Perma-grin. Reds win, 8-4.
by Brendanukkah on Aug 31, 2010 11:51 PM EDT
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Joe Nuxhall Memorial Honorary Star of the Game
Aroldis Chapman. He didn't do the most to contribute to the win, but his debut was as exciting as anything Reds fans have experienced in years. We were excited to get him, we followed his exploits in Louisville, and he lived up to the hype. Wow. 8 pitches, 7 strikes, four pitches of 100 mph or higher, and a perfect inning of relief. Honorable mentions go to Joey Votto, Scott Rolen, and Yovani Gallardo.
Key Plays
- Aaron Harang made his return to the Reds, and had an unspectacular go of it. In the first inning, Corey Hart hit a one out single, and moved to second base on Ryan Braun's groundout. Then Prince Fielder fisted a hit into left field over Paul Janish's head, and Hart scored. Brewers lead, 1-0.
- But the Reds didn't let that lead last long. Yovani Gallardo walked Drew Stubbs, and then Chris Valaika singled. Up stepped demigod Joey Votto, and then came a double that seemed preordained. Stubbs and Valaika scored. Reds lead, 2-1.
- After getting an inning ending bases loaded double play in the top of the inning, the Reds came to bat in the bottom of the fourth. Scott Rolen doubled, and Jonny Gomes hit an opposite field home run - his first all season. Reds lead, 4-1.
- Harang began to struggle in the fifth inning, giving up a single to Ryan Braun and losing Prince Fielder to a walk. Sam LeCure came in in relief and got Casey McGehee to fly out. Then Chris Dickerson hit a single that went under Jonny Gomes's glove. Braun and Fielder scored, and Dickerson ended up on third. LeCure escaped the inning without further damage. Reds lead, 4-3.
- In the bottom of the inning, Drew Stubbs led off with a double, and then Votto hit his second double of the night to bring Stubbs around. Reds lead, 5-3.
- The Reds put the game away in the sixth inning. Gallardo walked Ryan Hanigan, who then scored when Paul Janish hit a double. Sam LeCure batted for himself, bunted, and made it to first base as Janish went to third. Manny Parra came in to relieve Gallardo, and got Drew Stubbs to ground out, but Janish moved to second. Chris Valaika struck out, and Parra wisely walked Joey Votto. But he forgot that Scott Rolen is a badass too, and Rolen hit a bases loaded double. Janish and LeCure scored. Reds lead, 8-3.
- Aroldis Chapman pitched the eighth inning. It was glorious.
- Rickie Weeks hit a home run off Logan Ondrusek in the ninth. Reds win, 8-4.
Other Notes
- The Reds had a 19-8 record in August, the best in the majors.
- Joey Votto had three RBI to claim the league lead. He also poked his batting average back over Carlos Gonzalez.
- Joey Votto and Scott Rolen made two outstanding defensive plays to get the last two outs of the ninth inning. Offense, defense, pitching - this team is getting it done in all areas.
- After getting a crowd of about 14,500 last night, only 19,218 showed up for tonight's titanic struggle.
- Since St. Louis lost again (11-15 in August), getting shut out for the second night in a row. That means the Reds have a seven game lead, and their magic number is 25. The Reds are 22 games over .500.
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You're never as bad as you look when you lose. You're never as good as you look when you win.
by JasperRed on Aug 31, 2010 11:53 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
I think he gets it just for his Twitter feed
Think about that shit!
by Brendanukkah on Aug 31, 2010 11:59 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
I don't have a Twatter account, but I feel like I should get one
to have stoned conversations with LeCure.
Watch it, ass blood.
I joined to follow Leake who was trying to get Bronson on twitter.
It’s been a good time.
"There is no such thing as an innocent Gatorade cooler."
I have been avoided facebook and twitter like the plague, but I joined to follow Leake to get Bronson on too
And I have to say, it’s freaking hysterical. I’m hooked, and Sam LeCure’s tweets are awesome.
by Hawkeyegirl96 on Sep 1, 2010 8:25 AM EDT up reply actions
: : have been avoidING ::
I can type a grammatically correct sentence, I swear. Sigh.
by Hawkeyegirl96 on Sep 1, 2010 8:26 AM EDT up reply actions
Follow Matt Maloney too
@mo22maloney
He’s 200 followers away from getting Corky Miller on Twitter, and… that needs to happen
"Aroldis Chapman is a seven course meal followed by four hours of sex on the table with a nymphomaniac model heiress who owns her own brewery." - jch24
by BK on Sep 1, 2010 8:29 AM EDT up reply actions
Thanks for the tip-I'm following him now
Can Corky’s mustache get his own twitter account? Because that would be sweet!
by Hawkeyegirl96 on Sep 1, 2010 8:43 AM EDT up reply actions
whos aricecooker, anyways?
"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
Matt Maloney has twitter?
maybe I should get twitter.
"@#$%$#@% you joey Votto. gutshot. urgh"-tehzachatak, Viva El Birdo
by justin007000 on Sep 1, 2010 11:54 AM EDT up reply actions
SportsCenters Top 10 plays
Rolen was No. 10….
and Votto was No. 1!
"Dusty Baker is the best manager in the game....until the game actually starts."
— Doug Gottleib, ESPN radio, June 3, 2010.
by cesarhernandez on Aug 31, 2010 11:56 PM EDT reply actions
I was thinking when I saw Rolen's play on the top plays
that Joey would be PO’d that his didn’;t make it. I didn’t know it would be #1! The Reds were all over the highlights tonight.
time to take a cold shower, brother
You may outfit the Trolley.
by Man Mountain on Sep 1, 2010 12:09 AM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
Speaking of high as a kite
Why do you have King Friday XIII as your avatar?
by Brendanukkah on Sep 1, 2010 12:10 AM EDT up reply actions
cuz it's one thing
and it’s something to do….
You may outfit the Trolley.
by Man Mountain on Sep 1, 2010 12:12 AM EDT up reply actions
Robot boy, yeah!
there is nothing to beer, but beer itself
by HalMorrisHasALazyBat on Sep 1, 2010 12:46 AM EDT up reply actions
cuz he's really Prince Tuesday
"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
And Mr. Rogers was really a navy seal.
(Oh how I wish that story was true)
"People don't kill people. Burning oreo packages kill people."
Padres
Taking it on the chin again tonight against the lowly Dbacks. If they fail to come back the Reds will be tied for first with the Braves for the National League Lead.
I will say that again because it feels so awesome.
The Cincinnati Reds are your National League leaders heading into September.
Let's all just remember that the Braves have the record they do
Because they managed to make an incredible comeback against the Reds when they were down six runs in the ninth. That happens like once out of a thousand times. Which means it won’t happen in the playoffs.
by Brendanukkah on Sep 1, 2010 12:00 AM EDT up reply actions
BBTN
leads with Aroldis and Reds
"Dusty Baker is the best manager in the game....until the game actually starts."
— Doug Gottleib, ESPN radio, June 3, 2010.
Guess what?
It’s September 1st and your Cincinnati Reds are in first place. By many games.
You smiling? I’m smiling.
"There is no such thing as an innocent Gatorade cooler."
Also, MrLeCure loves hugs!
Hugs for everyone!
"There is no such thing as an innocent Gatorade cooler."
He also LIKES CREEDENCE CLEARWATER REVIVAL IN CAPSLOCK!
How did I ever live without twitter? I’ve never laughed this much in my life.
by Hawkeyegirl96 on Sep 1, 2010 8:28 AM EDT up reply actions
Permagrin
You're never as bad as you look when you lose. You're never as good as you look when you win.
Talking to Hanigan
on the phone
"Dusty Baker is the best manager in the game....until the game actually starts."
— Doug Gottleib, ESPN radio, June 3, 2010.
Why not LeCure?
He would be the most awesome phone interview right now.
God, I love this team.
by Brendanukkah on Sep 1, 2010 12:04 AM EDT up reply actions
Follow him on Twitter
I’ve been doing it for about five minutes now, and he’s already blown my mind like five times.
by Brendanukkah on Sep 1, 2010 12:06 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
He's high as a kite and posting hilarious crap on twitter.
"There is no such thing as an innocent Gatorade cooler."
OK, so I just starting following him on Twitter
and man, that is some great shit right there….I don’t know what half of what he says means, but he makes sense to me.
Consume excrement and expire......
LeCure is making a latebreaking move for favorite Red
though I would love to get Homer Bailey on twitter. He’d just say stuff like “Went bear hunting today. Mistook Prince Fielder for a grizzly and shot him. Felt bad, so I finished him with my bowie.”
"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 Sep 1, 2010 4:03 AM EDT up reply actions 4 recs
I'm sort of here.
I might be reading another SBNation blog. It will remain nameless.
"There is no such thing as an innocent Gatorade cooler."
Heh. How's the weather over there?
Eighty-five percent of the f*ckin' world is working. The other fifteen percent come out here. A f*ckin' playground for the cocks*ckers.
-Lee Elia on Cubs fans
by Farneyismycopilot on Sep 1, 2010 12:19 AM EDT up reply actions
Cloudy with a chance of depression.
They do not have 7 Jaime Garcias
They don’t have one Jaime Garcia. How are they 6 7 games up.
SCORING RUNS HELPS!
"There is no such thing as an innocent Gatorade cooler."
To clarify
“They do not have 7 Jaime Garcias
They don’t have one Jaime Garcia. How are they 6 7 games up.”
"There is no such thing as an innocent Gatorade cooler."
Because we have better players?
/points at scoreboard
by Brendanukkah on Sep 1, 2010 12:23 AM EDT up reply actions
Because Jaime Garcia plays once every five days (sometimes six)
Joey Votto and company play every day.
The August Cincinnati Reds — “We win more games in a series than the Cards do all week.”
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 Sep 1, 2010 12:24 AM EDT up reply actions 5 recs
They don't think Aroldis is all that.
They are wrong.
"There is no such thing as an innocent Gatorade cooler."
What I saw
was that they were of the opinion that IF Aroldis remains in the pen that we vastly overpaid for his services. I don’t remember much else unless something else was added recently.
That and I don't think they realize how long he's signed for.
"There is no such thing as an innocent Gatorade cooler."
now if you excuse me
I’m goona go home and put some water in Buck Nasty’s momma’s dish………..
Consume excrement and expire......
by adaircam4 on Sep 1, 2010 12:53 AM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
Do they know the price of a shutdown reliever? FOR FIVE YEARS
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 Sep 1, 2010 12:37 AM EDT up reply actions
Lets put it this way
For those of you lurkers from Viva El Winy Little Bitches.
Adam Wainwright is no Chapman.
Go ahead and quote me on that.
"@#$%$#@% you joey Votto. gutshot. urgh"-tehzachatak, Viva El Birdo
dude, go to sleep and tone it down
act like we’ve been in first place before
First place!
"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
for years
i have watched a third rate team in Cincinnati. 2001-2005 were some very dark times. I remember in 2004 when every facet of the Cardinals was good, we had the whole thing about best fans in baseball jammed down our throats, whether it was ESPN or George Grande. While I got tired of hearing how good they were, I respected that they were the top team in the NL.
They don’t respect us, even though we are better than they are. It is a fluke. I’ll freely admit that Albert Pujols is one of the best players over the last decade. All I’m asking is for them to return the favor. They have been the class of the division for a decade. I am not expecting them to be happy about losing the division to us, but to belittle a team that is 7 games up.
At the very least admit that Chapman is special.
"@#$%$#@% you joey Votto. gutshot. urgh"-tehzachatak, Viva El Birdo
You know what's harder than hitting a baseball?
Hitting a baseball after it’s burst into FUCKING FLAMES!
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 Sep 1, 2010 12:17 AM EDT reply actions 2 recs
I would have said....
hitting a baseball after it’s already in the catcher’s mitt.
by MatthewH on Sep 1, 2010 12:18 AM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
How many big prospects do the Rays have? Damn.
"Nothing wakes you up on a cold January morning like hot horse-piss." - Kevin Mitchell is Batman
oh my god.. just saw the web gems.. oh my god
all i could do was laugh when I saw Vottos play. Oh my god.
Joey Christ.
I still cannot believe Jo-eh made that play.
I was thinking “Don’t throw that! He’s gonna be safe no matter what, it’ll go into CF.”
I love being wrong sometimes.
"There is no such thing as an innocent Gatorade cooler."
I just saw his and Rolen's plays
Wow. Wow.
by Brendanukkah on Sep 1, 2010 12:34 AM EDT up reply actions
Could he honestly be that much worse of a fielder than Gomes?
That bat could be a big boost in LF, especially with everybody hurting. Jonny could still start against lefties.
I believe
he stated we are not atop the standings in MLB – which is still true as the Yankees and Rays continue to win also.
Ok
I thought someone had proclaimed us the best team in baseball right now and he replied with something like “but they don’t have the best record”. Maybe I read it wrong?
They had the best record in August
National and ’Merican Leagues.
by Brendanukkah on Sep 1, 2010 12:44 AM EDT up reply actions
lets check the tape..
This is the best team in the NL right now
I cannot fucking believe it
You may outfit the Trolley.
by Man Mountain on Aug 31, 2010 10:30 PM EDT reply actions 5 recs
not by record, they aren’t
by Highlifeman21 on Aug 31, 2010 10:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Retractions are for journalists! -Gray
You're right
I thought he replied to the post immediately above his in which madville stated we had the best team in the majors. Hence the confusion.
makes sense
also, notice the number of recs next to MM’s post and the lack of said recs accompanying HLM’s shit sandwich
Retractions are for journalists! -Gray
I flagged him for good measure
We're all mad here. I'm mad. You're mad. Otherwise, you wouldn't have come.
the ultimate mark of shame
We're all mad here. I'm mad. You're mad. Otherwise, you wouldn't have come.
I flagged the post also
It did not turn red and I don’t think I have ever seen one that does turn red. Maybe one of the mods can clue us in on this bit of trivia?
Depends on the site's setting
various amounst of recs or flags can be set as a threshold for greening or redding
for RR, 3 rec’s is a green. for CJ, 1 flag is a red.
it should turn red if two people flag it
not sure why it’s so resistant
Retractions are for journalists! -Gray
is this a new thing?
It used to be that only mods could see flags
"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
boobs is a moderator emeritus
and flags can be seen by everyone, just like recs. but mods can see who flagged it and why.
by Charlie Scrabbles on Sep 1, 2010 7:41 AM EDT up reply actions
this is not true
when a comment “goes pink” from being flagged, only mods see it.
Red Reporter or follow on Twitter: @redreporter. Buy The Wire-to-Wire Reds today!
oh
i coulda sworn i saw one go pink when i was trolling under my alias, but i guess i was wrong.
by Charlie Scrabbles on Sep 1, 2010 9:57 AM EDT up reply actions
I want the mod power!
Then it comes to be that the soothing light at the end of your tunnel, is just a freight train coming your way...
@btcoop71
People in hell want eskimo pies, fuckface
"Nothing wakes you up on a cold January morning like hot horse-piss." - Kevin Mitchell is Batman
by jch24 on Sep 1, 2010 10:01 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
I have no comeback for that
Then it comes to be that the soothing light at the end of your tunnel, is just a freight train coming your way...
@btcoop71
you think you do
but power is a curse.
"@#$%$#@% you joey Votto. gutshot. urgh"-tehzachatak, Viva El Birdo
by justin007000 on Sep 1, 2010 11:57 AM EDT up reply actions
I still didn't see it as being pink/red
"Nothing wakes you up on a cold January morning like hot horse-piss." - Kevin Mitchell is Batman
You should have
Because it was definitely not well done.
by Brendanukkah on Sep 1, 2010 11:42 AM EDT up reply actions
some might say it was RAW
"Nothing wakes you up on a cold January morning like hot horse-piss." - Kevin Mitchell is Batman
I have it on good authority you do not like the pink
you’re more of a backdoor bandit
by Highlifeman21 on Sep 1, 2010 7:45 PM EDT up reply actions
at the time, I was correct
now, I am not correct
by Highlifeman21 on Sep 1, 2010 7:42 PM EDT up reply actions
any word on Bruce?
"Having over half of your lineup batting .250 or less with no poers hitters is a certain death."
-Simon Damrow
thanks
"Having over half of your lineup batting .250 or less with no poers hitters is a certain death."
-Simon Damrow
by VivaLosBravos on Sep 1, 2010 12:36 AM EDT up reply actions
got a chance to go to the game otnight
the atmosphere was really exciting when Chapman started throwing in the bullpen and just built from there. It was also fantatsic and even a bit moving to hear people start chanting “MVP” when Votto made that top 10 play in the ninth. There is alot of llove for this team. This year is beyond special at this point I just hope the boys can hold it all together.
Really?
Some random Cubs Astros fan.
" I wouldn’t mind you guys taking one tomorrow from us, because I’d rather see you guys win the division, not Cincy."
"There is no such thing as an innocent Gatorade cooler."
that is wrong on so many levels
rooting for the cardinals, and against your own team
…and against the reds?
no lo entiendo
spanish. and yes i did have to use google translator to figure that one out
Je ne comprend pas la haine pour les Rouges par les Asteros.
Sorry, I don’t speak Spanish. I have to go with French.
by Hawkeyegirl96 on Sep 1, 2010 8:34 AM EDT up reply actions
oh la la, c'est chere!
j’adore le Francais! je suis un monstre danse!
by Charlie Scrabbles on Sep 1, 2010 8:42 AM EDT up reply actions
Wait, you took French too?
We should check our genetics just to make sure we’re not related in some fashion.
Red Reporter or follow on Twitter: @redreporter. Buy The Wire-to-Wire Reds today!
How can this beeeee?!?!!?!?!?
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 Sep 1, 2010 10:17 AM EDT up reply actions 3 recs
If it ends up you ARE related, that would throw a huge wrench into the nuptial plans
"Nothing wakes you up on a cold January morning like hot horse-piss." - Kevin Mitchell is Batman
You would know, brotherfucker!
"Nothing wakes you up on a cold January morning like hot horse-piss." - Kevin Mitchell is Batman
I actually knew a girl in the AF who was part Inuit and.......well, never mind
"Nothing wakes you up on a cold January morning like hot horse-piss." - Kevin Mitchell is Batman
Is R. Lee Ermey right? Is it mighty cold?
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 Sep 1, 2010 10:18 AM EDT up reply actions
Les Asteros sont les connards, et les oiseuax rouges mangent merde.
Moi aussi, Femme avec les yeux d’une hawke96
Oh, never mind. That dude doesn't count.
“I’m just not a fan of the Reds, especially Joey Votto.”
This has to be one of you! Right? HATERS!
"There is no such thing as an innocent Gatorade cooler."
I LoL'd
"There is no such thing as an innocent Gatorade cooler."
by Ash on Sep 1, 2010 12:57 AM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
I love that one!
Eighty-five percent of the f*ckin' world is working. The other fifteen percent come out here. A f*ckin' playground for the cocks*ckers.
-Lee Elia on Cubs fans
by Farneyismycopilot on Sep 1, 2010 10:19 AM EDT up reply actions
x
"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 Sep 1, 2010 4:08 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
That's a good one.
Eighty-five percent of the f*ckin' world is working. The other fifteen percent come out here. A f*ckin' playground for the cocks*ckers.
-Lee Elia on Cubs fans
by Farneyismycopilot on Sep 1, 2010 10:19 AM EDT up reply actions
I will never get tired of this
"Fuck it, we'll do it live."
by DTFH91 on Sep 1, 2010 12:53 AM EDT up reply actions 3 recs
I want to post over there
and mention that Votto did congratulate Byrd. He does, however, dislike Cubs fans. That is just stupid and frustrating, but there is no point to bother VEB because that is an Astros fan. They can hate Votto for some silly thing, but that Astros fan is a sell out!
listen, I know there's a ton of baseball left to play
and we’re not out of the woods yet with series against the bitches, Colorado and the Padres coming up, but I’m starting to get a really special feeling about this team. Mayhaps destiny is calling our number this year.
there is nothing to beer, but beer itself
by HalMorrisHasALazyBat on Sep 1, 2010 12:54 AM EDT reply actions
I'm looking at you, science
there is nothing to beer, but beer itself
by HalMorrisHasALazyBat on Sep 1, 2010 12:59 AM EDT up reply actions
hey pitching experts
So, I DVR’d the game, then I just went back and watched the eighth. Chapman is just sick. I’m so excited.
