2010 Game 137 Thread: Reds at Rockies
by Slyde on Sep 6, 2010 1:00 PM EDT
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PrintCincinnati Reds at Colorado Rockies, Sep 6, 2010 3:10 PM EDT
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There's a lot of talk about how hot the Rockies have been lately. Well, check this out:
| Team | Last 10 | Last 20 | Last 30 |
| Reds | 7-3 | 14-6 | 20-10 |
| Rockies | 6-4 | 12-8 | 17-13 |
I only point this out because it seems like there is a tendency still among Reds fans to assume the worst when the Reds start a tough series. Seems like I've heard a lot of people talk about how the Rockies are one of the hottest teams in baseball - mainly because they've gotten themselves back in the race after being 11 games out 2 weeks ago (thanks to the Padres' 10-game losing streak). Yes, the Rockies are a tough team. Yes, this is going to be a hard series. No, the Reds aren't suddenly overmatched because the Rockies have a winning record.
They might be overmatched today though. Despite a decent, but not great, outing last time out, I have little confidence in Aaron Harang to match Ubaldo Jimenez today. The good news is that Harang has a 1.89 ERA in his last 5 starts against the Rockies. The bad news is that he hasn't faced the Rockies in more than 2 years. Perhaps that will mean they don't know what to expect from the big right-hander. One can only hope.
I'm just looking for a split in this series. Winning 3 of 4 would be nice, but being that they are on the road, 2 wins will suffice. They've put bad games/series behind them quickly in the past. Now that they've left St. Louis, hopefully they'll be relaxed and ready to take it to the Rockies. Time to start showing that they can beat good teams.
Go Reds!
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FIIIIRRRRSSSTTTT!!!!
"Nothing wakes you up on a cold January morning like hot horse-piss." - Kevin Mitchell is Batman
go spend time with the bday girl!
Honk that horn jeeves….
"the only place they lost was the scoreboard"
by Ewok on Sep 6, 2010 2:22 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
She's at her mother's
At the Campbell County Fair actually. Did I tell you she asked for a chicken for her birthday? Because she did, then won one today at the CC fair.
"Nothing wakes you up on a cold January morning like hot horse-piss." - Kevin Mitchell is Batman
im getting her a vulture next year!
"the only place they lost was the scoreboard"
by Ewok on Sep 6, 2010 2:53 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
You missed the hawk chasing a bird into the side of the house, that was fun too
"Nothing wakes you up on a cold January morning like hot horse-piss." - Kevin Mitchell is Batman
I misread that as "children"
be careful, jch
"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
Prediction
Aaron Harang gets the win going 7+ with 10 K’s.
I think it's about time we stage an intervention!
What does a mama bear on the pill have in common with the World Series? No cubs.
Just heard on MLBN/YES
“Now THAT is a Jeterian double.”
What the hell does that even mean?
"Nothing wakes you up on a cold January morning like hot horse-piss." - Kevin Mitchell is Batman
Basically means
That the outfielder had no range.
"People don't kill people. Burning oreo packages kill people."
by crolfer on Sep 6, 2010 1:30 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
It was a ball hit into the gap 2 feet from the shortstop, who dove and still missed it by a foot
Then the runner dove into headfirst into second, before topping it all off by fucking a supermodel on 2nd base. Jeterian, indeed.
"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 6, 2010 1:34 PM EDT up reply actions
That is a term coined by John Sterling
The worst play-by-play man in baseball. Listening to Yankee games on the radio are awful thanks to him.
His “best” are when Teixeira hits a HR: “A text message from Teixeira. You’re on the Mark, Teixeira.”
"It's like my father used to say, "When I was a child, I thought as a child and spoke as a child. And when I became a man, I took that child out back and had him shot.' "
Yikes
I ended up changing the channel, I got tired of the circle jerk going on in the booth.
"Nothing wakes you up on a cold January morning like hot horse-piss." - Kevin Mitchell is Batman
Oh it's amazing
I watch a lot of Yankee games, which can be super exciting. But for the supposed greatest franchise in sports history, they have the worst radio and TV announcers around. Seriously, I think I kind of enjoy Thom, Cowboy, et al because I’m so often stuck with Michael Kay, John Sterling and Susan Waldman.
“Gardner plants one in the the left field stands. Gardy goes Yardy!” — Sterling
“Oh, Curtis, you are something Grandish. The Grandy Man can! The Grandy Man can!” — Sterling
"It's like my father used to say, "When I was a child, I thought as a child and spoke as a child. And when I became a man, I took that child out back and had him shot.' "
Mel Allen really is dead
"It's like my father used to say, "When I was a child, I thought as a child and spoke as a child. And when I became a man, I took that child out back and had him shot.' "
who's the dumbshit that says
“an a-bomb. from a-rod.” that’s the worst fucking homerun call ever. it makes me want to curb-stomp kittens in front of a child.
That and "Robby Cano, Doncha Know"
are my personal hell.
We're all mad here. I'm mad. You're mad. Otherwise, you wouldn't have come.
That would be Mr. Sterling
You sometimes wonder if he wears pants when doing play-by-play.
"It's like my father used to say, "When I was a child, I thought as a child and spoke as a child. And when I became a man, I took that child out back and had him shot.' "
i imagine him wearing khaki shorts
with braided leather suspenders.
by Charlie Scrabbles on Sep 6, 2010 3:24 PM EDT up reply actions
And a pleather fanny pack
"It's like my father used to say, "When I was a child, I thought as a child and spoke as a child. And when I became a man, I took that child out back and had him shot.' "
it was worse
When he decided to say, “An A-bomb from Matsui.”
