Game Thread: Game 43 vs. the Indians

by crolfer on May 19, 2007 6:57 PM EDT Comment 106 comments

No game thread up yet... and the game's started already... Let's see if Cincy can finally pull something together and get themselves a win... I'm not real optomistic though... with Hamilton likely not playing, our already paltry offense looks a lot weaker...

stupid 300 word or whatever the stupid rule is... grrrr...........

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first!

by greg456 on May 19, 2007 7:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

i guess....

...technically Crolfer's first. But is this an indication of Reds fandom's state of mind? Game's started, and this is the extent of the day's posting activity.

by greg456 on May 19, 2007 7:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

1-0 baby

I'm undefeated, can we get a standings update? Everybody stay outta my way, I'm feeling it.

by greg456 on May 19, 2007 11:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Over/under on belisle?

4 innings?

by RedHotHollywood on May 19, 2007 7:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Brandon Phillips

Loves hitting against the Indians.

Wanted: Consecutive wins.

by Ash on May 19, 2007 7:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

and Grady Sizemore

loves hitting against the Reds.

Wanted: Consecutive wins.

by Ash on May 19, 2007 7:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Sowers

This guy sucks. Tell me again why the Reds tried to draft him?

by Brian B on May 19, 2007 7:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Belisle

Man, this guy sucks too.

by Brian B on May 19, 2007 8:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

We're gonna need...

10 or more runs tonight. I don't trust anyone on our pitching staff.

by RedHotHollywood on May 19, 2007 7:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

annnd Belisle has forgotten

how to throw strikes.

Wanted: Consecutive wins.

by Ash on May 19, 2007 8:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Norris Hopper throws like a girl.

Just sayin'.

by Geki on May 19, 2007 8:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I bet...

Ash does too.

"That which is repeated will happen a third time."

by Paul Householder on May 19, 2007 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I do.

Although I usually have more accuracy than Hopper did on the throw in question.

Wanted: Consecutive wins.

by Ash on May 19, 2007 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Reds

I hope the Reds are paying attention to what a hit with men on base looks like.

by Brian B on May 19, 2007 8:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

this thread is WILD!

wheres alan with his gifs?

"Swing away, Bronson." -- sayeth Chris Welsh.

by boobs on May 19, 2007 8:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

The Korean Graduate Student

who lives in the apartment below me has been listening to "Ain't Nuthin' But A G-Thang" for a solid week. He gets about 2 and half minutes into the song and then starts it over. "Rat-a-tat-tat" was popular midweek, but we're back to all G-Thang yesterday and today.

For those who don't remember, that'a a really repetitive bass line.

Dunn is fun, but Griffey's spiffy.

by Man Mountain on May 19, 2007 8:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I had a similar problem

The chick next door was enthralled with the last Mariah Carey album. I stabbed her in the heart with a trident. Now I'm laying low for awhile.

by RedHotHollywood on May 19, 2007 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

It just occured

to me that for him it really is nothing but a G-Thang.

I didn't realize trident was that hazardous; glad I switched to Orbit.

Dunn is fun, but Griffey's spiffy.

by Man Mountain on May 19, 2007 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Dunn

walking softly and carrying a big stick.

Dunn is fun, but Griffey's spiffy.

by Man Mountain on May 19, 2007 8:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Wow

This thread is dead, for ducat, dead.

All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named "Bubba"?

by BubbaFan on May 19, 2007 8:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Way to go Donny!!

Dunn is fun, but Griffey's spiffy.

by Man Mountain on May 19, 2007 8:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

2 out runs! What is this?

Wanted: Consecutive wins.

by Ash on May 19, 2007 8:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Reds Playoff Fever!!!

Catch it!!

by RedHotHollywood on May 19, 2007 8:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Let's get down to brass tacks

How do the Reds cough up this lead?

Points for originality.

Dunn is fun, but Griffey's spiffy.

by Man Mountain on May 19, 2007 8:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Krivsky makes last second move...

acquires Jose Mesa, and he goes game 7, 1997 World Series on his old mates. We lose in 11 innings on a balk, by new pitcher Adam Dunn.

by RedHotHollywood on May 19, 2007 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I dunno...

