Game Thread: Game 84 vs. the Giants

If this thread is half as good

as last night's, I will be a happy boy.

by jch24 on Jul 4, 2007 1:00 PM EDT reply actions

Winning puts us in a good/crazy mood

Also, at least Javy's OPS+ is 75 better than Juan Castro, who for some unknown reason, is starting this game.

by Brendanukkah on Jul 4, 2007 1:02 PM EDT up reply actions

He has golden hands...

Haven't you heard?

"Give them this: they never let the fact that only half of what they posted was funny stop them from posting still more." - Rastronomicals

by chandrathan on Jul 4, 2007 1:02 PM EDT up reply actions

I missed that. Damn it all to hell. I have a shiny new quarter that says this series is his last shot at proving himself to be a productive member of this team. If not, I expect them to DFA him before the ARI series. Of course, I'm also the one who thought "Krush Groove" would be a bigger movie than "E.T."

by jch24 on Jul 4, 2007 1:05 PM EDT up reply actions

Ugh...

I said it last night but was afraid this would happen...

Juan Disastro was used as a pinch hitter and made an out.

Norris Hopper was used as a defensive replacement and recorded a putout.

Coutlangus was used for less than an inning.

Coffey was used for an inning plus but had only thrown 16 pitches before giving way to Weathers.

Now Juan Castro is starting this game.

I think the ghost of Jerry is managing from the clubhouse. Next thing you know, Moeller will be back.

That which is repeated will happen a third time.

Please don't trade Adam Dunn.

by Paul Householder on Jul 4, 2007 1:16 PM EDT up reply actions

I have fears for this thread...

Not much activity on the site this morning, and I think Ash is working today.

"Give them this: they never let the fact that only half of what they posted was funny stop them from posting still more." - Rastronomicals

by chandrathan on Jul 4, 2007 1:01 PM EDT reply actions

Anyone watch the pregame?

They had Conine taking a picture of his kids with Bonds and Griffey. That was pretty cool.

Also, Hamilton's wife is hot.

"Give them this: they never let the fact that only half of what they posted was funny stop them from posting still more." - Rastronomicals

by chandrathan on Jul 4, 2007 1:07 PM EDT reply actions

I, for one

am shocked to learned that a professional athlete's wife is hot. :)

by jch24 on Jul 4, 2007 1:08 PM EDT up reply actions

Well...

You may be legitimately shocked if you saw Adam Harang's wife...

"Give them this: they never let the fact that only half of what they posted was funny stop them from posting still more." - Rastronomicals

by chandrathan on Jul 4, 2007 1:10 PM EDT up reply actions

Harang's tang?

by Brendanukkah on Jul 4, 2007 1:11 PM EDT up reply actions

Great

I return from an unsuccessful GIS of "Katie Hamilton" so I could judge for myself, and now I'm right back to google for "Ms. Harangutan".

by jch24 on Jul 4, 2007 1:12 PM EDT up reply actions

Lima Time?

"Give them this: they never let the fact that only half of what they posted was funny stop them from posting still more." - Rastronomicals

by chandrathan on Jul 4, 2007 1:14 PM EDT up reply actions

Hilarious

I don't know what to make of this, but I swear it came up in a '"Aaron Harang" +wife' GIS:

by jch24 on Jul 4, 2007 1:18 PM EDT up reply actions

Photo?

Please don't trade Adam Dunn.

by Paul Householder on Jul 4, 2007 1:12 PM EDT up reply actions

LOL

Mariano Rivera's wife...well, she doesn't look like a pro athlete's wife. I guess he's got other priorities than looks.

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by BubbaFan on Jul 4, 2007 1:16 PM EDT up reply actions

Early in spring training...

...I posted a photo of her. I thought she was attractive, but everyone started griping about how ugly her nose was.

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by BubbaFan on Jul 4, 2007 1:13 PM EDT up reply actions

I'm sure we were very complimentary

about her personality, to say nothing of her hopes, fears, ambitions, and warmth.

by Brendanukkah on Jul 4, 2007 1:15 PM EDT up reply actions

Damn

Did the Nationals start at noon? They're already in the 4th inning.

by jch24 on Jul 4, 2007 1:07 PM EDT reply actions

I'm surprised

They are competing directly with the 4th of July Parade. I, of course, am at neither event.

by Brendanukkah on Jul 4, 2007 1:11 PM EDT up reply actions

Brendan...

A true Reds fan!

"Give them this: they never let the fact that only half of what they posted was funny stop them from posting still more." - Rastronomicals

by chandrathan on Jul 4, 2007 1:12 PM EDT up reply actions

Is this game ever going to start?

"Give them this: they never let the fact that only half of what they posted was funny stop them from posting still more." - Rastronomicals

by chandrathan on Jul 4, 2007 1:15 PM EDT reply actions

Started on time

...1:15pm.

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by BubbaFan on Jul 4, 2007 1:18 PM EDT up reply actions

That was pretty far he hit that...

Please don't trade Adam Dunn.

by Paul Householder on Jul 4, 2007 1:21 PM EDT reply actions

Why does Jim Day say Chase Utley's

name the way he does?

"Give them this: they never let the fact that only half of what they posted was funny stop them from posting still more." - Rastronomicals

by chandrathan on Jul 4, 2007 1:23 PM EDT reply actions

Something tells me

Cain will get a little more run support today than he's used to...

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

by BK on Jul 4, 2007 1:24 PM EDT reply actions

Klesko has been playing for 15 years?

I didn't realize that.

"Give them this: they never let the fact that only half of what they posted was funny stop them from posting still more." - Rastronomicals

by chandrathan on Jul 4, 2007 1:29 PM EDT reply actions

Aurilia hitting .234

Anyone else still wish he was on the team?

I've said it before, I appreciate all he did as a Red, but I don't miss him one bit.

by Brendanukkah on Jul 4, 2007 1:33 PM EDT reply actions

Yes...Like so many other players...

I attribute his success to being in a contract year.

"Give them this: they never let the fact that only half of what they posted was funny stop them from posting still more." - Rastronomicals

by chandrathan on Jul 4, 2007 1:34 PM EDT up reply actions

I wonder....

if they'd take Castro for him, straight up.

by jch24 on Jul 4, 2007 1:35 PM EDT up reply actions

Ok, I'm back

Sorry, I googled "baseball wives" and like Buckra and so many others, got lost in the taste. WTF was I thinking playing with computers and reading books in school? I shoulda had my ass out there working on my 12-6 curve. :)

by jch24 on Jul 4, 2007 1:34 PM EDT reply actions

We both made posts

with the words "So many others" within 22 seconds of each other.

Is that interesting?

