The Reds Finally Realize Game 2 is a Big Deal
by 'tHan on Mar 31, 2010 2:07 PM EDT
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PrintIt looks like Red Reporter may have an effect on the Reds after all. As you all know, for several years now, it has been a Red Reporter tradition to get together and go to Game 2. We have braved all kinds of weather, and for the most part have sat in an empty stadium.
It looks like the Reds have taken notice, and decided to try and draw a crowd this year. Maybe it was a good idea to buy tickets in advance? We have long known that "Opening Night" (As they are now calling it) was going to have a kickass giveaway. Who wouldn't want a Reds Snuggie? However, it looks like they have a lot more planned. Not too long ago, it was announced that there would be fireworks after the game. That's always a sure be to draw a good crowd.
They have also announces a slew of other game 2 activities. As a Game 2 Veteran, I can assure you that none of these things have been happening in previous years. This is a rundown of "Opening Night's" events, or you can Click here for the Reds Site.
Here's a rundown of the night's events:
Opening 5:10 p.m.
- Hall of Fame breezeway gate opens to all fans
- Reds Fleecie Giveaway (first 20,000 fans), presented by hhgregg
- Fan Zone Fun: "Meet & Greet" with current Reds players and special appearance by Hall of Famer Joe Morgan, Carnival Performers, Games and Reds House DJ "DJ Sab"
- Right field Porch: Swingtime Big Band performing
- Special "Opening Night" Team Introductions
- Ceremonial first pitch by Joe Morgan
- Anthem Performed by "Widow Douglas" (Jenn Scott) from The Children's Theatre's production of "Tom Sawyer"
- Flyover: Four (4) F-16s from the 178th Fighter Wing of Springfield, Ohio
- Cincinnati Reds vs. St. Louis Cardinals
- Right field Porch: Swingtime Big Band performing between innings throughout the game
- 101st Airborne Rangers U.S. Army Parachute Demonstration Team
- Fireworks Spectacular, presented by Hollywood Casino
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I can't decide if this is a good thing or a bad thing
One of the best things about Game 2 was that it wasn’t full of fans that were there for everything but the game. Now, I’m not so sure…
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Real fans go to Game 3?
"aaron harnann is so aweseom" - justin
by BK on Mar 31, 2010 4:31 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
real fans go to game 50
when the Reds are hopelessly out of the race.
Volquez, Bailey, Cueto, Chapman, and Leake. The future is so bright I have to wear sunglasses.
by justin007000 on Mar 31, 2010 4:44 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
I suppose real fans also go to Game 81 against the Pirates, right?
"aaron harnann is so aweseom" - justin
by BK on Mar 31, 2010 5:16 PM EDT up reply actions
It was an awesome game
I love watching Homer Bailey.
Volquez, Bailey, Cueto, Chapman, and Leake. The future is so bright I have to wear sunglasses.
by justin007000 on Mar 31, 2010 5:24 PM EDT up reply actions
Real Fans go to this game. 36 degree game time temperature and it kept dropping. But Belisle was awesome that night.
Volquez, Bailey, Cueto, Chapman, and Leake. The future is so bright I have to wear sunglasses.
by justin007000 on Mar 31, 2010 6:58 PM EDT up reply actions
It was 39 and raining at first pitch on opening day last year
"They're the ones that gave you the keys, they can’t get upset when you crash the car" -- 'tHan on my being a mod
We brought blankets, etc.
But left after five innings or so, I couldn’t subject my kids to that crap any longer.
"They're the ones that gave you the keys, they can’t get upset when you crash the car" -- 'tHan on my being a mod
The kids live with House Plant. Surely they're used to be exposed to crappity : )
"the only place they lost was the scoreboard"
by Ewok on Apr 1, 2010 10:35 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
A sleeping bag to the ballpark?
that seems a bit bulky. I just take blankets and wear several layers.
Volquez, Bailey, Cueto, Chapman, and Leake. The future is so bright I have to wear sunglasses.
by justin007000 on Apr 1, 2010 12:23 PM EDT up reply actions
i hope this was intended to be ironic
but i dont think it was.
by Charlie Scrabbles on Apr 1, 2010 12:31 PM EDT up reply actions
Thick with irony.
Dense, even.
"You know it's gonna be a good one when you see Fred Quimby's name at the beginning."
by Fat Vegas Alan on Apr 1, 2010 12:47 PM EDT up reply actions
I was thinking bulky with irony
"They're the ones that gave you the keys, they can’t get upset when you crash the car" -- 'tHan on my being a mod
lol
you should have seen the look on the security guy’s face when he had to search a sleeping bag at the gate.
I like Game Three idea
Day baseball, cheap ducats, 3/4 of seats empty!
I think the Reds are finally on the mark promoting Opening Night. The weather looks to be cooperating this year and there might be 22k+ this year!
Real fans go to the Civil Rights Game!!!
"the only place they lost was the scoreboard"
by Ewok on Apr 1, 2010 10:34 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
I was at that game last year, SRO tix with Ash and Farney
I smoked in the upper deck seats!
"They're the ones that gave you the keys, they can’t get upset when you crash the car" -- 'tHan on my being a mod
/cues another 1000 comment pissing match
"aaron harnann is so aweseom" - justin
by BK on Apr 1, 2010 10:53 AM EDT up reply actions
Yeah.
Dear smokers,
Quit it.
Thanks.
"You know it's gonna be a good one when you see Fred Quimby's name at the beginning."
by Fat Vegas Alan on Apr 1, 2010 11:31 AM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
???
SRO tix for Game Three? I call shenanighans. I’d be stunned if there were more than 12k in attendance for that game last year.
"the only place they lost was the scoreboard"
by Ewok on Apr 1, 2010 11:00 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Oh
So he smoked, but didn’t get a replica jersey, right?
I’s got the staff wearing three of the jerseys I received tomorrow, fyi. Its an Opening Day weekend, all Reds gear.
"the only place they lost was the scoreboard"
by Ewok on Apr 1, 2010 11:08 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
You mean the jerseys you got and didn't give me any?
"They're the ones that gave you the keys, they can’t get upset when you crash the car" -- 'tHan on my being a mod
you were drunk
i gave you a jersey, brand new, wrapped in plastic. no idea where it went to after it was passed to your hands.
"the only place they lost was the scoreboard"
LIAR!
About the jersey, that is.
"They're the ones that gave you the keys, they can’t get upset when you crash the car" -- 'tHan on my being a mod
Its probably lost somewhere in Atlanta....
"the only place they lost was the scoreboard"
by Ewok on Apr 1, 2010 12:56 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Reds HOF
Got a preview of the Reds HOF’s exhibit on the ’90 reds ballclub last night. 20 years haas flown by…
Oh, I walked the “batter” on 5 pitches on the 3rd floor. Da right shoulder popped on a 63 mph Eliminator…so I’s on the DL for the rest of 2k10. Its up to pops and jch to battle it out for speedpitch supremecy, pass me a beer!
"the only place they lost was the scoreboard"
by Ewok on Apr 1, 2010 1:12 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
I want no part of Pops
I top out in the low 70s at best.
"They're the ones that gave you the keys, they can’t get upset when you crash the car" -- 'tHan on my being a mod
You're gonna owe me some money holmes
Just ignore the smell of Icy Hot emanating from my left shoulder.
"They're the ones that gave you the keys, they can’t get upset when you crash the car" -- 'tHan on my being a mod
I love it.... Game 3
.. for when Game 2 gets too mainstream!
The season doesn't start until the Cincinnati Reds take the field! Reclaim The Opener!!
if we keep this up
the Reds should be selling out every game by the year 2240.
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Thanks 'tHan
I’m looking forward to seeing you all again! I suppose I need to dig up that thread to get the specifics. Sorry for being lazy.
So is there anyway we can meet you at the ballpark?
Or an ideal parking lot or the Pro-shop perhaps. It just doesn’t work for us if we want to get drunk to take the bus back and forth to Newport. Besides, last RR game I got shitfaced. The last thing I need the second time around is more alcohol. Let me know if this is too much of an inconvenience. I can try to think up some other alternative. 22 bucks is too good of a deal to pass up. Do I get two Bud Lights with this ticketing package as well?
Email me if you can, Drew(at)gotechbench.com
Slyde can leave a ticket in your name at Will Call
I did that last year when I met up with somebody at the game, they got their ticket without an issue.
Volquez, Bailey, Cueto, Chapman, and Leake. The future is so bright I have to wear sunglasses.
by justin007000 on Apr 2, 2010 11:38 AM EDT up reply actions
do i have to explain this to you again?
Volquez, Bailey, Cueto, Chapman, and Leake. The future is so bright I have to wear sunglasses.
that guy is such a boob
Volquez, Bailey, Cueto, Chapman, and Leake. The future is so bright I have to wear sunglasses.
by justin007000 on Apr 1, 2010 11:13 PM EDT up reply actions
The '1' and the '2' are pretty close to each other on most keyboards.
Maybe we could nominate someone else for this job.
"You know it's gonna be a good one when you see Fred Quimby's name at the beginning."
by Fat Vegas Alan on Apr 1, 2010 11:09 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Check it
In 2007, the game time temp for Game 2 was 36° F. I’ve seen the projected low for Wednesday at 52° F. That’s downright balmy! We may not need snuggies after all.
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You're cuddling with me under a snuggie mister
Don’t try to back out now.
"They're the ones that gave you the keys, they can’t get upset when you crash the car" -- 'tHan on my being a mod
I put that shit on everything!
"They're the ones that gave you the keys, they can’t get upset when you crash the car" -- 'tHan on my being a mod
OPENING DAY FORECAST: 73 in the afternoon. Partly cloudy with a chance of long balls!
"You know it's gonna be a good one when you see Fred Quimby's name at the beginning."
I'm sure he'll be swinging for the fences at least
Did you see Modern Family this week? Phil’s desire for the iPad made me think of you for some reason.
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We haven't started watching it yet.
I am sure that my wife will love it. But beginning next week I’m gonna need to set aside more time for the nation’s pastime.
Regarding the iPad- I’ve got one reserved but I keep going back and forth on whether or not I really want it (ie: really want to spend $500 on it). I think I want it but I don’t know how much I’d use it. I really think that it would be something that the whole family might use a little bit here and a little bit there. And that would be cool. But ‘cool’ doesn’t make it necessary.
I have reservations about buying it because I know that if I get it and like it then I’ll want the second generation iPad which will remedy all of this one’s limitations.
NYT’s David Pogue reviewed it and said (paraphrasing here): “If you think you’ll like it then you will. It’s perfect for you. If you don’t see the need for it then it’s not for you.”
"You know it's gonna be a good one when you see Fred Quimby's name at the beginning."
by Fat Vegas Alan on Apr 2, 2010 9:56 AM EDT up reply actions
Yes, exactly. Here are the reasons I want one:
1] To show how trendy I am.
2] To piss you off.
"You know it's gonna be a good one when you see Fred Quimby's name at the beginning."
by Fat Vegas Alan on Apr 2, 2010 6:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Hmmmmmmmmmmm -"But beginning next week I’m gonna need to set aside more time for the nation’s pastime."
Potential doesn't win games.
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