6/21/14 - Reds vs Blue Jays

[Reds Fanatic]

Reds Lineup:

Billy Hamilton CF
Todd Frazier 3B
Joey Votto 1B
Brandon Phillips 2B
Jay Bruce RF
Ryan Ludwick LF
Devin Mesoraco C
Ramon Santiago SS
Mike Leake P

[Tom Servo]

Ramon Santiago will save us all.

[reds1869]

It is hard to complain about the offense lately, but I'm going to anyway. I simply can't wrap my head around continuing to bat BP 4th. Swap him with Devin and be done with it already.

[BEETTLEBUG]

I agree with you get Phillips out of four hole.

[50YrRedsFan]

I guess most need a day off after yesterday's debacle......

[Tom Servo]

With 2 outs in the first, Happ auditions for the Reds by walking the bases loaded.

[50YrRedsFan]

Reds with bases loaded on 3 walks

[Tom Servo]

Luddy delivers! 2-0 Redlegs.

[Chuckie]

Lud must be on PEDs.

What?

[Chuckie]

3-0 Reds! Passed ball.

[Tom Servo]

Passed ball and Bruce scores. 3-0 good guys.

[Roy Tucker]

Why am I not very comfortable?

[Chuckie]

Happ wanted nothing to do with Mez there.

[Tom Servo]

Mesoraco walks. Razor Ramon with a chance to do something with 2 outs.

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Why am I not very comfortable?
Hmmm, I couldn't possibly imagine.

[Chuckie]

I love Brantley as a TV color analyst.

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Pretty sad when you think "I'd rather have Cozart up here."

[50YrRedsFan]

Reds with 3 runs on 1 hit and 4 walks; 3-0 after 1

[Tom Servo]

There's no 'a' in Abreu, FS Ohio.

[Tom Servo]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pWa0dZMHYeE

[Tom Servo]

Nice job by Leake to work around a leadoff walk and hit off his leg.

[Roy Tucker]

Nice job by Leake to get himself out of a jam.

[GAC]

I feel a lot better about this game since we only got a 3 run lead early. :mooner:

[50YrRedsFan]

Reds gone in order. 3-0 after 2

[50YrRedsFan]

Jays gone in order. 3-0 after 2 1/2

[Tom Servo]

Bruuuuuuuce! :jump:

[RedsfaninMT]

If ever there was a Game Day thread that showed a hangover, this one is it.

Bruce heating up. HR!

[GAC]

Bruuuuuuuce! #7

4-0 Reds

[RedsfaninMT]

Happ throwing pitch #66 in the 3rd.

[Tom Servo]

http://i.imgur.com/miTL7j3.png

[50YrRedsFan]

Reds add 1 on Bruce's bomb....4-0 Reds after 3

[toledodan]

If ever there was a Game Day thread that showed a hangover, this one is it.

Bruce heating up. HR!

they need the next two to put that nightmare behind them. get back to .500 before going on the road to play the cubs.

[Raisor]

Bruce now OPSing over 700 for the season.

[Kc61]

Leake just needs to keep throwing those ground balls.

[50YrRedsFan]

Other games........Mil 4 - Col 2, bot 2. StL 1- Phi 1, bot 4

[Big Klu]

Bruuuuuuuce! :jump:

Updated Reds HR list (players in italics are active):

Reds 100-Home Run Club
1. Johnny Bench - 389
2. Frank Robinson - 324
3. Tony Perez - 287
4. Adam Dunn - 270
5. Ted Kluszewski - 251
6. George Foster - 244
7. Ken Griffey, Jr. - 210
8. Eric Davis - 203
9. Barry Larkin - 198
10. Vada Pinson - 186
11. Wally Post - 172
12. Jay Bruce - 171
13. Brandon Phillips - 165
14. Joey Votto - 163
15. Gus Bell - 160
16. Joe Morgan - 152
16. Pete Rose - 152
18. Lee May - 147
19. Dan Driessen - 133
20. Reggie Sanders - 125
21. Ernie Lombardi - 120
22. Sean Casey - 118
23. Frank McCormick - 110
24. Dave Parker - 107
25. Chris Sabo - 104
26. Dave Concepcion - 101

[Tom Servo]

Leake thus far throwing the kind of game I was hoping from him last time out.

[Kc61]

Bruce now OPSing over 700 for the season.

Bruce needs a few good games against lefties. His numbers against lefties this year are weak. Hopefully this is the beginning of a correction.

[GAC]

Leake is really mixing up his pitches well today, really keeping them off balance (guessing).

[50YrRedsFan]

Leake is really mixing up his pitches well today, really keeping them off balance.

Leake with 7 K's through 4 innings.

[Falls City Beer]

Maybe Latos needed a few more rehab starts.

[Roy Tucker]

If ever there was a Game Day thread that showed a hangover, this one is it.

Bruce heating up. HR!

Also a pretty June day in the tri-state. I spent all day in my yard puttering. Now I'm on the couch on the borderline of consciousness.

We did get free ticket vouchers last night. A nice thing to do and a good deal.

[Kc61]

Leake with 7 K's through 4 innings.

58 pitches so it's probably a seven inning outing for Leake if he keeps on this track. Possibly eight.

Hit for Santiago.

[Brutus]

Man, Leake is pitching really well. Yet, I've still never been so terrified of a 4-run lead in the bottom of the 4th in my life.

[Raisor]

Also a pretty June day in the tri-state. I spent all day in my yard puttering. Now I'm on the couch on the borderline of consciousness.

We did get free ticket vouchers last night. A nice thing to do and a good deal.

You didn't donate that evil pie filling did you?

[Tom Servo]

Leake gettin it done.

[GAC]

I love Mike Leake! What a nice "fool you" job of hitting! LOL

[Roy Tucker]

You didn't donate that evil pie filling did you?

2 cans of soup and a jar of peanut butter.

[Kc61]

Leake surprises them with a hit, first and third.

If the Reds are going to have a backup SS who doesn't hit much, I kind of like Santiago. Switch hitter, decent approach at the plate, doesn't make too many mistakes.

Wouldn't mind him for another year if the Reds choose to have that type of player on the roster.

[Tom Servo]

Awesome 0-2 hitting by Billy for an RBI single!

[GAC]

Hamilton singles 5-0 Reds

[Kc61]

Hamilton singles home a run.

Hope the Reds get a 7 or 9 run lead in this game.

Let's stay away from 8.

[toledodan]

bham 5-0 reds

[Brutus]

Awesome 0-2 hitting by Billy for an RBI single!

Billy Hamilton, RBI machine.

[Roy Tucker]

The Blue Jays are now cackling "we have the Reds right where we want them".

[Tom Servo]

Leake surprises them with a hit, first and third.

If the Reds are going to have a backup SS who doesn't hit much, I kind of like Santiago. Switch hitter, decent approach at the plate, doesn't make too many mistakes.

Wouldn't mind him for another year if the Reds choose to have that type of player on the roster.
It feels like the Reds backup infielders are at least getting progressively less terrible. Wilson Valdez was the absolute worst, Cesar Izturis was horrible, and Santiago is just bad. Tremendous progress.

[toledodan]

#31 for hamilton but a heck of a throw from kratz

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It feels like the Reds backup infielders are at least getting progressively less terrible. Wilson Valdez was the absolute worst, Cesar Izturis was horrible, and Santiago is just bad. Tremendous progress.



ouch #babysteps

[Tom Servo]

Oh man, Frazier just missed a 3 run bomb. Sac fly instead.

[toledodan]

that was almost 8-0 lol

[Brutus]

The great news here is that it's starting to get to the point where folks can stop worrying about the offense. It's clear we should all focus our displeasure with middle relief.

[Raisor]

2 cans of soup and a jar of peanut butter.

Good man.

[Mutaman]

Just 9 more runs and I'll feel comfortable.

[Tom Servo]

Votto double to make it 7-0.

[Raisor]

Joey Votto: traitor to his country.

[toledodan]

there's 7-0. no more runs please :)

[Brutus]

What? The Reds just went up 7-0?

Toronto's response?

7367

[Kc61]

there's 7-0. no more runs please :)

Or two.

