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Hatteberg - Leadoff??

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Congrats Scott Hatteberg.  Welcome to the leadoff spot.

Tonight's Lineup

Hatteberg, 1B
Phillips, 2B
Griffey, RF
Encarnacion, 3B
Dunn, LF
Gonzalez, SS
Hamilton, CF
Ross, C
Belisle, P

So the great debate begins:

Which is more important at the top, Speed or A High OBP?

I say both are important, but I would rather have someone that can get on base once or twice every night, otherwise the speed is wasted.

Jerry Narron is not in Cincinnati tonight, Bucky Dent is the Interim manager.  I still bet Narron put this together before he left.

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Why can't we just use the good lineup...
That scored all the runs Tuesday night?
'For I knew it he downed eight of them and commenced to doin' the bear dance!

by chandrathan on May 4, 2007 4:05 PM EDT reply actions  

Jerry's going for the Guiness Book
of records for the most line ups ever used. He's already made the Book for the most ridiculous line ups and is also up for 'Over-manager of the month'.
Virgil Nighthawk

by Virgil Nighthawk on May 4, 2007 5:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

can't we just bench ross
and have belisle throw against the backstop?
Blessed be Baseball

by Daedalus on May 4, 2007 4:10 PM EDT reply actions  

Actually Belisle
Credits Ross with his success his last outing (Complete Game).  I will sacrafice some O if it makes the starters go 7-8-or9 innings of one run ball everytime.
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by MixFMKyle on May 4, 2007 4:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yup
I'm as frustrated with Ross's offense as anybody, but I'm starting to think there's something to the whole "calls a great game" thing.  Let's not forget, he was Arroyo's personal catcher last season when he went from back-of-the-rotation innings eater to Cy Young contender.  Now, he has a guy previously labled a head case in Lohse and a former good-stuff-no-performance guy in Belisle both under 3.50 ERA, getting deeper into games, and pitching with a lot of confidence.  There's something to be said for that.
"Karma - there it was. The meaning of life, straight from Carson Daly's lips to my morphine-laced ears." -Earl Hickey

by BLee2525 on May 4, 2007 7:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

This reminds me of the Tigers...
They use I-Rod in the leadoff spot at times...
Currently Under Construction.

by crolfer on May 4, 2007 4:18 PM EDT reply actions  

I-Rod?
If you're gonna use a nickname, just use Pudge. C'mon now.

by Geki on May 4, 2007 4:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

It's like the stupid Apple shit
iPod?

Irene Podnanski. A little decorum, please.

If what you say is true, the Shaolin and the Wu-Tang could be dangerous.

by Man Mountain on May 4, 2007 4:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

im tired...lol
Pudge... fine...
Currently Under Construction.

by crolfer on May 4, 2007 6:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

I'd swap Hamilton and Fratty
otherwise, it's okay.

I'd also put Dunner back at 2, but ultimately I just wanna be loved by you, just you, and nobody else but you. I wanna be kissed by you, alone. Boo-boop-ee-do.

If what you say is true, the Shaolin and the Wu-Tang could be dangerous.

by Man Mountain on May 4, 2007 4:25 PM EDT reply actions  

Bright side
Hatteberg won't be grounding into as many double plays this way.

by Brendanukkah on May 4, 2007 4:59 PM EDT reply actions  

I'm sick of it!
Pick a damn line up!  I can't figure out what Moron is doing (geez, I hope that doesn't make me a moron), but it's at best worth just sub-.500 baseball - - - not too impressive.  It's not like we're constantly calling players up from AAA.  Why he can't stick to a line up is beyond me.  And it's really pissing me off!
Upstate New Yorker, life-long Reds fan.

by NYRed on May 4, 2007 5:32 PM EDT reply actions  

Bucky Dent !
Sounds like a cartoon character from the late 50's. He couldn't be worse than Jer-Jer - unless of course he actually made up this rally stupid line up.
Virgil Nighthawk

by Virgil Nighthawk on May 4, 2007 5:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

I don't see what the problem is
It's pretty much the same lineup he always uses except Hamilton, who is struggling, has been switched with Hatteberg, who isn't.

2007 Reds Threat Level is Blue

by Slyde on May 4, 2007 5:46 PM EDT reply actions  

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

by chandrathan on May 4, 2007 6:51 PM EDT reply actions  

Oh no...
We lose...
"That which is repeated will happen a third time."

by Paul Householder on May 4, 2007 6:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

No way...I'm due!
'For I knew it he downed eight of them and commenced to doin' the bear dance!

by chandrathan on May 4, 2007 6:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

You seem to have had...
A nice effect on Belisle before.  Maybe we win then!
"That which is repeated will happen a third time."

by Paul Householder on May 4, 2007 6:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

I just saw Reel Big Fish is going to be...
at Bogart's in August...

I'm so there!

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

by chandrathan on May 4, 2007 6:51 PM EDT reply actions  

Hell Yeah....love RBF
I will be there too.
Change fe Change, black daag fe monkey...

by sm00th kw on May 4, 2007 6:52 PM EDT reply actions  

Non Buffett or Al...
This is one of my ten favorite albums of all time!
'For I knew it he downed eight of them and commenced to doin' the bear dance!

by chandrathan on May 4, 2007 6:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

And speaking of "beer"....
Yeah, probably my favorite as well.
Change fe Change, black daag fe monkey...

by sm00th kw on May 4, 2007 6:59 PM EDT reply actions  

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

by BLee2525 on May 4, 2007 7:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

THOM!!!!
She has a girlfriend now...

