Reds sign Ryan Ludwick
Ken Rosenthal reports that it's a one year deal, with $ 2.5 million guaranteed. Here's hoping that someone convinces him it's 2008.
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This is a good signing
Also we still only have 4 OFs.
@DavefrmLville.....is fun to follow on twiiter!
by Dave from Louisville on Jan 16, 2012 11:01 PM EST reply actions
Frazier's best position is supposedly left
But yeah, only 4 full time OFs.
The secret, is to hit the computer with a hammer
Dave, I love you, but.....
this is fucking stupid.
Wear something sexy to my funeral.
by Pops Daniels on Jan 16, 2012 11:27 PM EST up reply actions
Who cares
Hes a 4th OF and there isn’t any OF talent in the minors.
Feels like the Rolen trade to me, gonna be a lot of outrage over nothing.
Buy RED: My Uncensored Life in Rock by Sammy Hagar, today
by obc2 on Jan 17, 2012 12:29 PM EST via mobile up reply actions 2 recs
At first I was with you
…. but having had the chance to read it again, I am having my doubts.
The season doesn't start until the Cincinnati Reds take the field! Reclaim The Opener!!
apparently the sky is falling all over again?
The ends justify the means
by Highlifeman21 on Jan 17, 2012 11:52 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah, probably Frazier
"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
promote'd
"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
*
Wear something sexy to my funeral.
by Pops Daniels on Jan 16, 2012 11:26 PM EST up reply actions 3 recs
Aside from Ludwick, it looks like we we're in on Ankiel as well, per Walt
And Ludwick could receive up to $500K in incentives
The secret, is to hit the computer with a hammer
Guys.
Ludwick >>>>>>> Ankiel. This deal isn’t that bad.
"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
Yeah, no doubt
Going from Petco to Great American should increase his numbers a fair bit
The secret, is to hit the computer with a hammer
Yep
That means that Dusty will play them…a pair of tired retreads…
This Blows
Scott Roland should retire tomorrow.
I am holding out hope that Ludwick gets like a 60% time share or so
and if it’s much more, then hopefully that means he is 2008 Ludwick again.
expectations are premeditated resentments - cheshirecat
the Ankiel thing
was before Ludwick agreed to terms. So hopefully that means no Ankiel.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
This sucks.
This fucking sucks.
This so, so predictably sucks in so many ways. I’ve been hating this move since 4 months before it happened, because I knew I’d hate it.
All those great moves so far this offseason, and then there’ve this. I’d have rather had Nix. This sucks. This is 2011 Gomesian suck. Wojocieowski suck. Dare I say Pattersonian suck.
Said in my best Stan Marsh voice, “God damnit.”
Tequila and pancakes, anyone?
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Jan 16, 2012 11:12 PM EST reply actions
No, no Vicodin.
A beer and for Walt to stop kicking me in my junk should suffice.
Tequila and pancakes, anyone?
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Jan 16, 2012 11:22 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
If Walt is junking you,
perhaps you should lay off the sauce until the visions subside.
by jamesp50014 on Jan 16, 2012 11:25 PM EST up reply actions
I don't even know what that means.
Tequila and pancakes, anyone?
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Jan 16, 2012 11:26 PM EST up reply actions
C'mere, ya big lug. It'll be okay. It'll be okay. It'll be okay.
How about you agree to waive the fine and I promise not to email you the remaining eighty six photos of my dog dressed as a bear.
by Fat Vegas Alan on Jan 16, 2012 11:29 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
This is not what I would have expected to see at something called 9Gag.com
by Brendanukkah on Jan 16, 2012 11:31 PM EST up reply actions 5 recs
Only 1 rec?
2 now
"Good luck, National League managers – I have no idea how you’re supposed to get this guy out." - Dave Cameron on Joey Votto
by Grahamophone on Jan 17, 2012 12:16 AM EST up reply actions
sigh
"I think it's possible this could possibly happen." - Harold Reynolds
by PeteyHendrix on Jan 17, 2012 1:14 PM EST up reply actions
expecting or hoping?
Brevity is the soul of wit.
I'd rather have Nix too, but..
we needed another OF, and the sky ain’t fallin’..
The ends justify the means
by Highlifeman21 on Jan 17, 2012 11:53 PM EST up reply actions
Guys with declining stats 3 consecutive
seasons rarely rebound. Ludwick does have some pop and is solid defensively. It’s a signing I can live with. If I have to. I guess.
We Are ... Marshall!
by Thundering Turtle on Jan 16, 2012 11:15 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Don't sell him short, TT.
He’s an incredible slouch.
Tequila and pancakes, anyone?
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Jan 16, 2012 11:23 PM EST up reply actions 3 recs
Working on a joke about how Ondrusek compares himself to other pitchers
by Brendanukkah on Jan 16, 2012 11:30 PM EST up reply actions
Nananananananana
Fafaffafafafafafaffafa
Tequila and pancakes, anyone?
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Jan 16, 2012 11:30 PM EST up reply actions
It could happen, BITCH.
Wear something sexy to my funeral.
by Pops Daniels on Jan 16, 2012 11:32 PM EST up reply actions 3 recs
Hair, son.
How about you agree to waive the fine and I promise not to email you the remaining eighty six photos of my dog dressed as a bear.
by Fat Vegas Alan on Jan 16, 2012 11:35 PM EST up reply actions
Isn't Brackman 3 inches taller than Lurch?
Ondrushortstack
"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
I think there is still time to get you on some GOP primary ballots.
I’ll manage your campaign.
"You know when I'm done ranting about elite power that rules the planet under a totalitarian government that uses the media in order to keep people stupid, my throat gets parched. That's why I drink Orange Drink".-Bill Hicks
by Yossarian22 on Jan 17, 2012 10:07 AM EST up reply actions
GOP ? If I were to be a member of any party it would the' Veterns of the Pyshcedelic Wars Party'
The VPWP is growing, although it has a small but determined group of founding members (mostly the guys in my bowling team and my one daughter).
Our tenets are simple:
1. Free beer
2. Stop corporate greed
3. Foster Existential Anarchy
Scott Roland should retire tomorrow.
by Madville on Jan 17, 2012 7:52 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
But the G.O.P. has a job opening to be the Republican Presidential candidate
you should Eisenhower this and just look for the opening.
They are desperately looking for any candidate not named Mitt Romney.
Are you named Mitt Romney?
"You know when I'm done ranting about elite power that rules the planet under a totalitarian government that uses the media in order to keep people stupid, my throat gets parched. That's why I drink Orange Drink".-Bill Hicks
Their "Not-O Window" is closing and they know it.
Game, set, aaaaaand match.
Yay Kenyan Socialists!
How about you agree to waive the fine and I promise not to email you the remaining eighty six photos of my dog dressed as a bear.
by Fat Vegas Alan on Jan 17, 2012 10:30 PM EST up reply actions
I think this guy could do it!
"You know when I'm done ranting about elite power that rules the planet under a totalitarian government that uses the media in order to keep people stupid, my throat gets parched. That's why I drink Orange Drink".-Bill Hicks
Seth Smith
Anyway, seems interesting that this signing happened the same day Smith was traded. Perhaps the Reds were in on him and lost out. Ludwick was second choice.
If that was the case I wish Walt had waited a day or so to recollect his senses before signing
Ryan Ludwick. Was a team really going to sign Ludwick in the next few days?
"Good luck, National League managers – I have no idea how you’re supposed to get this guy out." - Dave Cameron on Joey Votto
by Grahamophone on Jan 17, 2012 12:18 AM EST up reply actions
If Walt wanted to go "all in this year"
Then keep Alonso in LF if Heisey’s not good enough for you and sign Oswalt or Jackson.
This would be bad for a million bucks, much less this 2.5 plus option crap.
Gomes out hit this guy last year, and probably will next year, too.
Trade Heisey now, of this is how you think of him. Get something for him before Dusty relegates him to the bench for the whole season, and just let Frazier be the 4th OF.
Tequila and pancakes, anyone?
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Jan 16, 2012 11:21 PM EST reply actions
wow man, just wow
the sky ain’t fallin’..
The ends justify the means
by Highlifeman21 on Jan 17, 2012 11:55 PM EST up reply actions
God.Fucking.Damnit.
…….I just don’t trusty Dusty here. Shit. As an extra piece…maybe. Dusty will start him, Shit. The fucker aint very good.
Wear something sexy to my funeral.
$2.5 million!
