Game 107: Reds vs. Giants
by ken on Jul 30, 2011 4:00 PM EDT
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| Fri 07/29 | WP: Jose Arredondo (2 - 3) LP: Brian Wilson (6 - 3) |
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San Francisco Giants Saturday, Jul 30, 2011, 7:10 PM EDT Madison Bumgarner vs Mike Leake Clear. Winds blowing in from left field at 5-10 m.p.h. Game time temperature around .
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Reds' senior statesman Edgar Renteria slapped the game-winning hit last night to pull the Reds past his former team and the defending champs. Youth looks to play a larger role in tonight's contest. Super Sophomores and former first-round picks Mike Leake and Madison Bumgarner square off, with Cincinnati looking to take the current and season series against the Giants. Leake is smaller, less left-handed, and older than his counterpart on account of his commitment to higher education (well, Arizona State). He also strikes out fewer batters and allows more homeruns and runs. But enough with the pessimism. Leake has more wins (16 to 13, in one less career start), generates a few more groundballs, and can flat-out out-hit Bum-looker. I'd also bet that Leake could dust Madison on the basepaths. Plus, in his last start against the Giants on June 11, Leake struck out 8 against 1 walk in 8 scoreless innings. More of that, please.
It's also T minus 1 to an increasingly irrelevant non-waivers trade deadline. Though the Reds now stand at 6.5 games out of the division lead, Walt Jocketty declared yesterday that "We are not sellers." Such posturing is to be expected, but Walt went a step further in discussing the rumors surrounding Ramon Hernandez: "I haven't [considered offers for Ramon], and I don't know if I would. I still think he's a guy that can help us with this year. I think his value is greater to us now than if we were to move him. You're not going to get the value in return for him that he gives our club. That's why we would hold on to him." Still, reading between the lines, Walt doesn't equivocally state that he won't trade The Clutch Man. Stay tuned.
Lineup:
Stubbs 8
Renteria 6
Votto 3
Phillips 4
Cairo 5
Bruce 9
Heisey 7
Hanigan 2
Leake 1
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Still no Alonso or Frazier
Nurse: He needs more blankets and he needs less blankets!
Doctor: [gravely] I'm afraid you're right.
I wasn't expecting
Alonso to get the start against a lefty.
And I bet Dusty plans to start Frazier tomorrow – day game after a night game and all.
Dusty seems to be lining up Renteria to start against lefties as often as possible. Renteria’s left/right splits are insane this year. And Janish’s are reversed. (Weirdly, because he’s been much better against lefties throughout his career.)
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
but we're talking about Dusty here
The guy who picks his lineup because one guy is 2 for 12 against the pitcher vs. the other guy being 2 for 3.
Also, Renteria’s had a pretty strong left/right splits his entire career, so it’s not that crazy.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
I guess you're right about Yonder
but Frazier should be playing against a lefty, either in 3B or LF
Nurse: He needs more blankets and he needs less blankets!
Doctor: [gravely] I'm afraid you're right.
And if Dusty's bent on protecting Alonso against lefties, he should've at least started him yesterday
There’s really no point in having him up if this is how he’s to be used. He’s nobody’s PR/LIDR.
I think it's obvious that Walt and Dusty aren't communicating very well
Nurse: He needs more blankets and he needs less blankets!
Doctor: [gravely] I'm afraid you're right.
You think Walt...
if Big Bob doesn’t make a move…would walk away? Walt has put up with jackass managers for years, maybe he’s finally gonna have enough of it.
I think it's the other way around
Walt doesn’t want to make a big move. Bob is the one pressuring him to Do Something.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
I meant...
with regards to Dusty sitting on his hands pouting about shit not so much a move towards a trade.
Walt doesn't seem to be one to walk away
Remember, he was ousted from the Cardinals because they felt he was sowing dissension within the organization.
And we don’t know Dusty is “pouting.” This is just his way. I think he’s concerned about putting players in a position to succeed. Maybe he’s overly conservative, but he has taken awhile to ease some players in. Janish, Lewis, Heisey.
I strongly suspect that Dusty is the reason Cozart was called up. Jocketty kept saying that he wasn’t going to make any moves. Then Dusty benched Janish. I think that forced Jocketty’s hand.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
I agree with this...
I’ve read a few different places (and who knows how reliable they are) that Banana Bob is pressuring Walt to make a move. That’s why I kind of expected Ludwick and Guthrie. A move for the sake of making a move.
i think they're on the same page
bob and walt……..dusty’s in his own world
@AroldisChapman.....is fun to follow on twiiter!
by Dave from Louisville on Jul 30, 2011 5:27 PM EDT up reply actions
I really wonder
if Walt and Dusty are on the same page. They really seem to pulling in different directions lately.
Still, Walt did say Alonso would be a “left-handed hitter off the bench.” That’s what Dusty’s using him for.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
He also said he'd play some LF. This is game 6 since his callup and he's yet to get a start.
It feels so nice to be back to normal
the reds have a stellar record in those 6 games
it’s hard to make changes when things are working so well…
by 'tHan on Jul 30, 2011 5:20 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Heisey has certainly been raking....
Like I said, i hate rooting against guys on my own team, but….
It feels so nice to be back to normal
by nycredsfan on Jul 30, 2011 6:21 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
embrace it
it’s the only way the guys you want to see play actually get playing time
The ends justify the means
by Highlifeman21 on Jul 30, 2011 7:45 PM EDT up reply actions
I'd like to see Frazier playing today
because Miggy was 0 for 5 last night. I think he could use more time off.
But Dusty probably had it planned out days in advance, that Miggy would get tomorrow off.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
So using Frazier on a night game before a day game isn't good baseball logic.
I see ….
If the world truly does end in 2012, that means we have just one more chance to win the World Series.
Who's on first?
If the world truly does end in 2012, that means we have just one more chance to win the World Series.
A team formerly/presently managed by Dusty Baker 3
A team formerly/presently managed by Dusty Baker 0
Nurse: He needs more blankets and he needs less blankets!
Doctor: [gravely] I'm afraid you're right.
Redlegs 11
Giantlegs (like softball players, dude. meeee-yow!) 0
by Charlie Scrabbles on Jul 30, 2011 5:01 PM EDT up reply actions
yesterday's Joe Nuxhall Memorial Honorary Star of the Game
MLB.com went with Renteria, and I don’t blame them.
I mean, it was a walkoff and everything. Clutchy McClutchpants.
But I think I’d go with Arredondo. The winning pitcher…and he got a hit, even though he hasn’t batted since rookie ball four years ago. (And give Dusty props for realizing the bunt thing wasn’t working.)
(Dear Jose: I am sorry I called you a human white flag. I was wrong. I swear I’ll only say nice things about you for at least a week to make up for it.)
HMs: Renteria, for the winning hit. Lewis, 3 for 4. Cordero, for two shutout innings. Chapman, cause he was awesome.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
I was more impressed with Yonder's hit
Just because ….
If the world truly does end in 2012, that means we have just one more chance to win the World Series.
The latest from Stark.
• One exec who has been speaking with the Rockies and Reds suggests that if that swap happens, it could be a larger deal than just Homer Bailey, Travis Wood and high-end prospects for Jimenez. He said he believes the teams have discussed an expanded version that could include someone the likes of Seth Smith, because the Reds also have been targeting controllable bats.
Wear something sexy to my funeral.
This feels like
a wreck coming and we’re just standing here unable to move.
this could be disastrous
Nurse: He needs more blankets and he needs less blankets!
Doctor: [gravely] I'm afraid you're right.
Just so we are reminded of what WJ said ...
“In our case, if anything happens with us, it will probably happen the last day. Clubs are trying to still position themselves to see what their best deals are. They usually wait until the last day to figure that out. Some may break sooner than that.”
If the world truly does end in 2012, that means we have just one more chance to win the World Series.
So he said nothing?
“probably the last day” and “some may break sooner.” Should have added “may not do anything at all” just to cover all of his bases.
Seemed like a definitive "whatever" to the question that maybe has been asked about 23,100 times this week.
If the world truly does end in 2012, that means we have just one more chance to win the World Series.
I don't want any part of that
we’ve already hit the wall, I don’t want to lose Wood AND Bailey and possible Mesoraco for a potentially declining pitcher
We could really use a top-shelf starter
Ubaldo’s peripherals are in line with prior years. I know the velo’s down, but if they’re convinced that nothing’s wrong with him they should go for it. I’m not concerned about losing Wood or Bailey at all. Meso is a different story, but have to give up something to get something.
Losing Homer and Wood isn't a huge issue...
Homer is never going to be what we wanted him to be.
I think this reminds me of the Barry Zito decline
I remain wary when they say velocity’s down in a short time. The difference would have to be an upgrade in “savvy” in an equal amount of time.
But who knows?
If the world truly does end in 2012, that means we have just one more chance to win the World Series.
comparing Ubaldo to Zito is the dumbest damn thing I've ever heard
@AroldisChapman.....is fun to follow on twiiter!
by Dave from Louisville on Jul 30, 2011 5:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Well, am sure glad I got your input on this.
If the world truly does end in 2012, that means we have just one more chance to win the World Series.
by johnu1 on Jul 30, 2011 5:31 PM EDT up reply actions 3 recs
rec
@AroldisChapman.....is fun to follow on twiiter!
by Dave from Louisville on Jul 30, 2011 5:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Now, as I see it ...
there are two ways of discussing this.
One is to “disagree with good reason”
Or to attack it as “the dumbest damn thing I’ve ever heard.”
Suit yourself.
If the world truly does end in 2012, that means we have just one more chance to win the World Series.
Barry Zito was only a marginally good pitcher with marginal velocity to begin with.
He had a lot of luck and pitched in a very pitcher friendly park. It was a stupid move to sign him to that deal even before the velo drop.
Also, there’s a huge difference between dropping from 96 to 94 and dropping from 90 to 87.
It feels so nice to be back to normal
I used Zito as comparison ... from a perceived ace ....
… to generally Matt Maloney with a big paycheck.
The issue with Ubaldo is only that I have read several places where his velocity is down. Now, knowing as little as I do about pitching, I’d at least wonder about that. Maybe he’s learned a new pitch or a new, better delivery.
So not being able to evaluate scouting reports, I have that to go on. I know that the reasons Zito sucked were analyzed beyond belief.
All I am saying is, “consider what appears to be information.”
If the world truly does end in 2012, that means we have just one more chance to win the World Series.
But what I'm saying is Zito was never really an ace. Jimenez is.
Also, it’s been well documented how Jimenez didn’t really prepare himself for the season well this year. (He took a trip to Europe in February) Then he had little injuries in the spring that kept him from getting his arm strength built up.
His velo has been closer to normal lately.
It feels so nice to be back to normal
dude, Zito was an ace.
He didn’t have a really long run, but he was most certainly an ace.
His velocity never was, I know, but his curve was/is pure filth.
Tequila and pancakes, anyone?
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Jul 30, 2011 6:13 PM EDT up reply actions
23-5, 158 ERA+, 1.1 WHIP
that’s as dominant a season by a LHP in the last 2 decades…that’s Glavine/Santana-esque.
Tequila and pancakes, anyone?
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Jul 30, 2011 6:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Chapman-esque
You were just a rich girl only having fun. Your worn out dresses brought stares from everyone. Hey little rich girl, where did you go wrong?
You used W-L.
Prepare for a tongue-lashing from ’creds.
Miggy Miggy Miggy, can't you see?
Sometimes your skills just hypnotize me.
And I just love your veteran ways,
You're unappreciated and under-paid.
W-L is normally a useless statistic, I know.
But when it’s as skewed as 23-5 is, that’s a telling stat.
Tequila and pancakes, anyone?
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Jul 30, 2011 6:25 PM EDT up reply actions
I think 5-23 would be less useless
Then again, if he can go out and get 28 decisions, maybe it’s because they have the wrong guy playing SS.
If the world truly does end in 2012, that means we have just one more chance to win the World Series.
I agree completely.
If you go 23-5 that means you’re putting your team in a position to win almost every time you go out there. That means something to me, but I’m sure a lot of people will argue with that.
Miggy Miggy Miggy, can't you see?
Sometimes your skills just hypnotize me.
And I just love your veteran ways,
You're unappreciated and under-paid.
Zito as comparison only for this ...
… and I will be curious to see Ubaldo’s work in the next couple of years (lord, let me live with these lungs awhile) and … assuming we don’t get him … saying … were we lucky we didn’t take that leap.
If the world truly does end in 2012, that means we have just one more chance to win the World Series.
whatever team gets ubaldo is lucky
@AroldisChapman.....is fun to follow on twiiter!
by Dave from Louisville on Jul 30, 2011 6:41 PM EDT up reply actions
if the A's had scored a million runs that season, 23-5 would be pretty bad
You were just a rich girl only having fun. Your worn out dresses brought stares from everyone. Hey little rich girl, where did you go wrong?
2011 Reds'd
Miggy Miggy Miggy, can't you see?
Sometimes your skills just hypnotize me.
And I just love your veteran ways,
You're unappreciated and under-paid.
I look at Dontrelle who ... really shoulb be 3-0
not that it matters, but he didn’t get much to show for his work this year so far other than “stats that matter.”
I think he’d rather be 3-0.
If the world truly does end in 2012, that means we have just one more chance to win the World Series.
the only people who care about W-L these days are Cy Young voters and the pitchers themselves.
It’s a pretty dumb stat, but it’s important to them.
Miggy Miggy Miggy, can't you see?
Sometimes your skills just hypnotize me.
And I just love your veteran ways,
You're unappreciated and under-paid.
I think it matters for starting pitchers
Relievers can’t take much from it, because they could throw one pitch and get a W.
If the world truly does end in 2012, that means we have just one more chance to win the World Series.
Well used to be
It seems people are finall y coming around after King Felix winning it w/ last years 13 win season
The so called quality start is the newest sweetheart
But innings pitched matters some. With the DH in one league, that stat is also warped a little.
If the world truly does end in 2012, that means we have just one more chance to win the World Series.
you cant win 22 games without scoring a run
your scenario is impossible
You were just a rich girl only having fun. Your worn out dresses brought stares from everyone. Hey little rich girl, where did you go wrong?
forfeits count as 1-0 wins
and there’s no winning pitcher
You were just a rich girl only having fun. Your worn out dresses brought stares from everyone. Hey little rich girl, where did you go wrong?
If a team scores 1 million runs in 1 game
They might actually get some forfeits … how long does it take to score 1,000,000 runs, adding commercial breaks and visits to the mound, double switches … that sort of stuff.
If the world truly does end in 2012, that means we have just one more chance to win the World Series.
Yeah, fair enough
I’m just saying he declined to being just above average long before his velocity tanked.
It feels so nice to be back to normal
by nycredsfan on Jul 30, 2011 6:28 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
yeah, no doubt.
his career arc fell off a cliff much like his slurve.
Tequila and pancakes, anyone?
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Jul 30, 2011 6:29 PM EDT up reply actions
or the BBWAA loved him that given year!
The ends justify the means
by Highlifeman21 on Jul 30, 2011 7:48 PM EDT up reply actions
IF he didn't get in shape ...
Maybe we ought to have our ace mechanic take a look under the hood before we make an offer.
Just sayin’ … these guys are wanting a lot of talent in exchange for a pitcher.
If the world truly does end in 2012, that means we have just one more chance to win the World Series.
His velocity is down, without a doubt.
That doesn’t mean he sucks now. His fastball still averages about 94 and he’s still getting people out.
Miggy Miggy Miggy, can't you see?
Sometimes your skills just hypnotize me.
And I just love your veteran ways,
You're unappreciated and under-paid.
team controlled bats?
Like we already have in Stubbs and Alonso and Meso?
by jeffshireman on Jul 30, 2011 4:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Smith's a lefty
How can he help protect Votto and Bruce?
by jeffshireman on Jul 30, 2011 4:38 PM EDT up reply actions
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Wear something sexy to my funeral.
by Pops Daniels on Jul 30, 2011 4:41 PM EDT up reply actions 3 recs
This lineup needs another strong lefty bat.
Stubbs, BP, the catchers, and the SS all hit lefties and really struggle against RHP.
It feels so nice to be back to normal
it's too big, I know, so delete it or whatever...
but:
Tequila and pancakes, anyone?
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Jul 30, 2011 6:15 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah
If you want Seth Smith, why not just stick with Alonso?
by Charlie Scrabbles on Jul 30, 2011 5:03 PM EDT up reply actions
This is a very good point
But I wouldn’t be opposed to the idea of a big trade. Depends on who we got, of course.
Dexter Fowler would be a much better get than someone like Bourn, for example.
It feels so nice to be back to normal
and Dexter Fowler is a stud defensive OF
not that we really need another one of those, since Stubbs is all the stud OF we need in CF, and Bruce has a sick arm in RF, and Fowler would be a waste in LF with not so much bat to go with all that D….
The ends justify the means
by Highlifeman21 on Jul 30, 2011 7:50 PM EDT up reply actions
b/c Seth Smith is actually an OF?
The ends justify the means
by Highlifeman21 on Jul 30, 2011 7:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Not to kick the pinin' equine but ...
Maybe the roster Walt is trying to assemble is one based on somebody else in the dugout.
I’ve been on this issue a bit over the last two days but I just see that the changes we think ought to be made aren’t being made for a reason, and all of it isn’t because Walt is being stubborn. I think he has a bigger plan than just somebody’s left fielder at the top of the batting order.
If the world truly does end in 2012, that means we have just one more chance to win the World Series.
Last night's ball game was a good'un
Restored a little faith in two players I wasn’t too fond of coming into it, and, perhaps irrationally, in the rest of the sseason.
I’m feeling positive tonight.
I went to high school with a guy who teaches school in NC
He had Bumgarner in a couple of classes in 7th and 8th grades. He says that it was kinda tough for him. At 13, he was tall and awkward and dorky and his name was “Madison”. But he was, and still is, a really, really nice guy. I pull for him most of the time. Not today.
When you come to the fork in the road, take it.
by poojols on Jul 30, 2011 4:27 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
I can't imagine
what a hell middle school must have been for a boy named “Madison Bumgarner.”
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
I bet Dick Pole had it worse
Nurse: He needs more blankets and he needs less blankets!
Doctor: [gravely] I'm afraid you're right.
I usually read his name as "Maddy Bum-Bum"
It sounds like he should be wearing pull-ups disposables.
by Charlie Scrabbles on Jul 30, 2011 5:04 PM EDT up reply actions
middle school is always torcher for elite atheletes
those band kids and emo punks can be mean
@AroldisChapman.....is fun to follow on twiiter!
by Dave from Louisville on Jul 30, 2011 5:32 PM EDT up reply actions
i am a ridiculously horrible speller - torture
@AroldisChapman.....is fun to follow on twiiter!
by Dave from Louisville on Jul 30, 2011 5:40 PM EDT up reply actions
It's those Louisville middle schools.
Wear something sexy to my funeral.
by Pops Daniels on Jul 30, 2011 5:41 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
What is this awful, awful, awful game on MLB Network?
"Oh, everything looks bad if you remember it."
It's so quiet that you can hear each individual smartass remark
"Oh, everything looks bad if you remember it."
Even the Marlins thinks that's a small crowd.
Seriously…are there even 100 people there?
No.
No way.
I hope they don’t finish showing this ‘cause it’s live rather than show the Reds thing
"Oh, everything looks bad if you remember it."
Why did they wait until now to show this?
Just to hurt us? Seems more like an off-season special.
Don't say such things
about the MLBN. Otherwise, we’d have to sit through XGAMESX7 to see baseball.
5-2 Cubs up on St. Louis
in the bottom of the first. Defensive struggle.
Wear something sexy to my funeral.
I bet it'll be a terribly boring game now that I start watching
"Oh, everything looks bad if you remember it."
They can have him.
He’s broken.
Wear something sexy to my funeral.
by Pops Daniels on Jul 30, 2011 4:51 PM EDT up reply actions
i'd rather have furcal than larkin in his last couple of seasons
by 'tHan on Jul 30, 2011 5:05 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
I agree
But Furcal has really fallen off this year. As bad as the Cards middle infield is, he’s actually a downgrade
There was something in the air that night, the stars were bright, Arredondo. They were shining there for you and me, for liberty, Arredondo.
never really had a chance to get going
whenever he starts hitting he gets injured. had a decent season last year.
would they move Theriot to 2B or keep Schumaker there?
Nurse: He needs more blankets and he needs less blankets!
Doctor: [gravely] I'm afraid you're right.
apparently
this is the “difference-making shortstop” the St. Louis beat writer was tweeting about yesterday.
Color me unimpressed.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
That guy is a jerk!
He allows me to see the benefit of the Fya being as objective as possible.
by Cuetotally Amazing on Jul 30, 2011 6:02 PM EDT up reply actions
Stampede Blue
doesn’t seem to understand the reply button
"Oh, everything looks bad if you remember it."
That's the site that had a feud with KSK a few years back
It didn’t end well for them.
Fuck it, we'll do it live.
starting off with Gomes
They shoulda aired this before Jonny Gomes Bobblehead Night.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
GRRRRRRRRRRRRR
I had it recording so I could watch it later, but TWC is having “issues” and it’s not recording. I’m calling someone else tomorrow. Does anyone have suggestions? At&t uverse? Directv?
by Charlie Scrabbles on Jul 30, 2011 5:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Cin Bell has been a great service for me.
Me and family were TW people for 20 years until this spring when they treated us like garbage over a dispute. Cin Bell made us a great offer and I’m very happy with their service and product.
Sounds great
but I’m in Columbus :-/
by Charlie Scrabbles on Jul 30, 2011 5:12 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm guessing
they will probably rerun it repeatedly, so you’ll get another chance.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
Good point, but it doesn't help
This is just one small example of how bad TWC has been. We got it when we moved to the new place 2 months ago, and a day has not gone by without an interruption in internet or television service.
by Charlie Scrabbles on Jul 30, 2011 5:13 PM EDT up reply actions
I had TWC for years
and they were fine. Certainly not daily outages.
I recently switched to Verizon Fios, and am very happy with it. I’m actually paying less, and getting a hell of a lot more (faster Internet, a buttload more channels, including the MLB Network, which wasn’t included in the equivalent TWC package).
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
Fios, huh?
I’ll have to check that out.
by Charlie Scrabbles on Jul 30, 2011 5:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Ah, I see
BF can shove her Fios then. Shove it right up her keister!
by Charlie Scrabbles on Jul 30, 2011 5:25 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
The Weather Channel?
You were just a rich girl only having fun. Your worn out dresses brought stares from everyone. Hey little rich girl, where did you go wrong?
Rockies signed Jorge Cantu
I guess they don’t need Alonso anymore
There was something in the air that night, the stars were bright, Arredondo. They were shining there for you and me, for liberty, Arredondo.
looks like the world's dirtiest "clean" coach
got caught up in one again.
suckt itCoach K
by 'tHan on Jul 30, 2011 5:07 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Nah, Duke will admit it should have been paying attention
They will punish the women’s soccer team, cut back on green beans in the mess hall and the NCAA will say, “now stop that, OK?”
If the world truly does end in 2012, that means we have just one more chance to win the World Series.
Im pretty sure it will.
On WLW the other day the creator had already sent it to all the on-air people
I really really wish
Reds had made a 2010: A Season to Remember dvd. Just an hour highlight package with interviews and throw in that Reds Uncut deal as well.
Give it 20 years or so
and I bet Slyde will write a book about it. And he might even sign it for you!
by Charlie Scrabbles on Jul 30, 2011 5:14 PM EDT up reply actions
I was looking up the records for the last few years
In 2007, our Reds lost 90 games.
So no matter how crappy we are, the past is behind us.
Even if we are around .500, we can build on that.
Just do it before December of 2012.
If the world truly does end in 2012, that means we have just one more chance to win the World Series.
Who can we get off an NFL roster who can help us?
Man, we could take out some catchers, big-time, if we can get this guy around third base, headin’ for home.
If the world truly does end in 2012, that means we have just one more chance to win the World Series.
Andrew Means in A+ Bakersfield
was a WR at the NFL Combine?
I tell ya, Sandoval, the Giants 3B, looks like a load if he gets some speed up.
If the world truly does end in 2012, that means we have just one more chance to win the World Series.
from IU, played baseball and football
You were just a rich girl only having fun. Your worn out dresses brought stares from everyone. Hey little rich girl, where did you go wrong?
LeCure's twitter
Rumor: the Yankees were trying to trade half of their roster for @TheLeCureStache , he declined since I wasn’t part of the trade #attached
Nurse: He needs more blankets and he needs less blankets!
Doctor: [gravely] I'm afraid you're right.
I know I am
I couldn’t grow one like his if I tried
There was something in the air that night, the stars were bright, Arredondo. They were shining there for you and me, for liberty, Arredondo.
lecure seems to find his own mustache more humorous than the rest of us do
You were just a rich girl only having fun. Your worn out dresses brought stares from everyone. Hey little rich girl, where did you go wrong?
I don't doubt that
but it’s still a pretty righteous ’stache.
by Charlie Scrabbles on Jul 30, 2011 5:17 PM EDT up reply actions
He looks like the femme at a gay biker bar.
And the acne makes it look like the bar would have to be near a truck stop.
Wear something sexy to my funeral.
by Pops Daniels on Jul 30, 2011 5:19 PM EDT up reply actions
Or a guy with this outfit ...
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by johnu1 on Jul 30, 2011 5:25 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
i think it's just rosacea
still, yeah
You were just a rich girl only having fun. Your worn out dresses brought stares from everyone. Hey little rich girl, where did you go wrong?
doubt it
You were just a rich girl only having fun. Your worn out dresses brought stares from everyone. Hey little rich girl, where did you go wrong?
you mean, like, this game thread he's in?
Tequila and pancakes, anyone?
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Jul 30, 2011 6:08 PM EDT up reply actions
Do you fine the stache acceptable?
I think me and everyone I know love it because its an atrocius accessory to seriously have on your face.
i don't hate it
but it seems like a very brian wilson thing to do to constantly bring attention to it
That's how I feel about Bill Bray's hips.
Wear something sexy to my funeral.
by Pops Daniels on Jul 30, 2011 5:57 PM EDT up reply actions
WTF
@AroldisChapman.....is fun to follow on twiiter!
by Dave from Louisville on Jul 30, 2011 7:20 PM EDT up reply actions
Bill Bray has funny looking women's hips.
Wear something sexy to my funeral.
by Pops Daniels on Jul 30, 2011 7:46 PM EDT up reply actions
LeCure's facial hair has its own Twitter account?
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Sickels has his mid-season prospect list update for the Reds
by Charlie Scrabbles on Jul 30, 2011 5:16 PM EDT reply actions
what the hell happened to juan duran
You were just a rich girl only having fun. Your worn out dresses brought stares from everyone. Hey little rich girl, where did you go wrong?
I guess he's still juanduran out in the wilderness
by Charlie Scrabbles on Jul 30, 2011 5:27 PM EDT up reply actions 4 recs
Nice word play.
Now see if you can create a palindrome that expresses your opinion about Tony LaRussa.
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"racecar" is my favorite palindrome
Also – PALIN DRONE!
by Charlie Scrabbles on Jul 30, 2011 5:34 PM EDT up reply actions
The longest one I remember is ...
Sit on a pee pan, Otis.
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Sit on a potato pan, Otis!
Tequila and pancakes, anyone?
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Jul 30, 2011 6:09 PM EDT up reply actions
Sit on an outside curve ball, Otis
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interesting
Most of the guys on his list get good grades. Exceptions: Billy Hamilton (“30 errors and poor range factor at shortstop”) and DoJo (“hasn’t lived up to the aggressive ranking I gave him. Effective against lefties (.237) but right-handers kill him (.324 with lots of power)”). And he thinks Torreyes is too little.
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Hamilton has phenomenal range
That leads me toward dismissing the entire article.
When you come to the fork in the road, take it.
by poojols on Jul 30, 2011 5:59 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Range takes into account
routes and reaction time. Fast guys can have shit range just like slow guys can have good range. Look at Brandon Phillips. He’s slow but with great range because his technique and instincts serve him well.
Wear something sexy to my funeral.
by Pops Daniels on Jul 30, 2011 6:07 PM EDT up reply actions
BP isn't really that slow.
He’s not as fast as he used to be, but he can still run. He’s a shitty baserunner without a doubt, but that doesn’t mean he’s slow.
Miggy Miggy Miggy, can't you see?
Sometimes your skills just hypnotize me.
And I just love your veteran ways,
You're unappreciated and under-paid.
Phillips is not fast.
I stand by that.
Wear something sexy to my funeral.
by Pops Daniels on Jul 30, 2011 6:09 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
My thinking on BP was that he was stereotyped a little.
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By himself.
Wear something sexy to my funeral.
by Pops Daniels on Jul 30, 2011 6:12 PM EDT up reply actions
racist?
@AroldisChapman.....is fun to follow on twiiter!
by Dave from Louisville on Jul 30, 2011 7:21 PM EDT up reply actions
There's a difference between quick and fast
I think BP was fast at one point, but he’s more quick than fast now.
He's not really fast anymore, but that doesn't mean he's slow.
And slow was the adjective used in the comment I responded to.
Miggy Miggy Miggy, can't you see?
Sometimes your skills just hypnotize me.
And I just love your veteran ways,
You're unappreciated and under-paid.
Well sure. Slow is not quite correct. He's not Sean Casey.
I always mean, with him, that he thinks he’s fast despite copious amounts of evidence to the contrary.
Wear something sexy to my funeral.
by Pops Daniels on Jul 30, 2011 6:16 PM EDT up reply actions
Right
He’s more like Yoshi/Princess rather than Bowser/Donkey Kong.
by Charlie Scrabbles on Jul 30, 2011 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Phillips is the slowest supposedly fast guy I've ever seen
The ends justify the means
by Highlifeman21 on Jul 30, 2011 8:02 PM EDT up reply actions
This is true, however,
I think a lot of times Sickels uses stats to make “scouting” statements, when in reality he hasn’t actually watched the guys play. (I do the same thing, but I don’t have my own website :-) )
The way he phrased that, I wouldn’t be surprised if he used RF/9 as his guide, which is silly.
It feels so nice to be back to normal
Hamilton has plenty of range.
Can’t say for sure if his arm can support that, but a good 1B can help save some his throws. He will keep the ball on the dirt, though.
If the world truly does end in 2012, that means we have just one more chance to win the World Series.
I've heard a lot of conflicting reports on his arm.
Some people actually say his arm is above average for a SS prospect, but some people have said it’s awful.
If his arm is like you say, he may be better off at 2B where he can still use that range and speed but won’t be making a lot of difficult throws.
Miggy Miggy Miggy, can't you see?
Sometimes your skills just hypnotize me.
And I just love your veteran ways,
You're unappreciated and under-paid.
Part of this is maturity
At his age (20 or so) he probably still has delusions of cannon fire when he makes a play. If he flings a few into the seats, he still will be in the lineup.
If the world truly does end in 2012, that means we have just one more chance to win the World Series.
True, but...
I’m not saying that Hamilton has great range because he’s fast. I’m saying Hamilton has great range because scouts who have seen him firsthand say he has great range. That’s the predominant explanation for the 30 errors; he gets to so many balls that nobody else could get to. No idea where this writer’s misinformation came from.
When you come to the fork in the road, take it.
by poojols on Jul 30, 2011 6:32 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Ah, I see.
Wear something sexy to my funeral.
by Pops Daniels on Jul 30, 2011 6:34 PM EDT up reply actions
dude is expected to know everything about every single prospect in the minors
I’m not really apologizing for him, but he’s going to miss every now and then. Sounds like he looked at a stat that measures range, which is probably not the best measure of it.
DougDirt
has a comment under that post, about Hamilton’s range.
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I had to read it a few times,
but I think those are the preseason grades because he says that new grades won’t be given out until after the season. I might be wrong about that though, it wasn’t clear.
by Cuetotally Amazing on Jul 30, 2011 6:08 PM EDT up reply actions
the grades are preseason
The comments on how they’re doing now – if they’re living up to the grades – are new.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
I love how the only negative anyone can point out with Torreyes so far is his small size.
I’m sure some holes will be exposed as he moves on, but he’s currently 18 and he’s just about too good for A ball. I don’t give a crap how small he is.
Miggy Miggy Miggy, can't you see?
Sometimes your skills just hypnotize me.
And I just love your veteran ways,
You're unappreciated and under-paid.
The last 40 or so years of baseball history do care though.
Fair or not, it’s tough for guys that small to succeed in MLB.
Dustin Pedroia is definitely the exception to the rule.
It feels so nice to be back to normal
Said a tall person.
Eddie Gaedel thinks you are a persecutor.
by Cuetotally Amazing on Jul 30, 2011 6:09 PM EDT up reply actions
Dave Sappelt may be the best example of a short guy getting the shaft
… damned shame we can’t insert a giraffe comment here.
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what about
Sean Henry?
Given how well he hit, it really is kind of puzzling that the Reds didn’t promote him, and then let him walk.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
So, the Brewers picked up Felipe Lopez
and Cherry Hudson Jr…….they must not want to win after all.
Wear something sexy to my funeral.
by Pops Daniels on Jul 30, 2011 5:17 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
so cherry and felipe have both played for the reds, brewers and nats?
who else has done that? Coffey? Nix?
You were just a rich girl only having fun. Your worn out dresses brought stares from everyone. Hey little rich girl, where did you go wrong?
Dibble pitched for the Reds and Brewers
And was a “broadcaster” for the Nats.
When you come to the fork in the road, take it.
by poojols on Jul 30, 2011 6:03 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Sounds like a Reds broadcast booth trivia question.
Pretty select company, this.
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If this is the price of relief pitching at the deadline
by Charlie Scrabbles on Jul 30, 2011 5:30 PM EDT reply actions
This deal sends shivers up my spine.
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This is amazing
Uehara will wilt in the Texas heat.
When you come to the fork in the road, take it.
by poojols on Jul 30, 2011 6:41 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Is this racist old west railroad worker humor?
Wear something sexy to my funeral.
by Pops Daniels on Jul 30, 2011 6:44 PM EDT up reply actions
No. But that is one of my favorite branches of the humor tree.
“Ching, you’re in charge of supplies.”
“Okay, but it’s gonna be hard to supplies everyone after you said that in front of everybody.”
Locally, Koji is pseudo-famous for struggling in the heat. He’s a one-inning guy and can’t go consecutive days after May.
When you come to the fork in the road, take it.
by poojols on Jul 30, 2011 6:58 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Pitching in Baltimore in the summer is very difficult.
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Reds 8
Giants 3
Fuck Bumgarner! He can’t pitch in our park!
Miggy Miggy Miggy, can't you see?
Sometimes your skills just hypnotize me.
And I just love your veteran ways,
You're unappreciated and under-paid.
The Giants Lineup
Torres, CF
Keppinger, 2B
Beltran, RF
Sandoval, 3B
Schierholtz, LF
Belt, 1B
Crawford, SS
Stewart, C
Bumgarner P
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wait, what?
The Giants called up their slugging lefthanded hitter who can play OF/1B, and they’re actually playing him?
You can do that?
Tequila and pancakes, anyone?
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Jul 30, 2011 6:11 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm just glad
that it’s Chris Stewart, and not Reds-killer Eli Whiteside tonight.
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Ramon would be a huge upgrade
on Chris Stewart.
He was terrible in his brief Yankees career. Nobody expected him to hit, but his handling of pitchers was awful, too.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
It was a really bad game
And the pressure was on, because that one game was with Phil Hughes.
But no, it wasn’t just that one game. He bounced around Scranton for awhile.
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I had a dream...
The defending World Champions were playing a so-so rookie at shortstop and a tandem of crap at catcher. The Reds had solid veterans at both of those positions and the defending World Champions were in Cincinnati at the trade deadline. Then I woke up.
When you come to the fork in the road, take it.
by poojols on Jul 30, 2011 6:50 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Man, you eat too much spicy food before you go to sleep.
Whoa!
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reds interested in seth smith
get it done walt!
"God has blessed me and I will continue to do my best for him. This is more important than anything I could do in baseball." -Albert Pujols
man i really wanted fister
"God has blessed me and I will continue to do my best for him. This is more important than anything I could do in baseball." -Albert Pujols
no. the festivole has turned me from a party people to a fun sucker
after 3 straight days, i’m worn out
except now everyone hates everyone else
You were just a rich girl only having fun. Your worn out dresses brought stares from everyone. Hey little rich girl, where did you go wrong?
ooohh ooohh
RR drama!
what’s the scoop?
Tequila and pancakes, anyone?
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Jul 30, 2011 6:26 PM EDT up reply actions
sooooo
the Cubs are godawful, eh?
Tequila and pancakes, anyone?
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Jul 30, 2011 6:20 PM EDT reply actions
holy cow
12-5 Cards. And it’s only the 6th.
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and the Cubs were up 5-0 after the top of the 1st.
Tequila and pancakes, anyone?
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Jul 30, 2011 6:24 PM EDT up reply actions
Is this the game thread?
A recap? I’m confused…and can’t be bothered to read anything but the comments.
In any case, I’ll be back around game time; I’m off to make a Chef Boyardee pizza!
i love those
the rest of rr loves to make fun of those
by 'tHan on Jul 30, 2011 6:23 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
They are awesome.
and it was extra awesome tonight. The rest of rr can suck it (Duaner.)
Also, we need more Ash on RR.
I'll have a medium Beefaroni pizza
with extra spaghetti-o’s dipping sauce, please.
Tequila and pancakes, anyone?
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Jul 30, 2011 6:23 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
oh Joe Buck
you sound so professional when you talk with Pujols’ nuts on your tonsils.
Tequila and pancakes, anyone?
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Jul 30, 2011 6:37 PM EDT reply actions 2 recs
Day 2 of the 15-game win streak to put this team back in contention.
It’s almost time.
Miggy Miggy Miggy, can't you see?
Sometimes your skills just hypnotize me.
And I just love your veteran ways,
You're unappreciated and under-paid.
Reds longest win streak was 14 games, so we'd be making history as well
and that was in 1899.
If the world truly does end in 2012, that means we have just one more chance to win the World Series.
I dunno. I think a trade will happen
It just might not be one we like…
"There's only one god, and his name is Death. And what do we say to Death? Not today!" --- Syrio Forel, Game of Thrones
by cesarhernandez on Jul 30, 2011 6:47 PM EDT up reply actions
If we trade Bailey, Wood, Meso and/or Chappy for Ubaldo
We will be 10 years recovering from it.
If the world truly does end in 2012, that means we have just one more chance to win the World Series.
If you think the price for Ubaldo right now is just Bailey & Wood, I think you're sorely mistaken.
They still want at least one top prospect, and the Reds only have Mesoraco and Chapman that fit that bill. I don’t see Ubaldo happening.
I’d like to see them trade Hernandez for a pitcher, pawn off Cordero to whoever will take him, and find a new manager who will let Frazier/Yonder try to be the answers in LF/3B.
chapman & mesoraco are not & have never been part of the jiminez trade talks
if it gets done, it will center around alonso
I wouldn't mind that as much.
I think Frazier has a decent future as a LF/3B/etc for the Reds. I’d like to see Yonder get a chance to play LF long term because we’ve all seen that he can really hit, and his power might play up in GABP. But if it’s Bailey, Wood, Alonso for Ubaldo, I think the Rockies are still saying no.
Chapman and Mesoraco are both going to be too valuable to the Reds to give up for a pitcher though, given how volatile pitching is.
Depends on which talking sock you listen to.
Anybody who writes a blog can pull out his box of baseball cards.
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What he tells the Denver Post ... and what he's telling Walt ...
who knows?
I don’t think any real baseball trades were ever discussed through the Associated Press or MLBTR. We shall see.
I would rather not get this deal done, but I am a tad more conservative about trading players for “ace” rotation pitchers. I think those “aces” are seldom acquired this way. Seldom = it could happen.
If the world truly does end in 2012, that means we have just one more chance to win the World Series.
We can make a deal or two
CMM is a useful catcher down the stretch.
Any of our relievers/spot starters is useful.
I could even see us trading Frazier.
If the world truly does end in 2012, that means we have just one more chance to win the World Series.
Frazier is one of my untouchables
you’re not going to get equal value for him , and he’s the only decent 3B I can see the Reds having if Rolen is out for any extended period next year.
Be still, my heart.
I hope you are right.
If the world truly does end in 2012, that means we have just one more chance to win the World Series.
no man chapman ever gets traded EVER
@AroldisChapman.....is fun to follow on twiiter!
by Dave from Louisville on Jul 30, 2011 7:26 PM EDT up reply actions
Stopping by to congratulate the Reds for the series win and possible sweep.
With Ziro going tomorrow you have two out of three in the bag, and it remains to be seen which MadBum shows up.
"It feels awesome. Feels like when you were a kid and every guy gets a chance to be a hero, then you eat orange slices and kool-aid after the game. Except we’re nailing champagne right now." —Brian Wilson
"He just threw me a fastball in and I just put a good swing on the ball, and you know when you put a good swing on the ball, the ball go out."
-Egdar Renteria commenting on his solo home run in the 5th inning of Game 2.
Beltran, yeah. But he doesn't pitch, and he may catch the Giants canthitshititis.
"It feels awesome. Feels like when you were a kid and every guy gets a chance to be a hero, then you eat orange slices and kool-aid after the game. Except we’re nailing champagne right now." —Brian Wilson
"He just threw me a fastball in and I just put a good swing on the ball, and you know when you put a good swing on the ball, the ball go out."
-Egdar Renteria commenting on his solo home run in the 5th inning of Game 2.
by Sabean's_Folly on Jul 30, 2011 6:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Take Ramon Hernandez....please!
We’d just like Heath Hembree, thank you….
"There's only one god, and his name is Death. And what do we say to Death? Not today!" --- Syrio Forel, Game of Thrones
by cesarhernandez on Jul 30, 2011 6:55 PM EDT up reply actions
One thing the Giants have going for them though is that Toothpick is "managing" the Reds.
"It feels awesome. Feels like when you were a kid and every guy gets a chance to be a hero, then you eat orange slices and kool-aid after the game. Except we’re nailing champagne right now." —Brian Wilson
"He just threw me a fastball in and I just put a good swing on the ball, and you know when you put a good swing on the ball, the ball go out."
-Egdar Renteria commenting on his solo home run in the 5th inning of Game 2.
by Sabean's_Folly on Jul 30, 2011 6:56 PM EDT up reply actions
Hey, be nice to our manager.
He is a great fisherman.
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Sorry. Still bitter, oh so bitter about the "game ball" in game 6
I try to forgive and forget, but I just can’t. Yet.
"It feels awesome. Feels like when you were a kid and every guy gets a chance to be a hero, then you eat orange slices and kool-aid after the game. Except we’re nailing champagne right now." —Brian Wilson
"He just threw me a fastball in and I just put a good swing on the ball, and you know when you put a good swing on the ball, the ball go out."
-Egdar Renteria commenting on his solo home run in the 5th inning of Game 2.
by Sabean's_Folly on Jul 30, 2011 6:58 PM EDT up reply actions
My cousin hunts duck and pheasant with Dusty and Will Clark, and says Dusty is a great guy, but I don't want to meet him as I may have to shake his hand
"It feels awesome. Feels like when you were a kid and every guy gets a chance to be a hero, then you eat orange slices and kool-aid after the game. Except we’re nailing champagne right now." —Brian Wilson
"He just threw me a fastball in and I just put a good swing on the ball, and you know when you put a good swing on the ball, the ball go out."
-Egdar Renteria commenting on his solo home run in the 5th inning of Game 2.
by Sabean's_Folly on Jul 30, 2011 7:00 PM EDT up reply actions
Those ducks look happier than they do in real life. Or real death.
"It feels awesome. Feels like when you were a kid and every guy gets a chance to be a hero, then you eat orange slices and kool-aid after the game. Except we’re nailing champagne right now." —Brian Wilson
"He just threw me a fastball in and I just put a good swing on the ball, and you know when you put a good swing on the ball, the ball go out."
-Egdar Renteria commenting on his solo home run in the 5th inning of Game 2.
by Sabean's_Folly on Jul 30, 2011 7:03 PM EDT up reply actions
Who's shooting ducks?
If the world truly does end in 2012, that means we have just one more chance to win the World Series.
Yeah
Shitty soft-throwing lefties are the Reds’ Kryptonite……or at least it feels that way.
"There's only one god, and his name is Death. And what do we say to Death? Not today!" --- Syrio Forel, Game of Thrones
by cesarhernandez on Jul 30, 2011 6:54 PM EDT up reply actions
Sounds like the Giants
Who can make any and every marginal 5th starter look like Cy Young.
"It feels awesome. Feels like when you were a kid and every guy gets a chance to be a hero, then you eat orange slices and kool-aid after the game. Except we’re nailing champagne right now." —Brian Wilson
"He just threw me a fastball in and I just put a good swing on the ball, and you know when you put a good swing on the ball, the ball go out."
-Egdar Renteria commenting on his solo home run in the 5th inning of Game 2.
by Sabean's_Folly on Jul 30, 2011 7:05 PM EDT up reply actions
with your attitude toward your team, you would make a great red reporter
do you hate your announcers too?
by 'tHan on Jul 30, 2011 7:06 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
I would love to be angry and in first place.
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I'd give my right arm for one of their announcers instead of tHom.
Wear something sexy to my funeral.
by Pops Daniels on Jul 30, 2011 7:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Nah, I'd be getting strange every day.
Wear something sexy to my funeral.
by Pops Daniels on Jul 30, 2011 7:09 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
I like Jon Miller except for his annoying habit of calling a runner "The POTENTIAL tying run".
If the runner scores he IS the tying run. Now that I write it down and read it I think I’m probably an asshat for complaining about that, but nonetheless, it bugs the crap out of me.
Also, Duane Kuiper is a solid announcer, but Mike Krukow is suck an ass kissing homer that I want to vomit frequently when he speaks.
"It feels awesome. Feels like when you were a kid and every guy gets a chance to be a hero, then you eat orange slices and kool-aid after the game. Except we’re nailing champagne right now." —Brian Wilson
"He just threw me a fastball in and I just put a good swing on the ball, and you know when you put a good swing on the ball, the ball go out."
-Egdar Renteria commenting on his solo home run in the 5th inning of Game 2.
by Sabean's_Folly on Jul 30, 2011 7:10 PM EDT up reply actions
That's what I meant by the arm giving, obviously.
Wear something sexy to my funeral.
by Pops Daniels on Jul 30, 2011 7:11 PM EDT up reply actions
Yes, we must have this guy.
I’d be willing to trade Madville or Johnu for Sabean’s_Folly and a PTBNL.
Miggy Miggy Miggy, can't you see?
Sometimes your skills just hypnotize me.
And I just love your veteran ways,
You're unappreciated and under-paid.
I have a fuckin' no-trade contract.
Cuntfag.
If the world truly does end in 2012, that means we have just one more chance to win the World Series.
At least he's an AL
I can call you Betty.
If the world truly does end in 2012, that means we have just one more chance to win the World Series.
that's good
any move we would have made to get him would have sucked
Nurse: He needs more blankets and he needs less blankets!
Doctor: [gravely] I'm afraid you're right.
Troy Renck's twitter:
Rox in serious talks w Indians. Hearing would center around pomeranz Alex white and kipnis
"There's only one god, and his name is Death. And what do we say to Death? Not today!" --- Syrio Forel, Game of Thrones
by cesarhernandez on Jul 30, 2011 7:15 PM EDT up reply actions
damn
that’s quite a haul.
Tequila and pancakes, anyone?
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Jul 30, 2011 7:16 PM EDT up reply actions
Hello, All.
Reds Reporter knows what’s best for the Reds, even if Walt Jocketty doesn’t know it yet. So why don’t you (RR) cut a deal with us (McCovey Chronicles) right here, and we can finalize it before the GMs even realize what’s happened.
All we want is CMM. We have a few bullpen arms you might be interested in: Runzler and Casilla is our first asking price.
Whaddaya say?
Romo.
Must have Romo.
Would totally be willing to kick in a prospect along with CMM to make it happen.
Tequila and pancakes, anyone?
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Jul 30, 2011 7:12 PM EDT up reply actions
How about Wilson?
Romo you can’t have.
"It feels awesome. Feels like when you were a kid and every guy gets a chance to be a hero, then you eat orange slices and kool-aid after the game. Except we’re nailing champagne right now." —Brian Wilson
"He just threw me a fastball in and I just put a good swing on the ball, and you know when you put a good swing on the ball, the ball go out."
-Egdar Renteria commenting on his solo home run in the 5th inning of Game 2.
by Sabean's_Folly on Jul 30, 2011 7:13 PM EDT up reply actions
we don't need Rainn when Sheen's already a Red.
Tequila and pancakes, anyone?
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Jul 30, 2011 7:15 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
winner winner chicken dinner? i don't think so!
winner winner sheen dinner!
by 'tHan on Jul 30, 2011 7:16 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Romo.
Dude’s a beast. For some reason, Bochy’s been using him as a ROOGY a lot this year, which is silly, because he’s also quite good against lefties.
He’s got 3 more arb years going forward, and as it stands right now, he’s performing as one of the top 3 relief pitchers in all of baseball. Sorry, no WS contender is going to give up pieces like that at the deadline.
Bochy has been distracted by studying for the MENSA exam.
"It feels awesome. Feels like when you were a kid and every guy gets a chance to be a hero, then you eat orange slices and kool-aid after the game. Except we’re nailing champagne right now." —Brian Wilson
"He just threw me a fastball in and I just put a good swing on the ball, and you know when you put a good swing on the ball, the ball go out."
-Egdar Renteria commenting on his solo home run in the 5th inning of Game 2.
by Sabean's_Folly on Jul 30, 2011 7:18 PM EDT up reply actions
yeah, yeah, I know.
You want a Type A catcher who’s posting .308/.368/.500, you gotta give up something though.
Tequila and pancakes, anyone?
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Jul 30, 2011 7:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Runzler.
Power lefty, cost-controlled for 5 years. Came up as a reliever, but the Giants are trying to stretch him out as a starter in AAA right now.
5th overall prospect in the Giants system in 2010 by Baseball America, came up and posted a 3.03 ERA with 10.19 K/9. ZiPS for the rest of the season on him gives a 3.60 ERA with 3.85 FIP. Not being used by the Giants right now because we’re awash in lefties (Affeldt, Lopez).
Last start in AAA, 5.0 IP, no runs, 9 K.
Not a household name, but nevertheless a valuable arm. That’s definitely “something”.
forgot to mention his control issues
"There's only one god, and his name is Death. And what do we say to Death? Not today!" --- Syrio Forel, Game of Thrones
by cesarhernandez on Jul 30, 2011 7:31 PM EDT up reply actions
Meh.
Is that much different from describing a catcher averaging 101 OPS+ over his last 365 games as a “Type A posting .308/.368/.500”, i. e., a 138 OPS+? In both cases, adding more information makes one’s asset appear less valuable.
ZiPS projections of 3.60 ERA and 3.85 FIP take into account his walk rates.
well, the Type A is a viable qualifier.
Sandwich picks are huge for small market teams like these Redlegs.
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by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Jul 30, 2011 7:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Yes, that potential value is indeed important.
I don’t wish to discount that. It does hinge upon the offer of arbitration, though. How sure are you that Jocketty will be offering to Hernandez in the offseason if he doesn’t trade him?
if Hernandez finishes the season on a comparable level to how he's performed thus far,
I’d definitely offer it to him.
Even if he accepts, he’d get what, 5-6 mill for 1 year? If he can’t get a 2 year deal from someone after a year like this, maybe he takes it, but all that does is make him just as tradeable of a commodity for next year as he is this year.
Everyone needs catching, and a guy like Ramon at a price like that is still very tradeable.
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by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Jul 30, 2011 7:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, I would, too.
Just checking. Weird things happen around that arbitration deadline, and sometimes guys are not offered arbitration unexpectedly.
definitely.
From the best I can tell, he’s got a pretty solid relationship with management here (who wouldn’t after getting bailed out of Baltimore!), and I’m sure there’s been plenty of discussion with him and his agent about that possibility.
Walt’s the kind of GM that would cover those bases. I’m pretty confident that if he’s not going to be traded this weekend, Walt knows what he’s up against in the offseason.
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by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Jul 30, 2011 7:51 PM EDT up reply actions
You'd agree that most of the value in Hernandez lies in that compensation, right?
Whatever value lies in those potential picks far exceeds the value of the 2-month rental?
well, that's got a lot to do with it, sure.
But the fact remains that he’s a damn good hitting catcher on a team with great organizational and MLB level catching depth.
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by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Jul 30, 2011 7:57 PM EDT up reply actions
Draft compensation might also get a shake-up next year, right?
There’s a chance Clutch Man ends up getting no sandwich picks.
hmm.
That’s not so Clutch.
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by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Jul 30, 2011 8:01 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm not 100% sure this is true, though :/
And I’m not positive it will apply before this year’s free agent class. I think that it’s related to the bargaining agreement, but I bet somebody here knows more about that.
I have a feeling if anything were changed with the draft it would be a year before the cahnges took place
but maybe I’m wrong
Yeah, I'm not sure exactly when those changes would take effect.
In any case, I feel like from what I skimmed about draft pick valuation, a serviceable lefty power arm with previous top-5 prospect status in the big leagues is worth more than the two Type A draft picks gotten by compensation.
would you trade CMM and Burton
for Romo?
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by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Jul 30, 2011 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions
so that Romo could be the closer next year?
