Red Reposter - The Spirit of '77
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Jun 16, 2011 12:46 PM EDT
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UPDATE: This just missed the Reposter's press time, but it's well worth taking two clicks, via TheC's fanshot, to soak up coverage (ESPN video + article) of Brandon Phillips' Twitter magnanimity.
The Legend of BIlly Hamilton has made its way to the top of 30 Rockefeller
Which is, where I assume, NBC's Hardball Talk is based. Hamilton's season in A ball at Dayton is characterized here as "disappointing." And despite leading the entire minor leagues with 53 SBs, that's fair enough. Hamilton turned 20 last September and is currently sporting a .230/.293/.321 line in 267 PAs. Our Farmers Only staff would tell you much better than I, but many a successful big league career was full of fits and starts in the minor leagues.
ESPN's SweetSpot Blog calls David Ross the Best Backup Catcher in the Bigs
This is relevant to the Reds in several ways, all of them annoying. I'd forgotten that the Reds "named Paul Bako the starter" in 2008, a fact this post dredges up. Meanwhile, Ross was reaching base 38% of the time. He basically matched Ryan Hanigan's current production in a 1/3 of a season's worth of PAs , while playing pretty good defense, but was released in August '08 by the Reds. He threw out 48% of basestealers in 52 games the next season. I know this doesn't matter at all now, given the team's catching riches, and I agree that Ross is probably exposed in a starting spot, but the Reds certainly didn't use him properly.
Also, I'm guessing this post considers Ramon Hernandez a co-starter with Ryan Hanigan. Because that guy is nominally the back-up to Hanigan on games played and he is real good, check him out.
John Erardi ponders what moves the Reds should Reds make to shore things up
Assist from Slyde on this one. It's nice to see a full-throated defense of Stubbs get some mainstream play. I don't actually know if Erardi reads Red Reporter regularly, but maybe he could name-drop us next time he's on Reds Wrap? I just want to hear my name on the TV. Either that, or can someone start calling into sports radio and yelling "ManBearPig! MeanBearPig! RijoSaboCaseyWKRP is the King of All Media?"
I agree that the team has to find a place for Cozart soon, but I'm conflicted on the pitching moves. I'd like to get a look at the staff with Bailey returned and an improved Leake and Volquez. An innings-eater (read: underwhelming trade target) would probably be the upper-end for what the Reds could land at the deadline. As for a left-handed bullpen arm, we could see Wood or Willis there soon. And that might work.
Blog Red Machine chooses its Top 5 Reds Trades of the Decade
Hard to argue with Stevens for Phillips, though - let's not rush to judgment - Stevens has only appeared in 4 games with the Cubs this season. And what about Edinson Volquez? We got our Opening Day starter for someone off the Rule 5 Draft heap.
The new-look OMGReds has your BP Wristband Update
It's a picture of himself on both of his wrists. Along with his signature. If I'm not mistaken, people used to get mad at Barry Bond for that. But it doesn't seem very offensive - or surprising. It just makes him seem like he's from the future, where everyone scans their arms to "gain access" to the "reactor core."
Five homers and five stolen bases in the same game by one team is hard
The Yankees did it last night and it's only been done 8 times since 1919. The '77 Reds did too, but they were just showing off at that point.
Bask in the comfort-glow of homemovie shot at Shea Stadium during Tom Seaver's first post-trade return
Also happened in 1977. Those were the Wonder Years. 1977 may have been some kind of space-time crossroads, which will be come retroactively important in the future round about when everyone has head shots on their wristbands.
Cordero 20th (now 19th) on all-time saves list
CoCoo picked up save 303 on Monday, which tied him with Doug Jones on the all-time list. He got 304 Tuesday to move into a tie with Jeff Montgomery for 19th. It's true you almost never see Cordero jerseys. And that makes sense, inasmuch as he only appears in one inning every couple games. But he's earning back some goodwill this season.
A pictorial recap of the #VOTEREDSLUNCH
I'm not sure who won, but it should be whoever drank canned Hudy and what appears to be three kinds of puddings.