Pops, we just got Dustyfucked.
Tequila and pancakes, anyone?
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Jan 16, 2012 11:27 PM EST up reply actions
I'm looking brightside.... at least it aint Juan Pierre.
Wear something sexy to my funeral.
by Pops Daniels on Jan 16, 2012 11:30 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
This is about as good as I can make of it too
at least it wasn’t Pierre or Ankiel.
expectations are premeditated resentments - cheshirecat
I guess Ryan theriot will be our next signing
by wonderboy89 on Jan 16, 2012 11:28 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
NO NO NO NO NO NO NO
NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO
"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 Jan 16, 2012 11:33 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Assuming that's a link to some Isley Brothers...
I now know what song my kids are gonna learn after school tomorrow.
How about you agree to waive the fine and I promise not to email you the remaining eighty six photos of my dog dressed as a bear.
by Fat Vegas Alan on Jan 16, 2012 11:37 PM EST up reply actions
Well, my kids will prolly like that even better.
Except for the 3 year-old. She can’t get enough of Daddy’s YouTube songs.
How about you agree to waive the fine and I promise not to email you the remaining eighty six photos of my dog dressed as a bear.
by Fat Vegas Alan on Jan 16, 2012 11:43 PM EST up reply actions
I prefer this one
And fentanyl ain't that like super-morphine for elephants and soldiers with their head blown off
by RoastBeefKazenzakis on Jan 17, 2012 12:27 PM EST up reply actions
I don't hate it
I certainly don’t love it, but I don’t hate it either. Going from Petco to GABP and being used only part of the time, it might not be awful. I’m trying to be optimistic. Also, not awful defense
Fuck lion say what! i got a fuck lion now come fuck wit me
He's awful.
He was awful in Pit, he was awful in SD, and he was pretty well getting awful in his last run in ATL.
He’ll be awful here, AND he’s a damn Cardinal.
Tequila and pancakes, anyone?
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Jan 16, 2012 11:34 PM EST up reply actions
Why do you think Walt chose Ludwick
stills loves those guys he’s already seen.
We can hope he’ll be better than awful though. He’s probably as good as Gomes or Nix at least.
expectations are premeditated resentments - cheshirecat
ATL?
Petco was just about the worst park for a guy like Ludwick. I think he’s going to have a nice bounce-back this year.
Drunk/autocorrect.
I know I typed stl.
Tequila and pancakes, anyone?
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Jan 17, 2012 10:14 AM EST up reply actions
I checked out Ludwick's splits and found something interesting:
Ryan Ludwick’s OBP the last three years:
2009 STL .329
2010 STL .343
2010 SD .301
2011 SD .301
2011 PIT .341
That’s right…that damned Petco Park pitchers’ haven!
But, wait…his home/road splits don’t jive with that theory – they are inexplicably about even in a SSS. It just so happens that Ryan Ludwick had NEVER fallen below a OBP of .325…except for during 2 half-seasons with San Diego, and he has since already bounced back. There is actually reason for hope.
Once I saw this, I really liked this signing.
"I think it's possible this could possibly happen." - Harold Reynolds
by PeteyHendrix on Jan 17, 2012 1:25 PM EST up reply actions
Im with you to an extent.
He has a better OBP than any of his competitors for the LF job. The Reds needed an improvement htere.
"You said 'walks' twice."
"I like walks."
but what is weird is his power dropped off after he was traded to Pittsburgh.
could be a case of SSS,
"You know when I'm done ranting about elite power that rules the planet under a totalitarian government that uses the media in order to keep people stupid, my throat gets parched. That's why I drink Orange Drink".-Bill Hicks
According to statcorner
HR Park factors for RHB:
PNC: 73
Petco: 95
Then again:
Busch III: 74
Then again:
GABP: 133
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by Slyde on Jan 17, 2012 2:03 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Well that makes more sense
I don’t hate the Ludwick deal as much as everyone else does.
I wouldn’t be shocked if he is a 2 WAR player with an OPS+ around 100. I also wouldn’t be shocked if he shits the bed. Maybe Fukudome, Damon, or Drew would have been better, but those three guys have serious durability issues.
Also Ludwick is probably better than the in house options, and he is much better than the in house options if Stubbs or Bruce miss some serious time, and the Reds have to delve deep into the depth chart to find outfielders.
"You know when I'm done ranting about elite power that rules the planet under a totalitarian government that uses the media in order to keep people stupid, my throat gets parched. That's why I drink Orange Drink".-Bill Hicks
Lots of over reactions here.
Calm the fuck down, people, he’s a 4th OF. He plays solid defense and will probably OPS+ 110 this year in GABP. He’ll play adequate defense. Against RHP, he OPS+’d 113 last year. If Heisey’s reverse platoon split is real, the only problem is we still don’t have a LF that can hit RHP.
He’s a career .261/.332/.455 hitter and is projected to be a .250/.320/.400 hitter, which is just fine for your 3.5-4th OF.
Hitting wasn’t the problem last year. The pitching is better. We still have Joey. There wasn’t a better option.
He's a Cardakomg 2.5 mill guaranteed
And he does what Heisey can do, only older an shittier.
Tequila and pancakes, anyone?
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Jan 16, 2012 11:36 PM EST up reply actions
Whoa, a card and guaranteed 2.5 mill.
Tequila and pancakes, anyone?
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Jan 16, 2012 11:36 PM EST up reply actions
CARDAKOMG!
I like it. I’m feeling ya there, man.
How about you agree to waive the fine and I promise not to email you the remaining eighty six photos of my dog dressed as a bear.
by Fat Vegas Alan on Jan 16, 2012 11:38 PM EST up reply actions 3 recs
CARDAKOMGACARDACHAMELEON
"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 Jan 17, 2012 7:27 AM EST up reply actions 6 recs
let's hope he comes and then goes
Fuck lion say what! i got a fuck lion now come fuck wit me
by UncleWeez on Jan 17, 2012 12:06 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
/Nasty Hook'd
"I think it's possible this could possibly happen." - Harold Reynolds
by PeteyHendrix on Jan 17, 2012 1:25 PM EST up reply actions 3 recs
I don't pay them to come over. I pay them to leave.
-Charlie Sheen
and Heisey's gotten hurt these past couple years, fwiw.
"You said 'walks' twice."
"I like walks."
by Cy Schourek on Jan 17, 2012 12:08 AM EST up reply actions
Heisey's reverse platoon splits aren't real, I promise
Fuck lion say what! i got a fuck lion now come fuck wit me
wow, really?
I haven’t heard that. Whose hypothesis is it?
Fuck lion say what! i got a fuck lion now come fuck wit me
I don't remember.
I’ve seen in bandied about a lot in the past couple of days though. Something about bailing out for power, improving plate coverage vs. RHP and reducing it vs. LHP.
We actually dove into...
"I think it's possible this could possibly happen." - Harold Reynolds
by PeteyHendrix on Jan 17, 2012 1:27 PM EST up reply actions
they are real.
And they’re spectacular.
"You said 'walks' twice."
"I like walks."
by Cy Schourek on Jan 17, 2012 12:08 AM EST up reply actions 3 recs
Did you forget that Dusty Baker is the manager here?
Fuck you.
Wear something sexy to my funeral.
by Pops Daniels on Jan 16, 2012 11:37 PM EST up reply actions
Sorry friend.
Johnny B. Baker will play this man. He’ll start, he’ll suck and we’ll see it coming from a thousand miles away. 2012….All in….despite LF.
Wear something sexy to my funeral.
by Pops Daniels on Jan 16, 2012 11:43 PM EST up reply actions
This is my view, as well
But I can’t get too angry about it. The team scored a buttload of runs last year with a bad LF, they can do it again next year. Badasses.
by Charlie Scrabbles on Jan 17, 2012 8:05 AM EST up reply actions
But at least Heisey can play defense,
Ludwick’s been a slouch out there his whole career, no?
"You said 'walks' twice."
"I like walks."
Eh
He looks okay to me. About average.
by Charlie Scrabbles on Jan 17, 2012 1:15 PM EST up reply actions
wouldn't want to see him in CF
but he’s fine in the corners.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
he's not the 4th OFer
He’s the starting LFer.
Walt said he was going to sign a Gomes type for LF, and he did.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
That's really the only reason I'm unhappy about it
expectations are premeditated resentments - cheshirecat
I bet you he steals time from Stubbs and Heisey equally...
I think Heisey will start in CF occasionally when Ludwick is in Left
OK, but that's still bad IMO
unless Dusty has managed to become a matchups wizard, which I find extremely unlikely.
expectations are premeditated resentments - cheshirecat
My anger is in the predictability, for one.
Who here honestly didn’t see this coming the moment last season ended and this guy was a FA?
It wasn’t just bad, and not just predictably bad…it’s predictably bad AND overpaid.
Look at this deal vs what Andruw Jones got paid…then puke and ask Bill Bavasi to come clean it up.
Tequila and pancakes, anyone?
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Jan 16, 2012 11:40 PM EST reply actions
In 2008, it was Corey Patterson
In 2009, it was Willy Taveras.
In 2010, it was Jonny Gomes.
Look, we know how this goes.
by Brendanukkah on Jan 16, 2012 11:42 PM EST up reply actions
And trading for Edmonds
Tequila and pancakes, anyone?
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Jan 16, 2012 11:43 PM EST up reply actions
I was just going with offseason signings
by Brendanukkah on Jan 16, 2012 11:44 PM EST up reply actions
I was just going with sheer dumbassery.
Tequila and pancakes, anyone?
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Jan 16, 2012 11:45 PM EST up reply actions
Dick Pole Remembers:
Dick: First Patterson, now Taveris…where the hell is the Vet Presence
Dusty: I know a guy who would fill the bill better than Gomer or Nyxie…’
Dick: Fukudome. ?
Dusty: Walt ain’t gonna sign Fukudome, Jesus H. Christ..he never played for the Cards!"
Dick: Huh? Ithought he played for the Broncos…"
Dusty: Not Tim Christ, I’m talking Ryan Ludwig the savior..he can bunt and get on base."
Dick:...Dusty always want Ludwig…now he’s got him…another memory brought to you by Dick Pole.
Scott Roland should retire tomorrow.
by Madville on Jan 17, 2012 1:25 AM EST up reply actions 3 recs
Hey, at least we now have
Wolfgang Amadeus Cozart & Ludwick von Beethoven
Fuck lion say what! i got a fuck lion now come fuck wit me
by UncleWeez on Jan 17, 2012 12:08 PM EST up reply actions 8 recs
And a Mahler.
How about you agree to waive the fine and I promise not to email you the remaining eighty six photos of my dog dressed as a bear.
by Fat Vegas Alan on Jan 17, 2012 12:22 PM EST up reply actions 3 recs
Brahms-on Arroyo
Anton Brackman
Béla Braytók
Arolandis de Lassus
Johnny Cage-o
Don Carlos Fisher Gesualdo
"I think it's possible this could possibly happen." - Harold Reynolds
by PeteyHendrix on Jan 17, 2012 2:18 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
Domenico Scarlatos
Sam Léonin
Corky Milhaud
Mikhail Gleaka
Kyle Lisztgar
Nick Massenet
Pedro Villa-Ravel
Ryan Handelgan
Devin Messiaroco
"I think it's possible this could possibly happen." - Harold Reynolds
by PeteyHendrix on Jan 17, 2012 3:30 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Is it considered theft if I didn't see that comment?
in any case, great minds and all that…
/Mencia’d
Fuck lion say what! i got a fuck lion now come fuck wit me
2011 :: Fred Lewis
But 2007 was different. That was Josh Hamilton.
"You said 'walks' twice."
"I like walks."
by Cy Schourek on Jan 17, 2012 12:10 AM EST up reply actions
He's here, so the important thing is theme songs!
First nomination: “I’m in Ludwick a Stripper.”
by Brendanukkah on Jan 16, 2012 11:44 PM EST reply actions 3 recs
"You've got to Hide your Ludwick Away"
The secret, is to hit the computer with a hammer
by DerekH91 on Jan 16, 2012 11:45 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Ludwick is the Nickleback of FAs.
Tequila and pancakes, anyone?
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Jan 16, 2012 11:46 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Goddamn this one's good.
"You said 'walks' twice."
"I like walks."
by Cy Schourek on Jan 17, 2012 12:10 AM EST up reply actions
Also
I think his nickname should be “Ducky”. Because “Ducky Ludwick” is deliciously alliterative.
by Charlie Scrabbles on Jan 17, 2012 8:07 AM EST up reply actions
Think he'll turn into Ducky Medwick?
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."
Genious Of Ludd
Tom Tom Club reference proves that i was cool in the ’80’s.
i can see everyone is excited...
i wasn’t in for any of these guys…ludwig, ross, ankiel, etc…of those three, i think i’d rather have ankiel, given that the reds really need another lefty bat…and the guy does have some speed and an arm…as for ludwig, i just don’t see how heisey isn’t better all the way around…so if he’s gonna be a #4, well, fine…maybe gabp will help ludes show up better offensively, too…the part i don’t like the most is simple…it seems the reds have a bit of flexibility still with the payroll, and i just think that unless a real help dropped into their laps, they should wait until the mid-summer when some teams will be seeing less than success and starting to think about 2013, and ready to make some move personnelwise…the reds would likely be in position to more accurately identify a guy who could truly help, and it’s likely that guy would be out there then…
Again, ellipsis are only useful if you are French
prose stylist like Celine. Otherwise, you are just a lazy typist.
Wear something sexy to my funeral.
by Pops Daniels on Jan 16, 2012 11:50 PM EST up reply actions
Or just very thorough about using periods
by Brendanukkah on Jan 16, 2012 11:52 PM EST up reply actions
I admit, failing thought need to be extinguished every couple of seconds.
Wear something sexy to my funeral.
by Pops Daniels on Jan 16, 2012 11:53 PM EST up reply actions
Well, fuck.
Wear something sexy to my funeral.
by Pops Daniels on Jan 16, 2012 11:55 PM EST up reply actions
I'm too drunk to make stupid people consider my point of view.
I should be a mod now, finally.
Wear something sexy to my funeral.
by Pops Daniels on Jan 16, 2012 11:57 PM EST up reply actions 3 recs
Welcome to my world, chief.
Tequila and pancakes, anyone?
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Jan 16, 2012 11:57 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
not lazy...
just like it, that’s all…my thoughts are separated, and hopefully concise and progressive…just so you’ll know, i am very well-versed in english, grammar, spelling, and the fundamentals of sentence structure, forming paragraphs, etc. that i choose, in a forum such as this, to shortcut all these things seems, to me, to fall right in line with much of the other posts you see here…although i will say that a whole lot of them seem to say nothing about the topic, and in fact nothing about anything…
a lot more people will read your posts
If they aren’t a solid wall o’ text. It’s more important online than on paper.
Of course, maybe you don’t want people to read your comments. But if that’s the case, why bother to post them?
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
by BubbaFan on Jan 17, 2012 6:37 AM EST up reply actions 5 recs
^ what she said...
is dead on
Whoever lives past today and comes home safely will rouse himself each year on this day, show his neighbors his scars, and tell embellished stories of all their great feats of battle.
Agreed...
I’ve started skipping them.
Trying to pull off "having no money and talking to no one" as well as the Reds have.
by badenjr on Jan 17, 2012 7:59 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
Not caring if people read his comments doesn't make him bad, it makes him one of us
Honestly, how many of us post for reasons other than to hear ourselves speak?
"Wait, you think I'm being mean to the pretend orangutan?" -- battlekow
Brendan posts to himself rec'd.
Does that count?
by FordhamRam on Jan 17, 2012 1:11 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
i like to post & read rr to find new insta green categories
for instance. made up conversations are the newest addition. they’ve long been insta green material, but i had somehow overlooked them
'tHan: tHan, you devil, it seems you've found the newest way to get insta green'd!
’tHan: Indeed, self, it seems all one has to do is post fake conversations, and RR will fall over themselves to rec it
’tHan: Genius!
’tHan: Genius!
’tHan: The only question is when to impliment it
’tHan: How true, me. Timing is key when it comes to matters of this nature
’tHan: /twirls mustache
The secret, is to hit the computer with a hammer
by DerekH91 on Jan 17, 2012 1:40 PM EST up reply actions 7 recs
The exception that proves the rule
… which is an important contribution, of course.
The season doesn't start until the Cincinnati Reds take the field! Reclaim The Opener!!
This is so unrealistic, 'tHan can't grow a mustache
"Wait, you think I'm being mean to the pretend orangutan?" -- battlekow
Well how many RR's can grow a mustache?
