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by ken on Feb 20, 2012 10:00 AM EST
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Print- For Arroyo, the zip is back (right?)
Tales of optimism are par for the course at the outset of Spring Training. And if there's anyone who should be looking forward instead of backwards, it's Bronson Arroyo. Naturally it's thumbs up on his health coming into camp: "This is as healthy as I've been in a long time. My arm's always been healthy. But my back's been banged up for years. I think that's affected flexibility." But is the zip back? Bronson's hopeful, but he's not making any guarantees: "If I'm throwing, 85, 86 like I did last year, I've got nothing else to give it. I gave myself this entire offseason to try to rejuvenate some of that zip. If it's not there, it's not going to be there. Between now and mid-spring, I should be able to see - by the time I throw three, four innings." - Paintball, swimming, bowling, track, and karate have all been part of BP's workout regime
Which from this point forward will be known as "El Beeperino's modern pentathalon." On his bowling game: "They call me 'Kingpin.' I've got three perfect games in bowling. I average over 200, and it is something I just love to do." BTW, this is the latest feature from youth correspondent Meggie Zahneis, who continues to do impressive work. - Chapman has a clean bill of health
Pitching Coach Bryan Price: "I saw him throw a bullpen the other day. He looked pretty good. His breaking ball was good. He's been in Florida throwing since he got the green light from Dr. (Tim) Kremchek after that shoulder tightness." - New guy optimism - Madson edition
Ryan Madson fell in the Reds' lap this winter after a long-term deal with Philadelphia never reached fruition. But he's plenty happy to be in Goodyear: "As expected, it's been great. There are a lot of great guys that have performed well over the last four or five years. That's a good base. We can put something together that I've had in Philly. It's that jell. Back there, we kept our own garden tight." Also, ashersky points out that Fangraphs has named Madson's changeup one of the best in 2011. - A dozen years later, Brett Tomko is back with the Reds
On a minor league deal, as reported (!) by MLBTR. Last year, Tomko shuttled between the Rangers and their Triple-A affiliate. Did you know that Tomko is the winningest pitcher drafted & signed by the Reds in the last 28 years? He pitched three years for the Reds - in the 1990s. He reportedly rolled into Goodyear this weekend listening to Flagpole Sitta on his Discman. - Grab a chair, because Hal's spinnin' some Spring Training yarns
There's an alligator named Marge, who started out well enough. Paul O'Neill and The Nasty Boys got rowdy; Tony Fernandez got surly. And Jack Morris cried.
- Reds fan seeks Fan Cave crown
There's a few more days to vote for the MLB Fan Cave contest. And let's face it, you're not going to watch all 50 videos, so you may as well vote for the lone Reds fan - Dayton's Emily Szink. She's a firecracker with a slick, entertaining video. - Blue Wahoos owner pumps in $500K to Maritime Park
If you're roadtripping to Pensacola this year to catch the Reds' newhigh AAA affiliate, you won't get shortchanged on ballpark fare thanks to the latest capital infusion from new owner Quint "did I" Studer. The extra 500 large will be plowed towards concession equipment and furnishings at the stadium. - John Franco's kid is chasing the dream in college ball
Nothing makes you feel old like the son of a ballplayer you remember become a player in his own right. JJ Franco may never make the bigs, but if Brown University's 2B does he'll at least be able to ask his dad, John Franco, about the ins and outs of being a young major leaguer. - So long, Mike Cameron
The one-time Red, famously shipped along with others for Ken Griffey Jr., announced his retirement over the weekend. Chronically underrated, Cameron led the surprising '99 team in bWAR and then put up several fine seasons in Seattle, among other places. He was also involved in one of the scariest outfield collisions I've seen when he bumped noggins in New York with Carlos Beltran. Happy trails, Mike.
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Just want to say for 2 years been looking for my sweet broken-in Reds Cap that I wore '10!!
And finally over the weekend, I found it!! I’m officially ready for this season…
Niners,Nets,Reds & USC!!!
The Most Interesting Man In The World---->Mikhail Prokhorov!!!
It was in the garage
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 Feb 20, 2012 11:01 AM EST up reply actions 3 recs
this pic almost says where it was...
