Red Reposter - Reds look to pummel NYY like it's 1976
by ken on Jun 20, 2011 1:00 PM EDT
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Print- The Reds tipped the Jays yesterday to avoid a sweep
There wasn't much offense aside from Miguel Cairo's two-run home run, but that was more than what the Reds had put up the prior two days. In any event, it was all the help Bronson Arroyo needed. Reds fans exhaled in relief as Goodroyo appeared, unlike his prior outings against the Jays. - The Reds continue interleague play in hosting the Yankees
The Reds haven't played the Yankees since 2008, and haven't hosted them since 2003. There is of course a rich World Series history between the two franchises, with the Yankees triumphing in 1939 and 1961 but the Reds getting payback in 1976. Bronson Arroyo has his own history with the Bombers from his time in Boston. He talks about his memories of the 2004 ALCS here, and specifically Alex Rodriguez's infamous glove slap: "I was like, yeah, I'm fine. I'm looking around and I'm kind of squatting down. I'm just waiting. In my mind I'm thinking, there's six umpires here, somebody had to see this. It's impossible for this to happen." Brandon Phillips is looking forward to getting a look at the NYY staff in case the teams meet again: "I'm happy to be playing the Yankees here. I think it's good for the fans, that's how I look at it. Interleague [Play] is good for baseball because it's good for the fan base, it's good for us to see teams in case we meet them in the World Series. That's a big thing about it." - Chapman's about to get called up, or isn't
Time's up on Aroldis Chapman's rehab assignment. Tomorrow the Reds will need to either call him up to the big league team or option him to the minors. He's had mixed results pitching for Carolina, pitching 7.1 innings and allowing six walks, 11 Ks, and five runs. The Reds are non-committal so far, and my guess is that Chapman continues to work on his control for the Bats. A more likely call-up candidate is Sam LeCure, who also ends his rehab assignment soon. He pitched three scoreless innings for Louisville on Saturday, striking out three. Baker: "He pitched well, which is big. We’re going to have tough decisions, which is no different than coming out of spring training. We’ve got a lot of good young arms. We’ll have tough decisions. There was a time a month ago when we didn’t have any decisions." - The Blog Red Machine sat down with Zack Cozart
Nice work by the BRM. Cozart, as you'd expect, doesn't demand a promotion but would certainly welcome it: "I try not to think about [getting called up] too much. What can I control? The only thing I can control is what I do here and let the big guys upstairs make the decisions. I know my wife stresses about it more than I do and I’m like, "Why are you wasting all your energy on that?" I just come to the park trying to play hard everyday and everything will take care of itself." - The Coz and 'Roco are getting pub outside of the Reds blogosphere as well
BPro's Jason Parks ranked Devin Mesoraco as the top catching prospect in the game: "Seriously, Mesoraco is an incredibly strong man. He can sell out a bit when looking for the power stroke, but his contact ability hasn’t suffered this season; in fact, he is barreling the ball like a plus-plus hitter.... Behind the plate, Mesoraco is slowly improving, but he’s never going to be a special defender. His arm is in the 60/65 range, and his release and accuracy make him a good weapon in controlling the running game." Meanwhile, Parks considers Yasmani Grandal as a potential "solid everyday catcher at the major-league level." - RotoHardball bangs the "Free Zack Cozart" drum
This is more fantasy-oriented, but an SBN writer wonders what the Reds are waiting for regarding calling up Cozart. "Add to this his being 26 in August and he might not have the period of adjustment a younger call up normally would.... With the Reds currently sitting 2.0 games out in the competitive National League central, I'd be curious to learn why the organization is operating as if the league worst -.5 WAR Cincinnati shortstops have produced is not a key factor in the team being in third place instead of first. At present, there may not be a more obvious call up candidate in all of minor league baseball than Zack Cozart based on AAA production and need at the big league level."
- Interleague weekend made a small dent in the Central Standings
The Cardinals took two of three against Kansas City, with each game decided by one run. They won yesterday on a walk-off HR from Skip Schumaker. But not everything went their way. Albert Pujols had to leave yesterday's game with a sprained wrist. They say it's not as serious as his writhing on the ground would lead you to believe, but he'll undergo tests today, and the team isn't saying whether a DL stint will be necessary. Meanwhile, the Brewers dropped two of three in Boston. Yovanni Gallardo got rocked yesterday, possibly hexed by the Boston Bruins parading the Stanley Cup around Fenway before the game. St. Louis and Milwaukee are tied at the top of the Central, with the Reds two games back. UPDATE: Kenny Rosenthal tweets Albert is out 4-6 weeks. - Well, he wasn't Mayor Mallory-bad
But you would expect more from one of the most explosive athletes in the NBA. Washington Wizard guard and former UK star John Wall "threw" out the first pitch at the Washington Nationals game on Friday night, skipping a ball well short and wide of the plate on a ball that only Juan Francisco would swing at. - Minor leaguer Jose Raga tests positive for steroids, suspended 50 games
Raga, 17, is a catcher for Cincinnati's Venezuelan Summer League team. He tested positive for Stanozolol, an anabolic steroid which is slightly less powerful than Stanozorofl. - SweetSpot Blog - Are teams smarter than they used to be?