I’m a little worried about his back foot though. Before each pitch, he rotates it on the rubber. Isn’t that coming awfully close to a balk? What’s the rule on that?
Now I gotta go watch Joey in the 9th.
/perma-grin’d
"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
Gotta have baserunners to worry about a balk!
Srsly, though, same thing crossed my mind. I’m sure if it was an issue it would have been addressed in AAA, so I’m not too worried.
"There is no such thing as an innocent Gatorade cooler."
by Ash on Sep 1, 2010 1:04 AM EDT up reply actions
Just has to keep contact with the rubber
As a lefty, your right foot can’t break the plane of your left shin and your right foot/leg can’t break the imaginary 45 degree plane between 1B and home.
Also, he would pitch from the stretch with runners on, eliminating your concern. :)
"Nothing wakes you up on a cold January morning like hot horse-piss." - Kevin Mitchell is Batman
random quesiton
when did Votto’s AB music go to “Smells like teen spirit”? I approve the change but definitely missed when that happend.
it was Smells Like Teen Spirit during the Cards series
because of Votto’s music i listen to Smells like teen spirit before reds games.
"@#$%$#@% you joey Votto. gutshot. urgh"-tehzachatak, Viva El Birdo
That Nirvana riff really gets the crowd going-I approve that change as well.
He used that crummy Black-Eyed Peas crapfest before the Cards series.
by Hawkeyegirl96 on Sep 1, 2010 8:36 AM EDT up reply actions
thanks for the update
yeah I much prefer the “teen spirit” intro for that setting. Even if Cobain lifted some of it from Boston’s “More than a Feeling”
every night i have visions of kathleen hanna in SY's Bull in the Heater video
"Yeah, yeah, that's what we do in Cincinnati, we go first to third baby!"-Brandon Phillips.
damn straight
"Yeah, yeah, that's what we do in Cincinnati, we go first to third baby!"-Brandon Phillips.
UMass was on Trompe Le Monde, released Sept. 23, 1991
Smells Like Teen Spirit was on Nevermind, released Sept. 24, 1991. That’s fast thievery!
by Brendanukkah on Sep 1, 2010 11:04 AM EDT up reply actions
must've used twitter!
"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
Black Eyed Peas
He had the Nirvana when I went to the Braves game at the end of July. (The Coco Chokedown. [europe song])
Gnight, Slim
I noticed something else over the weekend
The opening guitar riff of SLTS is about twice as loud as any other AB music (except for Coldplay). I think that’s the best part of it.
"Aroldis Chapman is a seven course meal followed by four hours of sex on the table with a nymphomaniac model heiress who owns her own brewery." - jch24
by BK on Sep 1, 2010 10:53 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
but it is kinda funny when Scott Rolen comes to bat.
"@#$%$#@% you joey Votto. gutshot. urgh"-tehzachatak, Viva El Birdo
by justin007000 on Sep 1, 2010 11:58 AM EDT up reply actions
If anyone catches the Quick Pitch replay
about 25-26 mins in are the Padres/D’Backs highlights. Kelly Johnson’s at-bat music was “It’s Rainin’ Men.”
High freakin’ comedy!
"There is no such thing as an innocent Gatorade cooler."
LOL
now that is awsome. That song has endless comedy value.
That reminds me, the Brewers bullpen was on the kiss cam and the two guys they showed laughed and gave each other a warm embrace. They got a huge round of applause for that. I couldn’t tell which pitchers they were, though, maybe someone else at the game could tell.
I absolutely ADORE that song for some reason
The video slays me every time.
"Nothing wakes you up on a cold January morning like hot horse-piss." - Kevin Mitchell is Batman
Who the hell are you?
"Nothing wakes you up on a cold January morning like hot horse-piss." - Kevin Mitchell is Batman
Just watchted the mlb.tv highlights
Good God it sounded electric in the 8th and 9th. For only ~19,000, they were sure loud when Cubandolero came in. And Christ, that was fun to watch.
Not as fun, though, as Rolen and Votto’s plays. I’m just laughing and laughing right now.
"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
Brazo del Oro
Rolen summed up the rest of the season perfectly when he said they have to just keep grinding out games. It is still too early to start thinking about magic numbers and playoffs. Only 11 at home and 16 road games this month including games in St Louis, Colorado, and San Diego.
Call me Schneider but I’m just taking them one day at a time
Rob Dibble, Norm Charlton, and Randy Myers were nasty boys. Arthur Rhodes is a nasty MAN. by Brendanukkah
by Caleb on Sep 1, 2010 6:10 AM EDT reply actions 1 recs
I completely agree with you
there is too much baseball left against good teams and just general fatigue could be a factor. They need to keep playing like they have until it’s over.
This post reminded me of the dark days
When the closest thing we had to an amazing Cuban was Juan Castro.
And we wished we could cut the end off and light him on fire?
"Nothing wakes you up on a cold January morning like hot horse-piss." - Kevin Mitchell is Batman
somebody should tell Paul Janish
He’s running the bases backwards.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
Wow, I didn't realize mlb.tv is only 19.95/year
didn’t it use to be 19.95/month? I’m feeling rich today!
"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
Excellent
Must be a back-to-school special! Just signed up.
by ken on Sep 1, 2010 9:37 AM EDT up reply actions
I didn't look at it before I signed up
but does that mean I could’ve bought next year at 19.95, too?
"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
Probably not
they typically reduce the price throughout the season because there are less games left to be played. I paid $100 before the season started.
by AB on Sep 1, 2010 9:55 AM EDT up reply actions
yeah
It’s still $19.95/month, if you think about it.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
so espn's title for the chapman story is "radar love"
Which got me thinking about what song he should enter the game to (with radar love actually being a decent one.) Ideas?
Set the gearshift to the high gear of your soul.
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Sep 1, 2010 8:35 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
Maybe Fuel by Metallica? Ooh, On I burn!
I like Radar Love better though.
by Hawkeyegirl96 on Sep 1, 2010 8:40 AM EDT up reply actions
That would be phenomenally racist and hilarious
"Nothing wakes you up on a cold January morning like hot horse-piss." - Kevin Mitchell is Batman
I am for this. This is the one. Please make this happen.
I can just see all the middle-aged white people dancing!
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 Sep 1, 2010 10:25 AM EDT up reply actions
John Wall Chapman?
/ducks
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by btcoop71 on Sep 1, 2010 9:17 AM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Seriously? Hell No.
