Game 55 Part 2: Swinging so hard we're falling down.

I’m 100% city, so I’m not too knowledgeable. But when I think fishing, I think camouflage hats and Bass Pro Shops and the Midwest and South. But I suppose there are fish in the ocean, too…

by the finest muffins on May 30, 2011 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions

yes deep sea fishing is quite different from creek fishing

however, i dislike all fishing

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by 'tHan on May 30, 2011 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions

i went deepsea fishing once

it was horrible and boring.

I don't argue I correct.

by Yossarian22 on May 30, 2011 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions

I like ocean fishing from the shore

Sitting on the end of a pier, or surf casting. Very relaxing.

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by BubbaFan on May 30, 2011 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions

i suppose if i liked seafood i would take the time to throw a line into the water

i mean i like sitting and looking at water.

The deep sea fishing was on a boat, and we just sat there and I was like 8, so it seemed really fun before getting on the baot.

I don't argue I correct.

by Yossarian22 on May 30, 2011 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions

you don't like seafood?

how is it possible that so many people don’t like seafood?

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by 'tHan on May 30, 2011 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions

i like crab cakes

but i do not like the texture of fish.

I don't argue I correct.

by Yossarian22 on May 30, 2011 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions

what about shrimp?

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by 'tHan on May 30, 2011 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions

most definitely the grossest thing I've ever eaten.

Let's not kid ourselves. It's really, really, bad.

by Cy Schourek on May 30, 2011 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions

I've always had this thing against eating entire animals.

Still not a candidate.

by Gray on May 30, 2011 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions

that's your problem.

You’ve got to pull off the tails!

No problem, fuckweasel! - jch24

by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on May 30, 2011 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs

nope

I don't argue I correct.

by Yossarian22 on May 30, 2011 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions

poorly cooked fish is the reason for this

It’s really tough to cook correctly.

Let's not kid ourselves. It's really, really, bad.

by Cy Schourek on May 30, 2011 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions

My brother is a professional chef

Even when he does it all good and shit, it just isn’t good. It’s the texture for me, mostly. And the smell.

by Charlie Scrabbles on May 30, 2011 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions

smell too

we aren’t all that different, you and I. Something to watch as we move forward.

I don't argue I correct.

by Yossarian22 on May 30, 2011 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions

I'd rather die

by Charlie Scrabbles on May 30, 2011 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions

fish is stinky

it’s hard to broadly say you do or do not like fish.

there are some types of fish i can’t stand & there are others that i love.

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by 'tHan on May 30, 2011 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions

I didn't eat it until I was 19.

I still don’t like fish with any bones in it, but a fresh fillet hits the spot.

I think chicken, though, is overrated.

Let's not kid ourselves. It's really, really, bad.

by Cy Schourek on May 30, 2011 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions

i don't like fish with bones

i don’t want it to ever be shown to me with the head still attached either.

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by 'tHan on May 30, 2011 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions

i had a chicken in Shanghai

with the head still attached, it was weird.

I don't argue I correct.

by Yossarian22 on May 30, 2011 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions

i would send that chicken back

and order a bucket to vomit in

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by 'tHan on May 30, 2011 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions

we had chicken soup in shanghai

With whole chicken feet in it.

My dad looked down at his bowl and said “My soup is giving me the finger.”

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by BubbaFan on May 30, 2011 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions

Chicken is the Bronson Arroyo of meats

It’s not the best thing out there, by far, but when called upon it will answer and deliver. Consistency is a virtue.

Also, it carries a number of diseases.

by Charlie Scrabbles on May 30, 2011 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions 5 recs

since I turned 20

I don’t think there’s been a single time when I’ve looked at a menu and said, “Oh man! I gotta try the chicken!”

*this does not apply to fried chicken

Let's not kid ourselves. It's really, really, bad.

by Cy Schourek on May 30, 2011 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions

fried chicken & chinese dishes

really make me like chicken

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by 'tHan on May 30, 2011 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions

orange chicken is fabulous.

I don't argue I correct.

by Yossarian22 on May 30, 2011 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions

mmm, I haven't had chinese food in a long time

I’ll have to change that this week.

Let's not kid ourselves. It's really, really, bad.

by Cy Schourek on May 30, 2011 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions

I enjoy chicken because it is a vessel

you can do just about anything to it, you can have chicken 7 times in a week and have 7 very different meals.

It is also healthy when it doesn’t killed you.

I don't argue I correct.

by Yossarian22 on May 30, 2011 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions

but when fighting a Blue Jay it fucking sucks in comparison.

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by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on May 30, 2011 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs

fish is amazing

you guys are missin out, I’m telling you

by pack_fan on May 30, 2011 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions

I like seafood, 'tHan!

by the finest muffins on May 30, 2011 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions

failed vegetarian.

I don't argue I correct.

by Yossarian22 on May 30, 2011 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions

its called a pesco-vegetarian

I believe the reasoning is that fish aren’t abused prior to being eaten

by pack_fan on May 30, 2011 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions

and because fish don't have visible emotions

unlike land animals.

Let's not kid ourselves. It's really, really, bad.

by Cy Schourek on May 30, 2011 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions

I have never seen an emotional chicken.

I think I saw a sad pig once, but I couldn’t understand how he was sad. That thing lived a better life than I did.

Why are you working the permit's desk, and why was that child clubbing your nuggets? ~ Ron Swanson

by BigBabyBruce on May 30, 2011 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions

fish have it so bad!

You should read Eating Animals by Jonathan Safran Foer. Made me only want to eat cows.

by marshmallow on May 30, 2011 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions

your first mistake

was reading Safran Foer

Let's not kid ourselves. It's really, really, bad.

by Cy Schourek on May 30, 2011 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions

Agreed

That dude is insufferable.

by Charlie Scrabbles on May 30, 2011 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions

I was given a copy of Tree of Codes

and I have no idea how the hell to read the damn thing.

Still not a candidate.

by Gray on May 30, 2011 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions

I get Safran Foer and Franzen confused often

I solve this by disliking them both strongly.

Let's not kid ourselves. It's really, really, bad.

by Cy Schourek on May 30, 2011 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions

both dicks who really, really like themselves. franzen just has a bigger beard.

by marshmallow on May 30, 2011 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions

from what I've gathered

Freedom reads like a book about the midwest by somebody who has no idea what life is like in the midwest

Let's not kid ourselves. It's really, really, bad.

by Cy Schourek on May 30, 2011 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions

and it has a weird love poem to conor oberst at the end. ew.

by marshmallow on May 30, 2011 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions

Over time

I’ve gotten more and more tired of people from different parts of America thinking that people from other parts of America don’t understand them.

There are pretty much the same assholes and idiots everywhere.

Still not a candidate.

by Gray on May 30, 2011 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions

lets expand that to a global level

nationalism sucks more than people from St. Louis!

I don't argue I correct.

by Yossarian22 on May 30, 2011 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs

It's worse than pandering to patriotism

Not like I haven’t heard that all evening.

The baby under the basket is a very powerful talisman, only to be used in times of great distress.

by johnu1 on May 30, 2011 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions

I can't for sure actually pinpoint the Midwest

and I allegedly live in it.

The baby under the basket is a very powerful talisman, only to be used in times of great distress.

by johnu1 on May 30, 2011 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions

nothing is real Johnu1

remember that and you will go far.

