2010 Game 119 Thread: Reds at Diamondbacks
by Slyde on Aug 17, 2010 7:30 PM EDT
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It's gonna be a hot one in Arizona tonight. Good thing it's a dry heat, eh? At least they have that roof.
So here we kick off the dreaded west coast road trip. Nine games in nine days. That may be the worst part about it. They play a Thursday night getaway game and then have to travel from Phoenix to Los Angeles where they'll likely get in late, even in the Pacific Time Zone. This stretch could really screw up their internal clocks, which tends to be the worst thing about heading out west.
The good news is that they have a couple of days against the weakest of the three teams to get their feet under them. The bad news is that the Diamondbacks have been playing a little better over the last couple of weeks, though they're still not wowing anyone.
Dan Hudson has been exceptional so far since coming over from the White Sox in the deal for Edwin Jackson. Hudson has pitched at least 7 innings in all three of his starts with the Dbacks and has allowed 2 or fewer runs in each start. His success isn't unexpected as he posted a 30-13 record in the minors with a 2.90 ERA, striking out over 10 batters per 9 IP while walking 2.5 per 9 IP. Not the guy you want to face at the start of a dangerous road trip, that's for sure.
Hopefully Bronson Arroyo can keep the Diamondbacks off balance. They strike out a lot, but that's not really Arroyo's M.O. However, I think Arroyo can take advantage of aggressive hitters, if he can keep it out of the zone. If he ends up leaving fat pitches over the plate, the Diamondbacks are also good home run hitters and Arroyo could find himself in trouble.
I'm seeing a lot of "5-4 will be okay" on this road trip. Poppycock. They'll do 6-3 at a minimum. I'm almost never wrong!
Go Reds!
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"He couldn’t hit the broad side of a barn with an elephant." - My Main Main Mads
"Game time temperature around 105."
Sweet Sassy Mollassy.
"He couldn’t hit the broad side of a barn with an elephant." - My Main Main Mads
but it's a dry boil
"Don't turn off the TV if we've still got bats in our hands." - Dusty Baker
by PeteyHendrix on Aug 17, 2010 7:33 PM EDT up reply actions
it really didn't seem that bad when i lived out there ...
… i’d take 105 there than 95 and 95% humidity here anyday
"Yeah, yeah, that's what we do in Cincinnati, we go first to third baby!"-Brandon Phillips.
I visited Tucson once a couple years ago
The daytime temperature was between 108 and 112. I understood what they meant by dry heat: if it was that hot in Dayton, people would be dying in their houses. Well, it’s started to creep up to within ten degrees of those temperatures in Washington this summer, and the humidity here is worse than in Ohio.
People who enjoy summer confuse me.
by Brendanukkah on Aug 17, 2010 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions
DC humidity is the worst
And this summer has absolutely sucked. July was hot and August is probably going to be worse….I wish I could get out of here for the entire summer
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."
We're headed there this weekend. Can't say I'm thrilled
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If you're at the Smithsonian American Art Museum on Sunday
Come by the Norman Rockwell exhibit and say hi.
by Brendanukkah on Aug 17, 2010 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions
well it's supposed to rain tomorrow
And then be hot on Fri/Sat/Sun…which means it’ll probably be heavy, humid and sticky this weekend. Have fun!
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."
its almost chilly tonight in Cincy
first time in weeks
"Yahan Sentona's strikeouts are way down this year" Jake Liscow
almost fire pit time, baby!
"He couldn’t hit the broad side of a barn with an elephant." - My Main Main Mads
We need a tv!
(Not mine because it’s gonna be functional soon!)
"There is no such thing as an innocent Gatorade cooler."
Did you get good news?
"He couldn’t hit the broad side of a barn with an elephant." - My Main Main Mads
Someone local is calling me tomorrow to make an appointment!
"There is no such thing as an innocent Gatorade cooler."
I'd still try the warranty/insurance route first
Do you have renter’s insurance?
"He couldn’t hit the broad side of a barn with an elephant." - My Main Main Mads
homeowners insurance > renters insurance
"Yahan Sentona's strikeouts are way down this year" Jake Liscow
You approve me for a mortgage and we'll talk.
"There is no such thing as an innocent Gatorade cooler."
Of course I don't.
Someone local via Samsung is calling me. It’s covered.
"There is no such thing as an innocent Gatorade cooler."
Best fucking news I've had in weeks. For serious.
"There is no such thing as an innocent Gatorade cooler."
I came this close to having Cincinnati style chilly tonight
by Brendanukkah on Aug 17, 2010 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions
had some last night...homemade
coney and chili cheese tots
Baseball statistics are like a girl in a bikini. They show a lot, but not everything.
by Howie Feltersnatch on Aug 17, 2010 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions
I had a 3-way tonight
some chili spaghetti with cheese.
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That's Louis Anderson armpit hot right there.
I'm like a .38 caliber Derringer: absurd but deadly.
by Pops Daniels on Aug 17, 2010 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm the only one here, eh?
(removes pants)
“I’m a little teapot, short and stout….”
"He couldn’t hit the broad side of a barn with an elephant." - My Main Main Mads
So jch, how are you doing tonight?
"He couldn’t hit the broad side of a barn with an elephant." - My Main Main Mads
I'm pretty good, how about you big guy?
"He couldn’t hit the broad side of a barn with an elephant." - My Main Main Mads
I can't complain.....doesn't mean I won't though!
"He couldn’t hit the broad side of a barn with an elephant." - My Main Main Mads
You're such a funny guy
Wanna go out sometime?
"He couldn’t hit the broad side of a barn with an elephant." - My Main Main Mads
sssshhhh, other people have shown up!
