Red Reposter - "Truly, his legend was no mere tale," said the townspeople in unison. The Cubandolero surveyed the carnage but briefly, then strode triumphantly back to his "Bull's Pen."
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PrintThe Reposter is powered by an outdated Cynicaltron 9000-b and is not equipped to handle this level of unmitigated success and raw talent. Please, I need interns badly. Picking out the file photo to go with these posts takes four and half hours alone. A 7 game lead? I'm going to also need a bigger calculator, probably a TI-89 with Leisure Suit Larry pre-installed. Welcome back, Aaron Harang!
Here's official video
Though DVRs, VCRs, BetaMax players and brains should already have this information trapped like a vise.
Fire alarms announced the arrival
Hall o' Famer Hal shares details about Aroldis' auspicious landing on Ohio shores. Arroyo puts Chapman's abilities in Guiness Book terms:
"We’ve got the Usain Bolt of baseball... There are probably less than 10 guys that have ever walked the Earth that have ever thrown that hard."
Fangraphs gushes empirically over Chapman's debut
102.7 MPH seems to be the official topping-out figure. Jack Moore was most impressed not by the heat, but by the slider with lethal 8" break (indirect h/t to Big League Stew) thrown to Jonathan Lucroy.
And then tamps down the childlike wonder with obligatory skepticism: "Is Chapman Valuable in the Bullpen?"
Not even trying to hear that right now.
Cincinnati Enquirer offers a photo slide show of Chapmania
I'm not sure how they missed snapping a picture of the animatronic Ed Sullivan who introduced Chapman:
Now yesterday and today our ballpark's been jammed with newspapermen and hundreds of photographers from all over the nation, and these veterans agreed with me that the city never has the excitement stirred by this youngster from Holguin, who someone else stupidly calls the Cubandolero. Now tonight, you're gonna probably be entertained and generally blown away by him, especially if Arthur Rhodes isn't available. Ladies and gentlemen, The Aroldis Chapman. Let's bring him on.
Here's your Orlando Cabrera update to cleanse the pallet for more Chapman
"Cabrera says is confident hell play this weekend against St. Louis." I'm sure it's a missed apostrophe, but I like to think he said there will be "hell to pay" or he's "confident as hell to play" this weekend. Janish has cooled off at the plate, but Cabrera is going to have to hit significantly better than he did before hitting the DL to make up for Janish's glovework and adequate bat. Though it does seem to be the case that Janish has shown some wear from full-time starting down the stretch.
Nix to the DL, Volquez to Dayton
I didn't read this closely, but I assume the rule is that if you throw 105, they require two players to be sent down. Whatever!
"Insane Jerseys" showcased at Redleg Nation
Redleg Nation has been collecting photos of jersey with ephemeral and otherwise questionable former Reds' names emblazoned on the back. The Bowden jersey might be the most bizarre - not only not a player, but also a guy with a dubious legacy in Cincinnati.
Pete Rose multi-part interview on Yahoo! Sports
Speaking of dubious legacies. The 4,192 celebration suggests Pete Rose is still very much a part of the Reds' organizational identity. But he's also part of an increasingly irrelevant past that seems to reflect poorly on the franchise - and perhaps Cincinnati in general - nearly every time it crops up in the news.
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That "insane jerseys" thing was pretty awesome
"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
"Where would you even find these things?"
That about sums it up. Although it’s a nice break from being at Nationals Park where it’s either Strasburg, Zimmerman, or the jersey of a team that’s not even playing that day.
by Brendanukkah on Sep 1, 2010 11:53 AM EDT up reply actions
on the $5 rack at Redsfest?
I think it’s kinda neat. I love seeing the “vintage” jerseys on game day in the Bronx.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
I still proudly wear my Jeff Blake jersey to watch Bengals games
Although I can also see why someone of your… predilictions would like the “insane” jerseys of whodats.
by Brendanukkah on Sep 1, 2010 12:09 PM EDT up reply actions
if I ever make it to a Reds game
I’ll be the one in the Bubba Crosby jersey!
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
My first thought
Was that they’re a bunch of cheap bastards who bought them 22 years ago and don’t want to get off the wallet to update. They probably still have rotary phones.
When you come to the fork in the road, take it.
by poojols on Sep 1, 2010 12:28 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I'll probably still be wearing my Gomes shirt in five years
by Brendanukkah on Sep 1, 2010 12:30 PM EDT up reply actions
you finally got one?
congrats
"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
Thanks to Slyde
Ash beat me as the first Red Reporter to have one, though.
by Brendanukkah on Sep 1, 2010 12:34 PM EDT up reply actions
But she stole it from his closet as he was "cleaning up"
"Nothing wakes you up on a cold January morning like hot horse-piss." - Kevin Mitchell is Batman
"burning evidence and taking a cold shower"
"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, I'm sure his "evidence" was burning
(love you Ash, don’t kill me please)
"Nothing wakes you up on a cold January morning like hot horse-piss." - Kevin Mitchell is Batman
Ash got me one too! I think the three of us are the only people that have 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 1:09 PM EDT up reply actions
I have a Shawn Green uni T-shirt that my wife tie-dyed in Dodger blue.
I don’t care much about Shawn Green nor the Dodgers, but the shirt is killa.
"Don't turn off the TV if we've still got bats in our hands." - Dusty Baker
in early May...
Weekday game against the Mets (ocabs walkoff HR) I saw a guy in an authentic Craig Tatum jersey, #71. And wondered who the hell would pay for an authentic Tatum jersey. Shoulda asked the guy what the deal was.
What does a mama bear on the pill have in common with the World Series? No cubs.
by DocRam on Sep 1, 2010 1:23 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
During the Braves series
I saw somebody with an authentic Justin Lehr jersey.
"@#$%$#@% you joey Votto. gutshot. urgh"-tehzachatak, Viva El Birdo
i think if i were a no name who had a few cups of coffee in the major leagues
i’d have to wear my jersey around.
"@#$%$#@% you joey Votto. gutshot. urgh"-tehzachatak, Viva El Birdo
The Skipper from Gilligan's Island always wore his captin'ss cap around.
He had the right level of fame: everybody is nice to you.
"Don't turn off the TV if we've still got bats in our hands." - Dusty Baker
I want a Lehr jersey
from the K-League.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
I'm disappointed
Slyde and his Coutlangus jersey weren’t featured.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
not to mention my $150 Herrera jersey
"Yeah, yeah, that's what we do in Cincinnati, we go first to third baby!"-Brandon Phillips.
was a birthday gift ... i just wanted one with my last name and #13
"Yeah, yeah, that's what we do in Cincinnati, we go first to third baby!"-Brandon Phillips.
since that is a child's jersey, shouldn't it be cheaper?
"@#$%$#@% you joey Votto. gutshot. urgh"-tehzachatak, Viva El Birdo
by justin007000 on Sep 1, 2010 12:29 PM EDT up reply actions
That interview with Pete just saddens me to no end
He still won’t admit he has a gambling problem. Denile- not just a river in Egypt
I'll say this about Jimbo
He was the last GM to take us to the playoffs. Though I’ll be first in line to get a customized “Jocketty Strap” when the Magic Number hits zero.
There's a chance that Bowden's legacy in DC is a bit more dubious
He just seems to be a pretty slimy guy no matter where he is.
When you come to the fork in the road, take it.
by poojols on Sep 1, 2010 11:53 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
There's Elijah Dukes, Da Meat Hook and this....
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."
he is such a goon
I find him hilarious
by jacob brumfield on Sep 1, 2010 12:11 PM EDT up reply actions
Wasn't he also involved in that stuff that got Rijo in trouble?
When you come to the fork in the road, take it.
by poojols on Sep 1, 2010 12:31 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
He's on his way to steal the money from the Banana Stand.
by Gapper on Sep 1, 2010 4:21 PM EDT up reply actions 3 recs
There's always money in the banana stand
Watch it, ass blood.
by -ManBearPig on Sep 2, 2010 11:09 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
here ya go
"Nothing wakes you up on a cold January morning like hot horse-piss." - Kevin Mitchell is Batman
Yeah...
I am not trying to make someone on Stubhb rich. Won’t the Reds put single game tickets up for sale at some point?
Watch it, ass blood.
I think MLB sets an official date
My guess is mid-september
"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
Okay, So those are not the official prices?
Thank goodness, i was pissed. $75 is my limit.
by Eastwindquinn on Sep 1, 2010 12:05 PM EDT up reply actions
wait
we are actually discussing buying tickets?
I just got tingly.
"@#$%$#@% you joey Votto. gutshot. urgh"-tehzachatak, Viva El Birdo
by justin007000 on Sep 1, 2010 12:31 PM EDT up reply actions
We sure ain't talking about "hoping to sweep" to "salvage a season"
by Brendanukkah on Sep 1, 2010 12:31 PM EDT up reply actions
"Playing the spoiler"
When you come to the fork in the road, take it.
by poojols on Sep 1, 2010 12:33 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
"seeing what we've got for next year"
see what I did there with uzr? it’s like a LOL cats saber-pun combo.--Verka Serduchka
"Playing for pride"
When you come to the fork in the road, take it.
by poojols on Sep 1, 2010 12:43 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
"dropping the kids off at the pool."
am I doing this right?
"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
Taking the Browns to the Super Bowl
When you come to the fork in the road, take it.
by poojols on Sep 1, 2010 1:13 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Backing out the brown Volvo?
"Nothing wakes you up on a cold January morning like hot horse-piss." - Kevin Mitchell is Batman
Staining the porcelin.
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 1:20 PM EDT up reply actions
Bombing the oval office
"Nothing wakes you up on a cold January morning like hot horse-piss." - Kevin Mitchell is Batman
taking a shit
wait…no…that’s not right
there is nothing to beer, but beer itself
by HalMorrisHasALazyBat on Sep 1, 2010 1:22 PM EDT up reply actions
firing a missle
Then it comes to be that the soothing light at the end of your tunnel, is just a freight train coming your way...
@btcoop71
and my personal favorite:
drowning a litter of kittens
Then it comes to be that the soothing light at the end of your tunnel, is just a freight train coming your way...
@btcoop71
Too racist to share:
Dropping off Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids at the pool.
"Don't turn off the TV if we've still got bats in our hands." - Dusty Baker
Most racist one I heard:
Dropping the Obamas off at the White House
Then it comes to be that the soothing light at the end of your tunnel, is just a freight train coming your way...
@btcoop71
by btcoop71 on Sep 1, 2010 1:31 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
"signing Taveras"
"Don't turn off the TV if we've still got bats in our hands." - Dusty Baker
by PeteyHendrix on Sep 1, 2010 1:28 PM EDT up reply actions 6 recs
oh lawd you funny
"Nothing wakes you up on a cold January morning like hot horse-piss." - Kevin Mitchell is Batman
"dropping a duece to the Astros"
there is nothing to beer, but beer itself
by HalMorrisHasALazyBat on Sep 1, 2010 1:36 PM EDT up reply actions
"summon Danny Graves from the 'pen"
Set the gearshift to the high gear of your soul.
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Sep 1, 2010 1:35 PM EDT up reply actions
"designating Kirk Saarloos for assignment."
"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 1:36 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
"starting Adam Dunn in left"
there is nothing to beer, but beer itself
by HalMorrisHasALazyBat on Sep 1, 2010 1:39 PM EDT up reply actions
"batting Cory Patterson leadoff"
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 1:43 PM EDT up reply actions
/John Wayne Bobbitt'd
What does a mama bear on the pill have in common with the World Series? No cubs.
In all seriousness
Go register here, even though I imagine the odds of getting any aren’t great. Welcome to Liscow’s dating life!
Let me write out a formal proof for you.
by Gray on Sep 1, 2010 12:25 PM EDT up reply actions 3 recs
I just registered for Padres tickets, too. :)
I can’t find links for the White Sox nor the Giants yet.
"Don't turn off the TV if we've still got bats in our hands." - Dusty Baker
Yeah, I looked for one for the Braves and couldn't find it.
If the Reds made the playoffs, they’d have a decent chance of playing the Braves and I’d definitely drive down if I could scrounge up tickets.
Let me write out a formal proof for you.
I'd love to go to all the playoff games.
It’s gonna be a hard sell for my wife, though, as she’ll have to watch my handful of a son by herself for a few days.
"Don't turn off the TV if we've still got bats in our hands." - Dusty Baker
She knows I work in a specially-designed half-million dollar edit suite that is not portable.
And she’s not a dummy. :P
"Don't turn off the TV if we've still got bats in our hands." - Dusty Baker
don't you guys have conventions?
"@#$%$#@% you joey Votto. gutshot. urgh"-tehzachatak, Viva El Birdo
She knows how well the Reds are doing.
She’s no dummy.
"Don't turn off the TV if we've still got bats in our hands." - Dusty Baker
you seem to make decent money
you could just hire a day laborer to watch the kids, and you and your wife could go together.
"@#$%$#@% you joey Votto. gutshot. urgh"-tehzachatak, Viva El Birdo
You'll make a great father someday.
"Don't turn off the TV if we've still got bats in our hands." - Dusty Baker
i registered ...
oh oh … pick me! … pick me!
"Yeah, yeah, that's what we do in Cincinnati, we go first to third baby!"-Brandon Phillips.
isn't it nice
to have to register in order ot have a chance to pay a lot of money for tickets.
"@#$%$#@% you joey Votto. gutshot. urgh"-tehzachatak, Viva El Birdo
I did that for Opening Day this year
and I didn’t get to pay them then either. :)
You're never as bad as you look when you lose. You're never as good as you look when you win.
I feel so special. You MIGHT be given the opportunity to blow your salary on playoff tickets
Gee, Can I?!
by Hawkeyegirl96 on Sep 1, 2010 3:00 PM EDT up reply actions
there is always Ebay!
$16,000 gets your four world series tickets!
"@#$%$#@% you joey Votto. gutshot. urgh"-tehzachatak, Viva El Birdo
Janish
His August OPS was .715. Cabrera has not had a single calendar month OPS above .700 yet this year. I’d say Janish has earned at least half the playing time, if not more, in September.
see what I did there with uzr? it’s like a LOL cats saber-pun combo.--Verka Serduchka
how much can we credit
no Cabrera – no Harang to the stellar August record?
by jacob brumfield on Sep 1, 2010 12:07 PM EDT up reply actions
So much has been made of the run the Reds made after Rolen came aboard last year ...
but that’s just about the same time Janish was inserted at SS.
Coincidence?
You're never as bad as you look when you lose. You're never as good as you look when you win.
I was gonna ask, where's tim's new avatar?
"Nothing wakes you up on a cold January morning like hot horse-piss." - Kevin Mitchell is Batman
Gotta get my hands on it, I'll be emailing it to him today
see what I did there with uzr? it’s like a LOL cats saber-pun combo.--Verka Serduchka
i hope it's better than the one i gave you
/crosses arms in a huff
by Charlie Scrabbles on Sep 1, 2010 12:15 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm not sure how it couldn't be :P
see what I did there with uzr? it’s like a LOL cats saber-pun combo.--Verka Serduchka
heheheh
This made me laugh. HT: Jamie Ramsey
"Nothing wakes you up on a cold January morning like hot horse-piss." - Kevin Mitchell is Batman
Tickets will not be available at the Busch Stadium ticket office, ticket outlets or phones.
fify: Tickets will not be available at the Busch Stadium ticket office, ticket outlets or phones.
"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
did anyone
Buy into that “futures market” for tickets they were advertising?
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
Fire alarms heralding the arrival of Aroldis Chapman
Made me think of how the Flaming Lips play " Seven Nation Army " with an air raid siren. It’s just taking something amazing, and making it amazinger.
My fave version of that tune!
"Don't turn off the TV if we've still got bats in our hands." - Dusty Baker
Everyone, want a good joke?
Aaron Miles is playing shortstop for the Cardinals today.
"@#$%$#@% you joey Votto. gutshot. urgh"-tehzachatak, Viva El Birdo
Schmauker at 2B, Miles at SS and Feliz at 3B
even with Albert Pujols, that is a very unproductive infield.
"@#$%$#@% you joey Votto. gutshot. urgh"-tehzachatak, Viva El Birdo
by justin007000 on Sep 1, 2010 12:28 PM EDT up reply actions
That joke is made less funny by the fact that the Reds are paying him to do so.
Still, pretty damn funny.
see what I did there with uzr? it’s like a LOL cats saber-pun combo.--Verka Serduchka
I dunno, that kinda makes it funnier
Like Oskar Schindler selling defective shells to the Nazis.
by Brendanukkah on Sep 1, 2010 12:29 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Or like Jim Edmonds being on the Reds roster
see what I did there with uzr? it’s like a LOL cats saber-pun combo.--Verka Serduchka
Well, in this game of spy vs. spy
I’m just glad Chapman’s on our side.
by Brendanukkah on Sep 1, 2010 12:33 PM EDT up reply actions
is she..
a 14 year old paraplegic prostitute?
by Eastwindquinn on Sep 1, 2010 12:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Hot Russian spy Anna Chapman!
Though I like your think, kid.
by Brendanukkah on Sep 1, 2010 12:36 PM EDT up reply actions
fast car, indeed.
"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 12:36 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
I wonder if it goes 105?
"Nothing wakes you up on a cold January morning like hot horse-piss." - Kevin Mitchell is Batman
I always used to think Tracey Chapman was a dude.
"People don't kill people. Burning oreo packages kill people."
And you also weren't not right
there is nothing to beer, but beer itself
by HalMorrisHasALazyBat on Sep 1, 2010 1:24 PM EDT up reply actions
You are not incorrectly wrong.
"Don't turn off the TV if we've still got bats in our hands." - Dusty Baker
nor are you not correctly incorrect
there is nothing to beer, but beer itself
by HalMorrisHasALazyBat on Sep 1, 2010 1:27 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm not sure that we haven't reached a disagreement incorrectly, wouldn't you agree?
"Don't turn off the TV if we've still got bats in our hands." - Dusty Baker
I agree that we haven't agreed incorrectly in the wrong way
there is nothing to beer, but beer itself
by HalMorrisHasALazyBat on Sep 1, 2010 1:31 PM EDT up reply actions
okay boobs and kcgard, knock it off!
"Nothing wakes you up on a cold January morning like hot horse-piss." - Kevin Mitchell is Batman
we cannot not not stop
there is nothing to beer, but beer itself
by HalMorrisHasALazyBat on Sep 1, 2010 1:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Less Funny?
Sounds like a brilliant plan to me, would Miles be starting in St.Louis if we were not paying his wage?
by Eastwindquinn on Sep 1, 2010 12:30 PM EDT up reply actions
maybe we can trade for
somebody else that we can pay to play for them next year. Problem is we don’t have any more Willy T’s to trade. How many bums can we get for Lincoln?
You're never as bad as you look when you lose. You're never as good as you look when you win.
Sell him for a Dollar
as long as he is in the Cards Pen we are the better for it.
by Eastwindquinn on Sep 1, 2010 1:42 PM EDT up reply actions
is the mayor out of the doghouse?
"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
He played last night, went 0-4 with 2 Ks, and had a couple bad plays in CF
So he might be back in.
see what I did there with uzr? it’s like a LOL cats saber-pun combo.--Verka Serduchka
So, uh...that was a great August.
1-0 against Atlanta; current record: 77-55
2-1 against the Pirates; current record: 44-88
5-1 against the Cubs; current record: 51-74
0-3 against the Cardinals; current record: 69-61
3-0 against the Marlins; current record: 66-65
3-0 against the Diamondbacks; current record: 54-79
2-1 against the Dodgers; current record: 68-65
1-2 against the Giants; current record: 73-60
2-0 against the Brewers; current record: 62-70
By my count that gives the Reds an August record of 7-6 against teams over .500 and a record of 12-2 against teams under .500.
Let me write out a formal proof for you.
Beat the crappy guys, play .500 against the good teams
Seems about right, and a good formula for a winning year.
by Brendanukkah on Sep 1, 2010 12:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Not a great harbinger for the playoffs.
"Don't turn off the TV if we've still got bats in our hands." - Dusty Baker
I don't know
You don’t need to go 12-2 in the playoffs (or 19-8). You just have to win more than you lose. Remember, teams with a winning record were only 6-7 against the Reds in August. Not a great harbinger for them, I’d say.
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 Sep 1, 2010 1:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Your logical approach to this situation confuses and frightens me
"Nothing wakes you up on a cold January morning like hot horse-piss." - Kevin Mitchell is Batman
by jch24 on Sep 1, 2010 1:27 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
I basically agree with this.
Perhaps I don’t feel super confident about winning any particular playoff series, but I do generally like our chances.
This team wouldn't be so bad if it weren't for all the caftans.
or put it this way
playing .500+ against contenders in the regular season is an indicator that you belong.
You're never as bad as you look when you lose. You're never as good as you look when you win.
Yeah, I mean, the cards shouldn't feel special
the Indians have a good record against contenders too.
there is nothing to beer, but beer itself
by HalMorrisHasALazyBat on Sep 1, 2010 1:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Perhaps not
But I’m on record as just wanting to make it. If we get swept in the NLDS, I’ll still be thrilled this season. But once you’re in the playoffs, who knows what can happen.
5 of last 10 WS winners had a losing record against winning teams
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#selectiveendpoints
Then it comes to be that the soothing light at the end of your tunnel, is just a freight train coming your way...
@btcoop71
Reminding me of a comment from Cowherp
Commenting on the Cincinnati “Frauds” not being able to beat good startingpitching, listing the Braves, Padres, Giants, Cardinals, etc.
Am I off base in remembering that the Reds have been competitive in almost all of those series and it not really just being a function of the opponents starting pitching?
Looking back through the schedule, it isn’t like it was mostly 8-2 decisions. Most were close games. Waaaitaminute, did I just get trolled by a radio guy? whhyyy that wacky guy
Gnight, Slim
I don't if it has been mentioned before
but the Reds current 7 game lead is their largest lead since 1995.
"@#$%$#@% you joey Votto. gutshot. urgh"-tehzachatak, Viva El Birdo
Fun from the Enquirer today
"Nothing wakes you up on a cold January morning like hot horse-piss." - Kevin Mitchell is Batman
There are some good pictures in there if nothing else
"Nothing wakes you up on a cold January morning like hot horse-piss." - Kevin Mitchell is Batman
oh yeah, the Reds have a top-5 at his position player coming back soon.
that’s 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
Attendance
Some media types have said they are shocked that attendance has been so low the past two nights. Take a look at the attendance from a Tuesday night game in 1976. It looks like the back-to-school attendance swoon is historical.
by Corndog on Sep 1, 2010 12:53 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Yep
It kinda makes sense too. I imagine weekend series should be really good for the rest of the year, and of course the playoffs.
This just emphasizes how important season ticket sales are. Hopefully they can grow that base in the offseason.
see what I did there with uzr? it’s like a LOL cats saber-pun combo.--Verka Serduchka
Game 1 of the Slyde World Series did not sell out
When you come to the fork in the road, take it.
by poojols on Sep 1, 2010 1:02 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
The Reds have never drawn especially well, even in the 70's.
"Don't turn off the TV if we've still got bats in our hands." - Dusty Baker
that is going on twitter
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 was talking with a fellow Reds fan today
And both of us live about 2 hours from Cincinnati. We were talking about the low attendance thing, but both agreed that we’ll go to about 2-3 games a year no matter if they’re in first place or 40 games back, just because of the expense and the travel time. I imagine there are also quite a few other fans like that from the surrounding areas……and what will help the attendance is consistent winning so there are just lots more people that go to 2 or 3 games a year. That or more season ticket sales. Or dollar beer nights.
"We don't worry about the pennant much, we just like to see the boys hit it deep."
by beasleymachine on Sep 1, 2010 1:04 PM EDT up reply actions
If the team continues winning, they'll be in the news more
And thus in people’s minds more. So on a decent Friday/Saturday night people will say “let’s go down to see the ballgame” instead of “let’s go hang out at the Levve” or whatever.
"Nothing wakes you up on a cold January morning like hot horse-piss." - Kevin Mitchell is Batman
What struck me about that wasn't the attendance
It was that Joe Sambito started the game for the Astros, and Ken Forsch got the save. I only remember Sambito as a closer, and Forsch as a starter. It just seems so…..wrong.
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 Sep 1, 2010 1:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Since the STL sweep
Reds record – 13-4
Cardinals record – 5-12
Wowie Maui.
"Nothing wakes you up on a cold January morning like hot horse-piss." - Kevin Mitchell is Batman
Yeah, they're lucky they concentrated so much on that series.
Let me write out a formal proof for you.
also seems like a good idea that they're concentrating so much on the next one, too
see what I did there with uzr? it’s like a LOL cats saber-pun combo.--Verka Serduchka
A nice job by TLR of planning ahead
without thinking ahead.
You're never as bad as you look when you lose. You're never as good as you look when you win.
It's not just the record, it's who they've lost to
Cubs, Brewers, Nats, Pirates, Astros. Maybe they’d like to be kicked around by the Diamondbacks a little too, while they’re at it.
Well, you know, at least they have one day off between here and the end of the season to get their minds right
there is nothing to beer, but beer itself
by HalMorrisHasALazyBat on Sep 1, 2010 1:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Before they lose a game to St. Cecilia's!
"Don't turn off the TV if we've still got bats in our hands." - Dusty Baker
They've got a tilt with Little Flower
before that they shouldn’t overlook.
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 Sep 1, 2010 1:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Scripps College should be easy, but you're right about their overconfidence.
Those ladies can surprise.
"Don't turn off the TV if we've still got bats in our hands." - Dusty Baker
They bat their pitcher LEAD OFF, man!
there is nothing to beer, but beer itself
by HalMorrisHasALazyBat on Sep 1, 2010 1:55 PM EDT up reply actions
New goal for me next season
1) Purchase Brandon Phillips jersey
2) Purchase tickets to Reds/Cards game at Busch Stadium
3) Wear purchased Phillips jersey at game
4) Watch Redlegs beat Cardinals
5) Listen to whiney bitches about game and my jersey
Consume excrement and expire......
6) Fart in Cards fans' general direction.
Set the gearshift to the high gear of your soul.
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Sep 1, 2010 1:36 PM EDT up reply actions
That's no. 7
no. 6 is ‘eat Skyline Chili’
there is nothing to beer, but beer itself
by HalMorrisHasALazyBat on Sep 1, 2010 1:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Perhaps 5A:
Share your oversized box of Cardinal Kleenex™ with the whiny fans around you.
"Don't turn off the TV if we've still got bats in our hands." - Dusty Baker
Negron in on the Bats roster, I just saw.
But why Fischer over Smith?
by Eastwindquinn on Sep 1, 2010 1:54 PM EDT up reply actions
Bats 1st round opponent will be
Yankees or Rays farmers. So they may be in similar situations. Columbus may have the edge if Cleveland lets them play it out without too many early callups.
You're never as bad as you look when you lose. You're never as good as you look when you win.
Has Smith been down 10 days yet?
What does a mama bear on the pill have in common with the World Series? No cubs.
Just looked at the standings
The Brewers are 8 games behind the Cardinals, and the Cardinals are 7 games behind Cincinnati. If you think about it (and disregard the 7 games left between Milwuakee and Cincinnati), the Brewers are just about as likely to catch the Cardinals as the Cardinals are to catch Cincinnati.
Honestly the Cards of 2010 are like the Cubs of 2009, they made a 2 team race of things until August, the Cubs couldn’t win a game, and ended the season barely over .500.
"@#$%$#@% you joey Votto. gutshot. urgh"-tehzachatak, Viva El Birdo
As Karl from Die Hard would say
eets not over yet
there is nothing to beer, but beer itself
by HalMorrisHasALazyBat on Sep 1, 2010 1:54 PM EDT up reply actions
clicking around on BBRef, bored.
Why on earth did the Cubs move Zombrano to the bullpen, anyways? Is there ANY rationale to that?
"And then there was the USAID guy in Kandahar who drove a giant pink Cadillac, which the locals set on fire one day. If you wanted to destroy something symbolic during a riot, you just could not do better than that. Good stuff." - Ghosts of Alexander
He was imploding and they wanted to keep him on the roster.
Eighty-five percent of the f*ckin' world is working. The other fifteen percent come out here. A f*ckin' playground for the cocks*ckers.
-Lee Elia on Cubs fans
by Farneyismycopilot on Sep 1, 2010 2:04 PM EDT up reply actions
He was really awful
and with Lilly, Dempster, Wells, Gorzellany, and Silva they had 5 better options.
Lilly started the year on the DL, so somebody had to go when he returned to the rotation, and Zambrano was the least effective pitcher at the time.
"@#$%$#@% you joey Votto. gutshot. urgh"-tehzachatak, Viva El Birdo
Fun fact:
If the season ended today, the Reds would have the 31st selection out of 33 in the first round of the 2011 draft.
We Are ... Marshall!
by Thundering Turtle on Sep 1, 2010 2:11 PM EDT reply actions
Well, Mr. Draft Guru...
Who should they pick?
When you come to the fork in the road, take it.
by poojols on Sep 1, 2010 2:37 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Votto's younger brother(s)
What does a mama bear on the pill have in common with the World Series? No cubs.
Now, now. You know I keep that under wraps
until the appropriate moment just to leave everyone hanging in suspense.
We Are ... Marshall!
by Thundering Turtle on Sep 2, 2010 10:51 AM EDT up reply actions
Cardinals up 2-0 on the Astros. Terrible hanging curve to Holliday.
"People don't kill people. Burning oreo packages kill people."
it is okay
Cueto is pitching tonight.
"@#$%$#@% you joey Votto. gutshot. urgh"-tehzachatak, Viva El Birdo
it could be 11 after this weekend
but on the other hand 3.
Also the Cardinals have a terrible pitcher on the hill this afternoon.
"@#$%$#@% you joey Votto. gutshot. urgh"-tehzachatak, Viva El Birdo
It is when Hunter Pence runs like a moron.
"People don't kill people. Burning oreo packages kill people."
If he feels unsafe,
perhaps he should crawl away.
"Don't turn off the TV if we've still got bats in our hands." - Dusty Baker
Why is it that the only one I've ever seen on RR making fun of Suppan's crawl is me?
/confuse’d
"Don't turn off the TV if we've still got bats in our hands." - Dusty Baker
I do not know to what you are referring?
"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
In the scrum with the Cardinals, halfway through the melee,
Suppan crawls out of the middle of the pile on his hands and knees. He is the only one on the ground the whole fight, IIRC.
"Don't turn off the TV if we've still got bats in our hands." - Dusty Baker
Maybe this was not covered in the Cincinnati media.
Perhaps only the away cameras caught it. I’ll try to make a slideshow sometime soon.
"Don't turn off the TV if we've still got bats in our hands." - Dusty Baker
can we all meet up in your basement
and watch your slideshow on your reel-to-reel? i’ll bring the pringles!!
by Charlie Scrabbles on Sep 1, 2010 3:24 PM EDT up reply actions
my great aunt and uncle put together a slideshow
of their childhood and made us sit down and watch it last summer. It was actually pretty endearing and cool
"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
Suppan is the one who put Rolen (protectively?) against the backstop.
He crawls out of the pile on his hands and knees, as you can see in the bottom left at 1:39 here.
I’ll find a better shot of this.
"Don't turn off the TV if we've still got bats in our hands." - Dusty Baker
You can see it again at 5:02.
"Don't turn off the TV if we've still got bats in our hands." - Dusty Baker
Also, I hadn't seen this video before now.
It’s taken from the second row in the Diamond Seats. Kewl.
"Don't turn off the TV if we've still got bats in our hands." - Dusty Baker
the best part about this comment
is no matter how you look at it, you are sarcastic.
think about it, Sam.
"@#$%$#@% you joey Votto. gutshot. urgh"-tehzachatak, Viva El Birdo
this is why i'm okay with Dusty
i’m sure there are better people outside of baseball, but it seems that every manager makes terrible decisions, starts shitty players, etc. I don’t see Dusty doing that anymore than most other managers.
"@#$%$#@% you joey Votto. gutshot. urgh"-tehzachatak, Viva El Birdo
LaRussa admited that Miles is a terrible defensive shortstop
but said that Ryan’s hitting is effecting his defense, and that Miles is a more steady player than Ryan.
Well I mean I guess if you are as terrible as Miles, you are steadily bad.
"@#$%$#@% you joey Votto. gutshot. urgh"-tehzachatak, Viva El Birdo
This made me chuckle
it feels like Holliday just hit a homerun in a game we were losing by 10
…I guess just bc of how the road trip/standings have unfolded this week. Good for Holliday, I’m still depressed. :(
by mick311 on Sep 1, 2010 1:20 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
or the one about
hugs?
(not that there’s anything wrong with that)
You're never as bad as you look when you lose. You're never as good as you look when you win.
Uh-oh, bad advice! Do you want Sam to hate you forever?
Skyline is the nastiest crap that was ever created, and those of us non-natives will never understand the Cincinnati affection for nutmeg-flavored chili over spaghetti.
by Hawkeyegirl96 on Sep 1, 2010 3:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Some of us non-natives like it plenty.
Different strokes for different Reds fanatics. :)
"Don't turn off the TV if we've still got bats in our hands." - Dusty Baker
Dude, not cool.
Don’t scare off the ladies.
"Don't turn off the TV if we've still got bats in our hands." - Dusty Baker
It's okay, I thought it was funny.
by Hawkeyegirl96 on Sep 1, 2010 3:18 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
this is why no dames have used the bathroom around here since 1979
by Charlie Scrabbles on Sep 1, 2010 3:18 PM EDT up reply actions 3 recs
...that's not the reason.
This team wouldn't be so bad if it weren't for all the caftans.
by andromache on Sep 1, 2010 3:19 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
We'll have to agree to disagree, then. Maybe Sam will be a fan, but I sure wasn't.
Good God, that stuff was awful.
by Hawkeyegirl96 on Sep 1, 2010 3:16 PM EDT up reply actions
flag'd
Skyline is the best ever
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 don't take anything a UK fan says seriously.
by Hawkeyegirl96 on Sep 1, 2010 3:17 PM EDT up reply actions
Its on now!
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'm a UK fan, but I'll agree with you on this one.
Gold Star, on the other hand, is the nectar of the Gods.
Set the gearshift to the high gear of your soul.
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Sep 1, 2010 3:20 PM EDT up reply actions
I like both
Skyline has the edge for me though.
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've never tried Goldstar.
9 years later, I still have the bad aftertaste from that Skyline, so I’m afraid of Goldstar.
by Hawkeyegirl96 on Sep 1, 2010 3:21 PM EDT up reply actions
ive never tried any Cincinnati-style chili
sometimes you just know, you know?
by Charlie Scrabbles on Sep 1, 2010 3:23 PM EDT up reply actions
You must have been drunk
Skyline is my favorite fast food of all time.
Next you are going to say you don’t like goetta.
Then it comes to be that the soothing light at the end of your tunnel, is just a freight train coming your way...
@btcoop71
No Waffle House or Anchor Grill?
Or Taco Bell?
Then it comes to be that the soothing light at the end of your tunnel, is just a freight train coming your way...
@btcoop71
Anchor Grill is a chain?
The buffalo wings Anchor Grill?
"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
not a chain
Then it comes to be that the soothing light at the end of your tunnel, is just a freight train coming your way...
@btcoop71
so only the one in Buffalo?
"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
Covington
Then it comes to be that the soothing light at the end of your tunnel, is just a freight train coming your way...
@btcoop71
hmmmm
"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
no
i mean it rarely seems bad to me when I’m drunk. All food is great.
There is a 24 hour diner called Clarks in Chicago, right off the L. That place has probably taken years off my life.
"@#$%$#@% you joey Votto. gutshot. urgh"-tehzachatak, Viva El Birdo
It's worth making it on your own, whenever you're feeling good and hungry:
http://www.google.com/#hl=en&source=hp&q=cincinnati+skyline+chili+recipe&aq=2&aqi=g10&aql=&oq=cincinnati+skyline&gs_rfai=CQXfe6qh-TOyQJKmMzATemfRgAAAAqgQFT9DyYjw&pbx=1&fp=7db4f7af4a13aa89
i could never sit through that entire movie.
"@#$%$#@% you joey Votto. gutshot. urgh"-tehzachatak, Viva El Birdo
That's how I live my life
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."
just learned
and warrants mentioning, that this is Mrs. LeCure.
"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
Great googly moogly
there is nothing to beer, but beer itself
by HalMorrisHasALazyBat on Sep 1, 2010 2:42 PM EDT up reply actions
also, I find it interesting that Womens Fast Pitch doesn't list players' weights.
"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
Susan B. Anthony would be proud.
I want Title IX rescinded until those weights are listed. Seriously.
"Don't turn off the TV if we've still got bats in our hands." - Dusty Baker
She's a catch.
"Don't turn off the TV if we've still got bats in our hands." - Dusty Baker
by PeteyHendrix on Sep 1, 2010 2:47 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Even I think she's kind of cute.
I’m not going to switch teams for her or anything, but I see why you guys like her.
by Hawkeyegirl96 on Sep 1, 2010 3:23 PM EDT up reply actions
pics or it didn't happen
Then it comes to be that the soothing light at the end of your tunnel, is just a freight train coming your way...
@btcoop71
what blows my mind
is how she can have such good hair if she’s, presumably, been sweating underneath a mask for a few innings. All MLB players lose their hair really quickly, yet softballers are Pantene models. IDGI
"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
Some baseball players, too.
This team wouldn't be so bad if it weren't for all the caftans.
by andromache on Sep 1, 2010 3:29 PM EDT up reply actions 3 recs
give it a few years
"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
well, I guess we now know why Sammy likes hugs so much
Can’t say I blame him.
Set the gearshift to the high gear of your soul.
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Sep 1, 2010 3:32 PM EDT up reply actions
that's fantastic.
He’s got such a shit-eating grin on his face, like “Hey, I can’t believe I actually convinced her to marry me!” sort of thing. That’s love.
"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, love looks like being drunk or high?
"@#$%$#@% you joey Votto. gutshot. urgh"-tehzachatak, Viva El Birdo
For at least the first couple months
Bart: "Dad, what's a Muppet?"
Homer: "Well, it's not quite a mop, not quite a puppet, but man... (laughs, then pauses) So, to answer you question, I don't know."
Man Mountain reminds us that
love will kill you in stages, like some painful dread disease.
Let me write out a formal proof for you.
From her player bio:
“Willis established herself as one of the premier defensive catchers in the Big 12 and Midwest Region”
I bet she did
(rimshot)
there is nothing to beer, but beer itself
by HalMorrisHasALazyBat on Sep 1, 2010 2:49 PM EDT up reply actions
"defensive catcher"
sounds like on of those “please don’t throw me in the briar patch” phrases.
\remus
Gnight, Slim
I mean, considering that its pretty much certain the Mr. reads RR
lets be a little polite, shall we?
"And then there was the USAID guy in Kandahar who drove a giant pink Cadillac, which the locals set on fire one day. If you wanted to destroy something symbolic during a riot, you just could not do better than that. Good stuff." - Ghosts of Alexander
Hi Sam
I want you to take Harang’s spot in the rotation.
Your wife is cute, and you are a lucky guy.
justin007000
"@#$%$#@% you joey Votto. gutshot. urgh"-tehzachatak, Viva El Birdo
Also. You went to Helias. Helias sucks compared to Hickman
But I love you anyway.
"People don't kill people. Burning oreo packages kill people."
he likes the internet
and he is Liscow’s new bff
"@#$%$#@% you joey Votto. gutshot. urgh"-tehzachatak, Viva El Birdo
because we're talking to him on twitter.
but I think the OMGReds people have us beat in their coverage of the guy.
"And then there was the USAID guy in Kandahar who drove a giant pink Cadillac, which the locals set on fire one day. If you wanted to destroy something symbolic during a riot, you just could not do better than that. Good stuff." - Ghosts of Alexander
Dear Sam,
Any and all jokes I make at your expense are out of love and respect for your abilities. Think of it as a roast.
Also, you were awesome last night.
/ravenriley’d
there is nothing to beer, but beer itself
by HalMorrisHasALazyBat on Sep 1, 2010 3:01 PM EDT up reply actions
she was leading the Sam LeCure bobblehead campaign
Can’t remember if it was on Facebook or Twitter, but she had a photo of herself in her wedding dress as a background.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
so many jokes, so little time
Then it comes to be that the soothing light at the end of your tunnel, is just a freight train coming your way...
@btcoop71
Aroldis Justforyou
"Don't turn off the TV if we've still got bats in our hands." - Dusty Baker
by PeteyHendrix on Sep 1, 2010 2:42 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Pujols just flew out with 2 players on base. Ha.
"People don't kill people. Burning oreo packages kill people."
POOHOLES
there is nothing to beer, but beer itself
by HalMorrisHasALazyBat on Sep 1, 2010 2:44 PM EDT up reply actions
THE Nelson Figueroa is shutting 'em down
"And then there was the USAID guy in Kandahar who drove a giant pink Cadillac, which the locals set on fire one day. If you wanted to destroy something symbolic during a riot, you just could not do better than that. Good stuff." - Ghosts of Alexander
He's really looking kinda terrible so far.
"People don't kill people. Burning oreo packages kill people."
Reds World Series Tickets on Ebay.
"@#$%$#@% you joey Votto. gutshot. urgh"-tehzachatak, Viva El Birdo
Suppan needs to be ejected
except making him pitch is a worse punishment.
"@#$%$#@% you joey Votto. gutshot. urgh"-tehzachatak, Viva El Birdo
hit an astro
he doesn’t have the control to pitch in the big leagues.
"@#$%$#@% you joey Votto. gutshot. urgh"-tehzachatak, Viva El Birdo
by justin007000 on Sep 1, 2010 2:52 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
You'd think that after being called out as whiney little bitches
that they might try the whole “let’s not be whiney little bitches” thing.
Gnight, Slim
Bruce still out
Stubbs CF Heisey RF Votto 1B Rolen 3B Gomes LF Hernandez C Cairo 2B Janish SS Johnny Cueto
this is a bit easier to read.
CF-Stubbs
RF-Heisey
1B-Votto
3B-Rollen
LF-Gomes
C-Hernandez
2B-Cairo
SS-Janish
P-Cueto
"@#$%$#@% you joey Votto. gutshot. urgh"-tehzachatak, Viva El Birdo
let it be known
if you told me in May this would be the 9/1 roster, I’da be pissed.
"And then there was the USAID guy in Kandahar who drove a giant pink Cadillac, which the locals set on fire one day. If you wanted to destroy something symbolic during a riot, you just could not do better than that. Good stuff." - Ghosts of Alexander
I wonder if Bruce and Phillips would be playing in a closer race
I mean there is no reason to rush either of those guys back, especially Bruce. I would rather miss a few more days of Bruce, than have him pull something, and miss the playoffs.
"@#$%$#@% you joey Votto. gutshot. urgh"-tehzachatak, Viva El Birdo
I agree
I just hope his swing doesn’t get hitched up again.
"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 really hope that with Bruce, it's a
“He totally could play, but we’re facing a lefty, and Heisey needs a start, and we have an off day tomorrow, followed by an important series, so let’s take it easy and make sure he’s 100%” thing
see what I did there with uzr? it’s like a LOL cats saber-pun combo.--Verka Serduchka
by nycredsfan on Sep 1, 2010 3:09 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Hey, Cairo's starting again!
I just realized he hadn’t started in a while. Turns out his last start was August 22. He only started a few games last month: August 2, 3, 8, 15 and 22.
Let me write out a formal proof for you.
BS! I want Alonso in LF over Gomes
"Yeah, yeah, that's what we do in Cincinnati, we go first to third baby!"-Brandon Phillips.
Eh. Not against a lefty
see what I did there with uzr? it’s like a LOL cats saber-pun combo.--Verka Serduchka
by nycredsfan on Sep 1, 2010 3:24 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Kepp just flat out ended a promising inning.
"People don't kill people. Burning oreo packages kill people."
Here's a great SI story about a kid growing up at
"Don't turn off the TV if we've still got bats in our hands." - Dusty Baker
this is probably going to blow up in someone' browser
STUBBS-1
GOMES-5 HEISEY-2
JANISH-8 CAIRO-7
ROLEN-4 VOTTO-3
CUETO-9
HERNANDEZ-6
Gnight, Slim
Apparently
the September 19 Reds game at Houston is “Faith and Family Night.” Even though it’s actually a 1:05 game.
Let me write out a formal proof for you.
You really have to believe that it's night.
Testing the faith.
"People don't kill people. Burning oreo packages kill people."
by crolfer on Sep 1, 2010 3:05 PM EDT up reply actions 3 recs
Well played, bug guy!
What does a mama bear on the pill have in common with the World Series? No cubs.
its 8:05 in Jerusalem
"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
weird, i had that song in my head too
and then i thought, oh, thats what they were playing off of. Creepy.
Retractions are for journalists! -Gray
And on the 7th night, He rested that day.
"Don't turn off the TV if we've still got bats in our hands." - Dusty Baker
arrrrrh
They’re ruining Talk Like a Pirate Day!
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
This statement is false
see what I did there with uzr? it’s like a LOL cats saber-pun combo.--Verka Serduchka
by nycredsfan on Sep 1, 2010 3:26 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
you are just setting yourself up for cruel comments right here.
"@#$%$#@% you joey Votto. gutshot. urgh"-tehzachatak, Viva El Birdo
so Liscow
are you picking me up for the World Series Parade?
"@#$%$#@% you joey Votto. gutshot. urgh"-tehzachatak, Viva El Birdo
i have a buddy from Rockford
so i could probably get out there, so maybe.
"@#$%$#@% you joey Votto. gutshot. urgh"-tehzachatak, Viva El Birdo
driving through chicago makes the drive from here to cincinnati unpleasant
if you can get to rockford, i can pick you up
how do you drive from Wisconsin to Cincinnati without touching Chicago?
"@#$%$#@% you joey Votto. gutshot. urgh"-tehzachatak, Viva El Birdo
i'm looking at one
that actually kinda makes sense, since there isn’t a direct route to Chicago from Madison.
I have only been to Milwuakee so that is the only part of Wisconsin that I know.
"@#$%$#@% you joey Votto. gutshot. urgh"-tehzachatak, Viva El Birdo
you can either go west then north or north then west to madison
one goes to rockford then north the other goes to milwaukee then west.. roughly 2h45m either way.. no direct route.
driving through chicago would be faster if there was no traffic at all
Yeah, I would guess that taking 39 south of Rockford would add a lot of miles
by ken on Sep 1, 2010 3:52 PM EDT up reply actions
I feel like I've seen several versions of that saying around here
Remember, eggs have a lot of protein but also plenty of bad cholesterol.
by ken on Sep 1, 2010 3:58 PM EDT up reply actions
90 goes straight from Madison to Chicago
I’ve done it in two hours with no traffic and driving aggressively.
by ken on Sep 1, 2010 3:51 PM EDT up reply actions
If by straight you mean it goes west for a while and then turns north
it’s still 2 sides to the triangle
shot in the eye of the beauty
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@btcoop71
Thanks :D
Just 2 more important tests left in ~1.5-2 weeks and I get to start dealing with customers.
customers are the fucking worst
if i never work in customer service of any kind again, it would be a day too soon.
"@#$%$#@% you joey Votto. gutshot. urgh"-tehzachatak, Viva El Birdo
oh cheif information officer
right
"@#$%$#@% you joey Votto. gutshot. urgh"-tehzachatak, Viva El Birdo
yea
The chief information officer (CIO), or information technology (IT) director, is a job title commonly given to the most senior executive in an enterprise responsible for the information technology and computer systems that support enterprise goals. The CIO typically reports to the chief executive officer, chief operations officer or chief financial officer. In military organizations, they report to the commanding officer.
heh
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@btcoop71
just back to that conversation we had a few weeks ago
good luck dealing with our IT people
Then it comes to be that the soothing light at the end of your tunnel, is just a freight train coming your way...
@btcoop71
We'll see how much I'm actually dealing with them
vs. other people in my organization doing that
where is your place of employment locateed?
I'll give you a hint
When you are dealing with a customer’s IT dept and you think “Who hired these fucking idiots?” Your next thought will automatically be “That must be Coop’s IT dept!”
Then it comes to be that the soothing light at the end of your tunnel, is just a freight train coming your way...
@btcoop71
Just dont' want to talk too specific on here
Don’t want you to get into trouble or anything
Then it comes to be that the soothing light at the end of your tunnel, is just a freight train coming your way...
@btcoop71
It could also be my IT department
I’m pretty sure my cat knows more about computers than they do.
Without giving too many details for public consumption, I’ll tell you that we recently had to write off a $37 million epic fail for a new system they were designing.
by Hawkeyegirl96 on Sep 1, 2010 3:38 PM EDT up reply actions
I am, as well as many things, the IT dpt.
at my current place of work. If you knew me, you’d understand how hilarious this is.
"And then there was the USAID guy in Kandahar who drove a giant pink Cadillac, which the locals set on fire one day. If you wanted to destroy something symbolic during a riot, you just could not do better than that. Good stuff." - Ghosts of Alexander
I know all about EPIC fails
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@btcoop71
Email from a friend of mine, who makes a few solid points:
i’ve read a couple things online about aroldis: sounds nasty. as the season winds down, it appears the cards are okay with just packing it in. i hope dusty gets the memo that chapman is NOT a toy. use him when you need to, knowing that priority #1 is to keep him fresh for Oct. i’d even go so far as to say that in the series against san diego, he doesn’t even sit in the pen. don’t let dusty be tempted to use him; don’t give a potential playoff opponent a sneak peek.
there is nothing to beer, but beer itself
by HalMorrisHasALazyBat on Sep 1, 2010 3:16 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Interesting notion to sit Chappy in SD.
And I agree.
"Don't turn off the TV if we've still got bats in our hands." - Dusty Baker
i would kind of like for him to get his feet wet in tough situations before just using him in the playoffs
he also is a young baseball player. He hasn’t pitched against many major league hitters in tough situations. I’d actually put him through his paces now, so if he enters a game were the reds lead 4-2 in the 7th, one out, and Heyward is batting with runners on second and third, it isn’t a new big league situation for him.
"@#$%$#@% you joey Votto. gutshot. urgh"-tehzachatak, Viva El Birdo
That's a fair point as well
and lord knows the scouting report will catch up with him eventually, but I like the idea of putting him on ice for the series against San Diego, and maybe even against Colorado. I do not, however, have any reservations about throwing him out there against St. Louis if the situation is right.
I also agree with the notion that he’s not a toy and should be used as strategically as any other reliever. It’s not the Aroldis Chapman show, it’s the Cincinnati Reds, and the Cincinnati Reds need to make a solid playoff push.
there is nothing to beer, but beer itself
by HalMorrisHasALazyBat on Sep 1, 2010 3:24 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm guessing he will pitch about 10 times
which is about right. That won’t abuse him, but he won’t be rusty either.
Plus if Rhodes foot is bothering him, Ondrusek, Bray, and Chapman may need to step up and do some key 7th inning work.
"@#$%$#@% you joey Votto. gutshot. urgh"-tehzachatak, Viva El Birdo
I don't think Dusty will use him as a toy
He’ll have plenty of guys available and plenty of guys he trusts
see what I did there with uzr? it’s like a LOL cats saber-pun combo.--Verka Serduchka
by nycredsfan on Sep 1, 2010 3:29 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Yeah, I know, just an interesting perspective from someone who's not a Reds fan
there is nothing to beer, but beer itself
by HalMorrisHasALazyBat on Sep 1, 2010 3:30 PM EDT up reply actions
i agree
what does Dusty get from that.
Yesterday he gave the fans what they wanted, and got Chapman’s feet wet. Today it is back to business.
"@#$%$#@% you joey Votto. gutshot. urgh"-tehzachatak, Viva El Birdo
Yeah but Chappy could be important in making sure the Reds hold onto late leadsi n those games.
But once we have the playoffs locked up, use sparingly IMO.
Exactly
it’s weird to be saying ‘October’ and ‘Reds baseball strategy’. I could get used to this.
there is nothing to beer, but beer itself
by HalMorrisHasALazyBat on Sep 1, 2010 3:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Agreed. I'm really not concerned with the exposure
Hitters have been seeing MRivera’s stuff for what? 35 years now?
I wouldn’t suggest using him to the point of abuse, but let him get comfortable — and let the hitters know that he wasn’t a AAA myth.
I would suggest that he hit a mascot now and then though.
You're never as bad as you look when you lose. You're never as good as you look when you win.
Anyone else eerily affected by The Wilderness Downtown?
"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's definitely eerie
but my favorite track off of that album remains Sprawl II (Mountains Beyond Mountains).
Let me write out a formal proof for you.
I just can't get into that album
and I’ve tried. Funeral is their peak for me and they’ve only gone downhill since.
there is nothing to beer, but beer itself
by HalMorrisHasALazyBat on Sep 1, 2010 3:29 PM EDT up reply actions
I can see why it would be hard to get into
but it’s definitely my favorite album of the year.
I don’t particularly like the first track, though.
Let me write out a formal proof for you.
My fav album of the year thus far
is Melted by Ty Segall, holy moly is that a good block of music
there is nothing to beer, but beer itself
by HalMorrisHasALazyBat on Sep 1, 2010 3:39 PM EDT up reply actions
I've heard good things about him
Someone compared him to Jay Reatard – and that’s good enough for me
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."
In my opinion
he’s better. But that’s just, like, my opinion man.
there is nothing to beer, but beer itself
by HalMorrisHasALazyBat on Sep 1, 2010 3:43 PM EDT up reply actions
Sounds good
I’ll def have to check him out
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."
The new Korn album is pretty good
Just picked up the new Disturbed last night. Haven’t got all the way through it yet, it seems kinds of blah
Then it comes to be that the soothing light at the end of your tunnel, is just a freight train coming your way...
@btcoop71
If the Reds play .500 baseball for the rest of the season, they win 92 games
the Cardinals would have to play .700 baesball to do that.
"@#$%$#@% you joey Votto. gutshot. urgh"-tehzachatak, Viva El Birdo
The Reds could go 24-5 the rest of the way to clinch, even if the Cards winning all of their remaining games.
If the Cards go 21-10, the Reds only have to go 14-15 to clinch.
If the Cards go 18-13, the Reds only have to go 11-18 to clinch.
If the Cards go 16-15, the Reds only have to go 9-20 to clinch.
If the Cards go 12-19, the Reds only have to go 5-24 to clinch.
accuracy: +/- 1 game, cuz I ain’t double-checking the math. :P
"Don't turn off the TV if we've still got bats in our hands." - Dusty Baker
Soupcan is flippin' the scrip' on them fools
there is nothing to beer, but beer itself
by HalMorrisHasALazyBat on Sep 1, 2010 3:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Follows with a double.
Runners on second and third. No outs.
"People don't kill people. Burning oreo packages kill people."
Wow. The Astros suck. Wallace thrown out at the plate. Moron.
"People don't kill people. Burning oreo packages kill people."
Does Brett Wallace look like a bitch?
Then why you tryin’ to fuck him like one, Jake?
there is nothing to beer, but beer itself
by HalMorrisHasALazyBat on Sep 1, 2010 3:36 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
you've been insufferable since LB
"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 always like dudes who live in Wisconsin
I lived in Sun Prairie for 5 years before moving to Cincinnati. Wisconsinites (or whatever you call them) are the only ones who understand my love of cheese curds.
by Hawkeyegirl96 on Sep 1, 2010 3:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Joey Votto, as a Canadian, would understand.
"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
Although he's not from Quebec...
you have had poutine, right?
Let me write out a formal proof for you.
oh yeah, I forgot about 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
Sounds like a date
Jizzcow and Hawkeye!
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@btcoop71
The way you put that sort of sounds creepy.
This team wouldn't be so bad if it weren't for all the caftans.
you are really gunning for the RR Creeper of the Year honors, arent you?
and after Mads scared the shit out of those teenagers last year, that’s no small feat.
by Charlie Scrabbles on Sep 1, 2010 3:57 PM EDT up reply actions
God, I forgot about that.
"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
when he asked them to cash his check?
by Charlie Scrabbles on Sep 1, 2010 3:59 PM EDT up reply actions
These guys are jerks, but they aren't that cruel.
This team wouldn't be so bad if it weren't for all the caftans.
self-effacing humor is what i do best
"@#$%$#@% you joey Votto. gutshot. urgh"-tehzachatak, Viva El Birdo
I thought humility was your strong suit...
"Don't turn off the TV if we've still got bats in our hands." - Dusty Baker
hopefully she doesn't have any pets
Then it comes to be that the soothing light at the end of your tunnel, is just a freight train coming your way...
@btcoop71
Looks like her preferred plans fell through.
Let me write out a formal proof for you.
by Gray on Sep 1, 2010 3:50 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
you are just as mean as the others
but you are different, it isn’t as obvious but it is so much more piercing.
"@#$%$#@% you joey Votto. gutshot. urgh"-tehzachatak, Viva El Birdo
Good for you.
Don’t listen to these jokers. One date mishap does not a soulless harpy make.
This team wouldn't be so bad if it weren't for all the caftans.
Well, if she is telling the truth, and I think she is..
She’s dealt with an animal emergency and a close family friend’s serious illness in the past 2 weeks, so it’d be pretty callous of me not to give things a shot to smooth over.
Next she is going to have a friend die
Just sayin
Then it comes to be that the soothing light at the end of your tunnel, is just a freight train coming your way...
@btcoop71
I say, hurl on her.
If she stays, she’s yours forever.
If she goes, it was never meant to be.
"The USA despite its flaws and corruption and overall messiness is still a great and powerful instrument of freedom and hope for the entire world." - Madville
by bbjones on Sep 2, 2010 12:31 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
i say rear end her
if she screams at you, well then it wasn’t meant to be, but if she forgives you, then well she has a kind heart.
Joey Votto is my MVP.
by justin007000 on Sep 2, 2010 10:12 PM EDT up reply actions
My point was not that she's a soulless harpy
but that there’s a better than usual chance that nothing will come of it.
