Red's Fans Check in

[elderboy02]

Reds win! Reds win! :banger :tu :banger :tu :banger

[Starscream]

Thank God for the Asstrolls! We play Houston while Stl plays Washington. :r

[hotreds]

Where's Larry?

[chippewastud79]

Thank God for the Asstrolls! We play Houston while Stl plays Washington. :r

Thank goodness for the weakest second half schedule in baseball, building a nice lead. :tu

[hotreds]

Ah, there he is! This thread was getting altogether too positive, Larry!

[chippewastud79]

Ah, there he is! This thread was getting altogether too positive, Larry!

Sorry Hugh, spending too much time coaching I suppose. Haven't even watched a Reds game in weeks. College football started, we are two games into our schedule, just don't care to watch the Reds every day when there are better sports to watch :sh

[elderboy02]

Yesterday: Reds win! Reds win! :banger :tu :banger :tu :banger

[elderboy02]

Wilson Valdez is a POS and should be in AAA.

[Starscream]

Wilson Valdez is a POS and should be in AAA.

Terrible play, but he didnt lose that game on his own.

[elderboy02]

Reds win! Reds win! :tu :tu :tu :tu :tu

[Starscream]

And cards and bucs lose!

[elderboy02]

Reds win! Reds win! :banger :tu :banger :tu :banger

[Brian D.]

Reds sprung another Leake versus Philly today. :fp2

[Starscream]

18 wins to lock. Nothing's for sure with the cards late in the season...

[chippewastud79]

I love the top of the lineup with Votto back (particularly without S(trikeout)tubbs, but the bottom half sucks. :td

[Brian D.]

Reds idle! Reds idle! But back to work tonight.

[elderboy02]

I am going to the game Sunday, and we have tickets to a suite :banger

[Brian D.]

I am going to the game Sunday, and we have tickets to a suite :banger



No, don't go, the whole place is a gigantic CPZ!

[Starscream]

I am going to the game Sunday, and we have tickets to a suite :banger

I'm uber-jealous, Dan.:banger

[hotreds]

Nasty loss!

[elderboy02]

That was really weird to see Chapman blow a save.

[Starscream]

Reds lose, Cueto has to straight bad outings,and the Panthers look horrible. Not a good sports day for me.

[hotreds]

Can't be losing at home to the 'Stros!

[Starscream]

Can't be losing at home to the 'Stros!

I probably heard it wrong, but I swear I heard someone say that this was the first series all year that the Asstrolls won away from Minute Maid Park.

[hotreds]

You heard right.

[chippewastud79]

Reds Win! Reds Win! :banger

[elderboy02]

Reds win! Reds win! :banger :tu :banger :tu :banger

[Starscream]

Magic number down to 8.

[elderboy02]

Magic number down to 8.

Yes sir! Reds win! Reds win! :banger:banger:banger:banger:banger

[Starscream]

What are yall's thoughts on the howling/Nature Boy Wooooo thing? I love it, but hear alot of people are complaining.

[elderboy02]

What are yall's thoughts on the howling/Nature Boy Wooooo thing? I love it, but hear alot of people are complaining.

I like it. The fans are having fun.

[chippewastud79]

What are yall's thoughts on the howling/Nature Boy Wooooo thing? I love it, but hear alot of people are complaining.

It's a stupid fad, can't end soon enough. :2

[Brian D.]

What are yall's thoughts on the howling/Nature Boy Wooooo thing? I love it, but hear alot of people are complaining.

This may be coming soon to a Beer Sellar herf near you. It's always been tough for me to suppress my enthusiasm for the excellent baked goodies brought to the events by Mrs. Hotreds!

[Brian D.]

Reds win! One out of three in Miami that is. Always disappointed when the umps don't make a bad call against the Marlins though, nothing livens up a game much better than an Ozzy Guillen obscenity laced tirade, either on the field or at the post game interview..

[elderboy02]

Reds win! Reds win! :banger :tu :banger :tu :banger

[Starscream]

Magic number down to five!

[elderboy02]

Reds win! Reds win! Magic number down to 3 :tu

Lets hope Dusty Baker gets better.

[hotreds]

They may be winning, but they need to start hitting or they'll be quickly eliminated from the post season!

[Brian D.]

Reds win! Without Dusty and most of their first string players.

[elderboy02]

Reds win! Reds win! :banger :tu :banger :tu :banger

[Starscream]

2 games to go. Hope The Dust feels better and that the regular 8 get a much needed rest before playoff time.

[elderboy02]

Reds clinched a playoff spot yesterday. No surprise there :tu :banger :tu :banger :tu

[hotreds]

Gonna be a short post season.......

[elderboy02]

Gonna be a short post season.......

Adam? You are posting again?

[Brian D.]

Reds lose! You think Marshall meant to throw a pitch that good with the count at 0-2? Most often at that count the very next pitch would require a canoe paddle to make contact with the ball.

[Starscream]

Magic number down to 1!

[Starscream]

Gonna be a short post season.......

Unless these guys get some major rest, i agree with you here, Hugh.

[elderboy02]

Unless these guys get some major rest, i agree with you here, Hugh.

I think we will be alright.

Remember when you all thought we were doomed when Votto got hurt? Well, I was right by saying that we would be fine :tu

[hotreds]

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[chippewastud79]

NL CENTRAL CHAMPIONS! :banger :tu :banger :tu :banger

I said it before the season and none of you believed me!