I don't argue I correct.

by Yossarian22 on May 30, 2011 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions

the central states used to be "the west"

so they eneded up being called the mid-west once we started moving further east

by pack_fan on May 30, 2011 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions

thus: Northwestern

Let's not kid ourselves. It's really, really, bad.

by Cy Schourek on May 30, 2011 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions

So you don't think it would be weird for me to write a novel set in NYC despite never having laid eyes on it?

by andromache on May 30, 2011 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions

That would be hilarious!

you should do that.

Please Come Back From Town and find me on twitter

by thevole on May 30, 2011 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions

i'm going to write a new york city murder book!

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by 'tHan on May 30, 2011 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions

Is thevole going to be the murderer?

Did I just spoil it?

by the finest muffins on May 30, 2011 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions

it will be loosely based on the vole's life

creative license!

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by 'tHan on May 30, 2011 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions

In new york city, we just call those "books"

because everyone is either a murderer or gets murdered.

Please Come Back From Town and find me on twitter

by thevole on May 30, 2011 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions

p.s. tell your sister in law to come visit me

(not creepy)

Please Come Back From Town and find me on twitter

by thevole on May 30, 2011 9:40 PM EDT up reply actions

i'll tell her if she wants to get murdered, the vole's is the place to go!

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by 'tHan on May 30, 2011 9:40 PM EDT up reply actions

I'll murder her nicely, though

being that she’s a friend.

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by thevole on May 30, 2011 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions

It's kill or be killed!

That’s going to be the first line of my book!

by andromache on May 30, 2011 9:40 PM EDT up reply actions

we've got to rush to see who can get published first!

it’ll be like Armageddon vs. Deep Impact!

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by 'tHan on May 30, 2011 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs

The market's only big enough for one book new york city murder mystery!

by andromache on May 30, 2011 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions

tell that to deep impact!

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by 'tHan on May 30, 2011 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions

I would, but I lost its email address.

by andromache on May 30, 2011 9:46 PM EDT up reply actions

my book is going to be less of a murder mystery & more of a murder glorification

it’s the nyc way!

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by 'tHan on May 30, 2011 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions

Dexter on vaction'd

I don't argue I correct.

by Yossarian22 on May 30, 2011 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions

I hope you keep the

exclamation point. Exclamation points make for great creative writing!

by the finest muffins on May 30, 2011 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions

you can research.

I don't argue I correct.

by Yossarian22 on May 30, 2011 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions

Some authors claim they can read a travelog and write from it

But I think the story is more of an “airport” yarn if that happens. I write about places where I live.

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by johnu1 on May 30, 2011 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions

Van by a River

A Pornographic novel by Johnu1

I don't argue I correct.

by Yossarian22 on May 30, 2011 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions

jim day made a van down by the river joke on twitter today

it made me suspicious that you may be jim day

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by 'tHan on May 30, 2011 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs

what if I am?

I don't argue I correct.

by Yossarian22 on May 30, 2011 9:40 PM EDT up reply actions

this would be the best turn of events

of the 2011 season.

Let's not kid ourselves. It's really, really, bad.

by Cy Schourek on May 30, 2011 9:40 PM EDT up reply actions

In Franzen's case, it might also be blamed on class as much locale--particularly his characterizations of the non-intellectual elite.

by marshmallow on May 30, 2011 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions

yes, absolutely

he has this idea that people who haven’t graduated from college don’t fall in love or have goals outside of “buy! buy! buy!”

Let's not kid ourselves. It's really, really, bad.

by Cy Schourek on May 30, 2011 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions

but i can eat beef, guilt free. win.

by marshmallow on May 30, 2011 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions

i have no guilt over a 5 guys cheeseburger

if i am suppose to feel guilty why would it taste so fuckin good?

I don't argue I correct.

by Yossarian22 on May 30, 2011 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions

I mean, I won't be the one to try to guilt you about what you eat.

Because that’s really obnoxious and nobody appreciates it.

But my research this summer is on water use in the US. And feed crops take ~3x the water that people crops do. It’s an interesting side effect.

Let's not kid ourselves. It's really, really, bad.

by Cy Schourek on May 30, 2011 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions

somehow only half of that posted.

but Jonathan Safran Foer makes a pretty solid case for fish being the most mistreated of meats. made me want to eat loads of beef.

by marshmallow on May 30, 2011 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions

Right, except that the beef industry has just simply enormous externalities.

And yeah, slaughterhouses are depressing.

Still not a candidate.

by Gray on May 30, 2011 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions

Yeah, I like venison even though I don't hunt.

I haven’t really seen a lot of deer that are raised and abused.

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by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on May 30, 2011 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions

To be honest I live in a farming community.

It is a very rare occurrence to find animals that are abused.

Why are you working the permit's desk, and why was that child clubbing your nuggets? ~ Ron Swanson

by BigBabyBruce on May 30, 2011 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions

I live in a bestiality commune

things are a bit different here.

Let's not kid ourselves. It's really, really, bad.

by Cy Schourek on May 30, 2011 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions

gross

Why are you working the permit's desk, and why was that child clubbing your nuggets? ~ Ron Swanson

by BigBabyBruce on May 30, 2011 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions

i'm abusing some cheesy puffs right now

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by 'tHan on May 30, 2011 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions

Just because I'm vegetarian doesn't mean I dislike the taste of meat.

Also, you’ve become really combative since switching names.

by the finest muffins on May 30, 2011 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions

i mean like none of it

I don't argue I correct.

by Yossarian22 on May 30, 2011 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions

kind of a catch-22

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by 'tHan on May 30, 2011 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions

that's an excellent choice!

high five!

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by 'tHan on May 30, 2011 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions

seafood is awesome

anyone who doesn’t like it is missing out

by pack_fan on May 30, 2011 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions

All I can say is that fishing is awesome.

Why are you working the permit's desk, and why was that child clubbing your nuggets? ~ Ron Swanson

by BigBabyBruce on May 30, 2011 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions

I was promised to go fly fishing this summer

I’m so excited.

Let's not kid ourselves. It's really, really, bad.

by Cy Schourek on May 30, 2011 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions

I've always wanted to learn, but in Ohio there is no real good place to fly fish.

I think the Mad River might be ok, but that is about it.

Why are you working the permit's desk, and why was that child clubbing your nuggets? ~ Ron Swanson

by BigBabyBruce on May 30, 2011 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions

fly fishing is a little more engaging, since there is a technique to it

I’m not much of a fisherman but its kind of fun

by pack_fan on May 30, 2011 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions

or some delicious lutefisk

or whatever the hell they eat in Finland.

Let's not kid ourselves. It's really, really, bad.

by Cy Schourek on May 30, 2011 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions

come see jimmy buffett in the 2011 "Welcome to Finland" tour!

coming soon to a city near you!

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by 'tHan on May 30, 2011 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions

I can say with a huge smile on my face that it will not.

Let's not kid ourselves. It's really, really, bad.

by Cy Schourek on May 30, 2011 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions

where are you? he played St. Louis may 3rd

pictures from that concert were sad. it was so cold he had to perform in a sweatshirt.

i’m surprised he isn’t playing in denver this year.

he’ll be in vegas in october!

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by 'tHan on May 30, 2011 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions

Colorado

and I’m surprised too.

Let's not kid ourselves. It's really, really, bad.

by Cy Schourek on May 30, 2011 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions

Sergio freakin' Mitre?

Reds have to get some runs off of this guy.

Let's not kid ourselves. It's really, really, bad.

by Cy Schourek on May 30, 2011 8:50 PM EDT reply actions

he's the guy

The Yanks traded for C-Dick.

