Game 151: Reds vs. Brewers
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Sep 16, 2011 5:00 PM EDT
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PrintI'm sure if I read what I've written in these Game Threads about Bronson Arroyo all season, I come off as a whiny little snot-nosed snot. Not that there's anything wrong with that. But give him his due: he's a 1.0+ WARP player this year. Thinking about Arroyo's HR problem, while watching Homer Bailey get lit up for a pair of 2-run shots in the first inning last night, leads me to believe that the Reds need to issue their entire pitching staff a Danny Graves circa-2000 sinker-ball. I think there are still some down in the Y2K bunker. More importantly, if there are any outside starting pitcher pick-ups this offseason, the Reds oughta be wary to Shields themselves against the fly-ball pitcher. Great American Ballpark and (don't hate me for saying this) an outfield with Yonder Alonso on the right-handed pull side, should be factored into any acquisition.
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I think this is the reason for this crap-tastic lineup.
Dusty is going to sandbag this series to keep the Cards out of the playoffs.
Seriously, there is very little redeeming value to this lineup. I mean sure, its always fun to see Joey and Jay mash taters, but we are used to that. No Alonso/Meso/END in the lineup means I’ll probably be watching future Red, Complete Game James, take on the Chowder Heads (or maybe finish watching Machete).
Let a man come in and do the Popcorn.
you could go to Oktoberfest
I have good reason to believe if you go there you can sign a petition to get medical marijuana on the Ohio ballot (if you are registered to vote in Ohio).
I break the backs of young children by shattering their dreams.
hmm...
While medical marijuana is a great thing, dealing with the droves of hillbillies downtown is too much for me. Although if anyone wants to bring me some goetta balls or sauerkraut balls (both preferably), I’d greatly appreciate it.
Let a man come in and do the Popcorn.
I'll let you goetta your own balls.
If I see any, I’m gonna goetta few for myself.
Tequila and pancakes, anyone?
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Sep 16, 2011 5:22 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
I goet it! Funny!!
The season doesn't start until the Cincinnati Reds take the field! Reclaim The Opener!!
so
any word on why CMM is catching Arroyo instead of the usual Hanigan?
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thanks
Figured it had to be something like that. With Arroyo’s current struggles, I doubt Dusty would give him a different catcher if it wasn’t necessary.
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Reds 7
Brewers 5
There was something in the air that night, the stars were bright, Arredondo. They were shining there for you and me, for liberty, Arredondo.
Brewers 120, Reds 3
The season doesn't start until the Cincinnati Reds take the field! Reclaim The Opener!!
So, I'm not too optimistic
The season doesn't start until the Cincinnati Reds take the field! Reclaim The Opener!!
I could see Bronson giving up 40 three run HRs.
Tequila and pancakes, anyone?
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Sep 16, 2011 5:24 PM EDT up reply actions
Brews 7
Reds 6
Individuality: Always remember that you are unique. Just like everybody else.
by joshuar9476 on Sep 16, 2011 5:43 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Brewers 8
Reds 5
by Jack Armstrong started an All Star Game on Sep 16, 2011 6:24 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Hey Justin, get your boner pants ready!
Matt Maloney is starting Monday in place of Johnny C.
Let a man come in and do the Popcorn.
I know, bubba told me about it in the other thread!
I break the backs of young children by shattering their dreams.
In other news,
"'Walkseem' is the word Marty uses when he is angry.
And he walkseem! Walkseem again!" - Cuetotally Amazing
I think I would be, too
That’s a bloody huge onion.
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Baseball Musings
on the Massive Tie Scenario.
Thursday was a perfect night for the massive tie scenario as the Rays beat the Red Sox and the Rangers defeated Cleveland. The five way tie remains viable, while all three teams behind Boston gained on the Red Sox, helping the four-way tie quite a bit.
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What a terrible thing to say about Mrs. Frazier!
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by BubbaFan on Sep 16, 2011 6:38 PM EDT up reply actions 3 recs
well
The lineup is making sense now, in a Dusty kinda way. Hanny’s not available, so it’s Hernandez. Probably because he has good numbers against Wolf.
Ramon Hernandez (3-for-7, .429)
And why Janish for the second day in a row, when Dusty’s been sitting him against lefties?
Paul Janish (5-for-13, .385)
Why rest Stubbs today?
Drew Stubbs (2-for-11, .182)
And…
Juan Francisco (0-for-2)
Yonder Alonso (0-for-2)
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Randy Wolf is starting, eh?
Need to bust out the most bad-ass shirt evar.
Let a man come in and do the Popcorn.
The kid in the bottom right actually looks like me...
"Luna Lovegood is really freaking awesome in every way." -Me
you need a haircut!
"the only place they lost was the scoreboard"
by Ewok on Sep 16, 2011 6:49 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I really do.
But those take time and money.
"Luna Lovegood is really freaking awesome in every way." -Me
I have no clue
I can’t remember who it is, I just know that I know someone who has it…
"Luna Lovegood is really freaking awesome in every way." -Me
and alternately:
"You said 'walks' twice."
"I like walks."
by Cy Schourek on Sep 16, 2011 6:53 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
I'm scairt
that Bronson’s gonna suck.
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Deadspin says
Ohio State is the #1 douchiest football in America.
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by crolfer on Sep 16, 2011 7:03 PM EDT reply actions 3 recs
in related news:
rain is wet
Let a man come in and do the Popcorn.
by -ManBearPig on Sep 16, 2011 7:05 PM EDT up reply actions 3 recs
recs for both of you
"Aroldis Chapman is a seven course meal followed by four hours of sex on the table with a nymphomaniac model heiress who owns her own brewery." - jch24
by BK on Sep 16, 2011 7:09 PM EDT up reply actions
they made the list TWICE
Now that’s douchey.
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Then again...
this was kind of bleacher report material.
"Luna Lovegood is really freaking awesome in every way." -Me
Yeah
I’m all for some OSU hate, but those guys were trying way too hard
There was something in the air that night, the stars were bright, Arredondo. They were shining there for you and me, for liberty, Arredondo.
Deadspin;
when the third and fourth funniest people you know try to equal the funniest person you know
"You said 'walks' twice."
"I like walks."
Gotta take the over
Molecular gastronomy can take a hike as far as I'm concerned.
by RoastBeefKazenzakis on Sep 16, 2011 7:15 PM EDT up reply actions
Nyjer Morgan
Sorry, Justin, I cannot root against the Reds when it means that pus-covered putz wins. Not even to stick it to the Cards.
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I don't root for the Brewers to beat the Reds
but if the Brewers were behind the Cards, I would
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I wouldn't
No way, no how.
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I dislike the Cards to that degree easily
this season is meaningless for us anyway
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I dislike Nyjer Morgan
more than anyone on the Cards. Including Carp, Molina, and TLR all rolled into one.
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Wow
Morgan is my least favorite non-Cardinal in the league, but I’d still put all three you mentioned ahead of him
Don't get me wrong
I think Morgan is a complete and total tool. But I REALLY hate StL.
"Luna Lovegood is really freaking awesome in every way." -Me
I understand the sentiment
But I think if that situation presented itself, you wouldn’t really be able to do it. Or I wouldn’t, at least. What you’re saying is you hate the Cardinals more than you like the Reds.
I'm not saying that at all
but the Reds are going down this year regardless. It would be more bearable to me if we could manage to drag the Cards down with us.
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There's still more to do
since the Brewers can’t do it for themselves.
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It really doesn't matter that much.
The Cards have a better shot at the WC than the division. Cool Standings has them listed as a 1% chance to win the division and a 3.2% chance for the WC. TLR and the rest of the whiners will be sitting on their couches and Carpenter will be explaining to his son why they didn’t make the playoffs for the third year in a row.
Let a man come in and do the Popcorn.
I kinda like that he called out an asshole like Pujols.
"Prince Fielder is too fat even for the Oakland A’s" - Billy Beane
Takes one to know one, I guess
Molecular gastronomy can take a hike as far as I'm concerned.
by RoastBeefKazenzakis on Sep 16, 2011 7:15 PM EDT up reply actions
I guess that means you think I’m an asshole. According to your logic, that would make you an asshole.
"Prince Fielder is too fat even for the Oakland A’s" - Billy Beane
Yeah, but I don't like the way he did it
or that it had to be him of all people. It’s not very effective when a kettle calls a pot black.
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by kcgard2 on Sep 16, 2011 7:16 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Anyone watch the premiere of Always Sunny last night?
I’d give it a 6 out of 10
Let a man come in and do the Popcorn.
I thought it was funny as hell
Although I’m not a huge fan of the fat-Mac storyline. Hits a little too close to home, I guess.
Sap!
He’s really improved in his short time in the bigs.
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I wonder if this is going to be a sweep
"Prince Fielder is too fat even for the Oakland A’s" - Billy Beane
dang
I thought that was going to go through.
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I know he's good, but he's better against the Reds than anyone else.
1.363 OPS in his career vs. the Reds. Way better than any other team he’s faced.
Let a man come in and do the Popcorn.
shit...
that’s only 2011. His career OPS is .893 v. the Reds, compared to his career OPS of .790. Thats still a big difference.
