Red Reposter - Love for Glove
by ken on Jan 23, 2012 11:00 AM EST
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Print- Leake lands on Verducci's List
For the third year in a row, a Red makes the dreaded Verducci List and is now doomed to an injury-riddled season. Meh. I think Mike Leake is a different story from Homer Bailey and Travis Wood. For one, he just barely passed the 30-inning increase threshold required to make the list. Second, the Reds closely monitored Leake’s pitch count in 2011, capping him at 114 pitches and letting him go over 100 in just eight starts. Third, Leake does not have a violent throwing motion or otherwise display poor mechanics. Still, you never know with young pitchers. The Reds could certainly use 180 quality innings from Leake to shore up the middle of the rotation. - Peering into the Mat Latos crystal ball
The SweetSpot Blog compiles a list of similar 23 year-old pitchers, and then looks at how they did the next four seasons. Of the 18 comps, there's an array of below-average (Jeremy Bonderman) to the divine (Pedro). But who are the most relevant comps? Like Latos, Andy Benes stood 6-foot-6 and threw hard. He also came up with the Padres. Benes remained a solid pitcher (155 wins) but never took his game to the next level. So Reds fans can perhaps hope for the CC Sabathia career path. Through age 23, Sabathia had already pitched four seasons in the big leagues, with a 4.12 ERA. He improved his strikeout and walk rates at age 24, improved even more at age 25 and won a Cy Young Award at age 26. - Marty and Thom to broadcast "multiple" games together next year
Aww! The father-son pair will work together in the radio booth for three or four series. No word yet on whether George Grande, Sean Casey, and some of the other part-timers will return in 2012. - 10 things you've already forgotten about Sean Marshall
The Enquirer brings the arcania you've been craving on the Reds' new lefty fireman. Like fellow southpaw Bill Bray, Marshall went to college in Virginia, at VCU. Unlike Bray, he leads his school's alums in major league Wins (with 32). But he's well behind the Reds' all-time Wins leader for a graduate from a Virginia college: Eppa Rixey (Virginia, '12) tallied 266 Wins en route to the Hall of Fame. - The Trade of all Trades - 40 years later
The Reds fleeced Houston on Nov. 29, 1971, obtaining the final quarter of the Great 8 as well as a valuable pitcher. Who did Houston get? Lee May and 2B/LFJimmy Stewart, who sounds as polite as his name suggests. Stewart on leaving the Reds: "Our two kids, 5 and 7 years old, they were doing great in school and really liked it here, and I loved playing for the Reds. Loved everything about 'em. Loved the way they ran things, right on down to the no facial hair. First class. Yes sir, I hated leaving the Reds." Stewart later came back to Cincinnati - as a scout. Erardi notes that it was Stewart "who wrote the famous scouting report on Oakland before the World Series that convinced Reds manager Lou Piniella that the Reds would upset the A's."
- YO! NL Central raps
You can probably tell by my current cultural reference that I'm "down" with the hip hop scene. So are the baseball teams in the National League's Central Division, including the Reds by virtue of their team color and long-time (informal) association with the Bloods. NotGraphs rightfully questions why The Game wears (and raps about) a Reds hat when he also sports a Dodgers face tattoo. The Crips, you see, are the Bloods' chief rival. What's up with that, Mr. Game?! - Jonathan Mayo ranks Billy Quix as the 4th best SS prospect
Good to see Billy Hamilton crack an elite list like this. Although not everyone here will stay at Shortstop, it's an impressive group because so many great players start out at Short. Mayo notes that Hamilton has "worked on being a switch-hitter and has the chance to be a dynamic leadoff hitter if he can learn better plate discipline and get on base at a better clip, which he started to do in the second half of 2011. Hamilton has more than enough range for shortstop, but it remains to be seen if he'll stay there long term or need to move to second or the outfield down the line." If you can't get enough prospect talk, MLB.com will announce it's Top 100 list on Wednesday evening on the MLBN at 10:00. - Redleg Nation sits down with Tucker Barnhart
Why should you vote for Tucker in the next CPR? Tune in to find out! - Junya, as a comic book
Linked by Rob Neyer last week, this is a highly entertaining account of a Ken Griffey Jr. comic book from his early Mariners days. Poor Pete Rose Jr. He comes off like a real jerk! - El Beeperino and Sweet Lou
Only the latter is not who you think. Did BP really say "no glove, no love" at the end? A worthy message, but probably not the public service announcement the fine people at Wilson Sporting Goods had in mind.
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Houston got 2B Tommy Helms, too.
I hated that trade at the time. I was 8 and loved it that Lee May hit home runs, Tommy Helms had been around forever and Jimmy Stewart was, well, a Red.
I knew Joe Morgan was fast, Cesar Geronimo had a funny name and so did Dennis Menke. Jack Billingham or Bill Jackingham was a pitcher and I had no idea who Ed Armbrister was.
Sure glad Bob Howsam was smarter than my third-grade self.
We Are ... Marshall!
by Thundering Turtle on Jan 23, 2012 11:29 AM EST via mobile reply actions
You know what the Reds need to do now?
Make another trade like this one.
by Charlie Scrabbles on Jan 23, 2012 11:32 AM EST up reply actions
More trades for the best second basemen of all time!
"You said 'walks' twice."
"I like walks."
by Cy Schourek on Jan 23, 2012 11:36 AM EST up reply actions
Mat
Latos.
Tequila and pancakes, anyone?
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Jan 23, 2012 11:39 AM EST up reply actions
This trade
made up for the Frank (triple crown) Robinson for Milt Papas rip off.
"At the very end, somebody took a dump right where I stood in the dugout every day." Dusty Baker
I really hope Latos can follow in the footsteps of great Hispanic pitchers like Pedro Martinez and Andy Benes.
"You said 'walks' twice."
"I like walks."
waitagoshdernminit
Tequila and pancakes, anyone?
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Jan 23, 2012 11:42 AM EST up reply actions
Columbia, SC?
It looks like she’s pointing at South America.
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Not far.
It’s close to where I graduated High School. Where they are now getting the kids started right. With real world examples to help illustrate the beauty of mathematics.
Wear something sexy to my funeral.
by Pops Daniels on Jan 23, 2012 1:05 PM EST up reply actions
Oh man, hahaha
I had to click the article again to double check. That’s hilarisad.
"Wait, you think I'm being mean to the pretend orangutan?" -- battlekow
But at least nobody is beating their slaves
Or at least in any of his math problems. Because slaves totally get beaten IRL.
Here’s hoping you grow up bitter, with math!
crashtestnipplechip citymoron
Hot geography teacher!
Gitche Gumee!
by Charlie Scrabbles on Jan 23, 2012 11:58 AM EST up reply actions
The number of attractive women at National Geographic
You don’t even understand.
by Brendanukkah on Jan 23, 2012 7:23 PM EST up reply actions
Workin' at a college, bro
/fistbump
by Charlie Scrabbles on Jan 23, 2012 7:38 PM EST up reply actions
Hey now...you are at risk of censure!!!
