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Game Thread: Game 83 vs. the Giants

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TIME: 7:10 @ Great American
                                       

GIANTS PROBABLE:              REDS PROBABLE:
Barry Zito (6-8, 4.61)            Aaron Harang (8-2, 3.80)

First day of a new era? It seems awfully indicting of Jerry Narron that the the first day he's gone brings the dismissal of the Reds third catcher. If that was Jerry Narron's idea then I'm even gladder that he's gone, but I'd also be puzzled at Wayne Krivsky letting his manager make such important roster decisions.

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First Day
here we go
Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on Jul 3, 2007 4:21 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

Conine
cleanup?

(I know I counted correctly this time!)

by Gray on Jul 3, 2007 4:30 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

Honestly
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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

Hmmm...
FDA him?

(^_^)

Please don't trade Adam Dunn.

by Paul Householder on Jul 3, 2007 5:06 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Would destroy?
Lincecum has been pretty ordinary lately, no?

by bobestes on Jul 3, 2007 4:40 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

I prefer...
...TheBackupC.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?

by BubbaFan on Jul 3, 2007 5:52 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

Me too.

by TheBackupC on Jul 3, 2007 7:46 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

LOL!
Nice to have some backup!
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?

by BubbaFan on Jul 3, 2007 7:48 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

Trent says
Mackanin wants Freel to play every day.  But that doesn't necessarily mean at CF.  He wants him to play all positions.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?

by BubbaFan on Jul 3, 2007 6:33 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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.

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

by BubbaFan on Jul 3, 2007 6:55 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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.

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

by BubbaFan on Jul 3, 2007 7:40 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Crap.
Well, I saw that coming.

by Gray on Jul 3, 2007 7:21 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

Ugh.
That half inning took 36 pitches.

by Gray on Jul 3, 2007 7:25 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Nice two-pitch outs
to lead things off, guys.

by Gray on Jul 3, 2007 7:28 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

49 pitches
and only two innings in.  Sigh.

by Gray on Jul 3, 2007 7:37 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

found it
And what would "combined" seasons be?

by Gray on Jul 3, 2007 7:53 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

I assume
that was intentional?

by Gray on Jul 3, 2007 7:53 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

Whew
That could have been ugly.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?

by BubbaFan on Jul 3, 2007 7:55 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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.

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

by BubbaFan on Jul 3, 2007 8:10 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

Seriously?
Ross is bunting?

by Gray on Jul 3, 2007 8:00 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

Okay, so
Maybe he should have kept trying to bunt.

by Gray on Jul 3, 2007 8:01 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

That's why
Oh well...
Quick! Somebody make a Cincinnati loves Ken Griffey Jr. too! video

by TheC on Jul 3, 2007 8:02 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.
Please contribute to the Hats for Bats fund.

by Pilsner73 on Jul 3, 2007 8:01 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by TheC on Jul 3, 2007 8:03 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.  
Please contribute to the Hats for Bats fund.

by Pilsner73 on Jul 3, 2007 8:07 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

No way
Harang can never get the pitcher out.  
Please contribute to the Hats for Bats fund.

by Pilsner73 on Jul 3, 2007 8:08 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

"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   0 recs

Note:
His ERA was 4.6 before this game...

by Gray on Jul 3, 2007 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

Griffey's
Turn to show how it's done?
Please contribute to the Hats for Bats fund.

by Pilsner73 on Jul 3, 2007 8:13 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

Kriskvy
Is praying Dunn gets a big hit here so he can get get both Farnsworth and Proctor when he trades him.
Please contribute to the Hats for Bats fund.

by Pilsner73 on Jul 3, 2007 8:18 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

is it lucky?
btw...my charm bracelet just worked two walks. i think that's proof.
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by andromache on Jul 3, 2007 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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

by Gray on Jul 3, 2007 8:21 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

wait...why do you need to be an AL hitter
to wait for a good pitch?
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by andromache on Jul 3, 2007 8:22 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

Please
don't strike out.  Please?

by Gray on Jul 3, 2007 8:23 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

