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Game Thread: Game 95 vs. the Marlins

H_tiny by JD Arney on in News

TIME: 7:05 @ Dolphin Stadium
                                       

MARLINS PROBABLE:                      REDS PROBABLE:
Sergio Mitre (4-4, 2.81)                     Matt Belisle (5-6, 5.02)

BR Game Preview

Hopefully Belisle can build from his last start.

Go Reds!

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Let's go Reds!
"I'm just like everybody else. I have two arms, two legs, and four-thousand hits." - Pete Rose

by BK on Jul 19, 2007 5:10 PM EDT reply actions  

ive always wanted to say
that your name reminds me of the shoes... British Knights. When i was growing up watching double dare, they were always included somehow as a prize. also LA Gear. And Jordache jeans. french-rolled. and perms. 1990 4eva!
Marty may have a shirt on, but Billy Beane just ripped his off and is squeezing his nipples. - Brendan's ukkah

by boobs on Jul 19, 2007 5:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

I remember those...
I usually don't get that though... Burger King most of the time.  Double Dare is still on too, surprisingly enough, and the grand prize is still an all new Nintendo Sixty-Foooooooour!
"I'm just like everybody else. I have two arms, two legs, and four-thousand hits." - Pete Rose

by BK on Jul 19, 2007 5:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

I always liked the show Fun House
They gave away all the same prizes (also I believe, K-Swiss shoes).  I don't remember a ton about the show, other than the constestants went through some challenges to see who would get to go through the Fun House and grab these tags that would correspond with great prizes.

Ah, childhood.  Without cable.

by Brendanukkah on Jul 19, 2007 5:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

i forgot about fun house
anybody remember that show with dave coolier (sp?)... the one where he was the host of a faux talk show and always got to use his cut-it-out bit. what the hell was that show called? i remember the guest host was some strange blonde chick who reminded me of miss piggy.
Marty may have a shirt on, but Billy Beane just ripped his off and is squeezing his nipples. - Brendan's ukkah

by boobs on Jul 19, 2007 5:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

Fun House was a GREAT albumn
by Iggy and the Stooges. It featured one of the truly great songs of all time - "She got a TV eye on me."
Captain Oveur: Joey, do you like movies about gladiators? Joey, have you ever been to a Turkish prison?

by Madville on Jul 19, 2007 5:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

Forgot about the go-karts and tokens
Here's all you need to know about Fun House.  Apparently Leonardo DiCaprio was a constestant.  I also remember Soleil Moon Frye (Punky Brewster) being on the show.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fun_House_%28game_show%29

by Brendanukkah on Jul 19, 2007 5:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

Big Kahuna-Right?, I mean I always
thought that was what your name meant - either that of you might be 'the' Burger King, you know the guy in the robe and the crown who get out on the football field and catches passes and also hangs out in this guy's bedroom....oh well thats probably not it.
Captain Oveur: Joey, do you like movies about gladiators? Joey, have you ever been to a Turkish prison?

by Madville on Jul 19, 2007 5:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

Lineup for Redlegs
Freel cf
Hatteberg 1b
Griffey rf
Phillips 2b
Dunn lf
Valentin c
Encarnacion 3b
Lopez ss
Belisle p
"I'm just like everybody else. I have two arms, two legs, and four-thousand hits." - Pete Rose

by BK on Jul 19, 2007 5:21 PM EDT reply actions  

i was hoping
valentin would be in there somewhere. We're really underutilizing him.
Marty may have a shirt on, but Billy Beane just ripped his off and is squeezing his nipples. - Brendan's ukkah

by boobs on Jul 19, 2007 5:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

I'm okay with Javy in the lineup today
Ross caught 15 innings yesterday, after all.  I'm less thrilled about seeing him bat so high in the order, but whatever.  Just hoping that lineups don't matter...

by Brendanukkah on Jul 19, 2007 5:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

I can't remember if lineups matter... Ash?
"This may be representative of my nature as a middle American jerk-off." ~Pops

by Fat Vegas Alan on Jul 19, 2007 5:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

Got to rest Ross
The more Javy plays the better he hits. He's not the greatest catcher but would you rather have Toothache. I like old Javy.
Captain Oveur: Joey, do you like movies about gladiators? Joey, have you ever been to a Turkish prison?

by Madville on Jul 19, 2007 5:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

Good to see Edwin getting a start
but where's Moeller? Get him in there and you got yourself a line up.
Today is the first day of the rest of the season.

by satyanaas on Jul 19, 2007 7:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

C. Trent Says
Homer to the Minor League DL with a Right Groin Strain.
Find me on MySpace- http://www.myspace.com/mixfmkyle

by MixFMKyle on Jul 19, 2007 5:32 PM EDT reply actions  

At least he didn't strain the wrong groin.
Thank you.  Thank you very much.
"This may be representative of my nature as a middle American jerk-off." ~Pops

by Fat Vegas Alan on Jul 19, 2007 5:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

Belisle..
.is giving up a lot of hits (128 in 109.3 IP) but his K-to-BB (73:24) ratio is second only to Harang's on the team.

(Quick math. Forgive me if I've goofed.)

"This may be representative of my nature as a middle American jerk-off." ~Pops

by Fat Vegas Alan on Jul 19, 2007 5:50 PM EDT reply actions  

I always liked the show Hey, Dude...
That one girl from it married Ben Stiller.

I also like Salute your Shorts.

Camp Anawanna We hold you in our heart
And when we think about you
It makes me wanna fart!

"Give them this: they never let the fact that only half of what they posted was funny stop them from posting still more." - Rastronomicals

by chandrathan on Jul 19, 2007 5:58 PM EDT reply actions  

i remember being confused and mortified
when sponge said "piss." i couldnt believe they could put words like that on tv.
Marty may have a shirt on, but Billy Beane just ripped his off and is squeezing his nipples. - Brendan's ukkah

by boobs on Jul 19, 2007 6:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

Boobs, are you still confused?
Do you need a picture?
"This may be representative of my nature as a middle American jerk-off." ~Pops

by Fat Vegas Alan on Jul 19, 2007 6:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

i still dont quite get it
Marty may have a shirt on, but Billy Beane just ripped his off and is squeezing his nipples. - Brendan's ukkah

by boobs on Jul 19, 2007 6:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

Youve seen it n the parkin lot befor Bengal games
"This may be representative of my nature as a middle American jerk-off." ~Pops

by Fat Vegas Alan on Jul 19, 2007 6:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

Kudos Alan..
You've made me laugh several times today.

And upon seeing this picture, Chandra says "You all are delinquents."

"Give them this: they never let the fact that only half of what they posted was funny stop them from posting still more." - Rastronomicals

by chandrathan on Jul 19, 2007 6:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

Flordia always has good young pitchers...
how do they do it? I guess signing 40 year olds doesn't help...
"Always root for the winner. That way you won't be disappointed." -Tug McGraw

by Zach K on Jul 19, 2007 6:02 PM EDT reply actions  

belisle
has had five or six shitty outings in a row - isn't it time he pitched a good game?
Fire DeWayno Sweaterpants!

by Daedalus on Jul 19, 2007 6:09 PM EDT reply actions  

nope
not quite time yet
Marty may have a shirt on, but Billy Beane just ripped his off and is squeezing his nipples. - Brendan's ukkah

by boobs on Jul 19, 2007 6:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

Moeller?
Why does everyone here hate moeller?  Is he good? Not really, but would you rather ha a catcher hitting .180, and able to throw out runners or Javy, who has trouble throwing people out on pitch outs?  If Moeller throws out 2 runners or even prevents them from running I would rather start him!!!!!!!!!!!  Pitchers era's go up over a run when Javy catches! He has thrown out 1 stealer(albeit Jose Reyes) of about 20 stolen bases he allowed. SO a .250 avg with bad game calling skills and a terrible arm is better than a catcher who hits .180 calls a decent game and has an average arm??  NOT TO ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by Tbone redleg on Jul 19, 2007 6:19 PM EDT reply actions  

Where did this come from?
You make your first comment, and you choose to defend Chad Moeller?
"Give them this: they never let the fact that only half of what they posted was funny stop them from posting still more." - Rastronomicals

by chandrathan on Jul 19, 2007 6:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

haha I know
"Always root for the winner. That way you won't be disappointed." -Tug McGraw

by Zach K on Jul 19, 2007 6:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

this comment is fantastic
moeller has thrown out the same number of guys this year as valentin. One. combined those guys are 2 for 30 at throwing guys out this year. As far as defensive catchers go, we have ross and two sieves.
Marty may have a shirt on, but Billy Beane just ripped his off and is squeezing his nipples. - Brendan's ukkah

by boobs on Jul 19, 2007 6:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yes but Moeller seems
to be better at D' because the anouncers don't bring it up that he sucks ass...you just aren't a baseball person
"Always root for the winner. That way you won't be disappointed." -Tug McGraw

by Zach K on Jul 19, 2007 6:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

and you sold
moeller a little short re: his offensive ineptitude. this year he's getting on base at a .167 clip. His OPS is .417. He has 0 walks and 48 at-bats. He's got a career OPS+ of 62. Whoever we have catching for billings would be better than moeller.
Marty may have a shirt on, but Billy Beane just ripped his off and is squeezing his nipples. - Brendan's ukkah

by boobs on Jul 19, 2007 6:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

I bet you ask
any pitcher on this team who they want catching and their answer is Dave Ross. He might be hitting .180, but like you said, he catches a decent game and can throw guys out.
Javy can't catch.
Moeller can't catch or hit. Dude doesn't even belong on this team, and he isn't hitting .250, is he? IIRC, he's not even a career .250 hitter.
"428 feet of man." ~ Jim Day, creepily reliving a Chris Duncan home run.

by Ash on Jul 19, 2007 7:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

I'll take Javy
He's getting a PT and he will hit the ball. And he'll be ready to Pinch Hit when the times come.
Captain Oveur: Joey, do you like movies about gladiators? Joey, have you ever been to a Turkish prison?

by Madville on Jul 19, 2007 7:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

Boobs...
I got Marc Maggard to call me an idiot today...
"Give them this: they never let the fact that only half of what they posted was funny stop them from posting still more." - Rastronomicals

by chandrathan on Jul 19, 2007 6:50 PM EDT reply actions  

well congratulations sir
Marty may have a shirt on, but Billy Beane just ripped his off and is squeezing his nipples. - Brendan's ukkah

by boobs on Jul 19, 2007 6:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

Thank you.
"Give them this: they never let the fact that only half of what they posted was funny stop them from posting still more." - Rastronomicals

by chandrathan on Jul 19, 2007 6:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

Who is Micael Reghi?
"Give them this: they never let the fact that only half of what they posted was funny stop them from posting still more." - Rastronomicals

by chandrathan on Jul 19, 2007 7:01 PM EDT reply actions  

Check it out!
He has a Wikipedia Entry!
"Give them this: they never let the fact that only half of what they posted was funny stop them from posting still more." - Rastronomicals

by chandrathan on Jul 19, 2007 7:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

How many Great Plays will BP make tonight?
Im going with 27
"Always root for the winner. That way you won't be disappointed." -Tug McGraw

by Zach K on Jul 19, 2007 7:06 PM EDT reply actions  

sounds about right...
Today is the first day of the rest of the season.

by satyanaas on Jul 19, 2007 7:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

That Right Fielder misplayed that ball..
Let's trade for him!
"Give them this: they never let the fact that only half of what they posted was funny stop them from posting still more." - Rastronomicals

by chandrathan on Jul 19, 2007 7:13 PM EDT reply actions  

2 run Error? Or Double?
"Always root for the winner. That way you won't be disappointed." -Tug McGraw

by Zach K on Jul 19, 2007 7:14 PM EDT reply actions  

Man they are making Freel look good in the OF
"Always root for the winner. That way you won't be disappointed." -Tug McGraw

by Zach K on Jul 19, 2007 7:15 PM EDT reply actions  

Woo hoo!
In play, run(s)!
"I'm just like everybody else. I have two arms, two legs, and four-thousand hits." - Pete Rose

by BK on Jul 19, 2007 7:15 PM EDT reply actions  

I like
Get on the board early and often.  Belizzle's gonna need all the help he can get.  This big outfield terrifies me, considering the "speed" we have out there.

by Brendanukkah on Jul 19, 2007 7:16 PM EDT reply actions  

8 more like that
and I think we'll be Oh-kay.
Today is the first day of the rest of the season.

by satyanaas on Jul 19, 2007 7:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

Did anyone else realize
that Gosling struck out five guys yesterday?  I just saw that today, and thought that was pretty great.  19 K's total for our pitching staff yesterday.  Take another bow, guys, and go out and do that again today.

by Brendanukkah on Jul 19, 2007 7:20 PM EDT reply actions  

Um...
Some strikeouts now would be just peachy.  Lisa needs braces, Matt.  Do what you can.

by Brendanukkah on Jul 19, 2007 7:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

God damnit Matt B!
You are so hittable
"Always root for the winner. That way you won't be disappointed." -Tug McGraw

by Zach K on Jul 19, 2007 7:24 PM EDT reply actions  

I'd hit that.
Everybody's a jerk. You. Me. This jerk.

by andromache on Jul 19, 2007 7:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

How hittable?
"Give them this: they never let the fact that only half of what they posted was funny stop them from posting still more." - Rastronomicals

by chandrathan on Jul 19, 2007 7:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

Cabrera will be ours by the trade deadline...
He's just auditioning to prove his worth to K-Dawg.
"Give them this: they never let the fact that only half of what they posted was funny stop them from posting still more." - Rastronomicals

by chandrathan on Jul 19, 2007 7:25 PM EDT reply actions  

Oh, just got in
who is this joker on tv whose voice I cannot recognize?
"428 feet of man." ~ Jim Day, creepily reliving a Chris Duncan home run.

by Ash on Jul 19, 2007 7:28 PM EDT reply actions  

You'd better read the previous post...
I covered him earlier and linked to his Wikipedia page.
"Give them this: they never let the fact that only half of what they posted was funny stop them from posting still more." - Rastronomicals

by chandrathan on Jul 19, 2007 7:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

So he's overbearing
and has spent time in Arizona. It's the New THom.
"428 feet of man." ~ Jim Day, creepily reliving a Chris Duncan home run.

by Ash on Jul 19, 2007 7:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

Don't even bring up "Mr. Baseball,
Son of God's"name. He is a terrible announcer - just can't shut up and has so much to say.
Captain Oveur: Joey, do you like movies about gladiators? Joey, have you ever been to a Turkish prison?

by Madville on Jul 19, 2007 7:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

So far,
I like him better than this guy
"428 feet of man." ~ Jim Day, creepily reliving a Chris Duncan home run.

by Ash on Jul 19, 2007 7:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

That's because Thom is awesome!
"Give them this: they never let the fact that only half of what they posted was funny stop them from posting still more." - Rastronomicals

by chandrathan on Jul 19, 2007 7:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

or because this guy is awful
Dude was fired as the Cavs' broadcaster. That can't be good.
"428 feet of man." ~ Jim Day, creepily reliving a Chris Duncan home run.

by Ash on Jul 19, 2007 7:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

Thom doesn't understand why anyone
wouldn't like Ohio State.
"Give them this: they never let the fact that only half of what they posted was funny stop them from posting still more." - Rastronomicals

by chandrathan on Jul 19, 2007 7:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

Silence
You degenerate Michigan fan!  (Sorry, other than that, we're best friends)

by Brendanukkah on Jul 19, 2007 7:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

Best Friends Forever!
I think Michigan's finally going to beat OSU this year...
"Give them this: they never let the fact that only half of what they posted was funny stop them from posting still more." - Rastronomicals

by chandrathan on Jul 19, 2007 7:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

Odds are, you're right
Can't beat Lloyd ... how many times in a row would this be? Hmmmmm?
"428 feet of man." ~ Jim Day, creepily reliving a Chris Duncan home run.

by Ash on Jul 19, 2007 7:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

90 bajillion...
seemingly...
"Give them this: they never let the fact that only half of what they posted was funny stop them from posting still more." - Rastronomicals

by chandrathan on Jul 19, 2007 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

FWIW
I don't understand that either.
"428 feet of man." ~ Jim Day, creepily reliving a Chris Duncan home run.

by Ash on Jul 19, 2007 7:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

out of it
nice, mattie b
Marty may have a shirt on, but Billy Beane just ripped his off and is squeezing his nipples. - Brendan's ukkah

by boobs on Jul 19, 2007 7:30 PM EDT reply actions  

Hermida's touch
turns scoring opportunities to dust.

by Brendanukkah on Jul 19, 2007 7:31 PM EDT reply actions  

That was a Matrix inning
"What are you saying?  That I can dodge bullets?"

by Brendanukkah on Jul 19, 2007 7:31 PM EDT reply actions  

Whoa...
"Give them this: they never let the fact that only half of what they posted was funny stop them from posting still more." - Rastronomicals

by chandrathan on Jul 19, 2007 7:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

but but but
Matt Belisle has facial expressions!
Everybody's a jerk. You. Me. This jerk.

by andromache on Jul 19, 2007 7:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

Facial expressions
are just part of a computer program.  You think that's a strained look of exertion on his face?  You think that's a grimace that he just gave up another double?  Hm.

by Brendanukkah on Jul 19, 2007 7:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

man, if computers could generate facial expression
...keanu reeves' career would be revolutionized
Everybody's a jerk. You. Me. This jerk.

by andromache on Jul 19, 2007 7:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

I choose to believe that Dogstar
was the product of some malevolent intelligence, seeking to crush the souls of humanity.  Also: 30 Seconds to Mars.

by Brendanukkah on Jul 19, 2007 7:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

"Freel is primarily the number one main
stolen base operative on this team." Except for Brandon Phillips, Welsh. And was that even a sentence?
"428 feet of man." ~ Jim Day, creepily reliving a Chris Duncan home run.

by Ash on Jul 19, 2007 7:38 PM EDT reply actions  

Don't forget
Adam "Even when I was caught stealing, I was still safe" Dunn.

by Brendanukkah on Jul 19, 2007 7:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

"Except for Brandon Phillip, Welsh"
Nope not a sentence...No verb..
"Give them this: they never let the fact that only half of what they posted was funny stop them from posting still more." - Rastronomicals

by chandrathan on Jul 19, 2007 7:39 PM EDT reply actions  

Way to "reply to this," asshat.
"428 feet of man." ~ Jim Day, creepily reliving a Chris Duncan home run.

by Ash on Jul 19, 2007 7:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

I was so excited to post that I couldn't wait for
the new page to load :-)
"Give them this: they never let the fact that only half of what they posted was funny stop them from posting still more." - Rastronomicals

by chandrathan on Jul 19, 2007 7:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

Why the hell
would you drive all the way down to Florida from Cincinnati to watch this team?
"I'm just like everybody else. I have two arms, two legs, and four-thousand hits." - Pete Rose

by BK on Jul 19, 2007 7:41 PM EDT reply actions  

same reason I flew to Denver
we're all fucking insane
"428 feet of man." ~ Jim Day, creepily reliving a Chris Duncan home run.

by Ash on Jul 19, 2007 7:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

True.
Just doesn't seem worth a 20+ hour drive to me.
"I'm just like everybody else. I have two arms, two legs, and four-thousand hits." - Pete Rose

by BK on Jul 19, 2007 7:45 PM EDT up reply actions  

you mean 20 hours total?
'cause Florida isn't a 20 hour drive away... unless you're not in Cincinnati. Hell, it might be 20 hours from where you are.
"428 feet of man." ~ Jim Day, creepily reliving a Chris Duncan home run.

by Ash on Jul 19, 2007 7:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

Is it that close?
I've never driven it.
"I'm just like everybody else. I have two arms, two legs, and four-thousand hits." - Pete Rose

by BK on Jul 19, 2007 7:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

I've done it in 12. It's not a fast drive
by any means, but 12 is much better than 20.
"428 feet of man." ~ Jim Day, creepily reliving a Chris Duncan home run.

by Ash on Jul 19, 2007 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

Google maps says 17 hours
I thought it was further away than that.

by Brendanukkah on Jul 19, 2007 7:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

Hmmmm
perhaps I should slow down :)
"428 feet of man." ~ Jim Day, creepily reliving a Chris Duncan home run.

by Ash on Jul 19, 2007 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

He's From Washington...
You're ok Lead Foot
"Give them this: they never let the fact that only half of what they posted was funny stop them from posting still more." - Rastronomicals

by chandrathan on Jul 19, 2007 7:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

google maps are always way off on time
so ash's time seems about right.  i know my sister did it in 14.
Fire DeWayno Sweaterpants!

by Daedalus on Jul 19, 2007 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

Shit, I forgot, I wasn't
in the panhandle. Yeah, add a couple of hours to 12.
"428 feet of man." ~ Jim Day, creepily reliving a Chris Duncan home run.

by Ash on Jul 19, 2007 7:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

My daughter is an engineering student
at University of Miami - its 17 hours to drive there
Captain Oveur: Joey, do you like movies about gladiators? Joey, have you ever been to a Turkish prison?

by Madville on Jul 20, 2007 12:14 AM EDT up reply actions  

I used to live in Jacksonville.....
when I was in the Navy and I made that drive a number of times.

Its about 12hrs from Cincinnati to Jax. Add another 4+ hours to Miami.

You would have to average 80 miles an hour to do it in 14, With no stops. It's possible, but not real smart.

Nobody listens to Andrew. Wayne... You're Next !

by nlt-andrew68 on Jul 19, 2007 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

LoL
put your adult diapers on and drive if you need to be there in 14 hours
"428 feet of man." ~ Jim Day, creepily reliving a Chris Duncan home run.

by Ash on Jul 19, 2007 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

If we weren't all crazy...
We would go insane...
"Give them this: they never let the fact that only half of what they posted was funny stop them from posting still more." - Rastronomicals

by chandrathan on Jul 19, 2007 7:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

This is a huge crowd tonight...
I bet the young players are nervous to be playing in front of so many people.
"Give them this: they never let the fact that only half of what they posted was funny stop them from posting still more." - Rastronomicals

by chandrathan on Jul 19, 2007 7:43 PM EDT reply actions  

good for dunn
telling petey to not take him out in the seventh.
Everybody's a jerk. You. Me. This jerk.

by andromache on Jul 19, 2007 7:43 PM EDT reply actions  

marty and mark sheldon think pete won't back down
because it's totally a good idea to make enemies with one of your most important players.

also, they keep rehashing how hopper is better defensively. Yeah, everyone knows that - that's not the issue. grr.

Everybody's a jerk. You. Me. This jerk.

by andromache on Jul 19, 2007 7:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

They are saying
That's what you have to do to win ballgames.

Of course Mark Sheldon said that sometimes that doesn't work out, as was the case yesterday, but you gotta live with that.

Never mind that such outcomes actually should be taken into account when figuring out whether to take out Dunn for defensive purposes.

What a bunch of idiots.

Please don't trade Adam Dunn.

by Paul Householder on Jul 19, 2007 7:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

They're so dumb...
They probably think you are the real paul Householder.
"Give them this: they never let the fact that only half of what they posted was funny stop them from posting still more." - Rastronomicals

by chandrathan on Jul 19, 2007 7:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

he's not?
i feel so dirty and used.
Everybody's a jerk. You. Me. This jerk.

by andromache on Jul 19, 2007 7:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

And...
Chandrathan isn't the real Chandrathan either.
Please don't trade Adam Dunn.

by Paul Householder on Jul 19, 2007 7:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

I don't get it...
"Give them this: they never let the fact that only half of what they posted was funny stop them from posting still more." - Rastronomicals

by chandrathan on Jul 19, 2007 7:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

Tonight
with this outfield, I wouldn't mind a defensive replacement.  If it were anyone but Hopper.  I don't trust that guy's defense either, and clearly his bat can't carry Dunn's bat's jock.  So, I guess I'm actually in favor of this move too.

by Brendanukkah on Jul 19, 2007 7:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

Dunn went to Mackanin
For a closed-door meeting regarding the constant defensive replacements.

I would bet he made all the probability-based arguments we've been making.

Please don't trade Adam Dunn.

by Paul Householder on Jul 19, 2007 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yep.
Makes me want to listen to the Marlins feed.
Please don't trade Adam Dunn.

by Paul Householder on Jul 19, 2007 7:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

Nothing yet
The "move" I was circuitously in favor of was Dunn telling Loose Mackanin to not take him out of the game for defensive purposes.  Honestly, I don't know how much of a defensive upgrade Hopper is.  He's faster, but he makes some boneheaded decisions on fly balls.  And he could kill Freel if we give him a chance.

by Brendanukkah on Jul 19, 2007 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

I recall Hopper making a difference on one play
as a defensive replacement so far this year. That was the leaping catch in foul ground against the Diamondbacks, in a game that Weathers blew the save in anyways.

by Geki on Jul 19, 2007 7:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

Well...He misplayed a ball into a triple
yesterday (I think that's when it was)

So he made a difference then.

"Give them this: they never let the fact that only half of what they posted was funny stop them from posting still more." - Rastronomicals

by chandrathan on Jul 19, 2007 8:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yep.
Marty said that while it would have been nice to have Dunn's bat during the 15 innings, he said that we probably wouldn't have gotten to the 15th inning without Hopper.

I agree.

If he hadn't misplayed that ball into a triple, the tying run might not have scored in the bottom of the 10th.

Please don't trade Adam Dunn.

by Paul Householder on Jul 19, 2007 8:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

you guys are forgetting
norris' awesome awareness to shove live balls into the gloves of unconscious fellow outfielders. go team!
Marty may have a shirt on, but Billy Beane just ripped his off and is squeezing his nipples. - Brendan's ukkah

by boobs on Jul 19, 2007 8:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

Ok boys
Let's get that one back.  We need to blow this game wide open.  The thought of going to a bullpen where everyone's taxed with a slim lead gives me the willies.

Speaking of, is Ricky Stone up with the team yet?  Probably not.

by Brendanukkah on Jul 19, 2007 7:52 PM EDT reply actions  

Do you guys like Nerds Ropes?
They may be the greatest thing on the planet!
"Give them this: they never let the fact that only half of what they posted was funny stop them from posting still more." - Rastronomicals

by chandrathan on Jul 19, 2007 7:56 PM EDT reply actions  

For the record
Adam Dunn: 4 errors in 718 1/3 innings
Ken Griffey: 6 errors in 713 innings

by Geki on Jul 19, 2007 8:02 PM EDT reply actions  

Yeah I know..
Griffey sucks too :-)
"Give them this: they never let the fact that only half of what they posted was funny stop them from posting still more." - Rastronomicals

by chandrathan on Jul 19, 2007 8:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

Did you hear, guys?
Edward Encarnacion fouled off the first pitch!

by Geki on Jul 19, 2007 8:04 PM EDT reply actions  

can't believe what I'm about to say
I miss tHom.
"428 feet of man." ~ Jim Day, creepily reliving a Chris Duncan home run.

by Ash on Jul 19, 2007 8:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yes!
A third FoT!
"Give them this: they never let the fact that only half of what they posted was funny stop them from posting still more." - Rastronomicals

by chandrathan on Jul 19, 2007 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

does FoT stand for Fan of THom?
'cause no.
"428 feet of man." ~ Jim Day, creepily reliving a Chris Duncan home run.

by Ash on Jul 19, 2007 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

Well there are 2 of us...
So it's Fans of Thom..
"Give them this: they never let the fact that only half of what they posted was funny stop them from posting still more." - Rastronomicals

by chandrathan on Jul 19, 2007 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

This outfield is immense
The Marlins have been struggling to find a CFer who can cover it for at least two years now.  I think they've gone through every outfielder in their entire system.  Many of them multiple times.
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by BubbaFan on Jul 19, 2007 8:05 PM EDT reply actions  

Maybe thay can just petition
the league to have two guys out there. (Four total.)
"428 feet of man." ~ Jim Day, creepily reliving a Chris Duncan home run.

by Ash on Jul 19, 2007 8:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

They are commercialing for International
Fight League...

