I've been looking so long at these pitchers like you that I almost believe that they're real. Reds win, 15-6.
by Brendanukkah on May 28, 2010 11:42 PM EDT
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Joe Nuxhall Memorial Honorary Star of the Game
Sam LeCure. In a sentimental vote, we're giving the honor to the kid making his debut. He pitched well, going six innings in which he allowed six hits and two runs, and just about everyone helped him out at the plate. Honorable mentions go to Jonny Gomes, who accumulated enough bases to count for a cycle, and Drew Sutton.
Key Plays
- The rookie got off to a slightly rocky start, allowing a two out home run to noted creeper Hunter Pence. Astros lead, 1-0.
- The stage was set for yet another come-from-behind victory. Brandon Phillips answered Pence's homer with a two out solo shot of his own. Then Scott Rolen got an infield single and ran all the way home on Jonny Gomes's triple. Reds lead, 2-1.
- In the third inning, Michael Bourn, Jeff Keppinger, and Hunter Pence all strung singles together and Bourn scored. LeCure got Carlos Lee to ground back to the mound, then wisely walked Lance Berkman even though it loaded the bases. Pedro Feliz then grounded into a double play and the threat was over. Game tied, 2-2.
- It still looked like a close game. Then in the bottom of the third, the Reds just began punishing Wandy Rodriguez. Miguel Cairo continued his hot-hitting ways with a leadoff single and stole second. One out later, he scored on Scott Rolen's double. Then Jonny Gomes homered, and the Reds were leading 5-2.
- They put up another three runs in the fourth, chasing Wandy from the game. Ryan Hanigan singled, but was erased on a fielder's choice on LeCure's bunt. Orlando Cabrera singled, and Cairo walked, and the bases were loaded. Gustavo Chacin came in to relieve Rodriguez, but allowed a two run single to Brandon Phillips. One out later, he issued back to back walks to Gomes and Jay Bruce, which forced in Cairo. Reds lead, 8-2.
- All of that was merely prelude to the sixth inning. Jeff Fulchino replaced Chacin, but the Reds kept hitting. Cairo and Phillips both singled, and after Rolen flew out, Gomes singled also. His hit scored Cairo, and put him a double away from the cycle (and he had the walk!). Tim Byrdak came in from the bullpen and struck out Jay Bruce, but Drew Stubbs singled to drive in Phillips. Hanigan walked, and then pinch hitter Drew Sutton hit a grand slam! Reds lead, 14-2.
- With Sam LeCure's magical night over, Dusty turned to Mike Lincoln to close things out. A certain involuntary twitching of your eye might remind you of the last time Dusty turned a big lead over Lincoln with three innings left to play. After getting two quick outs, Lincoln walked Pence, and then Carlos Lee hit a run scoring double. Lincoln did strike out Berkman to end the inning though.
- Lincoln batted for himself in the bottom of the seventh and went back out to pitch the eighth. Tony Manzella hit a one out single, and Humberto Quintero hit a double to put two runners in scoring position. Pinch hitter Geoff Blum got one of them in with a grounder to shortstop Drew Sutton, and Michael Bourn drove in the other with a single. Bourn took second on defensive indifference and then Jeff Keppinger hit a double to bring him in. Micah Owings came out of the bullpen and that was the end of the Astros scoring. Reds lead, 14-6.
- The Reds felt they needed to get some of those runs back, and with the Astros turning to backup catcher Kevin Cash to pitch some mop up innings, the timing seemed good. Ryan Hanigan doubled and moved to third on Drew Sutton's single. First baseman Ramon Hernandez also singled, and Hanigan scored. Reds win, 15-6.
Other Notes
- The Astros had made some emergency callups and had 13 pitchers in their bullpen. They still used six pitchers tonight, including backup catcher Kevin Cash.
- The Reds have homered in 17 straight games, socking 27 dingers in those games.
- Jason LaRue was the last Red to hit a pinch hit grand slam, back on Sept. 4, 2005.
- Mike Lincoln made only the 16th plate appearance of his career in the seventh. He reached base.
