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BRM · 08-04-2009, 12:21 PM

The full quote is actually:

"We're close, real close, to getting it together for a long period of time. I just feel it."

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2...eeling-redlegs

savafan · 08-04-2009, 12:26 PM

Do the Reds have a sports psychologist? If not, they need one!

Will M · 08-04-2009, 12:28 PM

the 2010 Reds are a TOR starter & a SS away from being a good team.
a couple TOR starters are free agents this offseason.
a SS should be available via trade.

Optomistic view of 2010 includes...
Hopefully a full season of an improved Bruce > 2009 Bruce.
Dickerson/Heisey/Stubbs > Taveras
Rolen > Rosales/EE
2010 Bailey > 2009 Bailey

Raisor · 08-04-2009, 12:28 PM

He might have said this while everyone was in his office watching Big Brother or something. I bet it didn't smell too good, and that it all seemed "close" in there.

Ltlabner · 08-04-2009, 12:29 PM

We're close to what?

Homer Bailey · 08-04-2009, 12:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BRM

The full quote is actually:

"We're close, real close, to getting it together for a long period of time. I just feel it."

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2...eeling-redlegs

Are they putting together a jigsaw puzzle in his office?

Building a ship in a bottle?

nate · 08-04-2009, 12:30 PM

I thought he was talking about Willy.

Chip R · 08-04-2009, 12:31 PM

He's talking about him and Willy.

Ltlabner · 08-04-2009, 12:32 PM

We're close to completely alienating fans?

nate · 08-04-2009, 12:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chip R

He's talking about him and Willy.

Your thunder: STOLEN!

Raisor · 08-04-2009, 12:33 PM

"we're close to the river".

Chip R · 08-04-2009, 12:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nate

Your thunder: STOLEN!

By seconds. :thumbdown

Ltlabner · 08-04-2009, 12:35 PM

"We're close...to putting together a Willy Taveras/Corey Patterson commemorative bobble-head night"

Raisor · 08-04-2009, 12:36 PM

"We're close to discovering Cold Fusion."

That would be useful.

BRM · 08-04-2009, 12:37 PM

Here's the rest of the article by the way.

Quote:

Scott Rolen was held out of the Reds' lineup on Monday after being hit in the head with a pitch the day before. Dusty Baker said Rolen did not have a concussion, only a headache.

Rolen was not available to pinch-hit in the ninth inning last night, when Willy Taveras came to the plate as the winning run. Drew Sutton was also on the bench, but Baker said, "I'm not sending the kid up there in that situation."

That is the most ignorant thing I have heard in a long time.

Did Baker think Taveras was going to send one into the bleachers?

The only way young players can get used to pressure situations is to participate in them. Besides, it's not like the team is battling for first place. This is the time of the year when you can see if Sutton (and others) will be able to contribute in the future.

Taveras was back in the lineup after missing the past five games with a sore wrist.

"We've been struggling, so I hope to use my speed and help this team win," he said.

Someone should tell him you can't steal first.

The quote of the night came from Baker, "We're close, real close, to getting it together for a long period of time. I just feel it."

Does he think the fans are complete idiots? The team has lost 19 of their last 23 games.

The Reds are 45-60. They have won just 19 of their last 59 games. They must win 18 of their remaining 57 games to avoid losing 100.

That's a lot of math.

08-04-2009, 12:21 PM	#1
BRM Let's ride Join Date: May 2004 Location: Colorado's eastern plains Posts: 11,232	Dusty: "We're close" The full quote is actually: "We're close, real close, to getting it together for a long period of time. I just feel it." http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2...eeling-redlegs

08-04-2009, 12:26 PM	#2
savafan Maple SERP Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 17,485	Re: Dusty: "We're close" Do the Reds have a sports psychologist? If not, they need one! __________________ This is the Cal Ripkin Jr. of typos. If you ask me to join your fantasy baseball league and I select Legolas in the first round, don't be angry at me. It's not my fault I've read up on the players and you haven't.

08-04-2009, 12:28 PM	#3
Will M Brett William Moore Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Crescent Springs KY Posts: 3,511	Re: Dusty: "We're close" the 2010 Reds are a TOR starter & a SS away from being a good team. a couple TOR starters are free agents this offseason. a SS should be available via trade. Optomistic view of 2010 includes... Hopefully a full season of an improved Bruce > 2009 Bruce. Dickerson/Heisey/Stubbs > Taveras Rolen > Rosales/EE 2010 Bailey > 2009 Bailey __________________ .

08-04-2009, 12:28 PM	#4
Raisor Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Posts: 12,662	Re: Dusty: "We're close" He might have said this while everyone was in his office watching Big Brother or something. I bet it didn't smell too good, and that it all seemed "close" in there. __________________ "But I do know Joey's sister indirectly (or foster sister) and I have heard stories of Joey being into shopping, designer wear, fancy coffees, and pedicures."

08-04-2009, 12:29 PM	#5
Ltlabner 2009: Fail Join Date: May 2006 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 7,441	Re: Dusty: "We're close" We're close to what? __________________ a super volcano of ridonkulous suckitude. I simply don't have access to a "cares about RBI" place in my psyche. There is a "mildly curious about OBI%" alcove just before the acid filled lake guarded by robot snipers with lasers which leads to the "cares about RBI" antechamber though. - Nate

08-04-2009, 12:30 PM	#7
nate High five! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Anaheim, CA Posts: 6,761	Re: Dusty: "We're close" I thought he was talking about Willy. __________________ "Bring on Rod Stupid!"

08-04-2009, 12:31 PM	#8
Chip R Rally Onion! Join Date: May 2000 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 33,211	Re: Dusty: "We're close" He's talking about him and Willy. __________________ The Rally Onion wants 150 fans before Opening Day. http://www.facebook.com/pages/Rally-...24872650873160

08-04-2009, 12:32 PM	#9
Ltlabner 2009: Fail Join Date: May 2006 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 7,441	Re: Dusty: "We're close" We're close to completely alienating fans? __________________ a super volcano of ridonkulous suckitude. I simply don't have access to a "cares about RBI" place in my psyche. There is a "mildly curious about OBI%" alcove just before the acid filled lake guarded by robot snipers with lasers which leads to the "cares about RBI" antechamber though. - Nate

08-04-2009, 12:33 PM	#11
Raisor Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Posts: 12,662	Re: Dusty: "We're close" "we're close to the river". __________________ "But I do know Joey's sister indirectly (or foster sister) and I have heard stories of Joey being into shopping, designer wear, fancy coffees, and pedicures."

08-04-2009, 12:35 PM	#13
Ltlabner 2009: Fail Join Date: May 2006 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 7,441	Re: Dusty: "We're close" "We're close...to putting together a Willy Taveras/Corey Patterson commemorative bobble-head night" __________________ a super volcano of ridonkulous suckitude. I simply don't have access to a "cares about RBI" place in my psyche. There is a "mildly curious about OBI%" alcove just before the acid filled lake guarded by robot snipers with lasers which leads to the "cares about RBI" antechamber though. - Nate

08-04-2009, 12:36 PM	#14
Raisor Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Posts: 12,662	Re: Dusty: "We're close" "We're close to discovering Cold Fusion." That would be useful. __________________ "But I do know Joey's sister indirectly (or foster sister) and I have heard stories of Joey being into shopping, designer wear, fancy coffees, and pedicures."

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