I watched some of that the other day, and some dude from Covington was fighting.

He got submitted in like 38 seconds...

"Give them this: they never let the fact that only half of what they posted was funny stop them from posting still more." - Rastronomicals

by chandrathan on Jul 19, 2007 8:09 PM EDT reply actions  

WAIT CHRIS THAT'S THE PERFECT PLAN
"I'd rather give up a bloop double than see Adam Dunn go on the DL with a wrist injury."

Hurry up Adam, get a small wrist injury right now. Players can't be traded when they're on the DL, muahahaha!

And holy crap Belisle is awful and I hate him.

by Geki on Jul 19, 2007 8:11 PM EDT reply actions  

They can't?
I think that's news to Chris Denorfia.
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by BubbaFan on Jul 19, 2007 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

Oh right.
Well, nobody wants to trade for a player with a potentially debilitating wrist injury. Muahahahahaha!

by Geki on Jul 19, 2007 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

Good defense guys.
Almost as good as the pitching.

by Geki on Jul 19, 2007 8:12 PM EDT reply actions  

This inning...
Is really brutal.  I'm going to go clean my toilet now.
Please don't trade Adam Dunn.

by Paul Householder on Jul 19, 2007 8:12 PM EDT reply actions  

Belisle's getting hit like he burned dinner
You hate to see an Edwin error too.  Hopefully Mackanin won't bench him because of it, but I'm not betting the mortgage on that happening.

by Brendanukkah on Jul 19, 2007 8:13 PM EDT reply actions  

I can think of something else he's getting hit as
often as...
"Give them this: they never let the fact that only half of what they posted was funny stop them from posting still more." - Rastronomicals

by chandrathan on Jul 19, 2007 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

Belisle
He deserves to be slapped by fish.

Oh, wait, he already is...

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by BubbaFan on Jul 19, 2007 8:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

Geez, that didn't take long
Bah.
"428 feet of man." ~ Jim Day, creepily reliving a Chris Duncan home run.

by Ash on Jul 19, 2007 8:14 PM EDT reply actions  

right down the GD middle of the plate
"428 feet of man." ~ Jim Day, creepily reliving a Chris Duncan home run.

by Ash on Jul 19, 2007 8:18 PM EDT reply actions  

Yeah, boo Belisle, but c'mon
can't we hit friggin' Sergio Mitre?  Let's go, vaunted offense.  Score us some runz!

by Brendanukkah on Jul 19, 2007 8:22 PM EDT reply actions  

Maybe
They should have him work more on pitching from the stretch.
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by BubbaFan on Jul 19, 2007 8:22 PM EDT reply actions  

I'm really getting tired of Ryan Freel
getting picked off all the damn time!
"Give them this: they never let the fact that only half of what they posted was funny stop them from posting still more." - Rastronomicals

by chandrathan on Jul 19, 2007 8:23 PM EDT reply actions  

wtf was that ??
Nobody listens to Andrew. Wayne... You're Next !

by nlt-andrew68 on Jul 19, 2007 8:24 PM EDT reply actions  

Freel
Is living, breathing proof that being speedy is not the same thing as being a good baserunner.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?

by BubbaFan on Jul 19, 2007 8:26 PM EDT reply actions  

but he can get bunt hits
Barry Larkin is better than 10 super bowls put together

by Charlie Scrabbles on Jul 19, 2007 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

Lord...
Again, Ricky Stone up yet?  Do we have a viable long man?

by Brendanukkah on Jul 19, 2007 8:30 PM EDT reply actions  

he hit the crap out of that one...
Nobody listens to Andrew. Wayne... You're Next !

by nlt-andrew68 on Jul 19, 2007 8:30 PM EDT reply actions  

Hey look!
The Reds suck again!
"Give them this: they never let the fact that only half of what they posted was funny stop them from posting still more." - Rastronomicals

by chandrathan on Jul 19, 2007 8:31 PM EDT reply actions  

what the hell
is going on out there?
Marty may have a shirt on, but Billy Beane just ripped his off and is squeezing his nipples. - Brendan's ukkah

by boobs on Jul 19, 2007 8:33 PM EDT reply actions  

Did he say Chad Burton?
"428 feet of man." ~ Jim Day, creepily reliving a Chris Duncan home run.

by Ash on Jul 19, 2007 8:35 PM EDT reply actions  

who is this announcer on FSN ??
he's worse than george, and thats tough to do...
Nobody listens to Andrew. Wayne... You're Next !

by nlt-andrew68 on Jul 19, 2007 8:35 PM EDT reply actions  

Yeah, he's awful
Wiki
"428 feet of man." ~ Jim Day, creepily reliving a Chris Duncan home run.

by Ash on Jul 19, 2007 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

His entry is just crying to be vandalized...
"Give them this: they never let the fact that only half of what they posted was funny stop them from posting still more." - Rastronomicals

by chandrathan on Jul 19, 2007 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions  

This is funny and long overdue...
Jon Lovitz beat up Andy Dick last week at the Laugh Factory after Dick made a comment about the murder of Lovitz' SNL friend, Phil Hartman. Apparently last year Andy Dick went up to Jon Lovitz and, according to Lovitz, "looked at me and said, `I put the "Phil Hartman hex" on you - you're the next one to die.'

"I said, `What did you say?' and he repeated it. I wanted to punch his face in, but I don't hit women." Then when the two ran into each other at the Laugh Factory last Wednesday, Lovitz was expecting an apology for the comment and when he didn't get one he flipped out. Page Six reports:

Laugh Factory owner Jamie Masada, who witnessed the assault, said, "Jon picked Andy up by the head and smashed him into the bar four or five times, and blood started pouring out of his nose." Lovitz told Page Six, "All the comedians are glad I did it because this guy is a [bleep]hole."

"Give them this: they never let the fact that only half of what they posted was funny stop them from posting still more." - Rastronomicals

by chandrathan on Jul 19, 2007 8:49 PM EDT reply actions  

interesting
i just learned yesterday how much comedians hate carlos mencia (he admittedly steals material often. His explanation: 'Do you know how hard it is to write jokes?') Joe Rogan, who I've enver been a fan of, went on stage at one of mencia's shows and called him out on it and basically turned the crowd against mencia. apparently george lopez saw him once and confronted him about stealing 13 minutes of material and beat mencia's ass. i dont understand how mencia still has a show on comedy central.
Marty may have a shirt on, but Billy Beane just ripped his off and is squeezing his nipples. - Brendan's ukkah

by boobs on Jul 19, 2007 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

Apparently...
...Lovitz blames Andy Dick for Hartman's murder.  That's why Dick made that comment.  It was in response to things Lovitz had said to him before.

Andy Dick is rumored to have been the one to give Brynn Hartman cocaine at a Christmas party. She'd been sober for 10 years, but she fell off the wagon at that party.  Five months later, she killed her husband, then herself.

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by BubbaFan on Jul 19, 2007 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

that was a nice catch by freel
no misread or anything like that.  i don't think he trapped it.

maybe this burton kid will work out.

Fire DeWayno Sweaterpants!

by Daedalus on Jul 19, 2007 9:01 PM EDT reply actions  

Olmedo Omelugga got the ball in center.
Holy crap could this guy try getting one name right? Just one?

by Geki on Jul 19, 2007 9:04 PM EDT reply actions  

Hopefully...
Freel doesn't get picked off first this time (with a man on second).
Please don't trade Adam Dunn.

by Paul Householder on Jul 19, 2007 9:07 PM EDT reply actions  

Time for Conine
The barbarian?
Please don't trade Adam Dunn.

by Paul Householder on Jul 19, 2007 9:08 PM EDT reply actions  

But if you see one
Coming down main street, let 'er rip!
Please don't trade Adam Dunn.

by Paul Householder on Jul 19, 2007 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

That wasn't patient.
Ugh. That's an awful first two swings.

by Geki on Jul 19, 2007 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

That was absolutely pitiful.
Swung at four straight balls, all the exact same pitch in the exact same spot. Ugh.

by Geki on Jul 19, 2007 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

Arrrgh.
Please don't trade Adam Dunn.

by Paul Householder on Jul 19, 2007 9:12 PM EDT reply actions  

i know griff's a hall of famer and all
but after the pitcher walked hatteberg on four straight pitches, why did griffey swing at all those  balls?  
Fire DeWayno Sweaterpants!

by Daedalus on Jul 19, 2007 9:13 PM EDT reply actions  

They were balls?
Wow, Gameday showed them as being right down Main St.
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by BubbaFan on Jul 19, 2007 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

