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Tonight's Lineup: Must be a southpaw on the mound

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REDS:

Hopper CF
Keppinger SS
Griffey RF
Phillips 2B
Dunn LF
Encarnacion 3B
Cantu 1B
Jorgensen C
Livingston P

Wow, Keppinger and Hopper, 1-2.  The Braves haven't got a chance against such right-handed scrappiness.

Star-divide

And here's the bad guys:

BRAVES:

Escobar SS
Diaz LF
L. Jones 3B
Teixeira 1B
Francoeur RF
A. Jones CF
McCann C
Johnson 2B
Reyes P

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Interesting...
Why is Cantu at first?

Isn't he a 2B or 3B?

Or is he so bad that he's really a DH?

If Krivsky doesn't exercise Adam Dunn's 2008 option, I'm a Mets fan until they fire him.

by Paul Householder on Aug 21, 2007 6:49 PM EDT reply actions  

IMO
He's really a DH.

But he can play 1B.  

I think he's in the lineup because he's right-handed.

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by BubbaFan on Aug 21, 2007 6:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

The reason I asked...
Was that TB used him mainly as a 2B and 3B when he went .286/.311/.497 (28 HR) in 2005 as a 23-year old, but he made like 400 errors that year.

That being said, I actually think this might work out, since he has the same sort of offensive profile as BP (a free swinger) and is only 25, with a heck of a lot more evidence of success in the bigs.

If Krivsky doesn't exercise Adam Dunn's 2008 option, I'm a Mets fan until they fire him.

by Paul Householder on Aug 21, 2007 7:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

Pete's playing
knifey spoony
"Two Dunn's enter, but only one Dunn will leave...unless neither do because they decide to play cards, drink beer, golf, and fish."--SlydeFrog

by Man Mountain on Aug 21, 2007 6:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

Well..
Too bad that Cantu actually hits slightly better of RHP (based on his three-year splits), but who needs stats anyway?
If Krivsky doesn't exercise Adam Dunn's 2008 option, I'm a Mets fan until they fire him.

by Paul Householder on Aug 21, 2007 7:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

palindromists
"Two Dunn's enter, but only one Dunn will leave...unless neither do because they decide to play cards, drink beer, golf, and fish."--SlydeFrog

by Man Mountain on Aug 21, 2007 7:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

heh
"Two Dunn's enter, but only one Dunn will leave...unless neither do because they decide to play cards, drink beer, golf, and fish."--SlydeFrog

by Man Mountain on Aug 21, 2007 7:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

Peter and Dick are down on Coutlangus...
Somewhere, Joey Votto must be slittin' his wrists, or putting pins in a Wayne Krivsky voodoo doll.

This is maybe the weirdest month of personnel moves in the history of the Reds.

Witless as usual

by Lonesome George on Aug 21, 2007 6:57 PM EDT reply actions  

Joey can borrow my voodoo doll if he wants

Though I think Cantu was called up for just this purpose: a right-handed bat to replace Conine and platoon with Hattie at 1B.

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by BubbaFan on Aug 21, 2007 7:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

I agree. He's up as a RH hitter
off the bench. Plus it give Wayne another opportunity to screw with the psyche of another up and coming young talent. Love that Wayne.
They say it is all over in the blink of an eye. Don't Blink.

by Madville on Aug 21, 2007 7:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

Well...
...this is not a promising beginning.
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by BubbaFan on Aug 21, 2007 7:15 PM EDT reply actions  

At least...
It wasn't a 3-run home run.
If Krivsky doesn't exercise Adam Dunn's 2008 option, I'm a Mets fan until they fire him.

by Paul Householder on Aug 21, 2007 7:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

At least
We're doing four runs better than last night at this point.
If Krivsky doesn't exercise Adam Dunn's 2008 option, I'm a Mets fan until they fire him.

by Paul Householder on Aug 21, 2007 7:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

Andruw Jones
Has looked like absolute shit at the plate in all but two Braves games I've seen this year. hmm.
"Two Dunn's enter, but only one Dunn will leave...unless neither do because they decide to play cards, drink beer, golf, and fish."--SlydeFrog

by Man Mountain on Aug 21, 2007 7:20 PM EDT reply actions  

How were your exams?
"Two Dunn's enter, but only one Dunn will leave...unless neither do because they decide to play cards, drink beer, golf, and fish."--SlydeFrog

by Man Mountain on Aug 21, 2007 7:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

Brutal...
but over, at least.  Ideally, I passed them.

by Gray on Aug 21, 2007 7:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

Congrats, ideally
"Two Dunn's enter, but only one Dunn will leave...unless neither do because they decide to play cards, drink beer, golf, and fish."--SlydeFrog

by Man Mountain on Aug 21, 2007 7:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

I guess I'll find out as soon as the professors
manage to grade all three exams...

But I've got a conference paper to work on right now.  I just finished four hours or so of data entry, which was thrilling.

by Gray on Aug 21, 2007 7:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

at least be able to tell
your grandkids about it. in the strip club.
"Two Dunn's enter, but only one Dunn will leave...unless neither do because they decide to play cards, drink beer, golf, and fish."--SlydeFrog

by Man Mountain on Aug 21, 2007 7:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

children's lit
"Two Dunn's enter, but only one Dunn will leave...unless neither do because they decide to play cards, drink beer, golf, and fish."--SlydeFrog

by Man Mountain on Aug 21, 2007 7:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

not sure
I've never taught it before. I'm not actually lecturing that much, just leading a couple discussion sections. The reading list is fun. Apparently it attracts a lot of Harry Potter types and elementary ed students. I have 0 males in two sections.
"Two Dunn's enter, but only one Dunn will leave...unless neither do because they decide to play cards, drink beer, golf, and fish."--SlydeFrog

by Man Mountain on Aug 21, 2007 7:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

lol
"Two Dunn's enter, but only one Dunn will leave...unless neither do because they decide to play cards, drink beer, golf, and fish."--SlydeFrog

by Man Mountain on Aug 21, 2007 8:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

Just sayin'...
A kid I taught in my high-school-biology-teachin' days is now a freshman working in the departmental office.  Odd to see him when I went to check my mailbox today...

by Gray on Aug 21, 2007 8:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

Last year
when I was teaching at my alma mater, I had one of my old fraternity brothers in one of my classes. He had taken some time off and was back to finish up. Thought I would pass him easy. Pfff.
"Two Dunn's enter, but only one Dunn will leave...unless neither do because they decide to play cards, drink beer, golf, and fish."--SlydeFrog

by Man Mountain on Aug 21, 2007 8:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

Bunt, bunt, bunt, bunt!!
Let's show these Atlanta boys how we score 14 runs in the 'Nati!!
"Two Dunn's enter, but only one Dunn will leave...unless neither do because they decide to play cards, drink beer, golf, and fish."--SlydeFrog

by Man Mountain on Aug 21, 2007 7:24 PM EDT reply actions  

I just noticed that
Jo-jo's ERA is higher than Livingston's...

So far.

by Gray on Aug 21, 2007 7:30 PM EDT reply actions  

That only means
That we will be more frustrated at the end of tonight because he is probably a Tomo Ohka All-Star.
If Krivsky doesn't exercise Adam Dunn's 2008 option, I'm a Mets fan until they fire him.

by Paul Householder on Aug 21, 2007 7:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

Well that sucked.
If Krivsky doesn't exercise Adam Dunn's 2008 option, I'm a Mets fan until they fire him.

by Paul Householder on Aug 21, 2007 7:37 PM EDT reply actions  

Bleh
Leadoff double, strikeout and throwing error.  1st and 3rd, no one out.
If Krivsky doesn't exercise Adam Dunn's 2008 option, I'm a Mets fan until they fire him.

by Paul Householder on Aug 21, 2007 7:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

Now a strikeout by jojo
Bunting foul.
If Krivsky doesn't exercise Adam Dunn's 2008 option, I'm a Mets fan until they fire him.

by Paul Householder on Aug 21, 2007 7:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

What happened?
I'm confused.
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by BubbaFan on Aug 21, 2007 7:38 PM EDT reply actions  

on Johnson?
he K'd on a passed ball (it was scored a WP for some reason) and Jorgensen had no lane to throw him out.

A complete fuckup brought to you by team Louisville.

"Two Dunn's enter, but only one Dunn will leave...unless neither do because they decide to play cards, drink beer, golf, and fish."--SlydeFrog

by Man Mountain on Aug 21, 2007 7:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

Thanks
Gameday said it was a throwing error.  Nothing about a wild pitch or a passed ball.
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by BubbaFan on Aug 21, 2007 7:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

I think there's some disagreement
on the ruling. It shouldn't be a Wild Pitch, Jorgy just misplayed it. Cantu didn't give him a lane to throw to however. Defensive liabilities always out quickly, don't they?
"Two Dunn's enter, but only one Dunn will leave...unless neither do because they decide to play cards, drink beer, golf, and fish."--SlydeFrog

by Man Mountain on Aug 21, 2007 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

question
When do we get to the part of the Braves order that looks like the Reds order?
"Two Dunn's enter, but only one Dunn will leave...unless neither do because they decide to play cards, drink beer, golf, and fish."--SlydeFrog

by Man Mountain on Aug 21, 2007 7:40 PM EDT reply actions  

this is really ugly
and by this of course I mean the line up.

Anyone going to Saturday's game?

Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on Aug 21, 2007 7:41 PM EDT reply actions  

great play by Johnson
damn
"Two Dunn's enter, but only one Dunn will leave...unless neither do because they decide to play cards, drink beer, golf, and fish."--SlydeFrog

by Man Mountain on Aug 21, 2007 7:47 PM EDT reply actions  

i go downstairs
to make english-american biscuit cookies, and i come back to a three run deficit.

today's life lesson: you really DO need milk when making biscuits with bisquick.

I love the Reds no matter what!

by Daedalus on Aug 21, 2007 7:51 PM EDT reply actions  

i didn't have milk so i used water
i haven't been to the grocery in forever and i'm down to eating everything in the cupboard.
I love the Reds no matter what!

by Daedalus on Aug 21, 2007 7:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

what are english-american biscuit cookies?
Or are you just speaking both English and American?
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by BubbaFan on Aug 21, 2007 7:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

my biscuits turned out
like half biscuit and half cookie.  weird texture.  still edible.
I love the Reds no matter what!

by Daedalus on Aug 21, 2007 7:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

Just because there's no milk?
Interesting.  I wouldn't have thought it would make that much of a difference.
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by BubbaFan on Aug 21, 2007 8:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

yeah, who knew?
maybe bisquick is full of chemicals that need to react with something in the milk.  or i guess milk thickens things and the water just was too thin.  
I love the Reds no matter what!

by Daedalus on Aug 21, 2007 8:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

Maybe Livingston
Should do like Ankiel and become a position player...
If Krivsky doesn't exercise Adam Dunn's 2008 option, I'm a Mets fan until they fire him.

by Paul Householder on Aug 21, 2007 7:57 PM EDT reply actions  

Did our leadoff hitter
just bunt our pitcher to second?

Seriously...wtf?

by Gray on Aug 21, 2007 7:57 PM EDT reply actions  

Yes
Because that is the scrappiest thing he could do there, short of getting hit by a pitch.
If Krivsky doesn't exercise Adam Dunn's 2008 option, I'm a Mets fan until they fire him.

by Paul Householder on Aug 21, 2007 7:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

yeah
stupid.  how is it they can't see that slows you down?
I love the Reds no matter what!

by Daedalus on Aug 21, 2007 8:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

I wonder if
it's a way to change the ump's visual angle?

just thinking out loud.

