Game Thread: Game 25 vs the Pirates

First!

Take that, Chandrathan! ;-)

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

by BubbaFan on Apr 29, 2007 6:01 AM EDT reply actions

lol

you'll beat his first post by at least 2 hours

by Caleb on Apr 29, 2007 7:27 AM EDT up reply actions

Yeah...

I had no chance at getting first on this one.

I was however up at 7:30 this morning...it was brutal!

'For I knew it he downed eight of them and commenced to doin' the bear dance!

by chandrathan on Apr 29, 2007 10:13 AM EDT up reply actions

wait til the kid arrives

7:30 will feel like sleeping in. :)

2007 Reds Threat Level is Yellow

by Slyde on Apr 29, 2007 10:21 AM EDT up reply actions

I know...

I don't think I'll make it :-)

'For I knew it he downed eight of them and commenced to doin' the bear dance!

by chandrathan on Apr 29, 2007 10:24 AM EDT up reply actions

I'm getting really close to..

implementing a lock-the-bedroom-door policy on Sunday mornings in my house. But then I figure another few years and my kids will want nothing to do with me, so I may as well enjoy 'em while I can.

by TheC on Apr 29, 2007 11:33 AM EDT up reply actions

enjoy them while you can

my youngest is now 18. Empty nest is weird.

by Caleb on Apr 29, 2007 12:56 PM EDT up reply actions

Holy Moses

that is an early post.

by ken on Apr 29, 2007 9:49 AM EDT up reply actions

What you want as a ballplayer is consistancy fro your teamates, win or lose, you want everyone playing consistent ball every night, as a manager. The Rds aren't playing consistnely right now, where before they were in August and September last year. In the end, wins and losses don't mean as much as everone playing the same way, taking the same approch every game.

by Joe Morgan on Apr 29, 2007 10:46 AM EDT reply actions

Hey Joe

Can you give us a prediction on where you think the Reds will end up? Who is going to win the NL Central?

2007 Reds Threat Level is Yellow

by Slyde on Apr 29, 2007 10:58 AM EDT up reply actions

NL Central

The NL Central is a really tough one for me to call. The Cardinals are coming of a World Series year and Pujols is a great hitter, but the Brewers could also be there with there young hitters. They have a great manager. The kind you need to win down the stretch. The Astros and Cubs have pretty good starting pitching. They challenge if the get hot at the plate. The Reds concern me from a ptching point of view. The unfortunate part about pitching, as you get more innings, you lost a little bit. There starters and bullpen threw alot of innings last year. I'm not sure what they have done to improve their pitching. No one knows for sure what will happen. Thats why they play the games. I'm lookign forward to a interesting year in the NL. Don't count out the Pirates.

by Joe Morgan on Apr 29, 2007 11:20 AM EDT up reply actions

Hey Joe

What are your thoughts on Billy Beane's new book about left tackles in football?

by teb7 on Apr 29, 2007 11:22 AM EDT up reply actions

Billy Beane

I haven't read the book but whenever you start thinking aboyut the game in terms of just stats like left versus right tackles or how many tackles a tackle has and not looking at where they were in the game then its just a bunch geeks playing video games. I can't say that I agree with that.

by Joe Morgan on Apr 29, 2007 11:47 AM EDT up reply actions

Thanks

I haven't had time to get out of my parents basement for a while, so thanks for the tip.

by teb7 on Apr 29, 2007 11:54 AM EDT up reply actions

Great!

I'm sending you my laptop so you can clean out the bits of my lunch I just spit all over the keyboard!

by TheC on Apr 29, 2007 1:20 PM EDT up reply actions

Giving Belise a shot

helped improved their pitching. If Milton can continue to not suck, and Lohse can pitch like he has minus his last 2 innings they are in great shape. If Eric Milton is the wosrt pitcher the Reds have that isn't bad at all, because he is capable of solid all be it unspectacular work. I pretty much figure will Miton pitches it will be 5-6 innings of 3-4 run baseball, which will keep the Reds in the game. Just hope he doesn't match up against too many aces.

by justin0070000 on Apr 29, 2007 11:28 AM EDT up reply actions

Reds Pitching

Hey, Justin, wow it looks like you've really done your research. I have to disagree with you that Milton is the Reds worst pitcher though. Eric Milton is someone who has been around the league a while and had some great years in the Twins organization. I haven't seem him pitch this year, so I can't say for certian. Milton is definitely the sort of veteran you want on your staff to show the young guys how to get it done. You may be right.

by Joe Morgan on Apr 29, 2007 11:38 AM EDT up reply actions

Vintage Joe

You're a welcome addition to the site, my man.