An interesting comparison of the top paid players of 1985 and today. You might think that teams more rationally value talent today, and pay them accordingly. You would be wrong. But the mid-'80s teams have perhaps an insurmountable advantage - they were cheating. Teams freely exchanged negotiation information amongst eachother and thereby controlled compensation levels. This not only depressed annual salaries but also the length of contracts, which is what really creates the fiscal headaches. For the Reds, the '85 top two salaries went to Mario Soto and Dave Parker, two of their best players. In 2010 it was Francisco Cordero and Aaron Harang, who definitely were not. - 6/20/1911 - Milwaukee Sentinel calls out the Reds for the use of "dark skinned ball players"
In 1911, Armando Marsans and Rafael Almeida became the first Cubans to play in MLB since 1873. When Reds President/Owner August Herrmann greeted the two at the train station "he gasped when he saw two young black men come out of the train." To the relief of Herrmann, they were the players' assistants. The Reds went to great pains to convince their fans of the players' whiteness, touting that they were "two of the purest bars of Castille soap that ever floated to these shores." HT to BBTF. - Lou Barletta (R-Pa.), still rues the Reds for rejecting him
Not really. But Barletta did unsuccessfully audition for the Reds in Florida as a 21 year-old in 1977. The rejection most likely hardened him into the hardball politician he later became. He is now looking to draw upon his prior prowess on the diamond to defeat the Democrats in the 50th annual House baseball game. Barletta throws lefty but is otherwise as righty as you can get (cue slide whistle) - he's most known for his anti-immigration policies while mayor of Hazelton, Pa. No shame in being cut by the late-dynasty Reds, however. Among the 65 cut in 1977 was George Clooney.
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I posted this earlier today but this is a better place for it
Chad Mottola talks about being drafted one spot before Derek Jeter.
"Wait, you think I'm being mean to the pretend orangutan?" -- battlekow
I know this isn't baseball related, but I had to share the good news.
Who just got a teaching job offer in Wyoming?!? This guy! It is my first offer, and it may not be close to home, but it is something!
Why are you working the permit's desk, and why was that child clubbing your nuggets? ~ Ron Swanson
Awesome! Congrats, pal!
At least it’s not the gulags
by Charlie Scrabbles on Jun 20, 2011 1:27 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm pretty excited. Usually they will fly you out and meet with you, but they offered it to me on the spot.
Why are you working the permit's desk, and why was that child clubbing your nuggets? ~ Ron Swanson
by BigBabyBruce on Jun 20, 2011 1:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Congratulations!
I’ve been to Wyoming-it’s nothing to sneeze at. Parts of the countryside are absolutely beautiful.
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 20, 2011 2:59 PM EDT up reply actions
congratulations ...
… just refrain from watching the yellowstone super volcano doomsday shows and you’ll be a-ok
"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!"
That was the first thing my brother said.
Why are you working the permit's desk, and why was that child clubbing your nuggets? ~ Ron Swanson
by BigBabyBruce on Jun 20, 2011 1:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Congratulations!
I’ve always wanted to check Wyoming out.
"People don't kill people. Burning oreo packages kill people."
You're thinking of Cheyenne.
She works down at Tiny Dancer.
Calmer than you are.
by 3 Fast 3 Furious on Jun 21, 2011 8:14 AM EDT up reply actions
Err, uh, I meant Private Dancer.
damn you, Elton.
Calmer than you are.
by 3 Fast 3 Furious on Jun 21, 2011 8:15 AM EDT up reply actions
I like the Tina Turner reference
I’m your private dancer, dancing for money, do what you want me to do!
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 21, 2011 10:10 AM EDT up reply actions
There's a D- strip club in Columbus called "Private Dancer"
Known by the locals as “Private Dumpster”
Calmer than you are.
by 3 Fast 3 Furious on Jun 21, 2011 10:36 AM EDT up reply actions
Congrats! That's awesome
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 would but i think that is like a 6 hour drive from where I'm at.