Frankenstein says
Strikes bad, bread gooood
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by Pilsner73 on Jul 3, 2007 8:26 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

rbi bb
tiiied game
Everybody's a jerk. You. Me. This jerk.

by andromache on Jul 3, 2007 8:26 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

Tom Hume sez:
I want this ace in my bullpen NOW!

by Brendanukkah on Jul 3, 2007 8:27 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

ROSS!!!!
What is his goddamn problem!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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by TheC on Jul 3, 2007 8:28 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

R0ss?
Because yout get either an R or a 0?

by Gray on Jul 3, 2007 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

If I had to think of anyone who could do it
it would be zito
Everybody's a jerk. You. Me. This jerk.

by andromache on Jul 3, 2007 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

Incredibly stupid question time
Where are you guys getting updated pitch counts?

by jch24 on Jul 3, 2007 8:32 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

Gameday?
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by BubbaFan on Jul 3, 2007 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

What?
I feel like I really missed something...

by Gray on Jul 3, 2007 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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

by andromache on Jul 3, 2007 8:40 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by Brendanukkah on Jul 3, 2007 8:41 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

A hit!
I had forgotten what those were like.

by Gray on Jul 3, 2007 8:45 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

Two more
and...RBI city!

by Gray on Jul 3, 2007 8:49 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Rbicity?
Isn't that a Police song?

by Brendanukkah on Jul 3, 2007 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I guess
a hit could work, too.

by Gray on Jul 3, 2007 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

"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   0 recs

"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   0 recs

Swung at
ball four, no?

by Gray on Jul 3, 2007 8:54 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

castellini
oozing bush.
Everybody's a jerk. You. Me. This jerk.

by andromache on Jul 3, 2007 8:57 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

Good thing we have
EdE, Gonzalez, and r0ss coming up...

by Gray on Jul 3, 2007 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

One down
Taking a spin on the Wheel of Fish.

by Brendanukkah on Jul 3, 2007 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

And it comes up...
...double!
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by BubbaFan on Jul 3, 2007 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Please tell me
Hamilton is coming in for Freel now.

by Gray on Jul 3, 2007 9:11 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

And Ross.....
strikes out!
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by TheC on Jul 3, 2007 9:11 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by 44magnum on Jul 3, 2007 9:11 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

Then again...
...Freel ain't so bad.
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by BubbaFan on Jul 3, 2007 9:14 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

haha
no cure for cancer.  Great line!

by Gray on Jul 3, 2007 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

Hells Yeah!
Sweet

by 44magnum on Jul 3, 2007 9:15 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

AIN'T NO CURE!!!
Giants, you just got metastasized!

by Brendanukkah on Jul 3, 2007 9:15 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

What's the over/under
on Reds bullpen runs allowed tonight?

by Gray on Jul 3, 2007 9:16 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

Incidentally,
Griffey has more walks than Bonds at this point.

by Gray on Jul 3, 2007 9:17 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Woohooo!
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by BubbaFan on Jul 3, 2007 9:18 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Oh!
There you are!

by Gray on Jul 3, 2007 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

coffey makes himself sorta useful
good for him
Everybody's a jerk. You. Me. This jerk.

by andromache on Jul 3, 2007 9:31 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

i'm pretty sure that vizquel going backwards
is leqziv. not m-a-g-i-c.
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by andromache on Jul 3, 2007 9:35 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

Oh, ack
Castro?
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by BubbaFan on Jul 3, 2007 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

not adamantly opposed, no
-- but i'm afraid it's a disturbing hint of things to come.
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by andromache on Jul 3, 2007 9:53 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

He will "absolutely"
be considered. Can't remember if it was Kriv or Castellini, but one of 'em said it.
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by Ash on Jul 3, 2007 9:59 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

if this pace continues
we would have an ok record, i guess.
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by andromache on Jul 3, 2007 10:05 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

Ah so desu ka.
Please don't trade Adam Dunn.

by Paul Householder on Jul 3, 2007 10:23 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

Weathers in, first runner reaches
Bonds will probably bat.  Whee!

by Brendanukkah on Jul 3, 2007 9:59 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

Echo.
Please don't trade Adam Dunn.

by Paul Householder on Jul 3, 2007 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs