When you clean out the hive, does it make you want to cry? Are you still being followed by the 2 out RBI? Reds win, 12-3.
by Brendanukkah on Apr 3, 2011 5:08 PM EDT
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Ryan Hanigan. Everyone had a great game today, but Hanigan gets special recognition. He went 4-4 with a walk, two home runs, and four RBI. I would put our catching tandem up against any other team's. And with blue chip prospects like Devin Mesoraco and Yasmani Grandal on the way, the Cincinnati catching position looks mighty fine. Honorable mentions go to Bronson Arroyo, Brandon Phillips, and Jonny Gomes.
Key Plays
- With Bronson Arroyo pitching in a day game and battling mono to boot, there were questions about how effective he would be. When Rickie Weeks homered to leadoff the game, it seemed like a bad sign. But Bronson settled down and got through the inning comfortably. Brewers lead, 1-0.
- In the second inning, Jonny Gomes finally got his first hit of the year, and it was a doozie. The guy who routinely destroys lefties hit a one out home run to tie the game. Jay Bruce followed that with a single, and stole second. Ryan Hanigan hit a soft grounder to third, but Casey McGehee couldn't make the throw in time and there were runners on the corners. Paul Janish, off to a surprisingly hot start, singled and Jay scored a birthday run. Bronson sacrificed the runners over, and Drew Stubbs walked to load the bases, but Brandon Phillips struck out to end the inning. As it turned out, the Reds wouldn't need the runs he left on the bases. Reds lead, 2-1.
- Arroyo got one out in the third inning, but then gave up back to back doubles to the pitcher Randy Wolf and the slugging second baseman Rickie Weeks. Game tied, 2-2.
- Using some hustle, the Reds had a big inning in the fourth. Jay Bruce struck out, but Ryan Hanigan walked, and Paul Janish hit a double to put runners at second and third. Arroyo also struck out, and with two away, Drew Stubbs hit a slow roller to third base. With the lightning quick Stubbs flying down the first baseline, Casey McGehee tried to go home to get Hanigan with the tag. But Hanigan had taken off on contact and scored. Brandon Phillips then attoned for leaving the bases chucked by blasting a three run homer. That was followed by a Joey Votto single and a ground rule double by Scott Rolen before Jonny Gomes struck out to end the inning. Still, the Reds batted around and scored four runs. Reds lead, 6-2.
- That was the end of Randy Wolf's day, but Brandon Kintzler didn't fare any better for the Brewers. Ryan Hanigan hit a home run, and even Bronson Arroyo doubled. Reds lead, 7-2.
- Home runs by Ryans were the order of the day, and Milwaukee responded with their own as Ryan Braun hit a dinger in the sixth. Reds lead, 7-3.
- The Reds would put the game out of reach in the bottom half of the inning however. Brandon Phillips led off with a single, and Joey Votto reached on Yuniesky Betancourt's fielding error. Kintzler then balked, moving both runners up a base, which was enough to allow Phillips to score on Scott Rolen's fly to center. Jonny Gomes had his hustling shoes on as he beat out a ground ball to second for a single, then stole second base. Jay Bruce popped out, but Ryan Hanigan hit a two out, three run home run, his second round-tripper of the day, this time off of Mitch Stetter. Reds lead, 11-3.
- As the bench players entered the game, the offensive production continued. Chris Heisey hit a one out single and advanced to second on Brandon Phillips's grounder. Joey Votto walked, and then pinch hitter Miguel Cairo hit a single that brought Heisey around to score. Reds win, 12-3.
Other Notes
- The Reds had eight two out RBI. The Brewers played pretty sloppy defense throughout the series, and their inability to snuff out Reds rallies before they started cost them.
- The Reds had 19 hits. Every player who came to bat had at least one hit.
- Every year in which the Reds have won the World Series, they've started out 3-0 (hat tip to Slyde). So far, only three other teams in baseball (Phillies, Rangers, and Orioles) are 3-0.
- Ryan Hanigan leads the team in home runs.
- Reds catchers are batting .750, with an OBP of .769. They have an OPS of 2.269.
- The Reds are 18-3 in their last 21 games against the Brewers.
- The series featured 14 home runs by 11 different players. 10 of them were solo efforts.
- Aroldis Chapman made his season debut and hit 103 mph on the gun.
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McGehee was probably responsible for 7 Reds runs this series.
I love seeing the offense pick up where it left off though. Great lineup top to bottom, depth is obviously great… feeling good after 3 games.
So weird because Brantley was praising McGehee's defense during the broadcast
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."
Gosh, it's almost like Brantley has no idea what he's talking about!
#ribs
by Brian B on Apr 3, 2011 11:06 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
McHehee is clutch in Brantley's book
"I'm telling you, my other poo story is much better." -- btcoop71
by jch24 on Apr 4, 2011 8:39 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
I'm assuming that's not a typo. Because it's brilliant. Well, either way it's brilliant.
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 Apr 4, 2011 12:50 PM EDT up reply actions
For fun reading..
the game blog at the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel complete with reader comments is fun:
http://www.jsonline.com/blogs/sports/119146594.html?page=1#comments
When not lurking here, the sportsfrog is where I am.
"Yuniesky - on his way to a Golden Glove"
Well, I guess that explains it. Must be hard to field baseballs while wearing boxing gloves.
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Oh, and 18-3 in their last 21 against Milwaukee?
Wow.
When not lurking here, the sportsfrog is where I am.
yeah, that was pretty shocking
shockingly awesome, that is.
Let's not kid ourselves. It's really, really, bad.
I love me some Jonny Gomes and some HaniganMan! THROWBACKS!!!
"No way! They can come back, I know it!"
Alex Harrison
Gomes has 5 walks through 3 games!
Not sure if that or the catchers’ production is the biggest surprise of the opening series.
"To me, boxing is like a ballet, except there's no music, no choreography, and the dancers hit each other." - Jack Handey
he's leading the majors!
Set the gearshift to the high gear of your soul.
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Apr 3, 2011 7:50 PM EDT up reply actions
the Fayplacement:
Not to get ahead of ourselves, but we will: Assuming the Reds win and go to 3-0 … the last time the Reds started 3-0 was in 2005 (finished 73-89). The last time the Reds started 4-0 was (drum roll) 1990, when Cincinnati began 9-0. That "Wire to Wire" season ended rather well, if memory serves.
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So......
Next game is a must win.
"At the very end, somebody took a dump right where I stood in the dugout every day." Dusty Baker
In 1995 the Reds started 0-7
"Nobody hits Satchel." -Satchel Paige
by justin007000 on Apr 3, 2011 11:55 PM EDT up reply actions
which is interesting,
because Reggie Sanders ended it 0-7
Let's not kid ourselves. It's really, really, bad.
Our catchers....
The best guys hitting 7th in the league!
I don’t mind as much against lefties, though.
I got a chance to go today
It weas really a beautiful day for basbeall and putitng up a big score early made it a comfortable day of viewing.
Bronson really impressed me. He battled through obvious weakness to put together a quality start. After he ran out that double (in the 5th was it?) he was doubled over. I can’t forget to mention Hanigan—the guy couldn’t make an out today! Of course, we all knew he had it in him.,
I've got to hand it to Bronson.
Between his age and the fact that he just signed the biggest contract extension of his career, it wouldn’t have surprised me one bit if he’d asked to be DL’d to get healthier.
Instead, he comes out against what’s supposed to be the Reds’ top competition for the division this year and grinds out a hell of a 7 innings. Well done Goodroyo.
Set the gearshift to the high gear of your soul.
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Apr 3, 2011 7:52 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
Agreed.
thevole and I met up with Cy Schourek (good to meet you!) to watch the game and we were discussing how it’s kind of unfathomable how you could hate the guy.
Contract notwithstanding, dude has been the most stable force in the Reds rotation in years, maybe decades. Today was truly impressive.
"Penus, stale beer, and day old hot dogs. Love it"--justin007000
by nycredsfan on Apr 3, 2011 8:52 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
nowwwwwwwww your coming around to my point of view!
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Good to meet you!
I get the whole goofy hair/bad goatee/shitty musician thing, but Arroyo’s been nothing but a positive in a baseball sense since coming over.
credsfan has convinced me that disliking Arroyo as a pitcher is like disliking Dave Matthews Band solely based on musical talent.
Let's not kid ourselves. It's really, really, bad.
oh, and BP's splits:
Career (LH-RH): .844-.706
2010: .810-.741
So that whole “splits are decreasing” thing I mentioned is not terribly statistically significant.
Let's not kid ourselves. It's really, really, bad.
I don't get the Dave Matthews analogy
Is that because the real reason to dislike both of them is because of things that are beyond what they primarily do (ie, Bronson’s brah-ness and DMB’s fans)?
by Charlie Scrabbles on Apr 3, 2011 10:29 PM EDT up reply actions
more just because I wanted to start shit rather than have a reasonable discussion
Let's not kid ourselves. It's really, really, bad.
No shit...
He did not fool ol’ Mads, not for a minute
"No way! They can come back, I know it!"
Alex Harrison
Most musicians are "classically trained"
The fact that one of them is NOT is bigger news.