I’m going to be very close to the WY-CO border.
Why are you working the permit's desk, and why was that child clubbing your nuggets? ~ Ron Swanson
by BigBabyBruce on Jun 20, 2011 4:19 PM EDT up reply actions
Oh noes, Assjols is out 4-6 weeks?
Good. He deserved to be pegged with a ball after he got all pissy at some scrub Royals pitcher for a pitch that backed him off the plate then hit a homer later in the at-bat and made BP look like a picture of class with how long he watched it. I was hoping he’d blow out an elbow while playing 3B, but I’m down with the Cardinals terrible middle infield defense getting him hurt too. It seems appropriately karmic either way.
by Geki on Jun 20, 2011 1:17 PM EDT reply actions 4 recs
Wow....
And I thought I was an ass for thinking “Well, now Joey gets to start the All Star Game”.
Chapman’s latest performance was at AA, right? Nice last outing, but I think they’ll bring him up a level before they get him to the majors. Maybe two weeks? Be nice to get LeCure back.
Meanwhile, Renteria has an OPS of .348 in June. I don’t know what pictures he has of Dusty, but I can’t believe they’ll keep working.
I've said it before but I have an irrational hate for Pujols
He just strikes me as a petulant ass, a la Roger Clemens.
"Wait, you think I'm being mean to the pretend orangutan?" -- battlekow
I like Roger Clemens.
Why are you working the permit's desk, and why was that child clubbing your nuggets? ~ Ron Swanson
by BigBabyBruce on Jun 20, 2011 1:35 PM EDT up reply actions
For being a great player or because of his attitude?
"Wait, you think I'm being mean to the pretend orangutan?" -- battlekow
Attitude.
Why are you working the permit's desk, and why was that child clubbing your nuggets? ~ Ron Swanson
by BigBabyBruce on Jun 20, 2011 1:46 PM EDT up reply actions
See, I'm all about a guy being a competitor and a bulldog
But Clemens went further than that IMO, and so does Pujols. They both gave off the “don’t you know who I am? How dare you?” attitude.
"Wait, you think I'm being mean to the pretend orangutan?" -- battlekow
Agreed.
Pujols gets too much credit both for his ability and for his faith and community work.
I can speak from experience that you can have very strong faith, do lots of good things, and still be a complete jackass.
Billy Hamilton: Snax
Devin Mesoraco: Snacks
He painted a church
Which I’m still pretty sure is a euphemism for something gross.
by Brendanukkah on Jun 20, 2011 2:54 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, but even then I managed to piss off a neighborhood dude
Billy Hamilton: Snax
Devin Mesoraco: Snacks
I was mostly being sarcastic.
I’m all giddy right now.
Why are you working the permit's desk, and why was that child clubbing your nuggets? ~ Ron Swanson
by BigBabyBruce on Jun 20, 2011 2:32 PM EDT up reply actions
boinking a 15-year-old?
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
I don't think it's irrational.
He’s always acted like a petulant ass, he just gets a free pass because he’s good at baseball and hasn’t been proven to do steroids. His reputation as a class act makes no sense, given how much of a jackass he acts like on the field. He may be hot shit, but I still can’t stand opposing players who think they’re hot shit, and Pujols is the king of them.
Rec'd for use of "Prince Albert"
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 20, 2011 4:28 PM EDT up reply actions
I agree with this. In every interview I've seen with Pujols, he comes across as a smarmy dickwad
Just everything about him strikes me as insincere and obnoxious.
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 20, 2011 3:01 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Rec'd for the use of smarmy.
Why are you working the permit's desk, and why was that child clubbing your nuggets? ~ Ron Swanson
by BigBabyBruce on Jun 20, 2011 3:02 PM EDT up reply actions
I think the injury is on Albert, not the 2B
Kozma made a tough jump throw on the play. Pujols should’ve tried to scoop the throw on the short hop. He didn’t, and it left his arm completely exposed on the basepaths.
I can see that argument too.
Pujols is ultimately responsible for where he chooses to stick his arm, and in the basepath on a bang-bang play is a dumb spot to put it. I think the throw led him up the line a little and a scoop would’ve been tough, but it’s a play a Gold Glove 1B should be able to make. Kozma made a good effort on the play and although it wasn’t a great throw, it was good enough to get an injury-free out.
Rec'd because it's pretty much what I was thinking.
"People don't kill people. Burning oreo packages kill people."
Ugh.
After reading that blurb about Mesoraco, it’s too bad he’s not a shortstop or left fielder.