It was actually buried in one of the closets at my parents house. Lost it helping them move. But found it helping mom dukes moving stuff all over the house again….
Niners,Nets,Reds & USC!!!
The Most Interesting Man In The World---->Mikhail Prokhorov!!!
by Kidd2Petrovic on Feb 20, 2012 11:14 AM EST up reply actions
here's to hoping it brings back the mojo of the '10 season...
Niners,Nets,Reds & USC!!!
The Most Interesting Man In The World---->Mikhail Prokhorov!!!
by Kidd2Petrovic on Feb 20, 2012 11:16 AM EST up reply actions
I feel safe.
No one cares about my ways.
It's not how far you go, it's how go you far. - Dave Marshak
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Feb 20, 2012 12:30 PM EST up reply actions 4 recs
weezer'ed
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've still got...
My Reds hat that I used to wear for high school baseball practice over 15 years ago. It was a cheap mesh hat, but I loved it. At this point the bill just flaps because all the material inside has disintegrated.
Trying to pull off "having no money and talking to no one" as well as the Reds have.
by badenjr on Feb 20, 2012 7:02 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
baseball prospectus 2012 ships soon
And I combined that item with the two “Best of BP” volumes. I’m a gonna have lots of reading material for spring training. I was close to retreading Wire to Wire!!!
Buy RED: My Uncensored Life in Rock by Sammy Hagar, today
by obc2 on Feb 20, 2012 10:20 AM EST via iPhone app reply actions
Wire to Wire run out of rubber?
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 suggest a steady diet of skyline
it will give you more time for reading
by 'tHan on Feb 20, 2012 11:05 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Already been reading BPro 2012 for a week
Kindle FTW
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Or you could go to a Barnes and Noble
I saw it there yesterday
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."
obc does not patronize chains, so he ordered it online
(that’s different)
"Wait, you think I'm being mean to the pretend orangutan?" -- battlekow
How can I trust you to know if you are telling the truth?
"Uh, we're going to win for you tonight...Schottzie."-Chris Sabo
Brandon learning karate?
He must be preparing for another fight with the Cardinals this year!
Respect my authoritah!
karate? i hope none of the cardinals are training in a legitimate fighting style!
by 'tHan on Feb 20, 2012 11:08 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Born Small... Now Huge... Winning... Bring it..!
by BomerHailey on Feb 20, 2012 11:22 AM EST up reply actions
Sweep the leg, Cueto!
It's not how far you go, it's how go you far. - Dave Marshak
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Feb 20, 2012 12:31 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
You mean the Dane Cook of martial arts?
"You said 'walks' twice."
"I like walks."
by Cy Schourek on Feb 20, 2012 12:27 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
who's the guy on the right side of the picture that's not doing the same stretch as everyone else?
Brevity is the soul of wit.
right??
almost trying to get a pulled hammy without ever playing a game yet. SMH, stretch sucka!!
Niners,Nets,Reds & USC!!!
The Most Interesting Man In The World---->Mikhail Prokhorov!!!
by Kidd2Petrovic on Feb 20, 2012 11:20 AM EST up reply actions
He's waiting for someone to draw him like one of their French girls
"Wait, you think I'm being mean to the pretend orangutan?" -- battlekow
by jch24 on Feb 20, 2012 11:26 AM EST up reply actions 6 recs
(Titanic exhibit at National Geographic opens March 29)
by Brendanukkah on Feb 20, 2012 11:38 AM EST up reply actions
You guys getting the cold wall
that’s all cold and covered in ice? That bitch is cold!
by Charlie Scrabbles on Feb 20, 2012 11:39 AM EST up reply actions
Subtitle nominee for chapet 12 of The JCH Story
"Wait, you think I'm being mean to the pretend orangutan?" -- battlekow
Nope, it's our own thing
Bob Ballard (who found the wreck) and James Cameron (who directed the movie) are both Explorers in Residence at Nat Geo. So, we’re getting their stuff.
by Brendanukkah on Feb 20, 2012 11:41 AM EST up reply actions
Explorers in Residence, huh?
I have to admit, I really want that title on my CV someday.
by Charlie Scrabbles on Feb 20, 2012 12:05 PM EST up reply actions
If they are exploring, they aren't really resident, are they?
And if they are resident, well get off your butts and explore something, ya lazy lima beans!
"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
by bbjones on Feb 21, 2012 12:06 AM EST up reply actions 3 recs
true statement
lot of great artifacts and pieces.. and that wall was ridiculously cold
The ends justify the means
by Highlifeman21 on Feb 22, 2012 10:41 PM EST up reply actions
(Titanic Struggles begin at Great American Ballpark April 5th)
"Wait, you think I'm being mean to the pretend orangutan?" -- battlekow
by jch24 on Feb 20, 2012 11:40 AM EST up reply actions 6 recs
(Titanic v. Iceberg round two 4/15/12, PPV)
Vince McMahon guest referees
The secret, is to hit the computer with a hammer
You're on fire today
"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 Feb 20, 2012 4:10 PM EST up reply actions
The complete lack of flexibility of baseball players amuses me
I would be getting absolutely no benefit from a hamstring strech where my knee was bent, and I’ve even had hamstring re-attachment surgery! Straighten those legs, boys!
darthmom: It's like sabremetrics, but for boobs.
i tore my quad in high school
along with the tendons and ligaments that connected my hip to my left leg. didn’t have the surgery for it, as i’m not much of an athlete and it would have sped up the recovery time by 2 weeks at the most, and cost a helluva lot more. how did i do this, you ask? by playing kickball in gym class, that’s how. take those stretches seriously, kids.
Brevity is the soul of wit.
I can't even sit indian style
"If there's football in heaven I will be thinking of Sean Taylor every time it thunders."
by Ohio Redskins on Feb 20, 2012 12:49 PM EST up reply actions
We prefer the term, "Redskin Style"
"Wait, you think I'm being mean to the pretend orangutan?" -- battlekow
by jch24 on Feb 20, 2012 12:52 PM EST up reply actions 6 recs
that dude needs to chill out
"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
+1
I got a good chuckle out of that one!
"If there's football in heaven I will be thinking of Sean Taylor every time it thunders."
by Ohio Redskins on Feb 20, 2012 2:13 PM EST up reply actions
I only recently learned that "Indian-style" isn't a reference to Native Americans
but to actual Indians. From, you know… India.
by the finest muffins on Feb 20, 2012 3:04 PM EST up reply actions
Is that a hamstring thing, though? I thought that was hip flexibility.
I have ridiculously tight hamstrings and have never in my memory been able to touch my toes, but sitting cross-legged is practically my natural state.
by the finest muffins on Feb 20, 2012 3:03 PM EST up reply actions
I can't touch your toes either
"Wait, you think I'm being mean to the pretend orangutan?" -- battlekow
that is fucking terrifying.
I messed up my right hip pretty good in 2009 and my right shoulder in 2007. I didn’t do surgery either, because a) money b) trying to come back as soon as possible. I was wrong on both parts. You try twice, you lose twice.
"You said 'walks' twice."
"I like walks."
by Cy Schourek on Feb 20, 2012 12:54 PM EST up reply actions
luckily, i made a full recovery
but i still freeze and hold my breath whenever my hip pops, which is about once a week.
for insurance purposes, it was referred to as an illiac crest fracture. so i fractured my hip in high school.
Brevity is the soul of wit.
I am!
33 years old and I can still do a full split. Yay, childhood dance classes!
darthmom: It's like sabremetrics, but for boobs.
Is that what you did for Jim Day?
/ducks
Dayman, Fighter of the Nightman, Champion of the Sun
by btcoop71 on Feb 20, 2012 3:19 PM EST up reply actions 7 recs
i logged in so i could say something like this
then i log in and find you already have 2 recs for it. well, green’d now.
Brevity is the soul of wit.
If he only knew what he was missing. ;-)
darthmom: It's like sabremetrics, but for boobs.
by Hawkeye00 on Feb 20, 2012 3:30 PM EST up reply actions 5 recs
This thread is going to go downhill very quickly
And I am going to happily sit back and admire the results
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.
send it back!
"Uh, we're going to win for you tonight...Schottzie."-Chris Sabo
by Yossarian22 on Feb 20, 2012 12:15 PM EST up reply actions 3 recs
Hopefully he paid for the postage
otherwise, you was robbed!
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That Hal column is pretty great.
I remember an interview with Reggie Sanders about all of the spring trainings he’s done. Before the interviewee could even finish the question “What was the worst place for ST?” Reggie was all “Damn! I HATE Plant City!”
"You said 'walks' twice."
"I like walks."
Correct.
A dope trailer is no place for a kitty.
by GlennBraggsSwingAndMissBrokenBat on Feb 20, 2012 1:07 PM EST up reply actions
/SoCal'd
"If she’s already pregnant, you’re gold." - Hawkeye00
by PeteyHendrix on Feb 21, 2012 3:20 PM EST up reply actions
It is indeed
"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 Feb 20, 2012 4:10 PM EST up reply actions
From Fay
END is hurt, Cueto will start opening day.
"Uh, we're going to win for you tonight...Schottzie."-Chris Sabo
I genuinely enjoy how there's a different reason for not pitching Arroyo OD every year.
I don’t know what’s larger: Arroyo’s pill arsenal, Arroyo’s pitch arsenal, or Arroyo’s excuse arsenal.
"You said 'walks' twice."
"I like walks."
don't forget his sexual arsenal
Brevity is the soul of wit.
I'm not sure how much I trust Cueto at third base
by Brendanukkah on Feb 20, 2012 1:58 PM EST up reply actions
Would you rather have Arroyo start at 3rd over Cueto?
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 spontaneously combusted
Respect my authoritah!
by BigBadBruce on Feb 21, 2012 12:46 AM EST up reply actions 3 recs
If it was Arroyo over Cueto at third
you would have consistent attempts at 5-1-3 put outs on routine grounders to third.
It's not worth winning if you can't win big.
How is the debate between Cueto and Arroyo
and not Cueto and Latos? It’s comments like this about veterans that make me feel like Dusty may already be in full season form.
It's not worth winning if you can't win big.
Shouldn't be a debate at all
the emphasis that people put on game 1 of a 162-game schedule is kinda silly.
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There you go, sucking the fun out of the glorious game again
"Wait, you think I'm being mean to the pretend orangutan?" -- battlekow
been doing it since I was a kid
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by Slyde on Feb 20, 2012 2:22 PM EST up reply actions 5 recs
Why, because the baby looks fake
or because there aren’t any actual boobs in the picture?
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I don't even see a baby
It’s possible that there could be anything under that blanket. Like a toy truck, a ham, or even another blanket!
by Charlie Scrabbles on Feb 20, 2012 2:32 PM EST up reply actions
Mmmmmm
Ham, burrito…it’s about to be second lunch time!
It's not how far you go, it's how go you far. - Dave Marshak
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Feb 20, 2012 2:34 PM EST up reply actions
Burritos gotta eat too, 'tHan
"Wait, you think I'm being mean to the pretend orangutan?" -- battlekow
boob sucking is sexual in nature!
i learned from boston public that women have orgasms from babies nursing.
offensive!
If women having orgasms is offensive
Then I guess I’m the politest gent on the block!
by Brendanukkah on Feb 20, 2012 5:07 PM EST up reply actions 3 recs
If peeing your pants is cool
Consider me Miles Davis!
It's not how far you go, it's how go you far. - Dave Marshak
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Feb 20, 2012 5:10 PM EST up reply actions
If the 1990 team didn't win game 1 of 162
you wouldn’t have that link in your signature.
So there!
It's not worth winning if you can't win big.
1955 Brooklyn Dodgers won their first 9 games
and were never caught once they moved into first place, but they don’t get credit for a Wire-to-Wire season because the Cubs had already beaten the Reds twice before the Dodgers played a game. So, when the Dodgers won their first game of the season, they were already a half-game out. True story.
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You and your "facts"
Always gotta come and ruin an argument.
It's not worth winning if you can't win big.
Beats just ruining an argument.
"If she’s already pregnant, you’re gold." - Hawkeye00
by PeteyHendrix on Feb 21, 2012 3:23 PM EST up reply actions
So you mean a 1-5 matchup the first week of April may be busted by May?
"Uh, we're going to win for you tonight...Schottzie."-Chris Sabo
Pudgy?
He calls Cueto pudgy?
I wonder if END can stay healthy. It’s starting to look like he’s injury-prone, not just unlucky.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
It is the same calf muscle he hurt last year.
You would think it would have healed by now., unless he reinjured it in winter ball.
Who knows, we could all forget about this injury by May, or it could one of those nagging injuries that doesn’t let him get his swings in, and doesn’t let him play until May. Perhaps Todd Frazier got an END voodoo doll.
"Uh, we're going to win for you tonight...Schottzie."-Chris Sabo
Interesting comments from Arroyo
If it’s not there, it’s not going to be there.
What’s he going to do if it’s not there? Continue to take the mound every five days out of pure stubborness, regardless if it hurts his team?
I wonder if he would retire?
Now that I think about it, he seems like the kinda fella who would hang it up if he didn’t have it anymore. That seems the only way to get out from under his contract.
by Charlie Scrabbles on Feb 20, 2012 2:15 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah, that's what I was wondering
I’ll believe it when I see it. But still, what if he decides, mid-March that he doesn’t have “it” and retires?
Gil Meche walked away from $12,000,000
Under my tutelage, you will grow from boys to men. From men into gladiators. And from gladiators into Swansons. ~ Ron Swanson
by BigBabyBruce on Feb 20, 2012 2:20 PM EST up reply actions
I know where your brain is
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by Slyde on Feb 20, 2012 2:23 PM EST up reply actions 4 recs
Slow down with the boob pics, champ
It’s ain’t even three o’clock yet.
by Charlie Scrabbles on Feb 20, 2012 2:24 PM EST up reply actions
I think Lima gave up some big money as well.
Under my tutelage, you will grow from boys to men. From men into gladiators. And from gladiators into Swansons. ~ Ron Swanson
by BigBabyBruce on Feb 20, 2012 2:24 PM EST up reply actions
From the looks of 'em
I’d say he gave up 10k per.
by Charlie Scrabbles on Feb 20, 2012 2:24 PM EST up reply actions 3 recs
That is a HELL of a thing for you to say, sir
"Wait, you think I'm being mean to the pretend orangutan?" -- battlekow
Either I'm dumb or my reply moved
I was commenting on “Gil Meche sounds made up”. Weird.
"Wait, you think I'm being mean to the pretend orangutan?" -- battlekow
I agree
It sounds made up and weird.
by Charlie Scrabbles on Feb 20, 2012 3:17 PM EST up reply actions
I always thoguht Gil Meche was 10 years older than he actually was.
"You said 'walks' twice."
"I like walks."
And that name
“Gil Meche”. It sounds made up.
by Charlie Scrabbles on Feb 20, 2012 2:30 PM EST up reply actions
Or juiced up.
It's not how far you go, it's how go you far. - Dave Marshak
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Feb 20, 2012 5:12 PM EST up reply actions
I doubt that happens
Reds will likely try to talk him into going on the DL first, unless Oswalt is still available…
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Talk him into it?
Does he have to agree to it?
Which brings me back to my original point. If he doesn’t have “it” he’ll continue to take the mound every five days and hurt his team.
I mean, as opposed to just retiring
“Hey Bronson, don’t give up yet, let’s work on some stuff on the DL. You’re arm’s just tired, dude.”
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That's honestly what I thought he was implying
He seems to realize that if he’s lost his velocity, it isn’t coming back and his career is over.
Bronson’s mentioned in several interviews that he’s got a full slate of things planned for his life post-baseball, and he seems the type to walk away with no regrets.
darthmom: It's like sabremetrics, but for boobs.
I think if he retires
he walks away from any salary he has coming to him.
by Charlie Scrabbles on Feb 20, 2012 2:35 PM EST up reply actions
I have a hard time seeing him retiring, if he sucks this year, he has one more chance to try and get things right.
There are a fair number of pitchers who have proven serviceable with an 85 MPH fast.
If he had 5 more years on his contract, I think it would be more likely that he retire, just because he wouldn’t enjoy getting bombed every 5 days for the next five years.
"Uh, we're going to win for you tonight...Schottzie."-Chris Sabo
I would think money deferred from 2010/2011 would still have to come to him.
Otherwise, that’s pretty dick.
"You said 'walks' twice."
"I like walks."
money taken away from his 2012 season would not be dick, as that season sucked.
"You said 'walks' twice."
"I like walks."
what year do you think this is?
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by Slyde on Feb 20, 2012 2:39 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
that is my argument, not yours, Foucault,
"Uh, we're going to win for you tonight...Schottzie."-Chris Sabo
I have no idea where or when I am right now.
This past weekend was Mardi Gras and I celebrated it in Little Bosnia.
"You said 'walks' twice."
"I like walks."
I hear ya, brother.
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by Slyde on Feb 20, 2012 2:43 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Auto-recing Lost references
is my constant.
by the finest muffins on Feb 20, 2012 3:18 PM EST up reply actions
Are you Carmen Sandiego?
"Uh, we're going to win for you tonight...Schottzie."-Chris Sabo
by Yossarian22 on Feb 20, 2012 2:43 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
I just downloaded teh Carman Sandiego theme song
Best 99 cents I spent all day.
"Uh, we're going to win for you tonight...Schottzie."-Chris Sabo
This is true
Albert Belle didn’t retire because he would’ve lost a ton of money. So, the Orioles kept on the 60-day DL for like 3 straight years.
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Similar thing with Bagwell
He didn’t play in ‘06 but didn’t officially retire until after the season, the day the Astros and the insurer settled their dispute as to who would pay his salary that year.
I thought the Astros had a dispute with Bagwell himself
I feel like Bagwell, who had missed much of the last two seasons with a deteriorating arthritic shoulder, had reached a point where he the pain had subsided and he felt he was strong enough to play, but the Astros did not want to activate him, because if they activated him they would be on the hook for his entire salary that year, and insurance wouldn’t pay them a dime.
Also Kirby Puckett spent 2 years on the 60 Day D.L., after his eye injury.
"Uh, we're going to win for you tonight...Schottzie."-Chris Sabo
by Yossarian22 on Feb 20, 2012 10:21 PM EST up reply actions
It would be interesting if that would be negotiated...
IE, Arroyo says, I’m thinking of retiring, Mr. Jockety. Let’s still pay me my deferred money otherwise I’ll just go get a couple of surgeries at a cost of about $6 Mill+ to you.
fun conversation topic:
who will retire with more wins? Leake (current: 20), Cueto (current: 41) or Arroyo (current: 112)?
"You said 'walks' twice."
"I like walks."
I'm going to go with Cueto.
But, I wouldn’t be surprised it if was Arroyo.
Under my tutelage, you will grow from boys to men. From men into gladiators. And from gladiators into Swansons. ~ Ron Swanson
by BigBabyBruce on Feb 20, 2012 2:49 PM EST up reply actions
I actually think it will be Leake or Arroyo.
I think Leake is more likely to be a useful big league pitcher 10 years from now than Cueto.
"Uh, we're going to win for you tonight...Schottzie."-Chris Sabo
Mike Leake will retire with 356 wins.
"Uh, we're going to win for you tonight...Schottzie."-Chris Sabo
Always take the guy who has already gotten there
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the other two an an injury away from the end of the careers.
"Uh, we're going to win for you tonight...Schottzie."-Chris Sabo
He blockquoted himself?
This is serious.
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Seriously.
I read this portion of this thread last night on my phone.
It starts out with Bronson speculating about his own possibly declining abilities and then gets to Jose Lima, Gil Meche and Albert Belle.
That’s not good.
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 Feb 21, 2012 9:29 AM EST up reply actions
The team gave him the contract and the team put him in the rotation
If Arroyo starts every 5th day, it is because of Dusty Baker and the Reds, not Arroyo’s stubbornness.
"Uh, we're going to win for you tonight...Schottzie."-Chris Sabo
In response to the beginning of Spring Training, and my 24th birthday, here is something to get your blood pumping.
The Jay Bruce clinch, with Marty’s call.
I remember this exactly. I was listening to the game at work, and I left during the commercials. I stopped at a gas station to fill up, and the place was deserted. I had Marty blaring on the radio as I was pumping gas. When Bruce hit the shot I ran around the gas station like a little kid. I would have done it even if there were people there. It was one of the greatest moments of my life.
I can’t wait for baseball start. I love baseball, but most importantly I love the Reds. Let’s kick some ass this season.
Under my tutelage, you will grow from boys to men. From men into gladiators. And from gladiators into Swansons. ~ Ron Swanson
by BigBabyBruce on Feb 20, 2012 2:32 PM EST reply actions 9 recs
I drove home and hugged everyone in my family.
No one knew what I was talking about except my dad.
Under my tutelage, you will grow from boys to men. From men into gladiators. And from gladiators into Swansons. ~ Ron Swanson
by BigBabyBruce on Feb 20, 2012 2:35 PM EST up reply actions
I was sitting in a Cubbie bar while on business in Chicago.
The nice bartender put the game on the big screen for me because the Cubs game was a blowout and when Jay hit the homer I screamed, cried and hugged and shook hands with Cub fans in the bar, who applauded and quite politely congratulated me, and a few even bought me drinks.
It was actually a nice experience. WITH CUB FANS.
darthmom: It's like sabremetrics, but for boobs.
by Hawkeye00 on Feb 20, 2012 2:39 PM EST up reply actions 3 recs
I was an idiot
I was at a meeting that I scheduled during that game. So I missed it.
"Uh, we're going to win for you tonight...Schottzie."-Chris Sabo
I've heard Cubs fans are nice in Chicago
It’s the d-bags that find it necessary to overtake our stadium whenever the Cubs come to town that gives them a bad name. Go figure.
Respect my authoritah!
by BigBadBruce on Feb 21, 2012 12:53 AM EST up reply actions
Something tells me that you're one of few Red Reporters that would have that experience with Cub fans being polite and buying you drinks
"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 Feb 21, 2012 8:33 AM EST up reply actions
in other words
brooke … a free round from the cubbie faithful
jeremy … punched in the face and tossed into the chicago river
Individuality: Always remember that you are unique. Just like everybody else.
obc and sukr totally tried to get into a 4-some with a Cubs fan couple that we sold our extra tickets to one early RR outing
true story.
As a matter of fact, I think it was the day most of us met jch24 for the first time too.
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Probably-under different circumstances, I might find myself in said river too.
One guy told me it was just adorable seeing a girl get so worked up about baseball. Normally that kind of comment would make me resort to violence, but I was too happy and excited to bother with punching him for being so sexist. I hugged him and drank the beer he bought me instead.
darthmom: It's like sabremetrics, but for boobs.
Happy Birthday!
You’ve definitely picked an excellent birthday viewing session.
darthmom: It's like sabremetrics, but for boobs.
i was there
not at the gas station. at the game. tweetup’d
Brevity is the soul of wit.
Happy birthday
I was in the moon deck, still the coolest thing I’ve ever witnessed. Until this October.
"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 Feb 20, 2012 4:13 PM EST up reply actions
I was there
With my wife and 6 week old son. I can’t wait until he’s old enough to tell everyone he was actually there.
"We don't worry about the pennant much, we just like to see the boys hit it deep."
by beasleymachine on Feb 20, 2012 4:15 PM EST up reply actions
I was bartending downtown and the restaurant didn't have a TV at that time.
So, I had my laptop and was watching it on Gameday. I heard the fireworks go off before Gameday showed the HR. I immediately put on my Reds cap, left the bar unattended, ran to Fountain Square and started high fiving strangers. Downtown was a blast that night.
Let a man come in and do the Popcorn.
Crum-Bum Beat
you really left the bar unattended???
Did you get in trouble?
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We were dead that night (probably because of the whole no TV thing)
I was gone for less than 5 minutes, so no one really cared.
Let a man come in and do the Popcorn.
Crum-Bum Beat
oh
I thought you meant you left and didn’t go back.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
#BestShapeOfHisLife
Bruce is indeed here. He’s 15 pounds lighter. “He mailed it to me,” Bailey said. #reds
— John Fay (@johnfayman) February 20, 2012
Bruce says he feels at strong as ever. “10, 15 pounds off your joints helps over the course of the season,” he said. #reds
— John Fay (@johnfayman) February 20, 2012
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Bruce is part deer and Homer is actually Diane, forest goddess?
"You said 'walks' twice."
"I like walks."
Nope
Homer makes soap out of human fat, like in Fight Club.
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And rule number two!
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 Feb 21, 2012 10:22 AM EST up reply actions
There's something very "serial-killery" about Homer's face.
I bet he uses the soap to wash the skin of his victims so he can wear it.
by Supreme Olajuwon on Feb 20, 2012 2:54 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
Homer would like to respond to that by discussing Huey Lewis and the News
by MC Reds Hot on Feb 20, 2012 3:35 PM EST up reply actions 9 recs
Remember when...
we would have all been clamoring to make this our new avatar?
Ah, Jared Weaver.
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 Feb 21, 2012 9:33 AM EST up reply actions
Sheldon's new pixxx
Bruce certainly looks more like Davis, less like Dunn:
"You said 'walks' twice."
"I like walks."
by Cy Schourek on Feb 20, 2012 2:54 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Did Mike Leake pay for those shoes?
by MC Reds Hot on Feb 20, 2012 2:55 PM EST up reply actions 4 recs
Shoplifting's a victimless crime
Like punching someone in the dark!
by Brendanukkah on Feb 20, 2012 5:14 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Looks like Bruce has gained some good definition in his arms.
His arms have always been pretty big, but they look more chiseled. Good for him.
Under my tutelage, you will grow from boys to men. From men into gladiators. And from gladiators into Swansons. ~ Ron Swanson
by BigBabyBruce on Feb 20, 2012 3:00 PM EST up reply actions
his face looks so lean
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
Sheldon said
he saw Janish there was well as Bruce.
Maybe Janny really was in the back of the truck. The route from Beaumont to Phoenix passes right through Houston.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
and god knows, Janish doesn't deserve a seat in baseball related travels.
"Uh, we're going to win for you tonight...Schottzie."-Chris Sabo
Who?
"If she’s already pregnant, you’re gold." - Hawkeye00
by PeteyHendrix on Feb 21, 2012 5:32 PM EST up reply actions
He can also shoot lasers out of his eyes
He came to camp ready this year.
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he did look a lot thinner
in that pic of him on the sidelines.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
Manny signs with the A's
FTH is Billy Beane going to do with all of the OF/DH types he signed?
Let a man come in and do the Popcorn.
Crum-Bum Beat
Mr Burns bought the A's to play in his softball league
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by Slyde on Feb 20, 2012 3:11 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Unless, of course, his nine OF/DH's fall victim to nine separate misfortunes and are unable to play.
But that will never happen. Three misfortunes, that’s possible. Seven misfortunes, there’s an outside chance. But nine misfortunes? I’d like to see that!
by Supreme Olajuwon on Feb 20, 2012 3:22 PM EST up reply actions 4 recs
No one really remembers that there are only seven separate misfortunes
Griffey – gigantism
Canseco – helps a lady whose house is burning
Sax – arrested because of the hundreds of unsolved murders in New York
Smith – falls into Springfield Mystery Spot and may never come out
Scioscia – radiation poisoning
Boggs – foolishly believes that Pitt the Elder was Britain’s greatest Prime Minister
Clemens – hypnotized to think he’s a chicken
Don Mattingly and Darryl Strawberry both make it to the game. Mattingly is then dismissed because of his refusal to get rid of his sideburns, but since Mr. Burns is the one dismissing him, it’s not a separate misfortune, and Mattingly is clearly not unable to play. And Strawberry does indeed play the whole game (hitting nine home runs!) until he is lifted for a pinch hitter in the ninth inning.
So Mr. Burns is right. Nine misfortunes is indeed a laughable potential outcome.
by Brendanukkah on Feb 20, 2012 5:49 PM EST up reply actions 5 recs
I knew this was you before glancing at the avatar....well done sir
"Wait, you think I'm being mean to the pretend orangutan?" -- battlekow
"It's like theres a party in my mouth and everyone's invited!"
Now wikipedia is trying to prove you wrong … they count mattingly as having said misfoutune … actually the article is a pretty good read for the superstars reactions and canseco’s stupidity
Individuality: Always remember that you are unique. Just like everybody else.
A collision of my two favoritest things at the time...
…would involve Uma Thurman doing jumping jacks.
"If she’s already pregnant, you’re gold." - Hawkeye00
by PeteyHendrix on Feb 21, 2012 5:35 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
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