- Lincoln has given up 11 runs in his last five innings of work.
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What a game.....hey! The Reds are 29-20! They reached Slyde's arbitrary goal!
Quick, Slyde! Set another slightly unrealistic goal for the team!
see what I did there with uzr? it’s like a LOL cats saber-pun combo.--Verka Serduchka
Our next arbitrary goal is....
43-31.
But Slyde, that’s not very aggressive! The schedule is gonna get a little tougher:
2 vs. HOU
3 at STL
3 at WAS
4 vs SF
3 vs KC
3 vs LAD
3 at SEA
3 at OAK
1 vs CLE
Before the season, you could make the argument that STL, SF, LA, SEA, and OAK were all better teams than the Reds. If they can simply improve on their record over this stretch, I’ll be very happy.
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well, we know how Cincinnati teams do with West Coast trips
at least we’re not playing San Diego this time out
pr’much would like to see them win each of these series! most dangerous may be Washington and SF
They play LA at GABP again
they don’t go to LA until August (ARI, LA, SF trip from 8/17-8/25). That could be a dangerous trip.
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apologies for lack of reading comprehension
yeah, that trip looks nasty.. at least San Diego isn’t tacked on. San Diego @ SD always is awful news.
well, it's about time for San Diego to slump a bit, isn't it?
although by that logic, the reds are “due” too, so screw that
You know, by that logic...
Maybe losses like that one in Atlanta are a good thing. When it appears the Reds are “due” for a slump, they can just get all their epic losing instincts out of the way in one game (which counts just the same as any other) and then get back to winning.
by the finest muffins on May 29, 2010 11:15 AM EDT up reply actions
hopefully that's how it works
because then we’re not due for another heartbreaker for about 18 games
Eh, you absolutely do not know.
Sadly, my Nats seem averse to sweeping anyone. And they have been riding their plus rubber game record to a lot of their series wins. We hope, we dream that they could sweep the Padres, but it could go the other way as well.
Tonight does not look good on paper. Subreplacement or replacement JD Martin, who lacks any swing and miss pitches and can only pound the strike zone at subaverage velocity against Latos.
But hey, Las Vegas like us against Lincecum, right?
Ian Desmond...because the future starts now for the Washington Nationals.
by souldrummer on May 29, 2010 12:16 PM EDT up reply actions
Garcia was sharp the last time we faced him
but Stubbs got to him and pretty much drove him out of the game late.
Clearly, the JNMHSotG is fixed
Only pitchers can win it. I vote we start another award for hitters.
Let’s call it the
Heisman Trophy.
or the Bud Selig Award
If the Cards were a Fortune 500 company, they'd be on their way to hostile takeover. -- RedHot Mama
Cairo won it last night
And all the good offensive performances split the vote. Plus it’s the kid’s debut and first win in the bigs. Have some sentiment, john!
by Brendanukkah on May 29, 2010 12:01 AM EDT up reply actions
I've got your sentiment right here
"aaron harnann is so aweseom" - justin
by BK on May 29, 2010 12:05 AM EDT up reply actions 10 recs
You know my rule -- that's a rec.
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 May 29, 2010 12:09 AM EDT up reply actions
You know he was going after Coco's Crispies.
"Red Reporter - An elitist clique full of like-minded douchebags." - BK
In the ass, no less
What’d Dioner Navarro due to deserve that?
by Highlifeman21 on Jun 1, 2010 3:15 PM EDT up reply actions
I do have sentiment.
I just think Gomes wins the Heisman Trophy for going 4-for-4-for-4 generally becoming the least expensive Hall of Fame guy in history.
If the Cards were a Fortune 500 company, they'd be on their way to hostile takeover. -- RedHot Mama
If we do the Heisman Trophy, John Wall will win it every time
"The Asian language is very different than ares." -- Justin007000
How about the ...
“Dusty Baker Ruins Young Arms Memorial Cubs Whine and Cheese Award” for the best hitter of the day?
If the Cards were a Fortune 500 company, they'd be on their way to hostile takeover. -- RedHot Mama
Gomes third in the league in hitting
If the Cards were a Fortune 500 company, they'd be on their way to hostile takeover. -- RedHot Mama
The Reds are 4th in baseball in runs scored (2nd in NL) and have the 4th best record in the league (2nd best in NL)
see what I did there with uzr? it’s like a LOL cats saber-pun combo.--Verka Serduchka
Game's still going
Nats are up 4-2 in the bottom of the 8th.
by Brendanukkah on May 29, 2010 12:02 AM EDT up reply actions
Good call! If the Nats win, Reds have the best record in the NL!
/grant them a WS berth right now
see what I did there with uzr? it’s like a LOL cats saber-pun combo.--Verka Serduchka
DC coming to bat in the 9th, up 4-2.
If the Cards were a Fortune 500 company, they'd be on their way to hostile takeover. -- RedHot Mama
Ian Desmond just drove in Dunn with a safety squeeze
by Brendanukkah on May 29, 2010 12:13 AM EDT up reply actions
Dunn is already luxuriating himself in the shower.
That was Adam Kennedy.
by Gapper on May 29, 2010 12:16 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
.... luxuriating himself in the shower....
That’s quite the visual….
by Highlifeman21 on Jun 1, 2010 3:16 PM EDT up reply actions
RBI single for Chris Denorfia (hey, guy!)
Nats lead, 5-3.
by Brendanukkah on May 29, 2010 12:28 AM EDT up reply actions
I <3 Chris Denorfia
He’s what I hope Drew Stubbs becomes
by Highlifeman21 on Jun 1, 2010 3:17 PM EDT up reply actions
Oh, one thing I meant to note
The Reds have batted around four times in the last two games. Our offense is the snacks!
by Brendanukkah on May 29, 2010 12:28 AM EDT reply actions 4 recs
I'm rec'ing
that because of the use of the phrase “snacks” and I like the content of the statement. It’s great to see that kind of offense—it’’s like Dodger town!
Snacks? Whattcha got?
If the Cards were a Fortune 500 company, they'd be on their way to hostile takeover. -- RedHot Mama
I just watched the highlights on reds.com.
How did you guys put up with Keels? He sounds bored out of his mind – and this was for the game highlights. I can’t imagine how he sounded during the rest of the game.
Keels>tHom
My name is Madville and I'm a JonnyGomesLaynceNixaddict.
by Madville on May 29, 2010 7:12 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
with the cowboy it was down right brutal .. i had to just zone them out
Time to bring back Pete .... Pete Mackanin that is.
BEST TEAM IN THE NATIONAL LEAGUE!!!!
by Brendanukkah on May 29, 2010 12:37 AM EDT reply actions 17 recs
Reds go Green
If the Cards were a Fortune 500 company, they'd be on their way to hostile takeover. -- RedHot Mama
I'm shocked
And happy
When you come to the fork in the road, take it.
Also best offense in the NL!
4th best (there’s a remarkable 3-game tie at 260 runs scored in the AL East! wtf!) in the MLB.
Run differential closing in on +30. Closing in on best-since-2006 11-games over 500. Just complete the sweep and then take 2 from the redjerks!
Go Reds! They're our favorite team!
"The USA despite its flaws and corruption and overall messiness is still a great and powerful instrument of freedom and hope for the entire world." - Madville
great game
Cairo is remarkable right now—he only makes outs on defense!
by Red_Poodle on May 29, 2010 12:54 AM EDT reply actions 5 recs
Almost seems like the braintrust can be trusted, since they brought in Ciaro to do this gig in Votto's absence and he's doing it
a braintrust that can be trusted? Weird feeling for a Reds fan. I’ll feel more comfy if they pull a Jeremy Sowers-style draft. Having less than full contempt for the front office is freaking me out
He's listed on the ballot
I’ve been voting for him!
by Brendanukkah on May 29, 2010 1:40 AM EDT up reply actions
Toronto Blue Jays
Last in AL in OBP
First in AL in runs scored
When you come to the fork in the road, take it.
I caught this game on TV, but with no sound.
I definitely missed that the Astros put a catcher in to pitch, which is always a hoot and a half. Unfortunately, I was kept busy trying not to get complacent with even a massive lead, steeling myself for the chance of a letdown. I’ve decided I’m done with that— I’m planning to stitch up the scars of Atlanta and enjoy having the BEST RECORD IN THE NATIONAL LEAGUE!
by the finest muffins on May 29, 2010 1:40 AM EDT reply actions 5 recs
I love seeing this written out
I just want to shout it from the rooftops. I never would have guessed this season that we’d have the best record at any point. WOO!
by Brendanukkah on May 29, 2010 1:48 AM EDT up reply actions
I feel like I should apologize to Dusty, or something
When you come to the fork in the road, take it.
I still don't see the wisdom of his moves, but they're mostly working
And everyone is just so locked in right now that even leaving Lincoln in for too long isn’t enough to do us in.
by Brendanukkah on May 29, 2010 1:54 AM EDT up reply actions
If you think about it though
Depending on if he leaves Mike Lincoln in or not, the Reds win this game 999 times out of 1000 at that point. As long as he makes his ridiculously dumb moves in situations where the outcome of the game isn’t at risk, I don’t have a problem with them.
"aaron harnann is so aweseom" - justin
by BK on May 29, 2010 2:12 AM EDT up reply actions
Why leave Lincoln in so long?
I’m feeling so giddy, I’m’n’a give Dusty the benefit of the doubt here.
You give Lincoln one last chance in a low pressure situation. Get out there and throw strikes, son. If he gets it together, goes after hitters and gets them out, then great, maybe his head is back on straight and he’s useful. If not, nobody’s gonna blame you for sending him to Louisville and bringing up someone else.
Is possible?
"The USA despite its flaws and corruption and overall messiness is still a great and powerful instrument of freedom and hope for the entire world." - Madville
who else you bring up though?
fisher, ondrusek, and del rosario have not worked out so far. Even though he’s sucked, Lincoln has been better than those options.
del rosario only pitched one inning
that’s a little early to say he hasn’t worked out.
fisher had some success last year, and this year’s ERA is based on <10 IP. I’d go with either of those guys over Lincoln. Reineke’s got a nice looking K/BB and peripherals, mostly in relief with a couple starts lately.
There’s options, I’d say.
"The USA despite its flaws and corruption and overall messiness is still a great and powerful instrument of freedom and hope for the entire world." - Madville
Are we looking for someone to fill the long role?
If so, why not leave Lecure up when Homer comes back and let him do it?
When you come to the fork in the road, take it.
Or
Use Leake in that role for three or four trips through the rotation in order to keep his innings in check.
When you come to the fork in the road, take it.
So you get Leake out of his current rhythm and hope he regains it later in the season?
I understand limiting his innings, but I hope the Reds have a plan in place for that as opposed to should they stay hot and winning (and damn I hope they do) and ride Leake hard and put him away wet after the season.
So, semi-shut him down now and then hope we can plug him back into the rotation later, or keep him in the rotation now and limit his innings later?
Catch 22, wouldn’t ya say?
by Highlifeman21 on Jun 1, 2010 3:28 PM EDT up reply actions
That's a good idea
He more than proved he can pitch well for multiple innings, and it’d give him low(er) pressure Major League experience.
del rosario was sent down to louisville to make room for lecure
Retractions are for journalists! -Gray
Lincoln Bashing
First of all great game by the reds. But I am really pissed off. I was in attendance for the game and Lincoln single handled prevented over 30,000 fans from potentially witnessing a cycle. I am not sure if it is the first base coach’s or Lincoln’s fault for stopping at second, but it is single handedly the dumbest move I have seen and I have been to several Devil Ray games. Of course there is a chance that Gomes could have been out, but the reds were up by 11 runs. To add insult to injury Lincoln gives up 4 runs. Mike Lincoln is a moment in the cycle of baseball stupidity.
by LyotardFactory on May 29, 2010 2:08 AM EDT reply actions 1 recs
It's hard to blame Lincoln for not being a savvy baserunner
He’s only had one hit in his career and no walks. I don’t know if he’s reached on errors or fieder’s choices before, but clearly this isn’t a guy that runs the bases very often. Now, should he have batted or been lifted for a pinch runner? Perhaps, but that’s not his call. No reason to blame him.
by Brendanukkah on May 29, 2010 2:17 AM EDT up reply actions
He was on first base
Gomes hit a line drive and needed a double to complete the cycle. Lincoln stayed at second so Gomes had no chance to try for two. It was no sure thing that either of them could have advanced safely, although when you’re up by that much, what’s the harm?
by Brendanukkah on May 29, 2010 2:26 AM EDT up reply actions
Just venting
I agree with you100%, but I was just angry over almost witnessing a cycle, I know very juvenile of me. I hope the best for Lincoln and looking forward to Harang’s outing
by LyotardFactory on May 29, 2010 2:27 AM EDT up reply actions
With his walk, Gomes got the same number of bases as a cycle
So that’s something.
by Brendanukkah on May 29, 2010 2:31 AM EDT up reply actions
ive seen an unassisted triple play and two steals of home in person
ive never seen a cycle, live or on tv
Retractions are for journalists! -Gray
i just wanted to see gomes plow into the 2nd baseman like he was a catcher
Time to bring back Pete .... Pete Mackanin that is.
How do you score it if Gomes kept running and made it to second ?
Obviously you cannot have both runners occupying the same base. Point is even if Gomes made it to 2nd, he would be an out if Lincoln is still on 2nd. If Lincoln then starts running towards 3rd and made it there miraculously, how would this be scored? If Lincoln did not make it to 3rd and was tagged out on its way there, would the scorer give Gomes a double?
It's almost 3:30 in the morning
And I just got the whole Headline/Lecure thing.
It’s a beautiful day! Why can’t we play two?
When you come to the fork in the road, take it.
i rec'd this just for the cure pun.
"We were men - flesh and blood - and we played baseball in the sunshine. We hit doubles off the wall, slid hard into second base. We had fights, and we made love. We sang songs and prayed on Sundays. . . . We felt pain. And we felt joy. There was a lot wrong with the world. But we weren't sad, man. We had the times of our lives." Buck O'Neil, from "The Soul of Baseball: A Road Trip Through Buck O'Neil's America."
You can never get enough
Enough of this stuff
It’s Friday, I’m in love
This is completely unsustainable, but man, is it fun while it lasts.
Bruce, Stubbs, and Cabrera must feel like bums, getting on base only once each while the likes of Cairo and Gomes are racking up the hits.
I approve of the LeCure pick for JNMHSotG. It’s the kid’s first cup of coffee. He didn’t let that home run rattle him. Nice job, Bobblehead.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
At the game
They played “Friday, I’m in Love.” I was like, “Hey, I bet they’re playing this song because it’s The Cure, and Same LeCURE is the pitcher!” Then, my friend reminded me that it was Friday, and that it’s typical for them to play that song on Fridays at the park.
Regardless, the serendipity was cool.
A hooker in Minneapolis.
by Lucky Pierre on May 29, 2010 9:43 AM EDT up reply actions
now I've got that song stuck in my head
but I agree with the choice of LeCure. I was really happy with his performance. Further, Cairo can’t be JNMHSotG every night because he is always going to get his 3 or 4 hits ;)
well, there was Gomes
And Sutton. I might have gone with Sutton, just because he’s probably headed back to Louisville today, with Janish coming off bereavement leave and Cairo looking like Babe Ruth all of a sudden.
But LeCure deserved it.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
The only one that should be going to Louisville is Lincoln
If Janish is back from his bereavement leave and the Reds have an extra player to spare, the only logical choice to me is Lincoln. I know he is a reliever and not a position player but if you base it on performance, Lincoln needs to go get polished up again down in the farm.
They can't send Lincoln down
He has too much seniority. They’d have to trade or release him.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
You say that like it's a bad thing
Trade him or release him
I bet we have a youngster or 2 in AAA who can put up similar, if not better, numbers
by Highlifeman21 on Jun 1, 2010 3:32 PM EDT up reply actions
This was hella bad timing for the 'Stros, since they've got a guy going today (Brian Moehler) who hasn't started this year
They only expect him to go 3-4 innings. That’s going to be a major drain on the bullpen, esp. after last night.
Step on their neck, Reds!
see what I did there with uzr? it’s like a LOL cats saber-pun combo.--Verka Serduchka
Step on their neck REALLY HARD
A win over the astros counts as much as a win over the cardinals. To stay in first, they HAVE to win their series against the astros, pirates and brewers so that if they have a typcal redlegs west-coast road trip, it won’t be the end of the season.
by thevole on May 29, 2010 10:00 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
this isn't your typicall reds team ...
… i’m going out on a limb and saying they have at least a split on the west coast swings this year
Time to bring back Pete .... Pete Mackanin that is.
by joshuar9476 on May 29, 2010 10:30 AM EDT up reply actions
and neither of us spelled typical correctly
Time to bring back Pete .... Pete Mackanin that is.
by joshuar9476 on May 29, 2010 10:30 AM EDT up reply actions
When referencing west coast road trips
“typicali” should be the misspelling of choice.
by the finest muffins on May 29, 2010 10:32 AM EDT up reply actions 5 recs
So the Reds are #2 in the MLB in SLG(.452), #3 in the MLB in OBP(.346), and #2 in OPS (.798)
that’s pretty damn neat if you ask me
They’re also top 10 in pitching strikeouts, and fewest walks allowed. the biggest problem has been HR allowed, where the reds are 8th worst in the MLB. they’ve also thrown the 6th most wild pitches in the league, but are 5th in erasing attempted base stealers!
PLUS:
Gomes is fifth in the NL in AVG.
Rolen is tied for fourth in HR.
Votto is fourth in OBP.
And Rolen and Gomes are, respectively, fourth and fifth in SLG.
And Cordero, bless his fiery red heart, remains second in saves.
by the finest muffins on May 29, 2010 11:17 AM EDT up reply actions
As they say, now it's on like Donkey Kong!
Basically, people see that the Reds are a good team, St. L is a good team and the NL West has some good teams and they feel the heat to play Super Two roulette to try and improve their squad.
This one is another reason why the Nats should feel safe about bringing up Stras for 6/4. [sigh. :-(]
Ian Desmond...because the future starts now for the Washington Nationals.
by souldrummer on May 29, 2010 12:25 PM EDT up reply actions
Drinking at 11:30 AM?
I like your think, kid.
"The Asian language is very different than ares." -- Justin007000
We're a pretty jovial bunch when good times are happening :)
"The Asian language is very different than ares." -- Justin007000
Sure beats the hell out of...
seeing that damned baby locked away for weeks on end like some stretches last season!
by DocRam on May 29, 2010 12:55 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
That image
of the baby under the basket is what convinced me that this was the sort of place that I could lurk around.
A hooker in Minneapolis.
by Lucky Pierre on May 29, 2010 2:54 PM EDT up reply actions
Lots of weird kid images on this site
This one, for example, is of me and my little bro from about 1948.
Cute, dontcha think?
If the Cards were a Fortune 500 company, they'd be on their way to hostile takeover. -- RedHot Mama
That's a '52 Malibu
I call bullshit. :D
A hooker in Minneapolis.
by Lucky Pierre on May 29, 2010 2:59 PM EDT up reply actions
You could be right.
That’s my bro on the left. He’d know for sure. Spot me to 1950 and I will not have to ask him.
If the Cards were a Fortune 500 company, they'd be on their way to hostile takeover. -- RedHot Mama
I have no idea what I'm talking about
I assumed that was just a stock baby photo you looked up on Google Images. Well played.
A hooker in Minneapolis.
by Lucky Pierre on May 29, 2010 3:03 PM EDT up reply actions
Truth is, that's actually the two of us
I needed to be under age … what, 3, to fit in that tub and he is a year younger. I know where this was taken and approx. when, and he was born in 1948, January. I guess this about 1950, no later. I have dozens of these pix. He hates to see them. I find it all very amusing.
If the Cards were a Fortune 500 company, they'd be on their way to hostile takeover. -- RedHot Mama
Not to sound condescending
But, I am really glad to see older folks using online message boards like this. It’s impressive. Good for you.
A hooker in Minneapolis.
by Lucky Pierre on May 29, 2010 3:18 PM EDT up reply actions
I have my moments.
My social icons are much different so I get lost in some of the music/movies chat. But we do baseball nicely. I have some memories of the old days which I think some folks maybe like to read about but not comment on.
If the Cards were a Fortune 500 company, they'd be on their way to hostile takeover. -- RedHot Mama
Why?
So evil Fox could black it out. Booo you Murdoch!
Ian Desmond...because the future starts now for the Washington Nationals.
by souldrummer on May 29, 2010 12:50 PM EDT up reply actions
I know I'd like to see NYY vs. Boston.
That’s the greatest sports rivalry, ever.
If the Cards were a Fortune 500 company, they'd be on their way to hostile takeover. -- RedHot Mama
Every time I see that matchup I cry tears of joy.
Such classy fans. Such distinguished traditions. Players who truly love the game and play for all the right reasons. The novelty of a 4hr fest of scintillating action. The Irish song they always play when Boston is on ESPN.
A Reds/Nats NLCS can never hold a candle to a matchup between such storied franchises.
Ian Desmond...because the future starts now for the Washington Nationals.
Armeggedon couldn't hold a candle to NYY-Boston
If the Cards were a Fortune 500 company, they'd be on their way to hostile takeover. -- RedHot Mama
I love how I butcher taht word
If the Cards were a Fortune 500 company, they'd be on their way to hostile takeover. -- RedHot Mama
I'm with ya. It's beautiful out today...
not much better than sitting around with friends, cold beer, the Reds on the radio, steaks on the grill…
that does sound great
hopefully it will be nice tomorrow as well (for the afternoon game) but it looks like there is some rain in the forecast
RIP Dennis Hopper
OK, the bereavement pool has really been hopping. I will get to it very soon, I promise, as soon as my job work settles down. Possibly late tonight.
Retractions are for journalists! -Gray
Shooter takes one for the team.
If the Cards were a Fortune 500 company, they'd be on their way to hostile takeover. -- RedHot Mama
If anyone is heading down to the game tonight...
Stop by JeanRo Bistro before the game and have yourself some $3 craft beers served to you by a fellow RR’er, yours truly. We open at 5:30 and the Home Game Happy hour starts then.
Where else downtown can you find $3 pints of delicious microbrew beer?
Go Reds!
Watch it, ass blood.
Frick on a stick.
David Huff got nailed on a line drive off the bat of A-Rod.
"Red Reporter - An elitist clique full of like-minded douchebags." - BK
HIs replacements aren't faring too well.
If the Cards were a Fortune 500 company, they'd be on their way to hostile takeover. -- RedHot Mama
Yankees announcers have gone on for 5 minutes
about Shelley Duncan, who struck out.
If the Cards were a Fortune 500 company, they'd be on their way to hostile takeover. -- RedHot Mama
I watch the IL broadcasts and they rave about Shelley Duncan
His brother Chris is the suck for Syracuse.
Ian Desmond...because the future starts now for the Washington Nationals.
This just in from the Carolina bureau
3 catchers getting promoted today, including Devin Mesoraco to AA Carolina. Awesome!
"aaron harnann is so aweseom" - justin
It it just me or ....
does it seem like Tony LaRussa is bad at ruining young arms? I see a couple of his pitchers went on the DL. Just like Kerry Wood and Mark Prior.
Wait, that was a different manager.