All that matters is whether you like their music, which is trite, sing-songy, and crap.
by Brian B on Apr 3, 2011 11:15 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
preaching to the choir
and i have a music degree to prove it
gotcha
I shouldn’t be preaching at all. My iphone is loaded with songs for my daughter.
by Brian B on Apr 4, 2011 9:12 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
For your daughter, sure
We all know you’re noddin’ your head like yeah, movin’ your hips like yeah. No need to be ashamed.
"I'm telling you, my other poo story is much better." -- btcoop71
by jch24 on Apr 4, 2011 9:16 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
No need to be ashamed at all
That song is fresh as hell.
by Charlie Scrabbles on Apr 4, 2011 9:29 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
One of my favorite mashups of all time.
Just perfect.
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 Apr 4, 2011 12:51 PM EDT up reply actions
That's not a song mash-up.
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 Apr 4, 2011 4:57 PM EDT up reply actions
Neither is your face but it makes me laugh too
"I'm telling you, my other poo story is much better." -- btcoop71
Stop looking in the mirror! I'm standing next to you.
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 Apr 4, 2011 5:15 PM EDT up reply actions
If you're standing next to me why aren't you in the mirror?
"I'm telling you, my other poo story is much better." -- btcoop71
It's hung at 6-feet. I'm too short to be seen in it. Dumbass.
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 Apr 4, 2011 5:22 PM EDT up reply actions
That too.
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 Apr 4, 2011 8:52 PM EDT up reply actions
I put my hands up everytime they're playin' my song
The ends justify the means
by Highlifeman21 on Apr 4, 2011 11:26 PM EDT up reply actions
pretty fathomable
The ends justify the means
by Highlifeman21 on Apr 3, 2011 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions
Definitely a good argument
"Penus, stale beer, and day old hot dogs. Love it"--justin007000
by nycredsfan on Apr 3, 2011 10:27 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
when he got here, he bitched about he was no longer a Red Sox
never liked his cornrows
never liked his “brah-ness”
never liked his Goodroyo/Badroyo-ness
never liked how much money we’ve overpaid him
The ends justify the means
by Highlifeman21 on Apr 4, 2011 11:29 PM EDT up reply actions
I do to
i remember moving with Mono and it was hell. I couldn’t imagine trying to face major league hitters.
"Nobody hits Satchel." -Satchel Paige
by justin007000 on Apr 3, 2011 11:56 PM EDT up reply actions
DTFH91 won the pick today with a guess of 14 (9-5)
so after the three game set :
2: DTFH91
1: MatthewH, JSL413
"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!"
Is it just me
or were we kind of worried about our catching situation coming into last season? Figured Hanigan was all glove, no bat. Hernandez was old and wouldn’t perform well, Mesoraco was looking like a bust, and Grandal was tearing it up at Miami.
Wow.
"People don't kill people. Burning oreo packages kill people."
I don't remember being worried about Hanigan
except for worrying that Dusty would sit him in favor of Hernandez.
Hernandez…yeah, there was some worry about his being old and broken down. He had knee surgery or something, didn’t he?
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
Yeah, Monie's knees could easily be described as such:
Set the gearshift to the high gear of your soul.
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Apr 3, 2011 7:58 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm pretty sure
Peteyhendrix posted a Russian reboot of that show last year, I need to go find that!
Might have been Czech Republic, not sure.
"Work like you don't need the money. Love like you've never been hurt. Dance like nobody's watching." - Satchel Paige
I could definitely be remembering things wrong about Hanigan.
"People don't kill people. Burning oreo packages kill people."
No, I think there were some questions about Hanigan's bat at the beginning of last year.
In 2009, he OPSed just under .700, and he was somewhat inconsistent/old for the level in the minors. But he’s always been OBP-heavy (which is good, but also not your typical catcher’s profile).
I still think his power might be an illusion
But his OBP is not. Especially for the catching position, that’s good enough for me.
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I think
his .430 SLG last year might be a fluke, since his minor league SLG is only .370. But his .380 OBP is legit.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
I don’t think Hanigan’s surge in slugging last year is an outlier.
If I remember right, he changed the positioning of his hands last year, and he holds the bat much lower now, with a more compact load before coming forward to the ball. Before he started his hands higher around his head, and brought his hands down before coming forward.
I think this mechanical adjustment has led to the better slugging numbers, which gives me optimism for the rest of this year/Hanigan’s career to be able to maintain a slugging percentage around last year’s
"There's nothing that cleanses the soul like getting the hell kicked out of you." Woody Hayes.
well
I guess we’ll find out this year. If he maintains or improves his power numbers, I’ll be a believer.
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Right, uh.
Keep in mind that Ramon has only played in one game so far. Granted, he had a phenomenal game, but still.
That’s not to say that I’m very worried about the catcher spot. We’re in better shape there than the majority of teams.
Still not a candidate.
I would say we are in better shape the vast majority of teams
Who’s obviously better? The Braves (McCann is a mensch and Dave Ross is probably the best backup in the league), the Twins, the Giants…anyone else?
by Charlie Scrabbles on Apr 3, 2011 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, I almost put a "vast" in there
and then decided against it because I didn’t feel like pulling up BBRef to check for sure.
But that’s the list I was thinking of, and I’m not coming up with any others offhand.
Still not a candidate.
can David Ross catch throws from the outfield yet? Because that kills his value
Let's not kid ourselves. It's really, really, bad.
I'm sure he does it better than Paul Bako
I’m still pissed about that.
by Charlie Scrabbles on Apr 4, 2011 7:51 AM EDT up reply actions
Mesoraco still could be a bust
The ends justify the means
by Highlifeman21 on Apr 3, 2011 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions
Oh, I know
I’m just trying to make a point about how different the catching situation is now in a short time.
"People don't kill people. Burning oreo packages kill people."
agreed
I’m excited as Hell about Grandal
The ends justify the means
by Highlifeman21 on Apr 4, 2011 11:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Just wish hard enough and maybe it'll come true!
"Penus, stale beer, and day old hot dogs. Love it"--justin007000
by nycredsfan on Apr 3, 2011 10:28 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions 4 recs
I guess we'll see how he does in AAA this year, no?
The ends justify the means
by Highlifeman21 on Apr 4, 2011 11:31 PM EDT up reply actions
at this point
he’s convinced me he can at least hang around in the majors, maybe not a star, but it looks like he can at least hold down a job as a reasonable starting or backup catcher.
i would really like to trade you to milwuakee for Battlekow sometimes :)
"Nobody hits Satchel." -Satchel Paige
by justin007000 on Apr 4, 2011 3:46 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
I love this pic
from yesterday:
Cincinnati Reds right fielder Jay Bruce catches a fly ball hit by Milwaukee Brewers’ Casey McGehee for an out in the seventh inning of a major league baseball game on Saturday, April 2, 2011, in Cincinnati. Cincinnati won 4-2. (AP Photo/Al Behrman)
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by BubbaFan on Apr 3, 2011 8:06 PM EDT reply actions 3 recs
The guy in the stands with the glove angers me to no end.
There really should be a rule that fans cannot wear baseball gloves in the top halves of innings.
shouldn't be allowed to have gloves in certain parts of the stands, period
unless you’re in “might not be able to get out of the way” line drive territory
The ends justify the means
by Highlifeman21 on Apr 3, 2011 10:17 PM EDT up reply actions
With Joey Votto on the team
That includes everything a net doesn’t cover.
"People don't kill people. Burning oreo packages kill people."
If you're a male older than 12 and you bring a glove to the ball park you are a pussy. Period.
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 Apr 4, 2011 12:52 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Not in Petco, and not at Dodger Stadium.
Expensive seats are plenty dangerous there.
Besides, try convincing Luis Salazar.
"Work like you don't need the money. Love like you've never been hurt. Dance like nobody's watching." - Satchel Paige
I don't care where it is. No Gloves!
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 Apr 4, 2011 4:58 PM EDT up reply actions
I feel you, bruh.
Wear something sexy to my funeral.
by Pops Daniels on Apr 4, 2011 6:12 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Hehe.
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 Apr 4, 2011 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Nobody over age 12 should bring a glove to a ball game.
Ever.
by NYCCats on Apr 4, 2011 10:24 AM EDT up reply actions 7 recs
Also
Give the ball to the closest kid you see after you catch it. It absolutely makes their day/week/month/year.
"I'm telling you, my other poo story is much better." -- btcoop71
But first, be sure to knock them over to get the ball
Look, kid, life ain’t easy. Now here’s your damn ball. Quit crying, you baby, it’s only a little bit of blood.
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Someone got a bunch of mancrush shoutouts during Sunday's game.
Thom wants to Brennamize you.
"Work like you don't need the money. Love like you've never been hurt. Dance like nobody's watching." - Satchel Paige
Think more awkward and wetter.
"Work like you don't need the money. Love like you've never been hurt. Dance like nobody's watching." - Satchel Paige
Hehe, that was funny.
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 Apr 4, 2011 4:58 PM EDT up reply actions
even if
they already have four other balls grabbed by their pushy parents?
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fine, give it to the first kids you see that doesn't have a ball :)
"I'm telling you, my other poo story is much better." -- btcoop71
True story, and I think I've told it here before, but the only foul ball I ever came close to was a Tony Gwynn
foul ball that hit my foot. My old man just went to the pisser and I was 7 holding two HUGE sodas. I couldn’t put the sodas down in time and some prick from across the aisle pushed me over and gave the ball to his kid. My father came back and felt awful. I’m 27 now and he still asks me if he can go use the restroom when we’re at a game.
