Red Reporter: An SB Nation Community

Navigation: Jump to content areas:


Sports blogs for fans, by fans.
New Blog: RSL Soapbox for Real Salt Lake Fans!

Red Reporter is Back On Air Tonight at 9:30 ET

Plus, we'll pick out baby names for Lou Piniella!

More photos » by Al Behrman - AP

Plus, we'll pick out baby names for Lou Piniella!

After a dubious first attempt at crossing over into a new medium last week, Red Reporter is once again going to give a shot at this talk show thing.  Join us tonight with your questions and comments about the Cincinnati Reds or whatever is on your mind.  The show will start right around 9:30 PM ET and will take place using TalkShoe again.  If you want to join the conversation, you can reach us via the TalkShoe software, available here, or you can call into the show and listen that way at (724) 444-7444 with the show code as 58957.  The call is toll free, though minutes will be used for cell plans and such.  If you want to listen, but only want to make your views known via text, or not at all, you can join the conversation via the link above without actually having to talk.

I hope you'll join us.  Hopefully we won't suck too much this week, but we're still learning to do this.  It feels a bit too much like being out of the basement though.

Tonight's topics:

  • Winning, boy that sure beats losing.
  • Minor League update.
  • What will the 2010 rotation look like?
  • Preview of the Giants series.
  • If you could see one make believe concert, who would it be?

Plus, we'll take your questions about whatever is on your mind.

0 recs  |  Comment 78 comments |

Story-email Email Printer Print

Comments

Display:

Bonus

We’ll likely talk a bit about John Hughes too, since, you know, he died today.

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

by Slyde on Aug 6, 2009 4:52 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I guess it was pretty serious

Well, now our efforts can go back into raising funds to Save Ferris.

by Brendanukkah on Aug 6, 2009 5:10 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm sure Silent Bob weeps today

“cause he’s all in love with this John Hughes guy and rents every one of his movies”

I once defended the managerial styles of Jerry Narron after a Reds loss in a bar after a long night of drinking. I wish I could say that I don't remember doing that.

by chazerize on Aug 6, 2009 5:34 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

that's unfortunate--he died too young

I love Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, but I’m not into much of his other work. He did get Anthony Michael Hall started, though, which I appreciate because I enjoyed his work on the Dead Zone quite a bit. (a little random)

by Red_Poodle on Aug 6, 2009 7:44 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

The people who attend Jimmy Buffet concerts generally don't remember their evenings

"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 6, 2009 7:33 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

not sure if I'll be able to make it

but I’ll shoot for the chat session. Last show was a lot of fun!

by Red_Poodle on Aug 6, 2009 7:45 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Victor Martinez

cried when they told him he was being traded. He came up in the Cleveland system, and didn’t want to leave.

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

by BubbaFan on Aug 6, 2009 7:51 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I saw a clip of him on BBT after he was traded and looked a bit broken up

that’s sad to hear. A special relationship does develop between fans and players that came through a team’s minor league system

by Red_Poodle on Aug 6, 2009 8:00 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Probably the first time someone has cried over being traded FROM Cleveland

"My brain is almost the size of normal human being," he said. "Almost. Real pleased with that." -Scott Rolen

by RedsMasochist on Aug 6, 2009 8:02 PM EDT up reply actions   1 recs

I dunno

McLouth cried when Pittsburgh traded him, when you’d think he’d be jumping for joy.

I suspect it’s not the city, or the fans, or the franchise. It’s the teammates. They spend more time with their teammates than with their own families, at least during baseball season.

I’ve heard that’s the most upsetting thing for contestants voted off “The Bachelor.” It’s not the bachelor; they don’t really care about him. It’s living in the house with all the other contestants – the bond with the other girls. Suddenly, you’re not part of it any more.

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

by BubbaFan on Aug 6, 2009 8:07 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

that makes sense

I think it would be very difficult to get suddenly uprooted even if it’s part of your job and something you’ve done in the past

by Red_Poodle on Aug 6, 2009 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Bah, a perfectly good dig at Cleveland

And you people go and ruin it with your empathy and understanding!

"My brain is almost the size of normal human being," he said. "Almost. Real pleased with that." -Scott Rolen

by RedsMasochist on Aug 6, 2009 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

It's probably easier if you've done it before

It was the first time for McLouth and Martinez. They’d never played for any other organization.

Bubba Crosby was upset when the Yankees cut him. He didn’t overturn any lockers, or complain about his treatment, or even curse (as others in his situation have). He just politely declined to talk to the press, and left. They got kind of bent out of shape about that, probably because he’s usually so accommodating.

During spring training the next year, when the Reds went to Legends Field, the NY press finally got a chance to talk to Bubba about it. They asked him why he got so upset when he was cut; didn’t he know it was coming?

He said yes, he knew it was coming. But he’d been with those guys for three years, and he was just “too emotional” to talk about it right then.

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

by BubbaFan on Aug 6, 2009 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think the press is really unfair sometimes

I know being accomodating is something players have to be, but the press should understand, occasionally, that a person needs space.

by Red_Poodle on Aug 6, 2009 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

On a more serious note

Hal McCoy is being put out to pasture. It’s a sad day in Reds land.

http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/cincinnatireds/entries/2009/08/06/the_hammer_fell_today_and.html

"My brain is almost the size of normal human being," he said. "Almost. Real pleased with that." -Scott Rolen

by RedsMasochist on Aug 6, 2009 8:24 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

oh no!

I’m not a major Hal fan, and sometimes he rubs me the worng way, but I enjoyed his column. That bites.

by Red_Poodle on Aug 6, 2009 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah it really does

As you and BubbaFan stated above it’s hard to be suddenly uprooted. I would bet it’s even harder when it’s been 37 years.

"My brain is almost the size of normal human being," he said. "Almost. Real pleased with that." -Scott Rolen

by RedsMasochist on Aug 6, 2009 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Son of a gun.

Truly the end of an era. Hal, this makes me sad.

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

by ZJiff30 on Aug 6, 2009 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

That is too bad.

Kind of shocking, really.

by DocRam on Aug 6, 2009 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

shcoked me

it stinks, and makes me feel down on the Reds in a different way

by Red_Poodle on Aug 6, 2009 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

This is sad

And kind of bullshit because I bet he’s one of the only writers people read at that paper. But it is indicative of the sad dysfunctional state of papers.

Isn't there a slanket somewhere you should be filling with your farts?

by nycredsfan on Aug 6, 2009 10:13 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions   0 recs

Well I'm shocked.

An institution.

I thought the DDN would ride Hal until they’ve printed their last word.

by Brian B on Aug 6, 2009 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

anyone read Fay's "tribute" to Hal on his blog?

It was nice and all, but damn, if you’re writing a farewell to a guy you’ve worked closely with for years, take the time to spell and grammar check.

It was so full of mistakes I could barely read it. That’s pretty disrespectful IMO.

Isn't there a slanket somewhere you should be filling with your farts?

by nycredsfan on Aug 6, 2009 10:32 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions   0 recs

Par for teh course with him, I'm afriad.

"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 6, 2009 10:34 PM EDT up reply actions   1 recs

yeah he typos more than I do

and I’m not even paid for this stuff!

by Red_Poodle on Aug 6, 2009 10:36 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Which is ridiculous considering when you post a comment on his blog

If you spell something wrong, there’s a red line under it. I would imagine they could have the same type of thing for the guy running it.

"My brain is almost the size of normal human being," he said. "Almost. Real pleased with that." -Scott Rolen

by RedsMasochist on Aug 6, 2009 10:38 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

ahem

Rediculous. Get it rihgt.

"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 7, 2009 12:38 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

True

And I is kinda anal bout speling adn gramar, but that is riwlvofdzvjusl

Isn't there a slanket somewhere you should be filling with your farts?

by nycredsfan on Aug 6, 2009 10:37 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions   0 recs

Who is this stooge doing the Yankees-Red Sox game?

He’s going on about how exciting it was for him to be there the night Pete broke Cobb’s record with hit number 4,191 off Eric Show. Dumbass.

by Brian B on Aug 6, 2009 10:10 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Ken Singleton?

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

by BubbaFan on Aug 6, 2009 10:16 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Shurn?

"I heard he punched Cowboy in the face, grabbed his own balls and said: 'Clutch this.'" ~ obc

by Ash on Aug 6, 2009 10:35 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Did I call him Shearn some?

They’re basically the same pitcher in my head.

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

by Slyde on Aug 6, 2009 10:37 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yes.

Three times. And I tried to make a joke about it and nobody got it because you thought I was talking about Justin Lehr. You ruin fun!

"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 6, 2009 10:38 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

what is?

I’m sure I mispronounced a lot of stuff tonight.

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

by Slyde on Aug 6, 2009 10:37 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

sorry, I usually say 'nukkah in my head

not sure why it come out my mouth differently.

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

by Slyde on Aug 6, 2009 10:39 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

god dammit

you could at least write a subject so we can collapse the picture. jeez…

by Charlie Scrabbles on Aug 7, 2009 12:25 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

fun chat

it is honestly better than a lot of local sports talk I think alot of those guys really don’t know what they’re talking about.

by Red_Poodle on Aug 6, 2009 10:35 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

thanks for the call!

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

by Slyde on Aug 6, 2009 10:43 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Out of context or not, I have no idea

I lol’d, one rec for you sir.

"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 7, 2009 12:40 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

poodle didn't call

you have to login in for us to know who you are

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

by Slyde on Aug 6, 2009 10:51 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I couldn't figure that bit out.

Did I have to make a phoneshoe account thinger?

by jsl413 on Aug 6, 2009 10:53 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yes I do!

And I did. So next time I’ll be ready.

by jsl413 on Aug 6, 2009 10:55 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I wanted to get on the air but whoever was screening the calls kept disconnecting me

Mads “Hello, this is Mads can I speak to Slyde?”
Screener “Mads isn’t real…” click
Mads “Hey, Hello..really this is Madville, can I get on the air with Slyde…I want to talk about…”
Screener" Hal, its ok to use your real name, sorry about the DDN gig…" click
Mads" Hi this isn’t Mads…its Hal…" Click
Mads" Can I please talk to Slyde"
Screener" No."

Oh well maybe next time.

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

by Madville on Aug 7, 2009 2:57 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Well that clearsthat up....

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

by Madville on Aug 7, 2009 11:18 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

the show sounded good

and by the way, i was joking about the Dimebag Darrell concert. i dont much care for Pantera or murder.

by Charlie Scrabbles on Aug 7, 2009 8:55 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

It was just...unexpected

Now sure how you build upon a murder concert, or much worse how you build upon someone who wants to see Pantera in concert.

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

by Slyde on Aug 7, 2009 9:59 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wow

I did call him Shearn a lot, didn’t I?

I gotta see if I can work on the crappy audio quality.

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

by Slyde on Aug 7, 2009 10:01 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

You could try talking less!

ZING BAMBOOZLED

just kidding slyde

by Geki on Aug 7, 2009 11:56 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Comments For This Post Are Closed


User Tools

Welcome to the SB Nation blog about Cincinnati Reds. Community Guidlines
Start posting about the Reds »

Join SB Nation and dive into communities focused on all your favorite teams.

FanPosts

Community blog posts and discussion.

Recent FanPosts

Tn96_small
A little sopmething for Andromache
Redpoodlepic_small
Joey Votto Interview at Toronto autograph session
Casey_small
Shortstops at the Bargain Bin
Tn96_small
Waiting for the ink to dry...
Small
Innovation
Small
Todd Frazier injured, not playing in winter league...
Tn96_small
Bordom - Overated
Casey_small
Reading Between the Bottom Lines OR 2011: A Payroll Space Odyssee
H_small
Reds Are Cutting Payroll
Spartans_small
Burger Tour Roars Into .......TINK'S!

+ New FanPost All FanPosts >

FanShots

Quick hits of video, photos, quotes, chats, links and lists that you find around the web.

Recommended FanShots

A salute to all who have served

Recent FanShots

Roy Halladay is totally gonna be a Red!
Happy Beat Michigan Day!
Baseball to tighten up playoff schedule
Dusty's Father Dies
Alonso will play winter ball in Puerto Rico after the AFL
Greinke and sabermetric stuff
PEJ/PES game goes 24-15
Fangraphs hearts Joey Votto
Why Pirates Fans Are The Luckiest Fans In The World
Brilliant video on Dock Ellis' no-no on LSD

+ New FanShot All FanShots >


Manager

Redsmouth_small Slyde

Bench Coaches

Uh-doi_small jch24

Burger-king_small BK

Ken_fish_called_wanda_small ken

Happyhanukkah_small Brendanukkah

417898_small Gray

Jinaz-reds-avatar_small JinAZ

Baseballbugs-thumb_small Charlie Scrabbles

Couric_small nycredsfan

Beat Reporters

Adelieicon_small andromache

Small riverfront76