Scott Roland should retire tomorrow.
by Madville on Jan 23, 2012 9:09 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
pics
or they don’t exist
The ends justify the means
by Highlifeman21 on Jan 23, 2012 9:29 PM EST up reply actions
And IN National Geographic, amirite fellas?
"Wait, you think I'm being mean to the pretend orangutan?" -- battlekow
by jch24 on Jan 24, 2012 9:45 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
5th grade'd
or maybe earlier for you. I don’t know.
I don't know why my kids call me that. I think I'm a pretty nice mom.
I got kicked off the bus in 3rd grade for passing an extremely graphic note, so I'll let you decide
"Wait, you think I'm being mean to the pretend orangutan?" -- battlekow
But if you hadn't written the note...
…how would your teacher know where to meet you for coitus?
"If she’s already pregnant, you’re gold." - Hawkeye00
by PeteyHendrix on Jan 24, 2012 6:48 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
I dream of a day when the Verducci Effect either gets some actual evidence
or goes away. One or the other.
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Reading that article is painful
The problems with methodology are legion. This paragraph alone could kill a sensitive science professor:
“The Effect has become easy to see over the years. In just the past six years, for instance, I flagged 55 pitchers at risk for an injury or regression based on their workload in the previous season. Forty-six of them, or 84 percent, did get hurt or post a worse ERA in the Year After.”
And fentanyl ain't that like super-morphine for elephants and soldiers with their head blown off
by RoastBeefKazenzakis on Jan 23, 2012 11:57 AM EST up reply actions
The "worse ERA in the Year After" part is what gets me.
Did he also mention that 99% of the players he mentioned posted either a higher or lower ERA in the year after?
I’m going to create the KMiB list, damnit. Batters under 26 who will likely either get injured or post an OPS worse than they did last season!
Yonder Alonso
Chris Parmalee
Brett Lawrie
Ike Davis
Pablo Sandoval
Alex Avila
Lucas Duda
Jason Kipnis
Salvador Perez
Mike Carp
Eric Thames
Want to know how hard that was? I sorted my search for all players 25 and under last year (min 75 PAs), sorted them by OPS, and then took the name of every player who posted above a .750 OPS who I didn’t like. I left off Jay Bruce, Andrew McCutchen, Justin Upton, and a few select others. Why? Because it’s my list and I fucking felt like it! Pretty scientific, huh?
Now watch my list succeed! I’ll bet jch an avatar bet that at least 84% of these players post an OPS worse than their 2011 season OR get injured!
I’m awesome!
Tequila and pancakes, anyone?
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Jan 23, 2012 12:05 PM EST up reply actions 9 recs
also how do his flagged pitchers compare to pitchers who weren't flagged
And yeah, Latos’s ERA increased, but it increased from 2.92 to 3.47, and he K/9 dropped from 9.2 to 8.57, and his BB increased from 2.44 to 2.87.
He also increased his innings pitched per start from 5.95 to 6.25, so he may have tried some strike outs for some quick outs early in the count.
None of those changes seem that huge.
"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 23, 2012 12:10 PM EST up reply actions
I really want to call Chris Parmalee "Bernie"
"You said 'walks' twice."
"I like walks."
by Cy Schourek on Jan 23, 2012 12:11 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
this is outta control
also, it has no control.
KiMB for president.
"The USA despite its flaws and corruption and overall messiness is still a great and powerful instrument of freedom and hope for the entire world." - Madville
The other cool thing about the article is that Verduchii claimed that Mike Leake breaks down in the second half, using his win loss record record
Last year Leake first half ERA was 4.28 his second half ERA was 3.33.
"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 23, 2012 12:31 PM EST up reply actions
ha!
Slyde dreams about Tom Verducci!
Slyde and ’Ducci, sittin in a tree
K-I-S-S-I-N-G
Fuck lion say what! i got a fuck lion now come fuck wit me
by UncleWeez on Jan 23, 2012 12:04 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
First comes love, then comes marriage
Then comes arguing about the formula for Win Shares(age)!
The secret, is to hit the computer with a hammer
Yeah, Mike Leake should not be red flagged
If he didn’t make his last start he wouldn’t be on the Verducci list. I highly doubt one start, especially considering he threw just 91 pitches in that start, really makes a noticeable difference for Mike Leake in 2012.
"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 23, 2012 12:07 PM EST up reply actions
I was wondering when you'd chime in
"You said 'walks' twice."
"I like walks."
by Cy Schourek on Jan 23, 2012 12:10 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Evidence?
The evidence already exists, plain and simple: There is no Verducci Effect.
"You never know how you look through other people's eyes"
Don't you come here with your books and fancy words!
’MERICA!
This is a house of learn-ed docters!
Under my tutelage, you will grow from boys to men. From men into gladiators. And from gladiators into Swansons. ~ Ron Swanson
by BigBabyBruce on Jan 24, 2012 9:29 AM EST up reply actions
Hey what's everyone's twitter names?
I’m pretty new to it, need some people to follow. Suggestions? My twitter name is xXsmittyXx3
"strikeouts are a lot sexier than groundouts"
by smitty3 on Jan 23, 2012 12:08 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Unless you get blocked by teh Fay
Then you are doing Twitter wrong
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.
I’m working on trolling the fay
"strikeouts are a lot sexier than groundouts"
by smitty3 on Jan 23, 2012 12:12 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Got it
"strikeouts are a lot sexier than groundouts"
by smitty3 on Jan 23, 2012 12:26 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Gale Sayers'd?
"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
@SuckItDuaner
"Wait, you think I'm being mean to the pretend orangutan?" -- battlekow
by jch24 on Jan 23, 2012 12:52 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Can’t find you
"strikeouts are a lot sexier than groundouts"
by smitty3 on Jan 23, 2012 12:54 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
rec'd and flag'd
@joshuar9476
Individuality: Always remember that you are unique. Just like everybody else.
I'm @aplusk
"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 23, 2012 1:16 PM EST up reply actions
Ok Ashton kutcher
"strikeouts are a lot sexier than groundouts"
by smitty3 on Jan 23, 2012 1:24 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Dude
I know
"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 23, 2012 1:55 PM EST up reply actions
Lol
"strikeouts are a lot sexier than groundouts"
by smitty3 on Jan 23, 2012 2:05 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
@heeringa
i tweet about shit. and 26-pound gummy bears. but mostly shit.
Brevity is the soul of wit.
by Heeringa on Jan 23, 2012 1:49 PM EST up reply actions 4 recs
that got green quick.
Brevity is the soul of wit.
I can't tell if you're still posting about shit or not
"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 23, 2012 2:11 PM EST up reply actions 4 recs
i'd be posting a lot more if i were
Brevity is the soul of wit.
Ah hahahaha...
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ha.
ah hahahahahaha!
(app rec’d)
#drunj
by DocRam on Jan 23, 2012 10:42 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
never to be confused with @HawkeyeBroke
Individuality: Always remember that you are unique. Just like everybody else.
or some girl from Iowa who Jim Day claims to have fucked.
