Game 150 Thread: Marlins at Reds
by Slyde on Sep 20, 2009 11:00 AM EDT
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Florida Marlins at Cincinnati Reds, Sep 20, 2009 1:10 PM EDT
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Just two weeks left in the season. Will the Reds finish it out flourishing or faltering?
Let's see. Rainy Sunday with no television for the game and Kip Wells on the mound for the Reds? I'm gonna go ahead and guess that we'll have a pretty quiet thread today. I can't even bring myself to pretend that I want Kip Wells pitching for the Reds today, or any day for that matter. Sure I hope he does well, but not so much so that it will make me watch the game. He's Chris Michalak. He's Tom Shearn. He's Danny Serafini with more experience. I understand why these guys get shots in the majors, but I don't understand why it always has to be with the Reds.
Rain is in the forecast for the entire day today, but I would guess they'll make every effort to get the game in since the Marlins are still in the Wild Card race. Both teams are off tomorrow, but it's supposed to rain tomorrow too, so I doubt they'll take their chances there. I guess we'll see what will happen.
The Reds need 13 straight wins to close out the season if they want to avoid their 9th losing season in a row. They need to go 7-6 to top last year's 74-88 record. Given that they play the Pirates and Astros in 9 of their last 12, topping last year's record is not out of the realm of possibility. And yet, it's still another losing season. The losing will stop any day now. As soon as we fill our #1 off-season priority.
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First
The lineup:
Stubbs CF
Janish SS
Votto 1B
Phillips 2B
Rolen 3B
Gomes RF
McDonald LF
Miller C
Wells P
Janish back in the two-hole. We’re saved.
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by BubbaFan on Sep 20, 2009 11:08 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm starting to get the feeling they don't think Hanigan is next year's starting C
There was this cryptic quote from that Fay piece:
the Reds are likely to go with … some combination of the current players in left field and at catcherwhich I hoped just meant they’re looking for a backup. But there was no mention of Hanigan being locked in as the primary starter. Taken with the fact that he’s playing once every four days, it’s unsettling.
Then there’s Jay, who they might actually be losing faith in, at least vs. LHP. At .191/.283/.287 this year, I can’t blame them, but that’s only 103 PAs and there’s no better time to learn than now and against a team that’s still playing for something.
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by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Sep 20, 2009 11:49 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
There was an article about the catcher thing at MLB.com
It sounded like the reason Dusty is playing mix and match with his catchers (despite saying Hanigan would get the bulk of the starts) is because certain pitchers prefer certain catchers.
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by BubbaFan on Sep 20, 2009 11:54 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Janish has to be better than Nix in the two spot
And with the “automatic out” in leadoff spot, we’re good to go.
I can;t believe Brantley said that about Stubbs, he’s really not that great of an analyst
by Red_Poodle on Sep 20, 2009 11:58 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Anybody else heading to Joseph Beth today for the Posnanski book signing?
Definitely a good argument.
by Slyde on Sep 20, 2009 11:27 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Got to work whish i could make the signing.
Heard Posnanski on the Radio yesterday. He was pretty interesting. From the radio interview I learned that The Machine is primarily om listening to Posanski it discts the 1975 book and has a lot of emphasis on Pete Rose. I am looking forward to reading it.
One tequila, two tequila, three tequila, floor.
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by Madville on Sep 20, 2009 11:32 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Baseball prospectus radio
had Pos on the other day. You can get it on iTunes, if you search for Baseball Prospectus. Pretty cool interview.
In case anyone forgot, it turns out that Tony Perez was da man. And Joe Morgan and Johnny Bench could play some ball.
Hope I get this book for Christmas…
by bbjones on Sep 21, 2009 2:05 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I have to imagine this game is going to set a new attendance low
Sunday, rain, on the heels of two loses, against a b-list team and running up against NFL Week 2. A perfect storm.
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by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Sep 20, 2009 11:57 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
this the NFL game thread?
i don’t think there will be any reds baseball today
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by 'tHan on Sep 20, 2009 12:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
it looks like there might actually be a break in the rain right about the start of the game
but yeah, who knows if they’ll play the whole thing.
Definitely a good argument.
by Slyde on Sep 20, 2009 12:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
the fay
says the tarp is coming off the field.
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by BubbaFan on Sep 20, 2009 12:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
lets talk about our fantasy football teams
i just snatched sproles off the wire and flipped him for donald driver. im pretty stoked about that
What do you mean, "blank slate"?
by boobs on Sep 20, 2009 12:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
not in the ESPN RR league!
I drafted Sproles late so I could use him when LT got hurt.
didn’t take long
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by 'tHan on Sep 20, 2009 12:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
LT wont get hurt, again, this year
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by obc2 on Sep 20, 2009 12:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
the chargers deactivated him
they’re putting up a fatburger in his place
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by 'tHan on Sep 20, 2009 12:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
that's your 9th free pass
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by obc2 on Sep 20, 2009 12:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
speed up the drums!
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by jch24 on Sep 21, 2009 5:29 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
it's hardcore!
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by 'tHan on Sep 21, 2009 5:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
that is the worst song they ever released
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by jch24 on Sep 21, 2009 5:49 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
every other song is good but that one
why you have to pick THAT one?
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by 'tHan on Sep 21, 2009 6:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i'm at the game
And this place is EMPTY.
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by jch24 on Sep 20, 2009 12:31 PM EDT via mobile reply actions 0 recs
also i have an extra seat if anyone wants to swing down
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by jch24 on Sep 20, 2009 12:32 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
check the radar!
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by obc2 on Sep 20, 2009 12:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
the heavy stuff's not gonna come down for a while now
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by jch24 on Sep 20, 2009 12:48 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
Dusty
says there’s a window between 1 and 5 pm to get the game in.
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by BubbaFan on Sep 20, 2009 12:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I have a window we can get Dusty out of...
Amirite?!?!?!
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by ZJiff30 on Sep 20, 2009 12:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Can I get a "Defenestrate Dusty!" bumper sticker?
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by andromache on Sep 20, 2009 12:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Heck, I'll make one!
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by ZJiff30 on Sep 20, 2009 12:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Who Dey
Bengals 21 Pack 17
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by obc2 on Sep 20, 2009 12:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Is there actually a baseball game going on?
I’ll be honest, I’m more concerned about the football side of things today.
"If it wasn't this, it'd be something else."
by ZJiff30 on Sep 20, 2009 1:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
apparently
there is.
I thought Kip Wells was going to walk the first batter, but he managed to get a line out somehow.
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by BubbaFan on Sep 20, 2009 1:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
good thing he did
I don’t want to hear anymore about how great Coghlan is
by Red_Poodle on Sep 20, 2009 1:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
it was a very nice catcj by stubbs
And ross just returned the favor against Janish.
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by jch24 on Sep 20, 2009 1:24 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
there are roughly 100 people in the moon deck, wow
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by jch24 on Sep 20, 2009 1:16 PM EDT via mobile reply actions 0 recs
That's the raindeck today...
Or perhaps, Noah’s Ark.
"If it wasn't this, it'd be something else."
by ZJiff30 on Sep 20, 2009 1:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
believe it or not the sun has been shining fpr about 5 minutes now
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by jch24 on Sep 20, 2009 1:22 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
wow... good for them.
"If it wasn't this, it'd be something else."
by ZJiff30 on Sep 20, 2009 1:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
what's the difference
Between the sun deck and the moon deck?
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by BubbaFan on Sep 20, 2009 1:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
time of day, I guess.
"If it wasn't this, it'd be something else."
by ZJiff30 on Sep 20, 2009 1:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hurray for Drew Stubbs!
I hope we get to 40 comments today.
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by ZJiff30 on Sep 20, 2009 2:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
walked on four pitches
They’re afraid to pitch to Janish!
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by BubbaFan on Sep 20, 2009 2:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
there goes the no-no
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by jch24 on Sep 20, 2009 2:09 PM EDT via mobile reply actions 0 recs
our future SS right there.
"If it wasn't this, it'd be something else."
by ZJiff30 on Sep 20, 2009 2:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Corky!
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by chesirecat on Sep 20, 2009 2:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
how'd he get that out?
The pitch looks like it was inside and kinda high on Gameday.
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by BubbaFan on Sep 20, 2009 2:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
'Roids
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by chesirecat on Sep 20, 2009 2:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The secrets in the name...
Corky…
"If it wasn't this, it'd be something else."
by ZJiff30 on Sep 20, 2009 2:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
LOL
I don’t think corking bats really works.
It is a rather unfortunate nickname, though.
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by BubbaFan on Sep 20, 2009 2:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
it isnt a nickname
unfortunately
by Charlie Scrabbles on Sep 20, 2009 2:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yes it is
His birth certificate says “Abraham Philip Miller.”