[hotreds]

Dan- how'd you hijack Larry's account? Mods: check this, please!

[elderboy02]

NL CENTRAL CHAMPIONS! :banger :tu :banger :tu :banger

I said it before the season and none of you believed me!

[elderboy02]

Now, if the Reds make it to the NLCS, I get a 5'er from Studly :tu

[chippewastud79]

Now, if the Reds make it to the NLCS, I get a 5'er from Studly :tu

I thought it was to win the World Series. :hm

[elderboy02]

I thought it was to win the World Series. :hm

Oh God. Here we go again...

[icehog3]

Congrats to the Reds and their fans on an excellent regular season.

[elderboy02]

Congrats to the Reds and their fans on an excellent regular season.

Thank you Tom! :tu

[Starscream]

Queue up some Freddy Mercury baby! We are the champions of the NL Central. Now lets get the boys rested and ready for the playoffs.

[Brian D.]

Reds idle! Reds idle! :D

[Brian D.]

WOO! Reds win! :banger :noon :banger :noon :banger WOO!

Yeah the Ric Flair thing is still going on, maybe more than ever.

[hotreds]

Chapman was hit pretty hard.

[elderboy02]

Reds win! Reds win! :banger :tu :banger :tu :banger

[alloy]

Hope the Reds have the best record so my Nats won't have to face the Barves! :D

[Brian D.]

Hope things go better for the Reds today than they did last night. Yikes.

[hotreds]

I'm not too hopeful about the Reds lasting very long in the post season unless they get their act together. Interestingly, the reason they won the central was what they did without Votto.

[elderboy02]

Reds win! Reds win! :banger :tu :banger :tu :banger

[hotreds]

barely!

[Brian D.]

Don't let me forget to tell you all about the midweek excitement there at the Hooters/Beer Sellar barge. (I don't wanna get into it on here.)

[elderboy02]

Don't let me forget to tell you all about the midweek excitement there at the Hooters/Beer Sellar barge. (I don't wanna get into it on here.)

I gotta hear this. Does it involve bewbs? :noon

[Brian D.]

No Dan. It was something that maybe should have gotten on the news but fortunately didn't.

Now, back to your regularly scheduled Reds chatter...

[hotreds]

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[kelmac07]

Congrats to Homer Bailey and all Reds fans. :tu :tu

[elderboy02]

No hitter! :banger :tu :banger :tu :banger

[Brian D.]

Wooooooooooo!

[Starscream]

Christian Bale with the No-No!

[Starscream]

Cueto going for win no. 20 today.

[hotreds]

The Reds REALLY need to start hitting!

[Justinphilly]

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What's he looking at?

[hotreds]

The good looking chick in the front rooow.

[elderboy02]

Reds win! Reds win!

[hotreds]

:banger:banger:banger:noon:noon

[Starscream]

Worried about offense...

[Brian D.]

Reds win! Reds win! :banger :noon :banger :noon :banger

[elderboy02]

Reds win! Reds win! :banger :tu :banger :tu :banger

Looks like our offense is back, and it was against Carpenter (the biggest baby in baseball)

[hotreds]

don't count your beetles before they hatch, Danielsan.

[Starscream]

Jobu was with us last night. Maybe Jobu will show up for the playoffs too. Don't know who I'd rather face right now, the Giants or Cards/Braves.

[hotreds]

Don't think it matters if we don't start hitting! And won't matter if we do. So- it doesn't matter!

[elderboy02]

We get the Giants. Lets go Reds! :tu

[Starscream]

Don't think it matters if we don't start hitting! And won't matter if we do. So- it doesn't matter!

Jobu will be with us. Jobu and the cincy howling/wooing!

[hotreds]

Reds in trouble! Pulled ahead WITHOUT Votto- now not hitting at all WITH Votto!

[Brian D.]

So...how gonna kill the next few days in this thread? Think for now I'll go outside and -(P

[WhoDeySchenk]

I'm looking for the Reds to lose 1 against the Giants.....that will guarantee my seat at game 4 on Wednesday night!!!! Go Redlegs!

[elderboy02]

I'm looking for the Reds to lose 1 against the Giants.....that will guarantee my seat at game 4 on Wednesday night!!!! Go Redlegs!

No!!!! A sweep would be better :tu

[hotreds]

You'll probably see them- lose, sadly.

[icehog3]

I'm looking for the Reds to lose 1 against the Giants.....that will guarantee my seat at game 4 on Wednesday night!!!! Go Redlegs!

Your chances just improved, Cueto out with an injury with one out in the bottom of the 1st.

[Starscream]

Posey stops the shutout. We're still looking good so far tonight.

[elderboy02]

You'll probably see them- lose, sadly.

Oh yeah?

Reds win! Reds win! :banger :tu :banger Game 1 belongs to us, and we beat their ace without our ace :tu

Oh yeah, who were the people in here saying our offense was gone? :r

[icehog3]

Oh yeah?

Reds win! Reds win! :banger :tu :banger Game 1 belongs to us, and we beat their ace without our ace :tu

Oh yeah, who were the people in here saying our offense was gone?

Congrats to you, Dan, I missed you in the game...what position were you playing? :D

[Starscream]

He was the left field ump. Just in case we needed an infield fly rule call.

[Starscream]

Better than 2010! We didn't get swept!

[688sonarmen]

Nice win guys, hope to see you in a few days!

[elderboy02]

Congrats to you, Dan, I missed you in the game...what position were you playing? :D

I was the catcher. You couldn't see me with my mask on :tu

[kelmac07]

Way to win one with Cueto getting hurt...Latos proved to be money last night.

[icehog3]

Did you see the Tigers game, Dan? I won! I won! I did it! :wo :banger :lr

[chippewastud79]

Did you see the Tigers game, Dan? I won! I won! I did it! :wo :banger :lr

I won all kinds of games this weekend. We beat the A's twice! We beat the Giants! A great game by us beating the Cornhuskers yesterday. Also my team beat Miami last night! We won so many games! :tu

[icehog3]

I won all kinds of games this weekend. We beat the A's twice! We beat the Giants! A great game by us beating the Cornhuskers yesterday. Also my team beat Miami last night! We won so many games! :tu

We beat LSU and moved up to #4 in the NCAA AP Top 25!

We're Number 4! We're Munber 4! :wo :banger :wo

[hotreds]

I won all kinds of games this weekend. We beat the A's twice! We beat the Giants! A great game by us beating the Cornhuskers yesterday. Also my team beat Miami last night! We won so many games! :tu

xcept for your alma mater that got spanked!;s by that powerhouse team in Northern OHIO, no less.

And, last time I checked- they introduce the Reds as "YOUR Cincinnati Reds." So if the team even says that it's "ours" I reckon there is nothing wrong in saying "we."

[icehog3]

Marge Shottenheimer is rolling over in her grave. :r

[hotreds]

You mean Large Marge the Barge? Boy, I could tell you some stories about her! Like praising all our troops fighting in the middle west!

[chippewastud79]

xcept for your alma mater that got spanked!;s by that powerhouse team in Northern OHIO, no less.

And, last time I checked- they introduce the Reds as "YOUR Cincinnati Reds." So if the team even says that it's "ours" I reckon there is nothing wrong in saying "we."

My Chippewas did lose to the Rockets, it wasn't a great performance in the second half, particularly the QB who threw 2 TD's to the other team. :bh

Last I checked, nothing that any fan did yesterday (or any day) helped win a baseball game, particularly ones watching from their home. I'm sorry, but any time some fan claims that "we won" or "No one can beat us", just isn't correct. We didn't win anything by being fans, the players won the game. Particularly when the only connection you have with the team is being a fan. College, Professional or otherwise, unless you are a part of the program in some capacity other than 'fan', you cannot include yourself as part of said team/university/college and claim 'we won'. :2

[Starscream]

My Chippewas did lose to the Rockets, it wasn't a great performance in the second half, particularly the QB who threw 2 TD's to the other team. :bh

Last I checked, nothing that any fan did yesterday (or any day) helped win a baseball game, particularly ones watching from their home. I'm sorry, but any time some fan claims that "we won" or "No one can beat us", just isn't correct. We didn't win anything by being fans, the players won the game. Particularly when the only connection you have with the team is being a fan. College, Professional or otherwise, unless you are a part of the program in some capacity other than 'fan', you cannot include yourself as part of said team/university/college and claim 'we won'. :2

It is correct, just by a different definition. The team won the game, and the fans won the right to celebrate, so in essence, we won too.

[Starscream]

Arroyo is flat out dealing right now!

[icehog3]

Arroyo is flat out dealing right now!

Are we gonna win? :D

[hotreds]

I believe we will, Tom.

[hotreds]

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[icehog3]

I believe we will, Tom.

We dood it, Hugh! :wo :wnr :banger :wnr :wo

[elderboy02]

Reds win! Reds win! :banger :tu :banger :tu

Who said that our offense was terrible? :r

[elderboy02]

I decided to take the day off of work tomorrow because... My cousin and I are going to the NLDS game 3 tomorrow :banger

We scored some seats on StubHub on the 1st base line for $112 each after fees :)

Hopefully we will be able to clinch and sweep tomorrow. I have never been to a playoff baseball game before. So pumped! :banger

[hotreds]

Good onya! Would be good if WE take it in three!

[kelmac07]

Would love seeing the Reds SWEEP the Giants...I cannot stand Posey!!

[elderboy02]

...I cannot stand Posey!!

I am curious.... why?

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

I decided to take the day off of work tomorrow because... My cousin and I are going to the NLDS game 3 tomorrow :banger

We scored some seats on StubHub on the 1st base line for $112 each after fees :)

Hopefully we will be able to clinch and sweep tomorrow. I have never been to a playoff baseball game before. So pumped! :banger

Have fun! $112 is cheap for playoff tickets

[kelmac07]

I am curious.... why?

Because he cried like a b*tch at this years All Star Game that he couldn't catch Dickey (he said he didn't want to look inept). And Dickey didn't get the start due to that.

[elderboy02]

Have fun! $112 is cheap for playoff tickets

Thanks man. Should be a blast :banger

Because he cried like a b*tch at this years All Star Game that he couldn't catch Dickey (he said he didn't want to look inept). And Dickey didn't get the start due to that.

Gotcha. That sure is a b*tch move.

[Brian D.]

Last I checked, nothing that any fan did yesterday (or any day) helped win a baseball game, particularly ones watching from their home. I'm sorry, but any time some fan claims that "we won" or "No one can beat us", just isn't correct. We didn't win anything by being fans, the players won the game. Particularly when the only connection you have with the team is being a fan. College, Professional or otherwise, unless you are a part of the program in some capacity other than 'fan', you cannot include yourself as part of said team/university/college and claim 'we won'. :2

Hmm, seems like all of us who pay taxes in Hamilton County Ohio (where the Reds and Bengals have their publicly-funded stadiums*), especially those of us who live here, can use the term "we" with great accuracy in reference to the very existence of the teams in their current venues, not to mention their performances good or bad.

If the sales tax increase levy had failed, perhaps the teams would have ponied up the money themsel...oh heck I can't keep my tongue in cheek long enough to finish that sentence. One or both teams likely would have left town...which to me wouldn't have mattered a whit.

But since the tax increase passed and they are still here, occasionally crying out for a more public dollars for upkeep by the way, I think it's fine to say 'We won' or 'We sucked today' as conditions dictate. Sort of like how some folks describe their relationships on Facebook, "It's complicated" between the Reds, Bengals, and those of us who keep them in business here.

* I think 'stadia' is the preferred plural for 'stadium' but it sounds uppity. I don't mind being thought of as pompous or arrogant, however I draw the line at uppity. :tu

[hotreds]

Nice review!

[pnoon]

Hmm, seems like all of us who pay taxes in Hamilton County Ohio (where the Reds and Bengals have their publicly-funded stadiums*), especially those of us who live here, can use the term "we" with great accuracy in reference to the very existence of the teams in their current venues, not to mention their performances good or bad.

If the sales tax increase levy had failed, perhaps the teams would have ponied up the money themsel...oh heck I can't keep my tongue in cheek long enough to finish that sentence. One or both teams likely would have left town...which to me wouldn't have mattered a whit.

But since the tax increase passed and they are still here, occasionally crying out for a more public dollars for upkeep by the way, I think it's fine to say 'We won' or 'We sucked today' as conditions dictate. Sort of like how some folks describe their relationships on Facebook, "It's complicated" between the Reds, Bengals, and those of us who keep them in business here.

* I think 'stadia' is the preferred plural for 'stadium' but it sounds uppity. I don't mind being thought of as pompous or arrogant, however I draw the line at uppity. :tu
Sorry, Brian. Your logic is somewhat flawed. By your argument, only locals can use we/us. If I live in Cincinnati but I am a fan of, say, the Atlanta Braves, am I permitted to refer to the Braves with the pronouns we and us?

Food for thought.

[chippewastud79]

Hmm, seems like all of us who pay taxes in Hamilton County Ohio (where the Reds and Bengals have their publicly-funded stadiums*), especially those of us who live here, can use the term "we" with great accuracy in reference to the very existence of the teams in their current venues, not to mention their performances good or bad.

If the sales tax increase levy had failed, perhaps the teams would have ponied up the money themsel...oh heck I can't keep my tongue in cheek long enough to finish that sentence. One or both teams likely would have left town...which to me wouldn't have mattered a whit.

But since the tax increase passed and they are still here, occasionally crying out for a more public dollars for upkeep by the way, I think it's fine to say 'We won' or 'We sucked today' as conditions dictate. Sort of like how some folks describe their relationships on Facebook, "It's complicated" between the Reds, Bengals, and those of us who keep them in business here.

* I think 'stadia' is the preferred plural for 'stadium' but it sounds uppity. I don't mind being thought of as pompous or arrogant, however I draw the line at uppity. :tu

I pay said property taxes, and it is a pretty penny, but those property taxes do not, however, include me as part of either team.

Its like claiming that the Ben-Gals or Rosie Red helped win/lose a game. :2

[Mattso3000]

I think there is a game going on here...

Bailey and Vogelsong both pitched well.

[Starscream]

This situation looks grim now.
Latos tomorrow on three days rest? Doesn't sound appealing. Leake or Arroyo on short rest for game five? No way we win that one.

[hotreds]

You can't win if you don't hit! Bailey deserved to win that game!

[chippewastud79]

This situation looks grim now.
Latos tomorrow on three days rest? Doesn't sound appealing. Leake or Arroyo on short rest for game five? No way we win that one.

Today, their pitching was phemomenal. Three mistakes cost them the game, Phillips, Hannigan and Rolen. :td


I certainly don't like the idea of their next two starting pitchers, but they haven't given up a lot of hits (let alone runs) even with the different pitchers they have put out there. If they score 5 runs tomorrow, they probably win the game/series.:2

[elderboy02]

I had a blast at the game. It is a shame we didn't win. I dont know why Dusty has Rolen in there instead of Frazier

[Brian D.]

Sorry, Brian. Your logic is somewhat flawed. By your argument, only locals can use we/us. If I live in Cincinnati but I am a fan of, say, the Atlanta Braves, am I permitted to refer to the Braves with the pronouns we and us?

Food for thought.

I don't believe my logic is flawed. We taxpayers bore the brunt of construction costs for both the Reds' and Bengals' facilities. (What the Bengals paid towards their stadium was about the amount of overruns from the no-doubt-deliberately-understated projections. The Reds ownership did somewhat better percentagewise.)

As to the part about out-of-towners, I never said they couldn't also use "us", "we", etc. They just need to make that case for themselves... :)

And before I forget, play ball!

[Starscream]

Leake was clearly not ready for the post season. I haven't given up on the kid, he's still young, but obviously didn't need to be in this game. But that's nothing we didn't already know before this game started. It's not over yet, but looks like it's time to prepare for game five.

[688sonarmen]

I'm rooting for the Reds until the next series. Really want to see a Reds vs Cards playoff.

[688sonarmen]

Also, I really don't want to start watching a game at 11pm if things work out for the Cards. GO REDS:D

[elderboy02]

I think we will win tomorrow with Latos pitching. He is on fire right now.

[CigarSquid]

I think we will win tomorrow with Latos pitching. He is on fire right now.

I hope so. I hate the Giants.

[elderboy02]

Wtf? 6-0

[hotreds]

sux

[elderboy02]

6-2. Feeling a bit better now.

[hotreds]

Nope

[elderboy02]

6-3

[hotreds]

These guys never heard of "clutch hitting" I guess.

[icehog3]

Interesting here in the 9th!

[Gophernut]

Heck of a ball game. The Reds certainly didn't quit. Just gave up too much with the Posey grand slam.

[688sonarmen]

Sorry guys, really sucks :td

[icehog3]

Congrats to the Reds fans for a great season by their team,

[kelmac07]

Congrats to the Reds and their fans on a great season.

Now Posey can SUCK IT!!!

[Starscream]

Fuggin BS and a complete waste. The Giants didn't win a game this series until today. We lost game 3 and 4 on our own. Game 3 due to errors and game 4 due to Cueto. Giants won today where it counted, that douchebag Posey hit the GD Grandslam. I'm fired up and mad, so excuse the GD remark. I had to hit the vodka to take the sting away. Adam has it right b/c he doesn't set himself up for failure like Dan, Hugh, and I do. He always expects the worst which dictates that he can't be emotionally attached or upset when these things happen.

We won more games than any Reds team since the BRM, yet we lost in the first round. Good thing is that in 2010, the Phillies kicked our @sses. This year we kicked our own @sses. In a year or two no one will kick our @ss, not even ourselves. The national media kept hyping the second coming of the BRM, well the BRM lost playoff games before they won the whole F'n show. It will happen, and we're due. We haven't won a playoff series in 17 years, or a WS in 22 years. It's our time now (or soon to be).

[hotreds]

Now that you're all lathered up, why not shave?

[Starscream]

Chippawastud, I will make one more statement that you may not agree with. You like to say that the Reds announcers are all Homers, and I disagree entirely. I'm a radio guy over the tv crew. Marty is very critical of this team. This year, Thom and Chris were critical too. I have complained about Jim Kelch all year for his lack of baseball knowledge and lack of enthusiasm, but Kelch looks like a HallofFamer compared to this terrible TBS announce team. Joe Simpson needs to give up altogether. He's horrible. Thanks to FSO and MLB.tv for showing me that us Reds fans are blessed to have such great announcers/playbyplay guys. I'll never complain about Jim Kelch again after listening to the TBS crap this week.

[chippewastud79]

Did not expect the best home team in the NL to be the first team ever to win the first two on the road and then lose all three at home. :bh

[Starscream]

Oh and for the record, my fourth and final child will be here on Oct19th. Her name is Abigail Rose Sutherland. Guess where the Middle name Rose came from. :)

[chippewastud79]

Oh and for the record, my fourth and final child will be here on Oct19th. Her name is Abigail Rose Sutherland. Guess where the Middle name Rose came from. :)

She will be as sweet as a rose? :confused:

[elderboy02]

Well, that sucked.

[icehog3]

It will happen, and we're due. We haven't won a playoff series in 17 years, or a WS in 22 years. It's our time now (or soon to be).

By that logic, looks like the Cubs are a shoe-in in 2013! :r

[hotreds]

You mean her middle name will not be "Stubbs?"

[chippewastud79]

Chippawastud, I will make one more statement that you may not agree with. You like to say that the Reds announcers are all Homers, and I disagree entirely. I'm a radio guy over the tv crew. Marty is very critical of this team. This year, Thom and Chris were critical too. I have complained about Jim Kelch all year for his lack of baseball knowledge and lack of enthusiasm, but Kelch looks like a HallofFamer compared to this terrible TBS announce team. Joe Simpson needs to give up altogether. He's horrible. Thanks to FSO and MLB.tv for showing me that us Reds fans are blessed to have such great announcers/playbyplay guys. I'll never complain about Jim Kelch again after listening to the TBS crap this week.

No, I actually enjoy the radio guys (most of the time), the TV ones are the guys who try and convince you how great players like Stubbs are. The radio guys were very critical of the team, particularly Dusty during yesterdays game. TBS announcers almost feel like throw-away announcers, I'm not a big fan of most of ESPN's guys either, but it is tough to always make baseball interesting. :2

[chippewastud79]

You mean her middle name will not be "Stubbs?"
Might be better for Andy's sanity later in life when she starts dating. She would 'strikeout' with the guys. ;s

[hotreds]

good one! Then again, all she needs is to hit one "home run!"

[chippewastud79]

Dusty signs his extension. Not sure how to feel about this. :hm

http://www.wcpo.com/dpp/sports/baseball/reds/dusty-baker-signs-2-year-contract-extension-with-reds

[elderboy02]

Dusty signs his extension. Not sure how to feel about this. :hm

http://www.wcpo.com/dpp/sports/baseball/reds/dusty-baker-signs-2-year-contract-extension-with-reds

I like it. You have to reward a guy for getting the 2nd best record in the entire MLB

[Starscream]

First skipper to get us to the playoffs twice since Sparky. No way the FO was gonna let him go without a fight. I dont agree with his every move nor his lineups, but it was a forgone conclusion that he was gonna get asked back.

[hotreds]

He's NOT the one that didn't hit in the clutch!

[chippewastud79]

He's NOT the one that didn't hit in the clutch!

He IS the guy who fills out the lineup card every day. :2

[Starscream]

Unless we get a leadoff hitter and cleanup hitter, Dusty is gonna keep marching Ktubbs out there every week. Frazier has the potential to be a cleanup hitter, but I wouldn't start him out there next year. Hopefully no more Rolen after this year, maybe a miracle will happen and some poor club will actually want Ktubbs in the offseason.

Luddy was great this year, but doubt he'll be back. Please don't overpay when he turns down the option to test the market, Walt.

[Starscream]

Might be better for Andy's sanity later in life when she starts dating. She would 'strikeout' with the guys. ;s

:r

[chippewastud79]

Unless we get a leadoff hitter and cleanup hitter, Dusty is gonna keep marching Ktubbs out there every week. Frazier has the potential to be a cleanup hitter, but I wouldn't start him out there next year. Hopefully no more Rolen after this year, maybe a miracle will happen and some poor club will actually want Ktubbs in the offseason.

Luddy was great this year, but doubt he'll be back. Please don't overpay when he turns down the option to test the market, Walt.

From the sounds of it, hopefully Stubbs already has a foot out the door. They are reportedly having Hamilton play CF all fall/winter/next season. I surely hope his skill set tranfers better to the Big Show than the last over-hyped/under-performing CF/Leadoff hitter the Reds had. :rolleyes:

If Ludwick can be had for around $5 mil., I think the Reds would be well suited to sign him up. :2

[Starscream]

From the sounds of it, hopefully Stubbs already has a foot out the door. They are reportedly having Hamilton play CF all fall/winter/next season. I surely hope his skill set tranfers better to the Big Show than the last over-hyped/under-performing CF/Leadoff hitter the Reds had. :rolleyes:

If Ludwick can be had for around $5 mil., I think the Reds would be well suited to sign him up. :2

I don't think Hamilton will be ready next year (I think he's gonna be a bust). I'll be happy if we do get Ludwick at that price, but He may try to start a bidding war, especially if he gets the comeback player of the year award.

[hotreds]

B. Hamilton will not be ready for ML next year. It does seem that Drew will be gone. What I would love to see is J. Hamilton return, but that seems unlikely. M. Bourne would also be a great lead-off hitter and CFer, but Bore Ass is his agent. Time will tell, I reckon....

[Starscream]

B. Hamilton will not be ready for ML next year. It does seem that Drew will be gone. What I would love to see is J. Hamilton return, but that seems unlikely. M. Bourne would also be a great lead-off hitter and CFer, but Bore Ass is his agent. Time will tell, I reckon....

What's up with all the J. Hamilton talk in Cincy? Never gonna happen. I know the Enquirer wants readership, but at least speculate on realistic options. What's next? A-Rod to Cincy?:hn

[kelmac07]

Rumors say they have Billy Hamilton is playing lots of CF in fall ball in hopes of capitalizing on all that speed. Can't be any worse than Stubbs at the top of the order. Although Stubbs has a fine glove.

[chippewastud79]

Rumors say they have Billy Hamilton is playing lots of CF in fall ball in hopes of capitalizing on all that speed. Can't be any worse than Stubbs at the top of the order. Although Stubbs has a fine glove.

Being an above average fielder doesn't make up for being the worst CF in the NL offensively. :2

[Starscream]

Rumors say they have Billy Hamilton is playing lots of CF in fall ball in hopes of capitalizing on all that speed. Can't be any worse than Stubbs at the top of the order. Although Stubbs has a fine glove.

Don't buy in to too much of the B. Hamilton hype, Mac. I'm still thinking he's gonna be a bust. I hope I'm wrong, though.

[elderboy02]

Rumors say they have Billy Hamilton is playing lots of CF in fall ball in hopes of capitalizing on all that speed. Can't be any worse than Stubbs at the top of the order. Although Stubbs has a fine glove.

I agree with this completely :tu

[kelmac07]

Don't buy in to too much of the B. Hamilton hype, Mac. I'm still thinking he's gonna be a bust. I hope I'm wrong, though.

I hear ya Andy...but damn he is fast. :D

[Starscream]

I hear ya Andy...but damn he is fast. :D

He's supposed to have speed like Ricky, but I've heard that one before.;)

[Starscream]

A lot of the sting is gone from us losing to the Giants after watching the Cards meltdown. They looked just as foolish as we did. Had it all but locked up, then the Giants ran them over. At least we had an excuse b/c of Cueto.

[elderboy02]

A lot of the sting is gone from us losing to the Giants after watching the Cards meltdown. They looked just as foolish as we did. Had it all but locked up, then the Giants ran them over. At least we had an excuse b/c of Cueto.

+1. I hated seeing us lose, but at least we got beat by the best team in the NL

[chippewastud79]

He's supposed to have speed like Ricky, but I've heard that one before.;)

On the stopwatch, he is faster than Rickey, Stubbs was never close to that speed. :2

[Starscream]

On the stopwatch, he is faster than Rickey, Stubbs was never close to that speed. :2

But like Stubbs, that speed means nothing if you can't get on base.
Hamilton is hitting well in the minors and doing fair in the fall league, but that won't necessarily transfer to the Bigs.

[Starscream]

Phillips got robbed! I didn't expect any of the other Reds finalists to get a gold glove this year, but Phillips deserved it IMHO.

[Starscream]

Phillips got robbed! I didn't expect any of the other Reds finalists to get a gold glove this year, but Phillips deserved it IMHO.

Bump?

I got called a homer on this on another board. I think I have a legit point if you use range as a physical attribute rather than the range factor stat.

[chippewastud79]

Bump?

I got called a homer on this on another board. I think I have a legit point if you use range as a physical attribute rather than the range factor stat.

The kid from Chicago set the record, that stands out in voter's minds. Also, I do believe that Phillips gets less Errors based on some preferential score keeping sometimes. :2

[elderboy02]

Phillips deserved the gold glove. He made a ton of game saving plays.

[chippewastud79]

Phillips deserved the gold glove. He made a ton of game saving plays.

Game saving? :confused:

I liken most of Phillips 'Gold Glove-esque' plays to the 'Pro-Bowl' catches that C. Johnson (OchoCinco) used to make. He makes stuff look more flashy/difficult/cool/interesting than most middle infielders do. And lest we forget that most of us are Reds fans. Does he have above average range? Yes. Does he make some plays that most 2B's can't make? Yes. Does he make plays that no one else can make? No. :2

[Starscream]

Game saving? :confused:

I liken most of Phillips 'Gold Glove-esque' plays to the 'Pro-Bowl' catches that C. Johnson (OchoCinco) used to make. He makes stuff look more flashy/difficult/cool/interesting than most middle infielders do. And lest we forget that most of us are Reds fans. Does he have above average range? Yes. Does he make some plays that most 2B's can't make? Yes. Does he make plays that no one else can make? No. :2

I'm a Reds fan, but I'm not basing this solely on my loyalties. None of the other Reds players who were finalists deserved to win. Not even close. With that said, I'm not completely unbisaed either.

[Starscream]

Bruce won a Silver Slugger, Frazier placed third in RoY, and Manager of the year will be announced shortly. I'm pulling for the Dust.

Edit: loks like Davey Johnson beat Dusty and Bochy. Congrats to him. Very deserving. I wish he got a fair shake when he was here.

[elderboy02]

Davey Johnson deserved it :tu

[Starscream]

Broxton signed as our new closer. Chappy to the rotation. Good move. Now we need a leadoff and cleanup hitter and some more bullpen depth.

[elderboy02]

I just hope Chapman doesnt blow out his arm. He was a reliever last year and had fatigue

[hotreds]

Yeah, dunno if I like the move or not. Altho he was a starter in Cuba, so one can hope.....

[WhoDeySchenk]

ahhhhhh Choo......bye bye Stubbs!

http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2012/12/reds-acquire-shin-soo-choo.html

[chippewastud79]

ahhhhhh Choo......bye bye Stubbs!

http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2012/12/reds-acquire-shin-soo-choo.html

If this comes true, I might actually find it easier to cheer for the Reds. Unloading dead weight like Stubbs will make them such a better team. :tu

[WhoDeySchenk]

it's officially official now, the Reds just tweeted deal is done!!!!!

[hotreds]

A Bore Ass client. Looks like they'll have him for 1 year only.

[elderboy02]

Oh no!! Adam's boy got traded away!

Seriously, good trade :tu

[chippewastud79]

A Bore Ass client. Looks like they'll have him for 1 year only.

Boras owns Major League Baseball, thats the unfortunate truth. :bh

[chippewastud79]

Oh no!! Adam's boy got traded away!

Seriously, good trade :tu

I cried myself to sleep last night, I guess I'll just have to drive to Cleveland a few times a week. Good news for him is that he'll only have to face Verlander like 4 times. :r

[hotreds]

Apparently Jockety feels that Hamilton will be ready in 2104, so this is simply a stop-gap for 2013.

[elderboy02]

Just heard that we are in the process of signing a backup 3B for Frazier, so I guess Rolen is gone...

[Starscream]

All-Star game in Cincy in 2015!
Home Run Derby at GABP will be awesome!

[elderboy02]

All-Star game in Cincy in 2015!
Home Run Derby at GABP will be awesome!

:banger :tu :banger :tu :banger

I will try to do everything I can to get tickets for both the HR Derby and All-Star Game

[chippewastud79]

All-Star Game and Home Run Derby :hm

Celebrity Softball Game :tu

[Starscream]

Celebrity Softball Game :tu

Perfect fit for GABP. Bring out the kegs!

[Brian D.]

Record of 1-3 in the Cactus League so far. Reds are toast I tell ya! :r

[elderboy02]

Record of 1-3 in the Cactus League so far. Reds are toast I tell ya! :r

LOL. I was glad to see Votto hit a HR yesterday. Hopefully his power is back :tu

[Starscream]

I wonder what they will do with Mark Prior this year?

[elderboy02]

I wonder what they will do with Mark Prior this year?

That will definitely be interesting...

[Starscream]

Meseraco tearing the cover off the ball in Goodyear so far. I'm not expecting his performance to stay at that level all year, but hopefully it's a step in the right direction for this year.

[elderboy02]

Meseraco tearing the cover off the ball in Goodyear so far. I'm not expecting his performance to stay at that level all year, but hopefully it's a step in the right direction for this year.

I sure hope so. I love our catchers this year :tu

[elderboy02]

Opening day! :tu

[Starscream]

I've got the boys fired up and ready to watch some Redlegs baseball today with me here in NC. I'm expecting a good year from this organization. Sometimes it feels good to be a Reds fan.

Anyone here going to the parade or the game?

[elderboy02]

I've got the boys fired up and ready to watch some Redlegs baseball today with me here in NC. I'm expecting a good year from this organization. Sometimes it feels good to be a Reds fan.

Anyone here going to the parade or the game?

I will be going to Opening Night on Wednesday :tu

Me, my dad, and my brother did the Chapman pick 6 games plan this year.

[hotreds]

Dress warm for that!

[Starscream]

I will be going to Opening Night on Wednesday :tu

Me, my dad, and my brother did the Chapman pick 6 games plan this year.

Enjoy it, Dan. I'm assuming that will be the Latos start? Good luck. April and Latos don't mix well.

[chippewastud79]

Nice pitchers duel. Even better, Shin Soo Choo reached base 3 times. :tu

[hotreds]

Choo could be the missing link!

[elderboy02]

Choo could be the missing link!

+1. At least Votto can hit with someone on base

[Starscream]

Almost five hour game time sucked, but it was quite a battle. Choo looks like he will fit in nicely. I hear Ludwick will be out 6-8 weeks, but they haven't done the MRI yet.

[elderboy02]

Almost five hour game time sucked, but it was quite a battle. Choo looks like he will fit in nicely. I hear Ludwick will be out 6-8 weeks, but they haven't done the MRI yet.

I hope Heisey gets a decent amount of playing time. Dusty never plays him enough.

[chippewastud79]

I hope Heisey gets a decent amount of playing time. Dusty never plays him enough.

He was 'stuck' behind Stubbs and Ludwick last year, hopefully this extended stint shows that he is worth a start more often than once every other week. :tu

[Starscream]

I'm not sold on Heisey, but I would like to see him get a chance finally. I wonder who's going to get called up.


Enjoy the game tonight, Dan. CJ Wilson vs. Latos in April? At least there's fireworks after the game. :)

[elderboy02]

I'm not sold on Heisey, but I would like to see him get a chance finally. I wonder who's going to get called up.


Enjoy the game tonight, Dan. CJ Wilson vs. Latos in April? At least there's fireworks after the game. :)

It should be interesting. I am tired of this weather. I will definitely be wearing a winter coat since I lost most of my insulation :tu

[Starscream]

Reds win! Reds win!

[chippewastud79]

Reds Win! Reds Win! :banger :tu

Joey Votto drives in Drew St...errrr.... Shin Soo Choo! ;)

As an aside, you will note that the Reds former CF and leadoff batter has now been relegated to RF and batting 9th in the AL. :r

[icehog3]

Dan posts "Reds Win" on Facebook before Cigar Asylum now.

We have better smilies. ;)

[elderboy02]

Reds win! Reds win! :banger :tu :banger :tu :banger

[icehog3]

Reds win! Reds win! :tu :banger :tu :banger

But Facebook is the big winner. :(

[waffle]

But Facebook is the big winner. :(

Guess he missed the day game yesterday.... Reds Won! Reds Won! :noon-(P:noon

[elderboy02]

Yep..

Yesterday: Reds win! Reds win! :banger ;tu :banger :tu :banger

Now onto the mighty Nats.

[Starscream]

We are now ahead by two touchdowns!

[elderboy02]

We are now ahead by two touchdowns!

Who-Dey! Whoops... Wrong sport:D

[elderboy02]

Reds win! Reds win! :banger :tu :banger :tu :banger

[688sonarmen]

Great game going on :tu

[chippewastud79]

Tough one to lose today after bringing it back from a 4 run deficit in the last 2 innings. :sh

Have I told you how much of an upgrade Choo is? :confused:

Stubbs is 2-17 with 2 singles, 0 runs and 8 K's so far this season. :pu
Choo is batting .350 with a .500 OBP, 3 HR's and 7 runs scored in 5 games. :tu

[elderboy02]

Reds win! Reds win! :banger :tu :banger :tu :banger

[hotreds]

We really should have no losses this year, but I'm just greedy!

[elderboy02]

Reds win! Reds win! :tu:tu:tu:banger:banger

[Brian D.]

Can't win 'em all. Didn't see the game last night, only the recap this morning. Looks like somebody lit up Arroyo in the sixth, eh?

[hotreds]

Arroyo simply ran out of gas PDQ style. He was going along smoothly and the wheels fell off.

[Brian D.]

Let us never speak of yesterday's game again! Ugh!

[elderboy02]

Reds off! Reds off! :(

[icehog3]

Reds win! Reds win! :tu:banger

Reds off! Reds off! :(

And nothing between? ;)

[Starscream]

I hope Cueto's ok. Holding his tricep while walking off the mound.

Alfredo Simon got his 1st big league hit.

[hotreds]

JJ is not doing very well in 2013.

[Starscream]

The team is starting to fall into a downward spiral. It's still early, but I'm starting to worry.

[elderboy02]

I wonder how Cueto is going to be...