If the Cards were a Fortune 500 company, they'd be on their way to hostile takeover. -- RedHot Mama
I've watched Red's baseball my entire life
But I’m a young guy. Twenty-two. As a kid I always imagined that I was Barry Larkin and Ken Griffey Jr. I have vague memories of Jose Rijo. I remember playing baseball with a foam ball in my grandfathers living room while the game was on and I can remember flashes of Reggie Sanders, Ron Gant, Brett Boone, Eric Davis, and Hal Morris on the television. I remember watching the Mets game in ‘99 and it was around that year that I can recollect seasons. Where I called myself a true fan. Unfortunately, and don’t get me wrong I love some of them, I remember the full seasons of Jason LaRue, Aaron Boone, Sean Casey, Elmer Dessens, Paul Wilson, and Corey Lidle.
Ohio States national championship was awesome. I remember that night like it was yesterday. But baseball is my passion. And maybe it’s selfish and naive to be so dramatic and want to see the Reds in the playoffs so damn bad when I’m only twenty-two and haven’t gone decadeS like some fans. But god damn, I don’t need a fucking World Series. I just want to watch the Reds in the playoffs. This year feels different. The past few years have had the early season surge but only a homer could say those were going to last all season. This year feels different. This team feels different.
Man, the Reds in the playoffs? I can’t imagine how special that would be.
I know it's only May 28th Too
A season long push without playoffs would be amazing.
Before the season started I was telling all my friends they wouldn’t break .500. A season long battle would be special even without the playoffs.
Pennant races are awesoem.
Even when your team (BRM) is too good to fail, you lose fingernails pretty easily.
I remember the 1990 team being so far ahead toward the and me worrying, asking anybody who would listen … “tell me they can’t lose this.” The nod of the head was still not enough until I saw Benzinger catch that popup.
If the Cards were a Fortune 500 company, they'd be on their way to hostile takeover. -- RedHot Mama
Hey! I'm 22 too!
And, I have the same exact sentiments. I want to watch meaningful baseball in September. Hell, even late August would be great.
I was sitting in my mom’s living room (I was like 15!) for the BCS title, and I remember every play of each overtime. I have the damned DVD set the Dispatch and WBNS released shortly after. But, I haven’t had anything to get legitimately excited about beyond the Bengals’ teases they pull out once a decade.
I’ve been to 7 games this season (5-2 record, I shouldn’t have gone to Padres and Dodgers games). I’ll probably catch 20-25 on the year. It does feel a lot different this year. I’ll look foolish in July when we’re somehow 12 games back.
A hooker in Minneapolis.
by Lucky Pierre on May 29, 2010 5:22 PM EDT up reply actions
With a 5-2 record you should be going to more games
I got my first win this week to move to 1-5. I am the Astros of baseball fans.
"aaron harnann is so aweseom" - justin
by BK on May 29, 2010 5:46 PM EDT up reply actions
I'll have to
get in on some RR games. Lemme know your sections and such, I’ll drop in and talk some baseball.
A hooker in Minneapolis.
by Lucky Pierre on May 29, 2010 5:52 PM EDT up reply actions
Good deal man, we'd love to have you
Just keep up with the threads, it’s probably about due time for us to have another big one sometime this summer.
"aaron harnann is so aweseom" - justin
by BK on May 29, 2010 6:08 PM EDT up reply actions
I haven't gone to a game in a few years.
Was too poor. But I have been to 10 games at GABP and I have never seen them lose. I remember a few games at Riverfront and I don’t recall seeing them lose but, hell, those memories are pretty foggy so for all I know they lost a shit ton.
Most memorable was game one of the yankees series
Juan Castro single in the bottom of the 9th to win it.
Hanigan to the DL with a broken thumb, Corkster up from Louisville
According to CTR. Anyone know when this happened?
"aaron harnann is so aweseom" - justin
suppose it happened when sliding into second yesterday; he rammed his left arm/hand into the bag trying to disrupt a possible double-play.
had it looked at by the trainer or someone in the dugout…played quite a few innings more, as he finished the game though. this occurred when lecure was still in, so that’s at least 4-5 innings playing with a broken thumb.
by Rearviewmirror on May 29, 2010 4:48 PM EDT up reply actions
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