Just how good of a season is Joey Votto having?
by nycredsfan on Jul 29, 2010 3:00 PM EDT
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PrintA few comments lately got me to thinking about how Votto's current season stacks up against some of the best seasons this franchise has seen. Particularly, this little bit of fawning from Charlie Scrabbles:
i just realized
we are watching one of the best hitters in baseball right now. i dont think ive ever got to witness such greatness. i think this is much bigger than i previously thought.
Turns out, he's right. Let's assume, just for fun, that Joey maintains his current rates (HR,BB,K, AVG, etc) for the rest of the season. Following would be his end of the season stats and how they would rank amongst the all-time best single seasons by a Reds player.
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Category |
Total |
Rank |
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Home Runs |
42 |
7th |
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Total Bases |
352 |
6th |
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On Base Percentage |
.423 |
11th |
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Slugging |
.599 |
9th |
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OPS |
1.023 |
5th |
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OPS+ |
170 |
6th |
Joey doesn't look to crack the top 10 in many traditional offensive categories like RBI, hits, or batting average, but a look at these numbers makes it clear that he's in the midst of one of the best seasons ever by a Redleg. It's interesting to me that he's only 11th and 9th in OBP and SLG, respectively, but is 5th in OPS. That speaks to the fact that he's having one of the most complete offensive seasons a Red has ever had and is keeping the company of players like Frank Robinson, Ted Kluszewski, and Joe Morgan.
Now, this is just a piece of off-day fluff, as many things can happen for the rest of the year and the above numbers are far from a sure thing. Still, it's scary that Joey is only 26 and has improved his patience and power each season so far.
So here's the discussion question for this evening. If you are Walt Jocketty, what kind of deal are you offering Joey in the offseason? He's entering his first year of arbitration, so do you go year to year? Buy out his 3 arb years? Lock him up until he's 40? As a frame of reference, Votto and Ryan Howard will have posted very similar numbers entering their arb years, although Howard was a year older when he got his $10 million dollar reward. So what does Joey get?
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Make him a lifetime Red.
This is the best young player this team has had in my lifetime. Get this thing done, now.
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 29, 2010 3:05 PM EDT reply actions 8 recs
Ann’s got a great deal of mass.
Rev. Veal: My wife and I were about the same age when we got engaged.
Michael: [Glancing at the reverend’s wife] Well, yeah, you’ve gotta lock that down.
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 29, 2010 3:25 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
So rec'd
Wasn’t that movie supposed to come out last year? WTF?
by Brian B on Jul 29, 2010 6:58 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
i just finished the series on netflix
top notch stuff
by Charlie Scrabbles on Jul 29, 2010 7:04 PM EDT up reply actions
I own all three seasons!
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 29, 2010 7:29 PM EDT up reply actions
so do i
it all streams instantly on my Netflix.
by Charlie Scrabbles on Jul 29, 2010 7:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Yes, I know. But I have them in DVD for when the computers
become conscience.
/skynet
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 29, 2010 7:34 PM EDT up reply actions
ive seen the series several times and bought all three seasons for my mom on dvd
i was over the other day and theyre all still in their packaging
Retractions are for journalists! -Gray
When the time comes, you should put her in the
bad retirement community.
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 29, 2010 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions
Well, that's actually pretty good if you know the right people.
Their names tend to end in a vowel.
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 29, 2010 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions
It rhymes the way I pronounce it
"aaron harnann is so aweseom" - justin
by BK on Jul 29, 2010 3:56 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
HAH!
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 29, 2010 4:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Also rec'd
Stupid Florida would-be Gore voters.
by Brian B on Jul 29, 2010 7:00 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
just say it like
Mark McGwire putting supplements in his potatoes.
"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
I feel really dumb right now.
There’s another way to say it?
by the finest muffins on Jul 29, 2010 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions
apparently it's an-drom-a-key
but i always just say andro-mash
Retractions are for journalists! -Gray
dumb greek
that “ch” is a hard sound.
"Red Reporter - An elitist clique full of like-minded douchebags." - BK
don't feel bad
none of us knew it until after andromache became a gazillionaire on Jeopardy, and then we were all saying it wrong and she had to teach us how to say it right.
most of us continue to say it wrong.
"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
So is it... is it a real word or something?
I miss the days when I used to know things.
by the finest muffins on Jul 29, 2010 11:49 PM EDT up reply actions
typical loose Greek concubine
"Red Reporter - An elitist clique full of like-minded douchebags." - BK
If by loose, you mean raped after her husband was killed and her infant son thrown off the top of a building.
…were you on a 1960s jury, by any chance?
This team wouldn't be so bad if it weren't for all the losing.
It was supposed to be a joke, fuckface.
This team wouldn't be so bad if it weren't for all the losing.
It's ok.
I was there with you.
"Red Reporter - An elitist clique full of like-minded douchebags." - BK
(That was also supposed to be a joke)
(fuckface)
This team wouldn't be so bad if it weren't for all the losing.
Sure it was...
I’m thinking that it’s no coincidence that your name is pronounced “An DRAMA key”. (waits patiently to be called a fuckface)
by RedsMasochist on Jul 30, 2010 1:49 PM EDT up reply actions
Bahahaha, any andramaqueen knows that withholding is also a great technique!
So no. :P
This team wouldn't be so bad if it weren't for all the losing.
by andromache on Jul 30, 2010 3:00 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
Haha, well played.
Since I was making a joke about your name, I threw one in about mine at the end. Nice pickup.
by RedsMasochist on Jul 30, 2010 5:45 PM EDT up reply actions
I thought blowme cockface was your temporary porn name.
This team wouldn't be so bad if it weren't for all the losing.
yeah they need to secure him
I want to see him down there playing first when he is 45. At that point, he might be only as good as Pujols, but that’s ok
I have no problem with $8MM/year indefinitely...
…with bonuses for ASG, MVP top 3, playoff round MVP, and each round of the playoffs reached.
"Don't turn off the TV if we've still got bats in our hands." - Dusty Baker
Is that in Canadian or American dollars?
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 29, 2010 3:24 PM EDT up reply actions
Now you're getting looney.
A Pete Rose by any other name would still smell of cheap hookers and pinetar.
by Pops Daniels on Jul 29, 2010 4:08 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
It's gonna take a hell of a lot more than $8MM/year
He’ll probably make that next year even if he just goes to arbitration. Something like $8/$12/$15/$17/$20/$22/$25 on a 7 year deal probably gets it done. That’s hoping you can buy out 4 free agent years for $84 million or so — a bargain when compared to Teixeira getting $22.5MM per year for 8 years or Ryan Howard getting $25MM per year for 5 years. It’s a huge chunk of change, but it’s gonna take that kind of money to lock him up on a long term deal and pass up the chance at a 6 or 7 year deal for more annual salary after he hits free agency in three years as a 29-year-old superstar.
If that's what he wants.
A lifelong $8-10MM contract may look better than a 7-year $77MM contract for a different organization.
"Don't turn off the TV if we've still got bats in our hands." - Dusty Baker
by PeteyHendrix on Jul 29, 2010 4:13 PM EDT up reply actions
I would not sign a lifelong contract with the Reds.
Maybe Joey would. Me, no.
This team wouldn't be so bad if it weren't for all the losing.
for eight million bucks a year
I’d sign a contract to play a game for my whole career.
even for the dodgers.
you know how much mac’n’cheese you can buy for 8 million bucks?
"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
Is this Kraft or off-brand?
I guess my point is that a lot can change in a career – and if it comes to the point where Joey Votto no longer wants to play in this city, a lifetime contract will be a big headache.
This team wouldn't be so bad if it weren't for all the losing.
i think you can get the Kraft regular stuff for a buck
and i think you can get the Kroger shells ’n cheese for a buck. hmmmm…i already ate dinner.
and nobody signs lifetime contracts. is that even a thing?
by Charlie Scrabbles on Jul 29, 2010 6:38 PM EDT up reply actions
A 6-10 year deal is basically a lifetime contract in baseball.
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 29, 2010 6:41 PM EDT up reply actions
But you still have to buy the milk and butter.
So better ask for $9 million.
by Brian B on Jul 29, 2010 7:04 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
magic johnson signed a 25 year contract with the lakers that was termed a "lifetime contract"
bret hart also signed a lifetime contract with the wwf. that one didn’t work out too well
too easy to grab him by the handlebars?
"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
At the time
Taking the “under” on Magic’s contract would have seemed like a safe bet.
by Brendanukkah on Jul 30, 2010 12:44 AM EDT up reply actions
Annnnnnnnnd green.
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 30, 2010 11:01 AM EDT up reply actions
IIRC, Tim Wakefield has a lifetime contract, as did Dan Quisenberry.
"Don't turn off the TV if we've still got bats in our hands." - Dusty Baker
by PeteyHendrix on Jul 29, 2010 7:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Quisenberry's contract is up.
Tits up.
by Brian B on Jul 29, 2010 10:26 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
They did away with Wakefield's perpetual club option
Boston eventually declined their 4M option and signed him for a lesser amount.
It's not realistic, though.
He’s already 26. I think $45MM over the next three years and then a seven or eight year free agent deal worth $20MM+ a year is motivation enough to not take $80-$120 million over the next 10-15 years, especially when the Reds will absolutely pay him more than that even if he decides to give the Reds a hometown discount. I’m not trying to be the bearer of bad news or anything, I just think the Reds have waited far too long on the extension front to be able to reasonably expect any kind of substantial bargain from Votto.
I think you're right in every way.
Out of curiosity, I wonder how a guy with Votto’s skills and swing projects into his 30s.
To me, he’s been somewhat of a late developer. As I recall, he didn’t have the big power numbers in the minors. Still considered a prospect, I wasn’t big on him. I’d rather see the homers from first base prospects. Joey had doubles (again, from my recollection), which everyone said would develop into power, but that kind of development NEVER happens with Reds prospects. So why would I believe it? Then again, Joey was young at every stop in the minors I think., so maybe that explains it.
Anyway, my point is, I don’t know how long to expect Joey to ride this magic carpet. It used to be these guys would project as stars for years to come. But this isn’t the steroid era. Once he starts to decline, would you want to be on the hook for another 2 years and $40 million?
by Brian B on Jul 29, 2010 7:18 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
A couple points
First, it’s a good question, and one I think needs to be asked of every player up for a long term deal, and that will only increasingly become the case into the future.
Second, he definitely had homerun power in the minors. He had 22 in AA as a 22 year old, then the same number again in AAA the next year.
Third, I think it’s reasonable to assume players will maintain their skills and performance into their 30s. The best will be good deep into their thirties, but anyone should be solid up until 31-32, especially a first baseman.
I haven’t answered it yet, but if Votto would sign it, I’d do 6 years for as much as it reasonably takes.
see what I did there with uzr? it’s like a LOL cats saber-pun combo.--Verka Serduchka
One of my problems always being on the mobile site is that I can't look things up before I post.
So I go on memory. Back then, Adam Dunn was a slugger. Jay Bruce was a slugging prospect. Joey Votto wasn’t. He was under the radar. He did not have any sustained HR totals in the minors, just the one year, really, for the Lookouts. I was especially skeptical that they moved him to AA as a 21 year old after a very average year even for the FSL. One year later, he was ready and in the majors.
that year in the FSL really skewed the perception of him as a prospect
But there are several reasons why that year was a fluke. For one, the FSL and Sarasota in particular depresses offense quite a bit. Secondly, that was the year of DanO’s silly “take one strike” decree for the lower minors. That idea might be needed for guys who can’t read the strike zone, but Votto has said that it hampered him and he had the worst year of his pro career. It’s not all that far-fetched to think that if Votto had been allowed to do what he does that year that he could have been in the bigs a year earlier. Then again, maybe that year motivated Votto to prove himself even more and turned him into the player he is.
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by Slyde on Jul 30, 2010 10:22 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I can see why it hampered him
Just look at how often he swings at the first pitch now.
by Brendanukkah on Jul 30, 2010 10:57 AM EDT up reply actions
Actually, his home run totals were pretty consistent.
2004, 19 homers between Dayton and Potomac.
2005, 17 homers in Sarasota. (in the FSL, that’s mighty impressive.)
2006, 22 homers in Chattanooga.
2007, 22 homers in Louisville, and 4 with the Reds.
by RedsMasochist on Jul 30, 2010 11:15 AM EDT up reply actions
I can't see any reason why the Reds shouldn't sign Joey to a long-term, big money contract after the year.
I think there’s a very good chance we’re watching Joey blossom into the best hitter in the NL for the coming decade right before our eyes. Joey’s last two years have been on the same offensive level as Albert Pujols’ career, he’s hard-working, he’s a good teammate, and he’s only going to get better. He’s got Adam Dunn power and an eye that’s almost as good, only he hits .320 and plays great defense.
I say give him the biggest contract in Reds history. I don’t see how you don’t get that done.
My worry is that the Reds will hesitate to sign Votto and he will leave for Toronto.
Playing in his hometown, in front of his family would be hard to beat. Get him locked up now Walt!
by RedsMasochist on Jul 29, 2010 3:45 PM EDT up reply actions
5 years/$55M
11: $7M
12: $9M
13: $11M
14: $13M
15: $15M
16: Club Option for $17M
Who says no?
The again, Troy Tulowitzki, Evan Longoria, and ryan braun have all taken deals at far less money than this
and you’d be hard pressed to say that joey is better than any of those guys, so you don’t always know. Some guys value security.
He is a Canadian, so security, I'm assuming, is important!
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 29, 2010 3:36 PM EDT up reply actions
I think this is the key.
You can’t treat this like a free-agent signing because it’s not. Deals like this are never market value. The player trades security for getting a bit less than they are worth.
The big question, like you said, is whether Joey values loyalty being a Red enough to do a long term deal that is a bit of a deal for the team.
see what I did there with uzr? it’s like a LOL cats saber-pun combo.--Verka Serduchka
They also signed within their first year in the big leagues.
This was the risk that the Reds took when they waited to sign Votto long-term.
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by Slyde on Jul 29, 2010 3:47 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
There's a big difference between this and those deals.
Longoria signed at the beginning of his rookie year and covers his 6 years of team control, then with 3 team options for his first three free agent years. It’s an absolutely ridiculous bargain of a contract and a total exception to anything else. Braun’s deal and Tulu’s deal each covered three years of pre-arb team control, in which the players make pretty much nothing. This is already our third and final year of that with Joey. If he were to go to arbitration with us after the season, he’d be pretty much assured of making $10MM just for his first arb year. He’s likely to make $40MM over the next three years if he doesn’t sign an extension, at which point he’d hit the free agent market and get huge money. That’s a huge difference from all the deals that you’re mentioning.
Yeah, I think Verlander's 5/80 is a more likely comp.
This team wouldn't be so bad if it weren't for all the losing.
I think Votto's agents go in using Ryan Howard as a comp.
He got $10MM in his first arb year, then 15/19/20/20/20/25/25/25/23 (or a $13MM buyout in his last year. It cost the Phillies $85MM for his first four free agent years, $44MM for his last three years of team control, and then they tacked on an extra $73MM just for the hell of it. I don’t think Joey will ask for quite that much, but if the Reds wanted a sweetheart deal they should’ve gotten it done sooner. Now Votto knows he’s making big money one way or the other, so you’re gonna have to give him a serious extension to get something that buys out any of his free agency.
Everybody on the lanet knows that Ryan Howard's deal is bordering on absurd
If he doesn’t decline at all or get injured for the next 6 years, he might manage to barely be worth that contract
The 10M was for his Super 2
So the Phillies are actually paying 54 for the final 3 arb years and 90 for his first four FA years.
His agent will definitely point to this deal as a benchmark, as he should. But Votto hasn’t had any big payday yet, unlike Howard who’d already signed the 3-year deal for his arb years before getting his extension. Hopefully, loyalty and not having the big payday yet buys us a significant discount with Votto.
Wouldn't not having the big payday yet have as much effect in the other direction?
That is, maybe he would want the bigger contract now because of the risk that it might be his only one. I’m not saying it would be the only effect, but to me it seems like maybe a wash.
This team wouldn't be so bad if it weren't for all the losing.
I worded that poorly
What I meant is what you’re saying. He should want a long-term deal now to minimize his risk. His leverage at this point is relatively low (since the Reds can go year-to-year with him), which should get us a discount. Esp. compared to Howard, who already had the security of a three-year deal.
These are fair points
how about Hanley Ramirez, Justin Upton, Tim Lincecum, David Wright, Jose Reyes, Nick Markakis, Chase Utley, Jimmy Rollins, Kevin Youkilis, Jon Lester, or Dustin Pedroia? Chase Utley is the only one who got as much as proposed, and all of these bought out none of the pre-arbitration years (except one pre-arb season for Wright). The majority of these guys play tougher defensive positions and many of their contracts cover more prime years than Joey’s would. And most were signed when rates were higher. So I still say the proposal is a very fair one.
The best comparison Joey can legitimately make is Justin Morneau or Miguel Cabrera, both of whom were younger at the time of signing their contracts than Joey will be, and had accomplished more. Ryan Howard’s contract was a free agent contract, on top of being ridiculous on it’s own. I don’t see how Joey is going to get more than an AAV of $13-14 million at best.
BP, to a lesser extent, as well.
I mean, at least from an organizational comparison to how we treated a “star” player in this circumstance. They went what, 4 yr 27 mill?
I could see them going 5 yr $65 mill for him, with maybe an option year to make it 6/80.
Set the gearshift to the high gear of your soul.
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Jul 29, 2010 4:38 PM EDT up reply actions
None
None of those guys was coming off a year like Votto’s (by WAR, which considers position/defense); none was coming off 2 preceding years like Votto’s.
For the Reds to sign him long-term is going to take lots of cash, unless he just loves us bunches.
"You never know how you look through other people's eyes"
David Wright 5.8 WAR
Chase Utley 7.3 and 6.6, Markakis 6.3 and 4.2, Jose Reyes and Youkilis 5.7, Hanley had never had a season less than 4 WAR (with 7.5 going into the contract), Lincecum 7.5 and 8.2, Pedroia 6.6. I don’t see where you’re getting this idea that Votto’s season is blowing them away.
Let’s not forget that every single one of those guys (except Youkilis) was younger than Votto is, meaning they had more prime years covered by their contracts. There are several Cy Young awards and MVPs in that group (and Votto might win this year, but there’s a lot of season left). They also didn’t have questions about their “stability” and almost all of them were considered better prospects.
Well...
If Votto plays like this the rest of the year, it would give him almost 8 WAR; the previous two years were 4.5 and 4 (which is what I meant; I worded it poorly). Utley is the only one of that group with a history like that. Being a pitcher, I didn’t even look at Lincecum.
As for “several” MVPs, if you mean “one MVP in a year the player clearly didn’t deserve it”, then yea, there are “several” MVPs in that group. And the “several” CYAs were won by the one pitcher you named.
"You never know how you look through other people's eyes"
Plus, this deal is extremely similar to what Hanley Ramirez signed
and Hanley’s deal covers more of his prime years than Joey’s would. Plays a premium position defensively. The more comparisons I come up with, the more this looks like a realistic deal, especially considering that the market has shrunk somehwat since these comparison signings were made (Ryan Howard notwithstanding – stupid-ass Phillies ruining the market for 1B).
How about some strange contract clauses we can work in there?
Like how Oswalt got a bulldozer in 2005 as a reward for something. What do Canadians like? A bulldozer full of poutine?
This team wouldn't be so bad if it weren't for all the losing.
A took full of ice!
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 29, 2010 4:49 PM EDT up reply actions
It's AMERICAN!!!
/andI’mretarded!
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 29, 2010 6:26 PM EDT up reply actions
Mittens!
All you can wear!
"Don't turn off the TV if we've still got bats in our hands." - Dusty Baker
by PeteyHendrix on Jul 29, 2010 5:38 PM EDT up reply actions
a nice touque and a case of beer, eh!
"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
5 years at $70 million
considering that this buys out all his arbitration years and two free agent years, and takes him to age 31, that seems like a fair investment on both sides. I might even dream that he’d take less, like spreading this over 6 years.
I could see waiting until they have traded Alonso and END.
So they can maximize their trade leverage. But I want Joey signed long-term before February.
"Don't turn off the TV if we've still got bats in our hands." - Dusty Baker
This.
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 29, 2010 3:26 PM EDT up reply actions
6 years! I don't know how much!
It scares me a little, though, that Ryan Howard and Pujols are falling off so much at/around age 30.
Pujols is 2nd in the league in OPS
If that is falling off, then yes, gimme Votto for 6 years.
Howard has a completely different body type than Votto.
by Sabo-metrics on Jul 29, 2010 3:30 PM EDT up reply actions
This, and
Howard actually fell off immediately after his MVP season in 06 (also at age 26, btw).
The reason wasn’t a decline in skills as much as that 06 season being a bit of a mirage. He has always struck out way more than Joey, and only walked at about the same rate. Joey’s already better than Howard was in 06 (other than pure power, obviously), he’s just not as lucky.
see what I did there with uzr? it’s like a LOL cats saber-pun combo.--Verka Serduchka
yeah and I don't think Pujols is really starting to fall off
he is slumping and might be bothered by minor injuries. I expect to see Pujlols improve (unfortunately for us).
For the rest of the year? Sure
But I think his best year will stay 2003/2008, and I don’t think he’ll be that good again. I think he’s still a great player, of course, but his back problems have made him unable to do with high fastballs what he used to, which has limited his production this year (so far). He’s a ~6.5 WAR player, which is still good, but not the ~8.5 he has been.
yeah I mean for the rest of the year
I think you’re right to expect decline next year, though. I just think he is playing well below his ability right now (a lot of 0fers and low power)
I'll take him for 6 years either way because, like Pujols, his decline should be slow.