One of those "living the dream" draft stories I like reading this time of year
This time, it's about Ryan Kemp, who hails from Columbia, MD, and was picked in the 14th Round by the Reds. He's been dispatched to Billings.
Hamilton-Volquez trade revisted, by Sports DFW - No I don't want to revisit that right now. How do I hit the backspace button?
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Bill seems shocked by the language I used below.
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 16, 2011 2:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Apparently, the National League in 1897 sounded a lot like Red Reporter
Back when Deadwood premiered on HBO, a lot of people complained that the profanity was unrealistic, as people in the 19th century just didn’t talk like that. I would say that the above-linked letter, which was so profane the league office wasn’t even allowed to send it through the mail, supports the case for Al Swearengen.
National League cocksuckers.
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 16, 2011 2:29 PM EDT reply actions 5 recs
That's a great story.
I’m always struck by the fact that things that seem so contemporary have been around so long.
by Cuetotally Amazing on Jun 16, 2011 2:52 PM EDT up reply actions
I think we should have a thread where everyone uses 1897 insults
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 16, 2011 3:31 PM EDT up reply actions
Listen you codswallop
you take that dastardly lip and forcefully place it in your milkcow’s backside! I do declare, hellfire is a-coming for you, you flotch!
Joey Votto on Colin Cowherd: "I don’t know who he is"
by UncleWeez on Jun 16, 2011 3:50 PM EDT up reply actions 5 recs
man, shutcho bitchass up
"I slyde my boehner into sexsalad...."
Sounds like a johnu1 production. --jch24
effective AND concise!
fuck the 1890s (and the po-lice)
Joey Votto on Colin Cowherd: "I don’t know who he is"
they're all roguish cankerblossoms.
i don’t think i’m doing it right.
"I slyde my boehner into sexsalad...."
Sounds like a johnu1 production. --jch24
I saw your mom in How the Other Half Lives!
by Cuetotally Amazing on Jun 16, 2011 4:15 PM EDT up reply actions
Your sister often deals in commerce of the flash!
I sometimes trouble her on the boulevard asking for change for a 5-cent piece!
"Work like you don't need the money. Love like you've never been hurt. Dance like nobody's watching." - Satchel Paige
by PeteyHendrix on Jun 16, 2011 5:19 PM EDT up reply actions
I refused to let her walk on the street side so as she might avoid falling rubbish!
by Cuetotally Amazing on Jun 16, 2011 5:33 PM EDT up reply actions
And that is certainly a tenement to your sibling affection!
"Work like you don't need the money. Love like you've never been hurt. Dance like nobody's watching." - Satchel Paige
by PeteyHendrix on Jun 16, 2011 6:10 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
completely unrelated
but does anybody know why Madville said that i was in charge while he was going to be on vacation for the next few days. he said this late in the game yesterday and frankly i’m completely confused why he would bestow such an honor, privelege, duty, and insult to me. hell, i don’t even know how to post pics on here (weiner’d).
by Heeringa on Jun 16, 2011 2:39 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
he just saw the capital "H" and assumed you were tHan
"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!"
Well, they sure-as-fuck weren't going to put ME in charge.
The baby under the basket is a very powerful talisman, only to be used in times of great distress.
I could have had that early on ... my whole aura would be different.
But fuck it anyhow.
The baby under the basket is a very powerful talisman, only to be used in times of great distress.
That would make 4 of us.
The baby under the basket is a very powerful talisman, only to be used in times of great distress.
i would put you in charge
i mean i would be banned, but i would probably be a more productive member of society.
I don't argue I correct.
The Yankees game
It was a wild one. Both Ramiro Pena and Eduardo Nunez homered. Basically, Paul Janish and his weaker-hitting brother.
The announcers got all excited, dreaming of how the balls were going to fly out of GABP next week. Which probably means they’ll struggle to hit it out of the infield.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
Were they playing at home?
Because that new Yankee ballpark is a joke – dare I say, more of one than GABP. The right field short porch is ridiculous.