Dunno if he mixed up his home run calls, or if that a WWII reference.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
It's rather sad
That the Mets have better announcing teams on both radio and TV than the Yankees.
Gary Cohn (other than his hatred for Cincinnati chili) is really good.
"It's like my father used to say, "When I was a child, I thought as a child and spoke as a child. And when I became a man, I took that child out back and had him shot.' "
Sterling I find hard to take
Kay often drives me crazy…until I watch a Fox or ESPN game. Then suddenly Kay seems great in comparison.
I don’t mind the other YES broadcasters.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
O'Neill and Singleton are pretty good
so are Cone and Leiter.
It is so sad that these days we are forced to listen to gimmicky announcers rather than polished professionals who let the game be the star.
Sterling is a perfect example of thinking he is the star of the broadcast and without HIM we wouldn’t know what is going on.
"It's like my father used to say, "When I was a child, I thought as a child and spoke as a child. And when I became a man, I took that child out back and had him shot.' "
I especially like Leiter and Flaherty
Recent players with some good insight, and interesting “war stories.”
Sterling…arrghhh. Those home run calls. “A Tex message from Teixeira.” “The Grandy Man can!” “Hinske with your best shot!”
Somebody kill him and put him out of my misery. :-P
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
"Jeterian"
usually means hit the other way.
Unless it’s a defensive play, in which case it means that jump throw thing.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
Ha, just saw AJ Burnett's stat line for the year.
I’m certain I could outperform many people at their job; Brian Cashman is one of those people. While we’re on the Yankees, can anyone explain how the guy still has a job?
It's Girardi
Who is lucky to have a job.
"It's like my father used to say, "When I was a child, I thought as a child and spoke as a child. And when I became a man, I took that child out back and had him shot.' "
was it an inside out swing?
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
IL West should finally be settled this afternoon
If the Bats win and the Clippers lose, Bats win the division.
If anything else happens, the Clippers win and the Bats are the wild card.
Clippers are tied with the Mudhens right now. The Bats are winning 3-0, with the Soulsucker on the mound. Bats are threatening, bases loaded, one out.
…And a fielding error by Aki Iwamura leads to two runs scoring.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
would be nice
But, um…Harang.
On the bright side…Dusty’s playing our better SS today!
Phillips 4
Heisey 9
Votto 3
Gomes 7
Francisco 5
Hernandez 2
Stubbs 8
Janish 6
Harang RHP
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
probably because Rolen's getting a day off
I think this is Dusty’s “Sunday lineup.” It was all hands on deck yesterday, playing division rival St. Louis, so today he’s resting the veterans.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
Ugh. Gomes is terrible. I want Bruce back something fierce.
"People don't kill people. Burning oreo packages kill people."
When Bruce comes back, it will be Heisey on the bench, not Gomes.
If you want to see real bashing, check out Red Reporter…it’s crazy over there - hr
by RedsMasochist on Sep 6, 2010 3:00 PM EDT up reply actions
Which is ridiculous. Gomes is so bad it's not even funny.
He was terrible against Carpenter.
"People don't kill people. Burning oreo packages kill people."
Yep, it is.
But it’s what is most likely to happen. I keep hoping for a platoon, Heisey vs. righties, Gomes vs. lefties.
If you want to see real bashing, check out Red Reporter…it’s crazy over there - hr
by RedsMasochist on Sep 6, 2010 3:05 PM EDT up reply actions
at this point
im willing to let Gomes sit and only play as a pinch hitter.
by Charlie Scrabbles on Sep 6, 2010 3:07 PM EDT up reply actions
That would be the best case scenario,
but if it didn’t happen after 3 months of slumping, I doubt it will this season.
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by RedsMasochist on Sep 6, 2010 3:10 PM EDT up reply actions
right
who woulda thought he’d be our Willy Taveras this year?
by Charlie Scrabbles on Sep 6, 2010 3:17 PM EDT up reply actions
funny thing is,
several people in high school used to call me Harangatang, as they preferred to bastardize my name.
Watching MLBN's August plays of the month
Bruce’s 3 HR was #28, Lorenzo Cain’s ridiculous catch at GABP was #19.
Also, I can’t stand Hawk Harrelson.
"Nothing wakes you up on a cold January morning like hot horse-piss." - Kevin Mitchell is Batman
he was a terrible replacement for ernie pantuso!
"the only place they lost was the scoreboard"
by Ewok on Sep 6, 2010 2:56 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Dexter Fowler is kind of good
"Nothing wakes you up on a cold January morning like hot horse-piss." - Kevin Mitchell is Batman
Bats up 5-1 in the sixth
Sappelt hit a homerun and Jukich is pitching a nice game ..1ER 4 Ks..
they need a win today and a loss by Columbus
Nobody listens to Andrew
Sean Henry finally got the call to AAA.
Nice to see guys getting rewarded for their hard work in the minors.
If you want to see real bashing, check out Red Reporter…it’s crazy over there - hr
by RedsMasochist on Sep 6, 2010 2:59 PM EDT up reply actions
6-3 now
Drew Sutton hit a double for the Clippers, but it’s too little, too late. Look like they’re going to lose. (Down 5-3 in the 8th.) If the Bats win, they win the division.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
It's game time, baybee!
"Nothing wakes you up on a cold January morning like hot horse-piss." - Kevin Mitchell is Batman
Welsh and Brantley doing TV today
Huh?
