Game 119 Thread: Giants at Reds
by Slyde on Aug 19, 2009 5:02 PM EDT
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It's kind of boring when we see the exact same pitching match ups this close together. I like variety, especially when it means the Reds are mixing in some wins with their losses.
Bronson Arroyo has pitched 50.1 innings over his last 7 starts for a 2.49 ERA, but the Reds are just 3-4 in those starts. The key for him has been keeping the ball in the park. After allowing 21 HR in his previous 17 starts, he's allowed just 4 over his last 7 starts. Combine that with a respectable 2.14 BB/9 and you have the makings of an attractive pitcher for a potential playoff run (hurry while supplies last!).
The last time the Reds faced Barry Zito, he shut them down, allowing just 2 runs in 6 innings to get the win in the Giants 4-2 victory on August 8th. Brandon Phillips and Wladimir Balentien both doubled off of the lefty, so it's good to see them both in the lineup tonight.
The big news for this game is that Drew Stubbs will be starting in center field and leading off. All I want from him is good enough play for the Reds to consider dumping Willy Taveras. He doesn't have to be a world beater, just good enough. But I'd love it if he was a world-beater.
Unfortunately, even with the good news, the Reds are still on a 4-game losing streak. That means the baby must go back under the basket. Poor kid, you don't deserve this...
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In case you missed the FanShot posted just below here
Johnny Cueto is heading to the DL with shoulder inflammation. Micah Owings will start in his place on Friday.
"It seems like we're not hitting because we're not getting hits." - Dusty being Dusty
i hope he sits out the rest of the year
i know he’s not happy about it, and i guess i like that. he’s a gamer, for whatever that is worth. but the kid just needs a rest.
by Charlie Scrabbles on Aug 19, 2009 5:10 PM EDT up reply actions
Fay says they'll activate him in time to pitch the double header August 31
So I guess that’s 2 or 3 skipped starts? Seems like a reasonable choice to me, although I’d rather he be shut down for the year too.
Baseball must be a great game to survive the fools who run it.— Bill Terry
So does this mean
Owings is available to Pinch Hit tonight?
Find me on MySpace- http://www.myspace.com/mixfmkyle
Man, we get Rolen back this is a halfway decent lineup
Baseball must be a great game to survive the fools who run it.— Bill Terry
We get a SS this is a fully decent lineup
esp. when Bruce comes back
Baseball must be a great game to survive the fools who run it.— Bill Terry
Thanks for the info
I’ve read a lot of your blogs, but finally I’ve made an account to comment. Thanks for all the updated info even though it’s a terrible season.
Reds = Mr. Pibb + Red Vines
Needless to say, this didn't work and everybody died.
by SullivanSmith on Aug 19, 2009 5:35 PM EDT up reply actions
This year it's more like Reds = Thunderbird with a Schlitz chaser
"I'm going to become rich and famous after I invent a device that allows you to stab people in the face over the internet"
I dunno
Unlike the Reds play as of late, for some reason, that sounds appealing.
Needless to say, this didn't work and everybody died.
by SullivanSmith on Aug 19, 2009 5:44 PM EDT up reply actions
Hola senor
espero que su estancia sea agradable y las nalgas el placer.
"I'm going to become rich and famous after I invent a device that allows you to stab people in the face over the internet"
by jch24 on Aug 19, 2009 5:35 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
The girl that did the Spanish news early in the morning was INCREDIBLY hot on every level
"I'm going to become rich and famous after I invent a device that allows you to stab people in the face over the internet"
Hi, hello, and welcome
"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 19, 2009 5:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Intersting stuff from Hal
Bruce is going to play for a month in Dominican Winter ball,
and Hal won’t lay off Taveras:
Stubbs, the soon-to-be 25 No. 1 draft pick in 2006, was called up from Class AAA Louisville today and inserted into the lineup at leadoff and in center field, the spot occupied most of the year by Willy Taveras, an abject failure at doing what he was brought in to do. Taveras was placed on the disabled list.
Now they’ll see if Stubbs can do what Taveras couldn’t. Stubbs led the International League in stolen bases with 46 in 54 tries
.
Baseball must be a great game to survive the fools who run it.— Bill Terry
I would like to see that when Hal, god forbid, passes away, his tombstone says
“Was a great at what he did, and not an abject failure, like Willy Taveras”
Needless to say, this didn't work and everybody died.
by SullivanSmith on Aug 19, 2009 5:32 PM EDT up reply actions 5 recs
Mobile rec'd
I think Hal might be a little concerned about losin his voice after this season. Let ’em hear it, old timer!
by Brian B on Aug 19, 2009 5:55 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
So is that confirmed then that Taveras is going on the DL too?
by Brendanukkah on Aug 19, 2009 5:35 PM EDT up reply actions
I think he has to to make room on the 25 man for Stubbs
Baseball must be a great game to survive the fools who run it.— Bill Terry
Hey dude's...don't know if you've heard lance's show or read this elsewhere
but he says the bill hall sweepstakes are down to the giants and reds, and that the brewers are asking for harang in exchange for him
Made from 100% Recycled Awesome,
Heard this from Hal last night
there has been much weeping and gnashing of teeth over it
Baseball must be a great game to survive the fools who run it.— Bill Terry
Are the Giants actually offering something?
Or is there a chance that the Brewers will just release him and we can sign him for peanuts?
Needless to say, this didn't work and everybody died.
by SullivanSmith on Aug 19, 2009 5:34 PM EDT up reply actions
what the hell are the Giants going to give them that compares to Harang?
J. Sanchez? No way he clears waivers. Call the obvious bluff, and if you want him that damn bad claim him on outright release waivers or sign him Friday as a FA for league minimum.
Find me on MySpace- http://www.myspace.com/mixfmkyle
Which Diocese?
Needless to say, this didn't work and everybody died.
by SullivanSmith on Aug 19, 2009 5:51 PM EDT up reply actions
He sexually abuses little boys?!?
"There's nothing cool about your game." - Jeff Brantley, talking smack about Nyjer Morgan.
by PeteyHendrix on Aug 19, 2009 7:02 PM EDT up reply actions
Slyde, you coming to burgers or no?
"I'm going to become rich and famous after I invent a device that allows you to stab people in the face over the internet"
I'm probably not going to be around tonight, so if he does go
Scrabbles, looks like you’re in charge.
by Brendanukkah on Aug 19, 2009 5:56 PM EDT up reply actions
I like Scrabbles
Scrabbles lets us order pizza and call our friends on the phone.
Needless to say, this didn't work and everybody died.
by SullivanSmith on Aug 19, 2009 6:01 PM EDT up reply actions
alright kids!
i got Papa Johns on the line. what all toppings you like on your ’za?
by Charlie Scrabbles on Aug 19, 2009 6:23 PM EDT up reply actions
Bill. Bill Hall.
Needless to say, this didn't work and everybody died.
by SullivanSmith on Aug 19, 2009 6:02 PM EDT up reply actions
I think Brad Hall was on Saturday Night Live.
Needless to say, this didn't work and everybody died.
by SullivanSmith on Aug 19, 2009 6:02 PM EDT up reply actions
Oh, I thought that was on purpose
At first I was terrified that it was someone actually named Brad Hall, and then I thought it was pretty funny. But thanks Jack Z., for taking your old organization-mate, and sparing Walt any kind of flea-brained temptation.
by Brendanukkah on Aug 19, 2009 6:04 PM EDT up reply actions
For some punk minor leaguer too
Not someone of the caliber of Aaron Harang, nor even of Bronson Arroyo. God, those were the stupidest yet most terrifying rumors I’ve heard all year.
by Brendanukkah on Aug 19, 2009 6:06 PM EDT up reply actions
Scarier than the rumors that we were going to trade Jay Bruce for Shaquille O'Neal?
or was that just a dream I had?
Needless to say, this didn't work and everybody died.
by SullivanSmith on Aug 19, 2009 6:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Shaq would at least.......
help the team sure up the middle of the defense and pull in a few more rebounds. I believe the Reds only have 0 rebounds so far this year. Huge upgrade in that department.
Plus we could have him ask Dusty how is ass tastes.
6-2, 185
by brown11b on Aug 19, 2009 6:21 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
I fell out of my chair laughing
and then I Rec’d
Needless to say, this didn't work and everybody died.
by SullivanSmith on Aug 19, 2009 6:22 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm an inch taller and five punds lighter
We should totally hang out.
"I'm going to become rich and famous after I invent a device that allows you to stab people in the face over the internet"
Seriously, this trade highlights how VERY stupid those rumors were
but it speaks to the sadness of this franchise that every last one of us thought there could be truth to them
Baseball must be a great game to survive the fools who run it.— Bill Terry
by nycredsfan on Aug 19, 2009 6:16 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
hallelujah
Stubbs called up, Bill Hall not coming to Cincinnati.
Could it get any better?
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
I'd take Hardy right now
"I'm going to become rich and famous after I invent a device that allows you to stab people in the face over the internet"
Anybody see Dusty's comments on Stubbs?
Not sure what to make of all that
I hope he gets a chance to play and doesn’t get babied like they did with Dickerson, then get to next year and say they can’t trust him to man CF. My favorite part of all that was this quote:
"You’ve got to them in a few situations, watch them in batting practice closely. I’ve got a pretty good memory with hitters and pitchers. This is from the old school. You didn’t have the computer to rely on you had to rely on memory. File it, go up there with total recall."
He’s so full of shit it’s hard to believe……..Yeah Dusty, we’re all buying that you are some sort of genius savant when it comes to hitting when you played two of the worst players in the league at the top of your lineup all year.
Baseball must be a great game to survive the fools who run it.— Bill Terry
by nycredsfan on Aug 19, 2009 6:19 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
He's playing the odds!
If someone should have a good average, and they’re terrible up to this point, the law of averages says they should catch fire from here ’til the end – in order to hit that average. Stubbs is just a stopgap until Willy T recovers from his injury. Then Willy will be back, so he can hit his average.
Simple math, you baseball-dummy.
"There's nothing cool about your game." - Jeff Brantley, talking smack about Nyjer Morgan.
by PeteyHendrix on Aug 19, 2009 7:04 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, but he understands perception psychology and small sample size judgments.
Unlike Dusty’s daughter.
"There's nothing cool about your game." - Jeff Brantley, talking smack about Nyjer Morgan.
by PeteyHendrix on Aug 19, 2009 7:16 PM EDT up reply actions
So is my mother, what's your point?
"I'm going to become rich and famous after I invent a device that allows you to stab people in the face over the internet"
Fuck that motherfucker
I’ve dealt with people like him my entire career – “I remember everything, it’s all filed away right up in the old noggin”. It’s bullshit, always has been. The computers and video and pitch tracking and other statistical analysis is available and being used by other managers. If you’re not in the dinner car, you’re being ran over by the train, dumbass.
"I'm going to become rich and famous after I invent a device that allows you to stab people in the face over the internet"
only because
Willy’s on the DL, and Cherry was traded.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
so
Will you stop it with the vegetables
by Man Mountain on Aug 19, 2009 6:39 PM EDT up reply actions
so it's not like there's been a change of philosophy in the front office
They’re just desperate.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
in that case
i rescind my comment of stubbs well i’ll be damned.
thanks
Will you stop it with the vegetables
by Man Mountain on Aug 19, 2009 6:49 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Not sure about that.
They couldve called up McFlurry if they were just desperate. Plus Hal said they couldn’t DL Taveras until they found him to tell him. That indicates his injury wasn’t bad enough to definitely warrant the DL. I think it might’ve been punitive
Baseball must be a great game to survive the fools who run it.— Bill Terry
by nycredsfan on Aug 19, 2009 6:55 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I mentioned that in the last thread
I definitely think it was punitive. Taveras obviously came to the park not thinking he was going to have to come off the roster for a two-week injury.
This also takes away Dusty’s toy. Hopefully, Jocketty ordered Dusty to play Stubbs.
My fantasy football team this year? Lippincott's Shorts
by cesarhernandez on Aug 19, 2009 7:01 PM EDT up reply actions
yeah, was going to give you credit but
I’m on my phone and too lazy to look up the comment
Baseball must be a great game to survive the fools who run it.— Bill Terry
by nycredsfan on Aug 19, 2009 7:04 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I dunno
They usually wait until the next day, to see how the player feels in the morning, at least with this kind of injury.
You really think he was dogging it, and not really injured?
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
Even if he is
they couldve pulled the day to day thing if they needed to. They certainly haven’t been afraid to do it before
Baseball must be a great game to survive the fools who run it.— Bill Terry
by nycredsfan on Aug 19, 2009 7:06 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
it means something to me
when not only did they call him up but also led him off. IMO this has Walt written all over it
Also, Stubbs got the call
from his manager at 12:30 a.m. telling him that he was getting called up. So they didn’t even wait to see how Taveras felt in the morning.
The Reds management wanted Taveras off the roster.
My fantasy football team this year? Lippincott's Shorts
by cesarhernandez on Aug 19, 2009 7:09 PM EDT up reply actions
wow
If he really was dogging it, good riddance. In the immortal words of Bubba Crosby, “It can be difficult to hit the ball. It can be difficult to catch the ball. To run hard on every play is the easiest thing in baseball.”
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
You might have a problem, dear. :)
"I'm going to become rich and famous after I invent a device that allows you to stab people in the face over the internet"
GREAT FUCKING DAY
1. Tavaras DL’d – Stubbs called up
2. Cueto shut down
3. Bill Hall traded……..to the AL!!
Definitely going to watch this game, hopefully Stubbs has at least 1 driving catch and a SB. That will endear him with Dusty forever giving his elephant like memory.
by Dave from Louisville on Aug 19, 2009 6:44 PM EDT reply actions
This is the threshhold for "great day" in Redstown now?
Things are in sorry shape.
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Aug 19, 2009 6:46 PM EDT up reply actions
I've had a better day than you have.
"I'm going to become rich and famous after I invent a device that allows you to stab people in the face over the internet"
"Congratulations, kid. You're making your MLB debut tonight."
“That’s great! Who are we batting against?”
“Barry Zito.”
“Oh.”
Needless to say, this didn't work and everybody died.
Don't worry kid. He throws like a AAA pitcher now
Baseball must be a great game to survive the fools who run it.— Bill Terry
by nycredsfan on Aug 19, 2009 6:51 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
That was one weird assed grip
I wanna try it, just to see what it will do when I throw it.
"I'm going to become rich and famous after I invent a device that allows you to stab people in the face over the internet"
any word
on when the game’s starting?
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
Where have you been
he’s are best announcer 
by Dave from Louisville on Aug 19, 2009 7:24 PM EDT up reply actions
The voice of the Louisville Bats
"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 19, 2009 9:40 PM EDT up reply actions
did someone say tarp?
Bout time the reds got bailed out
"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 19, 2009 7:03 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
hey what part of chicago are you in
i am living in rogers park.
Bloop
by justin007000 on Aug 19, 2009 7:04 PM EDT up reply actions
I think he's on Sheffield north of Wrigley
by Brian B on Aug 19, 2009 7:46 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
You better be ready boy
People gets stabbed in tha neck in them parts.
"I'm going to become rich and famous after I invent a device that allows you to stab people in the face over the internet"
Which El station do you live by?
I have some friends that live pretty close to one up there
"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 19, 2009 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions
Yep, they're like 2 blocks away from you
"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
When did Bronson's ERA go below 5?
Wow, he must be good, he has 11 wins! That’s only one less than Lincecum!
Banan Marty just claimed that the gap between AAA and MLB is larger than it's ever been.
Is there ANYTHING to back this up?
"There's nothing cool about your game." - Jeff Brantley, talking smack about Nyjer Morgan.
Dusty talking hitting makes more sense than Brook Jacoby talking about it
Maybe hitting coach was Dusty’s true calling.
by RedsMasochist on Aug 19, 2009 7:15 PM EDT up reply actions
Jacoby sucked as a hitter...how could he coach it well?
/Carl Willis’ed
"There's nothing cool about your game." - Jeff Brantley, talking smack about Nyjer Morgan.
by PeteyHendrix on Aug 19, 2009 7:17 PM EDT up reply actions
Marty & Cowboy are eating crow about talking smack about Willy dogging it last night.
"There's nothing cool about your game." - Jeff Brantley, talking smack about Nyjer Morgan.
And profusely apologizing.
"There's nothing cool about your game." - Jeff Brantley, talking smack about Nyjer Morgan.
by PeteyHendrix on Aug 19, 2009 7:15 PM EDT up reply actions
They shouldn't apologize
It’s a bullshit injury. Have the Reds made any DL decision this quickly this season? Taveras had a “slight” strain… then at 12:30 a.m. Stubbs is getting told that he’s being called up. No waiting to see how Taveras felt today.
My fantasy football team this year? Lippincott's Shorts
by cesarhernandez on Aug 19, 2009 7:18 PM EDT up reply actions
They were only apologizing for calling Willy out last night on the air for dogging it to first.
Willy DID get hurt on that swing, though, and has hustled a lot for us this year.
"There's nothing cool about your game." - Jeff Brantley, talking smack about Nyjer Morgan.
by PeteyHendrix on Aug 19, 2009 7:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Taveras has hustled at times
But there have been times where he has dogged it. Particularly after he has made a mistake fielding.
by RedsMasochist on Aug 19, 2009 7:24 PM EDT up reply actions
If this is true,
Do you think Taveras is done with the Reds? They got tired of him sucking then to top it off he started dogging it.
We can't be so lucky
But if so, that would be awesome.
by wishfuldrifter on Aug 19, 2009 7:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Wily Mo is a free agent.
I can’t help but wonder what he’d do in 550 PA’s. For another team.
"There's nothing cool about your game." - Jeff Brantley, talking smack about Nyjer Morgan.
I agree
Whenever I play a baseball video game in like franchise mode, i make him my DH when I’m an AL team.
Tarp is coming off now.
"There's nothing cool about your game." - Jeff Brantley, talking smack about Nyjer Morgan.
Well, this figures
I sign up for MLB Gameday on my Blackberry so I can listen to Reds games.
I move. I don’t work at Verizon anymore. My phone doesn’t work.
Can’t listen to the game.
Goddamn it.
Needless to say, this didn't work and everybody died.
Verizon still sponsors Glenn Beck, tho, so good riddance. :P
"There's nothing cool about your game." - Jeff Brantley, talking smack about Nyjer Morgan.
by PeteyHendrix on Aug 19, 2009 7:27 PM EDT up reply actions
I'd still rather work for a company that sponsors a racist douchebag
then not work for anyone at all.
Unless SLyde wants to give me a job and pay me out of that giant Scrooge McDuck vault of his.
Needless to say, this didn't work and everybody died.
by SullivanSmith on Aug 19, 2009 7:29 PM EDT up reply actions
alright jerks and jerkettes
im excited about Drew Stubbs Day at the ol’ ball orchard. and Arroyo has been awesome the past month, hasnt he? the Yankees are soooo pissed.
by Charlie Scrabbles on Aug 19, 2009 7:29 PM EDT reply actions
The Yankees being cheap this year just absolutely floors me
“We want your players, but you have to pay most of their salary even though our revenues are at least 4 times yours.”
by RedsMasochist on Aug 19, 2009 7:31 PM EDT up reply actions
It's just such a change from years past
I think they would have been more amenable to taking on Arroyo or Harang’s salaries if they were still chasing the Sox at this point.
by RedsMasochist on Aug 19, 2009 7:37 PM EDT up reply actions
yeah a little desperation can do wonders to get your ass in gear
but i cant blame them for not wanted to take on the whole salary. Arroyo has been fading over the past few years, and Harang’s option becomes mutual at 14 mil if he’s traded.
by Charlie Scrabbles on Aug 19, 2009 7:39 PM EDT up reply actions
the Yankees
Are feeling the recession as much as anyone. They built that flashy new shopping mall of a stadium…and had a lot of trouble raising money for it when the credit markets froze up. All those Wall Streeters who were supposed to buy the luxury seats and suites ended up unemployed.
They think Arroyo is way overpaid. And they’re 7 games up on the Sox, so not that desperate. Yet.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
Dish Network
sucks ass. I hate Time Warner, but I can’t remember the last time I lost service.
My fantasy football team this year? Lippincott's Shorts
by cesarhernandez on Aug 19, 2009 7:33 PM EDT up reply actions
We were with Time Warner and it was HORRIBLE
Our DVR didn’t work half the time, the installer left about 50 feet of cable balled up and hanging off an electrical cord in my basement, and their customer service is the worst… which really gets to me since I’ve been in call centers for years…
I actually like Dish. They are cheap and I rarely have problems… actually as I was typing this, the signal came back… so yay!
by wishfuldrifter on Aug 19, 2009 7:35 PM EDT up reply actions
yeah we've had TWC the past year
and we are getting WOW! when we move next weekend. im excited.
by Charlie Scrabbles on Aug 19, 2009 7:38 PM EDT up reply actions
i'm not excited with Comcast in Chicago
you have to pay a monthly fee for a box, if you want anything more than extraordinary basic cable. We have a box in the living room, with all the normal channels, I don’t have a box in my bedroom, and i get about 8 versions of each local channel, C-SPAN, C-SPAN II, FX, and MSNBC. There is no reason I should be forced to have a box, to get standard cable.
Bloop
by justin007000 on Aug 19, 2009 7:46 PM EDT up reply actions
That's another thing I like about Dish
They have the dual tuner DVR. I have one box that I don’t pay extra for and it controls 2 TVs but I can watch something different and record something different on each set. It’s very nice.
by wishfuldrifter on Aug 19, 2009 7:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Comcast Chicago is the worst
Did you have the RCN option in Rogers Park. Or At&t?
by Brian B on Aug 19, 2009 7:52 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
i'm not sure
my roomate has had comcast for a while, i am new. But it is ridiculous to require a box for anything beyond local programming.
Bloop
by justin007000 on Aug 19, 2009 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions
ours TWC goes out in about every heavy rain
It usually doesn’t stay out long, but I find it ironic that they advertise that you don’t have to worry about the weather.
I think it's been
at least 5-6 years since Time Warner Cable has gone out for me. And I’ve lived at three different locations in that time period.
My fantasy football team this year? Lippincott's Shorts
by cesarhernandez on Aug 19, 2009 7:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Could be an exposed wire getting some water in it or something
I know it can cause issues with cable internet, so I assume it could do the same to the TV.
by wishfuldrifter on Aug 19, 2009 7:43 PM EDT up reply actions
the install here is good
and there is no hope of having them check their system – customer service is like a bad cable horror movie – and the price is sodomy
Yeah their customer service is what finally got me to switch
I had to call multiple times to get someone scheduled to come look at my install and then they didn’t show up. When I called them on it, they said they came and no one was home. I worked from home at the time so I know I was there. It was crazy frustrating.
by wishfuldrifter on Aug 19, 2009 7:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Hurricane Ike 2008 for me
"I'm going to become rich and famous after I invent a device that allows you to stab people in the face over the internet"
New announced starting time esitmate: 7:50.
"There's nothing cool about your game." - Jeff Brantley, talking smack about Nyjer Morgan.
I like how they gave Stubbs #6
That means something
by Dave from Louisville on Aug 19, 2009 7:46 PM EDT reply actions
That Janish didn't want to give up #7?
by wishfuldrifter on Aug 19, 2009 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions
reading the tea leaves Stubbs is here to stay
by Dave from Louisville on Aug 19, 2009 7:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah it looks that way
I’m hoping it’s true, and that he plays well
by wishfuldrifter on Aug 19, 2009 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions
rosters expand in less than two weeks
Willy can’t come off the DL before then.
Stubbs has to be added to the roster anyway; he’s eligible for the Rule 5 draft this year. So there’s no reason not to keep him in Cincinnati.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
by BubbaFan on Aug 19, 2009 8:06 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Nice. Rec'd.
"There's nothing cool about your game." - Jeff Brantley, talking smack about Nyjer Morgan.
by PeteyHendrix on Aug 19, 2009 8:07 PM EDT up reply actions
I really think
They had to sign Willy for two years, because that was the only way they could get him. They way overpaid for him. Kinda like they overpaid for Arroyo, Harang, Cordero, etc. They have to pay more than a big market or winning team would have to.
And yeah, I’m pretty sure both Stubbs and Heisey have to be added to the roster before the next Rule 5 draft. Players signed at age 19 or older are eligible after being in the organization for three years. They were signed in 2006.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
i highly doubt that Willy was so sought after
the Rockies non-tendered him. i think the Reds grossly overbid and the rest of the league snickered at them.
by Charlie Scrabbles on Aug 19, 2009 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions
They overbid
but I think they had to, in order to get him. (Whether they should have been so determined to get him is another question.) Another team may not have had to offer so much.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
i dont know
i understand that sentiment with big-time free agents like Cordero. other teams really wanted him. but with Willy, i doubt anybody really wanted him. he was non-tendered. if a team really wanted him, they would have traded for him. im sure the Rockies asked around before just tossing him to the bin.
by Charlie Scrabbles on Aug 19, 2009 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions
If I recall,
There was only one other team interested in him and we were the only team that offered him 2 years. I will stand by my position that Dusty told Bob he wanted him and Bob made Walt get him no matter what.
Baseball must be a great game to survive the fools who run it.— Bill Terry
i don't think they overpaid for Harang
if he would have put up more 2006/2007 level numbers, he would be a steal.
FUCK YOU DUSTY!!!
Bloop
by justin007000 on Aug 19, 2009 10:47 PM EDT up reply actions
First pitch!
"There's nothing cool about your game." - Jeff Brantley, talking smack about Nyjer Morgan.
GRAND SLAM HOME RUN
only to the Reds.
Needless to say, this didn't work and everybody died.
by SullivanSmith on Aug 19, 2009 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions
If you're twittering and driving, while listening to our broadcast, please buckle up with your free hand.
"There's nothing cool about your game." - Jeff Brantley, talking smack about Nyjer Morgan.
Sounds dirty
"I'm going to become rich and famous after I invent a device that allows you to stab people in the face over the internet"
All right
Tostino’s Party Pizza, Lone Star Beer and MLB GameDay
Let’s do this, Cincinnati Reds.
Needless to say, this didn't work and everybody died.
Yeah. That's what I meant.
Needless to say, this didn't work and everybody died.
by SullivanSmith on Aug 19, 2009 8:01 PM EDT up reply actions
That's some serious defense up the middle
Hanigan, Phillips, Janish, and Stubbs. If only Rolen and Bruce were healthy the Reds would be at least above average at every position but left field.
I like it
It’s just goofy to have Janish bat 2nd and Hanigan 8th.
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Aug 19, 2009 8:02 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
You let us down
Willy could have done that
by wishfuldrifter on Aug 19, 2009 8:01 PM EDT up reply actions
I call bullshit on that
Taveras couldn’t hit it to the warning track to save his life.
by RedsMasochist on Aug 19, 2009 8:02 PM EDT up reply actions
We said the same thing at burger night
Slyde and I agreed that the difference was he turned on a pitch and actually hit it to the track.
"I'm going to become rich and famous after I invent a device that allows you to stab people in the face over the internet"
What kills me about Taveras is he swings like he thinks he's a power hitter
With that kind of speed, he should try using a heavy bat and just kind of sling it in front of the ball. They should have had him watching tape of Brett Butler and Otis Nixon hitting. The results couldn’t be any worse than what he’s done this season.
31 more losses
by RedsMasochist on Aug 19, 2009 11:15 PM EDT up reply actions
Stubbs steps in...
"There's nothing cool about your game." - Jeff Brantley, talking smack about Nyjer Morgan.
I just read "butterflies the size of boobs"
Needless to say, this didn't work and everybody died.
by SullivanSmith on Aug 19, 2009 8:01 PM EDT up reply actions
/pat burrell'ed
"There's nothing cool about your game." - Jeff Brantley, talking smack about Nyjer Morgan.
by PeteyHendrix on Aug 19, 2009 8:02 PM EDT up reply actions
Does Janish know to take pitch #1 here?
"There's nothing cool about your game." - Jeff Brantley, talking smack about Nyjer Morgan.
First pitch swinging?
Dusty tell him to do that?
My fantasy football team this year? Lippincott's Shorts
stubs has got to have the least impressive slash numbers of any hyped call-up in history..
"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 19, 2009 8:02 PM EDT reply actions
Votto not on deck...Barker is.
"There's nothing cool about your game." - Jeff Brantley, talking smack about Nyjer Morgan.
First pitch, Drew?
It was to the left of second base though, so not quite Willy.
by Brian B on Aug 19, 2009 8:02 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
The Reds Doom Train keeps on rollin'
I blame the high socks last night for Votto’s injury.
by RedsMasochist on Aug 19, 2009 8:04 PM EDT up reply actions
Something wrong with Votto...Barker at the plate, staying in to play 1B.
"There's nothing cool about your game." - Jeff Brantley, talking smack about Nyjer Morgan.
What the fuck?
Did Votto even step in for a pitch?
This really is a cursed year.
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Aug 19, 2009 8:04 PM EDT reply actions
I hope it's food poisoning or something that won't carry over to tomorrow
Needless to say, this didn't work and everybody died.
they're rockin Gallardo
Ronny MF’n Cedeno with his 2nd HR of the series
brewers working hard on their draft status
You know how I was upset that I couldn't listen to this game earlier?
Never mind.
Needless to say, this didn't work and everybody died.
A Voodoo witch doctor that was obviously a Mariner's fan
Needless to say, this didn't work and everybody died.
by SullivanSmith on Aug 19, 2009 8:07 PM EDT up reply actions
I can see the headline now:
Seattle Witchdoctor Arraigned on Charges of Hexing the Cincinnati Reds since Ken Griffey Jr. Trade
The Reds took the field
This year that seems to be a bad thing to do.
by wishfuldrifter on Aug 19, 2009 8:10 PM EDT up reply actions
Bronson
Please don’t walk the bases loaded. Thanks.
Needless to say, this didn't work and everybody died.
FACK
Needless to say, this didn't work and everybody died.
by SullivanSmith on Aug 19, 2009 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions
It's all good
He some how held off the inevitable for an inning at least
by wishfuldrifter on Aug 19, 2009 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions
Yep, this looks like it's going to be a Badroyo night
by RedsMasochist on Aug 19, 2009 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions
It's not really Badrroyo unless he gives up ten runs in the first two innings
Needless to say, this didn't work and everybody died.
by SullivanSmith on Aug 19, 2009 8:16 PM EDT up reply actions
So when he gives up 5 in the third it's Goodroyo?
by RedsMasochist on Aug 19, 2009 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions
Notasbadrroyo.
Needless to say, this didn't work and everybody died.
by SullivanSmith on Aug 19, 2009 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions
Remember how all excited we all were earlier today?
That seems like weeks ago.
Needless to say, this didn't work and everybody died.
Like I said
The Reds don’t like it when we get too happy… I’m about to go back to playing WoW
by wishfuldrifter on Aug 19, 2009 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions
so twitter tells me that Joey is out of the game to attend an impromptu knighting ceremony at Buckingham Palace
QE2 is naming him a knight of the realm. huzzah Sir Joey!!
by Charlie Scrabbles on Aug 19, 2009 8:15 PM EDT reply actions
I just posted that on Facebook
I sure hope you didn’t make me look retarded.
Needless to say, this didn't work and everybody died.
by SullivanSmith on Aug 19, 2009 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Still no word on Votto?
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
Sir Joseph Votto?
Needless to say, this didn't work and everybody died.
by SullivanSmith on Aug 19, 2009 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Wlong fly ball
People Don't Kill People. Burning Couches Kill People.
by crolfer on Aug 19, 2009 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
everytime he almost hits one i cringe
cuz I want him to be on the roster next year, but if he puts up avg numbers the rest of the way, Dusty will use it aganist him..
"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 19, 2009 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions
I agree
I wish he would just crush it and get a few no doubters… we could use it for next year
by wishfuldrifter on Aug 19, 2009 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions
With the way he's worked the count so far I think the Reds have to be slightly impressed
Considering that was supposed to be his major weakness when they acquired him.
by RedsMasochist on Aug 19, 2009 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions
I have been very impressed with his working the pitchers
I guess Jacoby hasn’t got to him yet.
by wishfuldrifter on Aug 19, 2009 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions
I have too
unfortunately, I’m not sure that’s the kind of thing the Reds are impressed by
Baseball must be a great game to survive the fools who run it.— Bill Terry
Anyone else notice how much Rosales looks like Harland Williams?
Maybe it’s the lack of a chin that makes me think so.
Yeah, we've posted comparison photos before.
He’s closer to Count Chocula. Seriously.
"There's nothing cool about your game." - Jeff Brantley, talking smack about Nyjer Morgan.
by PeteyHendrix on Aug 19, 2009 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions
I wish I hadn't missed those
Sounds funny.
by RedsMasochist on Aug 19, 2009 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions
i always thought he looked like Kenneth the Page
by Charlie Scrabbles on Aug 19, 2009 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions
I am one of the biggest Rosales bashers to be sure
But I watched him stand and sign autographs Monday at King’s Island for a an hour if not more. While on his “lunch break” when he should have been getting somethig to eat. I have a TON of respect for him, he’s a really good guy. Whether or not he hits worth a shit in the majors it’s obvious he’s a good person. Good job, mom. :)
"I'm going to become rich and famous after I invent a device that allows you to stab people in the face over the internet"
Janish and Rosales
both tied at .204. It’s a race to the Mendoza line!
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
Too bad Gonzo is gone
Then it would be a 3 horse race… truly exciting.
by wishfuldrifter on Aug 19, 2009 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Some of it is young players (Janish, Rosales, Sutton, Bruce)
And some of it is just bad decision making and wishful thinking (Gonzalez, Taveras)
by RedsMasochist on Aug 19, 2009 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions
They're talking about Dusty letting Homer fail to teach him
If that’s the case, I feel sorry for Darren when Dusty teaches him to swim. Ohio River and a rowboat is what I’m thinking.
Guess that explains Taveras too
by now he’s gotta be the smartest guy on the team
Baseball must be a great game to survive the fools who run it.— Bill Terry
Stubb's just had his first taken pitch.
"There's nothing cool about your game." - Jeff Brantley, talking smack about Nyjer Morgan.
and promptly strikes out
Needless to say, this didn't work and everybody died.
by SullivanSmith on Aug 19, 2009 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions
so does everyone else
For this game.
It’s a no-hitter!
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
a shut out you say?
I have robot insurance.
by 3 Fast 3 Furious on Aug 19, 2009 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Batting average is an overrated statistic
by Brian B on Aug 19, 2009 8:46 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Is that better than Willy?
"There's nothing cool about your game." - Jeff Brantley, talking smack about Nyjer Morgan.
by PeteyHendrix on Aug 19, 2009 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions
umm, don't you mean the Red Sox?
They’re the only team that matters in that game, dummy
Baseball must be a great game to survive the fools who run it.— Bill Terry
nonsense
Everyone’s watching to see Encarnacion and Roenicke.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
yeah, that famous EdE nation
Baseball must be a great game to survive the fools who run it.— Bill Terry
My Josh Roenicke game-worn rookie jersey is now available. :)
"There's nothing cool about your game." - Jeff Brantley, talking smack about Nyjer Morgan.
by PeteyHendrix on Aug 19, 2009 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions
What's up, dirty dogs?
What happened to Jo-eh?
I have robot insurance.
by 3 Fast 3 Furious on Aug 19, 2009 8:48 PM EDT reply actions
Maybe Dusty was hoping to use him on the mound after the rain delay.
I have robot insurance.
by 3 Fast 3 Furious on Aug 19, 2009 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Is Matt Cain a strikeout pitcher now?
As I recall from previous fantasy seasons, that was not the case.
by Brian B on Aug 19, 2009 8:51 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Zito has 3 1-2-3 innings in this game?
Sigh…
I have robot insurance.
by 3 Fast 3 Furious on Aug 19, 2009 8:51 PM EDT reply actions
everyone wants to go home on time
rain delay be damned!
Baseball must be a great game to survive the fools who run it.— Bill Terry
good gravy
It’s the 5th inning. Jo-eh was pulled in the first, and there’s still no explanation?
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
What was that all about?
Wasn’t that Stubbs’ ball?
by Brian B on Aug 19, 2009 8:55 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
I guess Balentien was calling it.. Hmmm.
by Brian B on Aug 19, 2009 8:56 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Drew should have called him off.
I thought he was working on his Spanish
I have robot insurance.
by 3 Fast 3 Furious on Aug 19, 2009 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions
From Curacao
but do they actually speak dutch there?
I have robot insurance.
by 3 Fast 3 Furious on Aug 19, 2009 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions
Those ABC islands (Aruba, Bonaire, Curacao) speak all kinds of languages,
who knows what languages he knows
Baseball must be a great game to survive the fools who run it.— Bill Terry
That play in the outfield did not look good
Stubbs should have taken that one and called off Balentien and Janish.
Good bye, no hitter
I have robot insurance.
by 3 Fast 3 Furious on Aug 19, 2009 9:02 PM EDT reply actions
The Enquirer/Fay claimed not to know
as of three minutes a go
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Aug 19, 2009 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm thinking
It’s probably a relapse.
If it was a hamstring or the flu, they’d have said so by now.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
Just using tentative language
Maybe it’s sensitive such that they’re not ready to relay the details
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Aug 19, 2009 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions
Joey Votto out due to blurry vision
Jesus H. Christ.
Needless to say, this didn't work and everybody died.
Weathers report
gave up the first double of the season for the pitcher and now he can’t cover 1st and gets an error. Oh, and FSN filling time with plenty of Weathers.
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