"This is the St. Louis Cardinals we're talking about. They suck. Screw them. With a shovel. The sharp metal end. And then set them on fire." - crolfer
by rorschach1979 on Jun 16, 2011 3:02 PM EDT up reply actions
Madville telling you you're in charge is an honor indeed, don't let him down
"Wait, you think I'm being mean to the pretend orangutan?" -- battlekow
by jch24 on Jun 16, 2011 3:16 PM EDT reply actions 3 recs
So Heeringa is in charge
and jch is Madville, in Madville’s absence. At least we’ve got the line of succession down.
"OVERCHARGE, v. To ask a higher price than you can get." -Ambrose Bierce
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Jun 16, 2011 3:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Mod Pro Temp
No problem, fuckweasel! - jch24
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Jun 16, 2011 3:24 PM EDT up reply actions
Today's FAoTD
Alicia Sacramone
<a href="http://blogs.dallasobserver.com/sportatorium/alicia-sacramone-picture.jpg
"Wait, you think I'm being mean to the pretend orangutan?" -- battlekow
that was by far my favorite Olympics to watch
y’know, for obvious reasons.
No problem, fuckweasel! - jch24
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Jun 16, 2011 3:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Because you found out what made Shawn Johnson's taco pop?
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."
since i'm in charge, per Madville
i declare that there shall be more pics of scantily-clad hot chicks
God Bless You Sir!!
by Jack Armstrong started an All Star Game on Jun 16, 2011 9:31 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
All Hail the Heeringa!
The baby under the basket is a very powerful talisman, only to be used in times of great distress.
well, since you ARE in charge here
and since we ARE on an Olympic theme here…
how about Bia and Branca Feres, Brazilian synchronized swimming TWINS!
No problem, fuckweasel! - jch24
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Jun 16, 2011 10:08 PM EDT up reply actions 3 recs
That's YOUR role this week.
"Work like you don't need the money. Love like you've never been hurt. Dance like nobody's watching." - Satchel Paige
by PeteyHendrix on Jun 16, 2011 5:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Why would we do that?
I'm going to start my own Reds blog with blackjack and hookers, in fact forget the blog.
by justin007000 on Jun 16, 2011 3:28 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
because Role Playing is bitchin' fun!
That's what she said!
by Raven Riley on Jun 16, 2011 3:32 PM EDT up reply actions 4 recs
who's the slutty maid?
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."
Close enough?
"Wait, you think I'm being mean to the pretend orangutan?" -- battlekow
by jch24 on Jun 16, 2011 4:01 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
Lance Bass?
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."
We should definitely pick up BP's option....
Long term contract? Guess it depends on what he’s asking for, but 4/48 with a team option’s probably the limit.
I'd balk at anything over 3 years (including option, '12-'14)
And try to get him for no more than 3/$34 ($12M, $11M, $11M). If you think he has a 4 win ceiling and will regress as he ages (and might take a slight discount) I think that’s reasonable.
Utley’s getting $15/yr for his age 31-33 seasons. He’s probably good for at, minimum, 1 win above Phillips over that time.
"OVERCHARGE, v. To ask a higher price than you can get." -Ambrose Bierce
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Jun 16, 2011 4:10 PM EDT up reply actions
4/48 would not be a good contract for the Reds.
I love BP. But we are already seeing signs that his speed is going away. His offense is still fine, but I think the power will continue to diminish until you have a slap hitter without OBP skills. Juan Pierre offense would not be at all out of the question for the last 2 years of that contract.
The defense won’t continue to be elite either. 3 years, max. 10 million a year, max.
In other words, I don’t see a long term deal happening. Best to just pick up the option then walk away.
Billy Hamilton: Snax
Devin Mesoraco: Snacks
I think it's totally realistic. Maybe not Pierre today, but his age 31-32 seasons he put up .287/.350/.344
BP might have a bit more power than that, but probably less AVG and OBP.