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by Slyde on Apr 29, 2007 11:41 AM EDT up reply actions

This is eerie

I have been playing a LOT of MLB07 the past few days (my newly-drafted Reds have the best record in baseball, naturally), and the Joe Morgan tracks from that are ringing in my ears. Now he's here!

"I'd walk through hell in a gasoline suit to play baseball" - Pete Rose

by Officer Dibble on Apr 29, 2007 12:17 PM EDT reply actions

Thanks Officer Dibble

I appreciate your service to our society keeping us a safe and sound. The computer game was a very odd situation. My daughters are not interested in them but my nephews like playing them a lot. Sometimes they can look very real. Encourage your kids outside running around!!

by Joe Morgan on Apr 29, 2007 12:37 PM EDT up reply actions

Kenny Irons

Per our short conversation yesterday about what the Irons pick means for Chris Perry, J Kirkendall at the Cincy Jungle blog seems to think it means the end for Kenny Watson:

It seems that Kenny Irons is a shifty running back with "inconsistent" hands. Which makes me think that the Bengals may use him until Chris Perry gets healthy again. At that point, the team could let Kenny Watson go and use Perry as a third down back and use Kenny Irons as Rudi's backup during rushing downs. Come to think of it, how best to ensure Perry remains healthy but keep Rudi Johnson's work load down? I just don't see Kenny Watson being kept over Chris Perry. And you must remember, before claiming durability issues, that Kenny Watson missed the entire 2005 season.

"What the hell is ass chicken?"--Blue

by Man Mountain on Apr 29, 2007 12:46 PM EDT reply actions

Bengals so far

Rd Sel# Player Pos. Ht. Wt. School
1 18 Hall, Leon CB 5-11 193 Michigan
2 49 Irons, Kenny RB 5-11 195 Auburn
4 114 White, Marvin FS 6-1 199 Texas Christian

by Caleb on Apr 29, 2007 1:26 PM EDT reply actions

And now a QB in round 5?

Jeff Rowe, QB, Nevada

Huh?

by TheC on Apr 29, 2007 1:39 PM EDT up reply actions

Jim Day

could he have possibly been more aloof with that comment about the death of Josh Hancock?

by Caleb on Apr 29, 2007 1:27 PM EDT reply actions

Ross remains merciless afield

Strike 'em out, throw 'em out. Perfect throw from Ross.

by teb7 on Apr 29, 2007 1:45 PM EDT reply actions

Question

This hasn't been discussed here that much, but Junior has some pretty serious health problems. Neither diverticulitis nor pleurisy are conditions you just get over like a cold.

Taken together with his recurring injuries, does Junior maybe have to retire during the season or after this season?

"What the hell is ass chicken?"--Blue

by Man Mountain on Apr 29, 2007 1:48 PM EDT reply actions

if he's diagnosed

with osteoporosis, then it's time to hang up the cleats.

What you gonna do with all that junk, all that junk in Junior's trunk?

by boobs on Apr 29, 2007 1:52 PM EDT up reply actions

Adam Dunn

Needs to show more patience at the plate before I'd be comfortable batting him. He swings at too many pitchers outisde the strike zone. First pitch swinging can be good only if you have a good pitch to hit.

by Joe Morgan on Apr 29, 2007 1:53 PM EDT reply actions

I just have to say...

...Boston shoulda kept A-Gon. He's hitting far better than Lugo. And Lugo is an idiot. Just ran into a DP.

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

by BubbaFan on Apr 29, 2007 1:58 PM EDT reply actions

Alex Gonzalez

Gonzalez a very talented fielder. Shortstop is the most difficult defensive position on the field and you ahve to be aware of the game at all times. But I also like Luga a lot. He does some things for them well. I think it is unfair to call him an idiot. But I have never had a conversation with him, so I don't know one way or another on that. Double plays can be frustrating but they part of the game.

by Joe Morgan on Apr 29, 2007 2:05 PM EDT up reply actions

Lugo's an idiot

Double plays can be frustrating but they part of the game.