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 can grow a very nice one
It’s one of the few things I do well.
by Charlie Scrabbles on Jan 17, 2012 2:50 PM EST up reply actions
I can't
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
by BubbaFan on Jan 17, 2012 2:53 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
I've sported one a few times.
Tequila and pancakes, anyone?
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Jan 17, 2012 2:56 PM EST up reply actions
The burger crew can attest to the fact that I can.
Let a man come in and do the Popcorn.
Crum-Bum Beat
Yeah, this dude can.
I just grow patches of unfortunate stray hairs and pedo-stache after pedo-stache.
Eighty-five percent of the f*ckin' world is working. The other fifteen percent come out here. A f*ckin' playground for the cocks*ckers.
-Lee Elia on Cubs fans
by Farneyismycopilot on Jan 17, 2012 4:36 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah, but you have the best damn pedostache in the land
Good enough to make Sandusky jealous
"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 Jan 17, 2012 6:30 PM EST up reply actions
I thought he was 'sposed to shave all his body hair
by Charlie Scrabbles on Jan 17, 2012 6:35 PM EST up reply actions
I do it all.
Eighty-five percent of the f*ckin' world is working. The other fifteen percent come out here. A f*ckin' playground for the cocks*ckers.
-Lee Elia on Cubs fans
by Farneyismycopilot on Jan 17, 2012 6:50 PM EST up reply actions
He did
"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 Jan 17, 2012 9:11 PM EST up reply actions
That's not what your momma said!
Eighty-five percent of the f*ckin' world is working. The other fifteen percent come out here. A f*ckin' playground for the cocks*ckers.
-Lee Elia on Cubs fans
by Farneyismycopilot on Jan 17, 2012 11:27 PM EST up reply actions
After seeing Farney's glistening hairless form?
"Wait, you think I'm being mean to the pretend orangutan?" -- battlekow
No, she's never met Farney
I think his comment is an attempt to pull my leg. Besides, Farney’s so short I doubt she would ever notice him.
by Charlie Scrabbles on Jan 18, 2012 9:38 AM EST up reply actions
She's slap him when he said, "Gee your hair smells terrific!"
"Wait, you think I'm being mean to the pretend orangutan?" -- battlekow
I had sexual intercourse with both your mothers!
Eighty-five percent of the f*ckin' world is working. The other fifteen percent come out here. A f*ckin' playground for the cocks*ckers.
-Lee Elia on Cubs fans
by Farneyismycopilot on Jan 18, 2012 11:45 AM EST up reply actions
Yeah
Ma said your little wiener was all bent up. What’s that about?
by Charlie Scrabbles on Jan 18, 2012 12:28 PM EST up reply actions
Don't know. I really didn't pay much attention to her needs.
Eighty-five percent of the f*ckin' world is working. The other fifteen percent come out here. A f*ckin' playground for the cocks*ckers.
-Lee Elia on Cubs fans
by Farneyismycopilot on Jan 18, 2012 12:36 PM EST up reply actions
A few, actually
I gots two of ’em myself.
by Charlie Scrabbles on Jan 18, 2012 1:29 PM EST up reply actions
They're on the list!
Eighty-five percent of the f*ckin' world is working. The other fifteen percent come out here. A f*ckin' playground for the cocks*ckers.
-Lee Elia on Cubs fans
by Farneyismycopilot on Jan 18, 2012 2:25 PM EST up reply actions
When I was in high school, the football coach said I reminded him of this guy
Because I had the same mustache:
And fentanyl ain't that like super-morphine for elephants and soldiers with their head blown off
by RoastBeefKazenzakis on Jan 17, 2012 3:06 PM EST up reply actions
I think he was hitting on you.
How about you agree to waive the fine and I promise not to email you the remaining eighty six photos of my dog dressed as a bear.
by Fat Vegas Alan on Jan 17, 2012 3:27 PM EST up reply actions
oh yeah, well i don't want a mustache anyway
and if i did want a mustache i’d just shave one off all y’alls mommas
by 'tHan on Jan 17, 2012 3:22 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
mine's not great.
There’s not enough space between my nose and my lip for good depth.
"You said 'walks' twice."
"I like walks."
I've had once since little league.
And now have a full beard with a 4-inch squared goatee.
"I think it's possible this could possibly happen." - Harold Reynolds
by PeteyHendrix on Jan 17, 2012 3:39 PM EST up reply actions
I actually really enjoy reading your posts
you say a lot of good things a lot of the time. But it wouldn’t be difficult to spread them out a little bit. I don’t think people would be making this much of a fuss about it if they didn’t think you had good things to say. You see, we are a lazy, lazy crew here. Help us out!
Fuck lion say what! i got a fuck lion now come fuck wit me
I don't think it's a big deal.
I mean, I wouldn’t read Red Reporter’s comments if everyone posted a la Larry King but I don’t think we need to be the site that chases away Reds fans over formatting issues. Do we?
How about you agree to waive the fine and I promise not to email you the remaining eighty six photos of my dog dressed as a bear.
by Fat Vegas Alan on Jan 17, 2012 12:30 PM EST up reply actions
I'm kind of with you
I read ’em anyway. Just trying to explain to fury of the masses.
Fuck lion say what! i got a fuck lion now come fuck wit me
I rather like it, actually.
I like being able to recognize who’s posting without reading their name.
Tequila and pancakes, anyone?
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Jan 17, 2012 12:33 PM EST up reply actions
he should
he can’t hit anymore, if he can throw over 90 MPH he might still have a big league career.
"You know when I'm done ranting about elite power that rules the planet under a totalitarian government that uses the media in order to keep people stupid, my throat gets parched. That's why I drink Orange Drink".-Bill Hicks
I don't like it
Part of the problem will probably that he’s misused or overused. Dusty has been unwilling/unable to set up a proper platoon and this one is going to be confusing for all involved. Heisey has reverse platoon splits, which may or may not continue apace over next season. Ludwick is a righty who has historically hits righties better.
There was a better signing/trade to be had, though I have trouble seeing that it makes the outfield much worse, if at all, considering Ludwick is essentially bumping Phipps off the OD roster.
If he can even be convinced it’s 2010, he could be a plus, with good defense and proper usage. Frazier against tough lefties and Ludwick/Heisey splitting the rest of the time in some logical way is a really patchwork solution, but it would work out.
Mgr., Red Reporter
"Bootsy, you're a superstar right?"
"Twinkle, twinkle, babble."
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Jan 17, 2012 12:05 AM EST reply actions
I guess I landed on "don't hate it" by the end of that
but it’s contingent on a LOT.
Mgr., Red Reporter
"Bootsy, you're a superstar right?"
"Twinkle, twinkle, babble."
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Jan 17, 2012 12:07 AM EST up reply actions
All I know:
Heisey/Frazier + $2.5 million for a deadline deal is infinitely better than having Ludwick on this roster.
Tequila and pancakes, anyone?
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Jan 17, 2012 12:08 AM EST up reply actions
I dunno
Dennis Phipps would be our fourth outfielder in that case. If we make a deadline deal, I hope we would hold on to one of those two
The secret, is to hit the computer with a hammer
Remember how high in Hermida we were last year?
Remember how cheap/late he signed?
Tequila and pancakes, anyone?
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Jan 17, 2012 12:23 AM EST up reply actions
I'm not sure he should be platooned
His splits are not extreme (and he actually hit lefties better last year). If he’s good enough to play, he’s good enough to play every day.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
Which is exactly why this signing sucks
it doesn’t complement the roster at all, and unless Ludwick can magically turn back the clock 4 years, it doesn’t even improve the roster. But it gives Dusty a really hard situation to figure out, which is just…I don’t even know what to say about that. Everybody can finish that thought on their own.
expectations are premeditated resentments - cheshirecat
well
It does give everyone a defined role, which Dusty seems to like. I think Heisey will remain the fourth OFer/pinch hitter. He can play every OF position, which Ludwick can’t. Or shouldn’t, anyway. No worrying about swapping OFers around if Stubbs needs a sick day or something.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
Yeah, I kinda like keeping Heisey in his current role
He still still get 300-ish PAs in backing up every position.
If the biggest complaint about this signing is that Ludwick isn’t Fukudome, then I can’t get too worked up about it.
you also have to look at it from the perspective of what the alternative is
we needed another OFer. Cody Ross presumably would’ve cost more. Fukudome, who knows, but probably will also cost more. Johnny Damon’s legs would turn to jello if he tried to play LF all year.
Fuck lion say what! i got a fuck lion now come fuck wit me
This is true,
but that type of player should be paid like Miguel Cairo, not like 2 Hanigans.
Tequila and pancakes, anyone?
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Jan 17, 2012 12:14 PM EST up reply actions
This.
1000x this.
"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 Jan 17, 2012 1:09 PM EST up reply actions
He's not good enough to be a full time player
and I like Frazier against lefties. So something has to be worked out. But I’m sure that the actua something that gets worked out is going to be disappointing.
Mgr., Red Reporter
"Bootsy, you're a superstar right?"
"Twinkle, twinkle, babble."
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Jan 17, 2012 1:26 PM EST up reply actions
I'm 46 years old and I'm eating Pop Rocks at midnight.
by poojols on Jan 17, 2012 12:09 AM EST reply actions 3 recs
You have any room for other stuff?
Wear something sexy to my funeral.
by Pops Daniels on Jan 17, 2012 12:22 AM EST up reply actions
I'm 28 and did that last week.
Eighty-five percent of the f*ckin' world is working. The other fifteen percent come out here. A f*ckin' playground for the cocks*ckers.
-Lee Elia on Cubs fans
by Farneyismycopilot on Jan 17, 2012 12:24 AM EST up reply actions
Goddamed Farns.
Price Hill aint far enough away from you yet. Mid-30s and shit start getting clearer.
Wear something sexy to my funeral.
by Pops Daniels on Jan 17, 2012 12:27 AM EST up reply actions
Especially since I'm back living there!
Eighty-five percent of the f*ckin' world is working. The other fifteen percent come out here. A f*ckin' playground for the cocks*ckers.
-Lee Elia on Cubs fans
by Farneyismycopilot on Jan 17, 2012 4:39 PM EST up reply actions
Aw, hell.
Welcome back Kotter.
Wear something sexy to my funeral.
by Pops Daniels on Jan 18, 2012 11:29 AM EST up reply actions
I suprised no one made a eating pussy joke after this.
Whoever lives past today and comes home safely will rouse himself each year on this day, show his neighbors his scars, and tell embellished stories of all their great feats of battle.
If you 46 years old
why don’t you go get a minor league contract and a spring training invite from the Rockies?
"You know when I'm done ranting about elite power that rules the planet under a totalitarian government that uses the media in order to keep people stupid, my throat gets parched. That's why I drink Orange Drink".-Bill Hicks
by Yossarian22 on Jan 17, 2012 10:13 AM EST up reply actions
Cuz he's too young?
"I think it's possible this could possibly happen." - Harold Reynolds
by PeteyHendrix on Jan 17, 2012 2:25 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
I'm as down on it as the rest of you, but there's a silver lining.
It’s somewhat related to the Rich Aurilia coincidence, but maybe Ludwick can be something. He has a better penchant for getting on base than Heisey or Frazier, which is huge.
Best case: he goes 270/340/430 for 400 PAs or so. Worst case, he gets cut and we hope for the best out of a Frazier/Heisey combo.
I’ll be pissed if Fukudome goes for less, though.
"You said 'walks' twice."
"I like walks."
Ya mean like Andruw Jones did?
Tequila and pancakes, anyone?
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Jan 17, 2012 12:16 AM EST up reply actions
Jones wasn't necessarily cheaper.
He signed for two million plus up to $1.4m in incentives. But he wouldn’t have done that with another team most likely. He got to stay on the Yankees.
by Cuetotally Amazing on Jan 17, 2012 9:36 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
Dusty.Will.Start.Him.
Wear something sexy to my funeral.
by Pops Daniels on Jan 17, 2012 12:18 AM EST up reply actions
He probably will
Ahead of Chris Heisey. I probably would too.
Why? How?
Wear something sexy to my funeral.
by Pops Daniels on Jan 17, 2012 12:24 AM EST up reply actions
Guess I'm just not sold on Heisey
Seems we’re gonna have a 4th OF type starting in LF anyway. Why not go with a guy who might catch fire in the right situation and hit 35 bombs?
Ya mean like the guy who hit 18 in half a season's worth of ABs last year?
Tequila and pancakes, anyone?
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Jan 17, 2012 12:33 AM EST up reply actions
I think Heisey is a lot like Travis Wood
I think he’s flawed and will be exposed. But I’ve been wrong before.
No, I think you're right, but Ludwick is worse.
Wear something sexy to my funeral.
by Pops Daniels on Jan 17, 2012 12:39 AM EST up reply actions
I knew it was coming, I just didn't want to believe it.
Dusty. will. shit.
Wear something sexy to my funeral.
by Pops Daniels on Jan 17, 2012 12:41 AM EST up reply actions
Dusty's in the last year of his contract
And David Bell is in Louisville. I’d like to think that Dusty is on a very short leash. Maybe he’ll be a little more flexible.
Not a chance...Dusty is invincible
He’ll just get picked up by some other low budget team.
Scott Roland should retire tomorrow.
I hear ya on that.
Heisey’s 6 years younger with less of a recent pattern of ass-suck, though.
Tequila and pancakes, anyone?
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Jan 17, 2012 12:43 AM EST up reply actions
That's fine, if you're reconciled to Dusty being Dusty
and missing the point.
Wear something sexy to my funeral.
by Pops Daniels on Jan 17, 2012 12:34 AM EST up reply actions
I'm with you
We needed another OFer. I was hoping for someone better than Ludwick, but I don’t think Heisey’s numbers last year are legit. I think he’d be exposed if he played every day.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
And if Heisey's last season wasn't legit
he gives you what Ludwick did last year, instead.
expectations are premeditated resentments - cheshirecat
disagree
I think Heisey could do a lot worse than Ludwick.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
Only if Ludwick does a lot better than he has recently
expectations are premeditated resentments - cheshirecat
I agree through May.
But if either Frazier or Heisey is remarkably outperforming him, they’ll play.
"You said 'walks' twice."
"I like walks."
Who will be the manager by then ?
Jonny sucked and sucked and blew chunks last year, but nobody could out-perform him cause Dustdickfuckpants did not let anyone else play.
Scott Roland should retire tomorrow.
I would have been a lot happier with Fukudome
and it seems like they’d have the money for him. How much more than $3.3M (Navarro + Ludwick) would it take to get him?
Walt’s penchant for ex-Cardinals stopped being charming somewhere around Jim Edmonds.
Mgr., Red Reporter
"Bootsy, you're a superstar right?"
"Twinkle, twinkle, babble."
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Jan 17, 2012 12:21 AM EST up reply actions
You mean it was charming before that point?
"Good luck, National League managers – I have no idea how you’re supposed to get this guy out." - Dave Cameron on Joey Votto
by Grahamophone on Jan 17, 2012 12:23 AM EST up reply actions
I'm tired of predicting this shit.
I think I’ll retire to H&R Block.
Wear something sexy to my funeral.
by Pops Daniels on Jan 17, 2012 12:24 AM EST up reply actions
His OPB IS better than I had remembered
But he’s too slow to make use of it. Besides The Reds need not only base runners but much more so batters who can put the ball in play and drive in Runs:
I present to you: Todd Frazier
Scott Roland should retire tomorrow.
yeah
I’m not thrilled but I’m not on the ledge. I would really be disgusted if we could have had Fukudome.
Zombie Pete Rose disapproves of this trade.
Let a man come in and do the Popcorn.
Crum-Bum Beat
by -ManBearPig on Jan 17, 2012 12:47 AM EST reply actions 3 recs
IIRC, he had two cards for the '86 Topps set
One as 1B/Mgr and one as just Mgr. This one’s the best, though.
"I'm Mister Manager!"
“Just Manager.”
by Brendanukkah on Jan 17, 2012 11:41 AM EST up reply actions 4 recs
ewwwwwwww
"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
i would have rather had….uh anyone else
"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
not me
Better Ludwick than Ankiel.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
Or as FordhamRam pointed out on twitter
This could have been Theriot’s money.
"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 Jan 17, 2012 7:30 AM EST up reply actions
Ludwick is a better pickup than Pierre or Ankiel, yeah
but I would rather have picked up Theriot, as he would fill an area of weakness.
expectations are premeditated resentments - cheshirecat
Nah. We're all stocked up on "infield suck" thanks to Janish.
by FordhamRam on Jan 17, 2012 9:55 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Theriot might be a better hitter than Cozart
yeah, his defense isn’t good, but as a backup and injury insurance we could do much worse and recently have done worse.
expectations are premeditated resentments - cheshirecat
but he is not necessary
the Reds can do just as well in house.
"You know when I'm done ranting about elite power that rules the planet under a totalitarian government that uses the media in order to keep people stupid, my throat gets parched. That's why I drink Orange Drink".-Bill Hicks
by Yossarian22 on Jan 17, 2012 10:26 AM EST up reply actions
Weird, we agree on everything!
The starting infield lineup is Votto, Phillips, Cozart, and Rolen.
The backups are Frazier, Francisco, Cairo, and Janish.
Frazier can serve a roster friendly flexible guy who can play in the in field and outfield, Francisco will caddy for Rolen, Cairo can play the corner infield positions, and second base in a pinch, and shortstop in a harassing pinch, and Janish can play the entire infield. I guess the question is, do you think it is worth paying Theriot a few million dollars for the small amount of playing time that would otherwise go to Janish?
"You know when I'm done ranting about elite power that rules the planet under a totalitarian government that uses the media in order to keep people stupid, my throat gets parched. That's why I drink Orange Drink".-Bill Hicks
by Yossarian22 on Jan 17, 2012 10:34 AM EST up reply actions
Is my math wrong?
5 SPs + 7 RPs +8 starters = 20. That leaves 5 roster spots for bench hitters. Three go to Hanigan/Mesoraco, Cairo, and Heisey/Ludwick. That leaves two spots for three players that you mentioned.
I’d put Francisco and Frazier there, but I won’t be surprised to see Francisco and Janish instead.
Trying to pull off "having no money and talking to no one" as well as the Reds have.
That is the other reason I do not want Theriot
he may end up pushing Frazier further down on the depth chart.
Although Frazier may end up getting a spot due to his versatility allowing him to play left field and all the infield positions. He could be the 5th out fielder going into spring training.
The biggest problem for roster flexibility is the Francisco Rolen thing, two players at the same position who can only play one position.
"You know when I'm done ranting about elite power that rules the planet under a totalitarian government that uses the media in order to keep people stupid, my throat gets parched. That's why I drink Orange Drink".-Bill Hicks
by Yossarian22 on Jan 17, 2012 10:48 AM EST up reply actions
I don't think Frazier makes it, even without Theriot
There’s no way they’ll go without two real shortstops on the roster. If they don’t sign Theriot, Janish can renew his apartment lease in Cincinnati.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
Then he can look forward to another season of carrying Dusty's luggage up the stairs when the elevator is broken.
by Cuetotally Amazing on Jan 17, 2012 12:31 PM EST up reply actions
and making his wife
serve as Dusty’s pack mule, too!
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
*barring injuries
I wouldn’t be surprised to see one of Ludwick/Rolen/Cairo go down in Spring Training. Dudes are old.
"You said 'walks' twice."
"I like walks."
what about as the 5th outfielder
in the outfield I see Bruce, Stubbs, Heisey, Ludwick, ???
"You know when I'm done ranting about elite power that rules the planet under a totalitarian government that uses the media in order to keep people stupid, my throat gets parched. That's why I drink Orange Drink".-Bill Hicks
We need a 5th outfielder to compete
Better not waste on it another bench bat
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."
More news on Cisco...
END tweaked his calf before new years and has been day to day since. I am guessing it is real minor and he is not playing in the round robin part of the DR league now to make sure he is fine.
He might be back if Licey makes it to the finals.
Tanzen!
by Verka Serduchka on Jan 17, 2012 1:46 PM EST up reply actions
didn't he pull his calf pretty badly last year?
"You know when I'm done ranting about elite power that rules the planet under a totalitarian government that uses the media in order to keep people stupid, my throat gets parched. That's why I drink Orange Drink".-Bill Hicks
He mauled a calf pretty badly last year.
Same thing?
"You said 'walks' twice."
"I like walks."
by Cy Schourek on Jan 17, 2012 2:01 PM EST up reply actions 3 recs
/Burger Tour'd
"I think it's possible this could possibly happen." - Harold Reynolds
by PeteyHendrix on Jan 17, 2012 2:54 PM EST up reply actions
The article quoted
actually says that he had a cramp in the calf and left the game.
It is hard to find more updates…just a twitter feed from January 10 that says he won’t be playing again in the round robin which ends in the next couple days.
Tanzen!
by Verka Serduchka on Jan 17, 2012 4:28 PM EST up reply actions
Rolen won't need a caddy while recovering on the bench in early May.
Scott Roland should retire tomorrow.
Theriot would start if he was signed
I’ll take my chances with Cozart
Dayman, Fighter of the Nightman, Champion of the Sun
Theriot is an absolute liability whenever he takes the field.
Any benefit we get from playing him over Cozart on offense (which will likely be infinitesimal, if at all) is negated by his abhorrent defense.
Theiort’s OBP has been hovering around .320 over the past 3 years. There’s no reason why Cozart can’t match that.
If Cozart can OBP over .300 I will be pleased as punch
That is all the Reds really need anyway, with plus hitters at second, first, and right, and probably third, and the potential for a plus hitting catcher, and a decent hitter in center field.
"You know when I'm done ranting about elite power that rules the planet under a totalitarian government that uses the media in order to keep people stupid, my throat gets parched. That's why I drink Orange Drink".-Bill Hicks
by Yossarian22 on Jan 17, 2012 10:42 AM EST up reply actions
I know Theriot is probably a worse overall player than Cozart
but I think in this case Dusty would actually recognize that Theriot is and should be the backup. And no one else in our system is as good an option after Cozart as Theriot would be – in the event of an injury or unexpectedly awful performance from Cozart, neither of which is that far-fetched.
.320 OBP is probably about where I’d put Cozart’s high point for this year, and Theriot’s low point. And abhorrent is really strong, don’t you think? How about, below average to average-at-best.
expectations are premeditated resentments - cheshirecat
I think Walt's still going to get a veteran SS
Every time the good beat writers at the Enquirer say Walt might be done shopping, he goes out and signs another player.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
Let's pray that it isn't Vizquel
because Dusty will run him out there every day until the cat gets 3000 hits . . . and he’s about 150 hits away.
So...only 3 more seasons?
"I think it's possible this could possibly happen." - Harold Reynolds
by PeteyHendrix on Jan 17, 2012 2:55 PM EST up reply actions
can we
at least get keppinger as our utility infielder/ backup ss?
"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
sigh
"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
that is a very bone-fitting musculature
Fuck lion say what! i got a fuck lion now come fuck wit me
by UncleWeez on Jan 17, 2012 3:23 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
I hope not
If Cozart struggles at all, Keppy will become the starting SS. And he has the mobility of an umbrella stand.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
Well that's a little harsh
Some umbrella stands have wheels.
And fentanyl ain't that like super-morphine for elephants and soldiers with their head blown off
by RoastBeefKazenzakis on Jan 17, 2012 12:37 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
This looks to have about the same range as O-Cab.
"I think it's possible this could possibly happen." - Harold Reynolds
by PeteyHendrix on Jan 17, 2012 2:55 PM EST up reply actions
Not a fan of this deal
but signing Ludwick isn’t as terrible as most seem to think.
Going to GABP could really help Ludwick…it’s a good ballpark for him….Im sure playing most of the season at PETCO canyon was pretty demoralizing. He gives us extra insurance in case of injury or ineffectiveness, especially with Heisey or Stubbs. And can’t he play 1B? What if something happens to Votto?
Granted, Dusty will probably misuse him.
Actually, the best thing I can say about this deal is maybe it means the Reds are out of money, and won’t be signing Ryan Theriot. I think he’d be more damaging to the Reds playoff hopes than Ludwick.
"There's only one god, and his name is Death. And what do we say to Death? Not today!" --- Syrio Forel, Game of Thrones
And really Ludwick didn't turn to shit
until he was traded to San Diego in mid-2010. In 77 games in St. Louis before the trade, he had an OPS+ of 123. Then he plays 101 games in San Diego in 2011, probably didn’t have much time to get comfortable or get his swing back in just 38 games with the Pirates.
I’m trying to look at the glass half-full. If he’s going to bounce back at all, GABP is a great place to do it.
"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 Jan 17, 2012 1:54 AM EST up reply actions
He was shitty everywhere last year, but he was significantly shittier at home, FWIW
And fentanyl ain't that like super-morphine for elephants and soldiers with their head blown off
by RoastBeefKazenzakis on Jan 17, 2012 12:39 PM EST up reply actions
Not accurate.