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by BubbaFan on May 30, 2011 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions

and the Cubs (with two other players!) for Juan Pierre

Let's not kid ourselves. It's really, really, bad.

by Cy Schourek on May 30, 2011 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions

So we got Edmonds for C-Dick, right?

The baby under the basket is a very powerful talisman, only to be used in times of great distress.

by johnu1 on May 30, 2011 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions

yes we did

the moral of this story is that C-Dick is not good trade bait

by pack_fan on May 30, 2011 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions

And yet, still less injury-prone than Jim Edmonds

by Charlie Scrabbles on May 30, 2011 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions

one dick for another

by ritalin on May 30, 2011 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions 3 recs

Umpire seems inconsistent...

by chazzilla on May 30, 2011 8:52 PM EDT reply actions

Quick inning from Boner here

by Charlie Scrabbles on May 30, 2011 8:59 PM EDT reply actions

looked good

let’s see the pen close the door.

Let's not kid ourselves. It's really, really, bad.

by Cy Schourek on May 30, 2011 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions

Wood showing he might have the moxie to survive this.

I let him go one more inning.
I don’t manage, just advise.

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by johnu1 on May 30, 2011 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions

Hey! All you BBRef navigators, we've got a task for you!

Is there a team in MLB this year that has fewer HRs from their 3B and SS than the Reds? Rolen has 2, Janish and Renteria are pitching an 0 fer, and Cairo’s only HR came as a 2B.

No problem, fuckweasel! - jch24

by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on May 30, 2011 8:59 PM EDT reply actions

So. what you are saying is ... Rolen sucks.

I see.

The baby under the basket is a very powerful talisman, only to be used in times of great distress.

by johnu1 on May 30, 2011 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions

I heard earlier

One of Rolen’s homers was as a pinch-hitter, I think.

by DevilsAdvocate on May 30, 2011 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions

That is correct on Rolen.

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by johnu1 on May 30, 2011 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions

Did Fiasco hit a HR when he was here?

by pack_fan on May 30, 2011 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions

nope.

No problem, fuckweasel! - jch24

by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on May 30, 2011 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions

The Reds infield has 13 home runs

Bruce has 16.

Let's not kid ourselves. It's really, really, bad.

by Cy Schourek on May 30, 2011 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions

here ya go...

Reds are tied for last: http://espn.go.com/mlb/stats/team/_/stat/batting/split/81/sort/homeRuns/order/false

No problem, fuckweasel! - jch24

by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on May 30, 2011 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions

Rolen actually hit one of his as a pinch hitter, didn't he?

Still not a candidate.

by Gray on May 30, 2011 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions

yup.

He’s just hit 1 as a starting 3B, and that’s the only one…

…it was the 2nd game of the season. April 2nd.

No problem, fuckweasel! - jch24

by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on May 30, 2011 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions

I was about to say, the Mariners are your pick

what with Chone Figgins at third (1 HR) and Brendan Ryan at short (0 HR)

Let's not kid ourselves. It's really, really, bad.

by Cy Schourek on May 30, 2011 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions

tHom, tis better to keep your mouth shut and appear stupid

than to open your mouth and remove all doubt.

Fuckin’ idiot.

No problem, fuckweasel! - jch24

by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on May 30, 2011 9:01 PM EDT reply actions

"People who think Jonny Gomes is a bad outfielder, are people who don't watch him everyday"

by OkieChase on May 30, 2011 9:02 PM EDT reply actions

Thom badly wants Gomes to be good

I’m sorry to say its not going to happen

by pack_fan on May 30, 2011 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions

Thom is trying to argue that Gomes is a good defensive LF

His bromance has officially reached pathological proportions.

by Charlie Scrabbles on May 30, 2011 9:02 PM EDT reply actions

That last play was awful.

He just happened to catch the ball.

Wear something sexy to my funeral.

by Pops Daniels on May 30, 2011 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions

I'm really getting pissed at how much Thom likes Gomes

but dislikes Bruce.

by Charlie Scrabbles on May 30, 2011 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions

Gomes has a clutch gene.

I don't argue I correct.

by Yossarian22 on May 30, 2011 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions

It's the whole

gritty likable underdog thing. They never seem to take into account when a guy actually sucks. Like Ryan Freel for instance.

Wear something sexy to my funeral.

by Pops Daniels on May 30, 2011 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions

Yeah, I get why

It still pisses me off. I mean, I like Gomes and all. He’s definitely a likable character. But I almost want him DFA’d right now just to hear Thom shut up about it.

by Charlie Scrabbles on May 30, 2011 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions

Rosale'd

I don't argue I correct.

by Yossarian22 on May 30, 2011 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions

Thom never outright made shut up about Rosales. I think it was pretty well known that he was a decent bench player at best. But Thom seems to think Gomes can put up MVP numbers or something like that. It’s absolutely mind-boggling.

by Charlie Scrabbles on May 30, 2011 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions

i hated Rosales though for a similar reason

reds fans cheered that asshole for running to first on a walk, but would boo Adam Dunn for taking a walk or hitting a rally killer. People are fucking morans.

I don't argue I correct.

by Yossarian22 on May 30, 2011 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions

I get you

but I think the Gomes sitch is something all together different. No one had delusions that Rosie was an MVP-in-waiting.

by Charlie Scrabbles on May 30, 2011 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions

the Gomes thing is much more accute.

I don't argue I correct.

by Yossarian22 on May 30, 2011 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions

It's pretty funny hearing Chris try to temper every ridiculous thing Thom says about Gomes

without outright disagreeing with him.

by the finest muffins on May 30, 2011 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions

oh my...

words cannot describe the gomes fellatio that just occurred. wow.

by ritalin on May 30, 2011 9:02 PM EDT reply actions

Bruce sucks

TRADE HIM

LTP is for Stubbs only!

by OGC Reds on May 30, 2011 9:02 PM EDT reply actions

Wha ... why is tHom all over Gomer like this?

The baby under the basket is a very powerful talisman, only to be used in times of great distress.

by johnu1 on May 30, 2011 9:04 PM EDT reply actions

I think Thom is just a sucker for a dude on a 4-wheeler

by Charlie Scrabbles on May 30, 2011 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions

tHom is confused...

Rick Santorum telling my father [he] doesn't know about torture is like Carrot Top telling Lebron James he doesn't know about basketball." Meghan McCain

by Madville on May 30, 2011 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions

x

by the finest muffins on May 30, 2011 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions

Heisey...the changeup. It's going to be low. And that's ok.

Let's not kid ourselves. It's really, really, bad.

by Cy Schourek on May 30, 2011 9:05 PM EDT reply actions

so who's gonna TWSS the Tressel SI cover?

Let's not kid ourselves. It's really, really, bad.

by Cy Schourek on May 30, 2011 9:05 PM EDT reply actions

Raven said something about that.

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by johnu1 on May 30, 2011 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions

i heard it went deeper than raven

by ritalin on May 30, 2011 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions

man thats deep

no wonder he resigned

by pack_fan on May 30, 2011 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions

SCUMBAG!

I don't argue I correct.

by Yossarian22 on May 30, 2011 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions

the

article has been published.

right now it’s a tl;dr for me.

i’ll probably read it tomorrow. if you guys read it, please post a cliff notes version!

Operation: 'tHan's Awesome Plan is living up to its name.

by 'tHan on May 30, 2011 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions

I'll read it over dinner tonight.

