7/31 Game Thread Reds @ Padres

[RBA]

Reds-Padres Preview

GAME: Cincinnati Reds (46-58) at San Diego Padres (51-53).

TIME: Sunday, 4:05 p.m. EDT.

The San Diego Padres' big cushion atop the NL West division is down to a thin margin.

The Padres will try to stay in first place and avoid being swept at home in a three-game series by the Cincinnati Reds for the first time in more than nine years when the teams meet at Petco Park.

San Diego led second-place Arizona by 6 1/2 games in the NL West race after beating the Diamondbacks on July 16. The Padres have dropped 11 out of 12 games since to see their lead shrink to one game.

A loss Sunday and a win by Arizona over the Chicago Cubs would create a virtual tie atop the West.

Cincinnati is seeking its first sweep at San Diego since winning three games at Qualcomm Stadium from June 10-12, 1996. The Reds won their fourth straight, 9-1 on Saturday.

Aaron Harang, a San Diego native, improved to 3-0 in his career against the Padres by limiting them to one run and seven hits over eight innings Saturday. Javier Valentin homered and drove in three runs as the Reds improved to 11-5 since the All-Star break.

San Diego will turn to Woody Williams, who is 0-2 with a 7.13 ERA over his last three starts. Williams surrendered four runs and nine hits over six innings in a 4-2 loss to St. Louis on Tuesday.

The veteran right-hander is 8-4 with a 5.01 ERA in 18 career starts against Cincinnati. Williams went 1-1 with a 5.79 ERA in six starts against the Reds last season with St. Louis.

Cincinnati addressed the situation involving disgruntled veteran Rich Aurilia on Saturday. The infielder said that he would ask for a trade after he was not in the lineup Friday.

Aurilia, who started at second base Saturday, has been splitting time with Ryan Freel. He claims he was promised the regular shortstop job.

''Richie is going to have to stay in more of a utility role,'' Cincinnati manager Jerry Narron said. ''If he's willing to do that in a positive frame of mind, he can help us a great deal.''

STANDINGS: Reds - 5th place, 19 1/2 GB, NL Central. Padres - 1st place, NL West.

REDS PROBABLE STARTER: Eric Milton (4-11, 7.03 ERA). Milton is 1-7 with an 8.40 ERA in 10 road starts. The veteran left-hander gave up four runs and five hits over six innings and took the loss, 7-4 at Los Angeles on Tuesday. Milton gave up five runs and seven hits over five innings in a 7-5 win at San Diego on Aug. 4, 2004 with Philadelphia in his lone career outing against the Padres.

PADRES PROBABLE STARTER: Williams (5-7, 4.66 ERA). Opponents are batting .301 against Williams in his last five outings.

OFFENSIVE LEADERS: Reds - Sean Casey, .307 avg.; Adam Dunn, 30 HRs and 74 runs; Ken Griffey Jr., 71 RBIs; Freel, 28 SBs. Padres - Brian Giles, .293 avg., 56 RBIs and 61 runs; Ryan Klesko, 16 HRs; Dave Roberts, 17 SBs.

SEASON SERIES: Reds, 3-2.

STREAKS AND NOTES: Reds - Cincinnati has 71 RBIs by its catchers to lead the NL. ... OF Dunn is batting .229 (8-for-35) career against RHP Williams. ... 3B Edwin Encarnacion is hitting .500 (8-for-16) over his last four games. Padres - OF Giles is batting .143 (3-for-21) over the last seven games. ... 1B Robert Fick is hitting .167 (2-for-12) career against LHP Milton. ... RHP Akinori Otsuka has not allowed a run over his last 11 appearances over 11 2-3 innings.

ROAD/HOME RECORDS: Reds - 15-33 on the road; Padres - 30-22 at home.

INJURIES: Reds - RHP Ryan Wagner (shoulder), 15-day DL; LHP Jung Keun Bong (shoulder), 60-day DL; RHP Paul Wilson (shoulder), 60-day DL; INF Luis Lopez (hamstring), 60-day DL. Padres - C Ramon Hernandez (wrist), 15-day DL; LHP Chris Hammond (neck), 15-day DL; RHP Adam Eaton (finger), 15-day DL; RHP Rudy Seanez (shoulder), 15-day DL; OF Freddy Guzman (elbow), 60-day DL.

[Fullboat]

Hopefully RA is not in the lineup or the bench.

