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[WildBlueSooner]

Ok we cant let SD sweep us...game @ 1605 eastern. Need to pull out a W!

[WildBlueSooner]

1-3 Padres win...damnit

[hotreds]

Just when they look to be doing something positive- reality hits like a freight train!

[WildBlueSooner]

Just when they look to be doing something positive- reality hits like a freight train!

Typical :bh

[Genetic Defect]

maybe the next series :tu

[WildBlueSooner]

4-3 Phillies...damn it!

[Starscream]

4-3 Phillies...damn it!

Not watching... Game over? Or can we still come back?

[WildBlueSooner]

Not watching... Game over? Or can we still come back?

Sorry game is over!:mad:

[hotreds]

http://pennsylvania.sierraclub.org/PA_Chapter_2008/Conservation/Water/down%20the%20drain.jpg

[chippewastud79]

Reds need a little help to ge tout of this funk :bh

[Starscream]

Not blaming AGon, but since he's come back we've stunk the place up.

[Starscream]

http://pennsylvania.sierraclub.org/PA_Chapter_2008/Conservation/Water/down%20the%20drain.jpg

:r

[Starscream]

Looking good tonight.

[elderboy02]

Nice win for Harang :tu

[WildBlueSooner]

Finally!

[Starscream]

D'oh!

[elderboy02]

Well that sucked :(

[elderboy02]

Cleveland must be paying the 3rd base umpire $1,000.

He totally just f-ed the Reds over. The runner was out at the plate, but the 3rd base umpire ruled that our 3rd baseman impeded the runner, which he did not.

The umpire is a piece of crap :c

[WildBlueSooner]

Fortunately I missed it. F'in umpires

[elderboy02]

Reds win!
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[chippewastud79]

Reds win!
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Way to save one out of a 3 game series :bh

[WildBlueSooner]

Yeehaw :tu

[elderboy02]

Another nice win today :dance:

Unfortnately, we face Lee Harvey Oswalt tomorrow :mad:

[kelmac07]

Had to spread some NY Mets love to y'all!!!!

[WildBlueSooner]

Another nice win today :dance:

Unfortnately, we face Lee Harvey Oswalt tomorrow :mad:

:wo:wo

[Starscream]

Looked good yesterday until Burton came in. Still won though!:wo

[WildBlueSooner]

I have been so busy...I need to keep up better. I am a bad Reds fan!

[Starscream]

I have been so busy...I need to keep up better. I am a bad Reds fan!
I haven't listened to a game in over two weeks until yesterday. Don't feel alone.

[chippewastud79]

Nice win tonight for the Reds. Big homerun for Votto :tu

[elderboy02]

Nice win tonight for the Reds. Big homerun for Votto :tu

Yep. We beat Oswalt too :tu

[Starscream]

Nice win tonight for the Reds. Big homerun for Votto :tu

Votto's back and he means business!

[chippewastud79]

Votto's back and he means business!

Helps the fantasy league, so I am cool with that :tu

[WildBlueSooner]

:wo :wo

[elderboy02]

Looking good right now!
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[WildBlueSooner]

5-2 Brewers win...dang it

[chippewastud79]

5-2 Brewers win...dang it

I thought it is a little early for a mid-season collapse, but maybe I was wrong. :rolleyes:

[hotreds]

They tease like some girls I used to know.........;)

[WildBlueSooner]

I thought it is a little early for a mid-season collapse, but maybe I was wrong. :rolleyes:

It is never to early for a Reds collapse

[elderboy02]

I hope Votto gets better soon

[Genetic Defect]

it wasnt that bad of a game, today was a good day over all for me and baseball.

[chippewastud79]

I hope Votto gets better soon

Sounds like his absence may be indefinite right now. There seems to be no timetable from the reports that the team is giving. Stress related problems may sound simple but it appears that there may be something very serious going on in his personal or professional life that seem to be hindering him. I hope he can be back on the field soon but it sounds like it could be a lot more than just simple illness. :hm

[elderboy02]

Sounds like his absence may be indefinite right now. There seems to be no timetable from the reports that the team is giving. Stress related problems may sound simple but it appears that there may be something very serious going on in his personal or professional life that seem to be hindering him. I hope he can be back on the field soon but it sounds like it could be a lot more than just simple illness. :hm

Yeah, that is what I am thinking too. I hope he gets everything squared away.

[Starscream]

It's definitely more than an inner ear problem.

[rack04]

Beware! It's June and the Astros are winning. :r

[qwerty1500]

Looks like fielding problems sunk you guys tonight. Going to be at the game tomorrow night ... if it isn't rained out.

[chippewastud79]

Can they try to find a way to win a game soon. Its getting ridiculous. :bh

[elderboy02]

This game tonight is a tough one. Going to the 10th inning now.

[elderboy02]

Reds win!
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[chippewastud79]

Got to see the fireworks last night from PBS at a wedding reception. Had half the men watching the TV set up down the hallway. :D

[elderboy02]

That was a tough loss
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[chippewastud79]

What the heck? Can these guys put together a string of games? :bh

[WildBlueSooner]

This is one frustrating team!

[elderboy02]

This is one frustrating team!

They are fun to watch though.

[WhoDeySchenk]

My favorite repeat play of the year is the "bases loaded, 1 out, infield fly ball"...way to drive in those runs fellas!