Hmm. Maybe “Corky” isn’t so bad after all.
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by BubbaFan on Sep 20, 2009 2:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
really?
i thought i read Fay or heard Cowboy or someone say it was his real name. serves me right for listening to them.
by Charlie Scrabbles on Sep 20, 2009 2:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If Cowboy said it, then you know it's not true.
"If it wasn't this, it'd be something else."
by ZJiff30 on Sep 20, 2009 2:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good grief.
"If it wasn't this, it'd be something else."
by ZJiff30 on Sep 20, 2009 2:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
playing Corky Miller
Brilliant!
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by BubbaFan on Sep 20, 2009 2:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
what tje hell is going on here????
Corky Miller hits a HOUR, Kip Wells has thrown 5 innings of one hit ball……i’m scared.
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by jch24 on Sep 20, 2009 2:31 PM EDT via mobile reply actions 0 recs
man they are pimping the HELL out of Goodyear, AZ
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by jch24 on Sep 20, 2009 2:34 PM EDT via mobile reply actions 0 recs
they probably have to
It’s farther away, and not as enticing a vacation as Sarasota, FL.
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by BubbaFan on Sep 20, 2009 2:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
What, no double?
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by BubbaFan on Sep 20, 2009 2:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Cristhian Martinez?
The “h” is in the wrong place.
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by BubbaFan on Sep 20, 2009 2:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Perhaps he has a lisp?
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by chesirecat on Sep 20, 2009 2:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
that catch by Ross will be on web gems
And it just started raining. Damnit to hell.
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by jch24 on Sep 20, 2009 2:48 PM EDT via mobile reply actions 0 recs
he should be in our outfield
sigh
by Charlie Scrabbles on Sep 20, 2009 2:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Corky strikes again
No wonder he has more RBIs than that bum, Hanigan.
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by BubbaFan on Sep 20, 2009 2:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
OMG! HANIGAN SUX!
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by ZJiff30 on Sep 20, 2009 2:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
another double for Janish
Fastball down broadway, if Gameday is correct.
Did it almost go out, like Gameday shows?
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by BubbaFan on Sep 20, 2009 3:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
it was off the wall in left
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by jch24 on Sep 20, 2009 3:33 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
Large ball, bitches!
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by nycredsfan on Sep 20, 2009 3:10 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
and Votto homers
22 for the season. Ye gods. And that’s with all the time he missed on the DL.
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by BubbaFan on Sep 20, 2009 3:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
This is an amazing game.
"If it wasn't this, it'd be something else."
by ZJiff30 on Sep 20, 2009 3:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Looks like everyone's getting in on the action
Maybe my boy Darnell can get in on it too, further cementing his chances for next year!
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by nycredsfan on Sep 20, 2009 3:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
he already
has a hit and a run scored.
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by BubbaFan on Sep 20, 2009 3:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah but it was a weak hit, I wanna see xtra bases!
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by nycredsfan on Sep 20, 2009 3:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It would appear
that Tim the Enchanter is serving up meatballs.
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by BubbaFan on Sep 20, 2009 3:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
it's raining pretty hard now
And that was an awesome play by BP.
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by jch24 on Sep 20, 2009 3:15 PM EDT via mobile reply actions 0 recs
Chad Ochocinco just scored a TD
and did the ol’ Lambeau leap to a pocket of Bengals fans.
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by ZJiff30 on Sep 20, 2009 3:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
So...
Kip Wells is still pitching, eh? This seems bad.
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by ZJiff30 on Sep 20, 2009 3:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Micah Owings
Holy cow, I’d almost forgotten about him.
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by BubbaFan on Sep 20, 2009 3:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Kip Wells
He hasn’t been too bad.
Especially considering that he was in the bullpen a month ago.
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by BubbaFan on Sep 20, 2009 4:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He seems like one of those guys who has the “stuff” and has a pretty good idea how to pitch, but somehow doesn’t do all that well. Still I don’t think he’s as bad as a lot of people make out.
by ol Pete on Sep 20, 2009 4:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hi Reds fans.
The Bengals almost killed me today.
by jsl413 on Sep 20, 2009 4:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I figured everyone was glued to the end of the Bengals game
The Jets/Pats game was none too shabby, either.
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by BubbaFan on Sep 20, 2009 4:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I just don't know what I would have done if they'd lost..
by jsl413 on Sep 20, 2009 4:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I know what I would have done...
It would have involved buying a new TV and/or laptop.
"If it wasn't this, it'd be something else."
by ZJiff30 on Sep 20, 2009 4:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Who Dem
One tequila, two tequila, three tequila, floor.
George Carlin
by Madville on Sep 20, 2009 5:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
who dem indeed
What do you mean, "blank slate"?
by boobs on Sep 20, 2009 5:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I got into ask hal
I sent Hal this email…
Mr. McCoy,
Please explain something to me. Why is Matt Maloney only seeing work as a fill in starter? His last start was to replace an injured Justin Lehr, and his start today is to replace a sick Johnny Cueto? I feel that the Reds are wasting starts on Lehr and Wells that could be going to Maloney and possibly Sam LeCure who is on the 40 man, and it wouldn’t hurt to give him a look see this September. Why do the Reds not value Maloney as a prospect? I know he doesn’t throw that hard, but his minor league numbers are better than Bailey’s. In 672 minor league innings Maloney has an ERA of 3.29, a K/9 of 7.9 bb/9 of k/bb of 5.21, and a HR/9 of .7. Bailey has thrown 531 minor league innings and has an ERA of 3.61, K/9 of 9.1, BB/9 of 3.8, K/BB of 2.37, and a HR/9 of 1. The only stat Bailey bested Maloney is in K/9 but even in that stat Maloney isn’t struggling to miss bats. Maybe Maloney doesn’t have the stuff to get Major League hitters out, but there is only one way to find out, and that isn’t by sending Lehr and Wells out every five days.
Justin
and hall wrote this…
Q Why is Matt Maloney only seeing work as a fill-in starter, like to replace an injured Justin Lehr or a sick Johnny Cueto? Aren’t they wasting starts on Lehr and Kip Wells? — Justin, Dayton.
A Being a charter member of the I Do Everything Lefthanded Club, I’m prejudiced on Maloney’s behalf. I agree that Lehr and Wells have no future with the Reds. Maloney shows signs, even with a 1-4 record and a 5.36 ERA. The Reds need a fifth starter for next season, they have no lefthanders in the rotation and if they don’t get one Southpaws Inc. plans a arm discrimation suit.
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by justin007000 on Sep 20, 2009 5:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Such a well written piece
and Justin’s was pretty good too
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by Madville on Sep 20, 2009 5:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think
they’re just skipping him because of his blister problem.
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by BubbaFan on Sep 20, 2009 7:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
he bucket of cold water
i made the paper.
The Reds need a new manager, one like Putin.
by justin007000 on Sep 20, 2009 7:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
More like a she-devil of disappointing logic.
No offense to you, BF, I just am really puzzled/enamored by the phrase He-bucket.
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by andromache on Sep 20, 2009 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i have a new keyboard
and it is making my typing worse. It doesn’t space things, words like a sometimes don’t appear.
The Reds need a new manager, one like Putin.
by justin007000 on Sep 20, 2009 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
because
“he a bucket of coldwater” makes soooooooooo much more sense.
The Reds need a new manager, one like Putin.
by justin007000 on Sep 20, 2009 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Finally a game full of highlights!
I was at a party all afternoon, which was nice but unfortunately hampered by the rain.
Now I will enjoy Corky and Votto homer highlights (never thought I’d be saying that)
by Red_Poodle on Sep 20, 2009 6:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Joba got ruled
by Junior.
Time to bring out the chart.
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by BubbaFan on Sep 20, 2009 8:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
that chart is really good
and gives me a flavor of what Yankee blogging must be like lol
by Red_Poodle on Sep 20, 2009 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Today was rookie hazing day for the Yanks
It’s usually the last road trip of the year, so the Reds should be doing it this week.
For some reason, there aren’t photos of the Reds as there are of the Yanks. It’s just not fair. Long-suffering fans deserve to see things like Joey Votto dressed as a pilgrim and Jeff Keppinger wearing a naughty nurse outfit.
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by BubbaFan on Sep 20, 2009 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
so i guess the best thing to happen to a player is to
play a full season in the bigs, and get hurt in september.
The Reds need a new manager, one like Putin.
by justin007000 on Sep 20, 2009 10:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I doubt that would save you
Unless you’re not traveling with the team. They’d get you the following year then. It was something like the third time for Keppinger.
Besides, the hazing goes on all year. Dress up day is just a little more noticeable than most.
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by BubbaFan on Sep 20, 2009 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm trying to imagine that
and you’re right, we’ve been deprived. Though I think the most interesting thing Votto could dress up as would be Speed Racer
by Red_Poodle on Sep 20, 2009 11:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's probably safe, since he did it last year
Jay Bruce is probably going to find a costume in his locker and his clothes missing, though.
The Yankees usually have “themes.” Last year it was The Wizard of Oz. This year it was Batman. Ramiro Pena as Catwoman – not a pretty sight.) And they make the rookies sign autographs, so fans and journalists have a chance to take pictures.
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by BubbaFan on Sep 20, 2009 11:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
LOL that is amazing
I wonder what was perpetrated on the Reds rookies in the past. It was probably worse when Junior was around
by Red_Poodle on Sep 21, 2009 12:16 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
it was
2007 when Votto was hazed. David Weathers was reportedly the mastermind. In addition to Votto as a Pilgrim and Keppy as a naughty nurse, Jared Burton had to dress up as a chicken, Phil Dumatrait dressed as a turkey, and coach Pat Kelly got a silver crushed velvet suit.
In 2005, the rookies were dressed in Hooter’s costumes. Or was it 2004?
I don’t remember what they did last year.
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by BubbaFan on Sep 21, 2009 1:03 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Great picture
sounds like very humiliating stuff. No pics of Keppinger in the naughty nurse suit, or Votto as a pilgrim is a terrible shame. You know someone has pics. Maybe they will be realeased in some kind of tell all book eventually ;)
I really didn;’ know about how elaborate rookie hzing could be
by Red_Poodle on Sep 21, 2009 9:54 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Phil Dumatrait as a turkey
seems about right.
The Reds need a new manager, one like Putin.
by justin007000 on Sep 21, 2009 1:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
he's probably
gonna kill us now in the upcoming Pirates series.
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by BubbaFan on Sep 21, 2009 2:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
dunno if it was covered
Angel Villalona suspected of killing someone. Thats sad
by kennythered on Sep 20, 2009 10:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
holy cow
Giants teen Villalona suspected of murder
Right-hander Waldis Joaquin, a fellow Dominican who played with Villalona at low-Class A Augusta last season, didn’t address his former teammate’s case specifically. But Joaquin pointed out that in his country, people occasionally shoot first and answer questions later if they’re being hassled by a group.
“Maybe if you have five people in one fight, you don’t want to leave, and if you have a gun, you [fire it],” Joaquin said.
If he was involved, it’s going to be hard to get a visa, even if he manages to avoid prison time.
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by BubbaFan on Sep 20, 2009 10:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
100th!
did you all know that if Stubbs were to continue to play at the level he has up to this point for a full season, he would be about a 5 WAR player? all those automatic outs would make him the most valuable player on the team.
by Charlie Scrabbles on Sep 20, 2009 11:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
You should send this information to Doc Rogers
He spent a great deal of time on the post game show today explaining to all how Stubbs is really no different that T-Virus – honest…He wants to trade Stubbs and Bruce and ( I forget) another decent player for Carl Crawford and B.J. Upton. I can see why Doc is no longer in baseball at the Asst. GM level….no one other than the Reds would want him.
One tequila, two tequila, three tequila, floor.
George Carlin
by Madville on Sep 21, 2009 12:00 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
different than (not that)
One tequila, two tequila, three tequila, floor.
George Carlin
by Madville on Sep 21, 2009 12:01 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Reds need a new manager, one like Putin.
by justin007000 on Sep 21, 2009 1:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Stubbs is not the Virus, that guy is nuts
for one thing, he actually steals bases
by Red_Poodle on Sep 21, 2009 12:17 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
actually Stubbs isnt doing so hot with the steals
he’s been successful 7 times, but he’s been thrown out 4 times. that’s not going to cut it. Stubbs gets his value from being one of the best defensive CF in the game so far while hitting a bit better than your average player. his .340 wOBA is relying pretty heavily on those 8 HRs he’s hit, but one could expect his OBP (only .315) to come up a bit as his power comes back down to normal.
by Charlie Scrabbles on Sep 21, 2009 8:04 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
that is a good point, it just seems to me he's actually trying
I felt like Taveras didn’t even attempt it often.
I imagine if Stubbs was playing with the Reds consistently, he’d put up numbers more similar to whathe was doing in Louisville—maybe he’s trying to impress a little too much with the steals?
by Red_Poodle on Sep 21, 2009 9:52 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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