by chandrathan on May 4, 2007 7:01 PM EDT reply actions  

Jason Hirsh
I was on record as saying that the Jason Jennings trade would be an unmitigated disaster for the Astros.  Hirsh is going to out-produce Jennings by a long shot this year, never mind 3 years down the road.  I'm extremely happy that this guy is out of the division.  Reminds me of Harang.
"Karma - there it was. The meaning of life, straight from Carson Daly's lips to my morphine-laced ears." -Earl Hickey

by BLee2525 on May 4, 2007 7:12 PM EDT reply actions  

Plus
he's younger and cheaper.  Jennings is eligible for FA this winter.

by ken on May 4, 2007 7:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

no runs no runs
do not allow a run in the first inning please

by Caleb on May 4, 2007 7:14 PM EDT reply actions  

Denied
Helton - 2nd HR of the year.  Boo.

by ken on May 4, 2007 7:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

So far
Hatte in the leadoff slot is paying dividends.

by Brendanukkah on May 4, 2007 7:25 PM EDT reply actions  

Phillips
Did you not see the man in front of you walk? Why hack away at the first pitch?

by Caleb on May 4, 2007 7:26 PM EDT reply actions  

Then Junior walks
Patience is the name of the game tonight.  Let's hope the batters can actually pull it off.

by Brendanukkah on May 4, 2007 7:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

EE, 1st pitch popout
sigh.  The impetuousness of youth.

by Brendanukkah on May 4, 2007 7:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

Jacoby
needs to do his job.  

by ken on May 4, 2007 7:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

For all the (deserved) badmouthing of Jacoby
Let's take a moment to praise the job Dick Pole has done with the starters.  In my mind, they've exceeded expectations this year.

Now if he could do something with the bullpen...

by Brendanukkah on May 4, 2007 7:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

For all the (deserved) praise of Pole
Let's take a moment to ponder why Boom-boom Hume still has a job, and how much longer he will get to keep it.

by rojosoto on May 4, 2007 7:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

Let's try a double steal
With Hatte and Griffey!

Come on!

by rojosoto on May 4, 2007 7:29 PM EDT reply actions  

shut up Welsh
that was a horrible at bat

by Caleb on May 4, 2007 7:30 PM EDT reply actions  

Chris's comeback
Welsh has been working on that one since the last time he worked with tHom.  He's tired of listening to him drone on about first pitch swinging like the rest of us.  I think in this case Chris made a good point.  Hirsh wasn't wild/walking guys on 4-5 pitches and EdE esp was looking for first pitch fastball...

by rojosoto on May 4, 2007 7:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

dunn will never be successful
if umpires call strikes below his knees. his strike zone is big enough as it is, the way he gets treated is borderline illegal
"Swing away, Bronson." -- sayeth Chris Welsh.

by boobs on May 4, 2007 7:32 PM EDT reply actions  

Good grief
2-0 already?

That "score in the first inning" thing is getting ridiculous.


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

by BubbaFan on May 4, 2007 7:42 PM EDT reply actions  

Ugggh...
Currently Under Construction.

by crolfer on May 4, 2007 7:46 PM EDT reply actions  

A limb...
That's one sturdy limb...
Currently Under Construction.

by crolfer on May 4, 2007 7:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

Merciless...
just merciless.

HELL YES!

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

by BLee2525 on May 4, 2007 7:48 PM EDT reply actions  

Hey...
...I think Ross is coming around.


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

by BubbaFan on May 4, 2007 7:48 PM EDT reply actions  

Hatte
has a 1.000 OBP in the leadoff slot tonight.

by Brendanukkah on May 4, 2007 7:53 PM EDT reply actions  

Gameday says these balls
Phillips is swinging at are out of the zone.  True?  (that last one wasn't even close)

by Brendanukkah on May 4, 2007 7:54 PM EDT reply actions  

tHom and Chris
is the duo who received no votes in the "who would you rather listen to" poll.  

by rojosoto on May 4, 2007 7:57 PM EDT reply actions  

tHom
shut up about Arizona

by Caleb on May 4, 2007 7:58 PM EDT reply actions  

we need to track his
Az references during each game

by Caleb on May 4, 2007 7:59 PM EDT reply actions  

Nice stat, Marty
Greg Maddux has gone to a 3-0 count on a hitter 18 times in his career .  That's ridiculous.
"Karma - there it was. The meaning of life, straight from Carson Daly's lips to my morphine-laced ears." -Earl Hickey

by BLee2525 on May 4, 2007 8:00 PM EDT reply actions  

Also not true
He's had 598 plate appearance go through a 3-0.  With only 145 IBB, I'd say 18 is a tad low.  It's about 21 per season.

2007 Reds Threat Level is Blue

by Slyde on May 4, 2007 8:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

Nice work, Marty
Way to make me look like an ass.  Slyde, you should email him.
"Karma - there it was. The meaning of life, straight from Carson Daly's lips to my morphine-laced ears." -Earl Hickey

by BLee2525 on May 4, 2007 8:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

Anybody else listening?
Did I misunderstand him, or did he actually say that?
"Karma - there it was. The meaning of life, straight from Carson Daly's lips to my morphine-laced ears." -Earl Hickey

by BLee2525 on May 4, 2007 8:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

What's that thing on Todd Helton's face?
The Avs aren't playing for the Stanley Cup, are they?

by Brendanukkah on May 4, 2007 8:01 PM EDT reply actions  

that's ok
 One of the unwritten rules (and I agree with it) of baseball is never make the 1st or 3rd out at third. It was a nice agressive play

by Caleb on May 4, 2007 8:10 PM EDT reply actions  

that's a ridiculous rule, btw
the second out counts just as much as the first and third. the rule should be "Dont make outs"
"Swing away, Bronson." -- sayeth Chris Welsh.

by boobs on May 4, 2007 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yeah
Never really understood that.  An out's an out.

by ken on May 4, 2007 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

I actually kinda...
buy into this one.  Obviously, the rule is "don't make outs," but what's really meant here is "if there's any doubt, don't try it."  It's a risk/reward thing.

With nobody out and a man on second, the batter is most likely swinging away and a single scores a run.  With nobody out and a man on third, the batter is most likely swinging away and a single scores a run.  You gain almost nothing by moving from second to third, so the risk isn't worth it.

With one out and a man on second, the batter is most likely swinging away.  With one out and a man on third, managers will typically give up an out to get a run.  If you're playing that way, you definitely gain an advantage moving from second to third.  Reward outweighs the risk there.

With two out, you can't give up an out to score  a run, and a single scores a run whether the guy is on second or third.  Therefore, you gain almost nothing by moving up, and once again, the risk isn't worth it.

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

by BLee2525 on May 4, 2007 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

You'll love this
Put in terms of the Run Expectancy Matrix:

Man on 2nd, nobody out: 1.189 runs
Man on 3rd, nobody out: 1.482 runs
Moving from 2nd to 3rd with nobody out, you improve your run expectancy by 0.293 runs, or 24.6%.  Therefore, you have to be successful at least 75% of the time to justify taking the extra base with nobody out.

Man on 2nd, 1 out: 0.725 runs
Man on 3rd, 1 out: 0.983 runs
Moving from 2nd to 3rd with 1 out, you improve your run expectancy by 0.258 runs, or 35.6%.  Therefore, you have to be successful at least 65% of the time to justify taking the extra base with 1 out.

Man on 2nd, 2 out: 0.344 runs
Man on 3rd, 2 out: 0.387 runs
Moving from 2nd to 3rd with 2 outs, you improve your run expectancy by 0.043 runs, or 12.5%.  Therfore you have to be successful at least 88% of the time to justify taking the extra base with 2 out.

The old schoolers are kinda right on this one.

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

by BLee2525 on May 4, 2007 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

I do love it
So it boiled down to Jr. thinking he had a 65% chance of getting third, so to speak.  I'm not watching (just listening) so I didn't see the play unfold.  But if it was "iffy" (i.e., fifty-fifty), it wasn't worth it.  

by ken on May 4, 2007 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

Outs are precious
No doubt that you gain something with a runner on third vs. second with 0-1 outs.  But if you're out, you lose an out and the baserunner.  If Jr. hadn't gone, he stil would've scored on Sea Bass's hit.  Dunn may have.  But even if he didn't, you have runners on 2nd and 3rd with just one out.  I guess I'm just more risk averse.  I should sell insurance.  

by ken on May 4, 2007 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

Preaching to the choir
See below (or above).
"Karma - there it was. The meaning of life, straight from Carson Daly's lips to my morphine-laced ears." -Earl Hickey

by BLee2525 on May 4, 2007 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

i liked the play
i just wish junior would have chose to do it before jogging into second

by rose2hall on May 4, 2007 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

A-Gon!


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

by BubbaFan on May 4, 2007 8:13 PM EDT reply actions  

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

by BLee2525 on May 4, 2007 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

that is a classic
which needs to be memorialized some how in the wiki

by Caleb on May 4, 2007 8:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

Sounds like a drinking game.
re Caleb's comment: tHom and Arizona references...
if you took a drink every time he referenced AZ, how many innings would you make it before passing out?  Could you make it to the 2nd inning?

by rojosoto on May 4, 2007 8:13 PM EDT reply actions  

i'm in let's start it now
all players need to start with taking two drinks. One for the million dollar grand slam story and one for the 20 strikeout game

by Caleb on May 4, 2007 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

hey sukr
there is a yellow man group down the third base line

by Caleb on May 4, 2007 8:14 PM EDT reply actions  

Thanks Thom
for the Tennessee shout out

by rose2hall on May 4, 2007 8:22 PM EDT reply actions  

aflac
who was the guy who had the fluke, i.e. steroid enhanced, 50 hr season? He played for Baltimore

by Caleb on May 4, 2007 8:23 PM EDT reply actions  

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

by BLee2525 on May 4, 2007 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

even my wife
is giving me serious shit for my lack of correct answer on that one. I must go repent and offer a sacrifice at the altar of Vada

by Caleb on May 4, 2007 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

can't figure out what annoys me more
the umpire's overdone strike out call, or the neon yellow shirts the vendors are wearing

by rose2hall on May 4, 2007 8:34 PM EDT reply actions  

i believe that
makes ross the best catcher at throwing out runners in the majors. he is really starting to come around.
"Swing away, Bronson." -- sayeth Chris Welsh.

by boobs on May 4, 2007 8:37 PM EDT reply actions  

really?
I would not have guessed that about Ross.

by Caleb on May 4, 2007 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

Louisville 2, Ottawa 7
Marcus McBeth came in in the 8th, and gave up two runs.  HBP, single, wild pitch, throwing error.

Call him up, he's ready!


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

by BubbaFan on May 4, 2007 8:39 PM EDT reply actions  

I'm trying to sell my Xbox 360...
And there sure are a lot of Nigerians interested in buying it.
She has a girlfriend now...

by chandrathan on May 4, 2007 8:39 PM EDT reply actions  

you turd
i made no money on my wii :(
"Swing away, Bronson." -- sayeth Chris Welsh.

by boobs on May 4, 2007 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

I'd accept a 20 dollar loss on my 360...
If I could get someone to buy it...
She has a girlfriend now...

by chandrathan on May 4, 2007 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

You didn't sell it to a Nigerian, did you?
I noticed your winning bidder had 0 feedback.  Be careful.


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

by BubbaFan on May 4, 2007 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

she paid today
im going to end up right at 0 profit.
"Swing away, Bronson." -- sayeth Chris Welsh.

by boobs on May 4, 2007 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

Griffey put a charge into that ball!
She has a girlfriend now...

by chandrathan on May 4, 2007 8:42 PM EDT reply actions  

Junior !!!!
is back !!!!!!
Nobody listens to Andrew

by nlt-andrew68 on May 4, 2007 8:42 PM EDT reply actions  

The Kid is BACK!!!!!!
"Swing away, Bronson." -- sayeth Chris Welsh.

by boobs on May 4, 2007 8:42 PM EDT reply actions  

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

by BLee2525 on May 4, 2007 8:42 PM EDT reply actions  

all time top ten
Aaron
Bonds
Ruth
Mays
Sosa
Robinson
McGwire
Killebrew
Palmeiro
Junior

Pretty nice company

by Caleb on May 4, 2007 8:47 PM EDT reply actions  

theres 4 juicers on that list
i honestly didnt realize that
"Swing away, Bronson." -- sayeth Chris Welsh.

by boobs on May 4, 2007 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

re: ross
that puts him at 6 for 9 (.667) in throwing dudes out. mauer is at 7 for 11 (.636). ross wins.
"Swing away, Bronson." -- sayeth Chris Welsh.

by boobs on May 4, 2007 8:48 PM EDT reply actions  

Ugh
Belisle's in a jam.  


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

by BubbaFan on May 4, 2007 8:52 PM EDT reply actions  

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

by BLee2525 on May 4, 2007 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

Someone who didn't pitch yesterday
Santos?  Sounds like Belisle got luck when a hard-hit ball turned into a DP.  And now he's at 100 pitches.  

by ken on May 4, 2007 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

BOHICA
She has a girlfriend now...

by chandrathan on May 4, 2007 8:53 PM EDT reply actions  

No, no
It's not the 8th yet.  


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

by BubbaFan on May 4, 2007 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

I only went to a 3-0 count...
18 times in my entire Pee Wee League career...

True Story...

She has a girlfriend now...

by chandrathan on May 4, 2007 8:55 PM EDT reply actions  

I want to go back to Little League
Cause I would kick some ASS now.
"Karma - there it was. The meaning of life, straight from Carson Daly's lips to my morphine-laced ears." -Earl Hickey

by BLee2525 on May 4, 2007 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

me too
but i only got on base twice out of that

by Caleb on May 4, 2007 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

Honestly...
I'm not even close to a fan of Ryan Freel, but this is about the time in the game I'd think of getting him in there for Josh Hamilton.

Hunch I guess.

Change fe Change, black daag fe monkey...

by sm00th kw on May 4, 2007 9:05 PM EDT reply actions  

Really?
You bring Belisle back out for the 7th inning?  Really?
Change fe Change, black daag fe monkey...

by sm00th kw on May 4, 2007 9:07 PM EDT reply actions  

OK
I wouldn't have pulled Belisle last inning, but I sure as hell wouldn't have sent him back out there this inning.
"Karma - there it was. The meaning of life, straight from Carson Daly's lips to my morphine-laced ears." -Earl Hickey

by BLee2525 on May 4, 2007 9:08 PM EDT reply actions  

Finley is 42
if you didn't catch that

by rose2hall on May 4, 2007 9:09 PM EDT reply actions  

Bull shit play by the Reds...
I guess it's good to bunt sometimes...
'
And that sometimes is when you are playing the Reds.
She has a girlfriend now...

by chandrathan on May 4, 2007 9:09 PM EDT reply actions  

Belizzle
made a good pitch, got him to pop it up and they screwed it up

by Caleb on May 4, 2007 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

And I was thinking before the game...
that EdE had actually been playing some decent defensive baseball thus far.
Change fe Change, black daag fe monkey...

by sm00th kw on May 4, 2007 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

Since when does throwin a fastball in the dirt
translate to "not missing by much."
Change fe Change, black daag fe monkey...

by sm00th kw on May 4, 2007 9:18 PM EDT reply actions  

Bucky Fuckin' Dent...
She has a girlfriend now...

by chandrathan on May 4, 2007 9:20 PM EDT reply actions  

Bucky Fuckin' Dent...
She has a girlfriend now...

by chandrathan on May 4, 2007 9:20 PM EDT reply actions  

Ah...
The curse of the double post...
She has a girlfriend now...

by chandrathan on May 4, 2007 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

The time of the night is indeed right for a little
Coutlangus...excellent job bullpen.
Change fe Change, black daag fe monkey...

by sm00th kw on May 4, 2007 9:23 PM EDT reply actions  

Nice to see.
Coutlangus had been pretty sub-standard lately.
"That which is repeated will happen a third time."

by Paul Householder on May 4, 2007 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

Coutlangus gets the job done
But we still have the 8th inning ahead.


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

by BubbaFan on May 4, 2007 9:26 PM EDT reply actions  

Where do you find
these icons?
"Karma - there it was. The meaning of life, straight from Carson Daly's lips to my morphine-laced ears." -Earl Hickey

by BLee2525 on May 4, 2007 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

sigh
nice bunt. And he ran it out.

by Caleb on May 4, 2007 9:28 PM EDT reply actions  

Agree or disagree with the sac bunt?
"That which is repeated will happen a third time."

by Paul Householder on May 4, 2007 9:28 PM EDT reply actions  

Glad it worked out
but I wouldn't have done it.
"Karma - there it was. The meaning of life, straight from Carson Daly's lips to my morphine-laced ears." -Earl Hickey

by BLee2525 on May 4, 2007 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yeah.
You get the feeling that this isn't going to be a 6-5 game but something like 10-7 or similar.
"That which is repeated will happen a third time."

by Paul Householder on May 4, 2007 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

But . . .
Now that Casey is gone, Hatteberg is Mr. GIDP.  Good call Bucky.

by Brian B on May 4, 2007 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

disagree
and I like the bunt play. I would never have my lead off guy do it

by Caleb on May 4, 2007 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

Then again...
The Mad Hatter is not exactly fleet of foot, and a grounder anywhere is probably two outs.
"That which is repeated will happen a third time."

by Paul Householder on May 4, 2007 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

S-hat...
Decided to bunt...

Arghh..

She has a girlfriend now...

by chandrathan on May 4, 2007 9:28 PM EDT reply actions  

i still hate
1st pitch hitting. But I'll let it go today

by Caleb on May 4, 2007 9:29 PM EDT reply actions  

NoHo
Hopper has at least 3 pinch hits in a row I think.  His average is up to .300.

by TheC on May 4, 2007 9:30 PM EDT reply actions  

You might be right
But a pinch hitting streak of any kind has got to be hard.

by TheC on May 4, 2007 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

I'm warming up to him
He needs ABs to get any better, right?  The hits will become easier after hitting a few bleeders.  And he's far more useful than Juan Castro.

by Brian B on May 4, 2007 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

That's T.S.F.
To you, bub.
"That which is repeated will happen a third time."

by Paul Householder on May 4, 2007 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

Get it started, Edwin...
"That which is repeated will happen a third time."

by Paul Householder on May 4, 2007 9:35 PM EDT reply actions  

Hmm...
Seems to work differently tonight compared to last night...Still not entirely good, but different.
"That which is repeated will happen a third time."

by Paul Householder on May 4, 2007 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

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

by BLee2525 on May 4, 2007 9:36 PM EDT reply actions  

What happened?
"That which is repeated will happen a third time."

by Paul Householder on May 4, 2007 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

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

by BLee2525 on May 4, 2007 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

tanks.
"That which is repeated will happen a third time."

by Paul Householder on May 4, 2007 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

Crap
that was a great tag

Phillips lost a step watching the ball instead of his coach

by Caleb on May 4, 2007 9:37 PM EDT reply actions  

The Dreaded Eighth
The time is here we've all come to dread
The worst possible inning if you root for the Red
It makes leads disappear, because no lead is safe
When our bullpen appears in the inning called eighth

No lead is safe, no lead secure
When our bulls start spreading their style of manure
So when you're done stretching from inning number seven
Never forget they're not sent from heaven

So when the seventh is over and you start to think
What now shall we do? Just start to drink
BOHICA my friends will be with us soon
And God help us all if we have a full moon

So when that time is nigh and we have all to fear
Pray very hard then reach for more beer
Please don't do something to make us spew hate
When the Reds take the field in the  Dreaded Eighth

by Caleb on May 4, 2007 9:38 PM EDT reply actions  

Hahahahahahahahaha!!!!
Dying of laughter!!!!

A classic post.

"That which is repeated will happen a third time."

by Paul Householder on May 4, 2007 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

Post of the week
Best piece of off-the-cuff baseball poetry I've read since Sister Daedalus's "The Walrus and the Carpenter."  It's a shame that more people aren't around tonight to share that with.  You have to post that again.  Still laughing my ass off.  BOHICA.  Brilliant.
"Karma - there it was. The meaning of life, straight from Carson Daly's lips to my morphine-laced ears." -Earl Hickey

by BLee2525 on May 4, 2007 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

started thinking about it
last night. The eighth haunted my dreams last night. I started putting pen to paper in about the 4th

by Caleb on May 4, 2007 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

LF got a perfect bounce off the wall...
Phillips shouldn't have been sent, IMO.  The only reason it was close is because he's fast.
Change fe Change, black daag fe monkey...

by sm00th kw on May 4, 2007 9:39 PM EDT reply actions  

great bounce
great throw, great crow hop and quick throw to the plate. That's two nice relay plays by the Rockies tonight

by Caleb on May 4, 2007 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

I mean, the guy had the ball before Phillips
got to thrid.  That's just stupid thrid base coaching.
Change fe Change, black daag fe monkey...

by sm00th kw on May 4, 2007 9:41 PM EDT reply actions  

Hey...
Was that John **&#$%@%& Mabry?
"That which is repeated will happen a third time."

by Paul Householder on May 4, 2007 9:43 PM EDT reply actions  

yes it was
i didn't know he was still around

by Caleb on May 4, 2007 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions  

I got some of those Coors Light Bottles...
that turn blue when they are cold.  

Those are pretty cool!

She has a girlfriend now...

by chandrathan on May 4, 2007 9:47 PM EDT reply actions  

Get it started, Ross.
"That which is repeated will happen a third time."

by Paul Householder on May 4, 2007 9:52 PM EDT reply actions  

Ugh.
Works just like last night.
"That which is repeated will happen a third time."

by Paul Householder on May 4, 2007 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

Well, the 8th wasn't so bad...
But how many more innings will they have to play?


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

by BubbaFan on May 4, 2007 9:57 PM EDT reply actions  

I just got this in my email...
Over the years, NEILYNG has made his mark as an incorrigible poster
with a distinctive, unvarnished writing style. This will at times alienate
some people. His long, passion-filled posts are his trademark â€" yet
have caused times when he has been banned from Reds sites. NEILYNG
simply dismisses this as par for the course, "If you really are going to go
beyond a discussion like 'Adam Dunn is so cool' â€" then not everyone
is going to agree with what you are saying. That has never ever been my
aim and I think that is absolutely fine. Differences should not only be
allowed, they should be encouraged. Some see these differences as
something that should be banned. When I think about what is apparent with
these people who have such a problem with me, I receive this affirmation
rush that just tells me I'm really on the right track. I will never
choose to post stuff that keeps me in the middle of the road, and if that
gets me banned, so what. It should be clear to anyone with half !
 a brain that I have never really gone anywhere. These bans don't mean
anything, I don't stop posting.†He went on to say, â€oeThese people
who have a problem with me are about as deep as a bird-bath. They can't
control discussion on the Internet. They can't be so controlling as to
keep me or anyone else from pointing out that Adam Dunn is not a
wonderfully great player. God knows his performance speaks for itself. They
can try â€" but that just shows how stupid they are to even try."
She has a girlfriend now...

by chandrathan on May 4, 2007 9:59 PM EDT reply actions  

Is that a diatribe?
The fact that he appears to be interviewing himself makes it seem like more of a manifesto.
"Karma - there it was. The meaning of life, straight from Carson Daly's lips to my morphine-laced ears." -Earl Hickey

by BLee2525 on May 4, 2007 10:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

i have to go with diatribe
Main Entry: di·a·tribe

Function: noun
Etymology: Latin diatriba, from Greek diatribE pastime, discourse, from diatribein to spend (time), wear away, from dia- + tribein to rub -- more at THROW
1 archaic : a prolonged discourse
2 : a bitter and abusive speech or writing
3 : ironic or satirical criticism

by Caleb on May 4, 2007 10:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

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

by BLee2525 on May 4, 2007 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

I like "manifesto."
The Unabomber had a manifesto.

Deranged people have manifestos.

"That which is repeated will happen a third time."

by Paul Householder on May 4, 2007 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

If you look at his whole wiki entry
it's closer in length to a manifesto.  The whole thing is basically just really delusional.

by Brendanukkah on May 4, 2007 10:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

I don't know...
Should I feel privileged?
She has a girlfriend now...

by chandrathan on May 4, 2007 10:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

That's a no
Priveleges are good things.  

Interestingly, this is taken directly from the wiki entry.

by Brendanukkah on May 4, 2007 10:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

you saw that too, huh.
seriously, he has nothing better to do?
Wanted: A reliever for three quick outs in the 8th inning.

by Ash on May 4, 2007 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

Some (all?)
of that is verbatim to what's in the Wiki. I don't know if that makes a difference, just lettin' ya know.
Wanted: A reliever for three quick outs in the 8th inning.

by Ash on May 4, 2007 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

So he took the time to send me something...
But he didn't even type new stuff?

Lazy Lazy Lazy...

She has a girlfriend now...

by chandrathan on May 4, 2007 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

Too busy coming up with
new identities.
Wanted: A reliever for three quick outs in the 8th inning.

by Ash on May 4, 2007 10:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

How's about the first walk off home run...
of the year Hatteberg?  To go along with that nice defensive play and all...
Change fe Change, black daag fe monkey...

by sm00th kw on May 4, 2007 10:03 PM EDT reply actions  

Hey guys...
everyone ready for the walkoff?
Wanted: A reliever for three quick outs in the 8th inning.

by Ash on May 4, 2007 10:04 PM EDT reply actions  

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

by BLee2525 on May 4, 2007 10:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

Dammit.
Goin' to extras.
Wanted: A reliever for three quick outs in the 8th inning.

by Ash on May 4, 2007 10:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

Extra innings
It's all in the bullpen's hands now.

Anybody else need a beer while I'm 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 May 4, 2007 10:12 PM EDT reply actions  

Oh well
I guess we'll have to wait for Griffey to come up again.  

Our bullpen rules, right?  

by Brian B on May 4, 2007 10:12 PM EDT reply actions  

I love extra innings
mainly because Marty hates them.

It looks like some rain is heading that way. SHould be there for the 13th

by Caleb on May 4, 2007 10:12 PM EDT reply actions  

It's a shame...
We are going to extras without going to threads...
She has a girlfriend now...

by chandrathan on May 4, 2007 10:13 PM EDT reply actions  

You know what's great about 40 year old relievers?
Nothing...
She has a girlfriend now...

by chandrathan on May 4, 2007 10:17 PM EDT reply actions  

Does the pickoff count?
He didn't actually get a batter out on that one.

by Brendanukkah on May 4, 2007 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

Did Todd Helton enter...
a Ken Caminetti (sp?) look alike contest?
Change fe Change, black daag fe monkey...

by sm00th kw on May 4, 2007 10:18 PM EDT reply actions  

I was just thinking...
He was starting to look like Mick Foley.
She has a girlfriend now...

by chandrathan on May 4, 2007 10:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

Uh oh
I hadn't counted on Weathers-Left playing tonight.

by Brian B on May 4, 2007 10:18 PM EDT reply actions  

I should qualify
I mean, they look alike.  And on occasion, Weathers gives 'em up too.

by Brian B on May 4, 2007 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

If Stanton could, I don't know...
THROW STRIKES... or get an out, I'd feel a little better. ...Yippie a strike, and now a ball. 3-1. Great.
Wanted: A reliever for three quick outs in the 8th inning.

by Ash on May 4, 2007 10:18 PM EDT reply actions  

Puh-effin'-thetic.
Wanted: A reliever for three quick outs in the 8th inning.

by Ash on May 4, 2007 10:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

Let the crapfest begin.
"That which is repeated will happen a third time."

by Paul Householder on May 4, 2007 10:19 PM EDT reply actions  

Seriously
What are we doing, trying to avoid making him feel bad? Giving him a shot to make up for yesterday? Screw his feelings and confidence, I want to win baseball games.
Wanted: A reliever for three quick outs in the 8th inning.

by Ash on May 4, 2007 10:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

Uh...
Anybody else up in the 'pen?

by Brendanukkah on May 4, 2007 10:20 PM EDT reply actions  

Yes, Clint Hurdle
bunt with Brad Hawpe here.

Gotta get those runners in scoring position for Yorvit Torrealba.

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

by BLee2525 on May 4, 2007 10:21 PM EDT reply actions  

Dear Clint Hurdle,
Thank you for taking the bat out of the hands of one of your best hitters so that one of your shitty hitters can go against our shitty bullpen.  It's more fair that way.
"Karma - there it was. The meaning of life, straight from Carson Daly's lips to my morphine-laced ears." -Earl Hickey

by BLee2525 on May 4, 2007 10:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

wow
nice bender
"Swing away, Bronson." -- sayeth Chris Welsh.

by boobs on May 4, 2007 10:21 PM EDT reply actions  

I guess
the Reds have to make really, really sure that Mike Stanton is done before they try someone else.
We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars. --Oscar Wilde

by JD Arney on May 4, 2007 10:22 PM EDT reply actions  

5-4-3!
Yessirree.... so who does the reds' heroics?
"Swing away, Bronson." -- sayeth Chris Welsh.

by boobs on May 4, 2007 10:23 PM EDT reply actions  

Whoo Hoo!!!
That didn't go how I expected!
She has a girlfriend now...

by chandrathan on May 4, 2007 10:23 PM EDT reply actions  

Sweet Jesus
that was scary. And now it's over. No more Stanton, please.
Wanted: A reliever for three quick outs in the 8th inning.

by Ash on May 4, 2007 10:23 PM EDT reply actions  

5-4-3
not getting the bunt down really screwed the Rockies there

by Caleb on May 4, 2007 10:23 PM EDT reply actions  

Not really
You know what really screwed the Rockies?  Asking one of their best hitters to bunt in front of a shitty hitter who is also slow.
"Karma - there it was. The meaning of life, straight from Carson Daly's lips to my morphine-laced ears." -Earl Hickey

by BLee2525 on May 4, 2007 10:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

OK.
Nice going.  Now go ahead and score before Stanton has to pitch again!!
"That which is repeated will happen a third time."

by Paul Householder on May 4, 2007 10:24 PM EDT reply actions  

"What are you saying?
That I can dodge bullets?"

My money's on Dunn.

by Brendanukkah on May 4, 2007 10:24 PM EDT reply actions  

I say he bats in Edwin.
Wanted: A reliever for three quick outs in the 8th inning.

by Ash on May 4, 2007 10:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yankees are down 15-11 in the ninth...
Now that's a pitcher's duel!
She has a girlfriend now...

by chandrathan on May 4, 2007 10:25 PM EDT reply actions  

It was ugly
Igawa was inconsistent, but better inconsistent than consistently awful, which is what Bean and Vizcaino were.  They're the ones who really let the game get out of hand.

Poor Colter Bean. I know he's not as bad as his major league stats.  He walked two batters on his first eight pitches tonight.  He's a decent AAA pitcher, but somehow, whenever he gets a callup, he sucks like a black hole.  

Some players just can't deal with the bright lights of Broadway, I guess.  Aaron Boone was kinda like that.


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

by BubbaFan on May 4, 2007 10:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

Boone
He managed to pull himself together for one at-bat, anyway.

by Brendanukkah on May 4, 2007 10:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

That hit...
...is one of my fondest memories.  I'll always be an Aaron Boone fan because of that.  (That, and he's a really classy guy.  Most players would lie if they blew out their knees doing something forbidden by their contracts.  But he didn't, and said it never occurred to him to lie.)

But...he was lucky.  It was Wakefield on the mound.  Wakefield is a knuckleballer.  Even he doesn't know where his pitches will go.  Sometimes he serves up big, fat meatballs, and any major league hitter will smack them out of the park.  That time, it happened to be Boonie.


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

by BubbaFan on May 4, 2007 10:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

You know the funny thing?
The Yankees' awful starting pitching staff (just 5 of them) costs them $68 million for this year.  Our entire mediocre team costs $70 million.
"Karma - there it was. The meaning of life, straight from Carson Daly's lips to my morphine-laced ears." -Earl Hickey

by BLee2525 on May 4, 2007 10:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

Makes you sick doesn't it...
Baseball needs a salary cap, and I hate the Freakin' Bloated Overspending Devil Yankees.
She has a girlfriend now...

by chandrathan on May 4, 2007 10:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

NO..NO...
singles are better than homers.
"Karma - there it was. The meaning of life, straight from Carson Daly's lips to my morphine-laced ears." -Earl Hickey

by BLee2525 on May 4, 2007 10:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

Send the runner!
Wanted: A reliever for three quick outs in the 8th inning.

by Ash on May 4, 2007 10:28 PM EDT reply actions  

Dunn
our best base stealer is on. Go Go Go Go

by Caleb on May 4, 2007 10:28 PM EDT reply actions  

whoah
a non rally killer

by rose2hall on May 4, 2007 10:28 PM EDT reply actions  

Send him...
And let the Sea Bass single him in.
"That which is repeated will happen a third time."

by Paul Householder on May 4, 2007 10:28 PM EDT reply actions  

THom: "That's a beautiful swing
there by Dunn."
Don't let dad hear you say that.
Wanted: A reliever for three quick outs in the 8th inning.

by Ash on May 4, 2007 10:29 PM EDT reply actions  

Best tHom comment ever
That's the swing I want to see with a runner on third

by Caleb on May 4, 2007 10:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

He can't f*cking win
"Karma - there it was. The meaning of life, straight from Carson Daly's lips to my morphine-laced ears." -Earl Hickey

by BLee2525 on May 4, 2007 10:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

Sea Bass...
swinging for the fences
Nobody listens to Andrew

by nlt-andrew68 on May 4, 2007 10:29 PM EDT reply actions  

At least Gonzales is faster.
She has a girlfriend now...

by chandrathan on May 4, 2007 10:30 PM EDT reply actions  

damn
caught betwixt and between

by Caleb on May 4, 2007 10:30 PM EDT reply actions  

Cmon Hobbs
Finish him!
"That which is repeated will happen a third time."

by Paul Householder on May 4, 2007 10:31 PM EDT reply actions  

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

by boobs on May 4, 2007 10:33 PM EDT reply actions  

Oh dear...
Another inning of Mike Stanton...
"That which is repeated will happen a third time."

by Paul Householder on May 4, 2007 10:33 PM EDT reply actions  

Man
This Bautista guy has some heat.  He just about blew Hamilton right off the plate.


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

by BubbaFan on May 4, 2007 10:33 PM EDT reply actions  

WLW Promo:
"Bill Cunningham's got a lot to tell, listen to your brain swell."

Yeah, that's called an aneurysm.  That happens if you listen to Bill Cunningham for an extended period.

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

by BLee2525 on May 4, 2007 10:35 PM EDT reply actions  

Either that...
Or meningitis.
"That which is repeated will happen a third time."

by Paul Householder on May 4, 2007 10:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

does junya
have meningitis yet? or an aneurysm?
"Swing away, Bronson." -- sayeth Chris Welsh.

by boobs on May 4, 2007 10:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

I have no idea.
Narron calling the shots via text message from wherever he is?
Wanted: A reliever for three quick outs in the 8th inning.

by Ash on May 4, 2007 10:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

One down...
Stanton makes me nervous as hell.

Do we have a Victor Santos sighting yet?

by Brendanukkah on May 4, 2007 10:37 PM EDT reply actions  

Apparently he's warmed up and ready to go.
Wanted: A reliever for three quick outs in the 8th inning.

by Ash on May 4, 2007 10:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

Buuuut
we're going with the other veteran-presence-baseball-guy. Prepare for Stormy.
Wanted: A reliever for three quick outs in the 8th inning.

by Ash on May 4, 2007 10:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

wow
that dude is quick like a bunny

by Caleb on May 4, 2007 10:39 PM EDT reply actions  

Might be a good time to go with Santos...
"That which is repeated will happen a third time."

by Paul Householder on May 4, 2007 10:39 PM EDT reply actions  

Nah, let's try Weathers first
says Bucky.
Wanted: A reliever for three quick outs in the 8th inning.

by Ash on May 4, 2007 10:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

Hey,,,
But isn't Weathers the guy who always lets the first man he faces get on base?
"That which is repeated will happen a third time."

by Paul Householder on May 4, 2007 10:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

Absolutely.
Wanted: A reliever for three quick outs in the 8th inning.

by Ash on May 4, 2007 10:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

Ugh.
"That which is repeated will happen a third time."

by Paul Householder on May 4, 2007 10:45 PM EDT up reply actions  

God, I hate being right
all the time.
Wanted: A reliever for three quick outs in the 8th inning.

by Ash on May 4, 2007 10:45 PM EDT up reply actions  

That was not good.
I think when we both agree, the special powers kick into overdrive.
"That which is repeated will happen a third time."

by Paul Householder on May 4, 2007 10:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

Anyone else think we'd be better off with..
Bucky Dent as our manager?
She has a girlfriend now...

by chandrathan on May 4, 2007 10:40 PM EDT reply actions  

Need new thread...
"That which is repeated will happen a third time."

by Paul Householder on May 4, 2007 10:41 PM EDT reply actions  

Scary words
Hello Clarise
Here's Johnny

And the Reds hand the ball to their closer David Weathers

by Caleb on May 4, 2007 10:44 PM EDT reply actions  

It's awesome being a Reds fan!
She has a girlfriend now...

by chandrathan on May 4, 2007 10:44 PM EDT reply actions  

BULLSHIT.
absolute bullshit.
Wanted: A reliever for three quick outs in the 8th inning.

by Ash on May 4, 2007 10:45 PM EDT reply actions  

im with jd
blow the muther fucker up. start all over. sick of this shit
"Swing away, Bronson." -- sayeth Chris Welsh.

by boobs on May 4, 2007 10:45 PM EDT reply actions  

Ross, Valentin... Castro?
Sweet Lord, have mercy.
Wanted: A reliever for three quick outs in the 8th inning.

by Ash on May 4, 2007 10:46 PM EDT reply actions  

wow
that bad? Breaking into the old scotch now

by Caleb on May 4, 2007 10:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

Grab your ankles...
BOHICA.
"That which is repeated will happen a third time."

by Paul Householder on May 4, 2007 10:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

have we used ko9?
"Swing away, Bronson." -- sayeth Chris Welsh.

by boobs on May 4, 2007 10:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

What the Hell was Ross doing?
She has a girlfriend now...

by chandrathan on May 4, 2007 10:48 PM EDT reply actions  

OMG, ROSS, YOU SLOW BASTARD.
Wanted: A reliever for three quick outs in the 8th inning.

by Ash on May 4, 2007 10:48 PM EDT reply actions  

Game Thread, Part II
http://www.redreporter.com/story/2007/5/4/224759/9432
"Karma - there it was. The meaning of life, straight from Carson Daly's lips to my morphine-laced ears." -Earl Hickey

by BLee2525 on May 4, 2007 10:48 PM EDT reply actions  

Krivsky
Is it time to start the Krivsky must go threads yet?  He constructed this bullpen.  With this offense, and this bullpen, no way we win more than 75 games.  

by HokieRed on May 4, 2007 10:49 PM EDT reply actions  

Oh, yeah... Freel.
We forgot Freel!
Wanted: A reliever for three quick outs in the 8th inning.

by Ash on May 4, 2007 10:49 PM EDT reply actions  

javy sucks
and he's even worse as a right-hander
"Swing away, Bronson." -- sayeth Chris Welsh.

by boobs on May 4, 2007 10:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

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