RR Community Prospect Rankings: Well, this is a surprise...
by BK on Jan 10, 2010 5:32 PM EST
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So the Reds went way off of everyone's radar today and signed Cuban LHP Aroldis Chapman to a 5-year deal. By now, the scouting report on Chapman is pretty well known, but here's a refresher. Fastball in the high 90's that touched the low 100's in the WBC last year, and a decent slider. The knock on him at the moment is control problems, but he is a very raw talent that will probably need some seasoning in the minors before coming up to Cincinnati and succeeding.
We've already started the prospect rankings for this year, but this poll is pretty simple. Based on our current list of Frazier, Alonso, Leake, and Heisey, where would you put Aroldis Chapman on our list of the Reds best prospects?
Aroldis Chapman, LHSP:
Baseball America rank: NR
2009 RR CPR rank: NR
Age: 22
Draft/Acquisition Details: Signed in 2010 out of Cuba
Highest Level Played: Cuban National Series (Holguín)
2009 Statistics:
Holguín (CNS): 22 GS, 11-4, 4.03 ERA, 118.1 IP, 130 K, 62 BB
Cuba (WBC): 2 GS, 0-1, 5.68 ERA, 6.1 IP, 8 K, 4 BB
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He can't be ahead of Wood!
Did you see the season he had in AA?!?!
by nycredsfan on Jan 10, 2010 5:48 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
It's complicated for me.....
I voted Alonso #1, and would probably rank them Alonso-Chapman-Frazier. So, I think he’s our 2nd best prospect, but I think he’s better than our #1 Community prospect.
So, because I’m excited about the signing, I’ll vote him #1.
"Karma - there it was. The meaning of life, straight from Carson Daly's lips to my morphine-laced ears." -Earl Hickey
any talk of him not being #1 is batshit crazy talk
by Dave from Louisville on Jan 10, 2010 6:29 PM EST reply actions
definitely a good argument
"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 Jan 10, 2010 6:30 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
An interesting link
For those of you who have a Baseball Prospectus subscription
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=9382
They try their hand at the difficult task of translating Chapman’s stats from Cuba into a major league line
I learned from the article
that he’s a fatty. He’s 6’3" but weighs almost 40 pounds more than I do!
Let me write out a formal proof for you.
My god, that's scary
But there’s such a small sample size that I don’t think the translation is that relevant. How does 0.5 HR/9 —> 2.5 HR/9?
Still, the control problems are real. I can’t see putting him ahead of Leake at this point.
someone said Price had found a flaw in his mechanics
so maybe it will be fixed sooner rather than later and not be an issue?
Yeah, those translations always make me queasy
especially because there is no indication of the margin of error on them. I would have to think it would be huge given the small sample of players to generate the data and the small sample of data that Chapman has generated. Essentially, it seems pointless to me to do the translations.
By no means do I think that Chapman will be a star in the next two or three years, if ever. But I can’t take the value of those numbers to be anything more than speculation.
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Hey, lots of Cubans box. That shit's relevant!
Eighty-five percent of the f*ckin' world is working. The other fifteen percent come out here. A f*ckin' playground for the cocks*ckers.
-Lee Elia on Cubs fans
by Farneyismycopilot on Jan 10, 2010 7:05 PM EST up reply actions
She's relevant or she boxes Cubans?
Eighty-five percent of the f*ckin' world is working. The other fifteen percent come out here. A f*ckin' playground for the cocks*ckers.
-Lee Elia on Cubs fans
by Farneyismycopilot on Jan 10, 2010 7:12 PM EST up reply actions
Green Bay
keeps coming back, even though it looked pretty hopeless for awhile there.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
Here?
You’re at the wrong site!
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
Yeah, it might happen after someone takes down
the Christmas logo.
Let me write out a formal proof for you.
Slyde's on vacation, remember
"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 Jan 10, 2010 7:18 PM EST up reply actions
You might think so...
but I have no idea where that thing is set.
So, no.
Let me write out a formal proof for you.
look for the image name in the header, or change the picture on the server back to the old one
Start SEEing motorcycles
Right, if I had access to the server I could figure it out.
But I don’t. So it’s up to Slyde. Meaning: we’re all doomed!
Let me write out a formal proof for you.
Not that easy
We’re on the SBNation platform, so it goes through that. Slyde’s the only one with those powers, so enjoy Rudolph the Red Reporter until he fixes it.
"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 Jan 10, 2010 7:27 PM EST up reply actions
I don't have those powers
but I have put in a request to have it done.
Red Reporter or follow on Twitter: @redreporter
I don't have the powers
I had to put in a request to have it done.
Red Reporter or follow on Twitter: @redreporter
do you have the powers?
or do you have to put in a request to have it done.
"I expected much better than that".....tHan
topics
we’ve recently covered baseball, religion, politics, pop music, lurking, christmas presents, etc.
so who’s gonna be the backup first baseman? Hanigan should bat where in the order? Who will suck the least at LF/SS?
wait….we’ve covered all that minutia also.
"I expected much better than that".....tHan
Green Bay about to tie it up
We haven’t covered that!
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
I just looked into this Jeter marriage thing...
Did anybody mention in the other thread the little detail that the date the NY Post claims they’ve chosen also happens to be the date for Game 7 of the 2010 World Series?
Let me write out a formal proof for you.
its at the same place as the Jonas Brother wedding
that seems about right
"I expected much better than that".....tHan
have they settled that yet?
I thought that was still TBA.
While looking for info in the scheduling, this was the first search result I got:
Congratulations To The 2010 World Series Champions: The Cincinnati Reds
October 29th, 2010 – The Cincinnati Reds completed an amazing four game sweep of the underdog New York Yankees last night to cap a storybook season for the Cincinnati Reds. The Reds final victory, their 120th of the season, capped a perfect playoff run that saw the Reds finish 11-0, outscoring their opponents 47 -14.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
This why you can't trust any reports from that website
And I’d love to make a bet with that guy regarding Daryl Thompson winning 20 games this year.
"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 Jan 10, 2010 7:29 PM EST up reply actions
i'd love to make a bet with you
that Mt Adams Bar and Grill doesnt have a good cheeseburger.
"I expected much better than that".....tHan
Due to some field research I conducted
I would not take that bet
"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 Jan 10, 2010 7:49 PM EST up reply actions
to be fair
He posted that in June 2008.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
Don't you mean 'Thomson'?
Eighty-five percent of the f*ckin' world is working. The other fifteen percent come out here. A f*ckin' playground for the cocks*ckers.
-Lee Elia on Cubs fans
by Farneyismycopilot on Jan 10, 2010 7:49 PM EST up reply actions
We gave up 14 runs?
Who was pitching? Argh, drag out the plank, mates! Let’s feed them sharks! Argh!!
Don't try to win every game, just the last one.
The Reds have won
nine straight World Series games. Why not expect a sweep?
We Are ... Marshall!
by Thundering Turtle on Jan 10, 2010 8:26 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Wikipedia
says Nov. 4 is the date of Game 7, if needed. The day before Jeter’s supposed nuptials.
However, you have to wonder if he would really cut it that close. What if there’s a rainout or something?
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
I wonder
if whoever put that date in the Wikipedia entry just used last year’s info.
WS probably won’t go as late this year. No WBC this year.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
So, yeah, I just got home from doing godfather duties all day
What’s new?
by Brian B on Jan 10, 2010 7:42 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Green Bay ties it again!
45-45. This game is insane.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
who did you kill?
"There is no harder thing than to have Glenn Beck outlive your child."-The Onion
by justin007000 on Jan 10, 2010 8:14 PM EST up reply actions
quacked like a baseball thread
… so I bit. The question was about where Chapman fits on our list.
Right now, he doesn’t fit at all.
Once he gets into camp, then we can talk about that. For the moment, he’s a guy who’s been told the check is in the mail.
Don't try to win every game, just the last one.
I hope not
Mail takes a while to get to Andorra.
by Brian B on Jan 10, 2010 7:47 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
And they'll probably charge him at least a hundred bucks
to cash a check in a foreign currency.
Let me write out a formal proof for you.
Strasberg or Chapman?
Who wins a Cy Young first?
let's look at the odds
Strasburg is pitching for the Nationatorials.
Chapman is pitching for the Redlegs.
Hell, you guys who do all this statisticalation stuff should have this all projectiled out.
Don't try to win every game, just the last one.
I'm gonna win one first.
