Reds keep on keepin' on, win 6-1 to sweep their eighth series of the year.
by Gray on Sep 1, 2010 10:21 PM EDT
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Joe Nuxhall Memorial Honorary Star of the Game
Ryan Hanigan. He didn't start, but pinch hit in the seventh with the score tied, one out and two on. He promptly hit a home run.
A very special honorable mention goes to Ken Macha, who took Chris Narveson out of the game after he started the seventh by striking out Jonny Gomes and walking Ramon Hernandez. Todd Coffey came in and gave up four runs. Then Mike McClendon and Zach Braddock came in to give up two more.
Okay, and another honorable mention to Aroldis Chapman, who pitched a perfect seventh inning, striking out two while hitting 104 on the Fox Sports Ohio radar gun twice. It may have meant little, but it really felt like the energy level of the game changed completely with his appearance. And I should also mention Johnny Cueto, who threw six innings of one-run ball, giving up only five hits and a walk in that time.
Key Plays
- I spent most of this game locked out of my apartment, but I'm pretty sure I didn't miss much. A single, groundout and another single did score a run for the Brewers in the fifth. But nothing much happened until Aroldis Chapman came in to pitch the seventh and then, as mentioned above...
- Narveson walked Hernandez so Macha pulled him for Coffey. BP ran for CMM while everyone was making substitutions anyway. He then came around to score on a Miguel Cairo double.
- Paul Janish was next; he hit an infield single. The Brewers almost caught Cairo when he overran third, but he danced around Casey McGehee's glove to get back to the bag safely.
- Then Hanigan came in to hit for Chapman. Yep, he homered--to the left field upper deck, no less. Reds up 4-1.
- Drew Stubbs walked, Chris Heisey singled, and Joey Votto walked to load the bases for Scott Rolen with one out. He singled to right to score two more. Reds up, 6-1, and three Brewers relievers still haven't recorded an out.
- They did finally get one, the second out recorded by Gomes in the inning. Next Yonder Alonso came in to PH. He recorded an out on a check-swing groundout to end the seventh, finally.
- Nick Masset pitched a perfect eighth and Francisco Cordero came in with a five run lead, but for some reason he only let one player reach base. Reds win!
Other Notes
- Chapman was credited with the win, which was of course his first in the majors.
- The Reds now have an 8 game lead over the Cardinals in the Central
- Another 8: this was the Reds' eighth series sweep of the season, tied for the most in the NL.
- The Reds are now 78-55, 23 (!) games over .500. Which is what we all expected, I know.
- Every Reds starter reached base except for Jonny Gomes, who went 0 for 4 with two strikeouts. Cairo and Rolen had pretty decent nights, each going 2 for 3 with a double.
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this is just so awesome
Rob Dibble, Norm Charlton, and Randy Myers were nasty boys. Arthur Rhodes is a nasty MAN. by Brendanukkah
I keep waiting to wake up
Either I’m in Inception, or this is really happening
"Fuck it, we'll do it live."
Just sayin'
NL Central since 5/3: Cincy 64-42; Hou 54-54; Mil 52-55; STL 51-54; Chi 44-64; Pitt 34-74
We started the year 14-13!
that's a pretty sucky division!
"To me, boxing is like a ballet, except there's no music, no choreography, and the dancers hit each other." - Jack Handey
by JJ on Sep 1, 2010 11:14 PM EDT up reply actions
It always is.
We just don’t suck this year.
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 2, 2010 12:17 AM EDT up reply actions
No, pears are best enjoyed by being ingested.
Rubbing them on your skin just makes a mess.
"Red Reporter - An elitist clique full of like-minded douchebags." - BK
by ZJiff30 on Sep 1, 2010 10:28 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Heh.
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 2, 2010 1:31 AM EDT up reply actions
Heh?
THAT WAS HILARIOUS!
Apparently I love (the word) Cocaine. /Lindsay Lohan’d, Paris Hilton’d, etc’d
"There is no such thing as an innocent Gatorade cooler."
by Ash on Sep 2, 2010 1:34 AM EDT up reply actions
Go check out Along the Olentangy!
You have to know what the Herd’s doing tonight so you can yells at the TV and thell the LBs to get back into coverage!