...but the penultimate inning will probably be involved.

All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named "Bubba"?

by BubbaFan on May 19, 2007 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

It'll have something to do with Hafner,

because it always does.

I'm thinking walk-off hit by pitch. I don't think we've tried that one yet.

Wanted: Consecutive wins.

by Ash on May 19, 2007 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Oh man, is it dead in here tonight.

I hate to post and run but it's laundry night here in East Columbus.

Party on.

by Alan on May 19, 2007 9:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

well hello sir

i was inquiring about you earlier. and here you are.

and goodbye, i suppose.

"Swing away, Bronson." -- sayeth Chris Welsh.

by boobs on May 19, 2007 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

does anyone remember that

family guy where peter reads the new yorker and sits there for like 3 days trying to figure out the cartoon? Im pretty sure it was a guy saying "I'd be apathetic if I weren't so lethargic." that's kind of how the reds are making me feel.

"Swing away, Bronson." -- sayeth Chris Welsh.

by boobs on May 19, 2007 9:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Evil monkey on Reds' back

Wanted: Consecutive wins.

by Ash on May 19, 2007 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Hey!

It's the ___ _____!!

"That which is repeated will happen a third time."

by Paul Householder on May 19, 2007 9:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

you and ash

kinda showed up outta nowhere at the same time... hmmm.....

"Swing away, Bronson." -- sayeth Chris Welsh.

by boobs on May 19, 2007 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

except that my first post was at right

around the beginning of the game... not quite nowhere.

Wanted: Consecutive wins.

by Ash on May 19, 2007 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

whatever

dont make me accuse you of things again

"Swing away, Bronson." -- sayeth Chris Welsh.

by boobs on May 19, 2007 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

You're the one with the couch.

I can't afford one. I only have an ottoman.

"That which is repeated will happen a third time."

by Paul Householder on May 19, 2007 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

LoL

And that was possibly the worst accusation you could have made. I'm not that evil.

Wanted: Consecutive wins.

by Ash on May 19, 2007 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

And it begins.

Who's coming in?

Wanted: Consecutive wins.

by Ash on May 19, 2007 9:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Hi Todd.

Wanted: Consecutive wins.

by Ash on May 19, 2007 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

More like...

Hellooo...Coffey.

"That which is repeated will happen a third time."

by Paul Householder on May 19, 2007 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

My initial response

was "OH DEAR SWEET JESUS!!!!" but, y'know don't want to look negative.

Wanted: Consecutive wins.

by Ash on May 19, 2007 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

thats not good

by OURob on May 19, 2007 9:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

What's not to like?

It's the eighth inning, where losing means winning and winning means losing.

There was a rule change that you probably didn't get the memo on.

From MLB.com: Any runs you give up in the eighth are added to your score, not the other team's.

"That which is repeated will happen a third time."

by Paul Householder on May 19, 2007 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

here comes stormy

by OURob on May 19, 2007 9:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I guess...

...Narron has no faith in Coffey.

All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named "Bubba"?

by BubbaFan on May 19, 2007 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Think the Yanks

Could use a starting pitcher (Lohse) or two (Milton, once off the DL)?

"That which is repeated will happen a third time."

by Paul Householder on May 19, 2007 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

No

I think they'll stick with their collection of rookies, and wait for the Rocket to save them.

All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named "Bubba"?

by BubbaFan on May 19, 2007 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Dang.

Thought we might be able to get a no-hit catcher, middle reliever or a no-hit corner infielder for them.

"That which is repeated will happen a third time."

by Paul Householder on May 19, 2007 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Really could use...

A nice 6-4-3 job right now.

"That which is repeated will happen a third time."

by Paul Householder on May 19, 2007 9:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

BOHICA.

Warrants mentioning.

"Karma - there it was. The meaning of life, straight from Carson Daly's lips to my morphine-laced ears." -Earl Hickey

by BLee2525 on May 19, 2007 9:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Bill Simmons!

The masquerade's over!

by greg456 on May 19, 2007 9:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

LOL

That was an homage, not an admission.