"Give them this: they never let the fact that only half of what they posted was funny stop them from posting still more." - Rastronomicals

by chandrathan on Jul 4, 2007 1:36 PM EDT up reply actions

Today it is

I think there are about 6 of us here, so I'll take any amusing tidbit I can get. On a side note, here's a decent 'hot baseball wives' page. Oh, and I think there's something in the water in Oakland. Dear lord.

by jch24 on Jul 4, 2007 1:44 PM EDT up reply actions

We got the wrong Saarloos

by Brendanukkah on Jul 4, 2007 1:47 PM EDT up reply actions

And I suddenly

Want to see a Dunn for Kotsay deal in the works.

by jch24 on Jul 4, 2007 1:49 PM EDT up reply actions

Helluvan AB from EdE

Currently Under Construction.

by crolfer on Jul 4, 2007 1:37 PM EDT reply actions

Nice at bat by EdE

by Brendanukkah on Jul 4, 2007 1:38 PM EDT reply actions

This just in...

Javy sucks.

"Give them this: they never let the fact that only half of what they posted was funny stop them from posting still more." - Rastronomicals

by chandrathan on Jul 4, 2007 1:39 PM EDT reply actions

This is

breaking news?

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

by BK on Jul 4, 2007 1:39 PM EDT up reply actions

CNN (The Chandrathan News Network)

Where you will always get the newest and most shocking stories.

"Give them this: they never let the fact that only half of what they posted was funny stop them from posting still more." - Rastronomicals

by chandrathan on Jul 4, 2007 1:41 PM EDT up reply actions

Question

Does anyone else think it would have been a smart decision to see if we could have gotten anything for Javy in a trade, and kept Moeller as the backup catcher?

I guess this could still work, since Moeller's not likely to be claimed...

by Brendanukkah on Jul 4, 2007 1:43 PM EDT up reply actions

You guys owe Castro an apology :-)

"Give them this: they never let the fact that only half of what they posted was funny stop them from posting still more." - Rastronomicals

by chandrathan on Jul 4, 2007 1:40 PM EDT reply actions

I'll be happy to

As soon as he starts hitting my weight(he's a small guy, he may be hitting his own). :)

by jch24 on Jul 4, 2007 1:46 PM EDT up reply actions

Holy Castro

er... Holy cow! Castro with a single up the middle.

by Brendanukkah on Jul 4, 2007 1:41 PM EDT reply actions

I can't believe it.

I didn't know Castro had a bat, i mean literally..

by INDYSPORTSBLOG on Jul 4, 2007 1:41 PM EDT reply actions

A hit out of Castro?

This will surely get McMichalakakan a contract extension.

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

by BK on Jul 4, 2007 1:41 PM EDT reply actions

Thom and Marty

Now they have to take shots at the Hot Doggers

by INDYSPORTSBLOG on Jul 4, 2007 1:41 PM EDT reply actions

Yes

Mckaikian: We believe Juan Castro is an underused power resource.

by INDYSPORTSBLOG on Jul 4, 2007 1:42 PM EDT reply actions

Don't you just love

How Thom is an expert on all things West Coast baseball.
Some kind of Pointless.

by INDYSPORTSBLOG on Jul 4, 2007 1:46 PM EDT reply actions

Rally!!!

Please don't trade Adam Dunn.

by Paul Householder on Jul 4, 2007 1:50 PM EDT reply actions

Yay!!!

Way to go Grif!

Please don't trade Adam Dunn.

by Paul Householder on Jul 4, 2007 1:51 PM EDT reply actions

Griff plays small ball too

I'd still love to see him answer Bonds's home run. And raise him one.

by Brendanukkah on Jul 4, 2007 1:52 PM EDT reply actions

Is this what manufacturing runs looks like?

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

by BK on Jul 4, 2007 1:53 PM EDT reply actions

No

This is why Matt Cain is 2-9.

by Brendanukkah on Jul 4, 2007 1:54 PM EDT up reply actions

Actually, no.

No sac flies, no "move-em-over" groundouts and no bunts or stolen bases. Just plain hitting.

Please don't trade Adam Dunn.

by Paul Householder on Jul 4, 2007 1:57 PM EDT up reply actions

2 GAME WINNING STREAK

when was the last time the reds won 2 in a row?

by INDYSPORTSBLOG on Jul 4, 2007 1:54 PM EDT reply actions

Well, let's not get ahead of ourselves

There's still a certain bullpen we have to deal with.

by Brendanukkah on Jul 4, 2007 1:56 PM EDT up reply actions

Good AB for Hobbs

by jch24 on Jul 4, 2007 1:56 PM EDT reply actions

Dangit

I jinxed him

by jch24 on Jul 4, 2007 1:56 PM EDT up reply actions

Yeah well..

Javier Valentin is a really underused resource...

Please don't trade Adam Dunn.

by Paul Householder on Jul 4, 2007 1:58 PM EDT reply actions

Gary Majeski

is a very underused resource...

by INDYSPORTSBLOG on Jul 4, 2007 2:00 PM EDT reply actions

Hola kiddies

I see we're winning, and that makes me happy.

"428 feet of man." ~ Jim Day, creepily reliving a Chris Duncan home run.

by Ash on Jul 4, 2007 2:04 PM EDT reply actions

Aloha

Maui No Ka Oi, haole!

by jch24 on Jul 4, 2007 2:05 PM EDT up reply actions

Aloha

Was what my wife almost said on our helicopter tour in Hawaii.

Please don't trade Adam Dunn.

by Paul Householder on Jul 4, 2007 2:06 PM EDT up reply actions

Yeah

While the openness of some of the choppers offers a nice view, I always found it a bit unnerving. Never went up in one in all my time there.

by jch24 on Jul 4, 2007 2:10 PM EDT up reply actions

A pitch out, and Javier still can't get 'em.

Ugggggggh.

"428 feet of man." ~ Jim Day, creepily reliving a Chris Duncan home run.

by Ash on Jul 4, 2007 2:04 PM EDT reply actions

so, Javy's bat is an "untapped resource"

Does that supposed resource make up for his lack of catching ability?

"428 feet of man." ~ Jim Day, creepily reliving a Chris Duncan home run.

by Ash on Jul 4, 2007 2:07 PM EDT up reply actions

Goddamn small ball

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

by BK on Jul 4, 2007 2:06 PM EDT reply actions

I was wondering...

If this was the part where the wheels fall off for Belisle (2nd time through the lineup).

Please don't trade Adam Dunn.

by Paul Householder on Jul 4, 2007 2:08 PM EDT reply actions

A lttle 6-4-3

Would be nice right now.

Please don't trade Adam Dunn.

by Paul Householder on Jul 4, 2007 2:08 PM EDT reply actions

I was all set to talk about how Belizzle

was cruising. Oh well. Let's get through this inning.

by Brendanukkah on Jul 4, 2007 2:09 PM EDT reply actions

Bad moon

Rising...

Please don't trade Adam Dunn.

by Paul Householder on Jul 4, 2007 2:09 PM EDT reply actions

Throw a strike, how about?

Please don't trade Adam Dunn.

by Paul Householder on Jul 4, 2007 2:13 PM EDT reply actions

Not THERE!

Dammit.

"428 feet of man." ~ Jim Day, creepily reliving a Chris Duncan home run.

by Ash on Jul 4, 2007 2:16 PM EDT up reply actions

Yeah that was a strike.

