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In the immortal words of Ron "Meta World Peace" "The Pandas Friend" Artest, "Happy Labor Day . . . Enjoy it." Of course, it isn't Labor Day yet (then again, it wasn't Labor Day when Ron-Ron first wished this), so the Reds have one more chance to add to their one run loss total for 2014 while still wearing post-game whites. Today, they will be going for the 1-0 variety as Johnny Cueto takes the mound. I was going to provide some research on historical match ups between Cueto and Francisco Liriano, but I didn't want to totally bum people out about it. So, in lieu of this, here are a few musings that should prepare your mind for this game:
- Between the two best hitters on the Reds, there are one good pair of knees.
- Johnny Cueto's performances, although mesmerizing, are closely approaching the point where he is playing himself out of any possibility of the Reds being able to afford re-signing him.
- The most interesting discussion on this website the past fortnight has involved Ryan LaMarre.
- Local media outlets have begun to use their column inches reserved for the Reds for Pete Rose navel gazing.
- Although it seems like 120, Skip Schumaker, and his sub-.600 OPS, has only appeared in 80 games.
- Kristopher Negron is daring us to give him 300 at bats in 2015.
- Ramon Santiago's birthday present is hitting eighth in a lineup where he has the highest OBP.
- It's the end of August, and the Reds are only four games ahead of the Cub. The CUBS.
- When September call ups begin, we will have to complain how they are given Gerald Laird-style playing time.
- If the baby is placed under the basket one more time, we will likely be investigated for child abuse or neglect.
Go Reds! Or I'll be forced to call 241-KIDS!
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