For a team with such a close relationship with the Creation Museum, the Reds really eschew fundamentals. Reds win, 5-4.
by Brendanukkah on Aug 31, 2010 12:01 AM EDT
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On a night when the Reds made tons of baserunning mistakes, hit into several double plays, and just played some ugly baseball, they still managed to win when all the breaks were going against them. The Cardinals lost, the division lead is six games, and just as our bullpen is turning into a dominant unit, Aroldis Chapman will join the team tomorrow. Life is good, Reds fans.
Joe Nuxhall Memorial Honorary Star of the Game
Jay Bruce. Hova has been Vottonian lately, and his strong surge continued tonight. He went 3-5 with a walk, a home run, and two RBI including the game winner. Honorable mentions go to Juan Francisco, Chris Valaika, and Nick Masset.
Key Plays
- Jay Bruce led off the game with a home run, his fifth in four games. Reds lead, 1-0.
- Prince Fielder and Casey McGehee hit back to back doubles lead off the second inning, and Fielder scored the tying run. Lorenzo Cain singled to put runners on the corners with no outs, but Alcides Escobar lined into a double play, and George Kottaras struck out. Game tied, 1-1.
- The Brewers improbably dinked and dunked their way to a lead in the third inning. Randy Wolf led off the inning with a single off Homer Bailey, and then stole second base. Rickie Weeks singled on a ground ball deflected by Bailey, and once again there were runners on the corners with no outs. Corey Hart grounded out, which was enough to score Wolf. Weeks moved to second, then stole third base. Ryan Braun singled, which scored Weeks, and then stole second base. The Brewers were rightfully feeling pretty good about their ability to run on Homer Bailey, but perhaps it caused Braun to get cocky, because Homer picked him off on a throw to second. But then he walked Prince Fielder, and Casey McGehee singled before Lorenzo Cain finally flew out to end the inning. Brewers lead, 3-1.
- With one out in the fourth inning, Ryan Hanigan doubled. Drew Stubbs walked. Paul Janish flew out, but Homer Bailey hit a single of his own. Hanigan scored, but Stubbs inexplicably slowed down going to third base and didn't slide, allowing Hart's quick throw to beat him to the bag. Inning over. Brewers lead, 3-2.
- Randy Wolf was hardly sharp, but he was handling the Reds before they started going at him like gangbusters in the fifth inning. Jay Bruce led off with a walk and Chris Valaika singled. Joey Votto then smacked a ground rule double. Only Bruce scored, even though it looked like Valaika could have as well if the ball had stayed in the park. Still, there were runners on second and third with no outs. Scott Rolen hit a smash to third base, but the Brewers were able to catch Valaika at the plate. Jonny Gomes was hit by a pitch, loading the bases, but Ryan Hanigan grounded into a double play. Game tied, 3-3.
- In the sixth inning, it looked like Homer Bailey was cruising. With two outs, it looked like he had struck out Lorenzo Cain looking on a full count. The entire infield started heading towards the dugout. But the umpire ruled that it was a ball, and Cain walked to first. Homer was a bit rattled by not getting the call, and by the fact that the Brewers continued to run on him. Cain stole second base, and then Alcides Escobar hit a triple. Brewers lead, 4-3.
- This see-saw battle continued in the bottom of the inning, as pinch hitter Juan Francisco hit a home run off of Mike McClendon. Game tied, 4-4.
- The game remained tied going into the tenth inning. Trevor Hoffman came in to pitch for the Brewers and walked Ryan Hanigan, the first batter he faced. Dusty decided to pull out all the stops, and put Brandon Phillips in as a pinch runner, leaving only an injured Laynce Nix and Ramon Hernandez who would have to replace Hanigan on his bench. Drew Stubbs popped up a bunt, and Paul Janish popped up, swinging on the first pitch. But Chris Heisey smashed a ball down the third base line for a hit, and Jay Bruce singled, scoring Phillips. Reds win, 5-4.
Other Notes
- The Reds have nine pinch hit home runs, most in the majors. It was Juan Francisco's first home run of the year, and second of his career. Both have been pinch hit homers.
- The Reds hit into four double plays, and three runners tagged out on the basepaths, and hit several balls only to the warning track, including one by Paul Janish that Lorenzo Cain caught while slamming into the wall.
- The Brewers stole four bases. Randy Wolf's stolen base was the first ever by a pitcher in Brewers history. "I wouldn't call tonight's game a clinic on base running -- either side," Brewers manager Ken Macha said.
- The crowd of 14,589 was the smallest for a Reds game since June 8.
- The Reds are 9-7 in extra inning games, have 37 come from behind victories, and 19 wins in their final at bat.
- It never gets old hearing about it. The Reds are 21 games over .500 for the first time all season (first time since 1999, really), they hold a six game lead in the division, the most they've led by since 1995, and their magic number is 27.
- The Pittsburgh Pirates are officially eliminated from winning the NL Central. Four more teams to go.
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Roger Clemens isn't the only one who should be pleading 'No Contest.'
I’m talking about the Cardinals here, people.
by Gapper on Aug 31, 2010 12:05 AM EDT reply actions 3 recs
shh shh shh, it's already over.
"@#$%$#@% you joey Votto. gutshot. urgh"-tehzachatak, Viva El Birdo
by justin007000 on Aug 31, 2010 1:05 AM EDT up reply actions
I thought you were gonna go with "Fuck wit Jay day"
That would’ve been awesome
"Fuck it, we'll do it live."