[elderboy02]

Want a quick way to get drunk? Drink a shot everytime George Grande says "Dandy" :al

[hotreds]

Or drops a name.....

[Starscream]

Want a quick way to get drunk? Drink a shot everytime George Grande says "Dandy" :al

Or drops a name.....

I hate listening to him. Good thing I listen to the radio broadcasts rather than the television. Marty and the Cowboy are an awesome team (although the Cowboy hasn't done much radio lately).

[chippewastud79]

They are fun to watch though.

I disagree. They give me a headache and the fans have already begun to sputter out. :(

[elderboy02]

I hate listening to him. Good thing I listen to the radio broadcasts rather than the television. Marty and the Cowboy are an awesome team (although the Cowboy hasn't done much radio lately).

I freaking love Jeff Brantley. He cracks me up with his jokes and he tells it like it is. No politically correct BS coming from him. :tu

[WildBlueSooner]

Bump for the Reds! No game tonight, vs Atlanta tomorrow!

[Starscream]

I freaking love Jeff Brantley. He cracks me up with his jokes and he tells it like it is. No politically correct BS coming from him. :tu

Great insight on pitching too!:tu

[hotreds]

Bump for the Reds! No game tonight, vs Atlanta tomorrow!

Guess that means we won't lose tonight! Yea!

[WildBlueSooner]

Guess that means we won't lose tonight! Yea!

:r:r:r Nope we tied!

[chippewastud79]

A tie is better than a loss. Just ask the Bengals :D

[Starscream]

A tie is better than a loss. Just ask the Bengals :D

:r

Still glad I'm not a Bengals fan!

[Starscream]

2 for three against Atl ain't too bad.



When's Votto coming back?!?

[WildBlueSooner]

2 for three against Atl ain't too bad.



When's Votto coming back?!?

Not too bad....we really need a sweep though. I hope Votto is coming back soon.

[chippewastud79]

When's Votto coming back?!?

Not soon enough, I haven't had over 6 homeruns a week on my fantasy team since he went down. :bh

[elderboy02]

2 for three against Atl ain't too bad.



When's Votto coming back?!?

Votto officially went on a rehab assignment down in Sarasota, FL yesterday. :dance:

[WildBlueSooner]

@ Toronto tonight....need to win this one

[rack04]

1/2 game. Nuff said. GO STROS! :r

[Starscream]

1/2 game. Nuff said. GO STROS! :r

Doesn't look good for us. We've been above .500 all year till now. We need Votto and some leadership from Phillips. And where's that power hitter Jocketty's been promising us all year?

[elderboy02]

We are winning right now! :banger

[Starscream]

Reds win! Reds win!
We are now back at .500!
And ahead of Chicago too.:tu

[WildBlueSooner]

July bump! :banger

[elderboy02]

Homer Bailey is killing the Cards right now!
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[hotreds]

Maybe.....???!!!

[elderboy02]

Weathers just gave up a grand slam to poopholes :mad:

[elderboy02]

We are now tied up :banger

[hotreds]

http://k41.pbase.com/u42/fishyweb/upload/34182986.Water2004_0923_200150AA.jpg

[elderboy02]

Dang.... :(

[hotreds]

http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj75/sammyxdoodle25/Cincinnati-Reds-logo-1.gif

[elderboy02]

Wow, we are losing 10-1 :mad:

[WildBlueSooner]

http://stuffandthingsblog.files.wordpress.com/2009/03/reds-suck1.png?w=315&h=393

[yourchoice]

I'm sorry, I wandered into the wrong thread...:lv

;)

[hotreds]

http://www.bingegamer.net/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/philly.jpg

[WildBlueSooner]

http://www.bingegamer.net/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/philly.jpg

:r:r:r:r

[icehog3]

Ouch.

Reds 1
Phillies 22
Final

[rack04]

Ouch.

To add insult to injury the Astros are moving on up. :tu The Cubs are next.

[Starscream]

Reds 1
Phillies 22
Final

:lv

[WildBlueSooner]

Reds 1
Phillies 22
Final

:lv

Holy hell! I am so glad I missed that debacle!:bh

[chippewastud79]

Holy hell! I am so glad I missed that debacle!:bh

Atleast they set a couple records in the process. :bh

[Starscream]

At least we're not as bad as last year. There's still a slight chance before the season ends to make the playoffs.

[elderboy02]

At least we're not as bad as last year. There's still a slight chance before the season ends to make the playoffs.

Reds = World Series :banger

[Starscream]

Reds = World Series :banger

=1990 and before.

[chippewastud79]

Reds = World Series :banger

Still got a 5'er that says "Nope". Its not going to happen this year, they still don't have a bullpen or the consistency to make the playoffs let alone the World Series. I'll even give you 2-1 odds. A 10 pack against your fiver. :tu

[Starscream]

Going further down the toilet.
8-3 Brewers in the 7th.

[elderboy02]

I might go to the game tomorrow night :hm

[Starscream]

I might go to the game tomorrow night :hm

Hope they win for you while you're there. I've seen 'em twice and they're 0-2 for me. The sad part is one of the games I saw them play was a futures game. Reds v. their top prospects. They lost 12-4.