"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
perhaps tHom can't travel
and Keels is doing football.
I thought Gigi was doing some encore performances this month.
Joey Votto is my MVP.
oh
so what’s this bullshit about Edmonds? what’s this fucking bullshit? he’s probably gonna shut it down because he has a tear instead of a strain? didnt we all know this like 2 WEEKS AGO?? he had a big bruise for a long time, which is a clear sign of a tear instead of a strain. why does this team always insist on playing short handed?
by Charlie Scrabbles on Sep 6, 2010 3:04 PM EDT reply actions
Can't we just kick him into a bottomless pit?
"People don't kill people. Burning oreo packages kill people."
Yeah, they really schruted this one.
And watch- next thing you know, Bruce is shutting it down with a torn external oblique. You’ve always gotta watch the company you keep.
Hey now...
It’s a serious injury, the nasty-looking bruise makes it to where he can’t wear his favorite half-shirt.
If you want to see real bashing, check out Red Reporter…it’s crazy over there - hr
by RedsMasochist on Sep 6, 2010 3:07 PM EDT up reply actions
a strain IS a tear
It’s just a nicer spin. It’s the same damned thing.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
really?
that doesnt sound right. but what do i know. i trust you more on shit like that.
by Charlie Scrabbles on Sep 6, 2010 3:20 PM EDT up reply actions
If this doesn't make you shit yourself, nothing will.
Actually, maybe I’d like him out there more than Gomes…so its not ALL that bad.
Set the gearshift to the high gear of your soul.
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Sep 6, 2010 3:07 PM EDT reply actions
Yeah, so we need to shut down Carlos Gonzalez.
I think that’s kind of the key to beating the Rockies… and winning the MVP.
"People don't kill people. Burning oreo packages kill people."
He only pitches one of these games, my friend.
"People don't kill people. Burning oreo packages kill people."
Grr.
Juan Francsico scares me. I really hope we trade him before people realize that he’s a left-handed Wily Mo.
"People don't kill people. Burning oreo packages kill people."
or that he OPS's .843 with 26 hrs.
one of the two.
Set the gearshift to the high gear of your soul.
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Sep 6, 2010 3:12 PM EDT up reply actions
I think he's better than Wily Mo
"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 6, 2010 3:13 PM EDT up reply actions
I hope Juan Fransisco hits 8 HR today and gets traded after the game
"Nothing wakes you up on a cold January morning like hot horse-piss." - Kevin Mitchell is Batman
I hope Joey Votto hits 8 HR today and wins the triple crown
"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
Will BP finally bunt?
"Nothing wakes you up on a cold January morning like hot horse-piss." - Kevin Mitchell is Batman
holy crap, he did
"Nothing wakes you up on a cold January morning like hot horse-piss." - Kevin Mitchell is Batman
Good idea, Narron
"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 6, 2010 3:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, this guy's good or something
"Nothing wakes you up on a cold January morning like hot horse-piss." - Kevin Mitchell is Batman
This guy makes Carpenter and Wainwright look like pathetic little bitches.
Oh wait…
"People don't kill people. Burning oreo packages kill people."
by crolfer on Sep 6, 2010 3:17 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
I really need to get off my lazy ass and get some stuff done
"Nothing wakes you up on a cold January morning like hot horse-piss." - Kevin Mitchell is Batman
eh. fuck it.
it’s No-Labor day at my house.
Set the gearshift to the high gear of your soul.
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Sep 6, 2010 3:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Gallardo vs Westbrook
you’d think would be a good chance for a Brewers win.
by occams_tiger_teeth on Sep 6, 2010 3:17 PM EDT reply actions
Harang has some unfortunate facial hair going on
"Nothing wakes you up on a cold January morning like hot horse-piss." - Kevin Mitchell is Batman
But he's not from South Milwaukee....
"Nothing wakes you up on a cold January morning like hot horse-piss." - Kevin Mitchell is Batman
yeah, that chinstrap is straight up Louisville.
Set the gearshift to the high gear of your soul.
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Sep 6, 2010 3:19 PM EDT up reply actions
Brantley calling this "potentially the last start of Aaron Harang's career"
Eeeeeeaaasy there, Cowboy.
"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
with the Reds, he said.
Set the gearshift to the high gear of your soul.
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Sep 6, 2010 3:19 PM EDT up reply actions
Y'all are cold blooded, man
"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 6, 2010 3:23 PM EDT up reply actions
no doubt
dude is the best starter the Reds have had since Rijo and some of these palookas are ready to toss him away like a used tissue.
by Charlie Scrabbles on Sep 6, 2010 3:24 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, they need to cut the Big Rant some slack.
If you want to see real bashing, check out Red Reporter…it’s crazy over there - hr
by RedsMasochist on Sep 6, 2010 3:24 PM EDT up reply actions
yep, like a big 15 million dollar tissue.
Set the gearshift to the high gear of your soul.
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Sep 6, 2010 3:25 PM EDT up reply actions
Welcome to baseball?
You want nancy-boy sentimental bullhonky, watch college football. You wanna win in baseball, you toss guys out when they’re used up or you regret it later on.
i dont think he's used up yet
he’s no ace, but he’s not garbage.
and did you just say “bullhonky”?
by Charlie Scrabbles on Sep 6, 2010 3:27 PM EDT up reply actions
compare Aaron Harang to most 5th starters
over the time he was gone, Mike Leake feel apart and Edinson Volquez shit the bed. Harang could have taken Leake’s spot a month ago, and I don’t think he would have been a step down.
