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by ken on Jun 14, 2011 11:30 AM EDT
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Bronson won the old-fashioned way last night
In scanning the boxscore, I noticed that Bronson Arroyo let his defense control the destiny of every Dodger hitter save for one strikout of the opposing pitcher. He's the first Red to pitch at least seven innings while not allowing a HR or walk, but only striking out one, since ... Danny Graves (!) in 2003.
Francisco Cordero earned his 303rd save last night
And moved into a tie with Doug Jones for 20th all time. He's 13 for 15 this year and looking as sharp as he ever has in a Reds uniform, effectively retiring the "So-so" nickname. Next on the list with 304 saves is Jeff Montgomery, a Reds draftee. It wasn't Robinson-for-Pappas, but the 1988 swap of Montgomery for Van Snider is one of the worst trades in modern Reds history.
Draft signing update, courtesy of Sheldon
The Reds announced Monday the signing of third-round pick Tony Cingrani, a left-handed reliever out of Rice University. Cingrani had 12 saves in 32 relief appearances this season while posting a 1.74 ERA. Cingrani was the highest pick out of 14 signings from the 2011 First-Year Player Draft the Reds announced Monday, including fourth-round right-handed pitcher Kyle McMyne out of Villanova.
C-ing Red takes a look at Kershaw and Billingsley
The Reds hit Hiroki Kuroda alright, but Clayton Kershaw presents a more difficult challenge. 'mache takes a look under the hood: Kershaw has raised his K/9 rate to 10.0 this season, while dropping his BB/9 to 2.85. Kershaw is predominantly a two pitch guy – over 90% of his pitches are four-seamers (average velocity 93.1 mph) or sliders, but he also sprinkles in a big 12-6 curveball, and a changeup that comes in about 10 mph slower than the fastball. Impressively, this season, out of 310 sliders, Kershaw has thrown over 2/3 of them for strikes, and batters have whiffed on 20% of them. For you out-of-town fans, the Reds will be on MLBN tonight.
Rolen sat yesterday with a sore foot
He fouled a ball off the foot on Sunday night. The good news: "I'm not dead and it's not broken." Todd Frazier strokes his chin, thinking "not yet, anyways." My guess is Miguel Cairo makes another start tonight.
Dames on Games - Who I end up sitting next to at Reds games
Does this really exist? The "Ironic" fan. Hipsters have even descended upon the most American of pastimes. The Ironic Fan either overcheers or ignores the game, and spends at least an inning and a half trying to start the "wave," despite the fact it’s a Tuesday night and the stands are only capable of a ripple. The Ironic Fan doesn’t wear team gear, unless they were able to find a pre-1990 child’s shirt. The writer forgot to add that the hipster fan constantly checks his or her iPhone and takes public transportation to the park. Or more ideally, arrives in a bicycle he or she built.
June 14, 1870 - the winning stops
The 1869 Red Stockings are widely acknowledged as the first professional baseball team (their disconnection to the current Cincy franchise is besides the point). They won 81 or 130 consecutive games in 1869-1870, depending on who you ask. The Brooklyn Atlantics ended the streak 141 years ago today in a wild 11-inning game. 10,000 Brooklynites attended, but only 3,000 unironically enjoyed the contest.
THT - The worst Cubs team ever?
Cubs fans of long standing have come to expect two kinds of teams: Disappointing and just plain bad. For a team considered a fringe divisional contender before the start of the season, this year's squad has been both. Meanwhile, the Cubs stole one last night from Milwaukee on Darwin Barney's hook slide. With Barney at third with one out in the ninth in a scoreless game, Aramis Ramirez grounded to Brewers shortstop Yuniesky Betancourt , who promptly threw home. Barney eluded a tag by catcher Jonathan Lucroy with a nifty hook slide. As a result, the Reds pulled to within 3.5 games of the Brewers (and idle St. Louis).
Cardinals sign (another) Rasmus
Colby Rasmus' younger brother Casey, was a 36th-round pick in last week's draft. Your move, LaRussa.
Paul McCartney will play at GABP on August 4
Sir Paul will perform the first ever standalone concert at GABP. Seeing his name always reminds me of an old Dennis Miller joke: "Today Paul McCartney was knighted for his work with The Beatles. He was then promptly beheaded for the creation of Wings."
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Hey, the picture captions show up again!
It's your right and your ability, To become my perfect enemy
I know-I can read them now too!
Son, when you participate in sporting events, it's not whether you win or lose: it's how drunk you get. ~Homer Simpson
by Hawkeyegirl96 on Jun 14, 2011 11:58 AM EDT up reply actions
Hey, I like Wings.
That Dames on Games article read like Chaucer. So many stereotypes of various classes of society.
And Doug Jones? The first thing that comes to mind is this ridiculous card:
And this picture of his delivery came up. Looks painful.
"You said 'walks' twice."
"I like walks."
Yeah, Wings was cool
Which one was Paul McCartney? Did he play the immigrant cabbie, or the retarded mechanic?
Or even if I just like such as judged a fish contest that would get me outta the house and in some air.
by RoastBeefKazenzakis on Jun 14, 2011 11:52 AM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
no no, he played the hot, slutty redhead
"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!"
by joshuar9476 on Jun 14, 2011 12:05 PM EDT up reply actions
there were a lot of close predictions last night, but only one person got it exactly right
good job kcgard2
"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!"
So, after homering last night, do you think Heisey might get two starts in a row?
I fear what Gomes will look like flopping around in that cavernous LF.
Or even if I just like such as judged a fish contest that would get me outta the house and in some air.
by RoastBeefKazenzakis on Jun 14, 2011 12:16 PM EDT reply actions
someone said Gomes is injured
Has a hand wrapped or something. So maybe Heisey will get more playing time.
OTOH, with a lefty on the mound tonight, it seems like as good a time as any to start Gomes, if he’s healthy.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
FWIW
Gomes is 1-10 with 4 Ks in his career against Kershaw. I think Heisey might get another start.
Billy Hamilton: Snax
Devin Mesoraco: Snacks
Fred Lewis is 0-3 with 3 Ks
And I have a feeling that if he faced him 20 more times, he’ probably strike out 18 of them.
Billy Hamilton: Snax
Devin Mesoraco: Snacks
In other words, the Reds kinda suck against Kershaw across the board
Got it.
Son, when you participate in sporting events, it's not whether you win or lose: it's how drunk you get. ~Homer Simpson
by Hawkeyegirl96 on Jun 14, 2011 2:05 PM EDT up reply actions
That's probably true for most teams.
But the Reds have some guys who have crushed him.
BP and Votto both have hit him around, as have the catchers, collectively.
Billy Hamilton: Snax
Devin Mesoraco: Snacks
didn't they tag him for 5 or 6 last time out?
Joey Votto on Colin Cowherd: "I don’t know who he is"
by UncleWeez on Jun 14, 2011 2:15 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
yeah they got his pitch count up.
But that was the game the bullpen pissed down its leg.
Why are you working the permit's desk, and why was that child clubbing your nuggets? ~ Ron Swanson
by BigBabyBruce on Jun 14, 2011 2:26 PM EDT up reply actions
that solves it
Hanigan catches, Ramon plays 1b, Votto in left.
"You said 'walks' twice."
"I like walks."
Monie can play 3B, right?
Hanigan catches, Monie at 3B. Problem solved!
by Charlie Scrabbles on Jun 14, 2011 2:26 PM EDT up reply actions
could you imagine if a ball was hit to his right?