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by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Jul 30, 2011 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions
let me rephrase that
I would trade CMM for romo if I’m the Reds, but wouldn’t do it if I were the Giants
Jared Burton
just came off of an injury, but he’s no prospect anymore. He’s a big league righty reliever who’s had success before.
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by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Jul 30, 2011 8:16 PM EDT up reply actions
He's not a prospect.
He’s a 30 year old reliever who’s been hurt this year. Very solid when healthy, but probably not what you’re looking for.
Miggy Miggy Miggy, can't you see?
Sometimes your skills just hypnotize me.
And I just love your veteran ways,
You're unappreciated and under-paid.
ok, so Ondrusek.
see what I’m getting at?
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by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Jul 30, 2011 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Like dregarx said below, the Giants probably aren't looking for a bullpen arm in return.
They have a ton of those.
What about CMM and a B prospect like END?
Miggy Miggy Miggy, can't you see?
Sometimes your skills just hypnotize me.
And I just love your veteran ways,
You're unappreciated and under-paid.
On a trade value level, we're getting there.
I just don’t see the Giants downgrading at one position to upgrade at another.
That looks a lot like wheel-spinning. I guess the arms we have as replacements are better than the catcher starters now, though.
Yeah.
I don’t think the Giants are looking to downgrade in the bullpen as a counterpart to upgrading the lineup.
From a Reds point of view, would you guys be willing to include END as part of the deal?
I know the Giants have Sandoval at third, but END might be too good to pass on.
Miggy Miggy Miggy, can't you see?
Sometimes your skills just hypnotize me.
And I just love your veteran ways,
You're unappreciated and under-paid.
Juan Francisco.
END is an RR meme. We’ll tell you about him in the new thread.
Miggy Miggy Miggy, can't you see?
Sometimes your skills just hypnotize me.
And I just love your veteran ways,
You're unappreciated and under-paid.
Consequence on trading Ramon
As good as Mesoraco is right now, he’s still very underrated as a prospect.
If he gets a September call-up he’ll still be eligible for BA top 100 prospect list in the off-season. A top 25 prospect status coming into next year has alot more marketing and potential trade value than 100 or so ABs. Also he’s not on the 40-man, so there is long term contract implications too.
When you add the fact Ramon is having a good year I don’t think it makes sense to bring up Mesoraco until September.
@AroldisChapman.....is fun to follow on twiiter!
by Dave from Louisville on Jul 30, 2011 8:00 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm not sure that front offices really take prospect listing into valuations.
Certainly Mesoraco’s trade value doesn’t change as a result of 100 or so ABs and not being on BA’s list.
And I don’t really know how marketing factors into this, though I’m willing to be corrected here.
Underrated as a prospect?
how so?
The ends justify the means
by Highlifeman21 on Jul 30, 2011 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions
I agree look at the deal Rhodes got
@AroldisChapman.....is fun to follow on twiiter!
by Dave from Louisville on Jul 30, 2011 7:52 PM EDT up reply actions
sooo
Chapman lite?
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by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Jul 30, 2011 7:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Romo, Bumgarner, and your 3 best prosepcts
just for Ramon.
You’d probably have to give up even more.
Nurse: He needs more blankets and he needs less blankets!
Doctor: [gravely] I'm afraid you're right.
how about you name guys that I've heard of
Romo, Bumgarner, your organ player, and the McCovey Cove
plus some prospects
Nurse: He needs more blankets and he needs less blankets!
Doctor: [gravely] I'm afraid you're right.
Want Heath Hembree for Hernandez
"There's only one god, and his name is Death. And what do we say to Death? Not today!" --- Syrio Forel, Game of Thrones
by cesarhernandez on Jul 30, 2011 7:13 PM EDT up reply actions
i guess you aren't the decision maker
put your boss on the phone
by 'tHan on Jul 30, 2011 7:19 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
We're very thin in the middle infield right now.
Freddy Sanchez is injured and Miguel Tejada is Miguel Tejada.
Can’t do it.
Kountry Kepp!
The ends justify the means
by Highlifeman21 on Jul 30, 2011 8:10 PM EDT up reply actions
CMM ... here's what he looks like when not wearing Red
If the world truly does end in 2012, that means we have just one more chance to win the World Series.
maybe it's the beer talking
but I suddenly just got excited about the Reds again.
They’re more overdue than the Encyclopedia Brown books I checked out in 3rd grade.
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by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Jul 30, 2011 7:10 PM EDT reply actions
i'm really bummed the reds didn't make more of an effort to get hunter pence
he would have been a real help for us
remove "Hunter Pence"
insert “Carlos Beltran” and you’re on my wavelength.
And, they should’ve (and totally could have) done it about a month ago.
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by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Jul 30, 2011 7:19 PM EDT up reply actions
i don't have any hope for this season
but pence would have made an awesome outfield with bruce & stubbs for 2 more seasons.
true
but Beltran a month ago would’ve made this year a lot more interesting.
Tequila and pancakes, anyone?
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Jul 30, 2011 7:21 PM EDT up reply actions
well
along with Swisher, any Cardinal, Aramis, JD Drew, and Seth Smith, Pence is one player I wouldn’t want under any circumstances.
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by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Jul 30, 2011 7:24 PM EDT up reply actions
honestly, this team needed to make a move end of June, beginning of July
waiting until now is just a fucking mistake
The ends justify the means
by Highlifeman21 on Jul 30, 2011 8:11 PM EDT up reply actions
I don't agree in a way
I think they wanted to see if this years team was good enough for a run in the playoffs, and we’ve seen that they weren’t. Since thats the case, I’m not sure a deal for a rental is the best move.
we really weren't gaining any ground end of June, beginning of July
we went to STL and didn’t fare well
after the July 4 series, that was the time to make a move
shit or get off the pot passed us
The ends justify the means
by Highlifeman21 on Jul 30, 2011 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions
Besides, who wouldn't want this to be the face of their franchise?
Miggy Miggy Miggy, can't you see?
Sometimes your skills just hypnotize me.
And I just love your veteran ways,
You're unappreciated and under-paid.
OVERATED
@AroldisChapman.....is fun to follow on twiiter!
by Dave from Louisville on Jul 30, 2011 8:03 PM EDT up reply actions
not much bat, no?
The ends justify the means
by Highlifeman21 on Jul 30, 2011 8:11 PM EDT up reply actions
Brewers are still the team to beat now that they have Jerry Hairston.
If the world truly does end in 2012, that means we have just one more chance to win the World Series.
if they go get Scott, too
the Phillies are so fucked!
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by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Jul 30, 2011 7:20 PM EDT up reply actions
When we think of utility guys ...
This guy has been on more teams.
He seems to get launched every trade deadline and ends up on his feet.
If the world truly does end in 2012, that means we have just one more chance to win the World Series.
EdRent the Giant killer!
Miggy Miggy Miggy, can't you see?
Sometimes your skills just hypnotize me.
And I just love your veteran ways,
You're unappreciated and under-paid.
Nice swing Edgar!
"It feels awesome. Feels like when you were a kid and every guy gets a chance to be a hero, then you eat orange slices and kool-aid after the game. Except we’re nailing champagne right now." —Brian Wilson
"He just threw me a fastball in and I just put a good swing on the ball, and you know when you put a good swing on the ball, the ball go out."
-Egdar Renteria commenting on his solo home run in the 5th inning of Game 2.
runner on third
less than two outs.
Get the run in, BP. Odds are with you.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
RUN(S)!
Nurse: He needs more blankets and he needs less blankets!
Doctor: [gravely] I'm afraid you're right.
Badgarder meet Badroyyo
"Live every week like it's shark week. And dress everyday like you're gonna get murdered in those clothes." - Tracey Jordan
by RedinWrigleyville on Jul 30, 2011 7:25 PM EDT reply actions
When someone hits Miggy, that's when we have a problem.
Miggy Miggy Miggy, can't you see?
Sometimes your skills just hypnotize me.
And I just love your veteran ways,
You're unappreciated and under-paid.
nope.
when Jay Bruce bats with the bases loaded, that’s when we have a problem.
Tequila and pancakes, anyone?
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Jul 30, 2011 7:26 PM EDT up reply actions
I STAND CORRECTED!
RALLY! RALLYRALLYRALLY!
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by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Jul 30, 2011 7:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Bruce, bases loaded, first inning, 1 out.
If the world truly does end in 2012, that means we have just one more chance to win the World Series.
Whoa, that was SOME relay throw!!!!
If the world truly does end in 2012, that means we have just one more chance to win the World Series.
RUN(S)!
Nurse: He needs more blankets and he needs less blankets!
Doctor: [gravely] I'm afraid you're right.
Bruuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuce
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
All these bloop hits are just annoying.
"It feels awesome. Feels like when you were a kid and every guy gets a chance to be a hero, then you eat orange slices and kool-aid after the game. Except we’re nailing champagne right now." —Brian Wilson
"He just threw me a fastball in and I just put a good swing on the ball, and you know when you put a good swing on the ball, the ball go out."
-Egdar Renteria commenting on his solo home run in the 5th inning of Game 2.
Watching Ronny Cedeno make a career out of it against the Reds ...
I have mixed emotions.
If the world truly does end in 2012, that means we have just one more chance to win the World Series.
Alright, time to finish these dickfucks.
Turn this one into a laugher.
Miggy Miggy Miggy, can't you see?
Sometimes your skills just hypnotize me.
And I just love your veteran ways,
You're unappreciated and under-paid.
Another XBH would be nice.
If the world truly does end in 2012, that means we have just one more chance to win the World Series.
dickfucks?
That would imply two dicks of wildly different sizes?
"It feels awesome. Feels like when you were a kid and every guy gets a chance to be a hero, then you eat orange slices and kool-aid after the game. Except we’re nailing champagne right now." —Brian Wilson
"He just threw me a fastball in and I just put a good swing on the ball, and you know when you put a good swing on the ball, the ball go out."
-Egdar Renteria commenting on his solo home run in the 5th inning of Game 2.
by Sabean's_Folly on Jul 30, 2011 7:28 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
That's just my name for any team that Bill Hall is a part of.
Miggy Miggy Miggy, can't you see?
Sometimes your skills just hypnotize me.
And I just love your veteran ways,
You're unappreciated and under-paid.
I thought it was something to do with a sex salad.
"Prince Fielder is too fat even for the Oakland A’s" - Billy Beane
I'd like a sex salad please, but could you bring that with no dressing?
Thanks
"It feels awesome. Feels like when you were a kid and every guy gets a chance to be a hero, then you eat orange slices and kool-aid after the game. Except we’re nailing champagne right now." —Brian Wilson
"He just threw me a fastball in and I just put a good swing on the ball, and you know when you put a good swing on the ball, the ball go out."
-Egdar Renteria commenting on his solo home run in the 5th inning of Game 2.
by Sabean's_Folly on Jul 30, 2011 7:31 PM EDT up reply actions
Too bad, it was interesting to see how many 2B a team could accumulate.
"Prince Fielder is too fat even for the Oakland A’s" - Billy Beane
Giddy up there in Brewtown over getting Hairston?
If the world truly does end in 2012, that means we have just one more chance to win the World Series.
or Necktats McGee?
Tequila and pancakes, anyone?
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Jul 30, 2011 7:36 PM EDT up reply actions
yep.
He played pretty damn well up there his last go-around, right?
Tequila and pancakes, anyone?
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Jul 30, 2011 7:39 PM EDT up reply actions
Most are, not me. Not that I dislike him.
"Prince Fielder is too fat even for the Oakland A’s" - Billy Beane
I like a modest form of hero worship, personally
So restraint is a positive virtue.
Wait till they pop the corks.
If the world truly does end in 2012, that means we have just one more chance to win the World Series.
give him a break
He’s 15. He doesn’t know how that sex thing works yet.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
I'm totally renaming Paco
and calling him “my sex thing” from now on.
Tequila and pancakes, anyone?
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Jul 30, 2011 7:34 PM EDT up reply actions
I look at that mop of hair Leake has and I am so pissed.
Then again, I have a lot less to comb.
If the world truly does end in 2012, that means we have just one more chance to win the World Series.
Looks like the Ubaldo to Indians deal is happening
Latest Renck tweet:
Jimenez could be scratched any minute. A lot of momentum for this to happen
And Drew Pomeranz was already scratched from his AA start…
"There's only one god, and his name is Death. And what do we say to Death? Not today!" --- Syrio Forel, Game of Thrones
unreal
I really didn’t think he’d be traded.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
Pomeranz is a catch though.
that guy’s gonna be a stud.
Tequila and pancakes, anyone?
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Jul 30, 2011 7:35 PM EDT up reply actions
anyone watching the MLB network feed?
These cameramen are lazy…
"Live every week like it's shark week. And dress everyday like you're gonna get murdered in those clothes." - Tracey Jordan
by RedinWrigleyville on Jul 30, 2011 7:30 PM EDT reply actions
to be fair, these aren't the greatest cameramen around.
I have no idea who does have the greatest, but MLB is pretty ordinary.
If the world truly does end in 2012, that means we have just one more chance to win the World Series.
Me too
Nurse: He needs more blankets and he needs less blankets!
Doctor: [gravely] I'm afraid you're right.
stubbs with the rare opportunity to make 2 outs in one inning
by 'tHan on Jul 30, 2011 7:33 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
I believe in him!
The ends justify the means
by Highlifeman21 on Jul 30, 2011 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions
in stubbs we trust?
The ends justify the means
by Highlifeman21 on Jul 30, 2011 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions
this is fun
But then, the Cubs were up 5-0 in the first today, too.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
They weren't playing the Giants
"It feels awesome. Feels like when you were a kid and every guy gets a chance to be a hero, then you eat orange slices and kool-aid after the game. Except we’re nailing champagne right now." —Brian Wilson
"He just threw me a fastball in and I just put a good swing on the ball, and you know when you put a good swing on the ball, the ball go out."
-Egdar Renteria commenting on his solo home run in the 5th inning of Game 2.
by Sabean's_Folly on Jul 30, 2011 7:34 PM EDT up reply actions
they were playing the NL Central runner up
Not the WS champions!
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
Why did we sac the guy?
If the world truly does end in 2012, that means we have just one more chance to win the World Series.
Bumgarner
seems to have lost the strike zone.
Going to the pen already?
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
stuBBs
Miggy Miggy Miggy, can't you see?
Sometimes your skills just hypnotize me.
And I just love your veteran ways,
You're unappreciated and under-paid.
anyone else hoping one of these foul balls off the ankle ends Rent's season??
"Live every week like it's shark week. And dress everyday like you're gonna get murdered in those clothes." - Tracey Jordan
by RedinWrigleyville on Jul 30, 2011 7:38 PM EDT reply actions
well, honestly
no. Not until Cozart’s healthy again.
Tequila and pancakes, anyone?
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Jul 30, 2011 7:40 PM EDT up reply actions
That was a sympathy call for MadBum
"It feels awesome. Feels like when you were a kid and every guy gets a chance to be a hero, then you eat orange slices and kool-aid after the game. Except we’re nailing champagne right now." —Brian Wilson
"He just threw me a fastball in and I just put a good swing on the ball, and you know when you put a good swing on the ball, the ball go out."
-Egdar Renteria commenting on his solo home run in the 5th inning of Game 2.
SHITTIIEST called strike 3 in baseball history.
If the world truly does end in 2012, that means we have just one more chance to win the World Series.
Dude, there is a lot of competition for that.
"Prince Fielder is too fat even for the Oakland A’s" - Billy Beane
Not lately.
If the world truly does end in 2012, that means we have just one more chance to win the World Series.
or specifically, not today in the first inning of this game.
"It feels awesome. Feels like when you were a kid and every guy gets a chance to be a hero, then you eat orange slices and kool-aid after the game. Except we’re nailing champagne right now." —Brian Wilson
"He just threw me a fastball in and I just put a good swing on the ball, and you know when you put a good swing on the ball, the ball go out."
-Egdar Renteria commenting on his solo home run in the 5th inning of Game 2.
by Sabean's_Folly on Jul 30, 2011 7:44 PM EDT up reply actions
There was another shitty strike 3 call in the first inning?
I apologize for my rash comment.
If the world truly does end in 2012, that means we have just one more chance to win the World Series.
EdRent starting AND finishing a rally.
In the way that only he can.
Miggy Miggy Miggy, can't you see?
Sometimes your skills just hypnotize me.
And I just love your veteran ways,
You're unappreciated and under-paid.
He got screwed by the ump, truthfully.
He might still have gone out, but just sayin’.
If the world truly does end in 2012, that means we have just one more chance to win the World Series.
That call was brutal.
"It feels awesome. Feels like when you were a kid and every guy gets a chance to be a hero, then you eat orange slices and kool-aid after the game. Except we’re nailing champagne right now." —Brian Wilson
"He just threw me a fastball in and I just put a good swing on the ball, and you know when you put a good swing on the ball, the ball go out."
-Egdar Renteria commenting on his solo home run in the 5th inning of Game 2.
by Sabean's_Folly on Jul 30, 2011 7:44 PM EDT up reply actions
Cherry in the dugout
TV guy – “great pickup.”
"Prince Fielder is too fat even for the Oakland A’s" - Billy Beane
Does anybody else think a Nivea skin care commercial is wasted on the MLB audience?
If the world truly does end in 2012, that means we have just one more chance to win the World Series.
There are women who watch baseball.
Miggy Miggy Miggy, can't you see?
Sometimes your skills just hypnotize me.
And I just love your veteran ways,
You're unappreciated and under-paid.
As well as men who want soft skin.
"It feels awesome. Feels like when you were a kid and every guy gets a chance to be a hero, then you eat orange slices and kool-aid after the game. Except we’re nailing champagne right now." —Brian Wilson
"He just threw me a fastball in and I just put a good swing on the ball, and you know when you put a good swing on the ball, the ball go out."
-Egdar Renteria commenting on his solo home run in the 5th inning of Game 2.
by Sabean's_Folly on Jul 30, 2011 7:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Like my boyfriend.
Wear something sexy to my funeral.
by Pops Daniels on Jul 30, 2011 7:42 PM EDT up reply actions
I don't dispute that. It's still not the best place for that commercial.
You could have power tools ads in womens’ mags too.
If the world truly does end in 2012, that means we have just one more chance to win the World Series.
Henry Winkler has these hysterical
elderly reverse-mortgage spots that run all day long on Cartoon Network. I think that ad is lost on my kids.
Wear something sexy to my funeral.
by Pops Daniels on Jul 30, 2011 7:44 PM EDT up reply actions
Maybe they think Granny is watching it with the kiddies.
If the world truly does end in 2012, that means we have just one more chance to win the World Series.
Not so fast. They are drilling it into your kid's heads so that when you are old they will get control of your estate and immediately call for a reverse mortgage.
"It feels awesome. Feels like when you were a kid and every guy gets a chance to be a hero, then you eat orange slices and kool-aid after the game. Except we’re nailing champagne right now." —Brian Wilson
"He just threw me a fastball in and I just put a good swing on the ball, and you know when you put a good swing on the ball, the ball go out."
-Egdar Renteria commenting on his solo home run in the 5th inning of Game 2.
by Sabean's_Folly on Jul 30, 2011 7:46 PM EDT up reply actions
I vote we kill these kids before they get rich.
Then the motive won’t be so obvious.
If the world truly does end in 2012, that means we have just one more chance to win the World Series.
Seconded
"It feels awesome. Feels like when you were a kid and every guy gets a chance to be a hero, then you eat orange slices and kool-aid after the game. Except we’re nailing champagne right now." —Brian Wilson
"He just threw me a fastball in and I just put a good swing on the ball, and you know when you put a good swing on the ball, the ball go out."
-Egdar Renteria commenting on his solo home run in the 5th inning of Game 2.
by Sabean's_Folly on Jul 30, 2011 7:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Stupid Panda.
Miggy Miggy Miggy, can't you see?
Sometimes your skills just hypnotize me.
And I just love your veteran ways,
You're unappreciated and under-paid.
Atta boy, Mike, give it back to them.
Now does somebody think that the sac bunt last inning was really necessary?
If the world truly does end in 2012, that means we have just one more chance to win the World Series.
godlord
Tequila and pancakes, anyone?
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Jul 30, 2011 7:42 PM EDT up reply actions
The 1 game I go somewhere and we scored 5 in the first?
Of course.
"Oh, everything looks bad if you remember it."
by Ram27 on Jul 30, 2011 7:45 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Ubaldo to the Indians. Damnit Walt.
"Live every week like it's shark week. And dress everyday like you're gonna get murdered in those clothes." - Tracey Jordan
by RedinWrigleyville on Jul 30, 2011 7:46 PM EDT reply actions
good.
I wanted Shields more anyway.
Tequila and pancakes, anyone?
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Jul 30, 2011 7:47 PM EDT up reply actions
everybody has gotten pulled out of their games including Ubaldo. No confirmation yet tho.
"Live every week like it's shark week. And dress everyday like you're gonna get murdered in those clothes." - Tracey Jordan
by RedinWrigleyville on Jul 30, 2011 7:48 PM EDT up reply actions
MLBTradeRumors has it as official.
Tequila and pancakes, anyone?
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Jul 30, 2011 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions
nothing confirmed
Pomeranz, White and 1B Matt McBride have all been scratched….don’t know if Kipnis is in the deal or not. Ubaldo hasn’t been scratched from tonight’s start yet…
"There's only one god, and his name is Death. And what do we say to Death? Not today!" --- Syrio Forel, Game of Thrones
by cesarhernandez on Jul 30, 2011 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions
MLBTR says they've agreed on a deal.
Miggy Miggy Miggy, can't you see?
Sometimes your skills just hypnotize me.
And I just love your veteran ways,
You're unappreciated and under-paid.
Yep Troy Renck just tweeted
’Hearing deal is done"
"There's only one god, and his name is Death. And what do we say to Death? Not today!" --- Syrio Forel, Game of Thrones
No news reports are saying anything ... not that it matters.
I figured TV in Cleveland or Denver might have it.
Not yet.
If the world truly does end in 2012, that means we have just one more chance to win the World Series.
TV is the last to know in these kinds of things.
I know that first hand.
Wear something sexy to my funeral.
by Pops Daniels on Jul 30, 2011 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Well I can sort of understand it ...
It is one thing for MLB trade rumors to make a comment but when a legit news operation decides to post it, it needs to have confirmation. My days in the media, we lived by the mantra, it’s better to be late than to be wrong and have to fix it.
If the world truly does end in 2012, that means we have just one more chance to win the World Series.
In TV, we're usually just late and wrong.
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by Pops Daniels on Jul 30, 2011 7:58 PM EDT up reply actions
Consistency, I love it.
If the world truly does end in 2012, that means we have just one more chance to win the World Series.
So Ubaldo Jiminez is coming to Ohio.
Just not in the good way.
Miggy Miggy Miggy, can't you see?
Sometimes your skills just hypnotize me.
And I just love your veteran ways,
You're unappreciated and under-paid.
They can beat down those dreaded Detroits now.
If the world truly does end in 2012, that means we have just one more chance to win the World Series.
Pomeranz, White and McBride
are going to the Rockies for Ubaldo.
Pomeranz and White look like nice prospects, but McBride looks like organizational filler to me.
"There's only one god, and his name is Death. And what do we say to Death? Not today!" --- Syrio Forel, Game of Thrones
This all from Renck
no official announcement and Ubaldo yet to be scratched, but Esmil Rogers has been pulled from running and told to be ready.
"There's only one god, and his name is Death. And what do we say to Death? Not today!" --- Syrio Forel, Game of Thrones
by cesarhernandez on Jul 30, 2011 7:56 PM EDT up reply actions
Seems like the Reds could
have easily offered a comparable package.
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by Pops Daniels on Jul 30, 2011 7:56 PM EDT up reply actions
Pomeranz is a top 15 prospect who can touch 97
Reds don’t really have one of those (who hasn’t started their MLB service clock).
Kid’s gonna be a stud.
Tequila and pancakes, anyone?
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Jul 30, 2011 7:58 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm thinking the Rockies wasnted the Reds to include one of Mesoraco or Chapman
and I’m ok with them passing on that, personally.
Me too, I suppose.
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by Pops Daniels on Jul 30, 2011 8:02 PM EDT up reply actions
Serious question for any Giants fans still in this thread...
Is it a rule that to pitch for the Giants you have to have a beard of some sort?
Miggy Miggy Miggy, can't you see?
Sometimes your skills just hypnotize me.
And I just love your veteran ways,
You're unappreciated and under-paid.
Lincecum with a beard would be the worst Halloween nightmare ever!
If the world truly does end in 2012, that means we have just one more chance to win the World Series.
ALmost as bad as Assdribble Cabrera
If the world truly does end in 2012, that means we have just one more chance to win the World Series.
I don't have cable.
Is Madison sporting a beard right now?
The only guys I remember dabbling in facial hair from the staff lately are Wilson, Romo, Affeldt.
Oh, and this monstrosity:
bumgarner does have a beard
Or some sort of strange facial fringe, anyway.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
"why don't you have a seat."
Tequila and pancakes, anyone?
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Jul 30, 2011 8:00 PM EDT up reply actions
He's overrated to me.
I’d say he’s very very average.
Miggy Miggy Miggy, can't you see?
Sometimes your skills just hypnotize me.
And I just love your veteran ways,
You're unappreciated and under-paid.
I liked first inning Bumgarner better
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
I wish we wouldn't go up there hacking after we get a lead
Geez, next thing you know … oh well, Reds baseball 2011 … win in the 9th or wait till tomorrow.
If the world truly does end in 2012, that means we have just one more chance to win the World Series.
SLYDE REFERENCE!
DRINK UP!!!
Tequila and pancakes, anyone?
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Jul 30, 2011 8:01 PM EDT reply actions
Alonso wouldn't have gotten that
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
But we haven't even seen him play LF.
Miggy Miggy Miggy, can't you see?
Sometimes your skills just hypnotize me.
And I just love your veteran ways,
You're unappreciated and under-paid.
Wait, Alonzo actually plays baseball?
If the world truly does end in 2012, that means we have just one more chance to win the World Series.
jeez
Yanks up 12-0 in the first. Still just 2 outs. That’s insane.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
That's gotta be pretty close to the record
I wouldn’t think it’d be more than 15 or so
There was something in the air that night, the stars were bright, Arredondo. They were shining there for you and me, for liberty, Arredondo.
Looks like it's 14
By the Indians(!) of all teams
There was something in the air that night, the stars were bright, Arredondo. They were shining there for you and me, for liberty, Arredondo.
Fuck the Yankees
"Hemmerling for Mitchell??? Go back to CINCINNATI!!"
by Cinergy44 on Jul 30, 2011 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions 3 recs
Bumgarner
has really settled down.
61 pitches through 3.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
That's cool, guys.
Score 5 runs in the first and then let the guy pitch 2 perfect innings.
Miggy Miggy Miggy, can't you see?
Sometimes your skills just hypnotize me.
And I just love your veteran ways,
You're unappreciated and under-paid.
So,, we are gonna go 3-up-3-out now?
I wish I could believe Leake will make it through the 6th …
Oh well. I was looking for some excitement tonight. Thanks to the Orioles … all is well.
If the world truly does end in 2012, that means we have just one more chance to win the World Series.
without looking it up
anyone want to venture a guess as to who is leading the Phillies in SLG% (minimum 50 AB), including Pence?
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by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Jul 30, 2011 8:09 PM EDT reply actions
Utley
There was something in the air that night, the stars were bright, Arredondo. They were shining there for you and me, for liberty, Arredondo.
.505
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by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Jul 30, 2011 8:10 PM EDT up reply actions
.521
and winnar!
Howard is a distant 3rd at .459.
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by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Jul 30, 2011 8:10 PM EDT up reply actions
That's not shocking about Howard.
One of the most overrated players in the game.
Wear something sexy to my funeral.
by Pops Daniels on Jul 30, 2011 8:11 PM EDT up reply actions
That contract is going to look really bad in a few years
I mean, it already does, but he’s already on his decline phase
There was something in the air that night, the stars were bright, Arredondo. They were shining there for you and me, for liberty, Arredondo.
He
Miggy Miggy Miggy, can't you see?
Sometimes your skills just hypnotize me.
And I just love your veteran ways,
You're unappreciated and under-paid.
He's another piece of evidence that counting stats don't tell the whole story.
Miggy Miggy Miggy, can't you see?
Sometimes your skills just hypnotize me.
And I just love your veteran ways,
You're unappreciated and under-paid.
Yep
.521.
That’s sorta surprising.
There was something in the air that night, the stars were bright, Arredondo. They were shining there for you and me, for liberty, Arredondo.
victorino
Nurse: He needs more blankets and he needs less blankets!
Doctor: [gravely] I'm afraid you're right.
jayson stark is reporting the ubaldo to cleveland deal is not done
and they are still talking to the reds
What?
Wow, Renck is all over the Indians angle…..Rox trying to drive up price at last minute?
"There's only one god, and his name is Death. And what do we say to Death? Not today!" --- Syrio Forel, Game of Thrones
by cesarhernandez on Jul 30, 2011 8:11 PM EDT up reply actions
Contrary to Heyman and rotoworld
Ubaldo has NOT been scratched….he just came out to warm up sez Renck. So deal not official….
"There's only one god, and his name is Death. And what do we say to Death? Not today!" --- Syrio Forel, Game of Thrones
by cesarhernandez on Jul 30, 2011 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions
still listed as probable on the mlb board ... gametime in 10 minutes
If the world truly does end in 2012, that means we have just one more chance to win the World Series.
victorino
Nurse: He needs more blankets and he needs less blankets!
Doctor: [gravely] I'm afraid you're right.
Brandon being a bit cocky there on that 1-hopper.
If the world truly does end in 2012, that means we have just one more chance to win the World Series.
Allowed to or not, he did .
If the world truly does end in 2012, that means we have just one more chance to win the World Series.
I don't think cockiness played into it
I’m sure there are plenty that will disagree with me on that though
It wasn't an error so much as him being lazy on it.
His reaction suggested as much.
If the world truly does end in 2012, that means we have just one more chance to win the World Series.
And they aren't calling it an error.
So … perceptions are what they are.
If the world truly does end in 2012, that means we have just one more chance to win the World Series.
I just disagree I guess
was sort of an inbetween hop where he couldn’t go in for it really and couldn’t go back for it either. play should have been made, but it looked like a harder play than it seemed, to me at least. He knows he should have had it.
Every time Stubbs beats out a bunt ...
… just proves he can do it.
If the world truly does end in 2012, that means we have just one more chance to win the World Series.
Huh, a bunt work for Stubbs.
Now every jerk on talk radio will feel vindicated despite the multitudes of other examples of why that won’t be a successful play often enough to matter.
Wear something sexy to my funeral.
MAN-U-fact-uring a run.
If the world truly does end in 2012, that means we have just one more chance to win the World Series.
Ineffective busy work.
Wear something sexy to my funeral.
by Pops Daniels on Jul 30, 2011 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Go Red Devils.
/isthisrightbk?
Singer: So did you know you can bring a gun in here now?
'Mache: I BROUGHT TWO! **flexes**
by andromache on Jul 30, 2011 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
That situation, it ought to work part of the time.
Depends on the 3B … he can’t be a bunting specialist.
Maybe 1 or 2 a week.
If the world truly does end in 2012, that means we have just one more chance to win the World Series.
Anyone follow the gameday thing?
What’s the deal with badges?
"Prince Fielder is too fat even for the Oakland A’s" - Billy Beane
Nice
"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 Jul 30, 2011 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions
LOL
"It feels awesome. Feels like when you were a kid and every guy gets a chance to be a hero, then you eat orange slices and kool-aid after the game. Except we’re nailing champagne right now." —Brian Wilson
"He just threw me a fastball in and I just put a good swing on the ball, and you know when you put a good swing on the ball, the ball go out."
-Egdar Renteria commenting on his solo home run in the 5th inning of Game 2.
by Sabean's_Folly on Jul 30, 2011 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions
I thought it was a faygo orange
"There's only one god, and his name is Death. And what do we say to Death? Not today!" --- Syrio Forel, Game of Thrones
by cesarhernandez on Jul 30, 2011 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions
tHom telling about Davis' impressions of Billy Ham
The kid is amazing, how he intimidates a defense.
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