[Starscream]

Great start to the second half of the season...:hn

[chippewastud79]

Great start to the second half of the season...:hn

Its OK, if they win out they will still make the playoffs. ;)

[Starscream]

I might go to the game tomorrow night :hm

Did you go, Dan? We want pics!

[elderboy02]

Did you go, Dan? We want pics!

I didn't end up going. I washed my car and relaxed.

[St. Lou Stu]

I didn't end up going. I washed my car and relaxed.

And...... it rained

[elderboy02]

And...... it rained

Yeah, it figures. I was able to get some good pics today though before it rained. You just have to get some photos of a new car before some asshat slams their door into yours.

[St. Lou Stu]

What did ya get man?

[chippewastud79]

What did ya get man?

http://theblogpound.files.wordpress.com/2009/01/austin-mini-cooper-sport-red-f-lr.jpg

[Starscream]

7 games back is still not the end of the season, but in our case...:hn

Doesn't look good at this point. I feel betrayed a little. We got off to such a great start, then Votto went out, then hell broke loose, then Jocketty never delivered our power hitter for left field, then... Oh well, you get the point.

[hotreds]

http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj75/sammyxdoodle25/Cincinnati-Reds-logo-1.gif

[Starscream]

EE is gone! Hooray! I was so tired of waiting for him to live up to his potential

[chippewastud79]

Can these guys score some fricken runs for their starters? :mad:

Volquez with Tommy John :bh

And leave Homer Bailey's stupid ass in Triple-A, he can't seem to give up less than 6 runs in an outing. :hm

[Captain Crunch]

Bring back the Nasty Boys from 1988, then I will cheer for the Reds. My favorite was Dibble...the nastiest fastball I have ever seen

[hotreds]

http://afrocityblog.files.wordpress.com/2009/05/upside-down-flag.png?w=800&h=421

[Starscream]

I wish Brantley would replace Dick Pole, but he has no desire to leave the booth. Brantley isn't afraid to speak his mind, and he provides great insight to the pitching game.

[elderboy02]

I wish Brantley would replace Dick Pole, but he has no desire to leave the booth. Brantley isn't afraid to speak his mind, and he provides great insight to the pitching game.

:tpd: Brantley would definitely help.

[Starscream]

:tpd: Brantley would definitely help.

Firing Pole and replacing him with a blind man might help too!:r

Speaking of pitching coaches, what the hell was his mother thinking when she named him???:confused: Dick Pole? He should join up w/ Dick Trickle and sell Viagra.

[elderboy02]

The new guy just pitched a shutout against the Cubs :wo

[icehog3]

The new guy just pitched a shutout against the Cubs :wo

Blind squirrel syndrome. ;) :r

[Starscream]

Blind squirrel syndrome. ;) :r

I'll take the blind squirrel over Dick Pole and Homer Bailey.;)

[icehog3]

I'll take the blind squirrel over Dick Pole and Homer Bailey.;)

Point taken, Andy. :r

[Starscream]

We actually won a game:r

[elderboy02]

Down with the Giants! :tu

[Starscream]

Down with the Giants! :tu

Shhhh, Don't tell Darrell!:D

[elderboy02]

Shhhh, Don't tell Darrell!:D

I won't tell Darrell :tf, well not until the series is over. We could lose the rest of the games :r

[Starscream]

I won't tell Darrell :tf, well not until the series is over. We WILL lose the rest of the games :r

There you go. I fixed that for you.:D

[Starscream]

Pete Rose got banned from baseball for betting on his own team (to win). I think Dusty needs to be banned for betting on his team to lose.

[Darrell]

You pricks.

:td

:tf

[elderboy02]

You pricks.

:td

:tf

I knew you would find your way into this thread :tu

[Starscream]

You pricks.





:r:r:r:r:r

[chippewastud79]

I can't believe the Reds found a way to have their opponent blow a game late and on errors. :hm

[elderboy02]

We lost this one :td

[Darrell]

We lost this one :td

http://www.ahhhmassage.net/images/sfgiants.gif

[hotreds]

We lost this one :td

Wow- a rare occurance.

http://d.yimg.com/a/p/sp/getty/8f/fullj.242c0a69f392cfb98ae90561d5b7f7c7/242c0a69f392cfb98ae90561d5b7f7c7-getty-85139897jd015_cincinnati_re.jpg

[Starscream]

Wow- a rare occurance.

http://d.yimg.com/a/p/sp/getty/8f/fullj.242c0a69f392cfb98ae90561d5b7f7c7/242c0a69f392cfb98ae90561d5b7f7c7-getty-85139897jd015_cincinnati_re.jpg

:r:r:r:r

[WildBlueSooner]

:r :r

[Starscream]

Not looking good for the Giants today. Where's Darrell?:r

[elderboy02]

Reds win, Reds win! :tu

[chippewastud79]

Reds win, Reds win! :tu

Holy Crap! What the heck is going on? Now all they need is a 30 game win streak and they are back in contention. :rolleyes:

[elderboy02]

Holy Crap! What the heck is going on? Now all they need is a 30 game win streak and they are back in contention. :rolleyes:

:wo Hey, it is the NL Central, anything can happen

[chippewastud79]

Hey, it is the NL Central, anything can happen

You forget that this is still the Reds we are talking about. They only go one direction at the end of the season and its not up. :td

Its just a foray into the sad Bengals season that is upcoming. Would be nice to have something to look forward to in professional sports in Cincinnati. :bh

[elderboy02]

You forget that this is still the Reds we are talking about. They only go one direction at the end of the season and its not up. :td

Its just a foray into the sad Bengals season that is upcoming. Would be nice to have something to look forward to in professional sports in Cincinnati. :bh

Come on now, Bengals = playoffs

Health and happy Chad, Lavernaeus Coles, healthy palmer, improved defense :tu

[chippewastud79]

Come on now, Bengals = playoffs

Health and happy Chad, Lavernaeus Coles, healthy palmer, improved defense :tu

I got a fiver that says the Bengals don't even sniff the Wild Card, and they are definitely not winning the AFC North. So that leaves them at 8-8 or worse on the outside looking in. I can appreciate your complete love for all things Ohio, but frankly they aren't going to be that good, just like the Reds and Buckeyes. :tu

[elderboy02]

I got a fiver that says the Bengals don't even sniff the Wild Card, and they are definitely not winning the division. So that leaves them at 8-8 or worse on the outside looking in. I can appreciate you complete love for all things Ohio, but frankly they aren't going to be that good, just like the Reds and Buckeyes. :tu

I will bet you a 5'er that the Bengals make the playoffs this year. Are we on?

[chippewastud79]

I will bet you a 5'er that the Bengals make the playoffs this year. Are we on?

Absolutely, they likely won't sniff 8-8. You want a fiver on OSU winning the National Championship too? :D

[elderboy02]

Absolutely, they likely won't sniff 8-8. You want a fiver on OSU winning the National Championship too? :D

No. I am not that crazy :r

[chippewastud79]

No. I am not that crazy :r

How about a 5'er on the Reds making the playoffs? :tu

[elderboy02]

How about a 5'er on the Reds making the playoffs? :tu

No thanks ;)
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[Starscream]

Come on now, Bengals = playoffs

Health and happy Chad, Lavernaeus Coles, healthy palmer, improved defense :tu
Bengals = tie games

Go Panthers!
No thanks ;)
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:r :r

What's the matter, Dan? Don't you have faith in Dusty?;)

[chippewastud79]

Bengals = tie games
:r :r

What's the matter, Dan? Don't you have faith in Dusty?;)

Bengals = Basement

They might be lucky to be in 3rd place this year in the AFC North, the Steelers and Ravens are clearly more talented and the Browns moved in the right direction this off season while the Bengals stood still.

They won't be competitive until Mike gets out of the driver seat, and if he gives the team to Paul Jr. its all over. Look for Marvin to be in the unemployment line after the season. :tu

And Dan talks a big game about all his "teams" but when it comes down to it he only brags about them until they blow it. He'll be a USC fan until USC comes to town and rolls them Buckeyes up :rolleyes:

[Starscream]

We beat the Redbirds!
Anything to help improve our record, but I don't want the Cards to lose their first place spot (since we obviously have no chance at getting it).

[elderboy02]

:wo Lets go Reds! :banger

[e-man67]

I will bet you a 5'er that the Bengals make the playoffs this year. Are we on?


Wow Dan! I like your enthusiasm! You are a brave man my friend! :r

[chippewastud79]

Wow Dan! I like your enthusiasm! You are a brave man my friend! :r

It isn't going to help that their "stud" 1st Round pick won't get into camp. :hm

[elderboy02]

It isn't going to help that their "stud" 1st Round pick won't get into camp. :hm

Typical retarded Mike Brown. Mike Brown is the devil. :td

[chippewastud79]

Typical retarded Mike Brown. Mike Brown is the devil. :td

Wrong, this one is squarely on the player. Yes, a bad draft pick, but he wants more money than any other tackle and he is playing RT. :td

[elderboy02]

Wrong, this one is squarely on the player. Yes, a bad draft pick, but he wants more money than any other tackle and he is playing RT. :td

Hmmm.... I didn't know he was asking for a ton of money. Makes sense.

[WildBlueSooner]

I come in here to talk about the Reds and we are talking about the Bungles?

just kidding :tu

[chippewastud79]

I come in here to talk about the Reds and we are talking about the Bungles?

just kidding :tu

The Reds ended their season months ago. We segwayed into the next Cincinnati debacle. :bh

[Starscream]

The Reds ended their season months ago. We segwayed into the next Cincinnati debacle. :bh

:r

[chippewastud79]

Nice win by Johnny Gomes last night :tu

[Starscream]

Nice win by Johnny Gomes last night :tu

I wish we could see more of Johnny Gomes.

[chippewastud79]

Nice string of games against the Nationals :bh

[WildBlueSooner]

The Reds ended their season months ago. We segwayed into the next Cincinnati debacle. :bh

:r:r true nuff!

[MedicCook]

Just an FYI for all you Reds fans. Today was Marge Schott's B-Day.

[elderboy02]

Just an FYI for all you Reds fans. Today was Marge Schott's B-Day.

She sure was a polarizing lady. You either loved her or hated her.

[Starscream]

She sure was a polarizing lady. You either loved her or hated her.

I loved her. Despite some of the racist comments that she made and the whole Davey Johnson ordeal, she did actually want to see her team win, and she put everything she thought was right into the team. And she did bring championship baseball home to Cincinnati.

[elderboy02]

I loved her. Despite some of the racist comments that she made and the whole Davey Johnson ordeal, she did actually want to see her team win, and she put everything she thought was right into the team. And she did bring championship baseball home to Cincinnati.

I too liked her. Like you said, she did give us a championship.

[Darrell]

http://patchristin.com/LouSeal_op_354x236.jpg

[elderboy02]

http://patchristin.com/LouSeal_op_354x236.jpg

Get out of this thread Mr. :tf

:r

Cordero blew it for us last night

[chippewastud79]

Get out of this thread Mr. :tf

:r

Cordero blew it for us last night

The pitching blows it every night. They have the worst 3 thru 5 starters and the worst setup men in MLB :td

[Darrell]

Rain delay? WTF!

:mad:

http://cdn.faniq.com/images/photos/photo_large/83/79783-79.jpg

[Starscream]

The pitching blows it every night. They have the worst 3 thru 5 starters and the worst setup men in MLB :td

Not sure if it's the 3-5 starters as much as it is the pitching coach. A good pitching coach could probably help this team out significantly. Harang, Cueto, and Volquez would also be a lot better if they had someone to help them learn.

[elderboy02]

Drew Stubbs made his MLB debut tonight :banger

[hotreds]

http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii83/shotzo2/BIGREDMACHINE.jpg

[Darrell]

We call that a...

S H U T O U T

Thanks for the series. :D

GO GIANTS! :tf

[hotreds]

http://www.dodgerstats.com/images/Giants-Suck.gif

[chippewastud79]

Wow, the Reds really have no clue. The GM admitted today in the paper that it is all part of the bigger plan (win later, team of the future, wait 'till next year) and that they are getting young prospects ready. Its too bad they just traded for a 36 year old 3rd baseman and all their pitching prospects have ERA's over 5.25 and their young bats are hitting a smidge over the Mendoza line :bh

[elderboy02]

Wow, the Reds really have no clue. The GM admitted today in the paper that it is all part of the bigger plan (win later, team of the future, wait 'till next year) and that they are getting young prospects ready. Its too bad they just traded for a 36 year old 3rd baseman and all their pitching prospects have ERA's over 5.25 and their young bats are hitting a smidge over the Mendoza line :bh

Yeah, I really didn't understand the Rolen trade either :bh

I think it might be time to change the avatar to the Bengals!

[Darrell]

http://www.dodgerstats.com/images/Giants-Suck.gif

Wrong. :D

[Darrell]

http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj75/sammyxdoodle25/Cincinnati-Reds-logo-1.gif

[Genetic Defect]

http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii83/shotzo2/BIGREDMACHINE.jpg

:td

[Starscream]

win later, team of the future, wait 'till next year

How many years straight have we heard this?:mad:

[Starscream]

WTF Dan? Getting rid of the Reds avatar already? Post season hasn't even started yet!;)

[chippewastud79]

WTF Dan? Getting rid of the Reds avatar already? Post season hasn't even started yet!;)

The post season starts with a day on the beach for the Reds. :rolleyes:

[elderboy02]

Nice hit by Stubbs to beat the Giants! :banger

[Darrell]

Nice hit by Stubbs to beat the Giants! :banger

Agreed. That was a nice hit.

[DrDubzz]

Nice hit by Stubbs to beat the Giants! :banger

Heck yes, Hook Em! :banger

[chippewastud79]

Too bad they are only 28841 games out of a playoff spot. :bh

[chippewastud79]

The Red have the worst home record in baseball :bh

[elderboy02]

The Red have the worst home record in baseball :bh

Hey, we have to be top of the list in something ;)

[Starscream]

The Red have the worst home record in baseball :bh

Wasn't this true last year as well?

[Starscream]

I think it's about time we moved this thread into the Jokes Section:r

[chippewastud79]

Wasn't this true last year as well?

I think its true damn near every year. :bh

[Starscream]

THis late in the season and we sweep the Braves. Hope Owings is ok. That bump was worse than the one Rolen took not too long ago.

[Starscream]

Not only is it bad enough that I'm a Reds fan, but it looks as if the Panthers are gonna be horrible this year as well. I would pick on you Bengals fans here, but I fear we are gonna be worse than you this year.

[hotreds]

Bad weekend. Bengals, OSU, and Redskins all lose. Only UC of teams I like won. And we won't even mention the Deads.

[Starscream]

We're killing the Cards tonight. Bruce with two HRs. A little too late, but maybe we can move up to third in the division in the final six games.

[elderboy02]

We're killing the Cards tonight. Bruce with two HRs. A little too late, but maybe we can move up to third in the division in the final six games.

That would be nice!

[chippewastud79]

That would be nice!

Reds = NL Central Champs

:td

NL Chumps :bh

[Starscream]

Reds = NL Central Champs

:td

NL Chumps :bh

At least we're not Pittsburgh Pirates fans.;)

[chippewastud79]

At least we're not Pittsburgh Pirates fans.;)

Atleast Pirates fans get to claim the Steelers and Penguins, all Cincinnati gets in the Reds and Bungles, the laughing stock of the MLB and NFL. :rolleyes:

[Starscream]

Any thoughts about next year? We didn't do too poorly late in the season. If we stick with who we have now, maybe with one addition or so, what do you think about our hopes next year. I'm not talking about World Champs or anything, but at least a team that is competitive. Possibly a playoff team.

[hotreds]

Hope springs eternal.... on paper....

[Starscream]

Hope springs eternal.... on paper....

As always.:)

[elderboy02]

We will be a playoff team next year. :)

[chippewastud79]

We will be a playoff team next year. :)

:rolleyes::td

[Starscream]

:rolleyes::td

You gotta love Dan's optimism.:banger:
I hope that we are competitive, even if we don't make the playoffs. Just a little excitement is all I ask. I won't even be dissapointed if we have a season next year like the Cubs did this year.

[chippewastud79]

You gotta love Dan's optimism.:banger


Dan just says that every team is his favorite team and they are all going to make the playoffs or win the championship. Eventually he will be right and he'll be able to say "told ya so." But most of the time, like his Reds playoff prediction this year, he is wrong. :bh

[MedicCook]

Bryan Price is the new pitching coach.

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=4570582

[elderboy02]

Bryan Price is the new pitching coach.

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=4570582

I've never heard of him. I hope he will be better than, wait for it, Dick Pole :r

[Starscream]

I've never heard of him. I hope he will be better than, wait for it, Dick Pole :r

No more Dick Pole! :wo:wo
We're garanteed to have a better season next year. I don't think you can get any worse than Pole.:banger


I'd actually love to see Brantley come out of the booth and be the pitching coach, but he has no desire to do so.

[Starscream]

Nothing going on this offseason. Looks like no big signings or changes are going to occur. I have faith in Jocketty, but I think his plan is 2012 or beyond. We're gonna suck for the next two years at least.
At least our pitching will probably get better (especially Owings) as our new pitching coach shows a lot of promise over Dick Pole.

[Starscream]

Reds are shopping Harang and Arroyo to see what they can get. Not sure what they are looking for in return. Gammons says that it'll be hard to put Harang up, as no one knows if he can stay healthy. I'd hate to see Harang go, but Arroyo can go for all I care. He was the first one to go in my MLB'08 PSP game.:D

[elderboy02]

I would love to hang onto Harang.

[Starscream]

Looks like they want to get rid of one just to dump payroll. No trade. Just get rid of salary expenses. Like Dan, I don't want to see Harang go. Arroyo on the other hand...

[chippewastud79]

Reds sign Chapman to a 5 year, $30 million deal. Lets hope the kid turns out to be something good. Sounds like this kid might not even have a chance at the big leagues for two years, but he is a 22 year old lefty with a high 90's fast ball. Could be untouchable but he sounds like a project, a $30 million project. Its too bad they still need a bullpen. :hm

[Starscream]

Reds sign Chapman to a 5 year, $30 million deal. Lets hope the kid turns out to be something good. Sounds like this kid might not even have a chance at the big leagues for two years, but he is a 22 year old lefty with a high 90's fast ball. Could be untouchable but he sounds like a project, a $30 million project. Its too bad they still need a bullpen. :hm

http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showthread.php?t=27162:tu

I still just don't have the confidence that everyone else seems to have about this kid.

[chippewastud79]

I still just don't have the confidence that everyone else seems to have about this kid.

I really don't think it was a good signing. Then again, I really don't like Homer Bailey or any of their bullpen. :td

[chippewastud79]

It looks like the Reds one big move of the off season (thus far) is a giagantic gamble rather than going out to make their bullpen stronger or getting an offensive weapon. Lots of big free agents were out there and it seems like they didn't even take a 'swing' at it :hm

[chippewastud79]

Can't believe Dan isn't in the Reds thread talking about this 'great deal' as he is the eternal optimist. I am sure he will put them over the top and to the World Series this year. :r

[hotreds]

Can't believe Dan isn't in the Reds thread talking about this 'great deal' as he is the eternal optimist. I am sure he will put them over the top and to the World Series this year. :r

That's because Dan started a Reds 2010 thread where he posts.

[chippewastud79]

That's because Dan started a Reds 2010 thread where he posts.

I don't think the Reds are nearly good enough for a new thread each season. Season threads are for whole sports, like NHL Season and College Football Season Threads. But I guess he will do whatever it takes to up that post count. :tu

[Starscream]

I don't think the Reds are nearly good enough for a new thread each season. Season threads are for whole sports, like NHL Season and College Football Season Threads. But I guess he will do whatever it takes to up that post count. :tu

Either way works for me. So are we using this one or the new one? We gotta pick one.

[elderboy02]

Either way works for me. So are we using this one or the new one? We gotta pick one.

I don't really care. I think a new thread is better so you don't have to read all the old posts.

[hotreds]

I don't think the Reds are nearly good enough for a new thread each season. Season threads are for whole sports, like NHL Season and College Football Season Threads. But I guess he will do whatever it takes to up that post count. :tu

Harsh!

[Starscream]

Harsh!

On the Reds or on Dan?:D

[hotreds]

On the Reds or on Dan?:D

Good question.

[chippewastud79]

I don't think anyone comes in and reads the whole thread. It is pretty much the same banter with the same people. Just stick to the "Reds Fan's Check In Thread" :tu

Dan, just admit you started a new thread to make more posts. :td

[chippewastud79]

Anyone think that the Reds actually have a shot at the Wild Card this year? :hm
Besides Dan ofcourse. :td

They haven't seemed to make any real good off season moves. I know they won't go after the large free-agents (similar to the Bengals) but it would be nice to see them actually make a few moves instead of trading away every decent player they have in the majors for all their Triple-A projects :bh

[Starscream]

it would be nice to see them actually make a few moves instead of trading away every decent player they have in the majors for all their Triple-A projects :bh

:tpd:
Playoffs are always possible, but I don't think it'll be this year.

[chippewastud79]

:tpd:
Playoffs are always possible, but I don't think it'll be this year.

Its only a matter of time before Votto is traded away for another '#1 prospect' like Jay (2 for 20) Bruce. :td

[Starscream]

Its only a matter of time before Votto is traded away for another '#1 prospect' like Jay (2 for 20) Bruce. :td

We can't afford to keep Votto around after his contract is up. He'll be worth too much (providing he stays healthy and keeps up his current level of production).

Bruce isn't that bad. He'll get more consistent. Phillips, Bruce, and Votto are the heart of this team right now (not saying much for us). And Rolen.

[chippewastud79]

We can't afford to keep Votto around after his contract is up. He'll be worth too much (providing he stays healthy and keeps up his current level of production).

Bruce isn't that bad. He'll get more consistent. Phillips, Bruce, and Votto are the heart of this team right now (not saying much for us). And Rolen.

Bruce hit somewhere around .220 last season. Not bad for the kid who was supposed to replace Josh Hamilton. :td The problem is the Reds force young 'talent' into the majors before they are ready or despite the fact they will never be ready. :hm

[Starscream]

Bruce hit somewhere around .220 last season. Not bad for the kid who was supposed to replace Josh Hamilton. :td The problem is the Reds force young 'talent' into the majors before they are ready or despite the fact they will never be ready. :hm

I'd rather have Bruce than Hamilton. Hamilton is the better player, but look what's happening to him again. I was angry about the Hamilton trade for a long time until we saw that he was turning back to his old lifestyle. Bruce doesn't have integrity problems and we don't have to worry about what condition he shows up to play in, or whether he shows up at all. Hamilton is a gamble.

[Starscream]

Here's an interesting column about the Reds and arbitration.
http://news.cincinnati.com/article/20100119/COL03/301190065/1007/SPT04/Doc++The+baseball+arbitration+blues

[elderboy02]

Here's an interesting column about the Reds and arbitration.
http://news.cincinnati.com/article/20100119/COL03/301190065/1007/SPT04/Doc++The+baseball+arbitration+blues

Interesting article. I really like Daugherty's articles. He came to my old high school (Elder) and talked to us one day. It was fun to pick his brain on different topics. The coolest speaker we ever had was Dan Patrick. He was hilarious!

[Starscream]

Interesting article. I really like Daugherty's articles. He came to my old high school (Elder) and talked to us one day. It was fun to pick his brain on different topics. The coolest speaker we ever had was Dan Patrick. He was hilarious!

Daugherty's much more interesting than Fay.


I like Patrick's interviews in SI.

[Starscream]

Looks like Orlando Cabrera is going to be our starting SS this year. Janish is a better fielder but he doesn't have the bat. Cabrera is error prone, more than EE was when he played for us.:td

I say fugg 'em both and call up Frazier. Decent fielder and a decent bat.


It won't happen, but here's what I'd like to see as our 2010 starting lineup:

1. Dickerson CF
2. Frazier SS
3. Votto LF
4. Phillips 2B
5. Bruce RF
6. Rolen 3B
7. Alonso 1B
8. Hernandez C

Yeah, I know Votto should be on first, but we can't just let Yonder Alonso rot down in Carolina and Louisville. He's too good to be held back. If Dunn can play LF, then Votto can surely hold his own out there.

[chippewastud79]

The thing that scares me about kids from Triple-A is they don't develop there for some reason. Prime example is Homer Bailey, they throw the kid to the wolves in the big show and he gets eaten alive. Its like they never teach them anything on their way through the system and by the time they are forced to the top they aren't ready. :hm

[elderboy02]

The thing that scares me about kids from Triple-A is they don't develop there for some reason. Prime example is Homer Bailey, they throw the kid to the wolves in the big show and he gets eaten alive. Its like they never teach them anything on their way through the system and by the time they are forced to the top they aren't ready. :hm

Homer didn't do too bad the last half of the year. I think he finally has his head on right. Now he actually throws a strike on the 1st pitch.

[Starscream]

The thing that scares me about kids from Triple-A is they don't develop there for some reason. Prime example is Homer Bailey, they throw the kid to the wolves in the big show and he gets eaten alive. Its like they never teach them anything on their way through the system and by the time they are forced to the top they aren't ready. :hm
It seems in our system that the best development comes out of AA Carolina. I agree that Louisville doesn't seem like the best place to develop talent (especially pitchers), although with the new pitching coach, that could change.
Homer didn't do too bad the last half of the year. I think he finally has his head on right. Now he actually throws a strike on the 1st pitch.
Homer worked out a lot of his problems late in the season. I only hope he remains that way going in to 2010.




And it looks like Cabrera is officially a Red, so Frazier is either out or part of the LF/CF platoon. Please don't let Tavares be in CF again...:hn

[smitdavi]

Looks like we could have a pretty damn good infield this year with the addition of Cabrera

[smitdavi]

We can't afford to keep Votto around after his contract is up. He'll be worth too much (providing he stays healthy and keeps up his current level of production).

Bruce isn't that bad. He'll get more consistent. Phillips, Bruce, and Votto are the heart of this team right now (not saying much for us). And Rolen.

I don't see us not holding on to Votto, imo he will and should be a staple of Reds baseball for a long time to come :2

[Starscream]

I don't see us not holding on to Votto, imo he will and should be a staple of Reds baseball for a long time to come :2

I hope this is true, but with teams with much bigger payrolls out there and Votto being predicted to be a superhero...

[smitdavi]

I hope this is true, but with teams with much bigger payrolls out there and Votto being predicted to be a superhero...

Lets just hope the Reds pony up the cash to keep him

[elderboy02]

http://cincinnati.reds.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100201&content_id=8004482&vkey=news_cin&fext=.jsp&c_id=cin

02/01/10 1:20 PM EST
Reds acquire Miles in four-player deal
Taveras dealt to A's but then designated for assignment

By Mark Sheldon / MLB.com
CINCINNATI -- The Reds acquired infielder Aaron Miles and a player to be named later from the A's on Monday for center fielder Willy Taveras and infielder Adam Rosales.

Taveras was promptly designated for assignment by Oakland.

The move followed an unsuccessful season in Cincinnati for Taveras, who was due to make $4 million in 2010, the final season of a two-year contract. In 102 games, he batted .240 with a .275 on-base percentage and 25 steals as the Reds' leadoff hitter.

Miles was also a disappointment in 2009 after he signed a two-year contract with the Cubs. He batted .185 in 74 games. The 33-year-old is due to make $2.7 million this season.

Over his seven big league seasons with the White Sox, Rockies, Cardinals and Cubs, Miles is a .282 career hitter with a .322 on-base percentage.

Taveras, who missed several games with various injuries, became more expendable once prospect Drew Stubbs reached the Majors in August. Taveras can only play center field and would have been of limited use from the bench.

Rosales, 26, batted .213 with four homers and 19 RBIs in 87 games during his rookie season. Known for his enthusiasm and hustle, he just spent the weekend with manager Dusty Baker as part of a Reds Winter Caravan tour.

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Thoughts? I hated Taveras, but really liked Rosales.

[Starscream]

http://cincinnati.reds.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100201&content_id=8004482&vkey=news_cin&fext=.jsp&c_id=cin

02/01/10 1:20 PM EST
Reds acquire Miles in four-player deal
Taveras dealt to A's but then designated for assignment

By Mark Sheldon / MLB.com
CINCINNATI -- The Reds acquired infielder Aaron Miles and a player to be named later from the A's on Monday for center fielder Willy Taveras and infielder Adam Rosales.

Taveras was promptly designated for assignment by Oakland.

The move followed an unsuccessful season in Cincinnati for Taveras, who was due to make $4 million in 2010, the final season of a two-year contract. In 102 games, he batted .240 with a .275 on-base percentage and 25 steals as the Reds' leadoff hitter.

Miles was also a disappointment in 2009 after he signed a two-year contract with the Cubs. He batted .185 in 74 games. The 33-year-old is due to make $2.7 million this season.

Over his seven big league seasons with the White Sox, Rockies, Cardinals and Cubs, Miles is a .282 career hitter with a .322 on-base percentage.

Taveras, who missed several games with various injuries, became more expendable once prospect Drew Stubbs reached the Majors in August. Taveras can only play center field and would have been of limited use from the bench.

Rosales, 26, batted .213 with four homers and 19 RBIs in 87 games during his rookie season. Known for his enthusiasm and hustle, he just spent the weekend with manager Dusty Baker as part of a Reds Winter Caravan tour.

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Thoughts? I hated Taveras, but really liked Rosales.

This sounds like the stupidest move of the offseason. They should have just cut Taveras loose and let Stubbs take over. I hate to see Rosales go. He has the hustle and dedication to one day be a great player (although we have too many soon-to-bes right now). What position is Miles going to play? Infield positions are filled. Rolen, Cabrera, Phillips, and Votto. :hm
We traded a great prospect for trash?:hm

[smitdavi]

This sounds like the stupidest move of the offseason. They should have just cut Taveras loose and let Stubbs take over. I hate to see Rosales go. He has the hustle and dedication to one day be a great player (although we have too many soon-to-bes right now). What position is Miles going to play? Infield positions are filled. Rolen, Cabrera, Phillips, and Votto. :hm
We traded a great prospect for trash?:hm

Scratching my head on that one too Andy.

[Starscream]

I get it now. This is a payroll dump which helps pay for Cabrera.

Olney reports the Reds will save $1.3 million on the deal, which will help offset some of the money they just committed in signing shortstop Orlando Cabrera.



Miles will be used like Janish, a late inning substitute for Cabrera and Rolen. Another utility player. Don't we have enough of these guys?

[chippewastud79]

Scratching my head on that one too Andy.

Does any move that the Reds do ever make sense? :hm