Let me write out a formal proof for you.
i'm really glad i never got dating advice from RR
"@#$%$#@% you joey Votto. gutshot. urgh"-tehzachatak, Viva El Birdo
Just don't show up on time, and don't make the date for a weekend.
She’s on weekday suspension until she redeems herself.
"Don't turn off the TV if we've still got bats in our hands." - Dusty Baker
Ha!
I got myself on weekday suspension, which is why I almost missed Chapman the other night.
Let me write out a formal proof for you.
hell if I know what we're called
Wisconsinites, Wisconsonians, Cheeseheads…. cheese curds are goood though. I miss Cincinnati.
'Sconsies?
Bart: "Dad, what's a Muppet?"
Homer: "Well, it's not quite a mop, not quite a puppet, but man... (laughs, then pauses) So, to answer you question, I don't know."
Wisco Liscow.
the Fightin’ Wiscos!
Set the gearshift to the high gear of your soul.
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Sep 1, 2010 4:08 PM EDT up reply actions
I've had them
And they are delicious
Bart: "Dad, what's a Muppet?"
Homer: "Well, it's not quite a mop, not quite a puppet, but man... (laughs, then pauses) So, to answer you question, I don't know."
that's racialist
there is nothing to beer, but beer itself
by HalMorrisHasALazyBat on Sep 1, 2010 3:38 PM EDT up reply actions
ah man fay with the awesome
johnfayman Pujols had 11 homers, 23 RBI and a 1.230 OPS in August. The Cardinals went 11-15 in the month. #reds
if he were a true MVP
The cardinals would have won those games.
"@#$%$#@% you joey Votto. gutshot. urgh"-tehzachatak, Viva El Birdo
a true MVP
LIKE JOEY MOTHERFUCKING VOTTO
there is nothing to beer, but beer itself
by HalMorrisHasALazyBat on Sep 1, 2010 3:35 PM EDT up reply actions
he would have inspired his team
Votto is a leader.
"@#$%$#@% you joey Votto. gutshot. urgh"-tehzachatak, Viva El Birdo
Was that really Teh Fya
or his ghostwriter? No tpyos.
You're never as bad as you look when you lose. You're never as good as you look when you win.
... Cards are actually still winning.
"People don't kill people. Burning oreo packages kill people."
mine just bounces left and right when I walk
Then it comes to be that the soothing light at the end of your tunnel, is just a freight train coming your way...
@btcoop71
need some briefs.
your boys need a home!
"@#$%$#@% you joey Votto. gutshot. urgh"-tehzachatak, Viva El Birdo
Molina just failed at throwing someone out. Ha.
"People don't kill people. Burning oreo packages kill people."
Those prices aren't outrageous.
I’d gladly pay $70 to sit in the infield box seats. I payed $120 for opening day to sit in 131, about 7 rows up.
What does a mama bear on the pill have in common with the World Series? No cubs.
they go up dramatically
but i guess I paid $50 to sit down the line at Wrigley.
"@#$%$#@% you joey Votto. gutshot. urgh"-tehzachatak, Viva El Birdo
is that a bar neer the ballpark?
"@#$%$#@% you joey Votto. gutshot. urgh"-tehzachatak, Viva El Birdo
TWRRS?
"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 slowly becoming the best part of
justin, jch, and crolfer punchlines. Beware.
"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
But you're not in high school anymore are you?
"People don't kill people. Burning oreo packages kill people."
I have no clue what I can run. I can zig and zag though. So bam!
"People don't kill people. Burning oreo packages kill people."
I can zig, but zagging is problematic.
This team wouldn't be so bad if it weren't for all the caftans.
shoulda gone to Gonzaga, then
UP TOP!
"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
that's great, if you're trying to get away from an alligator
by Highlifeman21 on Sep 1, 2010 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions
And how do you know that Jake isn't an alligator?
"People don't kill people. Burning oreo packages kill people."
So...everyone stay at least 40 meters away is what you're saying?
This team wouldn't be so bad if it weren't for all the caftans.
/studiously taken notes
"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
caption
“Here I am re-creating when I was holding some dude’s balls”
Then it comes to be that the soothing light at the end of your tunnel, is just a freight train coming your way...
@btcoop71
by btcoop71 on Sep 1, 2010 3:53 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
caption
brother, can you spare a scrotum
Gnight, Slim
by supergrover on Sep 1, 2010 5:42 PM EDT up reply actions 4 recs
HOME RUN HUNTER PENCE!!!!!!
Hell yeah!
4-2 STROS!
"People don't kill people. Burning oreo packages kill people."
THREE RUN HOME RUN PENCE!!!!!!!
4-2 Astros!
"@#$%$#@% you joey Votto. gutshot. urgh"-tehzachatak, Viva El Birdo
Hey, Aaron Miles hit the ball out of the infield once
"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
BWHAHAHAHAHA
there is nothing to beer, but beer itself
by HalMorrisHasALazyBat on Sep 1, 2010 3:42 PM EDT reply actions
No need to watch that Deadbird rot any further.
As long as we take care of business, they are no threat.
I am more interested in the other playoff contenders now. Just switched the radio to the Phillies game.
You're never as bad as you look when you lose. You're never as good as you look when you win.
Cards announcers just said that Votto shattered expectations this year.
Bull.
"People don't kill people. Burning oreo packages kill people."
...in a china shop-like
"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
this blows
johnfayman Bruce is out at least a few days. He said it’s near his ribs. Wasn’t sure if it’s an oblique. getting treat, no baseball activity. #reds
It? What's it?
OMY GOD JAY HAS A TUMOR NEAR HIS RIBS OR IS IT A PIRANHA OR IS SOMEONE HOLDING HIM AT KNIFEPOINT FOR THE PAST THREE DAYS?!?!
"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
If it's a piranha
I hope it’s 3D.
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 Sep 1, 2010 4:04 PM EDT up reply actions
And now I'm just going to mention Kelly Brook to get pageviews RR's way.
You’re welcome.
"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
That Kelly Brook sure is Kelly Brooky
When it comes to Kelly Brook, she’s Kelly Brook and I thank Kelly Brook for that.
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 Sep 1, 2010 4:10 PM EDT up reply actions
Who the Kelly Brook is Kelly Brook?
Can someone tell me who this Kelly Brook is?
"People don't kill people. Burning oreo packages kill people."
Watch out for the lion!
"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 remember, literally a decade ago,
telling my college roommate that I’d just seen this hot girl on the internet named Kelly Brook. And now she’s (sorta) famous again.
by Brendanukkah on Sep 2, 2010 12:11 AM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, that's not great
But hopefully they’re just being overcareful to preserve Bruce for the stretch run/playoffs.
What makes less sense is that, unless you consider Alonso or Francisco outfielders, they’ve only got three OF on the roster right now. They need to get Wlad up by tomorrow night.
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 Sep 1, 2010 4:08 PM EDT up reply actions
I mean, if he's gonna retire like he said
then he’s to the 60-man, stat.
"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 he's planning to retire after the season
My guess is he tries to come back if he can. The Reds need to decide whether it’s worth it to have a couple weeks – or less – of Edmonds around playoff time, in a possibly debilitated state.
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 Sep 1, 2010 4:15 PM EDT up reply actions
I say "no"
but I’m about as biased as can be.
"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'd be inclined to agree
Edmonds isn’t coming back in the next week or so as far as anyone knows. So the choice is whether you’d like to have about a month of him – at best – or keep whoever you think is the less essential player on the 40-man. Because that’s whose place Dorn or Wlad takes. Do we really want to risk having shed two MLB-capable players (Dickerson + DRH??) for what might end up amounting to a couple weeks of Edmonds?
I suppose the other alternative is to put Leake or Volquez on the 60-day DL, but that seems somewhat unlikely.
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 Sep 1, 2010 4:25 PM EDT up reply actions
Has END manned LF in CIN?
"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
Only 3B and PH
I don’t think they trust him running around out there any more than they do Alonso. They could both be emergency options tonight. But Wlad or Dorn need to be paged.
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 Sep 1, 2010 4:13 PM EDT up reply actions
not paged
rather singing telegram
"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
Very twee
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 Sep 1, 2010 4:16 PM EDT up reply actions
I am your singing telegram ...
"Yeah, yeah, that's what we do in Cincinnati, we go first to third baby!"-Brandon Phillips.
by joshuar9476 on Sep 1, 2010 4:24 PM EDT up reply actions 3 recs
thanks for slamming the alley oop home.
"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
no problem ... thanks for lobbing it up there
"Yeah, yeah, that's what we do in Cincinnati, we go first to third baby!"-Brandon Phillips.
Great touchdown
You really hit the jackpot. 3 points!
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 Sep 1, 2010 4:26 PM EDT up reply actions
I'd call Dorn. They need a lefty, and he's certainly earned it.
see what I did there with uzr? it’s like a LOL cats saber-pun combo.--Verka Serduchka
Whoa.
I had no idea that he’s hitting .300/.399/.544 in AAA.
But has he been playing much in the outfield?
Let me write out a formal proof for you.
Anyone know what his defense is like?
"People don't kill people. Burning oreo packages kill people."
Yeah, his defense is probably average in LF and RF
and he can cover 1B too, although that doesn’t really matter much now.
Still, he kills right handed pitching. And even if the organization doesn’t have plans for him, they could seriously increase trade value by giving him a cup of coffee.
see what I did there with uzr? it’s like a LOL cats saber-pun combo.--Verka Serduchka
G-O-M-E-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
Congrats. You my friend, are super neat.
"People don't kill people. Burning oreo packages kill people."
its much, much, less than average
We’re talking Micah Haufpauier as a ceiling.
"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
umm, not true.
First of all, Hoffpauir is about average in the OF. Second, TotalZone has rated him right around 0 runs saved/lost each of the last 5 years. The system isn’t perfect, but that at least indicates he’s nowhere near “much much less than average”
He’d be fine. Certainly much better than Gomes.
see what I did there with uzr? it’s like a LOL cats saber-pun combo.--Verka Serduchka
OK, I've just heard from scouting that he rates as Gomesian
which is why he hasn’t been called up (that and the big Meh against righties). So I’d like to see Dorn because hey! prospects! but I just doubt he’ll be more than a LF Chris Booker.
"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'd be interested to know what scouting you heard that from
Also, it’s hard to ignore a career .951 OPS against righties.
I mean, if Gomes can be on a roster with terrible defense and equally bad splits, why not Dorn? Dorn hits righties better than Gomes hits lefties, and there are waaaaay more righties in the league. Seems like he might be a pretty valuable player.
see what I did there with uzr? it’s like a LOL cats saber-pun combo.--Verka Serduchka
Possibly, but some comparisons:
Dickerson career minors OPS against righties: .844
I’m just saying we should give him a shot before consigning him to that category.
see what I did there with uzr? it’s like a LOL cats saber-pun combo.--Verka Serduchka
not really a big deal
7 game lead.
Really the only way the Cards can put a noticeable dent in that is by sweeping, and that will not happen again.
He’ll come back next week and be fine.
"@#$%$#@% you joey Votto. gutshot. urgh"-tehzachatak, Viva El Birdo
Yay!
Infielders Ronald Torreyes, Samuel Diaz, David Vidal have been promoted to Dayton from Arizona League Reds
Torreyes is fun.
Oh, you've got green eyes
Oh, you’ve got blue eyes
Oh, you’ve got Torreyes
"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 4:04 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
/temptation'd
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."
This is the second time in the last few weeks
That you’ve referenced one of my all-time favorite songs (last was “Punks In the Beerlight”). Good for you.
by Brendanukkah on Sep 2, 2010 12:14 AM EDT up reply actions
no fair!
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Leadoff single for the Astros in the 7th.
"People don't kill people. Burning oreo packages kill people."
Molina with a passed ball, runner on 2nd, no outs.
"People don't kill people. Burning oreo packages kill people."
Sac fly on a nice play by Jay.
Bourne on 3rd, one out.
"People don't kill people. Burning oreo packages kill people."
Pitches around Pence for a walk.
Runners on the corners, one out. Lee up.
"People don't kill people. Burning oreo packages kill people."
Bourn scores on a sac fly.
Astros 5. Cards 2.
"People don't kill people. Burning oreo packages kill people."
Sports.Yahoo Fail.
Bottom 7th: Houston
- F. Salas relieved K. McClellan
- M. Bourn singled to shallow center
- M. Bourn to second on passed ball
- J. Keppinger lined out to right, M. Bourn to third
- H. Pence walked
- A. Hernandez hit for M. Lindstrom
- H. Pence stole second
- A. Hernandez grounded out to pitcher
1 runs, 1 hits, 0 errors
5-2! howsabout that
there is nothing to beer, but beer itself
by HalMorrisHasALazyBat on Sep 1, 2010 4:22 PM EDT reply actions
And a bad throw by Molina on a pitchout.
Pence steals second. Second steal today for the Astros.
"People don't kill people. Burning oreo packages kill people."
This lefty for the Astros just struck out 2 Cardinal lefties looking.
"People don't kill people. Burning oreo packages kill people."
2010 stros = 2008 Reds maybe
Got get rid of Berkman and Lee’s contracts, got some good young talent though
who'd they get for Oswalt?
"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 right.
Happ 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
Cardinals losing again!
They need to switch their focus from the Reds and look in their rearview mirror at the Astros.
Consume excrement and expire......
by adaircam4 on Sep 1, 2010 4:33 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Aaaand the Astros start off the 8th with a leadoff single off of Franklin.
"People don't kill people. Burning oreo packages kill people."
Top of the order maybe?
I’m not totally sure. I think Pujols is up if one or two reach.
"People don't kill people. Burning oreo packages kill people."
at some point, can he go to negative home runs?
"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
If he hits Pujols while I'm there
I’m going to have to try really hard not to cheer REALLY loudly.
"People don't kill people. Burning oreo packages kill people."
Pujols isn't a bad guy
he is just an incredible ballplayer, and he has been for a long time.
Now if they hit Carpenter.
"@#$%$#@% you joey Votto. gutshot. urgh"-tehzachatak, Viva El Birdo
Right, but a Pujols injury would be more detrimental.
Besides, Carpenter needs to be out of the game by the time Chapman comes in.
"People don't kill people. Burning oreo packages kill people."
they are done
stick a fork in them.
I am about to turn my sites to watching other playoff contenders.
"@#$%$#@% you joey Votto. gutshot. urgh"-tehzachatak, Viva El Birdo
I thought we already decided this:
St Louis just doesn’t deserve to bare witness to Chapman, or to bask in the fiery glow of his heater. The Cards fans simply haven’t earned it.
The thing is, I don't think we'll need him
Put Drunky Ray, Lincoln, and Janish in the bullpen for the series. We’ll be ok.
Dan Serafini ain't up to much these days
"And then there was the USAID guy in Kandahar who drove a giant pink Cadillac, which the locals set on fire one day. If you wanted to destroy something symbolic during a riot, you just could not do better than that. Good stuff." - Ghosts of Alexander
the Mike Lincoln of 2003.
"And then there was the USAID guy in Kandahar who drove a giant pink Cadillac, which the locals set on fire one day. If you wanted to destroy something symbolic during a riot, you just could not do better than that. Good stuff." - Ghosts of Alexander
not even Mike Lincoln
One night late in the 2003 season, I got home band practice and flipped on the Reds game and I saw some guy named Serafini throwing warm up tosses before the first. I thought to myself, who the fuck is Dan Serafini, and right when I did, Chris Welsh said “The Reds didn’t have anybody in the organization to start this game, so they plucked Dan Serafini out of the Mexican League”.
I think he replaced Seth Etherton or Josh Hall.
Seriously that team was so terrible
"@#$%$#@% you joey Votto. gutshot. urgh"-tehzachatak, Viva El Birdo
I'm not real big on WAR to measure pitchers
but the 2003 Reds pitching staff had a WAR of -7.2.
"@#$%$#@% you joey Votto. gutshot. urgh"-tehzachatak, Viva El Birdo
You in there, Lopez?
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Looks like more Chapcrazy tonight
johnfayman Rhodes is not available again. #Reds will try to stay away from Bray, Ondrusek. Good chance to see Chapman if Cueto only goes 6, 7.
Also:
Update on Phillips: “He’s lobbying for Friday. We’ll see how he swings, see if the swelling is down,” Baker said.
see what I did there with uzr? it’s like a LOL cats saber-pun combo.--Verka Serduchka
And Edmonds thinks he'll be back
dick
see what I did there with uzr? it’s like a LOL cats saber-pun combo.--Verka Serduchka
Awwww poor Cards.
"People don't kill people. Burning oreo packages kill people."
by crolfer on Sep 1, 2010 4:45 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Whoa.
The Cardinals only scored two runs in the entire Astros series.
Let me write out a formal proof for you.
/ludwick'd
You're never as bad as you look when you lose. You're never as good as you look when you win.
why did they trade Ludwick?
I was really surprised by that. I was actually concerned about him getting back because he would have boosted their streaky offense.
He's due for another arbitration raise next year, they didn't want to pay it, they thought Jon Jay was actually good, and they thought they needed another pitcher.
Which they did, but not as much as they needed offense. Basically, that’s a team with no depth and a lot of holes.
see what I did there with uzr? it’s like a LOL cats saber-pun combo.--Verka Serduchka
thatmakes sense
in a messed up way. From reading VEB it seemed like most fans were anticipating his retun. It was a strange move in my mind and I think a very bad one.
I love the Cardinals losing
but the whine-o-meter is already maxed out!
by occams_tiger_teeth on Sep 1, 2010 4:54 PM EDT reply actions
this must be how Reds fans must’ve felt for the past 10 years
Daily mediocrity must’ve had its toll…I think I am starting to understand what’s behind their remarkable un-classiness
Aw, poor whiny little bitches. Maybe a little music will make them feel better.
If you want to see real bashing, check out Red Reporter…it’s crazy over there - hr
by RedsMasochist on Sep 1, 2010 5:29 PM EDT up reply actions
I don't know why they think we are so classless
most of the banter is typical back and forth. There might be a few really ff color comments, but they do the same—especially towards the Brewers. Nevertheless, I don’t want to wallow too much in their misfortune, I just want to enjoy our winning and try to get a champagne party
reward!
I think It’s hilarious when I still hear people talking about the Cardinals getting to the postseason They look worse than the Pirates right now. They are playing, literally, like the worst team in baseball at the moment. No hitting, no pitching, sloppy defense. It’s a trainwreck.
And yet I continue to watch.
interesting things from Slyde's tweet about the '95 Angels
that was a weird team. Tim Salmon had a HUGE year and then proceeded to be just decent from thereon out, after his year-26 season.
No pitching on that team worth noting.
They were managed by Marcel Lachemann, brother of Rene Lachemann. Have two less baseball names ever been associated with baseball?
The Mariners that took the West that year had an injured Griffey and brought up a 19-year-old SS in September named Alex Rodriguez.
"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 the lesson Slyde wanted us to take from this is that over the course of 8 days, we could be back to second place
and there’s still more than 8 days of baseball left.
Randy Johnson went 18-2 that year!
And its probably his 6th or 7th best season.
"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 wouldn't say we missed it
/officespace’d
see what I did there with uzr? it’s like a LOL cats saber-pun combo.--Verka Serduchka
by nycredsfan on Sep 1, 2010 5:31 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
MLB.tv premium users
looks like you can listen to the wlw feed with the video tonight
keep it real BP
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