Where the hell is that flag button we were just talking about?
by Hawkeyegirl96 on Sep 1, 2010 9:23 AM EDT up reply actions
Buster Olney made a boo boo
If the playoffs were to start today, the Reds would be facing the Phillies, and you can bet Chapman won’t be a fun at-bat for left-handed hitters like Brian McCann (or, if the Reds played the Braves, Brian McCann).
Who can play for multiple teams simultaneously?
Brian McCann can!
by ken on Sep 1, 2010 9:38 AM EDT up reply actions
I'm totally stealing this
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Look where that pitch starts, Sweet Jeebus!
"Nothing wakes you up on a cold January morning like hot horse-piss." - Kevin Mitchell is Batman
Apparently it "only" broke 8 inches.
Leake’s slider breaks a lot too. I think Chappy’s best is gonna be faster and move more than that. Although, I don’t want him to start overthrowing.
Injury concerns seem overblown to me.. he’s been fine throwing this way for 3 years, right?
Look at pictures of his delivery. It looks about as clean and smooth as they get.
see what I did there with uzr? it’s like a LOL cats saber-pun combo.--Verka Serduchka
I have no idea how mechanics are supposed to look, so I rely on others for this information
You agreed with me at Fangraphs!
Oh, that was you? Well done!
see what I did there with uzr? it’s like a LOL cats saber-pun combo.--Verka Serduchka
I had a dream last night
That the Cincinnati Reds were atop the NL standings heading into September. I know, it’s outlandish, right?
You're delusional!! That will NEVER happen!!
Oh, wait. . .
by Hawkeyegirl96 on Sep 1, 2010 9:38 AM EDT up reply actions
When I woke up this morning, my first thought was
“IT ISN’T A DREAM!”
Good Lord, I’m giddy!
"There is no such thing as an innocent Gatorade cooler."
Loud giddy biddy?
"Nothing wakes you up on a cold January morning like hot horse-piss." - Kevin Mitchell is Batman
More good stuff on Chapman, sorry Reposter, no use in making the people wait.
Did BLS fix the post yet? Last I looked it said the Reds were six games up in the division.
That would be 7up, Mr. Dave “I hate Joey” Brown.
by Hawkeyegirl96 on Sep 1, 2010 9:41 AM EDT up reply actions
Everyone is saying 6, across the internets. Meaning ESPN and this dumbass.
35. Posted by kukoc7823 Wed Sep 01, 2010 6:42 am EDT Report Abuse
Plus it doesn’t matter how hard you throw it’s where you place the ball. Also stikeouts are such an overrated stat!
The jealousy is overwhelming on national blogs. All anyone can talk about is injuries and how he’s overrated. A few are excited about him, I guess.
Americans and jingoistic and racist!
Young white kid blows out his arm — BREAKING FUCKING NEWS.
Dark Cuban guy does well — meh.
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 Sep 1, 2010 10:31 AM EDT up reply actions
Now strikeouts are an overrated stat?
You know what’s not overrated? Being in first place by 7 games.
IF MY TEAM DOESN'T EXCEL AT SAID STAT, IT'S OVERRATED!
/Sports assholes everyhwere
"There is no such thing as an innocent Gatorade cooler."
/reds fans 2000-2009'd
pitching wins are an overrated stat!
I love the quote from CoCo in the Yahoo article
Cordero, no soft-tosser himself, said he’d never seen 102 on a scoreboard before — “I got that,” he said, “in my Ferrari.”
"Nothing wakes you up on a cold January morning like hot horse-piss." - Kevin Mitchell is Batman
Lance McAlister'd
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Where to start....
I admit I was happy to see Harang on the mound again, even if he didn’t do too well, but that’s why we have that allsome defense, amarite? The infield saved his butt a couple times, but did get burned on the Gomes error, so I suppose that balances out. Anyway, I was laying in bed about asleep and I heard the crowd roaring for Chapman. I was instantly energized. That was just spectacular, and the fans at the park were great support. I giggled like a school girl on that strikeout pitch. Great offense again from the boys, 7 doubles, a season high. It took me a while to fall asleep after this game, the adrenaline way flowing. Go Reds, this season is starting to feel for real!
Baseball statistics are like a girl in a bikini. They show a lot, but not everything.
by Howie Feltersnatch on Sep 1, 2010 9:44 AM EDT reply actions
I don't think I like national media attention.
It attracts too many imbeciles to talk about our beloved players and team and city. I mean, yeah, fans need to get to the ballpark, but I’m sick of other people trashing our fans and telling them how to spend their money. If they can’t afford to be out till 11:00 on a weekday, or pay 20 bucks for a ticket and parking, or have kids in school tomorrow, they can’t go to the game.
Also, people talking about Chapman as an injury waiting to happen, and bringing up Mark Prior… again… is really fucking annoying.
I hate people.
I just, for some reason, subjected myself to all of the comments on the Big League Stew blog. Not only were half of them about Barack Obama, and Liberal vs. Conservative horseshit, the other half were all “way to support your team,” “surgery waiting to happen,” with “good luck kid” sprinkled in a couple of times and one “I’m not even a baseball fan, but this guy’s amazing”. Oh, and then there are, like the VEWLB crowd, the detractors. Unbelievable.
My personal motto:
People are bastard covered bastards with bastard filling
stole it from Scrubs, I think I posted it in a thread a few days ago
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VEWLB
I am loving how folks have started using VEWLB regularly around here. It’s my first significant contribution to the site :)
I immediately started using VEWLB as soon as I saw your post
It just has a nice ring to it.
by Hawkeyegirl96 on Sep 1, 2010 10:34 AM EDT up reply actions
Also, as far as the triple crown goes, he was like.. 10 RBI behind a few weeks ago?
That was sure easy. Now, 3 back in homers.. You can do it joeh!
partially due to Ryan Howard's lead and then subsequent injury
Not to take anyhting away from the awesomeness of one Jo-eh Votto. Carry on!
"There is no such thing as an innocent Gatorade cooler."
Anyone else having problems with the site today?
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Postseason Odds Update
Short Story… Reds are lookin’ good
Long Story…
Reds are 19-1 to take the division and have a 97.12% chance at making the playoffs. It’s not a sure thing with a month left to play, but you can’t help, but feel good about that.
Cards are now 18.25% to make the playoffs, which is worse than when the season started and everyone had an equal shot at the playoffs.
Things look even better when you look at Pecota-Adjusted Odds. Highlights here: Reds are 41-1 to take the division and 98.64% chance of the playoffs. Cards are down to a 12.51% chance of just making the playoffs!
its not a sure thing
but it is a damn likely thing.
The Cardinals have all the pressure this weekend. The Reds can play relaxed and know, even if they are swept, they have a comfortable lead.
That being said, this team looks different. They beat Josh Johnson, and some tough pitchers in LA, and St. Louis is in a huge tail spin, so lets just take the knife and put the Cardinals out of their misery guys.
"@#$%$#@% you joey Votto. gutshot. urgh"-tehzachatak, Viva El Birdo
by justin007000 on Sep 1, 2010 12:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Hm. How many wins will the Reds get to?
I see best case: 97.
Worst case: 90.
Subjective and non-analytical predictions ftw!
So I just watched Rolen's postgame interview from last night
and got chills when he was talking about being right where he wants to be, in the right place at the right time. It’s been years since the Reds were the team being talked about that way.
I FUCKIN LOVE THIS TEAM
I thought the same thing-that was one of the best post-game interviews ever.
Although Bronson’s sesenta y uno thing from a couple of years ago is still #1 in my book.
by Hawkeyegirl96 on Sep 1, 2010 10:35 AM EDT up reply actions
does it get more All-American than Scott Rolen?
doesn’t he have a golden retreiever and a summer camp for handicapped children? I bet his wife makes great apple pie and his dad is a mean whittler.
"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'm gonna be as professional as I can"
unlike that Sam LeCure joker.
"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
Oh gosh
I don’t think I’ve ever seen Jim Day and the other guy report from a desk before.
They’re not that good.
Yeah, me too. I've only been reading RR for 2 1/2 hours on company time now
And I like getting a salary, so I should probably work or something.
by Hawkeyegirl96 on Sep 1, 2010 10:37 AM EDT up reply actions
I took the day off today
which, uh, if you caught me here last night, should not come as a surprise.
"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
most decidedly not
"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
awww...
If you can stomach it, I recommend a nice greasy burger/cheesesteak. It’ll cure what ails ya!
"There is no such thing as an innocent Gatorade cooler."
been there, done that.
the sad thing is going to be going back to work tomorrow and pretending I got caught up today.
"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
"Charlemagne got caught up in some complicated things."
And then she wiped at her nose and she winked.
by Brendanukkah on Sep 1, 2010 11:26 AM EDT up reply actions
Sleigh Bells.
Thanks.
"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'm your man!
"Nothing wakes you up on a cold January morning like hot horse-piss." - Kevin Mitchell is Batman
he's kidding
I, however, am dead serious. Whats your Q?
"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 would eat more protein and fewer processed foods
Then work out a little. See if that helps.
by Brendanukkah on Sep 1, 2010 10:27 AM EDT up reply actions 3 recs
Seriously, though
Have you ever notice that people who are active eat a lot more than people who aren’t?
Last summer when I was working a physically intensive job I ate 4-5 times a day and lost a bunch of fat weight before putting it back on as muscle.
If you work out and avoid crap you will see results.
"Nothing wakes you up on a cold January morning like hot horse-piss." - Kevin Mitchell is Batman
just gotta stop being lazy !
once i get to the gym, i can do my thing, but once i get home after work, RR and my desk chair are a perfect match for my mood
i play basketball a couple times a week, but i gotta get on my program
Jake
honestly, I eat a bacon cheeseburger and fries from five guys once a week, and I feel great. I’m going to fucking live forever as long as I don’t have to walk up stairs.
"@#$%$#@% you joey Votto. gutshot. urgh"-tehzachatak, Viva El Birdo
by justin007000 on Sep 1, 2010 12:17 PM EDT up reply actions
yeah, mostly this.
"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
You're on a baseball blog asking for nutrition advice
What do you expect? I wouldn’t look at a group that spends the majority of their time on an internet site and assume they’re a model for healthy living. No offense, but you could have found that info in 15 seconds on Google.
Don’t stop asking stupid questions though, it amuses me greatly!
"Aroldis Chapman is a seven course meal followed by four hours of sex on the table with a nymphomaniac model heiress who owns her own brewery." - jch24
by BK on Sep 1, 2010 11:02 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I consider people on Red Reporter as sort of part of my online social network.
There are a TON of non-baseball conversations around here. I get that you like to single me out for certain things, and I definitely was not genuinely offended by their sarcasm (obviously?), but hearing from people that I at least know a little bit makes the whole process a lot more humane to me than reading about dieting tips from websites on google. So I ask the RR community questions sometimes… not something I’m ashamed of. I like you folks and value your opinions on lots of things, baseball is just one of them.
Red Reporter: We know everything about everything, just ask us!
"Nothing wakes you up on a cold January morning like hot horse-piss." - Kevin Mitchell is Batman
And we'll tell you even if you don't ask us!
by Highlifeman21 on Sep 1, 2010 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions
An elitist clique, if you will.
"Red Reporter - An elitist clique full of like-minded douchebags." - BK
Eat a bunch of lean protein and avoid processed foods
you’re welcome
see what I did there with uzr? it’s like a LOL cats saber-pun combo.--Verka Serduchka
BEANS!
Damn cheap, damn delicious. Just buy dried ones, not canned. Beans n’ rice with whatever amount of butter/olive oil and seasonings you want will do you right. And then just add veggies and shit. You’ll do fine.
"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
the more you eat, the more you toot
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@btcoop71
I also hear they're good for your heart
"Nothing wakes you up on a cold January morning like hot horse-piss." - Kevin Mitchell is Batman
oh, and you can also
put them on a burger with two cheeses and bacon, yknow.
"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
Also, mixing meat and tofu is a good way to eat tofu if you're not vegetarian.
This team wouldn't be so bad if it weren't for all the caftans.
yeah, tofu is really good for you right?
i should do that
just gotta find nice recipes and start eating raw veggies or something
Tofu tastes like foot IMO
"Nothing wakes you up on a cold January morning like hot horse-piss." - Kevin Mitchell is Batman
tofu has multiple textures
you just have to buy whichever texture suits your fancy
by Highlifeman21 on Sep 1, 2010 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions
The thing about tofu
is that it has almost no taste, so it’s all in the preparation.
I hate most tofu dishes because they’re made by people who don’t know how to cook tofu. One of my easiest tricks is just to heat it up on a skillet/nonstick pan in salsa and use it for burritos. It actually has taste!
Let me write out a formal proof for you.
I look at tofu like I look at grits
You know what grits and honey taste like? Honey.
You know what grits and pepper taste like? Pepper.
"Nothing wakes you up on a cold January morning like hot horse-piss." - Kevin Mitchell is Batman
Cheese and/or bacon make almost anything good
"Nothing wakes you up on a cold January morning like hot horse-piss." - Kevin Mitchell is Batman
x
"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
mmmmm, shackburger
see what I did there with uzr? it’s like a LOL cats saber-pun combo.--Verka Serduchka
by nycredsfan on Sep 1, 2010 10:52 AM EDT up reply actions 3 recs
that also looks very good
my favorite burger ever was at a place called Edzo’s in Evanston, IL
pretty basic.. just a triple with cheddar, mayo, ketchup, lettuce.. delish
That's the best burger bun ever. And the shack sauce
Those are the 2 secret weapons.
see what I did there with uzr? it’s like a LOL cats saber-pun combo.--Verka Serduchka
yup
and they only cook the burger to medium, so everything in that picture is soft and melty. It’s good, it’s hot, it’s niiiiiiiiice.
see what I did there with uzr? it’s like a LOL cats saber-pun combo.--Verka Serduchka
I'm not a fan of lettuce and tomato on my burger, something about them being warm that turns me off
"Nothing wakes you up on a cold January morning like hot horse-piss." - Kevin Mitchell is Batman
the shack sauce was excellent!
kinda tasted like a tangy, thin marmalade (or at least had some kind of citrus or zest to it)
by Highlifeman21 on Sep 1, 2010 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions
my favorite is Ray's Hell
but I had a damn good “butter burger” last week at this place Dukkan here. I was a huge, huge, fan
"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
Wow, that's a lot of meat.....
see what I did there with uzr? it’s like a LOL cats saber-pun combo.--Verka Serduchka
TWSS
"Nothing wakes you up on a cold January morning like hot horse-piss." - Kevin Mitchell is Batman
it was good!
but not as good as Corner Bistro or Burger Joint!
by Highlifeman21 on Sep 1, 2010 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions
The hi res version of that was a little creepy, even for me
"Nothing wakes you up on a cold January morning like hot horse-piss." - Kevin Mitchell is Batman
Right, but tofu can provide additional protein without additional cholesterol.
This team wouldn't be so bad if it weren't for all the caftans.
You can have my cholesterol when you pry it from my trembling, numb fingers!
"Nothing wakes you up on a cold January morning like hot horse-piss." - Kevin Mitchell is Batman
So if I put tofu on my pizza, that is good?
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@btcoop71
Thankfully, no one here is trying to make you eat tofu.
But Jake wanted high protein suggestions
This team wouldn't be so bad if it weren't for all the caftans.
This
Eighty-five percent of the f*ckin' world is working. The other fifteen percent come out here. A f*ckin' playground for the cocks*ckers.
-Lee Elia on Cubs fans
by Farneyismycopilot on Sep 1, 2010 10:43 AM EDT up reply actions
It's high in protein.
But soy is also high in estrogen, which can be bad for young men not in moderation
This team wouldn't be so bad if it weren't for all the caftans.
2.5 grams
but God help you if you go over…
"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
just fry shit in olive oil
everything is good fried in olive oil
"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
What do you think!
"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
beans 'n' rice...
beans ‘n’ rice…
…is nice
anybody remember that one?
“It’s a wagon wheel!”
"The USA despite its flaws and corruption and overall messiness is still a great and powerful instrument of freedom and hope for the entire world." - Madville
I work out for 2+ hours every day and my diet is pretty regimented with the help of my trainer (a nutritionist)
Well, other than the five gallons of beer and 3 pounds of nachos I had at the game Monday night.
I try to eat 50-60 grams of protein every day (as a guy, you’ll need more like 75-100 if you are lifting). You need some carbs, but try and keep it to whole grains, brown rice*, and cut down the sugar. I keep fat grams to less than 25/day and my calorie count at about 1800-2000/day (again, you’ll need a little more as a guy).
I don’t like eating a lot of meat ::pausing briefly for the snickers and snide comments about me being a girl and not liking a lot of meat:: so I have a tough time with protein. I drink a shake every day that has spriulina and whey protein powder mixed with skim milk, and that plus a yogurt usually gets me to my goal numbers.
Honestly, it takes a lot of experimenting to find what works for you. Read nutritional articles if you can and try a bunch of different things until you find meals you like that fit your goals. Good Luck!
*Side note-Joey Votto mentioned in an interview that he eats a lot of brown rice as part of his diet. Just sayin’
by Hawkeyegirl96 on Sep 1, 2010 10:52 AM EDT up reply actions
This is useful!
I should probably start drinking protein shakes again, but the one I have is only like ~300/400 calories. Should just drink more milk, too, since I get it free all day.
My lunch is typically a pound of grilled chicken, ranch dressing, a cup of cottage cheese, some peas and corn. Just gotta fix the dinner and get into a better routine.
Protein shake is a Euphemism
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@btcoop71
by btcoop71 on Sep 1, 2010 10:59 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
It can be a euphemism, and I will often use it as one while being a smartass
But unlike the rest of you, I was actually trying to be helpful here. In this case, a protein shake is a drink that contains protein powder for the sake of nutritional value.
by Hawkeyegirl96 on Sep 1, 2010 11:15 AM EDT up reply actions
Speaking of which, he should also be sure to use his
Shake Weight®
Let me write out a formal proof for you.
or at least watch the commercial a lot.
"Red Reporter - An elitist clique full of like-minded douchebags." - BK
/DeadEyeDick'd
"Nothing wakes you up on a cold January morning like hot horse-piss." - Kevin Mitchell is Batman
total sarcasm
I’m blessed with a ridiculous metabolism and have never read the little box on the side of food packages.
"Nothing wakes you up on a cold January morning like hot horse-piss." - Kevin Mitchell is Batman
Me too
But wait until you’re 34 and get your cholesterol test results. Ugh.
by Brian B on Sep 1, 2010 2:15 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Yeah, there are other reasons besides weight gain
not to eat large amounts of saturated fat and cholesterol.
Let me write out a formal proof for you.
33 here, cholesterol is 149 :)
"Nothing wakes you up on a cold January morning like hot horse-piss." - Kevin Mitchell is Batman
YEP!
"@#$%$#@% you joey Votto. gutshot. urgh"-tehzachatak, Viva El Birdo
by justin007000 on Sep 1, 2010 12:15 PM EDT up reply actions
the AFL is for prospects from the high minors
AA and AAA. he’s never played pro ball before. the AFL would eat him alive.
by Charlie Scrabbles on Sep 1, 2010 10:40 AM EDT up reply actions
Mike Leake had never played pro ball before either
he did alright in the AFL
Red Reporter or follow on Twitter: @redreporter. Buy The Wire-to-Wire Reds today!
Mike Leake played in the Pac-10 and was so polished he began his career in the majors
if Bryce Harper can do that, then let him play in the AFL.
by Charlie Scrabbles on Sep 1, 2010 10:48 AM EDT up reply actions
Quick everybody, gather 'round!
"Nothing wakes you up on a cold January morning like hot horse-piss." - Kevin Mitchell is Batman
Did anyone mention this quote from Hanigan yet? I think it's pretty funny
Big-league hitters can time fastballs, no matter how hard they throw," Hanigan said, “but with him, first of all, he’s left-handed. Second of all, he’s ass and elbows coming at you. He throws from a weird arm slot, it’s not from over the top. It’s got a little three-quarter action and he hides the ball well. The ball coming out of his hand that hard is a lot tougher than something straight because the ball’s moving. It’s running a little or cutting a little, which is obviously makes it that much tougher to hit.”
see what I did there with uzr? it’s like a LOL cats saber-pun combo.--Verka Serduchka
He's ass and elbows coming at you.
That’s how my wife described our wedding night.
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by Slyde on Sep 1, 2010 10:36 AM EDT up reply actions 5 recs
That FanGraph is nice
but this graph is nicer!
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by Slyde on Sep 1, 2010 10:35 AM EDT reply actions 1 recs
I hope that alligator's mouth doesn't shut any time soon
"Nothing wakes you up on a cold January morning like hot horse-piss." - Kevin Mitchell is Batman
most striking for me
is the straight plummeting of the Pirates. Everyone else zigs and zags. The Pirates just fall.
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Yeah, that's a NASTY drop off
"Nothing wakes you up on a cold January morning like hot horse-piss." - Kevin Mitchell is Batman
/aroldis'slider'd
see what I did there with uzr? it’s like a LOL cats saber-pun combo.--Verka Serduchka
somehow, someway
the Astros are terrible every year and always finish in third.
"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
Oh, and I got my playoff ticket email last night!!!!
Suck it, non-season ticket holders! I’m buying ’em all up!!!!
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prices and honey taste like honey.
"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
mmmmm......honey
"Nothing wakes you up on a cold January morning like hot horse-piss." - Kevin Mitchell is Batman
wow, completely forgot about that move
and Alba in general.
I wonder if they make a sequal of Honey and Sugar in the same movie? Call it Caramel?
"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
it'd be pretty hot
see what I did there with uzr? it’s like a LOL cats saber-pun combo.--Verka Serduchka
BTW, lest anyone think I was making a puerile comment about the attractiveness of the actors involved
I was actually referencing the chemical reaction when sugar and water are heated to high temperatures, thus creating caramel.
Has anyone tried to make their own caramel? It’s tricky.
see what I did there with uzr? it’s like a LOL cats saber-pun combo.--Verka Serduchka
to rock a rhyme to rock a rhyme that's right on time
it’s tricky
by Charlie Scrabbles on Sep 1, 2010 11:07 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
As long as I get the leading male role!
"Nothing wakes you up on a cold January morning like hot horse-piss." - Kevin Mitchell is Batman
I liked that movie
Because it was one of the first ones I’d seen to use a Mark Ronson song.
by Brendanukkah on Sep 1, 2010 11:00 AM EDT up reply actions
Funny thing about that
They didn’t include prices with the email. Apparently they’ve been getting bombarded with price requests this morning. All I know is that Moon Deck seats (regularly $22) are $50 for the division series, $60 for the LCS, and $100 for the World Series.
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Also heard through other parties
that Diamond Seats are $400 for the WS, $34 box seats are $225 for the WS, and bleacher seats are $65 for the WS.
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God help me if the Reds play the Yankees in the WS
I’m guessing it’d be $400 for the cheap seats. Ugh.
Just realized
John Cusack has gone all Sam LeCure on twitter.
"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
Five things LeCure loves:
-deep tissue massage (needed)
-the great support of Reds fans (daily)
-orange juice
-@RyanBingham’s music
-CAPSLOCK!!!!
Let me write out a formal proof for you.
by Gray on Sep 1, 2010 11:09 AM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
What's so scary to me...
is that we were 6 games up BEFORE we brought up Chapman.
Makes you wonder how good we would have been if we’d had this Chapman available all season (not the actual April one where he was trying to figure out how to be a reliever).
I say keep him a reliever next year. No reason to overwork him. Let him get 120 innings in tight situations- mostly the 8th inning, but sometimes coming in in the 7th in close games with runners on, or staying in to pitch the 9th in tie ball games.
I’m sure that he’ll become a starter at some point, but it doesn’t need to be next year. Pitching in relief will keep his innings down while using those innings to best effect.
yeah
Scott Williamson threw a 100+ innings in 2000 and that didn’t turn out so good.
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by justin007000 on Sep 1, 2010 12:22 PM EDT up reply actions
A few problems with that
One, it’d be very difficult to get him 120 innings as a reliever. You could pitch him almost every day, or every other day and give him 2 innings, but he’d be probably the first reliever in recent memory to be used like that
Two, he’d never have to work on his 3rd pitch (changeup) which is what he needs in order to be an effective starter. Also, he sits more at 98ish as a starter, so he needs to learn to pace himself with his velocity going 5-7 innings.
Three, he can get away with just pure heat and intimidation from the bullpen, but to start he needs to learn to set guys up, play the mind game, and other cliches. He’ll only learn that by starting.
This is a nice story, and a nice way to get him onto the club in a way that will help them, but as soon as the season is over he needs to go back to starting.
see what I did there with uzr? it’s like a LOL cats saber-pun combo.--Verka Serduchka
fixed
Also, he sits more at 98ish as a starter, so he needs to learn to pace himself with his velocity going 5-7 innings CGSHOs all the time.
I really like that he only throws 98 with the ability to touch higher velocities as a starter.
I don’t think I’d be as hopeful for his long-term health if he was throwing 100 all year.
For arm wear, playoffs are just another game.
I was thinking 16 games a month, which is 96 appearances, 18 innings= 108 innings, and then another 12 in the playoffs.
That’s not far from the load that Masset’s had. He just got shelled a few times which dropped his innings down.
You know, I think I just don't get the era very well.
Back in 1990, Norm Charlton got 154 innings pitched while mostly coming out of the pen (16 starts, 40 relief appearances).
I guess that kinda guy just doesn’t exist any more. Sorry. :(
I have heard 120 innings would be something of a large amount for a reliever.
This team wouldn't be so bad if it weren't for all the caftans.
Isn't 120 innings high for a reliever?
"Nothing wakes you up on a cold January morning like hot horse-piss." - Kevin Mitchell is Batman
but someone else said it was!
"Nothing wakes you up on a cold January morning like hot horse-piss." - Kevin Mitchell is Batman
Sam LeCure is high for a reliever.
Let me write out a formal proof for you.
by Gray on Sep 1, 2010 11:45 AM EDT up reply actions 3 recs
this is awesome
[Comment From primantis primantis: ]
if the cardinals finished one game out of the playoffs this year, would la russa’s extra inning “give up” against the mets in april keep him out of the hall of fame?
Wednesday September 1, 2010 11:48 primantis
11:49 Dave Cameron: No, he’s an easy HOFer, given his track record. But you have to wonder when people will start to realize that he’s not a genius, and his personality is a big problem.
To paraphrase Bill James
Only in baseball does a law degree from Florida State make someone a genius.
by ken on Sep 1, 2010 3:42 PM EDT up reply actions
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