"He couldn’t hit the broad side of a barn with an elephant." - My Main Main Mads
You should hear it out loud
Even gives me the willies.
"He couldn’t hit the broad side of a barn with an elephant." - My Main Main Mads
boom pregnant!
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by Slyde on Aug 17, 2010 7:38 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
That joke is sooooooooo last year
Everyone knows I’m on the depo shot these days.
"He couldn’t hit the broad side of a barn with an elephant." - My Main Main Mads
The fat dude for the Rangers is in a heap of shit in the first inning
"He couldn’t hit the broad side of a barn with an elephant." - My Main Main Mads
McCarthyism will not be tolerated sir
Check the site rules, it’s right next to sarcasm.
"He couldn’t hit the broad side of a barn with an elephant." - My Main Main Mads
There's a guy at Toyota that looks just like the dude in the Just For Men commercials
This guy:
"He couldn’t hit the broad side of a barn with an elephant." - My Main Main Mads
i say everybody is getting their naps in so they can stay up late tonight
"Yeah, yeah, that's what we do in Cincinnati, we go first to third baby!"-Brandon Phillips.
Except for the cool kids, AMIRITE?
"He couldn’t hit the broad side of a barn with an elephant." - My Main Main Mads
Pantless Tuesday, eh?
I’m in!
What does a mama bear on the pill have in common with the World Series? No cubs.
You sure?
Nobody wants to be the dude with the innie.
"He couldn’t hit the broad side of a barn with an elephant." - My Main Main Mads
You're embarrassing me!
What does a mama bear on the pill have in common with the World Series? No cubs.
Pssht, you guys are late
I’ve been doing this all season
"aaron harnann is so aweseom" - justin
by BK on Aug 17, 2010 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions
so the Reds said peace out to Owings huh
by keepitsimple125 on Aug 17, 2010 8:09 PM EDT reply actions
I thought it was more
kthxbai!
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."
Truly
A wounded 8 point Buck.
see what I did there with uzr? it’s like a LOL cats saber-pun combo.--Verka Serduchka
if you ever get the chance to go to dallas
take it from me, pass it on by
"Yahan Sentona's strikeouts are way down this year" Jake Liscow
THIS
we have good friends who live, not IN Dallas, but in a northern suburb.
I’m pretty sure it’s the 4th layer of hell.
see what I did there with uzr? it’s like a LOL cats saber-pun combo.--Verka Serduchka
Sounds about right
Though I’ve been to Ft. Worth, and it seemed nice enough.
How about some Dallas heckling? On Saturday I saw FC Dallas play DC United. Before the game, I was yelling at the visitors that the only thing Dallas shoots well is presidents. They then proceeded to score three goals against DC. To which I exclaimed, “Three shots in RFK? That’s the wrong fucking Kennedy!”
by Brendanukkah on Aug 17, 2010 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions
you sure told them
see what I did there with uzr? it’s like a LOL cats saber-pun combo.--Verka Serduchka
I might be going to grad school in Dallas.
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I'm watching a show about the Bikini Atoll
It’s hilarious to hear the Army guy say to the indigenous people, “We need you to leave for the good of mankind.”
"He couldn’t hit the broad side of a barn with an elephant." - My Main Main Mads
Well, shit, who could argue with that?
This team wouldn't be so bad if it weren't for all the caftans.
Also bizarre is to see people so close to the tests
"He couldn’t hit the broad side of a barn with an elephant." - My Main Main Mads
Since you're married now, there should really be another e in that last word
by Brendanukkah on Aug 17, 2010 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions
my uncle
swears he saw a nuclear test near the Marshall Islands. He was in the Navy, and he knew something secret was going on. The sailors were all ordered to turn their backs and not look. Of course, he turned and looked. And saw a mushroom cloud.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
Knowing what we know now, it's fucking crazy some of the stuff they did and supposedly did
"He couldn’t hit the broad side of a barn with an elephant." - My Main Main Mads
oooohhhh, ADD theater
History Channel has a show on about the gates to hell. I always thought that was in Grant County.
"He couldn’t hit the broad side of a barn with an elephant." - My Main Main Mads
But he's taking it like a man!
It’s probably the best solution for now, until one of the starters blows up
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by nycredsfan on Aug 17, 2010 8:17 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
*if one of the starters blows up...
negative nancy
What does a mama bear on the pill have in common with the World Series? No cubs.
I don't disagree
I’m just surprised that they were bold enough to make that move.
"aaron harnann is so aweseom" - justin
by BK on Aug 17, 2010 8:20 PM EDT up reply actions
He could be a nice compliment to the hard throwing Massett/Chappie/CoCo group though
"He couldn’t hit the broad side of a barn with an elephant." - My Main Main Mads
most starting pitchers are worse in the first
Because, like, they face all of the other team’s best hitters and stuff.
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by Slyde on Aug 17, 2010 8:20 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Starting lineup
Anyone know what it is tonight?
Many speak of my drinking but few think of my thirst.
Check the huge thread
"He couldn’t hit the broad side of a barn with an elephant." - My Main Main Mads
Here ya go
Phillips 4
Nix 7
Votto 3
Rolen 5
Bruce 9
Hanigan 2
Stubbs 8
Janish 6
Arroyo RHP
"He couldn’t hit the broad side of a barn with an elephant." - My Main Main Mads
Line-up
Phillips 4
Nix 7
Votto 3
Rolen 5
Bruce 9
Hanigan 2
Stubbs 8
Janish 6
Arroyo RHP
What does a mama bear on the pill have in common with the World Series? No cubs.
sup Reds fans!
so who’s ass we-a-kickin’ tonight?
Must be out on the left-coast somewheeeer. Game’s on late.
