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Old 08-09-2012, 07:47 PM   #16
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Re: 8/9/2012 Reds vs Baby Bears

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I never thought that I would ever say this, but I need a break from the Reds. It's not the winning or losing, it's the grind of games, so after tonight, I won't have access to either TV or radio in Myrtle Beach for a week. Bring me back home with a 3-1 series record. And then win the rest of them.
Dog days of August getting to ya? Completely understand. Enjoy the rest
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Old 08-09-2012, 07:49 PM   #17
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I never thought that I would ever say this, but I need a break from the Reds. It's not the winning or losing, it's the grind of games, so after tonight, I won't have access to either TV or radio in Myrtle Beach for a week. Bring me back home with a 3-1 series record. And then win the rest of them.
funny, i feel like that sometimes. Grown men and ladies investing so much time, energy and brain power in something none of us have any control over is kinda crazy.
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Old 08-09-2012, 08:03 PM   #18
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funny, i feel like that sometimes. Grown men and ladies investing so much time, energy and brain power in something none of us have any control over is kinda crazy.
We have no control over the games?

Now that is crazy talk!!!!
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Old 08-09-2012, 08:05 PM   #19
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I never thought that I would ever say this, but I need a break from the Reds. It's not the winning or losing, it's the grind of games, so after tonight, I won't have access to either TV or radio in Myrtle Beach for a week. Bring me back home with a 3-1 series record. And then win the rest of them.
Enjoy the vacation man.
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Old 08-09-2012, 08:09 PM   #20
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I never thought that I would ever say this, but I need a break from the Reds. It's not the winning or losing, it's the grind of games, so after tonight, I won't have access to either TV or radio in Myrtle Beach for a week. Bring me back home with a 3-1 series record. And then win the rest of them.
From the Reds, or Redszone?

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Old 08-09-2012, 08:12 PM   #21
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From the Reds, or Redszone?

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Old 08-09-2012, 08:13 PM   #22
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Old 08-09-2012, 08:19 PM   #23
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That may be why Rolen isn't in the lineup. Dusty is too worried he may get injured if the playing surface is too bad.
I read on Twitter Rolen is dealing with some back spasms/pain again.
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Old 08-09-2012, 08:24 PM   #24
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I read on Twitter Rolen is dealing with some back spasms/pain again.
Uh oh... Seems those rumblings always lead to something significant. Hopefully not this time.
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Old 08-09-2012, 08:26 PM   #25
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We have no control over the games?

Now that is crazy talk!!!!
Apparently paying members of the Pirate Fan Advisory Network have an input over the makeup of their team. And I'm sure they'll be taken very seriously.
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Old 08-09-2012, 08:27 PM   #26
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Re: 8/9/2012 Reds vs Baby Bears

Does anyone know what the chances of are of getting the game in tonight, and if so - how soon they might be starting?
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Old 08-09-2012, 08:30 PM   #27
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Does anyone know what the chances of are of getting the game in tonight, and if so - how soon they might be starting?
The latest update from Fay's blog is the game is supposed to start around 9 PM ET now.
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The latest update from Fay's blog is the game is supposed to start around 9 PM ET now.
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Old 08-09-2012, 08:54 PM   #29
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Twitter says it is raining again in Chicago...
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Old 08-09-2012, 09:03 PM   #30
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Looks like a long night ahead
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