"I think it's possible this could possibly happen." - Harold Reynolds
by PeteyHendrix on Jan 17, 2012 3:03 PM EST up reply actions
Well his home splits were 221/312/345
And on the road 254/309/384
So, shittier at home. Maybe not significantly shittier, but shittier.
And fentanyl ain't that like super-morphine for elephants and soldiers with their head blown off
by RoastBeefKazenzakis on Jan 17, 2012 3:09 PM EST up reply actions
He was not shitty in PIT.
A .341 OBP is tasty, is near his career OBP of .332, and would improve this team.
"I think it's possible this could possibly happen." - Harold Reynolds
by PeteyHendrix on Jan 17, 2012 3:41 PM EST up reply actions
Especially to go witht hat .330 SLG
That’s as high as Juan Pierre’s!
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SSS in oppressive park.
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by PeteyHendrix on Jan 17, 2012 8:56 PM EST up reply actions
It is to RHB for HR
Lowest HR park factor for RHB in the NL. Also 2nd lowest 3B park factor for RHB, but that shouldn’t really affect Ludwick.
Ultimately though Small Samples are just Small Samples and we shouldn’t read too much into them. He only had 84 PA at home as a Pirate (.229/.337/.314). Maybe he just hated being there.
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Petco works for hitters that either always hit the ball on the ground or have the legs to take advantage of balls in the gap
GABP is perfect for a guy like Ludwick, who hits it in the air and could really benefit from the shorter fences.
I agree with above
It’s not signing Ludwick that sucks. It sucks that we all KNEW he was going to be coming here because he’s an ex-Card and we all pretty much know what Dusty is going to do. I get that GM’s have favorite former players from their previous teams, but it clouds their vision. Ludwick is not Walt’s Cardinal anymore. He’s gonna suck for the money. So how many more former Cardinals are we gonna get? And why could he convince Pujols to come play LF/3rd?
by Jack Armstrong started an All Star Game on Jan 17, 2012 5:25 AM EST via mobile reply actions
This is pretty much exactly right
the signing in some vacuum doesn’t suck that bad. But all of the context drags it down to near suckiness levels.
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I dunno if it had anything to do with the signing
but Mat Latos and his wife are supposedly pretty good friends with the Ludwicks, so perhaps that was a factor taken into account when trying to decide who to sign for LF
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If I baby-proofed like Walt Dusty-proofed,
I would leave the basement door wide open, grease the steps and handrail with bear fat and hand my 2-year-old grill forks.
by johnnywaffles on Jan 17, 2012 8:04 AM EST reply actions 3 recs
rr is full of over reactors.
you dudes need to settle down.
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Start the Over reactor!
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by 3 Fast 3 Furious on Jan 17, 2012 9:48 AM EST up reply actions
Does anyone else
think that looks like a young Johnny Cash?
Minus the baby in his abdomen, obviously.
by Charlie Scrabbles on Jan 17, 2012 11:24 AM EST up reply actions
Keeping the ligths out since 2008
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."
by ChiDa on Jan 17, 2012 10:13 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Kiddy Duddy, he bats real cruddy
He don’t cause havoc, he don’t drive in nobody.
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by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Jan 17, 2012 12:43 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Ludwick Sputnik Spud Webb in ya heads.
Rockin it like a Hot Pocket in ya threads.
Cryin over Ryan while the Syrians are dying.
Jock’s next move’ll knock ya over like a Carnival cruise line.
How about you agree to waive the fine and I promise not to email you the remaining eighty six photos of my dog dressed as a bear.
by Fat Vegas Alan on Jan 17, 2012 1:00 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
points deducted for missing a butt puppet reference opportunity.
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I was setting you up, RROG.
How about you agree to waive the fine and I promise not to email you the remaining eighty six photos of my dog dressed as a bear.
by Fat Vegas Alan on Jan 17, 2012 1:05 PM EST up reply actions
This from the guy with an absolute either/or opinion on everything!
And I’ve slept on it, had coffee, and still think this sucks ass.
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by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Jan 17, 2012 10:16 AM EST up reply actions
My biggest question is how Ludwick got $2.5M
He was really really awful last year.
"You know when I'm done ranting about elite power that rules the planet under a totalitarian government that uses the media in order to keep people stupid, my throat gets parched. That's why I drink Orange Drink".-Bill Hicks
Seriously.
Who the hell did we have to outbid?
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by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Jan 17, 2012 11:44 AM EST up reply actions
"Hey Ryan"
“This is Mr. Ludwick’s agent”
“Hey, hey Ryan”
“…yes”
“Do you think Scott Hatteberg’s a good player.”
“We think Mr. Ludwick would be a better option”
“Do you have your shirt on?”
“I’m going to assume that’s an offer of 1 year/$2 million”
by andromache on Jan 17, 2012 11:59 AM EST up reply actions 8 recs
I'd take Hope
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 referring to him as "All in" Ludwick from now on.
Over/under 35 starts of him batting cleanup next year.
The worst part of this, beyond the absurd overpay in salary, is that it ensures that either Cozart or Stubbs will be batting in front of Votto the entire season. Yuck.
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by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Jan 17, 2012 11:55 AM EST reply actions
absurd overpay?
aren’t they just paying him to be a 1-win player?
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Something he hasnt been close to the last 2 years.
And he’ll be taking plenty o ABs away from a younger, cheaper guy coming off a 1.5 win season.
Who else would have paid him this much? Not the Rays, Orioles, or anyone else in the market for a LF/bench bat.
I’d have much rather let Frazier have this spot and save this cash for a deadline deal.
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by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Jan 17, 2012 12:07 PM EST up reply actions
Do you really think 2.5m is going to keep the Reds from a deadline deal if they are contending?
Doubtful.
by Cuetotally Amazing on Jan 17, 2012 12:35 PM EST up reply actions
It has before, yes.
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by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Jan 17, 2012 12:35 PM EST up reply actions
I don't think we have a comparable scenario to this year, when they have clearly gone all in already
and have a short window until the Votto Unknown.
by Cuetotally Amazing on Jan 17, 2012 12:37 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah
$2.5 mil isn’t an overpay.
My only qualm is that he is seen as a the clean-up hitter, as KMiB suggests. I don’t know of anyone else on the current team who would be markedly better, but it’s still underwhelming to envision of lineup with Votto-Ludwick-Bruce at it’s heart.
by Charlie Scrabbles on Jan 17, 2012 12:08 PM EST up reply actions
He's been worth negative wins for the last 2 seasons total.
It’s an overpay.
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by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Jan 17, 2012 12:11 PM EST up reply actions
-1.1 WAR IN 2010
0.1 WAR cumulative in 2011.
I’d link it but I’m on my iPhone. Got it from BBREF though.
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by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Jan 17, 2012 12:16 PM EST up reply actions
And I left out his work from STL in 2010.
1 win combined over the 2 seasons.
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by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Jan 17, 2012 12:17 PM EST up reply actions
Indeed.
I still think its an overpay though. Compared to Cairo and Hanigan, specifically, it’s too much.
It makes me wish we would have just paid Madson 11 million.
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by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Jan 17, 2012 12:22 PM EST up reply actions
Hanigan was not a Free Agent
you can’t make that comp.
FWIW, fWAR has Ludwick at 2.3 over the last 2 years combined. And I think his style will benefit from a smaller park. Not that that will re-launch him as a player, but he’ll look a lot better than he did last year.
I’m not THAT concerned about Heisey getting 350 PA instead of 500 PA. That’s not going to make or break the season.
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I think 28 year old Ludwick would benefit from a smaller park.
Im case you couldn’t tell by now, I’m not sure 33 year ok Ludwick will.
And we both know he’ll be batting cleanup when he plays, with Rolen now batting 6th, Stubbs 7th, and Mesoraco 8th.
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by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Jan 17, 2012 12:31 PM EST up reply actions
Why does it matter that much where he hits?
It’s not like batting him 6th instead of 4th will change things that much, right?
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Reds' cleanup hitters posted a .701 OPS last year.
I’d prefer we keep the higher OPS players in the spots that get the most ABs.
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by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Jan 17, 2012 12:38 PM EST up reply actions
I dunno
I don’t think Rolen’s a great option for the 4 spot. Maybe playing in a smaller park will help Luddy a bit. Who knows? It could work out.
In the season with he best chance to make a run in decades
I guess I had just hoped that the guy we will have hitting one middle of the order would be a little better than “it could work out.”
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by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Jan 17, 2012 12:42 PM EST up reply actions
Who would that have been though?
by Cuetotally Amazing on Jan 17, 2012 12:43 PM EST up reply actions
Again, it's less about Ludwick than it is how he'll be used.
Dusty will bat him cleanup, but he wouldnt bat Heisey there.
Without Ludwick, you’d see something akin to a Votto-Bruce-Rolen-Mesoraco heart of the order.
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by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Jan 17, 2012 12:45 PM EST up reply actions
Ok.
I’ve said it as many ways as I can.
I don’t like it. I don’t think Dusty will use him correctly. I don’t think it will work.
I think it’s akin to the Gomes scenario, and the predictability is what irks me the most.
I hope it works out and that I’m wrong as can be, I really do. I just don’t think it will work.
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by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Jan 17, 2012 12:49 PM EST up reply actions
I think you are over-reacting to a lot of assumptions that you are making
I don’t see: Phillips, Heisey, Votto, Rolen, Bruce, Stubbs, Mesoraco, Cozart as a markedly better lineup than: Phillips, Cozart, Votto, Ludwick, Bruce, Rolen, Stubbs, Mesoraco lineup…and that’s assuming that Ludwick is actually in the 4th spot (I think he’d likely bat 6th)
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There's always a chance he doesn't hit 4th, too
but I dunno if Rolencisco is a better option, really.
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The best option for the #4 slot is Yonder....Oh wait...he's gone...shoot
Scott Roland should retire tomorrow.
The best option for #1A starter is Mat Latos
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Not sure what you were expecting
If the Reds had signed nobody, who would you have batted 4th? If they had signed somebody else, who would it have been that would have been better to get?
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over at RLN
they are claiming that he is no longer a flyball hitter – that he’s hitting more grounders as he ages. Dunno, maybe it’s just a reaction to those parks he was playing in?
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Looking at Fangraphs, I don't really see it
His GB, LD, and FB % have been pretty close to his career averages – GB are up a bit, but it doesn’t seem that bad, and it could be that he was trying to adjust to PETCO.
His HR/FB ratio cratered in 2010/11 though – I would expect that to rebound in GABP
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by RoastBeefKazenzakis on Jan 17, 2012 12:44 PM EST up reply actions
Or maybe it's an over-reaction by whoever at RLN is saying it
Season Team GB/FB LD% GB% FB% IFFB% HR/FB 2007 Cardinals 0.79 16.5 % 36.8 % 46.8 % 15.7 % 13.0 % 2008 Cardinals 0.59 26.3 % 27.3 % 46.5 % 8.6 % 19.9 % 2009 Cardinals 0.67 18.5 % 32.8 % 48.7 % 10.7 % 11.8 % 2010 2 Teams 0.71 22.7 % 32.1 % 45.2 % 8.3 % 10.1 % 2011 2 Teams 0.72 19.4 % 33.9 % 46.8 % 10.9 % 7.5 %
A change of a percentage point or two on a year-to-year basis isn’t really a change, especially with a subjective stat like batted ball type.
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#4 hitter? That's Rolen, dude.
Ludwick is actually a pretty good solution for #2 hitter:
BP
Ludwick
Votto
Rolen
Bruce
Stubbs
Mesoraco
Cozart
Pitcher
Honestly, Ludwick may be the best #2 hitter on the team. And if Cozart actually lights up like he may, then I have no problem sliding the lower OBPs of Frazier or Heisey into the 6th spot.
"You said 'walks' twice."
"I like walks."
It'll be:
BP
Cozart
Votto
Ludwick
Bruce
Rolen
Stubbs
Mes/Hanigan
P
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by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Jan 17, 2012 2:36 PM EST up reply actions
That's a pretty lineup
I am pumppppppped for this season. Quit drankin the haterade everyone, we gon’ be gooooooooooooood this year
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I dunno
He’s slow. Dusty won’t want him clogging up the basepaths.
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At this point I'd rather have Ludwick batting cleanup
than Scott Rolen.
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by cesarhernandez on Jan 17, 2012 2:28 PM EST up reply actions
It was only a couple of years ago that people were complaining about the Rolen signing
That first year of Rolen went a long way to getting the Reds to a division title. I’d like to look at this as the Reds learned from the Rolen deal and simply signed Ludwick to a 1 year deal. He’ll have a huge year for the Reds and then be gone for a younger player before he breaks his hip.
(I can dream can’t I??)
The good news is that 5 years ago, Ludwick would have been the big acquisition of the off-season
he’s a complementary piece to a much better puzzle than we’ve had in a decade. That being said, I’d like him a lot more if he was left-handed.
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No kidding.
1 LH outfielder out of the 5 we’re expecting to see? Yikes. What would you have thought of Seth Smith?
And...
As I posted here, the Reds need to hit RHP better, not get better RHB.
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Ludwick hits righties better than lefties.
Not as extreme as Heisey, but similarly weird.
.804 OPS vs RHP
.751 OPS vs LHP
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by GlennBraggsSwingAndMissBrokenBat on Jan 17, 2012 1:24 PM EST up reply actions
It's weird though
his K-rate & BB-rate are better vs LHP. And his power is pretty similar on both. But his BABIP is dramatically different. I’m not sure it’s all luck, but I honestly don’t know what to make of it.
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is there a way to break down his LD% and FB% vs. LHP and RHP?
Maybe he rolls over against LHP moreso that with RHP. Otherwise, I’m not sure why it’d be lower, honestly.
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by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Jan 17, 2012 1:55 PM EST up reply actions
According to FanGraphs
Career: LD/GB/FB/IFFB
vs LHP: 20.0/29.7/50.3/7.8
vs RHP: 21.8/32.9/45.3/12.4
More ground balls and more infield flyballs vs RHP, but also slightly higher LD rate too. In other words, I don’t know man, he kinda funny, you know.
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Word!
Thanks for checking.
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by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Jan 17, 2012 2:35 PM EST up reply actions
Funny how?
Like he amuses you?
"I think it's possible this could possibly happen." - Harold Reynolds
by PeteyHendrix on Jan 17, 2012 3:35 PM EST up reply actions
The correct response is
“I know. Everybody funny. Now you funny too.”
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By May 15th
BP
Cozart
Votto
Mesco
Bruce
Fiasco
Frazier
Stubbs
P
Scott Roland should retire tomorrow.
BP batting leadoff?
"Good luck, National League managers – I have no idea how you’re supposed to get this guy out." - Dave Cameron on Joey Votto
by Grahamophone on Jan 17, 2012 8:27 PM EST up reply actions
This lineup is so slugging heavy.
It always manages to surprise me.
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by Grahamophone on Jan 17, 2012 10:40 PM EST up reply actions
I'm not a Ludwick fan, but I am trying to talk myself into this
Points in Ludwicks favor:
1. He has the reputation as being a good defensive player.
2. His power should play well in GABP
3. Cardinal fans were pretty miffed when he was traded in 2010 – they really loved the guy. If he beats them a couple of times in a Reds uni, it will really irritate them.
4. He strikes out a lot, which will piss of tHom and Lance and others
5. ???
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by RoastBeefKazenzakis on Jan 17, 2012 12:57 PM EST reply actions
6. Profit!
Let a man come in and do the Popcorn.
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by -ManBearPig on Jan 17, 2012 1:30 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
Wow, K-Rod only got $8m + incentives with the Brewers
makes the arb offer look a lot better. I was sure he’d get upwards of $10m
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Where are you seeing this?
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by rorschach1979 on Jan 17, 2012 1:17 PM EST up reply actions
What news?
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by PeteyHendrix on Jan 17, 2012 3:36 PM EST up reply actions
not when you include his $3 million buyout
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by Dave from Louisville on Jan 17, 2012 9:51 PM EST up reply actions
I need to find out what LMiB thinks about this move before deciding whether or not I like it
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Lance McCalister is Batman?
Be right back, making that account
The secret, is to hit the computer with a hammer
He probably thinks it sucks!
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by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Jan 17, 2012 1:46 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah, and I wasn't even replying to anything, I just liked the idea. :)
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by PeteyHendrix on Jan 17, 2012 6:18 PM EST up reply actions
Dallas Latos likes the Ludwick acquisition
That, alone, is enough for me.
I look forward to a season of Fun. And sun. Which is muuuuuch better than ice, fuckfaces.
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