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M2 · 04-05-2007, 12:29 PM

I just opened today's game thread and I had to scroll to the second page to find the Cubs' lineup. That strikes me as the sort of basic info that should be in the opening post, both lineups and the starting pitchers.

I figured I'd toss it out to see if people would like that to be the standard operating procedure or if they're fine just having the Reds lineup listed in the first post of a game thread.

WMR · 04-05-2007, 12:31 PM

Yes, I think so. In the past, whoever started the thread had the responsibility to go back and edit their first post with the line-ups whenever they were in fact posted.

westofyou · 04-05-2007, 12:40 PM

When the lineup is posted by C Trent it's just a lineup.

When the opposing team has a lineup then it's a game.

RedFanAlways1966 · 04-05-2007, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by M2

I just opened today's game thread and I had to scroll to the second page to find the Cubs' lineup. That strikes me as the sort of basic info that should be in the opening post, both lineups and the starting pitchers.

I figured I'd toss it out to see if people would like that to be the standard operating procedure or if they're fine just having the Reds lineup listed in the first post of a game thread.

Both lineups s/b the standard.

Red Leader · 04-05-2007, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by westofyou

When the lineup is posted by C Trent it's just a lineup.

When the opposing team has a lineup then it's a game.

Agreed. Well stated, as usual, woy.

paintmered · 04-05-2007, 05:02 PM

I thought that was the rule from the beginning - no game thread until both lineups are available.

Chip R · 04-05-2007, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by paintmered

I thought that was the rule from the beginning - no game thread until both lineups are available.

Lineups seem to be posted earlier this year thanks to Trent's blog. I can't recall Marc ever posting them this early and when he did it was usually both so it really wasn't an issue.

pedro · 04-05-2007, 05:24 PM

I think waiting for both lineups to be posted will have the added benefit of keeping the prattle to a minimum before the game starts. Sometimes it seems there is 5-6 pages of calling Narron an idiot before the game even starts.

BRM · 04-05-2007, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by pedro

Sometimes it seems there is 5-6 pages of calling Narron an idiot before the game even starts.

It has become a RedsZone tradition.

Chip R · 04-05-2007, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by BRM

It has become a RedsZone tradition.

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A tradition unlike any other.

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WMR · 04-05-2007, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by pedro

I think waiting for both lineups to be posted will have the added benefit of keeping the prattle to a minimum before the game starts. Sometimes it seems there is 5-6 pages of calling Narron an idiot before the game even starts.

remdog · 04-05-2007, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by BRM

It has become a RedsZone tradition.

Don't forget now, Castellini is pushing 'the power of tradition'.

As has been pointed out (most notably when discussing how much revenue the Yankees are entitled to) a team can't play itself so I would agree that the thread should open with both lineups.

Rem

MrCinatit · 04-06-2007, 07:45 AM

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Originally Posted by paintmered

I thought that was the rule from the beginning - no game thread until both lineups are available.

Well darn it, it should.

Besides, it could get rid of a "I started the game thread first!" trend I am fearful of seeing. Yeah, it is quite all right to get excited about opening day and starting early...I just dread seeing it done for September games against the Pirates.

geniusMoment · 04-06-2007, 01:13 PM

I don't understand the big deal, don't read the thread if it upsets you about it starting an hour or two earlier. I would prefer it be up once the Reds lineup is posted, as then you get to discuss the game and the reds order more.

GAC · 04-06-2007, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by paintmered

I thought that was the rule from the beginning - no game thread until both lineups are available.

View Poll Results: Should both teams' lineups be listed to start a game thread?
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04-05-2007, 12:29 PM	#1
M2 Posting in Dynarama Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Boston Posts: 26,809	Both lineups to start a game thread? I just opened today's game thread and I had to scroll to the second page to find the Cubs' lineup. That strikes me as the sort of basic info that should be in the opening post, both lineups and the starting pitchers. I figured I'd toss it out to see if people would like that to be the standard operating procedure or if they're fine just having the Reds lineup listed in the first post of a game thread. __________________ Baseball isn't a magic trick ... it doesn't get spoiled if you figure out how it works. - gonelong I'm witchcrafting everybody.

04-05-2007, 12:40 PM	#3
westofyou breath Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: PDX Posts: 39,650	Re: Both lineups to start a game thread? When the lineup is posted by C Trent it's just a lineup. When the opposing team has a lineup then it's a game.

04-05-2007, 05:02 PM	#6
paintmered SERP Emeritus Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 7,007	Re: Both lineups to start a game thread? I thought that was the rule from the beginning - no game thread until both lineups are available. __________________ What if this wasn't a rhetorical question? All models are wrong. Some of them are useful.

04-05-2007, 05:24 PM	#8
pedro Please come again Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: portland, oregon Posts: 14,716	Re: Both lineups to start a game thread? I think waiting for both lineups to be posted will have the added benefit of keeping the prattle to a minimum before the game starts. Sometimes it seems there is 5-6 pages of calling Narron an idiot before the game even starts. __________________ Get your nunchucks and the keys to your dad's car. I know where we can get a gun

04-06-2007, 01:13 PM	#14
geniusMoment Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 161	Re: Both lineups to start a game thread? I don't understand the big deal, don't read the thread if it upsets you about it starting an hour or two earlier. I would prefer it be up once the Reds lineup is posted, as then you get to discuss the game and the reds order more.

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