Not when you are on 3B and there's no one on 2B. And you're out on a 2-3-1 DP because you tried to go home on a dribbler.

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

by BubbaFan on Apr 29, 2007 2:11 PM EDT up reply actions

BubbaFan

I will have to disagree with you. If you look over the course of a season double plays occur nearly every game. Avoiding them should be a hitters job and a baserunner has to know whats happeing around him. Those kind of guys are valuable.

by Joe Morgan on Apr 29, 2007 2:14 PM EDT up reply actions

Well, I think Manny may have topped Lugo

He was running between 1B and 2B. He froze when he saw Cano with the ball at 2B. Cano then threw it to Minky. Minky ran down Manny and tagged him. Only Manny never moved. After he stopped on the basepath, he stayed stopped.

Just Manny being Manny, I guess.

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

by BubbaFan on Apr 29, 2007 2:19 PM EDT up reply actions

What the eff

C'mon Harang...you're better than this, right?

by teb7 on Apr 29, 2007 1:59 PM EDT reply actions

I hope this is just an off day

This is a weird outing from our ace. The pitcher??!! Hope nothing is wrong.

by TheC on Apr 29, 2007 2:01 PM EDT reply actions

Adam Harang

I haven't watched any of his games this year, but in terms of conditioning I would be concerned about all the access weight he is carrying on his frame. That would concern me the most. It is a long season and big guys can wear down. The Reds manager will have to keep that in mind. But it is only April so theirs no reason to be concerned just yet.

by Joe Morgan on Apr 29, 2007 2:07 PM EDT up reply actions

bunts are brilliant

What you gonna do with all that junk, all that junk in Junior's trunk?

by boobs on Apr 29, 2007 2:07 PM EDT reply actions

did you like that bunt, Joe?

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by boobs on Apr 29, 2007 2:07 PM EDT up reply actions

Bunts

Are a very fundamental aspect of the game's fundamentals. Teams spend a lot of time working with players during Spring Training and those teams will have the most success. In my opinion, bunting is the most undervalues part of the game. A good bunter is an asset to your club. I woould not have bunted in that situation right there, so no.

by Joe Morgan on Apr 29, 2007 2:10 PM EDT up reply actions

i wish

maholm would have bunted

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by boobs on Apr 29, 2007 2:11 PM EDT up reply actions

damn it josh

come on, show some patience.

What you gonna do with all that junk, all that junk in Junior's trunk?

by boobs on Apr 29, 2007 2:10 PM EDT reply actions

Harangatan

Is getting his ass handed to him. Testin' my gangsta.

"What the hell is ass chicken?"--Blue

by Man Mountain on Apr 29, 2007 2:19 PM EDT reply actions

does grande

sound like darth vader to you guys?

What you gonna do with all that junk, all that junk in Junior's trunk?

by boobs on Apr 29, 2007 2:20 PM EDT reply actions

come on dunner

lets have a stunner

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by boobs on Apr 29, 2007 2:22 PM EDT reply actions

Dunn

please help your defenders out here.

"What the hell is ass chicken?"--Blue

by Man Mountain on Apr 29, 2007 2:23 PM EDT reply actions

Pitchers gone wild

Hot!

by Brendanukkah on Apr 29, 2007 2:23 PM EDT reply actions

guess who's back

back again. EdE's back... tell ross the merciless...

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by boobs on Apr 29, 2007 2:27 PM EDT reply actions

Adam Dunn

Really doen't help his team there with a walk. The Reds need him to make contact. Making contact with ruuners on base good things can happen. I'm not sure I understand Dunn's appraoch right there.

by Joe Morgan on Apr 29, 2007 2:27 PM EDT reply actions

yeah

he almost clogged the bases, not allowing edwin to get to third. we're lucky that didnt happen.

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by boobs on Apr 29, 2007 2:29 PM EDT up reply actions

Can't win with the T.V. commentators

Looked to like his approach was to not swing at bad pitches.

If he swings at bad pitches, he gets blasted.
If he doesn't swing at bad pitches, he gets blasted.

What is he to do with pitches outside the strike zone?

by rojosoto on Apr 29, 2007 4:31 PM EDT up reply actions

EdE!

Almost a salami! So I guess a bases-loaded triple is a pepperoni? A mortadella?

by teb7 on Apr 29, 2007 2:27 PM EDT reply actions

i like pastrami

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by boobs on Apr 29, 2007 2:29 PM EDT up reply actions

Pastrami

It's not a sausage...I was limiting bases loaded meats references to sausages only, but maybe expansion into spiced beef is warranted? What does Joe Morgan have to say about it?

by teb7 on Apr 29, 2007 2:31 PM EDT up reply actions

ah

i didnt know the world of meats was so expansive

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by boobs on Apr 29, 2007 2:33 PM EDT up reply actions

Meat

I would have to say that roast beef is the way I would go in that situation. But I'm not down there on the field. It may be only Italian meats were available their. Roast beef is the simple play there and in baseball you want to minimized the complexities.

by Joe Morgan on Apr 29, 2007 2:36 PM EDT up reply actions

WOOHOO

EE busts out!!!!!!!!

Way to pick Harang's ass up.

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

by BLee2525 on Apr 29, 2007 2:28 PM EDT reply actions

Oh Edwin!

Bench that, Narron!

by Brendanukkah on Apr 29, 2007 2:28 PM EDT reply actions

The outfield, Ross

Hit it to the outfield.

by Brendanukkah on Apr 29, 2007 2:29 PM EDT reply actions

Oh snap

Harang gets a ribbie of his own.

by teb7 on Apr 29, 2007 2:29 PM EDT reply actions

why didnt he bunt?

this team just does not play baseball the right way. all he needed there was a suicide squeeze or a long fly ball. instead he went for the hit. selfish.

What you gonna do with all that junk, all that junk in Junior's trunk?

by boobs on Apr 29, 2007 2:30 PM EDT up reply actions

America!!!

F*ck yea!

"What the hell is ass chicken?"--Blue

by Man Mountain on Apr 29, 2007 2:30 PM EDT reply actions

Encarnacion

Edwin looks just like Mike Tyson. Minus the face tattoo.

by neckbeard on Apr 29, 2007 2:30 PM EDT reply actions

woo!

we're killing those juve turkeys!

What you gonna do with all that junk, all that junk in Junior's trunk?

by boobs on Apr 29, 2007 2:31 PM EDT reply actions

juve=jive

What you gonna do with all that junk, all that junk in Junior's trunk?

by boobs on Apr 29, 2007 2:31 PM EDT up reply actions

Oh BP!

I don't know what you did yet, but it scored runs!

Me gusta el inning grande!

by Brendanukkah on Apr 29, 2007 2:31 PM EDT reply actions

This

I could learn to like this.

"What the hell is ass chicken?"--Blue

by Man Mountain on Apr 29, 2007 2:32 PM EDT reply actions

We need every run

We're probably getting into the bullpen today.

Is Salmon up with the team?

by Brendanukkah on Apr 29, 2007 2:32 PM EDT reply actions

Nice inning

Gotta think Harang will settle down a bit with a lead.

by teb7 on Apr 29, 2007 2:33 PM EDT reply actions

Big Inning

Sometimes big innings can be a detriment to your team. In that particular situation you have your pitcher having to hit and be a baserunner. You have to be concerned about him wearing down out there. In the long run the samrt play might have been for Encarnacion to pop a sac fly into the outfield. Which is what he tried to do. Robb's strikeout is a key thing. He's Harang's catcher and has a better idea about how to help his pitcher in that situation. I wouldn't be surpirsied to see harang struggle this inning.

by Joe Morgan on Apr 29, 2007 2:41 PM EDT up reply actions

nice inning indeed

according to fan graphs, the pirates were about 83 percent to win before our half of the inning. afterward we're at about 70 percent to win. graphs r neet!

What you gonna do with all that junk, all that junk in Junior's trunk?

by boobs on Apr 29, 2007 2:36 PM EDT reply actions

i look

for harang to settle down from here on out. maybe he wasn't quite warm starting the game. if so, he should be good to go deep into the game. maybe a complete game, 4-run win. wouldnt be bad.

What you gonna do with all that junk, all that junk in Junior's trunk?

by boobs on Apr 29, 2007 2:38 PM EDT reply actions

joe,

what do you think about the emergence of josh hamilton?

