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redsfan30 · 08-05-2006, 07:57 PM

The question is plain and simple.

Considering the standings and the date on the calender, is the upcoming four game series with the Cardinals the biggest series the Reds have played in this decade?

I say yes. I think this is the biggest series since the final series of 1999 in Milwaukee.

Thoughts?

StillFunkyB · 08-05-2006, 07:59 PM

It is huge.

So far, I would have to say yes.

I really hope there aren't a ton of Cardinal fans at the games.

Falls City Beer · 08-05-2006, 08:01 PM

I'm thinking that this series against the Braves could be momentous; if the Reds win tomorrow, they may very well have knocked Atlanta out of the postseason--driven in the final nail, as it were.

That would be sweet redemption.

Falls City Beer · 08-05-2006, 08:03 PM

Or the series just played against the Dodgers could be too. It appears that their sweep has utterly ignited their offense--they may have just enough pitching to outpace the Reds now that they acquired Maddux.

Spring~Fields · 08-05-2006, 08:07 PM

The series against that Cards should be great and exciting baseball.

reds44 · 08-05-2006, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by SpringfieldFan

The series against that Cards should be great and exciting baseball.

I HOPE HOPE HOPE all 4 games are sold out.

No reason why they shouldn't be.

kheidg- · 08-05-2006, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Falls City Beer

I'm thinking that this series against the Braves could be momentous; if the Reds win tomorrow, they may very well have knocked Atlanta out of the postseason--driven in the final nail, as it were.

That would be sweet redemption.

Granted, the Reds beating the Braves was nice. But I think the nail in the coffin for the Braves was when Chipper Jones went to the DL this last time. They sorely miss his bat in the lineup.

919191 · 08-09-2006, 01:28 AM

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Originally Posted by StillFunkyB

It is huge.

So far, I would have to say yes.

I really hope there aren't a ton of Cardinal fans at the games.

I really like it when the opposition's fans are well represented. I t just add to the fun. I usually stay at a downtown hotel, sio I strike up conversations with them, and I like it. Unfortunately, I ended up with reservations all the way up in Blue Ash, so that isn't happening.

A few seasons ago, I ended up on a TANK bus back to Covington woth a busload of Cardinal fans. It was really interesting, and it was all polite and respectful.

captainmorgan07 · 08-05-2006, 08:00 PM

yes hands down

MWM · 08-05-2006, 10:50 PM

I think it's the month of August as opposed to any one series in the month. If they can survive August and still be atop the WC or within a couple of games of the division, then we can start to talk about individual series.

KronoRed · 08-05-2006, 11:16 PM

Series of the moment, decade has a few more hopefully more successfull years.

MWM · 08-05-2006, 11:22 PM

Actually, the most important three series of the season might wind up being August 24 - September 3. It's a 10 game west coast road trip against the Giants, Dodgers, and Padres. We all know what those trips have done to the Reds in the past. At that stage they will not be able to afford to lay an egg like they so often do over on the leeft coast.

wheels · 08-06-2006, 12:51 AM

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Originally Posted by MWM

Actually, the most important three series of the season might wind up being August 24 - September 3. It's a 10 game west coast road trip against the Giants, Dodgers, and Padres. We all know what those trips have done to the Reds in the past. At that stage they will not be able to afford to lay an egg like they so often do over on the leeft coast.

Add to that the fact that they aren't as accustomed to West Coast trips as they were in the eighties when they were in the West.

That trip could be Waterloo for the Reds.

redsrule2500 · 08-06-2006, 12:53 AM

Series of the decade so far, possibly yes. Actually almost every series this far into a season is, because we actually have a winning record!

Matt700wlw · 08-06-2006, 10:48 AM

Monday - Thurs is what it's all about.

If they come out flat during this one, they don't deserve to make the playoffs.

08-05-2006, 07:57 PM	#1
redsfan30 Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 7,545	Series of the decade? The question is plain and simple. Considering the standings and the date on the calender, is the upcoming four game series with the Cardinals the biggest series the Reds have played in this decade? I say yes. I think this is the biggest series since the final series of 1999 in Milwaukee. Thoughts? __________________ "Strickland Propane... Taste the meat, not the heat." - Hank Hill

08-05-2006, 07:59 PM	#2
StillFunkyB Your killin' me Smalls! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Florence, KY Posts: 3,098	Re: Series of the decade? It is huge. So far, I would have to say yes. I really hope there aren't a ton of Cardinal fans at the games. __________________ "And the fact that watching him pitch is like having someone poop on your soul." FCB on Gary Majewski

08-05-2006, 08:01 PM	#3
Falls City Beer Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 24,098	Re: Series of the decade? I'm thinking that this series against the Braves could be momentous; if the Reds win tomorrow, they may very well have knocked Atlanta out of the postseason--driven in the final nail, as it were. That would be sweet redemption.

08-05-2006, 08:03 PM	#4
Falls City Beer Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 24,098	Re: Series of the decade? Or the series just played against the Dodgers could be too. It appears that their sweep has utterly ignited their offense--they may have just enough pitching to outpace the Reds now that they acquired Maddux. Last edited by Falls City Beer; 08-05-2006 at 08:08 PM.

08-05-2006, 08:07 PM	#5
Spring~Fields Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 8,630	Re: Series of the decade? The series against that Cards should be great and exciting baseball.

08-05-2006, 08:00 PM	#9
captainmorgan07 got alil captain in u? Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Bridgeport Ohio Posts: 4,839	Re: Series of the decade? yes hands down

08-05-2006, 10:50 PM	#10
MWM Pre-tty, pre-tty good!! Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 12,171	Re: Series of the decade? I think it's the month of August as opposed to any one series in the month. If they can survive August and still be atop the WC or within a couple of games of the division, then we can start to talk about individual series. __________________ Grape works as a soda. Sort of as a gum. I wonder why it doesn't work as a pie. Grape pie? There's no grape pie. - Larry David

08-05-2006, 11:16 PM	#11
KronoRed The Lineups stink. Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: West N. Carolina Posts: 55,343	Re: Series of the decade? Series of the moment, decade has a few more hopefully more successfull years. __________________ Go Gators!

08-05-2006, 11:22 PM	#12
MWM Pre-tty, pre-tty good!! Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 12,171	Re: Series of the decade? Actually, the most important three series of the season might wind up being August 24 - September 3. It's a 10 game west coast road trip against the Giants, Dodgers, and Padres. We all know what those trips have done to the Reds in the past. At that stage they will not be able to afford to lay an egg like they so often do over on the leeft coast. __________________ Grape works as a soda. Sort of as a gum. I wonder why it doesn't work as a pie. Grape pie? There's no grape pie. - Larry David

08-06-2006, 12:53 AM	#14
redsrule2500 Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 3,114	Re: Series of the decade? Series of the decade so far, possibly yes. Actually almost every series this far into a season is, because we actually have a winning record! __________________ redsrule2500 Go Reds! Baseball Bliss “I’m a normal guy blessed with the ability to hit a baseball.” - Sean Casey

08-06-2006, 10:48 AM	#15
Matt700wlw Making sense of it all Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 26,131	Re: Series of the decade? Monday - Thurs is what it's all about. If they come out flat during this one, they don't deserve to make the playoffs. __________________ An excited shade of Red

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