"Karma - there it was. The meaning of life, straight from Carson Daly's lips to my morphine-laced ears." -Earl Hickey

by BLee2525 on May 19, 2007 9:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Um.

Throw a strike?

"That which is repeated will happen a third time."

by Paul Householder on May 19, 2007 9:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I think disco Stu could get the out right

here

by OURob on May 19, 2007 9:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Dental plan!!!

"That which is repeated will happen a third time."

by Paul Householder on May 19, 2007 9:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

need another

Wanted: Consecutive wins.

by Ash on May 19, 2007 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Beer?

"Karma - there it was. The meaning of life, straight from Carson Daly's lips to my morphine-laced ears." -Earl Hickey

by BLee2525 on May 19, 2007 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Always.

Wanted: Consecutive wins.

by Ash on May 19, 2007 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

What's on tap tonight?

Newcastle, as usual?

I have a delightful assortment of Bell's Pale Ale and Dogfish Head 90 Minute IPA, the beer that restored my faith in America.

"Karma - there it was. The meaning of life, straight from Carson Daly's lips to my morphine-laced ears." -Earl Hickey

by BLee2525 on May 19, 2007 9:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Actually, I'm beverage-free this evening.

Need to hit the store.

Wanted: Consecutive wins.

by Ash on May 19, 2007 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Booooooooooooooooooooooooooo

"Karma - there it was. The meaning of life, straight from Carson Daly's lips to my morphine-laced ears." -Earl Hickey

by BLee2525 on May 19, 2007 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Ouch!

Hey hey... Ok, ok, I'll go tomorrow. Sheesh!

Wanted: Consecutive wins.

by Ash on May 19, 2007 9:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Exhale,

Thank you, Stormy.

Wanted: Consecutive wins.

by Ash on May 19, 2007 9:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

At least for now.

"That which is repeated will happen a third time."

by Paul Householder on May 19, 2007 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Random thought:

I was drunk at bw3's last night watching the game and some people booed Burton, and right afterward stopped paying attention when Stanton came in, is anyone else ok with Burton beaming the crap out of people due to his age when you've got Stanton coming in

by OURob on May 19, 2007 9:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

So far, so good...

That coulda been bad.

All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named "Bubba"?

by BubbaFan on May 19, 2007 9:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

well done storms

since the all-star break last year, this guy has been great

"Swing away, Bronson." -- sayeth Chris Welsh.

by boobs on May 19, 2007 9:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Agreed.

He and Coutlangus are the only ones in the pen right now that are pitching acceptably.

Too bad that Salmon and his 1.07 WHIP aren't here right now.

"That which is repeated will happen a third time."

by Paul Householder on May 19, 2007 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Louisville needs him more.

Wanted: Consecutive wins.

by Ash on May 19, 2007 9:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Actually i think Samlon is back

McBeth went on the brevement list and they recalled Brad

by OURob on May 19, 2007 9:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

You are correct.

Wanted: Consecutive wins.

by Ash on May 19, 2007 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Now is the time for the bunt.

Another run would be big.

"That which is repeated will happen a third time."

by Paul Householder on May 19, 2007 9:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

NoHo strikes out...

Did they even try to bunt?

"That which is repeated will happen a third time."

by Paul Householder on May 19, 2007 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah, fouled off two

Wanted: Consecutive wins.

by Ash on May 19, 2007 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I don't know what would be worse...

Trying to bunt and failing miserably, or Narron not even trying to bunt there.

"That which is repeated will happen a third time."

by Paul Householder on May 19, 2007 9:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I think trying and failing miserably

is worse. Shoulda seen the swinging strike three - it was almost comical, he turned all the way around after the swing.

Wanted: Consecutive wins.

by Ash on May 19, 2007 9:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I would love a visit from Grandma here.

"That which is repeated will happen a third time."

by Paul Householder on May 19, 2007 10:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Man...

...that's the kind of thing that usually happens to us.

All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named "Bubba"?

by BubbaFan on May 19, 2007 10:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

i was just thinking the same thing

by OURob on May 19, 2007 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I wouldn't mind

passing 'Baseball Hell' on to another team...