Let's not kid ourselves. It's really, really, bad.

by Cy Schourek on May 30, 2011 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions

Jim Trussel lied

tried to cover up his lies.

Fired his press secretary.

Done!

I don't argue I correct.

by Yossarian22 on May 30, 2011 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions

how about we get rid of athletic scholarships?

I don't argue I correct.

by Yossarian22 on May 30, 2011 10:39 PM EDT up reply actions

never going to happen

Way too profitable for all involved.

But it is kind of crazy. How did colleges end up being pro football’s minor league system?

All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?

by BubbaFan on May 30, 2011 10:45 PM EDT up reply actions

Ari-Dohn(rhymes with bone)-Doh?

Really, tHom?

by the finest muffins on May 30, 2011 9:07 PM EDT reply actions

Dusty looks more like a truck driver than a professional baseball in that hat...

I don't argue I correct.

by Yossarian22 on May 30, 2011 9:07 PM EDT reply actions

To be fair, he's always going to look more like the human than the sports equipment.

by the finest muffins on May 30, 2011 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions

I think he looks more like an amatuer baseball

by pack_fan on May 30, 2011 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions

LaRussa'd

by DevilsAdvocate on May 30, 2011 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions

that's the joke!

I don't argue I correct.

by Yossarian22 on May 30, 2011 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions

that's a reference

Actually, I suppose it is a joke – because LaRussa is always the punchline.

by DevilsAdvocate on May 30, 2011 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions

AS I have arrived late - I want to thank Jay Bruce...

Rick Santorum telling my father [he] doesn't know about torture is like Carrot Top telling Lebron James he doesn't know about basketball." Meghan McCain

by Madville on May 30, 2011 9:08 PM EDT reply actions

Janish en fuego!

by the finest muffins on May 30, 2011 9:09 PM EDT reply actions

es cierto

Let's not kid ourselves. It's really, really, bad.

by Cy Schourek on May 30, 2011 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions

I wonder how many "I reckon"s are used in the conversation between Bailey and Wood.

Let's not kid ourselves. It's really, really, bad.

by Cy Schourek on May 30, 2011 9:11 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs

I reckon a lot!

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by BubbaFan on May 30, 2011 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs

ill put reckon's both these here posts.

by ritalin on May 30, 2011 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs

Bad defense returns!

by OkieChase on May 30, 2011 9:12 PM EDT reply actions

Yay!

Go Reds!

by Charlie Scrabbles on May 30, 2011 9:12 PM EDT reply actions

that was fortuitous.

by ritalin on May 30, 2011 9:12 PM EDT reply actions

LOL BREWER DEFENZE

by chazzilla on May 30, 2011 9:12 PM EDT reply actions

totally not Superflous.

He’s Super F. Lewis!

No problem, fuckweasel! - jch24

by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on May 30, 2011 9:12 PM EDT reply actions

fred

The baby under the basket is a very powerful talisman, only to be used in times of great distress.

by johnu1 on May 30, 2011 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions

woot

This is the Sergio Mitre I knew and tolerated.

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by BubbaFan on May 30, 2011 9:13 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs

i remember him pitching for the Cubs in 2004

Steve Stone said he was one of the many young and talented pitchers coming up through the organization…

I don't argue I correct.

by Yossarian22 on May 30, 2011 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions

and now?

The Z stands alone.

Let's not kid ourselves. It's really, really, bad.

by Cy Schourek on May 30, 2011 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions

Yay

the Brewers have bad defense

"At the very end, somebody took a dump right where I stood in the dugout every day." Dusty Baker

by featherman on May 30, 2011 9:13 PM EDT reply actions

WOOOO

Joey Votto on Colin Cowherd: "I don’t know who he is"

by UncleWeez on May 30, 2011 9:13 PM EDT reply actions

That was only a hit because of the shift, right?

Still not a candidate.

by Gray on May 30, 2011 9:14 PM EDT reply actions

You mean the weird Brewer's defense strategy to compenstate for their terrible defense?

by chazzilla on May 30, 2011 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions

woof.

I’m surprised that pitch didn’t break a bone.

Let's not kid ourselves. It's really, really, bad.

by Cy Schourek on May 30, 2011 9:14 PM EDT reply actions

can Lewis play CF?

I’d take Heisey out of the game after this inning.

Let's not kid ourselves. It's really, really, bad.

by Cy Schourek on May 30, 2011 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions

Stubbs could come in.

by the finest muffins on May 30, 2011 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions

Bruce can still play CF.

No problem, fuckweasel! - jch24

by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on May 30, 2011 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions

Yeah, thought of that, too.

by the finest muffins on May 30, 2011 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions

Indians have not been good since sweeping us.

Down 11-1 @ Toronto

by OkieChase on May 30, 2011 9:14 PM EDT reply actions

Lucky we played them. Later, we kick their asses

The baby under the basket is a very powerful talisman, only to be used in times of great distress.

by johnu1 on May 30, 2011 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions

And we sucked after sweeping the Cards.

Sweeps are bad!!

by chazzilla on May 30, 2011 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions

Except, the Reds are 9-0 in the World Series.

The baby under the basket is a very powerful talisman, only to be used in times of great distress.

by johnu1 on May 30, 2011 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions

still a 6(!) game lead in the central, though

that is not a good division.

Let's not kid ourselves. It's really, really, bad.

by Cy Schourek on May 30, 2011 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions

Anyone can get a six game lead

when they play Minnesota a bunch.

by Jonathan Terry on May 30, 2011 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions

what happened to Minnesota?

Mauer gets injured, Morneau forgets how to hit, Delmon Young forgets everything, and the pitching disappeared. Huh?

Let's not kid ourselves. It's really, really, bad.

by Cy Schourek on May 30, 2011 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions

I am wondering if Morneau has some sort of permanent concussion issues .

I don't argue I correct.

by Yossarian22 on May 30, 2011 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions

clutch HBP

for Hi-Z.

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by BubbaFan on May 30, 2011 9:15 PM EDT reply actions

they're right, Arredondo has heeyuuuge hands.

Let's not kid ourselves. It's really, really, bad.

by Cy Schourek on May 30, 2011 9:18 PM EDT reply actions

Whoa! How did Bruce get the ball?

Sneaky.

by the finest muffins on May 30, 2011 9:19 PM EDT reply actions

Has anyone made an Arredondo/Alejandro reference yet?

Because that’s all I can think of when I hear his name.

by Jonathan Terry on May 30, 2011 9:19 PM EDT reply actions

You mean that catchy dance hit

Alejoandro?

Let's not kid ourselves. It's really, really, bad.

by Cy Schourek on May 30, 2011 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions

/raises hand

by Charlie Scrabbles on May 30, 2011 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions

Thom or Marty

I don’t live in Cincinnati, never even been there, so with mlb.tv this is my first year really able to watch/listen to the team every day. Is the guy on mlb.tv Thom or Marty or neither? I guess the guy on the radio is the other?

by sd377 on May 30, 2011 9:21 PM EDT reply actions

Marty = radio

Thom = tv

by Charlie Scrabbles on May 30, 2011 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions

Marty's always on the radio, never on TV.

Thom’s mostly on TV, occasionally on radio.

by the finest muffins on May 30, 2011 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions

Thom's pronunciation of Arredondo is starting to drive me bonkers.

by the finest muffins on May 30, 2011 9:23 PM EDT reply actions

Me too. Where did he get that?

The baby under the basket is a very powerful talisman, only to be used in times of great distress.

by johnu1 on May 30, 2011 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions

I'm right there with you

He’s really bugging the shit out of me tonight

by Charlie Scrabbles on May 30, 2011 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions

can't Slyde say something?

