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M2 · 10-07-2012, 01:26 AM

Shades of Eric Davis taking Dave Stewart deep from Phillips tonight. And then the diving save behind Votto. And then the big two out hit in the ninth.

I think that deserves a song.

That Dude - The High Decibels - YouTube

Brutus · 10-07-2012, 01:32 AM

And his baserunning of avoiding the double play was an incredible play too. He was money tonight.

Cyclone792 · 10-07-2012, 01:34 AM

I was just thinking about the ED reference myself when looking back on the Phillips homer. Cueto goes down, we're feeling pretty uneasy and then Phillips takes Cain deep to give the Reds a lead they'd never surrender the rest of the game.

Tonight was Reds baseball. One down, 10 to go.

Tom Servo · 10-07-2012, 01:35 AM

One of the most underrated players in baseball IMO, seeing as most (ie: non-Reds fans, and even some Reds fans) focus far more on issues involving his personality instead of production and skills.

VR · 10-07-2012, 01:36 AM

I mentioned in the game thread.....a great night for a national television audience to see BP perform in the way that we always get to see him.

And a great post game interview, very classy.

TeamBoone · 10-07-2012, 01:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Tom Servo

One of the most underrated players in baseball IMO, seeing as most (ie: non-Reds fans, and even some Reds fans) focus far more on issues involving his personality instead of production and skills.

What's wrong with his personality? He's extremely personable and ALWAYS smiling.

George Foster · 10-07-2012, 01:48 AM

He's the best player on our team, even with a healthy Joey Votto. Brandon is the best all around player. Defense, offense, showing up big in big time games.

HeatherC1212 · 10-07-2012, 01:50 AM

Twitter went nuts after his Matrix move to avoid the tag (other team's players were totally geeking out over it

) and I loved it too! What a great night for Brandon!

Tom Servo · 10-07-2012, 01:51 AM

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Originally Posted by TeamBoone

What's wrong with his personality? He's extremely personable and ALWAYS smiling.

I'm completely with you. But I'm sure you have seen or heard the comments. "Arrogant", "thug", "punk", "liar", "race-baiter" and on a lesser level "show off", "hot dog", etc. Perhaps I should have been more clear and said 'perceived' personality.

traderumor · 10-07-2012, 01:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tom Servo

One of the most underrated players in baseball IMO, seeing as most (ie: non-Reds fans, and even some Reds fans) focus far more on issues involving his personality instead of production and skills.

VR · 10-07-2012, 01:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tom Servo

I'm completely with you. But I'm sure you have seen or heard the comments. "Arrogant", "thug", "punk", "liar", "race-baiter" and on a lesser level "show off", "hot dog", etc. Perhaps I should have been more clear and said 'perceived' personality.

Yes, I have to defend him continually to my baseball buddies. That's the perception of many non-Reds fans, and obviously....completely wrong.

RedEye · 10-07-2012, 02:33 AM

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Originally Posted by George Foster

He's the best player on our team, even with a healthy Joey Votto. Brandon is the best all around player. Defense, offense, showing up big in big time games.

Disagree. A healthy Votto is a GG 1B with a 1.05 OPS. Brandon is super good, but Joey is a truly elite all-around player.

That said, great night tonight by BP. Very glad to see him shine on a big stage.

CrackerJack · 10-07-2012, 03:02 AM

I don't see the point in direct comparisons, but Phillips should leave here being the best franchise player since Larkin. It's a privilege to watch him play, possibly the most entertaining player in the game for years now. He loves the attention and pressure, thrives on it. He carried that team tonight like Eric Davis.

fearofpopvol1 · 10-07-2012, 03:05 AM

An incredible trade by Krivsky when you think about what was given up. The thing that I admire the most about Phillips is that since the very beginning, he's always wanted to be with the Reds. He's continued echoing that, even when the team was bad. Truly loyal to Cincinnati.

Oh yeah, and he's been a very good player. Outside of his first year in Cincinnati, he's averaged around 4 wins every season since.

I was for the extension, though I wasn't sure about that last year, but you know what, if Phillips continues playing the way he has, it will easily be worth it.

cincinnati chili · 10-07-2012, 04:34 AM

Tremendous game for Brandon. Bruce wasn't too bad either.

10-07-2012, 01:26 AM	#1
M2 Posting in Dynarama Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Boston Posts: 26,668	The excellence of Brandon Phillips Shades of Eric Davis taking Dave Stewart deep from Phillips tonight. And then the diving save behind Votto. And then the big two out hit in the ninth. I think that deserves a song. That Dude - The High Decibels - YouTube __________________ Baseball isn't a magic trick ... it doesn't get spoiled if you figure out how it works. - gonelong I'm witchcrafting everybody.

10-07-2012, 01:32 AM	#2
Brutus Et tu, Brutus? Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Atlanta, Ga. Posts: 8,928	Re: The excellence of Brandon Phillips And his baserunning of avoiding the double play was an incredible play too. He was money tonight. __________________ "No matter how good you are, you're going to lose one-third of your games. No matter how bad you are you're going to win one-third of your games. It's the other third that makes the difference." ~Tommy Lasorda

10-07-2012, 01:34 AM	#3
Cyclone792 Playoffs Join Date: May 2005 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 6,233	Re: The excellence of Brandon Phillips I was just thinking about the ED reference myself when looking back on the Phillips homer. Cueto goes down, we're feeling pretty uneasy and then Phillips takes Cain deep to give the Reds a lead they'd never surrender the rest of the game. Tonight was Reds baseball. One down, 10 to go. __________________ *Barry Larkin - HOF, 2012* *Put an end to the Lost Decade.*

10-07-2012, 01:35 AM	#4
Tom Servo thirsty and miserable Join Date: May 2006 Location: NJ/NY Posts: 5,385	Re: The excellence of Brandon Phillips One of the most underrated players in baseball IMO, seeing as most (ie: non-Reds fans, and even some Reds fans) focus far more on issues involving his personality instead of production and skills. __________________ "Since I've been with the Reds in 1989, we've never had a farm system this loaded," Bowden said. "If we were the New York Yankees and had unlimited dollars, we could have traded for Colon, (Jeff) Weaver, Rolen, (Cliff) Floyd, (Kenny) Rogers and Finley and gotten them all -- and still held onto our top five prospects. That's an amazing statement."

10-07-2012, 01:36 AM	#5
VR Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Vancouver, Wa Posts: 8,211	Re: The excellence of Brandon Phillips I mentioned in the game thread.....a great night for a national television audience to see BP perform in the way that we always get to see him. And a great post game interview, very classy. __________________ “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

10-07-2012, 01:48 AM	#7
George Foster 1st pick 2022 B.B. draft Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Ky Posts: 5,851	Re: The excellence of Brandon Phillips He's the best player on our team, even with a healthy Joey Votto. Brandon is the best all around player. Defense, offense, showing up big in big time games. __________________ We got this...its our year....

10-07-2012, 01:50 AM	#8
HeatherC1212 Joey Votto Fangirl Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 2,512	Re: The excellence of Brandon Phillips Twitter went nuts after his Matrix move to avoid the tag (other team's players were totally geeking out over it ) and I loved it too! What a great night for Brandon! __________________ "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.”

10-07-2012, 03:02 AM	#13
CrackerJack Member Join Date: May 2000 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 4,923	Re: The excellence of Brandon Phillips I don't see the point in direct comparisons, but Phillips should leave here being the best franchise player since Larkin. It's a privilege to watch him play, possibly the most entertaining player in the game for years now. He loves the attention and pressure, thrives on it. He carried that team tonight like Eric Davis.

10-07-2012, 03:05 AM	#14
fearofpopvol1 Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: New York, NY Posts: 8,625	Re: The excellence of Brandon Phillips An incredible trade by Krivsky when you think about what was given up. The thing that I admire the most about Phillips is that since the very beginning, he's always wanted to be with the Reds. He's continued echoing that, even when the team was bad. Truly loyal to Cincinnati. Oh yeah, and he's been a very good player. Outside of his first year in Cincinnati, he's averaged around 4 wins every season since. I was for the extension, though I wasn't sure about that last year, but you know what, if Phillips continues playing the way he has, it will easily be worth it.

10-07-2012, 04:34 AM	#15
cincinnati chili post hype sleeper Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Denver Posts: 10,350	Re: The excellence of Brandon Phillips Tremendous game for Brandon. Bruce wasn't too bad either. __________________ On Dasher On Dancer On Prancer Ondrusek

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