[Big Klu]

Whining to the media about wanting to be traded because he should be playing over Lopez and Freel doesn't fly with me! If I were the manager I would put Aurilia in the starting lineup at 2B and batting leadoff. Then I would pinch-hit Ryan Freel for him in the top of the first--just to make sure sure that he gets the message that he isn't going to play here. You didn't like your PT before? Well, there ya go, Richie! How ya like them apples!

[flyer85]

No JR in the lineup ... and he has hit Williams in his career.

[pedro]

incinnati
AB R H RBI BB K LOB Season Avg
R. Freel cf 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .304
F. Lopez ss 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .294
S. Casey 1b 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .307
A. Dunn lf 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .252
R. Aurilia 2b 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .264
W. Pena rf 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .264
J. LaRue c 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .264
Encarnacion 3b 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .293
E. Milton p 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .189
Totals 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
San Diego
AB R H RBI BB K LOB Season Avg
E. Young lf 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .234
M. Loretta 2b 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .288
X. Nady 1b 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .279
B. Giles rf 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .293
J. Randa 3b 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .286
R. Fick c 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .302
K. Greene ss 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .254
D. Jackson cf 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .279
W. Williams p 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .259

[Matt700wlw]

Cincinnati
AB R H RBI BB K LOB Season Avg
R. Freel cf 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .304
F. Lopez ss 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .294
S. Casey 1b 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .307
A. Dunn lf 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .252
R. Aurilia 2b 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .264
W. Pena rf 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .264
J. LaRue c 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .264
E. Encarnacion 3b 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .293
E. Milton p 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .189
Totals 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

San Diego
AB R H RBI BB K LOB Season Avg
E. Young lf 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .234
M. Loretta 2b 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .288
X. Nady 1b 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .279
B. Giles rf 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .293
J. Randa 3b 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .286
R. Fick c 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .302
K. Greene ss 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .254
D. Jackson cf 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .279
W. Williams p 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .259
Totals 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

[RBA]

Where's Jr?

[Matt700wlw]

Day off...

[flyer85]

Day off...is it?

He left early last night. Did he hurt himself on that play at the plate. The Reds have a day off tomorrow and Jr has hit Williams.

[Heath]

Where's Jr?

Probably in San Diego... ;)

Give him the day off - then you have a travel day tomorrow. Then play him the rest of the week..

[ourtimewillcome]

day off? tomorrow's an off day...

[ghettochild]

yeah junior has creamed williams, i'd figure he'd beg to be in the lineup

[Gallen5862]

Its also possible he accepted a trade.

[Falls City Beer]

I'd pick this day to bet on a Reds' loss. Yes, this day.

[Jpup]

They had to get RA in there, thus Freel goes to center and Jr. gets the day off. They can't have RA upset for the pennant race. ;)

[CTA513]

Its obvious he was traded to the Cubs for Carlos Zambrano and Mark Prior.

:)

[CincyRedsFan30]

Not only is tomorrow a day off and Griffey has hit Williams well, but he also was off last Sunday too. Does he have to rest once a week from now on?

[Marty and Joe]

Where's Kearns? If Jr. needs a rest...I want to see Dunn, Pena, and Kearns in the OF... Don't sit two OF's so that RA can be in the lineup at the same time as Freel...

[CTA513]

"Ken Griffey Jr. is out of the lineup today against the Padres.
Even though GM Dan O'Brien keeps saying he's not trading an outfielder, there's been some speculation today about Griffey to the Cubs. Griffey is 13-for-31 with five homers against Woody Williams in his career, so this would be odd timing for a routine day off. Jul. 31 - 3:12 pm et"

[CTA513]

Where's Kearns? If Jr. needs a rest...I want to see Dunn, Pena, and Kearns in the OF... Don't sit two OF's so that RA can be in the lineup at the same time as Freel...

Kearns has as sore hammy.

[RBA]

"Ken Griffey Jr. is out of the lineup today against the Padres.
Even though GM Dan O'Brien keeps saying he's not trading an outfielder, there's been some speculation today about Griffey to the Cubs. Griffey is 13-for-31 with five homers against Woody Williams in his career, so this would be odd timing for a routine day off. Jul. 31 - 3:12 pm et"

Is that Rotoworld? That was fast.

[creek14]

Where's Kearns? If Jr. needs a rest...I want to see Dunn, Pena, and Kearns in the OF... Don't sit two OF's so that RA can be in the lineup at the same time as Freel...
AK's hammy tightened up on that triple last night.

[Matt700wlw]

....for whom??

[LvJ]

Aruilia in the lineup. Bad.

Aurilia hitting 5th. Stupid.

Aurilia hitting ahead of Pena, LaRue and Edwin. Unacceptable.

3:23 PM Sunday, Aurilia still on this team... Atrocious.

:angry:

I don't care, I'm not watching.

[alexad]

Jr. not in the line up and there is complaints. He has been the force and having two days off to rest is not a problem with me.

If he was not playing because he was hurt, there would be complaints. He has pretty muched played everyday and gets a day off and there are complaints.

I am so confused about Jr. talk anymore. :help:

[CTA513]

Is that Rotoworld? That was fast.

yeah its from RotoWorld.

[Matt700wlw]

:angry:

I don't care, I'm not watching.

Yes you will

[westofyou]

Jr. not in the line up and there is complaints. He has been the force and having two days off to rest is not a problem with me.

Yep, he played last night and IIRC all 4 days in LA. H eneeds a breather too. (if that's what he's getting)

[flyer85]

ESPN trade show is fuuny ... they don't have anything to talk about, at the moment.

[flyer85]

Yep, he played last night and IIRC all 4 days in LA. H eneeds a breather too. (if that's what he's getting)Narron really likes to spot players against pitchers they have done well against. Giving Jr a day off against Williams doesn't fit with that MO.

[creek14]

TV pregame said it's just a day game after a night game rest for Jr.

Oh and pimping Sean back to hitting 3rd after the HR last ngiht. :rolleyes:

[Aronchis]

Griffey's on the block, that is the REAL reason why he isn't starting today, the "off day" is a good excuse no matter how the Reds try and spin it. Doubtfull anything gets done however.

[CincyRedsFan30]

I guess Narron is just giving Griffey a blow. ;)

[Jpup]

I guess Narron is just giving Griffey a blow. ;)

:eek:

[CincyRedsFan30]

Just ask Miley what Narron is doing today. He knows all about it.

[pedro]

Griffey's on the block, that is the REAL reason why he isn't starting today, the "off day" is a good excuse no matter how the Reds try and spin it. Doubtfull anything gets done however.

the Reds have another month to trade Griffey if that's what they're up to. there's no way he wouldn't pass through waivers.

I honestly think it's just a day off.

[Aronchis]

the Reds have another month to trade Griffey if that's what they're up to. there's no way he wouldn't pass through waivers.

I honestly think it's just a day off.

Sure he is having a day off. But he is also on the block more so than the other players. As he will be through Augest, and as Casey,Aurilia,Merker and Weathers will be to.

[Falls City Beer]

I guess Narron is just giving Griffey a blow. ;)

Wonder what he'd do for BJ Szymanski?

[CincyRedsFan30]

Wonder what he'd do for BJ Szymanski?

:eek: :laugh:

[PuffyPig]

Sure he is having a day off. But he is also on the block more so than the other players. As he will be through Augest, and as Casey,Aurilia,Merker and Weathers will be to.

I'm not so sure that Weathers and Mercker need to go anywhere.

They are signed for next year for reasonable amounts.

Assuming we want to improve our pitching next season, these guys have been our best relief pitchers all season.

I'd only move them for a pretty good prospect.

[KronoRed]

I'd rather see Olmedo over RA.

This just says to the other plays "Hey not happy? tell it to the media"

[flyer85]

Marlins acquire Villone

[Falls City Beer]

I'm not so sure that Weathers and Mercker need to go anywhere.

They are signed for next year for reasonable amounts.

Assuming we want to improve our pitching next season, these guys have been our best relief pitchers all season.

I'd only move them for a pretty good prospect.

I agree with the Weathers and Mercker stance. I think the Reds may be in a pinch vis. the rule of diminishing returns with those guys. They could mean less to us in trade than their current contracts/production. Dunn falls into this category.

But basically no one else does.

[Gallen5862]

Buddy groome traded to Arizona.

[flyer85]

I really expected the Rays and Bucs to unload players. They are really stupid if they don't

[creek14]

DanO is being interviewd. Said this is a different year than ususal cause 20 teams are still in the race and they don't want to give up anyone.

He's also not sure if it's time to give Dunn a LTC, but the money is in the budget to sign him for next year.

He thinks we need pitching. Wow, what a baseball mind

[KronoRed]

He doesn't think we're one of the 20 teams does he? ;)

[Tommyjohn25]

He doesn't think we're one of the 20 teams does he? ;)

Of course not, that's why Machado is gone. ;)

[Jpup]

DanO is being interviewd. Said this is a different year than ususal cause 20 teams are still in the race and they don't want to give up anyone.

He's also not sure if it's time to give Dunn a LTC, but the money is in the budget to sign him for next year.

He thinks we need pitching. Wow, what a baseball mind

prospects are generally not in pennant races. c'mon Dano, you have to come up with something better than that. He probably thinks the Reds still have a chance at the WC.

[Matt700wlw]

He's also not sure if it's time to give Dunn a LTC, but the money is in the budget to sign him for next year.

Then what's the holdup? "Experts" say the Reds can't afford Dunn because of arbitration and need to trade him. A LTC can avoid arbitration and make it affordable for everybody.

It's really not that complicated, is it?

[corkedbat]

He probably thinks the Reds still have a chance at the WC.

Water Closet? :devil:

[creek14]

I'm feeling a good pitching performance coming from Milton today.

Of course, it could be all the onions I had a lunch.

[OnBaseMachine]

I despise Dan O'Brien.

Just sayin'.

[creek14]

Freel with an infield single.

[corkedbat]

In the immortal words of George Jones: "and the race is on"

[Gallen5862]

Freel with a leadoff infield hit.

[creek14]

Freel to second on an overthrow pick off move.

[Joseph]

Freel to 2nd on the error.

[corkedbat]

I know it's small ball, but i love a good running game

[westofyou]

In the immortal words of George Jones: "and the race is on"



Last night I pulled the head off Elvis
Filled Fred up to his pelvis
Yabba Dabba Doo, the King is gone
And so are you

[corkedbat]

Last night I pulled the head off Elvis
Filled Fred up to his pelvis
Yabba Dabba Doo, the King is gone
And so are you

LOL - :laugh: gotta love it

[Gallen5862]

Espn said Lawton to Cubs. Details coming soon.

[creek14]

Welsh - "Casey is very good at hitting the ball on the ground."

Uh yeah, especially when there is a runner on first.

[Matt700wlw]

Espn said Lawton to Cubs. Details coming soon.


That would probably eliminate the Griffey talk...

[Joseph]

Espn said Lawton to Cubs. Details coming soon.

Pittsburgh had no choice but to deal.

[creek14]

Dunn up with 2 on.

[corkedbat]

Welsh - "Casey is very good at hitting the ball on the ground."

Uh yeah, especially when there is a runner on first.

He's especially good at finding infielders

[MrCinatit]

freel steels third after a Casey walk - you know, as has been said about a billion times, the mere threat of a steal can be quite deadly.

[corkedbat]

Randa handles that and Freel is dead meat

[Gallen5862]

Matt Lawton to Cubs. I am still trying to see who The Cubs had to trade.

[creek14]

Dunn K's :cry:

Up to RA now.

[RBA]

All those pitches to Dunn looked like balls.

[flyer85]

both of those first two pitches to Dunn were balls.

[Matt700wlw]

A little to scrappy.....

[wheels]

Stupid.

Hubris gets the better of Freel.

[RBA]

Wtf?

[Jpup]

what in the ?

[Gallen5862]

Freel tried to steal home but is thrown out.

[RFS62]

Give me a break

Methinks it's time to switch Freel to decaf

[pedro]

ugh. freel caught trying to steal home. wonder if he went on his own?

[corkedbat]

I also like to see a smart running game :bang:

[pedro]

both of those first two pitches to Dunn were balls.

I agree.

[Jpup]

Just another occurence of holding RA down. ;)

[BoydsOfSummer]

Last night I pulled the head off Elvis
Filled Fred up to his pelvis
Yabba Dabba Doo, the King is gone
And so are you

Elvis said "Find 'em young"
Fred said "Old fashioned girls are fun"
Yabba Dabba doo
the King is gone and so are you

[flyer85]

not a good play with runners on 2nd and 3rd

[WVRedsFan]

Reminds me when Pokey hit a homerun and he thought he was Babe Ruth. Now Freel steels three straight and thinks he's Superman.

What a waste of baserunners. I pray that he wasn't instructed by the bench to steal. Pretty stupid if you ask me.

[KronoRed]

Freel is a bit too scrappy

[creek14]

Welsh spanking Freel.

[pedro]

Elvis said "I don't sleep with Moms"
Fred said "Terridactyl is the bomb"
Yabba Dabba Doo
I'm a fool and so are you.

[RBA]

What was stupier? Trying to drive Drunk home or trying to steal home?

[westofyou]

Freel did that to impede Rich's career... decreasing his RBI total is an important aspect of that plan.

Way to go Ryan... you are crafty like Stanky and sneaky like McGraw!!

[Falls City Beer]

And they're off to the races against Milton.

They should play the William Tell Overture when he takes the mound.

[Jpup]

Welsh spanking Freel.

Marty is too.

[KronoRed]

Maybe Rich waved him in to make Freel look bad?


Krono(loves a good conspiracy)Red

:D

[flyer85]

And they're off to the races against Milton.

They should play the William Tell Overture when he takes the mound.His road ERA is over 8

[wheels]

And they're off to the races against Milton.

They should play the William Tell Overture when he takes the mound.

How does that go?

[PuffyPig]

I think that's the 1st attempt of a straight steal of home I have ever witnessed.

[WVRedsFan]

Marty is too.

Freel deserves it, if he went on his own. If he didn't, spank Narron.

My biggest criticism of Freel is he tries to do too much at times. I guess you take the good with the bad, but that was really uncalled for.

[corkedbat]

What was stupider? Trying to drive Drunk home or trying to steal home?

Trying to steal home drunk? :help:

[WVRedsFan]

How does that go?

Think, "The Lone Ranger." :D

[westofyou]

How does that go?

Dale a tu cuerpo alegria Macarena
Que tu cuerpo es pa' darle alegria y cosa buena
Dale a tu cuerpo alegria Macarena
Ehhhh, Macarena

[Matt700wlw]

Rich Aurilia is a ball hog

[Falls City Beer]

How does that go?

Galloping music. Used in A Clockwork Orange, except synthesized.

[creek14]

Milton has only thrown 2 DP ground balls this season.

He should pitch to Sean.

[creek14]

0 - 0 after one

[corkedbat]

Milton has only thrown 2 DP ground balls this season.

He should pitch to Sean.

You changed it before I could get the post finished. :p:

[creek14]

Aurilia has thrown two DP balls? That's as many as Milton and he doesn't even pitch :P
I typed that as RA made a catch.

I can't do two things at once. Like think and type.

I fixed it, though.

[Joseph]

No HRs in 60 AB's for WMP? Hole in the swing, holes in the swing, holes in the swing.

[RBA]

HOME RUN! OUT OF HERE FOR WILY MO!

[creek14]

WMP goes deep. woooohoooo

[Matt700wlw]

No HRs in 60 AB's for WMP? Hole in the swing, holes in the swing, holes in the swing.

Holes repaired...

[PuffyPig]

No HRs in 60 AB's for WMP? Hole in the swing, holes in the swing, holes in the swing.

Thank you.

[RFS62]

wow, some effort by Jackson

[westofyou]

WMP has more career HR's than Walks.

That's whack.

[corkedbat]

:laugh:
I typed that as RA made a catch.

I can't do two things at once. Like think and type.

I fixed it, though.


I have trouble just typing, much less anything else.

[Joseph]

Holes repaired...

:)

[Gallen5862]

WMP homerun. :party: :rockband:

[corkedbat]

WMP = Weapon of Mass Production

[creek14]

WMP = Weapon of Mass Production :beerme: :laugh: :beerme:

[pedro]

WMP = Weapon of Mass Production

oh how I wish that were true.

more like weapon of many put-outs

[gitrdunn44]

EE with the K. 1-0 Redlegs.

[Falls City Beer]

What kind of pitch did he hit out?

[westofyou]

WMP

We're Making Progress

Wait Months Pow

[flyer85]

better be hackin today. Looks like about everything is a strike

[OnBaseMachine]

What kind of pitch did he hit out?

Hanging curve.

[westofyou]

What kind of pitch did he hit out?

A Milton - Over the plate, straight and in the zone.

[corkedbat]

Just let him get on one of his tears again

[RFS62]

WMP

Weeks Missing Power

[KronoRed]

Be nice to get Pena every day at bats in LF with our LF moved to 1st

;)

[corkedbat]

Wood Meets Projectile?

[Matt700wlw]

unbelievable:

Rich complaining he IS in the lineup because he was told yesterday he would not be. He wishes somebody would have told him.

Get this ass clown out of here and let Olmedo play...he at least appreciates his opportunity.

Rich Aurilia fails to realize if the Reds hadn't have given him a chance, he wouldn't be playing right now



Sorry..I'm ranting. I feel better now :)

[CincyRedsFan30]

Aurilia was apparently angry that he was in the lineup today after being told he wasn't going to be.

[westofyou]

He wishes somebody would have told him.

Poor guy, perhaps he'd rather hear this?

Hey Rich, your working fryer tomorrow night, the late shift. Oh and you open the next day too.

[flyer85]

Aurilia was apparently angry that he was in the lineup today after being told he wasn't going to be.he was hoping he was going to be traded. :p:

[Casey_21]

WMP has more career HR's than Walks.

That's whack.

How about strikeouts? :mooner:

[Matt700wlw]

Again, Rich is a ball hog.... :)

[corkedbat]

unbelievable:

Rich complaining he IS in the lineup because he was told yesterday he would not be. He wishes somebody would have told him.

Get this ass clown out of here and let Olmedo play...he at least appreciates his opportunity.

Rich Aurilia fails to realize if the Reds hadn't have given him a chance, he wouldn't be playing right now



Sorry..I'm ranting. I feel better now :)

He actually said that? Whatta frickin' tool :angry:

[Matt700wlw]

He actually said that? Whatta fickin' tool :angry:

Not a direct quote, but Lancaster said that's basically what he said...

[creek14]

Poor guy, perhaps he'd rather hear this?

Hey Rich, your working fryer tomorrow night, the late shift. Oh and you open the next day too.
Or - Rich, 248A needs a pre-op enema.

[RFS62]

Where did you guys hear that, WLW?

[corkedbat]

he was hoping he was going to be traded. :p:

He wasn't the only one

[Matt700wlw]

Where did you guys hear that, WLW?

Marc told Marty on the air

[CincyRedsFan30]

Where did you guys hear that, WLW?

Yeah, Marc Lancaster said it to Marty.

[wheels]

Marc also said he slammed his bat down and gave Freel a nasty look after he was thrown out at home.


Rich Aurilia is a choad.

[creek14]

Not a direct quote, but Lancaster said that's basically what he said...
Is Marty defending him? He is a vet, you know.

[Gallen5862]

What idiot complains that he is playing? This after complaining about not playing.

[KronoRed]

Marc also said he slammed his bat down and gave Freel a nasty look after he was thrown out at home.




It's all about Rich

I hope EE is NOT paying attention to him

[RFS62]

Ya know, Mr. Consummate Pro, Veteran Presence, you're supposed to come to the park every day ready to play. That's why we're paying you a half a million dollars for six months work, you pompous gasbag.

[pedro]

WMP

Wildly Manic Player

[corkedbat]

Think they could send him to the gift shop for drinks at the airport gift shop tonight and take off without him? Just kinda leave him in SD?

[pedro]

I'd just cut RA. really, what a jerk.

[Falls City Beer]

I'd just cut RA. really, what a jerk.

They cut a "nice" guy making $6 million a season. Why not this dingleberry?

[pedro]

and then I'd go out of my way to tell everyone what a bad guy he is and how they don't want him around their young players.

[Matt700wlw]

Is Marty defending him? He is a vet, you know.

Marty questions why the FO would keep him around with the risk of him infecting the clubhouse rather than just get rid of him.

Frankly, I agree...

[gitrdunn44]

WMP= Whiffs and Misses at Pitches

[Joseph]

Don't be surprised if he asks for [and receives?] his release in the next few days.

[PuffyPig]

Marc also said he slammed his bat down and gave Freel a nasty look after he was thrown out at home.




You should never show up a teammate.

But, I felt the same way. Losing a 2 run opportunity isn't easy, and hitting with RISP is one of the things that Aurilla has actually accomplished this year.

And a straight steal of home would work best with a rookie or wild pitcher on the mound. Woody doesn't qualify as either.

[OnBaseMachine]

and then I'd go out of my way to tell everyone what a bad guy he is and how they don't want him around their young players.

Agreed, and then I would slip steroids into his drink and locker and report it to major league baseball. I seriously can't stand the dude.

[KronoRed]

I'd just cut RA. really, what a jerk.

I have to agree, other teams hear this stuff too and you have to know they think "Trade for him?!?"

Dump him.

[Heath]

Is Marty defending him? He is a vet, you know.

Love to hear what Marty said ...

BTW - I can get Rich a one-way deal on Delta for $266 to KC.

Anyone want to help?????

[PuffyPig]

Agreed, and then I would slip steroids into his drink and locker and report it to major league baseball. I seriously can't stand the dude.

Or they could pull a George Kastandza and slip a mickey in his drink.

[Matt700wlw]

Love to hear what Marty said ...

BTW - I can get Rich a one-way deal on Delta for $266 to KC.

Anyone want to help?????

He wasn't defending him....he thinks the club should just part ways with him

[Casey_21]

WMP= Whiffs and Misses at Pitches

:D :thumbup:

[KronoRed]

Love to hear what Marty said ...

BTW - I can get Rich a one-way deal on Delta for $266 to KC.

Anyone want to help?????

I'm in.

[Matt700wlw]

There's Aurilia running clear into the outfield to catch a fly ball that isn't his again...

[pedro]

Rich I-rilia don't like you

[Falls City Beer]

RA sleeps with the fishes.

[Matt700wlw]

I wasn't against the Aurilia signing...I am against the Aurilia staying

[pedro]

RA sleeps with the fishes.

Luka Brasi is in his hotel room right now.

[RFS62]

He ain't scrappy, he's just crappy.

[corkedbat]

Luka Brasi is in his hotel room right now.

If you put the front end of a horse in bed with him, you'd have a full horse :evil:

[pedro]

If you put the font end of a horse in bed with him, you'd have a full horse :evil:

nice. :)

[RFS62]

If you put the font end of a horse in bed with him, you'd have a full horse :evil:


bwahahahahahahaha


:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

[creek14]

Meanwhile, back to the game. Case leads off the inning with a double.

[westofyou]

Dear Rich,

Mike Lansing sez Hi.

Westofyou

[corkedbat]

they must use a calendar to time Sean home-to-first

[Falls City Beer]

Meanwhile, back to the game. Case leads off the inning with a double.

Padres bad.

[Fullboat]

If you put the front end of a horse in bed with him, you'd have a full horse :evil: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

[RFS62]

they must use a calendar to time Sean home-to-first


Sundial

[Heath]

We need Roy Tucker's Real Reds of Genius.....

Today we salute you, Rich Aurila, Mr. Utility Infielder Grumpy Pants.

[Falls City Beer]

Sundial

Carbon dating.

[creek14]

My lil Adam goes full and then K's. Sigh.

[RFS62]

Carbon dating.


Stonehenge

[Matt700wlw]

Grumpy pants homers...

[Gainesville Red]

However, Aurilia did hit that ball a long way. (Doesn't mean I like him.)

[westofyou]

Rich was mad that the building was inthe way of his massive drive.

[creek14]

RA hits a 2 run HR. Damn him.

[WVRedsFan]

You can tell Rich is pissed. What a blast.

[Gallen5862]

RA with a 2 run Homerun. :thumbup: :party: :rockband:

[corkedbat]

Man I love Rich Aurilia :D

[Caseyfan21]

"An epic two run poke...."

"Epic" and "poke" should not be used in the same sentence to ever describe a homerun....Ever....

[Heath]

did he flip off Ryan Freel on the way by?

did only casey meet him at the dugout steps?

[Falls City Beer]

:wave:

Woody Williams' career.

[RFS62]

Maybe we should tell Aurilia he's not playing everyday.

[pedro]

he really jerked that one.

how aprapos

[Matt700wlw]

Maybe we should tell Aurilia he's not playing everyday.

And then play him :D

[Heath]

:wave:

Woody Williams' career.

Paris Hilton's was longer...

[Casey_21]

RA sleeps with the fishes.

lol... You guys are nasty... and I thought I was bad about Pena..

[PuffyPig]

[QUOTE=Caseyfan21
"Epic" and "poke" should not be used in the same sentence to ever describe a homerun....Ever....[/QUOTE]

He must have become confused as maybe he saw Jessica Simpson at the game?

[corkedbat]

Jackson's lost 5lbs already today

[creek14]

Watching the Padres is like watching, well, the Reds.

[WVRedsFan]

Speaking of TV production, FSN-Cincy must have the worst in baseball. They've already missed two or three pitches with commercials and fluff.

I am enjoying Dan Hoard, though. Now if we could do something with that "Creeper" fellow.

What? Oh, I thought we were. Never mind.

[wheels]

I can't stand it when Aurilia does well.

Is that bad?

[pedro]

Speaking of TV production, FSN-Cincy must have the worst in baseball. They've already missed two or three pitches with commercials and fluff.



they are horrible.

[Falls City Beer]

I can't stand it when Aurilia does well.

Is that bad?

I just think how embarrassing it must be for the opposing pitcher.

[RFS62]

They were showing a replay during Valentin's homer last night. I never did see it.

[Gallen5862]

3-0 Reds going to the bottom of the 4th.

[Casey_21]

I can't stand it when Aurilia does well.

Is that bad?

Not really.. I feel the same about Mo :p:

[creek14]

did he flip off Ryan Freel on the way by?

did only casey meet him at the dugout steps?
I heard Dunn say "way to pick me up". And others were there to greet him. I guess they didn't get the *we hate Rich* memo.

[RFS62]

I can't stand it when Aurilia does well.

Is that bad?



I just wish we could send him to Tampa Bay.

[Matt700wlw]

I heard Dunn say "way to pick me up". And others were there to great him. I guess they didn't get the *we hate Rich* memo.

No extra peanuts for Rich on the flight home

[corkedbat]

Nice hook by EM

[PuffyPig]

I heard Dunn say "way to pick me up".

That's the second time Dunn failed to move the runner in a key situation.

You know that he likes the fact that it gets forgotten in the HR.

[KronoRed]

Meanwhile, back to the game. Case leads off the inning with a double.

Game?

What game? :D

[creek14]

And they give you cash, which is just as good as money.

Classic.

[Gallen5862]

3-0 Reds going to the top of the 5th.

[corkedbat]

And they give you cash, which is just as good as money.

Classic.

Gotta love Yogi

[corkedbat]

Good time for#3

[Gainesville Red]

Watching the Padres is like watching, well, the Reds.

The NL West is an embarresment. I can't believe how bad the entire division is. What's the worst division ever?

[RFS62]

And they give you cash, which is just as good as money.

Classic.


By far the best of Aflak.

When the duck stands in front of the chart, that's money, baby.

[creek14]

EM walks.

[corkedbat]

Professional AB for Milton

[Falls City Beer]

I had no idea the Padres were this bad.

[WVRedsFan]

Milton walks--this must be Eric's day.

Think SD needs a good lefthander?

[corkedbat]

Freel thought about stealing 1b there

[creek14]

JN said he is going to start Freel 5 or 6 games a week. So who's going to sit so RA can start?

[Tony Cloninger]

1973 NL EAST Mets 1st place (83-79)
1994 AL WEST Rangers were 10 games below .500 and in 1st at time of strike

Those were bad years.


RA still sucks. :beerme:

[creek14]

EM goes to 2nd on a wild pitch.

[Puffy]

JN said he is going to start Freel 5 or 6 games a week. So who's going to sit so RA can start?

Apparently, Griffey.

[Tony Cloninger]

I guess EE will. EE has to know his place beacuse RA don't take too kindly to them rookies.

[Falls City Beer]

Freel (robble):

http://www.lowculture.com/archives/images/hamburglar.jpg

[creek14]

Apparently, Griffey.
Well, good morning, sunshine.

[RFS62]

Dear Lord, DanO is one creepy looking dude.

[corkedbat]

FeLo with a chippy, Milton to 3rd - one out

[creek14]

1st and 3rd, one out, Sean up.

[creek14]

Dear Lord, DanO is one creepy looking dude.
He so doesn't look like a baseball man. I don't really know what a baseball man looks like, but it isn't him.

Heck, I look more like a baseball man than he does,

[Gallen5862]

Lopez steals second.

[flyer85]

6 inches outside, but not ball4

[creek14]

That pitch was so far outside it was in a different zip code.

[corkedbat]

Sean with two walks today. SF chance for AD

[Falls City Beer]

Dunn with bases juiced. One of the few reasons to follow this team.

[RFS62]

Make 'em pay, Adam

[CrackerJack]

Dear Lord, DanO is one creepy looking dude.

http://www.canoe.ca/LifewiseHeartImages0006/14_geeks.jpg

[creek14]

Oh baby

[Matt700wlw]

Eat that, Richie boy!!!

[corkedbat]

WHAM BAM thank you ADAM!

[Caseyfan21]

Grand Slam! #31 for Adam

[SteelSD]

Heh. Dunn.

Mr. Welsh, you can shut up now.

[RFS62]

Cha Ching!!!

[flyer85]

williams finally made a mistake to Dunn