[RedsfaninMT]

Rur-Roh...7-0.

[toledodan]

What? The Reds just went up 7-0?

Toronto's response?

7367

NICE!

[Raisor]

Reds offense has been cooking since Joey came back.

[Tom Servo]

BP double.


8-0 :eek:

[RedsfaninMT]

Amazed Happ is still in there.

[Raisor]

We
Are
Doomed

[Tom Servo]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pWa0dZMHYeE

[toledodan]

damnit 8-0. we're toast :(

[Reds Fanatic]

An 8 run lead against the Blue Jays. What could possibly go wrong

[RedsfaninMT]

This is a funny bleeping thread.

[jojo]

BP double.


8-0 :eek:

Who says that there aren't any do overs in life?

[Brutus]

I think if it happens again, I will break down in tears.

[KittyDuran]

Amazed Happ is still in there.

Up to 97 pitches

[Roy Tucker]

Good man.

I try.

The spousal unit just asked when happy hour starts. I believe it may be soon. Mojitos with mint from the garden are on tap.

[toledodan]

Amazed Happ is still in there.

Happ and Leake may pitch untill their arms fall off.

[Raisor]

This is a funny bleeping thread.

How is it funny?

Funny like a clown?

[Kc61]

Reds offense has been cooking since Joey came back.

Which is odd because Joey isn't hitting that much. I'm sure it affects the opposing pitcher, but we still haven't seen vintage Votto.

I think it would help Votto if the Reds had a big power hitting cleanup man. Bruce or Frazier might play that role, but a new guy for next year wouldn't be a bad idea.

I want pitchers to pay big time and immediately when they walk Votto.

[50YrRedsFan]

Happ in there to take 1 for the team.

[Mutaman]

Its impossible to blow an 8-0 lead two days in a row isn't it? Isn't it?

[toledodan]

An 8 run lead against the Blue Jays. What could possibly go wrong

at least we didn't score them all in one inning. :thumbup:

[Raisor]

I try.

The spousal unit just asked when happy hour starts. I believe it may be soon. Mojitos with mint from the garden are on tap.

Mint mojitos at Roy's everybody!!

[RedsfaninMT]

How is it funny?

Funny like a clown?

We're all scared to death of an 8-0 lead and some of the posts are instant classics, IMO.

[Raisor]

We're all scared to death of an 8-0 lead and some of the posts are instant classics, IMO.

Are we here to amuse you?
You're a big boy, you can tell us.

[Tom Servo]

Its impossible to blow an 8-0 lead two days in a row isn't it? Isn't it?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wcz_kDCBTBk

[Raisor]

As far back as I can remember I always wanted to be a gangster

[GAC]

Reds offense has been cooking since Joey came back.

and with no trans fats too!

[50YrRedsFan]

MIL now 8-2 over COL, bot 3

[toledodan]

MIL now 8-2 over COL, bot 3

boo. it's coors so there is hope.

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two out thunder by the jays

[Kc61]

Leake at 77 pitches.

[GAC]

Mint mojitos at Roy's everybody!!

Tennessee sour mash w/coke here.

[Roy Tucker]

As far back as I can remember I always wanted to be a gangster

I've always wanted to pilot a rocket to Mars.

Mojitos and a cheese and fruit platter on the patio at 6.

[toledodan]

good job mike

[GAC]

so..... do we have an 8 run lead on the Blue Jays? ...... or our bullpen? :beerme:

[Roy Tucker]

Happy solstice one and all.

The harmonic vibrations are more in tune today.

[50YrRedsFan]

Cards 1 - Phils 1, top 6

[GAC]

I've always wanted to pilot a rocket to Mars.

Mojitos and a cheese and fruit platter on the patio at 6.

damn yuppies! :evil:

[GAC]

EE makes the catch of Ludwick's foul ball!

That'll be on ESPN's "Defensive Plays of the Week" fur sur! :thumbup:

[50YrRedsFan]

Come on guys...make their pitcher work some and give Leake a breather......Leake may be out there to the end.

[50YrRedsFan]

6 pitch inning for Rasmussen

[Falls City Beer]

Q: What do you call an 8 run lead if you're a Reds fan? A: A good start.

[toledodan]

sun double for melkey

[toledodan]

joey bats grounds to short 1 down

[toledodan]

edwin fly out to center 2 down

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great play by votto and leake inning over

[jojo]

Votto is a better defender than EE.

[GAC]

Leake the athlete can do it all!!! nice play to cover 1B on throw by Joey

[Brutus]

Mike freakin' Leake. Nice job, again.

[50YrRedsFan]

Nice play to end the inning. Reds 8-0 after 5 1/2

[toledodan]

will nick howard be on the reds by august?

[GAC]

Toronto must be exhausted after plating 14 yesterday

[toledodan]

Toronto must be exhausted after plating 14 yesterday

well we have out scored them 17-14 :)

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reds offense is in a hurry to go home. couple of quick innings

[50YrRedsFan]

Reds down in 6th. 8-0 good guys

[Tom Servo]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v1cs2lXXOuU

[toledodan]

well 17-15 now. 8-1 reds rasmus homerun. #100 for the jays

[Raisor]

will nick howard be on the reds by august?

Hopefully not Moe Howard.

[reds1869]

Tennessee sour mash w/coke here.

Bourbon neat here. We should start sharing our drink choices in all game threads.

[toledodan]

solid 7 innings for leake 8-1 reds

[Stray]

Super impressed with Leake stepping up today. The team absolutely needed it and he delivered.

[50YrRedsFan]

Jays get 1 on Rasmus' HR; 8-1 Reds after 6 1/2

[toledodan]

leadoff single for votto

[Tom Servo]

Can we talk about how good Votto has been since he's been back? Of course I'm sure once Thom is back on the broadcasts all he'll want to talk about is how he hasn't hit a HR yet.

[jojo]

Can we talk about how good Votto has been since he's been back? Of course I'm sure once Thom is back on the broadcasts all he'll want to talk about is how he hasn't hit a HR yet.

I think we should savor every one of his PAs.

[50YrRedsFan]

MIL 9 - COL 2, top 6. PHI 1 - StL 1, top 8 (Wainwright-Hamels)

[RedsfaninMT]

I think we should savor every one of his PAs.

But not his sliding ability.

[50YrRedsFan]

The Reds need a guy like Rasmussen in their bullpen. He's thrown 23 strikes and only 4 balls so far.

Then, of course, he walks Ludwick

[jojo]

But not his sliding ability.

He's like watching a left handed version of Edgar Martinez hit. I don't even want to see him slide.

[Tom Servo]

Rocco!!!!!! :jump:

[Raisor]

Rocco!

[toledodan]

The rock!!!! 11-1 should be enough!!! :)

[50YrRedsFan]

A GABP HR for Mes.

[WebScorpion]

Rocco!! :jump: 11-1 good guys! NOW I feel more comfortable. ;)

[toledodan]

the reds need a guy like rasmussen in their bullpen. He's thrown 23 strikes and only 4 balls so far.

Then, of course, he walks ludwick

he would fit in lol

[Raisor]

The Reds offense, the Reds offense, the Reds offense is on fire

[Falls City Beer]

The rock!!!! 11-1 should be enough!!! :)

Should be enough for an inning or two. Keep me comin.

[GAC]

Leake coming back to start the 8th. I have no problem with that.

If you disagree.... remember..... JJ Hoover is lurking in the bullpen. 11 runs should be just enough of a cushion for JJ :lol:

[Raisor]

A GABP HR for Mes.

Don't be hatin'

[Raisor]

He's like watching a left handed version of Edgar Martinez hit. I don't even want to see him slide.

Edgar is a really good comp for Votto

[Mutaman]

Rocco!! :jump: 11-1 good guys! NOW I feel more comfortable. ;)

Still have to get through 2 innings with this pen. I think we need about 4 more runs to be safe.

[toledodan]

Still have to get through 2 innings with this pen. I think we need about 4 more runs to be safe.

you know the new guy will pitch the 9th. go get em kid

[50YrRedsFan]

Leake coming back to start the 8th. I have no problem with that.

If you disagree.... remember..... JJ Hoover is lurking in the bullpen. 11 runs should be just enough of a cushion for JJ :lol:

Let Leake finish the 8th, then let Contreras pitch the 9th.

[Tom Servo]

Awesome 8th for Leake.

[toledodan]

do you let leake finish it?

[Brutus]

You can't see me, Mike, but I just gave you a standing ovation. Absolute timely performance.

Bravo. Bravo.

[Mutaman]

you know the new guy will pitch the 9th. go get em kid

That's what I would do. Get him back out there. In Rijo's first appearance for the Reds, he was terrible. Pete brought him right back the next day and it was 1-2-3.

[toledodan]

Let Leake finish the 8th, then let Contreras pitch the 9th.

that's what i though. the cowboy says no.....

[Reds Fanatic]

What a clutch start by Leake today. With the bullpen at their breaking point he comes up with a solid 8 innings

[50YrRedsFan]

Hoover warming....Boo. Let Contreras pitch.

[WebScorpion]

Leake coming back to start the 8th. I have no problem with that...Me neither. He set them down 1-2-3 on 7 pitches! :thumbup:

[jojo]

A GABP HR for Mes.

If he would've hit it in another park today, it wouldn't have counted.

[toledodan]

What a clutch start by Leake today. With the bullpen at their breaking point he comes up with a solid 8 innings

the shark is thinking that they didn't need to DFA me

[GAC]

do you let leake finish it?

Hell yeah, if he's up to it. Let him go back out there and try for the complete game. He's earned that shot IMO.

[jojo]

The Reds need a guy like Rasmussen in their bullpen. He's thrown 23 strikes and only 4 balls so far.

You did that on purpose, didn't you?

[Falls City Beer]

Mike Leake: 5th spot in the rotation starter. Below average. :laugh:

[Tom Servo]

CC is indeed warming.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Hoover warming....Boo. Let Contreras pitch.

Btw...I lied. I said I wouldn't watch this weekend, but after the 2nd inning or so, I started peeking in.

And now we're going with Contreras as the "fix" after Diaz didn't seem to be last night?

[WebScorpion]

Hoover warming....Boo. Let Contreras pitch.Yea, I'd have either gone with Contreras or let Jumbo go out there and get some confidence. :dunno:

[50YrRedsFan]

You did that on purpose, didn't you?

Of course:laugh:

[jojo]

The cowboy would wait until there was a more manageable situation than a 10 run lead in order to bring in Contreras.

[Reds Fanatic]

Contreras is warming up

[50YrRedsFan]

Contreras now warming.

[kbrake]

At a concert. Drunk. Can't kill my battery. Just wanted to say glad no team could EVER bounce back from last night.

[GAC]

A solid Red's win... and I DVR'd two Errol Flynn swashbuckler movies on TCM to top off the evening. :thumbup:

[_Sir_Charles_]

CC is indeed warming.

When did we sign Sabathia?!?

[Brutus]

I wasn't one of the people clamoring for Diaz, as I think ultimately the real 'help' is going to have to come from outside the organization. That said, Diaz does have enough 'stuff' that I'm willing to pass off last night as a jittery debut against a really, really good offense. He may still be a good addition. I'm not going to hold my breath, but I won't dismiss him just yet.

[50YrRedsFan]

This is a laugher of a game, yet it doesn't feel like it.

[toledodan]

This is a laugher of a game, yet it doesn't feel like it.

a fast game considering the runs scored. under 3 hours

[NebraskaRed]

This is a laugher of a game, yet it doesn't feel like it.

Last night will do that to you.

[Tom Servo]

This is a laugher of a game, yet it doesn't feel like it.
dude, it's a laugher. It's over.

[toledodan]

I wasn't one of the people clamoring for Diaz, as I think ultimately the real 'help' is going to have to come from outside the organization. That said, Diaz does have enough 'stuff' that I'm willing to pass off last night as a jittery debut against a really, really good offense. He may still be a good addition. I'm not going to hold my breath, but I won't dismiss him just yet.

i like seeing some talent from AA.

[WebScorpion]

Ok kid. Just get the third out before the tenth guy crosses the plate. Don't screw it up! :lol:

[Roy Tucker]

Mojitos got switched to red wine.

The bartender decided he didn't want to fart around with muddling mint.

[toledodan]

1 down

[_Sir_Charles_]

Nice play by Frazier.

Contreras looks solid thus far.

[toledodan]

2 down

[RedsfaninMT]

Just a bit outside

[toledodan]

kid getting excited

[Tom Servo]

We're good again! :beerme:

[50YrRedsFan]

They should give Contreras an honorary "save" for today.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Great win Reds! Congrats to Mike Leake and Carlos Contreras. Refreshing.

[toledodan]

nice job CC

[WebScorpion]

http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-happy110.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php)and this one belongs to the REDS!!!http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-happy110.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php)

[Roy Tucker]

Price needs to buy Leake a big steak dinner tonight.

Just what the team needed.

[NebraskaRed]

Fun game!

[Mutaman]

That's what I would do. Get him back out there. In Rijo's first appearance for the Reds, he was terrible. Pete brought him right back the next day and it was 1-2-3.


Sorry, I thought you were talking about Diaz.

[PepperJack]

Carlos Contreras:clap::clap:


Mike Leake:clap::clap::clap::clap::clap:


Reds offense right now:luvu::luvu::party:

[Roy Tucker]

And the Jay fans at GABP can stick that win up their butt.

I don't like them.

[jojo]

Sorry, I thought you were talking about Diaz.

Did you just apologize to yourself because you misunderstood yourself while talking to yourself?!?!

[Raisor]

And the Jay fans at GABP can stick that win up their butt.

I don't like them.

Damn Canadians

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Did you just apologize to yourself because you misunderstood yourself while talking to yourself?!?!

Someone is cray cray.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Did you just apologize to yourself because you misunderstood yourself while talking to yourself?!?!

Post of the night. :O)

[jojo]

Damn Canadians

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Their bacon is actually ham. It's a wierd race of people north of the border.

[Raisor]

Their bacon is actually ham. It's a wierd race of people north of the border.

They put cheese curds and gravy on their French fries!

[Roy Tucker]

Jay's fandom borders on soccer-like hysteria. Doesn't mix well with my Midwest "act like you've been there before" boring fan act.

[Mutaman]

Did you just apologize to yourself because you misunderstood yourself while talking to yourself?!?!

Since I seldom make mistakes. I get really confused on those rare occasions. Like just the other day, when i got lost going to my bookmakers to pay off my Heat wager.

[PuffyPig]

The Reds are about 1 run less for the season than the average team in the NL on a per game basis.

That didn't take long, and all it took was a healthy return of Votto and Bruce.

[Brutus]

The Reds are about 1 run less for the season than the average team in the NL on a per game basis.

That didn't take long, and all it took was a healthy return of Votto and Bruce.

Well, in fairness, it also took Billy Hamilton starting to catch fire, Ryan Ludwick coming back to his career numbers and Devin Mesoraco getting out of his slump. But you're right, the point to take away here is that once everyone was healthy and starting to get back on track, the offense is going to be just fine.

[improbus]

You've got to love when it is a total performance. 8 guys had hits, 7 got rbi's. So good.

[redsmetz]

I sometimes share the visiting team's news article about the game, but I meant to highlight the Enquirer's story from yesterday's paper. Written by John Erardi, it really is an exquisite narrative of a good game.

In particular, these two paragraphs jumped out at me as just excellent, but again the whole article is good read.

There was probably a little more hangover Saturday from Friday among the fans than the players, only because the fans tend to live and die over each game whereas the players are more 162-oriented. On the other hand, the embarrassment level for players is a lot more real the most fans imagine.

The past two games – Friday with the Reds up 8-0 after two, Saturday with them up 8-0 after four – made for strange out-of-body experiences in both, the former watching the lead evaporate, the latter watching the lead build, the eeriness of it heightened by the déjà vu potential.

http://www.cincinnati.com/story/sports/mlb/reds/2014/06/21/cincinnati-reds-toronto-blue-jays/11220783/

[traderumor]

Then there's Fay. Just read the game story for the Sunday game and noted several typo/editing issues. Shameful. Read over your work, son.