A batting practice meatball strike.

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

by BK on Jul 4, 2007 2:17 PM EDT up reply actions

Goddamn grand slams

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

by BK on Jul 4, 2007 2:15 PM EDT reply actions

Dammit

by Brendanukkah on Jul 4, 2007 2:15 PM EDT reply actions

Crap.

Please don't trade Adam Dunn.

by Paul Householder on Jul 4, 2007 2:15 PM EDT reply actions

CRAP

I don't frickin' believe it.

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by BubbaFan on Jul 4, 2007 2:16 PM EDT reply actions

I am out

Going to take the kiddies fishing/grilling/ATVing, then going to see some boom-booms. Everyone have fun.

by jch24 on Jul 4, 2007 2:16 PM EDT reply actions

Enjoy!

"428 feet of man." ~ Jim Day, creepily reliving a Chris Duncan home run.

by Ash on Jul 4, 2007 2:17 PM EDT up reply actions

Happy 4th

of July. The 4th inning kind of eats it.

by Brendanukkah on Jul 4, 2007 2:18 PM EDT up reply actions

Let's just hope...

...the 8th isn't twice as bad.

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by BubbaFan on Jul 4, 2007 2:20 PM EDT up reply actions

Well, shit

by jch24 on Jul 4, 2007 2:17 PM EDT reply actions

I think this clears up a mystery

It's not that Bonds is a great home run hitter. It's just that whoever is plugged into Left Field for the Giants hits jacks. Fred Lewis?!?! Are you freakin' kidding me?

by Brendanukkah on Jul 4, 2007 2:17 PM EDT reply actions

Belisle is done!?

The 4th was bad, but really?

"428 feet of man." ~ Jim Day, creepily reliving a Chris Duncan home run.

by Ash on Jul 4, 2007 2:21 PM EDT reply actions

Is Belisle hurt?

I know he gave up five runs, but his pitch count was still low. This seems really early to be yanking him.

by Brendanukkah on Jul 4, 2007 2:22 PM EDT reply actions

Ricky Stone alert

"428 feet of man." ~ Jim Day, creepily reliving a Chris Duncan home run.

by Ash on Jul 4, 2007 2:24 PM EDT reply actions

And why not go to Gosling in this situation?

Isn't he our long man?

by Brendanukkah on Jul 4, 2007 2:25 PM EDT reply actions

Mackanin didn't get the memo

"428 feet of man." ~ Jim Day, creepily reliving a Chris Duncan home run.

by Ash on Jul 4, 2007 2:26 PM EDT up reply actions

I don't wanna get too down on him

it's only his second game, but what is going on here? Seriously, was Belisle hurt? There's gotta be some other explanation.

by Brendanukkah on Jul 4, 2007 2:27 PM EDT up reply actions

Belisle had to have said something

He was at, what, 60-odd pitches? It's not like the 'pen has been our strong suit this season.

"428 feet of man." ~ Jim Day, creepily reliving a Chris Duncan home run.

by Ash on Jul 4, 2007 2:28 PM EDT up reply actions

Stone 1-2-3

Very nice.

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

by BK on Jul 4, 2007 2:27 PM EDT reply actions

and stone

has a good inning

www.eastwind.org

by ewquinn on Jul 4, 2007 2:28 PM EDT reply actions

Sorry Jim, looks like we lost the audio feed

"428 feet of man." ~ Jim Day, creepily reliving a Chris Duncan home run.

by Ash on Jul 4, 2007 2:29 PM EDT reply actions

I would think that

today was Belisle last start for the Reds for awhile. I would imagine we will be seeing someone from Louisville soon.

by CamIam on Jul 4, 2007 2:32 PM EDT reply actions

I went out to play a little whiffle ball..

And I come back in and the game has gone to hell...

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by chandrathan on Jul 4, 2007 2:34 PM EDT reply actions

my fault

"428 feet of man." ~ Jim Day, creepily reliving a Chris Duncan home run.

by Ash on Jul 4, 2007 2:37 PM EDT up reply actions

You were barely here...

I wasn't going to blame it on you...

But they did start to suck when you showed up...

BTW. What do you know about the party deck?

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by chandrathan on Jul 4, 2007 2:39 PM EDT up reply actions

Nada

"428 feet of man." ~ Jim Day, creepily reliving a Chris Duncan home run.

by Ash on Jul 4, 2007 2:40 PM EDT up reply actions

me too and a search of Reds.com

provided no info.

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by chandrathan on Jul 4, 2007 2:42 PM EDT up reply actions

Is it just a corporate thing?

by Brendanukkah on Jul 4, 2007 2:43 PM EDT up reply actions

I really don't know :-(

"Give them this: they never let the fact that only half of what they posted was funny stop them from posting still more." - Rastronomicals

by chandrathan on Jul 4, 2007 2:44 PM EDT up reply actions

Groups, I think

From the Post:

Two other group options include the Party Deck, a covered area in right field available for groups of 50-plus at $60 per person, and RedLegs Landing, an open-area patio that accommodates 51 fans at $40 each.

Great place for a wedding.

Well, I think so, anyway. :-)

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by BubbaFan on Jul 4, 2007 2:49 PM EDT up reply actions

Well, that sounds pretty cool...

Thanks BubbaFan.

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by chandrathan on Jul 4, 2007 2:50 PM EDT up reply actions

Hey Hobbs

How 'bout one into the light tower?

by Brendanukkah on Jul 4, 2007 2:40 PM EDT reply actions

Looks like Kobayashi lost the Hot Dog contest

USA USA USA!

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by chandrathan on Jul 4, 2007 2:41 PM EDT reply actions

I don't want to hear any whining

about jaw ailments either.

USA! USA! USA!

by Brendanukkah on Jul 4, 2007 2:42 PM EDT up reply actions

Don't think he had jawthritis

Kobayashi downed 63.

Please don't trade Adam Dunn.

by Paul Householder on Jul 4, 2007 2:46 PM EDT up reply actions

Suck it, Kobayashi.

"Give them this: they never let the fact that only half of what they posted was funny stop them from posting still more." - Rastronomicals

by chandrathan on Jul 4, 2007 2:47 PM EDT up reply actions

Are you serious?

If he lost, how many did the winner eat?

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by BubbaFan on Jul 4, 2007 2:51 PM EDT up reply actions

66

New world record.

"Give them this: they never let the fact that only half of what they posted was funny stop them from posting still more." - Rastronomicals

by chandrathan on Jul 4, 2007 2:54 PM EDT up reply actions

Ugh

I can't even imagine eating six hotdogs in 12 minutes, let alone 66.

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by BubbaFan on Jul 4, 2007 3:03 PM EDT up reply actions

Yep...And they soak the buns in water...

That's gotta be nasty.

