9/26/07 vs Astros....

[Matt700wlw]

....weather permitting

Hopper cf
Keppinger ss
Votto 1b
Phillips 2b
Encarnacion 3b
Valentin c
Coats lf
Ellison rf
Shearn p

[cumberlandreds]

Take a look at that outfield. We are long way from Dunn,Hamilton and Griffey aren't we?

[penantboundreds]

glad to see ellison getting some of bruce's ab's

[pedro]

glad to see ellison getting some of bruce's ab's

Glad to see we still have things to ***** about, inconsequential as they are.

[oneupper]

Louisville vs Round Rock.

[WVRedsFan]

glad to see ellison getting some of bruce's ab's

Just curious. Has Cantu ever played the OF? I'm willing to see anyone out there in lieu of Coats and Ellison. IF we had another option at SS, we could put Keppinger there.

Now watch and see both Jason and Buck go 8-8 to spite me.

[pedro]

Just curious. Has Cantu ever played the OF? I'm willing to see anyone out there in lieu of Coats and Ellison. IF we had another option at SS, we could put Keppinger there.

Now watch and see both Jason and Buck go 8-8 to spite me.

i bet he wouldn't be any worse than votto out in lf.

[WVRedsFan]

i bet he wouldn't be any worse than votto out in lf.That was my original thought.

[penantboundreds]

I never ***** about this team....I just think Ellison sucks and why not at least bring Bruce up to let him experience the major leagues..

[pedro]

I never ***** about this team....I just think Ellison sucks and why not at least bring Bruce up to let him experience the major leagues..

The main reason they didn't bring Bruce up b/c he wasn't already on the 40 man and because once he is they'd have to pass him through waivers if they wanted to take him off.

This gives them the maximum roster flexibility in the off season. Bruce will only be added to the 40 man if he makes the team out of spring training.

Coats and Ellison were brought in BECAUSE they are expendable and because the Reds will have 2 extra slots on the 40 man roster when they are DFA'd after the season.

[penantboundreds]

I think a September call-up would have done Jay good....even if he never stepped on the field....that's all I'm saying Pedro

[pedro]

I think a September call-up would have done Jay good....even if he never stepped on the field....that's all I'm saying Pedro

I also think they wanted to get him some rest because he going to be playing for Team USA (IIRC) in an international tournament this fall.

[pedro]

A breakout 2007 by Reds prospect Jay Bruce is not quite over.

The outfielder, who began the season at Single-A Sarasota and ended it with Triple-A Louisville, will participate in the upcoming International Baseball Federation World Cup in Taiwan as a member of Team USA. The event begins in early November.

"He's got a full plate this fall," Reds general manager Wayne Krivsky said. "He's going to instructional league for a week to get ready to go out to Arizona to be part of the USA team. So he's got a busy fall and early winter."

[Matt700wlw]

I wonder if any of those games are on TV? I'd like to watch him over the winter...

[pedro]

I wonder if any of those games are on TV? I'd like to watch him over the winter...

I was trying to find out who else was on the roster but didn't find anything....

[oneupper]

Bad hop over EdEs glove. Double.

[oneupper]

Dribbler to third. IF hit. First and third.

Looks like Shearn's luck is running out.

[oneupper]

Berkman does what he does. 3-0 stros.

[Matt700wlw]

Wow...

[oneupper]

Lee HR. 4-0.

Shearn doing a Dumatrait.

[oneupper]

Anyone get a load of Shearn's face after Lee's HR. Hilarious!

[oneupper]

Anyone watching this game? Bueller? Bueller?

[PuffyPig]

I think a September call-up would have done Jay good....even if he never stepped on the field....that's all I'm saying Pedro

I'm not sure what would make less sense.

Putting Bruce on the 40 Man before we have to and risk loosing someone in the Rule 5 draft (where teams will be out to get us after our last year's success) so he can get a few meaningless AB's.

Or doing that so he can simply sit on the bench.

[pedro]

I'm not sure what would make less sense.

Putting Bruce on the 40 Man before we have to and risk loosing someone in the Rule 5 draft (where teams will be out to get us after our last year's success) so he can get a few meaningless AB's.

Or doing that so he can simply sit on the bench.

Good luck getting that point through. They want their Bruce and they want it now.

Of course if the Reds did happen to lose someone in the rule 5 draft that would be held against Krivsky too.

[Matt700wlw]

That's it for Shearn...

[oneupper]

Saarloos in. Shearns with 2/3 of an inning.

[pedro]

Saarloos in. Shearns with 2/3 of an inning.

This might not be a good time to stop sniffing glue.

http://www.movieactors.com/freezeframes510/airplanetwo133.jpeg

[Chip R]

Good luck getting that point through. They want their Bruce and they want it now.

Of course if the Reds did happen to lose someone in the rule 5 draft that would be held against Krivsky too.


You're absolutely right, pedro. But do we have anyone worth losing in Rule 5?

[oneupper]

Shearn wasn't all that terrible. Burke's hit jumped over EdE's glove, Everett's was a swinging bunt...and then the roof caved in.

Still 38 pitches and he wasn't done with the inning.

[pedro]

You're absolutely right, pedro. But do we have anyone worth losing in Rule 5?

I don't know whose exemptions are expiring.

But it also gives the reds the roster room to add guys through trades or ML free agency as Coats and Ellison are just placeholders who'll be jettisoned when the year is up.

[Patrick Bateman]

I don't know whose exemptions are expiring.


Pelland and maybe Guevara are about it. I know that I would hate to lose Pelland because we wanted Bruce to play 10 meaningless games.

Sure it would have been nice to watch Bruce as it would have certainly made these games more entertaining, but these things could have negative effects, and they need to be considered. I wouldn't be whining about Bruce not being here if you don't even know the consequences of said move.


But it also gives the reds the roster room to add guys through trades or ML free agency as Coats and Ellison are just placeholders who'll be jettisoned when the year is up.

Exactly. Perhaps there is another Jared Burton to be found in the rule V draft. It would be nice to have an open 40 man spot for those types of circumstances. Perhaps in the long run the extra available spot won't matter, but as of now, we don't know, and that spot shouldn't be a complete after thought. It could very well become valuable at some point in the near future.

[TeamBoone]

Last night someone wanted to email a question during the game. Here's the directions:

- go to foxsports.com
- in the "search site" space, enter "email Reds" and click

[Matt700wlw]

He did it!!!!!

:phillips:

:jump:

Welcome to the 30/30 club!!!

[MrCinatit]

There we go, Brandon - excellent!

[TeamBoone]

Finally! Now he can go back to being his old self at the plate.

Excellent, Brandon!

[Matt700wlw]

Jerry Gil has been activated from the DL, and is with the big club

[oneupper]

Nice DP there by EdE and Phillips...

Big smile by EdE after...some turnaround.

[oneupper]

I do not like a bunt here. DP scores a run.

[Matt700wlw]

:lol:

Saarloos

[oneupper]

Game tied. Scrubs entertaining tonight.

[OnBaseMachine]

Keppinger is starting to make Sean Casey jealous.

[oneupper]

Keppinger now 4 outs in two ABs.

[oneupper]

Another hit for Votto. Gutierrez not fooling anyone.

[Matt700wlw]

Phillips is THE MAN.

[Ltlabner]

Wow...what a turn around. Was watching the game at the resturant and about threw up with Sherns first inning. But the boys aren't giving up (obviously).

Good to see.

[Ltlabner]

Congrats to Mr. 30-30 by the way.

Chat is open if anyone is interested.

[CTA513]

:ughmamoru

[Ltlabner]

Opppsss.....

I guess the bloom is off the Shearn rose tonight. At this pace, the 238 people at GABP are going to be there for 4.89 hours.

[Red in Chicago]

Saarloos working hard to give those two runs back...

[Tom Servo]

I know his peripherals were getting bad, but how did Saarloos get so bad coming from the A's to the Reds? It's not even a defense thing, everything he throws up there is hammered.

[KronoRed]

2 more wins..just 2 more wins..avoid 90 losses..come on team.

[Matt700wlw]

2 more wins..just 2 more wins..avoid 90 losses..come on team.

Have to play for something, I guess...

[Matt700wlw]

There goes another one...

[Red in Chicago]

I hate Lance Berkman:thumbdown

[CTA513]

I hope Saarloos is pitching himself off the 2008 team.

[WVRedsFan]

What did anyone ever see in Saarloos?

Put the ball on a tee for Berkman to hit with the obvious result.

[Matt700wlw]

Saarloos is under one of Krivsky's stupid 2 year deals is he?

[KronoRed]

Have to play for something, I guess...

Also, one more win will guarantee that Mack finishes with an above .500 record in his 80 games.

Not that it matters much, he's going to be here next year anyway

[WVRedsFan]

Saarloos is under one of Krivsky's stupid 2 year deals is he?

Say it ain't so...please!

[KronoRed]

Wish I were there tonight..lots of souvenirs it seems

[MrCinatit]

Also, one more win will guarantee that Mack finishes with an above .500 record in his 80 games.

Not that it matters much, he's going to be here next year anyway

Kind of depressing when barely squeaking above .500 is almost a guarantee for a management position, isn't it?

[Matt700wlw]

Also, one more win will guarantee that Mack finishes with an above .500 record in his 80 games.



Seen that before.

[Matt700wlw]

Kind of depressing when barely squeaking above .500 is almost a guarantee for a management position, isn't it?

I don't think it gaurantees him anything.

[Chip R]

Saarloos is under one of Krivsky's stupid 2 year deals is he?


I don't think he is.

[Tom Servo]

I don't think he is.
You are correct. He's still arbitration eligible, and hopefully the Reds non-tender him.

[Matt700wlw]

You are correct. He's still arbitration eligible, and hopefully the Reds non-tender him.

I hope they don't even have a thought in their mind about tendering him.

[Red in Chicago]

George Foster in the house

[pedro]

Kind of depressing when barely squeaking above .500 is almost a guarantee for a management position, isn't it?

I think it's kind of depressing when a guy does what appears to be a pretty good job and people don't even want to give him consideration because he's an "interim" guy and they think they need some "name" guy like Joe Girardi because he's got a football mentality. Like the difference between the Reds being good and bad this year was how much the manager screamed. Give me a break.

TMBS, I support a full search and interview process before any decision is made.

[Ltlabner]

I think it's kind of depressing when a guy does what appears to be a pretty good job and people don't even want to give him consideration because he's an "interim" guy and they think they need some "name" guy like Joe Girardi because he's got a football mentality. Like the difference between the Reds being good and bad this year was how much the manager screamed. Give me a break.

I wonder if those same people ride the bus to work because they had a car that broke down once.

[Matt700wlw]

TMBS, I support a full search and interview process before any decision is made.

They need to do that....they need to do this the right way.


If they really feel he's their guy.....make sure.




However, I don't think he's their first choice coming out of the gate.

[MrCinatit]

I think it's kind of depressing when a guy does what appears to be a pretty good job and people don't even want to give him consideration because he's an "interim" guy and they think they need some "name" guy like Joe Girardi because he's got a football mentality. Like the difference between the Reds being good and bad this year was how much the manager screamed. Give me a break.

TMBS, I support a full search and interview process before any decision is made.

I would have no problem if they made him manager (one year contract, only) - as long as they perform an extensive interviewing process before hand.
And, no, a big name is not the answer. Dusty Baker is technically a big name.

[Matt700wlw]

I would have no problem if they made him manager (one year contract, only) - as long as they perform an extensive interviewing process before hand.
And, no, a big name is not the answer. Dusty Baker is technically a big name.

If it's Dusy Baker, I will move.

(not really...but I won't be happy)

[pedro]

They need to do that....they need to do this the right way.

If they really feel he's their guy.....make sure.




However, I don't think he's their first choice coming out of the gate.

the big problem I have with the way that the last two hirings were handled was the fact that they didn't do a real search. Plus the fact that Lindner was cheap.

I don't think that'll be a problem this time.

[Matt700wlw]

the big problem I have with the way that the last two hirings were handled was the fact that they didn't do a real search. Plus the fact that Lindner was cheap.

I don't think that'll be a problem this time.

I don't either...and I don't think they'll fart around with it either...I think it will be priority #1 once the season concludes...

Not fair to Mackanin to leave him hanging.....no matter what their decision is.

[Red in Chicago]

Foster pimping the Reds signing Dunn long term.

[pedro]

I would have no problem if they made him manager (one year contract, only) - as long as they perform an extensive interviewing process before hand.
And, no, a big name is not the answer. Dusty Baker is technically a big name.

I don't care how long the contract is as long as they cut bait if it ain't working. Managers don't make a lot of scratch.

I don;t know who would make me want to puke more. Girardi, Larussa, or Baker. I can't stand any of them.

[Chip R]

IRC, McKeon was an interim manager.

[Red in Chicago]

I don;t know who would make me want to puke more. Girardi, Larussa, or Baker. I can't stand any of them.

ditto

[Chip R]

I don;t know who would make me want to puke more. Girardi, Larussa, or Baker. I can't stand any of them.


Big Dust would make me puke most, then Girardi. I would like LaRussa.

[oneupper]

If its Girardi, Baker, Brenly, Baker...

Mac looks really good in that group.

[Tom Servo]

If its Girardi, Baker, Brenly, Baker...

Mac looks really good in that group.
Agreed.

[WVRedsFan]

the big problem I have with the way that the last two hirings were handled was the fact that they didn't do a real search. Plus the fact that Lindner was cheap.

I don't think that'll be a problem this time.

OTOH, it was this same bunch that kept Narron and extended him only to fire him one year later with a year left on his contract, not Lindner.

[Matt700wlw]

Coffey in

[WVRedsFan]

If its Girardi, Baker, Brenly, Baker...

Mac looks really good in that group.

Yes, if those are our only choices, I would have to consider Mackanin.

[Matt700wlw]

If its Girardi, Baker, Brenly, Baker...

Mac looks really good in that group.

Why does Baker get two opportunities? :D Is it because he's black? :D

[Red in Chicago]

Arroyo's arm would fall off before May with Dusty in charge

[Matt700wlw]

Shocking news...Todd Coffey in a jam

[remdog]

Thom is getting as annoying as his dad. He just did a segment to get Brantly to do the 'chicken dance' while totally ignoring the play on the field.