Billy Hamilton: Snax
Devin Mesoraco: Snacks
yeah, I guess I could see something like .265/.340/.400
which is still valuable, just not 4/48 valuable
Joey Votto on Colin Cowherd: "I don’t know who he is"
I don't think he would ask for 4/48, not if he truly intends on staying.
But, what do I know?
Why are you working the permit's desk, and why was that child clubbing your nuggets? ~ Ron Swanson
by BigBabyBruce on Jun 16, 2011 4:52 PM EDT up reply actions
yeah, you're probably right
but would you do 4/40?
Joey Votto on Colin Cowherd: "I don’t know who he is"
It would be more reasonable.
I still don’t like the idea of going over three years, but we are hoping for a discount from BP then we’ll have to give him years.
Why are you working the permit's desk, and why was that child clubbing your nuggets? ~ Ron Swanson
by BigBabyBruce on Jun 16, 2011 4:55 PM EDT up reply actions
He hasn't had an OBP that high, ever.
His full-season high is .332 last year (he’s at .339 this year). His career OBP is .318.
I think we can expect something close to his career norms for the next year, maybe 2.
But looking out 3 or 4 years, I wouldn’t be surprised at all if he did something like .265/.320/.370.
Billy Hamilton: Snax
Devin Mesoraco: Snacks
I don't think I see his power falling off quite that much.
Why are you working the permit's desk, and why was that child clubbing your nuggets? ~ Ron Swanson
by BigBabyBruce on Jun 16, 2011 4:59 PM EDT up reply actions
Like I said, not next year, probably not the year after.
But 3 years out he’ll be a 33 year old second baseman. Look up the historical offensive production from middle infielders at that age. It isn’t good.
Billy Hamilton: Snax
Devin Mesoraco: Snacks
I suppose. We would also start seeing a decline in his defense at that point.
That is really why I wouldn’t want to give him a four year deal, but we may have to if we want to keep him around.
Why are you working the permit's desk, and why was that child clubbing your nuggets? ~ Ron Swanson
by BigBabyBruce on Jun 16, 2011 5:10 PM EDT up reply actions
put it this way
there’s a reason Orlando Hudson never got a multiyear contract.
Also, there’s a reason that Utley’s $75 million contract is the biggest ever for a 2B.
No problem, fuckweasel! - jch24
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Jun 16, 2011 5:41 PM EDT up reply actions
yeah, that OBP was definitely high
I was too lazy to check his stats. I still have trouble thinking his power will fall off THAT dramatically, but you very well may be right.
Joey Votto on Colin Cowherd: "I don’t know who he is"
I object to Juan Pierre as a comp because of how they get offensive value
Pierre has never reached an ISO of .100, and BP has never had an ISO below .100. Traditionally, they’ve been about 100 points apart. There’s no way BP’s offense ever resembles Pierre’s. If you are simply talking about the value of Pierre’s offense, I could see an average-ish Pierre season being possible for BP in two or three years.
Also, I kinda hate JP, so I don’t like seeing him compared to players I like :P
how about Orlando Hudson?
check his 31-33 splits…and, more importantly for the Reds sake, check the contracts that he was able to pull (or lack thereof).
No problem, fuckweasel! - jch24
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Jun 16, 2011 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions
but Hudson never hit for as much power as BP
O-Hud’s highest season total is 15 in 2006, playing in a relative hitter’s park (Chase Field), and BP’s lowest season total with the Reds is 17, in his first year. He hit 18 last year. But I suppose this year he’s only on pace for about 15, so I doubt he’ll have teams chompin at the bit to sign him to a nice big deal
Joey Votto on Colin Cowherd: "I don’t know who he is"
Yeah, the power is fading
I think he’s worth paying a little bit more than $10M (these go to $11M) because his option is $12 and I think the 2B market will exert a little upward pressure. The red flags are there, but he’s not very replaceable.
I don’t know what the plan would be after ‘12 if they don’t extend BP, but it almost certainly involves going outside the org for a middle infielder.
"OVERCHARGE, v. To ask a higher price than you can get." -Ambrose Bierce
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Jun 16, 2011 4:28 PM EDT up reply actions
It's possible Rodriguez will be ready by then
If the choice is between BP and another FA, I’d be much more inclined to see if they can work out a deal.
It'll be a major windfall, in my mind,
if they have both SS and 2B from in the org without BP in ‘13. Here’s hoping with Cozart and H-Rod though.
"OVERCHARGE, v. To ask a higher price than you can get." -Ambrose Bierce
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Jun 16, 2011 4:51 PM EDT up reply actions
It's not THAT bad a contract for the Reds.
He’s not THAT old, they don’t translate THAT badly, it’s not THAT much, blah blah blah.
4/48 with a team option on year 5 isn’t a great deal for the Reds (and I should make it clear, that’s instead of picking up the option, not an additional extension). But it’s not a bad deal, and I don’t think we’d regret it that much. 33 is old, but it isn’t old old. I don’t mind paying a little extra for a guy who’s done well for us, rather than paying a little less for a free agent that we don’t know that well.
But we’ll see. I don’t think 4/48 will get it done, but who knows.
today i bought a cordless electric lawn mower ...
… and found a pair of adidas gazelles at goodwill for $4 … twas a good day
"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!"
i have a cordless electric mower
be careful that you take care of the battery during the non-mowing season. i slacked on that the first winter and now the battery never indicates that it’s putting out full power. but it still works just as well as it did before.
how? by bringing it indoors during the winter?
"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!"
guess i should read the manual
"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!"
Something I just overheard a co-worker say to his wife on the phone:
“Are you fucking kidding me? They want $86.99 for a princess cake? For $86.99 the princess better come out of the cake and give Daddy a blow job!”
Ah, birthday parties for a 5 year old little girl. SO much fun!
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 16, 2011 4:20 PM EDT reply actions 5 recs
I hate inflation
"OVERCHARGE, v. To ask a higher price than you can get." -Ambrose Bierce
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Jun 16, 2011 4:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Depends on how big the princess is
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."
Doesn't matter as long as she gets the job done.
Why are you working the permit's desk, and why was that child clubbing your nuggets? ~ Ron Swanson
by BigBabyBruce on Jun 16, 2011 4:40 PM EDT up reply actions
i sold a birthday cake for $60 once
and they bought it with food stamps. I normally didn’t get worked up at all over how people spent their food stamps, but that was an exception.
I don't argue I correct.
DRH in the game for the Brewers!
We did remember to pay his bribe, right? We didn’t shortchange him?
How much wood could Chakkuchakkuchakku if you can throw a tree?
by ThePensive on Jun 16, 2011 4:24 PM EDT reply actions 3 recs
He gives up a 3-run bomb to Fukudome!
Does this mean we win the trade?
How much wood could Chakkuchakkuchakku if you can throw a tree?
Walt is using him as
a double agent. He’s like our mini version of a Trojan horse.
by Joe Nolan's Neckbeard on Jun 16, 2011 4:39 PM EDT up reply actions
We didn't trade him. He was a waiver claim.
And as I predicted, he did not make it through waivers.
"Work like you don't need the money. Love like you've never been hurt. Dance like nobody's watching." - Satchel Paige
by PeteyHendrix on Jun 16, 2011 6:12 PM EDT up reply actions
This was unclear
But I was referring to the Volquez trade.
How much wood could Chakkuchakkuchakku if you can throw a tree?
Staying on the BP theme
His All-Star vote lead at 2B is down under 300,000. If you haven’t placed your online votes, go do so now. Pujols has also extended his lead over Votto to over 300,000. Bruce still a distant 6th.
The season doesn't start until the Cincinnati Reds take the field! Reclaim The Opener!!
i have ridden in my share of Chicago Cabs
none of them gave me money when I got out.
I don't argue I correct.
/Alyssa Milano'd
Joey Votto on Colin Cowherd: "I don’t know who he is"
by UncleWeez on Jun 17, 2011 12:11 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Talking about trades...Anybody think Oakland would be willing to part with one of the tandem of Gio Gonzalez or Tevor Cahill?