Worst part? Prick guy that knocked me over moved himself and his kid down to the blue seats before my dad got back.
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 Apr 4, 2011 12:57 PM EDT up reply actions
it's really amazing
how obnoxious some adults can be.
I was at a minor league game with a friend who had his kid with him. The little kid was bending down to pick up a foul ball when a 300 lb adult shoved him out of the way to take the ball and give it to his own kid. What plecked me off is that his kid already had a half-dozen other balls.
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Sounds to me like a good time to shove fatass down and grab a couple of balls
"I'm telling you, my other poo story is much better." -- btcoop71
In Philly, they'd puke on him.
In Milwaukee, they’d stab him.
In LA, they’d simply beat the shit out of him.
re: LA…I can’t find a non-racist way of telling folks that in fact, OD Dodger drunkards in the parking lot are not folks who were born in this country.
"Work like you don't need the money. Love like you've never been hurt. Dance like nobody's watching." - Satchel Paige
read the history on Dodger Stadium's land pre-ballpark
i’d get all drunkie in their parking lot also. eminent domain is a bitch!
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by obc2 on Apr 4, 2011 3:50 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Yeah, the Chavez Ravine story is harrowing.
"Work like you don't need the money. Love like you've never been hurt. Dance like nobody's watching." - Satchel Paige
I was tempted
My friend was more mature. He actually shamed the guy into giving the ball back. Very politely but firmly pointed out that his son didn’t have any balls while the guy’s kid had a bunch of ‘em, and that his son was very upset to be shoved out of the way by a grown man. The guy was rather grumpy, but he gave the ball to my friend’s son.
Didn’t stop him from shoving other people out of the way to get more balls, though. He got several more for his rugrat before the game was over.
Takes all kinds, I guess. I’ve seen parents who refuse to even try to catch a ball once their kid has one, to give others a chance. And I’ve seen kids hide the balls they’ve gotten, so people will think they don’t have any and give them more.
I’ve never caught a ball at any game, so I’d be really tempted to keep it if I ever did catch one. Kids or no kids.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
I once yelled to Red Alex Ochoa to throw me the ball "C'mon, for the kid!"
He threw it right to me and I handed it right over to the little girl in front of me. Easy, and worth it.
"Work like you don't need the money. Love like you've never been hurt. Dance like nobody's watching." - Satchel Paige
a couple of years ago
I got Paul Janish to give a little kid a ball. During spring training. No one knew who he was back then, and they were calling him, “Hey, #7!” Yeah, that’s effective.
I said, “Hey, Paul…Mr. Janish.” (In case he was like Roger Maris, and doesn’t like people calling him by his first name. Doubtful in this day and age, but you never know.) And pointed to the adorable little boy in front of me. He did give the kid a ball.
I had an ulterior motive, I confess. The kid’s dad was immense, and was blocking my view, and the kid was standing up and blocking my view as well. Once they got a ball, they went home. :-)
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Should have read further down. My thoughts exactly.
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 Apr 4, 2011 12:53 PM EDT up reply actions
disagree
especially if you’re there early enough for batting practice. that’s how i caught a mike fontenot batting practice homer two years ago at GABP. i should have thrown it back and hit carlos marmol with it. that douche bag was purposefully throwing balls into the wall just out of reach of little kids.
If you're an adult and can't catch the ball without a glove, you don't deserve a ball
"I'm telling you, my other poo story is much better." -- btcoop71
by jch24 on Apr 4, 2011 1:38 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
Bid McPhee says "Damn straight."
by the finest muffins on Apr 4, 2011 1:46 PM EDT up reply actions 3 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 Apr 4, 2011 5:00 PM EDT up reply actions
so if i'm smart enough to take a preventative measure to keep from hurting myself...
i don’t deserve to have what i’ve prepared myself to get?
your inability to prepare yourself for a very real possibility is a broken attempt to seem more masculine than you should.
by Heeringa on Apr 4, 2011 7:50 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
It's weak sauce. No matter how you try and frame it.
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 Apr 4, 2011 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions
I get what he's trying to say
and there is some logic to it. But It’s like taking an umbrella to the game, just in case. It may be the smart move, but it’s kinda stupid.
by Charlie Scrabbles on Apr 4, 2011 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions
You talkin' to me or Heeringa?
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 Apr 4, 2011 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions
I was talking to you
about Heeringa.
by Charlie Scrabbles on Apr 4, 2011 10:54 PM EDT up reply actions
Ahhhhhhhhhhhh ...
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 Apr 4, 2011 10:59 PM EDT up reply actions
or taking condoms in your wallet on a night out, amirite?
(apologies, I’ve just been throwing haymakers these past few days)
Let's not kid ourselves. It's really, really, bad.