Phillips...
Do NOT Strike Out.
"Can I do Nomo? Uh, no. It's too herky jerky. I'd probably pull a disk." -Ken Griffey Jr.

by crolfer on Jul 19, 2007 9:15 PM EDT reply actions  

Oh
My God... Phillips... Thanks for that...
"Can I do Nomo? Uh, no. It's too herky jerky. I'd probably pull a disk." -Ken Griffey Jr.

by crolfer on Jul 19, 2007 9:16 PM EDT reply actions  

I wanna punch Griffey and Phillips right now.
They both did a fantastic job swinging at balls nowhere near the strike zone. Amazing. And the best part? If Dunn doesn't drive in runs here, he will take the full brunt of the blame.

by Geki on Jul 19, 2007 9:16 PM EDT reply actions  

If Dunn Doesn't Come thru...
Trade him to the Brewers...
"Can I do Nomo? Uh, no. It's too herky jerky. I'd probably pull a disk." -Ken Griffey Jr.

by crolfer on Jul 19, 2007 9:17 PM EDT reply actions  

(although Obviously...
We'll hold on to BP... it couldn't have been his fault... or Griffeys...)
"Can I do Nomo? Uh, no. It's too herky jerky. I'd probably pull a disk." -Ken Griffey Jr.

by crolfer on Jul 19, 2007 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

Wow...
Way to load the bases with no outs and have nothing to show for it guys... way to stand up there...
"Can I do Nomo? Uh, no. It's too herky jerky. I'd probably pull a disk." -Ken Griffey Jr.

by crolfer on Jul 19, 2007 9:18 PM EDT reply actions  

and that was with
our 3, 4, and 5 hitters!
Reds fan for 40 years!

by gejoe on Jul 19, 2007 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

as one who has to watch other broadcasters
they can call him adam harang, brandon arroyo, whatever, but no broadcaster ever gets coutlangus wrong.
Fire DeWayno Sweaterpants!

by Daedalus on Jul 19, 2007 9:21 PM EDT reply actions  

Ahem...
<coutlangus joke>
Please don't trade Adam Dunn.

by Paul Householder on Jul 19, 2007 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

I think Dunn's out again.
I hate Pete Mackanin.

Also, how good are the odds that Coffey gives up a three run homer here? I think it's more likely that he does than he doesn't.

by Geki on Jul 19, 2007 9:29 PM EDT reply actions  

i think so too
but we need to win so we can be in a three way tie for fourth place.  which, incidentally, will still be last place.
Fire DeWayno Sweaterpants!

by Daedalus on Jul 19, 2007 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yep.
Mackanin's a total assclown.

by Geki on Jul 19, 2007 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

if dunn's still on the team in two weeks
when they come to dc, i'm making a sign saying "keep dunn in"
Fire DeWayno Sweaterpants!

by Daedalus on Jul 19, 2007 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

seriously
Effing Effing McEff. Seriously. The time to take out your offense is not when down by two runs. Jesus.
Everybody's a jerk. You. Me. This jerk.

by andromache on Jul 19, 2007 9:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

WHAT
TODD COFFEY DID GOOD?

by Geki on Jul 19, 2007 9:34 PM EDT reply actions  

boom boom clap
Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on Jul 19, 2007 9:38 PM EDT reply actions  

Bunt?
Reds fan for 40 years!

by gejoe on Jul 19, 2007 9:39 PM EDT reply actions  

Norris is so sneaky!
And by sneaky, I mean sucky.

by Geki on Jul 19, 2007 9:40 PM EDT reply actions  

I hate taking Adam Dunn out of the game
in late inning situations.

If for no other reason, this is why Mackanin should not be considered for the job beyond this year.

"Give them this: they never let the fact that only half of what they posted was funny stop them from posting still more." - Rastronomicals

by chandrathan on Jul 19, 2007 9:41 PM EDT reply actions  

boom boom clap
no bunt please
Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on Jul 19, 2007 9:41 PM EDT reply actions  

Zach just ripped his shirt off and is
squeezing his nipples...
"Give them this: they never let the fact that only half of what they posted was funny stop them from posting still more." - Rastronomicals

by chandrathan on Jul 19, 2007 9:42 PM EDT reply actions  

boobs, you mean....
But I wonder how boobs would squeeze his nipples?
Please don't trade Adam Dunn.

by Paul Householder on Jul 19, 2007 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

No I meant Zach...
He hearts NoHO
"Give them this: they never let the fact that only half of what they posted was funny stop them from posting still more." - Rastronomicals

by chandrathan on Jul 19, 2007 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

So does boobs.
And the imagery is better.
Please don't trade Adam Dunn.

by Paul Householder on Jul 19, 2007 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

But I was already ripping off his signature...
Ok...

Zach and Boobs are squeezing each others nipples.

"Give them this: they never let the fact that only half of what they posted was funny stop them from posting still more." - Rastronomicals

by chandrathan on Jul 19, 2007 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

Hey guys just gone done squeezing my nipples
Yeah NoHo! WHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
"Always root for the winner. That way you won't be disappointed." -Tug McGraw

by Zach K on Jul 20, 2007 8:43 AM EDT up reply actions  

Way to go
Hopper!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Reds fan for 40 years!

by gejoe on Jul 19, 2007 9:42 PM EDT reply actions  

Just got here
who is this guy with Chris on TV?
Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on Jul 19, 2007 9:42 PM EDT reply actions  

some guy who used to
call games for the Cavaliers. There are a couple of different links to his Wikipedia entry above.
"428 feet of man." ~ Jim Day, creepily reliving a Chris Duncan home run.

by Ash on Jul 19, 2007 9:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

in play runs hooraaay
Everybody's a jerk. You. Me. This jerk.

by andromache on Jul 19, 2007 9:42 PM EDT reply actions  

Now bunt...
Then have Freel strike out, and let Hatteberg drive in the tying and go-ahead runs.
Please don't trade Adam Dunn.

by Paul Householder on Jul 19, 2007 9:43 PM EDT reply actions  

you seem to be on to something
Everybody's a jerk. You. Me. This jerk.

by andromache on Jul 19, 2007 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

NOW we're bunting... with Kepp...
"Can I do Nomo? Uh, no. It's too herky jerky. I'd probably pull a disk." -Ken Griffey Jr.

by crolfer on Jul 19, 2007 9:43 PM EDT reply actions  

Well... it worked... Guess we should start ragging
"Can I do Nomo? Uh, no. It's too herky jerky. I'd probably pull a disk." -Ken Griffey Jr.

by crolfer on Jul 19, 2007 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

Giving away outs rules!
Sure, the pitcher gave up three straight hits, but moving one more guy into scoring position for Ryan Freel is important!

by Geki on Jul 19, 2007 9:44 PM EDT reply actions  

At least Kepp didn't GIDP...
And now Freel freaking jacks one? What the heck? Free homered? Get into the bomb shelters!
"Can I do Nomo? Uh, no. It's too herky jerky. I'd probably pull a disk." -Ken Griffey Jr.

by crolfer on Jul 19, 2007 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions  

that was a nice bunt
but I'm not sure I would have bunted there
Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on Jul 19, 2007 9:44 PM EDT reply actions  

WOOHOO
FREEL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Reds fan for 40 years!

by gejoe on Jul 19, 2007 9:44 PM EDT reply actions  

Freelin it baby!!!
Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on Jul 19, 2007 9:45 PM EDT reply actions  

Bahahahahahahahahahahaha
ONLY ARMANDO BENITEZ COULD PULL THAT OFF.

by Geki on Jul 19, 2007 9:45 PM EDT reply actions  

Ho-lee Crap.
"428 feet of man." ~ Jim Day, creepily reliving a Chris Duncan home run.

by Ash on Jul 19, 2007 9:45 PM EDT reply actions  

Holy crap!
Freel, baby!
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by BubbaFan on Jul 19, 2007 9:45 PM EDT reply actions  

Ooo.
Not quite the way I'd scripted it, but I knew Benitez could pull defeat from the jaws of victory.
Please don't trade Adam Dunn.

by Paul Householder on Jul 19, 2007 9:46 PM EDT reply actions  

And...
It's the ___ inning.
Please don't trade Adam Dunn.

by Paul Householder on Jul 19, 2007 9:46 PM EDT reply actions  

be vewy, vewy qwuiet
Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on Jul 19, 2007 9:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

is this clutch?
since adam wasn't in the game, i'm assuming the answer is yes.
Everybody's a jerk. You. Me. This jerk.

by andromache on Jul 19, 2007 9:47 PM EDT reply actions  

On gameday it seemed that the line drive...
was out of the park...
"Can I do Nomo? Uh, no. It's too herky jerky. I'd probably pull a disk." -Ken Griffey Jr.

by crolfer on Jul 19, 2007 9:47 PM EDT reply actions  

damn foul pole, on the wrong side
of that home run
"428 feet of man." ~ Jim Day, creepily reliving a Chris Duncan home run.

by Ash on Jul 19, 2007 9:47 PM EDT reply actions  

Could use...
An Aflac/Geico run or two.
Please don't trade Adam Dunn.

by Paul Householder on Jul 19, 2007 9:48 PM EDT reply actions  

Dude!
It's a Great American Insurance Run!
"Give them this: they never let the fact that only half of what they posted was funny stop them from posting still more." - Rastronomicals

by chandrathan on Jul 19, 2007 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

damn, woman
deep breath
"428 feet of man." ~ Jim Day, creepily reliving a Chris Duncan home run.

by Ash on Jul 19, 2007 9:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

looking at the sign
for Great American Ball Park is like looking at a Chinese menu.
Fire DeWayno Sweaterpants!

by Daedalus on Jul 19, 2007 9:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

oh, it's not that bad...
Might be that they wanted to avoid the name of the stadium being shortened to GAB. Maybe? Just a thought.
"428 feet of man." ~ Jim Day, creepily reliving a Chris Duncan home run.

by Ash on Jul 19, 2007 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

I like the name of the stadium...
And I don't know what sign you are talking about.
"Give them this: they never let the fact that only half of what they posted was funny stop them from posting still more." - Rastronomicals

by chandrathan on Jul 19, 2007 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

Better than Pro Player Stadium.
Who wants to have their stadium named after a maker of jockstraps?
Please don't trade Adam Dunn.

by Paul Householder on Jul 19, 2007 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

GABP sounds good...
It's easy to say and remember...

I like it..

I'll be sad when the naming rights end, and we become Duke Energy Field or something.

"Give them this: they never let the fact that only half of what they posted was funny stop them from posting still more." - Rastronomicals

by chandrathan on Jul 19, 2007 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

The Cowboy said
Benitez has "never understood pitching.  He's a thrower, not a pitcher.  There are times where after he throws a pitch, he will turn around to see what the radar gun says."
Reds fan for 40 years!

by gejoe on Jul 19, 2007 9:49 PM EDT reply actions  

anyone know
what the hell got into Freel today?  And can we buy a lifetime supply of it?
Reds fan for 40 years!

by gejoe on Jul 19, 2007 9:51 PM EDT reply actions  

i think that this is a mathematical paradox
because todd coffey = scary thought.

therefore 8th inning = 0 and THAT, my friend, is what we call a "contradiction"

Everybody's a jerk. You. Me. This jerk.

by andromache on Jul 19, 2007 9:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

...and it begins
"428 feet of man." ~ Jim Day, creepily reliving a Chris Duncan home run.

by Ash on Jul 19, 2007 9:53 PM EDT reply actions  

of course it's The Eighth
let's just skip the pitching and let the leadoff guy walk there
Fire DeWayno Sweaterpants!

by Daedalus on Jul 19, 2007 9:54 PM EDT reply actions  

Might as well plunk the guy...
Fewer pitches, and Coffey is good at that.
Please don't trade Adam Dunn.

by Paul Householder on Jul 19, 2007 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

Ricky Stone is warming up?
RICKY STONE!?
"428 feet of man." ~ Jim Day, creepily reliving a Chris Duncan home run.

by Ash on Jul 19, 2007 9:55 PM EDT reply actions  

Ricky Stone up in the pen.
Ricky Stone.

RICKY STONE IS OUR SAVIOR FROM TODD COFFEY? ARE YOU SERIOUS, PETE?

by Geki on Jul 19, 2007 9:55 PM EDT reply actions  

Norris Hooper is there to put it away...
This announcer is Freakin' Awesome!
"Give them this: they never let the fact that only half of what they posted was funny stop them from posting still more." - Rastronomicals

by chandrathan on Jul 19, 2007 9:56 PM EDT reply actions  

He's covering up this game nicely
"428 feet of man." ~ Jim Day, creepily reliving a Chris Duncan home run.

by Ash on Jul 19, 2007 9:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

That he is, Ash...
That he is...

sigh...

"Give them this: they never let the fact that only half of what they posted was funny stop them from posting still more." - Rastronomicals

by chandrathan on Jul 19, 2007 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

Three seconds!
"Give them this: they never let the fact that only half of what they posted was funny stop them from posting still more." - Rastronomicals

by chandrathan on Jul 19, 2007 9:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

snicker
norris hooper.  i wish i could hear this garbage.
Fire DeWayno Sweaterpants!

by Daedalus on Jul 19, 2007 9:57 PM EDT reply actions  

Welsh, do you listen to yourself?
Phillips was moved to second long before the Reds touched him, douchebag. And when the Reds got him, he had no offense to "keep up". Please stop existing.

by Geki on Jul 19, 2007 9:59 PM EDT reply actions  

Now everyone's gonna blame that
on Edwin. Didn't shout loud enough or something.
"428 feet of man." ~ Jim Day, creepily reliving a Chris Duncan home run.

by Ash on Jul 19, 2007 10:00 PM EDT reply actions  

bad play Todd
should have let it roll foul. hope that doesn't jump up and bite us
Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on Jul 19, 2007 10:00 PM EDT reply actions  

who do we want less?
stormy f*cking weathers or toad f*cking coffey?
Fire DeWayno Sweaterpants!

by Daedalus on Jul 19, 2007 10:01 PM EDT reply actions  

Give me Mike Stanton.
Yes. That's right. GIVE ME MIKE STANTON.

by Geki on Jul 19, 2007 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

I would almost walk Cabrera
Right now.

Where's Stormy?

Please don't trade Adam Dunn.

by Paul Householder on Jul 19, 2007 10:01 PM EDT reply actions  

He's pitched three straight days.
Because he had to get work on Monday.

And wow, I can't believe Coffey struck out Miggy Cabs. Hahahaha, this game is awesome.

by Geki on Jul 19, 2007 10:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

LOL
so we're stuck with this mackanin jackass?
Fire DeWayno Sweaterpants!

by Daedalus on Jul 19, 2007 10:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

i just had this vision
6 months from now - "Well, we couldn't find Joe Girardi's phone  number, but for now, Pete Mackanin is our one and only back up plan!"
Everybody's a jerk. You. Me. This jerk.

by andromache on Jul 19, 2007 10:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

and in the middle of 2009
we'll be in exactly the same position as we are right now
"428 feet of man." ~ Jim Day, creepily reliving a Chris Duncan home run.

by Ash on Jul 19, 2007 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

lol that's us
Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on Jul 19, 2007 10:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

Ho-lee Crap.
I am just continuously and repeatedly amazed tonight
"428 feet of man." ~ Jim Day, creepily reliving a Chris Duncan home run.

by Ash on Jul 19, 2007 10:03 PM EDT reply actions  

(yes, I'm aware that made little sense)
"428 feet of man." ~ Jim Day, creepily reliving a Chris Duncan home run.

by Ash on Jul 19, 2007 10:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

it almost feels like ...
god likes us again.
Everybody's a jerk. You. Me. This jerk.

by andromache on Jul 19, 2007 10:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

I guess tonight...
The eighth inning = 0.
Please don't trade Adam Dunn.

by Paul Householder on Jul 19, 2007 10:04 PM EDT reply actions  

crap. the program i use to run my life support
divides by the 8th inning. I AM SO DEAD.
Everybody's a jerk. You. Me. This jerk.

by andromache on Jul 19, 2007 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

This is the part...
Where the computer starts blowing out smoke and sparks, saying "error...error...faulty..."

You can fix it by getting on the ground, opening a panel and pulling a few wires and twist them around.

Please don't trade Adam Dunn.

by Paul Householder on Jul 19, 2007 10:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

isn't that how
you defuse a bomb?
Everybody's a jerk. You. Me. This jerk.

by andromache on Jul 19, 2007 10:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

It's how
You fix a computer on Star Trek.
Please don't trade Adam Dunn.

by Paul Householder on Jul 19, 2007 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

Jeff Conine = "quality individual"
"428 feet of man." ~ Jim Day, creepily reliving a Chris Duncan home run.

by Ash on Jul 19, 2007 10:08 PM EDT reply actions  

is there really something wrong with having
a full-time catcher?
"428 feet of man." ~ Jim Day, creepily reliving a Chris Duncan home run.

by Ash on Jul 19, 2007 10:10 PM EDT reply actions  

If I had the means,
the first thing I'd buy is this team.
"428 feet of man." ~ Jim Day, creepily reliving a Chris Duncan home run.

by Ash on Jul 19, 2007 10:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

here.we.go.
Marty may have a shirt on, but Billy Beane just ripped his off and is squeezing his nipples. - Brendan's ukkah

by boobs on Jul 19, 2007 10:10 PM EDT reply actions  

Yes. Absolutely.
But it depends on what you mean by the word "it."
Please don't trade Adam Dunn.

by Paul Householder on Jul 19, 2007 10:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

i hope so, joe!
Marty may have a shirt on, but Billy Beane just ripped his off and is squeezing his nipples. - Brendan's ukkah

by boobs on Jul 19, 2007 10:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yes...
If by it, you mean blow another save.
"Give them this: they never let the fact that only half of what they posted was funny stop them from posting still more." - Rastronomicals

by chandrathan on Jul 19, 2007 10:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

let the first batter on, you mean?
Why, yes!
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?

by BubbaFan on Jul 19, 2007 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

it's ashame
that if we had a bullpen, this team could be awesome.  oh, and one more starter, not belisle.
Fire DeWayno Sweaterpants!

by Daedalus on Jul 19, 2007 10:12 PM EDT reply actions  

I wonder...
If the leadoff guy reaches.
Please don't trade Adam Dunn.

by Paul Householder on Jul 19, 2007 10:13 PM EDT reply actions  

Affirmative.
"428 feet of man." ~ Jim Day, creepily reliving a Chris Duncan home run.

by Ash on Jul 19, 2007 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

marlins announcers
said weathers was on this team twice.  he was?  i don't remember that.
Fire DeWayno Sweaterpants!

by Daedalus on Jul 19, 2007 10:14 PM EDT reply actions  

He was
ESPN says he was a Red in 1998.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?

by BubbaFan on Jul 19, 2007 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

Well...
...I guess his 6.21 ERA wasn't all that memorable.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?

by BubbaFan on Jul 19, 2007 10:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

I do...
And I wondered then why the Reds did not DFA him.
Please don't trade Adam Dunn.

by Paul Householder on Jul 19, 2007 10:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

Fucking admit it, Chris
this team is better without Jerry Narron at the helm. C'mon say it. It isn't that hard. You'll feel better after you do.

And the leadoff batter is on base. Wa-fricking-hoo.

"428 feet of man." ~ Jim Day, creepily reliving a Chris Duncan home run.

by Ash on Jul 19, 2007 10:15 PM EDT reply actions  

For the record
This is why I hate "getting guys work". This is now the 4th straight night Weathers has pitched, because we had to get him work the other night.

Of course, Weathers has been pretty bad lately anyways, so I'm not sure it would've made a difference. Either way, I'm not confident about this inning.

by Geki on Jul 19, 2007 10:15 PM EDT reply actions  

Agreed.
Please don't trade Adam Dunn.

by Paul Householder on Jul 19, 2007 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

Thank you, Edwin
"428 feet of man." ~ Jim Day, creepily reliving a Chris Duncan home run.

by Ash on Jul 19, 2007 10:16 PM EDT reply actions  

Yes. Weathers did "it."
As predicted by gejoe, the leadoff guy reached base.
Please don't trade Adam Dunn.

by Paul Householder on Jul 19, 2007 10:16 PM EDT reply actions  

What kind of credit do I get
WHEN they win?
Reds fan for 40 years!

by gejoe on Jul 19, 2007 10:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

i give you the credit
for this win, joe
Marty may have a shirt on, but Billy Beane just ripped his off and is squeezing his nipples. - Brendan's ukkah

by boobs on Jul 19, 2007 10:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

jesus h. cristo
i hate this guy, too.  anyone in the bullpen i do like?  coutlangus, maybe burton, don't mind saarloos (although i think that is because of all the vowels in his name) - i liked mcbeth and don't think he should have been sent down.

anyway we can just burn the bullpen down?

Fire DeWayno Sweaterpants!

by Daedalus on Jul 19, 2007 10:17 PM EDT reply actions  

WTF is Stone doing back here?
That's something I just do not understand.
"428 feet of man." ~ Jim Day, creepily reliving a Chris Duncan home run.

by Ash on Jul 19, 2007 10:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

This strike zone makes no sense.
"428 feet of man." ~ Jim Day, creepily reliving a Chris Duncan home run.

by Ash on Jul 19, 2007 10:17 PM EDT reply actions  

this would be a fun win
if stormy can get one more...
Marty may have a shirt on, but Billy Beane just ripped his off and is squeezing his nipples. - Brendan's ukkah

by boobs on Jul 19, 2007 10:19 PM EDT reply actions  

Did you know?
That this guy Olivo has struck out 78 times and walked only 6 times?
Please don't trade Adam Dunn.

by Paul Householder on Jul 19, 2007 10:19 PM EDT reply actions  

again, one last
"Ho-lee crap" for the road
"428 feet of man." ~ Jim Day, creepily reliving a Chris Duncan home run.

by Ash on Jul 19, 2007 10:22 PM EDT reply actions  

Le Whiff!
Way to make Olivo look bad, Stormy!
"I'd walk through hell in a gasoline suit to play baseball" - Pete Rose

by Officer Dibble on Jul 19, 2007 10:22 PM EDT reply actions  

Nice Job
Weathers, Freel, Dunn, and Valentine
Reds fan for 40 years!

by gejoe on Jul 19, 2007 10:22 PM EDT reply actions  

Phew.
Thanks Ryan.

Go fuck yourself, Matt.

by Geki on Jul 19, 2007 10:22 PM EDT reply actions  

haha... "Matt"
"428 feet of man." ~ Jim Day, creepily reliving a Chris Duncan home run.

by Ash on Jul 19, 2007 10:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

i don't get it
i often don't get things.  i thought she was referring to mike/matt, but i've been drinking a little on account of it being payday and all...
Fire DeWayno Sweaterpants!

by Daedalus on Jul 19, 2007 10:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

Geki was getting back at him
for calling everyone else by the wrong name all night
"428 feet of man." ~ Jim Day, creepily reliving a Chris Duncan home run.

by Ash on Jul 19, 2007 10:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

That was for...
The whole Hopper/Hooper etc. business tonight.
Please don't trade Adam Dunn.

by Paul Householder on Jul 19, 2007 10:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

yes
and isn't the joke that people refer to belisle as mike?
Fire DeWayno Sweaterpants!

by Daedalus on Jul 19, 2007 10:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

sober up
I'll explain it tomorrow
"428 feet of man." ~ Jim Day, creepily reliving a Chris Duncan home run.

by Ash on Jul 19, 2007 10:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

i had to listen to marlins announcers
so i didn't hear how bad he was, but it is the running joke that no one ever gets the reds' names right.
Fire DeWayno Sweaterpants!

by Daedalus on Jul 19, 2007 10:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

But it ain't usually
the guy calling the game for the Reds screwing it up.
"428 feet of man." ~ Jim Day, creepily reliving a Chris Duncan home run.

by Ash on Jul 19, 2007 10:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

WE WIN AGAIN!
and why wasn't Morron fired sooner?

it ain't pretty, but it sure is satisfying.  and guess what?  we're in fourth place!!!!!1

Fire DeWayno Sweaterpants!

by Daedalus on Jul 19, 2007 10:22 PM EDT reply actions  

he wasn't fired sooner
because he's such a damn nice guy. ...whatever. I just want to win games.
"428 feet of man." ~ Jim Day, creepily reliving a Chris Duncan home run.

by Ash on Jul 19, 2007 10:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

Man
This really is like a whole new team.  Well, it's the same old team, but their luck has changed.  Even the moves that seemed questionable - bringing Hopper in, having Kepp bunt, another cup of Coffey - somehow worked out.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?

by BubbaFan on Jul 19, 2007 10:24 PM EDT reply actions  

I don't know if it's all luck
I mean, they do seem to get some breaks they didn't before, but now they also have this confidence or presence or something that they just didn't have a month ago. Like they can come back from anything - like they can win. That just wasn't there under Narron.
"428 feet of man." ~ Jim Day, creepily reliving a Chris Duncan home run.

by Ash on Jul 19, 2007 10:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

if you're keeping score
reds are 10-4 with mackanin.

i don't attribute that to mackanin but to the fact that Morron isn't there anymore.

Fire DeWayno Sweaterpants!

by Daedalus on Jul 19, 2007 10:26 PM EDT reply actions  

And...
...they're doing it without Bailey, Hamilton, and A-Gon.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?

by BubbaFan on Jul 19, 2007 10:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

And I think two of those four losses..
..were one-run road losses to a good (but not great) New York Mets team.
"This may be representative of my nature as a middle American jerk-off." ~Pops

by Fat Vegas Alan on Jul 19, 2007 11:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

pretty great, methinks
i dunno, that team scares the shit out of me. i dont think another team in the NL is anywhere close to that good. with all due respect to the dodgers, of course.
Marty may have a shirt on, but Billy Beane just ripped his off and is squeezing his nipples. - Brendan's ukkah

by boobs on Jul 19, 2007 11:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

In the context of the National League..
..yeah, I guess I might say that the Dodgers and the Mets are the league's great teams.

And yeah, I might even say that when the Mets are "hiting their stride" they woluld be the class of the NL.

But I think the Indians could hang with the Mets in a seven game series. And it appears that the Indians might be the fourth or fifth best team in that other newer league.

"This may be representative of my nature as a middle American jerk-off." ~Pops

by Fat Vegas Alan on Jul 19, 2007 11:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

But didja know that Chavez Ravine is in heaven?

"This may be representative of my nature as a middle American jerk-off." ~Pops

by Fat Vegas Alan on Jul 20, 2007 12:00 AM EDT up reply actions  

I was at the 1 game we won in New York
and the Reds totally overmatched the Mets that night. I was surprised that we didn't at least split that series after that game. BP owned that game...
Today is the first day of the rest of the season.

by satyanaas on Jul 20, 2007 10:04 AM EDT up reply actions  

I dunno
I want to believe, but I wonder if cynical old Mr. Redlegs (at Trent's blog) is right.  He thinks they're just playing better because they're more relaxed.  There's no pressure any more. They aren't playing for the postseason, or even for their manager's job.  

He says teams playing in that situation often fool you into thinking they're better than they are.

He's afraid they'll try to make a run for it this year, when they have no chance and should be building for the future instead.

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

by BubbaFan on Jul 19, 2007 10:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

I could buy that theory except that..
1] ..this team has talent.  Too much talent to have ever been 30 up and 50 down.

2] ..it sounds stupid.

Don't get me wrong.  I've been looking for a reason* to believe that this team might get to 85 wins but it ain't gonna happen even if Lohse and Hatteberg and Weathers aren't shipped out.

* So who's doing the Run Differential/Pythagoren Win-Loss/Luck Factor Diary?  Too gimmicky for Red Reporter's Sabermetric Seies?

"This may be representative of my nature as a middle American jerk-off." ~Pops

by Fat Vegas Alan on Jul 19, 2007 11:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

And they're not done with the NL West yet either.
I type that without knowing if the Cubs and/or Brewers might also have NL West series remaining.

Classic belly-up-to-the-bar hypothetical conjecture here:  Would the Cubs and the Brewers finish fourth and fifth in the NL West?

"This may be representative of my nature as a middle American jerk-off." ~Pops

by Fat Vegas Alan on Jul 19, 2007 11:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

old Mr. Redlegs is wrong
There's still plenty of pressure. Pete ain't the best but he's heads and shoulders above Narron. I will say it again: a strong professional manager makes an enormous difference in how a 'team' goes about their biz. And that = more success = more wins. This team has very good players. The bench has been improved by getting rid of Chad and putting Castro on the DL. Bringing Keppenger and even Lopez.
I believe that the players understand their roles better now and I believe that players can go Pete and discuss issues e.g. Dunner meeting to talk about being taken out for defensive purposes. Same team better manager. Think where this team could be with a Sweet Lou, Davey Johnson or Red Menace as manager.
Captain Oveur: Joey, do you like movies about gladiators? Joey, have you ever been to a Turkish prison?

by Madville on Jul 20, 2007 12:36 AM EDT up reply actions  

Like I said...
...I want to believe, but I'm not there yet.

The baseball gods can be cruel.  I can see the Reds finishing well enough this season, Mackanin getting signed for next year...then going down in flames, just like Narron.

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

by BubbaFan on Jul 20, 2007 6:20 AM EDT up reply actions  

P.S.
What do you mean, "getting rid of Chad"?  Moeller?  They re-called him!

I agree about Castro, but that had nothing to do with the manager.  He's got a torn ligament, or he'd still be on the roster.

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

by BubbaFan on Jul 20, 2007 6:25 AM EDT up reply actions  

REcalled - OMG -whatever for ?
Moeller's the kind of guy that appears to just be in the way enough to impede the team's energy. I mean he strikes me as a person who wants to 'think about it' - 'play the game the right way' instead of just reacting and going with the flow. I have no proof of this, other than the fact that he can't can't hit and whenever he's around the team loses.
Captain Oveur: Joey, do you like movies about gladiators? Joey, have you ever been to a Turkish prison?

by Madville on Jul 20, 2007 10:12 AM EDT up reply actions  

He's around now
and we're winning.  I'd rather him not be on the team, and I wish we had a more useful bat on the bench (or better defensive catcher to spell Ross), but his being here doesn't correlate to anything.  We've lost with him, and we've won with him.  Granted, he hasn't helped a ton with the winning, but you get my point.

Actually my point is, I'm enjoying Reds baseball again!  Amazing what a cure-all a winning streak can be.

by Brendanukkah on Jul 20, 2007 10:18 AM EDT up reply actions  

believe it or not
We traded Moeller for Hamilton...and went on a winning streak. Maybe it's Hamilton who's the jinx.  

Honestly, I know Moeller is not the best player in the world, but to blame him for the Reds' record is ridiculous.  Trent calls him NGITW - for Nicest Guy In The World.  By all accounts, he's a really likeable guy, and very popular with his teammates.  They love him.  Gripe about his bat, I'm with you.  Gripe about his energy...give me a break.

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

by BubbaFan on Jul 20, 2007 5:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

I still believe
We only have to pass 3 more teams!
Reds fan for 40 years!

by gejoe on Jul 19, 2007 10:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

This has got to be...
The Reds' longest winning streak of the year, right?
Please don't trade Adam Dunn.

by Paul Householder on Jul 19, 2007 10:30 PM EDT reply actions  

longest one on the road, at least
"428 feet of man." ~ Jim Day, creepily reliving a Chris Duncan home run.

by Ash on Jul 19, 2007 10:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

i think 4 ties the longest
and that one just happened right before the all star break.  only the second one all year.
Fire DeWayno Sweaterpants!

by Daedalus on Jul 19, 2007 10:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

Funny...
seems like Freel is a bit of a better interview post-concussion. I mean, there are still lots of "uh"s, but overall just sounded better
"428 feet of man." ~ Jim Day, creepily reliving a Chris Duncan home run.

by Ash on Jul 19, 2007 10:31 PM EDT reply actions  

maybe he's back, you know
you know, three hits, including the game winner, you know, and that catch.  it'd be nice you know, if he were on a hot streak, you know, .
Fire DeWayno Sweaterpants!

by Daedalus on Jul 19, 2007 10:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

I agree with Chris and Maurice.
I think Roger Freel is gonna get hot and play really well. I'm also glad that Don Weathers was able to get the save after he struggled the last two days.

by Geki on Jul 19, 2007 10:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

some people call me maurice
Marty may have a shirt on, but Billy Beane just ripped his off and is squeezing his nipples. - Brendan's ukkah

by boobs on Jul 19, 2007 10:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

is it because
you speak of the pompitus (sp?) of love?
"428 feet of man." ~ Jim Day, creepily reliving a Chris Duncan home run.

by Ash on Jul 19, 2007 10:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

Todd Coffey's all jacked up!
I would be jacked up about not giving up runs if I were him, too.

by Geki on Jul 19, 2007 10:46 PM EDT reply actions  

Tonite's Summary
Belizle - Fizzle
EdE - Good
Farney - Hero
Coffey - Amazing
Weather's Stormy

We Wim

5w - 3L -10 to go FVA - I'm gonna make it

Captain Oveur: Joey, do you like movies about gladiators? Joey, have you ever been to a Turkish prison?

by Madville on Jul 19, 2007 10:54 PM EDT reply actions  

Yes Indeed Burton Rocked -
Captain Oveur: Joey, do you like movies about gladiators? Joey, have you ever been to a Turkish prison?

by Madville on Jul 20, 2007 12:09 AM EDT up reply actions  

Another streak! Yippeeeeee!
"This may be representative of my nature as a middle American jerk-off." ~Pops

by Fat Vegas Alan on Jul 19, 2007 11:10 PM EDT reply actions  

oh my god
just when i thought i was ready to disown freel, he hits the game-winning homer and then says this:

(From Trent)

I feel like I can compete and be an unbelievalbe player at one time and then I feel like I've never played baseball in my entire life. I have to be more consistent. When you have a leadoff hitter with a .294 on-base percentage, there's no excuse for that. That's horrible. It's a big key, getting on base for these guys, the superstars on this team, Griffey and Dunn, there's a lot you can do. But I've been doing a lot of right turns on first base and heading to the dugout. I'm professional, I'll be accountable.

I just absolutely suck this year. I'm (censored) horrible. I'm a professional, the numbers don't lie. I'm flat-out horrible. I flat-out suck. It's frustrating. Go ahead, print it, it's not anything somebody else isn't saying.

I remember why I used to not hate freel. i love you again, farney. what a cool fucking guy.

Marty may have a shirt on, but Billy Beane just ripped his off and is squeezing his nipples. - Brendan's ukkah

by boobs on Jul 20, 2007 1:15 AM EDT reply actions  

Yeah, I'm kinda the same.
His play has been ridiculously frustrating this year, but I really can't help but still like the guy. Hearing something like that out of a player is nice. Maybe the GM will admit that he sucks too.

by Geki on Jul 20, 2007 2:57 AM EDT up reply actions  

The GM thinks it is his job to SUCK
the owner's D&#K
Captain Oveur: Joey, do you like movies about gladiators? Joey, have you ever been to a Turkish prison?

by Madville on Jul 20, 2007 10:06 AM EDT reply actions  

Holy flurking schnit!
We now have a better record than FOUR (count 'em, four) teams in the National League!  Including two within our own division.  Ok, we're pretty much even with the Pirates, but our winning percentage is 1/1000 better than theirs.  Count it!

by Brendanukkah on Jul 20, 2007 11:44 AM EDT reply actions  

im still holding out
for a 20-game winning streak, capped off by a scott hatteberg walk-off home run.
Marty may have a shirt on, but Billy Beane just ripped his off and is squeezing his nipples. - Brendan's ukkah

by boobs on Jul 20, 2007 11:46 AM EDT up reply actions  

Well, that sounds nice, but...
If Scott Hatteberg is still here in twenty games, then I don't think Krivsky will have done his job.  You gotta think Hatte would help out a contender (he can bat leadoff!), and he's really one of the best pieces we have to sell.  Helpful, veteran, pretty cheap, endorsed by Moneyball.  The only knock is that he's more of a platoon guy, and he doesn't have the power you'd want in a firstbasemen.  Still, of the players we ought to sell, I think he should command some of the best return.  I love him, but with his market value and Votto in the wings, we HAVE to flip him at the deadline.

by Brendanukkah on Jul 20, 2007 12:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

double secret double agreed
Captain Oveur: Joey, do you like movies about gladiators? Joey, have you ever been to a Turkish prison?

by Madville on Jul 20, 2007 1:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

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