Red Reposter - Reds Could Use a Vacation after that Holiday Game
by Charlie Scrabbles on Jun 1, 2010 12:05 PM EDT
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PrintRed Reposter's Take a Walk on the Wild Side, underwritten by the kind folks at Lou Reed Chevrolet. At Lou Reed Chevrolet, we don't really sell cars, we just make you feel like we sell cars. - 4/24/09 - The last time the Reds pitching staff gave up 10 walks in a 9-inning game before conducting yesterday's slow trot festival for the Cards. They have been relatively decent at preventing the free passes so far this year, but they can ill afford such a wild day as yesterday. Walks Will Haunt.
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Dusty is very proud to see all his hard work paying off
"We were maligned last year and the year before when we were building this thing," Baker said. "People expect you to have it built, but we were in the process of building." According to Dusty, he finally has a team of "his guys" and the results speak for themselves.
I'm not sure how to explain how I feel about this. On one hand, the team is better. There is no denying that. But how much of that is on Dusty? He has done well to stick with some developing youngsters like Jay Bruce, Drew Stubbs, Johnny Cueto, and Joey Votto, but also stuck with some real stinkers for much longer than was necessary, like Jeff Keppinger at SS, Alex Gonzalez, Corey Patterson, Willy Taveras, and Paul Bako. So whatever dap he gets for sticking with Jay Bruce he should receive a reciprocal slap for sticking with Patterson/Taveras.
One of his most heralded moves this season was moving Stubbs out of the leadoff spot. He's really blossomed at the bottom of the order, OPSing over .950. But as Patterson, Taveras, Gonzo, and Hairston struggled at the top of the order he did nothing to rectify the situation. Of course, he would say he never had an alternative in years past, but we know better.
I think what burns me up most of all is that this is an incredibly juvenile and immature thing for a manager to say. It hearkens back to that infamous comment he made about the '08 team not being "his guys". The losses weren't his fault because the players all belonged to Krivsky. Dusty has never taken responsibility when things go wrong. Willy Taveras was the kind of player he wanted, but Taveras just didn't work out. Same thing with Patterson. But now that the team is winning, he wants to be sure we all know who the brains is behind the operation. We have all worked with a person like this. They are so quick to tell you when they succeed, but when something goes wrong they are even quicker to point the finger. I understand he is lobbying for a new contract, but if he wants to take the accolades when they win then he damn sure should take the heat for the bad times. -
Team heartthrob Joey Votto should be back in the lineup this evening
He ran the bases, took batting practice, and took some ground balls yesterday and reported no ill effects. Here's the money line from Votto. When asked if he was surprised to sit out almost a week, he said "From where I was at the beginning, no. It wasn’t very good at the beginning. But I am kind of surprised it took a week. I know I said two different things there." -
Jocketty, Baker, and Price had a meeting about the bullpen after yesterday's...unpleasantness
Fay doesn't think there is much that can be done right now. He sees Carlos Fisher as the most likely to be sent down, in the event that anyone is sent down. He also wonders if Mike Lincoln is feeling ok. The most logical candidates in Louisville would be Jared Burton, Logan Ondrusek, or Enerio Del Rosario, but Burton has only pitched five times, Ondrusek isn't impressing, and Del Rosario can only be brought up if someone is DL'd, since he was just sent out a few days ago. There is also the possibility of a waiver claim or a small trade. You know that's what Wayner would do. -
Arthur Rhodes left Sunday's matchup with a cramp
He didn't pitch yesterday. Dusty says he has to "preserve" him, conjuring up a number of zany food metaphors. Arty has been - by far - the best pitcher in the Reds bullpen this year, and the Reds really do need to get better production from the rest of the guys if this thing is going to have any legs come September. Dusty does tend to overuse his best guys, but the guys at the back end (Lincoln, Owings, DRH) need to prove they can be trusted in higher leverage spots as well. -
Hall o' Famer Hal watched the Memorial Day tilt against the Cards from his man cave
There was little about which to be excited, but he took note of Drew Stubbs' triple in the 8th: "...but how exciting is it watching Drew Stubbs run out a triple? He had one in the eighth inning Monday and the guy glides, doesn’t look as if he is running fast. But he has to show up on the glide patterns on local airport radar."
Bronson Arroyo said the first time he saw Mike Leake, he thought he looked familiar
"I saw this kid in camp who looked like he was a 12-year-old with a goatee," Arroyo, the Reds' right-hander, said with a smile. "I asked (manager) Dusty Baker who the kid was and he said he was our first-round draft pick last year. I couldn't believe he had even been in college. I didn't think he was old enough to go to college. Then when I watched him pitch, I was impressed. He reminded me exactly of myself." Rumor is that Leake took a good portion of his signing bonus, bought a boat, and named it "The Disappearing Slider".
If you haven't heard the story about Jonny Gomes and the time he kicked his heart attack's ass
he's more than willing to tell it again. On Christmas Eve in 2002, Gomes ate like 14 burritos and started feeling some heartburn. He went to bed, but was still feeling it the next day. "I have a very high pain tolerance, so my mom knew something was wrong," he said. "It was Christmas Eve. I didn't want to be the Grinch, but I said all right." After running tests, "it hit the fan," he said. "The doors fly open and in come the doctors. Then they came out with the zapper. They loaded it up and the guy is right by me getting ready for me to fall out, and he's going to light me up," Gomes said. Gomes said one of the arteries in his heart had cramped, which is very rare but can happen to anyone, even a fit athlete.
Homer Bailey felt great after throwing his first bullpen session since hitting the shelf
"Everything felt absolutely wonderful." I bet Bailey still feels jilted about hitting the DL in the first place, so he wants to make sure the Reds know exactly how he feels about it. Also from this story, Jay Bruce hit his 50th career humdinger on Saturday. Bruce wanted it as a keepsake, so he offered the man who caught it, a little league coach, an autographed ball in exchange. The coach was in attendance with his team, so Jay sent the coach 11 autographed balls, one for each of his players as well. I love what Jay does on the field, but it's stuff like this that really makes me a fan of his.
In the latest Ask Hal
Hal is asked a number of questions, a few of which he chooses to respond to.
Q Is Paul Janish just a younger version of Juan Castro? — Dan, Kettering
A Well, Janish is from Texas and Castro is from Mexico (Remember the Alamo?). But that is an interesting comparison in that both Janish and Castro are maestros of the mitt. Castro had trouble with the bat, limiting his playing time. Janish carries the same tag, but he is too young to attach that label on him. But we might not ever see if Janish can hit on an everyday basis.
With Ryan Hanigan out for the next month with a busted thumb
Ramon Hernandez is ready to take over full-time catching duties. Monie and Hanny had been splitting time almost equally behind the plate, but with Corky Miller as his backup Monie will take the vast majority of the snaps under center. "I've played every day my whole life. It's not a big deal for me," Hernandez said Sunday. "If I take care of my body, I will be all right." That emboldened part is mine, as I think it is the most important thing to consider in this situation. Monie is kind of an old man now (just ask Slyde), and I think last year was indicative of what happens when Dusty relies on him too much. Hopefully Hanigan can make it back quickly and take the pressure off.
Aaron Gleeman at Hardball Talk is eating some of his own words
He disagreed with the Reds decision to have Leake skip the minors, but his 9 quality starts in 10 tries has Gleeman changing his mind. He says he looks "like a potential No. 2 starter long term", which is precisely what I want to hear.
Hey! Look at this!
An out-of-market media outlet (a real actual newspaper, even!) is talking about the Reds! Bill Shaikin at the Baltimore Sun says the Reds will most likely be leading the NL Central at the All-Star Break. "...the Cardinals have lost Brad Penny and Kyle Lohse to the DL, so look for the Reds, who have the NL's top offense now and will add Aroldis Chapman soon."
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I thought Leake named his boat "The Sinking Ball"
see what I did there with uzr? it’s like a LOL cats saber-pun combo.--Verka Serduchka
In his last five games, Mike Lincoln has allowed 12 runs in 6.2 innings
That’s a 16.20 ERA, and opponents are hitting .471 with a 1.160 OPS against him. Yowza.
Fay might be wondering in Lincoln is OK
I am 300 miles away from Cincy and it’s clear to me that I don’t care. I just want the guy removed from the Reds roster ASAP. Ask no questions, tell no lies. Just boot the clown off the team.
This is completely unsustainable, but man, is it fun while it lasts. -- BubbaFan
Nice Reposter today Charlie...
I know that it is easy to argue that it is “too early” to have a “big game,” but tonight’s game is pretty damn big. Getting swept in this series is not the end of the world, but it would be VERY discouraging. With the Carpenter/LeCure match-up tomorrow, you have to think that is going to be a tough one to win (unless we get the big crybaby off his game by not appropriately “rubbing down his balls”… [insert laugh track]). On the other hand, we have an advantage tonight (Cueto vs. Walter). We win this one game, we come out of this series tied for first at worst and get a huge shot in the arm in the process.
Probably all painfully obvious, but just thinking out loud. Regardless, hopefully get Joey back and fingers crossed that this Rhodes thing is a big nothing.
yeah, we need 7 strong from Cueto and Votto in the lineup. This pitcher isn't anything special, so we need to jump on him.
As for tomorrow, fear not. I’ve already mailed a box of my patented Smooth NYC Balls for the game. Carpenter won’t know what to do with them.
see what I did there with uzr? it’s like a LOL cats saber-pun combo.--Verka Serduchka
Also, Chuck, excellent summation of Dusty
You nailed my frustrations with him. Sure he says dumb things sometimes, but I really don’t think he’s dumb. And I do think he cares about and takes care of his players.
I just can’t stand that he is (quite subtly) always willing to take credit for the good, but has yet to admit a single mistake in 2 1/2 years of managing this team. I would like him so, so much more if, just once, he said, “I really screwed that one up. Looking back, I could’ve done (X), but I chose to do (Y) and it was totally the wrong decision.” My guess is you’ll never hear that.
see what I did there with uzr? it’s like a LOL cats saber-pun combo.--Verka Serduchka
Not a chance NYC...
Now, in fairness, it is a “contract year” for him and I wouldn’t expect him to emphasize the negative…however, the ability to understand and learn from one’s mistakes is awfully important. I hope he understands and has learned from his numerous mistakes and just does THAT part in private….but I can’t say that I am terribly confident that is the case.
Do any managers ever say something like that?
Seems like most managers basically don’t answer questions.
probably not, but I also don't see managers throwing players under the bus as often as he does either
see what I did there with uzr? it’s like a LOL cats saber-pun combo.--Verka Serduchka
I think maybe I'd need to hear the questions first
The way questions are phrased frequently yields a certain kind of answer.
I do notice that Baker is inclined to deflect to the athlete when things go wrong, as in “it’s his job to get people out and he didn’t do that.” In his defense, not saying that’s wrong, but it’s also accurate.
Ask an obvious question, get a predictable reply.
I also know that managers are asked the same questions every day by a multitude of people. There aren’t many ways to reply to some queries.
I’m less inclined to judge Dusty on his media presence than his managing skills, which are usually ordinary going on lucky. But he doesn’t act like a baby, like some managers have done.
This is completely unsustainable, but man, is it fun while it lasts. -- BubbaFan
Ramon
i am afraid Ramon will start everyday Ryan is on the DL. His slash line will suffer. Dusty would have played Ramon more so far if Hanagan wasn’t making so much contact.
I really Hope the Corkster gets at least one start a week, Ramon needs the day off.
let us hope to heaven we don't get Craig Tatum back.
This is completely unsustainable, but man, is it fun while it lasts. -- BubbaFan
Somebody said Corky knows LeCure a lot better than Ramon, so I bet he'll start Wednesday
after that, Dusty probably rides Ramon’s old man knees into the ground.
see what I did there with uzr? it’s like a LOL cats saber-pun combo.--Verka Serduchka
One Start a week
is really the best we can hope for.
by Eastwindquinn on Jun 1, 2010 1:17 PM EDT up reply actions
I'll be at the game today.
In my life, the home team has never won a game that I’ve attended. Hopefully, this streak will continue.
"People don't kill people. Burning oreo packages kill people."
I'd say you're probably toast now.
“On the Road Again”
This is completely unsustainable, but man, is it fun while it lasts. -- BubbaFan
Original Content (TM)
Reds got conked yesterday. You get Good Bronson. And you get Bad Bronson. In the end, you’re going to get a guy who wins 13 or 14, loses 10 or 11, gives you 34 or 35 starts, 210 or 220 innings and an ERA around 4. It’s clockwork, only the clock never moves smoothly from 12 to 12. Good Bronson started 5-2. Bad Bronson didnt survive the rain delay Monday. Don’t be surprised to see BB another start or two. It’s just how he rolls. But I’ll take 14-11 every year.
Looks like PDoc not only snoops around these parts, he also poaches content.
"I never should have given up the animation rights."
well he has to get it somewhere
god knows how crappy it is when he makes it up.
by Eastwindquinn on Jun 1, 2010 1:19 PM EDT up reply actions
In reality,
Everyone HAS to report the same things. Because the internet is nothing but an echo chamber. One guy interviews Dusty, Yet everyone has the same quotes on their page. It’s almost inevitable.
Now if he said ‘Badroyo’, We would have sent the lawyers to his door by now.
WYSIWIG
Badroyo
would have never made it past his editor
by Eastwindquinn on Jun 1, 2010 1:36 PM EDT up reply actions
my problem with it is ....
no new content here. I read this in 2006 and again several times since.
This is completely unsustainable, but man, is it fun while it lasts. -- BubbaFan
With the very real prospect of competing late into the season
They really need to shore up the ‘pen. I don’t think it’s as hard as they’re making it out to be.
If you can’t DL Lincoln today, add Reineke or Maloney for Fisher until Del Rosario is eligible to return. Then take on del Rosario. If he sticks, you can swap Burton out for Lincoln if Burton’s ready to return.
Bray could be ready in mid-July. Toward August and September, Volquez, Chapman, LeCure, Wood or Maloney could be added for the stretch run – or to sub in for Bailey, Leake or Harang as needed.
There’s no excuse for carrying dead weight, especially if it’s going to pitch in relatively important game situations. If they just can’t find someone to competently hold down the Fisher-Ondrusek spot, they need to make a trade.
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 Jun 1, 2010 1:57 PM EDT reply actions
Olly Perez is on the outs with the Mets
by Charlie Scrabbles on Jun 1, 2010 1:58 PM EDT up reply actions
Do Not Want
I can see it now, people of Matthew Cerrone’s blog suggesting Arroyo, Phillips, and $4 million for Perez.
see what I did there with uzr? it’s like a LOL cats saber-pun combo.--Verka Serduchka
Certainly irrelevant
But probably not a coincidence
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 Jun 1, 2010 2:23 PM EDT up reply actions
we are talking Chad Reinecke
He’s not on the 40-man, so how does this work if they brought him in?
They would have to … what, buy his contract from the Bats?
This is completely unsustainable, but man, is it fun while it lasts. -- BubbaFan
Right
I just realized Dickerson was on the 60-day DL already. Reineke’s not a desirable option then.
If they don’t DL Lincoln or Rhodes to allow for EDR to come up, I’d have to think it would be Maloney or Wood. There’s really no one else besides Burton, who doesn’t seem like he’s quite ready.
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 Jun 1, 2010 2:40 PM EDT up reply actions
my first blackberry post on rr
I must say I am disappointed that the letters are automatically capitalized. I’m also disappointed there is not one single comment about trains in this post.
by Daedalus on Jun 1, 2010 2:01 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
mmmm ... we had some train problems
This is completely unsustainable, but man, is it fun while it lasts. -- BubbaFan
Isn't this part of the reason you have multiple handles here?
Mobile device fail.
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by Ash on Jun 1, 2010 7:23 PM EDT up reply actions
Is there any fanshots or anything about recommended hotels and nightlife around GABP?
I’d start one but if there is already one I can reference that’d be grrreattttt
There's a 4-part series on here.
A Visitor’s Guide to Cincinnati and GABP
Go, Reds! They're my favorite team!
Appreciate the linkage. Found a lot of great stuff.
One more question. I didn’t really see much about hotels in there.
1. What’s a good hotel, location wise, on the Kentucky side of the river. We plan on hitting up the night life of the Kentucky side and a good location is key as we plan on walking or taking public transportation. Cheaper the better, but theres enough of us going that once it’s split up any hotel will be fairly cheap
2. We are going during the week, hoping for Thursday, but it may be wednesday. Are the bars on that side still open late, at least open till a fairly reasonable time, during the week.
Thanks a lot gents!
Quick Add-on
One of my buddies going with me has this girlfriend who said she stayed at a hotel that had free happy hour. That ring a bell for anybody? It was on the Kentucky side?
if that place exists, I need to find it :)
"The Asian language is very different than ares." -- Justin007000
I stayed at a Drury Inn once that had a free happy hour
and I think it’s something that all of them offer.
But the one in Cincinnati appears to be north of town, so that wouldn’t be it.
Let me write out a formal proof for you.
Note
They do not provide free diplomatic immunity though. I learned that the hard way.
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by justin007000 on Jun 1, 2010 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions
very slowly
"Every day we expect to win and here lately we've been doing that."-Homer Bailey
by justin007000 on Jun 2, 2010 12:44 AM EDT up reply actions
Looked it up
This is true. Free happy hour. Interesting..
To be near food/bars/GABP, go with Comfort Suites in Newport
"The Asian language is very different than ares." -- Justin007000
ahem
I believe the name is Travelod e.
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They paid for their own hotel!
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by BK on Jun 1, 2010 6:51 PM EDT up reply actions
stay at the Radisson Covington
it has a revolving restaurant on top and its close to Covington’s Mainstrasse district…which is less douchy than downtown Cincy clubs and cool enough for some folks to propose matrimony to their future bride.
"then skip it"....
After reading the Visitors guide to Nati the quick bar scene I came up with was:
MainStrasse Village
Newport on the Levee
Beer Sellar
Hofbrauhaus
We were really trying to stay on the Kentucky side but I havent checked the locations of the Beer Sellar and Hofbrauhaus so those may not be logical. I believe I read that the TANK bus or whatever the fuck that is goes to the Levee and MainStrasse so that should be cool… or walk it…
Obviously more planning is needed but all our plans usually go to shit once we get there so who knows.
And now thinking on it more..
we will be there for a day and a half… my nightlife list seems more like a weekend trip ha
Levee is across from Hofbrauhaus
and down the street from Beer Sellar.
some RR dumbasses walk from BS to Levee in subzero temperatures. eff-faces!
"then skip it"....
Yeah, I didn't do that either
Their retarded.
"aaron harnann is so aweseom" - justin
by BK on Jun 1, 2010 6:52 PM EDT up reply actions
Mainstrasse is good, but there's more stuff in Newport
And you can’t go wrong with the Hof, especially in summertime. Especially if you plan on drinking a fuckload of beer.
"aaron harnann is so aweseom" - justin
by BK on Jun 1, 2010 6:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Nah the 'other guy'
The one who walked from the Levee to GABP with you and me and others…
My name is Madville and I'm a JonnyGomesLaynceNixaddict.
Sunday's loss ended a streak of 21 games in which the Reds never lost by more than 1 run.
They also did not lose more than 2 games in a row in all of May.
Go, Reds! They're my favorite team!
Dusty's team?
Dusty’s guys?
Dusty’s guys – T-Virusa, Co-Pat et al are gone…
I still contend (with absolutely no proof) that Walt had a conversation with Dusty a while back:
Walt:Dusty, I don’t like to interfere with the daily running of the team but I have a couple of suggestions for you to consider"
Dusty “Hey man, never let it be said that Dusty Baker isn’t ready to listen to suggestions”.
Walt" To be candid Dusty these suggestions are really requests…things that I as General Manager want you to implement."
Dusty“Hey, Dusty Baker is always ready to take one for the team.”
Walt" I want you to put Cabrerra in the leadoff slot and Phillips in the 2 hole. Move Stubbs down to the lower 3rd and lets get Hanigan in the lineup about 50% of the time."
Dusty" Hey you de boss-man…but don’t expect me to take it up the waazoo when we got no speed at the top and punch from the cleanup man"
Walt" Good I’m glad we’ve had this discussion and that you have shown yourself to be a flexible manager"
Dusty(To himself walking away) Flexible enough to take it the butt from you, Jerkertee..you never played no baseball…"
Now a few weeks later:
Dusty“”We (I) were (was) maligned last year and the year before when we were (I was) building this thing, people expect (me) you to have it built, but we were (I was) in the process of building."
According to Dusty, he finally has a team of “his guys” and the results speak for themselves.
My name is Madville and I'm a JonnyGomesLaynceNixaddict.
very entertaining. those are so his mannerisms.
"Now onto more important things: Punching Errorlando Cabrerror in the fucking tits." -Geki
From Fay:
johnfayman
#Reds moves: Lincoln to the DL with strained side, Fisher optioned. Del Rosario, Ondrusek up.
FGisher and Lincoln were not getting the job done
but Lurch and Del Rosario don’t make me really confident. That being said, Del Rosario did not look over matched the two times I saw him pitch
Hopefully Ondrusek pitches better this time around.
He normally doesn’t walk many guys or give up many home runs, but in eight innings with the Reds this season he walked five and allowed two homers.
by RedsMasochist on Jun 1, 2010 4:48 PM EDT up reply actions
good. fuckers.
"Now onto more important things: Punching Errorlando Cabrerror in the fucking tits." -Geki
Now, if the DFA Lincoln in 15 days, they'll be doing exactly as I had hoped.
Besides Ondrusek. I think he’s stop-gap while they wait for Burton.
Agreed on burton
But they’ll give Lincoln a couple weeks rehab in AAA just in case before they DFA him
see what I did there with uzr? it’s like a LOL cats saber-pun combo.--Verka Serduchka
by nycredsfan on Jun 1, 2010 4:32 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Interesting year for Ondrusek...
If you look at his last 10 games, he was lights out 8 of 10. In the other 2, he gave up 9 hits and 8 runs in 3 innings. Hopefully, Dusty will use him in situations where he can be successful…unlike earlier in the year where he asked him to face Pujols in a close game.
They didn't even bother to come up with a muscle for the fake injury
Del Rosario makes sense, Ondrusek is probably a placeholder for Burton.
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by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Jun 1, 2010 5:05 PM EDT up reply actions
And Votto's back!
Cabrera 6, Phillips 4, Votto 3, Rolen 5, Bruce 9, Gomes 7, Stubbs 8, Hernandez 2, Cueto
by chazzilla on Jun 1, 2010 4:00 PM EDT reply actions 6 recs
That is GREAT news...
I know we scored (and won) without Joey in the lineup, but it is not like we were facing great pitching on average. This lineup is completely different with Joey in it and it just will not “run” right if he is out of it for any extended period of time. Welcome back Mr. Vottomatic!!!
Green'd like a maple leaf.
That is most excellent news.
by the finest muffins on Jun 1, 2010 5:02 PM EDT up reply actions
that's not a real maple leaf
Maple leaves are red. I saw one on a Canuck flag.
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Heading out to go to the game now!
Go Reds! They’re my favorite road team!
"People don't kill people. Burning oreo packages kill people."
go get em kiddo
hope its a beautiful night in MO for a ballgame.
first thing my son asked me yesterday was “did (Westie) get me an Albert Pujols jersey?”…..
"then skip it"....
I refuse to stand idly by and let her corrupt your sweet innocent children in such a vile and disgusting manner :)
"The Asian language is very different than ares." -- Justin007000
no idea where he got that from
lady isnt a big sports fan…and always wears reds gear to gabp.
"then skip it"....
If you are going with a friend, please (in my memeory) do the '2 Man Wave'
My friend Brian and I did it midst a multitude of nonplussed Cardinal’s fans at an afternoon game at Busch Stadium many years ago..Tracey Jones hit a home run to lead off that game…
My name is Madville and I'm a JonnyGomesLaynceNixaddict.
The Bruce Factor
Hopefully we get out early tonight and give Cueto some cushion because if we are tied/behind from the 6th inning on I see key pitch arounds/walks to Votto and Rolen and then Bruce vs. Reyes or Miller in critical spots. The career numbers, albeit small sample sizes, are not positive:
Bruce vs. Reyes: 0 for 8 w/ 2 k’s (1 bb)
Bruce vs. Miller: 0 for 5
BTW, Bruce’s numbers vs. lefties this year — down to .200/304/350 (.654 OPS). Funny….I thought he was doing better this year. Baby steps I guess.
LaRussa is the match-up king. Late and close he will make Bruce beat one of his lefties. Here’s to hoping for an early TKO to make this all irrelevant. We need Cueto on his A game tonight.
Brecause Cueto doesn't speak English he was told by Dusty that he's facing the Brewers tonight...no prob gang.
My name is Madville and I'm a JonnyGomesLaynceNixaddict.
he learnt english :(
mads, you inspired me to make a blogpost at CJ about the Chad Ocho story you linked me to a couple days ago. thanks :)
Yes I know Dusty learnt English...but if Johnny learnt it he leranted it fron Dusty so you know where that takes us...
Chad is almost as charismatic as Deion Sanders…certainly more entertaining than any NFL player of his (Chad’s) caliber
My name is Madville and I'm a JonnyGomesLaynceNixaddict.
What story was this?
I actually read one the other day about him flying a fan out to watch him on dancing with the stars. all because this fan said on twitter how he wanted to go see him on the show..
Gomes!
Gomes is starting to shed platoon image — .286/4/21vs. RHP, .340/3/19 vs LHP. Nix is 0-for-last-11 after that nice wknd in CLE #reds
Nix gets on hot streaks where he starts spraying extra base hits
but he just can’t get on base enough to justify being a regular. I’m not sure why they’re carrying Heisey if he’s rarely starting in left and they think Nix is a good enough fielder to be the getaway day CF. They either need to find more time for him or bring up Wlad and have Nix be the go-to righty PH.
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by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Jun 1, 2010 5:30 PM EDT up reply actions
As an enormous Nix fan - I agree that Nix shouldn't be expected to be a platoon guy all the time with Gomes.
I like him (Nix) with the occasional start and being a LH PH power guy off the bench.
I love me some Jay Bruce but if H-Z is going to at the MLB level he ought to be getting a few starts on RF, exp. against difficult lefties and continue to get some starts in CF and LF to spell Stubbs and Gomes. Although Heisey has done a nice job as a PH, at his his age and time in his career I’d like to see him playing every day even if its at AAA.
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I agree on Heisey
If this team is serious about staying in the race, it it needs to start valuing the competitive edge over developmental considerations. Bruce would remain the full-time starter, but Heisey could could be tried in RF against tough lefties.
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by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Jun 1, 2010 6:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Also
I think Gomes splits are pretty intact, he’s just generally hitting the ball well – and extremely well against lefties.
If he keeps hitting and they don’t have anyone who can be expected to outperform his 286/306/459 line against lefties, he should be the starter. But you also have to consider what’s being sacrificed on defense too.
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by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Jun 1, 2010 5:46 PM EDT up reply actions
He's got to be as good as most LF's in our division...certainly better on defense than Donkey was...
Some sabredude need help me out here.
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ummm
UZR likes Dunn better than Gomes
TotalZone hates Gomes’ guts with a passion, and rates Dunn as far superior to Gomes.
BIS says Dunn is comfortably better.
The eye test says very few people ever were worse than Dunn, so there is that…
Gomes sucks at D though, any defense that relies on simply being better than Dunn is not worth the effort.
Sad but true
Gomes is worse defensively than Dunn in LF, and with less bat!
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He was playing in AA.
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