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 2, 2010 1:57 AM EDT up reply actions
I'm not sure if this is gonna get me in trouble..
JoeStrauss
Cardinals are officially as close to fourth place now as they are to first. #Wow
this is awesome too. I like Mo Egger.
MoEgger1530
Yet another September without a pennant race in Cincinnati.
by jsl413 on Sep 1, 2010 10:31 PM EDT reply actions 22 recs
allsomely ironic
Baseball statistics are like a girl in a bikini. They show a lot, but not everything.
by Howie Feltersnatch on Sep 1, 2010 10:37 PM EDT up reply actions
one of my favorite posts of all time!!!!!
"To me, boxing is like a ballet, except there's no music, no choreography, and the dancers hit each other." - Jack Handey
by JJ on Sep 1, 2010 11:13 PM EDT up reply actions
ooh, looks like i know what my facebook post is gonna be today
"Yeah, yeah, that's what we do in Cincinnati, we go first to third baby!"-Brandon Phillips.
5-1
Reds finish a 5-1 home stand. Off day tomorrow which really sucks cuz I like watching this team play. Then, theoretically the most difficult remaining stretch of the season with a seven game trip to STL and COL. Can’t wait.
Ladies and gentlemen, this may be the Miller High Life (shut up) talking but
THIS. IS. HAPPENING.
Needless to say, this didn't work and everybody died.
EVERYTHING CLEVER IS TOTALLY WHATEVER!
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 10:38 PM EDT up reply actions
WHAT DID YOU SAY ABOUT MY MOMMA?!?!
Needless to say, this didn't work and everybody died.
by SullivanSmith on Sep 1, 2010 10:44 PM EDT up reply actions
I caught that
Joey’s play really got a lot of credit for aesthetic appeal, I think. It was a great play and looked even more dramtic with the fade away motion. Really awsome to see in person.
You know what I love most about thr Reds right now?
They were trailing by a run in the 7th, and I just assumed they would come back and win. It didn’t even occur to me to be worried about losing.
I don’t think I’ve ever had that feeling before. Makes me all tingly when I think about it.
by Hawkeyegirl96 on Sep 1, 2010 10:41 PM EDT via mobile reply actions 1 recs
i've had that feeling before.. i'm an Indianapolis Colts fan.
by Heeringa on Sep 2, 2010 6:33 AM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
This! Though not until November this year ...
"Yeah, yeah, that's what we do in Cincinnati, we go first to third baby!"-Brandon Phillips.
I like Brew Crew ball.
They keep it real.
"Red Reporter - An elitist clique full of like-minded douchebags." - BK
agree
i wouldn’t mind chasing the division with the Brewers.
Joey Votto is my MVP.
by justin007000 on Sep 1, 2010 10:49 PM EDT up reply actions
They're like the Bizarro Birdos
No whinin’ goes a long way. Respec’ – a tip of the cap to those fine fellows.
by DevilsAdvocate on Sep 1, 2010 10:54 PM EDT up reply actions
I like what they said in the game thread intro.
With a win today, the Brewers would salvage one game in Cincinnati. With a loss, they help the Cardinals miss the playoffs.
I’m not quite ready to call it “win-win,” but the potential silver lining here is brighter than it is on most days.
If you want to see real bashing, check out Red Reporter…it’s crazy over there - hr
by RedsMasochist on Sep 1, 2010 10:59 PM EDT up reply actions
Predictions???
Tough road trip coming up, take 2 out of 3 from the Whiners and split or better with Colorado.
"Hide ya kids, hide ya wife, and hide ya husband,"
“cause [the Reds] rapin’ everybody out here.”
by Gapper on Sep 1, 2010 10:48 PM EDT reply actions 2 recs
For real
see what I did there with uzr? it’s like a LOL cats saber-pun combo.--Verka Serduchka
by nycredsfan on Sep 2, 2010 12:03 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I'll say it again.
Nyjer Morgan is both a tool and a douchebag. He deserved every bit of the butt-whoopin’ Gaby Sanchez and Volstad laid on him tonight.
’
"Red Reporter - An elitist clique full of like-minded douchebags." - BK
Aw, I know he's kind of an asshole, but I still sort of have a soft spot for T-plush.
This team wouldn't be so bad if it weren't for all the caftans.
you do like the bad boys
Joey Votto is my MVP.
by justin007000 on Sep 1, 2010 10:53 PM EDT up reply actions
kind of?
He stole 2nd AND 3rd being up 14-3.
"Red Reporter - An elitist clique full of like-minded douchebags." - BK
That's impossible
The Nats only scored 10 runs tonight (unless you are talking about another night)
by wishfuldrifter on Sep 1, 2010 10:56 PM EDT up reply actions
whoops. I guess they were down 14-3.
That makes him only kind of an asshole. Sorry, andro.
"Red Reporter - An elitist clique full of like-minded douchebags." - BK
I didn';t get what was wrong iwth stealing second and third
and trying to socre runs. We’ve seen 3 times at least where a huge lead can be blown. The Marlins had an 11 run lead in the 4th—it could have been overcome.
My problem was with what he did to the catcher the previous night. That didn’t seem necessary.
I love how Volstad and Sanchez
damn near set up a picture perfect Hart Attack on Nyger.
My favorite part of that 2nd video (other than the sweet clothesline)
was the scroll across the bottom of the screen that said “STL loses 8 of last 9 games”
by Hawkeyegirl96 on Sep 2, 2010 9:30 AM EDT up reply actions
They threw at Nyger
He charged Volstad and threw a punch. Then Volstad essentially spun Nyger around just as Gaby Sanchez came roaring with a clothesline. Hitman and Anvil style, baby.
Freaking epic.
Volstad’s just like BRING IT ON. Mad props to the Marlins.
"People don't kill people. Burning oreo packages kill people."
holy crap
that was fantastic.
"And then there was the USAID guy in Kandahar who drove a giant pink Cadillac, which the locals set on fire one day. If you wanted to destroy something symbolic during a riot, you just could not do better than that. Good stuff." - Ghosts of Alexander
what happened?
Rob Dibble, Norm Charlton, and Randy Myers were nasty boys. Arthur Rhodes is a nasty MAN. by Brendanukkah
He ran over a catcher last night, separated the kid's shoulder
then when he got plunked tonight, stole second and third down 14-3. Then, when Volstad threw behind him, charged the mound and threw a punch at Volstad, who promptly spun him into a clothesline by Gaby Sanchez.
"Red Reporter - An elitist clique full of like-minded douchebags." - BK
oh, and he scored when the Marlins second baseman hurt himself making a catch.
"Red Reporter - An elitist clique full of like-minded douchebags." - BK
why is that his fault?
I get the bit about hitting the catcher… I don’t get why he shouldn’t steal bases
Gnight, Slim
I think it's another "unwritten rule"
Don’t steal when the games out of hand already.
"Red Reporter - An elitist clique full of like-minded douchebags." - BK
Links to the videos.
taking out the catcher
the clothesline
If you want to see real bashing, check out Red Reporter…it’s crazy over there - hr
by RedsMasochist on Sep 1, 2010 11:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Dunn gets knocked down
in the 2nd video :14
by jacob brumfield on Sep 2, 2010 12:05 AM EDT up reply actions
I'm kind of disappointed in how non-dangerous he was in that brawl
I was rooting on him creating a circle of blood around him. Instead, I think I’d rather have Gomes. Or Cueto.
"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
Didn't he just shove the Cards' backup C on a dead play last weekend?
by ken on Sep 1, 2010 11:08 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
yeah, he did.
add the taunting of the crowd tonight as he walks off, and it’s going to be a long time before Nyjer sees the field again.
"Red Reporter - An elitist clique full of like-minded douchebags." - BK
Not to mention his taunting in Philadelphia
And throwing a baseball into the stand
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."
much as I love speedy, scrappy, defensively gifted players like Morgan
It does seem like he’s a jerk. He’s the one suspended for throwing a ball at a fan, right? And there was else, too, that he was likely to get suspended for.
It’s too bad, because he’s a webgem waiting to happen in the outfield.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
Aren't all these events fairly recents?
It seems odd that I haven’t heard anything about him before the last couple months – maybe it just hasn’t come up, or I wasn’t paying attention. Perhaps he’s just coming into his jerk maturity.
This team wouldn't be so bad if it weren't for all the caftans.
Threw a ball into the stands in Philly
Suspended 7 games, was demoted to 8th in the lineup, argued with Riggleman, etc, etc…He’s likely seen his last days in DC, much like Dibble
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."
Riggleman defended him pretty heavily tonight
but yeah, I wouldn’t be surprised if that was just a show.
"Red Reporter - An elitist clique full of like-minded douchebags." - BK
yeah just saw that dibble was fired....
what a dumbass !
Nobody listens to Andrew
by nlt-andrew68 on Sep 1, 2010 11:50 PM EDT up reply actions
he played hockey growing up
Figured he’s done his share of fighting.
Also, the word from Nats fans is his defense is much worse this year.
by ken on Sep 2, 2010 9:44 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
What's really shocking to me is the coach going after Volstad
If coaches become fair game in brawls, a lot of old men are going to get beat up by athletes
With a win in their next game
Dusty has improved the team’s record in each of his years here.
by Brendanukkah on Sep 2, 2010 1:34 AM EDT up reply actions 7 recs
I'm recing this because for all the shit this site (and I'm very much included here) give Dusty
he’s done what anyone would ask a manager — make the team better than the year before.
Good for him.
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 2, 2010 1:58 AM EDT up reply actions
we'll never sign him
small market teams can’t get guys like that. he’ll be a yankee.
"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
we will be lucky to talk to him
Joey Votto is my MVP.
by justin007000 on Sep 1, 2010 11:42 PM EDT up reply actions
i havent seen a slider like that since Randy Johnson
im not sure what to say about that.
by Charlie Scrabbles on Sep 1, 2010 11:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, we need to have a talk about this.
Unit’s slider was famously named “Mr. Snappy.” I’m ready to start the naming process for Chapman’s. An initial suggestion:
Señor Snappi.
Chappy Tomato Pizza!
ooooooOOO
"Aroldis Chapman is a seven course meal followed by four hours of sex on the table with a nymphomaniac model heiress who owns her own brewery." - jch24
by BK on Sep 2, 2010 12:46 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Dios mio
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 2, 2010 12:28 AM EDT up reply actions
he is going to be a fucking force in the rotation when he is ready
the best part is, he can start next year in AAA to continue to develop as a starter, and the Reds won’t miss him.
Joey Votto is my MVP.
by justin007000 on Sep 1, 2010 11:46 PM EDT up reply actions
He's much better looking than Randy Johnson though
Nobody listens to Andrew
by nlt-andrew68 on Sep 2, 2010 12:01 AM EDT up reply actions
that's like saying
He’s much taller than Danny Ray Herrera.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
by BubbaFan on Sep 2, 2010 12:08 AM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
okay, I know it's almost 3 MB
But common, mods, please let us post this gif whenever we want.
sa-weetness.
"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
Long run...
I’m slightly worried about Chapman. His delivery looks mighty similar to a certain rookie phenom who’s about to get TJ surgery.
Oh no doubt about it
Chapman keeps throwing like that he’s going to need Tommy John at some point
You just can’t throw at speeds the human arm isn’t made for without serious wear and tear.
But I think in the long run he’ll be OK. Or, who knows, maybe he’ll turn out to be a mutant?
Needless to say, this didn't work and everybody died.
by SullivanSmith on Sep 1, 2010 11:49 PM EDT up reply actions
then he'll just throw faster
like in the disney movie !
Nobody listens to Andrew
by nlt-andrew68 on Sep 1, 2010 11:51 PM EDT up reply actions
I don't remember Sebastian the Crab throwing 110 mph fastball
Then again it’s been a while since I saw that movie
Needless to say, this didn't work and everybody died.
by SullivanSmith on Sep 1, 2010 11:51 PM EDT up reply actions
seriously
i would like the evidence you have to back this up.
There is a lot of truthiness in this statement rather than fact.
He may very well have surgery, but pitchers of ALL types have surgery. It is very common now, so until I see evidence that pitchers who sit at 96-98 are more likely to have a major arm injury than a pitcher who sits at 88-92 I won’t believe it.
Joey Votto is my MVP.
by justin007000 on Sep 1, 2010 11:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Way to dig for the truth
besides you don’t see a lot of long lanky players getting tommy john surgery. Case in point The Big Unit. I assume that because of his length he is much more capable of making that consistant movement
I just feel like it is an over-simplification to say hard throwers are more injury prone.
I think it is probably much more complex than that.
Joey Votto is my MVP.
by justin007000 on Sep 2, 2010 11:34 AM EDT up reply actions
Remember when that dude died trying to break thee 4 minute mile?
No?
by ken on Sep 2, 2010 9:48 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Which is a good reason...
to keep him in the pen for a while.
But I don’t see it, honestly.
You can see Chapman in “this gif” above.
Here’s Strassburg: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xFYdUJGCzZ0
Look at where Chapman starts his pitching motion- his hand’s clear down at his waist.
Now look at where Strassburg starts his pitching motion- his hand is up behind his shoulder.
Chapman’s got a huge looping arc to his throw- he throws the baseball like you would a javelin.
Strassburg’s almost a straight line- like a football throw.
I don’t see any similarities at all, except you know, one foot on the bag, release ball with arm outstretched, etc.
by MatthewH on Sep 2, 2010 12:12 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
To my eye
The similarity is that huge angle of the shoulder at the back of the delivery.
Well, I'm no pitching expert...
or baseball expert, but….
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZjNVGw8dCl8
2:34 here doesn’t look to me anything like 0:16 in the Strassburg video. Except, you know, going really really fast.
Let me ask this question- at this point at the back of the delivery that you mention, is the pitching hand above or below shoulder height?
ASSSSHOOOLLLEEE ASSSSHHHOOOLLLEEE
there is nothing to beer, but beer itself
by HalMorrisHasALazyBat on Sep 2, 2010 12:40 AM EDT up reply actions
I feel like I'm in Cleveland.
I went to a Browns/Raiders game last December. By the time I was out of that shit-hole city I was convinced my name was, if fact, Asshole. I answered to it for 3 weeks.
What does a mama bear on the pill have in common with the World Series? No cubs.
by DocRam on Sep 2, 2010 10:21 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions 1 recs
Cleveland...
you mean the mistake by the lake?
there is nothing to beer, but beer itself
by HalMorrisHasALazyBat on Sep 2, 2010 1:49 PM EDT up reply actions
No way! They don't even throw with the same hand!!
see what I did there with uzr? it’s like a LOL cats saber-pun combo.--Verka Serduchka
Johnny Cueto
Kicks like a girl, throws like a man.
"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 12:12 AM EDT reply actions 1 recs
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there is nothing to beer, but beer itself
by HalMorrisHasALazyBat on Sep 2, 2010 12:21 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
78-55
22-7 (.759) to get to 100 wins
14-4 (.778) last 18
/rec whore’d
by ritalin on Sep 2, 2010 12:14 AM EDT reply actions 4 recs
I inadvertently told a Cubs fan coworker of mine to "go fuck a donkey with your bullpen" tonight after we watched Dis-Man pitch tonight
I feel no regret
there is nothing to beer, but beer itself
by HalMorrisHasALazyBat on Sep 2, 2010 12:16 AM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Hide your donkeys!
This team wouldn't be so bad if it weren't for all the caftans.
by andromache on Sep 2, 2010 12:20 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
why do you hate Adam Dunn?
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
Bastard laid a finger on my butterfinger
there is nothing to beer, but beer itself
by HalMorrisHasALazyBat on Sep 2, 2010 12:22 AM EDT up reply actions
by the way, the second 'tonight' in that sentence was inadvertent
I’m drunk, you see
there is nothing to beer, but beer itself
by HalMorrisHasALazyBat on Sep 2, 2010 12:23 AM EDT up reply actions
I just assumed you wanted a certificate of redundancy certificate.
And you never have to feel bad about insulting a Cub fan. I mean really, “Cub Fan” is an insult itself.
by Hawkeyegirl96 on Sep 2, 2010 7:00 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
no, this is what it looks like when a donkey fucks a bullpen
"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 2, 2010 10:12 AM EDT up reply actions 11 recs
That's good stuff right there!
rec’d
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Circle gets the square, my friend
Circle…gets…the square.
there is nothing to beer, but beer itself
by HalMorrisHasALazyBat on Sep 2, 2010 1:50 PM EDT up reply actions
I did not get to see the game but I heard that the yahoos on FSReds actually
said that Chapman was more famous than Usain Bolt … did they really say that? For real?