Why are you working the permit's desk, and why was that child clubbing your nuggets? ~ Ron Swanson
by BigBabyBruce on Jun 14, 2011 2:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Best possible Reds lineup, based on career OPS vs. Kershaw
c – Hanigan
1b – Hernandez
2b – Phillips
ss – Renteria
3b – Janish
lf – Votto
cf – Bruce
rf – Gomes
Sadly, Jonny’s career .367 OPS is the 8th best on the team vs. Kershaw, beating out Rolen at .347
Or even if I just like such as judged a fish contest that would get me outta the house and in some air.
by RoastBeefKazenzakis on Jun 14, 2011 2:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Bruce has to play CF because Stubbs, FLewis, and Hesiey are a combined 0-17 with 10 Ks
Stubbs does have a walk, though.
Or even if I just like such as judged a fish contest that would get me outta the house and in some air.
by RoastBeefKazenzakis on Jun 14, 2011 2:31 PM EDT up reply actions
how many runs would be lost due to that defense?
Why are you working the permit's desk, and why was that child clubbing your nuggets? ~ Ron Swanson
by BigBabyBruce on Jun 14, 2011 2:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Actually that's true
They’d have the edge at 1B and CF, but it’d be equal or the Reds would be better everywhere else. (I just assume Votto would be better than whoever the Cards are currently running out in LF.)
Billy Hamilton: Snax
Devin Mesoraco: Snacks
I was just about to say that just before you came in and said it before I came in.
That would be too fucked up. You got Tommy Gohome in right feel instead of Bruce Wayne and Bruce dominating center like I dominated that dope you tried to sell me.
Your first placeman is in the left feel flopping aboot like a fish oot of antiflopping stuff and then you also butcher the infield with no names and guys I’ve never even looked before.
Cool Man Mo Dee at first base isnt bad if Joey is aboot to have the day orf.
You should have left that morning, should have left that day
take your love and your child away
there is never a good time to start Gomes
unless it is an Atlantic Coast League Game…
I don't argue I correct.
that might have been me
but I was talking about Heisey, he had his left hand taped so I was just wondering if that signaled a small injury which was the reason he hadn’t been starting much. total speculation though.
Todd Frazier
has been out of Louisville’s starting lineup for seven days now. I don’t think Rolen has to worry about him.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
FTFY
Todd Frazier has been out of Louisville’s starting lineup for seven days now is a player in AAA. I don’t think Rolen has to worry about him.
Billy Hamilton: Snax
Devin Mesoraco: Snacks
Seriously...
If they can’t find him regular playing time in AAA, what is the argument for keeping him down there?! He’d fit so well as a reserve on the big league club because of his ability to man third or left.
It really looks like it is time for a trade of some sort. Get on it, Walt!
I think Frazier is probably injured
He’s been pinch-hitting occasionally, but never stays in the game.
He was in the starting lineup regularly until last Wednesday, so I really think he must have an injury of some sort.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
Last Tuesday, I mean
He’s been out of the starting lineup since last Tuesday.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
Not sure...
I think his coming off the bench has coincided pretty closely with Sappelt’s reactivation. Seems they’ve got too many players for their starting lineup to me….
He's been sitting for a week
If it were a rotation, he would have been rotated in by now. He probably a minor leg injury, I’m assuming. He’s pinch-hitting, but not really running or fielding.
by Charlie Scrabbles on Jun 14, 2011 2:59 PM EDT up reply actions
not true
Sap returned Saturday. Frazier’s last appearance in the starting lineup was Monday, five days earlier.
He was playing some 1B before then. Danny Dorn’s spot. Clearly, Frazier’s higher in the Reds’ estimation than Dorn, so I doubt they’d park Todd’s butt on the bench so Danny can play every day.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
also
Sap basically took Brent Clevlen’s spot. Clevlen was signed out of the indy leagues, and is a CFer. Frazier never plays CF, so he really shouldn’t be affected by Sap’s return.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
Yeah, I guess you are right.
Still, Francisco, Frazier and Alonso makes three players for two positions… Those guys should all be playing every day.
they do, when they're all healthy
3B, LF, 1B – that’s three positions. Plus they play some games with the DH.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
Sketchy...
None of those guys are going to play 1B for the Reds as long as Votto is there, and defense is one of the major things these guys need to be working on. Alonso is apparently Gomes-lite with the glove, Frazier is the man without a position, and Francisco is barely adequate at third, if that. DH doesn’t exactly suit their development at this point.
I think Frazier
is being groomed to be a utility guy. Therefore, playing at all three positions is part of the plan for him.
Francisco…I’m not sure about him, but the Reds are probably hoping he’s the answer for 3B, either as Rolen’s backup or as a starter.
Minor leaguers generally get one day off a week, so they can get all three playing time by shuffling them around and using the DH.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
Tuesday's Run Total Distribution
Here is the run total distribution for Tuesday’s Reds/Dodgers game. The x-axis is the total runs scored (both teams combined) and the y-axis is how many times each run total occurred in 100k simulations.
odd numbers
occur more often due to the rules of baseball. There are a lot of one run games, especially won by the home team due to walk off wins (which are usually of the one run variety) and the fact that the home team does not bat in the bottom of the 9th inning when already leading. All the one run games are odd numbered totals (ie: 1-0, 2-1, 3-2, 4-3, 5-4). Thus the spikes on the odd numbered totals. Pretty interesting.
I'm just curious...
Why? I mean, it looks nice and all, but what is interesting about the distribution of combined runs? Am I missing something?
I'm not a gambler (although I may qualify as a numbers geek)...
I don’t mean any offense, but I find it a bit hard to believe that I would consider wagering on the over/under for an individual baseball game just because someone put a pretty (although very easily duplicated in Excel) chart in the comments of an RR post. Do people actually do this?
Don't we have a prediction contest on this site for every game?
I’m predicting some type of 5-run total tonight.
Or even if I just like such as judged a fish contest that would get me outta the house and in some air.
by RoastBeefKazenzakis on Jun 14, 2011 3:06 PM EDT up reply actions
Nobody should consider
making a wager based off of this chart. You’d be dumb to do so. There is not enough data to go along with it. It wasn’t meant for that. Just that those type of people would find it “interesting”. Don’t read too much into this. :)
vr, Xei
I like the chart.
I’m no mathematician, but I like probability and thought it was interesting.
by Cuetotally Amazing on Jun 14, 2011 4:03 PM EDT up reply actions
I just bet $100,000,000,000 based on this chart
Fuck.
Well, I guess it qualifies me to work in the mortgage securities industry.
Or even if I just like such as judged a fish contest that would get me outta the house and in some air.
by RoastBeefKazenzakis on Jun 14, 2011 4:06 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
why does it alternate up and down between odd and even numbers?
I find that to be an interesting pattern
This was an entertaining read
What’s everyone think about Coco?
"the only place they lost was the scoreboard"
he has been very good this year
and i’m glad he has because i’ve always liked him and felt like he received a lil more criticism than he deserved. I’m just afraid that because he has been nails this year that Walt and Co. might get tempted to exercise his option
He had some real command issues last year, which he seems to have conquered
His walks are way down. Coco can be “effectively wild” but last year, he went through stretches where I don’t think he knew where the ball was going when he released it.
He is still overpaid, in the sense that they could probably get more WAR for the money if it were spent on a starter or a position player, but he has had a very good year.
Or even if I just like such as judged a fish contest that would get me outta the house and in some air.
by RoastBeefKazenzakis on Jun 14, 2011 3:59 PM EDT up reply actions
If they exercise his option, I'm going to hit the roof
"Good luck, National League managers – I have no idea how you’re supposed to get this guy out." - Dave Cameron on Joey Votto
by Grahamophone on Jun 14, 2011 5:38 PM EDT up reply actions
What is that? A house for ants?
How can they be expected to live if they can’t even fit inside the building?
by the finest muffins on Jun 14, 2011 7:03 PM EDT up reply actions 3 recs
I don't think there's any way that happens
"Wait, you think I'm being mean to the pretend orangutan?" -- battlekow
Yeah, I could see them maybe asking him back (maybe)
but not at 12 million. No way.
Billy Hamilton: Snax
Devin Mesoraco: Snacks
I'm bad with contracty stuff
could they offer him arb and get picks if he declines?
Joey Votto on Colin Cowherd: "I don’t know who he is"
Nope, they could decline the option and offer arb
But I think the rules of arb stipulate that you have to offer a certain % of the player’s most recent salary. I’m pretty sure the arb offer would have to be a minimum of 8 million or so (maybe more), so arbitration is definitely off the table as well.
Billy Hamilton: Snax
Devin Mesoraco: Snacks
Huh. I was trying to find the percentage and I came across a BP article
That lists what is permissible in an arbitration hearing.
-The quality of the player’s contribution to his club during the past season (including but not limited to his overall performance, special qualities of leadership and public appeal).The existence of any physical or mental defects on the part of the player.
—The length and consistency of his career contribution.
—The record of the player’s past compensation.
—Comparative baseball salaries (the arbitration panel is provided with a table of confidential baseball salaries for all players broken down by years of service).
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—The recent performance of the club, including but not limited to his league standing and attendance
Sheesh, that’s ugly. No wonder no one ever wants to go to arbitration.
Billy Hamilton: Snax
Devin Mesoraco: Snacks
'creds got punished for being lazy is all :)
"Wait, you think I'm being mean to the pretend orangutan?" -- battlekow
interesting stuff in there
I though it was solely based off of player performance and comparative contracts
I was more thinking he'd decline
gotta think Coco wants one more decent sized contract
Joey Votto on Colin Cowherd: "I don’t know who he is"
That rule only applies to guys under team control
If a player is otherwise eligible for FA, the team can offer whatever they want.
I think they can offer him arb
that might be the move I make, honestly (maybe he would get way more than he is worth though). I’m not against having him back.
It's tasty and best when served hot.
We need Brandon Larson to Play 3rd! Can't be worse than Rentawreck, right?!?
by BiggerRedMachines on Jun 14, 2011 3:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Just saw on ESPN Rumors
a story about Hamels’ future in Philly. The Phils have plenty of top of the rotation pitching and are a bit starved for some right handed outfield help. Probably very slim chance that the Phils actually consider it but just wanted to throw it out there and get some people’s thoughts.
Jonny Gomes for Cole Hamels, straight up.
"People don't kill people. Burning oreo packages kill people."
No way it would happen, but i'd be thrilled if we got him
Dude’s pitching out of his mind this year
Fuck it, we'll do it live.
This just in
Kyle Lotzkar has joined Dayton!
"People don't kill people. Burning oreo packages kill people."
And Zach Stewart has been called up to the Blue Jays
while Scott Rolen nurses another injury. We’ve lost the trade!!!!!!!
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Also
Stewart is expected to make his big league debut on Saturday in Cincinnati.
Duh duh duh.
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I can't wait for Rolen:Stewart to work out like Stubbs:Lincecum did
on the field, at least.
"You said 'walks' twice."
"I like walks."
Stewart has been fairly terrible for the Jays.
2 seasons in AA, and in his repeat season his K/9 is down to 6.33. Good control, must have good GB#s too, but still has a 3.7 FIP this year and was at 4.2 in 136 innings last year. Seems like good value to me.
Holy crap, I got an actual job offer!
I’m done whining about interviews for a while!
Still not a candidate.
by Gray on Jun 14, 2011 4:21 PM EDT reply actions 10 recs
Yep.
Now I’ve just got to find a place to live ASAP. Kind of a daunting task.
Still not a candidate.
Welcome to the (soon to be) Metro area!
Might I suggest something in the West Falls Church area?
by Brendanukkah on Jun 14, 2011 6:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Working in Tyson's?
Give up your dream of walking to things immediatement.
by Brendanukkah on Jun 14, 2011 6:46 PM EDT up reply actions
They do still have those grand plans to make half of Tyson's Corner an outdoor mall,
so if you wait four or five years, you can pretend you are in a real city while you shop at Pacific Sunwear and Polo Jeans.
by Cuetotally Amazing on Jun 14, 2011 6:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Oh, I know it won't happen where I work
but it’s still possible to live somewhere between there are DC that I might actually like. That’s where I’m planning to look.
Still not a candidate.
I lived in the Ballston area when I first moved to DC
It’s not that far from Tyson’s, and has a “downtown” that’s easily walkable. You’re also close to Clarendon and its nightlife, and a couple of Metro stations. Quite a nice area. And, since you’re such a big hockey fan, the Caps practice facility is there.
by Brendanukkah on Jun 14, 2011 7:09 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, I was thinking somewhere in Arlington...
maybe there, or maybe the Rosslyn side. Somewhere within walking distance of a metro station and other actual stuff.
Still not a candidate.
Try up Wilson Blvd a bit from Rosslyn; Rosslyn itself is a bit bleak.
I do think Clarendon has gotten a lot better too, and Courthouse itself is somewhat bland but close to Clarendon. Also, some of the in-between-neighborhood areas are close enough to stuff but likely to be a bit cheaper.
by Cuetotally Amazing on Jun 14, 2011 7:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Courthouse is nice
And it’s not as expensive as Clarendon
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."
As I think we discussed a bunch of game threads, winning and losing streaks ago,
that area used to be really annoying and fratty, but since I left DC in 2007 a goodly number of interesting coffee and restaurant places have popped up, fulfilling the optimistic vision promised by the Iota Club and thwarting the bleak prospect of a lineup of convention center-sized “Irish” bars.
by Cuetotally Amazing on Jun 14, 2011 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions
The Not For Tourists book on DC is awesome.
And they have a website! Here’s what they say about Falls Church, but you can use it to read up on other neighborhoods, too.
by the finest muffins on Jun 14, 2011 7:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Yes, welcome to the DC area (though I'm not there at the moment!)
You could always do what I did when I got a job offer that was to start a week later: sublet for a month while you find the right place.
by the finest muffins on Jun 14, 2011 7:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, that's my fallback plan...
mainly I just have a ton to do in the next few weeks, what with moving out of here and finding another place and tying up loose ends with people here. Lots of moving parts!
Still not a candidate.
It's best not to say bye to anyone,
just shove off. They’ll miss you more that way.
by Cuetotally Amazing on Jun 14, 2011 7:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Still not a candidate...
but I will be employed at something over $15,000/year, which should be nice.
Still not a candidate.
Well done, and congrats!
I heard Starbucks offers health insurance, is that true? :-)
Billy Hamilton: Snax
Devin Mesoraco: Snacks
by nycredsfan on Jun 14, 2011 6:22 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
That is not true;
however, if you drink the coffee every day, you will be very regular.
by Cuetotally Amazing on Jun 14, 2011 6:49 PM EDT up reply actions
That's really good news
Good luck with it, buddy!
by Charlie Scrabbles on Jun 15, 2011 8:43 AM EDT up reply actions
Why did I think Gomes was starting tonight?
"Good luck, National League managers – I have no idea how you’re supposed to get this guy out." - Dave Cameron on Joey Votto
by Grahamophone on Jun 14, 2011 5:40 PM EDT up reply actions
Heisey gets another shot!
Though I think I would have sat Stubbers and started Gomes (Heisey in CF). Stubbs seems like he needs one of those off days
not a bad idea
"Good luck, National League managers – I have no idea how you’re supposed to get this guy out." - Dave Cameron on Joey Votto
by Grahamophone on Jun 14, 2011 5:45 PM EDT up reply actions
yeah, although I could also foresee Stubbs going 0-4 with 4 Ks
but for some reason, of all the faults of the players on the team, I am strangely OK with Stubbs and his strikeouts. I’m perfectly happy with a .260ish hitting above-average CF who hits @ 20 homers and steals 40+
Joey Votto on Colin Cowherd: "I don’t know who he is"
and and OBP which is north of .300
which is a nice change from the last number of years out of the lead off spot.
Stubbs leads the NL in runs scored
and is 10th in total times on base.
I’d say he’s doing just fine.
As an aside, Joey Votto has been on base 20 more times than the next closest player.
Billy Hamilton: Snax
Devin Mesoraco: Snacks
I think he's doing great out of the lead off spot
I’ve been very satisfied with his performance so far. plus its not out of the question that as he gets older he may cut his K% a little.
He seems like the kind of player that will go through stretches where he strikes out a ton
And the final numbers will end up around 30%.
Billy Hamilton: Snax
Devin Mesoraco: Snacks
you and your counting stats!
No problem, fuckweasel! - jch24
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Jun 14, 2011 7:43 PM EDT up reply actions
What happened to him?
"Good luck, National League managers – I have no idea how you’re supposed to get this guy out." - Dave Cameron on Joey Votto
by Grahamophone on Jun 14, 2011 5:52 PM EDT up reply actions
he has some sort of bandage on his hand
my guess is that he stabbed Sean Bean outside a bar.
"You said 'walks' twice."
"I like walks."
by Cy Schourek on Jun 14, 2011 5:58 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
Street fight with a riding mower.
You should see the other guy.
by Cuetotally Amazing on Jun 14, 2011 6:51 PM EDT up reply actions
the trade swings back in our favor!
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by Slyde on Jun 14, 2011 6:16 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions 1 recs
This one is neck and neck!
I’m glad we can settle it once and for all based on Stewart’s start Saturday.
Billy Hamilton: Snax
Devin Mesoraco: Snacks
What's Josh Roenicke up to these days?
by the finest muffins on Jun 14, 2011 7:16 PM EDT up reply actions
I think this is true
Let’s revisit the Hernandez trade.
Justin Turner is the starting 2B for the Mets. He’s hitting .284!
Billy Hamilton: Snax
Devin Mesoraco: Snacks
Livan Hernandez is connected to a drug cartel!
"People don't kill people. Burning oreo packages kill people."
Um
Have you seen the Reds 2B’s numbers? (Hint: .284/.344/.393)
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I'm happy with this lineup.
Maybe swap Hernandez and Rolen, but I’ll take it.
Let a man come in and do the Popcorn.
Quick question for the Columbus RR's...
I am back in Columbus for work this week and my hotel does not have FS-O, so it presents a problem I never had to deal with when living here in needing to find a place with the game on.
Any recommendations of a sports bar that will still be serving food at 10 and be open until 1 for the entirety of the game (and preferably a place I can plug in my laptop as well). I’m staying in Grandview, so I’d like to stay in the Grandview/Upper Arlington area and not have to pay for parking.
tonights game is on MLB network
but then again if you don’t get FSO, you probably don’t get MLB Network
I'm late to the party, but Grandview Cafe would have it on.
Also, Byrne’s Pub is a hole in the wall, but a good little pub.
Jimmy V’s – so so
There’s a BWs on 5th and also a Brazenhead which would probably have it on in the basement
Calmer than you are.
by 3 Fast 3 Furious on Jun 15, 2011 8:13 AM EDT up reply actions
Jeter just got DLed, so he won't be breaking the 3,000 hit barrier in Cincinnati
He won’t even be playing in Cincinnati. Kind of a bummer, that. I’m sure whoever his replacement is is better than he.
Billy Hamilton: Snax
Devin Mesoraco: Snacks
fuckin' Bankees.
They’ll probably move A-Rod back to short and trade for Zimmerman by the time they get here.