"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
Be careful about talking about Jim Day
If he reads this and ever finds you in a Zoo he will kill you.
The world is full of Giraffes to Jim Day.
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.
by brown11b on Jan 23, 2012 4:50 PM EST up reply actions 5 recs
This is epically good.
"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 23, 2012 9:58 PM EST up reply actions
oh, that's YOU
it’s all so clear now
The ends justify the means
by Highlifeman21 on Jan 23, 2012 9:14 PM EST up reply actions
Ah, so YOU'RE JackGlasscock
I follow you, but I didn’t know who the hell you were.
darthmom: It's like sabremetrics, but for boobs.
the only way i figured it out was him talking about his nasty uncooked burger after neighbors
Individuality: Always remember that you are unique. Just like everybody else.
same as here :)
"If she’s already pregnant, you’re gold." - Hawkeye00
by PeteyHendrix on Jan 23, 2012 8:27 PM EST up reply actions
same
however due to the fact my woman now follows me, I fear my social agenda Live Tweeting days are behind me, so I most likely will not be an entertaining follow
The ends justify the means
by Highlifeman21 on Jan 23, 2012 9:12 PM EST up reply actions
You need a 2nd twitter handle
@WorldsAreColliding
Buy RED: My Uncensored Life in Rock by Sammy Hagar, today
IDGI
please explain
The ends justify the means
by Highlifeman21 on Jan 23, 2012 9:30 PM EST up reply actions
Keep your girlfriend world separate from your guy friend world
I don't know why my kids call me that. I think I'm a pretty nice mom.
Don't watch Seinfeld..
thus why I didn’t get it..
The ends justify the means
by Highlifeman21 on Jan 26, 2012 1:05 AM EST up reply actions
Seinfeld was a commercial joke on those who fell for the meaningless slef indulgence of the program..
I wouldn’t be surprised that Woody Allen had something to with that abortion of a show.
Scott Roland should retire tomorrow.
Also, he's an anti-dentite
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by Slyde on Jan 26, 2012 9:49 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
ewok'd
Individuality: Always remember that you are unique. Just like everybody else.
by joshuar9476 on Jan 24, 2012 8:49 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
@Grahamophone9
"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 23, 2012 9:13 PM EST up reply actions
@c_ing_red
I mostly tweet out my dumb blog posts and theories about Dan Duquette trying to move Baltimore into the NPB.
@ramistweeting
but I’m not important and just wanted to add to the huge-ass reply chain.
Go Colts Dammit!
@bbjones72
me too.
"The USA despite its flaws and corruption and overall messiness is still a great and powerful instrument of freedom and hope for the entire world." - Madville
@jon_bois
"You said 'walks' twice."
"I like walks."
by Cy Schourek on Jan 23, 2012 10:47 PM EST up reply actions
Do you think you could guess the top 5 tweeters by followers?
"You said 'walks' twice."
"I like walks."
by Cy Schourek on Jan 23, 2012 11:50 PM EST up reply actions
Ashton Kutcher
Kim Kardashian
Miley Cyrus
Justin Beiber
Taylor Swift? (I’m pretty confident of the others, but not on this one.)
The secret, is to hit the computer with a hammer
I don't follow any of those people
I guess I’m not cool.
darthmom: It's like sabremetrics, but for boobs.
also: not 15.
"You said 'walks' twice."
"I like walks."
by Cy Schourek on Jan 24, 2012 10:38 AM EST up reply actions
Says you
I’d gladly follow Taylor Swift (who’s clearly legal at 22) pretty much anywhere.
"You never know how you look through other people's eyes"
she might be legal at 22
but you won’t be legal unless you’re 100 (yards away at all times)
Fuck lion say what! i got a fuck lion now come fuck wit me
You can mark it down that I would firmly press against her.
"If she’s already pregnant, you’re gold." - Hawkeye00
by PeteyHendrix on Jan 24, 2012 6:50 PM EST up reply actions
Got this out of my mailbox this afternoon.
I don’t care how much you don’t like sappy crappy pre-fab celebrity-based country music. That’s a pretty young woman.
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 24, 2012 8:22 PM EST up reply actions
Is that Taylor Swift?
She looks really different in this picture than in the one above
and
you subscribe to Vogue?
I don't know why my kids call me that. I think I'm a pretty nice mom.
They say that's Miss Swift.
Probably airbrushed and photo-shopped to the fullest extent possible. (Methinks her ‘Cool New Look’ features a software-softened chin for starters.)
My wife subscribes to Vogue. I just run and get the mail and pretend not to pay any attention to who is on the cover. Unless it’s Salma, Penelope or Gwen. Then I put the magazine on top of all the other mail and my wife pretends to be irked because I prefer my glammed-up sugar cream pies to at least have some dynamic flair or talent.
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 24, 2012 9:48 PM EST up reply actions
And here, all this time, I thought you had good taste.
"Red Reporter - An elitist clique full of like-minded douchebags." - BK
What in the hell are you guys doing looking at pictures of a 20 year old girl
Huh? Pat attention!!! Or you gonna get slapped up side the head!
Scott Roland should retire tomorrow.
by Madville on Jan 25, 2012 2:46 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Billy Hamilton
If a guy’s entire game is based on speed, is it wise to have him turning double plays with guys sliding at his knees? He’d cover a lot of ground in center field.
by poojols on Jan 23, 2012 12:55 PM EST via mobile reply actions
You know,
speaking of speed, I wish the Reds would have somehow been able to pick up Tony Campana from the Cubs as part of the Marshall deal. He’s not much with the stick, but he would be a great fifth OF/pinch runner. Plus, the Cincinnati faithful would splooge all over his hustliness and near hometownedness.
by Joe Nolan's Neckbeard on Jan 23, 2012 2:25 PM EST up reply actions
As much as I hate Campana (that is to say: a lot)
he’d theoretically do a good job in the Freel role that Frazier is going to take on instead. Until you see the .303/.301 slash line, that is.
"You said 'walks' twice."
"I like walks."
I would just use the little fucker
as a defensive replacement, pinch runner and as someone to bunt runners over. That being said, if you gave him to Dusty, he’d be our lead off hitter.
by Joe Nolan's Neckbeard on Jan 23, 2012 4:32 PM EST up reply actions
too short...
just about every flyball will get over his head…and glove
/MauryWills'd
/LuisAparicio’d
"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 23, 2012 9:15 PM EST up reply actions
I"ll have to first see him play (I have not yet)
and judge his middle infield skills with my own eyes. CF sounds the most logical, but dynamic middle infielders are damned hard to find.
Wear something sexy to my funeral.
Reply/d to poojols.
Wear something sexy to my funeral.
by Pops Daniels on Jan 23, 2012 12:58 PM EST up reply actions
I have no doubt that he can stick at SS
I just wonder if it might be smart to move him. Besides, there’s a good chance that Cozart, HRod, and Didi between them have the middle infield covered for a while.
by poojols on Jan 23, 2012 1:30 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
I would never move a guy down the defensive spectrum except in the case where he isn't good enough defensively
expectations are premeditated resentments - cheshirecat
moving from SS to CF isn't really moving down the defensive spectrum
they’re considered pretty much equally difficult.
And if it’s good enough for Eric Davis, it’s good enough for Billy Hamilton!
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Maybe, but offense from SS is harder to find
About a 50 point OPS difference between average SS and CF production last year.
by ken on Jan 23, 2012 7:55 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Sure
Maybe I overstated a bit, but my point was more along the lines of teams will stick a bat pretty much anywhere on the field except SS, 2B, and CF just to get him in the lineup (assuming he can handle the position without looking like a total fool). Players are expected to be able to field first, bat second up the middle. Not that bat is ignored – and a lesser bat is most definitely more acceptable at SS – but you need to be able to field those positions before teams will stick you there (unless you’re Dan Uggla).
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i think they are equally as important not equally difficult
@DavefrmLville.....is fun to follow on twiiter!
by Dave from Louisville on Jan 23, 2012 10:53 PM EST up reply actions
does he have an invite to ST?
because damn, that would be exciting.
"You said 'walks' twice."
"I like walks."
he might play some spring training games
even without an official invite.
They often fill out the roster with minor leaguers in spring training games. Brodie Greene played several games last spring, and he was in A-ball.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
Reds sign Willie Harris
what exactly can Willie Harris do that Todd Frazier cannot do? I hope it’s a minor league deal and purely an insurance move. Harris can’t play SS either
Fuck lion say what! i got a fuck lion now come fuck wit me
....
Dayman, Fighter of the Nightman, Champion of the Sun
by btcoop71 on Jan 23, 2012 3:03 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
Red Reporter: Every Thread is the GIF Thread
by 'tHan on Jan 23, 2012 3:09 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
Scott Roland should retire tomorrow.
by Madville on Jan 23, 2012 3:31 PM EST up reply actions 5 recs
I'll draw up a poll for changing the blog's name to "Absolutely"
Mgr., Red Reporter
"Bootsy, you're a superstar right?"
"Twinkle, twinkle, babble."
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Jan 23, 2012 3:42 PM EST up reply actions
he bats LH
That’s it. That’s all I’ve got.
Tequila and pancakes, anyone?
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Jan 23, 2012 3:11 PM EST up reply actions
He gets on base at a decent clip.
.330 career OBP. Last season he was at .351. It is a minor league deal so it really doesn’t matter.
Under my tutelage, you will grow from boys to men. From men into gladiators. And from gladiators into Swansons. ~ Ron Swanson
by BigBabyBruce on Jan 23, 2012 3:38 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
I am all for more minor league deals.
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.
yeah.
I’m waiting for the inevitable “veteran MLB starter” signing (a la Millwood, Francis, Cook, etc.)
Tequila and pancakes, anyone?
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Jan 23, 2012 4:05 PM EST up reply actions
Francis and Cook both might be interesting
Francis used to be pretty good I thought for a year or two.
Isn’t Cook one of Cincy’s own or at least North Kentucky’s own?
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.
Cook already signed w/ the BoSox.
Millwood just signed with the M’s, and the Reds have been linked with Francis…that’s why they were in my head, though the Rockies link is a funny coincidence.
Tequila and pancakes, anyone?
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Jan 23, 2012 4:28 PM EST up reply actions
If they can stash Francis in AAA than I really don't care one way or the other
"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
Aaron Cook is from Hamilton
fun fact his mom was a secretary at my dad’s office.
"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
Fun fact for who?
If I am reading this correctly then that would make you and Cook….
4th cousins?
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.
by brown11b on Jan 23, 2012 4:47 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
slow day @ RR
this isn’t green’d
The ends justify the means
by Highlifeman21 on Jan 23, 2012 9:19 PM EST up reply actions
I wonder how many Female RRs are offended by the word PENIS
or
FAT
Ugly
Skaggy
or
by pictures of :
?
Scott Roland should retire tomorrow.
really, the locked thread didn't put this to bed?
"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 23, 2012 10:07 PM EST up reply actions
Nope.
And you a liberal and an enlightened person…to be so ‘PC’….it wounds me.
Scott Roland should retire tomorrow.
I really didn't side with anyone
I just don’t want to see this fight go on for the next 4 stories.
"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 23, 2012 10:10 PM EST up reply actions
Also, was being a member of COL's staff a requirement for your list?
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.
I love that RR freaks out over players nobody else has ever heard of.
"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
Willie Harris is just insurance, nothing more
I like the signing myself….he’s not a bad little utility guy and he has some speed and can get on base. Reds could do a lot worse then to have him waiting in Louisville. Barring injury, I really don’t see how he makes the team
"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 23, 2012 7:29 PM EST up reply actions
The fear isn't that Harris will be a horrid player.
He’s clearly not. The fear is that Dusty will (over) use him in a capacity that will cost the team games.
I don't see much reason to use him
Unless there’s an injury…..He’s not going to beat out Stubbs, Ludwick, Heisey or Bruce for playing time…..he can’t play SS, so no worries about Cozart…..Reds have plenty of options at 3B…..and Brandon Phillips plays second.
And seriously, Harris isn’t a bad little player….he’s much better than the Corey Pattersons of the world.
I’m not worried about this at all.
"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 23, 2012 7:46 PM EST up reply actions
Now if this was a Theriot signing
I would be quite pissed….I keep crossing my finger that Jocketty won’t go that route.
Hell, Harris is a better player than Theriot.
"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 23, 2012 7:47 PM EST up reply actions
Agreed.
If Theriot signs. I’m buying a customized Quiet Theriot jersey.
by FordhamRam on Jan 23, 2012 7:51 PM EST up reply actions 5 recs
Cum on don't feel the noize!
Tequila and pancakes, anyone?
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Jan 23, 2012 8:38 PM EST up reply actions
girls, don't rock your boyz
The ends justify the means
by Highlifeman21 on Jan 23, 2012 9:20 PM EST up reply actions
it would be worth it
Just for that. Better than jch’s Failcoeur shirt!
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
Nothing is better than my Failcouer shirt
I sent it upstate yo live with other old shirts, where they lose their sleeves and do yardwork all day.
"Wait, you think I'm being mean to the pretend orangutan?" -- battlekow
Ugh, although I don't want us to sign him, that's great and I rec'd it
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by BK on Jan 23, 2012 9:58 PM EST up reply actions
I was glad I could still rec your Willie Harris joke in the deadthread
"You said 'walks' twice."
"I like walks."
by Cy Schourek on Jan 23, 2012 10:21 PM EST up reply actions
if he is a stash in Louisville kinda guy, i see no reason to be upset.
"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
you know he'll get plenty of undeserved PT
The ends justify the means
by Highlifeman21 on Jan 23, 2012 9:20 PM EST up reply actions
Right, you don't see much reason, because you're wise.
But Dusty has a history of favoring veterans over younger players like Stubbs.
Harris has played some shortstop before too. Not a lot, but enough to not preclude him from playing SS. I agree he’s better than Corey Patterson, anything is. However, he’s not that much better and has a higher probability of being used due to his flexibility.
I looked up Harris at SS
He played a couple games there in 2007…..so 4 years not playing SS makes me think we’re safe there.
"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 23, 2012 8:01 PM EST up reply actions
Lifetime on-base percentages
Willie Harris .330 Corey Patterson .290
Patterson’s highest OBP in a season was .329.
Harris knows how to draw a walk…he has a clue about the strike zone, unlike Corey.
"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 23, 2012 8:08 PM EST up reply actions
what can Willie Harris do that Miguel Cairo cannot do?
that’s the better question
The ends justify the means
by Highlifeman21 on Jan 23, 2012 9:17 PM EST up reply actions
Fit into a 42R suit
Buy RED: My Uncensored Life in Rock by Sammy Hagar, today
by obc2 on Jan 23, 2012 9:17 PM EST up reply actions 4 recs
Backup CF, prolly
and sign for minor league dollars. And hit lefty, and be effective as a pinch runner.
expectations are premeditated resentments - cheshirecat
hmmm...these are good points.
Are you new here?
"If she’s already pregnant, you’re gold." - Hawkeye00
by PeteyHendrix on Jan 24, 2012 6:51 PM EST up reply actions
just stupid
harris brings nothing, and in fact far less, than the reds already have in frazier, cairo, valaika, et al. it was an 800K minor league contract, and i’m thinking that our ‘small market’ reds who are always pressed by their budget constraints just spent nearly a million that could have gone toward some of the other things we’re all concerned with. this one is a stinker, particularly when you consider that the contract includes incentives that could make it 25% more.
he only make 800k if he plays in the majors
It’s a minor league deal. That means he has to be good enough to bump someone from the 40-man before he’ll play for the Reds.
And this assumption that Frazier and Valaika are already better is simply that, an assumption. I hope that this move doesn’t mean that Frazier won’t get a shot, but there is nothing wrong with having some veterans around in case the minor league numbers from the young kids don’t translate to the majors.
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I'd like to think that bringing in Harris is at least a lateral move compared to Frazier.
But, Valaika isn’t, he just sucks. Harris has shown an ability to get on base. It isn’t a bad move at all because there is absolutely no risk.
Under my tutelage, you will grow from boys to men. From men into gladiators. And from gladiators into Swansons. ~ Ron Swanson
by BigBabyBruce on Jan 24, 2012 9:25 AM EST up reply actions
No
"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
*Sigh*
How come this always gets used for the “sky is falling” half and never for “chicken crossing the road” half? I’m so misunderstood.
by the finest muffins on Jan 24, 2012 6:07 PM EST up reply actions
isn't that part of being an artist?
"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
Oh, haha! I didn't get the sky is falling part
and wondered why Yossi was posting a picture of a chicken crossing the road.
I don't know why my kids call me that. I think I'm a pretty nice mom.
Seems like the Madson keeps shrinking, at least in impact on 2012 payroll
He’ll be making league minimum by spring training.
Mgr., Red Reporter
"Bootsy, you're a superstar right?"
"Twinkle, twinkle, babble."
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Jan 23, 2012 3:42 PM EST reply actions
If only the Nasty Hook's deal was this good
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.
HE WAS IN THE POOL!
"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 23, 2012 4:30 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
epic ... i love that movie
Individuality: Always remember that you are unique. Just like everybody else.
one of the finer movies from my childhood, tHanks.
"You said 'walks' twice."
"I like walks."
by Cy Schourek on Jan 23, 2012 6:43 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Ich bin der gleichen Meinung.
Wear something sexy to my funeral.
by Pops Daniels on Jan 23, 2012 6:41 PM EST up reply actions
Auch? Es ist nicht zu toya?
"If she’s already pregnant, you’re gold." - Hawkeye00
by PeteyHendrix on Jan 23, 2012 8:51 PM EST up reply actions
Fuck Martin Luther.
Tack up….God does not exist. See how that shit flies.
Wear something sexy to my funeral.
by Pops Daniels on Jan 23, 2012 11:40 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
You're a Weird Al fan, right?
This can’t be the first time you’ve heard of a Twinkie Weiner Sandwich.
by Brendanukkah on Jan 23, 2012 7:28 PM EST up reply actions
If you eat of those within an hour you'll die in your sleep of a heart attack gaurtenteed or your money back.
"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 have, actually
with the twinkie deep fried, and then cut like a bun to fit the dog
The ends justify the means
by Highlifeman21 on Jan 23, 2012 9:21 PM EST up reply actions
no but I've had one of these
@DavefrmLville.....is fun to follow on twiiter!
by Dave from Louisville on Jan 23, 2012 10:56 PM EST up reply actions
this makes me ill.
"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 23, 2012 10:57 PM EST up reply actions
it was fucking awesome
@DavefrmLville.....is fun to follow on twiiter!
by Dave from Louisville on Jan 23, 2012 11:02 PM EST up reply actions
looks fucking awesome
The ends justify the means
by Highlifeman21 on Jan 26, 2012 1:12 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Cheers on the muffin-eating.
"If she’s already pregnant, you’re gold." - Hawkeye00
by PeteyHendrix on Jan 24, 2012 7:03 PM EST up reply actions
Astros owner wants to change the team name.
Yeah, that’s the problem.
what??
What does he want to change it to?
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
Maybe Astros is too optimistic for our era.
In other news (but maybe not unrelated), and not to get too political, but Bruins goalie Tim Thomas apparently refused to attend the team’s reception at the White House today. He posted a justification on his facebook page that was somewhat strange and angry. Seems to me that the sportsmanlike thing to do is to accept a president’s invitation with grace, even if you don’t agree with him, especially if you are part of a team.
by Cuetotally Amazing on Jan 23, 2012 10:06 PM EST up reply actions
That would be the thing to do.
I’d gladly go to the White House even if Sarah Palin invites me there in 2021!
"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 23, 2012 10:09 PM EST up reply actions
fuck yeah!
I’d go just to sift through her panty drawer!
Tequila and pancakes, anyone?
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Jan 23, 2012 10:10 PM EST up reply actions
Strange, I thought she went commando.
"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 23, 2012 10:11 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
it's sort of retro
The space program is no longer what it used to be. But it is associated with Houston, and baseball fans like retro.
Thomas sounds like a jerk. If he just can’t bear to enter the WH if Obama’s in it, politely decline. If you must offer an excuse… Family emergency. Illness. Previous engagement. Personal reasons. No need for angry justifications.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
Remember when Mark Chmura wouldn't go?
That was funny.
"You said 'walks' twice."
"I like walks."
by Cy Schourek on Jan 23, 2012 10:22 PM EST up reply actions
Do you really remember that?
Weren’t you just a young guy? I didn’t remember it, but read about it on wikipedia just now. Sounds like he left it a bit more ambiguous than Mr. Thomas.
by Cuetotally Amazing on Jan 23, 2012 10:26 PM EST up reply actions
It was a big deal in Chicago.
Everyone needed a reason to hate Green Bay and hey! Here was one!
"You said 'walks' twice."