If so, everyone involved with the production should be fucking fired on the spot and they should let some random kid with ADD take over in the booth because I promise that little weirdo has a better grasp of international sports than anyone associated with FSReds.
For fuck sake.
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 2, 2010 12:37 AM EDT reply actions
No, it was actually worse than that
They were talking about Arroyo’s comment about (essentially) how being able to throw that hard is like being as fast as Usain Bolt – it’s other-worldly.
And then tHom decided to point out that he had no idea who Usain Bolt was and had never heard of him (seriously). I think even Welsh was shocked at the ignorance.
It's summertime - go Reds!
what they actually said was "you're not really famous unless everyone knows where you're from,"
indicating that since neither tHom or Welsh could conjure up “Jamaica” as the answer, Usain Bolt wasn’t really that famous.
They then went on to proclaim that Chapman will be more famous than Bolt because you can make a ton more money in baseball than you can running track.
Then they put on clown suits and played “this little piggy” for most of the next inning.
Set the gearshift to the high gear of your soul.
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Sep 2, 2010 11:27 AM EDT up reply actions
I'm pretty sure that once Thom and Welsh put it on, that any suit becomes a clown suit.
If you want to see real bashing, check out Red Reporter…it’s crazy over there - hr
by RedsMasochist on Sep 2, 2010 12:01 PM EDT up reply actions
at least sometimes
they just shut up and let the sound of the game come through.
that’s a million times better than Keels talking about something stupid or Clownboy talking about anything at all.
"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
After watching the Morgan replay, I've come to two conclusions:
1. Nyjer Morgan is going to be suspended for a long time, because he’s officially gone bye bye, Egon.
2. The Marlins home announcers are maybe the two biggest douchebags I’ve ever heard. They were ROOTING for a fight, for Christs sake and then blaming everything on the other team. ‘Sfar as I can see, Morgan’s at fault, but Volstad isn’t an innocent lamb for chucking a ball behind him, either.
there is nothing to beer, but beer itself
by HalMorrisHasALazyBat on Sep 2, 2010 12:39 AM EDT reply actions
Those two morons were the ones that didn't understand the groundball down the line rule
earlier this season and were berating the umpire. (I still think the ball hit fairly down the line in front of the bag, so the call was wrong anyway, but that’s beside the point.) Thus causing all the ire, simply because they were ignorant of the rule.
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 2, 2010 12:43 AM EDT up reply actions
Yeah I remember that call, they sounded like crazed little league parents after their kid got struck out looking
I mean, you wanna talk about little bitches, those guys take the cake. Man that pisses me off.
there is nothing to beer, but beer itself
by HalMorrisHasALazyBat on Sep 2, 2010 12:46 AM EDT up reply actions
This is kinda badass though, in an old school way
"They made the decision to throw at Nyjer—they did and then the question is do we throw at them," Riggleman said. "I got some of my veteran players together and said, ‘It’s your ballclub, if you want someone getting thrown at, I’ll order it right now,’ and everybody said, ‘No, it’s over.’ That being the case, when they threw at him a second time, then it’s not over."
there is nothing to beer, but beer itself
by HalMorrisHasALazyBat on Sep 2, 2010 12:53 AM EDT up reply actions
ARE YOU CALLING ME A CLOWN?!?!
there is nothing to beer, but beer itself
by HalMorrisHasALazyBat on Sep 2, 2010 1:33 AM EDT up reply actions
Funny "haha" or funny queer?
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 2, 2010 1:59 AM EDT up reply actions
Volstad chucking down his glove
like a 6’8" Nolan Ryan was pretty cool, though.
"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
2000-2010 Reds'd
see what I did there with uzr? it’s like a LOL cats saber-pun combo.--Verka Serduchka
by nycredsfan on Sep 2, 2010 9:19 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Want to lose your faith in the human race? Listen to talk radio
I was in the car yesterday at about 4:30, and Tracy Jones was on WLW talking about Chapman. The following (paraphrased) conversation takes place at about 4:15:
CALLER: Is Aroldis Chapman really Cuban?
TRACY: Yeah, he’s Cuban
CALLER: Was he born in Cuba?
TRACY: I’m pretty sure he was.
CALLER: But he looks like an African-American. He doesn’t look anything like a real Cuban, like Gloria Estefan.
TRACY: Gloria Estefan isn’t really Cuban, she probably has an American dad.
CALLER: No, she’s a real Cuban.
SOMEONE ELSE (Skinner???): It depends on what side of the island they come from.
I swear to God. An argument between a guy who thinks Cubans can’t have “African” features (has he ever seen Livan or El Duque or really, even Tony Perez?) and a guy who thinks they can’t have light skin, topped off by a third guy who thinks the island is like one of those black-and-white cookies.
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 2, 2010 8:02 AM EDT reply actions
I don't get why people complain about there being not enough African Americans in baseball!
There are plenty of ‘em, they just callin’ themselves Orteez and Gone-zalez now.
This team wouldn't be so bad if it weren't for all the caftans.
So what's the protocall on making a "Ching-Chong-ing" joke?
I’d really like to, but I’m afraid its over the line. Thoughts?
"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
Why would anyone be offended by that?
It’s hilarious!
This team wouldn't be so bad if it weren't for all the caftans.
it would be a good comedy stack on top of Orteez
all I’m saying. But just not sure if its gone the way of “your mom” jokes here.
"And then there was the USAID guy in Kandahar who drove a giant pink Cadillac, which the locals set on fire one day. If you wanted to destroy something symbolic during a riot, you just could not do better than that. Good stuff." - Ghosts of Alexander
What's the worst that could happen?
I’d get pissy, but that’s sort of my standard condition.
This team wouldn't be so bad if it weren't for all the caftans.
right of course.
If you see a 1L dude who is on the smallish side, loves to talk, and reps UMd, let me know. I want to surreptitiously feed you information on him to creep him out. And since you and I don’t know each other, it’s pretty much the perfect crime.
"And then there was the USAID guy in Kandahar who drove a giant pink Cadillac, which the locals set on fire one day. If you wanted to destroy something symbolic during a riot, you just could not do better than that. Good stuff." - Ghosts of Alexander
Wow, that's bad.
Because everyone who comes from the same country must look EXACTLY alike! Guess what? Arroyo is Cuban too and he doesn’t look like Gloria Estefan OR Aroldis Chapman.
Holy hell people are ignorant.
by Hawkeyegirl96 on Sep 2, 2010 8:42 AM EDT up reply actions
He kiiiinda looks like Gloria Estefan.
This team wouldn't be so bad if it weren't for all the caftans.
I think he looks a little like Beetlejuice from the Howard Stern show...
Though I think he may be dead….so the “live” version.
Just when he do that congo
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This Red's team, as I've commented before, reminds in many ways of the 1975 team.
Esp. the feeling that they engender among fans that they will make a winning comeback in every game they are behind. Even if they’re down 4 or 5 runs in a game we fans assume that they’re going to find a way to win it (most often these days they do.). This come from behind, we are never out of a game, we are going to win this game feeling was a strong characteristic of the ’75 team too.
the way they are playing now….they look as good as any team in Major League Baseball..plus they have Andoidis.
If a guy hits .300 every year, what does he have to look forward to? I always tried to stay around .190, with three or four RBI. And I tried to get them all in September. That way I always had something to talk about during the winter.
Bob Uecker
Most of the callers for Eddie and Tracy are set ups
You can only believe about 25% of what they say, it is all a gimmick
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 have to listen to those two morons every afternoon at work.
The above conversation that RoastBeefKazenzakis shared with us is actually one of the more enlightened exchanges between Tracy and anyone in months.Tracy’s passionate defense of Mel Gibson (in all things recently reported about the actor) was downright scary. It is also nice to hear Joe Deters rail about how President Obama is not a citizen and is a closet Muslim….but I digress.
The value of a Tracy Jones Baseball Card is now under $1.00 That alone should tell you something.