Condoms?
Who uses condoms?
/high five
by Charlie Scrabbles on Apr 4, 2011 10:55 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
people who have sex
Nothing a married guy like you would understand.
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by BubbaFan on Apr 4, 2011 10:57 PM EDT up reply actions 5 recs
Boom! Roasted.
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 Apr 4, 2011 10:59 PM EDT up reply actions
I don't necessarily disagree with you.
But why was this in reply to my comment, rather than one of the ones actually making this point? Also, I don’t particularly want to seem more masculine.
by the finest muffins on Apr 4, 2011 11:37 PM EDT up reply actions
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 Apr 4, 2011 4:59 PM EDT up reply actions
i don't know
if i had infield first row tickets, I may take a glove for self defense. Sometimes you can catch a ball before you can duck.
"Nobody hits Satchel." -Satchel Paige
by justin007000 on Apr 5, 2011 12:21 AM EDT up reply actions
Or if your family is in the first few rows beyond the backstop netting...
…where line drives scream in. I have seen games at Petco like this where almost everyone in that section has a glove of is sitting behind someone with a glove.
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How many other RF'ers get to that ball?
by Eastwindquinn on Apr 3, 2011 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions
Markakis too, I suspect. Beyond him and Ichiro, not sure there is anyone else.
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given beltran's health issues, not sure I put him on that kind of list anymore, but maybe he is fully back
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Choo doesn't get that. He doesn't have the hops or height.
DeJesus isn’t that good of a RFer. I doubt he gets it either.
I refuse to believe that goofy-ass Pence would’ve gotten it either.
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Billy Hamilton would have caught it from SS.
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by BomerHailey on Apr 4, 2011 10:54 AM EDT up reply actions 4 recs
Skip Schumaker would've gotten it
after it rolled in front of Berkman for a couple of minutes
Let's not kid ourselves. It's really, really, bad.
For most NL teams the ballboy has a much better chance at that.
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I think they're going to surprise people this year
I could see them beating out the yanks in the standings, prolly not Boston
if Matusz gets healthy quickly they can certainly stay relevant.
Speaking of health, that lineup in that ballpark can do some serious damage if they stay healthy too…or if Luke Scott doesn’t warp their minds.
Set the gearshift to the high gear of your soul.
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Apr 3, 2011 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions
This guy, essentially
"Those fellas make some good points," Baker said. "They're profane as hell, and they're probably gay, but they make some good points."
Dusty Baker on RR
by DTFH91 on Apr 3, 2011 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
Dooker doobs!
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by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Apr 3, 2011 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Even if he doesn't
Britton may be more effective than Matusz.
by Brian B on Apr 3, 2011 11:19 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Britton is the real deal
Nasty movement on a heavy fastball. Really good pure stuff. From the Britton/Matusz/Arrieta/Timmon group they have talent aplenty. Get two of those four to pan out and they will be in nice shape in the next five years.
My money would be on Britton/Matusz being the keepers.
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meant to type "Tillman"
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I think Tillman is a distant fourth of that crew
but would agree that Britton and/or Matusz have the best chance at stardom
Joey Votto on Colin Cowherd: "I don’t know who he is"
Does anyone know how to pronounce that name?
I’ve never heard it said. I always say “MAT-tiss” in my head.
by Charlie Scrabbles on Apr 4, 2011 9:53 AM EDT up reply actions
yeah, i think it's something like that
MATT-us, MAT-tiss
Joey Votto on Colin Cowherd: "I don’t know who he is"
This is the only way I've heard announcers say it
(MAT-uss), but whenever I see it I think (ma-TOOZ)
I think when I've heard it said
it’s been something like “ma-TOOS”
How much wood could Chakkuchakkuchakku if you can throw a tree?
yep. I think this is the correct pronunciation
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yeah, wow, just saw their lineup
There’s really not a hole in there, and plenty of room for growth.
I’ve liked Markakis for a while now, he’d look great in the Reds’ LF. If only…
Let's not kid ourselves. It's really, really, bad.
ehhh, Markakis has underachieved
at least from what he was supposed to be. Everyone thought he’d be a high-average power/speed guy. That being said, I’d still LOVE him in RF
Joey Votto on Colin Cowherd: "I don’t know who he is"
and by RF, of course, I meant LF
because he’s no Jay Bruce
Joey Votto on Colin Cowherd: "I don’t know who he is"
I would be
but And McFail will find a way to screw that up.
by Brian B on Apr 4, 2011 9:16 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I wouldn't be surprised, honestly
They played very well once Showalter took over last year. Best record in the division.
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The Buck Showalter Rule is in full effect
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If I'm the Orioles
I’m firing his ass after this season, regardless of what happens.
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leading the AL East!