They’re in desperate need of some hitting for the future and we’ve got the pieces to give them.
Why would we want those two?
Cahill’s cost-controlled through 2015, I think and Gio is arbitration elgible after this season.
They’ll probably be asking a lot for either of those and I don’t really see the Reds offering for them
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."
I've thought the same thing
would you do Joey Votto and Wood for both? Would the A’s do it? Since we have Alonso in the minors, we could put him at 1st, and the Gonzalez/Cahill tandem would be an upgrade to the current staff.
"To me, boxing is like a ballet, except there's no music, no choreography, and the dancers hit each other." - Jack Handey
by JJ on Jun 16, 2011 8:10 PM EDT up reply actions
no.
I would only trade the best hitter in baseball for the best pitcher in baseball.
No problem, fuckweasel! - jch24
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Jun 16, 2011 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions
What!?
Why would the Reds ever trade Votto? Especially when he is under contract for a couple more years and only getting better?
by Cuetotally Amazing on Jun 16, 2011 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions
this offseason is the time to move him
he’d demand a huge return and he’s going to be gone after this contract is up anyway
The Reds have a perfectly suitable replacment though
but the Reds can’t trade Votto now, it would be a PR disaster.
I don't argue I correct.
This is an interesting option
It would be a huge gamble to trade your All-Star 2B at the crest of your World Series aspirations, but you are not wrong that they could get a nice return from him and make the team stronger overall.
by Charlie Scrabbles on Jun 17, 2011 10:08 AM EDT up reply actions
Oh, I thought you were talking about BeeP for some reason
I should read better.
Nah dude, trading Votto would be ca-razy.
by Charlie Scrabbles on Jun 17, 2011 10:10 AM EDT up reply actions
I think of course they'd be willing
but I think the price would be too high for it to be worth it to us.
Trevor Cahill better come out of that cake and give Daddy a blowjob!
"You said 'walks' twice."
"I like walks."
by Cy Schourek on Jun 16, 2011 10:11 PM EDT up reply actions 4 recs
kyrie irving has been all over espn today
on the radio with cowherd & then on sportsnation (again with cowherd)
how did espn go the whole day without mentioning his masturbation video?
he played for Duke
it’s ESPN policy to not badmouth Duke.
No problem, fuckweasel! - jch24
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Jun 16, 2011 7:46 PM EDT up reply actions
And Yonder was a late scratch.
No reason given as to why. Injury, trade, called up? omg so many possibilitiez!
Frickin' Pirates
…. have already won about 18 more games than I figured they would win.
But don’t let that stop you.
Anybody else finally realize that Cliff Lee is on his game?
The baby under the basket is a very powerful talisman, only to be used in times of great distress.
That one to the plate reminded me of me.
The baby under the basket is a very powerful talisman, only to be used in times of great distress.
Kyle Lohse seems to be remembering he is Kyle Lohse
thank fucking god.
Hopefully he was trash TLR’s office.
I don't argue I correct.
I wonder
he is looking pretty good this year and his average isn’t completely out of his talent range. Maybe he’ll drop to .275 or so but I think he is legitimately decent. I never really had a problem with him—except for that granny he let get over the wall at Turner field.
he is a guy who will OBP around .300
he makes too many outs to be anything more than a bench guy with pop and decent defense.
I don't argue I correct.
I think Nix is still a fair LH bat off the bench.
Spot relief. I like him better than Fred Lewis but either/or is about the same.
The baby under the basket is a very powerful talisman, only to be used in times of great distress.
Did Matt Stairs just qualify for Soc. Security?
The man has gray hair.
The baby under the basket is a very powerful talisman, only to be used in times of great distress.
If he can walk off, he's still got hope.
Matt will soon need a wheelchair. Not that there’s anything wrong with a wheelchair but ….
The baby under the basket is a very powerful talisman, only to be used in times of great distress.
WLBs tend to piss me off a great deal. Molina in particular
The baby under the basket is a very powerful talisman, only to be used in times of great distress.
Pujols likes like a first base man at third
all the votes for him to play first at the ALS should be invalid.