"Two Dunn's enter, but only one Dunn will leave...unless neither do because they decide to play cards, drink beer, golf, and fish."--SlydeFrog

by Man Mountain on Aug 21, 2007 8:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yup
Like Bubba.  It's the scrappy thing to do.
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by BubbaFan on Aug 21, 2007 8:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

Now THAT
was scrappy!
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by BubbaFan on Aug 21, 2007 7:58 PM EDT reply actions  

Seriously
We need to look into this Keppinger/Witch thing.
"Two Dunn's enter, but only one Dunn will leave...unless neither do because they decide to play cards, drink beer, golf, and fish."--SlydeFrog

by Man Mountain on Aug 21, 2007 7:58 PM EDT reply actions  

tigrmetrics
"Two Dunn's enter, but only one Dunn will leave...unless neither do because they decide to play cards, drink beer, golf, and fish."--SlydeFrog

by Man Mountain on Aug 21, 2007 8:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

fuckin hell BP
"Two Dunn's enter, but only one Dunn will leave...unless neither do because they decide to play cards, drink beer, golf, and fish."--SlydeFrog

by Man Mountain on Aug 21, 2007 8:01 PM EDT reply actions  

Uh oh Dunn up in a 'clutch' situation
They say it is all over in the blink of an eye. Don't Blink.

by Madville on Aug 21, 2007 8:01 PM EDT reply actions  

He better not drive in a run here
I like my hatin' to be uncomplicated.
Quick! Somebody make a Cincinnati loves Ken Griffey Jr. too! video

by TheC on Aug 21, 2007 8:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

that really pisses me off
reyes is having trouble throwing strikes, and bp swings at the first pitch.
I love the Reds no matter what!

by Daedalus on Aug 21, 2007 8:01 PM EDT reply actions  

Strike 1
They say it is all over in the blink of an eye. Don't Blink.

by Madville on Aug 21, 2007 8:01 PM EDT reply actions  

Strike 2
They say it is all over in the blink of an eye. Don't Blink.

by Madville on Aug 21, 2007 8:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

Nice call.
If Krivsky doesn't exercise Adam Dunn's 2008 option, I'm a Mets fan until they fire him.

by Paul Householder on Aug 21, 2007 8:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

Full count - here it comes
They say it is all over in the blink of an eye. Don't Blink.

by Madville on Aug 21, 2007 8:02 PM EDT reply actions  

WALK - RBI no clutch for Dunn
They say it is all over in the blink of an eye. Don't Blink.

by Madville on Aug 21, 2007 8:03 PM EDT reply actions  

EdE manages to do what BP couldn't...
Just wait for him to throw a strike!  I dare you.

by Gray on Aug 21, 2007 8:04 PM EDT reply actions  

Shoot time for Dinner - Good luck EDE
They say it is all over in the blink of an eye. Don't Blink.

by Madville on Aug 21, 2007 8:04 PM EDT reply actions  

According to Gameday
Encarnacion just fouled off an RBI-delivering ball 4
Quick! Somebody make a Cincinnati loves Ken Griffey Jr. too! video

by TheC on Aug 21, 2007 8:05 PM EDT reply actions  

Yippeee!!
If Krivsky doesn't exercise Adam Dunn's 2008 option, I'm a Mets fan until they fire him.

by Paul Householder on Aug 21, 2007 8:06 PM EDT reply actions  

Oh. I meant to ask this earlier...
but does Wayne actually know what pseudo means?

by Gray on Aug 21, 2007 8:07 PM EDT reply actions  

Don't know
where'd he go to college?
"Two Dunn's enter, but only one Dunn will leave...unless neither do because they decide to play cards, drink beer, golf, and fish."--SlydeFrog

by Man Mountain on Aug 21, 2007 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

I think
it was a pseudo-college.

by Gray on Aug 21, 2007 8:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

I've heard that said on my side
of the highway. Never yours. ;-)
"Two Dunn's enter, but only one Dunn will leave...unless neither do because they decide to play cards, drink beer, golf, and fish."--SlydeFrog

by Man Mountain on Aug 21, 2007 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

i've always wondered
why do people say "duke sucks" all the time?  or is it just people from certain schools?
I love the Reds no matter what!

by Daedalus on Aug 21, 2007 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

Because it does.
Plus Duke basketball fans tend to be absolutely insufferable.
If Krivsky doesn't exercise Adam Dunn's 2008 option, I'm a Mets fan until they fire him.

by Paul Householder on Aug 21, 2007 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

It's mostly jealousy
Great school, private, LOTS of money to play with, dominating basketball program, etc.
"Two Dunn's enter, but only one Dunn will leave...unless neither do because they decide to play cards, drink beer, golf, and fish."--SlydeFrog

by Man Mountain on Aug 21, 2007 8:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

that said
fook dook
"Two Dunn's enter, but only one Dunn will leave...unless neither do because they decide to play cards, drink beer, golf, and fish."--SlydeFrog

by Man Mountain on Aug 21, 2007 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

And then there are class issues involved
in Duke students' dislike of all state schools, including UNC.

However, this has gotten slightly better with a program that has created scholarships for students who attend both schools and has started a bus between them.  When I was there, though, many undergrads looked down on UNC as if it couldn't possibly have any good faculty (though quite a few departments were better than their counterparts at Duke) or intelligent students.  After all, they're poor.

by Gray on Aug 21, 2007 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

Part of being smart
is being well-educated. Rich kids can afford that. No use denying it.
"Two Dunn's enter, but only one Dunn will leave...unless neither do because they decide to play cards, drink beer, golf, and fish."--SlydeFrog

by Man Mountain on Aug 21, 2007 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

Plus
the vast majority of UNC undergrads aren't exactly po'.

by Gray on Aug 21, 2007 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

no doubt
but it is basically a representative of the college going state population. Though the quality of student is higher than most state institutions.

I will say that the vast majority of "priviledged" students I've had anywhere are aware of their priviledge, grateful for it, and eager to give back. The stereotype of the nefarious, cold rich student is largely a bogeyman to make the rest of us feel better. Most seem a little embarrased by it.

"Two Dunn's enter, but only one Dunn will leave...unless neither do because they decide to play cards, drink beer, golf, and fish."--SlydeFrog

by Man Mountain on Aug 21, 2007 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

That wasn't my sister's experience
When she taught at Harvard.  
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by BubbaFan on Aug 21, 2007 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions  

I understand well
the Northeastern prep school/Ivy league thing, but I really do think that's a fading culture. Certainly in terms of education, those places are the exception rather than the rule.
"Two Dunn's enter, but only one Dunn will leave...unless neither do because they decide to play cards, drink beer, golf, and fish."--SlydeFrog

by Man Mountain on Aug 21, 2007 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

Actually...
A lot of it is the NYC exclusive private high schools that feed to the Ivies.
If Krivsky doesn't exercise Adam Dunn's 2008 option, I'm a Mets fan until they fire him.

by Paul Householder on Aug 21, 2007 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

NYC is Northeast to me
"Two Dunn's enter, but only one Dunn will leave...unless neither do because they decide to play cards, drink beer, golf, and fish."--SlydeFrog

by Man Mountain on Aug 21, 2007 8:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

Northeast prep school
To me means Choate, Andover, Exeter, etc.
If Krivsky doesn't exercise Adam Dunn's 2008 option, I'm a Mets fan until they fire him.

by Paul Householder on Aug 21, 2007 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

Just to clarify
she didn't find them cold or nefarious, but she did find them astonishingly self-centered and unaware of how very privileged they were.  

And they couldn't believe she was a product of the public school system!  :-D

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by BubbaFan on Aug 21, 2007 8:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

It's very prevalent at Duke.
I'm still amazed that only 41% of Duke undegrads receive need-based aid of any form.  That means that almost 3/5 of them have families that can pay out of pocket (or with some form of private borrowing) over $50k a year!  And while that by itself doesn't translate into lack of caring or whatever, Duke students are, by and large, completely unaware/insensitive to their immense privilege, which gets rather annoying.

by Gray on Aug 21, 2007 8:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

But
out of proportion to teenagers in general? I have a lot of students from poorer areas who have seen/experienced poverty, but they're by-and-large still self-involved shits when it comes down to it.

It's part of the maturation process.

"Two Dunn's enter, but only one Dunn will leave...unless neither do because they decide to play cards, drink beer, golf, and fish."--SlydeFrog

by Man Mountain on Aug 21, 2007 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

I agree that becoming less self-absorbed
is a completely natural part of maturation, but I do think that a lack of understanding of how everything you have isn't in direct proportion to your value as a human being is more prevalent among the populations who attend expensive private schools, esp. in the Northeast.

by Gray on Aug 21, 2007 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

I know we're on the same page
about this. I just tire quickly of the excoriation of wealthier students and the consequent infantilization/deification of poorer students. I shed no tears for wealthy kids, but I have no illusions about basic human nature either.
"Two Dunn's enter, but only one Dunn will leave...unless neither do because they decide to play cards, drink beer, golf, and fish."--SlydeFrog

by Man Mountain on Aug 21, 2007 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

"I know"
"I just tire," "I shed," "I have no illusions."

Just all about you, isn't it?

by Brendanukkah on Aug 21, 2007 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

Such ennui.
If Krivsky doesn't exercise Adam Dunn's 2008 option, I'm a Mets fan until they fire him.

by Paul Householder on Aug 21, 2007 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

problem is
so many of them spend little time getting educated and too much time partying.  then they get their diplomas that say "duke" or whatever and sound like complete morons in the real world.  this whole town is full of them.  (if you couldn't tell, i'm kind of sick of it all.)
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by Daedalus on Aug 21, 2007 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yes.
There are a lot of very stupid people from Ivy League colleges and from Duke.
If Krivsky doesn't exercise Adam Dunn's 2008 option, I'm a Mets fan until they fire him.

by Paul Householder on Aug 21, 2007 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yeah, but...
...there are lots of very good colleges that aren't private and hugely expensive.

I went to a private and very expensive college.  (Weirdly, it was more affordable than my state college, even though my dad's a professor at the state college, because of the more generous financial aid package.)

But the less expensive nearby colleges had better teachers, who were more willing to spend time with students (especially lowly undergrads).  Indeed, more than one of my favorite professors ended up being fired for not bringing in enough research money or publishing enough papers.  And teaching at the less expensive, less competitive school nearby.

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by BubbaFan on Aug 21, 2007 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

Please define the term 'SMART'
They say it is all over in the blink of an eye. Don't Blink.

by Madville on Aug 22, 2007 12:20 AM EDT up reply actions  

They tend to think
that all of the advantages they got for coming from a rich, successful family were somehow due to their own ability, drive and intellect.  This tends not to be the case.

by Gray on Aug 21, 2007 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

In baseball terms
Waking up on third base and thinking you hit a triple.

by Brendanukkah on Aug 21, 2007 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

My academic conehead sister
interviewed for a job at the Duke English department once.  She asked about Duke basketball, and they told her that if she wanted tickets, she should have it written into her contract, because otherwise, they'd be pretty hard to come by.
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by BubbaFan on Aug 21, 2007 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

the great thing about Cameron
is it's small, old and totally given over to undergrads. That's the key to their homecourt advantage.

The Smith Center is a great facility but it's totally given over to rich alums, ergo it can be like a morgue even during big games.

"Two Dunn's enter, but only one Dunn will leave...unless neither do because they decide to play cards, drink beer, golf, and fish."--SlydeFrog

by Man Mountain on Aug 21, 2007 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yep
They're pretty much impossible to get for years.  People seem kind of amazed when I explain that a quarter of the undergraduates camp out in front of the stadium for a month or two just to go to the big game...

There's not really much else to do.

by Gray on Aug 21, 2007 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

LOL
It was Duke, of course.

They don't have any real colleges in NC, do they?

(j/k  My dad's an alum of NC State. Go Pack!)

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by BubbaFan on Aug 21, 2007 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

or as the State undergrads say
Moooooo
"Two Dunn's enter, but only one Dunn will leave...unless neither do because they decide to play cards, drink beer, golf, and fish."--SlydeFrog

by Man Mountain on Aug 21, 2007 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

Elpidio
Let's Golf!!
"Two Dunn's enter, but only one Dunn will leave...unless neither do because they decide to play cards, drink beer, golf, and fish."--SlydeFrog

by Man Mountain on Aug 21, 2007 8:07 PM EDT reply actions  

Yay Jorge!
If Krivsky doesn't exercise Adam Dunn's 2008 option, I'm a Mets fan until they fire him.

by Paul Householder on Aug 21, 2007 8:10 PM EDT reply actions  

Jorge!
Showing that he can, too.

by Gray on Aug 21, 2007 8:10 PM EDT reply actions  

Obligatory
Jorge Can't Hit?

Jorge Cantuuuuu!!!!!

"Two Dunn's enter, but only one Dunn will leave...unless neither do because they decide to play cards, drink beer, golf, and fish."--SlydeFrog

by Man Mountain on Aug 21, 2007 8:11 PM EDT reply actions  

Don't speak too soon.
Livingston is still our pitcher.

A two run lead does not feel like enough.

If Krivsky doesn't exercise Adam Dunn's 2008 option, I'm a Mets fan until they fire him.

by Paul Householder on Aug 21, 2007 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yeah
And after Livingston comes the bullpen.  
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by BubbaFan on Aug 21, 2007 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

Such a surprise...
Hopper with the swinging bunt.
If Krivsky doesn't exercise Adam Dunn's 2008 option, I'm a Mets fan until they fire him.

by Paul Householder on Aug 21, 2007 8:21 PM EDT reply actions  

would it benefit
livingston to pitch both right and left in a game?  i mean, if you can throw from both sides, it seems to me it would be beneficial.  you could throw double the number of pitches!
I love the Reds no matter what!

by Daedalus on Aug 21, 2007 8:23 PM EDT reply actions  

Damn
Nuxhall batted .353 in 1954
"Two Dunn's enter, but only one Dunn will leave...unless neither do because they decide to play cards, drink beer, golf, and fish."--SlydeFrog

by Man Mountain on Aug 21, 2007 8:27 PM EDT reply actions  

woops
.327 in '53
"Two Dunn's enter, but only one Dunn will leave...unless neither do because they decide to play cards, drink beer, golf, and fish."--SlydeFrog

by Man Mountain on Aug 21, 2007 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

Goodness...
Intentionally walk Teixeira next time.
If Krivsky doesn't exercise Adam Dunn's 2008 option, I'm a Mets fan until they fire him.

by Paul Householder on Aug 21, 2007 8:30 PM EDT reply actions  

Crapfest.
If Krivsky doesn't exercise Adam Dunn's 2008 option, I'm a Mets fan until they fire him.

by Paul Householder on Aug 21, 2007 8:34 PM EDT reply actions  

Even worse
Livingston sucks.
If Krivsky doesn't exercise Adam Dunn's 2008 option, I'm a Mets fan until they fire him.

by Paul Householder on Aug 21, 2007 8:36 PM EDT reply actions  

Dammit, Bobby
"Two Dunn's enter, but only one Dunn will leave...unless neither do because they decide to play cards, drink beer, golf, and fish."--SlydeFrog

by Man Mountain on Aug 21, 2007 8:36 PM EDT reply actions  

Batting practice.
If Krivsky doesn't exercise Adam Dunn's 2008 option, I'm a Mets fan until they fire him.

by Paul Householder on Aug 21, 2007 8:37 PM EDT reply actions  

Relax!
The Magic Man and his 10.32 ERA and .407 BAA are here to save the day!

by Gray on Aug 21, 2007 8:39 PM EDT reply actions  

Bad Defense by Dunn and Jeff K in that Inning!
:{
"A lot of good ballgames on tomorrow, but we're going to be right here with the Cubs and the Mets." -Thom Brennaman, Chicago Cubs broadcaster.

by Zach K on Aug 21, 2007 8:39 PM EDT reply actions  

Come on Offense!
Lets get those runs back
"A lot of good ballgames on tomorrow, but we're going to be right here with the Cubs and the Mets." -Thom Brennaman, Chicago Cubs broadcaster.

by Zach K on Aug 21, 2007 8:44 PM EDT reply actions  

Nice call.
If Krivsky doesn't exercise Adam Dunn's 2008 option, I'm a Mets fan until they fire him.

by Paul Householder on Aug 21, 2007 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions  

Thanks, I should be manager
"A lot of good ballgames on tomorrow, but we're going to be right here with the Cubs and the Mets." -Thom Brennaman, Chicago Cubs broadcaster.

by Zach K on Aug 21, 2007 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

BP and Dunn
woot.
"Two Dunn's enter, but only one Dunn will leave...unless neither do because they decide to play cards, drink beer, golf, and fish."--SlydeFrog

by Man Mountain on Aug 21, 2007 8:46 PM EDT reply actions  

On Gamecast
Looks like Encarnacion is playing golf again.

Is that what happened?

If Krivsky doesn't exercise Adam Dunn's 2008 option, I'm a Mets fan until they fire him.

by Paul Householder on Aug 21, 2007 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

playin' through
"Two Dunn's enter, but only one Dunn will leave...unless neither do because they decide to play cards, drink beer, golf, and fish."--SlydeFrog

by Man Mountain on Aug 21, 2007 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

Bray warming up! wohoo
"A lot of good ballgames on tomorrow, but we're going to be right here with the Cubs and the Mets." -Thom Brennaman, Chicago Cubs broadcaster.

by Zach K on Aug 21, 2007 8:48 PM EDT reply actions  

Tied game baby!
"A lot of good ballgames on tomorrow, but we're going to be right here with the Cubs and the Mets." -Thom Brennaman, Chicago Cubs broadcaster.

by Zach K on Aug 21, 2007 8:49 PM EDT reply actions  

Jorge can't hit.
If Krivsky doesn't exercise Adam Dunn's 2008 option, I'm a Mets fan until they fire him.

by Paul Householder on Aug 21, 2007 8:49 PM EDT reply actions  

Can Tooo!!!
If Krivsky doesn't exercise Adam Dunn's 2008 option, I'm a Mets fan until they fire him.