I might save that for the Cards series
“You fucked with us, now it’s a must we fuck with you.”
by Brendanukkah on Aug 31, 2010 12:09 AM EDT up reply actions
That's about the most perfectly awesome header you all have ever come up with.
Absolute props for that brendan.
When not lurking here, the sportsfrog is where I am.
agree'd...and rec'd
"Now onto more important things: Punching Errorlando Cabrerror in the fucking tits." -Geki
I was six when the Reds won the 90 World Series and 11 when the team made 95 NLCS.
Those two teams hold very, very special places in my heart. But this team … this team I might love more than any.
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 Aug 31, 2010 12:07 AM EDT reply actions
1/2 game
Reds tied with the Braves and only 1/2 game back of the Padres for the best record in the NL. With a bit of luck we could be leading the league at this time tomorrow.
We still have a trip to San Diego in the pipeline, so we can settle what's what.
You know what’s great? Every other team added lots of pieces. The Reds added Jim Edmonds who lasted less than a week. We’ve been doing this with our guys, the guys we started the year with or who were minor league callups, already in the organization. What a special fucking season. It came out of nowhere, and I couldn’t be prouder of the team.
by Brendanukkah on Aug 31, 2010 12:12 AM EDT up reply actions
Agreed
I have to admit I really didn’t hold out much hope for this team at the beginning of the season. That’s what a decade of futility can do to you. It sure has been an enjoyable season watching them hang in the whole way. The way the team has responded after being swept by STL has sure made a believer out of me.
As for SD, they are going to be hard pressed to keep pace with us due to their brutal upcoming schedule. After this series with Arizona they start a stretch of 23 straight games against teams with winning records. We are the opponent for the final three games of that stretch.
by King Coebra on Aug 31, 2010 12:22 AM EDT up reply actions
I'm so use to teams fading in August
Since the Cardinals left Cincinnati, the Reds have been clutching the Cardinals throats. I think the Cardinals are drifting off into the sweet night.
"@#$%$#@% you joey Votto. gutshot. urgh"-tehzachatak, Viva El Birdo
by justin007000 on Aug 31, 2010 1:02 AM EDT up reply actions
Great night
STL, SD, PHI and SF all lost. Cards are now only 1/2 game up on COL who appears to be on another of their near annual late season runs.
that bothers me some
because we have to go play the Rockies after the Cardinals. It will be tough flying out to face them after a tough Cardinals series. Hopefully, we can play better there than we have recently.
I hear you
We still have lots of baseball to play this season. For now though, I’m going to worry about getting another W tomorrow, thus ensuring another series win and guaranteeing a winning homestand. Hopefully, the team will do the same.
go giants
they’re my second favorite team.
Plus, if they get the wild card, and the Reds get the best record, I’ll get to see the Reds in playoff baseball!
"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
Yep
That’s why I get so angry and protective when we’re threatened by the likes of Russ Springer, Jason Isringhausen, and Jim Edmonds. They’re not us. Stay away. Do Not Want.
by Brian B on Aug 31, 2010 9:27 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Whatever you did worked
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 31, 2010 10:05 AM EDT up reply actions
Hmmm
I don’t think it’s a coincidence that everyone named Bruce the player whose improvement would mean the most for the Reds. It’s extremely encouraging that he really seems to be finding his stroke, this being the deepest he’s ever gone in a season in the majors.
by thevole on Aug 31, 2010 12:13 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
Missed this game, but just watched the highlight
1. Hova – what more can you say? Awesome.
2. How the hell did Randy Wolf steal a base?
3. What the shit was Stubbs doing when he was thrown out at third?
I don’t remember being this happy about Reds baseball ever…even when they won it in ’90, I was too young to really understand what had happened…keep the train rollin Redlegs!
Watch the video of Bruce's walkoff and the ensuing celebration.
There’s a moment (:39, just before he heads into the dugout) where Bruce looks straight at the camera and flashes a smile. It’s fantastic.
by the finest muffins on Aug 31, 2010 12:43 AM EDT reply actions
It's cute
but somebody yelled his name, probably the on field producer from FSN, and I think Bruce was just turning and responding to that. It works though.
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I can confirm this. Jeff Piecoro yelled for him to stay on the field for the post-game interview.
But he’s still dreamy.
by Hawkeyegirl96 on Aug 31, 2010 8:36 AM EDT up reply actions
I like me some athletes. Mostly because I am one myself
It takes a strong dude to keep up with me in the weight room.
And yeah, the money’s nice too.
by Hawkeyegirl96 on Aug 31, 2010 9:54 AM EDT up reply actions
And he has a great sense of humor
That’s the most important thing to us women.
by Hawkeyegirl96 on Aug 31, 2010 9:57 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Jay Bruce:
The man every man (will) want to be (in a year), and that ladies love. Did I do that right?
This is the funniest thing I've read all day
"Nothing wakes you up on a cold January morning like hot horse-piss." - Kevin Mitchell is Batman
by jch24 on Aug 31, 2010 9:59 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
How cyclical!
"Nothing wakes you up on a cold January morning like hot horse-piss." - Kevin Mitchell is Batman
and
It probably explains why you’re married!
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
by BubbaFan on Aug 31, 2010 10:04 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Boom, toasted
Rec’d!
