2010 Game 158 Thread: Astros at Reds
by Slyde on Sep 29, 2010 6:00 PM EDT
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It finally hit me at about 2:30 this afternoon. I had only slept about 2 hours the night before. I crashed. Of course, I only got about 2 hours of sleep this afternoon, but now I feel zonked. Much like most of the Reds starters apparently.
I know some of you are worried about tonight's lineup. Not a single normal starter among them. I'm not surprised one bit, and I also don't think that the Reds are mailing in the rest of the season. I'm certain Dusty told his starters to blow off some steam last night. They earned it. It's pretty common for a triple-a lineup to be on the field the day after clinching. Let them have their night, and then let them rest if off the next day. After that, I expect we'll see most of the regulars out there in at least 3 of the last 4 games. Yes they need rest, but hopefully Dusty remembers that they'll also get at least two days off next week before the playoffs start, and they could use home field advantage as much as rest.
So, enjoy the ragtag lineup. It could be a fun game. Who knows, maybe they might even win! Go Reds!
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Just like those Birds in St. Louis!
by FordhamRam on Sep 29, 2010 6:03 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
In response to:
Yes they need rest, but hopefully Dusty remembers that they’ll also get at least two days off next week before the playoffs start, and they could use home field advantage as much as rest.
I feel like Dusty said something about when he played for the Dodgers he and some other guy played everyday after they clinched, and and a few other players got a bunch of time off. He said that he and guy who played everyday ended up getting hurt, and guys who got time off were really rusty for the playoffs, so I am confident he will find a balance, perhaps playing these like AAA games, and keeping one or two regulars out, and subbing in the reserves in the 5th or 6th inning.
I have tickets for Sunday’s game, so I am hopeful there will be a regular starting line up, so i can see them one last time, and they will be subbed out through the game.
Joey Votto is my MVP.
Fay's analysis of the locker room
The clubhouse was cleaned up this morning but still has the faint odor of alcohol, plus some sticky spots on the carpet. Some floor fans were blowing in the clubhouse before today’s game.
Sounds like the party got real interesing once the cameras went off…
It was tHom and Gomes
Jonny was really drunk, and tHom was living his dream
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 29, 2010 6:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Oh Jonny, Oh Jonny, Oh Jonny!
"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 29, 2010 7:21 PM EDT up reply actions
sounds like joe morgan was naked scooting his butt across the carpet
"Now onto more important things: Punching Errorlando Cabrerror in the fucking tits." -Geki
"Bears are crazy, Willie. They'll bite your head off if you're wearing steak on it."
by Blank x2 on Sep 29, 2010 6:33 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Thoughts on tonight's lineup
Not complaining here. Couldn’t complain and smile this big at the same time.
1. Do you think Toothpick posted the lineup around midnight and told the kids it was past their curfew? Probably not, but it would have been an interesting move.
2. Assuming #1 didn’t happen, I would assume the tonight’s lineup partied as hard as the rest of the team. So we not only have the second string, but a second string with some nasty headaches and queasy stomachs.
3. I would really like to get the #2 seed, but …
4. Tonight — I just don’t care. Activate Lincoln and pitch him if you want. It’s okay with me.
5. I am not a fan of Toothpick’s strategery, but tonight looks like one more example of why players seem to love him.
6. Putting Corky in is particularly significant. It would have been a small slight to put Hanigan or Ramon there. Playing Corky with this lineup officially tells the other two — “You are BOTH my starting catcher.”
You're never as bad as you look when you lose. You're never as good as you look when you win.
agreed on #6 especially
I’ve been impressed how he’s managed this team.
"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 29, 2010 7:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Someone please post the lineup.
"Don't turn off the TV if we've still got bats in our hands." - Dusty Baker
Lineup...
Bloomquist 9
Valaika 4
Alonso 3
Francisco 5
Heisey 8
Nix 7
Janish 6
Corkster 2
Cueto 1
seriously!
What does a mama bear on the pill have in common with the World Series? No cubs.
thankies!