by Paul Householder on Aug 21, 2007 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

Jor-HEYYYYY!!!
"Two Dunn's enter, but only one Dunn will leave...unless neither do because they decide to play cards, drink beer, golf, and fish."--SlydeFrog

by Man Mountain on Aug 21, 2007 8:50 PM EDT reply actions  

Cantu!!! First start looking like his 05 Form
"A lot of good ballgames on tomorrow, but we're going to be right here with the Cubs and the Mets." -Thom Brennaman, Chicago Cubs broadcaster.

by Zach K on Aug 21, 2007 8:51 PM EDT reply actions  

Jorgensen
Can't hit either.
If Krivsky doesn't exercise Adam Dunn's 2008 option, I'm a Mets fan until they fire him.

by Paul Householder on Aug 21, 2007 8:51 PM EDT reply actions  

But his last name
Is Jorgensen, not Cantu.
If Krivsky doesn't exercise Adam Dunn's 2008 option, I'm a Mets fan until they fire him.

by Paul Householder on Aug 21, 2007 8:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

If Bellhorn gets on here
Will Hopper bunt?
If Krivsky doesn't exercise Adam Dunn's 2008 option, I'm a Mets fan until they fire him.

by Paul Householder on Aug 21, 2007 8:54 PM EDT reply actions  

I get the feeling
that Jorgensen should have just retired from baseball for good after that game where he was 2 for 4 with a HR.  I don't think there's a chance of him ever approaching that performance again.

by Gray on Aug 21, 2007 8:54 PM EDT reply actions  

Hopper
Bunted for a two-run home run.

Just kidding.

BP solo shot (called by Zach).

Dunn double, EdE single, Cantu RBI single.

Note that the BP home run did not kill the rally.

If Krivsky doesn't exercise Adam Dunn's 2008 option, I'm a Mets fan until they fire him.

by Paul Householder on Aug 21, 2007 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

A rare
non-rally-killing home run...

by Gray on Aug 21, 2007 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

No I called
Hopper Inspiring Dunn and BP for the rest of the season...
"A lot of good ballgames on tomorrow, but we're going to be right here with the Cubs and the Mets." -Thom Brennaman, Chicago Cubs broadcaster.

by Zach K on Aug 21, 2007 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

Alright bullpen lets shut them down
"A lot of good ballgames on tomorrow, but we're going to be right here with the Cubs and the Mets." -Thom Brennaman, Chicago Cubs broadcaster.

by Zach K on Aug 21, 2007 8:57 PM EDT reply actions  

Hop! Hop! Hop!
"A lot of good ballgames on tomorrow, but we're going to be right here with the Cubs and the Mets." -Thom Brennaman, Chicago Cubs broadcaster.

by Zach K on Aug 21, 2007 9:03 PM EDT reply actions  

Why
Is a guy who is hitting .380 bunting?
If Krivsky doesn't exercise Adam Dunn's 2008 option, I'm a Mets fan until they fire him.

by Paul Householder on Aug 21, 2007 9:05 PM EDT reply actions  

Man that was scrappy.
The HBP is very, very scrappy.
If Krivsky doesn't exercise Adam Dunn's 2008 option, I'm a Mets fan until they fire him.

by Paul Householder on Aug 21, 2007 9:06 PM EDT reply actions  

Definitely scrappy
Clutch HBP!
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?

by BubbaFan on Aug 21, 2007 9:07 PM EDT reply actions  

Make fun of Hopper and Kep
but they are good at what they do!
"A lot of good ballgames on tomorrow, but we're going to be right here with the Cubs and the Mets." -Thom Brennaman, Chicago Cubs broadcaster.

by Zach K on Aug 21, 2007 9:07 PM EDT reply actions  

getting made fun of by us?
"Two Dunn's enter, but only one Dunn will leave...unless neither do because they decide to play cards, drink beer, golf, and fish."--SlydeFrog

by Man Mountain on Aug 21, 2007 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

great baserunning by Kepp
johnson looks like a dope
"Two Dunn's enter, but only one Dunn will leave...unless neither do because they decide to play cards, drink beer, golf, and fish."--SlydeFrog

by Man Mountain on Aug 21, 2007 9:07 PM EDT reply actions  

This is a lot more fun for me
Because I am not listening to the Reds broadcast, which must be a fist-fest for Hoppinger tonight.
If Krivsky doesn't exercise Adam Dunn's 2008 option, I'm a Mets fan until they fire him.

by Paul Householder on Aug 21, 2007 9:08 PM EDT reply actions  

BP
loves to bowl. Wow
"Two Dunn's enter, but only one Dunn will leave...unless neither do because they decide to play cards, drink beer, golf, and fish."--SlydeFrog

by Man Mountain on Aug 21, 2007 9:09 PM EDT reply actions  

Holy crap
What an arm.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?

by BubbaFan on Aug 21, 2007 9:10 PM EDT reply actions  

Frenchy
laser rocket arm
"Two Dunn's enter, but only one Dunn will leave...unless neither do because they decide to play cards, drink beer, golf, and fish."--SlydeFrog

by Man Mountain on Aug 21, 2007 9:10 PM EDT reply actions  

Why is Mark Berry still the 3rd base coach?
"A lot of good ballgames on tomorrow, but we're going to be right here with the Cubs and the Mets." -Thom Brennaman, Chicago Cubs broadcaster.

by Zach K on Aug 21, 2007 9:10 PM EDT reply actions  

I nominate Zach
For Third Base Coach.
If Krivsky doesn't exercise Adam Dunn's 2008 option, I'm a Mets fan until they fire him.

by Paul Householder on Aug 21, 2007 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

Thank You!
I would give Dunn the signal to hit a HR and get singles then he could hit .280! I would also trip Hatty so they are forced to bring Votto up
"A lot of good ballgames on tomorrow, but we're going to be right here with the Cubs and the Mets." -Thom Brennaman, Chicago Cubs broadcaster.

by Zach K on Aug 21, 2007 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

If you're a 3rd base coach
and I know who you are. Thees, thees is not good thing.
"Two Dunn's enter, but only one Dunn will leave...unless neither do because they decide to play cards, drink beer, golf, and fish."--SlydeFrog

by Man Mountain on Aug 21, 2007 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

Jorge
Can't hit.
If Krivsky doesn't exercise Adam Dunn's 2008 option, I'm a Mets fan until they fire him.

by Paul Householder on Aug 21, 2007 9:13 PM EDT reply actions  

Man...
Almost...
If Krivsky doesn't exercise Adam Dunn's 2008 option, I'm a Mets fan until they fire him.

by Paul Householder on Aug 21, 2007 9:14 PM EDT reply actions  

Cantu
sure showing off his pop tonight
"Two Dunn's enter, but only one Dunn will leave...unless neither do because they decide to play cards, drink beer, golf, and fish."--SlydeFrog

by Man Mountain on Aug 21, 2007 9:14 PM EDT reply actions  

The Cantustache
Watch out Javy, your title for Best Stache is in true jeopardy.

by Brendanukkah on Aug 21, 2007 9:16 PM EDT reply actions  

Can Do Cantu is awesome!
"A lot of good ballgames on tomorrow, but we're going to be right here with the Cubs and the Mets." -Thom Brennaman, Chicago Cubs broadcaster.

by Zach K on Aug 21, 2007 9:18 PM EDT reply actions  

"swagger"
drink
"Two Dunn's enter, but only one Dunn will leave...unless neither do because they decide to play cards, drink beer, golf, and fish."--SlydeFrog

by Man Mountain on Aug 21, 2007 9:21 PM EDT reply actions  

is burton coming back for the 8th i hope?
the combo of bray and burton make me +gasp+ really excited.  

too bad we're stuck with stinkton.

I love the Reds no matter what!

by Daedalus on Aug 21, 2007 9:22 PM EDT reply actions  

a bray/burton spitroast
should make any girl excited.
"Two Dunn's enter, but only one Dunn will leave...unless neither do because they decide to play cards, drink beer, golf, and fish."--SlydeFrog

by Man Mountain on Aug 21, 2007 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

Not only that...
But McJeffsky's ERA is approaching the single digits.
If Krivsky doesn't exercise Adam Dunn's 2008 option, I'm a Mets fan until they fire him.

by Paul Householder on Aug 21, 2007 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

The world is back to normal again.
The Reds' starting catcher is batting below .200 again.
If Krivsky doesn't exercise Adam Dunn's 2008 option, I'm a Mets fan until they fire him.

by Paul Householder on Aug 21, 2007 9:26 PM EDT reply actions  

Jorge can't catch flying bat heads?
Jorge Cantoo!
"Two Dunn's enter, but only one Dunn will leave...unless neither do because they decide to play cards, drink beer, golf, and fish."--SlydeFrog

by Man Mountain on Aug 21, 2007 9:32 PM EDT reply actions  

Berry unlucky for Kepp
In fairness to Berry, that throw from Francouer was effing unbelievable.

Thom and Marty were on split screen promoting their bobblehead night tomorrow.

I think I got a root canal or something coming up

Witless as usual

by Lonesome George on Aug 21, 2007 9:32 PM EDT reply actions  

it's francouer
you don't run on francouer, period.  everyone knows that except mark berry, i guess.
I love the Reds no matter what!

by Daedalus on Aug 21, 2007 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

You don't tug on Superman's cape.
You don't spit into the wind...
If Krivsky doesn't exercise Adam Dunn's 2008 option, I'm a Mets fan until they fire him.

by Paul Householder on Aug 21, 2007 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

in fairness
he was sending Keppinger. I half expected the ball to hit a flying pig mid-air knowing that dude's luck.
"Two Dunn's enter, but only one Dunn will leave...unless neither do because they decide to play cards, drink beer, golf, and fish."--SlydeFrog

by Man Mountain on Aug 21, 2007 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

Chuckle.
If Krivsky doesn't exercise Adam Dunn's 2008 option, I'm a Mets fan until they fire him.

by Paul Householder on Aug 21, 2007 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

"Reach Magazine"?
the mind fairly reels with possibilities...
"Two Dunn's enter, but only one Dunn will leave...unless neither do because they decide to play cards, drink beer, golf, and fish."--SlydeFrog

by Man Mountain on Aug 21, 2007 9:34 PM EDT reply actions  

Burton
Owns the 8th.
If Krivsky doesn't exercise Adam Dunn's 2008 option, I'm a Mets fan until they fire him.

by Paul Householder on Aug 21, 2007 9:36 PM EDT reply actions  

Wow
The 8th inning didn't suck.  

Am I watching the right game?

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

by BubbaFan on Aug 21, 2007 9:37 PM EDT reply actions  

Burton!
Future Closer...like to seem him get a save or two before the season ends
"A lot of good ballgames on tomorrow, but we're going to be right here with the Cubs and the Mets." -Thom Brennaman, Chicago Cubs broadcaster.

by Zach K on Aug 21, 2007 9:37 PM EDT reply actions  

Welsh:
Griffey using the rhythm method.

Making a St. X grad proud.

"Two Dunn's enter, but only one Dunn will leave...unless neither do because they decide to play cards, drink beer, golf, and fish."--SlydeFrog

by Man Mountain on Aug 21, 2007 9:41 PM EDT reply actions  

It's the Catholic way
I'm a numbers freak, numbers freak. I'm numbers freaky, ow.

by Slyde on Aug 21, 2007 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

more pleasant than the appian way
"Two Dunn's enter, but only one Dunn will leave...unless neither do because they decide to play cards, drink beer, golf, and fish."--SlydeFrog

by Man Mountain on Aug 21, 2007 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions  

no, that's racy
"Two Dunn's enter, but only one Dunn will leave...unless neither do because they decide to play cards, drink beer, golf, and fish."--SlydeFrog

by Man Mountain on Aug 21, 2007 9:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

we tried the rhythm method
but it was too hard to find a band at two in the morning
Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on Aug 21, 2007 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

clearly you didn't live in Athens, Ga
"Two Dunn's enter, but only one Dunn will leave...unless neither do because they decide to play cards, drink beer, golf, and fish."--SlydeFrog

by Man Mountain on Aug 21, 2007 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

I wonder
If the first man reaches.
If Krivsky doesn't exercise Adam Dunn's 2008 option, I'm a Mets fan until they fire him.

by Paul Householder on Aug 21, 2007 9:45 PM EDT reply actions  

that's why I'm a subscriber
"Two Dunn's enter, but only one Dunn will leave...unless neither do because they decide to play cards, drink beer, golf, and fish."--SlydeFrog

by Man Mountain on Aug 21, 2007 9:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

CJones
Has he had the creepy goatee (as seen on Gameday!) for long?

by Gray on Aug 21, 2007 9:48 PM EDT reply actions  

fuxeira
"Two Dunn's enter, but only one Dunn will leave...unless neither do because they decide to play cards, drink beer, golf, and fish."--SlydeFrog

by Man Mountain on Aug 21, 2007 9:48 PM EDT reply actions  

ack
It's never easy, is it?
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?

by BubbaFan on Aug 21, 2007 9:48 PM EDT reply actions  

crap
i hate this
Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on Aug 21, 2007 9:49 PM EDT reply actions  

Was it Chris or tHom
that said that they can't remember a 1-run lead being protected this easily?  That was two base runners ago.
I'm a numbers freak, numbers freak. I'm numbers freaky, ow.

by Slyde on Aug 21, 2007 9:50 PM EDT reply actions  

phew
I'm a numbers freak, numbers freak. I'm numbers freaky, ow.

by Slyde on Aug 21, 2007 9:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

Bobby Cox turning into Macknarron
taking Tex out for Thorman in a one run game?
"Two Dunn's enter, but only one Dunn will leave...unless neither do because they decide to play cards, drink beer, golf, and fish."--SlydeFrog

by Man Mountain on Aug 21, 2007 9:51 PM EDT reply actions  

he was counting
on Weathers being Weathers and giving up an opposite field double
Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on Aug 21, 2007 9:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

Whew.
If Krivsky doesn't exercise Adam Dunn's 2008 option, I'm a Mets fan until they fire him.

by Paul Householder on Aug 21, 2007 9:51 PM EDT reply actions  

did EdE catch that?
Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on Aug 21, 2007 9:52 PM EDT reply actions  

Short-hopped.
If Krivsky doesn't exercise Adam Dunn's 2008 option, I'm a Mets fan until they fire him.

by Paul Householder on Aug 21, 2007 9:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

Thank you
Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on Aug 21, 2007 9:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

Woot!
Nice win.  
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?

by BubbaFan on Aug 21, 2007 9:52 PM EDT reply actions  

Can I say
that you cannot say enough about the offense tonight?  They get beaten up whenever the Reds lose a 3-2 or 2-1 game, but tonight they put their shit together an won a game they shouldn't have.  I, for one, applaud them.

Now if you will excuse me, I'm getting lost in the taste of the Newbees.

I'm a numbers freak, numbers freak. I'm numbers freaky, ow.

by Slyde on Aug 21, 2007 9:53 PM EDT reply actions  

We did get some fantastic Big O tonight.
And I think I'm falling for Jared Burton.  (His BAA is soooo dreamy.)

Good game tonight, but I was flipping between it and an even better one being played in Detroit (and a lil' bit of that Christine Yamanpour thigmajig).

If this game would have been played two weeks later somewhere south of New Hampshire, it would be referred to as "an all-time classic" or some such hyperbole.

by Fat Vegas Alan on Aug 21, 2007 11:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

NoHo and Jeff K thank you
"A lot of good ballgames on tomorrow, but we're going to be right here with the Cubs and the Mets." -Thom Brennaman, Chicago Cubs broadcaster.

by Zach K on Aug 22, 2007 6:58 AM EDT up reply actions  

yay!
i can't believe it, but that combo of bray/burton/weathers has really turned this pen around.  it's just a shame that we can't use them everyday, like i said.
I love the Reds no matter what!

by Daedalus on Aug 21, 2007 9:53 PM EDT reply actions  

Hey, they won...
I like our chances tomorrow night, and perhaps even Thursday if the bullpen holds up.  (ha, ha, ha.)

by Gray on Aug 21, 2007 9:54 PM EDT reply actions  

From the AP game notes...
OF Norris Hopper led off the Reds' first inning with his 14th bunt single. ... The Reds haven't decided who will take LHP Phil Dumatrait's spot in the rotation. He was optioned to the minors Tuesday and replaced by reliever Kirk Saarloos. ... Keppinger extended his hitting streak to a career-high 10 games.

by Gray on Aug 21, 2007 10:18 PM EDT reply actions  

14th?!
That's nuts!
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?

by BubbaFan on Aug 21, 2007 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

The mind of Wayne is a weird place...
Saarloos was called up to give them a long-relief right hander during the Braves series.

I would guess that he will go down on Friday and Matt Belisle will be recalled to take Dumatrait's place in the rotation.
Or Gosling.

Or somebody else.

All in the mind of Wayne Krivsky...

It's not that weird, but why wouldn't the call up Cueto?

Witless as usual

by Lonesome George on Aug 21, 2007 10:47 PM EDT reply actions  

What about Jon?
Why not call up Coutlangus?  Heck, why in the world did they send him down to begin with?  He was one of the few relievers on this team who seemed to know what he was doing (when he was throwing strikes).  Instead, I have to go through the roller coaster when they cart out Stanton, Majewski, Guardado, et al.

by tonywf on Aug 21, 2007 11:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

Jake Speed & the Freddies
Come to the ballpark on Wednesday at 5:30-7:00 and see Jake Speed & the Freddies play at the stage in the fanzone.  Great band with lots of Cincinnati & Redleg-based music!

by hey barry larkin on Aug 22, 2007 1:26 PM EDT reply actions  

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