But Pujols is on pace for his worst year (by wOBA) ever. Now, I expect that to change, but he’s clearly? declining. He’s on pace for 5.7 WAR, his worst since 2002.
Yes, how could we ever deal with a schmuck only turning in a 5.7 WAR?!?!
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 29, 2010 3:55 PM EDT up reply actions
No I got, I just saw a chance for a funny.
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 29, 2010 4:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Thank God, our shortstop's not that bad.
This team wouldn't be so bad if it weren't for all the losing.
haha, and even w/ the current depressed rates,
that’s still worth about $20-23 million
see what I did there with uzr? it’s like a LOL cats saber-pun combo.--Verka Serduchka
I'm entirely in favor of locking Joey up for 6-8 years because he will be an excellent 1B barring (god forbid) major injury.
Especially because we got 4.0, 4.5, and this year hopefully 7.6 WAR for next to nothing.
I completely disagree.
It’s had a .458 and .449 wOBA in the two years preceding this one. It’s had some nagging injuries this year resulting in a pitiful .398 wOBA so far, but it’s one Pujols hot streak away from being right up there with Joey, unfortunately. Please don’t make the Pujols angry. I don’t want the David Weathers nightmares to come back.
He's also at an age where players plateau and start to come back down.
His back issue has apparently drastically affected his ability to handle high heat (he used to be very good at that) and, unless that works itself out, I think he’s got some 6.5 WAR seasons before he really starts falling.
He's also Albert freaking Pujols.
I’m not gonna write the guy off because he’s only been the second best hitter in the NL for the first four months of the season. I’d be surprised if his numbers weren’t more or less in line with the rest of his career at the end of the season.
Alternate Caption
“Get Stuffed Pujols!”
by RedsMasochist on Jul 29, 2010 3:32 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Or "How many times did I (sexually explicit) your (female family member) last night?"
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 29, 2010 3:34 PM EDT up reply actions
this picture has so many possibilities, since that gesture is the British equivalent of the middle finger
see what I did there with uzr? it’s like a LOL cats saber-pun combo.--Verka Serduchka
The Queen's Fuck-Off?
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by Slyde on Jul 29, 2010 3:49 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Or
Get Bloody Sodded, you Wanker!
see what I did there with uzr? it’s like a LOL cats saber-pun combo.--Verka Serduchka
Nah, Votto doesn't have enough fingers for that.
by RedsMasochist on Jul 29, 2010 3:35 PM EDT up reply actions
* for that high a number.
Sounds a bit worse without that caveat.
by RedsMasochist on Jul 29, 2010 3:37 PM EDT up reply actions
That was just last night. And with just one relative.
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 29, 2010 3:37 PM EDT up reply actions
still, not enough fingers
This is Joey Votto we’re talking here.
JOEY. VOTTO.
see what I did there with uzr? it’s like a LOL cats saber-pun combo.--Verka Serduchka
VOTTO SMASH...
…all the inhibitions of the ladies (and some of the gentlemen) you hold dear.
This team wouldn't be so bad if it weren't for all the losing.
so the original caption
does he mean 2 career league MVPs, or 2 this year (league MVP and WS MVP)?
by Charlie Scrabbles on Jul 29, 2010 7:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Boom!
I like your think.
BP can win NL MVP!
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 29, 2010 7:32 PM EDT up reply actions
agree w scrabbles
I feel like I’ve taken Votto for granted. And it’s just starting to sink in that not only do we have a really good first baseman, but we have one of the best players in all of baseball.
You know what else is awesome about Joey Votto?
He hasn’t even played a full season yet. At his current rate of 4.4 PA per game, he’ll reach roughly 650 PA this year, at least 50 more than his high in 2008.
Baby update
After being sent home from the hospital this morning, they told my wife she wasn’t quite ready yet. Two hours later her water broke (sort of). Now we’re back at the hospital waiting for things to get moving again.
This baby stuff is tedious. Thankfully there are epidurals.
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by Slyde on Jul 29, 2010 4:01 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
yeah, tell her to hurry up
so you can get back to RR.
At least you picked an off day.
"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
You know the epidural is supposed to be for her, right?
This team wouldn't be so bad if it weren't for all the losing.
damnit, should've read all the comments
now my joke is totally lame
see what I did there with uzr? it’s like a LOL cats saber-pun combo.--Verka Serduchka
slyde's a sensitive new-age guy
they share all the family roles, and all the family drugs.
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I juth had a thip
It tathted a little funny and my tongue went numb, but now I feel thuper!
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by Slyde on Jul 29, 2010 4:13 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
you do realize the shot goes in the back, right?
You’re going to be feeling really rough really soon!
see what I did there with uzr? it’s like a LOL cats saber-pun combo.--Verka Serduchka
The epidural is a good thing
but is your wife taking anything?
see what I did there with uzr? it’s like a LOL cats saber-pun combo.--Verka Serduchka
Joey might have a spare digit to help out there.
Sorry for the inappropriate joke, but it was a moral imperative.
"Don't turn off the TV if we've still got bats in our hands." - Dusty Baker
by PeteyHendrix on Jul 29, 2010 4:16 PM EDT up reply actions
She's only two centimeters, says Dr. Votto.
by Brian B on Jul 29, 2010 7:36 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions 1 recs
Rosenthal is tweeting
The Astros are sending the top prospect in the Oswalt deal, Anthony Gose, to Blue Jays for Brett Wallace (who was dealt by the Cards for Holliday, then by the A’s for ?)
Wallace much closer to the bigs but sucks everywhere at defense. Should be a DH, but will probably play CF for the Astros
see what I did there with uzr? it’s like a LOL cats saber-pun combo.--Verka Serduchka
Hmmmmm ...
Wallace much closer to the bigs but sucks everywhere at defense. Should be a DH, but will probably play CF for the Astros
Well, that should end well.
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 29, 2010 4:50 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm just kidding
actually, he’ll probably be a 1B, and word is McLane is finally embracing full on rebuilding, meaning probably anyone is available.
see what I did there with uzr? it’s like a LOL cats saber-pun combo.--Verka Serduchka
Following on that
major discussions are taking place for Berkman.
Not sure why anyone would give up anyone of value for him at this point, though. Angels?
see what I did there with uzr? it’s like a LOL cats saber-pun combo.--Verka Serduchka
White Sox
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 29, 2010 5:04 PM EDT up reply actions
I figured as much, but I'm feeling snarky today and saw an opportunity to rip on a
divisional rival.
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 29, 2010 5:03 PM EDT up reply actions
It's always a good idea to wait
until your overpriced fat LF sucks ass and won’t agree to a trade, your over the hill injured overprice 1B isn’t producing and won’t agree to a trade, and the 2nd best pitcher in club history demands a trade with a huge salary so you can get nickels on the dollar for him.
That’s perception, holmes.
Set the gearshift to the high gear of your soul.
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Jul 29, 2010 5:03 PM EDT up reply actions
I see people on twitter saying
the Jays made that deal because they have another trade lined up with a better 1B prospect coming in…… Alonso?
Who the hell'd we be getting?
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 29, 2010 4:58 PM EDT up reply actions
Zach Stewart! Bullpen help!
see what I did there with uzr? it’s like a LOL cats saber-pun combo.--Verka Serduchka
by nycredsfan on Jul 29, 2010 4:59 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
Could we get that Edwin Encarnacion feller as a backup at 3rd?
This team wouldn't be so bad if it weren't for all the losing.
for Yonder...I hope Walt's not that dumb.
for Danny Dorn maybe.
Set the gearshift to the high gear of your soul.
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Jul 29, 2010 5:01 PM EDT up reply actions
Bautista baby!
Set the gearshift to the high gear of your soul.
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Jul 29, 2010 4:59 PM EDT up reply actions
oh wait, fuck that
Escobar baby!
Set the gearshift to the high gear of your soul.
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Jul 29, 2010 5:00 PM EDT up reply actions
I don't know that I'd trade Alonso for Bautista straight up.
Bautista seems like a fluke to me. I have been wrong before, though.
What does a mama bear on the pill have in common with the World Series? No cubs.
Would he be a rental?
If he’s going to continue being a fluke for the rest of the season, I’d still be in.
"People don't kill people. Burning oreo packages kill people."
I think he's Arb. Eligible next season.
Making between $2 and $3M this. I just feel like Alonso should bring back more. When we drafted him, I envisioned him being our LaPorta for whatever C.C. we may need.
What does a mama bear on the pill have in common with the World Series? No cubs.
I don't know how good he is...
I’ve never seen him play, and isn’t he just recovering from his wrist injury? But, when we drafted him that’s what I was thinking. It may not be true, but a man can dream!
What does a mama bear on the pill have in common with the World Series? No cubs.
He's going to be good
He had a terrible first half, mostly because his power was still sapped because of the wrist injury.
In July he’s been ridiculous. Which is why I hope he continues to rake and can bring in a good return in the offseason.
see what I did there with uzr? it’s like a LOL cats saber-pun combo.--Verka Serduchka
the jays are asking for A LOT more
Just for Downs. They are delusional, but that’s the way it is.
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by Slyde on Jul 29, 2010 5:23 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
They didn't ask for much for Wallace.
Of course the reliever market is so bad, they have a high price now. It might come down about 1:00pm on Sunday.
Wallace has no big league experience
And reports have been that they have been asking for a top prospect for Downs. They are not gonna suddenly settle for less and throw in Bautista too.
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by Slyde on Jul 29, 2010 5:30 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Well, we know that relief pitching is valuable.
You might as well trade your starting shortstop and right fielder for it.
"People don't kill people. Burning oreo packages kill people."
I thought Wallace be the starter at First Base for the Jays.
Once they rid themselves of the rotting corpse of Lyle Overbay. Maybe they plan on sticking Bautista there. Wallace has been traded four times in the past couple of seasons? St. Louis to Oakland to Toronto to Houston, the guy is taking a baseball tour of North America.
by RedsMasochist on Jul 29, 2010 5:30 PM EDT up reply actions
The Rangers can't possibly trade for a bat from the Marlins
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by Slyde on Jul 29, 2010 4:54 PM EDT via mobile reply actions 5 recs
Cantu.
There, you happy?
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 29, 2010 5:06 PM EDT up reply actions 4 recs
wow
so obvious, yet so funny
see what I did there with uzr? it’s like a LOL cats saber-pun combo.--Verka Serduchka
That's not a bad pickup. The Rangers are dead serious ... with everyone else's money!
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 29, 2010 5:08 PM EDT up reply actions
But now the Fish are gonna need a corner IF.
Yonder and END for Hanley!!!
Get it done Walt!
see what I did there with uzr? it’s like a LOL cats saber-pun combo.--Verka Serduchka
Why the hell was my answer green'd? Slyde's the one that set it up.
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 29, 2010 5:40 PM EDT up reply actions
nobody appreciates the straight man
BTW, no baby yet
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by Slyde on Jul 29, 2010 5:54 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
that's heterophobic!
"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
Then now is the time to order the pizza.
No reason to wait until she has the baby at 11 p.m. after the town’s sidewalks have been rolled up.
"Don't turn off the TV if we've still got bats in our hands." - Dusty Baker
by PeteyHendrix on Jul 29, 2010 7:40 PM EDT up reply actions
BTW, have you found the straight man yet so you could invite him?
"so there was a reason firefox said i spelled that wrong" -- justin007000
Good. I'm glad his is green now.
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 29, 2010 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Huzzah! The Orioles' messiah has arrived -- Buck Showalter as new manager.
/hits laugh track button
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 29, 2010 5:07 PM EDT reply actions
And then handing them over to other people who can actually win with them.
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 30, 2010 12:54 PM EDT up reply actions
Joe Torre also won a WS after Showalter shit the bed!
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 30, 2010 1:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Tejada and Josh Bell have
been scratched.
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 29, 2010 5:27 PM EDT reply actions
I would have zero problem with that
see what I did there with uzr? it’s like a LOL cats saber-pun combo.--Verka Serduchka
Tejada is rumored to the Padres
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by Slyde on Jul 29, 2010 5:35 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
He's gonna be sooooo bad in that ballpark
see what I did there with uzr? it’s like a LOL cats saber-pun combo.--Verka Serduchka
those sneaky sunsabiches.
I’m resigned to the fact that at the end of the year, we’ll look up and see the Padres with 100 wins, home field advantage, a typical Adrian Gonzalez year, and a ton of .700 OPS’s from people I’ve never heard of. Ridiculous.
Set the gearshift to the high gear of your soul.
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Jul 29, 2010 5:38 PM EDT up reply actions
oh, and a .600 OPS from Tejada
dude’s just not good anymore, however old he really is.
Set the gearshift to the high gear of your soul.
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Jul 29, 2010 5:40 PM EDT up reply actions
Gundy's going to be
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 29, 2010 5:45 PM EDT reply actions
Whatever your answer is to the Votto question,
the only way to make it happen is to buy some tickets, people! Big Bob knows if he builds it, they will come, but he’s not gonna shell out for Votto if we’re averaging 24,000 fans a game in a winning season.
Whatever your answer is to the Votto question,
the only way to make it happen is to buy some tickets, people! Big Bob knows if he builds it, they will come, but he’s not gonna shell out for Votto if we’re averaging 24,000 fans a game in a winning season.
24k per is pretty disheartening.
We have a fun and winning team, we should be closer to 30,000.
What does a mama bear on the pill have in common with the World Series? No cubs.
Hopefully we can keep that up.
I know it’s unrealistic for Cincinnati to sell out every game, but 30,000 isn’t.
What does a mama bear on the pill have in common with the World Series? No cubs.
Don't forget that includes a bunch of 14000 games at the beginning of the season
All 3 this weekend should sell out, and if the winning continues I’d bet you’ll see the avg at 30000ish by the end.
Plus, don’t forget playoff revenue!
see what I did there with uzr? it’s like a LOL cats saber-pun combo.--Verka Serduchka
by nycredsfan on Jul 29, 2010 6:44 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions 1 recs
I feel like I've read this before . . .
by Brian B on Jul 29, 2010 7:43 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I'm on to your wiles Phil, and they will no longer woo me into bed
"so there was a reason firefox said i spelled that wrong" -- justin007000
It's a girl!
9 lbs 5oz. My wife kicks ass!
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by Slyde on Jul 29, 2010 6:46 PM EDT via mobile reply actions 20 recs
congrats, pal!
give the Mrs. a high five for me!
by Charlie Scrabbles on Jul 29, 2010 6:49 PM EDT up reply actions
actually, his first name is Slyde
his last name is Pants. Joanna Rose Pants is still pretty, though.
by Charlie Scrabbles on Jul 29, 2010 6:52 PM EDT up reply actions
I thought it was Slyde Frog
"aaron harnann is so aweseom" - justin
by BK on Jul 29, 2010 7:53 PM EDT up reply actions 6 recs
Well done. That made me laugh.
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 29, 2010 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions
well played and rec'd
Then it comes to be that the soothing light at the end of your tunnel, is just a freight train coming your way...
Congrats!!
What, me? Being negative? No. Never.
by Paul Householder on Jul 29, 2010 6:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Wow. 9 pounds 5 oz!
What you been feeding her?
What, me? Being negative? No. Never.
by Paul Householder on Jul 29, 2010 6:54 PM EDT up reply actions
Matsutake mushrooms, caviar...
You know, the expensive shit. That’s how the Sofa King rolls!
What does a mama bear on the pill have in common with the World Series? No cubs.
Congrats, Slyde.
A hearty rec for your new addition!
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common, people
This can’t stay ungreen, when that other comment about the new Ranger went green so fast.
"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
Congrats, Slyde!
Another rec, good news should be green news.
What does a mama bear on the pill have in common with the World Series? No cubs.
Congrats fearless leader!
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 29, 2010 7:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Congrats, Boss!
9lb 5oz?
Double rec to Mrs. Slyde! I hope you gave her 2 epidurals!
see what I did there with uzr? it’s like a LOL cats saber-pun combo.--Verka Serduchka
x
Retractions are for journalists! -Gray
by boobs on Jul 29, 2010 7:52 PM EDT up reply actions 7 recs
rec'd, well done
"aaron harnann is so aweseom" - justin
by BK on Jul 29, 2010 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions
Now that's funny.
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 29, 2010 7:56 PM EDT up reply actions
Congrats man!