"Don't turn off the TV if we've still got bats in our hands." - Dusty Baker
by PeteyHendrix on Sep 29, 2010 6:55 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm not concerned about the lineup at all
We clinched last night, let the starters have the day off. The most important thing is that Cueto has a decent outing, which considering how much I saw him drinking last night, may or may not happen.
there is nothing to beer, but beer itself
by HalMorrisHasALazyBat on Sep 29, 2010 6:54 PM EDT reply actions
I'll miss a big chunk of the game because of basketball practice from 7:30-9.
I’d have to imagine a good amount of the guys are tired and hung over. This might get a little bit ugly.
"Before I write I let my mind go blind and let the Lord do His thing. " -Tupac Shakur
"Opportunity is missed by most people because it looks like work." -Thomas Edison
We could really use a win tonight.
Home field advantage is HUGE.
"Don't turn off the TV if we've still got bats in our hands." - Dusty Baker
Yonder is going to go 4-4 with 2 homeruns and a triple
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by HalMorrisHasALazyBat on Sep 29, 2010 6:59 PM EDT up reply actions
The Phils have locked up the best record in the NL, right?
"Before I write I let my mind go blind and let the Lord do His thing. " -Tupac Shakur
"Opportunity is missed by most people because it looks like work." -Thomas Edison
yes
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by HalMorrisHasALazyBat on Sep 29, 2010 6:59 PM EDT up reply actions
So they play the Wild Card winner, right?
"Before I write I let my mind go blind and let the Lord do His thing. " -Tupac Shakur
"Opportunity is missed by most people because it looks like work." -Thomas Edison
Depends, if Atlanta wins the WC, then yes, if SF or San Diego win it, then we play the Phillies
basically, we have to finish strong so that we can have a better record than either SD or SF and avoid playing the Phillies
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by HalMorrisHasALazyBat on Sep 29, 2010 7:02 PM EDT up reply actions
Okay, thanks for the clarification.
I had forgotten how the playoffs work because in October the Reds normally aren’t playing and my focus is completely on the Bengals regular season. It’s different now, though. :)
Yeah, I want no part of the Phillies in the first round. Hamels, Halladay and Oswalt in a 5-game series is going to be tough.
"Before I write I let my mind go blind and let the Lord do His thing. " -Tupac Shakur
"Opportunity is missed by most people because it looks like work." -Thomas Edison
Interesting note on the Phils starters, we're 1-1 against Halladay, 0-1 (or is it 2) against Hamels and have beaten Oswalt twice this year
So I guess not all is lost if we play them, but honestly, I’d rather face the Bravos.
And yeah, it is fucking STRANGE to be talking baseball when October is starting. Though really I’m pretty darn happy to not have to think about the Bengals offense for another couple weeks.
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by HalMorrisHasALazyBat on Sep 29, 2010 7:11 PM EDT up reply actions
Not if it's the Braves (looking highly likely)
they play the Division winner with the worst record (currently us)
We're all mad here. I'm mad. You're mad. Otherwise, you wouldn't have come.
wouldn't it be us regardless of record as the Phils can't play the Braves in the first round?
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by HalMorrisHasALazyBat on Sep 29, 2010 7:03 PM EDT up reply actions
No.
If the Braves win the WC, the Phillies play whichever of the Reds and the NL West winner has the worse record. If an NL West team takes the WC, the Phillies play that team.
Let me write out a formal proof for you.
thanks for the clear up!!!
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by HalMorrisHasALazyBat on Sep 29, 2010 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Just saw more video of the celebration on Reds live
The shots of the announcers getting doused in booze were just freaking awesome.
"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
Christ screwing a penguin...I'm going to the game Friday night...they better not put the scrubs out there for that game.
I am not spending good money unless Jonny, JV , Rollin’, SloCab, BP,Stumps, Ryan Hernandez and Babe Bruce are on the field.
No Joey no payee!!!!
"Ahhh! Yoda's little friend you seek!"
Yoda.
I don't know, I'm kind of excited for this lineup
this is like an all prospect jamboree. I want to see how Yonder, Valaika and Francisco do playing in the infield together.
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by HalMorrisHasALazyBat on Sep 29, 2010 7:04 PM EDT up reply actions
Don't forget mustache man..
Corkster will show you all why he is a beast.
Who's Babe Ruth? The only Babe I heard of was Babe Bruce.....
Oh I shall never forget the Corkster
ever!
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by HalMorrisHasALazyBat on Sep 29, 2010 7:11 PM EDT up reply actions
Corkster is the only real reason to listen to the game tonight
Other than LAYNCE NIX
"Ahhh! Yoda's little friend you seek!"
Yoda.
it is still baseball
it is still the best team in the NL central.
Take your nap and you’ll feel better.
Joey Votto is my MVP.
by justin007000 on Sep 29, 2010 7:14 PM EDT up reply actions
No body above .300 in this line-up :((((
Oh Noes Votto, did you gets buzzed?
Who's Babe Ruth? The only Babe I heard of was Babe Bruce.....
GO BATS!
"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
Keppinger is a good player
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by HalMorrisHasALazyBat on Sep 29, 2010 7:12 PM EDT reply actions
Why did we have to get rid of Keppy????
Who's Babe Ruth? The only Babe I heard of was Babe Bruce.....
because, hey man, how could we know?
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by HalMorrisHasALazyBat on Sep 29, 2010 7:14 PM EDT up reply actions
dude, that's just mean spirited
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by HalMorrisHasALazyBat on Sep 29, 2010 7:15 PM EDT up reply actions
because he is shitty
Joey Votto is my MVP.
by justin007000 on Sep 29, 2010 7:15 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
this
"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 29, 2010 7:15 PM EDT up reply actions
HA, rec
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by HalMorrisHasALazyBat on Sep 29, 2010 7:15 PM EDT up reply actions
Keppinger is shitty
"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 29, 2010 7:17 PM EDT up reply actions
Sheppinger is kitty
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by HalMorrisHasALazyBat on Sep 29, 2010 7:17 PM EDT up reply actions
There are some errors in your reply silly guy
Its supposed to be
Keppinger is shitty:)
Who's Babe Ruth? The only Babe I heard of was Babe Bruce.....
I AM NOT SILLY! I AM SUURRRIOUS!!!
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by HalMorrisHasALazyBat on Sep 29, 2010 7:19 PM EDT up reply actions
I was rec'ing the 'shitty' comment, reply fail, i thought it was funny!
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by HalMorrisHasALazyBat on Sep 29, 2010 7:17 PM EDT up reply actions
Cmon MAN!
This is supposed to be a mellow convo. We already clinched. Lets see how our prospects do.
Who's Babe Ruth? The only Babe I heard of was Babe Bruce.....
Jeff Keppinger's shittiness has nothing to do with how I feel about the current Reds
"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 29, 2010 7:16 PM EDT up reply actions
completely replaceable player
and he has been replaced by Cairo.
Joey Votto is my MVP.
by justin007000 on Sep 29, 2010 7:25 PM EDT up reply actions
or as he's known by me, "Greater Than"
For instance, Miguel Cairo > Jeff Keppinger
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by HalMorrisHasALazyBat on Sep 29, 2010 7:29 PM EDT up reply actions
and he has VP Kepp couldn't even think about having for at least another 10 years
Joey Votto is my MVP.
by justin007000 on Sep 29, 2010 7:31 PM EDT up reply actions
at LEAST
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by HalMorrisHasALazyBat on Sep 29, 2010 7:32 PM EDT up reply actions
All we need is one swing of the bat, END, one swing.
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by HalMorrisHasALazyBat on Sep 29, 2010 7:18 PM EDT up reply actions
I think he should be leading off
The man is faster than Stubbs….but you didnt hear that from me.
Who's Babe Ruth? The only Babe I heard of was Babe Bruce.....
Apparently no one with eyes within the Reds organization heard it from you either
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by HalMorrisHasALazyBat on Sep 29, 2010 7:21 PM EDT up reply actions
heh
i doesnt matter if we do or not. isnt it cool to be watching games this late in the season that dont matter at all?
by Charlie Scrabbles on Sep 29, 2010 7:40 PM EDT up reply actions
I've been doing that for ten years.
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by HalMorrisHasALazyBat on Sep 29, 2010 7:41 PM EDT up reply actions
Brantley sez that we're going to leave blood out on the field tonight to win this game
I hope not
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by HalMorrisHasALazyBat on Sep 29, 2010 7:22 PM EDT reply actions
Well, this is gonna be a fun game. Jeesh.
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by HalMorrisHasALazyBat on Sep 29, 2010 7:25 PM EDT reply actions
Its the L.Bats
I dont even think they should be up but why not….
Who's Babe Ruth? The only Babe I heard of was Babe Bruce.....
I DONT KNOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
AHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! YOU WILL NEVER TAKE ME ALIVE……COPPAs!
Who's Babe Ruth? The only Babe I heard of was Babe Bruce.....
So I'm at work doing actual working things and the coworker sitting next to me has spent the last hour on the phone
with his girlfriend talking about apartments. I fucking hate this guy with all of my being.
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by HalMorrisHasALazyBat on Sep 29, 2010 7:31 PM EDT reply actions
that's why I come here, it's like the mafia
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by HalMorrisHasALazyBat on Sep 29, 2010 7:33 PM EDT up reply actions
So who is Paulie Walnuts? Besides Janish I mean.
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by HalMorrisHasALazyBat on Sep 29, 2010 7:36 PM EDT up reply actions
does that mean RR will also kill people if needed?
because i mean, who doesn’t need somebody moved out of the way?
Joey Votto is my MVP.
by justin007000 on Sep 29, 2010 7:35 PM EDT up reply actions
you godda doo dis fah us, fo da fammly
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by HalMorrisHasALazyBat on Sep 29, 2010 7:37 PM EDT up reply actions
I thought we were the blog that WON'T kidnap and kill you.
This team wouldn't be so bad if it weren't for all the kipper-snacks.
it won't kill me
it will kill somebody for me.
I need a political assassination.
Joey Votto is my MVP.
by justin007000 on Sep 29, 2010 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions
PAULIE WALNUTS
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by HalMorrisHasALazyBat on Sep 29, 2010 7:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Alright Corkster, let's go
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by HalMorrisHasALazyBat on Sep 29, 2010 7:38 PM EDT reply actions
Um...that was creepy Brantley
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by HalMorrisHasALazyBat on Sep 29, 2010 7:41 PM EDT reply actions
strikezone seems rather petite
If Gameday is any indication.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
yeah it's not exactly breaking any records size wize
but Cueto is dealing with it, and the AAA defense is doing well.
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by HalMorrisHasALazyBat on Sep 29, 2010 7:46 PM EDT up reply actions
it's mostly because tHom and Brantley are making me want to drink NyQuil and drink a liter of vodka
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by HalMorrisHasALazyBat on Sep 29, 2010 7:53 PM EDT up reply actions
*drink NyQuil and a liter of vodka, I mean.
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by HalMorrisHasALazyBat on Sep 29, 2010 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions
wait a second, I have mlb.tv!!! Are there any other good games on that mean something?
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by HalMorrisHasALazyBat on Sep 29, 2010 7:55 PM EDT reply actions
no, there are not.
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by HalMorrisHasALazyBat on Sep 29, 2010 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions
As well as Padres and Cubbies
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by HalMorrisHasALazyBat on Sep 29, 2010 7:58 PM EDT up reply actions
Did Brantley just misspell the word "Series"?
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by HalMorrisHasALazyBat on Sep 29, 2010 7:58 PM EDT reply actions
Arizona Reference from tHom
Drink.
What, me? Being negative? No. Never.
by Paul Householder on Sep 29, 2010 8:00 PM EDT reply actions
There ya go Hi-C!!!
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by HalMorrisHasALazyBat on Sep 29, 2010 8:03 PM EDT reply actions
first to third! Hi-C's all like, "this game means a fuckload, bitches!!!"
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by HalMorrisHasALazyBat on Sep 29, 2010 8:05 PM EDT up reply actions
first to third reds
Without deviation from the norm, progress is not possible.
by Unmitigated Audacity on Sep 29, 2010 8:05 PM EDT reply actions
the Braves can't play the Phillies in the first round if they win the wild card
So I don’t think that’ll matter if ATL keeps the lead
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by HalMorrisHasALazyBat on Sep 29, 2010 8:09 PM EDT up reply actions
Again
if the Braves win the WC, they play the Reds or the NL West winner, whichever has the worse record.
Let me write out a formal proof for you.
gotcha, danka.