What you gonna do with all that junk, all that junk in Junior's trunk?

by boobs on Apr 29, 2007 2:39 PM EDT reply actions

Josh Hamilton

I haven't seen him play this year, so I can't really say anything about him one way or another. He has some power but you want him to have more consistancy at the plate. His average should be hire for an everyday player. It's too early to say anything definitave. I read in the paper that he's had some off the field troubles which can be a abd thing in the clubhouse. When I was with the Reds we ahd a lot of guys who kept themselves focused and out of trouble. You need that at the major league level. In my opiiions he needs more time in the minor leagues. I also have to say that I don't really understand your name. I don't think it is apporiate for kids to read on a site about baseball.

by Joe Morgan on Apr 29, 2007 2:47 PM EDT up reply actions

a boob is an imbecile

like a self-important former baseball player who refuses to adapt to change and stopped learning when he was in his 20s.

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by boobs on Apr 29, 2007 2:49 PM EDT up reply actions

Hamilton and Boobs

The Reds can't send him down is my understanding and boobs, in the proper context, are always apropriate

by Caleb on Apr 29, 2007 2:52 PM EDT up reply actions

EdE

Watching the game while hanging dry wall. I think my lungs are mad at me. Too much dust and I'm even wearing a mask!

Do I get credit for predicting an Edwin home run today? That ball would have been gone if it were hit two feet in either direction!

2007 Reds Threat Level is Yellow

by Slyde on Apr 29, 2007 2:42 PM EDT reply actions

Hee haw!

Donkey muscles one out the opposite way. Anti-yank!

by teb7 on Apr 29, 2007 2:44 PM EDT reply actions

He's getting closer

He's always liked May, if I recall correctly.

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by Slyde on Apr 29, 2007 2:44 PM EDT up reply actions

WRONG!

.225/.370/.503, 35HR in 467AB career in May. This would be a new development.

YES! I out-Slyded Slyde!

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

by BLee2525 on Apr 29, 2007 2:47 PM EDT up reply actions

I swear, this gypsum dust is getting to me

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by Slyde on Apr 29, 2007 2:51 PM EDT up reply actions

you're slipping son

by Caleb on Apr 29, 2007 2:53 PM EDT up reply actions

Hate to bust your chops, but...

May is just middle of the pack.

March/April: 1.024 OPS July: .963 June: .920 May: .873 August: .820 Sept/Oct: .752

by teb7 on Apr 29, 2007 2:48 PM EDT up reply actions

Tell your statistics to shut up

I meant May, 2007.

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by Slyde on Apr 29, 2007 2:50 PM EDT up reply actions

Dammit, Dunner

Why must you kill the rally there?

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

by BLee2525 on Apr 29, 2007 2:44 PM EDT reply actions

stunner!!!!

that looked like a lazy fly ball... that was No. 6 for dunn, not 5, right?

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by boobs on Apr 29, 2007 2:44 PM EDT reply actions

Yep, 6.

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by Slyde on Apr 29, 2007 2:44 PM EDT up reply actions

we're at 88 percent now

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by boobs on Apr 29, 2007 2:45 PM EDT reply actions

george grande

has had a stroke. he said that inning that it was dunn's fifth homer, that edwin made the first out (it was the second) and he called ross conine. and i dont recall him saying bloop once. something is wrong.

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by boobs on Apr 29, 2007 2:47 PM EDT reply actions

I'm listening

to the Heat-Bulls game on the radio. I think Dr. Jack Ramsey is drunk. It might be that these old codgers are feeling the mad, animal spirits of Spring.

"What the hell is ass chicken?"--Blue

by Man Mountain on Apr 29, 2007 2:53 PM EDT up reply actions

Home Runs

Home Runs are an exciting part of the game, but they can do a lot to stop an offensive inning before it starts. You should definietly get more runs out that situation. That was a good piece of hitting.

by Joe Morgan on Apr 29, 2007 2:49 PM EDT reply actions

ok

im gonna go with red menace. at first i thought ken, because i still think ken is ken tremendous. but im sticking with red.

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by boobs on Apr 29, 2007 2:51 PM EDT up reply actions

my No. 2 guess,

which also counts, is teb7. my third choice is slyde, but that guess only counts for half.

What you gonna do with all that junk, all that junk in Junior's trunk?

by boobs on Apr 29, 2007 2:52 PM EDT up reply actions

Not me

Far too lazy for aliases.

by teb7 on Apr 29, 2007 2:53 PM EDT up reply actions

nope, and it's not me

I say we let him stay secret for a bit. These things fizzle once we learn the true identity. And he's on a roll today.

2007 Reds Threat Level is Yellow

by Slyde on Apr 29, 2007 2:52 PM EDT up reply actions

true

but for God's sake give him spell check

by Caleb on Apr 29, 2007 2:54 PM EDT up reply actions

thats consistent

with the real joe, actually. that's one of my favorite parts.

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by boobs on Apr 29, 2007 2:55 PM EDT up reply actions

im fine with that

i mean, who says it's an alias anyway? maybe it's joe morgan. of course, he hates computers, so maybe he's speaking through an assistant.

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by boobs on Apr 29, 2007 2:54 PM EDT up reply actions

He chats on ESPN all the time

Maybe he has a HAL 9000 setup.

by teb7 on Apr 29, 2007 2:56 PM EDT up reply actions

I'm on the Red Menace bandwagon

"What the hell is ass chicken?"--Blue

by Man Mountain on Apr 29, 2007 2:58 PM EDT up reply actions

im going to

switch my vote to the real joe morgan. i mean, we've got coffey's brother, and i think officer dibble is the real rob dibble.so it just makes sense.

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by boobs on Apr 29, 2007 3:00 PM EDT up reply actions

I concur

I'm the real Caleb so why not?

by Caleb on Apr 29, 2007 3:03 PM EDT up reply actions

Yes. I concur too.

I am also not Neil.

No one will ever figure this one out.

by NoWayAmINEILYNGorBShakeyorDavidBriggsNopeNotMe on Apr 29, 2007 7:03 PM EDT up reply actions

KKKKKKK

harang is quietly putting together a decent start. 7 Ks halfway through the game.

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by boobs on Apr 29, 2007 2:53 PM EDT reply actions

Hey Joe

What do you think about JD Arney's idea that Adam Dunn mans your old stomping grounds at second for the Reds?

"What the hell is ass chicken?"--Blue

by Man Mountain on Apr 29, 2007 2:55 PM EDT reply actions

Dunn at 2B

I don't understand that move at all. That's not a smart baseball move. That sounds like a Moneyball idea to me by which I means I don't think it considers much about the way the game is played. That player doesn't have the soit of mobility you need in the middle infield.

by Joe Morgan on Apr 29, 2007 3:02 PM EDT up reply actions

i hope harang sacrifices here

its the baseball thing to do

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by boobs on Apr 29, 2007 2:57 PM EDT reply actions

Harvey in the stands in Pittsburgh

by Caleb on Apr 29, 2007 2:58 PM EDT reply actions

this is the offense

i fell in love with. i hope our hitters are coming out of their slumps and this shit continues.

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by boobs on Apr 29, 2007 3:05 PM EDT reply actions

Another CS

Has Freel lost a step? Has Farney gained weight over the offseason? Or maybe Farney and Freel got in a spat about a Craigslist conquest and now they aren't on speaking terms?

by teb7 on Apr 29, 2007 3:05 PM EDT reply actions

NFL

Try Smith finally went. 37th pick of the 5th round, 174 overall to Baltimore (Compensatory Selection).

And I don't know what a compensatory selections is

by Caleb on Apr 29, 2007 3:06 PM EDT reply actions

Compensatory picks

Teams get them when they lose a greater number of free agents than they sign. I think they can also get them if another team signs a coach from their staff?

by teb7 on Apr 29, 2007 3:12 PM EDT up reply actions

Thank you

by Caleb on Apr 29, 2007 3:14 PM EDT up reply actions

Strike Out Throw Out

That is one of most disappointing plays in baseball from a fan's persepctive. You have the hit and run set up to keep that sort of thing from happeining. The manager has to be disappointed there.

by Joe Morgan on Apr 29, 2007 3:06 PM EDT reply actions

or.

one of the most exciting if you are a fan of the defensive team.

by Caleb on Apr 29, 2007 3:09 PM EDT up reply actions

grande

just called hamilton "Hancock." way to go champ

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by boobs on Apr 29, 2007 3:10 PM EDT reply actions

Another nice DP

Brandon Phillips looked like a Reds second baseman we all know and love making that turn.

by teb7 on Apr 29, 2007 3:10 PM EDT reply actions

6-4-3

nice. Always good to turn one.

Hey Joe, other than Dave C, who was the best DP partner you worked with?

And should Davey be in the Hall of Fame?

by Caleb on Apr 29, 2007 3:10 PM EDT reply actions

Concepcion

Davey was the best shortstop I have ever played with and one of the best the game has ever seen. He was a great defender and a gret teammate. He should be in the Hall of Fame and it I had a vote I would put him theire. Pete should also be in the Hall of Fame in my opinion. There are a lot of wins bwteen those to players. Bench should be in there as well.

by Joe Morgan on Apr 29, 2007 3:14 PM EDT up reply actions

I thought

living HOFers got a vote?

by Caleb on Apr 29, 2007 3:16 PM EDT up reply actions

Caleb

Wow, it looks like you've doee some research! I don't really read my mail, so if I can say much about that one way or another. I'll have to go back and look at that to know for sure. Thanks for reminding me of Davey.

by Joe Morgan on Apr 29, 2007 3:19 PM EDT up reply actions

Man, I hope

that Johnny Bench gets in the Hall someday. When will they give him his due?

by Brendanukkah on Apr 29, 2007 3:19 PM EDT up reply actions

Bautista

Is a good looking young player, but I have to say I saw that double play happening there.

by Joe Morgan on Apr 29, 2007 3:11 PM EDT reply actions

seabass!!!

jehova this dude is on fire!!!

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by boobs on Apr 29, 2007 3:14 PM EDT reply actions

Gone-Gone-Gonzalez!!!

by Caleb on Apr 29, 2007 3:14 PM EDT reply actions

this singer

reminds me of enrico palazzo from naked gun.

What you gonna do with all that junk, all that junk in Junior's trunk?

by boobs on Apr 29, 2007 3:16 PM EDT reply actions

that's high humor right there

by Caleb on Apr 29, 2007 3:17 PM EDT up reply actions

The umpire! It's Enrico Palazzo!!

"What the hell is ass chicken?"--Blue

by Man Mountain on Apr 29, 2007 3:20 PM EDT up reply actions

Bengals

just took Matt Toeaina a 6'2 307 lb DT from Oregon

by Caleb on Apr 29, 2007 3:22 PM EDT reply actions

Harang's spot up third

Do you pinch hit for him? He's at 98 pitches, and you haven't used your bullpen in over 24 hours. Is a five run lead enough cushion?

by Brendanukkah on Apr 29, 2007 3:23 PM EDT reply actions

i let him hit

eh, i take him out. i mean, i dont feel safe unless we have a starter in, but at some point in the season we have to expect the pen can hold a five-run lead. is salmon up yet? he'd be my guy. why not give him two inning?

What you gonna do with all that junk, all that junk in Junior's trunk?

by boobs on Apr 29, 2007 3:26 PM EDT up reply actions

Pitch Counts

I think to many coaches pay too much attention to pitch counts. To my mind, you can be too caution with your pitchers and not let them pitch which is what they do best. YOur pitcher knows he can stay out and get the job done. A good mananger makes the best decision there.

by Joe Morgan on Apr 29, 2007 3:30 PM EDT up reply actions

Matt Toeaina

Taking that player in that position seems like a stretch to me. He has ideal size but you have to wonder what the coach was thinking. It will be important that he sees as many major league sliders as he can next Spring. I like the pick in that situation.

by Joe Morgan on Apr 29, 2007 3:26 PM EDT reply actions

lol

by Caleb on Apr 29, 2007 3:29 PM EDT up reply actions

3 hits for EdE today

Nice game, big guy.

by Brendanukkah on Apr 29, 2007 3:26 PM EDT reply actions

looks like

we're keeping him in there. im fine with that. i feel safer, although i hope his doesnt wear out this season

What you gonna do with all that junk, all that junk in Junior's trunk?

by boobs on Apr 29, 2007 3:28 PM EDT reply actions

if it wasn't going to

the bottom of the eighth I'd take him out. But I really get scared when it comes to the 8th.

by Caleb on Apr 29, 2007 3:30 PM EDT up reply actions

btw

we're at 98 percent to win.

What you gonna do with all that junk, all that junk in Junior's trunk?

by boobs on Apr 29, 2007 3:29 PM EDT reply actions

2 Ks to 10

let's get double digits, tang.

What you gonna do with all that junk, all that junk in Junior's trunk?

by boobs on Apr 29, 2007 3:33 PM EDT reply actions

Off Day Monday

I hate off days, lol

by Caleb on Apr 29, 2007 3:33 PM EDT reply actions

joe,

what's your favorite wings song?

What you gonna do with all that junk, all that junk in Junior's trunk?

by boobs on Apr 29, 2007 3:34 PM EDT reply actions

harang

Is he coming back out for the 9th? I'd say yes.

by Caleb on Apr 29, 2007 3:37 PM EDT reply actions

107 pitches so far

I'd trot him back out. Save the bullpen a little bit more

by Caleb on Apr 29, 2007 3:38 PM EDT up reply actions

Ha!

Hobbs just launched Wonderboy into the stands, and some smart ass shouted "Throw it back!"

by teb7 on Apr 29, 2007 3:43 PM EDT reply actions

Wings

My Buzzmaster had to remind me who Wings was! I remember Cesar was a big fan of Paul McCarty though he really liked John Lennon and the Beetles as well. When you talk about Wings you have to remember that thye had a lot of talent at each position. Picking my favorite member of the band would be difficult, but I would have to go wiith Ringo.

by Joe Morgan on Apr 29, 2007 3:44 PM EDT reply actions

back to back complete games

not since 2003? How sad is that?

by Caleb on Apr 29, 2007 3:47 PM EDT reply actions

yikes 4 for 4

I wonder what film they showed on that flight?

by Caleb on Apr 29, 2007 3:48 PM EDT reply actions

Weathers

did he just pitch a 1-2-3 inning?

by Caleb on Apr 29, 2007 3:54 PM EDT reply actions

and this one belongs to the Reds!!

by Caleb on Apr 29, 2007 3:54 PM EDT reply actions

This one belongs to the Reds

Nice to win a rubber match. Let's hope the bats stay hot on Tuesday and give Arroyo a win.

by teb7 on Apr 29, 2007 3:54 PM EDT reply actions

Game Thoughts

You have to be happy with this win from a Reds perspective. The Reds going to have to score runs to win games. I would be concerned if I were Reds fan about the number of runs that resulted from a home run. That's not the most productive way to score runs over the course of a season. If your the Pirates you obviously want to cut down on the number of runs you give up, particularly limiting home runs which can put a team back in the game quickly like it did today. Neither of these teams I feel are going to be contenders in the NL but it's early so you I don't want to make a prediction yet. There's alot of basbell left to play.

by Joe Morgan on Apr 29, 2007 3:59 PM EDT reply actions

HR not most productive way to score runs?

What is a more productive way to score runs than the homerun, Joe? On a homerun the batter "knocks himself" in. Other types of hits can require a 2nd, 3rd or even 4th hitter to knock the original hitter in.

The homerun is the most productive way to score runs.

by rojosoto on Apr 29, 2007 6:25 PM EDT up reply actions

This may be the best one all day

Joe, thanks for joining the game thread today. Your wisdom has changed the way I look at the game. I still think about things the way I used to but my thoughts are different. You're the best addition to the site this year. But it's only April, so that may not be true.

2007 Reds Threat Level is Yellow

by Slyde on Apr 29, 2007 6:51 PM EDT up reply actions

Tracy Jones

His post-game radio show is a joke.

by mattg on Apr 29, 2007 5:47 PM EDT reply actions

He knows more than you..

Because he played the game, and you didn't :-)

'For I knew it he downed eight of them and commenced to doin' the bear dance!

by chandrathan on Apr 29, 2007 5:48 PM EDT up reply actions

In the top of the seventh inning of a tied game, with runners on first and second and nobody out, Chipper Jones hit a line drive at Tulowitzki, who snared the ball in flight, stepped on second to double up Kelly Johnson, and tagged Edgar Renteria just between first and second for an unassisted triple play.
Just to be safe, Tulowitzki fired the ball to Todd Helton at first, but three outs was sufficient on the play.

2007 Reds Threat Level is Yellow

by Slyde on Apr 29, 2007 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions