Red Reposter - Deadline Day Approaches
by Charlie Scrabbles on Jul 30, 2010 10:18 AM EDT
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PrintIt's Friday Red Reporters, and that means I revel in my favorite routine. I call in an order of Chili's baby back ribs for Curbside Pickup, queue up last night's Letterman on Hulu, and review Reds-related internet links for your reading pleasure. Who says RR is a haven of group-think?
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Ticket sales are brisk as us fans start to believe in this team
Drawing fans to GABP has been difficult since the place was opened for one reason: the team has been awful. This year's vintage looks totally fer reals and the fans are fired up. "We knew even toward the middle of last week how big this (Atlanta) series was going to be (at the gate)," said John Davis, Reds vice president of ticket sales. "Our walkup numbers have been good, but the last couple of weeks we're seeing people buying tickets a week, two weeks, a month ahead of time. They're planning their weekends." Slyde wrote a few weeks ago about how the team is showing signs of a first-class organization, and this here is probably the #1 example: if you buy season tickets for 2011 right now, you get August and September of this season for free. -
Walt Jocketty cannot confirm nor disconfirm the teams' trade prospects
But what he's saying publicly is that you shouldn't be getting your hopes up for Hanley Ramirez (yet). "I like our club. I've always liked our club," Jocketty said. "We still have plenty of depth at Triple-A. If something comes along that makes sense for us, we'll put a proposal together. Right now, I don't see anything that makes sense for us to get involved in." Jocko is an expert at this kinda stuff though. We never saw the Rolen and Jr deals coming, and so now it wouldn't surprise me if a deal came out of nowhere before the deadline. I'd still like another sturdy arm for the 'pen and a competent shortstop, but I'm a dreamer. -
Mike Leake will be skipped this time through the rotation
On his normal schedule he would have started tonight, but he will now wait until Tuesday in Pittsburgh. His pitch cap has also been lowered from 100 to 90. Leake seems cool with it though, as a cool guy like him is pretty much cool with just about everything. "I assume this is the last time (I'll be skipped)," he said. "After this, I'll keep pitching until my arm's tired or the season is done." -
The Fay says the Reds did a lot of little things to beat the Brewers' brains out on Wednesday
Mike Leake's pinch hit walk tops that list, but for me, the BeeP dynamo off the slide in LF was the biggest little thing of them all. Also, Dusty says Orlando Cabrera hurt his shoulder sliding into 3B. If I was a betting man, I'd put money on him being in the lineup this evening. I guess we can hope for a Paul Janish sighting, but whatevs. -
Hit Tracker lists Brandon Phillips' monstrous home run at 449 feet
It's only the 3rd farthest homer of the year for the Reds though, as Votto and Gomes have both hit one a bit farther. Neither of them were grand slams, however. -
Sheldon serves up a compendium of players availabilia
Of course, by the time this Reposter goes to press I'm sure at least a few of these names will have been scratched off. That being said, here are a few guys I wouldn't mind seeing had (at the right price, natch): Leo Nunez, Scott Downs, Kyle Farnsworth (wouldn't it be so badass to have him and Gomes on the same side in a bench-clearing brawl?), Josh Willingham, and B.J. Upton. -
The Twins set the reliever market last night by getting Matt Capps from the Nationals
The Twins are sending catcher Wilson Ramos as the centerpiece of the deal. Ramos ranked 58th on BA's List coming into the season, but has had a rough year in AAA. If a ~50 prospect and then some is what it takes to get a reliever in this market, you can count me out. No way in hell would I send Yonder Alonso on his way for a guy who will only throw around 20 innings the rest of the season.
Wait for it though. Here comes the sucks part: The Pirates dropped Capps like one of those dropping things this winter because they didn't want to pay him in arbitration. They then turned around and signed old man Octavio Dotel for more than what Capps got from the Nats. This little baseball tale reinforces two age-old axioms: relievers are more unpredictable than Steve-O (dated reference!) and the Pirates should give up and go back to school for their RN.
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Seriously, Ramos for Capps is crazy
Capps isn’t even that good. No way I want to get involved in any of that nonsense.
Man, does it suck to be a Pirates fan. They can’t even rebuild properly.
The season ticket promotion is crazy. I love it, and really hope it sells a ton. The key to consistent attendance is season tix sales, so hopefully this encourages people to buy and Bob to spend in the offseason
see what I did there with uzr? it’s like a LOL cats saber-pun combo.--Verka Serduchka
by nycredsfan on Jul 30, 2010 10:38 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
that trade is unimaginable
Especially since they’ll have nathan back next season.
Itd be like if cordero got hurt and we traded alonso for capps…what do the twins know about ramos that we’re all overestimating? Wasn’t he the centerpiece for their Lee trade proposal?
Set the gearshift to the high gear of your soul.
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Jul 30, 2010 11:04 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I mean, they have Mauer, and Ramos is struggling in AAA
OTOH, he’s a 22 year old catcher in AAA. I would think they couldve gotten more than a crappy closer
see what I did there with uzr? it’s like a LOL cats saber-pun combo.--Verka Serduchka
by nycredsfan on Jul 30, 2010 12:03 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
TINSTATMCD
I’ll let you figure that one out
see what I did there with uzr? it’s like a LOL cats saber-pun combo.--Verka Serduchka
by nycredsfan on Jul 30, 2010 12:17 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
yeah, i'm by no means advocating keeping him
but they need a 3B, SP, anything really more than a 1/3 season rent-a-closer.
I know they’re in the race & all, but Morneau’s been concussed for a month and Mauer’s not having near the season he did last year. It just seems like they could have traded him at another time for a much higher return.
Set the gearshift to the high gear of your soul.
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Jul 30, 2010 12:21 PM EDT up reply actions
actually
he’s arb-eligible one last time next season so they can keep him for next year too. of course, i dont know if they’d want to spend ~$6 mil or so for a set-up guy.
by Charlie Scrabbles on Jul 30, 2010 12:23 PM EDT up reply actions
that's what I was thinking
what’s Capps project as, a B?
Set the gearshift to the high gear of your soul.
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Jul 30, 2010 12:57 PM EDT up reply actions
depends on his performance next year
he wont be a free agent until next season, and they compile their A or B free agent rankings with the past 2 seasons’ data. if he pitches the end of this season and next season like he has the past 4 months, he’d most likely end up a type-A.
by Charlie Scrabbles on Jul 30, 2010 1:05 PM EDT up reply actions
gotcha
so, perhaps they’ll have Nathan back, Capps, and a chance to recoup a few first rounders in 2012 if Capps continues to pitch great.
Eh, still a crappy deal. Capps was a Pirate, so I’m still convinced he can’t play baseball at all.
Set the gearshift to the high gear of your soul.
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Jul 30, 2010 1:15 PM EDT up reply actions
They could have signed him before the season started
when Nathan got injured, correct?
Watch it, ass blood.
im pretty sure Capps signed with the Nats before the Nathan injury
Capps was signed on Christmas Eve, and iirc, Nathan was injured in ST.
by Charlie Scrabbles on Jul 30, 2010 1:21 PM EDT up reply actions
I just xFlipped you off.
You are as dumb as anything you hate.
by Pops Daniels on Jul 30, 2010 11:21 AM EDT up reply actions 7 recs
Table opens Aug 10
no word if compote is on the menu, but lots of other interesting items are.
"the only place they lost was the scoreboard"
Yep.
Going in tonight to finish my bar shelves.
You are as dumb as anything you hate.
by Pops Daniels on Jul 30, 2010 3:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Damn. My picture is #3 in the "through the years thing"...lousy pic too.
But as you can see, I’m hilarious in real life as well.
You are as dumb as anything you hate.
by Pops Daniels on Jul 30, 2010 3:37 PM EDT up reply actions
That's a Reds hat isn't it? That's just awesome.
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 3:39 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah...this was pretty early in the morning
and I had a kid with me…no time to get into proper court attire.
You are as dumb as anything you hate.
by Pops Daniels on Jul 30, 2010 3:41 PM EDT up reply actions
Who cares! You guys won and you were repping your team.
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 3:41 PM EDT up reply actions
Got field level tickets for the next three games
Bought them in March, because my Mom is a Braves fan due to TBS being the only channel that showed regular baseball in the 80s. So she always likes to go to Braves games, little did I know when these tickets were purchased that they would be for 3 sellouts between two first place teams.
I am thrilled for your success, hell I'm amazed by it. Nobody who knows you saw this coming.
Standing room only for the whole series, even.
Watch it, ass blood.
by -ManBearPig on Jul 30, 2010 11:50 AM EDT up reply actions
ESPN thinks Cincinnati
is in Utah.
A hooker in Minneapolis, who is actually in Lakeside Park.
by Lucky Pierre on Jul 30, 2010 11:54 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
ESPN thinks Cincinnati
is in Utah.
A hooker in Minneapolis, who is actually in Lakeside Park.
by Lucky Pierre on Jul 30, 2010 11:55 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Double post mobile commenting fail! For a joke that wasn't all that good in the first place!
A hooker in Minneapolis, who is actually in Lakeside Park.
by Lucky Pierre on Jul 30, 2010 11:56 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Is Brad Hawpe on the market?
Not saying the Reds should get him, just wondering.
Watch it, ass blood.
ive heard a few rumblings
but nothing more than a few teams asking about him.
by Charlie Scrabbles on Jul 30, 2010 11:58 AM EDT up reply actions
Maybe
Rox can’t decide if they are sellers or not
see what I did there with uzr? it’s like a LOL cats saber-pun combo.--Verka Serduchka
by nycredsfan on Jul 30, 2010 11:59 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Edwin Jackson's a South Sider ... for now
Some rumors saying he’d headed to Washington as a deal for Dunn
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 12:59 PM EDT reply actions
Ironic, considering that years back the Reds offered Adam Dunn to the Dodgers for Edwin Jackson.
"Don't turn off the TV if we've still got bats in our hands." - Dusty Baker
by PeteyHendrix on Jul 30, 2010 3:17 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm glad the Cincy brass didn't take that offer.
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 3:19 PM EDT up reply actions
The Reds were the ones offering.
They offered the Dodgers Kearns or Dunn for Jackson. The Dodgers declined. That would have been mammothly one-sided.
"Don't turn off the TV if we've still got bats in our hands." - Dusty Baker
by PeteyHendrix on Jul 30, 2010 3:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Yes. And HOLY SHIT! That was leather pants, wasn't it?
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 3:23 PM EDT up reply actions
So was this site!
HAYOOOOO!
/uptop!
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 3:35 PM EDT up reply actions
as is "back in the day all the way up until now"
see what I did there with uzr? it’s like a LOL cats saber-pun combo.--Verka Serduchka
So these people think BRandon Phillips plays for the Cardinals
Way to be a bunch of dicks and not black out his plates
Then it comes to be that the soothing light at the end of your tunnel, is just a freight train coming your way...
I only see him identified as a Cincinnati Red and not a Cardinal
But agree on blacking out the plates
Bart: "Dad, what's a Muppet?"
Homer: "Well, it's not quite a mop, not quite a puppet, but man... (laughs, then pauses) So, to answer you question, I don't know."
Am I the only person on the planet that finds car people terribly annoying?
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 1:10 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm more of a train guy myself.
Am I in the right place?
by ken on Jul 30, 2010 2:58 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Its a purple R8, I don't think blocking the plates would make it less identifyable
KY plates though, intresting
In reading over some of the Capps trade banter a other sites,
some were saying that the reason they didn’t get as big a return for Ramos was because he was blocked by Mauer at catcher. Teams knew the Twins had no use for him, so they had to get rid of him, thus lowering his trade value.
Is there a chance we could be in a similar position with Alonso and Votto? I know we haven’t locked Joey down for life (yet), so is now the time to try to move him, or does Yonder have the possibility of playing another position (LF/3B)?
Watch it, ass blood.
i dont think Yonder can play anything but 1B
and i dont think his lack of versatility and blocked status should lower his value much. plenty of teams should be looking for a 1B/DH now and in the off season so the fact that he is behind Votto shouldnt hurt us too much. but yeah, i can see opposing teams bringing it up.
by Charlie Scrabbles on Jul 30, 2010 1:08 PM EDT up reply actions
Agreed, and I feel like a good GM should still be able to get fair value for a blocked prospect
esp. In the offseason when teams are less desperate, more level-headed, and usually more optimistic about their chances
see what I did there with uzr? it’s like a LOL cats saber-pun combo.--Verka Serduchka
by nycredsfan on Jul 30, 2010 1:14 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I'm not a hippie, and therefore don't like this band, but this seems appropriate...
Watch it, ass blood.
by -ManBearPig on Jul 30, 2010 1:24 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Agreed. HIppies can eat shit and die.
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 1:25 PM EDT up reply actions
/Farneyismycopilot'd
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 1:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Do I HAVE to eat shit?
I know I’m gonna die, but why the shit? I ain’t hurtin’ nobody, brah!
"Don't turn off the TV if we've still got bats in our hands." - Dusty Baker
by PeteyHendrix on Jul 30, 2010 3:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Are you lazy and self-righteous? If not -- you're not a real hippie.
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 3:20 PM EDT up reply actions
I do not meet all those qualifications.
I work 40+ hours a week and have a NEED to shower. :)
"Don't turn off the TV if we've still got bats in our hands." - Dusty Baker
by PeteyHendrix on Jul 30, 2010 3:22 PM EDT up reply actions
They you're not a hippie.
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 3:23 PM EDT up reply actions
No one in LA is really an anything
by Brendanukkah on Jul 30, 2010 3:24 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
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 30, 2010 3:25 PM EDT up reply actions
Except a success.
Or a person who enjoys perfect weather. :)
"Don't turn off the TV if we've still got bats in our hands." - Dusty Baker
by PeteyHendrix on Jul 30, 2010 4:31 PM EDT up reply actions
That would be someone in San Diego.
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 4:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Lots of big-time TV and movie moguls live in San Diego...
Oh, wait…none of them do. :)
"Don't turn off the TV if we've still got bats in our hands." - Dusty Baker
by PeteyHendrix on Jul 30, 2010 4:43 PM EDT up reply actions
Or a person who hates walking
see what I did there with uzr? it’s like a LOL cats saber-pun combo.--Verka Serduchka
yeah!
if we had drafted Smoak instead, we would have Cliff Lee right now
by Charlie Scrabbles on Jul 30, 2010 1:25 PM EDT up reply actions
Teams know he's a 1B only
His LF experiment was short and unsuccessful.
And the blocked thing could be an issue, although Yonder will be MLB ready next year and probably not so for Ramos, so that will make a difference
see what I did there with uzr? it’s like a LOL cats saber-pun combo.--Verka Serduchka
by nycredsfan on Jul 30, 2010 1:11 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I doubt that has much to do with it.
I’m guessing Ramos’ value was just down because he lacks both plate discipline and power, and without either of those, his ability to hit for average at the major league level comes into question as well. He’s a future major league catcher, but not a very good one if his bat can’t rebound.
He lacks discipline, but he has decent to good power from what I've read.
I think his biggest red flag is that he gets injured a lot
by RedsMasochist on Jul 30, 2010 1:43 PM EDT up reply actions
Like a lot, a lot?
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 1:44 PM EDT up reply actions
He's not at a Dickersonian level.
In 2009 he missed a month with a broken finger, then missed another two months with a torn hamstring. This season he missed time with a strained left oblique. Those are just the ones I remember off the top of my head. The torn hamstring and oblique injury make me think he might not be in the best shape (this is pure supposition though).
by RedsMasochist on Jul 30, 2010 2:03 PM EDT up reply actions
Got it.
Thank you.
Eighty-five percent of the f*ckin' world is working. The other fifteen percent come out here. A f*ckin' playground for the cocks*ckers.
-Lee Elia on Cubs fans
by Farneyismycopilot on Jul 30, 2010 2:09 PM EDT up reply actions
Decent to good is a stretch.
His career minor league ISO is about .140, which is comparable to what Jeff Francoeur, Mark Teahen, James Loney, Franklin Gutierrez, and Delmon Young have put up over the past 3 years, and none of them are going to be mistaken for sluggers over that time frame. His ceiling is something like Bengie Molina or AJ Pierzynski as a hitter, but he could just as easily be Jose Molina or Corky Miller.
Send Yonder to Toronto
I like the idea of him being a centerpiece in a deal to get Jose Bautista and Scott Downs. Although the asking price for Downs is reportedly ridiculous.
If Reds don’t want Bautista, then Ty Wigginton should come cheap, and he’d be a nice fit, too. I’ve seen where a lot teams are cooling on him.
"Dusty Baker is the best manager in the game....until the game actually starts."
— Doug Gottleib, ESPN radio, June 3, 2010.
Bautista is the definition of fluky, and you don't give up a top prospect for a reliever.
I mean, for both of them I’d do it, but there’s no way on God’s green Earth they do that deal.
see what I did there with uzr? it’s like a LOL cats saber-pun combo.--Verka Serduchka
Well yeah I wouldn't have done the deal for one of them
Moot probably anyway. Just saw the Mike Jacobs deal to Toronto…there’s the first baseman for AAA.
"Dusty Baker is the best manager in the game....until the game actually starts."
— Doug Gottleib, ESPN radio, June 3, 2010.
by cesarhernandez on Jul 30, 2010 5:11 PM EDT up reply actions
Anybody seen that Charlie St. Cloud trailer?
Anyone else think that kid is way too young for someone to be teaching him a slider?
by Brendanukkah on Jul 30, 2010 1:33 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
of all the things to criticize about that movie...
by Charlie Scrabbles on Jul 30, 2010 1:35 PM EDT up reply actions
That kids going to fuck up his arm and have TJ surgery at 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 30, 2010 1:37 PM EDT up reply actions
bummer dude!
he wont be able to go to Jennifer McIntosh’s pool party!!
by Charlie Scrabbles on Jul 30, 2010 1:39 PM EDT up reply actions
Yes, but alos, Nukkah:
Would it be okay if we pretend that airplanes in the night sky were like shooting stars?
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 1:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Not exactly what I was going for -- But that works too!
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 1:44 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm pretty sure that's Troy's dead brother.
I wouldn’t worry too much about his arm.
see what I did there with uzr? it’s like a LOL cats saber-pun combo.--Verka Serduchka
Yeah, well, that asshole taught him to throw a slider, which caused the kid to have to
have surgery because of it and then the kid died when when the surgeon left his watch in the kids’ arm.
Sliders are bad for youths!
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 2:13 PM EDT up reply actions
And they give me gas!
Oh wait….different sliders…..carry on.
by RedsMasochist on Jul 30, 2010 2:14 PM EDT up reply actions
I thought it was 'gent bent, fuckface'. jch, can we get a ruling?
see what I did there with uzr? it’s like a LOL cats saber-pun combo.--Verka Serduchka
haha, yeah. Definite fail.
see what I did there with uzr? it’s like a LOL cats saber-pun combo.--Verka Serduchka
I rule that you can get bent, fuckface :)
"so there was a reason firefox said i spelled that wrong" -- justin007000
Huzzah!
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 4:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Damn, you're right.
It’s “Get Bent Fuckface”. Oh well, as long as it was taken as tongue-in-cheek, it’s all good.
by RedsMasochist on Jul 30, 2010 5:47 PM EDT up reply actions
I thought it was Link Larkin's dead brother.
This team wouldn't be so bad if it weren't for all the losing.
I've seen that trailer
and isn’t that kid already dead?
by the finest muffins on Jul 30, 2010 3:01 PM EDT up reply actions
If the kid is already dead, I'm pretty sure he won't ruin his elbow.
"Don't turn off the TV if we've still got bats in our hands." - Dusty Baker
by PeteyHendrix on Jul 30, 2010 3:20 PM EDT up reply actions
I think that picture disproves you point.
(Also, I adore the site that’s from)
This team wouldn't be so bad if it weren't for all the losing.
That's crazy awesome.
The dude’s all over the place yet centered. It reminds me of Crumb comic.
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 3:34 PM EDT up reply actions
It's a lady!
She is everything I wish I could be.
This team wouldn't be so bad if it weren't for all the losing.
Lady's can be dudes!
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 3:40 PM EDT up reply actions
Ladies*
Also, I don’t blame you. That shits 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 30, 2010 3:40 PM EDT up reply actions
I thought ladies could only be dudes in the second person.
It matters not.
This team wouldn't be so bad if it weren't for all the losing.
Hell no -- everyone's a dude.
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 3:45 PM EDT up reply actions
That is EXACTLY what I thought when I saw that trailer.
This team wouldn't be so bad if it weren't for all the losing.
the bandwagon is starting fill up!
"Yeah, yeah, that's what we do in Cincinnati, we go first to third baby!"-Brandon Phillips.
The Rangers just keep adding.
They just traded for Cristian Guzman.
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 3:16 PM EDT reply actions
Though it does seem like the Nats are in full blow-up mode
Probably no way to get Ian Desmond, but get Ian Desmond!
by Brendanukkah on Jul 30, 2010 3:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Yes, I used that term loosely. But still, given the situation there, I can't believe they
keep buying.
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 3:24 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, the fact that they are allowed to keep adding salary baffles me.
What the F, MLB? It’s your money, tell them to stop!
see what I did there with uzr? it’s like a LOL cats saber-pun combo.--Verka Serduchka
Tonight's lineup
I am thrilled for your success, hell I'm amazed by it. Nobody who knows you saw this coming.
Not even close, man.
Arial’s dumb- Dusty could at least try to write in Helvetica.
This team wouldn't be so bad if it weren't for all the losing.
Dan Gilbert is the last comic sans-ing
by Brendanukkah on Jul 30, 2010 4:09 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
The Houston WNBA team should've written their goodbye in that font
It would’ve been the Last Comet Sans-ing
see what I did there with uzr? it’s like a LOL cats saber-pun combo.--Verka Serduchka
Forgive a former typography student,
but I think that actually is Helvetica.
by the finest muffins on Jul 30, 2010 4:25 PM EDT up reply actions
It would certainly be a lot easier if there was some lowercase on there
it’s a cinch to tell them apart by their terminals. Uppercase isn’t as easy.
It's not Helvetica. The R doesn't match.
But the C doesn’t look like Arial, either. Closest match on my computer is “Microsoft Sans Serif” which seems just unimaginative enough for a Dusty lineup.
by the finest muffins on Jul 30, 2010 4:32 PM EDT up reply actions
The best way to tell it's not Helvetica is that there's no thing on the bottom of the capital G in Gomes.
I wonder if Dusty makes his lineup on a mac or a PC.
/canofworms.
This team wouldn't be so bad if it weren't for all the losing.
I wonder if Dusty knows the difference.
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 4:43 PM EDT up reply actions
Between a lineup and a can of worms?
"Don't turn off the TV if we've still got bats in our hands." - Dusty Baker
by PeteyHendrix on Jul 30, 2010 4:44 PM EDT up reply actions
A Mac or a PC
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 4:44 PM EDT up reply actions
That joke flew very close to the top of your head as it went past.
"Don't turn off the TV if we've still got bats in our hands." - Dusty Baker
by PeteyHendrix on Jul 30, 2010 4:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Nah. I knocked it down and killed it.
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 4:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Perhaps. :)
"Don't turn off the TV if we've still got bats in our hands." - Dusty Baker
by PeteyHendrix on Jul 30, 2010 4:49 PM EDT up reply actions
But you still have my favorite handle here. :)
"Don't turn off the TV if we've still got bats in our hands." - Dusty Baker
by PeteyHendrix on Jul 30, 2010 4:49 PM EDT up reply actions
I can't take full credit. My roommate and I in college came up
with it. But he doesn’t follow baseball so it’s MINE!
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 4:52 PM EDT up reply actions
Best way to tell is the capital G.
Helvetica has a little…thing on the bottom right.
This team wouldn't be so bad if it weren't for all the losing.
Sorry about the double post - I'm on a greyhound bus and the wifi is a little crappy.
This team wouldn't be so bad if it weren't for all the losing.
I read that as
Sorry about the double post – I’m on a greyhound bus and the WIFE is a little crappy.
I was about to start asking you a bunch of questions.
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 4:48 PM EDT up reply actions
That statement is close to true, as I am with my boyfriend who is more than a little gassy.
This team wouldn't be so bad if it weren't for all the losing.
is he also androgynous?
see what I did there with uzr? it’s like a LOL cats saber-pun combo.--Verka Serduchka
Titus Androgynous
Now that would be a great handle. Or a great drag queen name.
see what I did there with uzr? it’s like a LOL cats saber-pun combo.--Verka Serduchka
Both. I think both.
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 4:59 PM EDT up reply actions
Not androgynous enough.
He is also not titus andronicus. Unfortunately.
This team wouldn't be so bad if it weren't for all the losing.
sounds like a swell fella
is he taking you to the spring time pumpkin dance this year?
by Charlie Scrabbles on Jul 30, 2010 4:52 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
That reference -- always a rec.
Eighty-five percent of the f*ckin' world is working. The other fifteen percent come out here. A f*ckin' playground for the cocks*ckers.
-Lee Elia on Cubs fans
by Farneyismycopilot on Jul 30, 2010 4:53 PM EDT up reply actions
He is no Jerry Narron
I am thrilled for your success, hell I'm amazed by it. Nobody who knows you saw this coming.
by justin007000 on Jul 31, 2010 12:54 AM EDT up reply actions
Morosi from FOX reporting Reds kicking tires on Ted Lilly
ummm…..over the hill expensive shitty Travis Wood, anyone?
Set the gearshift to the high gear of your soul.
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Jul 30, 2010 4:23 PM EDT reply actions
Lilly isn't terrible this season.
http://www.fangraphs.com/statss.aspx?playerid=833&position=P
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 4:25 PM EDT up reply actions
who in our rotation is he better than, though?
Set the gearshift to the high gear of your soul.
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Jul 30, 2010 4:26 PM EDT up reply actions
You're assuming he'll be a rotation guy.
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 4:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Don't get me wrong, I don't want him. But there are a lot worse guys out there.
Eighty-five percent of the f*ckin' world is working. The other fifteen percent come out here. A f*ckin' playground for the cocks*ckers.
-Lee Elia on Cubs fans
by Farneyismycopilot on Jul 30, 2010 4:29 PM EDT up reply actions
yeah, i don't either
but is it worth picking up that salary for him to do…well, what? If he’s going to the pen, is he a better LH option than Chapman? When was the last time he even pitched out of the pen.
If we’re not picking up the salary, which top prospect are we sending to the Cubs?
Hopefully, this is just Walt driving up the price of another contender acquiring him.
Set the gearshift to the high gear of your soul.
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Jul 30, 2010 4:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Or someone else (Team A) wants him and they don't have what it takes to get him
But we want someone on Team A
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 4:34 PM EDT up reply actions
lotta that goin on these days.
I sure hope so.
Set the gearshift to the high gear of your soul.
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Jul 30, 2010 4:36 PM EDT up reply actions
This seems more likely
Also, keep in mind we “kicked the tires” on Oswalt too, but I bet we had as much chance of getting him as I do of meeting Kylie Minogue in my neighborhood this evening.
Walt is just making his rounds around the league, I wouldn’t make too much of it.
see what I did there with uzr? it’s like a LOL cats saber-pun combo.--Verka Serduchka
y'know, I can't get Kylie out of my head, either.
Set the gearshift to the high gear of your soul.
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Jul 30, 2010 4:38 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Good 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 4:41 PM EDT up reply actions
His xFIP is almost a whole run higher than his ERA
which means he’s not really been that good and whoever gets him is buying high.
see what I did there with uzr? it’s like a LOL cats saber-pun combo.--Verka Serduchka
Correct. But he hasn't been terrible.
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 4:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Correct. But certainly not worth trading for.
see what I did there with uzr? it’s like a LOL cats saber-pun combo.--Verka Serduchka
Agreed.
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 4:45 PM EDT up reply actions
I vote we leave anything in a Cub uniform alone...........
i wouldn’t even want Castro or Soto and they are both good ballplayers
Because he is unavailable.
Just like Votto is unavailable.
"Don't turn off the TV if we've still got bats in our hands." - Dusty Baker
by PeteyHendrix on Jul 30, 2010 4:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Fay must read RR.
He tweeted one little thing about trading for Hanley now people are blowing up his twitter asking if it’s a legit rumor.
see what I did there with uzr? it’s like a LOL cats saber-pun combo.--Verka Serduchka
its the Marlins they always have everything available
selling hanley means they can go buy another world series trip here in a few years
And yet no one in Miami will care?
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 4:49 PM EDT up reply actions
/ifatreefallsinaforest'd
see what I did there with uzr? it’s like a LOL cats saber-pun combo.--Verka Serduchka
I once bought a Marlins hat just to wear it to the Cubs game I attended on a 7th grade field trip.
I think all Marlins fans are like me, just a fan when they are playing a team you truly hate
I think your giving Marlins fans more credit than they deserve.
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 4:53 PM EDT up reply actions
what marlins fans?
Set the gearshift to the high gear of your soul.
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Jul 30, 2010 4:54 PM EDT up reply actions
I got it! We should trade Janish for Hanley. He could start every day for them in total obscurity. He'd feel right at home!
see what I did there with uzr? it’s like a LOL cats saber-pun combo.--Verka Serduchka
by nycredsfan on Jul 30, 2010 4:56 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
You don't need your own team for that
see what I did there with uzr? it’s like a LOL cats saber-pun combo.--Verka Serduchka
Wrigley isn't so full these days
so their might not be the Chicago diaspora.
I will be representing the Reds at Wrigley on Friday next week.
I am thrilled for your success, hell I'm amazed by it. Nobody who knows you saw this coming.
by justin007000 on Jul 31, 2010 1:18 AM EDT up reply actions
Bankees on the verge of acquiring Lance Berkman
another $15 million salary?
Eh, why not!
Set the gearshift to the high gear of your soul.
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Jul 30, 2010 5:01 PM EDT reply actions
for a fading guy at a position where you're already paying a guy 20 mil a year?
Sure!
see what I did there with uzr? it’s like a LOL cats saber-pun combo.--Verka Serduchka
The Boss would be proud.
What does a mama bear on the pill have in common with the World Series? No cubs.
Def a DH.
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 5:04 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, I know. That means his offense is doubly important, but Berkman is clearly on a steep decline.
And he’s owed another 5-6 mil this year plus a 2 mil buyout.
see what I did there with uzr? it’s like a LOL cats saber-pun combo.--Verka Serduchka
steep career decline, yes
but this season so far, he’s currently on an upswing. and, he won’t have to worry about hurting his knee any further by playing the field.
Set the gearshift to the high gear of your soul.
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Jul 30, 2010 5:08 PM EDT up reply actions
Speaking of Han Ram
ESPN Insider says this is what it’d take to get him:
2. SS Hanley Ramirez to the Tampa Bay Rays for RHP Jeremy Hellickson, SS Reid Brignac, LHP Matt Moore and RHP Nick Barnese.
They don’t include Joey Votto as one of their "untouchable"ish dream scenarios, though, losing all credibility the article had.
Duno if this has been reposted..
The Cincinnati Reds have been quiet thus far, despite continuing reports that the club would like to upgrade their pitching staff. They could use a starter, with Mike Leake on a limited workload and Aaron Harang on the disabled list, and a reliever has been on the radar for some time.
The signing of Russ Springer and Jason Isringhausen may have to do, but FoxSports.com’s Jon Morosi tweets Friday that the Reds have discussed Ted Lilly with the Chicago Cubs, and adds that Cincinnati is not on Lilly’s no-trade list.
The Reds other options include Kevin Gregg, Jasom Frasor, Todd Coffey, Carlos Villanueva and Brandon League, among others. A Reds scout was in Chicago this week, possibly to see League and David Aardsma.
Yep, about 30 posts 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 30, 2010 5:17 PM EDT up reply actions
It's cool. I agree with you on Coffey.
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 5:22 PM EDT up reply actions
and Villanueva
we fucking ROCKED that guy last week.
Set the gearshift to the high gear of your soul.
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Jul 30, 2010 5:24 PM EDT up reply actions
I gotta admit...
Sometimes I print out the Reposter and read in the can during my morning “constitutional.”
"Don't turn off the TV if we've still got bats in our hands." - Dusty Baker
just take a laptop ... it's much more easier
"Yeah, yeah, that's what we do in Cincinnati, we go first to third baby!"-Brandon Phillips.
he just got a phone in there
(don’t feel like finding that tacky photo).
I am thrilled for your success, hell I'm amazed by it. Nobody who knows you saw this coming.
by justin007000 on Jul 31, 2010 1:19 AM EDT up reply actions
/flushes
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 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
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