Joey Votto is my MVP.
oh right, it was you I was arguing with about Harang
Harang is a soul crusher. Leake and Volquez are not.
so volquez's era of 6 is acceptable?
Mike Leak’s ERA of 5.6 over his final 11 starts is good?
Joey Votto is my MVP.
Nope, but I have more confidence that they won't put the team in an insurmountable hole.
This team has played worse with Aaron Harang on the mound for a while. Maybe that’s not his fault, but you can’t say that about the rest of the starters. That’s because Aaron crushes the team’s soul.
well i can't argue that
mostly because i have no idea about the condition of the Reds soul.
Joey Votto is my MVP.
harang was the big guy
he was the man a few years ago, i would think if anything his teammates would want to rally around that.
but really this is impossible to argue with logic and fact.
Joey Votto is my MVP.
Are any of those teammates still on this team?
Brandon Phillips is the only every day player we’ve got who actually experienced good Harang, no?
we had this conversation yesterday about DRH
and honestly, i dont feel like doing it again
by Charlie Scrabbles on Sep 6, 2010 3:30 PM EDT up reply actions
I don't have a problem with the Reds getting rid of him after this year
But to act like he’s some sort of villain is pretty much bullshit. He’s been the best pitcher for the better part of the last decade, and endured most of the same losing seasons we did. Not only that, but he’s big into community involvement, but I guess that doesn’t matter to you if you’re not from around here. Bottom line, Aaron Harang is one of us, and I will gladly root for him when he pitches against anyone other than the 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 6, 2010 3:30 PM EDT up reply actions
I don't think he's a villain at all
I just don’t think he’s a worthwhile pitcher anymore. Yes, all of those things you said are true, and none of them have anything to do with Aaron Harang on the pitcher’s mound, which is the only issue I have with him. By all accounts he’s a great guy and I wish him the best, but I don’t want him starting for my team down the stretch in the playoff race. I’m not rooting against him, but I’m sure as hell not expecting anything other than the hit parade he’s been leading for a couple of years now.
Think of it this way
You wouldn’t bring Rijo back for this final stretch of the pennant race, would you?
I think he deserves a little more respect
Harang was a bright spot in dark times. He should not make another start this year, unless the Reds are hit by massive injuries, but he should be respected for 2005-2007. He also was solid in 2009.
Joey Votto is my MVP.
These are terrible reasons to keep pitching him this season
The players can (and should) vote him a full share of the playoff winnings, but I for one don’t need to see him on the mound again.
i dont want him to pitch either
the sucks part is all the rude language being used to describe him. i mean, i get the frustration, but it’s like having to put down your 16 year old dog. the poor old girl just cant get around anymore, but you still put her down with dignity. you dont just kick her out and call her a bitch, you know?
by Charlie Scrabbles on Sep 6, 2010 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions
I get that
And I don’t think I ever called him any names. It’s just not a time for sentimentality.
by Brendanukkah on Sep 6, 2010 10:23 PM EDT up reply actions
did i say i wanted him to pitch again?
Joey Votto is my MVP.
by justin007000 on Sep 6, 2010 10:10 PM EDT up reply actions
He was waiting for you to show up!
"Nothing wakes you up on a cold January morning like hot horse-piss." - Kevin Mitchell is Batman
Thanks for costing us a run, featherman.
"People don't kill people. Burning oreo packages kill people."
Apparently Eric Young is actually "The Flash"
"People don't kill people. Burning oreo packages kill people."
Nace catch, Pyle
"Nothing wakes you up on a cold January morning like hot horse-piss." - Kevin Mitchell is Batman
Good thing, too. We don't want Cairo out there...
"People don't kill people. Burning oreo packages kill people."
Welsh is clearly not used to calling play-by-play
I might take him over Keels though
"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
easy
Welsh is freakin’ Gregory Peck compared to Keels.
by Charlie Scrabbles on Sep 6, 2010 3:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Votto wants a gold glove to go along with that MVP and WS ring.
"People don't kill people. Burning oreo packages kill people."
i think he wants Albert Pujols' soul.
Set the gearshift to the high gear of your soul.
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Sep 6, 2010 3:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Nice play, fellers
"Nothing wakes you up on a cold January morning like hot horse-piss." - Kevin Mitchell is Batman
good time for a walk right here.
Set the gearshift to the high gear of your soul.
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Sep 6, 2010 3:23 PM EDT up reply actions
maybe Gonzalez will hurt himself
trying to hit the ball to Mars
by occams_tiger_teeth on Sep 6, 2010 3:23 PM EDT up reply actions
Screw you, Harang. Trying to not help Votto. Jerk.
"People don't kill people. Burning oreo packages kill people."
Man, Stubbs looked terrible on that.
If you want to see real bashing, check out Red Reporter…it’s crazy over there - hr
that was a freakin missile
Set the gearshift to the high gear of your soul.
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Sep 6, 2010 3:24 PM EDT reply actions
Holy shit, Gomes makes a good defensive play and Stubbs looks like a clown on 2 straight plays.
WTF?
If you want to see real bashing, check out Red Reporter…it’s crazy over there - hr
/Leake'sfirststart'd
Set the gearshift to the high gear of your soul.
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Sep 6, 2010 3:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Aweseom!
"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
who the fuck thought hiring that guy as a reporter was a good idea?
Set the gearshift to the high gear of your soul.
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Sep 6, 2010 3:29 PM EDT up reply actions
our outfielders new some different sunglasses
particularly Gomes and Stubbs are struggling with balls in the sun lately
Cards down 2-1
Clippers lost, so if the Bats can hold onto their 6-3 lead, they win the division.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
What the hell was Olivo doing there?
Showing us up a bit, eh?
"People don't kill people. Burning oreo packages kill people."
Golden Sombrero for END today?
Or Platinum?
If you want to see real bashing, check out Red Reporter…it’s crazy over there - hr
Depends on whether he gets that many chances.
"People don't kill people. Burning oreo packages kill people."
What would we call a 0-6, 6K afternoon?
We're all mad here. I'm mad. You're mad. Otherwise, you wouldn't have come.
of no hits.
If you want to see real bashing, check out Red Reporter…it’s crazy over there - hr
by RedsMasochist on Sep 6, 2010 3:36 PM EDT up reply actions
an option to AAA.
Set the gearshift to the high gear of your soul.
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Sep 6, 2010 3:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Toss in 6 errors and I'd call it
devilishly bad.
by the finest muffins on Sep 6, 2010 3:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeesh, END
"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
Curious...
Does Dusty just like having the most strikeout prone hitters in order in the heart of the lineup?
At least Helton is more washed up than Harang.
Set the gearshift to the high gear of your soul.
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Sep 6, 2010 3:35 PM EDT reply actions
woof
youre right. .318 wOBA this season.
by Charlie Scrabbles on Sep 6, 2010 3:36 PM EDT up reply actions
And Helton's contract runs a lot longer.
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by RedsMasochist on Sep 6, 2010 3:36 PM EDT up reply actions
This I will agree with
Helton is definitely more done than Harang.
Poor guy, hitting the end of his career just after they crack down on steroids.
Did you guys know that Melvin Mora is a verteran?
"People don't kill people. Burning oreo packages kill people."
Fay says we likely won't see Bruce until after the road trip.
Oy.
by the finest muffins on Sep 6, 2010 3:37 PM EDT reply actions
Apparently Nix may come back Thursday.
So there’s that.
by the finest muffins on Sep 6, 2010 3:38 PM EDT up reply actions
oh thank god.
Set the gearshift to the high gear of your soul.
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Sep 6, 2010 3:39 PM EDT up reply actions
I never thought I'd be so excited to see Laynce
We're all mad here. I'm mad. You're mad. Otherwise, you wouldn't have come.
Fuck this team and their inability to use a roster correctly
We're all mad here. I'm mad. You're mad. Otherwise, you wouldn't have come.
... He started in Dayton today. I kind of doubt he'll be starting tomorrow.
"People don't kill people. Burning oreo packages kill people."
they claim he is scheduled to pitch tonight
but there is a chance Cueto won’t be able to make it to Denver tomorrow.
But Dayton played a daygame today, so they have no idea what they are talking about.
Joey Votto is my MVP.
Really?
In which minor league city?
by occams_tiger_teeth on Sep 6, 2010 3:38 PM EDT up reply actions
I think they're just saying that because Cueto's not in Denver yet.
But it definitely won’t be Volquez. He started in the minors today.
by the finest muffins on Sep 6, 2010 3:39 PM EDT up reply actions
i thought Cueto was in St Louis yesterday
and was coming with the team to Denver. is that incorrect?
by Charlie Scrabbles on Sep 6, 2010 3:40 PM EDT up reply actions
I don't know, I didn't catch any of yesterday's game.
John Fay just said Cueto was not yet in town.
by the finest muffins on Sep 6, 2010 3:41 PM EDT up reply actions
they claim he isn't with the team yet
but they also claimed dayton plays a night game.
so i can’t trust them.
Joey Votto is my MVP.
is Cueto not expected back tomorrow?
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
Fay said he missed his flight
Which makes you think he’ll catch the next one.
"It's like my father used to say, "When I was a child, I thought as a child and spoke as a child. And when I became a man, I took that child out back and had him shot.' "
He's still expected, as far as I understand.
He’s just not there yet, so people are making contingency plan guesses.
by the finest muffins on Sep 6, 2010 3:43 PM EDT up reply actions
Harang is good as long as he's pitching
in Yellowstone Park
by occams_tiger_teeth on Sep 6, 2010 3:39 PM EDT reply actions
Doh, Cozart error brings the tying run to the plate.
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So who's going to get the first Reds hit?
Three strikeouts in two innings: kind of painful.
Let me write out a formal proof for you.
My money's on Janish.
But bear in mind that I have very little money.
by the finest muffins on Sep 6, 2010 3:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Stubbs, Janish and Harang
any chance there is contact this inning?
by occams_tiger_teeth on Sep 6, 2010 3:41 PM EDT reply actions
i do
have sex with as many undergrads as you can.
by Charlie Scrabbles on Sep 6, 2010 3:43 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Well, that was a dumb decision.
Let me write out a formal proof for you.
by Gray on Sep 6, 2010 3:43 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
yeah that's pretty good
but more seirously, I think the most important thing is to remind them it is probably going to be more work than they expect. It was for me anyway.
thanks
this was for gray too, i just didn’t see notice him.
i am currently creating a presentation to make for our new grad students.
Joey Votto is my MVP.
show them a Girls Gone Titters video
and have them discuss their “freshman orientation”.
by Charlie Scrabbles on Sep 6, 2010 4:01 PM EDT up reply actions
heh
it was actually less work than i expected.
by Charlie Scrabbles on Sep 6, 2010 3:59 PM EDT up reply actions
it is different work
i prefer grad work to undergrad work. Less wastful busy work.
Joey Votto is my MVP.
that's weird, the rest of the message disappeared!
I was going to add it might be useful to mention to them that they should not over-extend themselves until they have an idea of how much work their first year/semester is going to be. I think it might be different for everyone.
i am including that
i tried to do way too much last fall, and suffered for it.
Joey Votto is my MVP.
lol!
well for me, having to TA, do logic and take 3 grad classes kicked my ass a bit and I often took 18-20 hours in undergrad with a bunch of extra curricular stuff
ah
i went to grad school in England. it’s apparently waaaaay different than here in the states. it was basically all independent study and a few papers.
by Charlie Scrabbles on Sep 6, 2010 4:02 PM EDT up reply actions
here
it is reading several hundred pages a week, and either writing a book review every week, or writing a 20-30 page paper at the of term.
It is time consuming.
I spend about 5-7 hours a day outside of class doing work.
the sick thing is i really enjoy it.
Joey Votto is my MVP.
more power to ya pal
i had 10 page papers due at the end of every class (3 a term) and a dissertation (35 pgs) due at the end of the year. that was pretty much it.
by Charlie Scrabbles on Sep 6, 2010 4:05 PM EDT up reply actions
yeah that sound slike what goes on for me
but the English system sounds great. That is what it’s like for me when I do independent studies
it was a pleasant surprise
i actually got a bit of recreational reading done during the terms.
the best part? it was only 1 year.
by Charlie Scrabbles on Sep 6, 2010 4:09 PM EDT up reply actions
i'm actually in the TA office right now
and will probably be here until about 8.
Joey Votto is my MVP.
I'm at work, too!
This month sucks.
by the finest muffins on Sep 6, 2010 4:10 PM EDT up reply actions
contact hell, we got a run!
"Nothing wakes you up on a cold January morning like hot horse-piss." - Kevin Mitchell is Batman
Double Play, the Bats win.
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holy crap
I can’t believe they actually won the division.
That means they host the Durham Bulls Sept. 8 and 9.
The SWB Yankees go to Columbus.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
Oh, good!
So they’ll be playing in Durham. Is it a best of seven series? Which would mean at least two games here.
Let me write out a formal proof for you.
Oh, it's best of five.
Maybe I’ll plan to go to the Friday game then.
Let me write out a formal proof for you.
best of five
First Round Schedule (Best of Five):
September 8,9 Durham Bulls at Louisville Bats, SWB Yankees at Columbus Clippers
September 10,11*,12* Louisville Bats at Durham Bulls, Columbus Clippers at SWB Yankees
Governors’ Cup Finals Schedule (Best of Five):
September 14,15 Bulls or Bats at Yankees or Clippers
September 16,17*,18* Yankees or Clippers at Bulls or Bats
* If Necessary
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
Ugh, Durham again
"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 6, 2010 3:55 PM EDT up reply actions
yeah, them again
I think they’ve set some kind of record for post-season appearances.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
is the schedule out for games in Columbus too?
i think RRColumbus might have to make it to a game.
by Charlie Scrabbles on Sep 6, 2010 3:47 PM EDT up reply actions
yeah, that would be more convenient
If they beat the Bulls and the Yanks get past the Clippers, they might still play in Scranton.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
STUBBS BREAKS UP THE PERFECT GAME!!!!!
GET EXCITED!!!!!! WHOOOO!!!1
"People don't kill people. Burning oreo packages kill people."
(in case nothing else good happens so far today)
"People don't kill people. Burning oreo packages kill people."
god, i hate "good fastball hitters"
who the hell isnt??
by Charlie Scrabbles on Sep 6, 2010 3:45 PM EDT reply actions
No-hitter gone. Tough break with not getting a run there.
"People don't kill people. Burning oreo packages kill people."
Janish nails one, and it bounces over
Horrible break with the pitcher coming up.
That's what I was thinking
It seemed like the LFer didnt give much effort in trying to run that ball down
"If you don't want to get kicked, don't be within kicking distance" - Jonny Gomes
Yeah, if he actually breaks in the correct direction...
does he catch that?
Let me write out a formal proof for you.
Looked pretty catchable off the bat
It probably wasn’t an easy play, but it definitely shouldn’t have been watched over the wall like that.
This might be true.
Poor sad sack Harang.
by the finest muffins on Sep 6, 2010 3:47 PM EDT up reply actions
This may be true.
But my point was larger than that.
by the finest muffins on Sep 6, 2010 3:48 PM EDT up reply actions
crushing souls since 2008
Joey Votto is my MVP.
by justin007000 on Sep 6, 2010 3:48 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
barf
Set the gearshift to the high gear of your soul.
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Sep 6, 2010 3:47 PM EDT up reply actions
What a bunt by Heisey!
"If you don't want to get kicked, don't be within kicking distance" - Jonny Gomes
Heisey!
"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
sweet
only need 6 more runs to make this Harang proof
by occams_tiger_teeth on Sep 6, 2010 3:49 PM EDT reply actions
Stupid SOB ground rule doubles. Dammit.
"People don't kill people. Burning oreo packages kill people."
This is a crazy big outfield
"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
damn ground rule doubles
hopefulyl ground rule doubles are our only problem today
And that would be my superstitious contribution.
"People don't kill people. Burning oreo packages kill people."
Leaves it up to Gomer
and we know he’s clutch.
by occams_tiger_teeth on Sep 6, 2010 3:50 PM EDT reply actions
A "Fist Job" from Gomes scores another!
If you want to see real bashing, check out Red Reporter…it’s crazy over there - hr
look at those poor crushed souls putting up 4 runs on one of the most dominant pitchers in baseball!
Joey Votto is my MVP.
Gomes, master of the "fist job"
Thanks, Welsh
"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
I love this inning soooo much.
I want Sam LeCure to give it a big hug.
by the finest muffins on Sep 6, 2010 3:50 PM EDT reply actions 2 recs
Wow, blowing up Ubaldo
"Nothing wakes you up on a cold January morning like hot horse-piss." - Kevin Mitchell is Batman
Gave it a "fist job"
Haha, Brantley, you make me giggle
and TWSS
Only 4 more runs
and we got this sewn up.
by occams_tiger_teeth on Sep 6, 2010 3:51 PM EDT reply actions
Sexfist job?
"Nothing wakes you up on a cold January morning like hot horse-piss." - Kevin Mitchell is Batman
Well, at least they were already ahead, so we won't hear a "Fist Job gives Reds a come-from-behind victory"
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by RedsMasochist on Sep 6, 2010 3:53 PM EDT up reply actions
2010 Cincinnati Reds: We come at you like a viper.
"People don't kill people. Burning oreo packages kill people."
The Reds...
striking like vipers all year
"If you don't want to get kicked, don't be within kicking distance" - Jonny Gomes
Hit parade!
"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
Can we put the hammer down please
first sign of trouble with Harang i want the bullpen up. This stadium is ripe for hitting.
I thought people said this guy was good? pshaw!
"Nothing wakes you up on a cold January morning like hot horse-piss." - Kevin Mitchell is Batman
Man, Ubaldo is pooping all over the bed.
TODAY IS LABOR DAY, AND THE SOUL CRUSHER SHALL NOT LABOR TO JOIN HIM.
yeah
it doesnt look like he’s gonna wake up anytime soon either. he’ll roll around in it for a while.
by Charlie Scrabbles on Sep 6, 2010 3:54 PM EDT up reply actions
A 3-0 Leo??
What a fucktard
"If you don't want to get kicked, don't be within kicking distance" - Jonny Gomes
COME ON STUBBS
LIGHT TOWER GROUND RULE DOUBLE
by vottosmash! on Sep 6, 2010 3:55 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
What the hell!?
They have Johnny Cueto in their bullpen!?!? Those jerks!
"People don't kill people. Burning oreo packages kill people."
Ha, we need a screenshot of that, that's kind of funny
"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 6, 2010 3:56 PM EDT up reply actions
Or at least a narrative explanation for those of us with audio only..
by the finest muffins on Sep 6, 2010 3:57 PM EDT up reply actions
#47 for the Rockies was warming up
And FSN put up the graphic showing which pitcher is warming up, and it said “47 RHP JOHNNY CUETO”. It was not Johnny Cueto.
"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 6, 2010 3:59 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, the on-screen graphic said they had Cueto up in their bullpen.
Let me write out a formal proof for you.
/evil-twin'd
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by RedsMasochist on Sep 6, 2010 4:01 PM EDT up reply actions
We just batted around against Ubaldo Jimenez
"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 6, 2010 3:56 PM EDT reply actions 2 recs
I'm giving Stubbs credit for this rally.
He got on base, and Yooobaldy hasn’t been able to pitch worth a shit from the stretch since then. Light Tower Pitch Recognition.
Set the gearshift to the high gear of your soul.
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Sep 6, 2010 3:56 PM EDT reply actions
Seriously, those are some Astroturf bounces.
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by RedsMasochist on Sep 6, 2010 3:58 PM EDT up reply actions
Well, it was still a badass inning
though it could have been slightly more badass
it could have been hugely more badass
if stubbs had hit one off the fair pole
by occams_tiger_teeth on Sep 6, 2010 3:58 PM EDT up reply actions
except Geki.
Set the gearshift to the high gear of your soul.
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Sep 6, 2010 3:58 PM EDT up reply actions
there ya go!
Believe me, I’m with ya. I’ll be first in line to give Harang a coke and a smile when we pay him his buyout this winter.
Set the gearshift to the high gear of your soul.
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Sep 6, 2010 4:01 PM EDT up reply actions
Ubaldo's at 52 pitches
gotta keep making him work
by occams_tiger_teeth on Sep 6, 2010 3:59 PM EDT reply actions
Harang took 38 pitches
to get through 2 IP
by occams_tiger_teeth on Sep 6, 2010 3:59 PM EDT up reply actions
Bust into that bullpen and make it work early in the series.
"People don't kill people. Burning oreo packages kill people."
Go, Reds! Go Krogering! And catch the savings!
"Don't turn off the TV if we've still got bats in our hands." - Dusty Baker
Harang needs to seriously do something about that chin strap
Like not have it.
Consume excrement and expire......
it looks like he is a very hirsute indivdiual
who has to shave away hair so that you can see any of his face
So... walking the pitcher. Not such a good idea.
"People don't kill people. Burning oreo packages kill people."
If you want to see real bashing, check out Red Reporter…it’s crazy over there - hr
by RedsMasochist on Sep 6, 2010 4:04 PM EDT up reply actions
Can we just call Heisey "Slimer" now?
"Don't turn off the TV if we've still got bats in our hands." - Dusty Baker
'sup, Petey? Happy holidays.
Set the gearshift to the high gear of your soul.
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Sep 6, 2010 4:03 PM EDT up reply actions
it's Labor Day!
tip your local Socialist!
by Charlie Scrabbles on Sep 6, 2010 4:04 PM EDT up reply actions
If I was getting paid to lay in bed today
I’d thank my local Democrat!
Set the gearshift to the high gear of your soul.
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Sep 6, 2010 4:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Harang has to labor even against the opposing pitcher
I sure hope this is his last start in a Reds uni ever.
by occams_tiger_teeth on Sep 6, 2010 4:03 PM EDT reply actions
Dammit Aaron I said you weren't gonna crush souls today
so don’t crush souls today please.
Also Jonny did a good Carlos Gonzalez doing a Jonny Gomes impression impression there.
he looks awkward when he stands there.
Set the gearshift to the high gear of your soul.
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Sep 6, 2010 4:05 PM EDT up reply actions
he doesn't really bend when he pitches
it is almost like he is pitching while standing straight up.
Joey Votto is my MVP.
It ain't just when he pitches.
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by RedsMasochist on Sep 6, 2010 4:06 PM EDT up reply actions
What the hell was wrong with that pitch!?
"People don't kill people. Burning oreo packages kill people."
c'mon, GIBP.
Set the gearshift to the high gear of your soul.
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Sep 6, 2010 4:06 PM EDT reply actions
Do not let Harang pitch any moar
Sorry time’s up.
by occams_tiger_teeth on Sep 6, 2010 4:07 PM EDT reply actions
This is virtually begging for a 4-4 tie
by occams_tiger_teeth on Sep 6, 2010 4:07 PM EDT reply actions
here it fucking comes. lord.
Set the gearshift to the high gear of your soul.
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Sep 6, 2010 4:09 PM EDT reply actions
Reds put up 4 against an ace starter and Aaron comes up and pitches like this the next inning?
Kind of the soul crushing I was referring to. Please get outs Aaron.
Harang's career is done. Sorry man, it's time to hang 'em up.
"People don't kill people. Burning oreo packages kill people."
or atleast a change of scenary
i am not convinced he is done, but i think maybe a new pitching coach, new organization, new surrounding might be in order.
He still has nice velocity, and decent command.
Joey Votto is my MVP.
Not for a while.
He throws strikes, but I don’t think he really knows where in the strike zone they’re ending up.
He'll get more chances around the league.
The Pirates and Royals are always looking for starting pitching.
you're right
he is just terrible now. He walks pitchers and needs 70 poitches to get through 3 innings every start.
Wow, the crowd sounds huge.
Or maybe it’s just echo-ey.
by the finest muffins on Sep 6, 2010 4:11 PM EDT reply actions
Harang is pitching like a scared little bitch.
"People don't kill people. Burning oreo packages kill people."
Soul = Crushed
fuck you harang, I tried to be nice to you today and then you did the same thing you do every single time.
This is Dusty's fault
I’m sorry but you don’t leave him out there
by occams_tiger_teeth on Sep 6, 2010 4:13 PM EDT reply actions
A sac fly and you're trailing
5-4
HARANG should be released this afternoon.
by occams_tiger_teeth on Sep 6, 2010 4:13 PM EDT reply actions
Well, I'm certainly not watching this game anymore
Hopefully Volquez pitches well in Dayton, because Harang is garbage. He throws soft, his stuff is weak, and he can’t locate it. He’s tossing spinners in the zone and they’re getting hammered, or he’s walking the pitcher. Thanks for the good years… in 2006.. now kindly stop sucking.
this will probably be his last start
Rob Dibble, Norm Charlton, and Randy Myers were nasty boys. Arthur Rhodes is a nasty MAN. by Brendanukkah
What do you mean now?
This strike zone has been microscopic all game.
Let me write out a formal proof for you.
It seemed ok, honestly, before.
He was just missing with most pitches and the strikes he threw were getting hammered.
That's what a home stand will do for him.. although he did okay on the road too.
It’s insane. I mean, he’s gonna regress big time.
Jordan Smith, eh?
Makes sense. Why use a long reliever in the third inning?
Let me write out a formal proof for you.
So long, Adam Harang
"Live every week like it's shark week. And dress everyday like you're gonna get murdered in those clothes." - Tracey Jordan
by RedinWrigleyville on Sep 6, 2010 4:16 PM EDT reply actions
Please dear God
don’t let him pitch for the Reds ever again
by occams_tiger_teeth on Sep 6, 2010 4:17 PM EDT up reply actions
We're hitting Jimenez...there's a lot more runs for the Reds to score
Consume excrement and expire......
I feel for Harang
He’s was pretty good for several years and the Reds were shitty…even more so when he was on the mound.
Now they’re rolling and he’s done. Hasn’t been the same since the relief appearance in San Diego.
So long, big ugly…
Willie Anderson'd
"Live every week like it's shark week. And dress everyday like you're gonna get murdered in those clothes." - Tracey Jordan
by RedinWrigleyville on Sep 6, 2010 4:20 PM EDT up reply actions
Not terribly relevant. :)
"Don't turn off the TV if we've still got bats in our hands." - Dusty Baker
Scrabbles didn't make it incredibly obvious
but there’s totally a new thread over here.
Let me write out a formal proof for you.
dont blame it on me
new threads are your job anyway!
by Charlie Scrabbles on Sep 6, 2010 4:56 PM EDT up reply actions
4-2 Cards, still bases loaded 1 out
and Coffey’s just come in to give up that run but expect more…
by occams_tiger_teeth on Sep 6, 2010 4:25 PM EDT reply actions
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