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08-26-2010, 01:31 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Cincinnati/Colerain
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This is what we wanted, right?
I mean, they're not perfect, but they're pretty good.
It's August 26th and the Reds have a 3.5 game lead on the Cradinals with 35 games to play. They play hard, they fight back, they get timely hits, they bounce back from tough losses and they seem to genuinely care about winning. This season has been fun but sometimes you just got to sit back and soak it all in. Every August since 2001 when the Reds were almost always a lock to be at least 8 games out I would say I just want too see what it feels like to contend. I must say, it feels great. On paper the Reds are built to contend for probably the next 3-5 years at least. But you just never know. Enjoy it Reds fans, and lets hope they finish the job!
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08-26-2010, 01:51 AM
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Lime in da Coconut
Join Date: Jul 2000
Location: Rainelle, WV
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Re: This is what we wanted, right?
Even if they don't, it beats the last 10 years. I'm happy even if some of the moves of the manager drive me nuts and the pitching staff does things that seem unintelligent. I'll take it and no matter what happens, it makes me forget Bob Boone, Dave Miley, and Jerry Narron along with Wayne Krivsky. Thank God they are gone along with Patterson, AGon, Edwin, Fogg, David Ross, and the older Mike Stanton. It's a new day and the future looks pretty good. Thank you Walt Jocketty and the rest of the professional staff that BCast assembled.
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08-26-2010, 05:22 AM
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The Big Dog
Join Date: Jul 2006
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Re: This is what we wanted, right?
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"All I can tell them is pick a good one and sock it." --BABE RUTH Having better players makes "the right time" or "the big hit" happen a lot more often. PLUS PLUS |
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08-26-2010, 11:50 AM
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Ojo Rojo
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Moving to Atlanta in July
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08-26-2010, 03:14 PM
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Will post for food
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Dublin, OH
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Re: This is what we wanted, right?
What a season!
Going back to last year (the Reds finished 27-13 in their last 40 games), the Reds have now won 100 of their last 167 games (100-67). Over the last 162? 95-67 Thank you, Scott Rolen. I was wrong. Forgive me. |
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08-26-2010, 03:22 PM
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The Future is Now
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Columbus, OH
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Re: This is what we wanted, right?
I love this group, they're not a group of All-Stars but as you said they're very good when the sum of the parts are combined.
That said, is it okay to get greedy and expect postseason play now this October instead of just competing? That's where I find myself.
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08-27-2010, 09:55 PM
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Where's my chair?
Join Date: Apr 2000
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Re: This is what we wanted, right?
Most enjoyable season since 1999.
Thank you, Walt, Cast, and Dusty.
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Thank you Walt and Bob for going for it in 2012 AND 2013! Nov. 13, 2007: One of the greatest days in Reds history: John Allen gets the boot! 
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08-27-2010, 10:50 PM
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Location: Savannah, TN
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Re: This is what we wanted, right?
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08-28-2010, 12:47 AM
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"He looked like a surfer kid from SoCal," manager Dusty Baker says. "He didn't say much, but you could tell he was cool." |
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08-28-2010, 07:31 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Savannah, TN
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Re: This is what we wanted, right?
This isn't meant to start a big debate but is only an observation. It is hard to imagine just how good this team would be right now if Josh Hamilton was in left field. (how about Dunn in left and Hamilton in center?) I was watching highlights from the Rangers last night on MLB and they were talking about him being the best player in the AL. Votto might be the best in the NL. The offense would have been scary.
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08-28-2010, 10:35 AM
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