People Don't Kill People. Burning Couches Kill People.
by crolfer on Jan 10, 2010 7:56 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Why didn't the Reds sign you?
don’t tell us you had to talk to Boras first.
Don't try to win every game, just the last one.
Raw and unproven?
Give this kid 30 million dollars, right now!
"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 Jan 10, 2010 8:16 PM EST up reply actions
bug code?
"There is no harder thing than to have Glenn Beck outlive your child."-The Onion
by justin007000 on Jan 10, 2010 8:55 PM EST up reply actions
This kid could be awesome or he could throw his arm out in a month...
Too bad Dick Pole isn’t around…so I called him_
Ring Ring
Dick “Hello..is that you Dusty?”
Mads “hey Dick its Mads.”
Dick “No I’m not mad…losing the best job I’ve ever had…just goes with being a Major League, Dusty”
Mads" No Dick it Madville from Red Reporter"
Dick"Who…no I’m not mad at those blogsters…they don’t know nothing about real baseball"
Mads " Uh Dick, i am calling from Red Reporter to get your take on the Chapman deal"
Dick" Who…Chapman…i don’t think he was sane..I mean nobody thought John Lennon was anything but a harmless kook after the Beatles band and all…that kid had to have been nuts"
Mads" Great Dick…hey do you have Dusty’s number?"
Dick " Dusty don’t like loud rock music, I don’t think he was a John Lennon follower…I mean he is a big jazz fan…"
Mads" Nice talkin’ to you Dick…gotta run…."
Click
Incompetents invariably make trouble for people other than themselves.
Larry Mcmurtry
by Madville on Jan 10, 2010 11:24 PM EST up reply actions 3 recs
not your best dick work
but i rec’d it anyway for reminding me of memories past.
"There is no harder thing than to have Glenn Beck outlive your child."-The Onion
by justin007000 on Jan 10, 2010 11:30 PM EST up reply actions
"Not your best dick work"
You really need to start proofreading what you write, man.
"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
that is on purpose actually
"There is no harder thing than to have Glenn Beck outlive your child."-The Onion
by justin007000 on Jan 10, 2010 11:36 PM EST up reply actions
Sorry BK about the poor typing...
I was just trying to add a little levity….if Slyde was still in charge he wouldn’t yell at me in front of the rest of the class…
Incompetents invariably make trouble for people other than themselves.
Larry Mcmurtry
Good for a couple of million, I guess
At least you’d have gotten to play in a warm city.
Don't try to win every game, just the last one.
Chapman has competition from Cueto, Volquez, Bailey, and Leake
So with five 20 game winners in your rotation, how do you choose? hahaha
so this is what i get for deciding to spend the weekend with my wife
it wont happen again, Red Reporter. i promise.
by Charlie Scrabbles on Jan 10, 2010 7:55 PM EST reply actions
i wish
it’s so offensive. Slyde could have at least put a menorah in there or something.
by Charlie Scrabbles on Jan 10, 2010 7:59 PM EST up reply actions
Ha!
Neil Rackers! Wonder if the Cards will cut him and sign Shayne Graham.
by Brian B on Jan 10, 2010 7:56 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Wouldn't it be nice if Palmer had half the arm strength of Aaron Rodgers?
Or Aroldis Chapman?
by Brian B on Jan 10, 2010 8:01 PM EST via mobile reply actions
I think I know where Edinson got the "n"
He stole it from Arold.
"The USA despite its flaws and corruption and overall messiness is still a great and powerful instrument of freedom and hope for the entire world." - Madville
by bbjones on Jan 10, 2010 8:02 PM EST reply actions 2 recs
So, this thread had ongoing discussion and I didn't even know it
i can’t believe you guys steered the conversation away from baseball.
Made from 100% Recycled Awesome,
damnit it! i HATE the military sometimes
i always have drill when something big happens!
"strikeouts are a lot sexier than groundouts"
Drill, Baby, Drill!
Before the curse of stastics fell upon mankind we lived a happy, innocent life, full of merriment and go and informed by fairly good judgement.
-Hilaire Belloc
well i could volunteer to go help again this month
but standing out in freezing cold flightlines for 12 hours isn’t much fun
"strikeouts are a lot sexier than groundouts"
But how fun would it be standing out in freezing cold
watching the Reds win the World Series.
"If it wasn't this, it'd be something else."
o really? and touch freezing cold airplanes untill your fingers burn and your hands stop working?
cool, you can go to my next drill for me
"strikeouts are a lot sexier than groundouts"
Wow.
I like this.
I like this a lot. It goes a long way towards restoring my faith in this ownership.
Also, this is my 10,000th comment.
And Adam Dunn's spirit, ranging for revenge / With Ate by his side come hot from hell, / Shall in these confines with a monarch's voice / Cry 'Havoc,' and let slip the dogs of war...
by Paul Householder on Jan 10, 2010 8:24 PM EST reply actions 4 recs
Congratulations!
That’s some hardcore fandom.
People Don't Kill People. Burning Couches Kill People.
I don't get it.
What, me? Being negative? No. Never.
by Paul Householder on Jan 11, 2010 1:04 AM EST up reply actions
Saving it for a special occasion?
Congrats, and I agree with your sentiment
"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 Jan 10, 2010 8:26 PM EST up reply actions
Atchelly...
Yes. My 9999th post was to the effect that if they didn’t do something this offseason to restore my faith by fixing the offense and shortstop, there wouldn’t be a 10,000th post, and I’d stop being a fan until something changed.
Well here I am again after a few months of lurking. This does nothing for shortstop or the offense, but it is impressive. I also figure that if shortstop is still around, we can fix him ourselves, given the right tools.
And Adam Dunn's spirit, ranging for revenge / With Ate by his side come hot from hell, / Shall in these confines with a monarch's voice / Cry 'Havoc,' and let slip the dogs of war...
by Paul Householder on Jan 10, 2010 9:47 PM EST up reply actions
Agreed.
There’s no Fat Vegas Paul Householder crashing this party. This was pre-meditated.
"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 Jan 10, 2010 9:52 PM EST up reply actions
I figure...
You’re actually applauding my lack of dedication…
But thank you. It was difficult lurking, because of the nearly irresistible temptation to fire off some wisecrack or something in response to you guys.
It’s a good thing Dick Pole and Coutlangus aren’t around anymore, or I might have broken down and commented.
What, me? Being negative? No. Never.
by Paul Householder on Jan 10, 2010 9:56 PM EST up reply actions
welcome back, bro
Give me a lineup of 9 Ryan Freels, and I'll show you a team that can't pitch.
by PeteyHendrix on Jan 10, 2010 10:36 PM EST up reply actions
hey alright!
this is 10,002 for me. race you to 20,000!!
by Charlie Scrabbles on Jan 10, 2010 8:28 PM EST up reply actions
My Gawd he lives!!!
Incompetents invariably make trouble for people other than themselves.
Larry Mcmurtry
Glad to be alive again.
I think I need to figure out a new tagline.
And Adam Dunn's spirit, ranging for revenge / With Ate by his side come hot from hell, / Shall in these confines with a monarch's voice / Cry 'Havoc,' and let slip the dogs of war...
by Paul Householder on Jan 10, 2010 9:49 PM EST up reply actions
I just green'd your 10,000th comment with my 1,500th rec given
"it involves jch, the peach, blondie and me.....and a LOT of silence." -- obc2
I don't know why, but that just sounds filthy.
Eighty-five percent of the f*ckin' world is working. The other fifteen percent come out here. A f*ckin' playground for the cocks*ckers.
-Lee Elia on Cubs fans
by Farneyismycopilot on Jan 10, 2010 11:52 PM EST up reply actions
This is my 9992nd comment.
We haven’t kept up very well with the newbies who have 500000 comments, have we?
just saw alicia keys on SNL
looks like Domata Peko’s hairstylist got ahold of her
Made from 100% Recycled Awesome,
The Reds get a huge international signing?
Someone pinch me, I must be dreaming
"And then there was the USAID guy in Kandahar who drove a giant pink Cadillac, which the locals set on fire one day. If you wanted to destroy something symbolic during a riot, you just could not do better than that. Good stuff." - Ghosts of Alexander
all the other blogs hate the deal
i think they are jealous. An Angel’s fan called for a salary cap in response to this.
"There is no harder thing than to have Glenn Beck outlive your child."-The Onion
Bahhahaha
that is really funny…
We are the Cincinnati freaking Reds and we are broke. Go to hell Angels!!!!!
"There is no harder thing than to have Glenn Beck outlive your child."-The Onion
by justin007000 on Jan 10, 2010 9:12 PM EST up reply actions
That doesn't make much sense...
As Slyde keeps pointing out, we’re still going to be spending significantly less each year than many teams. We just happen to be spending a decent chunk on one guy.
And really, $5 million a year? The fucking MEDIAN SALARY on the Yankees was $5.2 million last year.
Let me write out a formal proof for you.
And for those of you unsure of what a median is...
That means that half of the members of the Yankees made more than $5.2 million last year.
Let me write out a formal proof for you.
yeah, but they're allowed
teams like cincinnati are supposed to be their AAAA teams. we violated the unwritten rules!
Thank god you explained that for us, Google would have melted down otherwise
"it involves jch, the peach, blondie and me.....and a LOT of silence." -- obc2
We beat Beane!
@Buster_ESPN Heard this: Oakland finished second in the Aroldis Chapman bidding. The Reds and Oakland: willing to go high risk on possible high reward
by Dave from Louisville on Jan 10, 2010 9:01 PM EST reply actions
just hope we don't do the whole get to the playoffs never to the world series thing
with the 2011 pitching staff, it’s looking good, insha’allah.
I'd take that.
For a team that hasn’t had a winning record in a decade, the playoffs sound awfully good.
Let me write out a formal proof for you.
"There is no harder thing than to have Glenn Beck outlive your child."-The Onion
by justin007000 on Jan 10, 2010 9:18 PM EST up reply actions
That's just ridiculous.
What a lame response to losing a player you wanted.
"If it wasn't this, it'd be something else."
proove we are salt of teh earth here
"There is no harder thing than to have Glenn Beck outlive your child."-The Onion
by justin007000 on Jan 10, 2010 9:26 PM EST up reply actions
so are Cubs fans
http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2010/1/10/1244017/report-aroldis-chapman-signed-by
comment:
Wonder if Dusty speaks Cubanese…
by Dave from Louisville on Jan 10, 2010 9:26 PM EST up reply actions
From Fanhouse, via the Fay
As for Cincinnati, this amounts to an enormous gamble.
General manager Walt Jocketty told Fanhouse he would probably have to slash payroll at the GM Meetings in November, and with $6 million a year now tied up in Chapman, an almost complete unknown, the Reds may once again have to revisit trade talks for one or several of their highest-paid players like Brandon Phillips, Bronson Arroyo, Aaron Harang or Francisco Cordero.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
Really?
I mean, the Enquirer is reporting that he’s only owed $1MM this season. Is that going to make us trade BA or BP? How much did we free up from reworking Rolen’s deal this year.
"If it wasn't this, it'd be something else."
I dunno
Fay posted it.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
Reds don't have to trade anyone yet
Because of Chapman’s reportedly low salary for 2010.
But I’ve felt for a while that 2010 will be the last season for Brandon Phillips in a Reds uniform. He’s due a big salary bump in 2011. Frazier can take over at 2B in 2011. Also, I would imagine at least one of Harang/Arroyo won’t return in 2011.
My fantasy football team this year? Lippincott's Shorts
by cesarhernandez on Jan 10, 2010 10:29 PM EST up reply actions
agreed, the Reds will be sitting pretty, payroll wise, after 2011...
by bengals4eva on Jan 10, 2010 10:55 PM EST up reply actions
as much as i like both of them
i won’t be sad to see them go because they remind of this wretched decade we’ve had. (oddly enough, brandon phillips, who’s been with the team 4 seasons, does not. i don’t know why it’s different. maybe bc he’s just reaching his prime?)
I just hope Harang gets a chance at a WS
He’s worked so hard here for so long and very rarely complained that I think he deserves it.
"If it wasn't this, it'd be something else."
Mets fans don't feel anything.
"If it wasn't this, it'd be something else."
by ZJiff30 on Jan 10, 2010 11:06 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
really Arroyo and Phillips have both been in Cincinnati since 2006
that is kinda broken logic.
"There is no harder thing than to have Glenn Beck outlive your child."-The Onion
by justin007000 on Jan 10, 2010 11:16 PM EST up reply actions
i know, that's why i said that i don't know why
maybe it’s bc we knew arroyo before he came to the reds, i don’t know.
I love Arroyo and Harang
i never want them to leave, I know that isn’t realistic, but they are the only two starting pitchers I have grown to expect to see every 5 days year in and year out, in my entire career as a Reds fan.
Opening Day and Aaron Harang seem to go hand in hand to me.
"There is no harder thing than to have Glenn Beck outlive your child."-The Onion
by justin007000 on Jan 10, 2010 11:25 PM EST up reply actions
And nobody accused Fay
of being good at math. Or logical reasoning.
Let me write out a formal proof for you.
This signing is A rol of de dis.
Give me a lineup of 9 Ryan Freels, and I'll show you a team that can't pitch.
The Bullfighter
"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
a-chap
Alway the optimist...I like your think kid...
by boobs on Jan 10, 2010 10:40 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
this
"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
What about just: Chaps
Eighty-five percent of the f*ckin' world is working. The other fifteen percent come out here. A f*ckin' playground for the cocks*ckers.
-Lee Elia on Cubs fans
by Farneyismycopilot on Jan 10, 2010 10:50 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Glad to see Tobias Funke landed on his feet as a chaps model
"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
Yes, life's hard for a never nude.
I love what he did with his nails, too.
Eighty-five percent of the f*ckin' world is working. The other fifteen percent come out here. A f*ckin' playground for the cocks*ckers.
-Lee Elia on Cubs fans
by Farneyismycopilot on Jan 10, 2010 10:53 PM EST up reply actions
If his birth certificate turns out false, we can call him Old Chap
"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
I'm cool with the matador stuff, but let's not rush into anything.
Does he have anything to do with bullfighting other than a picture Verka posted near his name?
Give me a lineup of 9 Ryan Freels, and I'll show you a team that can't pitch.
by PeteyHendrix on Jan 10, 2010 10:52 PM EST up reply actions
True
This is on the site that created a long running nickname for a player based on a young girl mispronouncing his name on the PA system at GABP
"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 Jan 10, 2010 10:54 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Funny incident related to the player.
I don’t mean to be a stickler, but we’re gonna have to love this nickname for 6 years. :P
Give me a lineup of 9 Ryan Freels, and I'll show you a team that can't pitch.
by PeteyHendrix on Jan 10, 2010 10:56 PM EST up reply actions
i think we're all pretty tongue-in-cheek regarding that specific nickname
Alway the optimist...I like your think kid...
Yep
"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
My damned kid got Javier Valentin....couldn't have been something easy
Although I really felt for the kid that got D’Angelo Jimenez at a game I was at. Brutal.
"it involves jch, the peach, blondie and me.....and a LOT of silence." -- obc2
Were you at the game where the kid had to pronounce Wladimir Balentien?
That was rough.
"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
I was not, that sounds baaaaad though
"it involves jch, the peach, blondie and me.....and a LOT of silence." -- obc2
he probably already has a nickname
considering he is a piece of Cuban mythology
by Dave from Louisville on Jan 10, 2010 10:54 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
I've been looking...
and I wish there was a good Spanish phrase for Rainmaker or Franchise.
Give me a lineup of 9 Ryan Freels, and I'll show you a team that can't pitch.
by PeteyHendrix on Jan 10, 2010 10:55 PM EST up reply actions
i think (i hope)
he will eventually make a nickname for himself.
by Charlie Scrabbles on Jan 10, 2010 10:56 PM EST up reply actions
Should we call him delicious?
Give me a lineup of 9 Ryan Freels, and I'll show you a team that can't pitch.
by PeteyHendrix on Jan 10, 2010 10:56 PM EST up reply actions
I prefer D-lish.
It’ll be cooler with the kids.
Eighty-five percent of the f*ckin' world is working. The other fifteen percent come out here. A f*ckin' playground for the cocks*ckers.
-Lee Elia on Cubs fans
by Farneyismycopilot on Jan 10, 2010 10:57 PM EST up reply actions
i can't call him that
im a grown-ass man
Alway the optimist...I like your think kid...
by boobs on Jan 10, 2010 10:58 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Rec'd for knowing your stand-up comedy
Eighty-five percent of the f*ckin' world is working. The other fifteen percent come out here. A f*ckin' playground for the cocks*ckers.
-Lee Elia on Cubs fans
by Farneyismycopilot on Jan 10, 2010 10:58 PM EST up reply actions
...says the dude named "boobs".
by Charlie Scrabbles on Jan 10, 2010 10:59 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
heheheheheh
Charlie said “boobs!”
heheheheh
Give me a lineup of 9 Ryan Freels, and I'll show you a team that can't pitch.
by PeteyHendrix on Jan 10, 2010 11:01 PM EST up reply actions
that's booner-refic.
"There is no harder thing than to have Glenn Beck outlive your child."-The Onion
by justin007000 on Jan 10, 2010 11:18 PM EST up reply actions
since he's from Cuba
I think his nickname should be aroldis007000
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by Slyde on Jan 10, 2010 11:00 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
obviously he has to do something to get a nickname, but seeing how we've never had a CY Young caliber pitcher from our own farm system, let's call him "The Aroldis Express"...eh?
by bengals4eva on Jan 10, 2010 11:02 PM EST up reply actions
true, so how about the Cuban Missle Crisis....oh, that's been taken too...
by bengals4eva on Jan 10, 2010 11:08 PM EST up reply actions
What about Bay of Pigs?
Cincinnati is known as Porkopolis after all.
Eighty-five percent of the f*ckin' world is working. The other fifteen percent come out here. A f*ckin' playground for the cocks*ckers.
-Lee Elia on Cubs fans
by Farneyismycopilot on Jan 10, 2010 11:09 PM EST up reply actions
i thought of that and thought it sounded stupid
but now i am LOL’ing after seeing it. and can’t stop.
I like it
"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
His sandwich at The Precinct would fucking rule!
Ham and bacon and all kinds of awesome stuff.
Eighty-five percent of the f*ckin' world is working. The other fifteen percent come out here. A f*ckin' playground for the cocks*ckers.
-Lee Elia on Cubs fans
by Farneyismycopilot on Jan 10, 2010 11:14 PM EST up reply actions
Not a Cubano?
I am not a fan of cold cuts in general, but I like Cuban pressed sandwiches. They don’t sell them up here, but even grocery stores carry them in Sarasota.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
The Rotterdam Express is cool, but too long.
Give me a lineup of 9 Ryan Freels, and I'll show you a team that can't pitch.
by PeteyHendrix on Jan 10, 2010 11:15 PM EST up reply actions
Rayo Rapido
Doesn’t that translate to “fast streak of lightning?”
Give me a lineup of 9 Ryan Freels, and I'll show you a team that can't pitch.
by PeteyHendrix on Jan 10, 2010 11:22 PM EST up reply actions
Rapido is actually the name of a pizza or burger fast food chain in Cuba
El Rapido actually
"There is no harder thing than to have Glenn Beck outlive your child."-The Onion
by justin007000 on Jan 10, 2010 11:26 PM EST up reply actions
The Rotterdam Rebel
"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
What about "the greatest Andorran baseball player of all time"?
"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
well, it is abbreviated GABP if you leave out the end
by Daedalus on Jan 10, 2010 11:34 PM EST up reply actions 6 recs
That is great.
I like this one a lot.
"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
I can see the ads now:
“Come see the GABP at the GABP.”
Eighty-five percent of the f*ckin' world is working. The other fifteen percent come out here. A f*ckin' playground for the cocks*ckers.
-Lee Elia on Cubs fans
by Farneyismycopilot on Jan 10, 2010 11:37 PM EST up reply actions
The Salary GABP
Give me a lineup of 9 Ryan Freels, and I'll show you a team that can't pitch.
by PeteyHendrix on Jan 10, 2010 11:42 PM EST up reply actions
Boom!
That is awesome.
Eighty-five percent of the f*ckin' world is working. The other fifteen percent come out here. A f*ckin' playground for the cocks*ckers.
-Lee Elia on Cubs fans
by Farneyismycopilot on Jan 10, 2010 11:45 PM EST up reply actions
it is?
How come I have to pay for it?
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
i suppose it's because you let your morals get in the way
of making it freeware
Made from 100% Recycled Awesome,
Todo
it means EVERYTHING.
Give me a lineup of 9 Ryan Freels, and I'll show you a team that can't pitch.
by PeteyHendrix on Jan 10, 2010 11:31 PM EST up reply actions
Whatever, I was peeing my pants too much to care how I spelled it.
"it involves jch, the peach, blondie and me.....and a LOT of silence." -- obc2
I thought you were making fun of my fb status where I misspelled his name.....carry on.
"it involves jch, the peach, blondie and me.....and a LOT of silence." -- obc2
chicken dinner
"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
I like the one JCH accidently came up with on Facebook:
Aroldis Chapman, Cuban defector
It sounds like a fucking SPY.
Eighty-five percent of the f*ckin' world is working. The other fifteen percent come out here. A f*ckin' playground for the cocks*ckers.
-Lee Elia on Cubs fans
by Farneyismycopilot on Jan 10, 2010 11:05 PM EST up reply actions
If you added one letter to the last word, we could call him the "shitstorm"
"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
He'll be making people defecate
when they’re looking at 102 coming at their heads.
"If it wasn't this, it'd be something else."
Screw it. Let's call him that anyway.
Also, if anyone gets his Reds jersey and puts ‘Shitstorm’ on the back. I’ll buy them a beer.
Eighty-five percent of the f*ckin' world is working. The other fifteen percent come out here. A f*ckin' playground for the cocks*ckers.
-Lee Elia on Cubs fans
by Farneyismycopilot on Jan 10, 2010 11:08 PM EST up reply actions
What number will he have?
He used 52 on the national team, but D-Ray has that on our team. Based on a basic GIS search, it looks like he wore 25 on his Cuban League team. Nobody has that here, so maybe he’ll go with that?
"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
Not really the same thing at all
But reminds me of this.
by Brendanukkah on Jan 10, 2010 11:11 PM EST up reply actions
Ladies and gentlemen we have our 'at-bat' music
Eighty-five percent of the f*ckin' world is working. The other fifteen percent come out here. A f*ckin' playground for the cocks*ckers.
-Lee Elia on Cubs fans
by Farneyismycopilot on Jan 10, 2010 11:13 PM EST up reply actions
Even better
His “coming out of the bullpen before the game” music
"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
This is better.
Eighty-five percent of the f*ckin' world is working. The other fifteen percent come out here. A f*ckin' playground for the cocks*ckers.
-Lee Elia on Cubs fans
by Farneyismycopilot on Jan 10, 2010 11:15 PM EST up reply actions
With lights dimming, like in a basketball game
The crowd would go NUTS.
"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
Fuck yes.
The Reds should pitch him only at night when at home and hit him with a spotlight.
Eighty-five percent of the f*ckin' world is working. The other fifteen percent come out here. A f*ckin' playground for the cocks*ckers.
-Lee Elia on Cubs fans
by Farneyismycopilot on Jan 10, 2010 11:25 PM EST up reply actions
And the crowd should have GLOWSTICKS!
And it should be a sellout.
by Brendanukkah on Jan 10, 2010 11:27 PM EST up reply actions
thats a pretty good try
Alway the optimist...I like your think kid...
by boobs on Jan 10, 2010 11:29 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
This just keeps getting better and better
A Red Reporter get-together would be a must.
I bet they don’t have raves in South Milwaukee.
Eighty-five percent of the f*ckin' world is working. The other fifteen percent come out here. A f*ckin' playground for the cocks*ckers.
-Lee Elia on Cubs fans
by Farneyismycopilot on Jan 10, 2010 11:29 PM EST up reply actions
El Bullfighter
has a certain I don’t sais quoi
"The USA despite its flaws and corruption and overall messiness is still a great and powerful instrument of freedom and hope for the entire world." - Madville
by bbjones on Jan 10, 2010 11:33 PM EST up reply actions 3 recs
I mean, the guy is pretty skinny.
by Pops Daniels on Jan 11, 2010 9:36 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
I REAAALLLY like this one.
I now know where Andorra is.
by PeteyHendrix on Jan 11, 2010 12:51 PM EST up reply actions
And Cleveland
"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
anyone know how to properly pronounce "Aroldis"?
ive never heard it in speech, only read it. in my head i say “uh-ROLL-diss”.
by Charlie Scrabbles on Jan 10, 2010 10:39 PM EST reply actions
hey
alright i got it. look at me! im hablahing espanyoll!
by Charlie Scrabbles on Jan 10, 2010 10:46 PM EST up reply actions 3 recs
I think you have it right
"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
Sheldon is sticking with the 5 years for $25M
And a sixth year option to make it $30M. Also that the deal is a long-term payout.
If this is true Reds=Winnar
Eighty-five percent of the f*ckin' world is working. The other fifteen percent come out here. A f*ckin' playground for the cocks*ckers.
-Lee Elia on Cubs fans
by Farneyismycopilot on Jan 10, 2010 10:43 PM EST reply actions
You guys need some real guidance on here. Care to have some real insight, let me know.
This signing is just to cover the loss or potential loss of one of our starter 5. Arroyo, Harang and Co. have several good years left in them. Chapman is going to be handled with kid gloves and I would expect the money he is being given is to say the club is realistic in its expectation of the guy. I’m guessing this year he’s worth 4-5 wins with a mid 4 era. Get him to work with some coaching and 2011 looks like a potential breakout year for 12-13 wins with substantial strikeout numbers ala Edison Volquez. Volquez, Cueto, Chapman are a solid 2-3-4 punch. We still need a bonfide number one which from what I am told we will get before the 2011 season. Harang and Arroyo will be bought out and that 20-plus million will be well spent on a real number one guy. Throw in Homer and it’s the makeup of a club that could win 92-93 games per year at relatively low payroll. I think it’s a genious move and Cincy is putting themselves in great shape with the farm system they have. Mark it down, Reds in 2011 will contend for not just the division, but for the World Series.
I think signing veteran free agent starting pitchers
to large multi-year contracts in their 30’s is folly.
Give me a lineup of 9 Ryan Freels, and I'll show you a team that can't pitch.
by PeteyHendrix on Jan 10, 2010 10:47 PM EST up reply actions
im curious why you wouldnt consider edinson a bona fide no. 1 starter
Alway the optimist...I like your think kid...
Injury history plus he's had one solid year...don't get me wrong though, I think he has ace potential
by bengals4eva on Jan 10, 2010 10:48 PM EST up reply actions
he was an ace before the injury
therefore he has acheived his potential
by Dave from Louisville on Jan 10, 2010 10:56 PM EST up reply actions
If he has ace potential, why won't he have reached in 2011?
He’s showed it in ‘08 already, and he’ll be 27 in 2011. Not an ace at 27?
"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
dominant for only half a season
coming off major surgery
Give me a lineup of 9 Ryan Freels, and I'll show you a team that can't pitch.
by PeteyHendrix on Jan 10, 2010 10:49 PM EST up reply actions
Liriano? Awesome? Not sure those 2 words belong in the same sentence...
by bengals4eva on Jan 10, 2010 10:52 PM EST up reply actions
What I'm understanding is, the only thing we want out of Minnesota is their catcher....Mauer is a FA after this year....coming to Cincy as the next Bench...Bingo!
by bengals4eva on Jan 10, 2010 10:53 PM EST up reply actions
No, he isn't
"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
Anything is possible...I just think of the rich history that Mauer could have with the current club...
by bengals4eva on Jan 10, 2010 10:58 PM EST up reply actions
Minny won't let him leave
Reds couldn’t afford to pay him if they did
"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
Minny can't afford him either....plus he has said he's not going anywhere (as in the postseason) with these guys.... We can have him for 11mil per year...Don't think they won't try..
by bengals4eva on Jan 10, 2010 11:10 PM EST up reply actions
you just dont get it
Mauer is a once-in-a-generation catcher. he’s likely the best since Bench, if not ever. $11 mil per year isnt half of what he’s gonna make. if he hits the open market, it wont just be a horse race between Yanks/Sawx. every team with even the slightest room in payroll will make a bid. it will be the biggest FA signing since ARod in Texas.
by Charlie Scrabbles on Jan 11, 2010 8:20 AM EST up reply actions
he's cool
he is related to the Reds Fantasy Camp organizer.
"There is no harder thing than to have Glenn Beck outlive your child."-The Onion
by justin007000 on Jan 11, 2010 12:52 AM EST up reply actions
saw that further down
the pictures not intended to be mean or anything, just was reminded of it by the comment.
In reality, I think Volquez is more of a 14 win, 4.10 era type of guy....
by bengals4eva on Jan 10, 2010 10:51 PM EST up reply actions
well considered reality happened two years ago
I think you’re wrong
by Dave from Louisville on Jan 10, 2010 10:58 PM EST up reply actions
you knoq wins are kind of a worthless stat
and keeping a 4.10 ERA in Cincinnati is pretty good considering the ball park that they pitch half their games in.
"There is no harder thing than to have Glenn Beck outlive your child."-The Onion
by justin007000 on Jan 10, 2010 11:23 PM EST up reply actions
you need to go look at your comments
from a few days ago on teh Chapman Fanshot about Rosenthal’s tweet.
Seriously EVERYONE was like THIS WILL NEVER HAPPEN
by Dave from Louisville on Jan 10, 2010 11:25 PM EST up reply actions
except he posted that tonight
"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
is this in response to something else
because i said now i’m drinking the kool aid because hell it is something exciting, but I wouldn’t be shocked if this comes back to bite the Reds in the ass. He is like my 2010 Barack Obama, my mind says he is like all the others but my heart is excited anyway.
"There is no harder thing than to have Glenn Beck outlive your child."-The Onion
by justin007000 on Jan 10, 2010 11:28 PM EST up reply actions
actually, I predicted the Reds would sign him 3 weeks ago.
The Reds were quiet and fans were restless and season tickets were about to be dropped until this happened. Now fans will come to the park to get a load of this guy. Smart PR move that didn’t break the bank….just as i predicted. Want more of my predictions? Read on….
by bengals4eva on Jan 10, 2010 11:32 PM EST up reply actions
yeah until you prove this with a reference
by Dave from Louisville on Jan 10, 2010 11:34 PM EST up reply actions
I guess look at archives from this site...
And if you must know, I have some inside help…not that it interests you and folks on these blogs…you are way too smart for me.
by bengals4eva on Jan 10, 2010 11:37 PM EST up reply actions
my sources would have gotten back to me
but they were on furlough.
"If it wasn't this, it'd be something else."
my sources tell me he found his sources in teh archives of this site
"There is no harder thing than to have Glenn Beck outlive your child."-The Onion
by justin007000 on Jan 11, 2010 12:54 AM EST up reply actions
i'm curiuos as to why a guy who throws 94 MPH
with a nasty slider, can’t be a bonafide number one? Honestly an “ace” is such an empty term anyway, I’d rather have 5 #3 level pitchers, than an ace, one or two mid level pitchers, and two pieces of shit. Which is essentially what the Reds were in 2006 and 2007.
"There is no harder thing than to have Glenn Beck outlive your child."-The Onion
by justin007000 on Jan 10, 2010 11:21 PM EST up reply actions
my point of volquez is that he's not a proven commodity...yet
if he comes back after the surgery as good as before, then sure, I’ll put him at the top of the rotation. And seriously, you need an “ace” in the playoffs. Name me one team that won it all without a go-to guy that is virtually unbeatable in the playoffs.
by bengals4eva on Jan 10, 2010 11:24 PM EST up reply actions
The Big Red Machine had solid staffs
but no real bonafide aces. Gullet got shelled in game 1 of 75.
"There is no harder thing than to have Glenn Beck outlive your child."-The Onion
by justin007000 on Jan 10, 2010 11:29 PM EST up reply actions
kind of the Rich Harden of his day wasn't he?
Really good stuff, really great pitcher when he was healthy, was injured a lot, and his contributions probably needed to be considered gravy.
I was also saying that he was the only truly dominant pitcher I can think of from the 75 team, and he did get shelled in game 1, and the Reds won the World Series inspite of it.
"There is no harder thing than to have Glenn Beck outlive your child."-The Onion
by justin007000 on Jan 10, 2010 11:35 PM EST up reply actions
i'll buy that....
I just think of the way the game is played today….can’t say I see teams going in without a Pettite, Johnson, Clemens, etc and not getting far. I actually like our chances as long as Bailey, Cueto, Volquez can continue to progress….
by bengals4eva on Jan 10, 2010 11:40 PM EST up reply actions
Rich Harden only once pitched more than 150 innings
and only 4 times more than 100 innings. Gullett pitched over 200 innings 3 times by the time he was 23. Harden is fragile. Gullett was abused and would have had a long career in this day and age.
And Gary Nolan was a dominant pitcher before he was abused too.
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Harden was abused too
Much to the dismay people think, Baker can’t handle pitching properly. Someone else stepped in to to Johnny C he can’t pitch winter ball….Baker was all for it. Baker wasn’t a pitcher so he doesn’t know squat about how to take care of your arm. Baker’s last year should have been this past season…
by bengals4eva on Jan 10, 2010 11:44 PM EST up reply actions
why is Dusty Baker relevant to Rich Harden?
Harden has never played for Baker.
And Harden was injured all through the minors. The A’s were probably overly cautious with him.
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I was referring that Harden was abused, not that he played for Baker
Harden, Harang, Zito, etc were all mishandled by the A’s staff and farm system. True, they churn out pitching prospects left and right like it’s nobody’s business, but there is definately some abuse there. Fortunately for Danny Haren, he got out before it got worse, or maybe he was just lucky. I just feel the A’s use the pitching up then ship them off to teams unaware of their workload.
by bengals4eva on Jan 10, 2010 11:53 PM EST up reply actions
i think that was part of Beane's phillopshy
get as much out of them while they were cheap and cost controlled, and then ship them out of town when they were about to break down.
"There is no harder thing than to have Glenn Beck outlive your child."-The Onion
by justin007000 on Jan 10, 2010 11:54 PM EST up reply actions
let's see here
are the abused because they got hurt? or are they abused because they actually did something that qualifies as abuse?
by Dave from Louisville on Jan 11, 2010 7:07 AM EST up reply actions
is that a fair translation though?
Pitchers were used differently then. They seemed to hold up better under abuse then, or maybe abuse was different then.
"There is no harder thing than to have Glenn Beck outlive your child."-The Onion
by justin007000 on Jan 10, 2010 11:45 PM EST up reply actions
abuse is abuse
humans aren’t evolving that quickly. The difference is that pitchers get diagnosed and have surgery more frequently now because it’s actually an option. It wasn’t then. Hell, the Reds sent Nolan to the dentist to ease his arm pain.
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why could pitchers throw more pitches and innings then?
This is actually something I could never understand.
"There is no harder thing than to have Glenn Beck outlive your child."-The Onion
by justin007000 on Jan 10, 2010 11:53 PM EST up reply actions
perhaps
i mean there are freaks today, like Maddux, Glavine, Randy Johnson, Roger Clemans, etc, but I don’t see any future freaks.
"There is no harder thing than to have Glenn Beck outlive your child."-The Onion
by justin007000 on Jan 11, 2010 12:06 AM EST up reply actions
I'm of the belief that hitters are better today
and that modern pitchers have more break on breaking balls.
I think those two dynamics make the game a lot more violent on pitchers arms.
Eighty-five percent of the f*ckin' world is working. The other fifteen percent come out here. A f*ckin' playground for the cocks*ckers.
-Lee Elia on Cubs fans
by Farneyismycopilot on Jan 11, 2010 12:09 AM EST up reply actions
the fun thing about this is there is no proof for any of it
so it will always bother me, because i always need more than hunched.
Some people say it is because kids don’t play catch anymore, so they don’t have arm strength, some people say it is because minor league pitchers don’t pitch enough, some say it is because minor league pitchers pitch too much, some say pitchers will hold up better with a 4 man rotation, some say it is because the mound was lowered.
There is no right or wrong answer, because there is no proof.
*please note i’m not saying what you said has no value.
"There is no harder thing than to have Glenn Beck outlive your child."-The Onion
by justin007000 on Jan 11, 2010 12:13 AM EST up reply actions
I know that there's no proof.
But I would hate to think that in nearly 140 years worth of baseball, the game’s players haven’t advanced. I would like to think that Cy Young would be an average to slightly-above-average player today. Much like I would hope, in 70 years, that Pujols’ current talents are dwarfed.
Eighty-five percent of the f*ckin' world is working. The other fifteen percent come out here. A f*ckin' playground for the cocks*ckers.
-Lee Elia on Cubs fans
by Farneyismycopilot on Jan 11, 2010 12:17 AM EST up reply actions
i was more just spouting off
thinking about the sound of one hand clapping and what not.
"There is no harder thing than to have Glenn Beck outlive your child."-The Onion
by justin007000 on Jan 11, 2010 12:26 AM EST up reply actions
it's not humans evolving which was my point
True, medical options are out there which in some cases and prolong those careers whose normally would have ended say to Tommy John? However, it’s the added chemicals and scar laden surgeries that have folks tearing down. IMO, skip all the drugs and surgeries and let ’em play….just like old times….
by bengals4eva on Jan 10, 2010 11:59 PM EST up reply actions
i've been saying the same about antibiotics for years
"There is no harder thing than to have Glenn Beck outlive your child."-The Onion
by justin007000 on Jan 11, 2010 12:04 AM EST up reply actions
No
Yeah, those guys and the Cincinnati Reds. They're a terrible football team. / Because they're a baseball team? / Exactly. You know who's the worst football team? The Philadelphia Flyers. - Best Show
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Jan 11, 2010 1:11 PM EST up reply actions
honestly it may be the roids
who is to say that modern medicine doesn’t have something to do with it? Not to say they didn’t use stuff back in the day, but I can’t imagine that it was worse than the chemicals and drugs used today. We were a species created to take on natural substances, not these engineered pharmacy standards of today.
by bengals4eva on Jan 10, 2010 11:49 PM EST up reply actions
I think its different types of conditioning due to amount pitched
Pitchers bad then pitched so much, that the act of pitching became a legitimate strength building exercise. Today we tend to over simplify the understanding of the complexity of issues “more pitching = bad, less = good” when it is not that simple
I think what Nolan Ryan is doing with the farm in Texas is cutting edge and we’ll all be doing that to pitching 10 years from now.
by Dave from Louisville on Jan 11, 2010 7:18 AM EST up reply actions
so
who gets the DFA to make room? i got even money on Jordan Smith, but im prayin’ like hell Taveras is put on the next bus to Getthehellouttaheresville.
by Charlie Scrabbles on Jan 10, 2010 10:54 PM EST reply actions
We had a spot open, since Anderson and Nix were minor league deals.
Give me a lineup of 9 Ryan Freels, and I'll show you a team that can't pitch.
by PeteyHendrix on Jan 10, 2010 10:55 PM EST up reply actions
ahh yes
i forgot Gomes was dropped. carry on.
by Charlie Scrabbles on Jan 10, 2010 10:57 PM EST up reply actions
And I'm sure Gomes is feeling great about himself/the Reds
as he watches TV, unemployed from his house after only wanting $1.5M or so…
Give me a lineup of 9 Ryan Freels, and I'll show you a team that can't pitch.
by PeteyHendrix on Jan 10, 2010 11:02 PM EST up reply actions
Gomes and I continue to have so much in common
by Brendanukkah on Jan 10, 2010 11:03 PM EST up reply actions 4 recs
I went to a goth night last night
I’m all about pain.
by Brendanukkah on Jan 10, 2010 11:13 PM EST up reply actions
you guys could go live in a third-world country with all the conformists
Alway the optimist...I like your think kid...
by boobs on Jan 10, 2010 11:16 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Damnit Tits! You are on fire with the references tonight, sir.
Fantastic.
Eighty-five percent of the f*ckin' world is working. The other fifteen percent come out here. A f*ckin' playground for the cocks*ckers.
-Lee Elia on Cubs fans
by Farneyismycopilot on Jan 10, 2010 11:17 PM EST up reply actions
Think WLW
will be carrying the Reds press conference?
My fantasy football team this year? Lippincott's Shorts
by cesarhernandez on Jan 10, 2010 11:08 PM EST reply actions
yep
It’s a noon tomorrow. Reds have a “major announcement”
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i would rec this but you didn't want my jch baby joke to be rec'd
"There is no harder thing than to have Glenn Beck outlive your child."-The Onion
by justin007000 on Jan 10, 2010 11:24 PM EST up reply actions
and I don't want mine to be rec'd either
because it’s not that good, and frankly I’m just mocking the repetitive pregnancy jokes
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Josh Anderson
Give me a lineup of 9 Ryan Freels, and I'll show you a team that can't pitch.
by PeteyHendrix on Jan 10, 2010 11:11 PM EST up reply actions
you know what this signing is pretty fucking genius
I can’t wait to see JinAZ’s analysis
by Dave from Louisville on Jan 10, 2010 11:31 PM EST reply actions
42 million comes off the books in 2011...potentially....
Personally I’m drooling at the fact that Jocketty made this signing happen with what we could potentially field in 2011….I could care less if we finish at .500 in 2010…..
It is amazing
how much this one free agent signing is getting me excited about the Reds again…
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by cesarhernandez on Jan 10, 2010 11:35 PM EST reply actions
you haven't seen anything yet
The Reds are positioning themselves for big things in 2011…
by bengals4eva on Jan 10, 2010 11:38 PM EST up reply actions
Well I expect a Brandon Webb signing
after this season…..Webb, Volquez, Cueto, Bailey, Chapman….nice.
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by cesarhernandez on Jan 10, 2010 11:39 PM EST up reply actions
where did the Webb signing come from
is it a joke that I missed or are we serious?
"There is no harder thing than to have Glenn Beck outlive your child."-The Onion
by justin007000 on Jan 10, 2010 11:47 PM EST up reply actions
he said this week that he might want to sign with a team close to his home when he becomes a FA next year
Alway the optimist...I like your think kid...
always looking at the bright side.
"There is no harder thing than to have Glenn Beck outlive your child."-The Onion
by justin007000 on Jan 10, 2010 11:53 PM EST up reply actions
not only that, but if he's damaged goods nobody will want his ass
And the Reds are always good for a free agent or two at the end of their careers just to see if we can squeeze a few more wins out of them…lol
by bengals4eva on Jan 10, 2010 11:55 PM EST up reply actions
Webb's surgery
was a clean-up. There was no structural damage. I’ll take him and his ground-ball ways in a heartbeat.
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by cesarhernandez on Jan 10, 2010 11:59 PM EST up reply actions
So I think the bidding will be spirited for Webb
But I can also see the hometown discount.
My fantasy football team this year? Lippincott's Shorts
by cesarhernandez on Jan 11, 2010 12:00 AM EST up reply actions
for the simple fact that he wants to play near "Kentucky"
I’ll buy that and says he comes to town for the tune of 40 million for 4 years.
by bengals4eva on Jan 11, 2010 12:02 AM EST up reply actions
Atlanta isn't terribly far from Kentucky
neither is St. Louis, we don’t know exactly what home town is yet. Players also just say things, like Griffey wanted to stay close to home, so he bailed on his deal with Atlanta for Seattle. Rolen gave both St. Louis and Cincinnati a hometown discount.
"There is no harder thing than to have Glenn Beck outlive your child."-The Onion
by justin007000 on Jan 11, 2010 12:05 AM EST up reply actions
No, Atlanta isn't far from Kentucky, but it put the Reds on the map
Plus, I think financially the Reds would bein better shape than the Braves at that point next year. I’m banking on the fact that the Reds should be just plain more interesting to FAs after this year. Again, like I predicted a few weeks ago, the Reds are dealing for big things due to the fact that we have a potential of 42 mil in payroll cleared for 2011. That’s a lot of dough to throw around to “marquee” free agents. With a nucleus of Bruce, Votto, Cueto, Volquez, Stubbs (yes, Stubbs), Massett, Bailey, Herrera and the stockpile already in the the minors, this Chapman signing just boosts us in the talent department 10 fold. Mark my words, the Reds will be talked about for years coming….from 2011 on….
by bengals4eva on Jan 11, 2010 12:12 AM EST up reply actions
while i agree that the future looks brighter than the present
just remember that some of that $40 mil or so will go to pay arbitration for guys like Votto, Cueto, Volquez, Masset, and possibly Bruce if he makes Super Two.
by Charlie Scrabbles on Jan 11, 2010 8:32 AM EST up reply actions
Considering Webb is from Ashland
St. Louis and Atlanta are a long way from Kentucky.
Cincinnati, Cleveland, and Pittsburgh are all probably closer
Made from 100% Recycled Awesome,
Yeah, Cincy is by far the closest, only about 2.5 hours away
My mom’s whole side of the family is from Ashland, and I can say with some certainty that pretty much every baseball fan in the town is a Reds fan.
Except, of course, the obligatory few Sox and Yanks douchy fans
I think there are some Pirates fans in that area as well.
Once you cross the river into WV, though, that’s Pirate country.
"If it wasn't this, it'd be something else."
The Sam's Clubs around that area
definitely carry Reds And Pirates gear
Made from 100% Recycled Awesome,
Chicago is an hour away from an airport in Kentucky.
That’s close, and that’s a huge market to bid against.
I now know where Andorra is.
by PeteyHendrix on Jan 11, 2010 12:53 PM EST up reply actions
im not sure what you meant to say here,
but chicago is five hours away from any part of kentucky
Alway the optimist...I like your think kid...
Did you think I meant driving time between airports? :P
I now know where Andorra is.
by PeteyHendrix on Jan 11, 2010 1:19 PM EST up reply actions
well, but, ugh, i mean, come on!
an hour’s flight doesnt include a lot of travel time. for family, which is a big part off moving close to home, it still takes at least 5 hours to get from ashland to chicago, considering driving to the airport, getting there early, going through security, checking bags, boarding time, taxiing, walking through airports, picking up bags and finding transportation to the ball park. so you cheated!
Alway the optimist...I like your think kid...
I wasn't considering the trip to Ashland.
But his family could do some of the traveling, too. If the family drives up to Columbus, Cincinnati, or Lexington, there are one-hour flights.
Then there is the private airplane concept, paid for by the club in some contracts.
I now know where Andorra is.
by PeteyHendrix on Jan 11, 2010 2:49 PM EST up reply actions
Webb or something along those lines
Webb has dominated us for years…if he’s healthy, he could very well land in Cincy….Chapman should be in the rotation by 2011, maybe 2012…
Mads, as much as you and I both love Ms. Fox
That picture was too huge.
"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
Damn BK...this is my day in the BeeK barrel...how's this, now to introduce my nickname suggestion - 'DEFECTATRON',is the lovey but not necessarily talented M. Fox
Incompetents invariably make trouble for people other than themselves.
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Thank you, and well done
We can’t go an entire good thread without our good luck charm!
"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
wait
when did you learn how to make pictures smaller?
by Daedalus on Jan 11, 2010 12:10 AM EST up reply actions 2 recs
If I told you I'd have to kill you
Incompetents invariably make trouble for people other than themselves.
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I'm outta here
It’s been fun, but my sabbatical must resume. Be good.
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RR, let me know if you need another beat writer...
I’m your man. Been with the club since 1980…..
by bengals4eva on Jan 11, 2010 12:06 AM EST up reply actions
rather forward for a guy who has been apart of RR for less than a day
"There is no harder thing than to have Glenn Beck outlive your child."-The Onion
by justin007000 on Jan 11, 2010 12:07 AM EST up reply actions
Or since March 26, 2009
And no, you and Madville aren’t going to be authors either.
by Brendanukkah on Jan 11, 2010 12:11 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
i read last login
i really don’t want to be an author, i don’t want to administrate, and I don’t have enough original content to offer.
But the people voted for Mads.
"There is no harder thing than to have Glenn Beck outlive your child."-The Onion
by justin007000 on Jan 11, 2010 12:14 AM EST up reply actions
well, talent is as talent does
Most folks jump at the chance to get inside data. No harm, no foul.
by bengals4eva on Jan 11, 2010 12:15 AM EST up reply actions
diaries? lol, I'll accept the minimum charge then for my services
What data would you like? See, that’s part of the bargain, you get the info when I’m hired. Let’s just say I’m good for my word. Is this an interview? Sure, I coul open my own blog, but that requires more work. I’m looking to enhance a current system.
by bengals4eva on Jan 11, 2010 12:22 AM EST up reply actions
no, I played 3B in school, why?
But if it helps, I was an aspiring pitcher.
by bengals4eva on Jan 11, 2010 12:25 AM EST up reply actions
Brian B seems to be doing pretty well for himself
by Brendanukkah on Jan 11, 2010 12:24 AM EST up reply actions
no, not that kind of payment, more like a movement
I’m helping the community, sort of.
by bengals4eva on Jan 11, 2010 12:26 AM EST up reply actions
is that a question, or an answer?
If so, that was the easiest interview ever…lol
by bengals4eva on Jan 11, 2010 12:26 AM EST up reply actions
Thanks, and I hope we passed the audition.
by Brendanukkah on Jan 11, 2010 12:33 AM EST up reply actions 2 recs
that is a rec
"There is no harder thing than to have Glenn Beck outlive your child."-The Onion
by justin007000 on Jan 11, 2010 12:33 AM EST up reply actions
I've yet to see any "inside data"
"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
this guy is actually Mark Stowe.
"There is no harder thing than to have Glenn Beck outlive your child."-The Onion
by justin007000 on Jan 11, 2010 12:28 AM EST up reply actions
Ever heard of Stephanie Ben?
I’m related, good enough for you chums?
by bengals4eva on Jan 11, 2010 12:29 AM EST up reply actions
i was hoping to join this clan from my witty comments
So, if that works for you folks, then I’ll take that as a yes. Steph is acutally my sister-in-law, but I can bet you a buffalo nickel I will hear about transactions before anyone on here will.
by bengals4eva on Jan 11, 2010 12:34 AM EST up reply actions
i don't think you ask to be a writer, i mean i never seriously wanted to be a writer
so i never seriously asked. But I am guessing are stable of writers and mods were anointed for being popular and stand out posters. And there is JCH. I trust Slyde to choose good writers, all our mods and writers are top quality.
"There is no harder thing than to have Glenn Beck outlive your child."-The Onion
by justin007000 on Jan 11, 2010 12:38 AM EST up reply actions
I'll ask again, right here
Someone please post the top 10 most-viewed stories on this site from 2009.
"it involves jch, the peach, blondie and me.....and a LOT of silence." -- obc2
I know what you're getting at
All this proves is that you need to do more ridiculous eating challenges to drive the traffic up around here.
"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
As long as someone else is buying, I'm game :)
"it involves jch, the peach, blondie and me.....and a LOT of silence." -- obc2
You owe me many many beers, BTW
Incompetents invariably make trouble for people other than themselves.
Larry Mcmurtry
You shit and fell back in it, old man
You can have my beer when you pry it from my warm, passed out fingers!
"it involves jch, the peach, blondie and me.....and a LOT of silence." -- obc2
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the Uber Terminator: Eat a 2 lbs spicy sausage with 1/2 lbs of kraut, peppers & onions within 1 hour and its free.
ole, bitch.
you in? its a new year after all…
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I will be happy to document this feat for the site
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by BK on Jan 11, 2010 7:03 PM EST up reply actions
If I were local...
…that kraut would be in trouble.
I now know where Andorra is.
by PeteyHendrix on Jan 12, 2010 12:46 AM EST up reply actions
I knew i could count on you
Incompetents invariably make trouble for people other than themselves.
Larry Mcmurtry
I'm still not seeing what you mean by "joining"
By all means, anyone is welcome to write posts and comments. Do you feel prevented from doing that currently?
Let me write out a formal proof for you.
Oh no, but I don't want to intrude, either
Just though you folks might want some more inside information, nothing more.
by bengals4eva on Jan 11, 2010 12:43 AM EST up reply actions
You're more than welcome to give us all the "inside information" you want
"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
fair enough
Look for the Reds players making appearances in Krogers starting in Feb….and no, this isn’t the inside info you might want, but I will keep you posted of any truths to player transactions…until I get told I’m not allowed.
by bengals4eva on Jan 11, 2010 12:46 AM EST up reply actions
sweet
welcomes!
Give me a lineup of 9 Ryan Freels, and I'll show you a team that can't pitch.
by PeteyHendrix on Jan 11, 2010 12:52 AM EST up reply actions
who the fuck is Stephanie Ben?
Oh i googled it, she is the Reds Fantasy Camp coordinator, well i mean can you tell us who will be playing with Slyde?
"There is no harder thing than to have Glenn Beck outlive your child."-The Onion
by justin007000 on Jan 11, 2010 12:33 AM EST up reply actions
Steph does more than the camps, trust me
She went to school for marketing but landed this gig for the Reds. She sees more than she’s suppose to.
by bengals4eva on Jan 11, 2010 12:37 AM EST up reply actions
Yes
"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
i'm listening to that interview
she seems talented and an asset to the organization.
Chris Dickerson is my brother so can i be a mod?
"There is no harder thing than to have Glenn Beck outlive your child."-The Onion
by justin007000 on Jan 11, 2010 12:39 AM EST up reply actions
Slyde has actually talked with her, he'll tell you
and if Chris Dickerson has a brother, that’s news to me.
by bengals4eva on Jan 11, 2010 12:42 AM EST up reply actions
"There is no harder thing than to have Glenn Beck outlive your child."-The Onion
by justin007000 on Jan 11, 2010 12:43 AM EST up reply actions
meaning you think she is good looking?
Lol, yes, she’s very attractive…fyi
by bengals4eva on Jan 11, 2010 12:44 AM EST up reply actions
And now things start to get awkward...
by Brendanukkah on Jan 11, 2010 12:45 AM EST up reply actions 2 recs
no actually i have not seen a picture of her
i really don’t think looks add or take away from her value to the organization. She seems like she is confident at her job, and is enthusiastic about the job, and does an excellent job of organizing it.
That is a pretty sexist remark.
"There is no harder thing than to have Glenn Beck outlive your child."-The Onion
by justin007000 on Jan 11, 2010 12:46 AM EST up reply actions
I'm allowed, I'm family
I rib my brother every day. Yes, I’m slightly jealous and he knows, relax.
by bengals4eva on Jan 11, 2010 12:47 AM EST up reply actions
you are allowed to think she is an asset to the organization
simply because of her looks.
That is why what you said is sexist. Women in the work place are too often judged by their appearance rather than their actual abilities.
"There is no harder thing than to have Glenn Beck outlive your child."-The Onion
by justin007000 on Jan 11, 2010 12:49 AM EST up reply actions
My sexiness is an asset to RR.
No question.
I hope justin doesn’t judge me by my appearance…
Give me a lineup of 9 Ryan Freels, and I'll show you a team that can't pitch.
by PeteyHendrix on Jan 11, 2010 12:54 AM EST up reply actions
Will you promise not to judge me on mine
"There is no harder thing than to have Glenn Beck outlive your child."-The Onion
by justin007000 on Jan 11, 2010 12:56 AM EST up reply actions
oh well that picture got cut off
but i think it works better like that.
"There is no harder thing than to have Glenn Beck outlive your child."-The Onion
by justin007000 on Jan 11, 2010 12:57 AM EST up reply actions
Dude...
You look like a hot dog.
People Don't Kill People. Burning Couches Kill People.
by crolfer on Jan 11, 2010 1:01 AM EST up reply actions 3 recs
i'm actually a big red sussage.
YUM!!!
"There is no harder thing than to have Glenn Beck outlive your child."-The Onion
by justin007000 on Jan 11, 2010 1:05 AM EST up reply actions
I'm really liking the spelling of sussage.
ala sammich
I now know where Andorra is.
by PeteyHendrix on Jan 11, 2010 1:06 AM EST up reply actions
i just tried to find a picture from that old school scoreboard add
you get a lot of interesting things when you google image search; “Cincinnati reds”, kahn’s, yum.
"There is no harder thing than to have Glenn Beck outlive your child."-The Onion
by justin007000 on Jan 11, 2010 1:07 AM EST up reply actions
oddly enough I found Ronald Reagan.
"There is no harder thing than to have Glenn Beck outlive your child."-The Onion
by justin007000 on Jan 11, 2010 1:08 AM EST up reply actions
wiener wiener
I now know where Andorra is.
by PeteyHendrix on Jan 11, 2010 1:10 AM EST up reply actions
no, I'm allowed to make those comments because I'm related
She knows I tease, it’s all in fun, nohing derrogatory or negative towards her, my brother would probably beat my ass anyway…lol
by bengals4eva on Jan 11, 2010 12:54 AM EST up reply actions
I think we're alright, thanks
"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
After a brief Wikipedia search
I have concluded that Aroldis Chapman is the most famous person ever to hold an Andorran citizenship.
"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
I expect Reds jersey sales to skyrocket in the small European mountain country.
Eighty-five percent of the f*ckin' world is working. The other fifteen percent come out here. A f*ckin' playground for the cocks*ckers.
-Lee Elia on Cubs fans
by Farneyismycopilot on Jan 11, 2010 12:05 AM EST up reply actions
Alright, I'm done for tonight. I'll check back with you fine folks tomorrow
during the presser.
Aroldis says ‘peace out, bitches.’ He has to get his sleep. He has a big day tomorrow.
Eighty-five percent of the f*ckin' world is working. The other fifteen percent come out here. A f*ckin' playground for the cocks*ckers.
-Lee Elia on Cubs fans
by Farneyismycopilot on Jan 11, 2010 12:34 AM EST reply actions
See you tomorrow, superstar
"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
ARe you guys to the presser listening online at lunch?
If so where?
by Dave from Louisville on Jan 11, 2010 11:35 AM EST reply actions
live streaming @ foxsportsohio.com
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As a Phillies fan I hate to see him join the Reds
However, as a fan of the Mudcats, who goes to at least a dozen games a year, I’m thrilled to get the opportunity to watch him in person.
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