No problem, fuckweasel! - jch24
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Jun 14, 2011 6:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Eduardo Nunez
He’s no Paul Janish.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
Because EVERYBODY's a Yankees fan!
Duh?
by the finest muffins on Jun 14, 2011 7:16 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
jose reyes just complained that atlantas dirt is too wet
the grounds crew came out with new dirt & put it down.
it’s official. Reyes is going to be traded to the cardinals
by 'tHan on Jun 14, 2011 7:16 PM EDT reply actions 3 recs
He won't like playing in St. Louis
where the Cardinals’ tears make for a very soppy infield.
On the serial tip though, I do fear our division rivals making a big deadline move. Maybe the Brewers blew their wad in the offseason, though they may have $ to spend based on where payroll was in 2010. And downstream space if they’re cutting Fielder loose. I’ll defer to ol Pete. The Cards are always a threat. Can’t rule out an insane deal if they’re convinced Pujols is going to fly the coop.
"OVERCHARGE, v. To ask a higher price than you can get." -Ambrose Bierce
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Jun 14, 2011 7:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Neither team really has any trade chips in the minors with which to make a significant deal.
The Cardinals had to trade from their major league roster last year just to get Westbrook. The only good pieces they have are A ball pitchers with a ton of risk, and Shelby Miller, who they ain’t trading.
The Brewers, after they traded for Greinke, are left with what is largely considered the worst farm system in the league.
Either team could get creative and trade for a spare part or middle reliever, but neither of them are getting a difference maker.
Billy Hamilton: Snax
Devin Mesoraco: Snacks
Yeah, I figured the Brewers were done
I’m sure they want a shortstop though. Draft haul can’t be traded for a year right?
"OVERCHARGE, v. To ask a higher price than you can get." -Ambrose Bierce
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Jun 14, 2011 7:44 PM EDT up reply actions
Wouldn't matter
There won’t be a significant upgrade at SS available that any 2011 pick would get, save maybe their 1st rounder. Even though they are all in for this year, I can’t see them doing that.
Billy Hamilton: Snax
Devin Mesoraco: Snacks
Is this the thread to start fights?
Zack Cozart doubled in his first AB tonight, his 23rd of the year.
OPS now at .893.
Billy Hamilton: Snax
Devin Mesoraco: Snacks
that equates to an mlb ops of about .003
is that really what you want?
by 'tHan on Jun 14, 2011 7:24 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
His BABIP is ridiculous
"Good luck, National League managers – I have no idea how you’re supposed to get this guy out." - Dave Cameron on Joey Votto
by Grahamophone on Jun 14, 2011 7:28 PM EDT up reply actions
That would only be a single in MLB,
and he would have gotten thrown out because he’d round the bag the wrong way.
by Cuetotally Amazing on Jun 14, 2011 7:29 PM EDT up reply actions
True. Then he'd twist his ankle on the way back to the dugout because grass is so different in MLB.
Billy Hamilton: Snax
Devin Mesoraco: Snacks
If the bright lights didn't blind him first
"OVERCHARGE, v. To ask a higher price than you can get." -Ambrose Bierce
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Jun 14, 2011 7:33 PM EDT up reply actions
and then Jonny Gomes would rip out his throat.
Bringing Zack Cozart to the majors would end his career.
"People don't kill people. Burning oreo packages kill people."
The pun-riddled headlines would also bring shame on his family
Must-C Coz-y 3-run HR, with Short Porch!
An Early 21st C. Cozart’s Masterpiece!
Would you like any Cozart?
"OVERCHARGE, v. To ask a higher price than you can get." -Ambrose Bierce
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Jun 14, 2011 8:06 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Of course, Gomes would be doing Cozart a favor...
Putting the poor kid out of his misery after the immense psychological terror inflicted upon him from the booing crowds (which is in comparison to the Minor Leagues where the fans are like Tennis Hooligans)
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