Of course, it’s early yet. The team that’s in front in April is often not the team that’s in front in September.
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much improved indeed
I am going to their Opening Day tomorrow. Moved to Baltimore August of ’09 and it is easy to adopt them as an AL team to root for. 13 straight losing seasons, somehow very familiar for a Reds fan until 2010 happened…
Best for me? That the Reds are finally coming to Camden. Tix for all three games already bought for the June series.
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by membengal on Apr 3, 2011 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
never been to Camden
But I want to go one day. It’s supposed to be a great ballpark.
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It's my favorite ballpark I've ever been to.
by the finest muffins on Apr 3, 2011 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions
It's a nice ballpark indeed
But for me mostly because of the atmosphere beyond RF between the warehouse and the RF stands and the nice walk around the ballpark. As for the part itself, I am actually far more fond of GABP for its great river views and as a better place to actually watch a game. Camden, being the first of the wave of “new” parks, was improved on in that respect by those that came later. I hear that Pittsburgh is a gem, I need to get over to PNC…
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Yeah, PNC is great
Not a bad seat in the house
"Those fellas make some good points," Baker said. "They're profane as hell, and they're probably gay, but they make some good points."
Dusty Baker on RR
never been to PNC for a game
For some reason, the Pirates are never playing at home when I’m in Pittsburgh. But I did go on a tour of PNC, and it is beautiful. That little nook in the left field corner seems like it would have a really nice view, and not many people sit there.
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you are missing out
it is the most beautiful ballpark nobody has ever been to.
"Nobody hits Satchel." -Satchel Paige
I've been there three times
first time I was 8 years old on an organized trip. I got real, throwing-up-style, sick, but since we took a bus there, I couldn’t leave.
second time I was in college, I got in a stupid fight with a girl I was seeing, she didn’t like that I was keeping score, not talking to her (I still keep score, we don’t date no more).
third time I got crushed in a rain delay and I left my sun roof open.
I’m not so sure I like Camden.
Let's not kid ourselves. It's really, really, bad.
Camden was actually the 2nd park I ever visited.
Back in ‘94 for the first time, but for one weekend series a year for the next 3 years when my dad was working up there. Other than Riverfront, I hadn’t seen an MLB game anywhere else at that point.
As is well known, Camden’s not just a great ballpark, but is the ballpark that started the trend of making more open, fan-friendly, “retro” parks. It’s a great spot to watch a game, and I hope they finally get a winner there.
Set the gearshift to the high gear of your soul.
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Apr 3, 2011 9:58 PM EDT up reply actions
it did start the trend
But no one has been able to copy the grandieur that Camden captures. It is “retro” in the sense that it was not a bowl stadium, but it’s not “quaint” in the cost-cutting sense of the parks that followed. It is certainly the “evening gown” of all parks built in the last 30 years. Just sold features all around. Nothing is ripped off of other parks, which is what annkys me about GABP, PNC, and everything built in the last 10 years.
by Brian B on Apr 3, 2011 11:24 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
It was too successful, really
Basically every other new park has tried to emmulate it. I’m happy to see Miami trying something different with their new park.
by ken on Apr 4, 2011 8:12 AM EDT up reply actions
Cy and I were talking about that yesterday too.
Camden and the Jake seemed to be the first parks to change the vibe of baseball stadiums. We were talking about it in the context of how Busch II looks and feels like an 80s crapfest a la Riverfront.
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We went to Camden when I was in 8th grade for our Washington D.C trip, I think this was in 2002?
It was an absolutely beautiful ball park, but we didn’t get to walk the field because they just put new grass on.
Here is a fun fact. Ken Griffey Jr. hit the longest homerun in that ball park. They have little plaques up for balls hit outside of the stadium. Griffey’s was half way up the pro shop wall, it was something like 530’+. It was really cool, and relevant because Griffey was with the Reds and still had promise at that time.
It was one of the best memories of that trip, only coming behind Gettysburg, the Iwo Jima monument, and probably the Jefferson Memorial. Oh and when a girl in my class puked on the Washington Monument elevator.
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by BigBabyBruce on Apr 4, 2011 12:44 AM EDT up reply actions
when's the series?
I have a lot of Orioles friends, it may be an excuse to go on an oxy run
Let's not kid ourselves. It's really, really, bad.
weekend of june 24-26
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Nooooo!
I really wanted to go to that series, but I’m leaving town that weekend. Booo.
by the finest muffins on Apr 3, 2011 10:35 PM EDT up reply actions
I'll be there, if you happen to end up going.
I actually have a presentation at a conference in College Park June 23 and 24, so it works out amazingly well.
Still not a candidate.
cool
have fun at one of College Park’s 4 3 2 bars!
Let's not kid ourselves. It's really, really, bad.
Yeah, not looking forward to the College Park segment of the trip
but seeing the Reds in Camden Yards might make up for it.
Still not a candidate.
i may be able to swing a trip.
Haven’t been there since i moved away 10 year ago. But I also want to catch the Dayton Dragons in Kane County, which may be at the same time.
by Brian B on Apr 3, 2011 11:27 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Rangers swept the Red Sox, Royals took 3 of 4 from the Angels...
strange things amok in MLB so far.
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by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Apr 3, 2011 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions
SSS!
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by nycredsfan on Apr 3, 2011 8:43 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Except in the NL Central.
Everything in our division is happening as it should be. :)
by the finest muffins on Apr 3, 2011 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Nice to see Gramps hitting the bal with authority.
"No way! They can come back, I know it!"
Alex Harrison
Aaron Miles
with the pinch-hit RBI single. Then scores on a Furcal double.
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Maybe someone here will share in my joy of obtaining this:
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by jsl413 on Apr 3, 2011 10:44 PM EDT reply actions 3 recs
The fact that he has it and I dont
Jealous’d!
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Amused albino croc is amused by the start of the season.
Wear something sexy to my funeral.
by Pops Daniels on Apr 3, 2011 10:57 PM EDT reply actions 2 recs
Meanwhile back at the Creation Museum
"No way! They can come back, I know it!"
Alex Harrison
by Madville on Apr 3, 2011 10:59 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
Matt Holliday
is not going on the DL.
Apparently, the Cards hope he’ll be back earlier than 15 days.
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I think his appendix
was the source of his power.
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by Pops Daniels on Apr 3, 2011 10:59 PM EDT up reply actions
Not DLing him and pushing to get him back ASAP
bespeaks of a club coming perilously close to pushing an early panic button…
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yeah, it seems like a desperation move
Though it’s not like the Reds haven’t done some boneheaded things with the DL, too.
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this is really fucking withy fantasy team
I deserve it for drafting him.
by Brian B on Apr 3, 2011 11:29 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
All of his teammates are now required to eat of his organ so as to take his power unto themselves
"No way! They can come back, I know it!"
Alex Harrison
I saw a picture of a giant liver today.
true story.
Let's not kid ourselves. It's really, really, bad.
proving yet again there are enough fetishes to go around...
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Weird SC programming lead
ESPN gets done showing 3 hours of Dodgers/Giants, and then leads SC with Dodgers/Giants highlights. We get it, you had Dodgers/Giants. Move on. Although the highlights of Huff in RF are fun in a Berkman-esque way…
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I save Quick Pitch for my morning viewing
But I do love that show
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Ah, I don't have time for any of that stuff in the morning.
I don’t think I missed anything, but I hope I didn’t already miss the Reds.
ah, I just saw the Berkman thing now
for those that missed it, here is a catcher hitting a triple to RF that the secondbaseman retrieves.
Berkman looks like a Clint Eastwood character all of the sudden.
Let's not kid ourselves. It's really, really, bad.
I just can't believe how shitacular the planning is that has him in RF all season. That's not gonna work.
They have to know that on some level, right?
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I watched that game
and tweeted about that play. Hilarious. I wondered if the Gameday report was that Hundley tripled to the second baseman, since that was who fielded the ball.
by Brian B on Apr 3, 2011 11:31 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Huff may have single-handedly cost the Giants 2 wins in that series with his defense
I almost feel sorry for the guy because he is humiliating himself out there, but he’s doing it for the good of the team.
it'll help a ton when ross comes back
and he can move to left. maybe he’ll be a little more comfortable there since he’s played more there.
"Can you believe you're playing in front of Pat Burrell?"
"I'm telling you, my other poo story is much better." -- btcoop71
they'll probably split time
but I get the feeling that that is the plan, moving Huff to LF. Burrell’s been shaky at the plate so far, though he is getting HRs (his two hits are HRs). Will be interesting to see how they handle it when Ross comes back.
I'd also imagine they will have Huff at 1B everyonce in awhile also
these are all really only guesses though
TV networks that cover the game have editors working to compile a nice, long highlight package of that game.
It is often ready before the game ends. This is why this package is often aired first, as happens so often, not due to a specific bias.
Other things contribute to a bias that I acknowledge does exist, and plays a role in selecting which games are broadcast, which obviously plays a role in this context.
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I didn't mention it because I thought bias...
…I mentioned it because we had JUST seen the game. Highlights immediately after seeing the game seems kinda dumb. At least in the context of a national broadcast.
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The Brewers
are pretty down.
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If he can keep this up
I’d be thrilled to give him that nickname.
DY-NO-MIIIITE!
by Charlie Scrabbles on Apr 4, 2011 7:59 AM EDT up reply actions
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