Let's not kid ourselves. It's really, really, bad.

by Cy Schourek on May 30, 2011 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions

He says he is

I think he just says that to make me feel better.

by Charlie Scrabbles on May 30, 2011 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions

tell Slyde to be a better broadcast coach!

I don't argue I correct.

by Yossarian22 on May 30, 2011 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions

Were you around the other night (th 19 inning affair, I believe)

when he and Welch talked about it for what seemed like 15 minutes? It made him sound even dumber than usual.

Let a man come in and do the Popcorn.

by -ManBearPig on May 30, 2011 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions

I don't live in Ohio, so I don't usually get the Fox Sports feed.

It just happens to be showing on MLB Network today. So, no.

by the finest muffins on May 30, 2011 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions

lost in the chicken talk

I feel like there’ve been more balks called this year than in the past. And that was not a balk.

Let's not kid ourselves. It's really, really, bad.

by Cy Schourek on May 30, 2011 9:23 PM EDT reply actions

Intentional?

by the finest muffins on May 30, 2011 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions 4 recs

The ump should be the first frame

Please Come Back From Town and find me on twitter

by thevole on May 30, 2011 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions

I thought this was stupid at first

but the more I look at it, the more I like it.

Let's not kid ourselves. It's really, really, bad.

by Cy Schourek on May 30, 2011 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions

nice

"I love working on Saturdays!" - Some Liar

by Howie Feltersnatch on May 30, 2011 9:25 PM EDT reply actions

slick pivot by Soft J there.

Let's not kid ourselves. It's really, really, bad.

by Cy Schourek on May 30, 2011 9:26 PM EDT reply actions

Janish earning his paycheck tonight

2 for 3, run scored, RBI, stolen base, DP.

All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?

by BubbaFan on May 30, 2011 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions

nice chest high throw by Janish

I don't argue I correct.

by Yossarian22 on May 30, 2011 9:26 PM EDT reply actions

!!

No problem, fuckweasel! - jch24

by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on May 30, 2011 9:26 PM EDT reply actions

fart. !!

No problem, fuckweasel! - jch24

by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on May 30, 2011 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions

GBA time = smoke break or pee break

Let a man come in and do the Popcorn.

by -ManBearPig on May 30, 2011 9:26 PM EDT reply actions

i run to the bathroom during it

I don't argue I correct.

by Yossarian22 on May 30, 2011 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions

USAA is presenting this GBA?

I might need to change my insurance.

Still not a candidate.

by Gray on May 30, 2011 9:26 PM EDT reply actions

Jo-Jo Reyes

is about to end that streak. In a CG, no less.

by manichedgehog on May 30, 2011 9:27 PM EDT reply actions

good for him

he’s a decent pitcher. No need for him to have that albatross.

Let's not kid ourselves. It's really, really, bad.

by Cy Schourek on May 30, 2011 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions

omg, artists always jazzing up the song

“Our home sweet home”

actually was very good

xFLIP

by supergrover on May 30, 2011 9:27 PM EDT reply actions

Say what you want...

I like this guy’s voice.

by the finest muffins on May 30, 2011 9:27 PM EDT reply actions

That was a good rendition of god bless america

Please Come Back From Town and find me on twitter

by thevole on May 30, 2011 9:27 PM EDT reply actions

lots of big breastseses

at the game

xFLIP

by supergrover on May 30, 2011 9:27 PM EDT reply actions

BYORC

Let a man come in and do the Popcorn.

by -ManBearPig on May 30, 2011 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs

Bjork?

by manichedgehog on May 30, 2011 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions

Bring your own Rally Cleavage

Let a man come in and do the Popcorn.

by -ManBearPig on May 30, 2011 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs

yeah!

No problem, fuckweasel! - jch24

by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on May 30, 2011 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions

I dunno if Bjork is really a good candidate for Rally Cleavage.

by andromache on May 30, 2011 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions

x

Let's not kid ourselves. It's really, really, bad.

by Cy Schourek on May 30, 2011 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions

swing and a miss...

Let a man come in and do the Popcorn.

by -ManBearPig on May 30, 2011 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions

quit ogling Prince Fielder

All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?

by BubbaFan on May 30, 2011 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions 3 recs

I like seeing submariners when the games not on the line

Let's not kid ourselves. It's really, really, bad.

by Cy Schourek on May 30, 2011 9:30 PM EDT reply actions

I like how the Reds haven't had one in forever.

No problem, fuckweasel! - jch24

by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on May 30, 2011 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions

I'm gonna pour one out (submarine style) for Scott Sullivan over dinner

so I’m basically gonna spill beer all over my wall.

Let's not kid ourselves. It's really, really, bad.

by Cy Schourek on May 30, 2011 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions

ha!

No problem, fuckweasel! - jch24

by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on May 30, 2011 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions

Scott Sullivan is in your kitchen?

Tell him I said hi!

by the finest muffins on May 30, 2011 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions

It must be really frustrating for Votto to never see any pitches to hit

by OkieChase on May 30, 2011 9:31 PM EDT reply actions

Ugh fucking sidearm pitchers

I hate sidearm pitchers

Please Come Back From Town and find me on twitter

by thevole on May 30, 2011 9:32 PM EDT reply actions

Nice

Bruce is a double from the cycle

by manichedgehog on May 30, 2011 9:33 PM EDT reply actions

Let's get him another at-bat, then!

by the finest muffins on May 30, 2011 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions

Wow. SI article is pretty damning on Tressel

“In the morning he would read the Bible with another coach. Then, in the afternoon, he would go out and cheat kids who had probably saved up money from mowing lawns to buy those raffle tickets. That’s Jim Tressel.”

by chazzilla on May 30, 2011 9:34 PM EDT reply actions

I just read the first page.

This does not look good.

Why are you working the permit's desk, and why was that child clubbing your nuggets? ~ Ron Swanson

by BigBabyBruce on May 30, 2011 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions

I read the whole thing

And it is pretty damning, if it’s true. We haven’t seen the end of the investigations.
Ohio State is now a basketball, swimming, and men’s volleyball school.

by Jonathan Terry on May 30, 2011 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions

Nah, it will always be a football school.

Why are you working the permit's desk, and why was that child clubbing your nuggets? ~ Ron Swanson

by BigBabyBruce on May 30, 2011 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions

holy cow

That is some article. Apparently, it’s the reason he resigned. SI gave them a headsup.

If it’s true…oy, what a mess.

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by BubbaFan on May 30, 2011 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions

sports by brooks has been talking about this article for weeks

it’s been looming

Operation: 'tHan's Awesome Plan is living up to its name.

by 'tHan on May 30, 2011 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions

by coincidence

I’m visiting some friends who are Buckeye alumni/former faculty tonight.

They are shocked and horrified at this article.

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by BubbaFan on May 30, 2011 10:33 PM EDT up reply actions

Anybody else keep clicking the Fusion proglide advertisement in the background

fucking annoying

by blark0202 on May 30, 2011 9:34 PM EDT reply actions

I do that just about every other time.

by Jonathan Terry on May 30, 2011 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions

Not really

But I guess I don’t need to buy a razor as much as you apparently do.

by manichedgehog on May 30, 2011 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions

and i think it is killing my already really slow internet.

I don't argue I correct.

by Yossarian22 on May 30, 2011 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions

razor commercials need to die

I hate them so fucking much

by pack_fan on May 30, 2011 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions

razors need to cost about 1/5th what they currently cost.

I get it. We have to shave. Quit charging me 20 bucks for a 4 pack of Mach 3s, you Gillette assholes.

No problem, fuckweasel! - jch24

by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on May 30, 2011 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions

Ptching sidearm has to be worse for your arm than overhand does it not?

Let a man come in and do the Popcorn.

by -ManBearPig on May 30, 2011 9:34 PM EDT reply actions

Definitely is

that’s why you don’t see many (any?) starting pitchers who throw that way. relievers who throw sidearm usually have injuries that prevent them from throwing normally.

Please Come Back From Town and find me on twitter

by thevole on May 30, 2011 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions

or are just mediocre and desperate enough to try something else.

Let's not kid ourselves. It's really, really, bad.

by Cy Schourek on May 30, 2011 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions

Walter Johnson had a heck of a career throwing sidearm.

You Tube clip

Let a man come in and do the Popcorn.

by -ManBearPig on May 30, 2011 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions

Inverted W!

Let's not kid ourselves. It's really, really, bad.

by Cy Schourek on May 30, 2011 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions

my mom's brother's kids went to walter johnson high school.

Please Come Back From Town and find me on twitter

by thevole on May 30, 2011 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions

so did ~10% of my graduating class.

Let's not kid ourselves. It's really, really, bad.

by Cy Schourek on May 30, 2011 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions

not necessarily

Perhaps modern medicine has just had a lot more opportunity to figure out how to fix overhand-motion problems. Tommy John and whatnot.

by DevilsAdvocate on May 30, 2011 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions

so...

Stubbs
Votto
Bruce
Phillips
Rolen
Hernanigans
Lewgomeisey
Janteria
P

…?

No problem, fuckweasel! - jch24

by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on May 30, 2011 9:34 PM EDT reply actions

Not knifey spooney enough

Let a man come in and do the Popcorn.

by -ManBearPig on May 30, 2011 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions

not sure how long you can keep Bruce batting 5th, though.

Let's not kid ourselves. It's really, really, bad.

by Cy Schourek on May 30, 2011 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions

Bruce needs to be the clean up batter yesterday

by pack_fan on May 30, 2011 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions

especially since they only lost by one run

Let's not kid ourselves. It's really, really, bad.

by Cy Schourek on May 30, 2011 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions

Chris saying Arredondo closer to right!

Are you listening, Thom Brenneman?

by the finest muffins on May 30, 2011 9:37 PM EDT reply actions

what?

I don't argue I correct.

by Yossarian22 on May 30, 2011 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions

Closer to right?

Still not a candidate.

by Gray on May 30, 2011 9:40 PM EDT up reply actions

Yes.

Not quite correct, but much less goofy sounding.

by the finest muffins on May 30, 2011 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions

Oh, I finally figured out what you were saying.

I’m guessing Thom will never change though.

Still not a candidate.

by Gray on May 30, 2011 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions

Oh. Right.

Because “closer” also describes Francisco Cordero’s role, and “right” is also the position Jay Bruce plays and the hand Johnny Cueto throws with. Homonyms are fun!

by the finest muffins on May 30, 2011 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions

that was what confused me

i thought you miss-typed something.

I don't argue I correct.

by Yossarian22 on May 30, 2011 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions

Well, I'm an unmarried young lady, so everything I type is miss-typed!

by the finest muffins on May 30, 2011 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions

oh, justin....

by kcgard2 on May 30, 2011 9:46 PM EDT up reply actions

my name is Yossarian, ma.

I don't argue I correct.

by Yossarian22 on May 30, 2011 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions

I still call you justin sometimes

I will try to stop if you would like.

by kcgard2 on May 30, 2011 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions

i don't really care.

I don't argue I correct.

by Yossarian22 on May 30, 2011 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions

I go for Yossi

I hope that’s cool.

Let's not kid ourselves. It's really, really, bad.

by Cy Schourek on May 30, 2011 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions

yeah, that's cool. it's like you typo'd yoshi

Operation: 'tHan's Awesome Plan is living up to its name.

by 'tHan on May 30, 2011 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions

no, that has never been cool

since the incident!

I don't argue I correct.

by Yossarian22 on May 30, 2011 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions

you are sooooo combative!

I don't argue I correct.

by Yossarian22 on May 30, 2011 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions

Well, you are soooooo taguchi.

by andromache on May 30, 2011 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs

more homonyms!

I think they’re good luck.

by DevilsAdvocate on May 30, 2011 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions

Still added an extra N for seom reason

by kcgard2 on May 30, 2011 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions

I missed that.

I just noticed he still made the “e” long.

by the finest muffins on May 30, 2011 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions

and syill with "dawn" 2nd to last

bur he still sounds less awkward saying it than thom

by kcgard2 on May 30, 2011 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions

don't the announcers get the pronunciations before the game?

How do you know they’re not right?

All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?

by BubbaFan on May 30, 2011 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions

Well, their pronunciations don't match, so that's a tip-off.

But also Spanish pronunciation is pretty standard.

by the finest muffins on May 30, 2011 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions

it is

But there are quirks. There’s an accent on the first syllable of Jose Tabata’s last name, that might lead you astray if you didn’t know about it. (It’s often left out in English publications.)

Xavier Nady pronounces his name “Exavier.” No reason. He just likes it that way.

All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?

by BubbaFan on May 30, 2011 9:52 PM EDT up reply actions

/kendrys'd

by andromache on May 30, 2011 9:53 PM EDT up reply actions

i think the Houston announcers went through a whole game last year calling Janish with a short J.

I don't argue I correct.

by Yossarian22 on May 30, 2011 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions

the announcers on espn news did that last week

Operation: 'tHan's Awesome Plan is living up to its name.

by 'tHan on May 30, 2011 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions

really?

Ordinarily I’d give the away announcers a pass, but he’s a Houston boy. Shame!

All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?

by BubbaFan on May 30, 2011 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions

it's the Masset hound

Dusty must have read tl;dr’s post.

All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?

by BubbaFan on May 30, 2011 9:38 PM EDT reply actions

Fielder hitting the ball very hard.

Let a man come in and do the Popcorn.

by -ManBearPig on May 30, 2011 9:42 PM EDT reply actions

I wonder where he's going to be playing next season

by OkieChase on May 30, 2011 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions

Angels.

No problem, fuckweasel! - jch24

by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on May 30, 2011 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions

Maybe Toronto

Let a man come in and do the Popcorn.

by -ManBearPig on May 30, 2011 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions

Chicago?

by ams78 on May 30, 2011 9:46 PM EDT up reply actions

Blue Jays could be pretty scary

by OkieChase on May 30, 2011 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions

Prince Fielder is muscular like my uncle's cat...

I don't argue I correct.

by Yossarian22 on May 30, 2011 9:42 PM EDT reply actions

him?

Let's not kid ourselves. It's really, really, bad.

by Cy Schourek on May 30, 2011 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs

pretty much

he had a 19 lb cat, and my dad made a remark about his weight, and my uncle doesn’t joke and said, he is muscular. My dad and i had to excuse ourselves to go laugh.

I don't argue I correct.

by Yossarian22 on May 30, 2011 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions

Yup, and we all knew that story!

by andromache on May 30, 2011 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions

you should!

I don't argue I correct.

by Yossarian22 on May 30, 2011 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions

my cat is 19 lbs :/

but he is beautiful.

by marshmallow on May 30, 2011 9:53 PM EDT up reply actions

Janish.

goodlord.

Let's not kid ourselves. It's really, really, bad.

by Cy Schourek on May 30, 2011 9:43 PM EDT reply actions

nice play Paul

i am less upset with you.

I don't argue I correct.

by Yossarian22 on May 30, 2011 9:43 PM EDT reply actions

anyone who advocates sending Janish to AAA is crazy.

No problem, fuckweasel! - jch24

by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on May 30, 2011 9:43 PM EDT reply actions

Watching Janish play SS is fun.

Watching him at the plate not so much. But damn can our middle infielders pick it.

Let a man come in and do the Popcorn.

by -ManBearPig on May 30, 2011 9:44 PM EDT reply actions

if LF can get a ~.800 OPS

the Reds can hide Janish. And the way the Reds pitchers are doing, they need Janish.

Let's not kid ourselves. It's really, really, bad.

by Cy Schourek on May 30, 2011 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions

this is why I don't got the Janish hate

yeah he sucks at the plate, but our back up SS sucks there also. Go with the guy who can actually play defense

by pack_fan on May 30, 2011 9:46 PM EDT up reply actions

and 80% of MLB teams have a SS who sucks offensively

so it’s not like the Reds are missing out on much.

No problem, fuckweasel! - jch24

by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on May 30, 2011 9:53 PM EDT up reply actions

yes this is what ive been saying for awhile now

some people on this board seem to be idiots. SS who plays decent D and hits ~230 those guys are all over the league. There’s a reason the term Mendoza Line originated from a SS

by cokane on May 30, 2011 10:37 PM EDT up reply actions

they aren't idiots

They just like jerking people’s chains.

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by BubbaFan on May 30, 2011 10:44 PM EDT up reply actions

Lol. I am a huge Ohio State fan but I couldn't help but laugh when I read this

Pryor showed up to tonights team meeting driving a Nissan 370Z with temp tags

by blark0202 on May 30, 2011 9:44 PM EDT reply actions

I doubt he cares. He is done.

Why are you working the permit's desk, and why was that child clubbing your nuggets? ~ Ron Swanson

by BigBabyBruce on May 30, 2011 9:46 PM EDT up reply actions

him and the rest of the suspended players have a right to be upset

they gave up their ability to get drafted in potentially the last draft in 2 years, all for a guy who then resigned. It’s pretty damning.

Let's not kid ourselves. It's really, really, bad.

by Cy Schourek on May 30, 2011 9:46 PM EDT up reply actions

I don't think the players have any right to be upset.

First we need to consider what they did. Then, we have to remember that they would not have been drafted very high.

Why are you working the permit's desk, and why was that child clubbing your nuggets? ~ Ron Swanson

by BigBabyBruce on May 30, 2011 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions

tattoos are hardly Lawrence Phillips territory

Let's not kid ourselves. It's really, really, bad.

by Cy Schourek on May 30, 2011 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions

What about seeling rings and memorabilia?

Why are you working the permit's desk, and why was that child clubbing your nuggets? ~ Ron Swanson

by BigBabyBruce on May 30, 2011 9:51 PM EDT up reply actions

again, compared to assault, robbery, drugs, etc.

It’s relatively small potatoes. If I was in charge of the NCAA I would just make the school have to donate the value to charity or something, I dunno.

Let's not kid ourselves. It's really, really, bad.

by Cy Schourek on May 30, 2011 9:52 PM EDT up reply actions

I know.

I don’t necessarily agree with the rules, but they are still there and the players knew them.

Why are you working the permit's desk, and why was that child clubbing your nuggets? ~ Ron Swanson

by BigBabyBruce on May 30, 2011 9:53 PM EDT up reply actions

i'd rather they were on drugs

that isn’t taking advantage of a capitalistic system.

I don't argue I correct.

by Yossarian22 on May 30, 2011 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions

It's their property, isn't it?

I guess if it’s an explicit rule, then okay. But I wouldn’t vacate their position for someone who has committed armed robbery.

xFLIP

by supergrover on May 31, 2011 6:31 AM EDT up reply actions

I love another nebraska reference.

by marshmallow on May 30, 2011 9:54 PM EDT up reply actions

Crouch Frazier Suh!

Thunder Collins!

No problem, fuckweasel! - jch24

by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on May 30, 2011 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions

Oooh, thunder collins. You're a connoisseur.

I bet you even know what Eric Crouch does for a living these days.

by marshmallow on May 30, 2011 9:59 PM EDT up reply actions

I'll give you a hint, KMiB:

it’s not playing football!

Let's not kid ourselves. It's really, really, bad.

by Cy Schourek on May 30, 2011 9:59 PM EDT up reply actions

Thunder's in the hooskow, is he not?

Crouch? Hmm. I’m guessing car sales or insurance…Jeff Sheppard style.

No problem, fuckweasel! - jch24

by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on May 30, 2011 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions

So close.

http://crouchrecreation.com/products/playgrounds/

by marshmallow on May 30, 2011 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions

ha!

No problem, fuckweasel! - jch24

by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on May 30, 2011 10:03 PM EDT up reply actions

I think it's probably not as funny if you didn't have to watch him be the worst sportscaster ever for years before he gave up.

by marshmallow on May 30, 2011 10:03 PM EDT up reply actions

and yes, Thunder is still in jail, occasionally giving hilarious interviews to the local news.

by marshmallow on May 30, 2011 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions

I know someone has already said it, probably more than once

But, fuck, those Budweiser radio commercials are annoying

by manichedgehog on May 30, 2011 9:46 PM EDT reply actions

this is a factual statment

one of the first lessons I learned after turning 21 is that you don’t go out with the express interest of getting a) rip-roaring drunk and b)getting some strange.

Let's not kid ourselves. It's really, really, bad.

by Cy Schourek on May 30, 2011 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions

Let's bat around to Bruce!

I want to see a cycle, dammit.

by the finest muffins on May 30, 2011 9:48 PM EDT reply actions

Oh, hell

I thought they’d have a chance to do it, but it’s the 8th and they’re winning. Darn.

Please Come Back From Town and find me on twitter

by thevole on May 30, 2011 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions

Seriously, do you want to tempt the wrath of the whatever from high atop the thing!

Go outside, turn around three times, and spit. Spit and curse. Go!

by the finest muffins on May 30, 2011 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions

i wish we were still on the road!

by ritalin on May 30, 2011 9:52 PM EDT up reply actions

Sooo...

I just got back. What pitchers have been used so far? Was that Masset’s first inning?

"I bet that sex Bengals fan is really pissed now." -DT3428

by sexsalad on May 30, 2011 9:48 PM EDT reply actions

reds.com

I don't argue I correct.

by Yossarian22 on May 30, 2011 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions

Wood, 'dondo, Masset.

Let's not kid ourselves. It's really, really, bad.

by Cy Schourek on May 30, 2011 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions

Yes

Just the Hound and Arredondo.

Let a man come in and do the Popcorn.

by -ManBearPig on May 30, 2011 9:49 PM EDT reply actions

reply fail

Let a man come in and do the Popcorn.

by -ManBearPig on May 30, 2011 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions

tHom says he wife says he always talks like this

i think she should kill him.

I don't argue I correct.

by Yossarian22 on May 30, 2011 9:50 PM EDT reply actions

I'd kill myself if I had to wake up next to this everyday.

Let a man come in and do the Popcorn.

by -ManBearPig on May 30, 2011 9:51 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs

hahahahaha

by kcgard2 on May 30, 2011 9:52 PM EDT up reply actions

"The hair. If I try and run my hand through it...will it get stuck?"

Let's not kid ourselves. It's really, really, bad.

by Cy Schourek on May 30, 2011 9:52 PM EDT up reply actions

He's even more goofy looking in person.

I saw him with his daughter at the game the last Thursday the Reds were at home. I just stared at him, kind of bewildered at his rodent-like appearance.

Let a man come in and do the Popcorn.

by -ManBearPig on May 30, 2011 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions

he is on the road a lot

I don't argue I correct.

by Yossarian22 on May 30, 2011 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions

I think slyde just gave Chris the term looggy

I don't argue I correct.

by Yossarian22 on May 30, 2011 9:50 PM EDT reply actions

He just said LOOGY stands for "Left only one guy guy."

"I bet that sex Bengals fan is really pissed now." -DT3428

by sexsalad on May 30, 2011 9:50 PM EDT reply actions

Chris was talking about the term LOOGY about a week ago

he said “lefthanded only one guy” – close enough huh?

by kcgard2 on May 30, 2011 9:51 PM EDT up reply actions

It's... the basic gist.

by andromache on May 30, 2011 9:52 PM EDT up reply actions

Stubbs has been hurting lately

his OBP is down into the .320s. That cannot stand.

Let's not kid ourselves. It's really, really, bad.

by Cy Schourek on May 30, 2011 9:53 PM EDT reply actions

He's had quite a slump

but like Bruce, I’m actually confident he will come out

by kcgard2 on May 30, 2011 9:54 PM EDT up reply actions

I think it's pretty clear he isn't a leadoff hitter

by manichedgehog on May 30, 2011 9:54 PM EDT up reply actions

He has needed a day off like nobody's business.

by marshmallow on May 30, 2011 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions

just needed a day off, maybe

CF is a demanding position, and it was a grueling road trip.

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by BubbaFan on May 30, 2011 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions

A grueling month.

There’s only been one off night for the team in May, and the teams they’ve played have been tough as well.

"I bet that sex Bengals fan is really pissed now." -DT3428

by sexsalad on May 30, 2011 9:58 PM EDT up reply actions

I think Stubbs gets stuck in his head sometimes too. When he gets on a bad streak, it seems like he doesn't know how to deal with it or how to get out.

by marshmallow on May 30, 2011 10:30 PM EDT up reply actions

Bring in Rally Toby!

by the finest muffins on May 30, 2011 9:54 PM EDT reply actions

BP is good at defense

I am going to miss him sorely once he’s gone (or not able to play like this anymore)

by kcgard2 on May 30, 2011 9:55 PM EDT reply actions

yeah, I'm not sure what's worse

the Reds letting him go or the Reds signing him until he’s 35.

Let's not kid ourselves. It's really, really, bad.

by Cy Schourek on May 30, 2011 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions

I know

it is a rough situation

by kcgard2 on May 30, 2011 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions

I just hope he gives a little discount because he loves the Reds so much.

"I bet that sex Bengals fan is really pissed now." -DT3428

by sexsalad on May 30, 2011 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions

yeah me neither

I’m not really sure how they should approach that

by pack_fan on May 30, 2011 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions

Obligatory

by kcgard2 on May 30, 2011 9:56 PM EDT reply actions

I disagree.

Let's not kid ourselves. It's really, really, bad.

by Cy Schourek on May 30, 2011 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions

Coco's been good so far

no doubt

by kcgard2 on May 30, 2011 9:58 PM EDT up reply actions

oh, the single, not the post.

nevermind.

Let's not kid ourselves. It's really, really, bad.

by Cy Schourek on May 30, 2011 9:58 PM EDT up reply actions

One out

Let a man come in and do the Popcorn.

by -ManBearPig on May 30, 2011 9:57 PM EDT reply actions

tHom is Mr. Optimist all the sudden

by ams78 on May 30, 2011 9:58 PM EDT reply actions

2 outs

Let a man come in and do the Popcorn.

by -ManBearPig on May 30, 2011 9:58 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs

3 outs! REDS WIN!

Let a man come in and do the Popcorn.

by -ManBearPig on May 30, 2011 10:00 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs

Hurray! Reds win!

by kcgard2 on May 30, 2011 10:00 PM EDT reply actions

hooray

"I love working on Saturdays!" - Some Liar

by Howie Feltersnatch on May 30, 2011 10:00 PM EDT reply actions

bye everyone!

this was fun. i like when the reds win

by ritalin on May 30, 2011 10:01 PM EDT reply actions

Reds are gonna sweep

you heard it here first

by pack_fan on May 30, 2011 10:01 PM EDT reply actions

The Reds dominate the Brewers.

the Brewers dominate the NL. The must mean…

"I bet that sex Bengals fan is really pissed now." -DT3428

by sexsalad on May 30, 2011 10:01 PM EDT reply actions

that the Reds dominate the Brewers

and the Brewers dominate the NL?

I don't argue I correct.

by Yossarian22 on May 30, 2011 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions

LEARN THE TRANSITIVE AXIOM OF ORDER, GODDAMMIT

"I bet that sex Bengals fan is really pissed now." -DT3428

by sexsalad on May 30, 2011 10:04 PM EDT up reply actions

what?

I don't argue I correct.

by Yossarian22 on May 30, 2011 10:04 PM EDT up reply actions

he means that

we must dominate all NL teams. It’s like eating the fish taht ate all the other fish. It means we ate those other fish too!

by Red_Poodle on May 31, 2011 12:30 AM EDT up reply actions

yay

lets go streaking!

I don't argue I correct.

by Yossarian22 on May 30, 2011 10:01 PM EDT reply actions

Exasperated Richard Schiff worked!!!

May I propose Bewildered Bradley Whitford for tomorrow’s game?

by the finest muffins on May 30, 2011 10:02 PM EDT reply actions

nice game

considering our 1-2 were 0-fer.

Bruce for POTG!

(And Soft-J deserves an honorable mention!)

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by BubbaFan on May 30, 2011 10:10 PM EDT reply actions

I'd give it to Gomer because he made tHom so excited.

The baby under the basket is a very powerful talisman, only to be used in times of great distress.

by johnu1 on May 30, 2011 10:10 PM EDT up reply actions

Soft J ain't gonna keep his starting job.

When it comes to hitting he’s Yawnish
SOON:

Rick Santorum telling my father [he] doesn't know about torture is like Carrot Top telling Lebron James he doesn't know about basketball." Meghan McCain

by Madville on May 30, 2011 10:47 PM EDT up reply actions

if i'm correct in my thinking, wood won 4 games in may

wins are good things!

Operation: 'tHan's Awesome Plan is living up to its name.

by 'tHan on May 30, 2011 10:14 PM EDT reply actions

Wood is mediocre at best.

I don't argue I correct.

by Yossarian22 on May 30, 2011 10:16 PM EDT up reply actions

He's no Matt Maloney thats fer sure.

Let a man come in and do the Popcorn.

by -ManBearPig on May 30, 2011 10:26 PM EDT up reply actions

from the Fayplacement

Bruce entered today with 11 HR and 29 RBI in May, the most by a Red in a calendar month in those categories since Adam Dunn had 11 and 31 in July of 2005 (courtesy Elias Sports Bureau). Bruce’s totals lead the NL in May, and he also entered the day leading the league in slugging (.709) for the month. He also was 5th in hitting (.330).

Bruce’s 12 homers for the month is threatening the Reds team record of 14 for a calendar month, held by Frank Robinson (Aug. 1962) and Greg Vaughn (Sept. 1999).

All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?

by BubbaFan on May 30, 2011 10:15 PM EDT reply actions