I don't argue I correct.
I guess he's better than Fonzie Soriano.
Nattys are gonna let this one slip away.
The baby under the basket is a very powerful talisman, only to be used in times of great distress.
I mean, the fact that Sorry has 650,000 votes is an indictment of the system.
The baby under the basket is a very powerful talisman, only to be used in times of great distress.
I'm very glad Hamilton was traded.
And considering the little it cost to get Hamilton, the lack of games he will wind up playing because of injury and his drug use, and how much Texas is going to wind up OVERPAYING Hamilton, everyone will agree eventually.
by Jack Armstrong started an All Star Game on Jun 16, 2011 9:42 PM EDT via mobile reply actions 2 recs
criticizing him for not being a 10 year all-star is one thing.
Realizing that if he was in LF for the Reds the last 3 years and the Reds might’ve had the best offense in the majors the entire time is something entirely different.
No problem, fuckweasel! - jch24
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Jun 16, 2011 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions
But that's ignoring the fact that he HAD to be traded
"Wait, you think I'm being mean to the pretend orangutan?" -- battlekow
I wonder how Texas (hypothetically!) overpaying him after the fact
even factors into an analysis of the trade.
And I doubt Volquez is ever going to make everyone agree that we won. He might make the case a little more defensible if Hamilton keeps getting hurt, but any chance of us winning this trade depends purely on what Hamilton fails to do (stay healthy), rather than what Volquez does (be mediocre).
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The LF rotation has been a mismanaged basket of suck (Gomes/Lewis) and rot (Heisey on the bench), SS has been a black hole, and the pitching has been reminiscent of that old guy that threw BP to Josh Hamilton in the HR derby.
But guess what? Despite all of that, the Reds are tied with Atlanta for the 2nd best Run Differential in the entire NL!
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by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Jun 16, 2011 10:33 PM EDT reply actions
Just when the Mets thought they were a respectable team again...
they lose a game on a balk.
...
Let a man come in and do the Popcorn.
by -ManBearPig on Jun 17, 2011 1:51 AM EDT up reply actions 4 recs
Pelfrey's just working on his new "rollball"
But as you see, he’s having some trouble keeping it in the zone.
by andromache on Jun 17, 2011 9:57 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
his foot was on the rubber
when your foot is on the rubber you have to either throw the ball to the plate or throw the ball to an occupied base. Rather than the ball going to either of those places it went to the pitchers mound.
I don't argue I correct.
by Yossarian22 on Jun 17, 2011 10:00 AM EDT up reply actions
Um, if your foot is on the rubber, you're not allowed to throw the ball to an occupied base
That would be a balk. You must step off first.
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They need to change this rule.
This is stupid. I think pitchers should be allowed to trick the runners.
The baby under the basket is a very powerful talisman, only to be used in times of great distress.
what am i missing?
Rule 8.01(a) Comment: In the Windup Position, a pitcher is permitted to have his free foot on the rubber, in front of the rubber, behind the rubber or off the side of the rubber.
From the Windup Position, the pitcher may:
(1) deliver the ball to the batter, or
(2) step and throw to a base in an attempt to pick-off a runner, or
(3) disengage the rubber (if he does he must drop his hand to his sides).
I don't argue I correct.
What you're missing is that this rule pertains to the windup
and if a runner is on base (and therefore a balk situation), a pitcher pitches from the stretch.
Hmm, nevermind
but it seems to me that Pelfrey did #3 in that he disengaged the rubber by stepping off.
Your foot can stay on if you're throwing to the base you're facing
"Wait, you think I'm being mean to the pretend orangutan?" -- battlekow
I guess the greenies he took before the game caused him to lose focus
The baby under the basket is a very powerful talisman, only to be used in times of great distress.
It's a balk because you aren't allowed to use two balls at once,
and the ump figured out that he had an extra ball when it fell out of his glove. Classic joke gone horribly wrong.
by Cuetotally Amazing on Jun 17, 2011 5:19 PM EDT up reply actions
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