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bellhead · 04-03-2011, 09:15 AM

Today we have a chance to go out and set the tone for the rest of the year. By winning today we signal to the Brewers, Cards, and the rest of the division that we are the team to beat.

Dusty needs to realize that this game is as big as any this year as it is the type of game that sets the tone for the rest of the year and declares we are the BIG DOG in the division and you are the also runs. He needs to play Rolen today and not rest anybody else.

Redsfans bring your Beer and Brooms down to GABP today and sweep the Brewers out of town.

VR · 04-03-2011, 11:03 AM

Excellent...the first must-win game of the year.

Ghosts of 1990 · 04-03-2011, 12:35 PM

I was thinking about the same thing. I'm greedy this year. I want to stomp them and start resting guys late in the year. Every game matters. I want to be talking about keeping fans interested and still selling out the place with a 10 game lead in July.

Couldn't have said it better. Set the tone.

Unassisted · 04-03-2011, 12:44 PM

I was hoping this was about the Rolen quote discussing the Brewers in this article about last night's game.

Quote:

"They have a good team," Rolen said. "You can see that on paper, but I've always been a big believer in getting a few games under your belt and then seeing how well you handle things."

I love that approach to discussing a highly-touted division rival. Say things that are complimentary, but not too complimentary. Don't give them any bulletin board material.

This would be a great tone to set in the clubhouse, too. There's no need to call division rivals "whiny" and worse. Just tip your cap to 'em in the press and win on the field.

The Voice of IH · 04-03-2011, 01:32 PM

A win today means 'we' start with a three game handicap, while a loss provides a one game head start.

Either way is nice, but still a win would be Awesome

Captain Hook · 04-03-2011, 03:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Voice of IH

A win today means 'we' start with a three game handicap, while a loss provides a one game head start.

Either way is nice, but still a win would be Awesome

We actually started with a 0 game lead but due to a 3 game beat down the Reds have earned a 3 game lead over the Brew Crew.

Redhook · 04-03-2011, 04:02 PM

On 700 WLW this morning, I heard that every time the Reds won a World Series they started the season at least 3-0. So, if you believe in these kind of stats, a win today is everything.

HeatherC1212 · 04-03-2011, 04:44 PM

Tone set.

Bring on the next team!

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reds44 · 04-03-2011, 04:47 PM

Make no mistake about it, the tone can't be set until April 22-24. You want to set a tone, set it then.

The Voice of IH · 04-03-2011, 05:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Captain Hook

We actually started with a 0 game lead but due to a 3 game beat down the Reds have earned a 3 game lead over the Brew Crew.

my point remains

kbrake · 04-03-2011, 05:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by reds44

Make no mistake about it, the tone can't be set until April 22-24. You want to set a tone, set it then.

Silly how much I'm looking forward to that series.

membengal · 04-03-2011, 05:33 PM

Journal Sentinel in Milw does a game blog for each game, with reader comments. It's good reading if you are a Reds fan:

http://www.jsonline.com/blogs/sports...age=1#comments

PuffyPig · 04-03-2011, 06:13 PM

The baseball season is a marathon, not a sprint.

This game was pretty meaningless in the grand scheme of things.

_Sir_Charles_ · 04-03-2011, 06:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PuffyPig

The baseball season is a marathon, not a sprint.

This game was pretty meaningless in the grand scheme of things.

Psychologically, I agree. But a win is a win....and in the grand scheme of things, far from meaningless...in fact it's ALL of the meaning. But I know what you mean.

757690 · 04-03-2011, 06:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by reds44

Make no mistake about it, the tone can't be set until April 22-24. You want to set a tone, set it then.

I will be there at, at every game.

04-03-2011, 09:15 AM	#1
bellhead Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 574	Setting the Tone Today we have a chance to go out and set the tone for the rest of the year. By winning today we signal to the Brewers, Cards, and the rest of the division that we are the team to beat. Dusty needs to realize that this game is as big as any this year as it is the type of game that sets the tone for the rest of the year and declares we are the BIG DOG in the division and you are the also runs. He needs to play Rolen today and not rest anybody else. Redsfans bring your Beer and Brooms down to GABP today and sweep the Brewers out of town.

04-03-2011, 11:03 AM	#2
VR Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Vancouver, Wa Posts: 8,265	Re: Setting the Tone Excellent...the first must-win game of the year. __________________ “Our team is a team full of fighters. They never panic. We don't necessarily get all the hits we want all the time, but we find a way to win.” – Dusty Baker

04-03-2011, 12:35 PM	#3
Ghosts of 1990 The Future is Now Join Date: May 2008 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 3,899	Re: Setting the Tone I was thinking about the same thing. I'm greedy this year. I want to stomp them and start resting guys late in the year. Every game matters. I want to be talking about keeping fans interested and still selling out the place with a 10 game lead in July. Couldn't have said it better. Set the tone. __________________ 2009 Attendance Record: 3-5 2010 Attendance Record: 2-9 2011 Attendance Record: 3-4 2012 Attendance Record: 3-4 2013 Attendance Record: 5-1

04-03-2011, 01:32 PM	#5
The Voice of IH Lets Go 'Bird' Hunting Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: The University of Akron Posts: 1,108	Re: Setting the Tone A win today means 'we' start with a three game handicap, while a loss provides a one game head start. Either way is nice, but still a win would be Awesome __________________ Hey Sparky! Indian Hill English teachers taught me everything I know! Numbers behind the Debate: Small Ball vs. Long Ball

04-03-2011, 04:02 PM	#7
Redhook Miami Redhawks Join Date: May 2006 Location: Cincy Posts: 2,247	Re: Setting the Tone On 700 WLW this morning, I heard that every time the Reds won a World Series they started the season at least 3-0. So, if you believe in these kind of stats, a win today is everything. __________________ "....the two players I liked watching the most were Barry Larkin and Eric Davis. I was suitably entertained by their effortless skill that I didn't need them crashing into walls like a squirrel on a coke binge." - dsmith421 www.kylevoska.com - Golfer? Check out my blog for golf tips.

04-03-2011, 04:44 PM	#8
HeatherC1212 Joey Votto Fangirl Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 2,536	Re: Setting the Tone Tone set. Bring on the next team! : __________________ "I tried to play golf, but I found out I wasn't very good." -Joey Votto on his offseason hobby search An MLB.com reporter asked what one thing Votto couldn’t do. “I can’t skate or play hockey,” Votto said. “Well, I can skate ... but I can’t stop.”

04-03-2011, 05:33 PM	#12
membengal Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Baltimore Posts: 8,403	Re: Setting the Tone Journal Sentinel in Milw does a game blog for each game, with reader comments. It's good reading if you are a Reds fan: http://www.jsonline.com/blogs/sports...age=1#comments

04-03-2011, 06:13 PM	#13
PuffyPig Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 9,836	Re: Setting the Tone The baseball season is a marathon, not a sprint. This game was pretty meaningless in the grand scheme of things.

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