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by HalMorrisHasALazyBat on Sep 29, 2010 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions
alright c'mon tHom and Jeff, let's at least start pretending like you give a shit about this game
this is brutal
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by HalMorrisHasALazyBat on Sep 29, 2010 8:17 PM EDT reply actions
none of the tweetup folks
And tweeting about this game.
Real fans go to game two and post in game threads the day after clinchmas!
"the only place they lost was the scoreboard"
by Ewok on Sep 29, 2010 8:20 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Yeah! I want them to WIN so we can not face the Phillies!!!
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by HalMorrisHasALazyBat on Sep 29, 2010 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions
Although I will say that Cueto is fuckin' cruisin'
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by HalMorrisHasALazyBat on Sep 29, 2010 8:18 PM EDT reply actions
Well gang after a brlliant dinner of gourmet pork loins, wild rice, sweet pepper corn and salad frrom the FMM's garden..
I am ready to be nominated for Top Chef….and
Its time to hit the lanes!!!
Catch up with y’all later
Go Reds
Go LaYNCE
Oh and Fuck tHom and Clownboy they are sooooooooooooooooo boring as well as sooooooooooooooooooooo self absorbed.
"Ahhh! Yoda's little friend you seek!"
Yoda.
dont you mean sweet pepper maize?
"the only place they lost was the scoreboard"
by Ewok on Sep 29, 2010 8:20 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I will not denigrate the American Indian by comparing my Jolly green Giant out of the bag dish to theirs.
"Ahhh! Yoda's little friend you seek!"
Yoda.
Saw that, overdose, sad news, I really liked his stand up.
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by HalMorrisHasALazyBat on Sep 29, 2010 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions
stop looking down your nose at me Bourgeois!!!
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by HalMorrisHasALazyBat on Sep 29, 2010 8:28 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
not so sure
Without deviation from the norm, progress is not possible.
by Unmitigated Audacity on Sep 29, 2010 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions
i hope the astros too
"And a high fly ball to center field. He hit it a ton. And the 2010 National League Central Division Champs are the Cincinnati Reds!"
Actually it's not bad.
A lot of these guys are going to be at the ML level next year or 2012. It’s kind of nice to see what they can do against real MLB pitching.
What, me? Being negative? No. Never.
by Paul Householder on Sep 29, 2010 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions
pretty good game, hungover RR crew
"And a high fly ball to center field. He hit it a ton. And the 2010 National League Central Division Champs are the Cincinnati Reds!"
Wait.
Francisco was caught stealing? Why the hell was he running?
Let me write out a formal proof for you.
Because he had nothing better to do?
What, me? Being negative? No. Never.
by Paul Householder on Sep 29, 2010 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions
failed hit and run
"And a high fly ball to center field. He hit it a ton. And the 2010 National League Central Division Champs are the Cincinnati Reds!"
someone missed a sign, probably end
"And a high fly ball to center field. He hit it a ton. And the 2010 National League Central Division Champs are the Cincinnati Reds!"
Ahh.
My video feed is out. I assume the failed part was the “hit”.
What, me? Being negative? No. Never.
by Paul Householder on Sep 29, 2010 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions
dumbshit move Yonder
dumb shit.
now cueto is going to get stuck w/runs he may not deserve.
I could sleep when I lived alone.
Is there a ghost in my house?
depends.
He moved to third on the error, so I doubt an infield ground gets the run.
wait.
espn boxscore says yes. earned run.
shoulda been a dp also.
I could sleep when I lived alone.
Is there a ghost in my house?
Yahoo box score says unearned run...
which is what I would expect, but what do I know?
Let me write out a formal proof for you.
I was thinking unearned unless a hit drives him in
given the way it played out, I hope ESPN changes to unearned.
I could sleep when I lived alone.
Is there a ghost in my house?
Well...
Look on the bright side. He really has given up only one legitimate run thus far through six-plus.
Short of a win, that reassures me a bit regarding the post-season for him. That eight-run inning last time out and general shakiness over the last couple of starts was a bit upsetting.
What, me? Being negative? No. Never.
by Paul Householder on Sep 29, 2010 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions
true, but the phillies line up is a bit different than the stroh's
by RedHotHollywood on Sep 29, 2010 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions
Hopefully the Reds don't play the Phillies in the first round.
If they do, they will have to start Travis Wood in Game 2.
What, me? Being negative? No. Never.
by Paul Householder on Sep 29, 2010 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions
Cueto is an excellent pitcher
the lineup out there tonight, though, probably would get shut out by the Pirates every night
Figueroa is doing okay
but these Wee Reds are hitting into some tough luck as well. That at bat by Corky was pretty good.
I could sleep when I lived alone.
Is there a ghost in my house?
Time for some defensive replacements
who can swing a damned bat!
I could sleep when I lived alone.
Is there a ghost in my house?
That bloomquist has more layers than are obvious
he’s like an onion
I could sleep when I lived alone.
Is there a ghost in my house?
I neither like him nor dislike him.
I’m pretty sure why.
What, me? Being negative? No. Never.
by Paul Householder on Sep 29, 2010 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions
Is he an ogre?
What, me? Being negative? No. Never.
by Paul Householder on Sep 29, 2010 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions
He's a parfait!
I don’t know no one that don’t like no parfait!
"Red Reporter - An elitist clique full of like-minded douchebags." - BK
I once met a guy who did not like parfaits. He was a piece-of-shit asshole.
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 29, 2010 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions
hadn't seen this elsewhere yet
but you can get your Reds bathrobe here. and if ya call them up and ask real nice, i bet they’ll put a number on the right breast (hehe, i said breast) just like Gomes’.
I hear so damn much about TO and Ocho...
Cincy’s real dynamic duo is Votto and Bruce. And they will be for years to come.
"Before I write I let my mind go blind and let the Lord do His thing. " -Tupac Shakur
"Opportunity is missed by most people because it looks like work." -Thomas Edison
I hope I didn't pick Abad time to join the game thread
With apologies to BrianB
The season doesn't start until the Cincinnati Reds take the field! Reclaim The Opener!!
Dusty...
If he’s trying to rest his regulars, why is he putting them into the game and leaving them out there to play the field (e.g., Bruce)?
If he was trying to win the game, why wait until the 8th?
What, me? Being negative? No. Never.
by Paul Householder on Sep 29, 2010 9:20 PM EDT reply actions 2 recs
Are you actually trying to make sense of Dusty's moves?
Let me write out a formal proof for you.
by Gray on Sep 29, 2010 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
yeah he already gave this game up
just let it finish out with the same lineup and bring the starters back tomorrow
Now Rolen is pinch hitting?
Who’s going to play third then if this goes to extras?
What, me? Being negative? No. Never.
by Paul Householder on Sep 29, 2010 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions
That's funny.....extras
The Reds would have to string together two hits for there to be extras.
The season doesn't start until the Cincinnati Reds take the field! Reclaim The Opener!!
Janish would move over?
O-Cab to SS.
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 29, 2010 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions
O-Cab with his strained oblique would go in?
And Bruce with his strained oblique would need to stay in unless they bring in Stubbs or Gomes as a “defensive replacement”.
What, me? Being negative? No. Never.
by Paul Householder on Sep 29, 2010 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions
It still makes more sense than half this lineup.
/Justsayin’
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 29, 2010 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Would anyone else PH for Miller AND the pitcher next inning if the Reds can get a on base?
I would. Fuck it, couldn’t hurt too much.
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 29, 2010 9:25 PM EDT reply actions
I was only kidding about the replacements...
I could sleep when I lived alone.
Is there a ghost in my house?
I'm guessing...
the players impressed upon Dusty their need to be in the game.
Either that, or some naked old guy is wandering around the locker again.
Has anyone seen Madville tonight?
What, me? Being negative? No. Never.
by Paul Householder on Sep 29, 2010 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
Rec'd
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 29, 2010 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Wow...
Rolen is staying in the game, and Phillips also.
What, me? Being negative? No. Never.
by Paul Householder on Sep 29, 2010 9:27 PM EDT reply actions
This way when we tie it in the ninth and play 7 more innings, all of our starters will be fresh!
Brilliant strategizing!
This team wouldn't be so bad if it weren't for all the kipper-snacks.
Votto is at first too.
What, me? Being negative? No. Never.
by Paul Householder on Sep 29, 2010 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions
harang is going to pitch 4 innings of relief
by RedHotHollywood on Sep 29, 2010 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions
That would actually make sense.
Arthur (“Four Batters”) Rhodes is probably coming in to pitch said four innings.
What, me? Being negative? No. Never.
by Paul Householder on Sep 29, 2010 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions
his game made more sense
when it was a blatant throw away
by Red_Poodle on Sep 29, 2010 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Welp, I'm thinking like Dusty ... I don't know what to think of that.
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 29, 2010 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions
We just need to get one guy on base!
This team wouldn't be so bad if it weren't for all the kipper-snacks.
Actually two.
I don’t want extra innings. I think I would rather lose.
What, me? Being negative? No. Never.
by Paul Householder on Sep 29, 2010 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Then the first stringers might have to play multiple innings!
Let me write out a formal proof for you.
If Dusty was trying to rest his regulars...
Then he should rest them.
If we go to extras and it goes on for a while, that beats the purpose of sitting the walking wounded (Cabrera, Rolen, Bruce, Phillips, etc.) for a game.
And, we still might lose in the end because the regulars (and all of their WAR) were sitting on the bench for the first eight innings, when the game could have been won.
Sitting the regulars would be a half measure that achieves neither goal, if we go to extras and play 5 more innings.
What, me? Being negative? No. Never.
by Paul Householder on Sep 29, 2010 9:40 PM EDT up reply actions
Thats why I want extras
so Dusty can be called out for this idiocy
"Read a fucking book." - Nucky Thompson
by cesarhernandez on Sep 29, 2010 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions
I think we're seeing a mini-revolt...
the players weren’t wiling to sit on the bench while we lost.
by MatthewH on Sep 29, 2010 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
I still buy into...
The naked old man wandering the clubhouse theory.
What, me? Being negative? No. Never.
by Paul Householder on Sep 29, 2010 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Patience is a virtue with this guy
as Nix swings at a neck-high ball three.
Let me write out a formal proof for you.
tHom should disclose why he knows Brandon Lyon so well.
/formerDiamondback’d
by Brian B on Sep 29, 2010 9:35 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
It's like in high school ball...
the pinch runner always stole, because he was always fast. Actually, that’s the only thing that kept me on the varsity roster.
Stubbs pinch run
takes second base…and why didn’t Dusty do this Saturday????
"Read a fucking book." - Nucky Thompson
Why didn't Dusty do this in the first inning?
What, me? Being negative? No. Never.
by Paul Householder on Sep 29, 2010 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Also, a little awesome. Admit it. Just a little.
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 29, 2010 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Oh, I agree.
But we could easily manage to run out of players, even with the entire 40 man roster here.
Let me write out a formal proof for you.
Fuck it. We're still better than Houston.
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 29, 2010 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Hmm, what pitchers can play positions?
This team wouldn't be so bad if it weren't for all the kipper-snacks.
Arthur Rhodes can play anything, MOTHER FUCKER.
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 29, 2010 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions
This is definitely becoming my favorite WTF game of all time.
This team wouldn't be so bad if it weren't for all the kipper-snacks.
CMM with a clutch walk, then a JV blast to end it? Yes, please.
"Red Reporter - An elitist clique full of like-minded douchebags." - BK
Ramon hasn't looked too good these last few days at the plate.
by Brian B on Sep 29, 2010 9:39 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Another reason to rest the guy.
Now if we go to extras, its either him or Hanigan squatting.,,
And fouling balls off his legs.
What, me? Being negative? No. Never.
by Paul Householder on Sep 29, 2010 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Uhhhhh ... LeCure really on deck?
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 29, 2010 9:43 PM EDT reply actions
Well balls. Hey, guess what?
THE REDS ARE CHAMPIONS!
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 29, 2010 9:44 PM EDT reply actions
Yes.
That makes it all ok.
What, me? Being negative? No. Never.
by Paul Householder on Sep 29, 2010 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Very strange game.
I think Katy Perry had a song about this.
What, me? Being negative? No. Never.
by Paul Householder on Sep 29, 2010 9:44 PM EDT reply actions
Here.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YHROHJlU_Ng
This apparently got pulled from the broadcast because parents were complaining about the outfit, saying things like “my son wants milk now…”
What, me? Being negative? No. Never.
by Paul Householder on Sep 29, 2010 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions
The first time I saw it, I thought "Well that's kind of whorish" but then I thought about
it and realized there’s way, way, WAY skankier stuff worn by figure skaters and no one would oppose their child watching figure skating.
America’s stupid.
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 29, 2010 11:26 PM EDT up reply actions
It's all about the illuuuuusion netting.
It’s a dumb scandal, definitely, but seriously, did noone look and say “hmm, perhaps this isn’t the best outfit for kids TV”?
This team wouldn't be so bad if it weren't for all the kipper-snacks.
I agree with that. I didn't think it was all that appropriate and the basis for the sketch:
“Wearing Dress Up Clothes” was the ONLY way they could get her into the outfit. And that, I fealt, was cheap.
However, when the same morons bitch about what she’s wearing but encourage their children to watch the heinous sport of figure skating, it makes me want to punch something. It’s just one of the many hypocritical, retarded elements of American society that pisses me off.
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 30, 2010 11:41 AM EDT up reply actions
I just feel sorry for...
The people who actually bothered to show up in person (and pay real money) for this.
What, me? Being negative? No. Never.
by Paul Householder on Sep 29, 2010 9:46 PM EDT up reply actions
yeah that is kind of bad
why can’t the starters be rested in waves? It’s not like the back ups weren’t hung over too.
pretty much
God damnit. So I ordered my tickets for this game a couple weeks ago because I have to request off work in advance and I have class on Tuesday nights.
I was really hoping for a low scoring loss for Edinson’s sake and a Cards win yesterday. This is the first time I have ever rooted for this scenario in my life and neither of those things happened which is fine by me because even watching it on TV was simply blissful.
I was just pretty bummed when I saw that line up on the scoreboard. I can really understand sitting some older guys and some slumping guys and some overworked guys but I thought sitting Bruce, Hanigan and Stubbs was a bit over the top.
Seems like to me...
Dusty could have came in to the locker room today and said, “Fellas, I know you’re all nursing the best/worst hangover of your lives so I’m not going to demand you to play if you’re not up to it. It is important that we win this game to ensure better playoff positioning, so anyone who feels they want to and are able to contribute, let me know.” I think you would have had one of the catchers, Votto, Phillips, Rolen, Bruce, Stubbs, and Gomes all step up to the challenge.
Eh...if the Reds regulars can have (most of) a night off, so can we!
What does a mama bear on the pill have in common with the World Series? No cubs.
it is alright
whatever these folks need to do, they do. I don’t blame them one bit.
Joey Votto is my MVP.
by justin007000 on Sep 29, 2010 11:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Fun with projections...
It appears that the Reds loss coupled with the Braves, Giants, and Padres all winning pretty much guarantees the Reds will not get home-field advantage. Our only hope is that we win the 4 remaining games and:
-The Braves are swept and lose the wild-card
-Or San Francisco loses out and the Padres only win 2-3 games for a tie or winning the division with 91 wins. (Actually, we would only need to win 3 out of 4 if SF and SD tie at 90 games)
I’m not a stats genius, but I’d say any of the scenarios are not very likely to happen. Might as well rest the vets; we’re gonna need them versus the Phillies.
3-way tie possibilities
Decent possibility that SF, SD, and the Braves all finish at 91 wins.
-Braves take 1 out of 3 from the Phillies
-SF & SD lose Friday and SD sweep this weekend OR
-SF wins & SD loses Friday and SD sweeps this weekend OR
-SF loses & SD wins Friday and SD takes 2 of 3 this weekend
So, it’s my understanding that Monday, SD & SF would have to play the NL-West tie-breaker, then Tuesday, ATL would play the loser for the Wild-Card tie-breaker. Pretty sure if the wild-card comes from the West in this scenario, the Phillies will kill them in 3.
Lastly, talking with a buddy of mine...
It looks like there’s no way the Reds are playing Wednesday night at home. If they get home-field advantage, the Phillies will choose to play Game 1 on Weds. Any idea what time the game will be on Thursday?
None of this will be decided until we know who plays where
and then TV will decide who they want to play when
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