"I like walks."
by Cy Schourek on Jan 23, 2012 10:37 PM EST up reply actions
I remember when Chmura watched Hot Tub Time Machine with his babysitter.
Tequila and pancakes, anyone?
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Jan 23, 2012 10:40 PM EST up reply actions 3 recs
He got a job as an assistant coach at a high school
How is he allowed to do that?
seriously?
well, a) he was a Packer, and b) he was acquitted of all charges.
Tequila and pancakes, anyone?
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Jan 23, 2012 11:36 PM EST up reply actions
c) he fucked a high schooler
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."
he could've just passed out with a highschooler in a bathtub at a high school party, you know.
"You said 'walks' twice."
"I like walks."
by Cy Schourek on Jan 24, 2012 10:40 AM EST up reply actions
my computer's had issues with this site 2 days in a row now.
Maybe I’ll take some off, geez.
"You said 'walks' twice."
"I like walks."
by Cy Schourek on Jan 24, 2012 10:44 AM EST up reply actions
Mark Chmura was sick on Madden 64.
"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 23, 2012 11:40 PM EST up reply actions
You hear people say "I wish more athletes would be real instead of spouting chliches all day" a lot
Now you know why they spout cliches all day.
"Wait, you think I'm being mean to the pretend orangutan?" -- battlekow
by jch24 on Jan 24, 2012 9:52 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
But why does Marty do it?
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 24, 2012 10:04 AM EST up reply actions
Because if he didn't he'd likely call somebody a cock sandwich and get fired
"Wait, you think I'm being mean to the pretend orangutan?" -- battlekow
But you've read it, and typed it.
Two is more than one. I win, bitchface.
"Wait, you think I'm being mean to the pretend orangutan?" -- battlekow
You heard it in your head when you read it
Where is your god now?
"Wait, you think I'm being mean to the pretend orangutan?" -- battlekow
Only acceptable if he changes it back to Colt .45s.
"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 23, 2012 9:24 PM EST up reply actions
Hate the guns tie-in?
"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 23, 2012 9:26 PM EST up reply actions
I'm not super fond of guns as mascots, no.
But I mean, I enjoy musket demonstrations at old historical state parks and stuff, so I guess wild west reminiscent revolvers are alright.
it is a historic name
"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
They'll also join the Rockies as being one of the rare teams with non-clothing related inanimate object names.
Although, I guess I’m not totally sure what a National is.
Twins are technically the "Twin Cities," no?
Tequila and pancakes, anyone?
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Jan 23, 2012 9:43 PM EST up reply actions
The Reds is a political party.
"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
stop being so technical!
"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 23, 2012 10:08 PM EST up reply actions
Go jusrisdiction yourself
"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 23, 2012 10:21 PM EST up reply actions
or just colorblind Greens.
"You said 'walks' twice."
"I like walks."
by Cy Schourek on Jan 23, 2012 10:24 PM EST up reply actions
I have a friend whose son claims to be color-blind in one eye
It’s cute cuz he’s seven
I don't think the Phillies are named after female horses, either.
-Rays of sunshine
-The fucks a National?
"You said 'walks' twice."
"I like walks."
by Cy Schourek on Jan 23, 2012 10:24 PM EST up reply actions
I thought the Phillies were Philadelphians.
The Rays are arguably still affiliated with some kind of cartilaginous fish, since they still have a tank of them at the park. Also, I’m not up enough on physics to know if we would currently consider a ray of sunshine to be an object or not.
they also
still have devil rays on the sleeves of their uniforms.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
BEGONE SATAN
(not you, BF)
Fuck lion say what! i got a fuck lion now come fuck wit me
by UncleWeez on Jan 24, 2012 12:37 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
woulda been better if the pic was when he played for the Devils
oh, the irony blatant hilarity
Fuck lion say what! i got a fuck lion now come fuck wit me
I remember when the Washington Bullets changed their name
to avoid being associated with crime. Turns out they couldn’t survive as just “the Bullets.”
"Red Reporter - An elitist clique full of like-minded douchebags." - BK
by ZJiff30 on Jan 23, 2012 10:25 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
I remember when the Cincinnati Royals became the Kansas City Royals
Scott Roland should retire tomorrow.
oh nice.
Is this your joke or is it from somewhere?
"You said 'walks' twice."
"I like walks."
by Cy Schourek on Jan 23, 2012 10:39 PM EST up reply actions
Nah, it's old school Jay Leno.
"Red Reporter - An elitist clique full of like-minded douchebags." - BK
Billy Dee Williams could be their mascot.
That would be awesome.
When they start the game, they don't yell, "Work ball." They say, "Play ball." ~Willie Stargell, 1981
by high heat on Jan 23, 2012 10:00 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
This has probably already been posted but I searched for the image and by god it's going up
"Wait, you think I'm being mean to the pretend orangutan?" -- battlekow
I can't find a story on this at BBTF - do you have a link?
"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 23, 2012 9:45 PM EST up reply actions
there's one on the SBN sidebar right over there.
Let a man come in and do the Popcorn.
Crum-Bum Beat
Thanks
that’s embarrassing haha
"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 23, 2012 9:51 PM EST up reply actions
I'll be there as long as I don't have to work late (I don't think I'll have to).
"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 23, 2012 9:58 PM EST up reply actions
There was a story how during their last change
from blue/silver to brick/sand, they were supposed to change the team name to the Diesels, but it fell through at the last minute due to being a terrible team name.
I’m not sure if its apocryphal or true, but it certainly makes sense.
"You said 'walks' twice."
"I like walks."
by Cy Schourek on Jan 23, 2012 10:25 PM EST up reply actions
For what it's worth regarding Heisey:
Baker told Fay that Heisey would get plenty of PT even with the Ludwick signing.
I really don't mind a 3-way split of Stubbs/Heisey/Ludwick, if Dusty plays the hot hand.
"If she’s already pregnant, you’re gold." - Hawkeye00
by PeteyHendrix on Jan 23, 2012 8:52 PM EST up reply actions
I'll believe it when I see it.
Tequila and pancakes, anyone?
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Jan 23, 2012 8:52 PM EST up reply actions
They've seemed a bit clueless this offseason.
Their Ss is Mike aviles and they could break the seasin with 3 starting pitchers.
"You said 'walks' twice."
"I like walks."
by Cy Schourek on Jan 23, 2012 8:57 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
:-(
just a mobile comment. I’m sick as a dog and thus sober as a nun.
"You said 'walks' twice."
"I like walks."
by Cy Schourek on Jan 23, 2012 10:26 PM EST up reply actions
stomach virus?
"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 23, 2012 10:27 PM EST up reply actions
Since when have nuns been sober?
"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 23, 2012 10:27 PM EST up reply actions
x
"Red Reporter - An elitist clique full of like-minded douchebags." - BK
by ZJiff30 on Jan 23, 2012 10:29 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
She's not drunk, she had a stroke you insensitive bastard
"Wait, you think I'm being mean to the pretend orangutan?" -- battlekow
is there a better feeling than getting a nosebleed from sneezing too hard?
I think not!
"You said 'walks' twice."
"I like walks."
by Cy Schourek on Jan 24, 2012 10:42 AM EST up reply actions
I think snot!
Follow on Twitter: @jluckhaupt. Buy The Wire-to-Wire Reds today!
by Slyde on Jan 24, 2012 10:50 AM EST up reply actions 3 recs
Wheew - dodged that bullet!
"If she’s already pregnant, you’re gold." - Hawkeye00
by PeteyHendrix on Jan 23, 2012 9:02 PM EST up reply actions
one year deal, $3 million
Not the multi-year deal he was supposedly demanding.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
and Oswalt's agent contacted the Reds
and Walt said to him:
Tequila and pancakes, anyone?
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Jan 23, 2012 9:51 PM EST up reply actions
Walt told Madson we couldn't afford him
Or at least, he told teh Fay that he told him we couldn’t afford him.
Oh yeah, baby. #3 SP, coming right up…
"The USA despite its flaws and corruption and overall messiness is still a great and powerful instrument of freedom and hope for the entire world." - Madville
hmm...
Which is better, one year of Luddy for 2.5 or Ross for 3?
Let a man come in and do the Popcorn.
Crum-Bum Beat
I think you know my opinion on this matter.
Tequila and pancakes, anyone?
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Jan 23, 2012 9:52 PM EST up reply actions
So, this is kind of crazy.
My best friend just sent me a text saying that his cousin Jason Licht is one of the final two candidates for the Bear’s GM job… I met the guy once back when he was a scout for the Dolphins.
Let a man come in and do the Popcorn.
Crum-Bum Beat
Wow, that is ridiculous.
I had a guidance counselor once whose brother-in-law was Brian Cashman.
"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 23, 2012 10:00 PM EST up reply actions
Lexington's finest!
Tequila and pancakes, anyone?
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Jan 23, 2012 10:01 PM EST up reply actions
Yep, he actually went to my high school for awhile, but graduated from somewhere else.
Or so Wikipedia tells me.
"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 23, 2012 10:05 PM EST up reply actions
Yep, aren't you from Lex Vegas?
"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 23, 2012 10:07 PM EST up reply actions
My HS was full of douches.
"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 23, 2012 10:10 PM EST up reply actions
It also had the reputation as the only HS in the city where it was easier to get alcohol than weed.
Or so it seemed to me.
yeah, that's about right.
Tequila and pancakes, anyone?
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Jan 23, 2012 10:15 PM EST up reply actions
That's probably a fair statement.
Though both were easy to come by when you had kids with money to spend.
"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 23, 2012 10:16 PM EST up reply actions
college campus'd
"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 23, 2012 10:16 PM EST up reply actions
private school'd
"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 23, 2012 10:17 PM EST up reply actions
E
"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 23, 2012 10:43 PM EST up reply actions 3 recs
is that some of your first grade schoolwork?
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
yep
"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 23, 2012 10:58 PM EST up reply actions
terrible spelling
It’s carats! Hores like carats!
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
by BubbaFan on Jan 23, 2012 11:02 PM EST up reply actions 9 recs
I would've rec'd this 10 minutes ago
but it’s taken me this long to get my eyes to stop watering from the snarf I snarfed when I first read it.
Tequila and pancakes, anyone?
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Jan 23, 2012 11:12 PM EST up reply actions
When my daughter was in 3rd grade, the class made valentines for their moms
My daughter made one for me with a bunch of hearts on it, in which she proudly wrote in cursive “Love Wins.” The only thing is that her lower case cursive “s” looked just like a lower case “e,” so she made me a valentine at school with hearts that all said, “Love Wine.” It remains my favorite valentine ever!
I don't know why my kids call me that. I think I'm a pretty nice mom.
My mom got me a birthday card that had the South Park Ninja's on it.
It said have a “Kick Ass Birthday” on it. I almost cried.
Under my tutelage, you will grow from boys to men. From men into gladiators. And from gladiators into Swansons. ~ Ron Swanson
by BigBabyBruce on Jan 24, 2012 9:27 AM EST up reply actions
haaaa! that's awesome
inadvertent mistakes on young kids’ homework never ceases to amuse me
Fuck lion say what! i got a fuck lion now come fuck wit me
I was half expecting a visit from Child & Family Services after that
but luckily her teacher had a sense of humor.
I don't know why my kids call me that. I think I'm a pretty nice mom.
Where did you get MY first grade schoolwork?
"Wait, you think I'm being mean to the pretend orangutan?" -- battlekow
My 3 year old calls "it" his peanut
It evolved from penis, as he heard someone it at school.
@DavefrmLville.....is fun to follow on twiiter!
by Dave from Louisville on Jan 23, 2012 11:00 PM EST up reply actions
It's biznuts time.
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 24, 2012 8:59 AM EST up reply actions
Funny, I call mine The Thing
"Wait, you think I'm being mean to the pretend orangutan?" -- battlekow
It's orange and lumpy?
Under my tutelage, you will grow from boys to men. From men into gladiators. And from gladiators into Swansons. ~ Ron Swanson
by BigBabyBruce on Jan 24, 2012 10:10 AM EST up reply actions
Just like your mother after we had sex on a bed of cheetos
"Wait, you think I'm being mean to the pretend orangutan?" -- battlekow
.
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 24, 2012 10:20 AM EST up reply actions
that is doctored
"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 24, 2012 10:25 AM EST up reply actions
Don't say that about BBB's mom.
She prefers the term “medically enhanced.”
"If she’s already pregnant, you’re gold." - Hawkeye00
by PeteyHendrix on Jan 24, 2012 7:06 PM EST up reply actions
Cruchy or puff?
Under my tutelage, you will grow from boys to men. From men into gladiators. And from gladiators into Swansons. ~ Ron Swanson
by BigBabyBruce on Jan 24, 2012 10:20 AM EST up reply actions
If I know jch...
it was whatever was on sale.
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 24, 2012 10:22 AM EST up reply actions
and roofies
The ends justify the means
by Highlifeman21 on Jan 26, 2012 1:16 AM EST up reply actions
My mom is a classy lady!
Under my tutelage, you will grow from boys to men. From men into gladiators. And from gladiators into Swansons. ~ Ron Swanson
by BigBabyBruce on Jan 24, 2012 10:22 AM EST up reply actions
why would you go and ruin perfectly good cheetos?
The ends justify the means
by Highlifeman21 on Jan 26, 2012 1:16 AM EST up reply actions
That's crazy
I met the stat guy for FSO one time, he totally big leagued me though
"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
Sorry, I was distracted
Follow on Twitter: @jluckhaupt. Buy The Wire-to-Wire Reds today!
by Slyde on Jan 23, 2012 10:11 PM EST up reply actions 3 recs
Nobody's paying attention to the lady in denim, who is about to get hit by a dog driving a car.
by Cuetotally Amazing on Jan 23, 2012 10:13 PM EST up reply actions
the light could be red.
"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 23, 2012 10:14 PM EST up reply actions
This is like shooting a lay-up
"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 23, 2012 10:18 PM EST up reply actions 3 recs
It's still funny, though.
Let a man come in and do the Popcorn.
Crum-Bum Beat
by -ManBearPig on Jan 23, 2012 10:21 PM EST up reply actions
more of a jump shooter?
"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 23, 2012 10:24 PM EST up reply actions
last year in intramural basketball i took a charge from my own teammate
we didn’t win a game that season.
"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 23, 2012 10:28 PM EST up reply actions
One of my high school intramural teams was the sorriest squad I've ever seen.
In our first game we called a timeout to stop the bleeding we were down 36 to 6. My friend looks over at the scorer’s table and says, “they’re squaring our score.” That should pretty much tell you the composition of the team.
"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 23, 2012 10:29 PM EST up reply actions 4 recs
My department formed a team of grad students, ranging from ages 22-40
we were playing undergrads as young as 19, most the teams had at least one player who played high school basketball.
There is a big difference between the athletic ability of 18-22 year olds and 22-40 year olds.
"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 23, 2012 10:32 PM EST up reply actions
Lower the goal!
12 year old Dr. J!
"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 23, 2012 10:26 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
That looks like Aaron Boone
tearing up his knee before his big contract year with the Yankees. I knew he did playing hoops, but I didn’t realize he did it jumping over Paul O’Neill & Chuck Knobloch – what a dumb ass!
by Joe Nolan's Neckbeard on Jan 23, 2012 10:46 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
You are assuming there is a light.
Errol Morris is disappointed in you.
by Cuetotally Amazing on Jan 23, 2012 10:16 PM EST up reply actions
I heard the image you posted is quite popular.
"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 23, 2012 10:17 PM EST up reply actions
Bummer!
It was just a photo of Errol Morris.
by Cuetotally Amazing on Jan 23, 2012 10:29 PM EST up reply actions
A beautiful commentary Slyde...
Finally a sabremagician with a sense of humor.
No offense taken.
Scott Roland should retire tomorrow.
I really didn't mean to steal your thunder here, MBP.
It sounds like you know Licht better than I knew Cashman’s sister-in-law.
"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 23, 2012 10:07 PM EST up reply actions
No worries.
I just hope I can swing some free Super Bowl tickets at some point!
Let a man come in and do the Popcorn.
Crum-Bum Beat
by -ManBearPig on Jan 23, 2012 10:20 PM EST up reply actions
That would be all too sweet.
Maybe you could catch a game at Soldier Field?
I walked around Soldier Field once before they renovated (ruined) it and it was the only football stadium I’ve ever seen that was beautiful on the outside like great ballparks are.
"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 23, 2012 10:24 PM EST up reply actions
only pro football stadium, you mean?
"You said 'walks' twice."
"I like walks."
by Cy Schourek on Jan 23, 2012 10:40 PM EST up reply actions
Only stadium I've seen in person.
If the photos are accurate, then the LA Coliseum would be my choice for best looking football stadium.
"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 23, 2012 11:10 PM EST up reply actions
I'd also say Lambeau looks pretty damn great from photos.
"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 23, 2012 11:43 PM EST up reply actions
enjoyable this morning...
all the stuff posted here is so often confusing to those of us who find texting endlessly pretty obnoxious, but i have to say that these past few minutes of going down the whole column has made me smile. no one should take this to be in any way an endorsement…lol
Reposters are kinda a free for all
I was honestly disappointed in the GIF war today.
crashtestnipplechip citymoron
Be the change you want to see, muthafucka!
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 24, 2012 8:59 AM EST up reply actions
Fuck that rabbit.
I want pancakes!
Under my tutelage, you will grow from boys to men. From men into gladiators. And from gladiators into Swansons. ~ Ron Swanson
by BigBabyBruce on Jan 24, 2012 9:27 AM EST up reply actions
I'm the most important motherfuckin badass gangster meal of the day, bitch.
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 24, 2012 12:42 PM EST up reply actions
"to those of us who find texting endlessly pretty obnoxious"
Pretty bold statement coming from the guy whose posts read like texts.
"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 24, 2012 7:19 AM EST up reply actions
I can't figure out what alcory wants/likes.
He’s here and it appears he’s staying so I guess he likes us. And I’ve noticed that he has altered the formatting of his posts to suit our collective preferences. So it seems like he likes us enough to ‘join us.’
But he also likes to dismiss much of what we post. Even though I think he likes to read it.
I guess first and foremost dude just wants to talk some ball and he’s figured out that we’re pretty good at that even though right now we don’t do a lot of it.
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 24, 2012 8:56 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Every RR has to come to terms with the idea that we're pretty good at that
on the rare occasion when we actually do that. alcory is fine, because eventually you grow to like the rest of it as well, once you get everybody’s shtick.
expectations are premeditated resentments - cheshirecat
i forget that there are plenty of people who don't make themselves known who read this
creepy fuckers.
"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 24, 2012 10:25 AM EST up reply actions
Did you see how that creepy was dressed???
/misogynistic
"Wait, you think I'm being mean to the pretend orangutan?" -- battlekow
I lurked for a little bit
I found this site late last summer when I came across a link to Bubba’s post when she went to the awards dinner for Joey’s MVP (which was a great post, by the way). Initially, I found the format of the comments, player nicknames, and inside jokes confusing (alcory’d) but I thought the posts were well written and the comments were funny so I kept coming back. And now I’m a much less productive person than I was four months ago.
I don't know why my kids call me that. I think I'm a pretty nice mom.
Red Reporter: Now I'm a Much Less Productive Person than I was ___ Months Ago
it’s more true than funny, actually
Fuck lion say what! i got a fuck lion now come fuck wit me
by UncleWeez on Jan 24, 2012 2:39 PM EST up reply actions 8 recs
Red Reporter: Decreasing Your Own Personal WAR a Little Bit Every Day
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 24, 2012 4:21 PM EST up reply actions
Red Reporter: Decreasing Your Personal WAR a Little Bit Each Day While Increasing Your xFLIP
The ends justify the means
by Highlifeman21 on Jan 26, 2012 1:19 AM EST up reply actions
Rewind two years, substitute riverfront's series on the top 100 Reds,
and that’s my story exactly.
by the finest muffins on Jan 24, 2012 6:09 PM EST up reply actions
wow
I am totally taking credit for recruiting you the RR side of the force!
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
take the credit, BF!
It sure as hell wasn’t me!
Tequila and pancakes, anyone?
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Jan 24, 2012 8:38 PM EST up reply actions
Yes, it's all your fault Bubba!
you and my obsessive google-stalking of Joey, of course.
I don't know why my kids call me that. I think I'm a pretty nice mom.
you guys have something in common, then!
"Red Reporter - An elitist clique full of like-minded douchebags." - BK
idk my bff jill?
Tequila and pancakes, anyone?
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Jan 24, 2012 11:42 AM EST up reply actions
IT WAS DEAD
IT WAS DEAD AND YOU BROUGHT IT BACK
Fuck lion say what! i got a fuck lion now come fuck wit me
aynw
"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 24, 2012 12:34 PM EST up reply actions
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