"Nothing wakes you up on a cold January morning like hot horse-piss." - Kevin Mitchell is Batman
rec'd
That is a big reason why Jay Bruce is one of my favorites. Plus, he just seems like an all around nice guy. Well-grounded, and more mature than the average player.
Joey Votto and Homer Bailey may be great players, but they were so grumpy they kinda scared me. Jay Bruce always looks like he’s having fun.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
that reminds me
on Baseball Tonight they showed footage of Homer breaking a bat as he walked back into the clubouse after that inning with all the stoeln bases. He was really angry.
I think Bruce does have a very good temperment. I wouldn’t say that Votto or Bailey are sullen/angry all the time (they just seem intense to me) but they are certainly less, maybe, approachable than Bruce.
I think its just a different type
Bailey is always really quotable in all of his interviews. I just think he’s got a drier sense of humor then Bruce.
"And then there was the USAID guy in Kandahar who drove a giant pink Cadillac, which the locals set on fire one day. If you wanted to destroy something symbolic during a riot, you just could not do better than that. Good stuff." - Ghosts of Alexander
by Cy Schourek on Aug 31, 2010 10:36 AM EDT up reply actions
yeah Bailey and Votto
are both actually pretty funny. Homer in a kind of scarier, he might really have a shotgun in the backseat of his truck way.
I have absolutely no doubt that Homer has a shotgun in the back of one of his trucks
"Nothing wakes you up on a cold January morning like hot horse-piss." - Kevin Mitchell is Batman
So long as he doesn't have one in the locker room, we're cool.
"There is no such thing as an innocent Gatorade cooler."
Psssh
Randy Myers laughs at your shotgun what with his paperweight grenade, ammos box for mail and random gas mask hanging in his locker.
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 Aug 31, 2010 10:49 AM EDT up reply actions
I don't know if I mentioned this
but at the Reds HOF Gala, a formal event, Randy Myers was wearing a camouflage sport coat and tie. It was quite a sight.
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and you didn't take a picture?
"Nothing wakes you up on a cold January morning like hot horse-piss." - Kevin Mitchell is Batman
I didn't get close enough for it, but there is this
He had taken the tie off by this point:
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by Slyde on Aug 31, 2010 11:06 AM EDT up reply actions 3 recs
Holy hell that's great
"Nothing wakes you up on a cold January morning like hot horse-piss." - Kevin Mitchell is Batman
America! Fuck and yes.
Green this bitch, folks.
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 Aug 31, 2010 11:25 AM EDT up reply actions
that is real america
"@#$%$#@% you joey Votto. gutshot. urgh"-tehzachatak, Viva El Birdo
by justin007000 on Aug 31, 2010 11:51 AM EDT up reply actions
Randy Myers -- man or deity?
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 Aug 31, 2010 10:54 AM EDT up reply actions
he carries a bowie knife with him.
"@#$%$#@% you joey Votto. gutshot. urgh"-tehzachatak, Viva El Birdo
by justin007000 on Aug 31, 2010 10:40 AM EDT up reply actions
WHERE WAS HE IN THE BRAWL THEN?!?
"And then there was the USAID guy in Kandahar who drove a giant pink Cadillac, which the locals set on fire one day. If you wanted to destroy something symbolic during a riot, you just could not do better than that. Good stuff." - Ghosts of Alexander
by Cy Schourek on Aug 31, 2010 10:42 AM EDT up reply actions
he should have cut a cardinal
"@#$%$#@% you joey Votto. gutshot. urgh"-tehzachatak, Viva El Birdo
by justin007000 on Aug 31, 2010 10:43 AM EDT up reply actions
People around here seem to think I'm a pretty funny guy
To the ladies in my life, that matters not a whit. Is humor an important thing? I think so. Is it the most important? Not by a long shot.
by Brendanukkah on Aug 31, 2010 7:15 PM EDT up reply actions
No, it is also important that they be baseball fans.
This team wouldn't be so bad if it weren't for all the caftans.
by andromache on Aug 31, 2010 10:54 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Did you notice Rolen?
He got in there and broke up the pile so that Bruce wouldn’t get injured.
"I never should have given up the animation rights."
And then tackled Chris Carpenter
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by Slyde on Aug 31, 2010 8:53 AM EDT up reply actions 5 recs
To protect him, of course
"Nothing wakes you up on a cold January morning like hot horse-piss." - Kevin Mitchell is Batman
Yep, his face looked like that of an old man upset that the football game spilled into his yard.
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 Aug 31, 2010 10:14 AM EDT up reply actions
yeah he was in dad mode
but I’m glad he was there. It would be terrible to lose someone because of a celebration.
You know what was adorable?
the first week of the season when the Pirates were in first place.
"@#$%$#@% you joey Votto. gutshot. urgh"-tehzachatak, Viva El Birdo
I actually feel bad for the Pirates
I empathize with their fans. I told a Pirates’ blogger last night that I wish it was them in second place. They deserve to see a winner soon.
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They are steelers fans as well. Picture them in piss and black.
Fuck them, and may they burn in hell.
by Gapper on Aug 31, 2010 9:06 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
I'm not a Bengals fan
so I don’t really give a shit about that, but I hear ya.
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But you're a human being, Slyde, and dirtbags should be reviled in any venue.
Or maybe you’re not human; what’s the matter, Slyde, don’t have enough RAM to compute these emotions?
Now I know I have a heart
because you just broke it.
Actually, my sister lives in Pittsburgh and is a Steelers fan, and my dad’s new wife is a Steelers fan, and to be honest, those are the only 2 sets of Steelers fans I know. And I think they are nice people.
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It's cool, Slyde.
I know some very nice Cubs and Cardinals fans, too. Heresy, I know.
by the finest muffins on Aug 31, 2010 9:59 AM EDT up reply actions
What the hell does chocolate bars have to do with this?
"Nothing wakes you up on a cold January morning like hot horse-piss." - Kevin Mitchell is Batman
How about a chocolate heart?
"Nothing wakes you up on a cold January morning like hot horse-piss." - Kevin Mitchell is Batman
Pssh.
Hershey’s is not good chocolate.
by the finest muffins on Aug 31, 2010 10:42 AM EDT up reply actions
look at you
and your rich expensive chocolate to good for the common-mans chocolate.
"@#$%$#@% you joey Votto. gutshot. urgh"-tehzachatak, Viva El Birdo
by justin007000 on Aug 31, 2010 10:43 AM EDT up reply actions
*too
"@#$%$#@% you joey Votto. gutshot. urgh"-tehzachatak, Viva El Birdo
by justin007000 on Aug 31, 2010 10:43 AM EDT up reply actions
nestle is good.
"And then there was the USAID guy in Kandahar who drove a giant pink Cadillac, which the locals set on fire one day. If you wanted to destroy something symbolic during a riot, you just could not do better than that. Good stuff." - Ghosts of Alexander
by Cy Schourek on Aug 31, 2010 10:43 AM EDT up reply actions
Cadbury does milk chocolate way better.
Seriously, eat a Dairy Milk, then eat a Hersey’s bar. You’ll probably get sick, actually.
This team wouldn't be so bad if it weren't for all the caftans.
Is that a chocolate boxing glove?
by Brian B on Aug 31, 2010 10:20 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Puh-lease.
I am sitting in a lecture, and the pictures of myelinated axons are making me crave corn dogs, and the nerve cross sections make me want prosciutto.
Alzheimer?
"@#$%$#@% you joey Votto. gutshot. urgh"-tehzachatak, Viva El Birdo
by justin007000 on Aug 31, 2010 10:05 AM EDT up reply actions
i just had a bowl of cereal
now i’m drinking coffee.
"@#$%$#@% you joey Votto. gutshot. urgh"-tehzachatak, Viva El Birdo
by justin007000 on Aug 31, 2010 10:09 AM EDT up reply actions
i will drink a pot over the next 45 minutes.
"@#$%$#@% you joey Votto. gutshot. urgh"-tehzachatak, Viva El Birdo
by justin007000 on Aug 31, 2010 10:11 AM EDT up reply actions
I'm 3/4 of the way through my first pot
I REALLY shouldn’t have drank so much at the game last night.
by Hawkeyegirl96 on Aug 31, 2010 10:22 AM EDT up reply actions
welcome to RR
you’ll get along well here.
"And then there was the USAID guy in Kandahar who drove a giant pink Cadillac, which the locals set on fire one day. If you wanted to destroy something symbolic during a riot, you just could not do better than that. Good stuff." - Ghosts of Alexander
by Cy Schourek on Aug 31, 2010 10:23 AM EDT up reply actions
you were with some attorney
it would have been worse if you were paying to be this hung over.
"@#$%$#@% you joey Votto. gutshot. urgh"-tehzachatak, Viva El Birdo
by justin007000 on Aug 31, 2010 10:23 AM EDT up reply actions
You have a point
My headache would be a hell of a lot worse if I was now realizing that I paid $7.75 for each beer.
But they were free, so it’s cool
by Hawkeyegirl96 on Aug 31, 2010 10:26 AM EDT up reply actions
it really sucks
when i wake up in the morning, and I’m so hungover I’m hoping for death, and I stagger to my computer go to my banks website, and see a $60 bar tab from the night before.
"@#$%$#@% you joey Votto. gutshot. urgh"-tehzachatak, Viva El Birdo
by justin007000 on Aug 31, 2010 10:29 AM EDT up reply actions
I knew there was a reason I don't drink
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
I thought it was because you're no fun?
"Nothing wakes you up on a cold January morning like hot horse-piss." - Kevin Mitchell is Batman
HAH!
Eighty-five percent of the f*ckin' world is working. The other fifteen percent come out here. A f*ckin' playground for the cocks*ckers.
-Lee Elia on Cubs fans
by Farneyismycopilot on Aug 31, 2010 1:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Come on, I know how to spell "Hershey!"
In fact, it should have been an early season nickname for Cordero. As in “very bad cocoa.”
by the finest muffins on Aug 31, 2010 10:47 AM EDT up reply actions
I like that!
"Nothing wakes you up on a cold January morning like hot horse-piss." - Kevin Mitchell is Batman
CUT THEM OUT OF YOUR LIFE!
"@#$%$#@% you joey Votto. gutshot. urgh"-tehzachatak, Viva El Birdo
by justin007000 on Aug 31, 2010 10:04 AM EDT up reply actions
my brother-in-law is a Cards fan
mostly cause his dad played for them and in tehir organization. And they are nice people
Rob Dibble, Norm Charlton, and Randy Myers were nasty boys. Arthur Rhodes is a nasty MAN. by Brendanukkah
Are they robits?
“I don’t care to consort with those of the robit race.”
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 Aug 31, 2010 10:20 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Early always gets a rec
Don’t you touch that sumbitchin’ boat. A boat is not a toy.
"Nothing wakes you up on a cold January morning like hot horse-piss." - Kevin Mitchell is Batman
Boy, git the hell out of my truck-boat-truck.
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 Aug 31, 2010 10:50 AM EDT up reply actions
It's downright frightening how much that cartoon reminds me of where I grew up
"Nothing wakes you up on a cold January morning like hot horse-piss." - Kevin Mitchell is Batman
Same with me and some of the places I've lived.
It’s truly amazing and brilliant. AND FUCKING HILARIOUS.
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 Aug 31, 2010 10:54 AM EDT up reply actions
Your sister is indeed niiiiiiiiice,
but just remember: there’s a reason Ryan Doumit’s eyes transmit pure blackness – pure evil – and also a little bit of trashiness. He has made a pact with the devil, Slyde, and we can’t abide it. In the words of the God Warrior, “It’s just too dark-sided.”
so what are the roster moves for Harang and Chapman?
Rob Dibble, Norm Charlton, and Randy Myers were nasty boys. Arthur Rhodes is a nasty MAN. by Brendanukkah
Bray and END i'm guessing.
"@#$%$#@% you joey Votto. gutshot. urgh"-tehzachatak, Viva El Birdo
by justin007000 on Aug 31, 2010 1:07 AM EDT up reply actions
or LeCure and END
"@#$%$#@% you joey Votto. gutshot. urgh"-tehzachatak, Viva El Birdo
by justin007000 on Aug 31, 2010 1:07 AM EDT up reply actions
more likely LeCure
"@#$%$#@% you joey Votto. gutshot. urgh"-tehzachatak, Viva El Birdo
by justin007000 on Aug 31, 2010 1:07 AM EDT up reply actions
that is what they probably should do
Rob Dibble, Norm Charlton, and Randy Myers were nasty boys. Arthur Rhodes is a nasty MAN. by Brendanukkah
i was kinda looking forward to volquez throwing some gas out of the pen.
i guess i wouldn’t be crushed if they DL’d him, but i think he can help the team more than LeCure (not saying LeCure has sucked, i just think volquez will yield better results).
obviously if EV is hurt they should DL him.
"Now onto more important things: Punching Errorlando Cabrerror in the fucking tits." -Geki
why
LeCure can return on the first. 10 day rule doesn’t matter anymore. As long as LeCure isn’t needed tomorrow it is okay.
"@#$%$#@% you joey Votto. gutshot. urgh"-tehzachatak, Viva El Birdo
by justin007000 on Aug 31, 2010 9:52 AM EDT up reply actions
Guess you're right if they don't care for Sam in the playoffs.
Or they could make Sam one of the 2 pitchers they replace Springer and Lincoln with
I don't thing Sam has a place on the playoff bullpen
If Harang doesn’t shit the bed he can be the long man.
Rotation:
Arroyo, Cueto, Bailey, Wood.
Bullpen:
Coco, Masset, Rhodes, Ondrusek, Chapman, Bray, and Harang.
"@#$%$#@% you joey Votto. gutshot. urgh"-tehzachatak, Viva El Birdo
by justin007000 on Aug 31, 2010 10:07 AM EDT up reply actions
Harang over Volquez for the playoffs huh?
I guess he has always been pretty fuckin’ brill out of the ’pen.
if Harang shits the bed
put LeCure in the bullpen.
If Volquez throws stones, put him in the bullpen over Bray, or even get him back in the rotation.
"@#$%$#@% you joey Votto. gutshot. urgh"-tehzachatak, Viva El Birdo
by justin007000 on Aug 31, 2010 10:10 AM EDT up reply actions
I'm guessin they'll want Bray to deal with lefties in middle innings in the playoffs.
BP Depth chart’s gotta be:
CL: CoCo
SU: Masset, Rhodes, Chapman
MR: Bray, Ondrusek
LR: Harang
you doing a 5-man or 4-man rotation?
"And then there was the USAID guy in Kandahar who drove a giant pink Cadillac, which the locals set on fire one day. If you wanted to destroy something symbolic during a riot, you just could not do better than that. Good stuff." - Ghosts of Alexander
by Cy Schourek on Aug 31, 2010 10:13 AM EDT up reply actions
no need for a 5 man rotation
"@#$%$#@% you joey Votto. gutshot. urgh"-tehzachatak, Viva El Birdo
by justin007000 on Aug 31, 2010 10:14 AM EDT up reply actions
so who drops?
Arroyo, Cueto, Wood, Bailey?
"And then there was the USAID guy in Kandahar who drove a giant pink Cadillac, which the locals set on fire one day. If you wanted to destroy something symbolic during a riot, you just could not do better than that. Good stuff." - Ghosts of Alexander
by Cy Schourek on Aug 31, 2010 10:14 AM EDT up reply actions
that is the four man rotation.
today at least.
"@#$%$#@% you joey Votto. gutshot. urgh"-tehzachatak, Viva El Birdo
by justin007000 on Aug 31, 2010 10:16 AM EDT up reply actions
But if Chapman is awesome
they could give Rhodes a more specialized role.
If Volquez has any control, he could be more valuable than Bray in short relief.
"@#$%$#@% you joey Votto. gutshot. urgh"-tehzachatak, Viva El Birdo
by justin007000 on Aug 31, 2010 10:13 AM EDT up reply actions
We are all assuming Leake will not be there for the playoffs?
Watch it, ass blood.
by -ManBearPig on Aug 31, 2010 10:56 AM EDT up reply actions
if Leake out pitches Harang in September
make Leake the long reliever.
I just assume leave Leake on the DL, and let him start fresh in spring training. He gave us a helluva a year.
"@#$%$#@% you joey Votto. gutshot. urgh"-tehzachatak, Viva El Birdo
by justin007000 on Aug 31, 2010 11:07 AM EDT up reply actions
Anybody notice the similarities between Mike Leake and Jack Armstrong?
Or was it just me?
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And man, how far we've come with Logan.
I was sure after his first big league stint he’d never be back.
I'm making a bold prediction
END down, Rhodes to the 15-day
by thevole on Aug 31, 2010 1:10 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
That's a good point
Miggy and BP are banged up. The only backup infielder they’d have would be…CMM? eep!
Revised prediction: Wagon and Rhodie to the 15-day. They’re activating two pitchers and Vq is the only starter I can think of having a good reason to give a rest to.
by thevole on Aug 31, 2010 8:20 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I would argue Volquez needs work
even in a mop-up role.
oh, and who is CMM?
"And then there was the USAID guy in Kandahar who drove a giant pink Cadillac, which the locals set on fire one day. If you wanted to destroy something symbolic during a riot, you just could not do better than that. Good stuff." - Ghosts of Alexander
Clutch Man Monie
aka Ramon Hernandez. I guess you could count Heisey as a backup if as well, at least in theory.
I wonder if there’s a college study that shows how exposing my generation to Three’s Company set gender relations back approximately 715 years
by RoastBeefKazenzakis on Aug 31, 2010 8:30 AM EDT up reply actions
he took reps at 2b, right?
that said, I haven’t seen any games he’s played in. What y’all think of the Lake Monster’s offense and defense?
"And then there was the USAID guy in Kandahar who drove a giant pink Cadillac, which the locals set on fire one day. If you wanted to destroy something symbolic during a riot, you just could not do better than that. Good stuff." - Ghosts of Alexander
Seems solid on both fronts
Nothing to write home about, but I’m not worried when I see his name in the lineup.
You know, I was thinking that might be the case too
He’s looked off lately, like he’s laboring. I wouldn’t be surprised to see him get a little rest to get his stuff back together for the stretch run.
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by BK on Aug 31, 2010 1:14 AM EDT up reply actions
Nix and Volquez to the DL
would be optimal. That’s two more spots of roster flexibility. Nix can come back in 9 days and Volquez can work things out with a rehab outing or two.
If Nix is still unavailable tomorrow, it doesn’t make sense to send down END – you’re back to only two non-catcher subs after an extra inning game. But they might do it anyway – and with BP hurt, Valaika is more relevant right now. If END is sent down, he definitely has the claim on one of those 60-man playoff spots.
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by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Aug 31, 2010 1:40 AM EDT up reply actions
Pretty close
Nice work!
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by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Aug 31, 2010 5:42 PM EDT up reply actions
I know this isn't allowed, but if you somehow took Bruce's July away
He’s 106/362 with 44 walks and 91 strikeouts.
He hit no homers in July, so that total stays at 18. His 5 triples stay the same. He loses 6 doubles, so he’d only have 14 of those. 5 RBI too, so 53.
But that’s a .292/.369/.508/.877 line.. July really dragged down Jay’s numbers this year. Add to that Gold Glove caliber defense and pretty good baserunning. All this with, apparently, his power returning… I’m pretty excited that Jay’s back from that black hole of a month.
(Also, this: “I hope to have a better answer in the future. I have it near the top of my to do list (working on Tommy John Surgery effects right now). If you look at the comments above it can be seen when ground balls are removed, the difference is over 20 feet.”
I read it, and I can't do that math in my head.
And I totally agree that Bruce has really straightened himself out this month. It’s a beautiful thing to see.
And I’m giving Jim Edmonds zero freaking credit!
by Hawkeyegirl96 on Aug 31, 2010 8:40 AM EDT up reply actions
The Pirates aren't dead yet!
At least, according to RIOT. If they win all their games, and other teams lose optimally, they could still make it!
"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
They are mathematically eliminated from the NL Central
They’re still going to win the Wild Card though.
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just caught the highlights
woo, that’s a lot of opposite-field for Bruce. Him hitting well is a whole lot of fun to watch.
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Today's fun thought!
The Cards have to go 21-12 to get to 90 wins.
The Reds only have to go 14-17.
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14-17 against:
Milwaukee (8), STL (3), Coloardo (4), Pittsburgh (3), Arizona (4), Houston (6), San Diego (3)
Woo!
In the immortal words of Jeff Brantley
HOO WEE!!!!!
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Billy, Billy, Billy
Watch it, ass blood.
by -ManBearPig on Aug 31, 2010 10:59 AM EDT up reply actions
And on the other hand, it's a lot of fingers.
by Brian B on Aug 31, 2010 9:36 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
indeed
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by Slyde on Aug 31, 2010 9:39 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Huh, I always thought it was his pitching hand
by Brian B on Aug 31, 2010 9:52 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
its both, I think
its just hard to see on the right hand.
"And then there was the USAID guy in Kandahar who drove a giant pink Cadillac, which the locals set on fire one day. If you wanted to destroy something symbolic during a riot, you just could not do better than that. Good stuff." - Ghosts of Alexander
I think you're right (and left)
"Nothing wakes you up on a cold January morning like hot horse-piss." - Kevin Mitchell is Batman
I always liked el pulpo
"And then there was the USAID guy in Kandahar who drove a giant pink Cadillac, which the locals set on fire one day. If you wanted to destroy something symbolic during a riot, you just could not do better than that. Good stuff." - Ghosts of Alexander
by Cy Schourek on Aug 31, 2010 10:34 AM EDT up reply actions
Did you say "indeed" in the voice of Omar from The Wire?
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by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Aug 31, 2010 10:03 AM EDT up reply actions
I've never seen The Wire
so, no, I don’t think so.
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Its time
Then it comes to be that the soothing light at the end of your tunnel, is just a freight train coming your way...
@btcoop71
x
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by Slyde on Aug 31, 2010 9:37 AM EDT up reply actions 9 recs
rec'd and well played ....
… for those who were away last night, go back and read the many game threads
"Yeah, yeah, that's what we do in Cincinnati, we go first to third baby!"-Brandon Phillips.
I guess "Buena Wrist-a Crucial Sub" has lost the war of ideas
’Twas a cold war indeed.
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by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Aug 31, 2010 10:03 AM EDT up reply actions
Nice font
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Shhhh
don’t tell anyone I have it.
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Chris Creamer wold totally rat on you.
"And then there was the USAID guy in Kandahar who drove a giant pink Cadillac, which the locals set on fire one day. If you wanted to destroy something symbolic during a riot, you just could not do better than that. Good stuff." - Ghosts of Alexander
by Cy Schourek on Aug 31, 2010 10:27 AM EDT up reply actions
Rec'd and can I have my own morning show?
It can be called “Wake up with Farney” and we’ll discuss Reds baseball as well as those fucked-up dreams you had about being naked and in a tub of Doritos.
I won’t judge, but the callers can MOCK!!
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 Aug 31, 2010 10:26 AM EDT up reply actions
and TRAINNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNS
"@#$%$#@% you joey Votto. gutshot. urgh"-tehzachatak, Viva El Birdo
by justin007000 on Aug 31, 2010 10:30 AM EDT up reply actions
question: What would Joe Paterno love if he commented on RR?
"And then there was the USAID guy in Kandahar who drove a giant pink Cadillac, which the locals set on fire one day. If you wanted to destroy something symbolic during a riot, you just could not do better than that. Good stuff." - Ghosts of Alexander
by Cy Schourek on Aug 31, 2010 10:34 AM EDT up reply actions
BRAINNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNSSSSSS
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."
Ahahahahahahahahaha!!!! I can feel it. TWO DAYS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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 Aug 31, 2010 10:52 AM EDT up reply actions
So tonight is Harang vs. a very good offense,
meaning he won’t see the 6th inning, combined with fairly heavy bullpen usage last night, means I’d put the chances of a Chapman appearance tonight somewhere around “bet your 105-mph sweet ass on it”
see what I did there with uzr? it’s like a LOL cats saber-pun combo.--Verka Serduchka
by nycredsfan on Aug 31, 2010 9:33 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
It didn't get any pub in the write up ...
… so i’d like to add that lorenzo cain’s catch was probably the most bad ass MLB catch i’ve seen since Freel flew through the air
"Yeah, yeah, that's what we do in Cincinnati, we go first to third baby!"-Brandon Phillips.
it was impressive
of course if he knows where he is on the field it never happens
Rob Dibble, Norm Charlton, and Randy Myers were nasty boys. Arthur Rhodes is a nasty MAN. by Brendanukkah
i was more impressed with how far he ran ...
… soft J was at the plate and Cain was basically manning second base
"Yeah, yeah, that's what we do in Cincinnati, we go first to third baby!"-Brandon Phillips.
The outfielders were playing in on the clay.
The infielders were going through his pockets, saying “Easy out! Easy out!” Janish said, “Hey, that’s my gum!”
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If he knows where he is on the field, he pulls up and fields it off the wall
He’s not THAT dumb!
by Brian B on Aug 31, 2010 9:49 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
No doubt
Cain is able. No question about it.
by King Coebra on Aug 31, 2010 10:43 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Ha!
Somebody just tweeted this to me:
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by Slyde on Aug 31, 2010 9:45 AM EDT reply actions 1 recs
frauds? really?
"Yeah, yeah, that's what we do in Cincinnati, we go first to third baby!"-Brandon Phillips.
Have you not heard about the Colin Cowherd shit?
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yeah, but i figured that boat sailed away at least a few weeks ago
"Yeah, yeah, that's what we do in Cincinnati, we go first to third baby!"-Brandon Phillips.
ha, yeah... we're just trolling.
"Now onto more important things: Punching Errorlando Cabrerror in the fucking tits." -Geki
They see us trollin'.....they hatin'.......tryin' to catch us in the Central....
"Nothing wakes you up on a cold January morning like hot horse-piss." - Kevin Mitchell is Batman
we should have shirts made with that logo when they clinch
that say
2010 Central Division Champs
Rob Dibble, Norm Charlton, and Randy Myers were nasty boys. Arthur Rhodes is a nasty MAN. by Brendanukkah
I like BK's suggestion
“The Big Fraud Machine”
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How about Smokin' J's?
"And then there was the USAID guy in Kandahar who drove a giant pink Cadillac, which the locals set on fire one day. If you wanted to destroy something symbolic during a riot, you just could not do better than that. Good stuff." - Ghosts of Alexander
by Cy Schourek on Aug 31, 2010 10:29 AM EDT up reply actions
if being 15 games up in our division vs 4 is fraudulent then frauds we are
"Yeah, yeah, that's what we do in Cincinnati, we go first to third baby!"-Brandon Phillips.
New Playoff Odds
Reds have a 95% chance of going to the playoffs, and 91% chance of winning the division.
"@#$%$#@% you joey Votto. gutshot. urgh"-tehzachatak, Viva El Birdo
Although... Chapman should probably be the 8th inning guy
if Rhodes is hurting since Masset pitched 2 innings
I really don't want to throw Chapman into the fire on his first day.
"@#$%$#@% you joey Votto. gutshot. urgh"-tehzachatak, Viva El Birdo
by justin007000 on Aug 31, 2010 10:03 AM EDT up reply actions
Fight fire with fire
Then it comes to be that the soothing light at the end of your tunnel, is just a freight train coming your way...
@btcoop71
Ending is near
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 Aug 31, 2010 10:43 AM EDT up reply actions
Yes!
I thought my reference was lost on everyone!
Then it comes to be that the soothing light at the end of your tunnel, is just a freight train coming your way...
@btcoop71
Never. I was just hoping you were refering to Metallica and not Kansas.
Jesus, fuck Kansas.
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 Aug 31, 2010 10:53 AM EDT up reply actions
always Metallica
Then it comes to be that the soothing light at the end of your tunnel, is just a freight train coming your way...
@btcoop71
I assumed as much, you're a pretty cool 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 Aug 31, 2010 11:25 AM EDT up reply actions
I do.
If he’s going to be on the playoff roster, it’s not going to be as a mop-up guy.
And he’s been closing games for a month. Might as well throw him in and let him burn his way out, 105-mph at a time
see what I did there with uzr? it’s like a LOL cats saber-pun combo.--Verka Serduchka
by nycredsfan on Aug 31, 2010 10:09 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
why not?
i think he’s pitching tonight no matter what the score is. a 6-game lead gives us a little wiggle room to give the best pitching prospect in our system his debut. plus, he’ll be lights out. it’s going to be awesome!
"Now onto more important things: Punching Errorlando Cabrerror in the fucking tits." -Geki
i'm going to trust how Dusty uses him
"@#$%$#@% you joey Votto. gutshot. urgh"-tehzachatak, Viva El Birdo
by justin007000 on Aug 31, 2010 10:41 AM EDT up reply actions
I'm not concerned about his reaction to a pressure situation
compared to defecting, leaving family and friends behind, acclimating to a whole new world …
Pitching to major league hitters in pressure situations is what this man was born to do.
If we were a game out, it might be a different matter. But under the current terms, stick him in there and see what happens.
You're never as bad as you look when you lose. You're never as good as you look when you win.
Cubs rooftop owner shave taken a hit.
according to NPR.
"@#$%$#@% you joey Votto. gutshot. urgh"-tehzachatak, Viva El Birdo
they are down to $50 a person
$50 really isn’t bad for what you get, all you can eat and all you can drink.
"@#$%$#@% you joey Votto. gutshot. urgh"-tehzachatak, Viva El Birdo
by justin007000 on Aug 31, 2010 10:02 AM EDT up reply actions
for Wrigleyville?
So that’s like, 2 zimas and a grilled chicken sandwich?
"And then there was the USAID guy in Kandahar who drove a giant pink Cadillac, which the locals set on fire one day. If you wanted to destroy something symbolic during a riot, you just could not do better than that. Good stuff." - Ghosts of Alexander
by Cy Schourek on Aug 31, 2010 10:04 AM EDT up reply actions
Trye <---- my iPhone default language must not be set to Emglish. WTF is this?
You have to know where to go.
by Brian B on Aug 31, 2010 10:17 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
they are down to $50 now
it usually is around $200.
"@#$%$#@% you joey Votto. gutshot. urgh"-tehzachatak, Viva El Birdo
by justin007000 on Aug 31, 2010 10:08 AM EDT up reply actions
What I'm going to hate
is when the media begins the inevitable “no one gave them a chance” campaign.
by Brian B on Aug 31, 2010 10:14 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
not the media
just Slyde
"And then there was the USAID guy in Kandahar who drove a giant pink Cadillac, which the locals set on fire one day. If you wanted to destroy something symbolic during a riot, you just could not do better than that. Good stuff." - Ghosts of Alexander
by Cy Schourek on Aug 31, 2010 10:15 AM EDT up reply actions
"@#$%$#@% you joey Votto. gutshot. urgh"-tehzachatak, Viva El Birdo
by justin007000 on Aug 31, 2010 10:15 AM EDT reply actions 2 recs
John Fay just came in his pants.
Watch it, ass blood.
by -ManBearPig on Aug 31, 2010 11:05 AM EDT up reply actions
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