Cactus League Game 29 Thread: Reds at Indians
by Slyde on Apr 2, 2010 8:00 PM EDT
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PrintAs best as I can follow, these players have been cut: Wladimir Balentien, Aaron Miles, Matt Maloney, Travis Wood, and Jared Burton. Mike Leake has won the 5th starter spot. I wouldn't have been upset with any of Leake, Maloney, Wood, or Aroldis Chapman, so I really don't mind Leake getting the job. I just hope he doesn't turn into Ryan Wagner 2.0. It also looks like Logan Ondrusek, Juan Francisco, and Miguel Cairo have made the team.
Honestly, I'm shocked that they dumped Balentien. I'm assuming that's to make room for Laynce Nix. Frankly, this is the wrong decision. However, it is not one that is going to make or break this team. Both are 5th outfielders at this point. I think Balentien had much more upside, but I don't think he would have gotten enough playing time to really make a difference. Since he is out of options, hopefully they can trade him for something more than pocket lint.
As for tonight's game, Bronson Arroyo makes his last tune up start before the regular season. I hope he doesn't get rocked because I REALLY don't want to hear the panic from fans who wonder where all of our great pitching went. It is still spring training.
Burton was supposed to pitch tonight along with Arthur Rhodes and Mike Lincoln. Not sure if that's going to happen now with Fay reporting that Burton was optioned. I suppose there's no reason he couldn't pitch.
Lineups are after the jump. Audio is available from 700WLW and all corresponding outlets. Or you can follow along without sound on Gameday.
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Take this Bitch...
Potential doesn't win games.
by Madville on Apr 2, 2010 11:06 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Ok, fine
The Reds are will be playing soonish!
Needless to say, this didn't work and everybody died.
by SullivanSmith on Apr 2, 2010 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Francisco?
really? what he is going to do? he’s not going to get any ABs, right? what the hell?
im pissed about losing Balentien, but im absolutely befuddled that END is going to sit on the bench. that’s just weird.
by Charlie Scrabbles on Apr 2, 2010 8:07 PM EDT reply actions
They must love his power
Pinch-hitter and backup everything?
The story so far…
Starting Pitchers:
Harang
Arroyo
Cueto
Bailey
Bullpen:
Cordero
Herrera
Lincoln
Masset
Owings
Ondrusek
Rhodes
Lineup:
Hernandez
Votto
Phillips
Cabrera
Rolen
Gomes
Stubbs
Bruce
Bench:
Cairo
Hanigan
Dickerson
Janish
Francisco
Nix
When they need Leake, someone is going to get the axe.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
when I need a Leake...
Set the gearshift to the high gear of your soul.
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Apr 2, 2010 8:20 PM EDT up reply actions
Oh my goodness!
I saw one of those sailing through the air today. True story.
by the finest muffins on Apr 2, 2010 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Sorry about that
I had Chipotle and REALLY had to go.
"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
No, it was flying
away from the nearest Chipotle.
by the finest muffins on Apr 2, 2010 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions
Again, sorry about that
"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
cartman'd
Set the gearshift to the high gear of your soul.
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Apr 2, 2010 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions
what idiot team uses one of their best young prospects
as a pinch hitter? the Reds, that’s who.
by Charlie Scrabbles on Apr 2, 2010 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions
okay
It sounds like Francisco will be optioned to Louisville when Leake is called up.
Jockstrap said he’s a “power threat off the bench for the first few games.”
Dammit, I thought they would DFA Lincoln. But I guess 11 pitchers really isn’t enough. Most teams go with 12. And they have too many infielders at the moment. Cairo doesn’t have options, so it has to be Francisco or Janish. I’m guessing it’s Francisco.
Jockstrap also says they’re trying to trade Miles and Wladdy.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
Dusty said no one is going to be sitting around very much and that everyone's going to play.
Which means Janish is getting cut.
But how great would it be if Miguel Cairo provides veteran leadership for precisely 5 days?
by Brian B on Apr 3, 2010 12:39 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
12 Pitchers is too much, IMO
14 position players, 11 pitchers. That’s how teams should roll, especially AL teams, but why not NL teams too? Is 1 more specialized bullpen arm really going to make a difference?
by Highlifeman21 on Apr 4, 2010 11:19 AM EDT up reply actions
If they have END's power...
Why the heck do they need Nix?
"People don't kill people. Burning oreo packages kill people."
Oh right...
He’s going to be optioned when we grab Leake.
"People don't kill people. Burning oreo packages kill people."
Nix doesn't have options
It’ll be either Francisco optioned or Cairo/Nix DFA
"aaron harnann is so aweseom" - justin
by BK on Apr 3, 2010 12:24 PM EDT up reply actions
Isn't Nix on a minor-league contract though?
by RedsMasochist on Apr 3, 2010 1:12 PM EDT up reply actions
yeah
Not sure what they’re going to do with the 40-man roster.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
What's the best kind of beer? FREE BEER!
Pay the man, Highlife.
"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
Who do I owe again?
I knew it was someone.
by Highlifeman21 on Apr 4, 2010 11:20 AM EDT up reply actions
Chapman
I am pumped Chapman is going to be in Louisville.
You should follow me on twitter @DavefrmLville....the Onion does!
by Dave from Louisville on Apr 2, 2010 8:13 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Is he?
They’re sending him to Louisville, not Zebulon?
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
Yes Otioned to Louisville today
You should follow me on twitter @DavefrmLville....the Onion does!
by Dave from Louisville on Apr 2, 2010 9:00 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
yay!
I hope I get to see him when the Bats play the SWB Yanks in three weeks.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
that doesnt necessarily mean he'll start in L'ville though
as i understand it anyway. Mesoraco was optioned to L’ville a few weeks ago but he’ll start in Lynchburg.
by Charlie Scrabbles on Apr 2, 2010 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions
No, Walt is saying they sent him to L'Ville cause that's where the competition would suit him best.
It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it. -Aristotle
ahhhhhh ok
i didnt read it.
howya holding up, champ? you gonna be ok?
by Charlie Scrabbles on Apr 2, 2010 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Balentien cut?
WTF? Does that mean he has to be designated for assignment before being reasigned to AAA? I bet they trade him. This sucks. What does the guy have to do? Steal more bases? Bring Dusty his pheasant?
id be down
for a Miles and Balentien for Rosales trade.
"Life is good....life is good...life is good..life is good" jch
They've already said they are going to try to trade him
he won’t make it through waivers.
Red Reporter or follow on Twitter: @redreporter
Madville needs a Nix jersey from Redsfest 2k10
proceeds go to the reds community fund. i dont see how a bleeding heart liberal could say no to that offer!
"Life is good....life is good...life is good..life is good" jch
Bleeding heart Liberal my ass, I am still a rewgistered Republican
although the party has left me far behind…it just keeps moving farther and farther and farther to the right…so I guess I’ll become an independent at the next election…
Potential doesn't win games.
Better than being a Jewgistered Republican, I suppose
"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
Hey now lets not get ethnic...
I gots Jews in my family…and Negroes too
Potential doesn't win games.
got any retards?
that must be why you were pushing D#whatever on House Plant!
"Life is good....life is good...life is good..life is good" jch
by obc2 on Apr 2, 2010 10:35 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
or become a faux pas Libertarian like jerms
"Life is good....life is good...life is good..life is good" jch
by obc2 on Apr 2, 2010 10:33 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
It's not my fault you don't care about those less fortunate than you
I guess growing up in a privileged existence has numbed you to the plight of America’s underclass.
"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
hahaha, just kidding
Fuck the poor people.
"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
Now now its not that I don't care...
Its just that they need to get off their lazy butts and go out get two or three jobs and contribute something back…fuckers
Potential doesn't win games.
"All fellow members of the Roman senate hear me."
“Shall we continue to build palace after palace for the rich? Or shall we aspire to a more noble purpose and build decent housing for the poor? How does the senate vote? "
"Red Reporter - An elitist clique full of like-minded douchebags." - BK
"FUCK NO! THOSE WETBACKS MIGHT GET THEIR DIRTY HISPAICS ALL OVER MY FRESHLY LAID KENTUCKY BLUEGRASS!"
"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
Why not?
It’s the way most of those retards think.
(which is more offensive?)
"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
fine
but did you have to shout it?
by Charlie Scrabbles on Apr 2, 2010 10:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Of course I did
FOR EFFECT, MUFFUKKAH.
"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
Could somebody get jch a lil' help?
"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 10:47 PM EDT up reply actions
I'd really rather not hear
what goes on between you and your lawn.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
I "mowed my lawn" today
px if u snd bak?
"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
by jch24 on Apr 2, 2010 10:52 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
This had to be their plan before camp, then, right?