Let a man come in and do the Popcorn.
shoulda walked him, Bronson
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It wasn't the setup to a joke, ams
he’s just bad.
expectations are premeditated resentments - cheshirecat
Bronson's contract is the joke
a cruel, cruel joke
expectations are premeditated resentments - cheshirecat
Was anyone honestly expecting any different outcome?
"Luna Lovegood is really freaking awesome in every way." -Me
yay
Joey might not win a batting title, and Cueto might not win an ERA title, and Stubbs might not break the K record, but at least we have one record holder.
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yep
2011: unfortunately, all the wrong records
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by kcgard2 on Sep 16, 2011 7:31 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
I like it
Mgr., Red Reporter
"Every office I've been in, there has been a guy with weird scars that he needs to explain to you—'it was one of those old Xerox machines, with a lot of razors in it'... or a pale person with a novel of supernatural erotica that keeps getting left on the printer. Major League lineups need those guys, too." - David Roth
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Sep 16, 2011 7:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Bert Blyleven, Phil Niekro and Robin Robert are all ahead of him on the single-season HR
list
Mgr., Red Reporter
"Every office I've been in, there has been a guy with weird scars that he needs to explain to you—'it was one of those old Xerox machines, with a lot of razors in it'... or a pale person with a novel of supernatural erotica that keeps getting left on the printer. Major League lineups need those guys, too." - David Roth
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Sep 16, 2011 7:41 PM EDT up reply actions
I bet they pitched 60 more innings
against DHs
expectations are premeditated resentments - cheshirecat
Not quite
80 IP, 120 IP, and 170 IP more than Bronson
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And Niekro was 40
which admittedly was about mid-career for him.
Mgr., Red Reporter
"Every office I've been in, there has been a guy with weird scars that he needs to explain to you—'it was one of those old Xerox machines, with a lot of razors in it'... or a pale person with a novel of supernatural erotica that keeps getting left on the printer. Major League lineups need those guys, too." - David Roth
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Sep 16, 2011 7:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah
all their HR-rates were well short of Bronson’s
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I was trying to find the HR/9 records
Mgr., Red Reporter
"Every office I've been in, there has been a guy with weird scars that he needs to explain to you—'it was one of those old Xerox machines, with a lot of razors in it'... or a pale person with a novel of supernatural erotica that keeps getting left on the printer. Major League lineups need those guys, too." - David Roth
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Sep 16, 2011 7:53 PM EDT up reply actions
He could take the lead this inning!
Molecular gastronomy can take a hike as far as I'm concerned.
by RoastBeefKazenzakis on Sep 16, 2011 8:01 PM EDT up reply actions
For sure!
I mean, considering the offensive environments, Bronson’s HR binge is significantly worse than Lima’s, IMHO.
expectations are premeditated resentments - cheshirecat
And from a cursory look
Bronson was no worse off from a park factor standpoint.
Mgr., Red Reporter
"Every office I've been in, there has been a guy with weird scars that he needs to explain to you—'it was one of those old Xerox machines, with a lot of razors in it'... or a pale person with a novel of supernatural erotica that keeps getting left on the printer. Major League lineups need those guys, too." - David Roth
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Sep 16, 2011 8:06 PM EDT up reply actions
And Lima had to deal with some culture shock after moving out of the Astrodome
He had a lot of success giving up warning track fly balls there, and then he went to Minute Maid/Enron, and they all turned into homers
Molecular gastronomy can take a hike as far as I'm concerned.
by RoastBeefKazenzakis on Sep 16, 2011 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions
Current single-season HR list
Blyleven 50
Lima 48
Blyleven 46
Roberts 46
Moyer 44
Milton 43
Ramos 43
Arroyo 43 and counting
Molecular gastronomy can take a hike as far as I'm concerned.
by RoastBeefKazenzakis on Sep 16, 2011 7:48 PM EDT up reply actions
He came into the game with 40
Milton’s 43 was actually in Philly. The Cincinnati record had been 40, by Milton in 2005
Molecular gastronomy can take a hike as far as I'm concerned.
by RoastBeefKazenzakis on Sep 16, 2011 7:52 PM EDT up reply actions
It's safer just to round up to 50
Mgr., Red Reporter
"Every office I've been in, there has been a guy with weird scars that he needs to explain to you—'it was one of those old Xerox machines, with a lot of razors in it'... or a pale person with a novel of supernatural erotica that keeps getting left on the printer. Major League lineups need those guys, too." - David Roth
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Sep 16, 2011 7:52 PM EDT up reply actions
they probably threw 300 or so innings in a season being as they were using 4 man rotations
Jose Lima (RIP) throwing 48 in 2000 is probably the most comparable
Let a man come in and do the Popcorn.
I wasn't making any kind of equivalence
Just funny those names show up there
Mgr., Red Reporter
"Every office I've been in, there has been a guy with weird scars that he needs to explain to you—'it was one of those old Xerox machines, with a lot of razors in it'... or a pale person with a novel of supernatural erotica that keeps getting left on the printer. Major League lineups need those guys, too." - David Roth
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Sep 16, 2011 7:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Lima Time was awesome.
Dude loved playing baseball so much. I’m glad I got to see him pitch before he called it quits.
Let a man come in and do the Popcorn.
and he gave up the monster home run to Dunn.
I break the backs of young children by shattering their dreams.
Worley picked a lovely time to regress
why do you mock us gods of baseball??
expectations are premeditated resentments - cheshirecat
He walked 3 guys in the inning
Walked Furcal to force in the run. Walking Furcal is actually a pretty tough thing to do.
Molecular gastronomy can take a hike as far as I'm concerned.
by RoastBeefKazenzakis on Sep 16, 2011 7:38 PM EDT up reply actions
he does?
I didn’t notice. What kind of picture was it?
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A picture of him turning two
it looked like a miniature wide-angle fathead. Looked nice.
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Bringing BP back is one thing I am CERTAIN Jocketty will do this offseason
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Maybe its my biases, but I’d rather have him than Uggla who I think was 5/62 or Weeks who was 5/50.
"Prince Fielder is too fat even for the Oakland A’s" - Billy Beane
Depends on the contract
but I think I will rather have Weeks at 5/50 than whatever BP gets over the next 5
expectations are premeditated resentments - cheshirecat
Bronson can't even put away the opposing pitcher.
"Luna Lovegood is really freaking awesome in every way." -Me
It has to warm up periodically for any Bronson start
There was something in the air that night, the stars were bright, Arredondo. They were shining there for you and me, for liberty, Arredondo.
by DTFH91 on Sep 16, 2011 7:45 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
That did not take long at all
2 is gonna be way short on the over/under
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and over it is
Honestly, how could anyone expect otherwise, the way he’s been pitching.
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tv here was busy showing the last HR again
"Prince Fielder is too fat even for the Oakland A’s" - Billy Beane
I hope it involves retiring
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No way on God's green earth he retires in the next two years
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He'd sit on the bench collecting his millions
with all that deferred money, there is simply no way he retires
expectations are premeditated resentments - cheshirecat
Also, he's hurt the team this entire season
and hasn’t taken a single start off, despite a hundred different excuses and opportunities
expectations are premeditated resentments - cheshirecat
Maybe it's a professional athlete thing
I just don’t understand that mindset. What’s funny to me is many people praise him for never missing a start. But it’s like that guy who takes pride in coming to work sick and only succeeds in infecting the whole office.
But he's never even been late once!
He’s an asset to the company by his work ethic!
expectations are premeditated resentments - cheshirecat
Paul O'Neill
was one of those players who couldn’t help hearing what the fans said.
One game, he was playing even though he was obviously hurting. The fans sitting in right field starting singing, “If you’re injured and you know it, sit on the bench!” He was not pleased.
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Retire!
There was something in the air that night, the stars were bright, Arredondo. They were shining there for you and me, for liberty, Arredondo.
It would be nice, but he'd be crazy to retire
The money is too good.
Molecular gastronomy can take a hike as far as I'm concerned.
by RoastBeefKazenzakis on Sep 16, 2011 7:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Oh yeah, no doubt
Still, if he gets any worse than this year, which isn’t so far fetched, he might have too
There was something in the air that night, the stars were bright, Arredondo. They were shining there for you and me, for liberty, Arredondo.
Why?
This is Baseball. He can bounce the ball twice on the way to the plate and still not retire.
I suppose we could DFA him and assign him to Billings until he got sick of riding the damn bus.
he can reject the domotion, and get paid to not play
or the Reds could pay him all his contract but league minimum to pitch for another team.
I break the backs of young children by shattering their dreams.
i'd pay league minimum for Bronson
as poor as he has been this year, you have to remember there are plenty of pitchers who are much worse than he is.
I break the backs of young children by shattering their dreams.
None of them start full-time
and DEFINITELY not for any contenders
expectations are premeditated resentments - cheshirecat
John Lackey has been pretty miserable this seaon for Boston
I would rather have Lackey, though, even with his 6.19 ERA, simply because he has a better chance of bouncing back.
Phil Hughes was epically bad for the Yankees, but he’s not in the rotation any more.
Molecular gastronomy can take a hike as far as I'm concerned.
by RoastBeefKazenzakis on Sep 16, 2011 8:06 PM EDT up reply actions
you'd be surprised
Estes put up an ERA over 5 and started about 30 games for the 2003 Cubs, they had Prior, Wood, Z, and Clemente 1-4, so they really just needed a place holder who wouldn’t burn out the bullpen in the 5th spot.
Shane Reynolds was released by the Astros in late spring training in 2003, and made 29 starts for the Braves and had an ERA of 5.43, but again he was behind Maddux, Mike Hampton, Russ Ortiz, and a solid Haratio Ramirez.
Steady inning eating veterans who can take the ball every 5 days have a place on good teams that either don’t have any pitchers with upside to take that role, or don’t want to put a young pitcher in that role for fear of rushing him.
I break the backs of young children by shattering their dreams.
Shawn Estes was quite bad
but in the prior seasons (and even in those mentioned seasons), those guys were better or significantly better than Bronson has been.
Yes, innings eaters have a role even on good teams. But those teams had 3 seriously good starters in front of the innings eater, and the Reds right now do not
expectations are premeditated resentments - cheshirecat
you are moving the goal posts though
there is a place for Arroyo on a good team.
And besides that, Estes was pretty terrible in 2002, and Reynolds was so bad he was released shortly before the 2003 season began.
And the Braves had a strong Maddux, and 3 above average pitchers in 2003. Wasn’t the hey day of Maddux, Glavine, and Smoltz.
I break the backs of young children by shattering their dreams.
My bottom line
I don’t think any team with postseason aspirations puts Arroyo in it’s rotation if they think he will provide a season that is even in the same ballpark as this one.
expectations are premeditated resentments - cheshirecat
how about how bad Matt Morris was when the Pirates traded for him and his 10 million salary?
Tequila and pancakes, anyone?
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Sep 16, 2011 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions
I believe they signed him as a free agent, didn't they?
but son, the argument is that there’s a place on a good team.
expectations are premeditated resentments - cheshirecat
no, they fucking traded for him
even worse.
I break the backs of young children by shattering their dreams.
I thought they traded for him right before the deadline
when he was due a huge salary the next season and they were like 30 games under .500.
Tequila and pancakes, anyone?
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Sep 16, 2011 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions
we can't assign him to Billings
Veterans can’t be sent to the minors unless they consent.
The Reds have the choice of releasing him or keeping him on the 25 man roster. Either way, they pay him.
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At least he'd be off the roster.
I’m willing to have him come back next year, but nobody should be guaranteed to be in the rotation.
of course has a plan!
1) Get mono from a boat-bound hussy!
2) Jam out on the gee-tar until wrist hurts!
3) Film 3 new JTM commercials!
4) Try to throw 84 mph cheeseballs past Pujols, Fielder, Braun, Holliday, Berkman, and McCutchen.
5) Fail epically.
6) Profit ginormously!
Tequila and pancakes, anyone?
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Sep 16, 2011 7:51 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
hopefully the Reds have insurance on his contract
they could just send a goon to cut over his pitching arm.
I break the backs of young children by shattering their dreams.
Heaven help us
Bronson’s deal was BAD. I wonder how bad he has to pitch before the Reds just say the damage is done, we can’t afford to keep running him out there (next year) no matter how much is left on that contract…
expectations are premeditated resentments - cheshirecat
He had mono this year (right?) and something else IIRC. He could come back and be last year’s model next season.
"Prince Fielder is too fat even for the Oakland A’s" - Billy Beane
If he can regenerate that .230 BABIP or whatever it was...
and rediscover 1-2 MPH on his fastball. Then sure he could.
expectations are premeditated resentments - cheshirecat
if anything, it may make Walt more hesitant to extend a veteran player like that.
Ergo: no BP extension.
Tequila and pancakes, anyone?
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Sep 16, 2011 7:53 PM EDT up reply actions
but he is already talking to Coco
which could be a helluva lot riskyier.
I break the backs of young children by shattering their dreams.
You think so?
Just by design, he’ll pitch in a lot fewer innings than Bronson.
There was something in the air that night, the stars were bright, Arredondo. They were shining there for you and me, for liberty, Arredondo.
Coco is already north of 35, and his velocity is falling off already
plus by virtue of being a pitcher his arm, despite being sound right now, could go start to have issues.
I break the backs of young children by shattering their dreams.
I think Bronson's issue
is that he’s a terrible pitcher.
"Luna Lovegood is really freaking awesome in every way." -Me
I want Wood
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by BubbaFan on Sep 16, 2011 7:51 PM EDT reply actions 3 recs
he's pitching Monday
He can’t pitch tonight.
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Dusty made it seem like Wood would piggy back Maloney
he said it would be like he hoped for the starter to go 3-4 innings, and for another guy to go another 3 innings. He doesn’t think Wood or Maloney are stretched out enough to throw 100+ pitches.
I break the backs of young children by shattering their dreams.
yeah, I figured that was the plan
But if they need someone tonight, Wood could pitch. With the expanded rosters, there’s plenty of arms to fill in if Maloney can’t go deep.
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it has only been 2 weeks since Maloney last started
you’d think he could still throw about 90 pitches.
I break the backs of young children by shattering their dreams.
Might last three innings
Bart: "Dad, what's a Muppet?"
Homer: "Well, it's not quite a mop, not quite a puppet, but man... (laughs, then pauses) So, to answer you question, I don't know."
How she wants Wood is a little too much info.
"Luna Lovegood is really freaking awesome in every way." -Me
this could be your chance to get off the mat, so to speak!
I break the backs of young children by shattering their dreams.
in case it wasn't noted above (lazy)
3 hits. each a HR!?!?!?
by Howie Feltersnatch on Sep 16, 2011 7:55 PM EDT reply actions
common bruce
i’m hoping that works on two levels
by Howie Feltersnatch on Sep 16, 2011 7:57 PM EDT reply actions
How many years of Votto control are left?
I have to think Walt will find a way to extend him.
"Prince Fielder is too fat even for the Oakland A’s" - Billy Beane
That seems like a really long time to me.
"Prince Fielder is too fat even for the Oakland A’s" - Billy Beane
I just hope he doesn't hurt his neck
"'Walkseem' is the word Marty uses when he is angry.
And he walkseem! Walkseem again!" - Cuetotally Amazing
by Ram27 on Sep 16, 2011 8:01 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
*after he signs an extension
"'Walkseem' is the word Marty uses when he is angry.
And he walkseem! Walkseem again!" - Cuetotally Amazing
I keep forgetting why Bronson was allowed to make every start this season
Other than the contract thing.
Mgr., Red Reporter
"Every office I've been in, there has been a guy with weird scars that he needs to explain to you—'it was one of those old Xerox machines, with a lot of razors in it'... or a pale person with a novel of supernatural erotica that keeps getting left on the printer. Major League lineups need those guys, too." - David Roth
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Sep 16, 2011 7:58 PM EDT reply actions
nah
I think it’s that Dusty’s a player’s manager, and not missing a start is important to Bronson.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
I'm more willing to go along with that explanation
Bronson had back problems, mono and a history of carpal tunnel, so he could have been DL’d and made some rehab starts. He was among the two or three worst regular starters in baseball around the ASB.
Mgr., Red Reporter
"Every office I've been in, there has been a guy with weird scars that he needs to explain to you—'it was one of those old Xerox machines, with a lot of razors in it'... or a pale person with a novel of supernatural erotica that keeps getting left on the printer. Major League lineups need those guys, too." - David Roth
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Sep 16, 2011 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Right, probably worst now
This isn’t a new problem, so Dusty had plenty of cause to get him out of the rotation for at least a turn or two while the games still mattered.
Mgr., Red Reporter
"Every office I've been in, there has been a guy with weird scars that he needs to explain to you—'it was one of those old Xerox machines, with a lot of razors in it'... or a pale person with a novel of supernatural erotica that keeps getting left on the printer. Major League lineups need those guys, too." - David Roth
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Sep 16, 2011 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions
Lackey has been bad
and his contract is even worse. But if I could take my pick, I’d pick Lackey for next year.
expectations are premeditated resentments - cheshirecat
and Bronson was a pretty dang good pitcher (end results) last season
and i’m sure Dusty thought he was bound to pull it together sooner or later.
He’s a benefit-of-the-doubt guy, and sometimes that burns you.
It worked with the Rolen trade, since Jocketty and Dusty thought he could turn it around, and he did. With Bronson…ehh, notsomuch.
Tequila and pancakes, anyone?
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Sep 16, 2011 8:16 PM EDT up reply actions
This is a fair point
but it damn well better not be the argument NEXT year. I will be fuming.
expectations are premeditated resentments - cheshirecat
I think Bronson had earned a healthy benefit of the doubt
by having a good 2010, being a workhorse and signing a big contract extension. But being unwilling to let him miss even a turn after how ineffective he became while the Reds were in contention is really puzzling.
Mgr., Red Reporter
"Every office I've been in, there has been a guy with weird scars that he needs to explain to you—'it was one of those old Xerox machines, with a lot of razors in it'... or a pale person with a novel of supernatural erotica that keeps getting left on the printer. Major League lineups need those guys, too." - David Roth
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Sep 16, 2011 8:20 PM EDT up reply actions
the silly thing was going beyond the option
given his age.
I break the backs of young children by shattering their dreams.
yes this is the best point
People blaming Baker for Arroyo is silly. People should be blaming Jocketty. Jocketty signed the extension. Jocketty failed to get any other starting pitchers in the offseason.
yeah i don't blame Dusty for running him out there every 5 days
Arroyo needs to be here for a few more years, and also it isn’t like Dusty had a ton of better options anyway.
I break the backs of young children by shattering their dreams.
who was available this offseason?
Bart: "Dad, what's a Muppet?"
Homer: "Well, it's not quite a mop, not quite a puppet, but man... (laughs, then pauses) So, to answer you question, I don't know."
Yes, I don't remember
Bart: "Dad, what's a Muppet?"
Homer: "Well, it's not quite a mop, not quite a puppet, but man... (laughs, then pauses) So, to answer you question, I don't know."
Oh yeah
Wait, Lee was this past offseason?
Bart: "Dad, what's a Muppet?"
Homer: "Well, it's not quite a mop, not quite a puppet, but man... (laughs, then pauses) So, to answer you question, I don't know."
the Phillies signed him as a free agent.
I break the backs of young children by shattering their dreams.
Lee is available every offseason
It’s a league rule
Molecular gastronomy can take a hike as far as I'm concerned.
by RoastBeefKazenzakis on Sep 16, 2011 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions
There were a bunch of weird circumstances and requirements for Greinke, Marcum wasn’t shopped to the best of my knowledge. Would you do something like give up Meso for 2 years of him? The trade still chaps my backside, especially when I have to hear that management thought that Lawrie was blocked by McGehee. Cliff Lee was another weird set of circumstances IIRC.
"Prince Fielder is too fat even for the Oakland A’s" - Billy Beane
the Reds could have picked up his option, and waited to extend him
It wasn’t like he was a great 28 year old arm with excellent stuff that teams would be drooling over. They could have let him go and picked up Greinke, they probably had the talent, and if they declined Arroyo’s option they would have had the money.
I break the backs of young children by shattering their dreams.
nope
Wood, Maloney, Volquez were the options to replace Arroyo. Both Volquez and Maloney would have certainly been worse than Arroyo over those innings. Maybe possibly Wood woulda been better, but not by much. Reds need starting pitching and I think it’s foolish to blame that on Baker.
Even Willis is starting to stink and I dread his next start.
I'm not convinced Volquez would do worse than Bronson.
Volquez had options, Bronson does not.
Let a man come in and do the Popcorn.
are you joking?
It’s not like Volquez has a small sample size. He’s pitched 90 innings this year and has half a run ERA higher than Arroyo’s. Plus Volquez is going to average less innings each start than Arroyo, meaning he costs you more bullpen use.
I trust a 28 year old that can throw 97 with a plus changeup
more than a washed up junkballer with a bad back and a energy-sapping virus.
Let a man come in and do the Popcorn.
If all things were even
i would give the starts to Volquez, because he has the potential for a brighter future. But Arroyo needs to work his problems out because the Reds owe him a ton of money.
I break the backs of young children by shattering their dreams.
Unfortunately, I am afraid his problems are not easily worked out
As they involve sucking and being old
Molecular gastronomy can take a hike as far as I'm concerned.
by RoastBeefKazenzakis on Sep 16, 2011 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions
i think so to
but the Reds can’t afford not to find out.
I break the backs of young children by shattering their dreams.
exactly
Volquez’s problems are in his head, Bronson’s problems are physical
Let a man come in and do the Popcorn.
I'm not sure on this one.
If I was in a boat and it was sinking, and my only chance to survive was to get to dry land, I’m pretty sure I’d paddle like crazy and run through all of my energy instead of stick my thumb in the leak and wait for help.
Since that analogy doesn’t make tons of sense, what I’m getting at is that I’d rather go down throwing Volquez out there than settling for Arroyo and watching it predictably go up in smoke.
Tequila and pancakes, anyone?
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Sep 16, 2011 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions
except the Reds DID run Volquez out there
for a lot longer than most teams would have, and he never improved. He had a decent start here and there, just like Arroyo in fact, but produced WORSE than Arroyo.
Here’s a better analogy. If the Reds were in the playoffs, and had to decide between starting Arroyo or Volquez as their 4th starter, they’d be smarter going with Arroyo, and almost every MLB team would make the same damn decision.
Oh, I figured out about 3 words into it that it didn't make a ton of sense.
What I meant was that if we’re out of the playoffs and chasing a ton of nothing for the rest of the season, I’d rather see Volquez have a chance to get his confidence/command/conquering/conquistador/conch shell/condomless arm some experience instead of tossing Bro-yo out there to get beat up.
Don’t mean nothing. Might as well.
Tequila and pancakes, anyone?
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Sep 16, 2011 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions
I like the AAA pitching coach better.
If Volquez was going to learn how to pitch, he needed tod o it in AAA.
I don't think it is certain that any of those three would have been worse
possible for sure. Perhaps even probable.
expectations are premeditated resentments - cheshirecat
Those are some poor alternatives
Mgr., Red Reporter
"Every office I've been in, there has been a guy with weird scars that he needs to explain to you—'it was one of those old Xerox machines, with a lot of razors in it'... or a pale person with a novel of supernatural erotica that keeps getting left on the printer. Major League lineups need those guys, too." - David Roth
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Sep 16, 2011 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions
I don't know, but
I’m terrified for those children sitting around Jim Day.
Let a man come in and do the Popcorn.
At least there are no giraffes out there
Molecular gastronomy can take a hike as far as I'm concerned.
by RoastBeefKazenzakis on Sep 16, 2011 8:04 PM EDT up reply actions
But I'd let him sit next to me and my kids at the game...
expectations are premeditated resentments - cheshirecat
if it meant free season tickets
i’d think about it
by Howie Feltersnatch on Sep 16, 2011 8:06 PM EDT up reply actions
at least they're not giraffes
Bart: "Dad, what's a Muppet?"
Homer: "Well, it's not quite a mop, not quite a puppet, but man... (laughs, then pauses) So, to answer you question, I don't know."
i LOVE baseball
/getting my drunk on
by Howie Feltersnatch on Sep 16, 2011 8:11 PM EDT reply actions
I wouldn't mind getting my drunk on right now
expectations are premeditated resentments - cheshirecat
Mine got gotten on.
Tequila and pancakes, anyone?
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Sep 16, 2011 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions
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Bart: "Dad, what's a Muppet?"
Homer: "Well, it's not quite a mop, not quite a puppet, but man... (laughs, then pauses) So, to answer you question, I don't know."
old guy pops it up to old guy
Your old guy is better.
"Prince Fielder is too fat even for the Oakland A’s" - Billy Beane
The good news
Bronson’s only given up three hits.
All home runs, but only three hits!
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
his BABIP against is .000!!
He really induces weak contact, huh?
expectations are premeditated resentments - cheshirecat
SLYDE REFERENCE
BOOZE IT!
Tequila and pancakes, anyone?
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Sep 16, 2011 8:11 PM EDT reply actions
Pours concrete one day, catches the next.
If he is listening to this, he might be packing a bag.
by Eastwindquinn on Sep 16, 2011 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions
stifling that he wasn't able to be traded
CMM that is
by Howie Feltersnatch on Sep 16, 2011 8:16 PM EDT up reply actions
That might be my biggest disappointment in Jocketty of this entire season
expectations are premeditated resentments - cheshirecat
Ramon didn't look so good
“running” down the first base line.
Mesoraco might be getting some more playing time.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
Dusty spun a wheel
Bart: "Dad, what's a Muppet?"
Homer: "Well, it's not quite a mop, not quite a puppet, but man... (laughs, then pauses) So, to answer you question, I don't know."
No, he's still black
And a male
Bart: "Dad, what's a Muppet?"
Homer: "Well, it's not quite a mop, not quite a puppet, but man... (laughs, then pauses) So, to answer you question, I don't know."
Mike Leake tried to steal the truck?
Sounds like a violation of his probation!
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
i'd be surprised that truck had an engine in it
by Howie Feltersnatch on Sep 16, 2011 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions
so he is stealing more shit irrationally
i really like it.
I hope sometime this off season he gets popped stealing a StarWars Lego set.
I break the backs of young children by shattering their dreams.
no
They spun a wheel of fortune type wheel to see which fire station or whatever would get the truck. He put his own name on the wheel. In the spot that won. As a joke, of course.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
that sucks
i wanted him to be crazy.
I break the backs of young children by shattering their dreams.
They were going to draw names of police departments to see who won the truck.
Leake put his name on a piece of paper and put it in the drawing.
Let a man come in and do the Popcorn.
so bronson will throw a losing 3 hitter
amirite?
by Howie Feltersnatch on Sep 16, 2011 8:20 PM EDT reply actions
No way
"'Walkseem' is the word Marty uses when he is angry.
And he walkseem! Walkseem again!" - Cuetotally Amazing
Where's OGC Reds?
"'Walkseem' is the word Marty uses when he is angry.
And he walkseem! Walkseem again!" - Cuetotally Amazing
Bronson just threw the same pitch to Braun that the guy jacked earlier.
"Luna Lovegood is really freaking awesome in every way." -Me
What are we drinking?
I just found a blue moon in the fridge.
"Luna Lovegood is really freaking awesome in every way." -Me
Eh.
Doubtful. Maybe if I was feeling a little more spry.
"Luna Lovegood is really freaking awesome in every way." -Me
Not super well.
I’ve stayed fairly busy though, so there’s that.
"Luna Lovegood is really freaking awesome in every way." -Me
it sucks for a while
i spent a lot of time watching Flight of the Conchords when i was in your state.
I break the backs of young children by shattering their dreams.
Yep
Just a bit worried about keeping my grades up now. Yeesh.
"Luna Lovegood is really freaking awesome in every way." -Me
you'll probably be fine
and if you have one B/C term, it won’t kill you. Everyone has a blue period.
I break the backs of young children by shattering their dreams.
yez you canz!
I’z be scriptin’ it!
Tequila and pancakes, anyone?
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Sep 16, 2011 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Are we heading for another drunken game recap?
Molecular gastronomy can take a hike as far as I'm concerned.
by RoastBeefKazenzakis on Sep 16, 2011 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions
water, but drinking isn't the only way to change your point of view
I break the backs of young children by shattering their dreams.
Indeed, sir.
Tequila and pancakes, anyone?
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Sep 16, 2011 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions
I just ate a slice of "special" banana bread
’bout to crack a Highlife
Let a man come in and do the Popcorn.
Dogfish Head 60 Minute aqui.
I splurged. It’s been a hellalong week.
Tequila and pancakes, anyone?
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Sep 16, 2011 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions
That's a good one right there
Bart: "Dad, what's a Muppet?"
Homer: "Well, it's not quite a mop, not quite a puppet, but man... (laughs, then pauses) So, to answer you question, I don't know."
I'm on a liquid fast until Bronson gives up #45
Mgr., Red Reporter
"Every office I've been in, there has been a guy with weird scars that he needs to explain to you—'it was one of those old Xerox machines, with a lot of razors in it'... or a pale person with a novel of supernatural erotica that keeps getting left on the printer. Major League lineups need those guys, too." - David Roth
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Sep 16, 2011 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions
I haven't thought this through
Mgr., Red Reporter
"Every office I've been in, there has been a guy with weird scars that he needs to explain to you—'it was one of those old Xerox machines, with a lot of razors in it'... or a pale person with a novel of supernatural erotica that keeps getting left on the printer. Major League lineups need those guys, too." - David Roth
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Sep 16, 2011 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
reds sorrows
and highlife. ironic
by Howie Feltersnatch on Sep 16, 2011 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Since 1908
Bronson has the worst FIP of any qualified starter in the NL. It doesn’t include today.
expectations are premeditated resentments - cheshirecat
Just so we can stop pretending that Bronson hasn't been THAT bad
expectations are premeditated resentments - cheshirecat
I'm pretty sure that after tonight
it will be the worst FIP in NL history
expectations are premeditated resentments - cheshirecat
he hasn't been worse than Eric Milton.
I break the backs of young children by shattering their dreams.
i refuse to believe he is worse than Eric Milton
I break the backs of young children by shattering their dreams.
They both suck fatly
it would be terrible to have to choose between them
expectations are premeditated resentments - cheshirecat
You realize I am talking about single season
expectations are premeditated resentments - cheshirecat
Thankfully my memories of Milton have been repressed
I really don’t recall him at all. I wasn’t as strong of a Reds fan back then though.
expectations are premeditated resentments - cheshirecat
/look at half-eaten bannana bread
/looks at screen
"You said 'walks' twice."
"I like walks."
by Cy Schourek on Sep 16, 2011 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions 3 recs
/notices puddle of drool on table
/wipes it on jeans…moves on.
Tequila and pancakes, anyone?
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Sep 16, 2011 8:52 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
BTW
It’s sorted by the FIP- column, which is why Bronson is on top
expectations are premeditated resentments - cheshirecat
AH!
I didn’t see the minus sign. I thought it was worst regular FIP…
Let a man come in and do the Popcorn.
FIP- is adjusted FIP
(for era, park, and all that like ERA+ or OPS+, etc.)
expectations are premeditated resentments - cheshirecat
F'real??
post it
expectations are premeditated resentments - cheshirecat
by kcgard2 on Sep 16, 2011 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
Go ahead and laugh!!
cuz it was funny :) Man I feel kinda dumb.
expectations are premeditated resentments - cheshirecat
i thought you were being a smart ass
and saying their posted exchange wasn’t funny & you would like to see the funny one.
No, I thought he meant Twitter
before immediately realizing he meant their posts up there. Which I thought were hilarious cuz I rec’d them.
expectations are premeditated resentments - cheshirecat
Must be that banana bread.
Tequila and pancakes, anyone?
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Sep 16, 2011 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions
I think this team just feels like itself at 3-under .500
Mgr., Red Reporter
"Every office I've been in, there has been a guy with weird scars that he needs to explain to you—'it was one of those old Xerox machines, with a lot of razors in it'... or a pale person with a novel of supernatural erotica that keeps getting left on the printer. Major League lineups need those guys, too." - David Roth
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Sep 16, 2011 8:34 PM EDT reply actions
I'm somehow watching City Slickers 2
this is quite the dated movie.
"You said 'walks' twice."
"I like walks."
That Walt/Lucifer conversation you did earlier was so fucking funny
You should do more of those
There was something in the air that night, the stars were bright, Arredondo. They were shining there for you and me, for liberty, Arredondo.
oh, and now there's a sex scene and my 13-y-o cousin is nex to me
this is awkward.
"You said 'walks' twice."
"I like walks."
13 nowadays is like 18 a couple decades ago or so it seems.
"Prince Fielder is too fat even for the Oakland A’s" - Billy Beane
13 in when I got braces
I don’t remember that year fondly
There was something in the air that night, the stars were bright, Arredondo. They were shining there for you and me, for liberty, Arredondo.
I was in 7th grade
i don’t remember that year fondly.
I break the backs of young children by shattering their dreams.
I was too
I don’t remember that year fondly.
Fucking Tonda fucking Luckey.
"'Walkseem' is the word Marty uses when he is angry.
And he walkseem! Walkseem again!" - Cuetotally Amazing
did anyone enjoy middle school?
like high school wasn’t the stereotypical hell a lot of people make it out to be. 7th and 8th graders are probably at the worst age.
I break the backs of young children by shattering their dreams.
middle school was hell on earth for me
High school was much better. You could see them slowly turning into human beings by high school.
Middle schoolers are animals. And yeah, I include myself in that.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
Pretty much
by high school people start to become adults.
I break the backs of young children by shattering their dreams.
by Yossarian22 on Sep 16, 2011 10:08 PM EDT up reply actions
When i work in middle school classes
i see some kids and I think, well good luck surviving until you are 18…
I break the backs of young children by shattering their dreams.
by Yossarian22 on Sep 16, 2011 10:09 PM EDT up reply actions
what's the going rate for a sub?
Let a man come in and do the Popcorn.
by -ManBearPig on Sep 16, 2011 10:10 PM EDT up reply actions
depends on the district
$70-85/day
No benefits, no holiday pay, but no hard labor, unlike retail you can kick the problems out.
I break the backs of young children by shattering their dreams.
by Yossarian22 on Sep 16, 2011 10:11 PM EDT up reply actions
dang
that’s the same or worse than restaurant work
Let a man come in and do the Popcorn.
by -ManBearPig on Sep 16, 2011 10:12 PM EDT up reply actions
also you work 6 hours at most
and it really isn’t that hard, and it is moderately useful experience for me. Whether my future lies as a professor or teacher, it is good to build my time in a classroom.
I break the backs of young children by shattering their dreams.
by Yossarian22 on Sep 16, 2011 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions
the biggest difference for me
was probably that by high school, guys no longer beat up girls. (Well, unless they were dating them.) In elementary school, girls could hold their own against boys. By middle school, guys had a physical advantage, but didn’t act like it – they still hit girls like in kindergarten. By high school, it was way uncool for a guy to hit a girl.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
I don't ever remember guys fighting girls at my jr. high
I break the backs of young children by shattering their dreams.
by Yossarian22 on Sep 16, 2011 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions
it wasn't so much fighting
as bullying. I went to a pretty rough middle school. It was shut down one day due to riots (starting by two girls fighting over a guy – the prom queen vs. the prom king’s girlfriend, as I recall). But most of the time, it was smaller stuff – guys punching you in the arm as you walked by, trying to trip you, knocking the books out of your arms “by accident,” etc. Also popular was stabbing people in the butt with needles.
Nobody but the potheads ever went into the bathrooms because you’d get mugged. My cousin knew better than to go into a bathroom, but he made the mistake of walking too close to the doorway, was pulled in, and his lunch money, bus money, and watch were stolen. My mom sewed hidden pockets my clothes so I could hide my lunch and bus money.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
holy shit
your shit just got real.
I break the backs of young children by shattering their dreams.
by Yossarian22 on Sep 16, 2011 10:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Seriously
At my middle school, people who went to my elementary school, were the non-voluntary middle class kids bussed to a school on the wrong side of the tracks (or river), and I never felt unsafe there.
I break the backs of young children by shattering their dreams.
by Yossarian22 on Sep 16, 2011 10:34 PM EDT up reply actions
dang!
’mache and I went to the same middle school, and it was nothing like that.
Crowded and full of dorks, and really, really different. Stash this in the “things I obviously took for granted” category.
Tequila and pancakes, anyone?
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Sep 16, 2011 11:09 PM EDT up reply actions
I didn't think it was that bad
I guess I was used to it. But nobody got killed or anything. We never needed a metal detector. I never heard of anyone bringing a gun to school. Now, it seems like a lot of middle schoolers are packing heat.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
7th grade was the worst year I could possibly have
But 8th grade was fine
Most kids at my middle school tended to act like fucking idiots, so I hated most of the people there.
"'Walkseem' is the word Marty uses when he is angry.
And he walkseem! Walkseem again!" - Cuetotally Amazing
8th grade was one of my favorite school years
Let a man come in and do the Popcorn.
by -ManBearPig on Sep 16, 2011 10:11 PM EDT up reply actions
agreed.
8th grade was the shizz!
Tequila and pancakes, anyone?
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Sep 16, 2011 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions
I was slidin' into 2nd base like Charli Hustle!
Let a man come in and do the Popcorn.
by -ManBearPig on Sep 16, 2011 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions
Sixth inning
And Bronson gets his first strikeout of the game.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
Didn't he just come back from an injury?
"Luna Lovegood is really freaking awesome in every way." -Me
he did. he was gone for a month or so
they apparently didn’t miss him
by Howie Feltersnatch on Sep 16, 2011 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions
I personally would like to see the Brewers sweat a little bit.
And I don’t mean asking Fielder to walk up a flight of stairs – I mean in the standings.
by Gapper on Sep 16, 2011 8:44 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
He's one of the better players around
Mgr., Red Reporter
"Every office I've been in, there has been a guy with weird scars that he needs to explain to you—'it was one of those old Xerox machines, with a lot of razors in it'... or a pale person with a novel of supernatural erotica that keeps getting left on the printer. Major League lineups need those guys, too." - David Roth
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Sep 16, 2011 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Should've gotten some serious Cy Young Consideration
He was worth almost 6 bWAR and he didn’t get a single Cy vote
There was something in the air that night, the stars were bright, Arredondo. They were shining there for you and me, for liberty, Arredondo.
its amazing going from last year to now
should’ve been teh game one playoff starter, to dubious record holder
by Howie Feltersnatch on Sep 16, 2011 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Beer number 2 this one's for you.
but it’s not a bud, it’s a blue moon.
"Luna Lovegood is really freaking awesome in every way." -Me
Now tied for fifth all time
Molecular gastronomy can take a hike as far as I'm concerned.
by RoastBeefKazenzakis on Sep 16, 2011 8:52 PM EDT up reply actions
And now Bronson is the undisputed champ
in HR/9
expectations are premeditated resentments - cheshirecat
Bronson has earned roughly $296,000 for every HR allowed this year.
Tequila and pancakes, anyone?
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Sep 16, 2011 8:54 PM EDT reply actions
Joey's earned about 196,000 for every homer he's hit
There was something in the air that night, the stars were bright, Arredondo. They were shining there for you and me, for liberty, Arredondo.
100K difference
that’s a major market inefficiency!
Gray?? Gray! Where’s that graph??
Tequila and pancakes, anyone?
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Sep 16, 2011 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions
holy cow
They really are.
I didn’t know the Mutts had it in ’em.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
ended our season at that.
Tequila and pancakes, anyone?
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Sep 16, 2011 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions
I dunno
They certainly put the nail in the coffin, but that Indians/Phillies/Braves stretch in late May was brutal
There was something in the air that night, the stars were bright, Arredondo. They were shining there for you and me, for liberty, Arredondo.
you mean the pre-All Star break stretch of Coco being a abject disaster?
Tequila and pancakes, anyone?
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Sep 16, 2011 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions
Oh
I forgot that the Pirates were before all of them.
For being a 70 win team, they sure fucked our chances at every turn
There was something in the air that night, the stars were bright, Arredondo. They were shining there for you and me, for liberty, Arredondo.
Anyone warming up in the bullpen?
Of course not.
10 minutes from now doesn’t exist because it’s not here now, right?
with the huge roster and all
Why have Bronson throw 114 pitches?
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
he's playing for a record!
Dusty has made it clear he will let his players get every chance to achieve those records.
Let a man come in and do the Popcorn.
Is there a dating website based on potato pancakes?
i really want to marry a woman who can make potato pancakes. I love potato pancakes and they are expensive at a restaurant.
P.S. I don’t think a woman’s soul job is to cook, or that a woman most cook in all relationships, it is just I can’t make potato pancakes and and somebody who can would help complete me.
I break the backs of young children by shattering their dreams.
fuck, go to culinary school, intern in a French restaurant in London
and open a Potato Pancake House in Chicago. Watch it go bankrupt, owe the bank thousands of dollars, and then find a real job…
…and it’s still a lot cheaper than getting married.
Tequila and pancakes, anyone?
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Sep 16, 2011 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
My wife makes great potato pancakes
Only her people call them latkes.
And no, you can’t marry her.
My daughter can also make them pretty well, but you can’t marry her either – she’s 11.
Molecular gastronomy can take a hike as far as I'm concerned.
by RoastBeefKazenzakis on Sep 16, 2011 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions
you are a lukcy guy
don’t let her go!
I break the backs of young children by shattering their dreams.
I can make ’em, but the answer is no to the relationship. What do you like to put on your pancakes?
"Prince Fielder is too fat even for the Oakland A’s" - Billy Beane
Sour Cream is better
Molecular gastronomy can take a hike as far as I'm concerned.
by RoastBeefKazenzakis on Sep 16, 2011 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions
i scream, you scream
i dont’ care for sour crea
Tequila and pancakes, anyone?
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Sep 16, 2011 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions
I like whole grain mustard
dammit, now I want potato pancakes.
Let a man come in and do the Popcorn.
Sit on a potato pan, Otis ManBearPig.
Tequila and pancakes, anyone?
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Sep 16, 2011 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions
I like savory more than sweet
Roesti with cheese!
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
why not
learn to make them yourself?
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
cheat
start with mashed potatoes or frozen hash browns.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
Hey guys
the wife says mono takes about 6 months to fully heal. There is hope yet for next season…we can pray anyway
expectations are premeditated resentments - cheshirecat
Is she a doctor or a nurse?
it took me like 2 months to get better.
I break the backs of young children by shattering their dreams.
I prefer to think of her as a public address
she is a public address to me.
I break the backs of young children by shattering their dreams.
Time to Horst them on their own petard
Mgr., Red Reporter
"Every office I've been in, there has been a guy with weird scars that he needs to explain to you—'it was one of those old Xerox machines, with a lot of razors in it'... or a pale person with a novel of supernatural erotica that keeps getting left on the printer. Major League lineups need those guys, too." - David Roth
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Sep 16, 2011 8:58 PM EDT reply actions
I love it
when the fielder turns his back to the infield and makes the catch.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
by BubbaFan on Sep 16, 2011 9:02 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
common REDs
THE BREWERS SUCK ON THE ROAD
by Howie Feltersnatch on Sep 16, 2011 9:03 PM EDT reply actions
Randy Wolf career vs. the Reds:
10-4, 3.40 ERA, .695 OPS against, 1.18 WHIP in 140 IP…
and that’s BEFORE tonight.
Tequila and pancakes, anyone?
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Sep 16, 2011 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Welp, if you'd do your preseason research...
Tequila and pancakes, anyone?
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Sep 16, 2011 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions
he did, you just missed it. it looked like this
by Howie Feltersnatch on Sep 16, 2011 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions
I love these.
Tequila and pancakes, anyone?
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Sep 16, 2011 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions
arfen't we?
I break the backs of young children by shattering their dreams.
by Yossarian22 on Sep 16, 2011 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
Is today your birthday?
Molecular gastronomy can take a hike as far as I'm concerned.
by RoastBeefKazenzakis on Sep 16, 2011 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions
monday was
but just throwing it out there on an irrelevant Reds game night
expectations are premeditated resentments - cheshirecat
Mine's next Monday!
I turn 39 for the second time
Molecular gastronomy can take a hike as far as I'm concerned.
by RoastBeefKazenzakis on Sep 16, 2011 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions
when i was in Cooperstown last month
I got an 1869 Red Stocking cap!
I break the backs of young children by shattering their dreams.
happy birthday
my wife does the same for me. great gals. 
by Howie Feltersnatch on Sep 16, 2011 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions
I wish he had
I’d like to see him take a run at Blyleven
Molecular gastronomy can take a hike as far as I'm concerned.
by RoastBeefKazenzakis on Sep 16, 2011 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions
Mesoraco, END, Frazier, Stubbs, Yonder all on the bench!
Tequila and pancakes, anyone?
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Sep 16, 2011 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions
I can't wait to hear Bronson tell us that he's in the "best shape of his life"
next spring training
Let a man come in and do the Popcorn.
There are many here amoung us
who feel life is but a joke
I break the backs of young children by shattering their dreams.
But you and I we've been through that
And this is not our fate
Molecular gastronomy can take a hike as far as I'm concerned.
by RoastBeefKazenzakis on Sep 16, 2011 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions
scuze me while I kiss this guy?
Tomorrow, or just the end of time!
Tequila and pancakes, anyone?
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Sep 16, 2011 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Janny
gets on for the sixth game in a row!
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
very, very, very lite
Molecular gastronomy can take a hike as far as I'm concerned.
by RoastBeefKazenzakis on Sep 16, 2011 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Sub Miller Lite
There was something in the air that night, the stars were bright, Arredondo. They were shining there for you and me, for liberty, Arredondo.
agreed
They look kinda similar, in fact.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
Who here listens to the John Butler Trio?
I break the backs of young children by shattering their dreams.
Who here listens to the John Butler Trio?
I break the backs of young children by shattering their dreams.
Wear these
I’d hate for you to be uncomfortable while you BLOW ME!
I break the backs of young children by shattering their dreams.
by Yossarian22 on Sep 16, 2011 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
my connection is too slow for that gif to really work right
SO I WIN THE DAY AGAIN!
I break the backs of young children by shattering their dreams.
Has BP ever said why he chose the number 4?
"Prince Fielder is too fat even for the Oakland A’s" - Billy Beane
We're screwed
unless perhaps a youngster is coming to bat
expectations are premeditated resentments - cheshirecat
You know, an unassisted triple play would be cool to see
Molecular gastronomy can take a hike as far as I'm concerned.
by RoastBeefKazenzakis on Sep 16, 2011 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions
Guess we'll have to settle for the double play
Molecular gastronomy can take a hike as far as I'm concerned.
by RoastBeefKazenzakis on Sep 16, 2011 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions
UnhappyRod will let some of those come in.
"Prince Fielder is too fat even for the Oakland A’s" - Billy Beane
ack
Maybe Yonder doesn’t know you’re supposed to suck in that situation.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
Depends
Anybody here got a 20?
There was something in the air that night, the stars were bright, Arredondo. They were shining there for you and me, for liberty, Arredondo.
Yes.
I believe Yonder’s speed got a 20 on the 20-80 scale.
Tequila and pancakes, anyone?
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Sep 16, 2011 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions
scoring with the wrong 15
will get ou 20.
I break the backs of young children by shattering their dreams.
OMG Yonder is up
I fear the one run game.
"Prince Fielder is too fat even for the Oakland A’s" - Billy Beane
BIES!
"Luna Lovegood is really freaking awesome in every way." -Me
by crolfer on Sep 16, 2011 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Wait a minute, are you Ken Griffey Jr?
There was something in the air that night, the stars were bright, Arredondo. They were shining there for you and me, for liberty, Arredondo.
annnnnd then there's Jay
shucks.
Tequila and pancakes, anyone?
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Sep 16, 2011 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Something is going on with this bases loaded Jay Bruce thing
even though bases weren’t loaded by the time he came up that time…
expectations are premeditated resentments - cheshirecat
well
Joey is no longer batting .000 / .111 with the bases loaded.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
not anymore!
But yeah, before tonight, Joey was hitting .000 / .111 / .000 with the bases loaded.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
for a catchers mit, a packet of condoms, icy hot, and fungo bats!
I break the backs of young children by shattering their dreams.
How do they fit the condoms, icy hot, and fungo bats all in the same little packet?
Molecular gastronomy can take a hike as far as I'm concerned.
by RoastBeefKazenzakis on Sep 16, 2011 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions
If I have said it once, i've said it 1,000 times
this young man has all the talent in teh world, but his head just isn’t on right when it really counts. You just can’t count on Votto to come through on a day to day bases, and until he does he is a liability on this ball club.
I break the backs of young children by shattering their dreams.
is this a Marty impersonation?
or just taking a joke too far?
expectations are premeditated resentments - cheshirecat
what are you looking at under there?
by Howie Feltersnatch on Sep 16, 2011 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions
numb it first
numnumnumnum
and also 
by Howie Feltersnatch on Sep 16, 2011 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions
I guess Jared Burton is back to help promote the Moneyball movie?
Jared was one of the players the Athletics drafted in the draft covered in “Moneyball”.
I imagine this means that Joe Morgan hates him.
Molecular gastronomy can take a hike as far as I'm concerned.
by RoastBeefKazenzakis on Sep 16, 2011 9:33 PM EDT reply actions
Not about the Joe Morgan hating him part
But I was reading an article on the Moneyball draft, and Burton was one of the players in the draft.
I don’t recall him coming up in the book at all, though (he was not a high pick).
Molecular gastronomy can take a hike as far as I'm concerned.
by RoastBeefKazenzakis on Sep 16, 2011 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions
well he never made it beyond AA for the A's
i dont’ think they held him in high regard.
I break the backs of young children by shattering their dreams.
must've been the sideburns/flavor savor combo.
Tequila and pancakes, anyone?
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Sep 16, 2011 9:40 PM EDT up reply actions
i think it is the failure of only a statistical examination of talent, especially that low
You could watch Burton and have an idea of what he was capable of. He had nasty stuff before he had all his injuries.
I break the backs of young children by shattering their dreams.
okay
I just read the book and didn’t remember his name coming up
Let a man come in and do the Popcorn.
If you enjoyed it, check out Lewis' latest, The Big Short
Very good, although it will make you want to strangle the nearest investment banker.
Molecular gastronomy can take a hike as far as I'm concerned.
by RoastBeefKazenzakis on Sep 16, 2011 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions
The Kids are all right
how are you tonight Chuck-wagon?
I break the backs of young children by shattering their dreams.
Jesus
Four dingers? What the fuck are we going to do?
by Charlie Scrabbles on Sep 16, 2011 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions
Hope he gets injured?
right now,that’s what I’m leaning toward doing
expectations are premeditated resentments - cheshirecat
A doctor is going to use one of these
And them give him a real Nasty Hook!
I break the backs of young children by shattering their dreams.
I've seriously begun to wonder why he hasn't worked on a knuckleball by now.
He’s already got the slow-pitch repetoire down, why not add it?
It sure wouldn’t make him change his pitching motion any, and it sure can’t hurt.
Tequila and pancakes, anyone?
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Sep 16, 2011 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions
walks a HR are not a good combo
against these Reds
by Howie Feltersnatch on Sep 16, 2011 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Joey's batting average with the bases loaded!
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
Scrabble Dabble Dooo!
Tequila and pancakes, anyone?
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Sep 16, 2011 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions
More like Scrabblepuss
“Heavens to Mergatroid, Bronson sucks! He needs to exit, stage left!”
by Charlie Scrabbles on Sep 16, 2011 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions
I miss that.
I was always a Grape Ape fan though.
Tequila and pancakes, anyone?
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Sep 16, 2011 9:46 PM EDT up reply actions
My favorite was Quick Draw McGraw
especially Baba Looey.
“I dunno, Queex Draw!”
by Charlie Scrabbles on Sep 16, 2011 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
El Kabong!
KABONG!
Tequila and pancakes, anyone?
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Sep 16, 2011 9:51 PM EDT up reply actions
All this from one beer?
Molecular gastronomy can take a hike as far as I'm concerned.
by RoastBeefKazenzakis on Sep 16, 2011 9:40 PM EDT up reply actions
ervryboody chang wung tooooonite
Tequila and pancakes, anyone?
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Sep 16, 2011 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions
I had like 2 beers and now I have a third.
But I’m not really drunk. Maybe.
"Luna Lovegood is really freaking awesome in every way." -Me
Anyone played assassin's creed?
I’m running around, tackling everyone and stuff. WAhahahahah
"Luna Lovegood is really freaking awesome in every way." -Me
not clutch, Miggy
Should have started END instead!
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
Set up to have Monie up to tie wrecked
"Prince Fielder is too fat even for the Oakland A’s" - Billy Beane
At least the Cards won't gain a game
silver lining!
expectations are premeditated resentments - cheshirecat
Fuck the Cards!
Fuck them on the coffee table and don’t use protection!
by Charlie Scrabbles on Sep 16, 2011 9:54 PM EDT up reply actions
If Chris Carpenter were to get rape pregnant
how would he explain it to his son?
by Charlie Scrabbles on Sep 16, 2011 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm going
Need more input…help me out RR
by Howie Feltersnatch on Sep 16, 2011 9:59 PM EDT reply actions
How 'bout some Krautrock in honor of Oktoberfest
A.R. & Machines
my friend who’s a Phish fan says it reminds him of their “early vocal jams” (whatever those are).
Let a man come in and do the Popcorn.
by -ManBearPig on Sep 16, 2011 10:04 PM EDT up reply actions
shit
Let a man come in and do the Popcorn.
by -ManBearPig on Sep 16, 2011 10:05 PM EDT up reply actions
its a rather abrasive song
this is a more normal pop song of theirs
Let a man come in and do the Popcorn.
by -ManBearPig on Sep 16, 2011 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions
interesting stuff
this one and the last…not really intrigued though. reminds of the Rolling Stones somewhat…
by Howie Feltersnatch on Sep 16, 2011 10:24 PM EDT up reply actions
if you're in that kind of mood
It would be my prerogative to recommend Roggae instead, sir.
Tequila and pancakes, anyone?
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Sep 16, 2011 10:05 PM EDT up reply actions
like
but just heard last weekend. free ustream ;)
ftr…moved onto johnny guitar watson
by Howie Feltersnatch on Sep 16, 2011 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Shit... almost through 3 beers.
That’s a record for me. I am a alcoholic! Whoooo
"Luna Lovegood is really freaking awesome in every way." -Me
when you can take 5 shots of Jim Beam
and you can do it and barely be buzzed
Lets talk.
I break the backs of young children by shattering their dreams.
by Yossarian22 on Sep 16, 2011 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm compltelyl shitafeced after like 3.5 drinks.
I’m not very food at this.
"Luna Lovegood is really freaking awesome in every way." -Me
well you are new to it
at least it is in private. I made my drinking debut by going to dinner at my Cuban hotel really drunk. Standing up and telling everybody i traveled with to go fuck themselves, except for one person who i kept apologizing to and telling him he is a really good guy, saying i hate the environment, and last saying LETS GO TO THE MALECON AND BUY SOME WHORES! Before collapsing at the table, and my travelmates decided to get me out of there before the ONU prof showed up to have dinner with us, but i start projectile vomiting so they drop me in a poodle of vomit, where my prof found me minutes later. And the bar tender shouting “SHIT FACED SHIT FACED” a phrase we taught him…
The staff looked at me funny for the rest of the trip.
I break the backs of young children by shattering their dreams.
by Yossarian22 on Sep 16, 2011 10:19 PM EDT up reply actions
and i hadn't outdrank anybody that afternoon...
I break the backs of young children by shattering their dreams.
by Yossarian22 on Sep 16, 2011 10:20 PM EDT up reply actions
haha!
Let a man come in and do the Popcorn.
by -ManBearPig on Sep 16, 2011 10:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Game recap.
"'Walkseem' is the word Marty uses when he is angry.
And he walkseem! Walkseem again!" - Cuetotally Amazing
Ill right a fanshot. I'm relaly frunk right now i thinkg.
"Luna Lovegood is really freaking awesome in every way." -Me
no
continue with play by play
Let a man come in and do the Popcorn.
by -ManBearPig on Sep 16, 2011 10:11 PM EDT up reply actions
I would if I could
I’m just following everything on gameday
"Prince Fielder is too fat even for the Oakland A’s" - Billy Beane
Why does Arroyo have a "sesenta y uno" plate by his locker?
He’s not from a Spanish country, is he?
"'Walkseem' is the word Marty uses when he is angry.
And he walkseem! Walkseem again!" - Cuetotally Amazing
he grandfather is Cuban
and he grew up on the Keys.
I break the backs of young children by shattering their dreams.
by Yossarian22 on Sep 16, 2011 10:12 PM EDT up reply actions
Hmm
I did not know that about him.
"'Walkseem' is the word Marty uses when he is angry.
And he walkseem! Walkseem again!" - Cuetotally Amazing
I think i remember an Arroyo street in Havana
i assume it means something in Spanish.
I break the backs of young children by shattering their dreams.
by Yossarian22 on Sep 16, 2011 10:19 PM EDT up reply actions
it means something in English, too
Dry creek bed. It’s a Spanish loan word, so I assume it means the same in Spanish.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
with a name like Arroyo
You might suspect Hispanic ancestry. :-)
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
or Italian!
I break the backs of young children by shattering their dreams.
by Yossarian22 on Sep 16, 2011 10:28 PM EDT up reply actions
That's how many HRs he has to give up
to become a true legend
expectations are premeditated resentments - cheshirecat
Hojnny Depp dturned into a robit! and founf a robine's anest in kristin dunst's hair....
acoroding to this show. I think it’s american Dad.
"Luna Lovegood is really freaking awesome in every way." -Me
The Fayman droppin' some advanced stats
Asked Votto who he would vote for NL MVP. He said Matt Kemp. Votto’s OPS, WAR are better than Kemp’s. #reds
Let a man come in and do the Popcorn.
the field is so braun
at this point, it’s hard to know who to chose
by Howie Feltersnatch on Sep 16, 2011 10:26 PM EDT up reply actions
i'd vote for me
i am of teh most value to myself.
Think about it.
I break the backs of young children by shattering their dreams.
by Yossarian22 on Sep 16, 2011 10:28 PM EDT up reply actions
i know, right?
I break the backs of young children by shattering their dreams.
by Yossarian22 on Sep 16, 2011 10:30 PM EDT up reply actions
"My life is amazingly filled with fun." - Newt Gingrich
Mgr., Red Reporter
"Every office I've been in, there has been a guy with weird scars that he needs to explain to you—'it was one of those old Xerox machines, with a lot of razors in it'... or a pale person with a novel of supernatural erotica that keeps getting left on the printer. Major League lineups need those guys, too." - David Roth
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Sep 16, 2011 10:29 PM EDT reply actions
wow
I break the backs of young children by shattering their dreams.
by Yossarian22 on Sep 16, 2011 10:30 PM EDT up reply actions
wow
I break the backs of young children by shattering their dreams.
by Yossarian22 on Sep 16, 2011 10:30 PM EDT up reply actions
That part is less amazing
Depending on what kind of bacon you’re talkin bout
Mgr., Red Reporter
"Every office I've been in, there has been a guy with weird scars that he needs to explain to you—'it was one of those old Xerox machines, with a lot of razors in it'... or a pale person with a novel of supernatural erotica that keeps getting left on the printer. Major League lineups need those guys, too." - David Roth
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Sep 16, 2011 10:33 PM EDT up reply actions
and divorce
and adultery, and money
by Howie Feltersnatch on Sep 16, 2011 10:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Iw eote a fanshot. Is;s bad.
Because i’m really shiftaced.
"Luna Lovegood is really freaking awesome in every way." -Me
by crolfer on Sep 16, 2011 10:29 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
LinkPOP
T0day is hte greatest da yy od your life
"'Walkseem' is the word Marty uses when he is angry.
And he walkseem! Walkseem again!" - Cuetotally Amazing
Teh Dya said
RT @huelsytrainblog: what do you do when you are not on air? / mainly scare women and children with my presence
"'Walkseem' is the word Marty uses when he is angry.
And he walkseem! Walkseem again!" - Cuetotally Amazing
editbutton
He forgot giraffes
"'Walkseem' is the word Marty uses when he is angry.
And he walkseem! Walkseem again!" - Cuetotally Amazing
he gone
Let a man come in and do the Popcorn.
by -ManBearPig on Sep 16, 2011 10:44 PM EDT up reply actions
ah, don't sweat it
They aren’t going to do it
Let a man come in and do the Popcorn.
by -ManBearPig on Sep 16, 2011 10:49 PM EDT up reply actions
I think they might
4 games back in the WB now. Soon to be 3.5, unless the Braves can score 10 runs in 2/3 of an inning.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
and it's official
Cards are 3.5 games back in the wild card.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
haven't paid attention to them much
but now 14 over .500
by Howie Feltersnatch on Sep 16, 2011 10:49 PM EDT reply actions
Reds officially eliminated tonight
Teh Fay talked to Arroyo after the game.
Bronson Arroyo doesn’t know why this season has been so bad. The four home runs he allowed Fridaya pushed to the Reds’ record 44 for year — four more than Eric Milton. Arroyo is 8-12 with a 5.34 ERA after going 17-10 with a 3.88 ERA last year.
"It could be age," he said. "It could be innings on my arm. It could be having mono in spring training. It could be a million things. You take it one day at a time. You contemplate this offseason trying to make some adjustments to get you body to rebound any way you can.
…Arroyo is six home runs shy of the Major League record for home runs allowed. Hall of Famer Bert Blyleven holds it at 50. Jose Lima holds the National League record at 48. Would the Reds skip Arroyo to avoid the record?
"I don’t know, man," Baker said. "We’ve got a couple of guys going to records."
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