Set the gearshift to the high gear of your soul.
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Aug 17, 2010 8:28 PM EDT reply actions
You should go to the store or buy a different cookbook
"aaron harnann is so aweseom" - justin
by BK on Aug 17, 2010 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions
Probably need to go to a store for that.
I look up all my recipes online!
This team wouldn't be so bad if it weren't for all the caftans.
Well what do you have
Just make something out of that
"aaron harnann is so aweseom" - justin
by BK on Aug 17, 2010 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions
ah, this reminds mof sukr's Frankenstein Dinner
"He couldn’t hit the broad side of a barn with an elephant." - My Main Main Mads
reminds me of, that is
"He couldn’t hit the broad side of a barn with an elephant." - My Main Main Mads
I thought 'mof sukr' was some hip artist I wasn't aware of.
What does a mama bear on the pill have in common with the World Series? No cubs.
davor sukr?
Set the gearshift to the high gear of your soul.
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Aug 17, 2010 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions
Gather 'round boys and girls, it's story time!
The Late Great sukr was hungry at the end of a West Coast game one night, but too drunk to go get something to eat. He listed off the contents of his fridge, and took suggestions as to what to make. I honestly don’t remember what he ended up making, but it was pretty great to follow along, drunk at ~1:00AM.
"He couldn’t hit the broad side of a barn with an elephant." - My Main Main Mads
I think that some of the best RR threads have come on West Coast trips
It brings out the drunken awesomeness in everyone!
"aaron harnann is so aweseom" - justin
by BK on Aug 17, 2010 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Do you remember what he ended up making?
"He couldn’t hit the broad side of a barn with an elephant." - My Main Main Mads
I wanna say he had something along the lines of ketchup, bagels, and relish or something like that
"He couldn’t hit the broad side of a barn with an elephant." - My Main Main Mads
Completely forgot about that!
Man, I miss sukr. Too bad he’s never coming back. :(
"There is no such thing as an innocent Gatorade cooler."
I have no idea what you're talking about
He likes me again, I gave him a ticket to opening day this year. So there. :)
"He couldn’t hit the broad side of a barn with an elephant." - My Main Main Mads
you should challenge him to a Risk rematch!
"Yahan Sentona's strikeouts are way down this year" Jake Liscow
ill bring the airfailhorn
bahhhhhhruuuuuuuugah!
"Yahan Sentona's strikeouts are way down this year" Jake Liscow
I need to find that
I wonder if it made the move.
"He couldn’t hit the broad side of a barn with an elephant." - My Main Main Mads
i almost took one to the Gatlinburg wedding
THAT would have been priceless. too bad my guest was less than enthusiastic about that purchase…
"Yahan Sentona's strikeouts are way down this year" Jake Liscow
Come on. you know sukr is a mythical being anyway
"aaron harnann is so aweseom" - justin
by BK on Aug 17, 2010 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions
Cloves, Tom Collins mix, frozen pie crust
by Brendanukkah on Aug 17, 2010 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions
damn you and your memory, I think you're right
"He couldn’t hit the broad side of a barn with an elephant." - My Main Main Mads
I knew I had heard it somewhere
I need to drink more, sort all this out.
"He couldn’t hit the broad side of a barn with an elephant." - My Main Main Mads
just use beer instead
Then it comes to be that the soothing light at the end of your tunnel, is just a freight train coming your way...
See if dog girl will bring you what you need :)
"He couldn’t hit the broad side of a barn with an elephant." - My Main Main Mads
"What? Why do you want to eat cats for dinner?"
"aaron harnann is so aweseom" - justin
by BK on Aug 17, 2010 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Great, now jch is gone....
I suppose I’m the only non-imposter degenerate left then….alas, fuckers.
I'm like a .38 caliber Derringer: absurd but deadly.
Just a' settin' here drinkin' my Vodka.
I'm like a .38 caliber Derringer: absurd but deadly.
by Pops Daniels on Aug 17, 2010 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions
I've got a good arm
but I don’t think I can throw mine 80 miles north.
Set the gearshift to the high gear of your soul.
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Aug 17, 2010 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions
hmm...that'd work if I was in the 'ville
lets see…how about former 9th rounder in the Astros’ org, Lexington Legend Luis Cruz!
Maybe his heater can toss you some Belvedere.
Set the gearshift to the high gear of your soul.
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Aug 17, 2010 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm having a nice redneck cocktail:
Half a glass of Vodka…splash of lemonade and club soda.
I'm like a .38 caliber Derringer: absurd but deadly.
by Pops Daniels on Aug 17, 2010 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions
the Arnold Palmer
crossed with the John Daly!
Set the gearshift to the high gear of your soul.
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Aug 17, 2010 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions
i've actually heard someone order a john daly...
ha, it was an arnold palmer w/ vodka… i was in augusta ga and the bartender didnt even blink, she knew exactly what it was
Can I bring the kids?
Although I do like the idea of you living so close now.
"He couldn’t hit the broad side of a barn with an elephant." - My Main Main Mads
No party this year, my man.
I don’t think I’m off of work. Plus, that shit cost us $5 grand last year.
I'm like a .38 caliber Derringer: absurd but deadly.
by Pops Daniels on Aug 17, 2010 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Ha, nice try
"aaron harnann is so aweseom" - justin
by BK on Aug 17, 2010 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions
sup fucker!
i’ve been here waiting for a godawful discussion about bullsheet.
Set the gearshift to the high gear of your soul.
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Aug 17, 2010 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions
Well, finally someone asks me about my true calling.
I'm like a .38 caliber Derringer: absurd but deadly.
by Pops Daniels on Aug 17, 2010 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions
I was reading a "What's the dumbest thing your boss has ever said?" thread
I think we can pass the time the same way. I’ll start:
Boss: “So do I plug this in to get to the internet?”
He was holding the power cord of a laptop. This man makes well into the six figures.
"He couldn’t hit the broad side of a barn with an elephant." - My Main Main Mads
I've used that line with women,
but I called it the jism super-highway.
I'm like a .38 caliber Derringer: absurd but deadly.
by Pops Daniels on Aug 17, 2010 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions
"if all else fails, tell them about your dog. or your cat. i don't give a shit"
this from the branch manager at my former investment firm.
Set the gearshift to the high gear of your soul.
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Aug 17, 2010 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions
my boss
Asked me if I thought he should tell his daughter about…yes, really…menstruation. The girl was 14. I told him he should have told her years ago, unless he wants her to have a “Carrie” moment. He said, “But it doesn’t happen until a girl is 18, right?”
And no, I am not a nurse. His wife is a nurse. But he asked me.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
If he asked his wife, he might have to find out that SHE menstruates.
Dear god, no!
This team wouldn't be so bad if it weren't for all the caftans.
actually
I couldn’t understand why he didn’t have his wife talk to the kid. I mean, most girls hear it from another woman. And since mom’s a nurse…but no. Apparently, the wife refused to do it.
As it turns out, she’d gotten the information in school. Not sure if it was sex ed or the other girls. But my boss came in the next day, said he’d had the talk, and said, “She ended up telling me the difference between pads and tampons.” Just what every father wants, I’m sure.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
I never met her
But I kinda think she was. She had an affair with her personal trainer and divorced him. After 25 years of marriage.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
I learned that from a Coen Brothers movie!
This team wouldn't be so bad if it weren't for all the caftans.
weirdly
He was the second guy in the office (that I knew of) who lost his wife to a personal trainer. Another senior engineer in a different department was arrested for chasing his ex-wife’s boyfriend around his car with a baseball bat. They met when he was her personal trainer. After the divorce, she sent her boyfriend over to drop the kids off for visitation. Ex-hubby didn’t take it well.
Forget eHarmony. Get a personal trainer!
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
I thought the same thing, except I spelled it right in my head :-)
Not sure which is creepier to be honest.
Although I guess if it’s a guy asking a female, masturbation would be creepier
see what I did there with uzr? it’s like a LOL cats saber-pun combo.--Verka Serduchka
"You're hired"
said to me
see what I did there with uzr? it’s like a LOL cats saber-pun combo.--Verka Serduchka
hey, if shows about nothing can get a hundred mill for a decade
I’m sure there’s some sort of value in a RR discussion about nothing.
Set the gearshift to the high gear of your soul.
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Aug 17, 2010 8:41 PM EDT reply actions
/beer'stoogoodreplyfail'd
Set the gearshift to the high gear of your soul.
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Aug 17, 2010 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions
i just finished off a bottle of captain morgan's long island ice tea
it tastes like pipe tobacco smells!
by 'tHan on Aug 17, 2010 8:54 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
I'm drinking muscadine wine from our trip to Nashville last winter. Stuff is weeeiiiiiird. But good!
see what I did there with uzr? it’s like a LOL cats saber-pun combo.--Verka Serduchka
I had to google that one. I get it now!
see what I did there with uzr? it’s like a LOL cats saber-pun combo.--Verka Serduchka
You would
You should get some pipe tobacco instead
"aaron harnann is so aweseom" - justin
by BK on Aug 17, 2010 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm drinking Shiner Bock
It’s tasty as always
"aaron harnann is so aweseom" - justin
by BK on Aug 17, 2010 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions
I have a new "this tastes like shit" line, thanks!
"He couldn’t hit the broad side of a barn with an elephant." - My Main Main Mads
time to crack a Sierra Nevada Summerfest
and officially announce, with recent departures of Rosales and Owings, that Paul Janish is my new favorite Cincinnati Redleg!!!
"Yahan Sentona's strikeouts are way down this year" Jake Liscow
I'll drink to that!
MMmmmmmm. Sweet, sweet muskydyne!
see what I did there with uzr? it’s like a LOL cats saber-pun combo.--Verka Serduchka
I've just cracked open a Guinness
Then it comes to be that the soothing light at the end of your tunnel, is just a freight train coming your way...
bottle, extra stout
Then it comes to be that the soothing light at the end of your tunnel, is just a freight train coming your way...
Somewhere, Bronson takes a long hit, looks up and says "Whatever brah"
"He couldn’t hit the broad side of a barn with an elephant." - My Main Main Mads
Gotta clear your mind
"He couldn’t hit the broad side of a barn with an elephant." - My Main Main Mads
So Louisville looks like they're back on the win train, up 7-2 in the 6th.
Wladdy hit his 22nd homer. How many does Gomes have again?
see what I did there with uzr? it’s like a LOL cats saber-pun combo.--Verka Serduchka
The fact that Wlad can't break our 6 OF roster seems ridiculous to me
"aaron harnann is so aweseom" - justin
by BK on Aug 17, 2010 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions
He's not veteran enough!
see what I did there with uzr? it’s like a LOL cats saber-pun combo.--Verka Serduchka
I complained here about that a couple weeks ago and was told he wasn't having that good of a year.
by Brian B on Aug 17, 2010 9:08 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Whoever told you that doesn't know what they're talking about
The power that he could provide is pretty much perfect for a pinch hitter or one start a week bench player.
"aaron harnann is so aweseom" - justin
by BK on Aug 17, 2010 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions
I'd look it up but I don't want to embarrass a mod.
Just kidding! I’m on it . . .
by Brian B on Aug 17, 2010 9:13 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
To be fair, he's been absolutely tearing it up the last 2 weeks.
2 weeks ago at this time his numbers didn’t look all that great.
see what I did there with uzr? it’s like a LOL cats saber-pun combo.--Verka Serduchka
Are you trying to soften the blow?
by Brian B on Aug 17, 2010 9:48 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
There's a Karen Sypher joke here as well
"He couldn’t hit the broad side of a barn with an elephant." - My Main Main Mads
Here it is
cough Balentien^cough^ by Brian B on Aug 5, 2010 2:28 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
He’s not having a particularly impressive year at AAA He may be hot lately, but then so is Dickerson. It would be weird to me to have, say, Dickerson and Bruce or Stubbs at AAA with Francisco, Balentien, Nix, Gomes and Heisey in the Big Leagues. Aside from probably not being your best stable of outfielders, that’s also worse overall defense and a less defensive flexibility. Balentien, Nix and Francisco on the bench would be essentially three power bats that prefer to hit righties and play corner outfield. Heisey would be the only true CFer and Nix and Heisey the only two OFers that play acceptable defense.
Yeah, those guys and the Cincinnati Reds. They’re a terrible football team. / Because they’re a baseball team? / Exactly. You know who’s the worst football team? The Philadelphia Flyers. – Best Show
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Aug 5, 2010 2:44 PM EDT up reply actions
Oh, and Devin isn't playing. That was the plan, apparently. He'll play tomorrow.
see what I did there with uzr? it’s like a LOL cats saber-pun combo.--Verka Serduchka
Paul KEELS!!!!
who hired him instead of Dan Hoard??? /
"Yahan Sentona's strikeouts are way down this year" Jake Liscow
good lord
that’s the worst looking outfit i’ve ever seen
what color is Keels’ bowtie?
"Yahan Sentona's strikeouts are way down this year" Jake Liscow
So would you consider it good or bad
that those of us with mlb.tv miss out of pre and post game shows?
by AB on Aug 17, 2010 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Brewers up 3 - 0 over Cards in the 3rd
on the strength of 2 Felipe Lopez errors and a Casey McGehee 2-run blast.
he's the Reds subterfuge...the counter Jim Edmonds!
Set the gearshift to the high gear of your soul.
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Aug 17, 2010 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions
Sypher won't go away
http://www.wlwt.com/news/24666404/detail.html
Then it comes to be that the soothing light at the end of your tunnel, is just a freight train coming your way...
You want me to delete everything from here on down?
"He couldn’t hit the broad side of a barn with an elephant." - My Main Main Mads
she doesn't really get baseball
the bigger question is how he and i haven’t fought yet! he started bitching about cueto kicking people at work last week and i just said “we’re not talking about this, we’re just not going to agree”
he also defends carpenter when i call him a little bitch
"she doesn't really get baseball"
Sounds like damn near every Cubs fan I’ve ever met.
"He couldn’t hit the broad side of a barn with an elephant." - My Main Main Mads
by jch24 on Aug 17, 2010 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
she is the Cubs fan, I take it...?
That makes sense. None of the “Cubs fans” I know couldn’t tell you the name of the first baseman, which is probably how we can remain friends.
"There is no such thing as an innocent Gatorade cooler."
close call at first base
that didn’t go the Cards way
by AB on Aug 17, 2010 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions
cant wait to see paul keels again!
he needs a scarlet shirt and a grey bowtie this fall
"Yahan Sentona's strikeouts are way down this year" Jake Liscow
looks like Cards fans have plenty to be mad about
Such a pity about that.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
After tonight they're going to do something rash and make a dumb trade for a substandard third baseman
mark it down.
see what I did there with uzr? it’s like a LOL cats saber-pun combo.--Verka Serduchka
Or Edwin! How surreal would it be to see EdE in a Cards uniform?
see what I did there with uzr? it’s like a LOL cats saber-pun combo.--Verka Serduchka
he could room with franklin
ash would be ecstatic!
"Yahan Sentona's strikeouts are way down this year" Jake Liscow
yin and yang
the good and the bad. and the ugly!
"Yahan Sentona's strikeouts are way down this year" Jake Liscow
I'd hate to see him in the batter's box
but I’d love to see him try to field 3B down the stretch.
Set the gearshift to the high gear of your soul.
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Aug 17, 2010 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions
that's funny!!
see what I did there with uzr? it’s like a LOL cats saber-pun combo.--Verka Serduchka
Tell him to have a Captain Morgan's Iced Tea and quit bitching
"He couldn’t hit the broad side of a barn with an elephant." - My Main Main Mads
by jch24 on Aug 17, 2010 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
the double captain and diets have serious monetary consequences...
"Yahan Sentona's strikeouts are way down this year" Jake Liscow
"They taste delicious!"
"He couldn’t hit the broad side of a barn with an elephant." - My Main Main Mads
they do mask the old style aftertaste
but they also incite liquid courage. despite the evidence to the contrary: Slyde and Courtney Royce Clayton bat incident
"Yahan Sentona's strikeouts are way down this year" Jake Liscow
Doesn't beat Makers and Coke
Then it comes to be that the soothing light at the end of your tunnel, is just a freight train coming your way...
don't waste maker's by using coke.
if you must mix, use Ale-8. Keep it in house.
Set the gearshift to the high gear of your soul.
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Aug 17, 2010 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Maker's on its own is great
Not Woodford Reserve great, but still good. Same with Four Roses and Knob Creek.
Then it comes to be that the soothing light at the end of your tunnel, is just a freight train coming your way...
Woodford is good enough to cure a hangover.
I could wake up puking and have a sip of that and smile for days.
Set the gearshift to the high gear of your soul.
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Aug 17, 2010 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm dying to get ahold of some Pappy Van Winkle
Then it comes to be that the soothing light at the end of your tunnel, is just a freight train coming your way...
yes.
it’s a bit more “oak-y” than I’d prefer, but still good.
For my money, Woodford, Blanton’s, and Knob Creek are truly unmatched.
Set the gearshift to the high gear of your soul.
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Aug 17, 2010 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Blanton's is really good
Then it comes to be that the soothing light at the end of your tunnel, is just a freight train coming your way...
and they've got the coolest cap!
Set the gearshift to the high gear of your soul.
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Aug 17, 2010 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions
I dunno, Blanton's Phillies' cap isn't my favorite
I know, har har.
"There is no such thing as an innocent Gatorade cooler."
That is a whole lotta head
"He couldn’t hit the broad side of a barn with an elephant." - My Main Main Mads
There's a Sypher joke in here somewhere
"aaron harnann is so aweseom" - justin
by BK on Aug 17, 2010 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions
She's got him beat, hands down
"He couldn’t hit the broad side of a barn with an elephant." - My Main Main Mads
it's stronnnnnng
but satisfying.
Set the gearshift to the high gear of your soul.
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Aug 17, 2010 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions
i prefer Buffalo Trace
but Woodford is damn good, prob my fave at room temperature.
"Yahan Sentona's strikeouts are way down this year" Jake Liscow
are they juicy and tender? Too hot to handle? ready to burst?
see what I did there with uzr? it’s like a LOL cats saber-pun combo.--Verka Serduchka
by nycredsfan on Aug 17, 2010 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
i think he should call the girl from last night!
"Yahan Sentona's strikeouts are way down this year" Jake Liscow
TWSS with her actions
BOOMSKI!
"He couldn’t hit the broad side of a barn with an elephant." - My Main Main Mads
Damn you Pujols. Just hit his 31st homer. 3-1 Brewers
Who was it that said he was finished and was in decline?
see what I did there with uzr? it’s like a LOL cats saber-pun combo.--Verka Serduchka
but they have Joey Votto!
What does a mama bear on the pill have in common with the World Series? No cubs.
by DocRam on Aug 17, 2010 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Here's why!
He’s striking out MORE THAN EVER! He’s walking LESS THAN THE LAST 2 YEARS! His OBP is ~.3 lower than his last 3 years averaged! His SLG is down .07 from the last 2 years! Decline doesn’t mean it’s over. And it’ll be a slow decline. But he’s fading, zone of the strike zone by zone of the strike zone. This year, it’s high fastballs. Next year, maybe he loses the low and outside corner.
i actually agree...
he’s past his prime years. he’ll still put up great numbers but they wont be 2003-2008 numbers. he’s going to fade, it will start slow and then begin to come quicker. him and many are the best right handed hitters of my generation and while manny put up great numbers till age 36 (PED help?), i dont think great albert will last that long (he’ll still be very good) and is definitely beginning to show some signs, as jake pointed out
Meanwhile, he's hitting over .300 and crushing 40 homers.
see what I did there with uzr? it’s like a LOL cats saber-pun combo.--Verka Serduchka
Here's more reasons!
His wOBA is the 3rd lowest of his career by an average margin of .035! His OBP is the 3rd lowest of a career by an average margin of .02! He’s on pace for his lowest WAR since his sophomore season, 2nd lowest of his career (6.6 compared to an average in the high 8.s the past 4 years), his fielding is down! His ISO is down! It’ll be slow, but he’s declining, dammit!
i dismiss wOBA
and UZR
WAR is good for absolutely nothing.
"Yahan Sentona's strikeouts are way down this year" Jake Liscow
by obc2 on Aug 17, 2010 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
not to start the stat fight....
wOBA is the best hitting stat out there. UZR sucks. WAR is good b/c it uses wOBA but uses UZR to calculate defensive contribution
good lord y'all
"aaron harnann is so aweseom" - justin
by BK on Aug 17, 2010 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
time for a bombay sapphire and tonic
"Yahan Sentona's strikeouts are way down this year" Jake Liscow
This is a wise man
"aaron harnann is so aweseom" - justin
by BK on Aug 17, 2010 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions
mads prefers tanqueray
truly maddening.
"Yahan Sentona's strikeouts are way down this year" Jake Liscow
In news that hits a little too close to home
This jackass tried to forcibly remove someone from the psych ward where my mom works.
Brought her kids along and everything.
"He couldn’t hit the broad side of a barn with an elephant." - My Main Main Mads
Psych is the best show on television
"Yahan Sentona's strikeouts are way down this year" Jake Liscow
boom boom clap
Baseball statistics are like a girl in a bikini. They show a lot, but not everything.
by Howie Feltersnatch on Aug 17, 2010 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions
how frickin big must Panda Express be in phoenix?
"Yahan Sentona's strikeouts are way down this year" Jake Liscow
Panda Express >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> gas station chinese food
"aaron harnann is so aweseom" - justin
by BK on Aug 18, 2010 6:34 PM EDT up reply actions
how do you know? you didn't eat the gas station chinese!
it couldn’t have been worse than the gas station A&W!
Road Trip Prediction
6-3 at the least
Rob Dibble, Norm Charlton, and Randy Myers were nasty boys. Arthur Rhodes is a nasty MAN. by Brendanukkah
He's in the decline phase of his career
"He couldn’t hit the broad side of a barn with an elephant." - My Main Main Mads
seemed like he was looking for something offspeed the entire at bat
and got nothing but fastballs
by AB on Aug 17, 2010 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions
votto k's in the 1st
but doesnt get ejected!
"Yahan Sentona's strikeouts are way down this year" Jake Liscow
Welsh
Gibson has a good chance to be named the permanent manager for the good mid time being.
huh?
"Yahan Sentona's strikeouts are way down this year" Jake Liscow
When I bought MLB TV I didn't think I'd be watching a Reds game on my TV, have a Cards game on my PC
and I would be this into it in August. Fucking A
This Hudson kid has good stuff
see what I did there with uzr? it’s like a LOL cats saber-pun combo.--Verka Serduchka
Jim Edmonds would've hit that.
Totally.
Set the gearshift to the high gear of your soul.
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Aug 17, 2010 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions
i was gonna say he looked like the Diamonbacks version of Bronson
then he gassed a 94 mph heater
"Yahan Sentona's strikeouts are way down this year" Jake Liscow
how did arizona get more for edwin jackson than dan haren?...
kenny williams really wanted dunn and rizzo kinda fucked him
you just answered your own question
see what I did there with uzr? it’s like a LOL cats saber-pun combo.--Verka Serduchka
IT'S CALLED THE KNOCK!
"He couldn’t hit the broad side of a barn with an elephant." - My Main Main Mads
And I can't take any more of the DBack announcers. Gotta switch to Keels, as much as it hurts
see what I did there with uzr? it’s like a LOL cats saber-pun combo.--Verka Serduchka
He is, but he and the other guy seem way too excited for a team in last place in August.
see what I did there with uzr? it’s like a LOL cats saber-pun combo.--Verka Serduchka
Keels
“that’s gonna be at least two for Young”
good lord. anyone think that might be a triple?
"Yahan Sentona's strikeouts are way down this year" Jake Liscow
Alright Bronson, don't go all Toronto on us here
"He couldn’t hit the broad side of a barn with an elephant." - My Main Main Mads
Ok, which one of us is posting from Zip's?
"aaron harnann is so aweseom" - justin
by BK on Aug 17, 2010 9:51 PM EDT up reply actions
That train has left the station
"He couldn’t hit the broad side of a barn with an elephant." - My Main Main Mads
Mads.
He’ll just show up three innings late.
"There is no such thing as an innocent Gatorade cooler."
and order two burgers after everyone else is already finished
"aaron harnann is so aweseom" - justin
by BK on Aug 17, 2010 9:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Uh oh. Not good
see what I did there with uzr? it’s like a LOL cats saber-pun combo.--Verka Serduchka
with a side of firehorn
Baseball statistics are like a girl in a bikini. They show a lot, but not everything.
by Howie Feltersnatch on Aug 17, 2010 9:52 PM EDT up reply actions
I would've settled for a double
"He couldn’t hit the broad side of a barn with an elephant." - My Main Main Mads
Sigh.
How in the world did we used to win when we were in the NL West?
by Brendanukkah on Aug 17, 2010 9:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Is that an air raid siren?
Did they see a brown person?
by Brendanukkah on Aug 17, 2010 9:52 PM EDT reply actions 5 recs
Arroyo isn't an American name!
"aaron harnann is so aweseom" - justin
by BK on Aug 17, 2010 9:53 PM EDT up reply actions
never heard of another arroyo
wonder who the 2nd most famous arroyo is?
"Yahan Sentona's strikeouts are way down this year" Jake Liscow
There's a senator in the Phillippines named Joker Arroyo
I don’t know if that’s famous, but it’s pretty awesome.
by Brendanukkah on Aug 17, 2010 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions
The President of the Philippines!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gloria_Macapagal-Arroyo
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
the P.I. suck
but Pacquiao is awesome.
"Yahan Sentona's strikeouts are way down this year" Jake Liscow
Looks like Carlos Fisher is gonna get some work tonight
see what I did there with uzr? it’s like a LOL cats saber-pun combo.--Verka Serduchka
got a hunch Stubbs goes yard this evening
"Yahan Sentona's strikeouts are way down this year" Jake Liscow
once again, paul janish
who were you expecting, Keels?
Baseball statistics are like a girl in a bikini. They show a lot, but not everything.
by Howie Feltersnatch on Aug 17, 2010 9:55 PM EDT reply actions
there's been no dropoff defensively from OCab
in fact, there might be a little increase
per chris
"Yahan Sentona's strikeouts are way down this year" Jake Liscow
What was said by slumpbuster?
"He couldn’t hit the broad side of a barn with an elephant." - My Main Main Mads
he says Joey Votto isn't gonna win a gold glove!
He thinks Votto’s defense is merely above average! I’d say it’s good, not just above average!
It doesn't even need to be above average
See Jeter, Derek.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
Welsh: "You could even make the argument that the Reds have gained some defense with Janish in at SS"
really?
see what I did there with uzr? it’s like a LOL cats saber-pun combo.--Verka Serduchka
i was concerned when Welsh said Janish has "great range"
then he dropped the OCab comparison defensively.
hiccup
"Yahan Sentona's strikeouts are way down this year" Jake Liscow
Bobby Thomson died?
Holy cow.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
Wrong call, it was "The Giants win the pennant!"
"He couldn’t hit the broad side of a barn with an elephant." - My Main Main Mads
by jch24 on Aug 17, 2010 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
one of the two most famous home runs ever!
"Yahan Sentona's strikeouts are way down this year" Jake Liscow
joe carter got to live out every kids dream...
WS ending homer… baller.
could you imagine if he played for BOS or NYY?
"Yahan Sentona's strikeouts are way down this year" Jake Liscow
appearance fees alone,
would make him a very very rich man
Maz shot in the WS
put Ruth’s called shot has dramatic appeal, despite some evidence to the contrary.
Gibson’s homer and Bucky Fucking Dent’s were probably the most memorable in the past 30 years. along with Aaron Boone’s and Joe Carter’s/
"Yahan Sentona's strikeouts are way down this year" Jake Liscow
I'm still harboring some bad feelings
towards Bronson because of the Cardinals game last week. I like Bronson, but we needed him alot that day and he just completely shanked it. He looks bad already today, he needs to clean up his act
it was GAWDAWFUL hot and humid that day
i was in attendance and the fans under the cover of the upper deck were extremely uncomfortable.
"Yahan Sentona's strikeouts are way down this year" Jake Liscow
It's hotter on the field
I volunteered at a DC United game a couple weeks ago where the field temperature was 130 degrees. I started absolutely dripping sweat after just walking down one sideline.
by Brendanukkah on Aug 17, 2010 10:03 PM EDT up reply actions
FSN Ohio can't have more than ten advertisers total
"He couldn’t hit the broad side of a barn with an elephant." - My Main Main Mads
Your beard is weird!
Your ’stache is trash!
"There is no such thing as an innocent Gatorade cooler."
anybody get a super cooler yet?
Baseball statistics are like a girl in a bikini. They show a lot, but not everything.
by Howie Feltersnatch on Aug 17, 2010 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions
might be a high scoring game
hope the Reds O is up to the challenge
"Yahan Sentona's strikeouts are way down this year" Jake Liscow
They better put on their O faces
see what I did there with uzr? it’s like a LOL cats saber-pun combo.--Verka Serduchka
"Yeah, yeah, that's what we do in Cincinnati, we go first to third baby!"-Brandon Phillips.
by joshuar9476 on Aug 17, 2010 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions
so-so-yo
"Yeah, yeah, that's what we do in Cincinnati, we go first to third baby!"-Brandon Phillips.
by joshuar9476 on Aug 17, 2010 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions
Atta boy Bruce.
He’s going to be team MVP the last 6 weeks.
see what I did there with uzr? it’s like a LOL cats saber-pun combo.--Verka Serduchka
by nycredsfan on Aug 17, 2010 10:01 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
back to 8th for you hannigan!
"Yeah, yeah, that's what we do in Cincinnati, we go first to third baby!"-Brandon Phillips.
schwartz eye doc?
awesome!
"Yeah, yeah, that's what we do in Cincinnati, we go first to third baby!"-Brandon Phillips.
gomes may need a referal
Baseball statistics are like a girl in a bikini. They show a lot, but not everything.
by Howie Feltersnatch on Aug 17, 2010 10:05 PM EDT up reply actions
feels like a stubbs night
2-4 with 2k and 2hrs
by RedHotHollywood on Aug 17, 2010 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions
i'd take that!
"Yeah, yeah, that's what we do in Cincinnati, we go first to third baby!"-Brandon Phillips.
by joshuar9476 on Aug 17, 2010 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions
making Hudson look like TIM Hudson
at his peak!
This guy’s ERA was what, >5 in the AL?
by occams_tiger_teeth on Aug 17, 2010 10:05 PM EDT reply actions
i originally thought he looked like Derek Lowe in his prime
"Yahan Sentona's strikeouts are way down this year" Jake Liscow
i know it
where do the Reds hitters rank in Ks as a team?
Baseball statistics are like a girl in a bikini. They show a lot, but not everything.
by Howie Feltersnatch on Aug 17, 2010 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions
6 K through 2 IP
Yikes.
"He couldn’t hit the broad side of a barn with an elephant." - My Main Main Mads
was about to say the same. Not good.
see what I did there with uzr? it’s like a LOL cats saber-pun combo.--Verka Serduchka
repeat of that randy johnson performance 10 yrs ago?
"Yeah, yeah, that's what we do in Cincinnati, we go first to third baby!"-Brandon Phillips.
by joshuar9476 on Aug 17, 2010 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions
have you seen this lineup??
lotta holes…
"Yahan Sentona's strikeouts are way down this year" Jake Liscow
Commentator's fault, not mine
I was packing lunches for tomorrow.
"He couldn’t hit the broad side of a barn with an elephant." - My Main Main Mads
sorry paul
can’t take a K looking in that sitch. swing the bat!!!!
"Yahan Sentona's strikeouts are way down this year" Jake Liscow
send that same message to stephen drew
he should be a Red!
"Yahan Sentona's strikeouts are way down this year" Jake Liscow
That tagline is hilarious
We're all mad here. I'm mad. You're mad. Otherwise, you wouldn't have come.
i have no idea who that gal is ... i assume she's an mtv creation?
i’ve got that channel blocked on my guide
"Yeah, yeah, that's what we do in Cincinnati, we go first to third baby!"-Brandon Phillips.
by joshuar9476 on Aug 17, 2010 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions
drew kinda reminds me of Todd Walker at the plate
how the hell is he defensively?
"Yahan Sentona's strikeouts are way down this year" Jake Liscow
pretty good, although I'm not sure what you're asking
see what I did there with uzr? it’s like a LOL cats saber-pun combo.--Verka Serduchka
who's the brewers closer now?
this 3-1 game could get dicey
by RedHotHollywood on Aug 17, 2010 10:12 PM EDT reply actions
much better inning that time around
"Yeah, yeah, that's what we do in Cincinnati, we go first to third baby!"-Brandon Phillips.
he only made 2 bad pitches so far!
unfortunately that led to 2 runs
and the slider that was a home run wasn’t an awful pitch, it was pretty ow
gotta love the pitcher leading off next inning
Baseball statistics are like a girl in a bikini. They show a lot, but not everything.
by Howie Feltersnatch on Aug 17, 2010 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions
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