Because Balentien had an excellent spring. This is confuzzling.
by the finest muffins on Apr 2, 2010 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions
I wonder
if the plan all along was to trade Wladdy.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
it's a curious situation
i hope ’credsfan is ok.
by Charlie Scrabbles on Apr 2, 2010 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions
No, I'm not
I mean, he realistically wasn’t going to get much PT anyway, and the difference between him as the 5th OF and Nix is probably not that big, but it’s just fucking stupid anyway. I just can’t understand why they like Nix so much and not Wlad.
It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it. -Aristotle
Need a hug?
You might wanna read the surgeon general’s warning BF stuck on my back first though.
"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 can hug me
and Madville can blow me
It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it. -Aristotle
by nycredsfan on Apr 2, 2010 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
on one level
i can understand why they think Nix > Wladdy. Nix plays a bit better defense and has a lefty power bat. his strengths fit well in the 5th OF role. Wladdy is the better overall player and has the potential to be an above average starter, which is something Nix could never be, but that’s not what the Reds need right now. it’s a short-sighted move, and i think it’s dumb as hell, but i can kinda see their rationale. if i squint.
by Charlie Scrabbles on Apr 2, 2010 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions
And, truth be told, they don't need a project
With Harang/Arroyo coming off the books, can’t they go buy a left fielder next year if Gomes isn’t the long-term guy? The Plan dictates that Stubbs and Bruce will hold down center and right, so he’s blocked there. I guess I don’t see the reason to keep Balentien. He needs to play every day, and right now, he doesn’t have that chance with the Reds.
"Red Reporter - An elitist clique full of like-minded douchebags." - BK
And, to be fair,
one position the Reds have a lot of potential players is LF. It’s not like they need Wlad, I just don’t like it when my team cuts a good player in favor of a far inferior one.
It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it. -Aristotle
Nix is 29..he's at the time in his career when
1. He can handle a role job
2. Can sit on the bench and still deliver
3. Can play all three outfield positions
Wlad would be wasted…better for him to be traded if he ain’t playing everyday and he is no Gomes.
Potential doesn't win games.
Nix is at the time in his career when he should be DFA'd
"Life is good....life is good...life is good..life is good" jch
nyc just poured one out for his homie
"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
sup 'tHan?
"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
Only if you're coming too
’tHan makes the funniest faces when he does.
"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
This game isn't on FSNOhio is it?
I saw the cavs game was on espn so maybe they would show this one, any luck?
Of course, who's going to get the boot when Volquez is finally ready to pitch again?
Needless to say, this didn't work and everybody died.
You see that bridge WAYYYYY down the road? No, not the one, the one past that one?
We’re not going to cross it for a while.
Red Reporter or follow on Twitter: @redreporter
Yeah yeah yeah yeah
You don’t plan for the bridge now and when you get there it’s BLOWN UP BY TERRORISTS!
Slyde, why do you hate America?
Needless to say, this didn't work and everybody died.
by SullivanSmith on Apr 2, 2010 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions 4 recs
was that a Cubs joke?
if it was, I laughed my ass off.
Set the gearshift to the high gear of your soul.
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Apr 2, 2010 8:23 PM EDT up reply actions
Oh, well
then, uh, yeah, it was, like, totally a Cubs joke.
Needless to say, this didn't work and everybody died.
by SullivanSmith on Apr 2, 2010 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions
Wow, you were actually funny once!
"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
by jch24 on Apr 2, 2010 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
I'm funny all the time
It’s not my fault you don’t get any jokes that don’t involve farting.
Needless to say, this didn't work and everybody died.
by SullivanSmith on Apr 2, 2010 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions 3 recs
Wait, I should probably wait until AFTER Monday to laugh at jch's expense.
LOVE YOU, JERMS!! :) :)
by Ash on Apr 2, 2010 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions
You know I love you baby
I just couldn’t pass up the opportunity. Farts are really funny, by the way.
"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
Abe
Lincoln.
Set the gearshift to the high gear of your soul.
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Apr 2, 2010 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions
If we don't have lots of roster spots due to injury
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
Uh, guys? What about Janish?
Forgive me if my math is bad, but if Francisco and Cairo are in, what about PJ?
by thevole on Apr 2, 2010 8:28 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Fay told me on twitter that he made it
I’m assuming that he’ll be on the team, and when we need Leake, Cairo gets DFA or END gets optioned.
"aaron harnann is so aweseom" - justin
by BK on Apr 2, 2010 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Jocketty said
They’re carrying 14 hitters and 11 pitchers, so Janish made it. So far.
They’ll have to make some moves when Leake is called up.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
And then feed them to a unicorn.
"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 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Jockstrap
hinted that END will be sent down when Leake is called up.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
That's be ny guess.
Unless Mike Lincoln begins experiencing perfectly-timed back spasms.
"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 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Hows about a perfectly timed amputation?
Solves the problem perfectly.
by Ash on Apr 2, 2010 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions
knowing him
he’d get the surgery and be in camp next spring. dude is practically a cyborg.
by Charlie Scrabbles on Apr 2, 2010 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions 5 recs
Where the hell did you find that? Pure awesome.
"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
GIS "robot abraham lincoln"
there are some good ’uns.
by Charlie Scrabbles on Apr 2, 2010 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Did you just GIS cyborg Lincoln?
Because this is what I got..
by the finest muffins on Apr 2, 2010 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions
I think
they’ll need another pitcher, either way. 11 pitchers isn’t enough these days. I can’t see the Reds going with that for more than a week or two.
Well, I guess there’s always Janish…
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
"14 hitters and 11 pitchers"
Which is Janish?
by Brian B on Apr 3, 2010 12:49 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I'm watching the StL/Min game on MLB Network
They’re talking about the amenities of the new Target Field. An on-screen graphic said there are 667 bathrooms. That has to be an error, right? Essentially, that would make Target Field one big bathroom. I hope they meant 667 stalls.
Better than 668, the neighbor of the beast
"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
on the same side of the street!
probably cooler neighbor than 23 Jump Street, though.
Set the gearshift to the high gear of your soul.
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Apr 2, 2010 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions
Fucking big hair and hanging out with kids 10 years younger than they are
"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
grieco'd
Set the gearshift to the high gear of your soul.
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Apr 2, 2010 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions
so i took Mrs Scrabbles out for barbeque and ice cream this evening
hooooooooooo weeeeee!
by Charlie Scrabbles on Apr 2, 2010 8:33 PM EDT reply actions
You sonofa.......
I thought I was your BBQ queen. Where’d ya go?
"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
City Barbeque and Rita's Ice
i thought about you the whole time ;)
by Charlie Scrabbles on Apr 2, 2010 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Aaaawwww, that's my big strong man
"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 have Ritas in Cincinnati?
Shit man, I miss that place something fierce
"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
i dont know if it's in Cincy
im in Columbus
by Charlie Scrabbles on Apr 2, 2010 10:10 PM EDT up reply actions
still!
black cherry ice with chocolate custard = :-) :-) :-)
"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
forget the custard
call me crazy, but i’d rather an ice from them than an ice cream from Graeter’s.
by Charlie Scrabbles on Apr 2, 2010 10:17 PM EDT up reply actions
I'll say it. You are crazy.
Graeter’s is the best. The only ice cream I’ve had that’s even close to approaching Graeter’s awesomeness is Young’s Dairy and Central Dairy (in Jeff City, MO, home of Sam LeCure.)
by the finest muffins on Apr 2, 2010 10:49 PM EDT up reply actions
ignore him
He doesn’t even like ice cream.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
Oh, I like their ice cream, too.
It’s kind of grainy though, no?
by the finest muffins on Apr 2, 2010 10:51 PM EDT up reply actions
couldn't tell you
the last time I had it was in 2006, and the time before that was some point in the mid 90’s
but i remember it being way better than graeters
I went to Young's tonight.
much better than graeter’s. cheaper too.
"Red Reporter - An elitist clique full of like-minded douchebags." - BK
This is madness!
Are you all kidding me? Or are you just ornery?
by the finest muffins on Apr 2, 2010 10:52 PM EDT up reply actions
I have no dog in this fight
But I am onery.
"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
it's 'cause you got all those teeth an no toothbrush
by 'tHan on Apr 2, 2010 10:54 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
This is why I love you so
"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
think of it like John Travolta movies...
Young’s is Pulp Fiction
UDF is Saturday Night Fever
Graeter’s is Battlefield Earth
"Red Reporter - An elitist clique full of like-minded douchebags." - BK
i miss that guy
has neil been around in the past couple years?
Alway the optimist...I like your think kid...
he's always around!
he’s actually 10 different people in this thread!
but we’ll never know it because he uses firefox!
Other two?
"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
telling D 'fuck you' was definitely no. 1
in hindsight, e-mailing trent and telling him he needed to ask narron some ridiculous question was probably no. 2. i still stand by my decision not to meet up with you cliquish clowns for game 2, however.
Alway the optimist...I like your think kid...
I remember that comment, it was phenomenal
Not condescending, and in a way sweet.
I’ve met you, but I’d like to actually hang out at some point instead of you looking along mortified as my kids wear treads in the concrete around me.