"aaron harnann is so aweseom" - justin
by BK on Jul 29, 2010 7:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Also, 9 lbs. 5 oz.?
Sounds like you’ve got a regular Dolly Parton on your hands. Buy a bra.
"aaron harnann is so aweseom" - justin
by BK on Jul 29, 2010 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions
uncle BeeK sounds like a troublemaker too
by Charlie Scrabbles on Jul 29, 2010 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions
Maybe even the creepy uncle. You know, the one the children aren't
allowed to meet until their at least 16.
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 29, 2010 10:22 PM EDT up reply actions
are you saying she has good peripherals?
"Now onto more important things: Punching Errorlando Cabrerror in the fucking tits." -Geki
my favorite part is that you were wearing a louisville bats hat when your daughter was born
Retractions are for journalists! -Gray
I haven't showered today
And that was the first hat I grabbed.
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by Slyde on Jul 29, 2010 8:15 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Congrats!
Another crass display of your transparent attempts to dissuade your friends from suspecting your latent homosexuality. Kudos for the dedication that it took to pull off such an elaborate ruse!
"Don't turn off the TV if we've still got bats in our hands." - Dusty Baker
by PeteyHendrix on Jul 29, 2010 8:04 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
x
"Don't turn off the TV if we've still got bats in our hands." - Dusty Baker
by PeteyHendrix on Jul 29, 2010 8:10 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Trust me
People by the name of Rose turn out rather epic.
"People don't kill people. Burning oreo packages kill people."
... Unless their first name is Pete... then they become the stuff of epochs.
"People don't kill people. Burning oreo packages kill people."
congratulations brother!
your xFLIP just skyrocketed.
"Now onto more important things: Punching Errorlando Cabrerror in the fucking tits." -Geki
Thanks for the well wishes everyone
She hasn’t even been around 2 hours and she’s already the most awesome baby girl ever. All other baby girls lose.
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by Slyde on Jul 29, 2010 8:19 PM EDT via mobile reply actions 7 recs
Many, many congrats Cap'n Slyde.
All the best to all of you.
Set the gearshift to the high gear of your soul.
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Jul 29, 2010 9:52 PM EDT up reply actions
I sorta miss those moments....
Sorta. :)
"so there was a reason firefox said i spelled that wrong" -- justin007000
Enjoy the living hell out of it sir, you will never see something so beautiful in all your life
From the blinking while they’re trying to adjust to the bright lights to the absolutely insane love you feel while looking at a baby who has no idea what they’re in for. The inherent fear that washes over you while thinking of how you can possibly protect something so pure from the evils of the world, the relief of making it through the pregnancy unscathed and with a beautiful child, the “oh shit, I’m going to have to deal with 16 year old boys coming to the door to take my daughter on a date in 14.5 years”……..enjoy it all right now my dear friend, for life is about to get REALLY interesting. :)
"so there was a reason firefox said i spelled that wrong" -- justin007000
by jch24 on Jul 29, 2010 11:26 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Capps
A Twin?
You're never as bad as you look when you lose. You're never as good as you look when you win.
for Ramos, nonetheless
crikey. that seems like a bunch.
Set the gearshift to the high gear of your soul.
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Jul 29, 2010 10:25 PM EDT up reply actions
Haha
Matt Capps brought a better return than either Haren or Oswalt.
I give up on trying to evaluate how teams evaluate player value.
Maybe it would be a good idea for us to just trade for an ace
and use him in the bullpen.
"People don't kill people. Burning oreo packages kill people."
Way to set a premium price for relievers
My guess is we are staying put
by kennythered on Jul 29, 2010 10:26 PM EDT up reply actions
bah, you stole my thunder.
"Now onto more important things: Punching Errorlando Cabrerror in the fucking tits." -Geki
TWSS
(That’s What Seattle Said).
by RedsMasochist on Jul 30, 2010 11:19 AM EDT up reply actions 4 recs
They sign that Kiss impersonator
and they might be set behind the plate for awhile.
You're never as bad as you look when you lose. You're never as good as you look when you win.
hitting the road in ten for the first two of the series
This will be the first time I get to see the Reds in Cincy while they occupy first place. I am super pumped. 9am Jack shot!
and no, I will not be the driver.
Where is the best pregame spot ladies and gents? I just need to be at GABP in time to pick up a Votto jersey before the first pitch
by coviner on Jul 30, 2010 9:52 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
also, would getting a flask for a midgame whiskey and coke be at all difficult?
I will pay for beer all day, but fuck stadium liquor prices
by coviner on Jul 30, 2010 9:58 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
if you can keep it on your person, you'll have no trouble getting it in
But don’t put it in a bag, they search those.
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by Slyde on Jul 30, 2010 10:27 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
My friend brings in a flask damn near every time he goes.
Just keep it in your waist band and you are gravy. I have seen them check cargo pockets before. Hit up the dollar stand for your cola and you are all good.
Watch it, ass blood.
by -ManBearPig on Jul 30, 2010 12:16 PM EDT up reply actions
Brother's, Newport on the Levee
"so there was a reason firefox said i spelled that wrong" -- justin007000
Brother's is the cheapest option
it also has the slowest service and the warmest beer on tap in Newport!
also, B’s management doesn’t reply to constructive criticism emails submitted by tHan….
"the only place they lost was the scoreboard"
Food Trucks are the best!
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 30, 2010 1:19 PM EDT up reply actions
One of these
Only, that looks like a shitty one.
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 30, 2010 1:31 PM EDT up reply actions
Same idea.
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 30, 2010 3:13 PM EDT up reply actions
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