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We take your weak resistance and throw it in your face! We need no introduction for Astro annihilation! Reds win, 6-4.

Joey Votto claps, no matter what Jimmy Dugan says. (AP Photo/Pat Sullivan)

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Joey Votto claps, no matter what Jimmy Dugan says. (AP Photo/Pat Sullivan)



Joe Nuxhall Memorial Honorary Star of the Game

Joey Votto.  Our studly first baseman went 3-4 with his 24th home run of the season.  Honorable mentions go to Hunter Pence, Logan Ondrusek, and Orlando Cabrera.

Key Plays

  • The Astros jumped out to an early lead, assuring there would be no perfect game for Travis WoodAngel Sanchez and Lance Berkman hit one out singles.  Sanchez moved to third on Carlos Lee's fly out (they do not go first to third in Houston), then scored on the first of Hunter Pence's four hits.  Astros lead, 1-0.
  • The Reds had only managed one hit off of Bud Norris until the fourth inning when Orlando Cabrera singled and went to second on Chris Johnson's throwing error.  Norris then walked Joey Votto and Jonny Gomes, and the bases were loaded with no outs.  Jay Bruce hit a sacrifice fly to score Cabrera, and then Miguel Cairo got hit by a pitch to reload the bases.  Joey Votto got thrown out at home on Drew Stubbs's grounder, but with two outs, Ryan Hanigan singled and Gomes and Cairo scored.  Reds lead, 3-1.
  • In the bottom of the inning, Hunter Pence once again singled, and went to third on Jeff Keppinger's single (former Reds know what's up).  Chris Johnson hit a sacrifice fly to bring in Pence.  Reds lead, 3-2.
  • Joey Votto hit a two out solo homer in the fifth inning.  He's so great.  Reds lead, 4-2.
  • In the sixth inning, Carlos Lee led off with a single, then Hunter Pence (grrr, Pence!) hit a shallow fly to left field that found its way into the Crawford Boxes.  Game tied, 4-4.
  • Tim Byrdak came into pitch the eighth inning, and Astros fans immediately wish he hadn't.  Joey Votto and Jonny Gomes had back to back singles off of him, and Jay Bruce pulled a double down the right field line to drive in the go-ahead run.  Nelson Figueroa came in to relieve Byrdak and quickly struck out Miguel Cairo.  Then Drew Stubbs hit a blast to center field.  It was caught, but it was deep enough to score Jonny Gomes.  Reds win, 6-4.

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via www.fangraphs.com


Star-divide

Other Notes

  • This was Francisco Cordero's 100th save as a Red.  He's only the 4th Red to save 100 games.  His 277 career saves are 25th best of all time, but assuming that Jason Isringhausen gets called up to the big league team, six other current and former Reds are ahead of him.  How many can you name without looking?
  • Logan Ondrusek got his first career win.  Travis Wood is still searching for his.
  • Noted failure at driving people in, Ryan Hanigan, got his first RBI since May 21.  That gives him 19 this season, and 22 in the rest of his career.
  • Hunter Pence got four hits in a game for the first time since June 3, 2009.

 


 

Final - 7.23.2010 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 RHE
Cincinnati Reds 0 0 0 3 1 0 0 2 0 6 10 0
Houston Astros 1 0 0 1 0 2 0 0 0 4 12 1
WP: Logan Ondrusek (1 - 0)
SV: Francisco Cordero (27)
LP: Tim Byrdak (1 - 1)

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Jay Bruce stepping up

is a key right now. Makes the absence of Rolen sting a TINY bit less.

"People don't kill people. Burning oreo packages kill people."

by crolfer on Jul 24, 2010 12:29 AM EDT reply actions  

No on both, but you're close on one

"aaron harnann is so aweseom" - justin

by BK on Jul 24, 2010 1:20 AM EDT up reply actions  

Bingo

"aaron harnann is so aweseom" - justin

by BK on Jul 24, 2010 1:24 AM EDT up reply actions  

3

Lee, Smith, and Myers.

by Brendanukkah on Jul 24, 2010 1:36 AM EDT up reply actions  

Franco, Smith, Myers

Tekulve, Reardon, Isringhausen?

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by Slyde on Jul 24, 2010 7:51 AM EDT up reply actions  

Right, Franco

Isringhausen is correct, but the other two are not.

by Brendanukkah on Jul 24, 2010 9:21 AM EDT up reply actions  

Ah

Forgot about him on the 93 Reds.

by Brendanukkah on Jul 24, 2010 10:10 AM EDT up reply actions  

so was Reardon not part of your six then?

And you wouldn’t be counting someone like Wetteland, would you? Did he even have enough saves to top CoCo?

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by Slyde on Jul 24, 2010 10:19 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions  

Finally gave in and looked it up

The last two are tough, partly because I’d never expect them to be so high up on the list and partly because their stints with the Reds were short.

I think we should get extra credit if we say Bob Wickman. He never played for the Reds, but they did own him.

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by Slyde on Jul 24, 2010 10:29 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions   2 recs

I wrote down my guesses, then read the thread and looked mine up:

1. Jason Isringhausen (293)
2. Lee Smith (478)
3. Jeff Reardon (367)

Kent Tekulve (184 -nope, but good guess)
4. John Franco (424)
Danny Graves (182 – nope)

and from the thread guesses:
5. Todd Jones (319)
6. Randy Myers (347)
7. Jeff Montgomery (304)

NO ONE HAS YET GOTTEN #8.
HINT – WAS A RED, BUT NEVER PLAYED ON THE FIELD

no on:
Jeff Shaw (203)
Scott Sullivan
Rob Dibble (89)

"Don't turn off the TV if we've still got bats in our hands." - Dusty Baker

by PeteyHendrix on Jul 24, 2010 5:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

Correctamundo!

"Don't turn off the TV if we've still got bats in our hands." - Dusty Baker

by PeteyHendrix on Jul 24, 2010 5:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

Good recap

I think “studly first baseman” covers it. Last time Votto came off of rest (that first game back after his neck problem) he got 4 hits. 3 hits isn’t too bad—maybe a little bit of rest really does make a difference.

I can’t believe Cordero has that many saves with how many ruunners he allows. He just makes me feel a bit sick every time he goes out there. Amazingly, he is, more often than not, getting the job accomplished.

I’m still concerned about some things—the offense did score 6 runs, but it seemed like more than that was very possible. Hopefully we can get enough to beat Oswalt tomorrow, if he is still an Astro tomorrow.

by Red_Poodle on Jul 24, 2010 1:17 AM EDT reply actions  

Beat Oswalt?

One side of me says to go about it Tayna Harding style. That dude has simply skulldrugged us and dragged our carcus around over the years.

The other side of me is hopeful he may defect to our side and in that case, it would help us if he had two serviceable kneecaps.

Rollin' in the left lane.

by Red Joker on Jul 24, 2010 3:21 AM EDT up reply actions  

He hasn't recorded a win versus the Reds since the beginning of '09

Regression to the mean!!! :)

"so there was a reason firefox said i spelled that wrong" -- justin007000

by jch24 on Jul 24, 2010 10:45 AM EDT up reply actions  

yeah he's washed up

we’re going to chase him from the game in the 3rd!

by Red_Poodle on Jul 24, 2010 11:29 AM EDT up reply actions  

I like your think, kid

"so there was a reason firefox said i spelled that wrong" -- justin007000

by jch24 on Jul 24, 2010 11:30 AM EDT up reply actions  

Cordero saved 117 games for the Rangers

He should definitely surpass that total for the Reds by the end of his contract.

by Brendanukkah on Jul 24, 2010 1:35 AM EDT up reply actions  

"Should," yes

“Will” seems questionable

by thevole on Jul 24, 2010 12:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

What makes you think he's going to never get traded during that time?

If Izzy shows he’s still got it, Coco go bye bye. Maybe not this year, but before Opening Day, methinks.

"Don't turn off the TV if we've still got bats in our hands." - Dusty Baker

by PeteyHendrix on Jul 24, 2010 5:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

Hell, he's got 63 more games.

It’s not inconceivable he could get those 17 before the end of this season.

by Brendanukkah on Jul 25, 2010 1:19 AM EDT up reply actions  

Closing must really be an insanely difficult job

if Cordero is among the statistical leaders in his profession over time.

Didn’t Hume make 100 saves back in the day, or at least come close?

Did any of our nasty boys accomplish this? if not, those days certainly were filled with Lulz.

Rollin' in the left lane.

by Red Joker on Jul 24, 2010 3:17 AM EDT reply actions  

It's already 94 degrees here

That’s about 35 for you soccer sufficienadoes. Anybody wanna come over and cut my grass?

When you come to the fork in the road, take it.

by poojols on Jul 24, 2010 9:43 AM EDT via mobile reply actions  

Gotta cut my own

I’m glad I put it off til today.

by Brendanukkah on Jul 24, 2010 10:11 AM EDT up reply actions  

My grass needs to be cut as well

But I’ve pissed away the morning, and now have two birthday parties to attend. A quick check of weather.com says it’s currently 85 here, and gonna be 95. Awesome.

"so there was a reason firefox said i spelled that wrong" -- justin007000

by jch24 on Jul 24, 2010 10:47 AM EDT up reply actions  

Currently 92 here, going to be 102 today.

With an “extreme heat advisory.” Looking at the forecast, I think I may not leave my apartment again until Tuesday.

by the finest muffins on Jul 24, 2010 11:05 AM EDT up reply actions  

We were trying to figure out something cool to do with the kids without spending an extended amount of time outside

Probably going to create a scavenger hunt or something.

"so there was a reason firefox said i spelled that wrong" -- justin007000

by jch24 on Jul 24, 2010 11:30 AM EDT up reply actions  

go make some pottery!

its kinda cool when the kids get older to have a serving dish or coffee mug they designed and painted.

"Yahan Sentona's strikeouts are way down this year" Jake Liscow

by obc2 on Jul 24, 2010 11:50 AM EDT up reply actions  

or they suck at pottery and it ruins their self esteem and they are emotionally stunted for life

I am thrilled for your success, hell I'm amazed by it. Nobody who knows you saw this coming.

by justin007000 on Jul 24, 2010 11:59 AM EDT up reply actions  

somebody needs a hug

Any volunteers? I sure as shit ain’t gonna do it.

"so there was a reason firefox said i spelled that wrong" -- justin007000

by jch24 on Jul 24, 2010 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

I think that happened

in “Taran Wanderer.”

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by BubbaFan on Jul 24, 2010 9:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

that is insane!

102?! If you leave your apartment you need to jump in a pool immediately

by Red_Poodle on Jul 24, 2010 11:30 AM EDT up reply actions  

Yeah

We have about the same temperatures. Definitely going to be a pool day tomorrow.

"People don't kill people. Burning oreo packages kill people."

by crolfer on Jul 24, 2010 11:34 AM EDT up reply actions  

How are we so "cool" then?

MO is hot as fuck, DC is hot as fuck……meteorologist?? I don’t see any meteors!

"so there was a reason firefox said i spelled that wrong" -- justin007000

by jch24 on Jul 24, 2010 11:38 AM EDT up reply actions  

So, nobody's gonna cut my grass?

Guess I’ll do it myself. It’s 98 and humid, and I’m 44 years old. Wish me luck.

When you come to the fork in the road, take it.

by poojols on Jul 24, 2010 11:55 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions  

i put the grass on a 3 day hiatus

cut it too short in this heat and its just gonna fry and turn brown.

"Yahan Sentona's strikeouts are way down this year" Jake Liscow

by obc2 on Jul 24, 2010 11:59 AM EDT up reply actions  

I just finished mine

I’m a prolific sweater, but I don’t think I’ve ever sweat that much. It was horrible. I feel like I might die now.

Plus I locked myself out of the house. I have four roommates, and thank god one of them was home.

by Brendanukkah on Jul 24, 2010 1:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

Annnnd green'd

"aaron harnann is so aweseom" - justin

by BK on Jul 24, 2010 9:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

I'm heading to RFK tonight to work the friendly between DC United and Portsmouth

Portsmouth is a team that went bankrupt and couldn’t afford to pay its players. They really need the money, but they’ve only brought a limited number of players with them on this North American tour, and some of them have already picked up injuries. They only have 12 healthy players available, so ten of them are going to have play the whole game. On a day when the heat index is nearing 110. This ain’t southern England, boys!

by Brendanukkah on Jul 24, 2010 11:43 AM EDT up reply actions  

I saw that.

Worst team in the MLS (sorry ‘Nukkah) vs. a team that I’m surprised still exists in 100 degree heat. Gonna be a heckuva time!

We're all mad here. I'm mad. You're mad. Otherwise, you wouldn't have come here.

by chesirecat on Jul 24, 2010 12:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

What's the deal with the KC team playing the Manchester United?

They keep talking about that out here and I must be missing something… That doesn’t exactly sound like competition…

"People don't kill people. Burning oreo packages kill people."

by crolfer on Jul 24, 2010 1:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

It's a friendly match, basically an exhibition

Both teams will play hard, but there’s nothing on the line. Just a chance for Midwesterners to see one of the top teams in the world in their own backyard.

"aaron harnann is so aweseom" - justin

by BK on Jul 24, 2010 1:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

Manchester United is another club that's wildly in debt (which didn't happen until it was bought by some Americans)

So they’re on a moneymaking North American tour as well. They already played the Philadelphia Union in a surprisingly close game, and will later be the opponent for the MLS All-Star team.

All the European teams are just beginning their preseason right now, so these are warm ups for them. But it’s still exciting for an MLS team to beat a European giant (DC United beat Ronaldinho and AC Milan in a friendly earlier this year).

by Brendanukkah on Jul 24, 2010 1:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

it's brutal today

It’s been hotter, but the humidity is unreal. I thought it was humid last week, but today, the air feels feels so heavy and thick it’s like pea soup.

It was 112F on the field at Yankee Stadium at the start of the game, and 120F by the end.

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by BubbaFan on Jul 24, 2010 4:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

These are the reasons I don't live where y'all live.

Someone tipped me off to a killer job in Miami. Laughter filled the room when he said the name of that city. Humidity, we’re staying divorced.

"Don't turn off the TV if we've still got bats in our hands." - Dusty Baker

by PeteyHendrix on Jul 24, 2010 5:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

It's highly unusual weather for New York

There were tornado warnings last night (that caused a delay in the Yankees game).

Paul O’Neill was in the booth, and he said in Ohio where he lives they have tornado warnings just about every week, but it was strange seeing them in NY.

All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?

by BubbaFan on Jul 24, 2010 6:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

The report I heard

was that the field at RFK was 130 degrees. Sure felt like it.

by Brendanukkah on Jul 25, 2010 1:20 AM EDT up reply actions  

Well guys, I may or may not be checking in this weekend -- I'm off to the Brickyard!

YEEEEEEEHAAAAW!!!

/drinks beer
//removes shirt
///smacks lippy woman

Everyone have a great weekend! And go Reds.

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 Jul 24, 2010 1:26 PM EDT reply actions  

checkout downtown Indy

its like C-bus on steroids!

"Yahan Sentona's strikeouts are way down this year" Jake Liscow

by obc2 on Jul 24, 2010 1:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

I liked Indy when I lived there...

but wasn’t in downtown much. But it was the first city I ever lived in, so I probably could have been anywhere and enjoyed having options that aren’t available in small towns.

What does a mama bear on the pill have in common with the World Series? No cubs.

by DocRam on Jul 24, 2010 1:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

Say hi for me to all of the black people there!

Then go get me the key to the batter’s box.

"Don't turn off the TV if we've still got bats in our hands." - Dusty Baker

by PeteyHendrix on Jul 24, 2010 5:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

There were actually a surprising amount of black people at the race.

Like probably 50!

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 Jul 26, 2010 1:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

Dang it

Gorzelanny is a piece of crap.

"People don't kill people. Burning oreo packages kill people."

by crolfer on Jul 24, 2010 1:31 PM EDT reply actions  

Another lead off HR for Colvin today...

2-1 Deadbirds bottom of the 3rd. Keep hope alive.

Watch it, ass blood.

by -ManBearPig on Jul 24, 2010 1:47 PM EDT reply actions  

And Byrd gets in on the action.

Make it 4-2!

"People don't kill people. Burning oreo packages kill people."

by crolfer on Jul 24, 2010 1:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

66 pitches through 3 innings for Hawksworth.

"People don't kill people. Burning oreo packages kill people."

by crolfer on Jul 24, 2010 2:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

I really hope they're unable to get another good SP...

Because 4 and 5 for the Birds are mediocre on most days.

What does a mama bear on the pill have in common with the World Series? No cubs.

by DocRam on Jul 24, 2010 2:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

Hawksworth and Suppan are pretty bad

they must be searching for help (when are Penny and Lohse due back?)

by Red_Poodle on Jul 24, 2010 2:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

83 through 4

the Pen is going to get some work today…Wear them down Chubs.

Watch it, ass blood.

by -ManBearPig on Jul 24, 2010 2:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

Hawksworth didn't even make it out of the 5th.

"People don't kill people. Burning oreo packages kill people."

by crolfer on Jul 24, 2010 2:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

We owe Votto for the Cubs surge

I think he intentionally riled them up with his remarks so that they could sweep the Cardinals. He did this with full knowledge that he can personally defeat the Cubs so the he Redsdo not need to worry about facing a recharegd Cubs team. It is very Bismarckian-incite a reovlt when you know you can put it down! Or I could be wrong.

by Red_Poodle on Jul 24, 2010 2:16 PM EDT reply actions  

Nah

I think you hit the nail on the head.

"People don't kill people. Burning oreo packages kill people."

by crolfer on Jul 24, 2010 2:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

we always get teams pissed off at the all-star game

remember in the 2006 ASG in PNC when Arroyo called the Pirates a shitty organization for letting him go on waivers.

I am thrilled for your success, hell I'm amazed by it. Nobody who knows you saw this coming.

by justin007000 on Jul 25, 2010 12:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

how soon we forget

"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

by Cy Schourek on Jul 24, 2010 6:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

At wrigley

Rooting for the cubs. I feel dirty but go cubs !?!

by AB on Jul 24, 2010 2:25 PM EDT via mobile reply actions  

I'd take the Cubs over the Cards almost any time.

"People don't kill people. Burning oreo packages kill people."

by crolfer on Jul 24, 2010 2:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

Especially when it's the Cards we're looking up to in the standings.

What does a mama bear on the pill have in common with the World Series? No cubs.

by DocRam on Jul 24, 2010 2:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

Please continue.

"People don't kill people. Burning oreo packages kill people."

by crolfer on Jul 24, 2010 2:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

Tonights lineup is interesting...

Phillips 4
Cabrera 6
Votto 3
Nix 7
Bruce 9
Stubbs 8
Hernandez 2
Janish 5
Cueto RHP

What does a mama bear on the pill have in common with the World Series? No cubs.

by DocRam on Jul 24, 2010 2:30 PM EDT reply actions  

Nix and Janish in the same lineup is awesome!

"Yahan Sentona's strikeouts are way down this year" Jake Liscow

by obc2 on Jul 24, 2010 2:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

Who?

"People don't kill people. Burning oreo packages kill people."

by crolfer on Jul 24, 2010 2:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

i wouldn't trade heisey

for Nix, Janish, Pete Mackanin, and a new copy of Wire to Wire…

"Yahan Sentona's strikeouts are way down this year" Jake Liscow

by obc2 on Jul 24, 2010 2:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

That wouldn't be very smart...

Two of those guys are already on the team!

"People don't kill people. Burning oreo packages kill people."

by crolfer on Jul 24, 2010 2:41 PM EDT up reply actions   1 recs

wouldn't be if me and than ran the show

"Yahan Sentona's strikeouts are way down this year" Jake Liscow

by obc2 on Jul 24, 2010 2:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

Every time I think I'm an atheist

Something comes around that makes me give sincere thanks to god.

by Brendanukkah on Jul 24, 2010 2:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

we'd also

1) abolish the usa soccer program instead putting funding towards curling
2) establish a Jimmy Buffett 8th inning stretch song @ GABP
3) immediate open an Opening Day food stand under the Machine Room
4) promote runs scored, runs batted in, and games won!
5) free chocolate cake for Thursday day games!
6) no sped up drums for hitters at bat music

"Yahan Sentona's strikeouts are way down this year" Jake Liscow

by obc2 on Jul 24, 2010 2:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

Hmmm, free chocolate cake on one hand, everything I like about the world on the other...

Still thinking….

Gonna have to go with B-nuks on this one.

This team wouldn't be so bad if it weren't for all the losing.

by andromache on Jul 24, 2010 2:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

go ahead and try to convince me

you’re not tHan

"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

by Cy Schourek on Jul 24, 2010 6:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

What the heck?

Nix rather than Heisey? I disagree. I do like the Janish sighting though…

"People don't kill people. Burning oreo packages kill people."

by crolfer on Jul 24, 2010 2:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

Fun with selective endpoints

Nix’s last 26 games: .206/.260/.265

see what I did there with uzr? it’s like a LOL cats saber-pun combo.--Verka Serduchka

by nycredsfan on Jul 24, 2010 2:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

and 0s to a lesser extent.

"People don't kill people. Burning oreo packages kill people."

by crolfer on Jul 24, 2010 2:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

if this works out

I say resign Dusty to a 2-3 year extension before the end of the night

"Yahan Sentona's strikeouts are way down this year" Jake Liscow

by obc2 on Jul 24, 2010 2:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

Just a win would do it for you?

I’d want total dominance, and at least four hits from Nix. Then we could talk.

by Brendanukkah on Jul 24, 2010 2:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

I'd want 5 hits from Nix in 4 ABs.

"People don't kill people. Burning oreo packages kill people."

by crolfer on Jul 24, 2010 2:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

It has taken him 16 PAs to get his last 4 hits, so don't hold your breath

Who else wants fun SSS numbers?

see what I did there with uzr? it’s like a LOL cats saber-pun combo.--Verka Serduchka

by nycredsfan on Jul 24, 2010 2:45 PM EDT up reply actions  

Also, small sample size alert, but:

Numbers vs. righties this year:
Nix: .240/.275/.423
Heisey: .400/.475/.686

see what I did there with uzr? it’s like a LOL cats saber-pun combo.--Verka Serduchka

by nycredsfan on Jul 24, 2010 2:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

But Oswalt isn't your typical lefty! Or something...

"People don't kill people. Burning oreo packages kill people."

by crolfer on Jul 24, 2010 2:43 PM EDT up reply actions   1 recs

Nix would have to

Since I’m not sure he has a neck with which to turn his head.

by Brendanukkah on Jul 24, 2010 2:44 PM EDT up reply actions   2 recs

has anyone else noticed

jch’s strong resemblance to Sheldon from Big Bang?

"Yahan Sentona's strikeouts are way down this year" Jake Liscow

by obc2 on Jul 24, 2010 2:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yore wrong

Even though they don’t dress the same, not only can you can definitely see a resemblance in the face…

But the mannerisms as well.

And this picture is the one that seals it.

Bazinga.

"aaron harnann is so aweseom" - justin

by BK on Jul 25, 2010 12:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

I don't see it

"so there was a reason firefox said i spelled that wrong" -- justin007000

by jch24 on Jul 25, 2010 1:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

These pictures are released through my department. :P

"Don't turn off the TV if we've still got bats in our hands." - Dusty Baker

by PeteyHendrix on Jul 26, 2010 1:29 AM EDT up reply actions  

who?

"so there was a reason firefox said i spelled that wrong" -- justin007000

by jch24 on Jul 24, 2010 11:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

I saw that...

unless he has butterflies about something else.

What does a mama bear on the pill have in common with the World Series? No cubs.

by DocRam on Jul 24, 2010 2:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

he should tweet crolfer if he has butterflies!

"Yahan Sentona's strikeouts are way down this year" Jake Liscow

by obc2 on Jul 24, 2010 2:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

I could so sort him out about those!

"People don't kill people. Burning oreo packages kill people."

by crolfer on Jul 24, 2010 2:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

True. We got this.

"People don't kill people. Burning oreo packages kill people."

by crolfer on Jul 24, 2010 2:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

a swift kick to the ding ding

eliminates tummy butterflies

"Yahan Sentona's strikeouts are way down this year" Jake Liscow

by obc2 on Jul 24, 2010 2:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

I'll have to try that sometime.

This team wouldn't be so bad if it weren't for all the losing.

by andromache on Jul 24, 2010 2:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

Since Janish is starting, LeCure has to be the water boy tonight.

see what I did there with uzr? it’s like a LOL cats saber-pun combo.--Verka Serduchka

by nycredsfan on Jul 24, 2010 2:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

If you switched Hernandez and Janish

that’d be four Texans batting in a row. This lineup right here is Dusty’s Houston special.

by the finest muffins on Jul 24, 2010 5:09 PM EDT up reply actions   1 recs

And the Cards bullpen lives up to its name.

5 pitch walk. Bases juiced for Soriano.

"People don't kill people. Burning oreo packages kill people."

by crolfer on Jul 24, 2010 2:36 PM EDT reply actions  

Jaba the Hut is pitching

More runs for the Chubs please.

Watch it, ass blood.

by -ManBearPig on Jul 24, 2010 3:02 PM EDT reply actions  

I'm more excited than Cubs fans

Because I’m the anti-cardinals fan. Come on marmol!!

by AB on Jul 24, 2010 3:56 PM EDT via mobile reply actions  

That's what I'm talking about.

Suck it, Cards.

"People don't kill people. Burning oreo packages kill people."

by crolfer on Jul 24, 2010 3:59 PM EDT reply actions  

First place!

Bitches!

by AB on Jul 24, 2010 3:59 PM EDT via mobile reply actions   1 recs

OK Grass is cut

That sucked. I was sick this spring and lost 40 pounds. I’d gained 20 of them back, but I think I just lost ’em again.

When you come to the fork in the road, take it.

by poojols on Jul 24, 2010 4:19 PM EDT via mobile reply actions  

I'm sure that was awful

cutting grass today would be murder. It is dsangerously hot out there today

by Red_Poodle on Jul 24, 2010 4:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

Looking at relievers, I was shocked to find that...

John Smoltz led the league in Wins (1996), then led the league in Saves (2002), then led the league in Wins again (2006). I assume no one else can make this claim…

"Don't turn off the TV if we've still got bats in our hands." - Dusty Baker

by PeteyHendrix on Jul 24, 2010 5:37 PM EDT reply actions  

That is pretty remarkable

When you come to the fork in the road, take it.

by poojols on Jul 24, 2010 6:16 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions  

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