Wanted: Consecutive wins.

by Ash on May 19, 2007 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I think we probably need

To sacrifice a bucket of KFC to get that done.

"That which is repeated will happen a third time."

by Paul Householder on May 19, 2007 10:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Guess that means I'm buying

beer and KFC tomorrow.

Wanted: Consecutive wins.

by Ash on May 19, 2007 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Let me recommend

The variety big box. It should come with a big bow on it; it's that good.

You open it up, and there in front of you lie a drumstick, a crispy strip, a box of popcorn chicken, 2 sides of your choice (I go with mashed potatoes and potato wedges), and a biscuit. Hell, get another biscuit, too.

"Karma - there it was. The meaning of life, straight from Carson Daly's lips to my morphine-laced ears." -Earl Hickey

by BLee2525 on May 19, 2007 10:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Hmm.

Maybe the bad baseball karma is getting transferred. That usually happens to us too.

"That which is repeated will happen a third time."

by Paul Householder on May 19, 2007 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Free Run

I'll take it !!

Nobody listens to Andrew

by nlt-andrew68 on May 19, 2007 10:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I said we'd need 10!

by RedHotHollywood on May 19, 2007 10:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Free wings from Hooters.

Wanted: Consecutive wins.

by Ash on May 19, 2007 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

2 more runs.....

I love it !!

Nobody listens to Andrew

by nlt-andrew68 on May 19, 2007 10:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Bring on Stanton now.

Save Weathers for tomorrow.

"That which is repeated will happen a third time."

by Paul Householder on May 19, 2007 10:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Was thinking the same thing

Apparently Jerry is thinking Weathers needs a save.

Wanted: Consecutive wins.

by Ash on May 19, 2007 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Stormy can still get the save

by RedHotHollywood on May 19, 2007 10:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Wow.

Wanted: Consecutive wins.

by Ash on May 19, 2007 10:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

C'mon, Weathers

get the third out

Wanted: Consecutive wins.

by Ash on May 19, 2007 10:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

29 pitches and counting.

Now two of the three competent relief pitchers in the pen (Coutlangus and Stormy) are out of action tomorrow.

"That which is repeated will happen a third time."

by Paul Householder on May 19, 2007 10:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Hallelujah

A win! A win! An actual win!!!

All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named "Bubba"?

by BubbaFan on May 19, 2007 10:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Isn't it weird?

Feels weird.

Wanted: Consecutive wins.

by Ash on May 19, 2007 10:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

10 runs on 8 hits.

That's my kind of baseball.

Wanted: Consecutive wins.

by Ash on May 19, 2007 10:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I love dispatching indians !!

by Jeremiah Johnson on May 19, 2007 10:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Mark my words...

Narron will wish tomorrow that he had not used Stormy to pitch the 9th inning tonight.

"That which is repeated will happen a third time."

by Paul Householder on May 19, 2007 10:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

ashnarronlovechild

Marked.

Wanted: Consecutive wins.

by Ash on May 19, 2007 10:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I appreciate it.

Gracias.

"That which is repeated will happen a third time."

by Paul Householder on May 19, 2007 10:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Narron was desperate for a win -

Tomorrow wasn't a consideration. No matter what Krivsky says, Narron's job is on the line.

There ain't much to being a ballplayer, if you're a ballplayer. Honus Wagner

by Madville on May 19, 2007 10:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'm not afraid of any indians.....

bring 'em on !!!!

by Jeremiah Johnson on May 19, 2007 10:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Minor league updates

Louisville wins 13-3, Edwin 3-6 with a homer off of Dan Kolb. He's hitting .359 in Louisville. Dewayne Wise had 2 homers, which I do not like seeing. Aaron Herr went 4-6 with a jack of his own.

In Sarasota, Johnny Cueto goes 8 innings giving up only 1 run on 3 hits, which puts his ERA at 3.16 on the season. Jay Bruce with a 2-5 night and another double, giving him 27 extra base hits in 41 games. The Reds ultimately won 7-5 in 10 after a blown save in the 9th.

by Geki on May 19, 2007 10:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs