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Game Thread: Game 41 vs. the Padres

TIME: 10:05 @ Petco Park
                                             

PADRES PROBABLE:
                            REDS PROBABLE:
Jake Peavy (5-1, 1.52)                         Bronson Arroyo (2-3, 2.87)

What with tonight's festivities and all, I figured I'd just go ahead and put this up early and you guys can use it as a combo open/game thread.

Go Reds!

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If ever I had a chance... this was it
Darn darn darn...  oh well... second ain't so bad.
Hey Jerry.... maybe Todd Coffey and Mike Stanton are the reason YOU hate EdE right now too.

by TheC on May 16, 2007 10:17 AM EDT reply actions  

second is like kissing your sister
Doesn't matter how hot she is, there is still something creepy and wrong about it.

2007 Reds Threat Level is Blue

by Slyde on May 16, 2007 10:19 AM EDT up reply actions  

Oh my god
I kind of enjoyed being second.  Does this mean I'm going to hell?  Uggh... let the guilt and self-hatred begin.  Damn Catholic upbringing!!
Hey Jerry.... maybe Todd Coffey and Mike Stanton are the reason YOU hate EdE right now too.

by TheC on May 16, 2007 10:31 AM EDT up reply actions  

Do you need me to post tonight?
Will you be taking part in self-flagellation as usual?

by TheBackupC on May 16, 2007 10:46 AM EDT up reply actions  

First!
Hey, it worked last night.

Ooh, is it already the masquerade?  I need to change into my costume!

by Brendanukkah on May 16, 2007 10:19 AM EDT reply actions  

First!
I am the first one here in costume.

by Sweaterpants on May 16, 2007 10:26 AM EDT reply actions  

Hmmm
I've never been out of costume. This could be a semantics puzzles.
Rollie Fingers has 58 saves. He has a better record than John the Baptist. Whip Willis 1976.

by Madville on May 16, 2007 4:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

Not really
He still posted before you.

by Brendanukkah on May 16, 2007 4:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

Fifth
Great game from Harang last night, let's hope they keep it up.  

For the Masquerade, i'm going to be all Meta and come as Sean O.  So, I'll be acting like Sean O being Sean O.  Imagine the layers of complexity.

by Sean O on May 16, 2007 10:28 AM EDT reply actions  

Great pitching matchup
It's rare that you see us in one of these pitching matchups...

by bobestes on May 16, 2007 10:31 AM EDT reply actions  

That's great.
"I'm just like everybody else. I have two arms, two legs, and four-thousand hits." - Pete Rose

by BK on May 16, 2007 1:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

First!
Put me in, coach!  I'm second on the all time list in appearances!

by Mike Stanton on May 16, 2007 10:42 AM EDT reply actions  

I'm sure glad I signed you
The Veteran Presence you have provided has been amazing.  I mean look what you have done for a youngster like Todd Coffey.  You really have tought him that it's okay to suck.

I know we have you thru next year, but think about beyond 2009.  How about a lifetime contract?

by Sweaterpants on May 16, 2007 11:52 AM EDT up reply actions  

Hey Wayne..
..shouldn't you run that by Bob first?

by Alan @ Red Reporter on May 16, 2007 11:53 AM EDT up reply actions  

Nah Bob lets me do whatever
Since Rheal Cormier, Sun-Woo Kim, Ryan Franklin, and Scott Schoenweiss worked out so good for us last year, I can do what I want.

by Sweaterpants on May 16, 2007 1:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

Actually...,
I didn't mind Schoeneweiss.  He at least got people out from time to time.  Granted he only pitched about 14 innings, but it still seemed to be one of the few bullpen moves that worked out last year.

by Brendanukkah on May 16, 2007 1:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

schoeneweiss
only pitched 14 1/3 innings last yera for us, but he only gave up one run. his era+ was 766. and we got him for cash. so he was one of the better pickups.
"Swing away, Bronson." -- sayeth Chris Welsh.

by boobs on May 16, 2007 1:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

Brendanukkah hearts Schoenweiss.
(And now that I've composed and typed the comment: "Brendanukkah hearts Schoenweiss." I feel as if I am no longer one of "the new guys" at Red Reporter.)

by Alan @ Red Reporter on May 16, 2007 1:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

I wasn't commenting on Schoenweiss..
..or your Schoenweiss lover-ness.  I was just thinking (out loud) that if six weeks ago I would have been asked to decipher "Brendanukkah hearts Schoenweiss" I would have said, "Ummm... I love lamp?"

by Alan @ Red Reporter on May 16, 2007 1:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

Oh Sweaterpants, you're being modest...
You forgot about Esteban Yan, Todd Hollandsworth, Jason Johnson, etc.
"I'm just like everybody else. I have two arms, two legs, and four-thousand hits." - Pete Rose

by BK on May 16, 2007 1:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

the experience
joe "willie" mays
"Swing away, Bronson." -- sayeth Chris Welsh.

by boobs on May 16, 2007 1:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

Speaking of
I just got done playing my first season of career mode in MLB 07: The Show, where I'm a starter in the Reds system.  The virtual Reds signed Joe Mays in the beginning of the season, and he lost 17 games in Louisville.  The Louisville Bats rotation for 2007 in my game:  Harang, Bray, Mays, Majewski, and my created player.  Completely ridiculous.

At least we know, that if we were to assassinate Wayne Krivsky, and replace him with a robot, we might be a little worse off.  Wayne Krivsky is a better GM than a piece of metal.

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

by BK on May 16, 2007 1:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

Before I change into costume
I am pretty addicted to MLB 07 myself. I have played a couple of months on franchise mose...first as a fantasy draft league, and now as a keeper of the actual Reds (though I had to create Josh Hamilton).

I think I need to up the difficulty level from Pro though. I don't think that I've given up an earned run in like 7 out of the 9 games that I have actually played, and my team has 35 homers in 10 games. :)

I heart Adam Dunn.

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

by Officer Dibble on May 16, 2007 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

I like the sound of that
More appearances!  This is my second in this thread, even.  I hope these count on my lifetime total!

by Mike Stanton on May 16, 2007 12:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

Thanks.
I'll be trying to bring it up throughout the night.  Hopefully tonight's 8th inning will put me in the double digits!

by Mike Stanton on May 16, 2007 12:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

Will yesterday
propell the Red's to a winnign streak?  Harang and Weathers stepped it up.  i have been a little down on Harang this year, but he did his job about 8 times over last night.

by justin0070000 on May 16, 2007 11:01 AM EDT reply actions  

i expect
Who expects a ridiculously high scoring game

by Muggerd on May 16, 2007 11:13 AM EDT reply actions  

I'm here too!
While standing on the sidewalk below, I once caught five baseballs that were dropped from the roof of a building. I should be getting a call from Wayne-O any day now.

by KurtBevacqua on May 16, 2007 11:32 AM EDT reply actions  

Tommy Lasorda
just sent 'round your limo, Mr. Bevacqua.
Dunn is fun, but Griffey's spiffy.

by Man Mountain on May 16, 2007 5:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

Tommy Lasorda
just sent 'round your limo, Mr. Bevacqua.
Dunn is fun, but Griffey's spiffy.

by Man Mountain on May 16, 2007 5:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

Tommy Lasorda
just sent 'round your limo, Mr. Bevacqua.
Dunn is fun, but Griffey's spiffy.

by Man Mountain on May 16, 2007 5:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

wow
the elusive triple post. Surely it is a sign of something

by Caleb on May 16, 2007 6:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

Of course.
God is omnipresent (supposedly)...
"I'm just like everybody else. I have two arms, two legs, and four-thousand hits." - Pete Rose

by BK on May 16, 2007 11:54 AM EDT up reply actions  

My friend...
...got kicked out of Bible School when she was five, because the teacher said, "Jesus is everywhere!" and she asked, "Does that mean Jesus is in the toilet?"


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

by BubbaFan on May 16, 2007 4:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

Avert your eyes, o ye of delicate sensibilities
"You ever hear a nun call a child 'a fucking cuntrag' before?"

...points?

by Brendanukkah on May 16, 2007 4:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

Jason Lee
I think it was Chasing Amy, but not completely sure.
"It's not fair that the guys in charge now weren't around to see the previous staff make the same mistakes." -- Brian B

by jch24 on May 16, 2007 4:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

It was Chasing Amy
and it was ABOUT Jason Lee, but spoken by Mr. Ben Affleck.

by Brendanukkah on May 16, 2007 5:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

I fail
Ah well, I tried.
"It's not fair that the guys in charge now weren't around to see the previous staff make the same mistakes." -- Brian B

by jch24 on May 16, 2007 5:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

uh
"Do not put the Lord your God to the test." Matthew 4:7

2007 Reds Threat Level is Blue

by Slyde on May 16, 2007 11:55 AM EDT up reply actions  

God is everywhere
But whoa!  What if God was one of us?  Just a stranger on the bus, trying to make his way home?

Oh man, I just blew my mind.

(I'm not getting dressed up for the masquerade til game time)

by Brendanukkah on May 16, 2007 11:55 AM EDT up reply actions  

It would explain
Why I scream, "Oh, God!" every time I see him warming up.
"It's not fair that the guys in charge now weren't around to see the previous staff make the same mistakes." -- Brian B

by jch24 on May 16, 2007 11:58 AM EDT up reply actions  

I say the same thing
whenever Dick Pole gives me the call on that ol' bullpen phone.

by Mike Stanton on May 16, 2007 12:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

If I was God
I would eat all of the other Gods.  I'm hungry, I'm going to go hit the buffet.  Coffey, Javy, Conine, you guys comin'?  

by Mike Stanton on May 16, 2007 12:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

We would all be going to hell.
"I'm just like everybody else. I have two arms, two legs, and four-thousand hits." - Pete Rose

by BK on May 16, 2007 12:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

We are there.
At least Baseball Hell..
Maybe thats why the Reds are doing so well. We're being smitten.

by snohio on May 16, 2007 12:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

Smitten?
I'm not in puppy love with this team, that's for sure.

What is the proper tense for smite in that situation? I'd like to think it's smote, but I just like the way that word sounds.

"It's not fair that the guys in charge now weren't around to see the previous staff make the same mistakes." -- Brian B

by jch24 on May 16, 2007 12:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

He's right
Smitten is the proper tense.  Ironic how one form of the word produces the opposite of another form.
"I'm just like everybody else. I have two arms, two legs, and four-thousand hits." - Pete Rose

by BK on May 16, 2007 12:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

word
apparently the pupppy love form means "struck by the love bug."
"Swing away, Bronson." -- sayeth Chris Welsh.

by boobs on May 16, 2007 12:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

Just found confirmation
It's on the web, so it must be true.  You have to scroll, but it's there: http://indodic.com/IrregVerbTenseTable.htm

smite, smote, smitten.


2007 Reds Threat Level is Blue

by Slyde on May 16, 2007 12:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

Depending on how the night goes
it could get snuffy.

That seems like the set-up to a "CSI" episode.

by Brendanukkah on May 16, 2007 1:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

i always wondered
what happened to other guy from that comic. I just realized he is an internet stud!!

by Caleb on May 16, 2007 3:45 PM EDT up reply actions  

that was much funnier
when I thought it. It was a reference to Snuffy's comic partner Barney Google

by Caleb on May 16, 2007 6:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

Looked it up.
before I used it to be sure.

From Dictionary.com

smit·ten      ˈsmɪtn Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[smit-n] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation
-adjective

  1. struck, as with a hard blow.  
  2. grievously or disastrously stricken or afflicted.  
  3. very much in love.  
-verb 4. a pp. of smite.  

by snohio on May 16, 2007 12:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

Nice
I had no idea, I was just talking out of my ass. :)
"It's not fair that the guys in charge now weren't around to see the previous staff make the same mistakes." -- Brian B

by jch24 on May 16, 2007 1:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

In Love
I guess it is "struck" or "afflicted" with love. Cave women were for sure smitten with love, club style.

by snohio on May 16, 2007 1:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

I think it's smited
Where's our resident English professor when we need him?

2007 Reds Threat Level is Blue

by Slyde on May 16, 2007 12:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

just look for the costume
that goes over your head
"Swing away, Bronson." -- sayeth Chris Welsh.

by boobs on May 16, 2007 12:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

I'm putting my costume on...
..one leg at a time.

by Alan @ Red Reporter on May 16, 2007 12:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

just like HBO
available upon demand
I created baseball. It's in my book. Read Genesis 1:1

by God on May 16, 2007 12:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

Somebody Call?
I'm gassing the guys up as we speak.
Hello? No, there is no Stanton at this number.

by Tom Hume on May 16, 2007 12:41 PM EDT reply actions  

With that kind of attitude
it's no wonder I'm terrible.  Any tips for me, coach?  You do know that you're supposed to be helping me not suck.
I suck right now. What else can I say?

by Mike Stanton on May 16, 2007 12:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

Sit back.
Sit quietly in the corner away from everyone else. Here, take this calculator and figure out how much we are paying you to sit there by the hour. If you feel the need to earn that money start chattering "Hey batter batter."
Hello? No, there is no Stanton at this number.

by Tom Hume on May 16, 2007 12:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

First
If Mike Stanton was God he would still be with the Yankees

by Vada Pinson on May 16, 2007 12:47 PM EDT reply actions  

Shoulda known we'd be seeing you tonight, Vada
"I'm just like everybody else. I have two arms, two legs, and four-thousand hits." - Pete Rose

by BK on May 16, 2007 12:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

If the Yankees are God's favorite team...
...then why have they not won shit since Clinton was president?

by Alan @ Red Reporter on May 16, 2007 12:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

Vada thinks...
that Satan has power over the earth for awhile, hence the Yankees not winning, Clinton winning and armadillos. That's what Vada thinks

by Vada Pinson on May 16, 2007 3:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

It's because...
...they play "God Bless America" during the 7th inning stretch.  God doesn't favor one country over another.  But he does favor "Take Me Out To the Ballgame" over all other songs.


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

by BubbaFan on May 16, 2007 4:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

i wonder if chandrathan is here
he hasnt been around lately... i guess he could already be in costume. anyway, patrick patterson is announcing kentucky in three hours.
"Swing away, Bronson." -- sayeth Chris Welsh.

by boobs on May 16, 2007 12:52 PM EDT reply actions  

I'm here!
I've just been vomiting non stop for two days!

Jody Demling shares your optimism about Patterson...You got any inside info from the paper up there?

Chandrathan is Pissed!

by chandrathan on May 16, 2007 2:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

nope!
at this point, the closest guys to the situation (jody demling, travis hubbard, matt jones maybe) dont have a clue either. it's tightly under wraps. all we have are these comments from patpat yesterday, and i think they shine favorably upon uk.

keep your fingers crossed... this is a big day for the next year. (although if we dont get him, we'll be fine. some big recruits are lined up in future classes, and billy wont be at the disadvantage of only being on the job a couple weeks before going after them.)

"Swing away, Bronson." -- sayeth Chris Welsh.

by boobs on May 16, 2007 2:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

Right now, only Marc Maggars is picking Florida.
Matt Jones, Demling, and the guy from Huntington have recently posted they think he is announcing for Kentucky!

That would sure take the sting off of Monday wouldn't it?

Also, Rumors are Donovan is interviewing with the magic this weekend.  

Chandrathan is Pissed!

by chandrathan on May 16, 2007 2:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

i hope to god
donovan goes to the nba. that would be spectacular
"Swing away, Bronson." -- sayeth Chris Welsh.

by boobs on May 16, 2007 2:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

I bet...
Lucas would feel pretty silly...
Chandrathan is Pissed!

by chandrathan on May 16, 2007 2:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

Morning sickness?


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

by BubbaFan on May 16, 2007 4:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

I wonder why Will carroll is so down on Homer?
I heard him on a local Indy ESPN radio station about two weeks ago, and someone commented that he said it elsewhere within the past week.  He basically said that Homer is the most overhyped of the hyped pitching prospects and expected him to top out as a #3 starter.  And he didn't seem too confident in projecting him as a #3.  Do we wear rose colored glasses when we see Homer Bailey, or is Carroll just trying to be different?
2-0 count: one pitch, one zone

by rojosoto on May 16, 2007 1:54 PM EDT reply actions  

A lot of the stat-heads...
...aren't too wild about Homer.  I gather he's an usual kind of pitcher, so it's hard to predict how his career will go.  He could be great, he could crash and burn, he could be mediocre.  Phil Hughes has more "classic" numbers, so they're more comfortable jumping on his bandwagon.


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

by BubbaFan on May 16, 2007 4:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

boobs, boobs, and more boobs
What a nice kick off to a very festive evening. I am waiting for boobs to to list and clarify the 'rools' for tonioght's titantic self indu;gence.

I did try my costume on earlier and it is a bit tight - been staying up too late and not exercising enough. However I have it on good authority that God will be with us tonight!

Til then just remember that Jerry Narron has less charisma than Jerry Coleman. So let us talk about leadership - not management skills but leadership and why a great leader could almost 'will' this team to turn it atound.

"If Rose's streak was still intact, with that single to left, the fans would be throwing babies out of the upper deck." Jerry Coleman

by Madville on May 16, 2007 2:08 PM EDT reply actions  

wunderbar
"Swing away, Bronson." -- sayeth Chris Welsh.

by boobs on May 16, 2007 2:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

Somebody Call Bill Cosby
That Girl needs a sweater like mine.

by Sweaterpants on May 16, 2007 2:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

the King
you, my friend, are the king of animated gif's

by bobestes on May 16, 2007 10:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

It's a game
where you have to go at least 3-for-4, and one of your hits must be a home run.  Oh, and an outfield assist is generally considered the proper thing to do.

You should have a masquerade tonight, Josh.  It'll be aces!

by Brendanukkah on May 16, 2007 3:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

Boobs...
OJ Mayo just said he thinks Patterson is coming to UK...
Chandrathan is Pissed!

by chandrathan on May 16, 2007 3:05 PM EDT reply actions  

god i hope so
im gonna go get in my car now (i dont have a radio anywhere else). i'll be back after the decision. i hope the next time i talk to you we've got ourselves a new wildcat.
"Swing away, Bronson." -- sayeth Chris Welsh.

by boobs on May 16, 2007 3:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

Just for fun....
ESPN released the first (and unrealistically early) "Bracketology" seedings for the 2008 NCAA Tournament. As a Louisville fan, I'm lovin' it. :)

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/bracketology?id=2278133

"It's not fair that the guys in charge now weren't around to see the previous staff make the same mistakes." -- Brian B

by jch24 on May 16, 2007 3:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

Whoo Hoo!!!
Kentucky Got Patterson!  Things are definately looking up now!  

Boobs, It's been a long time since I was this excited!

Chandrathan is Pissed!

by chandrathan on May 16, 2007 3:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

I can't imagine
that's the first time "boobs" and "excited" were used in the same sentence....
"I'm just like everybody else. I have two arms, two legs, and four-thousand hits." - Pete Rose

by BK on May 16, 2007 3:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

You are killing me
It's getting harder and harder to fight the urge to GIS "boobs" at work. :)
"It's not fair that the guys in charge now weren't around to see the previous staff make the same mistakes." -- Brian B

by jch24 on May 16, 2007 4:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

i was sitting
in the target parking lot listening to the 1570 cell phone when i found out. i let out a loud yelp and started clapping in my car. then i realized i was in the target parking lot listening to the 1570 cell phone, and i went inside to get some weed killer. Needless to say, i wore a huge smile into the lawn and garden department. :)

Im as excited as you buddy. We're back on the map in the recruiting world. Next targets: Brandon Jennings and Greg Monroe. (Oh my god i would wet my pants)

"Swing away, Bronson." -- sayeth Chris Welsh.

by boobs on May 16, 2007 4:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

You'll be glad to know...
That I'll be bringing Jennings, Warren, Monroe, and Darius Miller to UK with me for the 08-09 season..

I scared off Hamga and Sachez, because they both knew that I'm better than them!

I'm glad you were so exited at Target!  You'll be even more excited when I help bring a championship to Kentucky.

Here's my converstion with Jai.

Jai Lucas: Let's go to school together, it'll be awesome dudez!!!!111!!

Me:  Err...Yeah...Whatever.

I choose UK!

by Patrick Patterson on May 16, 2007 4:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

Clarification of terms
God - The ground of our being (Eric Fromm)
J.D. - The ground of my being (Eric Idle)
Mart - God 2 (Eric Kearney)
Thom - Son of God 2 (Eric Clapton)
The Apostles - St. George, Mullah Chris, Jeff the Advocate - St. The Ol' Lefthander (Eric Milton)

Masquerade - When one prentends to be some he (or she) is not. For example Jerry Narron is MASQUERADING as a major league manager.

Boobs - Is the boob real or is it participating in a masquerade?

Homer - A pitching prospect who can hit the ball out of the park and at the same time discuss the virtures of a really lame hometown team.

"If Rose's streak was still intact, with that single to left, the fans would be throwing babies out of the upper deck." Jerry Coleman

by Madville on May 16, 2007 3:33 PM EDT reply actions  

Hey all
I have a 18 game hitting streak!
17 games and counting

by Brandon Phillips on May 16, 2007 3:47 PM EDT reply actions  

I have an 18-game streak in each of the following:
  • Sucking.
  • Overeating.
  • Appearances.
  • Pickoffs.
  • Blown saves.
  • Being a terrible pitcher.
I suck right now. What else can I say?

by Mike Stanton on May 16, 2007 4:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

Don't forget that...
..you look like a guy working at a bait shop.

by Alan @ Red Reporter on May 16, 2007 5:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

For some reason
That just reminded me of a cartoon strip my dad sent me in college.  It's two men walking outside of a shack labeled "Philosophy and Bait Shop" with one of the men saying, "I've always wondered what somebody did with one of those degrees!"

Suffice to say, my dad wasn't real sure about my choice of major.


2007 Reds Threat Level is Blue

by Slyde on May 16, 2007 5:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

"I shall teach you...
..to be fishers of men."

by Alan @ Red Reporter on May 16, 2007 5:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

Fun Fact From Last Night
The Devil Rays hosted the Rangers at The Ballpark at Disney's Wide World of Sports, which has a seating capacity of 9,500. Announced attendance was 8,443. Wow.
"It's not fair that the guys in charge now weren't around to see the previous staff make the same mistakes." -- Brian B

by jch24 on May 16, 2007 4:02 PM EDT reply actions  

Reaching
They are just reaching out for fans..

by snohio on May 16, 2007 4:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

wow
I always thought it was pretty dumb to put another franchise in Florida when the first one didn't draw well.  Floridians don't seem to like sports, yet leagues keep moving franchises down there.  Aren't there like 50 NHL teams there now?  I went to a Caps game and didn't recognize any of the team logos hanging from the ceiling!

Actually, that's more sad than funny.  :(  Unless the cost of tix was $50.  I wouldn't put it past Dizzyney.  

by Daedalus on May 16, 2007 4:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

Just got done talking with Jerry.
We have decided that it would be best if we sent Brandon Phillips to the minors and called up Ryan Jorgensen from Louisville.  The 3 catcher thing is working so well for us, We figured 4 would be even bigger.  It would allow us to use David Ross exclusively in Sac Bunt situations.

by Sweaterpants on May 16, 2007 4:08 PM EDT reply actions  

Guys don't worry!
I'll be relocating to Lexington soon.  Lexington is only about an hour and a half from Cincinnati, so I'll get to see a lot of Reds games!
I choose UK!

by Patrick Patterson on May 16, 2007 4:15 PM EDT reply actions  

So when do we unmask all of the masqueraders?
Do we basically spend this thread trying to figure everyone out?
"I'm just like everybody else. I have two arms, two legs, and four-thousand hits." - Pete Rose

by BK on May 16, 2007 4:22 PM EDT reply actions  

Me and Jerry do this all the time
I pretend that Im Jim Bowden, and Jerry Pretends he is Marge Schott.  It is so much fun.  When we are done we get a big jar of peanut butter and see who can fit the most in their mouth and sing Take Me Out To The Ballgame at the same time.

by Sweaterpants on May 16, 2007 4:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

MMMMM PEANUT BUTTER
That sounds delicious!  Hey, you think you could give me the rest of my contract in peanut butter?  I'm pretty good, I swear... I'm 2nd on the all-time list in appearances!
I suck right now. What else can I say?

by Mike Stanton on May 16, 2007 4:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

I hate you.
Dear Mike,
Kill yourself.

Love,
Everybody.

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

by BK on May 16, 2007 4:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

Thanks for the "Love"....
It's always nice to see the fans being appreciative!
I suck right now. What else can I say?

by Mike Stanton on May 16, 2007 4:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

LOL
Sounds kinky, Wayne.  Do you keep your sweater on the whole time?
"I'm just like everybody else. I have two arms, two legs, and four-thousand hits." - Pete Rose

by BK on May 16, 2007 4:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

Wayne is too prissy
to remove his sweater. Now back in the day when we were winning...Bob Howsam was often caught in a speedo and gold chains. Too bad the web wasn't worldwide then.
Rollie Fingers has 58 saves. He has a better record than John the Baptist. Whip Willis 1976.

by Madville on May 16, 2007 4:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yeah the sweater stays on most of the time
But from years of not shaving my chest, if I happen to take my sweater off, I have my man-made sweater of short & curlies to show off.

by Sweaterpants on May 16, 2007 4:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

I was thinking the same thing...
..is it dirty pool if I call out "Madville" before the game even starts?

by Alan @ Red Reporter on May 16, 2007 5:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

Hey now boobs has yet to post the rools
Besides I'm coming to the game incognito.
Rollie Fingers has 58 saves. He has a better record than John the Baptist. Whip Willis 1976.

by Madville on May 16, 2007 5:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

I'll be there cognito
Somebody needs to keep it real in case the cops show up.

2007 Reds Threat Level is Blue

by Slyde on May 16, 2007 5:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

First
Hey, it worked yesterday.
Two boys are playing hockey on the pond on Boston Common, when one is attacked by a vicious dog.

Thinking quickly, the other boy took his hockey stick and managed to wedge it down the dog's collar and twist, luckily breaking the dog's neck and stopping its attack.

A reporter who was strolling by sees the incident, and rushes over to interview the boy. "Young Bruins Fan Saves friend from Vicious Animal..." he starts writing in his notebook.

"But, I'm not a Bruins Fan," the little hero replied.

"Sorry, since we're in Boston, I just assumed you were," said the reporter and starts again. "Red Sox Fan Rescues Friend from Horrific attack..." he
continued writing in his notebook.

"I'm not a Red Sox fan either!" the boy said.

"I assumed everyone in Boston was either for the Bruins or the Red Sox. So, what team do you root for?" the reporter asked.

"I'm a Yankees fan!" the child beamed.

The reporter starts a new sheet in his notebook and writes: "Little Bastard from New York Kills Beloved Family Pet."


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

by BubbaFan on May 16, 2007 4:56 PM EDT reply actions  

You do realize this is not a Yankees site?
Marty, do you have your shirt on?

by Adam from Milwaukee on May 16, 2007 5:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

Shhhh
It's good luck.  Trust me on this.


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

by BubbaFan on May 16, 2007 6:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

Hey Everybody!
Let's go play some good, fundamental baseball tonight!

Get 'em on, get 'em over, get 'em in!

by Veteran Presence on May 16, 2007 5:35 PM EDT reply actions  

Hey Vet Presence...
..what's your take on "fist bumping?"

by Alan @ Red Reporter on May 16, 2007 5:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

Well....
If I remember right, the start of the whole "fist bumping" thing kinda coincided with the whole "Steroid Era" thing.  So, as a whole, I think that "fist bumping" has done a lot to damage the game.  I mean, what kind of message are we sending to the kids out there?  I think I speak for everyone when I say that I'd prefer a good, ol' fashioned, pat on the rear any day.

by Veteran Presence on May 16, 2007 5:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

Wow VP, you ARE old school.
These days a lot of people think the "butt pat" is just kinda weird and wrong.

by Alan @ Red Reporter on May 16, 2007 5:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

Now, see....
I don't think that sends the right message to the kids, either.

by Veteran Presence on May 16, 2007 6:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

kids smidge
boobs goes for the chest bump
Rollie Fingers has 58 saves. He has a better record than John the Baptist. Whip Willis 1976.

by Madville on May 16, 2007 6:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

I'm alive and living in Patterson N.J.
I can still out pitch Mike Stanton and Cormier and I'm for all intents and purposes dead. - what the hell kind of a pussy name is Rheal anyway. I was around when guys like Bruce Bereni and Dibble still threw at batter's heads. I remember when Narron played - he was a wuss then too. I was on the same team with Tom Hume and it was a toss up between Tommy and Dan Driessen as to who was dumbest. Not to mention Bucky 'cry me a river' Dent.
Promise me some playing time and I'll bring the real 'prick of the week' John Franco along. He used to go to the mound with a razor in his hat bill. I'd love to lock Franco and Narron in a room for about 15 minutes....Wayne Krivsky should hire me as Manager of the REDS and Franco as my bench coach, bullpen and pitching coach. And don't go trying compare me to Ray Knight - he has some anger management problems, which didn't help the fact that he was a LOSER....gotta frun and try to get John on the phone.
Today's reliever's are pussies

by FrankPastore on May 16, 2007 6:30 PM EDT reply actions  

umm
That doesn't sound much like the 2006 National Religious Broadcasters Talk Show of the Year.

2007 Reds Threat Level is Blue

by Slyde on May 16, 2007 6:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

Sign me up and put me in coach
All I want is to hit 7 more stinkin homeruns. That would be a bad month hitting in the joke of a band box yall play in.

by The Crime Dog on May 16, 2007 6:55 PM EDT reply actions  

hissssssss!!!!!
"Cats are designated friends."

by The Ghost of Krivskys Cat on May 16, 2007 7:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

Where's Sweet Lou?
I need to rub this hair on his chest.

by MargeSchottsMuff on May 16, 2007 7:03 PM EDT reply actions  

maybe i should sign 10 day contracts
with who ever the reds are playin. I could hit 7 homers in a week off stanton

by The Crime Dog on May 16, 2007 7:06 PM EDT reply actions  

I don't know....
Stanton's a guy who just gets people out.  He really knows how to pitch.

by Veteran Presence on May 16, 2007 7:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yes.
Put him in a bullpen with Danny Graves, Mike Matthews and Phil Norton, and that would be perfect.
Uhhh...ah...uh...

by DanO on May 16, 2007 7:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

i own him
despite the .129 ba and 1 career hr

by The Crime Dog on May 16, 2007 7:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

You want me?
I eat pieces of shit like you for breakfast.  I'll bite you so hard not even Tom Emanski will be able to help you...
I suck right now. What else can I say?

by Mike Stanton on May 16, 2007 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

who pulled that diary?
I be thinkin God is playin tricks

by The Crime Dog on May 16, 2007 7:14 PM EDT reply actions  

it twas not I
I created baseball. It's in my book. Read Genesis 1:1

by God on May 16, 2007 7:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

In the beginning was a void
 and the void was Mike Stanton's ability to get batters out.
Rollie Fingers has 58 saves. He has a better record than John the Baptist. Whip Willis 1976.

by Madville on May 16, 2007 7:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

Are you still playing?
I think you could really lend some veteran presence to the Reds right now.
Uhhh...ah...uh...

by DanO on May 16, 2007 7:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

(and)
I think the Reds could actually use a few more middle infielders right now.
Uhhh...ah...uh...

by DanO on May 16, 2007 8:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

Uh
you had a double and a triple.  I would have thought that you would remember the triple at least.

2007 Reds Threat Level is Blue

by Slyde on May 16, 2007 8:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

right...
too much tequila!
.226 .282 .341

by LuisQuinones on May 17, 2007 4:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

What
do you guys think of my chances against Peavy tonight?

by Brandon Arroyo on May 16, 2007 7:29 PM EDT reply actions  

I think...
Eric Milton would have a better chance.
Uhhh...ah...uh...

by DanO on May 16, 2007 7:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

What?
Don't I have enough veteran presence for you?

by Brandon Arroyo on May 16, 2007 7:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

No.
You don't create enough fly balls, and you don't pitch to contact.
Uhhh...ah...uh...

by DanO on May 16, 2007 7:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

Speaking of "face"...
I'm gonna get into my costume soon...

by Alan @ Red Reporter on May 16, 2007 7:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

C. Trent Rosecrans has the lineups
Freel 3b
Hamilton cf
Griffey rf
Phillips 2b
Dunn lf
Hatteberg 1b
Gonzalez ss
Ross c
Arroyo p

M. Giles 2b
Cruz lf
Giles rf
Gonzalez 1b
Greene ss
Cameron cf
Bard c
Kouzmanoff 3b
Peavy p

"Cats are designated friends."

by The Ghost of Krivskys Cat on May 16, 2007 7:59 PM EDT reply actions  

boobs? boobs is that you?
Probably not, the lineups aren't aligned.

by Brendanukkah on May 16, 2007 8:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

alignments are over rated
I had these crazy team mates who be all the time formin alignments wif each other. That was some crazy shit man. Stabbin each other in the back all the time. Just like on that Survival show. It was crazy man. Just like how I always hit dingers in Cincy man. Krivs dude sign me man. 7 more Johnsons and I can be in the hall of Fame!

by The Crime Dog on May 16, 2007 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

uh.
What would it take to get someone to bat me eighth around here?
Visit my website!

by Brandon Arroyo on May 16, 2007 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

Hello!
There are some exciting things going on in Dodgers country. I'm ready for your questions.

by Joe Morgan on May 16, 2007 8:10 PM EDT reply actions  

Joe baby
tell em I can still play and I got game left my brother. All I need is 2 months man. Hell sign me in September and I'll hit 7 and hang 'em up and go back to my video empire. You know I make 27 cent off each one sold.

by The Crime Dog on May 16, 2007 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

Fred McGriffey
Well, its good to here from you. You were a phenomenal offensive weapon in the alte 80s. Thats something I wasa lways really impressed with. Your plate discipline was tremendous. I am not sure if he still has the game to play in this league right now. I'm not really familiar with team needs at the moment.

by Joe Morgan on May 16, 2007 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

Joe baby
The Cinncinnatti Reds could play me at designerated hitter. I can still hit em out. I have at least one left in me that would land in the Kentucky River

by The Crime Dog on May 16, 2007 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

Freddy
You were always my second favorite crime dog.


2007 Reds Threat Level is Blue

by Slyde on May 16, 2007 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

i gets royaltys off that
every time that mutt show up I git 19 cent

by The Crime Dog on May 16, 2007 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

Where's that
Sweaterpants fellow?

I can teach him a thing or two about evaluating sports injuries.

Uhhh...ah...uh...

by DanO on May 16, 2007 8:15 PM EDT reply actions  

Guys... Jerry Narron is on the right track
If you just learn to appreciate the big picture.  If you can come to grips with the long-term plan, I just know you'll come around.  

by Kool Aid Man on May 16, 2007 8:28 PM EDT reply actions  

</character>
Holy shit, that's phenomenal

<character>

by Veteran Presence on May 16, 2007 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

don't drink the Kool Aid

I be scared of those kool aid people

by The Crime Dog on May 16, 2007 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

Tonights line up looks decent atleast
To bad Peavy is a strike out machine and we wont score a single run.

by Muggerd on May 16, 2007 9:26 PM EDT reply actions  

Y'all better score a few runs tonight...
I'm feelin' frisky...
I suck right now. What else can I say?

by Mike Stanton on May 16, 2007 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

werd
Weathers pitched 3 innings so its gonna be all stanton and coffey tonight YAY

by Muggerd on May 16, 2007 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

I hope you noticed..
.. the bullpen pitched 3 perfect innings last night.  And who was catching?  That's right.  Moeller.  He is a calming influence on the bullpen.  Is that understood?

by Kool Aid Man on May 16, 2007 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

and
and Edwins initials are EE by coincidence right?

by Muggerd on May 16, 2007 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

EXACTLY
EE defense is terrible.  I hope Krivsky is able to trade him, as if there were ANYBODY that would possibly want to waste the time.
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by NIELYNG on May 16, 2007 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

Frisky?
man you playin so bad i'm gone loan you my slump buster. I hit 45 home runs in games after sleepin with her

by The Crime Dog on May 16, 2007 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

Ow ow....
You don't find honeys like that in New York or Boston... I'd like to make an appearance with her... anything to bust this slump.  I suck.
I suck right now. What else can I say?

by Mike Stanton on May 16, 2007 9:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

The Reds are my favorite team!
Have you seen my video?

by Screech Powers on May 16, 2007 9:35 PM EDT reply actions  

I thought you were more of a Bayside fan?
Speaking of which, do you have any pictures of Kelly Kapowski?

2007 Reds Threat Level is Blue

by Slyde on May 16, 2007 9:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

Where is that sweater wearing guy?
I hear y'all are in need of a reliable fifth starter now that Milton has gone down.  All I can say is that with me out there you won't have to worry about the bullpen blowing it for you.
There were a few times where I got off the ball a little bit, but I was able to make big pitches when I needed them.

by Jimmy Haynes on May 16, 2007 9:44 PM EDT reply actions  

Interesting
How is your groundball/flyball ratio?

Can you throw any faster than 82 mph?

Uhhh...ah...uh...

by DanO on May 16, 2007 10:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

Those
are just stats and numbers on a radar gun.  Is he gritty?  Crafty?

by Veteran Presence on May 16, 2007 10:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

You're weird
I can't quantify you, so I don't want anything to do with you.

Have you read my book, Moneyball? You'll see how irrelevant you are and how I use you to exploit guys like DanO up there.

My hierarchy of goodness: My book > OBP > Sex > College pitchers > Firing scouts > Microsoft Excel > Pork chops > Tiddlywinks > Ebola

by Billy Beane on May 16, 2007 10:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

Hey!
Uhhhh...ah...uh...
Uhhh...ah...uh...

by DanO on May 16, 2007 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

Hey, I like stats...
but the only stat that matters is wins.  And last I checked, you guys....

Wait; the only stat that matters is wins in the playoffs .  Last I checked, you're not doing so hot in that department.  Now look at the Yankees, with guys like Jeter, Mussina and Pettitte.  There are some guys who know how to win.  You know they're getting it done in October.  You just know.

by Veteran Presence on May 16, 2007 10:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

Whatever
You talk about veteran presence in big markets. But when you live in a backwater burgh like the San Francisco Bay area, you have to concern yourself with marginal run value, not wins.
My hierarchy of goodness: My book > OBP > Sex > College pitchers > Firing scouts > Microsoft Excel > Pork chops > Tiddlywinks > Ebola

by Billy Beane on May 16, 2007 10:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

Speaking of the Bay Area...
How's ol' Rich Aurilia doing?  I miss that guy.

by Veteran Presence on May 16, 2007 10:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

I dunno
But I would have let him go to get the compensatory draft picks. Can't have too many college pitchers in the minors.
My hierarchy of goodness: My book > OBP > Sex > College pitchers > Firing scouts > Microsoft Excel > Pork chops > Tiddlywinks > Ebola

by Billy Beane on May 16, 2007 10:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

Oh, man.
Come on!  Those college pitchers are just PROSPECTS.  With a guy like Richie, you know what you're getting.

by Veteran Presence on May 16, 2007 10:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

Exactly
You're getting outs, outs, and more outs!
My hierarchy of goodness: My book > OBP > Sex > College pitchers > Firing scouts > Microsoft Excel > Pork chops > Tiddlywinks > Ebola

by Billy Beane on May 16, 2007 10:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

That's why your not the GM anymore
You see, Krivsky would ask me important questions, like:

Would you be willing to go on the DL after each bad game to disguise the fact that you are a terrible pitcher?

How old are you now?  34.  A little young but better than that Belisle kid, now we can send him down.

There were a few times where I got off the ball a little bit, but I was able to make big pitches when I needed them.

by Jimmy Haynes on May 16, 2007 10:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

I wanted to make sure
I could count on you to give up lots of home runs, like my boy Milton.
Uhhh...ah...uh...

by DanO on May 16, 2007 10:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

I'm hurt that you have to ask
There is nothing like my 76-78 MPH fastball
There were a few times where I got off the ball a little bit, but I was able to make big pitches when I needed them.

by Jimmy Haynes on May 16, 2007 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yes there is
My 78-80 MPH fastball
I suck right now. What else can I say?

by Mike Stanton on May 16, 2007 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

That's it...
I challenge you to an eigth inning pitch-off, otherwise known as batting practice in Cincinnati now.
There were a few times where I got off the ball a little bit, but I was able to make big pitches when I needed them.

by Jimmy Haynes on May 16, 2007 10:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

Hello, mortals
I'm looking forward to exploiting the inefficiencies of this market.

McGriff, we could use some more of your sweet, sweet OBP nectar. Let's negotiate.

My hierarchy of goodness: My book > OBP > Sex > College pitchers > Firing scouts > Microsoft Excel > Pork chops > Tiddlywinks > Ebola

by Billy Beane on May 16, 2007 9:58 PM EDT reply actions  

Mr. Krivsky
I'd just like to take this opportunity to say that I love this team you have put together.  These guys know how to play the game, and play it the right way.

by Veteran Presence on May 16, 2007 9:59 PM EDT reply actions  

Definitely
I trust Wayne Krivsky.  In Wayne Krivsky I trust.
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by NIELYNG on May 16, 2007 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

I will back Wayne Krivsky
here was a GM of the Reds willing to say, "look, I'm going to do something.  I'm going to deal to try to get us where we want to be.  Some deals will work out and some won't.  But I'm going to try to address our needs."
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by NIELYNG on May 16, 2007 10:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

How about me?
Uhhh...ah...uh...

by DanO on May 16, 2007 10:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

You are vastly different than Krivsky
You were a TERRIBLE GM.  You kept Kearns, you kept Dunn, you kept EE.  Terrible.
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by NIELYNG on May 16, 2007 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

Melinda Dolittle just got voted off Idol!
Nerdy White Boyz represent!

by Screech Powers on May 16, 2007 9:59 PM EDT reply actions  

i'm out y'all
got to watch the finale of LOST and my boy Hugo!

by The Crime Dog on May 16, 2007 9:59 PM EDT reply actions  

Do you want me to tell you what happens?
Psyche! I wouldn't do that to ya bro.

Let me know about Charlie. Ha! Aha ha ha. ha.

by Fat Vegas Alan on May 16, 2007 10:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

Sorry
No time to dress . . . just wanted to note that Cole Hamels has retired his first 18 against the Brewers and is on his way to a perfect game.

by Brian B on May 16, 2007 10:02 PM EDT reply actions  

ooh
I bet he gets it.  The Brewers suck and Cole Hamels chases down cheetahs in the off-season.

2007 Reds Threat Level is Blue

by Slyde on May 16, 2007 10:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yet ESPN isn't giving us live coverage
I guess they're hoping something happens with the Yankmees or Red Sox.

by KurtBevacqua on May 16, 2007 10:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

Wow. Wasn't expecting that.
Ha! Aha ha ha. ha.

Do you wanna know what happens?

by Fat Vegas Alan on May 16, 2007 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

He's good
but pitchers used to throw a lot more innings. A lot of them were assholes though.

by GusBellsTaint on May 16, 2007 10:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

good start to the game
First and third for the man.  C'mon, be a badass!

2007 Reds Threat Level is Blue

by Slyde on May 16, 2007 10:09 PM EDT reply actions  

Yeah
that didn't work.

2007 Reds Threat Level is Blue

by Slyde on May 16, 2007 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

Now don't fret...
An early lead often lends itself to a false sense of security.  Blowing this rally is a good thing.

by Kool Aid Man on May 16, 2007 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

we are enjoying ourselves!
activities... this is just what we needed here at red reporter.

by Michael Scott from The Office on May 16, 2007 10:09 PM EDT reply actions  

Redlegs
I never had much luck against the Padres but didn't play against them that many times. But I don't like them anyways

by Vada Pinson on May 16, 2007 10:11 PM EDT reply actions  

Ooooooooooooooooh shit.
Junior got velocitized.

by Kevin Mitchell on May 16, 2007 10:12 PM EDT reply actions  

yeah, you cant run on josh bard
he's one of the best. i could have told you that.

by Michael Scott from The Office on May 16, 2007 10:13 PM EDT reply actions  

Phew
Glad I'm not in the lineup today. I wouldn't want to miss this!

by TSF Juan Castro on May 16, 2007 10:13 PM EDT reply actions  

Wow
Conine would have been in there.

by Veteran Presence on May 16, 2007 10:13 PM EDT reply actions  

He would have veteran presenced
his way there

2007 Reds Threat Level is Blue

by Slyde on May 16, 2007 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

I thought
that was understood.

by Veteran Presence on May 16, 2007 10:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

Tsk tsk
That's why you don't steal bases, folks. I wonder if that moron Jerry Narron has ever heard of run expectancy!
My hierarchy of goodness: My book > OBP > Sex > College pitchers > Firing scouts > Microsoft Excel > Pork chops > Tiddlywinks > Ebola

by Billy Beane on May 16, 2007 10:14 PM EDT reply actions  

That's alright that's ok
we're going to beat them anyway

by Vada Pinson on May 16, 2007 10:14 PM EDT reply actions  

Was that bad?
Uhhh...ah...uh...

by DanO on May 16, 2007 10:15 PM EDT reply actions  

BP!
Hells yeah!

2007 Reds Threat Level is Blue

by Slyde on May 16, 2007 10:16 PM EDT reply actions  

Another one of Krivsky's great moves
go BP!
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by NIELYNG on May 16, 2007 10:16 PM EDT reply actions  

Hamilten
The steal didn't work for them right there but you have to like the message the manager is sending Peavy early. We will be aggresive on the basepaths. They may not score this inning, but as important is setting the tone for the rest of the game.

by Joe Morgan on May 16, 2007 10:16 PM EDT reply actions  

Joe
Why won't you read my book? I'll throw in a free calculator!
My hierarchy of goodness: My book > OBP > Sex > College pitchers > Firing scouts > Microsoft Excel > Pork chops > Tiddlywinks > Ebola

by Billy Beane on May 16, 2007 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

Ooooooooooooooooooooh shit.
19 in a row for BP! I love hit streaks like I love frozen donuts.

by Kevin Mitchell on May 16, 2007 10:17 PM EDT reply actions  

Drool...
Adam Dunn...oh man...walks get me excited. Hopefully they have the take sign on.
My hierarchy of goodness: My book > OBP > Sex > College pitchers > Firing scouts > Microsoft Excel > Pork chops > Tiddlywinks > Ebola

by Billy Beane on May 16, 2007 10:18 PM EDT reply actions  

I disagree
A walk right here only puts the force on at any bass. Not smart baseball.

by Joe Morgan on May 16, 2007 10:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

Can't be a hitter
if you don't take the bat off your shoulder.

by Veteran Presence on May 16, 2007 10:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

Pathetic
Dunn might be playing himself off this team.

He's now batting WELL under .200 with RISP.  And he leads the world in strikeouts.

I know this opinion won't be popular, but it's the truth.

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by NIELYNG on May 16, 2007 10:19 PM EDT reply actions  

Good hit by Adam Dunn
I suck right now. What else can I say?

by Mike Stanton on May 16, 2007 10:19 PM EDT reply actions  

Dunn!
Lots of runs, keep 'em comin'!

2007 Reds Threat Level is Blue

by Slyde on May 16, 2007 10:20 PM EDT reply actions  

Is it just me or does Peavy
sound like Monica Seles when he pitches?  What's with all the grunting?

2007 Reds Threat Level is Blue

by Slyde on May 16, 2007 10:20 PM EDT reply actions  

Do you have
a fake utility belt also? And who is pretending to be JD? Is there really a JD or is that SLyde's masquerade?

by Vada Pinson on May 16, 2007 10:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

Like I said
somebody has to supervise this event.  I'm like the creepy teacher serving the punch so that I can make sure nobody is spiking it with rum.

2007 Reds Threat Level is Blue

by Slyde on May 16, 2007 10:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

That's right
Show the young kids the right way to post.

by Veteran Presence on May 16, 2007 10:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

whatever narc
what happens at prom STAYS at prom

by One Night Stand on May 16, 2007 10:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

Dunn, still perfect

2007 Reds Threat Level is Blue

by Slyde on May 16, 2007 10:20 PM EDT reply actions  

that Dunn is a
quality hitter

by Vada Pinson on May 16, 2007 10:20 PM EDT reply actions  

I see your Dunn
and raise you Scott Hatteberg.

by Veteran Presence on May 16, 2007 10:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

Hatteberg!
Finally! Someone we can agree on! Love that OBP and pitches per at bat! He can clog my bases any day.
My hierarchy of goodness: My book > OBP > Sex > College pitchers > Firing scouts > Microsoft Excel > Pork chops > Tiddlywinks > Ebola

by Billy Beane on May 16, 2007 10:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

hey kids
remember, no simulated-sex dancing
"Swing away, Bronson." -- sayeth Chris Welsh.

by boobs on May 16, 2007 10:23 PM EDT reply actions  

Hey, who's in charge here?
I wanna hang out with ya'll but I need to know where to park my dune buggy.

by Kevin Mitchell on May 16, 2007 10:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

This Giles is an anoyying little dude
reminds me of Bill mazeroski

by Vada Pinson on May 16, 2007 10:24 PM EDT reply actions  

Good thing EdE is in AAA
That would have been in the second row...
Tanzen!

by Verka Serduchka on May 16, 2007 10:25 PM EDT reply actions  

Freel
I guarantee you that EE doesn't make that play.  He would have thrown that to pull Hatteberg off the bag to the other side.  Freel was smart by missing toward home.
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by NIELYNG on May 16, 2007 10:25 PM EDT reply actions  

Did someone need a leadoff hitter?
I was busy playing cards in the dugout with that Edwin cat.
"I just want to take a moment to say that I am the greatest of all time. Thank you." - me, 15 minutes before Nolan Freaking Ryan threw his 123rd no-hitter

by Rickey Henderson on May 16, 2007 10:27 PM EDT reply actions  

Ooooooooooooooooh shit.
Deal me in Rick.

by Kevin Mitchell on May 16, 2007 10:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

Love your OBP
But Rickey's gonna have to cut down on the SB attempts. Also, since Oakland is such a small market, we can only pay Rickey the league minimum.
My hierarchy of goodness: My book > OBP > Sex > College pitchers > Firing scouts > Microsoft Excel > Pork chops > Tiddlywinks > Ebola

by Billy Beane on May 16, 2007 10:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

Rickey ain't cutting down on steals.
Pony up to the table, Kev. We're playing three card stud.
"I just want to take a moment to say that I am the greatest of all time. Thank you." - me, 15 minutes before Nolan Freaking Ryan threw his 123rd no-hitter

by Rickey Henderson on May 16, 2007 10:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

Rickey Henderson's numbers
Are as good as anybody's!  

Record for most stolen bases in a career (1,406)
Record for most times caught stealing in a career (335)
Record for most runs scored in a career (2,295)
Record for most consecutive seasons with at least one home run (25)
Record for most consecutive seasons with at least one stolen base (25)
Record for most consecutive seasons with at least 40 stolen bases (14)
Record for most postseason stolen bases (33)
Record for most games led off with a home run (81)

And, he has 3,000 hits!

by Screech Powers on May 16, 2007 10:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

See?
I am the greatest of all time.

My case is rested.

"I just want to take a moment to say that I am the greatest of all time. Thank you." - me, 15 minutes before Nolan Freaking Ryan threw his 123rd no-hitter

by Rickey Henderson on May 16, 2007 10:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

<eats cards>
AHHHHHH
I suck right now. What else can I say?

by Mike Stanton on May 16, 2007 10:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

wow...
ross had him out by a mile were that a strike

by One Night Stand on May 16, 2007 10:28 PM EDT reply actions  

Talking
When I was talking to Krivsky the other day, he said that the Reds will be making some moves here soon.  I told him to trade Dunn because he is killing the Reds in the middle of the lineup.  He told me that I have a very good baseball mind.
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by NIELYNG on May 16, 2007 10:30 PM EDT reply actions  

Baseball mind
I'm relactant to agree with you. I'm not sure you need to know the ins and outs of an organization or whats going on in each clubhouse to have a good baseball mind. It could be that Dunn is killing the Reds middle lineup. For instance, I haven't seen Jaun Encarnasinon in awhile. He could have been killed. I'm sure all of that will work itself out and we'll know for sure soon.

by Joe Morgan on May 16, 2007 10:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

Joe
You are great!  It's an honor to have such a professional player here tonight.  The Big Red Machine was full of professionals, something this team is seriously missing.
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by NIELYNG on May 16, 2007 10:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

Joe had a great OBP
I love your walks Little Joe, but I think you could improve your commentary by using a copy of my book as a reference during each broadcast.
My hierarchy of goodness: My book > OBP > Sex > College pitchers > Firing scouts > Microsoft Excel > Pork chops > Tiddlywinks > Ebola

by Billy Beane on May 16, 2007 10:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

Billy Beane
The only book I need in the booth with me is the rule book. Do you know the rule book. The only stats I need to know is that the moud is 66ft. 6inches from the plate and that the basepaths are 90ft. 3 strikes is a strikeout and 4 balls is an out. All your other stats are far arcade games.

by Joe Morgan on May 16, 2007 10:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

These Giles cats are wack!
What's that about them liking to pee on their teammates in the shower?

That ain't right!

"I just want to take a moment to say that I am the greatest of all time. Thank you." - me, 15 minutes before Nolan Freaking Ryan threw his 123rd no-hitter

by Rickey Henderson on May 16, 2007 10:30 PM EDT reply actions  

thats right baby
lets get a couple more runs here... id like to stick it to peavy and never call him again

by One Night Stand on May 16, 2007 10:31 PM EDT reply actions  

where's cool god?
i need a doob soooooo bad

by One Night Stand on May 16, 2007 10:32 PM EDT reply actions  

Methinks
that Peavy is our bitch tonight.

2007 Reds Threat Level is Blue

by Slyde on May 16, 2007 10:34 PM EDT reply actions  

just tonight, i hope
tomorrow we should move on to another bitch

by One Night Stand on May 16, 2007 10:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

Don't think.
It can only hurt the ballclub.

by Veteran Presence on May 16, 2007 10:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

man
ross hit that one a load. like a big, wet wad of a flyball

by One Night Stand on May 16, 2007 10:34 PM EDT reply actions  

Just what we need.
More homeruns and strikeouts.
I hate Adam Dunn.

by michale on May 16, 2007 10:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

stay away from my couch, dude
"Swing away, Bronson." -- sayeth Chris Welsh.

by boobs on May 16, 2007 10:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

You're so funny.
I hate Adam Dunn.

by michale on May 16, 2007 10:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

that Farney cat
didn't look so good on that one. Reminded me of that chump Bobby Tolan

by Vada Pinson on May 16, 2007 10:38 PM EDT reply actions  

ha! yeah
im right here actually. this must be pretty awkward for you.

by Farney on May 16, 2007 10:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

Smart Ball
It's nice to see manufracturing runs is back in baseball. It's been too long. The statgeeks have been introducing some bad tactics and poor decision making. It's not smart baseball or "smart ball" as Jose Guillen calls it. I think that's a good term for playing the game intelligentally. Smart Ball is small ball.

by Joe Morgan on May 16, 2007 10:38 PM EDT reply actions  

Hear hear.
We need more versatility and hustle on this team.
I hate Adam Dunn.

by michale on May 16, 2007 10:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

They say there ain't many black players these days
but they sure seem like a lot to me.

by GusBellsTaint on May 16, 2007 10:41 PM EDT reply actions  

my man Gus
what it be like??

by Vada Pinson on May 16, 2007 10:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

New thread
just trying to keep it clean: http://www.redreporter.com/story/2007/5/16/224112/158

2007 Reds Threat Level is Blue

by Slyde on May 16, 2007 10:42 PM EDT reply actions  

Sorry I'm late.
Good thing you haven't needed anyone yet..
The buffet was too good and we all had to stay for fifths..  I had to pry that Mike S. guy away from the spit shield.
Hello? No, there is no Stanton at this number.

by Tom Hume on May 16, 2007 10:51 PM EDT reply actions  

How did the donuts look?
Steaming hot from the microwave?

by Kevin Mitchell on May 16, 2007 11:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

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