Game Thread: Game 83 vs. the Giants

First Day

here we go

Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on Jul 3, 2007 4:21 PM EDT reply actions

Lineups

REDS
Freel, cf
Phillips, 2b
Griffey Jr., rf
Conine, 1b
Dunn, lf
Encarnacion, 3b
Gonzalez, ss
Ross, c
Harang, rhp

GIANTS
Roberts, cf
Winn, rf
Durham, 2b
Bonds, lf
Klesko, 1b
Molina, c
Feliz, 3b
Vizquel, ss
Zito, lhp

I'm going to go on record and say that I don't like the Reds lineup, but I'd probably only change Hamilton for Freel so I guess I shouldn't complain. I still think the Reds will win.

I don't know why chandrathan is so mad at me. That guy is cuh-razy.

by Slyde on Jul 3, 2007 4:26 PM EDT reply actions

any one else rooting for Bonds to hit

a bunch of solo homers this week? I'd love to see him hit a bunch and the Reds win all the games

Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on Jul 3, 2007 4:30 PM EDT up reply actions

Most homers between 2 opponents

According to Elias:

Tonight's game between the Reds and Giants will feature 2 players with a total of 1,335 home runs (Bonds 750, Griffey 585).
It is the highest home run total between 2 players entering a game since Cleveland played at Milwaukee on 8/1/76 and featured 1,341 homers between Frank Robinson (586) and Hank Aaron (755).
The game with the most homers between 2 players occurred on 7/17/73, when the Mets played at Atlanta. Willie Mays entered that game with 658 homers and Hank Aaron had 697 for a total of 1,355. Aaron homered in that game to bring the total to 1,356.

I don't know why chandrathan is so mad at me. That guy is cuh-razy.

by Slyde on Jul 3, 2007 4:35 PM EDT up reply actions

holy utility belt

that is good stuff

Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on Jul 3, 2007 4:40 PM EDT up reply actions

I can't take credit for it

Rob Butcher gave it to Kevin Kelly. I just stole it from there.

I don't know why chandrathan is so mad at me. That guy is cuh-razy.

by Slyde on Jul 3, 2007 4:44 PM EDT up reply actions

Now, if they can just hit 10 HRs each this series

.. we have the record. Man... imagine the press coverage that would bring. Its all people would talk about.

Quick! Somebody make a Cincinnati loves Ken Griffey Jr. too! video

by TheC on Jul 3, 2007 4:49 PM EDT up reply actions

Nah

I'd bet it would still fall 3rd on BBTN to Yankees highlights and Red Sox highlights. These are 2 last place teams, remember.

I don't know why chandrathan is so mad at me. That guy is cuh-razy.

by Slyde on Jul 3, 2007 4:51 PM EDT up reply actions

Well...

if they each hit 10HRs in this series, there might be another broken record that gets a tad more press coverage.

Quick! Somebody make a Cincinnati loves Ken Griffey Jr. too! video

by TheC on Jul 3, 2007 5:08 PM EDT up reply actions

You got Slyd, Slyde

Now who is not so good at counting?

by Brendanukkah on Jul 3, 2007 5:13 PM EDT up reply actions

And...

The student has become the master...

Please don't trade Adam Dunn.

by Paul Householder on Jul 3, 2007 5:16 PM EDT up reply actions

Cincy and SF play again

August 20-23. If they're both healthy at that point, it's quite possible the total will have increased by well over 21.

by Gray on Jul 3, 2007 4:52 PM EDT up reply actions

Conine

cleanup?

(I know I counted correctly this time!)

by Gray on Jul 3, 2007 4:30 PM EDT up reply actions

Our Manager

The funny thing is, unless I see it written somewhere else, I can't remember our manager's name.

not sure if that's a bad or good thing.

by bobestes on Jul 3, 2007 4:31 PM EDT reply actions

We miss Lincecum and Lowry this series.

I'm sure Zito, Cain, and Morris can still shut us down, but Lincecum would destroy us and Lowry already has.

As for the Moeller thing, I think that's just a result of Freel being healthy. Wayne just loves Hopper more than he loves Moeller.

by Geki on Jul 3, 2007 4:31 PM EDT reply actions

Is our bench really that bad? I'm not too ashamed of Castro, Hopper, Conine, and Valentin sitting on the bench. And as stopgaps, Castro and Hopper are pretty useful--together, they can cover just about everything. The problem comes when they start.

by Gray on Jul 3, 2007 4:35 PM EDT up reply actions

Castro shouldn't be on an MLB roster

but other than that, it's not horrible. Especially if you replaced Castro with Keppinger or even better a lefty bat that could play the infield.

I don't know why chandrathan is so mad at me. That guy is cuh-razy.

by Slyde on Jul 3, 2007 4:37 PM EDT up reply actions

Oh, wow.

I did not realize that Juan Castro is both (1) 35 this year, and (2) currently hitting .165/.189/.224. Ouch.

by Gray on Jul 3, 2007 4:44 PM EDT up reply actions

Even worse

His OPS+ is 6. That means it's 94% below the league average. Let that sautée in your brain for the evening. It's quite a tasty little nugget.

I don't know why chandrathan is so mad at me. That guy is cuh-razy.

by Slyde on Jul 3, 2007 4:47 PM EDT up reply actions

Castro...

This is your bench:

This is your bench with Castro:

Please don't trade Adam Dunn.

by Paul Householder on Jul 3, 2007 4:59 PM EDT up reply actions

The removal of Castro for Keppinger

would make a pretty decent considering that Freel can play any where and BP can play shortstop. Don't forget that both Cootie and McBeth were quality collegiate center fielders.

Juan doesn't hit well and his defense is not what it once was. FDA him, someone will pick him up, I hope.

"Just take the ball and throw it where you want to. Throw strikes. Home plate don't move." Satchel Paige

by Madville on Jul 3, 2007 4:42 PM EDT up reply actions

a decent 'bench' see previous post

"Just take the ball and throw it where you want to. Throw strikes. Home plate don't move." Satchel Paige

by Madville on Jul 3, 2007 4:43 PM EDT up reply actions

Hmmm...

FDA him?

(^_^)

Please don't trade Adam Dunn.

by Paul Householder on Jul 3, 2007 5:06 PM EDT up reply actions

Would destroy?

Lincecum has been pretty ordinary lately, no?

by bobestes on Jul 3, 2007 4:40 PM EDT up reply actions

Still a rookie, though...

and we know how the Reds hit against rookies.

by Gray on Jul 3, 2007 4:42 PM EDT up reply actions

Last 2 starts

14 IP, 7 H, 0 R, 20 Ks, 4 BB

He's been up and down, much like you'd expect a rookie to be.

I don't know why chandrathan is so mad at me. That guy is cuh-razy.

by Slyde on Jul 3, 2007 4:42 PM EDT up reply actions

Lincecum went through a rough patch

but in his latest start, he threw seven shutout innings, struck out 12, allowed three weak hits, and walked none.

by cesarhernandez on Jul 3, 2007 4:43 PM EDT up reply actions

Another reason to be mad about Lincecum

...other than just shouting "Drew Stubbs!" I was over at McCovey Chronicles today and they were debating over what nickname to give Lincecum. It looks like they'd settled on Tim the Enchanter, which I love. Damn them, and their opportunity to have such fun nicknames!

(here's a crappy YouTube clip if you don't get the reference)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=btDbpEG73Rs

by Brendanukkah on Jul 3, 2007 4:41 PM EDT up reply actions

I love that nickname, too

The character also appears in the broadway adaptation, Spamalot.

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

by BubbaFan on Jul 3, 2007 4:58 PM EDT up reply actions

TheC is my new hero...

Paul and Brendan are my apprentice heroes!

Way to call out my arch nemesis guys! It won't be long til we get Slyde banned!

BTW you going to the game with me and JCH friday Slyde?

"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 3, 2007 5:26 PM EDT reply actions

Now...

I don't believe in banning people. That's UnAmerican. Nudity and snarling dogs... that's the American way.

Quick! Somebody make a Cincinnati loves Ken Griffey Jr. too! video

by TheC on Jul 3, 2007 5:41 PM EDT up reply actions

I prefer...

...TheBackupC.

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by BubbaFan on Jul 3, 2007 5:52 PM EDT up reply actions

Well...

Until today, I thought "TheThirdC" would be more appropriate for a Reds blog.

Hopefully, with the demise of the Toothache, it will never come to pass...

Please don't trade Adam Dunn.

by Paul Householder on Jul 3, 2007 6:14 PM EDT up reply actions

Me too.

by TheBackupC on Jul 3, 2007 7:46 PM EDT up reply actions

LOL!

Nice to have some backup!

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by BubbaFan on Jul 3, 2007 7:48 PM EDT up reply actions

Friday

Nope, I've got a softball double-header on Friday. Plus, you'd just try to get me banned from GABP.

I don't know why chandrathan is so mad at me. That guy is cuh-razy.

by Slyde on Jul 3, 2007 7:41 PM EDT up reply actions

Is this game on

FSN? I actually have access to cable television tonight, but I'm getting conflicting information from tv.yahoo and tvguide.

by Gray on Jul 3, 2007 6:15 PM EDT reply actions

From an AP blurb about Freel's return:

Mackanin, who took over after Jerry Narron was fired on Sunday night, likes Freel's style and wants to see as much of it as he can.

"He's got a lot of energy," Mackanin said. "I think we need a lot of energy. I want to try to use him as much as I can and keep him as healthy as I can."

Freel was hitting only .251 with two homers and eight steals when he got hurt. He was happy to hear Mackanin's plans.

"It's nice to be thought about," he said.

by Gray on Jul 3, 2007 6:28 PM EDT reply actions

Trent says

Mackanin wants Freel to play every day. But that doesn't necessarily mean at CF. He wants him to play all positions.

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by BubbaFan on Jul 3, 2007 6:33 PM EDT up reply actions

Hope not

But still, I'm not convinced Freel can play at his best every day. It seems like 4-5 games a week of all-out effort is about all he can maintain.

by Gray on Jul 3, 2007 6:38 PM EDT up reply actions

Keep Freel to a minimum

4-5 days in CF is perfect. No reason to take ABs away from Edwin or BP. ROY can sub for Dunn, Freel and Griffey.

Didn't we hate Narron for taking EdE out of the lineup. No way do I want that guy out of the lineup even for Freel.

by LastRites on Jul 3, 2007 6:49 PM EDT up reply actions

That's probably all he'll get

What with his tendency to run into walls and all.

Even in his short stint in Triple-A, they gave a day off because they thought he looked tired.

I gotta say, though, I can understand where Mackanin is coming from. I think the Reds desperately need someone with Freel's energy. They need his spark. I don't know if they really do play better when he's in the lineup, but it seems like they do.

It's not easy to play below .400 baseball. It takes more than talent (or lack thereof) to be that bad. At this point, it's psychological. Maybe Freel can wake 'em up.

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by BubbaFan on Jul 3, 2007 6:55 PM EDT up reply actions

Expect that

as the storyline for a game writeup, should they win. One head-first slide or diving catch, and Freel will be the sparkplug that inspires this team back to .500 baseball.

by Gray on Jul 3, 2007 6:58 PM EDT up reply actions

At this point...

.400 would be an improvement. :-P

They look half-dead these days. I don't ask that they run out to their positions. I'd be happy if they all just run hard out of the batter's box.

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

by BubbaFan on Jul 3, 2007 7:06 PM EDT up reply actions

What a bunch of geezers

I was just about to comment that I had no idea Dave Roberts is around, but the nI checked, and the youngest guy starting for the Giants is Zito (b. 1978). After him, it's Feliz (1975). In case anyone was wondering, today's lineup for the Giants:

Roberts 5/72
Winn 6/74
Durham 11/71
Bonds 7/64
Klesko 6/71
Molina 7/74
Feliz 4/75
Vizquel 4/67
Zito 5/78

Even with Griffey and Conine in, our lineup is quite a bit younger:

Freel 3/76
Phillips 6/81
Griffey 11/69
Conine 6/66
Dunn 11/79
Encarnacion 1/83
Gonzalez 2/77
Ross 3/77
Harang 5/78

by Gray on Jul 3, 2007 7:20 PM EDT reply actions

Dave Roberts

Yankee fans' bane.

Steve Goldman says Boston won the WS in 2004 because Francona put the speedy Roberts in, while Torre wouldn't pinch-run Bubba "The fastest man in baseball" Crosby.

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by BubbaFan on Jul 3, 2007 7:40 PM EDT up reply actions

Crap.

Well, I saw that coming.

by Gray on Jul 3, 2007 7:21 PM EDT reply actions

0-2 pitch

Ross set up for a ball right in the middle of the plate? What the hell?

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

by Ash on Jul 3, 2007 7:23 PM EDT reply actions

It's usually so easy

to sneak those past a hitter like Bonds.

by Gray on Jul 3, 2007 7:24 PM EDT up reply actions

Yup.

And I don't usually notice thing like where the catcher is set up, and I was thinking "why not down and in... OMG there it goes." He got the first two down and in, why belt-high, middle of the damn plate to Barry La-frickin'-mar Bonds!?!?

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

by Ash on Jul 3, 2007 7:26 PM EDT up reply actions

32 pitches in, still only two outs...

I guess we're going to see New Guy's bullpen management skills pretty early on tonight.

by Gray on Jul 3, 2007 7:23 PM EDT reply actions

Ugh.

That half inning took 36 pitches.

by Gray on Jul 3, 2007 7:25 PM EDT reply actions

Nice two-pitch outs

to lead things off, guys.

by Gray on Jul 3, 2007 7:28 PM EDT reply actions

Kinda quiet in here.

by Gray on Jul 3, 2007 7:31 PM EDT reply actions

Junior

thank you for making Zito work a little there.

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

by Ash on Jul 3, 2007 7:31 PM EDT reply actions

49 pitches

and only two innings in. Sigh.

by Gray on Jul 3, 2007 7:37 PM EDT reply actions

I don't care that Zito's a lefty.

Why bat Conine cleanup?

by Gray on Jul 3, 2007 7:40 PM EDT reply actions

Zito is

nasty!

Quick! Somebody make a Cincinnati loves Ken Griffey Jr. too! video

by TheC on Jul 3, 2007 7:42 PM EDT reply actions

Making another pitcher having a mediocre year

look like an ace again...

by Gray on Jul 3, 2007 7:44 PM EDT reply actions

Well

He is better against righties than lefties, historically and this season. 7 of our 9 batters are right-handed. I don't want to say that's the cause, but it ain't helping.

I don't know why chandrathan is so mad at me. That guy is cuh-razy.

by Slyde on Jul 3, 2007 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions

No!

He's a lefty! Clearly, we need to bench as many left-handed hitters as possible!

by Gray on Jul 3, 2007 7:50 PM EDT up reply actions

Your "six up, six down Reds"

ladies and gents. More of the same.

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

by Ash on Jul 3, 2007 7:45 PM EDT reply actions

Meanwhile, in Louisville...

The Lizard is on the mound. He's been pitching really well down there.

The radio announcers are lamenting the loss of Ryan Freel. At the plate and in the field. I guess Dickerson just doesn't cut it...

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

by BubbaFan on Jul 3, 2007 7:45 PM EDT reply actions

There's that pitch I was talking about!!!!

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

by Ash on Jul 3, 2007 7:49 PM EDT reply actions

followed by a pitch that I wasn't

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

by Ash on Jul 3, 2007 7:51 PM EDT up reply actions

let's catch roberts stealing

that would be fun

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

by andromache on Jul 3, 2007 7:49 PM EDT reply actions

Let's not toss Bonds a BP fastball

That would be fun, too.

by Gray on Jul 3, 2007 7:51 PM EDT up reply actions

Hey Gray...

Sorry for the threadjack, but Gray--can you check your site-mail at Whatifsports when you get a chance?

thanks,

by CTReds on Jul 3, 2007 7:50 PM EDT reply actions

Sure

As soon as I figure out where the heck the mailbox is...

by Gray on Jul 3, 2007 7:52 PM EDT up reply actions

found it

And what would "combined" seasons be?

by Gray on Jul 3, 2007 7:53 PM EDT up reply actions

And now Harang can't throw him a strike

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

by Ash on Jul 3, 2007 7:52 PM EDT reply actions

I assume

that was intentional?

by Gray on Jul 3, 2007 7:53 PM EDT up reply actions

I guess so...

Damn 0-2 meatball. He had him 0-2, obviously he could throw strikes the first time, and then that horrible third pitch. And this time Bonds coulda stood there with the bat on his shoulder.

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

by Ash on Jul 3, 2007 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions

Whew.

Can't believe he made it out of that without allowing runs...

Note, though, that a third of the way through the game, Harang has thrown 67 pitches.

by Gray on Jul 3, 2007 7:55 PM EDT reply actions

Whew

That could have been ugly.

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by BubbaFan on Jul 3, 2007 7:55 PM EDT reply actions

jinx!

by Gray on Jul 3, 2007 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions

Welsh has a point.

Run, Alex.

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

by Ash on Jul 3, 2007 7:58 PM EDT reply actions

24 SBs in his entire career

18 CS. This year and the last, total: 1 SB, 1 CS.

by Gray on Jul 3, 2007 7:59 PM EDT up reply actions

No

She doesn't mean steal, she means that Alex should be on second on that infield popup error.

I don't know why chandrathan is so mad at me. That guy is cuh-razy.

by Slyde on Jul 3, 2007 8:00 PM EDT up reply actions

no, not run to steal

run out the pop up. He threw his bat away and was jogging half-heartedly down the line. Probably could have made it to second.

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

by Ash on Jul 3, 2007 8:00 PM EDT up reply actions

Oh

ugh.

by Gray on Jul 3, 2007 8:03 PM EDT up reply actions

Agreed

There aren't all that many players that come to mind that really bust ass out of the box every time. 2 that do, 2 of my favorites to watch, and xbh kings, are Curtis Granderson & Grady Sizemore. Freel usually does. I fondly recall the '99 Reds, A.Boone, Pokey, & even Dmitri all put their heads down and took off the minute they made contact. Others?

by 44magnum on Jul 3, 2007 8:01 PM EDT up reply actions

Bubba Crosby

That's a big reason I'm a fan. Red Hot Mama asked him about it at Redsfest, and he said, "It can be hard to hit a ball. It can be hard to catch a ball. It's not hard to run hard every time."

Johnny Damon also runs hard every time. I've seen him turn what looked like a routine popup into a double because he ran hard right out of the box. The first time, it was the 8th inning, and the Yanks were up by 10 runs. He still took off like a bat out of hell.

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by BubbaFan on Jul 3, 2007 8:10 PM EDT up reply actions

Why is Ross bunting?

Harang is up next. Is Harang the "get 'em in" guy now?

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

by Ash on Jul 3, 2007 7:59 PM EDT reply actions

Seriously?

Ross is bunting?

by Gray on Jul 3, 2007 8:00 PM EDT up reply actions

I shit you not.

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

by Ash on Jul 3, 2007 8:01 PM EDT up reply actions

Okay, so

Maybe he should have kept trying to bunt.

by Gray on Jul 3, 2007 8:01 PM EDT up reply actions

he shoulda struck out!

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

by Ash on Jul 3, 2007 8:02 PM EDT up reply actions

The more things change...

Fire Mackanin! (just kidding)

I don't know why chandrathan is so mad at me. That guy is cuh-razy.

by Slyde on Jul 3, 2007 8:01 PM EDT up reply actions

That's why

Oh well...

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by TheC on Jul 3, 2007 8:02 PM EDT up reply actions

Didn't see that one coming.

by Gray on Jul 3, 2007 8:01 PM EDT reply actions

Same old

I know it's early but looking over the lineup and seeing Ross try to bunt, it appears business as usual for the Reds.

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by Pilsner73 on Jul 3, 2007 8:01 PM EDT reply actions

Maybe Castellini has always called the shots

Like Mike Brown on draft day, but worse. Castellini sends the signs from the owner's box to the dugout.

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by TheC on Jul 3, 2007 8:03 PM EDT up reply actions

I wonder

I have seen Ross square to bunt more than a few times this year, I wouldn't mind if it was with one or less out and the runner on 2nd because no way Ross is making it to first on a bunt, I just think certain players are just doing whatever the heck they want, regardless of the managers signs.

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by Pilsner73 on Jul 3, 2007 8:07 PM EDT up reply actions

If that's the case here

David Ross needs to look around and realize that the pitcher is hitting behind him and that there is an out. He would be out #2 because he has got to be the slowest Red, and that leaves a runner on second, 2 outs, and the pitcher batting. Not good odds.

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

by Ash on Jul 3, 2007 8:10 PM EDT up reply actions

Um

I agree with you in general, but there weren't any outs until Ross hit into a double play, IIRC.

by Gray on Jul 3, 2007 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions

you are correct

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

by Ash on Jul 3, 2007 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions

I'm here

What do I win?

And because I'm lazy, I'll answer you here 'tHan - it's me, you, Ash, and obc. Details coming in the email I've been writing while trying to get caught up here, and get the kids ready for bed. :)

by jch24 on Jul 3, 2007 8:02 PM EDT reply actions

Nice job

ensuring that Zito will continue to face the minimum number of batters, guys.

by Gray on Jul 3, 2007 8:02 PM EDT reply actions

Then George can talk about

how we're seeing something special tonight. I'd like it if our announcers could congratulate the other team a little more often.

I don't know why chandrathan is so mad at me. That guy is cuh-razy.

by Slyde on Jul 3, 2007 8:04 PM EDT up reply actions

He mentioned So Taguchi again earlier.

I seriously do not get #1. His praise for that man in general, or #2. Why So Taguchi needs to be mentioned even when the Cardinals are in town, much less now, when they ain't

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

by Ash on Jul 3, 2007 8:05 PM EDT up reply actions

One word

cardinalust

I don't know why chandrathan is so mad at me. That guy is cuh-razy.

by Slyde on Jul 3, 2007 8:07 PM EDT up reply actions

At least

they finally got him to throw a fair number of pitches that inning.

How does their bullpen look?

by Gray on Jul 3, 2007 8:06 PM EDT up reply actions

Holy crap

Is this going to be a three up, three down for Harang, or have I jinxed it?

by Gray on Jul 3, 2007 8:07 PM EDT reply actions

you most definitely jinxed it

their pitcher has more hits than our team

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

by Ash on Jul 3, 2007 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions

Jerk.

by Gray on Jul 3, 2007 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions

No way

Harang can never get the pitcher out.

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by Pilsner73 on Jul 3, 2007 8:08 PM EDT reply actions

"don't let that 4.5 ERA fool you

zito's a great pitcher! Really! please believe us."

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

by andromache on Jul 3, 2007 8:10 PM EDT reply actions

Note:

His ERA was 4.6 before this game...

by Gray on Jul 3, 2007 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions

Games against the Reds don't count.

We make everyone look like an ace. Sigh.

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

by andromache on Jul 3, 2007 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions

Griffey's

Turn to show how it's done?

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by Pilsner73 on Jul 3, 2007 8:13 PM EDT reply actions

C'mon guys, it's not the curve or the stride

It's the socks. He's lulling our offense to sleep using his socks.

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

by Ash on Jul 3, 2007 8:14 PM EDT reply actions

Come on Dunn!

by Gray on Jul 3, 2007 8:18 PM EDT reply actions

Kriskvy

Is praying Dunn gets a big hit here so he can get get both Farnsworth and Proctor when he trades him.

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by Pilsner73 on Jul 3, 2007 8:18 PM EDT reply actions

C'mon Edwin

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

by Ash on Jul 3, 2007 8:20 PM EDT reply actions

come on

reds charm bracelet mojo

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

by andromache on Jul 3, 2007 8:21 PM EDT reply actions

I have a white stripe on my wrist

where I wore a watch out in the sunny bleachers at a ballgame. Does that count as a Reds charm bracelet?

by Brendanukkah on Jul 3, 2007 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions

Farmers tan mojo

Works like a charm.

by Brendanukkah on Jul 3, 2007 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions

is it lucky?

btw...my charm bracelet just worked two walks. i think that's proof.

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

by andromache on Jul 3, 2007 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions

OK EdE

We could use a hit in this game.. why not now?

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by TheC on Jul 3, 2007 8:21 PM EDT reply actions

EdE

Time for a grand salami. Or a home run. One is delicious, the other advantageous. Choose. Choose both.

by Brendanukkah on Jul 3, 2007 8:21 PM EDT reply actions

Impressive

that we have had four baserunners so far without a hit.

by Gray on Jul 3, 2007 8:21 PM EDT reply actions

wait...why do you need to be an AL hitter

to wait for a good pitch?

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

by andromache on Jul 3, 2007 8:22 PM EDT reply actions

Because it's the better league

You can tell by the way they win the World Series every other year.

by Brendanukkah on Jul 3, 2007 8:23 PM EDT up reply actions

it was pretty awesome

when the tigers won the world series last year.

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by andromache on Jul 3, 2007 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions

Please

don't strike out. Please?

by Gray on Jul 3, 2007 8:23 PM EDT reply actions

I'll take it.

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

by Ash on Jul 3, 2007 8:23 PM EDT reply actions

OK... lets not swing again

What the hell, right?

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by TheC on Jul 3, 2007 8:23 PM EDT reply actions

Why start now?

by Gray on Jul 3, 2007 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions

Maybe I should manage

Or at least get Castellini's number so I can send him the signals.

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by TheC on Jul 3, 2007 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions

All of a sudden. Zito's at 75 pitches - 3 2/3

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

by Ash on Jul 3, 2007 8:24 PM EDT reply actions

McKanin (sp?) sez:

Don't swing any more this inning.

by Brendanukkah on Jul 3, 2007 8:25 PM EDT reply actions

everyone's got a red light!

by Gray on Jul 3, 2007 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions

Nice. 5 walks.

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

by Ash on Jul 3, 2007 8:26 PM EDT reply actions

Do they

have anybody warming up, or are they relying on Ross's inability to lay off a few balls?

by Gray on Jul 3, 2007 8:26 PM EDT reply actions

Kevin Correia warming up

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

by Ash on Jul 3, 2007 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions

Frankenstein says

Strikes bad, bread gooood

Please contribute to the Hats for Bats fund.

by Pilsner73 on Jul 3, 2007 8:26 PM EDT reply actions

Don't bunt, David.

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

by Ash on Jul 3, 2007 8:26 PM EDT reply actions

rbi bb

tiiied game

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by andromache on Jul 3, 2007 8:26 PM EDT reply actions

Conine sez:

And here I am swinging my bat like a sucker. I could just be strolling leisurely around the bases right now.

by Brendanukkah on Jul 3, 2007 8:27 PM EDT reply actions

I guess

this is the only way anybody was going to get an RBI against Zito.

by Gray on Jul 3, 2007 8:27 PM EDT reply actions

Tom Hume sez:

I want this ace in my bullpen NOW!

by Brendanukkah on Jul 3, 2007 8:27 PM EDT reply actions

ROSS!!!!

What is his goddamn problem!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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by TheC on Jul 3, 2007 8:28 PM EDT reply actions

We can rely on Ross

to end the fun.

by Gray on Jul 3, 2007 8:28 PM EDT reply actions

Hey all or nothing Ross

Now would be a good time for all.

by Brendanukkah on Jul 3, 2007 8:28 PM EDT reply actions

Ross says

you get NOTHINGand you'll like it!

Please contribute to the Hats for Bats fund.

by Pilsner73 on Jul 3, 2007 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions

yeah...

how about nothing instead?

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

by Ash on Jul 3, 2007 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions

R0ss?

Because yout get either an R or a 0?

by Gray on Jul 3, 2007 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions

But ROss gives you both

Maybe Ross when he's good, and r0ss the other 80% of the time.

by Brendanukkah on Jul 3, 2007 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions

the man has thrown almost 90 pitches

and hasn't given up a hit. That's weird, right?

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

by Ash on Jul 3, 2007 8:30 PM EDT reply actions

If I had to think of anyone who could do it

it would be zito

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by andromache on Jul 3, 2007 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions

Hey, they may be batting .000 against Zito

but their OBP is .313!

by Gray on Jul 3, 2007 8:30 PM EDT reply actions

Make that

.294.

by Gray on Jul 3, 2007 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions

Darn

Well, at least we tied the game, without a hit. Who cares if we left the bases chucked?

by Brendanukkah on Jul 3, 2007 8:30 PM EDT reply actions

Boy, Ross is a terrible hitter

This guy has done a nice job behind the dish, but his offense has been just awful.

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by TheC on Jul 3, 2007 8:31 PM EDT reply actions

Incredibly stupid question time

Where are you guys getting updated pitch counts?

by jch24 on Jul 3, 2007 8:32 PM EDT reply actions

Gameday

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

by Ash on Jul 3, 2007 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions

...availble on mlb.com

by Brendanukkah on Jul 3, 2007 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions

Awesome

As the crazy german boy in the commercials used to say, "Oh mama, das is gut!"

by jch24 on Jul 3, 2007 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions

Gameday?

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by BubbaFan on Jul 3, 2007 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions

Yahoo box scores

Have them, too--I think they update the numbers with each pitch (though there's a lag relative to Gameday). Down by the bottom of the page...

by Gray on Jul 3, 2007 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions

Somebody...

...should have glued Ross' bat to his shoulder.

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by BubbaFan on Jul 3, 2007 8:32 PM EDT reply actions

OMFG.

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

by Ash on Jul 3, 2007 8:34 PM EDT reply actions

That's what I said when I realized

Ray Durham is still playing.

by Brendanukkah on Jul 3, 2007 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions

Young by Giants standards

only 35!

by Gray on Jul 3, 2007 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions

Ray Durham

sittng on the fantasy bench tonight. Dammit.

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

by Ash on Jul 3, 2007 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions

What?

I feel like I really missed something...

by Gray on Jul 3, 2007 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions

I know it "makes sense" to

IBB Bonds, but I still hate it.

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

by Ash on Jul 3, 2007 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions

Durham screwed up by doubling

You knew the pansy intentional walk to Bonds was coming. I think the IW should be banned from baseball.

by cesarhernandez on Jul 3, 2007 8:36 PM EDT reply actions

Should have stopped at first

Seriously, wouldn't that be hilarious? And smart?

by Gray on Jul 3, 2007 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions

Aurilia said he did that this year

...stopping at first when he could have had second, because he knew they wouldn't have pitched to Bonds otherwise.

by cesarhernandez on Jul 3, 2007 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions

Uh oh

Is Zito wearing off on Harang?

No, wait, they got a hit, too.

by Gray on Jul 3, 2007 8:37 PM EDT reply actions

So, three headed Molina

Howsabout a double play?

by Brendanukkah on Jul 3, 2007 8:37 PM EDT reply actions

Um, looks like Molina was out to me

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

by Ash on Jul 3, 2007 8:39 PM EDT reply actions

Catchers don't listen to me

Ross didn't hit a grand slam, Molina didn't ground into a double play. Sheesh.

by Brendanukkah on Jul 3, 2007 8:39 PM EDT reply actions

5 runs in this game

On only 3 hits... strange one indeed.

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by TheC on Jul 3, 2007 8:40 PM EDT reply actions

weird swing

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

by andromache on Jul 3, 2007 8:40 PM EDT reply actions

Zito time

Just a walk in the park, Kazanski. Or five.

by Brendanukkah on Jul 3, 2007 8:41 PM EDT reply actions

Which reminds me...

The Washington Post was talking about how the 4th of July festivities on the Capitol lawn and the Mall represented a "target rich environment." Sure, he was talking about real security concerns in the shadow of attempted attacks in the UK, but the Top Gun fan in me just giggled.

by Brendanukkah on Jul 3, 2007 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions

Well, Harang did make it through 5

96 pitches, 3 runs. Hrm.

by Gray on Jul 3, 2007 8:41 PM EDT reply actions

Looks like he's gonna go for 6

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

by Ash on Jul 3, 2007 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions

Farney, I'm glad you're healthy

and I'm happy to have you back. But c'mon.

by Brendanukkah on Jul 3, 2007 8:45 PM EDT reply actions

Yup.

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

by Ash on Jul 3, 2007 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions

Hey, a hit!

Zounds!

by Brendanukkah on Jul 3, 2007 8:45 PM EDT reply actions

A hit!

I had forgotten what those were like.

by Gray on Jul 3, 2007 8:45 PM EDT reply actions

There goes BP again

Only thinking about himself. That was a cancerous hit.

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by TheC on Jul 3, 2007 8:46 PM EDT reply actions

Okay, string together three walks

and we'll have an RBI!

by Gray on Jul 3, 2007 8:46 PM EDT reply actions

Junior is being "diplomatic"

with his homers?

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

by Ash on Jul 3, 2007 8:47 PM EDT reply actions

Two more

and...RBI city!

by Gray on Jul 3, 2007 8:49 PM EDT reply actions

Rbicity?

Isn't that a Police song?

by Brendanukkah on Jul 3, 2007 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions

I guess

a hit could work, too.

by Gray on Jul 3, 2007 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions

If Homer Bailey doesn't improve his walk rate

We're gonna end up signing him to a $130 million contract.

by Brendanukkah on Jul 3, 2007 8:49 PM EDT reply actions

Nice.

This "hits" business seems like a good thing

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

by Ash on Jul 3, 2007 8:51 PM EDT reply actions

Well... 3 walks would have been more interesting

But I guess I'll take an RBI double.

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by TheC on Jul 3, 2007 8:51 PM EDT reply actions

Conine, what is best!

To crush your enemies, drive them before you, and hear the lamentation of the women!

Second best is an RBI double.

by Brendanukkah on Jul 3, 2007 8:51 PM EDT reply actions

wheee

i heart grandpa jeff!

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

by andromache on Jul 3, 2007 8:51 PM EDT reply actions

He's full of good baseball stories

and always keeps some Werther's Originals in his pockets for the rookies.

by Brendanukkah on Jul 3, 2007 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions

then again, he does have that

old man smell

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

by Ash on Jul 3, 2007 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions

And he HAS a hearing aid

but he always turns it down really low, and you can never tell if he's really listening.

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

by andromache on Jul 3, 2007 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions

Coaching visit to the mound

Zito at 107 pitches.

by Brendanukkah on Jul 3, 2007 8:52 PM EDT reply actions

Jerry, of course

if coaching the Giants, would be IBBing Dunn right now.

by Gray on Jul 3, 2007 8:53 PM EDT reply actions

"is he a #4 hitter? no"

"is he a run producer? yes"

just stop...talking,

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

by andromache on Jul 3, 2007 8:54 PM EDT reply actions

"Is he gonna get better, is he gonna

stay the same?"

Uh, 100 RBI, 100 runs... I'm ok with the staying the same option.

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

by Ash on Jul 3, 2007 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions

Swung at

ball four, no?

by Gray on Jul 3, 2007 8:54 PM EDT reply actions

Again, OMFG

If I hear one more person say that "Jerry Narron is a great guy," I will snap. I will fucking snap.

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

by Ash on Jul 3, 2007 8:56 PM EDT reply actions

I'm not loooking for a guy to babysit my kids

or like, read to the elderly... His problem isn't that he's not a great guy, it's that he can't manage a MLB baseball team.

GOD.

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

by Ash on Jul 3, 2007 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions

castellini

oozing bush.

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

by andromache on Jul 3, 2007 8:57 PM EDT reply actions

He should probably have that checked out

Might want to lay off of Coutlangus for a couple days too.

by Brendanukkah on Jul 3, 2007 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions

not tonight

baby's gotta headache.

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

by andromache on Jul 3, 2007 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions

Oh you're getting Coutlangus

Whether you (and by you, I mean all Reds fandom) like it or not!

by Brendanukkah on Jul 3, 2007 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions

And now some Coffey

Because a gentleman offers a beverage. Although Coffey's a diuretic, so it probably won't help the headache.

by Brendanukkah on Jul 3, 2007 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions

maybe if it's a migraine headache

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

by andromache on Jul 3, 2007 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions

and a little bit of that

joy of painting guy. what was his name?

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

by andromache on Jul 3, 2007 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions

Bob "Makes Better Contact Than David"

Ross

by Brendanukkah on Jul 3, 2007 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions

Bob Ross

Happy Little Trees!

Our little secret.....if you tell ANYONE.....I will CUT YOU....

by jch24 on Jul 3, 2007 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions

We need a couple runs here

Cuz Bonds is gonna face our bullpen, and that's just going to be cover your eyes awful.

by Brendanukkah on Jul 3, 2007 9:03 PM EDT reply actions

Good thing we have

EdE, Gonzalez, and r0ss coming up...

by Gray on Jul 3, 2007 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions

One down

Taking a spin on the Wheel of Fish.

by Brendanukkah on Jul 3, 2007 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions

Oh, Red Snapper!

Very nice!

by Brendanukkah on Jul 3, 2007 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions

And it comes up...

...double!

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by BubbaFan on Jul 3, 2007 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions

Come on Ross

Lay down a good bunt!

by Gray on Jul 3, 2007 9:08 PM EDT reply actions

Would have been preferable.

by Brendanukkah on Jul 3, 2007 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions

Please tell me

Hamilton is coming in for Freel now.

by Gray on Jul 3, 2007 9:11 PM EDT reply actions

And Ross.....

strikes out!

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by TheC on Jul 3, 2007 9:11 PM EDT reply actions

Hamilton

I'd like to see Hamilton PH for Freel here.

by 44magnum on Jul 3, 2007 9:11 PM EDT reply actions

McKanin likes Freel's energy

He was noncomittal on Hamilton's joie de vive.

by Brendanukkah on Jul 3, 2007 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions

Okay.

So we benched Hamilton because of Zito, and Zito's out...so now we should see Hobbs, right? Right?

Sigh.

by Gray on Jul 3, 2007 9:12 PM EDT reply actions

I'm not sure what just happened

but I guess I'll take it.

by Gray on Jul 3, 2007 9:14 PM EDT reply actions

Then again...

...Freel ain't so bad.

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by BubbaFan on Jul 3, 2007 9:14 PM EDT reply actions

Farney gets a hit!

Good job Farney. C'mon Cancer! Ain't no cure for Cancer, baby.

by Brendanukkah on Jul 3, 2007 9:14 PM EDT reply actions

haha

no cure for cancer. Great line!

by Gray on Jul 3, 2007 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions

Thank you BP!

by Gray on Jul 3, 2007 9:15 PM EDT reply actions

WAHOO!!`

I heart clubhouse cancer!!

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

by Ash on Jul 3, 2007 9:15 PM EDT reply actions

Hells Yeah!

Sweet

by 44magnum on Jul 3, 2007 9:15 PM EDT reply actions

AIN'T NO CURE!!!

Giants, you just got metastasized!

by Brendanukkah on Jul 3, 2007 9:15 PM EDT reply actions

lol... wow.

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

by Ash on Jul 3, 2007 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions

Aaron says "Thank you, BP"

In line for the win.

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

by Ash on Jul 3, 2007 9:15 PM EDT reply actions

Selfish bastard!

Couldn't settle for a single... that cancer had to have it all!

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by TheC on Jul 3, 2007 9:15 PM EDT reply actions

What's the over/under

on Reds bullpen runs allowed tonight?

by Gray on Jul 3, 2007 9:16 PM EDT reply actions

3.5

I'm taking the under. I'm feeling lucky, bitches.

by Brendanukkah on Jul 3, 2007 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions

Get out the mustard and the rye bread!!!!!!!

Please don't trade Adam Dunn.

by Paul Householder on Jul 3, 2007 9:16 PM EDT reply actions

Incidentally,

Griffey has more walks than Bonds at this point.

by Gray on Jul 3, 2007 9:17 PM EDT reply actions

Woohooo!

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by BubbaFan on Jul 3, 2007 9:18 PM EDT reply actions

Oh!

There you are!

by Gray on Jul 3, 2007 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions

Griffey's had a ton of walks

in the last couple games. Respect? Or just a keen batting eye?

by Brendanukkah on Jul 3, 2007 9:18 PM EDT reply actions

His walk rate...

Is generally high this year. It may be a career high, actually. Not sure why. His K rate is also down.

Please don't trade Adam Dunn.

by Paul Householder on Jul 3, 2007 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions

It's the 'roids.

by Gray on Jul 3, 2007 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions

The thought

Had occurred to me.

Please don't trade Adam Dunn.

by Paul Householder on Jul 3, 2007 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions

Actually not a career high...

But it's the highest it's been since 2000.

Please don't trade Adam Dunn.

by Paul Householder on Jul 3, 2007 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions

BubbaFan

If you haven't been talking because of the jinx, I'm sorry! You're un-jinxed! :-)

by Gray on Jul 3, 2007 9:18 PM EDT reply actions

LOL

No, I'm multi-tasking. I'm following the Yankees game and the Bats game as well as the Reds game.

So far, it's a good night all around.

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by BubbaFan on Jul 3, 2007 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions

BP can chest pump all he wants

after that.

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

by Ash on Jul 3, 2007 9:19 PM EDT reply actions

Let's hope Coutlangus works for the new guy

All of Narron's experiences with Coutlangus ended in embarrassment.

by Brendanukkah on Jul 3, 2007 9:22 PM EDT reply actions

Three innings, guys.

Keep your ERA under 9, and we can win this one.

by Gray on Jul 3, 2007 9:23 PM EDT reply actions

Gray threadjack again...

Gray--

"combined" = a whole season worth of stats, even though the player only played with the Reds for part of the season.

example: I could select 1984 Pete Rose as "partial", which would only use his stats generated while playing for the Reds, or I could select 1984 Pete Rose as "combined", which would use his total 1984 season, including that portion in which he did not play with the Reds.

I've got one "combined" player on my roster as it currently stands, but I wanted to make sure that's kosher before we actually get started.

by CTReds on Jul 3, 2007 9:23 PM EDT reply actions

Yeah

I think it's fine, or else it would have been kicked out.

i.e. I didn't explicitly exclude it when I set up the league. So, no problem.

by Gray on Jul 3, 2007 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions

roger

i don't think it will make or break the league, just wanted to make sure...

by CTReds on Jul 3, 2007 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions

Well, give him this

Narron would have started out with a righty (Coffey), and then brought in Couter to face Bonds. I like that the new guy brought Coutlangus in to start things off.

by Brendanukkah on Jul 3, 2007 9:24 PM EDT reply actions

Coutlangus

Is always a good way to start things off.

Please don't trade Adam Dunn.

by Paul Householder on Jul 3, 2007 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions

Oh, now he brings in Coffey

sigh. I like to see my relievers go a full inning.

by Brendanukkah on Jul 3, 2007 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions

The rook gets Bonds

Good for him. A moment of growth perhaps?

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by TheC on Jul 3, 2007 9:24 PM EDT reply actions

And started out good against Klesko

but then got wild...hrm.

by Gray on Jul 3, 2007 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions

In comes Coffey

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

by Ash on Jul 3, 2007 9:26 PM EDT reply actions

coffey makes himself sorta useful

good for him

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by andromache on Jul 3, 2007 9:31 PM EDT reply actions

i'm pretty sure that vizquel going backwards

is leqziv. not m-a-g-i-c.

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

by andromache on Jul 3, 2007 9:35 PM EDT reply actions

Every little thing he does his magic

Everything he do just turns me on.

- Grande (I'm assuming)

by Brendanukkah on Jul 3, 2007 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions

Oh oh, it's magic when I'm with you

Summer turns me upside down
Summer summer summer
Its like a merry-go-round
I see you under the midnight
All shackles and bows

by Brendanukkah on Jul 3, 2007 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions

eeee, sigh

is anyone around anymore?

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

by andromache on Jul 3, 2007 9:42 PM EDT reply actions

Here...

Just multitasking while the Reds make outs.

Please don't trade Adam Dunn.

by Paul Householder on Jul 3, 2007 9:46 PM EDT up reply actions

I was busy finding lyrics

to 80's songs with "magic" in them. And following along on Gameday.

Go Reds!

by Brendanukkah on Jul 3, 2007 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions

Slick

That's the Alex Gonzalez glovework the Red Sox keep talking about. WOW!

by 44magnum on Jul 3, 2007 9:44 PM EDT reply actions

Slightly less impressive

to those of us following along on Gameday. Ugh.

by Brendanukkah on Jul 3, 2007 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions

One more inning

Depending on what we do in the bottom half, we just have to not give up four runs. I'm assuming Stormy will be pitching, and I think he can handle it.

...I just jinxed us, didn't I?

by Brendanukkah on Jul 3, 2007 9:47 PM EDT reply actions

Holy crap

Ross neither struck out nor homered. Astounding! This is like those producers of "Planet Earth" gushing over the snow leopard footage.

by Brendanukkah on Jul 3, 2007 9:48 PM EDT reply actions

David Ross...

Just realized that a 1-4 night raises his average.

Please don't trade Adam Dunn.

by Paul Householder on Jul 3, 2007 9:49 PM EDT reply actions

Warming?

Any culprits up in the pen, or is Coffey coming back out?

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by BubbaFan on Jul 3, 2007 9:50 PM EDT reply actions

Oh, ack

Castro?

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by BubbaFan on Jul 3, 2007 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions

Not sure who's warming up

but Castro's hitting for Coffey (but he's not worth beans).

by Brendanukkah on Jul 3, 2007 9:51 PM EDT up reply actions

Hell, have Coffey bunt

by Brendanukkah on Jul 3, 2007 9:51 PM EDT up reply actions

New guy

sends Castro to pinch hit. Let the record show that Hamilton is still available. However, since we actually seem to have some firm control on this game, I'm not adamantly opposed to the move. Other than just stating on principle that Castro shouldn't have a place on a major league roster.

by Brendanukkah on Jul 3, 2007 9:50 PM EDT reply actions

I think...

The only worse move would have been Moeller, had he not been DFA'd.

Please don't trade Adam Dunn.

by Paul Householder on Jul 3, 2007 9:51 PM EDT up reply actions

It's a lefty

Plus, Castro should get some at-bats, since he's on the team, and now is as good a time as any. :-/

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by BubbaFan on Jul 3, 2007 9:51 PM EDT up reply actions

Shoulda had Castro bunt.

At least if you're going to make an out, it's only one out (not two), and you advance the runner.

I'm sure the Giants would understand.

Please don't trade Adam Dunn.

by Paul Householder on Jul 3, 2007 9:52 PM EDT up reply actions

not adamantly opposed, no

-- but i'm afraid it's a disturbing hint of things to come.

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

by andromache on Jul 3, 2007 9:53 PM EDT up reply actions

Yeah.

Sort of like that first little dry heave before you lose your lunch.

Please don't trade Adam Dunn.

by Paul Householder on Jul 3, 2007 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions

Maybe...

...they're giving him one last look before cutting him and bringing up Keppinger.

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by BubbaFan on Jul 3, 2007 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions

I'll be annoyed

but I'll only be disturbed if Krivsky and Castellini consider this guy to be anything more than an interim. They had better have a full-fledged managerial search in the offseason. And it sounds like Castellini does want to get a "name." He tried to get Sweet Lou, and allegedly interviewed Girardi. So I'm not disturbed yet.

by Brendanukkah on Jul 3, 2007 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions

He will "absolutely"

be considered. Can't remember if it was Kriv or Castellini, but one of 'em said it.

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

by Ash on Jul 3, 2007 9:59 PM EDT up reply actions

Assuming we don't blow this (fingers crossed)

he's on pace to go 80-0. I like that in a manager.

by Brendanukkah on Jul 3, 2007 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions

if this pace continues

we would have an ok record, i guess.

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

by andromache on Jul 3, 2007 10:05 PM EDT up reply actions

History shows

That we would get really hot, go on a very nice run, then drop two of three to the Brewers in the last week of the season and just barely miss out on the playoffs.

by Brendanukkah on Jul 3, 2007 10:08 PM EDT up reply actions

OK guys...

You could even bring in Gary McJeffsky, and he wouldn't be able to blow this game (on average), since you just need to keep the ERA below 36.00.

Please don't trade Adam Dunn.

by Paul Householder on Jul 3, 2007 9:57 PM EDT reply actions

Interesting fact...

The ALS extends beyond the world of baseball.

The last couple of days have proven that Chandra's brother is in fact an Annoying Little Shit.

"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 3, 2007 9:58 PM EDT reply actions

Does he do the laundry?

Interesting fact: We will hold on to this much longer than Chandra does.

by Brendanukkah on Jul 3, 2007 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions

Interesting Fact...

The comments about your mom mean I have no problem with this statement coming from 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 3, 2007 10:03 PM EDT up reply actions

Yeah, that Brendan's Mom thing really caught on

Surprised me. She's never seen this site, but I still feel like I owe her an apology.

by Brendanukkah on Jul 3, 2007 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions

Actually...

I don't get it. (Really, I don't!) I think I missed something.

Please don't trade Adam Dunn.

by Paul Householder on Jul 3, 2007 10:12 PM EDT up reply actions

I don't really remember how it started

I think I tried to make a "Your mama" joke to Man Mountain, and then he made a joke about my mom, and I went with it, and she just turned into this broken down Red Reporter slut. I dunno. It's kind of an all purpose juvenile joke now, and apparently a way to mark the comment of the night, if we're still doing that.

by Brendanukkah on Jul 3, 2007 10:20 PM EDT up reply actions

I would laugh, but I don't think Paul tricked you.

Or did he trick me 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 3, 2007 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions

No trick. A real question.

Please don't trade Adam Dunn.

by Paul Householder on Jul 3, 2007 10:23 PM EDT up reply actions

Ah so desu ka.

Please don't trade Adam Dunn.

by Paul Householder on Jul 3, 2007 10:23 PM EDT up reply actions

I do

But only after Man Mountain is finished.

(my first Brendan's mom comment, I finally feel like I belong)

by jch24 on Jul 3, 2007 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions

Weathers in, first runner reaches

Bonds will probably bat. Whee!

by Brendanukkah on Jul 3, 2007 9:59 PM EDT reply actions

Stupid.

Why bring in Weathers?

Why not have Coffey hit for himself last inning and bunt (or even hit into a double play, for all I care), and save Weathers for when you need to allow the first man to reach base in another game?

Please don't trade Adam Dunn.

by Paul Householder on Jul 3, 2007 9:59 PM EDT reply actions

Because it's Weathers

and everybody loves Weathers, and where would the Reds be without Weathers?

/Every Reds announcer

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

by Ash on Jul 3, 2007 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions

Last place? Worst in the NL?

Man, that'd suck. Thank god we had Weathers to prevent THAT.

by Brendanukkah on Jul 3, 2007 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions

Echo.

Please don't trade Adam Dunn.

by Paul Householder on Jul 3, 2007 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions

Chandra says...

"What the Fuck? Would they be winless without Weathers? Fucking idiots..."

"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 3, 2007 10:03 PM EDT up reply actions

The Reds would be

The worst team in all of baseball without Weathers.

Please don't trade Adam Dunn.

by Paul Householder on Jul 3, 2007 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions

Yes.

Bad McMackanin.

by ken on Jul 3, 2007 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions

Meanwhile, in Louisville...

The Bats were rolling, but Medlock starting melting down on the mound.

Love Shack in to clean up the mess. That means he's broken the record for the most Bats games played.

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

by BubbaFan on Jul 3, 2007 10:02 PM EDT reply actions

Holy Crap!

We won at baseball!

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

by Ash on Jul 3, 2007 10:03 PM EDT reply actions

and this one belongs to the pete mcanins

dunn is going for 200 strikeouts this year!! why is everyone so interested in bonds? Trade dunn

by Shortstop @ Red Reporter on Jul 3, 2007 10:03 PM EDT reply actions

Oh my...

The bullpen gave up nary a run tonight.

Please don't trade Adam Dunn.

by Paul Householder on Jul 3, 2007 10:04 PM EDT reply actions

mayhap because Marcus McBeth

didn't come into the game for the third night in a row after blowing saves the previous two nights? (One scenario.)

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

by Ash on Jul 3, 2007 10:05 PM EDT up reply actions

Nice job Stormy!

Way to win your first one, new guy!

Harang has nine wins by the All-Star Break and will not be in San Francisco (unless he bought a house while he was with Oakland).

Phillips trumps Bonds with a grand slam. Ain't no cure for Cancer!

Scoreless outing by the bullpen. [Shock!]

by Brendanukkah on Jul 3, 2007 10:04 PM EDT reply actions

New managers always seem to win their first game

WE should fire our manager after every game. It would be an interesting experiment.

Quick! Somebody make a Cincinnati loves Ken Griffey Jr. too! video

by TheC on Jul 3, 2007 10:05 PM EDT reply actions

That would be cool.

By the end of the season, you'd get to name the janitor for the GCL Reds as interim manager, and the Reds would be 111-51.

Please don't trade Adam Dunn.

by Paul Householder on Jul 3, 2007 10:08 PM EDT up reply actions

Luke Stowe

next interim manager

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

by Ash on Jul 3, 2007 10:11 PM EDT up reply actions

isn't he a little young?

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

by andromache on Jul 3, 2007 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions

I don't know.

Adam in Milwaukee says he's overrated anyway.

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

by Ash on Jul 3, 2007 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions

I hear...

He's pretty good defensively, better than Hatteberg.

Maybe they could start a new promotion and allow fans at each home game to vote for the next ten managers (have to have some in reserve for road trips).

Please don't trade Adam Dunn.

by Paul Householder on Jul 3, 2007 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions

or the row of fans that gets free skyline chili

ALSO gets to be manager.

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

by andromache on Jul 3, 2007 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions

Mmm, Skyline...

Damn it's limited market appeal! They really need to open a branch out here.

by Brendanukkah on Jul 3, 2007 10:23 PM EDT up reply actions

i always wish there was a larosa's somwhere near

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

by andromache on Jul 3, 2007 10:25 PM EDT up reply actions

A Graeter's wouldn't hurt anyone either

by Brendanukkah on Jul 3, 2007 10:26 PM EDT up reply actions

Well

except for the neighborhood they'd have to tear down to put in the strip mall where Graeter's would go. But those people probably have it coming to them anyway.

I don't know why chandrathan is so mad at me. That guy is cuh-razy.

by Slyde on Jul 3, 2007 10:28 PM EDT up reply actions

DC is ALL ABOUT gentrification

and I am all about tasty ice cream.

by Brendanukkah on Jul 3, 2007 10:30 PM EDT up reply actions

Nice

Have they ever figured out what they're doing in Rookwood? I know the final couple of homeowners finally won, but what's the deal? I drive by it occasionally, and it's not like they can move back.

by jch24 on Jul 3, 2007 10:31 PM EDT up reply actions

Part of me is like "screw you,

eminent domain."
and the other part of me is like "dammit, I want to shop!"

I'm torn.

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

by Ash on Jul 3, 2007 10:46 PM EDT up reply actions

Graeter's = Good

LaRosa's? Meh, not that impressive to me, at least on the pizza front. I know, sacralicious, but hey, I don't care.

by jch24 on Jul 3, 2007 10:29 PM EDT up reply actions

it's not miraculously good

but it's got a distinctive taste - and it'd be better than all the papajohn's/dominos crap.

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

by andromache on Jul 3, 2007 10:31 PM EDT up reply actions

I love LaRosa's Pizza. I had it today.

It reminds me of Chef Boy R Dee pizza...

"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 3, 2007 10:35 PM EDT up reply actions

Don't like La Rosa's any more

Reminds me of the St. Louis Cardinals.

Please don't trade Adam Dunn.

by Paul Householder on Jul 3, 2007 10:39 PM EDT up reply actions

I'm not saying it's bad, per se.....

I'm just saying it's not all the people here make it out to be. I've just been here and there in my travels and had better, is all.

How you like my latin?

by jch24 on Jul 3, 2007 10:40 PM EDT up reply actions

i live within mosy-ing distance of a graeters

but yeah. lexington doesn't need three of them.

and it's more a problem with farmland and natural areas being paved over than demolishing neighborhoods round these parts.

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

by andromache on Jul 3, 2007 10:30 PM EDT up reply actions

Lexington is overrun with Graeters.

They sell graeters ice cream in the blockbusters there. However, Tates Creek Center and Brighton Place both have Graeter's shops, and Blockbusters'. You can get it easier in Lexington than you can in the Cincinnati area.

I hate ice cream.

"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 3, 2007 10:33 PM EDT up reply actions

Commie

by Brendanukkah on Jul 3, 2007 10:35 PM EDT up reply actions

I'm a commie too.

I don't just dislike ice cream in general, I dislike Greater's ... that's right, I said it.

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

by Ash on Jul 3, 2007 10:47 PM EDT up reply actions

Get the pitchforks and torches

We have a witch in our midst!

I don't know why chandrathan is so mad at me. That guy is cuh-razy.

by Slyde on Jul 3, 2007 10:48 PM EDT up reply actions

I'll get the duck.

Please don't trade Adam Dunn.

by Paul Householder on Jul 3, 2007 10:49 PM EDT up reply actions

Ash is coming over to the good side..

Next thing you know she'll be part of the effort to get you banned!

"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 3, 2007 10:50 PM EDT up reply actions

Good luck with that, tHan

IIRC, Slyde is the reigning RR Most Valuable Commenter

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

by Ash on Jul 3, 2007 10:52 PM EDT up reply actions

Pete Rose is the all time hit king...

And where did that get 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 3, 2007 10:53 PM EDT up reply actions

Well Played

And let me apologize now for the capital H in your name.

Of course, I still hate THom. I had to try to explain to people I work with (people who SHOULD know better) the other day why it would be an incredibly bad idea to trade a guy on pace for 50 or so HR for spare parts and a bucket of balls.

by jch24 on Jul 3, 2007 11:04 PM EDT up reply actions

Yeah

I used to get into the same arguments with Rob Ervin(sp?) and Duke back in 2003, before Dunn got hurt. They're pretty smart baseball fans but they were all about the Rob Deer comparisons.

I don't know why chandrathan is so mad at me. That guy is cuh-razy.

by Slyde on Jul 3, 2007 11:07 PM EDT up reply actions

Don't get me started

Maybe sometime when we have some hours to kill, I'll explain 10% of the idiocy in that place. You know, like a game I offer you tickets to but you turn down. :P

by jch24 on Jul 3, 2007 11:17 PM EDT up reply actions

If it had been any other night

I'd be there. But if I don't go to my softball game, who will bat 9th and catch?

Besides, I'm holding out for when you get the CC Luxury Suite.

I don't know why chandrathan is so mad at me. That guy is cuh-razy.

by Slyde on Jul 3, 2007 11:18 PM EDT up reply actions

I'm trying

Believe me, I'm trying. I half wonder if the tix for Friday weren't an attempt to placate me, but he's not getting off that easy. I want my free cookies, goddamnit.

by jch24 on Jul 3, 2007 11:23 PM EDT up reply actions

And if I'm lucky

JD won't ever get his hands on any extra schwag to give away, thereby never necessitating another vote. The title will be mine forever! Forever, I say! Mwahahaha!

I don't know why chandrathan is so mad at me. That guy is cuh-razy.

by Slyde on Jul 3, 2007 10:55 PM EDT up reply actions

Is that what you got the '75 WS DVD set for?

Shit, I've got a stack of those lying around. I'll donate one.

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

by Ash on Jul 3, 2007 10:56 PM EDT up reply actions

Your judge is biased

boobs has awarded me a Comment of the Night, and I provided him with his signature. So if he were the judge... well, I probably still wouldn't win, but my point is...

shit, I can't remember any point. Reds win!

by Brendanukkah on Jul 3, 2007 10:57 PM EDT up reply actions

I hope Lexington

doesn't screw up expansion as so many other mid-sized cities have. The rural landscape really is part of the charm. I don't even like the area (too many UK fans), but it is incredibly pretty.

by jch24 on Jul 3, 2007 10:35 PM EDT up reply actions

Lexington is all about Expansion.

They are constantly expanding and building new businesses and housing. OF course they forget about the old areas of the town, and just let them die. I.E. Lexington Mall and Woodhill Plaza....

"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 3, 2007 10:37 PM EDT up reply actions

haha

it's a little late for that. as far as i'm concerned, all hope died when hamburg was built and the environmental commission gave them an award. (for pretty landscaping)

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

by andromache on Jul 3, 2007 10:44 PM EDT up reply actions

Oh, and George Grande is on record

as saying that Jerry Narron has benefited every organization he's been in.

May I be the 5,285th to day: Except for Texas. And Cincinnati.

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

by Ash on Jul 3, 2007 10:08 PM EDT reply actions

and by day, I mean say

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

by Ash on Jul 3, 2007 10:09 PM EDT up reply actions

He did give Seattle

his glorious mustache.

by Brendanukkah on Jul 3, 2007 10:09 PM EDT up reply actions

and his penchant for signing things

repeatedly... Ok, so he was a plus in Seattle. I'll give you that.

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

by Ash on Jul 3, 2007 10:10 PM EDT up reply actions

I'm looking at my Topps '82 Narron card

And it has his autograph on it. I also today dugup a '76 Topps Mackanin (with the Expos) and '81 Topps Mackanin (with the Twins).

Yes I was a HUGE baseball card nerd.

by cesarhernandez on Jul 3, 2007 10:26 PM EDT up reply actions

the mustache...

Hey, I have one of those mustaches. Don't knock until you try it. They're great for beverage storage.

by tonywf on Jul 4, 2007 4:35 AM EDT up reply actions

Check out my picture in the wiki

I know of what I speak.

by Brendanukkah on Jul 4, 2007 9:11 AM EDT up reply actions

And Jerry is on the record...

Saying mfbfrbblreffbbbhle.

Please don't trade Adam Dunn.

by Paul Householder on Jul 3, 2007 10:10 PM EDT up reply actions

Hmm, I totally missed the NoHo sighting

Would Dunn have caught that last ball Bonds hit? I didn't see it, but it looks like it was in a spot he might have had trouble with.

by Brendanukkah on Jul 3, 2007 10:10 PM EDT reply actions

Ah, geez Jim

way to put Brandon on the hot seat

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

by Ash on Jul 3, 2007 10:12 PM EDT reply actions

For us out of towners...

what do you mean by that?

Quick! Somebody make a Cincinnati loves Ken Griffey Jr. too! video

by TheC on Jul 3, 2007 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions

He asked him if he wanted to clarify

his remarks re: let's stop focusing on personal accomplishments and start winning

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

by Ash on Jul 3, 2007 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions

"Yes"

"I would like to retract and reverse that. Let's focus on the grand slam I hit. The one that won us the game. Let's focus on that, shall we Jim?"

by Brendanukkah on Jul 3, 2007 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions

Maybe Griffey, Homer, and Hamitlon

Keep making jokes about Brandon's mom?

"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 3, 2007 10:19 PM EDT up reply actions

LOL!

Comment of the night nominee.

Please don't trade Adam Dunn.

by Paul Householder on Jul 3, 2007 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions

You know what?

Let's stop focusing on Brendan's mom, and start focusing on winning!

He might have a point.

by Brendanukkah on Jul 3, 2007 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions

So what did he actually say?

Please don't trade Adam Dunn.

by Paul Householder on Jul 3, 2007 10:20 PM EDT up reply actions

Well, he wasn't very concise...

Day did ask him: "Is there anything better than a grand slam?"
BP: "A win."

Dude just wants to win.

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

by Ash on Jul 3, 2007 10:23 PM EDT up reply actions

Yeah

Dude would rather look good and win than look bad and lose. Selfish.

I don't know why chandrathan is so mad at me. That guy is cuh-razy.

by Slyde on Jul 3, 2007 10:24 PM EDT up reply actions

He loves Josh and Homer

but he just wants everyone to focus on winning instead of the hype surrounding the rookies.

Wow. He's as bad an interview as uh, Ryan, uh, Freel is.

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

by Ash on Jul 3, 2007 10:25 PM EDT up reply actions

like, he loves them loves them

or he just loves them?

I don't know why chandrathan is so mad at me. That guy is cuh-razy.

by Slyde on Jul 3, 2007 10:26 PM EDT up reply actions

I'm just asking for a friend

I don't know why chandrathan is so mad at me. That guy is cuh-razy.

by Slyde on Jul 3, 2007 10:26 PM EDT up reply actions

Is it George Grande?

Please don't trade Adam Dunn.

by Paul Householder on Jul 3, 2007 10:28 PM EDT up reply actions

I'm not saying

I pinky sweared that I wouldn't tell anyone.

I don't know why chandrathan is so mad at me. That guy is cuh-razy.

by Slyde on Jul 3, 2007 10:29 PM EDT up reply actions

Grande

wants to know what this bullshit is about Albert Pujols asking Jim Edmonds to the Homecoming Dance.

by Brendanukkah on Jul 3, 2007 10:31 PM EDT up reply actions

I thought Edmonds was going with Rolen!?!?!?

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

by Ash on Jul 3, 2007 10:32 PM EDT up reply actions

rolen was grounded

his dad caught them going to second base, OMG.

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

by andromache on Jul 3, 2007 10:34 PM EDT up reply actions

So long as he didn't catch

Rolen grounding .... ugh. Never mind. I can't finish that joke.

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

by Ash on Jul 3, 2007 10:35 PM EDT up reply actions

I know what you were going to say

Gross!

by Brendanukkah on Jul 3, 2007 10:36 PM EDT up reply actions

Rolen's going with Craig Biggio

You know, that older kid from that other school? Rolen is a total ho-bag. I can't believe Grande ever liked him. Slut.

by Brendanukkah on Jul 3, 2007 10:34 PM EDT up reply actions

Dammit, Brendan

how did you get all of the hot gossip?

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

by Ash on Jul 3, 2007 10:36 PM EDT up reply actions

Jim, Albert, and Scott all hired my mom

So they could learn about "going all the way." When you have a mom like my mom, you hear things. Things you can't unhear.

by Brendanukkah on Jul 3, 2007 10:38 PM EDT up reply actions

OMG

It is TOTALLY fuzzed up. Scott asked Jimmy via email by Jimmy was out with Prince Albert at Steak & Shake asking him to the dance. Scott had already rented a limo and everything. He's totally bummin'.

Oh, and FYI, So Taguchi still doesn't have a date. He's already turned down 3 offers, but rumor is he's waiting for Biggio to ask him.

I don't know why chandrathan is so mad at me. That guy is cuh-razy.

by Slyde on Jul 3, 2007 10:35 PM EDT up reply actions

But Biggio is going with Rolen...

That's what Brendan told me. Maybe George can hook up with So after all.

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

by Ash on Jul 3, 2007 10:37 PM EDT up reply actions

Rolen is going with Biggio?!?!?

Scandal! I think Scott is just trying to get back at his dad Tony who is a total tool. He thinks he's like some sort of genius or something, but really he's just a guy with bad hair and cheap sunglasses.

I just got a text message saying that Chris Duncan's dad won't let him stay out past 10, even for the dance. What a loser!

I don't know why chandrathan is so mad at me. That guy is cuh-razy.

by Slyde on Jul 3, 2007 10:40 PM EDT up reply actions

Tell Scott to break into his dad's liquor cabinet

This'll be the best Homecoming Dance, ever!

by Brendanukkah on Jul 3, 2007 10:41 PM EDT up reply actions

Brendan said that his mom said

that Rolen was going with Biggio. If I find anything else out, I'll pass you a note in study hall.

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

by Ash on Jul 3, 2007 10:41 PM EDT up reply actions

So, where is my automobile?

by Brendanukkah on Jul 3, 2007 10:37 PM EDT up reply actions

LOL

Tell grandpa!

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

by Ash on Jul 3, 2007 10:37 PM EDT up reply actions

Does that make George Grande

So's new-style American girlfriend?

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

by Ash on Jul 3, 2007 10:39 PM EDT up reply actions

Inasmuch as anything about George Grande

is new-style, yes.

by Brendanukkah on Jul 3, 2007 10:40 PM EDT up reply actions

No more yanky my wanky.....

Donger need food!

by jch24 on Jul 3, 2007 10:43 PM EDT up reply actions

if you ask me,

so taguchi should just suck it up because he's not THAT pretty and he thinks he's SOO much better than the other girls, and if he doesn't lower his standards pretty soon he's going to end up staying home or going with scott spezio.

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

by andromache on Jul 3, 2007 10:42 PM EDT up reply actions

I think we have collectively...

Googlebombed half of the St. Louis Cardinals' starting lineup. It will be interesting if anyone searches for "Rolen" and finds all this throbbing, steaming man-love here.

Please don't trade Adam Dunn.

by Paul Householder on Jul 3, 2007 10:44 PM EDT up reply actions

George Grande thinks

So is the prettiest there is. Sure, he might wear dorky glasses and unflattering overalls, but underneath, there's a smoking hottie. George thinks So could even be Homecoming Queen. Anyone care to make a wager?

by Brendanukkah on Jul 3, 2007 10:46 PM EDT up reply actions

What's the over/under on that?

Or do I not want to know?

I don't know why chandrathan is so mad at me. That guy is cuh-razy.

by Slyde on Jul 3, 2007 10:47 PM EDT up reply actions

Terms

If So Taguchi doesn't become Homecoming Queen, George Grande and the other announcers have to say only positive things about Adam Dunn for a week.

But if So Taguchi DOES become Homecoming Queen, you have to praise every Cardinal and Astro when they play the Reds, and say that it's a good idea to bunt and strictly adhere to righty/lefty matchups.

by Brendanukkah on Jul 3, 2007 10:55 PM EDT up reply actions

So then, if So becomes Homecoming Queen

it'll be like ANY OTHER DAY!?

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

by Ash on Jul 3, 2007 10:57 PM EDT up reply actions

No, Slyde has to praise them

And, for getting involved, so do you Ash.

by Brendanukkah on Jul 3, 2007 10:59 PM EDT up reply actions

Ahhh

I missed that bit - I thought you meant Welsh and Grande

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

by Ash on Jul 3, 2007 11:00 PM EDT up reply actions

Brendan is getting sassy.

"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 3, 2007 11:00 PM EDT up reply actions

Brendan's mom put the 'ass' in sassy

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

by Ash on Jul 3, 2007 11:01 PM EDT up reply actions

Can I ask a question?

Does So have a ponytail that he can pull the rubberband out of and let it flop back-and-forth in slow motion?

I don't know why chandrathan is so mad at me. That guy is cuh-razy.

by Slyde on Jul 3, 2007 10:57 PM EDT up reply actions

Is he running down a sandy beach in

a speedo while doing this hair flipping?

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

by Ash on Jul 3, 2007 11:00 PM EDT up reply actions

That would be Soooooooooooooooooooooo

Tagucchi...

"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 3, 2007 11:01 PM EDT up reply actions

...cchi...

SIMONTACCHI!!

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

by Ash on Jul 3, 2007 11:02 PM EDT up reply actions

Man, I miss that guy...

"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 3, 2007 11:04 PM EDT up reply actions

At this point

I agree with the googlebomb comment, whoever made it(I don't wanna go look, I'm lazy, it's been established, deal). God bless anyone who tries to find a heartwarming story about Scott Rolen or Soooooooo Taguchi, and ends up with Fast Times At Ridgemont High School instead.

by jch24 on Jul 3, 2007 11:09 PM EDT up reply actions

It was Householder

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

by Ash on Jul 3, 2007 11:09 PM EDT up reply actions

We're almost getting it to the point

of anyone who looks up teen comedies from the 80's and 90's will find the adventures of Grande, Biggio, and the Cardinals. In the National League, Drama is Central.

To be settled at the Homecoming Dance...

by Brendanukkah on Jul 3, 2007 11:13 PM EDT up reply actions

a hello kitty speedo

it's funny because he's japanese!

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

by andromache on Jul 3, 2007 11:02 PM EDT up reply actions

Racist joke ahead:

George only thinks So likes him because he keeps pronouncing his name "George Glande." George thinks it's naughty and flirtatious.

by Brendanukkah on Jul 3, 2007 11:04 PM EDT up reply actions

it's ok.

because i brought it up, and i'm aaazn.

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

by andromache on Jul 3, 2007 11:07 PM EDT up reply actions

If the answer to the question of your

Wiki entry was yes...

Would this still be a racist joke?

"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 3, 2007 11:07 PM EDT up reply actions

Probably

But it only thinks I'm Japanese because some Brewers fan thought my name was "Bukkake." But as we've established, there'd have to be ten of me for that to be possible. Anything less is just a circle jerk.

And as Andromache knows, everybody's a jerk. You. Me. This jerk.

by Brendanukkah on Jul 3, 2007 11:11 PM EDT up reply actions

Yes

Also a pretty sweet rack, but it's always covered up by overalls and his uniform. Which has paint splotches and birds all over it. Gag!

But when he gets in a swimsuit -- what a hottie!

by Brendanukkah on Jul 3, 2007 11:01 PM EDT up reply actions

Shit

There's no way I win this bet then. So I guess I say double or nothing (that's what they do in movies, right?)

I don't know why chandrathan is so mad at me. That guy is cuh-razy.

by Slyde on Jul 3, 2007 11:02 PM EDT up reply actions

You're on!

Can't Hardly Wait. So's All That. Now here's Chandrathan to give his list of 10 Things He Hates About You.

by Brendanukkah on Jul 3, 2007 11:06 PM EDT up reply actions

I can do it...

He put new in his signature. (I won't do it like he did because I'm not mean like Slyde)
He is almost always right.
He likes Ice Cream.
He always disagrees with me.
His Post count is bigger than mine.
Brendan's mom likes him better.
He lived in Ann Arbor but doesn't like Michigan.
He doesn't like Thom.
He has a killer Coutlangus jersey.
He smells funny.

"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 3, 2007 11:12 PM EDT up reply actions

Wait

I smell funny? Like funny "ha-ha" or funny "I'm not sitting next to that asshead"?

I don't know why chandrathan is so mad at me. That guy is cuh-razy.

by Slyde on Jul 3, 2007 11:14 PM EDT up reply actions

Yeah, I just needed a tenth thing to fill

out the list...

"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 3, 2007 11:15 PM EDT up reply actions

Well

I have to say that I agree with your entire list. And I hate myself for half of those things too.

I don't know why chandrathan is so mad at me. That guy is cuh-razy.

by Slyde on Jul 3, 2007 11:16 PM EDT up reply actions

There's a

ha-ha funny smell?

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

by Ash on Jul 3, 2007 11:15 PM EDT up reply actions

they should bottle it

i would wear that perfume every day.

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

by andromache on Jul 3, 2007 11:17 PM EDT up reply actions

Stephen Colbert's "Scorn"

closest I can think of.

by Brendanukkah on Jul 3, 2007 11:20 PM EDT up reply actions

man he dropped post count envy on you

this is more serious than I thought

Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on Jul 3, 2007 11:29 PM EDT up reply actions

Janey Briggs!?

Anybody but Janey Briggs!

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

by Ash on Jul 3, 2007 11:04 PM EDT up reply actions

george is only doing this

to get back at chris carpenter who left him for alyssa milano

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

by andromache on Jul 3, 2007 10:58 PM EDT up reply actions

Chris Carpenter is nobody's fool

by Brendanukkah on Jul 3, 2007 10:59 PM EDT up reply actions

imagining jim edmonds in a dress

teehee

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

by andromache on Jul 3, 2007 10:33 PM EDT up reply actions

He wouldn't be interested in the goings on

of the Reds. Try another NL Central team.

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

by Ash on Jul 3, 2007 10:31 PM EDT up reply actions

Don't know.

I'd say just loves them, but they do spend a lot of time together...

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

by Ash on Jul 3, 2007 10:27 PM EDT up reply actions

if he love loves both of them...

maybe it's the reds who should be on the soap opera instead of the brewers.

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

by andromache on Jul 3, 2007 10:27 PM EDT up reply actions

Well...

The media would probably be able to focus on winning if there were more of it...which is the crux of the matter, I believe...

Please don't trade Adam Dunn.

by Paul Householder on Jul 3, 2007 10:26 PM EDT up reply actions

On pace for 80-0

Think lucky, bitches! (Can we keep this?)

by Brendanukkah on Jul 3, 2007 10:29 PM EDT up reply actions

Yes

It has replaced C You There on the Reds website.

I don't know why chandrathan is so mad at me. That guy is cuh-razy.

by Slyde on Jul 3, 2007 10:30 PM EDT up reply actions

Let your bat do the talking, Brandon

It was pretty loud tonight!

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

by BubbaFan on Jul 3, 2007 10:17 PM EDT up reply actions

I really thought you were talking about

Bronson Arroyo at first. Stupid confusing nicknames!

by Brendanukkah on Jul 3, 2007 10:33 PM EDT up reply actions

Bronson Arroyo rarely plays at first....

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by chandrathan on Jul 3, 2007 11:14 PM EDT up reply actions

Cuz everyone keeps slapping the ball

out of his glove.

by Brendanukkah on Jul 3, 2007 11:16 PM EDT up reply actions

HaHa...

That was a joke at the expense of Sissy A-Rod...

"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 3, 2007 11:19 PM EDT up reply actions

Mrs. A-Rod

Has a couple of words for you.

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by BubbaFan on Jul 3, 2007 11:26 PM EDT up reply actions

You would be surly too...

If your husband came home every night smelling like some stripper...

"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 3, 2007 11:27 PM EDT up reply actions

now now

let's not resort to calling jeter such names.

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

by andromache on Jul 3, 2007 11:30 PM EDT up reply actions

LoL. Veddy nice.

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

by Ash on Jul 3, 2007 11:31 PM EDT up reply actions

Oooooh!!!

Don't get us started...

Please don't trade Adam Dunn.

by Paul Householder on Jul 3, 2007 11:31 PM EDT up reply actions

Excellent Post...

I love some good Jeter bashing!

"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 3, 2007 11:32 PM EDT up reply actions

Does that mean...

"Driven" smells like a stripper?

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

by BubbaFan on Jul 3, 2007 11:35 PM EDT up reply actions

Jeter has an Avon fragrance?

Classy...

"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 3, 2007 11:36 PM EDT up reply actions

Yeah.

Aqua Velva wouldn't take him because he wasn't manly enough.

Please don't trade Adam Dunn.

by Paul Householder on Jul 3, 2007 11:38 PM EDT up reply actions

Shoulda tried Old Spice

I mean, AVON?

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

by Ash on Jul 3, 2007 11:39 PM EDT up reply actions

nah,

old spice already got bruce campbell, and well, how can you live up to that?

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

by andromache on Jul 3, 2007 11:41 PM EDT up reply actions

Really?

How have I missed this?

...with chainsaws and everything!?

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

by Ash on Jul 3, 2007 11:43 PM EDT up reply actions

Here you go

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Af1OxkFOK18

by Brendanukkah on Jul 3, 2007 11:45 PM EDT up reply actions

Holy crap!

That is awesome!! I kept thinking that it was baseball related the entire time.

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

by Ash on Jul 3, 2007 11:48 PM EDT up reply actions

i like this one better

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yg6bZSM48vU&mode=related&search=

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

by andromache on Jul 3, 2007 11:48 PM EDT up reply actions

Yeah, I linked to that one too

by Brendanukkah on Jul 3, 2007 11:50 PM EDT up reply actions

I have a death wish.....

And I have to contribute, so here goes:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CV3gA7hNItY

by jch24 on Jul 4, 2007 12:58 AM EDT up reply actions

MMMMMMandom! (Great name!)

Bronson needs to stop thinking about partying in dorms and playing the guitar.

by Brendanukkah on Jul 4, 2007 9:14 AM EDT up reply actions

Also, Ahoy

with a Duran Duran flavor.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yg6bZSM48vU

by Brendanukkah on Jul 3, 2007 11:47 PM EDT up reply actions

i was totally late

dammit

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

by andromache on Jul 3, 2007 11:49 PM EDT up reply actions

Wow.

2 things: 1. God Bless You Tube
2. Apparently I'm not watching enough television. I've got to get on that.

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

by Ash on Jul 3, 2007 11:50 PM EDT up reply actions

Your too blinded by the bad

(Gold Star and JTM)

To notice the good!

"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 3, 2007 11:51 PM EDT up reply actions

"Experience"

Way better than "veteran presence."

by Brendanukkah on Jul 3, 2007 11:44 PM EDT up reply actions

Yes

And if you buy it, you, too, can have hordes of gorgeous super models falling at your feet (and into your bed). And Mariah Carey pining after you.

Not that a family man like yourself would be interested in such things...

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

by BubbaFan on Jul 3, 2007 11:39 PM EDT up reply actions

I thought that was the Axe effect

Avon's smells do the same thing, huh?

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

by Ash on Jul 3, 2007 11:40 PM EDT up reply actions

This comment is a trap!

"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 3, 2007 11:41 PM EDT up reply actions

Wait, you want Mariah Carey pining after you?

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

by Ash on Jul 3, 2007 11:42 PM EDT up reply actions

Well no...not Mariah Carey...

But it's kinda like the age old question...

Even though we all know Pamela Anderson has the Hepatitis...Would it be worth 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 3, 2007 11:44 PM EDT up reply actions

Dude, it's like you're banging Tommy Lee

and that's just not cool.

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

by Ash on Jul 3, 2007 11:46 PM EDT up reply actions

You are probably right...

But then 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 3, 2007 11:47 PM EDT up reply actions

"But then again" nothing!

TOMMY LEE!!

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

by Ash on Jul 3, 2007 11:53 PM EDT up reply actions

Ok I thought about it...

You win...

It's not just Tommy Lee, but Kid Rock too.

Ewww...

"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 3, 2007 11:54 PM EDT up reply actions

And not just Kid Rock, but

all of his homies in the county in cell block six

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

by Ash on Jul 3, 2007 11:55 PM EDT up reply actions

That's funny

It makes me think about prison rape :-)

"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 4, 2007 12:01 AM EDT up reply actions

that funny...

that's kinda what I was getting at! ;)

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

by Ash on Jul 4, 2007 12:03 AM EDT up reply actions

Probably...

The origin of "BOHICA."

Please don't trade Adam Dunn.

by Paul Householder on Jul 4, 2007 12:03 AM EDT up reply actions

For once...

Chandrathan did 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 4, 2007 12:04 AM EDT up reply actions

Forget it, Ash

He's thinking with the wrong head. No point in trying to reason with men once their brains drop below the belt. Which is most of the time. ;-)

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

by BubbaFan on Jul 3, 2007 11:55 PM EDT up reply actions

I think I might have convinced him

maybe just maybe

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

by Ash on Jul 3, 2007 11:56 PM EDT up reply actions

For Now anyway....

"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 3, 2007 11:57 PM EDT up reply actions

Ash, You and BubbaFan are awesome!

If it wasn't for you guys, I think there for a minute I really was going to do it with Pamela Anderson.

You guys really saved me from that!

"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 4, 2007 12:10 AM EDT up reply actions

A fate worse than death!

Really!

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

by BubbaFan on Jul 4, 2007 12:13 AM EDT up reply actions

I think that's actually her normal posture

There's top-heavy, and then there's yikes!

by Brendanukkah on Jul 4, 2007 12:16 AM EDT up reply actions

LOL

(Don't worry, I think there's helium in the things. Helps keep her upright on those heels. ;-)

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

by BubbaFan on Jul 4, 2007 12:18 AM EDT up reply actions

She's an activist for animal rights...

My two Weinerdogs like that...

"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 4, 2007 12:20 AM EDT up reply actions

wait

you have diphallic terata?

I don't know why chandrathan is so mad at me. That guy is cuh-razy.

by Slyde on Jul 4, 2007 9:05 AM EDT up reply actions

Well...

...maybe that's why Chandra puts up with his laundry-slacking ass.

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

by BubbaFan on Jul 4, 2007 11:20 AM EDT up reply actions

Slyde...

Why do I get the impression that thinking about that gave you that funny feeling inside?

"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 4, 2007 12:33 PM EDT up reply actions

Yeah...

Thanks 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 4, 2007 12:16 AM EDT up reply actions

I don't get it...

Please don't trade Adam Dunn.

by Paul Householder on Jul 3, 2007 11:41 PM EDT up reply actions

Jeter's stripper name is "Mystique"

Driven is Life Without Limits. Jeter is Dancing Without Clothes.

by Brendanukkah on Jul 3, 2007 11:37 PM EDT up reply actions

So...

...who is "Aura"?

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

by BubbaFan on Jul 3, 2007 11:40 PM EDT up reply actions

Isn't that obvious?

Bubba. Since he's been gone, this Yanks team has had no aura at all. And Bubba only strips to put himself through the minors. Someday he'll be a mainstay in the Show, and can put all that behind him.

by Brendanukkah on Jul 3, 2007 11:43 PM EDT up reply actions

Mystique and Aura...

...were before Bubba's time. That was back in 2001. Bubba was still with the Dodgers, trying to stick at the Triple-A level back then.

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

by BubbaFan on Jul 3, 2007 11:48 PM EDT up reply actions

Scott Brosius then, I guess

If you say "Aurabrosius" fast enough that it comes out as one word, it sounds like a character in The Labyrinth or something.

by Brendanukkah on Jul 3, 2007 11:53 PM EDT up reply actions

supercalafragilisticexpyaurabrosius

"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 3, 2007 11:55 PM EDT up reply actions

Derek

"'Driven' smells like a stripper?"

LOL, no, I think you mean A-Rod

by tonywf on Jul 4, 2007 4:33 AM EDT up reply actions

Follow along

Andro was implying something...

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

by BubbaFan on Jul 4, 2007 7:33 AM EDT up reply actions

I think I could put up with it

For $200 million dollars and free Yankees tickets.

Especially the free Yankees tickets...

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

by BubbaFan on Jul 3, 2007 11:30 PM EDT up reply actions

Yanks tickets

I'm sure a bunch will be available in September. Just watch out for all the "fans" jumping off that bandwagon.

by Brendanukkah on Jul 3, 2007 11:35 PM EDT up reply actions

Good riddance

I hate fair weather fans!

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

by BubbaFan on Jul 3, 2007 11:36 PM EDT up reply actions

Yeah

I hate New Yorkers too.

by Brendanukkah on Jul 3, 2007 11:38 PM EDT up reply actions

Amazing

we've been working off of my original parent comment for 58 minutes now.

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

by Ash on Jul 3, 2007 11:11 PM EDT reply actions

You and TheC

Get credit for starting the longest threads of random shit this site has seen in a while.

I don't know why chandrathan is so mad at me. That guy is cuh-razy.

by Slyde on Jul 3, 2007 11:15 PM EDT up reply actions

I just can't believe how long we've

spent on the same jokes. Good stuff, though.

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

by Ash on Jul 3, 2007 11:16 PM EDT up reply actions

Everyone reading tomorrow

is just going to get to a certain point and then be all, "WTF????"

by Brendanukkah on Jul 3, 2007 11:18 PM EDT up reply actions

Yep

It's just like the good old days.

Good luck sifting through this crap, people.

I'm out. Time for sleepy.

May all of Pete Mackanin's games be this enjoyable!

I don't know why chandrathan is so mad at me. That guy is cuh-razy.

by Slyde on Jul 3, 2007 11:20 PM EDT up reply actions

You get the credit...

For starting all the man-love:

http://www.redreporter.com/comments/2007/7/3/161922/5194/344#344

Please don't trade Adam Dunn.

by Paul Householder on Jul 3, 2007 11:22 PM EDT up reply actions

They'll say...

So was there a game or what?

"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 3, 2007 11:20 PM EDT up reply actions

For anyone who gave up on the thread

halfway through, and scrolled down to the bottom...

Game recap: (Yeah, there was a game)

Brandon Phillips hit a grand slam. The bullpen pitched 3 scoreless. Aaron Harang pitched six and got the win.
Oh, and that Bonds guy hit a homer.

Final 7-3.

This work for ya, tHan?

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

by Ash on Jul 3, 2007 11:23 PM EDT reply actions

That sounded hostile...

Thanks for the game update...

Now go Eat a Peach!

"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 3, 2007 11:26 PM EDT up reply actions

That sounded hostile!?

You go eat a peach, JACKASS!!

Ok, ok, I keed.

Seriously, it wasn't supposed to be hostile. I'll work on that from now on.

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

by Ash on Jul 3, 2007 11:28 PM EDT up reply actions

Actually it wasn't that hostile..

I've just been wanting to say "Eat a Peach" for a while now.

It hasn't been getting enough use lately for my liking.

"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 3, 2007 11:31 PM EDT up reply actions

Well, I wasn't going to work on being less

hostile anyway.

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

by Ash on Jul 3, 2007 11:41 PM EDT up reply actions

I didn't think that was your style...

"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 3, 2007 11:43 PM EDT up reply actions

Oh...and...

Juan Disastro was used as a pinch hitter and made an out.

Norris Hopper was used as a defensive replacement and recorded a putout.

Coutlangus was used for less than an inning.

Seems like Narron never left...

Please don't trade Adam Dunn.

by Paul Householder on Jul 3, 2007 11:28 PM EDT up reply actions

great game

just got in from swimming and fireworks. Just getting to watch my grandaughters watching fireworks made it all worthwhile! Hopefully this is the springboard to finally winning a series

Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on Jul 3, 2007 11:27 PM EDT reply actions