"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
They're insane dude
There’s a reason for my revelry, they bring it out.
"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 legitimately thought Mads was Michael for about a month or so
"aaron harnann is so aweseom" - justin
by BK on Apr 2, 2010 11:00 PM EDT up reply actions
Not true
I had a band in 1969 called Virgil Willis and The Night Hawks.
JD however thought that Virgil Nighthawk was a a nome de plume of Michael’s and banned me.
I had to use several good names up before he finally realized that I was just an old fart in the way and not the dreaded Michael.
Potential doesn't win games.
I believe this to be truth
"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 know
i just wanted you to react like that one more time :-)
by 'tHan on Apr 2, 2010 11:05 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
You're getting a lot of recs from me tonight
You must not being an asshole.
"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
tough to say
I’ve never seen Swordfish.
"Red Reporter - An elitist clique full of like-minded douchebags." - BK
this kind
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"Red Reporter - An elitist clique full of like-minded douchebags." - BK
FUCKING AWESOME ICE CREAM IS WHAT THEY ARE
"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 have seen none of those movies.
Which ice cream is Hairspray?
by the finest muffins on Apr 2, 2010 10:57 PM EDT up reply actions
McDonald's soft serve.
In other news, you should get out more
"Red Reporter - An elitist clique full of like-minded douchebags." - BK
you must be a terribly productive person
youve never seen most of our generation’s best cultural touchstones. i bet you have a badass self-knitted sweater collection.
by Charlie Scrabbles on Apr 2, 2010 11:02 PM EDT up reply actions
I was 11 when Pulp Fiction came out.
It was right on my “to see” list behind The Lion King.
p.s. I can’t knit. I don’t have the patience for it.
by the finest muffins on Apr 2, 2010 11:05 PM EDT up reply actions
i was 11 when it came out too
i didnt see it right then, but i did go to college.
by Charlie Scrabbles on Apr 2, 2010 11:06 PM EDT up reply actions
Well, I went to John Fay's alma mater.
Not sure it counts as a college anymore.
by the finest muffins on Apr 2, 2010 11:07 PM EDT up reply actions
my baby sister is 17 and looking at colleges
i took her to Dayton a few weeks ago to sit in on a class my buddy is teaching. she got to chat with some students after class about being a freshman and all that crap. she doesnt think it’s quite a college anymore either.
by Charlie Scrabbles on Apr 2, 2010 11:10 PM EDT up reply actions
I loved it there, actually. Got myself a fine little education.
Did your friend teach there pre-2005?
by the finest muffins on Apr 2, 2010 11:11 PM EDT up reply actions
How's SHE doin'?
Kidding. Justin’s probably at the bar, so I figured someone needed to fill in.
"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
wow
you said you named your wiener after ’tHan’s daughter and now your making advances on my 17-year-old sister. and to think, i thought for a minute about bringing Mrs Scrabbles to Game 2.
by Charlie Scrabbles on Apr 2, 2010 11:14 PM EDT up reply actions
That's the worst idea I've heard since
Lincoln decided to catch a play.
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"But Mary!"
“A talking carniverous plant! We HAVE to go!”
by Brendanukkah on Apr 3, 2010 12:52 AM EDT up reply actions
unlikely
but i like your think, kid.
by Charlie Scrabbles on Apr 2, 2010 11:18 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
How's MRS. SCRABBLES doin'?
"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
sexy and intelligent and socially acceptable
by Charlie Scrabbles on Apr 2, 2010 11:23 PM EDT up reply actions
No wonder she doesn't post here
"aaron harnann is so aweseom" - justin
by BK on Apr 2, 2010 11:23 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
BOOM, REC'D
"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
precisely
she lives in the world of Relationship Charlie. this is the domain of Independent Charlie.
by Charlie Scrabbles on Apr 2, 2010 11:25 PM EDT up reply actions
WORLDS ARE COLLIDING
"aaron harnann is so aweseom" - justin
by BK on Apr 2, 2010 11:25 PM EDT up reply actions
i watched an episode this evening
it was the one where jerry keeps having to do feats of strength against the old dudes. they keep saying ‘you think you’re better than me" and “it’s go time!”
Cracked me the hell up
everytime i see that episode
i expect them to say odoyle rules.
in fact i said it to chandra this evening. she hates seinfeld, but loves billy madison, so she just rolled her eyes at me.
and his dad is wearing that silly shirt the whole time
“Number One, signing off!”
i saw it too.
by Charlie Scrabbles on Apr 2, 2010 11:28 PM EDT up reply actions
I don't get it, since I've never watched Seinfeld
"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'm beginning to think I need to change my bet in the
‘Who gets ejected from GABP during Game 2 first?’ pool.
Wait, whut?
"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
ooooohhhh, shiny!
"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
im still sticking with
the jerk sitting two rows directly in front of jch. pretty confident about that one.
by Charlie Scrabbles on Apr 2, 2010 11:17 PM EDT up reply actions
That is a really good bet
I’ve never been kicked out of a ballgame. I have directly or indirectly caused the ejection of 4-6 people in my lifetime.
"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
To be fair, 4 of those were at the RR outing last year
"aaron harnann is so aweseom" - justin
by BK on Apr 2, 2010 11:26 PM EDT up reply actions
sssshhhhhh
"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
for the record
you were kissing South Milwaukee ass at the ballpark.
"Life is good....life is good...life is good..life is good" jch
I was trying to not get in a fight
Fights are no good for anyone, and I still haven’t been ejected from a sporting event.
"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'm with ya, Muffins
These haters can enjoy their gas station crap
"aaron harnann is so aweseom" - justin
by BK on Apr 2, 2010 10:52 PM EDT up reply actions
I mean, I like other ice cream, too.
But Graeter’s is frozen heaven.
by the finest muffins on Apr 2, 2010 10:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Me too! The only thing I've ever had that's as good is MSU Dairy Store ice cream.
IAN! I'm on traain!
Whew, I was beginning to think I'd entered some weird alternate reality.
I really thought everyone like Graeter’s.
by the finest muffins on Apr 2, 2010 10:54 PM EDT up reply actions
oh god, no
cold stone is awful, awful ice cream. they have all the toppings you could ask for, but the ice cream itself is embarrassing.
by Charlie Scrabbles on Apr 2, 2010 10:56 PM EDT up reply actions
the toppings are good, and i'd like it fine
if the ice cream wasnt so repugnant.
by Charlie Scrabbles on Apr 2, 2010 10:58 PM EDT up reply actions
Aziz Ansari talking about Cold Stone is better than their ice cream
"aaron harnann is so aweseom" - justin
by BK on Apr 2, 2010 10:57 PM EDT up reply actions
i like Graeter's too
but i think Rita’s Ice is better. especially on a hot summer day. who wants a belly full of ice cream when it’s that hot? puke.
by Charlie Scrabbles on Apr 2, 2010 10:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Not a fan of Aglamesis Brothers in the Cincinnati area?
Much better than Graeter’s
by Highlifeman21 on Apr 4, 2010 11:27 AM EDT up reply actions
I like Aglamesis. I think I mentioned that somewhere else.
There’s actually not much ice cream I don’t like. But Graeter’s is my favorite.
by the finest muffins on Apr 4, 2010 11:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Make sure to make a racist remark to your waitress
That’ll teach those foreigners to play America’s sport!
"aaron harnann is so aweseom" - justin
by BK on Apr 2, 2010 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions
i was standing in line next to an Asian couple
you could cut the irony with a butter knife.
by Charlie Scrabbles on Apr 2, 2010 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions
My brother just told me some kid from St. X, Matt James, died from falling off a balcony on spring break in panama city.
Anyone know about about this?
by Brian B on Apr 2, 2010 8:54 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
no
"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
yeah, its coming out in the news
They aren’t saying his name because he’s 17. Apparently fell off a Days Inn balcony. And apparently Luke Massa, also going to ND for football, was with him and there are some reports he fell or “jumped” and is hurt.
by Brian B on Apr 2, 2010 10:17 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Apparently the Massa info is not correct.
Although he was there apparently.
by Brian B on Apr 2, 2010 11:22 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Here's the story
"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
Oh, that's awful.
I have a friend who teaches there. They’re still reeling from losing another student earlier this year.
by the finest muffins on Apr 2, 2010 10:24 PM EDT up reply actions
I went to high school with a kid named Matt James
But I did not go to St. X.
by Brendanukkah on Apr 3, 2010 12:55 AM EDT up reply actions
I kinda like Sean Paul in a "fun to listen to" sort of way
Does that make me a douche? Or is it the rest of my personality?
"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'm going to kick you the next time I see you
And when you fall I’ll sick the demon dogs from hell on you, to eat your face.
"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 pit bulls have pussed out a bit
since moving in wit jch. he seems to have rubbed off on them.
"Life is good....life is good...life is good..life is good" jch
Funny, I remember your ass being glued to the wall when you met them
"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
that's an intelligent approach tactic
and i haven’t even served in the US military!
"Life is good....life is good...life is good..life is good" jch
Nor would you last 3 weeks
"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 hate both of you
"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 that you replied to yourself
your multiple personalities should get their own accounts….like obc.
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Take it easy on the guy, he doesn't suck half as much as I do
by CoreyPatterson on Apr 2, 2010 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Seriously, even I like him
And I’m the evil twin of a mod.
by 8K on Apr 2, 2010 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions
WHAT GOD DAMNIT?
I was trying to sleep, fuckface!
God fosaketh you a long time ago
All you got now is me, obc, and Mads.
"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
dont forget the office supply store
it would be mean to not leave a note.
by Charlie Scrabbles on Apr 2, 2010 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions
wouldn't you be the one damning that?
"Red Reporter - An elitist clique full of like-minded douchebags." - BK
You do have a big weekend coming up.
It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it. -Aristotle
We have a 24 waiting period to comment, right?
So you made this advance, and have just been waiting for the right time to unleash this on us?
IAN! I'm on traain!
so this is what God created on the seventh day.
"Red Reporter - An elitist clique full of like-minded douchebags." - BK
Hell, I didn't use all of 'em :)
"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 have one for each state i reside in
just so you muthafuckas know where I’s at
"Life is good....life is good...life is good..life is good" jch
I can't believe with all of that you still haven't busted out the one I've mentioned 10 times this week...
by Ash on Apr 2, 2010 9:54 PM EDT up reply actions
ssssshhhhhh
I have plenty more. :)
"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 just found that out
I just made “credsfan” in order to riff on Scrabbles’ “i hope ’credsfan is ok” comment and was unable to. :(
Oh, you motherfucker
"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
House plants don't have personalities
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All of the above.
"aaron harnann is so aweseom" - justin
by BK on Apr 2, 2010 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions
I like the "Temperature" video
Song ain’t bad neither.
by Brendanukkah on Apr 3, 2010 12:57 AM EDT up reply actions
so, yeah
Mike Leake is skipping the minors. far out man.
by Charlie Scrabbles on Apr 2, 2010 9:14 PM EDT reply actions
Yo, Cheech and Chong.
When the 25-man is set or very very close to being set (is it set now? Is it close?) Can we get it featured in a FanPost? (I would do this but I’d screw it up.)
I think it would be nice if it were posted somewhere* so that we all might look at it throughout the weekend. And discuss it. And stuff.
- As long as you’re taking unsolicited requests- could you post it as a FanPost that might stay over on the right and not disappear below game threads and Farmers Onlies?
"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 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions
posted somewhere?
you might like on the left sidebar on the main page about halfway down?
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by Slyde on Apr 2, 2010 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
"YOU JUST GOT SLYD, FOOL."
"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'm going to kill you the next time I see you, and cut off your ear to hang on my wall as a trophy
(getting us registered in the FBI database one drunken comment at a time)
"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
Ah.
I don’t ever go over there.
"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 10:16 PM EDT up reply actions
As I recall
Leake was identified as being more advanced that Strasburg, but Strasburg has much better stuff.
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Also
Leake’s not being weighed down by ginormous moneybags. His are merely huge.
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What was that about replying to myself, fuckface?
"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
um
I didn’t reply to myself to make a comment about someone else, fuckface.
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alright fuckfaces
break it the fuck up.
by Charlie Scrabbles on Apr 2, 2010 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions
Whatever, fuckface
"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
by jch24 on Apr 2, 2010 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
this thread is ruined by profanity
i strenuously object
"Life is good....life is good...life is good..life is good" jch
get bent, fuckface
"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
by jch24 on Apr 2, 2010 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
i'm not all that familiar with the nationals
but I assume the reds rotation options are better than theirs. right?
definitely
and Strasburg would be their best pitcher, most likely. But that doesn’t make him ready. The goal is to get a good career out of him, not a good year.
Leake will also be much more “protected” in the Reds’ rotation.
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yeah
i remember one pre-draft rundown last June saying Leake was the most advanced arm available. there were a few other guys (Straz was one of them, natch) who were better prospects, but nobody was as polished as Leake.
by Charlie Scrabbles on Apr 2, 2010 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions
If anyone can handle it, I honestly believe he can
Plus, Keith Law hates the move, so I automatically have to like it
It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it. -Aristotle
To wit:
Law tweets “I love Mike Leake and I’m lighting candles this weekend for his shoulder”
You should light candles for your own blackened soul and complete lack of talent, you douche.
It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it. -Aristotle
Is he praying for Mike Leake's shoulder?
Or planning a romantic evening for it?
IAN! I'm on traain!
by andromache on Apr 2, 2010 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
I have a new pickup line
“Hey, ever been fucked in the 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
better than the pickup line you use at adonis
“hey, wanna find out why they call me fuckface?”
by 'tHan on Apr 2, 2010 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions 5 recs
instagreen'd?
"aaron harnann is so aweseom" - justin
by BK on Apr 2, 2010 9:51 PM EDT up reply actions
We're all here, so probably
"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
But when I use that, the boys usually say "OH!"
"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
It's more of a "I.....OH........OH.....OH MY........"
"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 wanna see the new UNION!
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 Apr 2, 2010 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions
She'll be at game 2
"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
Hah! Not what I was talking about.
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 Apr 2, 2010 9:59 PM EDT up reply actions
Cockstains. That's what they are.
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 Apr 2, 2010 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions
Leave me out of this
"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
No, those are your sheets. And your clothes.
And your car seat. And … well, I’ll just stop there.
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 Apr 2, 2010 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions
Have you ridden in my car?
"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
Probably. I have had a drink with you ...
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 Apr 2, 2010 10:03 PM EDT up reply actions
I said ridden my car, not blown me
"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 was insinuating that you date raped me.
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 Apr 2, 2010 10:05 PM EDT up reply actions
i guard bathroom doors from the inside
duh.
im a one man posse.
"Life is good....life is good...life is good..life is good" jch
i haven't ridden your car
have you ridden my car? fuck hole…
"Life is good....life is good...life is good..life is good" jch
You've "ridden in my car" many times
"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
Going up to Philly on April 10 to check 'em out
So far, they look godawful, and so does United. Should be a real shitstain of a game.
Yep, you got yer swimmies ready?
You’re about to jump in the “deep end”, hoss.
"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
if you move to ATL
you can become an Adonis franchisee. imagine all the plaid shorts!
"Life is good....life is good...life is good..life is good" jch
If only I could incorporate a "zippered boots only" policy!
"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
If only you weren't colorblind.....
"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
Honestly, I agree with him on worrying about the injury risk
Leake’s still used to a college pitching schedule, and had a bout of tendinitis late last season. The Reds need to take it easy with him.
by RedsMasochist on Apr 2, 2010 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions
I don't know
he pitched 150ish innings last year. Assuming a 20% increase, which is considered safe, he could go 170 this year. I don’t think he’ll approach that as the 5th starter. They can skip him a fair few times, and I’m sure Dusty will be somewhat careful with him. I think he’ll be OK
It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it. -Aristotle
Its not so much the number of innings as the schedule that worries me
If they’re smart about using him, it shouldn’t be a problem……….
by RedsMasochist on Apr 2, 2010 9:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Baseball America
pointed out that the last pitcher to jump straight to the big leagues was Darren Dreifort…who just had his 22nd surgery.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
I just realized the Tostitos logo is two people eating chips
Sonofabitch.
"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
Over a bar stool.
"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 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah......completely killed me
"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 are still the only person who I've actually thought was involved in a text I've read from that site.
First Kohl’s… now this:
(912):
I woke up with a flask of whiskey and a mason jar full of sausage in my tux jacket. south georgia is where i belong
:)
I have only been submitted there twice to my knowledge
Neither made the front page. :)
"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
Oh, I do it right
"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
Dear god, don't let us have the same sources
I don’t wanna catch oldiedlism.
"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 guess we already talked about this...
But what’s with the loyalty to Nix and Cairo? And why not let Francisco play every day in AAA with the choice to call him up if Rolen is injured?
I’m glad Leake won the job, but I don’t get why Cairo is on the 25 man, why Lincoln instead of Burton is on the 25 man, why Nix instead of Wlady.
Blah.
I guess this is already a dead horse.
I felt compelled to talk about it though. At least Miles isn’t sticking here. They’re not gonna get shit for him or Wlad though.
i can see someone trading a decent near-ready relief arm for Wladdy
by Charlie Scrabbles on Apr 2, 2010 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions
a near-ready relief arm
that struggled to hit 88.
"Red Reporter - An elitist clique full of like-minded douchebags." - BK
Robert Manuel
It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it. -Aristotle
Kinda like what we gave up to get him?
It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it. -Aristotle
Thing is...
The teams that will want Wladdy most likely had poor enough records last season that they can just wait and grab him on waivers.
by RedsMasochist on Apr 2, 2010 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions
maybe
i hope they can get something for him. of course, there is a slim possibility that he can slip through waivers. teams are all setting their 40-mans right now and most dont have any room to spare. maybe we can slip him through.
by Charlie Scrabbles on Apr 2, 2010 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions
Nix, I don't get
They let him walk, and only signed him when no one else made an offer.
There must be something about Wladdy we don’t know, because he’s still young (four years younger than Nix), seemingly with a lot of promise, but teams aren’t exactly lining up for him.
Cairo, I can understand. Aside from Janish, the Reds infielders sucked big, green, warty pickles. With Rolen being notoriously fragile, and Votto maybe needing time off this year, like last year, they wanted someone they could trust to start for awhile. Miles and Sutton were just awful.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
But it's Spring!
BP is highly durable, Janish plays a mean SS, Francisco is there to provide an adequate replacement at 3B, although not defensively, and couldn’t someone besides Cairo play first? He’s old and bad.
Cairo is old
But he’s not that bad. I think he’s a decent backup…who will be content to be a backup. (The Mets actually offered him the starting 2B job a few years ago, and he turned them down to be a bench guy with the Yankees.)
At his age, I’m sure he’s lost a step, but his defense was solid when I used to watch him. (Admittedly, playing SS in Jeter’s place probably made him look better than he was.) He’s an excellent baserunner, though not a speedster. He’s not a great hitter, but he’s a smart one. I would rather have him than Miles.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
and he won't have to play SS
because we have PJ on the bench. He’ll back up Rolen, BP and Votto, I’d fathom.
"Red Reporter - An elitist clique full of like-minded douchebags." - BK
Well
it’s nice to have an extra backup. In case of unexpected injury and the like. Especially for SS and CF, which are challenging.
Cairo was also the Yankees’ third catcher. They never used him in that role, but he was considered their emergency catcher.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
He's old, and he's pretty bad
He hasn’t been league average offensively or defensively since 2004. The only thing I can think of is that they want Sutton to play everyday, and they must really have hated Miles.
It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it. -Aristotle
Miles is worse.
This is why I like BF and NYCRF, you guys are always down to talk baseball when I’m in a serious mood.
pisswater!
"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
honestly
I think Sutton and Miles deserved to get axed. They sucked. On offense and defense.
Cairo won, fair and square.
Though I wouldn’t be surprised if the Reds try to trade Wladdy for an infielder.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
Yeah, that .214 average and .283 OBP are hard to resist :-)
It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it. -Aristotle
you prefer
Miles’ .152 ?
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
No, I prefer Sutton's upside
It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it. -Aristotle
by nycredsfan on Apr 2, 2010 11:11 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Well, we haven't lost Sutton
If he gets his swing straightened out down there, he’ll be called up in no time.
I have a feeling the shuttle between Louisville and Cincinnati will be getting a heavy workout this year.
I really thought they were going to keep Miles, just because they wanted a veteran who could hold down 3B for awhile. I don’t think they trust Janish or Sutton to do that.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
He was a B-/C+ prospect in Houston
Their fans weren’t happy to lose him, but he doesn’t project to be an all-star either. Obviously he has the connection the swing coach, and that should start paying off soon, but his ceiling right now is a solid everyday player.
"aaron harnann is so aweseom" - justin
by BK on Apr 2, 2010 11:25 PM EDT up reply actions
unfortunately for him
his best bet is at 2B.
by Charlie Scrabbles on Apr 2, 2010 11:26 PM EDT up reply actions
I don't think .280/.330/.500 is out of the question
But that’s optimistic. I think he’ll be more valuable as a bench bat/super sub because of his defensive versatility at 2B, 3B and OF. As he keeps working with his coach, he should start to develop some power too, and could probably hit 20 HR in a full year of playing everyday when given the chance if his bat continues to develop.
"aaron harnann is so aweseom" - justin
by BK on Apr 2, 2010 11:28 PM EDT up reply actions
i could see
.280/.360/.470 as a ceiling. he has decent plate discipline with a minor league career isoD of .098. im bullish on him.
by Charlie Scrabbles on Apr 2, 2010 11:31 PM EDT up reply actions
eh
that’s a best-case scenario. and his D is terrible compared to BP.
by Charlie Scrabbles on Apr 2, 2010 11:32 PM EDT up reply actions
He might be Adam Rosales when he grows up
I think what sunk Sutton was his bad defense. His bat wasn’t good enough to make up for it.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
Sutton's bat is already as good as Rosie's, if not better right now
"aaron harnann is so aweseom" - justin
by BK on Apr 2, 2010 11:32 PM EDT up reply actions
what makes you say that?
He’s a switch hitter, but other than that, I don’t see how he’s a better player than Rosales.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
Looking it up, their stat lines in the big leagues are eerily similar
Sutton’s SLG is higher, but the other two numbers are very similar. The difference to me is that Sutton has more pop in his bat, and has put up most of his numbers battling injury problems that he’s finally over for the first time in 2 years. And Rosales will absolutely kill you defensively and Sutton from what I’ve seen isn’t horrible.
"aaron harnann is so aweseom" - justin
by BK on Apr 2, 2010 11:40 PM EDT up reply actions
yeah
Their major league numbers are a very small sample size, and their minor league numbers are very similar. Sutton’s SLG is better, but Rosales has a better OBP and so a higher OPS.
They are almost exactly the same age, and Rosie made it to the big leagues a year earlier than Sutton…even though he was drafted a year later.
I disagree about the defense. I’m not a fan of Rosales’ defense, but I think Sutton is worse. Rosales started out as a SS. He’s no Janish, but I think his glove is better than Sutton’s.
I think it’s Sutton’s poor defense that got him sent down. If you’re going to lead the team in errors, you better have a big bat.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
Not sure if watching Rosie spaz around in the infield last year has anything to do with my view of him
But I’d be willing to bet that Sutton has a better year this year than Rosales does.
Rosales may have reached the big leagues earlier, but he was a year older when drafted and had 4 years of D-1 NCAA ball. Sutton only has one year of college ball listed.
Rosales started out as a SS, but was moved to 1B primarily in ‘07 in A+ and AA ball. Sutton was mostly a 2B until last year when he got the Reds, and moved to a utility role there. Rosales has been playing 1B and SS much longer than Sutton has been playing anything other than 2B. The learning curve there will even out, and while I don’t think Sutton’s even a good defender, I’ve watched Rosie butcher SS long enough that I don’t like him there.
"aaron harnann is so aweseom" - justin
by BK on Apr 2, 2010 11:57 PM EDT up reply actions
Rosie was moved to first because of an elbow injury
Not a defense, just a reason.
by RedsMasochist on Apr 3, 2010 12:01 AM EDT up reply actions
Doesn't help the case that he's a better defender than Sutton
"aaron harnann is so aweseom" - justin
by BK on Apr 3, 2010 12:04 AM EDT up reply actions
It wasn't meant to
Was just throwing it out there.
by RedsMasochist on Apr 3, 2010 12:08 AM EDT up reply actions
I totally agree about Rosales being a spaz
I think the A’s are freakin’ insane to even consider him as a starting SS.
But I’m underwhelmed by Sutton’s defense as well.
My theory of bench players…you have to be good at two out of three: hitting, defense, baserunning.
Sutton is theoretically good at hitting, but he didn’t show it this spring. He’s not a good baserunner or a good defender. (I’d put Rosales in the same boat, though he’s a better baserunner.)
Cairo has a good glove, and he’s a good baserunner. Not much of a stick, but he was a good hitter, he wouldn’t be a bench player.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
Sounds familiar
"aaron harnann is so aweseom" - justin
by BK on Apr 3, 2010 12:22 AM EDT up reply actions
have the A's
announced whether Rosie’s made the team, and if he’ll be the starting SS?
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
As of today (well, 4/2)
The official site has him listed as second on the depth chart at 2nd, SS, and 3rd. I’d say he’s making the team.
but not as a starter
I could see him making the team. I could even see him as a starter at 3B. But starting at SS…that just boggled my mind, that they would even think it.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
Sorry, missed that part. It's late, my brain reads every third word.
Looks like they’re going with Cliff Pennington (I say we christen this guy the new “some dude”) at short. Who knows, depending on how that goes, Rosie might be starting at some point over there.
by Ash on Apr 3, 2010 1:00 AM EDT up reply actions
I think it's more that they believe Nix is more valuable to a contending club
Which the Reds seem to think they can be this season.
by RedsMasochist on Apr 2, 2010 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions
I guess it hasn't been linked to yet (apologies if it has)
but here’s Jocketty’s reasoning for some of the moves
They like Cairo’s playoff experience. Hmmm, blindly optimistic much?
Also, Baker’s comments make me really wonder who gets sent down when Leake gets called up.
It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it. -Aristotle
who cares about playoff experience in April?
by the finest muffins on Apr 2, 2010 10:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Veteran Presence.....
Buzzword Bullshit. God damn, put the old tired cliches away FFS Walt.
by RedsMasochist on Apr 2, 2010 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions
check 'credsfan's link a few comments up
by Charlie Scrabbles on Apr 2, 2010 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions
I see Walt's PoV.
What’s RR’s? Do we buy that the competition is better at AAA, where he might run into a bunch of AAAA guys instead of talented prospects? Shrug
personally
i think the day-to-day support is more important than the strength of the competition.
by Charlie Scrabbles on Apr 2, 2010 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions
I guess that's a good point.
We know how good he is. He just needs time to practice and then he can do MLB pitching. So the competition doesn’t matter if he’s getting good coaching and learning to hit his spots.
Holy moly.
There are a lot of us here tonight.
"You know it's gonna be a good one when you see Fred Quimby's name at the beginning."
the good lord is here
he’s got some followers.
"Red Reporter - An elitist clique full of like-minded douchebags." - BK
Add one more, that's great
"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
Bring me a case of the Chesterfield, please
I love that shit.
"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
Well, it would be hard to have less with the way they talk about him around here
by RedsMasochist on Apr 2, 2010 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions
They hate me because I'm beautiful
"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
by jch24 on Apr 2, 2010 9:58 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
they hate him because he's infertile....now
"Life is good....life is good...life is good..life is good" jch
You brag incessantly about your predictions
Where were you on that one?
"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 was at Barnesburg
waiting for my steak dinner
"Life is good....life is good...life is good..life is good" jch
Not the right timeframe
Do I need to give you a reference? :)
"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
some of us
seem to be here more than once.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
Welcome, friend
"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
Well played
What’re you drinkin’?
"aaron harnann is so aweseom" - justin
by BK on Apr 2, 2010 10:22 PM EDT up reply actions
What's up douchers?
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 Apr 2, 2010 9:51 PM EDT reply actions
Sup, 'tHan?
How’s life been around these parts?
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 Apr 2, 2010 9:54 PM EDT up reply actions
So just like always. Should have figured.
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 Apr 2, 2010 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions
too gad the Undertaker defeated shawn michaels
you must be devastated
"Life is good....life is good...life is good..life is good" jch
too gad indeed
"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
STFU n00b
"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
Blow me, choad.
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 Apr 2, 2010 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions
Farn Dawggy Dawg
What’s up, ma brotha
"aaron harnann is so aweseom" - justin
by BK on Apr 2, 2010 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Going to the bars to get DRUNK!
Talk to some of you fools on Monday if not sooner.
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 Apr 2, 2010 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions
You use the plural form of "bar" like there's more than one in your tiny little town
"aaron harnann is so aweseom" - justin
by BK on Apr 2, 2010 10:23 PM EDT up reply actions
Leave the poor guy be...
It’s either visit the bar(s) over there in East Bufu, Illinois or watch another episode of Spartacus.
Speaking of Spartacus
have you seen the cock-chop episode yet?
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 Apr 3, 2010 1:50 PM EDT up reply actions
I haven't
There are about 3,459,983 things I have to do in my life before I watch another episode of that show.
by Ash on Apr 3, 2010 5:41 PM EDT up reply actions
Actually, this is a drinking town 12 bars in Ottawa.
But I do most my drinking in the small village of Naplate, IL. Population: 625. Bars: 6.
30 years ago Naplate had 700 people and 19 bars. NINE-FUCKING-TEEN!
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 Apr 3, 2010 1:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Seriously.
I was thinking it had already started and I had forgotten to ask what’s going on.
"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 9:53 PM EDT up reply actions
this might be the first gamethread that turns into a two-parter!
Hell hath no fury like a buncha dudes on the internet on a friday night
I can't wait until the part-timer/lurker brings the page up tomorrow abnd thinks "WTF?"
Then they get a thread full of complete horseshit. My work here is done.
"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
And Muffins.
Is Muffins here tonight?
"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 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions
Come out, meet us
’tHan and I are much taller and cooler in person.
"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
Ah
Well, get your ass down to Cincy. I humbly offer my couch* to you.
*It’s new, no worries
"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
ash has never been on my couch
"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 know what? YOU SUCK!
"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 from Grant Co
and want to be a naturalized Peach.
you aint Darryl, son.
"Life is good....life is good...life is good..life is good" jch
My awful left town last May, fuckface
"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 have a verified street address if you're interested
Court papers are a bitch to get served.
"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 don't need to see the inside of the Campbell County jail
It’s the only NKY county jail I haven’t seen. I’d like to keep it that way.
"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
If I don't remember it, it never happened
That was the “jch tried to hail a cop car thinking it was a cab” night right?
"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
God, I wish we had pics of me hailing a cop car
"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
Cop cars and cabs look a lot alike from a distance when you're drunk
The lights on top and all that noise. :)
"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've always wanted to see GABP...
haven’t been to cincy since 2006 and I haven’t been to a home game since 1990 when me & my dad got José Rijo to autograph a ball.
nice accent on the e
"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
In my head
I always pronounce your name the way Cartman says, “The Mole?!?” in the South Park movie. Consequently, you have one of my favorite names on Red Reporter.
how do you type it?
I honestly have no idea
"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
pasté?
"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
Try it.
/
e
"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 10:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Who cares? They didn't fill out the census, they don't count
"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 come here, I will get you tickets
"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
dripping wet tickets....but tickets nonetheless
"Life is good....life is good...life is good..life is good" jch
jeez
sounds like you’ve got some sort of man-crush on me
or you’re a murderer.
or you’re just being very friendly
meaning:
all of the above!
"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
"A little from column A, a little from column B....."
"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
there are 40 year olds on this site?
"Life is good....life is good...life is good..life is good" jch
you'd think they would've been placed in a nursing home by now
by 'tHan on Apr 2, 2010 10:24 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
Athens has some nice homes...
"Red Reporter - An elitist clique full of like-minded douchebags." - BK
jch
See fanshots, bet paid
Then it comes to be that the soothing light at the end of your tunnel
is just a freight train coming your way.
I mean fanpost
Then it comes to be that the soothing light at the end of your tunnel
is just a freight train coming your way.
Well, since I haven't been around in a while. I figure I'll wreck this thread
and post some controversial 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 Apr 2, 2010 9:59 PM EDT reply actions
See, controversy.
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 Apr 2, 2010 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions
You and me both, sister.
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 Apr 2, 2010 10:03 PM EDT up reply actions
He wrote Oedepus Rex right?
That’s all I read. Well I read some other ancient Greek play, but that was high school.
TRIVIA!
1990 Reds Opening Day…
(Don’t peek.)
Opponent?
"You know it's gonna be a good one when you see Fred Quimby's name at the beginning."
Reds starter?
"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 10:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Oakland A's
and we beat them in EVERY GAME OF THE SEASON!
by thevole on Apr 2, 2010 10:05 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
It was on the road in Houston, right?
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 Apr 2, 2010 10:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Winna!
"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 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Mike Scott versus.....?
"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 10:08 PM EDT up reply actions
Winna!
He pitched four innings. (5 H, 4 ER)
Four relievers that day.
Name ’em.
"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 10:10 PM EDT up reply actions
Myers.
Tim Layana also pitched that day.
Layana had a decent (forgotten) season in 1990.
"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 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions
watching The Blind Side
i totally don’t see why Sandra Bullock won an Oscar.
"Life is good....life is good...life is good..life is good" jch
Fixed that for you
i totally don’t see why Sandra Bullock won an Oscar. gets any acting roles.
by RedsMasochist on Apr 2, 2010 10:10 PM EDT up reply actions
fuck you
"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 should support businesses of character
"Life is good....life is good...life is good..life is good" jch
I already support one character at a business so he can get a flat screen, what more do you want from me?
"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
9?
no self respecting southerner is up at that hour on vacation!
"Life is good....life is good...life is good..life is good" jch
You still don't understand Opening Day. 9 is late.
That’s ok. Due to your advanced age and all, I’ll give you a pass.
i am sitting on the opposite side of the ballpark
im all about making good decisions now
"Life is good....life is good...life is good..life is good" jch
I'm passing off the failhorn to the loud bitch, with ty-wraps
It will be attached to the BMX and pics will be sent. WIN.
"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 can always tell a Milford Man
"aaron harnann is so aweseom" - justin
by BK on Apr 2, 2010 10:20 PM EDT up reply actions
i was hoping this was some buster posey news
hes on my fantasy team
Alway the optimist...I like your think kid...
I did
They’re delaying his arbitration clock. Either that or they really like Benji Molina better (which I find hard to believe).
by RedsMasochist on Apr 3, 2010 1:14 PM EDT up reply actions
theyre delaying his clock
they just signed molina in the offseason. that was a surprise to some giants fans, but posey being sent down now isnt. there was a shot of him making the club out of ST, but with aubrey huff locked in at first and molina catching, he wouldnt have gotten enough PT to justify letting him break camp on the 25-man. he’ll be up at the end of may, and he will justify my $12 bid on him.
Alway the optimist...I like your think kid...
If Cabrera is still below the Mendoza line in two months
will he still be batting second?
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
I know it's alt night, but stop Justin
"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
three levels above sea of blue, you fucking idiot
"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 bet no one can name more than 5 ernest movies without cheating
Alway the optimist...I like your think kid...
Camp. Jail. Fishing?
"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 10:31 PM EDT up reply actions
Goes to jail
goes to camp
saves christmas
scared stupid
and, fuck, that one with Kareem Abdul Jabaar
Needless to say, this didn't work and everybody died.
by SullivanSmith on Apr 2, 2010 10:32 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Ernest Goes to Ramadan?
"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 10:33 PM EDT up reply actions
I just want to tell you good luck.
We’re all counting on you.
"Red Reporter - An elitist clique full of like-minded douchebags." - BK
It's a damn good thing you don't know how much he hates your guts.
"Red Reporter - An elitist clique full of like-minded douchebags." - BK
The hell I don't! Listen, kid.
I’ve been hearing that crap ever since I was at UCLA. I’m out there busting my buns every night. Tell your old man to drag Walton and Lanier up and down the court for 48 minutes.
"Red Reporter - An elitist clique full of like-minded douchebags." - BK
by ZJiff30 on Apr 2, 2010 10:49 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
also, in the army. Slam Dunk Ernest.
"Red Reporter - An elitist clique full of like-minded douchebags." - BK
Wre there more than three ever in theaters?
"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 10:38 PM EDT up reply actions
John Fay went to my university?
Good lord, please don’t let him have an English major. It will cheapen my degree.
by the finest muffins on Apr 2, 2010 10:40 PM EDT reply actions
The big question is:
Will Harang bounce back or will he be gone by June?
Potential doesn't win games.
I'm not sure those are mutually exclusive.
by the finest muffins on Apr 2, 2010 10:44 PM EDT up reply actions
Truth
It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it. -Aristotle
by nycredsfan on Apr 2, 2010 10:55 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
primadonna'd
"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
"How 'bout if I don't play in the playoffs until somebody tells me who did it"
what a dick.
by Charlie Scrabbles on Apr 2, 2010 10:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Kenyon Martin is an overreacting dick?
In other news, grass is green and water is wet.
by RedsMasochist on Apr 2, 2010 10:56 PM EDT up reply actions
And an NBA player has a Range Rover with a white leather interior.
"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 10:57 PM EDT up reply actions
I understand him being angry
But threatening to boycott the playoffs is too much of a childish “I’m taking my ball and going home” move for a grown man to make.
by RedsMasochist on Apr 2, 2010 11:01 PM EDT up reply actions
"grown man"
Sure.
"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 11:06 PM EDT up reply actions
dude's like 6'9"
that’s a grown-ass man
by Charlie Scrabbles on Apr 2, 2010 11:07 PM EDT up reply actions
A grown man (let's substitute "mature man" instead)
Wouldn’t pull that kind of shit .
by RedsMasochist on Apr 2, 2010 11:08 PM EDT up reply actions
What's the score?
"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 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 10:56 PM EDT up reply actions
have you ever seen the old show Sports Night?
One of the main characters (a sports show anchor) absolutely hates soccer. His intro in one show: “We bring you the thrill of victory, the agony of defeat, and— since we’ve got soccer highlights— the sheer pointlessness of a 0-0 tie.”
by the finest muffins on Apr 2, 2010 10:59 PM EDT up reply actions
i'm actually one of the 10 people that watched sports night in its initial run
i enjoyed it quite a bit
My dick is named Cameron, just so everyone knows
"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
Sorry
Truth be told, my dick is named poker and grown men across the country play every third Thursday of the month. I sleep for three days afterward.
"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
somebody kick his ass into a cold shower already
jeez lah-weeze.
by Charlie Scrabbles on Apr 2, 2010 11:10 PM EDT up reply actions
he's trying to get a ride to a bar
and keeps calling 911.
"Red Reporter - An elitist clique full of like-minded douchebags." - BK
by ZJiff30 on Apr 2, 2010 11:11 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
"I'm calling that number because I plan on changing EVERYTHING tonight, just like Sully Sulbaburger did"
"aaron harnann is so aweseom" - justin
by BK on Apr 2, 2010 11:13 PM EDT up reply actions
This drunk?
First time we ever really hung out, and I’m topless. There’s a reason you love me. :)
Let this be a warning, by the way. I have IT ALL. I can post embarrassing pics of damned near everyone I’ve met.
"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 not really helping our cause to get people to come to Game 2
"aaron harnann is so aweseom" - justin
by BK on Apr 2, 2010 11:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Well, not if by "people" you mean "productive members of society"
"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 11:23 PM EDT up reply actions
If it weren't for me
You cocksuckers would end up standing around after the game for 30 minutes trying to decide where to go before deciding to turn in early. Like it or not, Adonis was an epic choice. Stories rule.
"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 think you remember things how you want to remember them.
by Ash on Apr 2, 2010 11:29 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Yeah, because we haven't had this conversation before
After the game it’s a bunch of limp dicks standing around looking for an excuse to go lie down.
"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
Tell you what
If you don’t like what is being proposed, HOW ’BOUT YOU COME UP WITH AN ALTERNATIVE?
Or you know, bitch about everything after the fact. Just to be safe.
"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
Instead of coming up with an alternative
You decided to walk across the river by yourself
"aaron harnann is so aweseom" - justin
by BK on Apr 2, 2010 11:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Why did you follow?
"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
because you were ridiculously drunk
and we figured you were going to jump out into traffic or something equally dumb
I have always said
I only want my death to make the news.
Scenario #1) I’ve done something to benefit society enough to warrant my mentioning
Scenario #2) I died in such a spectacular fashion that it makes the local news.
"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'm going to try and preserve your life
if for no other reason than the fact that I get tickets from you.
Good to know I'm appreciated
"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
Why did you follow?
"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
pshaw
I’m 33 years old, do you really think that was the first time I did something irresponsible due to alcohol?
"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
Coincidence and irrelevant
Seriously though, I know it’s not, doesn’t mean we won’t try and stop you from hailing cop cars!
To prevent you from betting a homeless person that you could survive a jump off the Southgate
"aaron harnann is so aweseom" - justin
by BK on Apr 2, 2010 11:42 PM EDT up reply actions
I've jumped into water from higher :)
"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
Because of you
We ended up having to chase your drunk ass to Gameworks and leaving a probable trip to Bardzillas, only for you to decide there was nothing to do there after 5 minutes and you morons went home.
"aaron harnann is so aweseom" - justin
by BK on Apr 2, 2010 11:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Do you remember eating tater tots at Bar Louie?
"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
Lots of people own it on DVD.
It just got re-released for its 10th anniversary.
by the finest muffins on Apr 2, 2010 11:06 PM EDT up reply actions
The new version's good.
Interviews, commentaries, the works. I highly recommend it.
by the finest muffins on Apr 2, 2010 11:18 PM EDT up reply actions
I own it on DVD and probably know every line of every episode.
Easily Aaron Sorkin’s best work. Fuck The West Wing.
I really liked that show
"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
Before the NHL went to their new overtime point system..
I used to look at the standings and then call my hockey fan buddy in Minnesota, “Hey Jim, let’s talk about the Vancouver Canucks. Wow! Off to a 7-6-9 start! I mean, that’s good, right? I can’t tell.”
"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 11:03 PM EDT up reply actions
Pretty sure that before hockey went to their new system, they actually had four columns
The Canucks would have been off to a 5-3-9-4 start.
The score is no longer 1-1.
We are now losing.
by the finest muffins on Apr 2, 2010 11:01 PM EDT up reply actions
Leake is going to be one hell of a #5 to start the season
My prediction: He is no worse than the Reds’ third best pitcher by season’s end.
/Ashnarronlovechild
"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
Could be.
Let’s assume that Chapman is productive/awesome.
Let’s assume that either Bailey or Cueto is productive/good.
Let’s assume that either Harang or Arroyo gives quality starts more often than not.
So yeah, Leake’s production could fit somewhere in those last two groups.
"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 11:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Leake is GOOD
Mark my words. I love this kid, and I rarely like pitchers. He gets it. He’s the type of guy who can give you “I really didn’t have my best stuff today” after giving up 2 runs on 6 hits, 2 BB, and 5 K in 7 IP. By the way, the Reds win 5-3 in this scenario.
"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
Even despite an 0-fer-4 from Nix in LF?
And that 7 innings might happen now, but I’d hesitate to be sure that he can do it for a full season. Love the kid, but gotta stay realistic with it.
"aaron harnann is so aweseom" - justin
by BK on Apr 2, 2010 11:48 PM EDT up reply actions
I think it's more likely Leake will be really good early
Then suffer a serious fade once the innings pile up and hitters and scouts get some video on him. How he adjusts will be the key.
by RedsMasochist on Apr 2, 2010 11:59 PM EDT up reply actions
He'll adjust, that's who he is
It’s why I love him.
/ashnarronlovechild
"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
Nope, never
"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
My sources tell me he's good
"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
he's playing with a mouse!
isnt that CUTE!!!???
by Charlie Scrabbles on Apr 3, 2010 1:26 PM EDT up reply actions
I agree
That seems to be what happens with young pitchers, no matter how talented.
I think it may be harder for him, since he won’t have the experience of adjusting in the minors.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
He came in, stepped on a baby bunny in the outfield,
Then climbed into the stands and slapped a little girl.
Meanwhile, Wlad spent the evening feeding hungry orphans in the Sudan.
It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it. -Aristotle
by nycredsfan on Apr 2, 2010 11:17 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions 2 recs
I'm also very anxious to see what we do with Wlad
I’d hate for that Paul O’Neill trade to turn into nothing.
"aaron harnann is so aweseom" - justin
by BK on Apr 2, 2010 11:20 PM EDT up reply actions
I've watched the Giants play two nights in a row.
How come I don’t get to see the Reds more often during ST?
Someone remind me why people are picking us as the dark horse to win the division?
this is gonna be a looooooong year
We don't suck.
But there are other teams who don’t suck more.
"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 11:17 PM EDT up reply actions
Because we have a lot of "maybe," which could end up good.
Other teams have a lot of “guaranteed bad.”
by the finest muffins on Apr 2, 2010 11:14 PM EDT up reply actions
"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 11:16 PM EDT up reply actions
JCh is on that.
"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 11:17 PM EDT up reply actions
really Badroyo night, I see
Only one earned run. But it’s his own damn error.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
Almost grand slam just now
by Miguel Cairo. I hope that’s not a metaphor for the season.
by the finest muffins on Apr 2, 2010 11:38 PM EDT reply actions
Sac fly instead.
Two runs in this inning, two runners still on, one out.
by the finest muffins on Apr 2, 2010 11:41 PM EDT up reply actions
Look at this Cairo guy with the small ball
THAT’S why Dusty put him on the roster. Dammit.
"aaron harnann is so aweseom" - justin
by BK on Apr 2, 2010 11:42 PM EDT up reply actions
man
Gameday is way behind tonight.
I guess all that scoring will do that.
It’s not just Badroyo tonight, it’s CraptasticallySuckyroyo.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
Did they move the park to Toronto?
"aaron harnann is so aweseom" - justin
by BK on Apr 2, 2010 11:57 PM EDT up reply actions
g'night 'tHan
I love apostrophes.
"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
Some guy named Joe Smith is pitching for the Indians now.
My rule about people with silly last names needing serious first names? The inverse is true, too. Boring last names require even slightly interesting first names. At least go by Jojo, pal!
by the finest muffins on Apr 2, 2010 11:45 PM EDT reply actions
I'm out kids
Love you all dearly. Except you, Highlife. You owe me a beer,
"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 can't just leave a hanging comma there!
I NEED TO KNOW THE END OF THIS SENTENCE!
"aaron harnann is so aweseom" - justin
by BK on Apr 3, 2010 12:05 AM EDT up reply actions
,
sir.
"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 don't think "sir" is an appopriate title for someone who lives the high life
"aaron harnann is so aweseom" - justin
by BK on Apr 3, 2010 12:15 AM EDT up reply actions
I know I'm late to the party
but Good God. They really made a mess on the cutting room floor. I know these are mostly marginal players, but they’re keeping Lincoln and shipping Burton for Ondrusek? Incorrect.
Cairo over Sutton? I guess I don’t care that much as long as Sutton gets a chance once he’s mashing again in Louisville. He’s probably not any worse than Miles would have been.
Did Nix take Balentien’s spot? If he did – terrible move. Very incorrect. If he gets sent down when Leake comes up and Francisco stays it’s weird but not nearly as bad. All depends on what you get by trading Wlad (assuming that’s what’s happening.)
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 Apr 3, 2010 12:06 AM EDT reply actions
I don't mind keeping Ondrusek for Burton as much as I mind them keeping Lincoln
"aaron harnann is so aweseom" - justin
by BK on Apr 3, 2010 12:11 AM EDT up reply actions
And it sounds like they'd like to bring Burton back
As soon as he “finds himself” at Louisville.
by the finest muffins on Apr 3, 2010 12:16 AM EDT up reply actions
I think he will
3-0, 0.82 ERA in 11 innings there last year with 10 Ks and 3 BBs. I’m not worried about him getting guys out there.
"aaron harnann is so aweseom" - justin
by BK on Apr 3, 2010 12:17 AM EDT up reply actions
That's what I was trying to get at
Bringing up Ondrusek is an intriguing move, I just wish he were taking Lincoln’s spot.
The really baffling move was Nix and Francisco over Wlad. It’s pretty well covered above, but I’m assuming Francisco is the loaner player (until Apr 11). If they can get a decent return for Wlad, it could be an OK logjam-clearing move.
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 Apr 3, 2010 12:25 AM EDT up reply actions
Nix will be taking Wladdy's spot
The Reds are hoping to trade Wlad.
I don’t think Nix or Balantien can be sent down. Wlad is definitely out of options, and I think Nix is as well.
Jocketty as good as said that Francisco will be sent down when Leake is called up. He has options, the others don’t. (Except Janish, and I don’t think they’re gonna send him down.)
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
The thing that bugs me
If we’re basing a roster spot off of springs, who gets the spot?
Player A: .273/.283/.614/.897
Player B: .327/.353/.571/.924
Number of players in camp with a better OPS than player B: 4 (Stubbs, Gomes, Votto, Janish)
You may say that Player A’s numbers are nothing to complain about, and I think you’d be right, but Player B played his ass off and it showed. Guess who’s on the team?
"aaron harnann is so aweseom" - justin
by BK on Apr 3, 2010 12:34 AM EDT up reply actions
I don't think they really base it off spring training
If they did, Janish would be starting at SS instead of Cabrera.
I don’t get it myself. Laynce has a little more power. And he’s left-handed; maybe that was part of it.
Maybe the Reds just thought Wlad would bring more in trade than Nix.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
Yeah, I think they saw Wlad as expendable
They’re set on a Gomes-Dickerson platoon, so Wlad’s value is wasted as a 5th OF. They clearly see more upside in Francisco. It could end up being the right move in hindsight, but it carries a lot of risk considering Francisco’s uncertain future and the uncertainty of a return on Wlad. The team is definitely worse in the shortterm.
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 Apr 3, 2010 1:03 AM EDT up reply actions
OBVIOUSLY they saw Wlad as expendable
I’m not really adding to the discourse here.
It’s possible Wlad was always trade fodder. The jury’s still out in case Jocketty has something up his sleeve.
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 Apr 3, 2010 1:27 AM EDT up reply actions
Marty just speculated that Balentien isn't making the team
because he’s not a power hitter. I thought he was. Am I missing something?
by the finest muffins on Apr 3, 2010 12:28 AM EDT reply actions
Boy, was I confused for awhile
Gameday showed Hernandez taking over SS from Cabrera.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
Very late to the party
not so you noticed. If you did, say ho.
Are we winnin?
(This does not change the fact that yes, ’tHan is insane.) -- FVA
Janish 1 for 2 with a RBI
He’s en fuego.
Reds lose anyway, 10-4.
Maybe they should carry an extra pitcher rather than an extra hitter. Our starting pitchers aren’t going very deep.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
There was a game going on?
Huh. I’ll be damned.
"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
Sayeth the Fay
How good is the roster? Ask me that after 60 games.
But give the Reds credit for one thing: They went with who they thought were the best players. If they didn’t, Aaron Miles ($2.7 million) and Wladimir Balentien (out of options) make it. Those were both guys Walt Jocketty brought in. A character flaw for a lot of GMs is to stay too long with your guys. Jocketty didn’t do that.
And I still make the Miles-for-Willy Taveras trade. This way the Reds only eat $2.7 million, not all $4 million of Taveras’ contract.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
I have to like the notion that ...
… there appeared to be serious competition for roster spots this year instead of having the players just go through the motions. Seems like that should pay dividends.
(This does not change the fact that yes, ’tHan is insane.) -- FVA
Although that worked inversely in Wlad's case
We're all mad here. I'm mad. You're mad. Otherwise, you wouldn't have come here.
So does Laynce fucking Nix
That’s a lazy, brown-nosing piece by Fay.
We're all mad here. I'm mad. You're mad. Otherwise, you wouldn't have come here.
didn't the Reds
Have to throw in some cash to get the Miles for Willy trade done? Did we ever hear how much cash that was?
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
as i recall
the A’s tossed in cash, not the Reds. i could be wrong though.
by Charlie Scrabbles on Apr 3, 2010 9:33 AM EDT up reply actions
A few days after the news of the trade broke
There was a report that the Reds threw in some cash. Which made sense. Sorry, but Adam Rosales is not worth over a million dollars.
I gotta see if I can find more details…
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