Oh wait, even then, he’d still be in the minors.
Calmer than you are.
by 3 Fast 3 Furious on Jun 20, 2011 1:23 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
You should read the whole article. It made me even more excited to see how he does when he comes up.
Billy Hamilton: Snax
Devin Mesoraco: Snacks
Yeah, I read it. I shouldn't have called it a blurb.
Calmer than you are.
by 3 Fast 3 Furious on Jun 20, 2011 1:26 PM EDT up reply actions
the top 6 spots haven't moved in a couple of weeks ...
.. and for the 2nd straight week someone (Ram27) closed out the week with two straight ..
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"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!"
put me down for
Opponent 3
Reds 2
For each game the rest of the season
"the only place they lost was the scoreboard"
by Ewok on Jun 20, 2011 3:08 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
hmmmm
Is ‘creds Cozart’s wife? ;-)
“Prospects Will Break Your Heart” – ain’t it the truth.
Austin Romine’s star has really fallen since his hot streak last year. But not as much as Montero’s, apparently, since he’s not even on the list.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
by BubbaFan on Jun 20, 2011 1:38 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
'creds isn't Coz's wife, it's worse
“Why don’t the Reds call up some of them fresh faced young boys down on the farm? Mmmmmmmm….”
"Wait, you think I'm being mean to the pretend orangutan?" -- battlekow
by jch24 on Jun 20, 2011 1:40 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
I have a good friend who does that voice both really well and all the time
It drives me crazy.
Billy Hamilton: Snax
Devin Mesoraco: Snacks
Ugh. I have to hit mute when he comes on Family Guy!
If one of my friends talked like that, I’d probably have to beat him to death.
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 20, 2011 3:06 PM EDT up reply actions
funny
when Family Guy comes on, I just change the channel.
"You said 'walks' twice."
"I like walks."
by Cy Schourek on Jun 20, 2011 4:20 PM EDT up reply actions 3 recs
He wasn't on the list because he is projected to a be a 1B/DH.
I read through the comments and that was the explanation.
Why are you working the permit's desk, and why was that child clubbing your nuggets? ~ Ron Swanson
by BigBabyBruce on Jun 20, 2011 1:47 PM EDT up reply actions
they've been saying that since he was signed at age 16
He’s still a catcher, five years later.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
Exactly.
If he plays more than 30 games at catcher in the bigs, I’ll be shocked.
Billy Hamilton: Snax
Devin Mesoraco: Snacks
I think the Yanks genuinely want him to be their catcher
They’re generally willing to put up with subpar defense for a good bat. And it’s not like slugging catchers are thick on the ground.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
I repeat
If he plays more than 30 games at catcher in the bigs, I’ll be shocked.
The Reds might genuinely want Yonder Alonso to be their every day LFer. Doesn’t mean it will happen.
Billy Hamilton: Snax
Devin Mesoraco: Snacks
Montero isn't on the list because no one other than Yankee fans consider him a catcher.
Billy Hamilton: Snax
Devin Mesoraco: Snacks
Romine's star has fallen according to whom?
He’s playing way better this year than he was last year.
I think he was overrated last year by a lot of people.
Billy Hamilton: Snax
Devin Mesoraco: Snacks
yeah, he probably was
Some scouts were calling for the Yanks to trade Montero and make Romine their catcher of the future. In retrospect, it was silly. Romine had an amazing first half, but fell into a black hole the second half.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
Scouts have never been all that wild about his tools anyway
He’s decently average at everything.
Billy Hamilton: Snax
Devin Mesoraco: Snacks
he really impressed some people last year
He was so hot the first half, it really looked like he’d broken through. And Montero had the opposite pattern: he sucked the first half, then raked the second half.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
"some people" being "Yankees homers"
Nobody else has ever thought Austin Romine was anything more than a possible future mediocre major league starter, and most think he’s a future back-up.
Yep.
I haven’t read any national people who are all that high on him. He should be a decent hitter with decent C defense.
Billy Hamilton: Snax
Devin Mesoraco: Snacks
That'd be my guess.
Maybe a David Ross-lite. Nothing wrong with that, but no catcher of the future.
"People don't kill people. Burning oreo packages kill people."
Even David Ross-lite is generous.
I don’t think Romine comes close to matching Ross’ power or eye at the plate, to be honest. He’ll probably hit for a little higher average and be similar defensively, but I don’t think he’s gonna be much of an offensive player.
The local news just posted that Pujols will be out 4-6 weeks via facebook.
Without even thinking, I pulled a Jonny and ‘liked’ it.
Here’s the story
"People don't kill people. Burning oreo packages kill people."
"fractured left forearm"?
The team said Pujols has a non-displaced fracture of his left radius and his arm is in a splint.
That doesn’t sound like a wrist injury.
Why does Olney think it will seriously affect his career?
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
Because everyone has to speculate like crazy about anything with Pujols.
"People don't kill people. Burning oreo packages kill people."
one speculation
A lot of people seem to think it’s worse than they’re letting on. Because the Cards supposedly routinely downplay injuries.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
The Cardinals lie about things? Surely you jest!
I figured they’s be all over whining about the ‘thug-like tactics’ of KC by now.
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 20, 2011 3:05 PM EDT up reply actions
it's a terrible thing
but I agree it sounds like it wouldn’t seriously affect his career. I hope it doesn’t—it was such an avoidable injury. Those kind are the toughest to take.
Ah, thanks for the info
If I didn’t have to head back to work, I’d be checking it out.
"People don't kill people. Burning oreo packages kill people."
First two innings report:
Gave up a pair of well-struck singles but got out of a 1st and 3rd situation with a strikeout looking to end the inning. The other two outs were lazy flyballs, although the wind is blowing in really hard right now. He gave up a walk and a single in the 2nd before getting a double play ball and a warning track flyball that might’ve been out if the wind wasn’t blowing in.
Looks like he throws a 2-seam fastball with decent tail away from lefties and in on righties, sitting 90-91 in the first. He’s had a couple of 4-seamers at 93, but they had no movement and weren’t terribly close to the strike zone. Also seems to have a change-up with very similar movement to the 2-seamer coming in around 83. His last pitch is a really slurvy looking curveball with a 2-7 break that comes in at 80-83 MPH. He threw a few nasty ones, including one on the backdoor to get the strikeout, but he also hung a couple and it looks like a really hittable pitch if it’s up in the zone. He’s got confidence in all of his pitches, willing to throw the off-speed stuff in any count. Looks to have pretty good but not exceptional control. None of his pitches look to be an out pitch, so he’s gonna give up a lot of balls in play. Appears to be a bit short but solidly built on the mound, and has an odd three-quarters arm slot that could be deceptive. Appears to be fairly athletic right now, although there’s room for him to put on some bad weight. The overall package is somewhat reminiscent of former Texas starter Sam LeCure, although LeCure has a sharper breaking ball and much better facial hair.
by Geki on Jun 20, 2011 2:43 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
He gave up sharply hit singles to the first two batters he faced in the 3rd and was removed.
Probably because it’s an elimination game. His replacement struck out the first two batters he faced before giving up a walk and a bases-loaded single. His final line:
2+ IP, 5 H, 2 ER, 1 BB, 1 K
Overall, he was unimpressive, leaving a lot of pitches up in the zone and not showing any strikeout pitch. He’ll need some help from pro coaching or a stuff improvement from switching to the pen to make the majors.
If you'd seen him for four innings...
you could probably tell us who he was going to marry. The names of his kids would take six, and if he pitched a complete game you could probably have given the kids’ average WAR and what round we should take them.
Seriously, very nice.
teh Fay
says the Reds are a bargain for visiting fans.
Funny that that guy from Pittsburgh thought Cincinnati prices were too high. Of course he’s not used to the prices that Canadians or New Yorkers put up with, but still…is it really that expensive at GABP?
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
I always thought it was pretty cheap, well except for the beer.
I just sneak in liquor anyway.
Why are you working the permit's desk, and why was that child clubbing your nuggets? ~ Ron Swanson
by BigBabyBruce on Jun 20, 2011 2:42 PM EDT up reply actions
The problem with sneaking in liquor
is that it is not beer.
He fixes the cable?
by Colin Auscapee on Jun 20, 2011 2:49 PM EDT up reply actions
If you can come up with a way for me to sneak in a 12 pack of beer. Then I am all for it.
Why are you working the permit's desk, and why was that child clubbing your nuggets? ~ Ron Swanson
by BigBabyBruce on Jun 20, 2011 2:51 PM EDT up reply actions
80 oz. isn't enough.
Why are you working the permit's desk, and why was that child clubbing your nuggets? ~ Ron Swanson
by BigBabyBruce on Jun 20, 2011 3:01 PM EDT up reply actions
Take sword swallowing lessons
Then put them down in your throat, one by one. Once you’re inside, bring them back up again like some sort of beer can Pez dispenser.
by Brendanukkah on Jun 20, 2011 2:58 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Liquor > Beer
Beer is simply a shallow substitute for the good stuff.
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 20, 2011 3:03 PM EDT up reply actions
It's not expensive at all.
The problem is that the Pirates have had to pay people all their revenue sharing money over the past 15 years just to get them to show up and watch.
I've been to Busch, Wrigley, and Miller Park in the last year
GABP is the cheapest of the lot by far.
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 20, 2011 3:03 PM EDT up reply actions
Not cool.
He better be sick or something.
Why are you working the permit's desk, and why was that child clubbing your nuggets? ~ Ron Swanson
by BigBabyBruce on Jun 20, 2011 3:14 PM EDT up reply actions
I wonder
if they are jiggering the lineup for the return of Homer Bailey. They said they might skip his next rehab start and call him up. He pitched Thursday, so would be due to pitch tomorrow.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
That would make sense.
Why are you working the permit's desk, and why was that child clubbing your nuggets? ~ Ron Swanson
by BigBabyBruce on Jun 20, 2011 3:19 PM EDT up reply actions
Why bounce Cueto though?
He’s the ace!
by Charlie Scrabbles on Jun 20, 2011 3:20 PM EDT up reply actions
I don't know maybe they want to keep Bailey on a regular schedule, or give Cueto a little more rest.
Or maybe they are trying to line up their three best starters against the Yankees.
Why are you working the permit's desk, and why was that child clubbing your nuggets? ~ Ron Swanson
by BigBabyBruce on Jun 20, 2011 3:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Travis Wood is most certainly not one of the 3 best starters.
Billy Hamilton: Snax
Devin Mesoraco: Snacks
Yeah, you are right.
I don’t really know. I’m just trying to find reasons and see if one sticks.
Why are you working the permit's desk, and why was that child clubbing your nuggets? ~ Ron Swanson
by BigBabyBruce on Jun 20, 2011 3:25 PM EDT up reply actions
Wood was supposed to go tomorrow
So he was going to face the Yankees anyway.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
Speaking of the three best starters...
I’ve been debating for a while who would be in the playoff rotation if they keep this pitching staff and make the playoffs. I guess Cueto, Bailey and Arroyo, which is a well below average playoff rotation. But hey, a ton can happen between now and October. Some guys could break out, there could be trades, all that. But man, it sucks to have a bad pitching staff.
"I bet that sex Bengals fan is really pissed now." -DT3428
yeah
Just because Cueto was moved, doesn’t mean he’s the one being bounced.
Maybe it’s a matchup thing. Put the ace up against the career minor leaguer, guarantee at least one win?
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
Guarantee is a strong word against the Yankees lineup.
Why are you working the permit's desk, and why was that child clubbing your nuggets? ~ Ron Swanson
by BigBabyBruce on Jun 20, 2011 3:28 PM EDT up reply actions
That's not Walt or Dusty's style.
Didn’t Arroyo and Volquez go out of turn this weekend? Wasn’t Arroyo’s normal day Saturday and Volquez Sunday?
I wonder if they think Wood will do better on normal rest and Johnny can handle/use the extra?
Billy Hamilton: Snax
Devin Mesoraco: Snacks
I hope this is the case.
The way Johnny has been pitching it would be awful for him to go back on the shelf.
Maybe they want to see Wood one more time before Homer gets back to see who wins the 5th spot between him and Leake.
Let a man come in and do the Popcorn.
This is a possibility
Wood is the clear option to be demoted in favor of Bailey. It’s possible that if Wood sucks tonight that they’ll demote him tomorrow and activate Bailey.
But damn, I hope not. Voley and I are going to be watching this game in enemy territory. I really wanted to see Cueto pitch. Wood scares me against this lineup.
Billy Hamilton: Snax
Devin Mesoraco: Snacks
The only thing Wood has going for him against this lineup is the fact that he is left handed.
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 Jun 20, 2011 3:39 PM EDT up reply actions
If I were managing the Reds...
I would have Wood pitch today, then send him down and bring up Lecure, leaving us with only 4 starters until Bailey comes up.
I believe we can go with 4 starters until July 5th, thanks to the off days.
That's another good thought.
I doubt they would admit that’s what they are doing, though.
So we’ll see. If Dusty gives Fay the runaround, this seems like a likely answer.
Billy Hamilton: Snax
Devin Mesoraco: Snacks
It would make an awful lot of sense to have an extra bat
off the bench going into Baltimore and Tampa. Maybe you get your wish and see Coz or Frazier called up.
Let a man come in and do the Popcorn.
FWIW
Tonight’s Bats lineup:
Zack Cozart SS
Dave Sappelt CF
Jeremy Hermida DH
Devin Mesoraco C
Juan Francisco 3B
Yonder Alonso LF
Todd Frazier 1B
Danny Dorn RF
Chris Valaika 2B
Tom Cochran SP
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This lineup is better than 2/3 of MLB lineups right now.
"I slyde my boehner into sexsalad...."
Sounds like a johnu1 production. --jch24
that's a ridiculous statement
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."
That's what I was thinking.
Why are you working the permit's desk, and why was that child clubbing your nuggets? ~ Ron Swanson
by BigBabyBruce on Jun 20, 2011 4:28 PM EDT up reply actions
yeah, i don't actually think that...
it’s just damn good.
"I slyde my boehner into sexsalad...."
Sounds like a johnu1 production. --jch24
I like this theory the best.
Because the only alternative that makes any sense is that Johnny is sick or hurt.
Link?
It still says Cueto tonight and Wood tomorrow on Reds.com
Let a man come in and do the Popcorn.
N/M I see Fya's tweet now.
I guess we can all breathe a sigh of relief that Johnny is okay.
Let a man come in and do the Popcorn.
Mark Sheldon
says Cueto is pitching tomorrow.
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not sure if it's been said yet, but they're reporting a stiff neck now
"Wait, you think I'm being mean to the pretend orangutan?" -- battlekow
well, that's a letdown
So they think he’ll be ready to pitch by tomorrow?
If not, Homer awaits. He’s listed as the probable starting pitcher for the Bats tomorrow.
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Fay said JC says he feels a little pain when he throws and he might go tomorrow
So who the hell knows at this point.
"Wait, you think I'm being mean to the pretend orangutan?" -- battlekow
I dunno
But the Reds had an off day Thursday, so this is normal rest for Wood.
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If I can go hard-fast-hard-fast on back to back days
so can the Reds!
That's what she said!
by Raven Riley on Jun 20, 2011 3:21 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Fay banned me on twitter
/broken record
It's your right and your ability, To become my perfect enemy
Chris Carpenter did.
Why are you working the permit's desk, and why was that child clubbing your nuggets? ~ Ron Swanson
by BigBabyBruce on Jun 20, 2011 3:12 PM EDT up reply actions
interesting
Cueto was listed as the probable pitcher, but Wood is listed on Jamie’s lineup.
Stubbs CF
Phillips 2B
Votto 1B
Bruce RF
Rolen 3B
Heisey LF
Hanigan C
Janish SS
Wood P
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Heisey....
yesss…..
No problem, fuckweasel! - jch24
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Jun 20, 2011 3:18 PM EDT up reply actions
I wonder
if they are really giving him a shot, or if he’s just getting playing time because Gomes has a minor injury.
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Fay's headline
“Wood is pithing”
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by BubbaFan on Jun 20, 2011 3:40 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
guy was born to be a baseball writer.
His headlines are accurate roughly 30% of the time, so he’s a big leaguer!
No problem, fuckweasel! - jch24
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Jun 20, 2011 3:41 PM EDT up reply actions
Fay is such a nerd.
Let a man come in and do the Popcorn.
by -ManBearPig on Jun 20, 2011 3:42 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Not sure if this has been posted anywhere yet
But apparently, the Yanks know Votto quite well:
No problem, fuckweasel! - jch24
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Jun 20, 2011 3:35 PM EDT reply actions
I got tense
just reading that the Yankees almost had him. I wonder why no other team really noticed?
Joey said
the Yankees were the only other team interested. But they were so pushy he was kinda glad he ended up with the Reds.
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Jo-eh doesn't like pushy.
Plus, with the problems he had New York would have been a terrible place for him. Even though he probably would have gotten traded anyway.
Why are you working the permit's desk, and why was that child clubbing your nuggets? ~ Ron Swanson
by BigBabyBruce on Jun 20, 2011 3:58 PM EDT up reply actions
yeah, I think there's a good chance he'd have been traded
He’s young enough that the Yanks weren’t trading everyone by then, but he sort of struggled early on. Our own JD Arney kinda thought he was a bust. Hah!.
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with Homer Bailey for Joe Blanton /shudder
I think that was the proposed nutso trade
Calmer than you are.
by 3 Fast 3 Furious on Jun 20, 2011 4:11 PM EDT up reply actions
I think Joey ended up in the right place to befit his personality.
And not just because I want him in a Reds uniform. Can you imagine dealing with depression and anxiety while being a Yankee? Ugh, they would have slaughtered the poor kid.
