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    Re: We have to talk about Corky

    Quote Originally Posted by malcontent View Post
    They could. Jocketty would just have to get off his can to make it happen.
    And he's shown that he will do that, time after time, has he not?


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    Re: We have to talk about Corky

    Quote Originally Posted by malcontent View Post
    Jocketty's all over that once he's back from Machu Picchu.
    Walt's down there praying to the Peruvian Gods for a power LF, 3b, and catcher
    that can hit. And the reincarnation of the nasty boys.

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    Re: We have to talk about Corky

    When Corky's mustache gains sentience and takes over the world (think SkyNet but hairier) y'all are doomed.

    I welcome our new overlord.

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    Re: We have to talk about Corky

    Quote Originally Posted by IslandRed View Post
    When a 28-year-old catcher with a .743 career minor-league OPS has never gotten the call to the big leagues, the first thing that sprung to my mind was, "he must not look major-league caliber behind the plate even if you squint real hard."

    But yes, I agree with the general idea -- if Hanigan's an ongoing injury concern and Corky is what they think the best AAA option is, we need a better AAA option.
    28 WHAT? That can't be right...

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    Re: We have to talk about Corky

    I told my Dad yesterday at the game, "Corky is gonna crank a homer off the Batters Eye and then his mustache is gonna run the bases."

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    Re: We have to talk about Corky

    Quote Originally Posted by Falcon7 View Post
    28 WHAT? That can't be right...
    Nevin Ashley, not Corky.
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    Re: We have to talk about Corky

    Quote Originally Posted by reds44 View Post
    The worst part is the Reds have a catcher in AAA with an .801 OPS this season and a .743 career minor league OPS.

    http://www.baseball-reference.com/mi...d=ashley001nev
    They use Corky because he will clear waivers and can be dropped from the 40 man roster when Ryan comes back. They must believe Nevin Ashley would not clear waivers

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    Re: We have to talk about Corky

    As I understand it, there is no player you'd rather sit next to on the bench than Corky Miller. Supposedly he's a spectacular human. As a short term bench anchor, I can see where calling up the universally beloved future manager of the Reds makes some sense.

    I bet he rocks in rain delays too.
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    Re: We have to talk about Corky

    Bruce just made a beautiful throw to the plate and Corky's poor block (IMO) cost the Reds a run.

    If it looks like Hannigan's injury will be around the rest of the year, we need to give Ashley a shot or start shopping.

    I know this seems reactionary, but it's been in my mind for about a week.

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    Re: We have to talk about Corky

    Quote Originally Posted by M2 View Post
    As I understand it, there is no player you'd rather sit next to on the bench than Corky Miller. Supposedly he's a spectacular human. As a short term bench anchor, I can see where calling up the universally beloved future manager of the Reds makes some sense.

    I bet he rocks in rain delays too.
    He would be a helluva guy to have a beer with after the game.....even better if he didn't catch that night.

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    Re: We have to talk about Corky

    Quote Originally Posted by LexRedsFan View Post
    Bruce just made a beautiful throw to the plate and Corky's poor block (IMO) cost the Reds a run.

    If it looks like Hannigan's injury will be around the rest of the year, we need to give Ashley a shot or start shopping.

    I know this seems reactionary, but it's been in my mind for about a week.
    That was some terrible catching technique. Corky is a great guy and will make a fine manager. He is no longer capable of being a big league catcher. It is actually painful to watch because I like the guy so much.

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    Re: We have to talk about Corky

    Quote Originally Posted by reds1869 View Post
    That was some terrible catching technique. Corky is a great guy and will make a fine manager. He is no longer capable of being a big league catcher. It is actually painful to watch because I like the guy so much.
    It's a technical position, it is so ingrained visually with TV that I believe the position has lost an allure that it had prior. Not that it matters, but I caught for a year in 5th grade, it was something... sitting there looking out at your teammates.

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    Break the magic in pro ball by placing a person who can't get it done and it's a different animal.

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    Re: We have to talk about Corky

    CORKY


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    Re: We have to talk about Corky

    All is forgiven.

    I for one welcome our new mustachioed overlord.

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    Re: We have to talk about Corky

    That was glorious.


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