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by chandrathan on Jul 4, 2007 3:04 PM EDT up reply actions

Damn jawthritis

"428 feet of man." ~ Jim Day, creepily reliving a Chris Duncan home run.

by Ash on Jul 4, 2007 2:42 PM EDT up reply actions

I love Nathan's Famous Hot dogs...

Unfortunately, I'll be grillng John Morell weiners tonight.

"Give them this: they never let the fact that only half of what they posted was funny stop them from posting still more." - Rastronomicals

by chandrathan on Jul 4, 2007 2:45 PM EDT up reply actions

Mocking BP?

Trent says Lewis mocked BP's homerun trot when he hit his grand slam.

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by BubbaFan on Jul 4, 2007 2:42 PM EDT reply actions

He's a big hitter, Ricky Stone

Long.

by Brendanukkah on Jul 4, 2007 2:45 PM EDT reply actions

Well, crap

Y'know guys, WE can hit homers too. It's okay.

by Brendanukkah on Jul 4, 2007 2:47 PM EDT up reply actions

Anyone from Indy?

Any Indianapolis fans here?

www.indysportsblog.com

by INDYSPORTSBLOG on Jul 4, 2007 2:47 PM EDT reply actions

I likes the Colts...

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by chandrathan on Jul 4, 2007 2:49 PM EDT up reply actions

And apparently it's time to go get

Ricky Stone. Get out there, Mackanin

"428 feet of man." ~ Jim Day, creepily reliving a Chris Duncan home run.

by Ash on Jul 4, 2007 2:48 PM EDT reply actions

Goddammit...

Who's bright idea was it to put Ricky Freakin' Stone in the game anyway?

"Give them this: they never let the fact that only half of what they posted was funny stop them from posting still more." - Rastronomicals

by chandrathan on Jul 4, 2007 2:48 PM EDT reply actions

McMackanainalackanin's

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

by BK on Jul 4, 2007 2:50 PM EDT up reply actions

McMackanainalackadingdong.

"Give them this: they never let the fact that only half of what they posted was funny stop them from posting still more." - Rastronomicals

by chandrathan on Jul 4, 2007 2:51 PM EDT up reply actions

Small sample sizes

I liked watching Stone's ERA go from above 6.00, down to 3.00, and now back up to 8.10. What a rollercoaster.

by Brendanukkah on Jul 4, 2007 2:51 PM EDT reply actions

George has found a new outlet for his love

in Matt Cain.

"428 feet of man." ~ Jim Day, creepily reliving a Chris Duncan home run.

by Ash on Jul 4, 2007 2:53 PM EDT reply actions

He likes 'em young now?

"Give them this: they never let the fact that only half of what they posted was funny stop them from posting still more." - Rastronomicals

by chandrathan on Jul 4, 2007 2:53 PM EDT up reply actions

I guess so.

He likes his "presence."

"428 feet of man." ~ Jim Day, creepily reliving a Chris Duncan home run.

by Ash on Jul 4, 2007 2:54 PM EDT up reply actions

Any chance...

George Grande is actually pronounced:

(Hor-Hay Gron-Day?)

"Give them this: they never let the fact that only half of what they posted was funny stop them from posting still more." - Rastronomicals

by chandrathan on Jul 4, 2007 2:56 PM EDT up reply actions

I'd say there's about a 39% chance

"428 feet of man." ~ Jim Day, creepily reliving a Chris Duncan home run.

by Ash on Jul 4, 2007 2:58 PM EDT up reply actions

Yeah...That's what I thought too...

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by chandrathan on Jul 4, 2007 3:00 PM EDT up reply actions

It would rhyme with Rico Suave.

"Give them this: they never let the fact that only half of what they posted was funny stop them from posting still more." - Rastronomicals

by chandrathan on Jul 4, 2007 3:01 PM EDT up reply actions

Wow, back to back singles by Javy & Castro

If Stone bats, I will scream.

by Brendanukkah on Jul 4, 2007 2:54 PM EDT reply actions

Bad way for that AB to end, BP

Cancer is in remission.

by Brendanukkah on Jul 4, 2007 3:03 PM EDT reply actions

Brandon's Mom is so ugly

she makes Onions cry.

"Give them this: they never let the fact that only half of what they posted was funny stop them from posting still more." - Rastronomicals

by chandrathan on Jul 4, 2007 3:07 PM EDT up reply actions

Not quite far enough, Griff

Damn.

by Brendanukkah on Jul 4, 2007 3:09 PM EDT reply actions

So, I was lured over to my mom's place

with the promise of a grilled steak... I've been here for two hours and so far, nada. And there are people here that I'm not too fond of. Even better. I hope everyone else's 4th is going better than mine.

"428 feet of man." ~ Jim Day, creepily reliving a Chris Duncan home run.

by Ash on Jul 4, 2007 3:10 PM EDT reply actions

Similar Situation...

My uncle called last night and said he was going to bring some steaks over for us to grill today.

So far I haven't heard from him.

Oh yeah, and I'm not too fond of Chandra's Brother today.

"Give them this: they never let the fact that only half of what they posted was funny stop them from posting still more." - Rastronomicals

by chandrathan on Jul 4, 2007 3:14 PM EDT up reply actions

I'm at my in-laws

They just went to the county fair. I didn't.

If I hear George complain one more time that the Reds score too many runs on HRs, I'll puke. I think the real problem is that they give up too many runs on HR (6 of 7 today).

I don't know why chandrathan is so mad at me. That guy is cuh-razy.

by Slyde on Jul 4, 2007 3:20 PM EDT up reply actions

Yeah...

You can never score too many runs via the home run. The problem is they don't score enough runs in other ways to add to the homers.

And their pitching sucks.

"Give them this: they never let the fact that only half of what they posted was funny stop them from posting still more." - Rastronomicals

by chandrathan on Jul 4, 2007 3:22 PM EDT up reply actions

I don't care how they score runs

As long as they are scoring them. The problem is that they give up too many runs to the other team (I won't blame just the pitching because the defense should take some of the blame on that one).

I don't know why chandrathan is so mad at me. That guy is cuh-razy.

by Slyde on Jul 4, 2007 3:34 PM EDT up reply actions

Yes...The defense sucks...

You are correct.

"Give them this: they never let the fact that only half of what they posted was funny stop them from posting still more." - Rastronomicals

by chandrathan on Jul 4, 2007 3:36 PM EDT up reply actions

I guess you could say

They are the opposite of a pitching and defense team, huh?

I don't know why chandrathan is so mad at me. That guy is cuh-razy.

by Slyde on Jul 4, 2007 3:37 PM EDT up reply actions

Unless we start playing

Castro and Valentin and Hopper and wise.

Then they're a team with no strengths.

"Give them this: they never let the fact that only half of what they posted was funny stop them from posting still more." - Rastronomicals

by chandrathan on Jul 4, 2007 3:38 PM EDT up reply actions

Well, Castro's out

Thank heaven for small favors.

by Brendanukkah on Jul 4, 2007 3:11 PM EDT reply actions

Gosling's 7th walk in 41/3 innings.

That constitutes a problem.

"428 feet of man." ~ Jim Day, creepily reliving a Chris Duncan home run.

by Ash on Jul 4, 2007 3:12 PM EDT reply actions

41/3

Is that like 13.2 innings?

(Sorry, just being the number police)

I don't know why chandrathan is so mad at me. That guy is cuh-razy.

by Slyde on Jul 4, 2007 3:21 PM EDT up reply actions

Yeah, I noticed that after it was already posted

mistakenly figured the average person would understand what I was getting at. Didn't factor you in, I guess.

"428 feet of man." ~ Jim Day, creepily reliving a Chris Duncan home run.

by Ash on Jul 4, 2007 3:22 PM EDT up reply actions

You keep pushing Ash...

And she's gonna want you banned :-)

"Give them this: they never let the fact that only half of what they posted was funny stop them from posting still more." - Rastronomicals

by chandrathan on Jul 4, 2007 3:23 PM EDT up reply actions

That's okay

I'll just post here under several different names, because I'm witty and clever and smarter than everyone else. eat a peach.

I don't know why chandrathan is so mad at me. That guy is cuh-razy.

by Slyde on Jul 4, 2007 3:32 PM EDT up reply actions

Eat A Peach :-)

Indeed

"Give them this: they never let the fact that only half of what they posted was funny stop them from posting still more." - Rastronomicals

by chandrathan on Jul 4, 2007 3:33 PM EDT up reply actions

I think you just made tHan's day

"428 feet of man." ~ Jim Day, creepily reliving a Chris Duncan home run.

by Ash on Jul 4, 2007 3:41 PM EDT up reply actions

That guy I was talking about earlier...

He's gonna get punched. "How 'bout them Reds?" he just asked me. F'in jackass.

"428 feet of man." ~ Jim Day, creepily reliving a Chris Duncan home run.

by Ash on Jul 4, 2007 3:32 PM EDT reply actions

Did you answer with

"They Suck"?

"Give them this: they never let the fact that only half of what they posted was funny stop them from posting still more." - Rastronomicals

by chandrathan on Jul 4, 2007 3:34 PM EDT up reply actions

I didn't answer that.

and then he asked what the record was, I gave it to him. And then he asked what the winning % was, I said under .400. He said "yeah, I love teasing your mom about how bad they are." I just went "hahahaha" in that evil, whatever-jackass laugh and stared until he left.

"428 feet of man." ~ Jim Day, creepily reliving a Chris Duncan home run.

by Ash on Jul 4, 2007 3:36 PM EDT up reply actions

That's funny stuff :-)

I guess you guys have really hit it off.

Who's he like? The Devil Rays?

"Give them this: they never let the fact that only half of what they posted was funny stop them from posting still more." - Rastronomicals

by chandrathan on Jul 4, 2007 3:37 PM EDT up reply actions

Who's he like?

Any random jackass you've ever met

What team does he like? I think the Indians.

"428 feet of man." ~ Jim Day, creepily reliving a Chris Duncan home run.

by Ash on Jul 4, 2007 3:39 PM EDT up reply actions

Your anger from him has come through at me

And now you sound like Slyde.

Curse You Ash!

"Give them this: they never let the fact that only half of what they posted was funny stop them from posting still more." - Rastronomicals

by chandrathan on Jul 4, 2007 3:40 PM EDT up reply actions

I just neeeeed some foooooood

Ash hungry!

"428 feet of man." ~ Jim Day, creepily reliving a Chris Duncan home run.

by Ash on Jul 4, 2007 3:41 PM EDT up reply actions

We might get to eat on Friday...

I'm contemplating doing the real American thing, and going and getting some Chinese Food for the 4th.

"Give them this: they never let the fact that only half of what they posted was funny stop them from posting still more." - Rastronomicals

by chandrathan on Jul 4, 2007 3:42 PM EDT up reply actions

I'm just hoping

my wife brings me an elephant ear home from the fair.

I don't know why chandrathan is so mad at me. That guy is cuh-razy.

by Slyde on Jul 4, 2007 3:43 PM EDT up reply actions

Ash need steak!

I don't know why chandrathan is so mad at me. That guy is cuh-razy.

by Slyde on Jul 4, 2007 3:42 PM EDT up reply actions

How about this weather?

Hot enough for ya?

I don't know why chandrathan is so mad at me. That guy is cuh-razy.

by Slyde on Jul 4, 2007 3:35 PM EDT up reply actions

"Outstanding hit" by Lewis

Geez, George, quit loving everyone but the Reds

"428 feet of man." ~ Jim Day, creepily reliving a Chris Duncan home run.

by Ash on Jul 4, 2007 3:40 PM EDT reply actions

I was just wondering

Is George going to ask him if he wants to make out after the game?

I don't know why chandrathan is so mad at me. That guy is cuh-razy.

by Slyde on Jul 4, 2007 3:41 PM EDT up reply actions

He wants to see

If Lewis really is a five-tool player.

I don't know why chandrathan is so mad at me. That guy is cuh-razy.

by Slyde on Jul 4, 2007 3:42 PM EDT up reply actions

Well.. He's the closest to a 5 tool player

that the Giants have anyway.

"Give them this: they never let the fact that only half of what they posted was funny stop them from posting still more." - Rastronomicals

by chandrathan on Jul 4, 2007 3:43 PM EDT up reply actions

He's got to make a choice between

Lewis and Cain... or does he?

"428 feet of man." ~ Jim Day, creepily reliving a Chris Duncan home run.

by Ash on Jul 4, 2007 3:43 PM EDT up reply actions

They do play for the same "team"

I don't know why chandrathan is so mad at me. That guy is cuh-razy.

by Slyde on Jul 4, 2007 3:44 PM EDT up reply actions

Just what this game needs...

A rain delay...

"Give them this: they never let the fact that only half of what they posted was funny stop them from posting still more." - Rastronomicals

by chandrathan on Jul 4, 2007 3:41 PM EDT reply actions

the tarp is on the field. Yay...

"428 feet of man." ~ Jim Day, creepily reliving a Chris Duncan home run.

by Ash on Jul 4, 2007 3:44 PM EDT up reply actions

This could put a damper

on my fireworks display planned for this evening.

"Give them this: they never let the fact that only half of what they posted was funny stop them from posting still more." - Rastronomicals

by chandrathan on Jul 4, 2007 3:45 PM EDT up reply actions

not quite yet

This ought to be fun to watch.

I don't know why chandrathan is so mad at me. That guy is cuh-razy.

by Slyde on Jul 4, 2007 3:45 PM EDT up reply actions

Holy crap

I think George wants to make out with the grounds crew too.

I don't know why chandrathan is so mad at me. That guy is cuh-razy.

by Slyde on Jul 4, 2007 3:46 PM EDT up reply actions

"tremendous effort" x 5

"428 feet of man." ~ Jim Day, creepily reliving a Chris Duncan home run.

by Ash on Jul 4, 2007 3:46 PM EDT up reply actions

I'm beginning to think that if

George were to go use the restroom, and he was there while some guy came out of a stall, he would praise him for his "tremendous effort" in dropping the deuce

"428 feet of man." ~ Jim Day, creepily reliving a Chris Duncan home run.

by Ash on Jul 4, 2007 3:49 PM EDT up reply actions

actually, no, they're struggling with it

quite hilarious, actually

"428 feet of man." ~ Jim Day, creepily reliving a Chris Duncan home run.

by Ash on Jul 4, 2007 3:46 PM EDT up reply actions

F'n hilarious

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chris_Welsh

I applaud whoever changed his stuff.

by buckeye22fox on Jul 4, 2007 3:48 PM EDT reply actions

It wasn't me, but

God bless whoever did that

"428 feet of man." ~ Jim Day, creepily reliving a Chris Duncan home run.

by Ash on Jul 4, 2007 3:50 PM EDT up reply actions

Brilliant!

Welsh is also the father of 12 kids, all from different women. He owes $231,129 in child support. Dog the Bounty Hunter is hot on his trail.

"Give them this: they never let the fact that only half of what they posted was funny stop them from posting still more." - Rastronomicals

by chandrathan on Jul 4, 2007 3:52 PM EDT up reply actions

ROFL

I wonder how long it will last? Wikipedia is usually pretty fast at correcting stuff like that.

The Crappy Lefthander!

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

by BubbaFan on Jul 4, 2007 4:01 PM EDT up reply actions

I actually thought

that that was what George was calling him. For probably at least the first 2 years of watching them call games.

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

by BK on Jul 4, 2007 4:07 PM EDT up reply actions

no way

That play by Ozzie Smith on the Padres was only the 3rd best baseball play off all time? That gets my vote as #1. I'm interested to see what the last 2 are to top that. If one of them is Jim Edmonds, I'm going to puke. (I'm guessing the other is Willie Mays)

I don't know why chandrathan is so mad at me. That guy is cuh-razy.

by Slyde on Jul 4, 2007 3:49 PM EDT reply actions

How are long-ass homers

included in "spectacular baseball plays"?

"428 feet of man." ~ Jim Day, creepily reliving a Chris Duncan home run.

by Ash on Jul 4, 2007 3:54 PM EDT up reply actions

puke

I knew Edmonds would be #2.

I don't know why chandrathan is so mad at me. That guy is cuh-razy.

by Slyde on Jul 4, 2007 3:56 PM EDT up reply actions

#2 - Edmonds

prepare to vomit

"428 feet of man." ~ Jim Day, creepily reliving a Chris Duncan home run.

by Ash on Jul 4, 2007 3:56 PM EDT up reply actions

Matthews injected some juice into the play

That was a shot. to be able to STEeR across the vOID of the outfield was amazing. That was some enhanced performance on his part.

I don't know why chandrathan is so mad at me. That guy is cuh-razy.

by Slyde on Jul 4, 2007 4:00 PM EDT up reply actions

Hey Slyde,

for some reason I'm thinking that Matthews has been associated with steroids in the past - what is your take on this?

"428 feet of man." ~ Jim Day, creepily reliving a Chris Duncan home run.

by Ash on Jul 4, 2007 4:02 PM EDT up reply actions

there you go again

rumor mongering. Whatever happened to innocent until proven guilty?

I don't know why chandrathan is so mad at me. That guy is cuh-razy.

by Slyde on Jul 4, 2007 4:04 PM EDT up reply actions

Guilty until proven innocent

the real American way

"428 feet of man." ~ Jim Day, creepily reliving a Chris Duncan home run.

by Ash on Jul 4, 2007 4:05 PM EDT up reply actions

I don't get it.

"Give them this: they never let the fact that only half of what they posted was funny stop them from posting still more." - Rastronomicals

by chandrathan on Jul 4, 2007 4:03 PM EDT up reply actions

This may have been commented on earlier

... but did anyone notice how when the new manager brought the relief pitcher out to pitch a SECOND inning, the relief pitcher actually got better? That was pretty incredible.

Do I smell a contract extension?

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

by TheC on Jul 4, 2007 3:58 PM EDT reply actions

Stone didn't get better...

"428 feet of man." ~ Jim Day, creepily reliving a Chris Duncan home run.

by Ash on Jul 4, 2007 3:58 PM EDT up reply actions

you know what stone acutually doesnt have bad

stuff. His fastball had some hair on it. But i still dont understand y santos was dfa'd

dunn is going for 200 strikeouts this year!! why is everyone so interested in bonds? Trade dunn

by Shortstop @ Red Reporter on Jul 4, 2007 4:03 PM EDT up reply actions

Santos was DFA'd

because he's not a good pitcher. You know how I know, because he pitched in the Reds bullpen.

I don't know why chandrathan is so mad at me. That guy is cuh-razy.

by Slyde on Jul 4, 2007 4:05 PM EDT up reply actions

You know

I thought the Cosby Show was funny back in the day, but I'm not so sure anymore. I will give them some credit, they dealt with the tough issues. For instance in this episode, Kenny ("Bud") just called Michael Jackson a prisoner of his own fame. How true. But the show wasn't very realistic. Rudy claims she is going to marry Michael Jackson, and while she was the right age at the time, I'm not sure she's the right gender.

I don't know why chandrathan is so mad at me. That guy is cuh-razy.

by Slyde on Jul 4, 2007 4:14 PM EDT reply actions

game back on

dunn is going for 200 strikeouts this year!! why is everyone so interested in bonds? Trade dunn

by Shortstop @ Red Reporter on Jul 4, 2007 4:17 PM EDT reply actions

Baseball?

MBL.TV suddenly started up again.

Did the rain stop in Cincinnati?

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

by BubbaFan on Jul 4, 2007 4:18 PM EDT reply actions

I have no idea what's going on

IFL is what's showing on FSN Ohio right now, not baseball

"428 feet of man." ~ Jim Day, creepily reliving a Chris Duncan home run.

by Ash on Jul 4, 2007 4:20 PM EDT up reply actions

yep they are just checking the field now then the

radar but the tarps off the field

dunn is going for 200 strikeouts this year!! why is everyone so interested in bonds? Trade dunn

by Shortstop @ Red Reporter on Jul 4, 2007 4:20 PM EDT up reply actions

what is up with fsn????

dunn is going for 200 strikeouts this year!! why is everyone so interested in bonds? Trade dunn

by Shortstop @ Red Reporter on Jul 4, 2007 4:22 PM EDT reply actions

anybody here play baseball for college?

dunn is going for 200 strikeouts this year!! why is everyone so interested in bonds? Trade dunn

by Shortstop @ Red Reporter on Jul 4, 2007 4:23 PM EDT reply actions

Update:

Looks like we're not eating until 6...

I'm leaving.

"428 feet of man." ~ Jim Day, creepily reliving a Chris Duncan home run.

by Ash on Jul 4, 2007 4:25 PM EDT reply actions

stop by Kroger and get your own steak

get a baking potato and throw it in the microwave for 7 minutes on high. Broil the steak on both sides for 5 minutes. Crack open a beer and get ready for the Heart concert at 8:15.

I don't know why chandrathan is so mad at me. That guy is cuh-razy.

by Slyde on Jul 4, 2007 4:27 PM EDT up reply actions

Waaait... it looks like there's some movement

in the grilling area... Can it be? Are we finally cooking food?

"428 feet of man." ~ Jim Day, creepily reliving a Chris Duncan home run.

by Ash on Jul 4, 2007 4:30 PM EDT up reply actions

MONK MARATHON ME SO HAPPY

dunn is going for 200 strikeouts this year!! why is everyone so interested in bonds? Trade dunn

by Shortstop @ Red Reporter on Jul 4, 2007 4:28 PM EDT reply actions

so, uh, baseball?

I don't know why chandrathan is so mad at me. That guy is cuh-razy.

by Slyde on Jul 4, 2007 4:31 PM EDT reply actions

PLAY BALL!!!!!

dunn is going for 200 strikeouts this year!! why is everyone so interested in bonds? Trade dunn

by Shortstop @ Red Reporter on Jul 4, 2007 4:32 PM EDT reply actions

freel in for the pitcher

dunn is going for 200 strikeouts this year!! why is everyone so interested in bonds? Trade dunn

by Shortstop @ Red Reporter on Jul 4, 2007 4:33 PM EDT reply actions

Where do these other teams...

find these relief pitchers with ERA's below 5? Every one else seems to have them.

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

by TheC on Jul 4, 2007 4:36 PM EDT reply actions

santos has a 4 something era but sadly he was

fda'd

dunn is going for 200 strikeouts this year!! why is everyone so interested in bonds? Trade dunn

by Shortstop @ Red Reporter on Jul 4, 2007 4:38 PM EDT up reply actions

5.06 ERA

I wouldn't worry about Victor. He's made more money in baseball than most of us will see in our lives.

I don't know why chandrathan is so mad at me. That guy is cuh-razy.

by Slyde on Jul 4, 2007 5:48 PM EDT up reply actions

Teach all of your kids how to pitch!

"Yeah, well the Reds were first in spring training this year"-My friend after a Red Sox fan said the Reds suck.

by Zach K on Jul 4, 2007 6:13 PM EDT up reply actions

The Yankees...

...found one in the independent leagues. Edwar Ramirez. Holy crap, he's something to see. His ERA in the minors was microscopic, and I can see why. He mowed down the heart of the Twins' order last night. Made them look foolish.

Look in the independent leagues, I tell ya. That's where the hidden gems are these days.

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

by BubbaFan on Jul 4, 2007 4:40 PM EDT up reply actions

Have we aleady noticed...

The article on Reds.com that suggests Bob Brenly will be our next manager?

by bparsonst on Jul 4, 2007 4:37 PM EDT reply actions

I swear, every time the guys in the booth

compliment a pitcher... booom, homer

"428 feet of man." ~ Jim Day, creepily reliving a Chris Duncan home run.

by Ash on Jul 4, 2007 4:44 PM EDT reply actions

I just found out...

I'm getting chicken wings...

not steak :-(

"Give them this: they never let the fact that only half of what they posted was funny stop them from posting still more." - Rastronomicals

by chandrathan on Jul 4, 2007 4:51 PM EDT up reply actions

ah geez....

I guess it's not a good time to say that my steak is finally on the grill?

"428 feet of man." ~ Jim Day, creepily reliving a Chris Duncan home run.

by Ash on Jul 4, 2007 4:52 PM EDT up reply actions

Boy

Gave him a pretty long leash there.

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

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

Ken Griffey Jr

is awesome.

Today is the first day of the rest of the season.

by satyanaas on Jul 4, 2007 5:06 PM EDT reply actions

Now that this team

Is playing .500 ball under Mackkckaknnen (barring some sort of otherworldly July 4th Miracle), it must be time to name him permanent manager and sign him to a 2-year contract extension!

Please don't trade Adam Dunn.

by Paul Householder on Jul 4, 2007 5:06 PM EDT reply actions

Let's see if he can get them to win

a rubber match. Then I say sign 'em! </sarcasm>

Today is the first day of the rest of the season.

by satyanaas on Jul 4, 2007 5:13 PM EDT up reply actions

sign 'em*?

Don't know why I wrote that: *him.

Today is the first day of the rest of the season.

by satyanaas on Jul 4, 2007 5:16 PM EDT up reply actions

clutch dunn clutch

dunn is going for 200 strikeouts this year!! why is everyone so interested in bonds? Trade dunn

by Shortstop @ Red Reporter on Jul 4, 2007 5:07 PM EDT reply actions

Are you referring to a part of a car?

Please don't trade Adam Dunn.

by Paul Householder on Jul 4, 2007 5:08 PM EDT up reply actions

yes just giving dunn a friendly reminder

to put the clutch in first before he shifts

dunn is going for 200 strikeouts this year!! why is everyone so interested in bonds? Trade dunn

by Shortstop @ Red Reporter on Jul 4, 2007 5:09 PM EDT up reply actions

Seriously, George? You praise McBeth

and So Taguchi, and Matt Cain, and then Adam Dunn comes to the plate, and all you can bring up is the fact that he leads the league in strikeouts?

"428 feet of man." ~ Jim Day, creepily reliving a Chris Duncan home run.

by Ash on Jul 4, 2007 5:07 PM EDT reply actions

game over

time to blow stuff up :)

dunn is going for 200 strikeouts this year!! why is everyone so interested in bonds? Trade dunn

by Shortstop @ Red Reporter on Jul 4, 2007 5:10 PM EDT reply actions

Ah well

Enjoy the rest of the holiday!

Today is the first day of the rest of the season.

by satyanaas on Jul 4, 2007 5:11 PM EDT reply actions

The "updated" Chris Welsh Wiki entry

It looks like it's been cleaned up a little, but some fun still remains under the "Broadcasting Career" section.

Welsh was once a Rock Paper Scissor champion in the Red's clubhouse. Welsh was once a premier dodgeball player in the ADAA, being ranked number 2 for seven straight seasons. In his younger years Welsh was often seen with 1980's R&B sensation Bobby Light. The two parted ways after Light reportedly stole numerous song ideas from Welsh. During a June 24 broadcast Welsh stated that he is going to begin a rigorous work out plan to get back in ball playing shape. He plans to try out for the Cincinnati Red's in 2008. If he were to make the team, he would be a sure-fire booster of morale. Welsh is a regular guest on "Veggie Tales". Welsh is set to release a kids book in 2009. The working title as of May 2007 is "Mechanics of the Man (the Man being Me, Chris Welsh)".

Hell, some of that might even be true - I don't know!

"428 feet of man." ~ Jim Day, creepily reliving a Chris Duncan home run.

by Ash on Jul 4, 2007 6:06 PM EDT reply actions

hahahaha!!!

"Yeah, well the Reds were first in spring training this year"-My friend after a Red Sox fan said the Reds suck.

by Zach K on Jul 4, 2007 6:10 PM EDT up reply actions

out of curiosity, I've done a little

more searching, and according to Edwin's entry, "He is married to outfielder Juan Encarnación."

There's also at least one error in Hamilton's entry, although that could be purely typographical.

"428 feet of man." ~ Jim Day, creepily reliving a Chris Duncan home run.

by Ash on Jul 4, 2007 6:27 PM EDT up reply actions

The Bats game

Votto hit a homer in the top of the first inning.

Unfortunately, Richie Gardner then gave up back-to-back homers in the bottom of the first. (Call him up! He's ready!)

Jim Kelch and Matt Andrews, the Bats broadcasters, are talking about who the Reds might trade. They say Dunn and Hatteberg would bring the most in return. Next would be Conine and Weathers. They think those four the prime trade bait.

Meanwhile, it's pouring rain here, so we decided to cook the steaks inside. We set the smoke detector off trying to sear them in a cast iron pan.

Next time, I'm using this slow-roasted, no searing method. :-P

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

by BubbaFan on Jul 4, 2007 7:46 PM EDT reply actions

Cretan

how can you ruin steaks like that

Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on Jul 4, 2007 8:05 PM EDT up reply actions

Cretan

how can you ruin steaks like that

Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on Jul 4, 2007 8:05 PM EDT up reply actions

Like what?

Are you objecting to the searing, or the slow-roasting?

"Seared crust" vs. "evenly red throughout" is right up there with Protestant vs. Catholic, Red Sox vs. Yankees, Less Filling vs. Tastes Great. I like evenly red throughout myself. Plus they say seared meat causes cancer.

Despite the incident with the smoke detector, the steaks turned out great. It did alarm the neighbors a bit, when they saw the smoke pouring out the kitchen window. But they're Red Sox fans, so who cares.

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

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

cooking them inside on the 4th of july

Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on Jul 4, 2007 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions

I could see Weathers

and I would hate to see him go. But he might bring something good, and young in return

Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on Jul 4, 2007 8:07 PM EDT up reply actions

Yeah, but...

...think of how awful the pen would be without him. What if we can't get any outs at all, and the games never end? o_O

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

by BubbaFan on Jul 4, 2007 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions

eek

thanks for that thought little miss doom & gloom

Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on Jul 4, 2007 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions

What if sports

there still are 7 openings for the RedReporter fantasy league @ Whatif sports. If you haven't yet signed up you should check it out, it looks pretty fun. really different from your usual fantasy leagues

Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on Jul 4, 2007 8:56 PM EDT reply actions

Anyone on here tonight?

I'm bored and need someone to talk to.

"Give them this: they never let the fact that only half of what they posted was funny stop them from posting still more." - Rastronomicals

by chandrathan on Jul 4, 2007 11:06 PM EDT reply actions

same here

but when it come to the reds what is there to talk about that is not depressing?

"Yeah, well the Reds were first in spring training this year"-My friend after a Red Sox fan said the Reds suck.

by Zach K on Jul 4, 2007 11:09 PM EDT up reply actions

Wikipedia Entries apparently.

"Give them this: they never let the fact that only half of what they posted was funny stop them from posting still more." - Rastronomicals

by chandrathan on Jul 4, 2007 11:16 PM EDT up reply actions

hell yeah!

"Yeah, well the Reds were first in spring training this year"-My friend after a Red Sox fan said the Reds suck.

by Zach K on Jul 4, 2007 11:28 PM EDT up reply actions

I'm here

Finally. I ended up at Blue Ash to stalk Slyde, but never saw him.

by jch24 on Jul 4, 2007 11:37 PM EDT up reply actions

JCH

I've spent the last little bit finding out all I can about the party deck.

It seems cool! Have you sat there before?

"Give them this: they never let the fact that only half of what they posted was funny stop them from posting still more." - Rastronomicals

by chandrathan on Jul 4, 2007 11:42 PM EDT up reply actions

Once before....

opening day a couple of years ago. The seats aren't too bad. If you look here, the gray area on the second level right above section 135 is where they are.

The beer and food were free that day and I think that's the norm, but I can't be sure. Guess we'll know for sure in 42-43 hours. :)

by jch24 on Jul 4, 2007 11:47 PM EDT up reply actions

According to what I read...

You get two beers, and a buffet.

You are the man!

There's an open patio area, and seats in front of it. I assume that's where we'll be sitting!

Again you are awesome!

"Give them this: they never let the fact that only half of what they posted was funny stop them from posting still more." - Rastronomicals

by chandrathan on Jul 4, 2007 11:49 PM EDT up reply actions

Works for me

by jch24 on Jul 4, 2007 11:52 PM EDT up reply actions

COOL

I stumbled across this, a 360 degree view of the area.

http://cincinnati.reds.mlb.com/cin/ballpark/ipix/party_deck.html

by jch24 on Jul 4, 2007 11:50 PM EDT up reply actions

That's what I'd been looking at.

I'm as giddy as a school girl right now!

How'd you come up with these?

"Give them this: they never let the fact that only half of what they posted was funny stop them from posting still more." - Rastronomicals

by chandrathan on Jul 4, 2007 11:53 PM EDT up reply actions

Work folk

I do them favors, they do me favors. Works out well for everyone involved, I say. It's not so bad to be a nerd in this techology-driven time of ours. :)

by jch24 on Jul 4, 2007 11:55 PM EDT up reply actions

Weather looks good, too

Intellicast is calling for sunny and 87 Friday. Excellent.

by jch24 on Jul 4, 2007 11:56 PM EDT up reply actions

One thing I haven't been able to find..

What is on the buffet?

"Give them this: they never let the fact that only half of what they posted was funny stop them from posting still more." - Rastronomicals

by chandrathan on Jul 4, 2007 11:57 PM EDT up reply actions

You must be super important!

I'm not that important, the most I've ever gotten from my "employer" is a duffle bag.

"Give them this: they never let the fact that only half of what they posted was funny stop them from posting still more." - Rastronomicals

by chandrathan on Jul 4, 2007 11:57 PM EDT up reply actions

Meh

Not important so much as on good terms with the right people. I have no idea what's on the menu, usually burgers, dogs, stuff like that I think.

by jch24 on Jul 5, 2007 12:00 AM EDT up reply actions

I absolutely love ballpark hotdogs...

I've been talking about this nonstop for two days now.

I've been told to shut up on several occasions.

"Give them this: they never let the fact that only half of what they posted was funny stop them from posting still more." - Rastronomicals

by chandrathan on Jul 5, 2007 12:03 AM EDT up reply actions

Awesome

Glad to be of some service. I do it all for the kids, really. :)

I'm off to bed now, I have an incredible stretch of "no sleep for you" days starting tomorrow. I'll probably miss tomorrow's game thread, as I have to work, so I'll be in touch with you guys via email.

by jch24 on Jul 5, 2007 12:07 AM EDT up reply actions