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
nope. 1st and 2nd with 1 out, and left 'em hanging.
"If it wasn't this, it'd be something else."
by ZJiff30 on Aug 15, 2009 7:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nope
He'll mainly be a pinch-hitter (he's lefthanded) because we're so strong from right side with Laynce Nix and Jonny Gomes, - Dusty on Barker (someone tell Dusty that Nix bats lefty)
by RedsMasochist on Aug 15, 2009 7:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Meh, that was a GABP homer
A pop-fly that just carried because it’s warm and humid.
He'll mainly be a pinch-hitter (he's lefthanded) because we're so strong from right side with Laynce Nix and Jonny Gomes, - Dusty on Barker (someone tell Dusty that Nix bats lefty)
by RedsMasochist on Aug 15, 2009 7:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Reply fail
Meant that to be a reply to Dude Rock
He'll mainly be a pinch-hitter (he's lefthanded) because we're so strong from right side with Laynce Nix and Jonny Gomes, - Dusty on Barker (someone tell Dusty that Nix bats lefty)
by RedsMasochist on Aug 15, 2009 7:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah, I mean, our lineup will hit like 5 of those tonight, right?
Everybody's a jerk. You. Me. This jerk.
by andromache on Aug 15, 2009 7:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Our lineup has trouble hitting warning track fly-balls
He'll mainly be a pinch-hitter (he's lefthanded) because we're so strong from right side with Laynce Nix and Jonny Gomes, - Dusty on Barker (someone tell Dusty that Nix bats lefty)
by RedsMasochist on Aug 15, 2009 7:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Another bad call by the home plate ump
He'll mainly be a pinch-hitter (he's lefthanded) because we're so strong from right side with Laynce Nix and Jonny Gomes, - Dusty on Barker (someone tell Dusty that Nix bats lefty)
by RedsMasochist on Aug 15, 2009 7:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, the Reds just can't catch a break
He'll mainly be a pinch-hitter (he's lefthanded) because we're so strong from right side with Laynce Nix and Jonny Gomes, - Dusty on Barker (someone tell Dusty that Nix bats lefty)
by RedsMasochist on Aug 15, 2009 7:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
What the hell is going on with this batter's interference?
Twice in one game?
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Aug 15, 2009 7:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
And on both they were still in the box
He'll mainly be a pinch-hitter (he's lefthanded) because we're so strong from right side with Laynce Nix and Jonny Gomes, - Dusty on Barker (someone tell Dusty that Nix bats lefty)
by RedsMasochist on Aug 15, 2009 7:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dusty got tossed?
Is that the first time this year?
He'll mainly be a pinch-hitter (he's lefthanded) because we're so strong from right side with Laynce Nix and Jonny Gomes, - Dusty on Barker (someone tell Dusty that Nix bats lefty)
by RedsMasochist on Aug 15, 2009 7:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Glad to hear it
I think it happened once before? But maybe that was last season.
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Aug 15, 2009 7:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nevermind, it was Jacoby
He'll mainly be a pinch-hitter (he's lefthanded) because we're so strong from right side with Laynce Nix and Jonny Gomes, - Dusty on Barker (someone tell Dusty that Nix bats lefty)
by RedsMasochist on Aug 15, 2009 7:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
This is ridiculous....
"If he raced his pregnant wife he'd finish third." --Tommy Lasorda(on catcher Mide Scioscia)
by chazzilla on Aug 15, 2009 7:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I've said it before and I'll say it again
The umpires really need more oversight.
He'll mainly be a pinch-hitter (he's lefthanded) because we're so strong from right side with Laynce Nix and Jonny Gomes, - Dusty on Barker (someone tell Dusty that Nix bats lefty)
by RedsMasochist on Aug 15, 2009 7:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Totally agreed. I don't see how they have so much power...
"If he raced his pregnant wife he'd finish third." --Tommy Lasorda(on catcher Mide Scioscia)
by chazzilla on Aug 15, 2009 7:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gameday says Jacoby was ejected
Figures Dusty can’t even get himself tossed properly, he’s gotta pass it off on the batting coach
Baseball must be a great game to survive the fools who run it.— Bill Terry
by nycredsfan on Aug 15, 2009 7:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That's not going to fire anyone up
Though it may improve the hitting.
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Aug 15, 2009 7:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And now I think Cueto has let the umps distract him
It’s going to be a long night.
He'll mainly be a pinch-hitter (he's lefthanded) because we're so strong from right side with Laynce Nix and Jonny Gomes, - Dusty on Barker (someone tell Dusty that Nix bats lefty)
by RedsMasochist on Aug 15, 2009 7:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Dick Pole comes out to try and stop the bleeding
There’s probably a joke there somewhere, but I don’t want to look for it.
He'll mainly be a pinch-hitter (he's lefthanded) because we're so strong from right side with Laynce Nix and Jonny Gomes, - Dusty on Barker (someone tell Dusty that Nix bats lefty)
by RedsMasochist on Aug 15, 2009 7:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Does it seem like Cueto gets rattled easily?
Or is it just the dead arm?
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Aug 15, 2009 7:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I think so.
I think it comes from the fact that he feels he has to be perfect every time out, especially if the umps are gonna keep screwing the Reds over.
"If it wasn't this, it'd be something else."
by ZJiff30 on Aug 15, 2009 7:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't know, there are so many things about the Reds pitching this year that make no sense
The first inning struggles, and Cueto almost abandoning his great changeup for a mediocre slider. I know there’s more that I don’t remember.
He'll mainly be a pinch-hitter (he's lefthanded) because we're so strong from right side with Laynce Nix and Jonny Gomes, - Dusty on Barker (someone tell Dusty that Nix bats lefty)
by RedsMasochist on Aug 15, 2009 7:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah what the hell happened with the changeup?
Why did that happen? I’m curious what his cumulative pitch totals are (and %s for each pitch) when you include winter ball, WBC, spring and this season. His IP seems to be on pace with last year, but I can only suspect they’ve mismanaged him somehow.
Why does everything crumble in their hands. Cueto, Bruce, Homer should not all be floundering like this. Even Volquez looked subpar to start the season.
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Aug 15, 2009 8:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Poor coaching is the only thing that makes sense to me
He'll mainly be a pinch-hitter (he's lefthanded) because we're so strong from right side with Laynce Nix and Jonny Gomes, - Dusty on Barker (someone tell Dusty that Nix bats lefty)
by RedsMasochist on Aug 15, 2009 8:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
especially because changeups are easier on the arm than a slider
you’d think he’d stick with a changeup more often. hm.
by Cy Schourek on Aug 15, 2009 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
What else can go wrong here?
I’m sure we’ll find out.
He'll mainly be a pinch-hitter (he's lefthanded) because we're so strong from right side with Laynce Nix and Jonny Gomes, - Dusty on Barker (someone tell Dusty that Nix bats lefty)
by RedsMasochist on Aug 15, 2009 8:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That had to hurt.
I can see you're not going to agree with me, so let's move on. - Bill Maher
by PeteyHendrix on Aug 15, 2009 8:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I can't believe they left Cueto out there
Well, I can believe it. I just can’t comprehend it.
He'll mainly be a pinch-hitter (he's lefthanded) because we're so strong from right side with Laynce Nix and Jonny Gomes, - Dusty on Barker (someone tell Dusty that Nix bats lefty)
by RedsMasochist on Aug 15, 2009 8:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
holy cow!
it’s 7-0!
Made from 100% Recycled Awesome,
by 'tHan on Aug 15, 2009 8:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
And Kip Wells is in to pitch
I just don’t know what to say at this point.
He'll mainly be a pinch-hitter (he's lefthanded) because we're so strong from right side with Laynce Nix and Jonny Gomes, - Dusty on Barker (someone tell Dusty that Nix bats lefty)
by RedsMasochist on Aug 15, 2009 8:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Does Kip Wells really have to come in?
I don’t understand this roster filler bullshit. Ramon Ramirez is not a solution for the starting rotation. Try him out in the pen.
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Aug 15, 2009 8:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ah that's why, Kip Wells is in there for his bat lol
He'll mainly be a pinch-hitter (he's lefthanded) because we're so strong from right side with Laynce Nix and Jonny Gomes, - Dusty on Barker (someone tell Dusty that Nix bats lefty)
by RedsMasochist on Aug 15, 2009 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good job Kip
I wish you weren’t here, but it’s not you’re fault. And you’re doing your best. So good job.
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Aug 15, 2009 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fay is definitely right about all the mealy-mouthed half measures this team takes
They’ve got the wrong approach to building (coaching staff) and the wrong approach to rebuilding (GM). Bad architects and bad foremen. Whatever other building metaphor you’d choose to apply.
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Aug 15, 2009 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I remember him doing well against the brewers
Ramram that is
by ol Pete on Aug 15, 2009 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hear you about Ramon Ramirez
He did a pretty good job for the Reds in 2008, and has not gotten any chance this year. There seems to be no reward for good performance or penalty for poor performance in the Reds organization.
He'll mainly be a pinch-hitter (he's lefthanded) because we're so strong from right side with Laynce Nix and Jonny Gomes, - Dusty on Barker (someone tell Dusty that Nix bats lefty)
by RedsMasochist on Aug 15, 2009 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rewarded for good performance within the organization:
Dave Miley
Adam Pettyjohn
Justin Lehr
Kevin Barker
Ryan Hanigan
Robert Manuel
"There's nothing cool about your game." - Jeff Brantley, talking smack about Nyjer Morgan.
by PeteyHendrix on Aug 15, 2009 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think we'll see him in the bullpen soon enough
Since moving to the pen in Louisville, he’s got a 0.87 ERA in 10 1/3 innings. If he keeps that up, we’ll be seeing him get some work in September.
"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 16, 2009 1:44 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Come on Joey, give us some hope. I'm begging you
He'll mainly be a pinch-hitter (he's lefthanded) because we're so strong from right side with Laynce Nix and Jonny Gomes, - Dusty on Barker (someone tell Dusty that Nix bats lefty)
by RedsMasochist on Aug 15, 2009 8:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
...........I have nothing to say
He'll mainly be a pinch-hitter (he's lefthanded) because we're so strong from right side with Laynce Nix and Jonny Gomes, - Dusty on Barker (someone tell Dusty that Nix bats lefty)
by RedsMasochist on Aug 15, 2009 8:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
How did Votto get gunned down there?
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Aug 15, 2009 8:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He took a big turn assuming there would be a throw to the plate
They actually hit the cutoff man, and caught him off the bag.
He'll mainly be a pinch-hitter (he's lefthanded) because we're so strong from right side with Laynce Nix and Jonny Gomes, - Dusty on Barker (someone tell Dusty that Nix bats lefty)
by RedsMasochist on Aug 15, 2009 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good fundamentals by the Nats
And Joey was probably trying to do too much.
He'll mainly be a pinch-hitter (he's lefthanded) because we're so strong from right side with Laynce Nix and Jonny Gomes, - Dusty on Barker (someone tell Dusty that Nix bats lefty)
by RedsMasochist on Aug 15, 2009 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
His power has really been sapped
1 extra base hit in August
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Aug 15, 2009 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He really hasn't been getting much to hit
And he’s probably pressing too much. Brandon Phillips is no protection for Votto.
He'll mainly be a pinch-hitter (he's lefthanded) because we're so strong from right side with Laynce Nix and Jonny Gomes, - Dusty on Barker (someone tell Dusty that Nix bats lefty)
by RedsMasochist on Aug 15, 2009 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I have no way of confirming if this is true
since my free MLB Extra Innings went away. But it sounds right. Zimmerman is lucky to have Dunn.
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Aug 15, 2009 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
well
At least the runner scored.
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by BubbaFan on Aug 15, 2009 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
rounded first and the cutoff mand threw behind him
Made from 100% Recycled Awesome,
by 'tHan on Aug 15, 2009 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
what happened to Cueto?
Injured, or just suckitude?
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by BubbaFan on Aug 15, 2009 8:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Suckitude
He'll mainly be a pinch-hitter (he's lefthanded) because we're so strong from right side with Laynce Nix and Jonny Gomes, - Dusty on Barker (someone tell Dusty that Nix bats lefty)
by RedsMasochist on Aug 15, 2009 8:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's Fried Chicken night for the Reds
don’t bother brantley!
Made from 100% Recycled Awesome,
by 'tHan on Aug 15, 2009 8:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
dennis martinez
Made from 100% Recycled Awesome,
by 'tHan on Aug 15, 2009 8:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i of course meant pedro
Made from 100% Recycled Awesome,
by 'tHan on Aug 15, 2009 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ugh
This is not looking good.
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by BubbaFan on Aug 15, 2009 8:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Brantley is talking about how the Reds' pitchers don't throw inside
And I couldn’t agree more. Brantley has actually made a lot of good points here lately.
He'll mainly be a pinch-hitter (he's lefthanded) because we're so strong from right side with Laynce Nix and Jonny Gomes, - Dusty on Barker (someone tell Dusty that Nix bats lefty)
by RedsMasochist on Aug 15, 2009 8:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Such as my new sig line
"There's nothing cool about your game." - Jeff Brantley, talking smack about Nyjer Morgan.
by PeteyHendrix on Aug 15, 2009 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
are you serious?
Brantley actually picked on Nyjer Morgan, of all people?
What next? Going after the local Little Leaguers?
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by BubbaFan on Aug 15, 2009 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Morgan thought he had a homer on a ball that hit the wall
It turned out to be a long single. We’ve seen that a couple times for the Reds as well.
He'll mainly be a pinch-hitter (he's lefthanded) because we're so strong from right side with Laynce Nix and Jonny Gomes, - Dusty on Barker (someone tell Dusty that Nix bats lefty)
by RedsMasochist on Aug 15, 2009 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
a couple times this season, I meant to say
He'll mainly be a pinch-hitter (he's lefthanded) because we're so strong from right side with Laynce Nix and Jonny Gomes, - Dusty on Barker (someone tell Dusty that Nix bats lefty)
by RedsMasochist on Aug 15, 2009 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, this is lame...
People Don't Kill People. Burning Couches Kill People.
by crolfer on Aug 15, 2009 8:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Like a one-legged dog
He'll mainly be a pinch-hitter (he's lefthanded) because we're so strong from right side with Laynce Nix and Jonny Gomes, - Dusty on Barker (someone tell Dusty that Nix bats lefty)
by RedsMasochist on Aug 15, 2009 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think Dusty should have flipped out Piniella-style at the bad calls
If nothing else, it might have fired the team up.
He'll mainly be a pinch-hitter (he's lefthanded) because we're so strong from right side with Laynce Nix and Jonny Gomes, - Dusty on Barker (someone tell Dusty that Nix bats lefty)
by RedsMasochist on Aug 15, 2009 8:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I can't say that I'd re-sign any members of this coaching staff.
"There's nothing cool about your game." - Jeff Brantley, talking smack about Nyjer Morgan.
by PeteyHendrix on Aug 15, 2009 8:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
They really need to at least have a token firing
The shit has jumped the shark several times.
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Aug 15, 2009 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If you fuckers can't figure out a way to score more than
1 run against JD Martin, you don’t deserve to be called a major league team. He’s been in the minors 8 years before cracking the bigs this year.
And fuck you Walt for Kip Wells.
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Aug 15, 2009 8:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
You know, I really thought last season was rock bottom
But this year has been even more painful.
He'll mainly be a pinch-hitter (he's lefthanded) because we're so strong from right side with Laynce Nix and Jonny Gomes, - Dusty on Barker (someone tell Dusty that Nix bats lefty)
by RedsMasochist on Aug 15, 2009 8:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Elijah Dukes?
You gotta be kidding me.
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by BubbaFan on Aug 15, 2009 8:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Putting Kip wells out there is like trying to extinguish a fire with gasoline
He'll mainly be a pinch-hitter (he's lefthanded) because we're so strong from right side with Laynce Nix and Jonny Gomes, - Dusty on Barker (someone tell Dusty that Nix bats lefty)
by RedsMasochist on Aug 15, 2009 8:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
so
What was the record again for biggest blowout?
And odds of Janish being moving from SS to relief pitcher in this game?
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by BubbaFan on Aug 15, 2009 8:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I hope that happens
These low-rent entertainments are all that keeps the season interesting.
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Aug 15, 2009 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow, a Red hits it to third and Zimmerman doesn't throw him out
It’s a miracle!
He'll mainly be a pinch-hitter (he's lefthanded) because we're so strong from right side with Laynce Nix and Jonny Gomes, - Dusty on Barker (someone tell Dusty that Nix bats lefty)
by RedsMasochist on Aug 15, 2009 8:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hits it past third*
It’s typo night for me /sigh
He'll mainly be a pinch-hitter (he's lefthanded) because we're so strong from right side with Laynce Nix and Jonny Gomes, - Dusty on Barker (someone tell Dusty that Nix bats lefty)
by RedsMasochist on Aug 15, 2009 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I just realized this guy had only pitched like 20 MLB innings in his career
were Dusty’s “matchup” stats based on just those 20 IP in the majors?
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Aug 15, 2009 8:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It really seems like Dusty makes decisions, then looks for statistics to justify them
Rather than looking at statistics to help shape his decisions.
He'll mainly be a pinch-hitter (he's lefthanded) because we're so strong from right side with Laynce Nix and Jonny Gomes, - Dusty on Barker (someone tell Dusty that Nix bats lefty)
by RedsMasochist on Aug 15, 2009 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think most people come to an argument with an idea
then look for stats to support it, and not just in baseball
by ol Pete on Aug 15, 2009 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
How many of those people get paid millions to do their job well?
Dusty is dumb, plain and simple. He’s dumb for thinking Taveras is/can be a good ballplayer, he’s dumb for not putting guys in a position to suceed, he’s dumb for misusing his pitching staff, he’s dumb for his lineup construction, he’s dumb for not protecting his players.
I’m sure he’s a lovely person with some nice qualities, he’s just a terrible baseball manager
Baseball must be a great game to survive the fools who run it.— Bill Terry
by nycredsfan on Aug 15, 2009 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
JD Martin
8 years in the minors before his MLB debut. 5+ MLB ERA coming in. The Reds have scored one run on him. Please don’t let Jacoby back in, even if he pounds on the door.
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Aug 15, 2009 9:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Lotta Fanposts recently, eh?
"I piss excellence"
by obc2 on Aug 15, 2009 9:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i'm listening to walk by pantera
decent song
and welcome back dude
Made from 100% Recycled Awesome,
by 'tHan on Aug 15, 2009 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
thanks
for the record I’d rather watch 100 losing seasons at Wrigley than have our experience the past 17 years. phenomenal venue, great vibe, cool peeps actually. no joey bagadoughnuts to be found and lots of scantily clad, thin, tanned, attractive women….all wearing cubs gear.
whats not to like?!? : )
"I piss excellence"
by obc2 on Aug 15, 2009 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wells just showed up the ump after a questionable strike call
He'll mainly be a pinch-hitter (he's lefthanded) because we're so strong from right side with Laynce Nix and Jonny Gomes, - Dusty on Barker (someone tell Dusty that Nix bats lefty)
by RedsMasochist on Aug 15, 2009 9:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
strike non-call rather
He'll mainly be a pinch-hitter (he's lefthanded) because we're so strong from right side with Laynce Nix and Jonny Gomes, - Dusty on Barker (someone tell Dusty that Nix bats lefty)
by RedsMasochist on Aug 15, 2009 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
BP plunked on the left wrist and out of the game
Great, just great.
He'll mainly be a pinch-hitter (he's lefthanded) because we're so strong from right side with Laynce Nix and Jonny Gomes, - Dusty on Barker (someone tell Dusty that Nix bats lefty)
by RedsMasochist on Aug 15, 2009 9:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
we're going through infielders like Kleenex
The good news is that Drew Sutton’s natural position is 2B.
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by BubbaFan on Aug 15, 2009 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
uh-oh
Where was BP hit?
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by BubbaFan on Aug 15, 2009 9:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
You're not wrong, but this is more correct
This game team just sucks out loud.
He'll mainly be a pinch-hitter (he's lefthanded) because we're so strong from right side with Laynce Nix and Jonny Gomes, - Dusty on Barker (someone tell Dusty that Nix bats lefty)
by RedsMasochist on Aug 15, 2009 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
This particular game is excedingly depressing.
by jsl413 on Aug 15, 2009 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The sad thing is, no matter how bad the Reds look.
No matter how embarrassing they are to watch, no substantive changes are likely to be made.
He'll mainly be a pinch-hitter (he's lefthanded) because we're so strong from right side with Laynce Nix and Jonny Gomes, - Dusty on Barker (someone tell Dusty that Nix bats lefty)
by RedsMasochist on Aug 15, 2009 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
There's been like 10 of these this year
Blowouts and/or injury-fests. 2010 Cincinnati Reds: Get numb!
Also, Kip Wells: At least he wasn’t as bad as Johnny Cueto.
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Aug 15, 2009 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
This has got to be the worst...
Shitty calls, shitty injury, Cueto is probably injured, blowout loss, inability to hit..
by jsl413 on Aug 15, 2009 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fucking hell
I knew this was going to be one of those games where they not only suck it up but one of our actual major league caliber players gets injured. These happen at designated intervals.
Getting owned by JD Martin is so unacceptable. I really hope I wake up to someone getting fired tomorrow.
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Aug 15, 2009 9:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
bases loaded, wow
It’s well past time to start developing players and trying things out for 2010
by spf65 on Aug 15, 2009 9:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Dusty didn't do it last season, I wouldn't expect it this season either
He'll mainly be a pinch-hitter (he's lefthanded) because we're so strong from right side with Laynce Nix and Jonny Gomes, - Dusty on Barker (someone tell Dusty that Nix bats lefty)
by RedsMasochist on Aug 15, 2009 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i know...
But that is just ridiculous. I mean, he has not shown any sense of a direction for this team, injuries or no injuries.
by spf65 on Aug 15, 2009 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I agree with you
This team just seems to have no plan.
by RedsMasochist on Aug 15, 2009 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hope the Reds get a few guys on here
Not that I think they can come back. I just want to see DRH bat. You know Dusty might leave him in.
He'll mainly be a pinch-hitter (he's lefthanded) because we're so strong from right side with Laynce Nix and Jonny Gomes, - Dusty on Barker (someone tell Dusty that Nix bats lefty)
by RedsMasochist on Aug 15, 2009 9:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The pen
must kind of hurting, between Homer’s short outing the other day, and Cueto tonight.
At least Arroyo went deep in his start.
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by BubbaFan on Aug 15, 2009 9:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Brandon Bobblehead night and his replacement hits a homer
Isn’t it ironic?
by RedsMasochist on Aug 15, 2009 9:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
ok,
so maybe Sutton at 2nd, BP at SS, Joey at 1st, and Rolen at 3rd???
by spf65 on Aug 15, 2009 9:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hi. Christ on a Pogo Stick
I really can’t cannot remember a Reds team this bad. Fucking cast offs, over the hill players, AAA, players and BP and Votto,,,,
Cueto sucking, Volron hurt, Owings nothing to write home about…No Runs for Harang and only the old Druggie getting any wins.
Rolen hurt, Gomes is Gomes , Nix (Love him but he’s never going to meet his once mighty rep), Bruce hurt…Who knows about Wad hell he’s on the bench, Hernanadez wasn’t too bad but Haningan sat on the bench after hitting and hitting and hitting, now he’s semi-hurt, Jannish can’t fucking hit, sutton can’t either, C-Dick looks like he’d be pretty good if just was left in there all the time and then you’ve fucking Wily Tavaris, the worst leadoff hitter in the majors all this supplemented and organized by Dusty Baker…who would be a pretty good high school or college manager but is a horrible match for this team…what’s left of it. Dusty is so rigid and so unimaginative it is unbelievable.
God the I’ve seen the future of last year’s dreams and it is now…
You need a leader, an outfielder that can still play and prolly hit better than half the guys on this team
How about 
MOST OF THIS SEASON’S FAILINGS CAN BE BASED MORE ON MISUSE OF TALENT THAN A LACK OF IT.
Thanks Dusty
One tequila, two tequila, three tequila, floor.
George Carlin
by Madville on Aug 15, 2009 9:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I am horribly biased as I was a huge Eric Davis fan when I was younger
But preach on brother!
by RedsMasochist on Aug 15, 2009 9:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
So there I was at the computer ranting and meanwhile Drew Sutton gets his 1st MLB HR.
When I saw Eric Davis in Spring training he looked like he was in the best shape I’ve ever seen him. He’s put on a little weight and I wouldn’t be at all surprised that if he put on a uniform today that within a week he’d be hitting the ball with authority.
Do I hear an Amen!
One tequila, two tequila, three tequila, floor.
George Carlin
by Madville on Aug 15, 2009 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Speaking of Sutton
When he has gotten playing time as more than a pinch-hitter (which was pretty much the Colorado series, and 2 at bats vs. the Cards) he has had some pretty good at bats.
by RedsMasochist on Aug 15, 2009 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Eric Davis
Was the most dominate CF is a long time. (not counting Jr.) We will probably never see another Red steal 80 bases in a year
by Dave from Louisville on Aug 15, 2009 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It
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by BubbaFan on Aug 15, 2009 9:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
dangit
Posted too soon.
It’s Tyler Clippard. We had such high hopes for “The Yankee Clippard” once. Now he’s a relief pitcher for the Nats. When he’s not languishing in AAA.
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by BubbaFan on Aug 15, 2009 9:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You know what's pissing me off?
The Reds coming back and scoring enough runs to mae really horrible losses look more palatable in hindsight. I think it’s one reason Dusty is still around.
by RedsMasochist on Aug 15, 2009 9:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Dusty's around because Bob bought into him as a BIG NAME manager who could WIN
Signed him to a big contract and Bob wants to get his money’s worth…unfortunately you can’t trade your manager.
One tequila, two tequila, three tequila, floor.
George Carlin
by Madville on Aug 15, 2009 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Actually, you can trade your manager.
Didn’t Tampa Bay deal Lou Piniella within the last decade?
"There's nothing cool about your game." - Jeff Brantley, talking smack about Nyjer Morgan.
by PeteyHendrix on Aug 16, 2009 1:50 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
A good outing for DRH
(shown actual size)
by RedsMasochist on Aug 15, 2009 10:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I really wish I could disagree with you
So much.
by RedsMasochist on Aug 15, 2009 10:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
They really are horrible
by Dave from Louisville on Aug 15, 2009 10:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
They're worse than a Japanese horror film
by RedsMasochist on Aug 15, 2009 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
that's racist!
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by BubbaFan on Aug 15, 2009 10:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jesus I thought Rosy was a dork
Tyler Cliphard take the cake
GOGGLE MAN
One tequila, two tequila, three tequila, floor.
George Carlin
by Madville on Aug 15, 2009 10:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
And that
is why Elijah Dukes lost his job to Corey Patterson for awhile earlier this year.
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by BubbaFan on Aug 15, 2009 10:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
What the heck happened?
I assume that he dropped the ball, but how did Taveras end up on third?
Let me write out a formal proof for you.
by Gray on Aug 15, 2009 10:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not about Elijah Dukes, but appropriate
Harry Doyle: “I don’t know how this guy keeps his mind on baseball with all the paternity suits and all…” Monte: "I think those are parking tickets. …
by RedsMasochist on Aug 15, 2009 10:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
God dang it
Taveris waits til the season is essentially over, no real pressure and…2 hits and safe on an error tonight…
Felini or Kafka take your pick
One tequila, two tequila, three tequila, floor.
George Carlin
by Madville on Aug 15, 2009 10:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Rick Pitino joke
Do you guys know what the special at Porcini’s last night?
Aged red snapper stuffed with Italian sausage.,
by Dave from Louisville on Aug 15, 2009 10:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Goodnight all...need I say more...
One tequila, two tequila, three tequila, floor.
George Carlin
by Madville on Aug 15, 2009 10:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Dusty is supposedly going to play Wlad tomorrow night
Now that his hot streak has probably cooled. I hope Dickerson will be in center, but somehow I doubt it.
by RedsMasochist on Aug 15, 2009 10:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Willy T is hot right now
by Dave from Louisville on Aug 15, 2009 10:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
With anyone else that would be Dusty's perfect time to sit them
How many times have we seen it this season?
by RedsMasochist on Aug 15, 2009 10:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yep, another season down the tubes.
Stick a fork in ’em, the Reds are Dunn.
by RedsMasochist on Aug 15, 2009 10:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
S'up Brother Bill
One tequila, two tequila, three tequila, floor.
George Carlin
by Madville on Aug 15, 2009 10:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I feel sorry for whoever has to do the wrap-up for this game
Good luck and Godspeed
by RedsMasochist on Aug 15, 2009 10:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The home run that Brantley couldn't believe made it out...
It totally clocked some lady in the head who was trying to run away from it. Perhaps a clip link might be in order…
"There's nothing cool about your game." - Jeff Brantley, talking smack about Nyjer Morgan.
by PeteyHendrix on Aug 16, 2009 1:52 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
any news on phillips?
"I never use a big word when a diminutive one will work." — Pete Mackanin.
by joshuar9476 on Aug 16, 2009 8:55 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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