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 20, 2011 4:08 PM EDT up reply actions
I honestly think
they’d have traded him before he got to the bigs.
His minor league numbers were good, but not nearly as good as his big league numbers. And he took a long time to get to the big leagues. I think the Yanks would likely have lost patience with him.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
that seems sensible to me
especially since they don’t have to wait for the roses to bloom when they can buy a dozen at the florist just about any time they want to
good way of putting it
The Yanks have made an effort to develop pitchers and catchers, since elite ones are not readily available on the market. But for other position players…Cashman has made it pretty clear that his philosophy is to acquire them via free agency.
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I love that analogy.
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 20, 2011 4:28 PM EDT up reply actions
HAHA FLOWERS ARE GIRLY AND DUMB!!!
JUST LIKE THE YANKEES!!!!!
by andromache on Jun 20, 2011 4:34 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
hey
Who you calling girly?
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I'd love to know the story behind that one.
I’m guessing rookie hazing?
"I bet that sex Bengals fan is really pissed now." -DT3428
yes
The Yanks go all-out for rookie hazing. They had custom cheerleaders’ costumes made (with “Yankees” and the rookie’s names on them). Donna Summer disco music and a disco ball in the locker room. They also make the rookies sign autographs for the fans outside the stadium, so there are always lots of photos.
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I'm all for the Indianapolis Colts' stance on rookie hazing.
Basically, they don’t do it. Their reasoning is that if you’re a rookie on their team, you’re a pro now. They expect the young guys to play like veterans, and because of that they’re treated like veterans. I think that’s the best approach. It really sends a message to the rookies; “We’re going to treat you like part of the team, and you’re fully expected to play like it.”
"I bet that sex Bengals fan is really pissed now." -DT3428
that is some serious hazing
I would have liked to get an autograph from Heisey dressed as an anime schoolgirl last year (that was Heisey’s costume wasn’t it?)
was it?
Dang, he must have been adorable!
The Yanks are pretty laid back about hazing. A lot of teams haze the rookies all year. The Yanks pretty much stick to the last road trip of the year. If it happens to be a long trip – like out to the west coast – they’ll do it on the second to last trip, so the rookies don’t have wear their costumes for too long.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
here is a gallery from WLWT
OMGReds was calling it a school girl outfit but I’m not sure what to call it
haha
Sam LeCure’s purple outfit is the best. Whatever it is.
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Ugh, entitled Yankees trash.
Votto was selected 27 picks before the Yankees picked. That’s nearly a full round. There’s no way to know if other teams were interested in Votto, but as the 44th overall pick and someone invited to showcases and scouted by both the Reds and Yankees, it doesn’t seem unlikely that some other team may have been interested in Votto between 44 and 71 and this random ex-scout just doesn’t know about it.
Besides, even if the Yankees had picked him, they would’ve ended up trading him for some overpaid reliever in 2005 anyways.
I have heard about the Yankees interest before
in an interview with Casey McKeon (I think) I need to go find that. In that article, our scout suggested that the Yankees scouts were hyper aggressive and smothering Votto.
You know what I say to this?
Suck it, Yankees. Suck it long, and suck it hard.
"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 20, 2011 3:59 PM EDT up reply actions 3 recs
and since this is a link Reposter and I'm in a linking mood, here's this gem (NSFW, btw)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5PcAQbhnGNs&feature=share
No problem, fuckweasel! - jch24
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Jun 20, 2011 3:44 PM EDT reply actions 5 recs
best thing I've watched in a while
rec’d
It's your right and your ability, To become my perfect enemy
That was awesome!
And I totally watched it at work despite the NSFW tag! #rebel.
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 20, 2011 4:10 PM EDT up reply actions
I love these things...
Big Lebowski also has a great one.
also NSFW
"I slyde my boehner into sexsalad...."
Sounds like a johnu1 production. --jch24
I've been watching this today
"Wait, you think I'm being mean to the pretend orangutan?" -- battlekow
From the sidebar, Matt Holliday has been wearing Red Schoendienst's pants as a slumpbuster
Does this sound like BS to anyone else? Those pants are 50 years old. I can’t believe they’d be in game shape. Plus, Schoendienst is listed at 6’, 170 lbs. Holliday is 6’4", 235. I can’t see him fitting his waist and thighs in there.
maybe it's just his jock strap
"At the very end, somebody took a dump right where I stood in the dugout every day." Dusty Baker
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I just like how my words look on the internet!
by Brian B on Jun 20, 2011 5:25 PM EDT via mobile reply actions 3 recs
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