If a guy hits .300 every year, what does he have to look forward to? I always tried to stay around .190, with three or four RBI. And I tried to get them all in September. That way I always had something to talk about during the winter.
Bob Uecker
Sure does. It tells me no one cares about baseball cards anymore
see what I did there with uzr? it’s like a LOL cats saber-pun combo.--Verka Serduchka
by nycredsfan on Sep 2, 2010 9:18 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
ain't that the truth ...
"Yeah, yeah, that's what we do in Cincinnati, we go first to third baby!"-Brandon Phillips.
Did anyone ever care about a Tracy Jones baseball card?
If you want to see real bashing, check out Red Reporter…it’s crazy over there - hr
by RedsMasochist on Sep 2, 2010 10:06 AM EDT up reply actions
Fucking Joe Deters... that fake tanned assclown comes in to the restaurant
where I work. I refuse to wait on him. And fuck his son too for that matter.
Watch it, ass blood.
Ouch, harsh
"Nothing wakes you up on a cold January morning like hot horse-piss." - Kevin Mitchell is Batman
/birther'd
"The USA despite its flaws and corruption and overall messiness is still a great and powerful instrument of freedom and hope for the entire world." - Madville
wow, some people need an Atlantic World history lesson.
Joey Votto is my MVP.
by justin007000 on Sep 2, 2010 11:39 AM EDT up reply actions
dammit
our draft position is gonna SUCK next year.
by Charlie Scrabbles on Sep 2, 2010 10:33 AM EDT reply actions
i know man... sucks.
we’re going to have to settle for some 18 year old instead of a polished college stud.
"Now onto more important things: Punching Errorlando Cabrerror in the fucking tits." -Geki
I'll interrupt this humorous and sardonic exchange to say that the 2011 draft class is going to be the deepest in a decade
So the Reds picked a good year to be good. The difference between, say, the #10 pick and the #30 pick is not going to be nearly as much as in recent years.
Walt is a GENIUS!!!
see what I did there with uzr? it’s like a LOL cats saber-pun combo.--Verka Serduchka
and if we sign the top 10 rounds of picks we make again
we’re golden! especially if they’re HS studs that wanted to go to college but instead wanna join the awesome reds organization
the castellinis really need to figure out how to get more fans to the park on mon-thur
Enough beer, and that's a possibility
"Nothing wakes you up on a cold January morning like hot horse-piss." - Kevin Mitchell is Batman
you can probably answer this...
when do baseball prospectus rankings typically come out? is it after the season or is it constantly being updated? what about baseball america’s?
"Now onto more important things: Punching Errorlando Cabrerror in the fucking tits." -Geki
You mean like top 100 prospect lists and such?
see what I did there with uzr? it’s like a LOL cats saber-pun combo.--Verka Serduchka
yes, prospect lists.
"Now onto more important things: Punching Errorlando Cabrerror in the fucking tits." -Geki
or draft prospect rankings?
Either way, it’s not until the spring. BA’s list came out about March. It was early enough that it didn’t include Chapman. Don’t know about BP. The draft rankings get updated and discussed almost daily in the spring.
Another good site is projectprospect.com. They update their lists periodically, and also have interesting lists like top 10 prospects by position, etc. They are the only site I’ve seen that updates mid-season. The other guys, (John Sickel included) only put out 1 list a year, sometime in the offseason.
see what I did there with uzr? it’s like a LOL cats saber-pun combo.--Verka Serduchka
ok cool. looks like BP's came out in feb.
ok so project prospect is amazing… i’m learning so many things already. wow.
thanks!
"Now onto more important things: Punching Errorlando Cabrerror in the fucking tits." -Geki
they do good work
they can be impetuous, but not unbearably so.
by Charlie Scrabbles on Sep 2, 2010 11:16 AM EDT up reply actions
so, they fit right in at RR then
"The USA despite its flaws and corruption and overall messiness is still a great and powerful instrument of freedom and hope for the entire world." - Madville
And their defense is impregnable
But not practicably so.
by Brendanukkah on Sep 3, 2010 12:39 AM EDT up reply actions
they should tank for the future!
Joey Votto is my MVP.
by justin007000 on Sep 2, 2010 11:42 AM EDT up reply actions
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