I know this is a lost season but come on, let's try to be professional.

Someone take both the Brennamans out to the desert and dump them. Maybe a minor league team will pick them up. Geez!

Rem

[Chip R]

Someone take both the Brennamans out to the desert and dump them. Maybe a minor league team will pick them up. Geez!

Rem


They already sent Thom to the desert and he found his way back.

[oneupper]

Why does Baker get two opportunities? :D Is it because he's black? :D

It's African-American now, Matt.

[Red in Chicago]

Thom is getting as annoying as his dad. He just did a segment to get Brantly to do the 'chicken dance' while totally ignoring the play on the field.

I know this is a lost season but come on, let's try to be professional.

Someone take both the Brennamans out to the desert and dump them. Maybe a minor league team will pick them up. Geez!

Rem

I thought it was kind of funny (famous rem shrug)

[Matt700wlw]

Actual shocking news....Todd Coffey got out of his jam with no runs crossing the plate

[oneupper]

Did Todd Coffey just pitch an inning and NOT give up a HR?

Good job!

[remdog]

They already sent Thom to the desert and he found his way back.

This time we don't leave any bread crumbs to help him.

Rem

[Matt700wlw]

Did Todd Coffey just pitch an inning and NOT give up a HR?

Good job!

Baby steps

[Matt700wlw]

Blankets...I mean Coats!

Tie game

[oneupper]

I said it before...Scrubs entertaining tonight.

[Matt700wlw]

Let's start an all-clothing/accessories team.

OF - Buck Coats
OF - "Shoeless" Joe Jackson
P - Ben Sheets

[Red in Chicago]

Cubs down 7 - 4 now:beerme:

[remdog]

I thought it was kind of funny (famous rem shrug)

So now we're interested in having comedians rather than announcers? (Authentic famous shrug)

Honestly, it's like having Cormier and Saarlos equivelents in the announcers' booth instead of bull pen. :eek:

OK. I'm done (for now).

Rem

[Matt700wlw]

So now we're interested in having comedians rather than announcers? (Authentic famous shrug)

Honestly, it's like having Cormier and Saarlos equivelents in the announcers' booth instead of bull pen. :eek:

OK. I'm done (for now).

Rem

Seems like a bit of a stretch....


Just my opinion, of course. I like to be entertained a little... what can I say..this isn't the news, or CNN, or politics...this is baseball...sports...I don't expect them (especially on TV) to cover every single pitch, or ramble incessantly like Grande (from what I've heard...which isn't much)....I can see what's going on.


Even on radio....if they're on another topic, I'm fine with it, as long as the important things are covered....like hits, runs scoring....etc.

I don't need every strike to follow a baseball game.

[pedro]

Is Hatteberg hurt?

he hasn't had a plate appearance in 3 weeks.

[Red in Chicago]

So now we're interested in having comedians rather than announcers? (Authentic famous shrug)

Honestly, it's like having Cormier and Saarlos equivelents in the announcers' booth instead of bull pen. :eek:

OK. I'm done (for now).

Rem

Someone's a little edgy tonight:p: I must say I'm annoyed that I can't get that song out of my head now. I just caught myself whistling it a few minutes ago...

[pedro]

Seems like a bit of a stretch....


Just my opinion, of course. I like to be entertained a little... what can I say...I don't expect them (especially on TV) to cover every single pitch, or ramble incessantly like Grande (from what I've heard...which isn't much)....I can see what's going on.


Even on radio....if they're on another topic, I'm fine with it, as long as the important things are covered....like hits, runs scoring....etc.

I don't need every strike to follow a baseball game.

See.. that's a big thing. I want to hear about the game. Not the announcer's personal life.

[Ltlabner]

I agree they shouldn't talk about anything other than what happens during the game.

I mean, because of the Chicken Dance discussion, I missed out on hearing every excruating detail of the Reds going 10 consecutive outs without a baserunner.

[Chip R]

Is Hatteberg hurt?

he hasn't had a plate appearance in 3 weeks.


Yeah. Bad oblique, IIRC.

[remdog]

Someone's a little edgy tonight:p: I must say I'm annoyed that I can't get that song out of my head now. I just caught myself whistling it a few minutes ago...

I'm too rotund to be edgy. :p:

Matt, I know that you work for WLW but, objectively, you have to admit that these two guys are not terrific (or even good) announcers.

Rem

[pedro]

Yeah. Bad oblique, IIRC.

thanks.

[redsfan4445]

Names of other managers that could possibly interview..
Baker: Didnt win for the Cubs (dont want him here)
LaRussa: Winning manager (to me, his job if he wants it)
Giardi: I think he goes to St.Louis if LaRussa leaves there
Brenly: he is from Ohio, and a World Series ring, but havent heard great props for him here
Frank Robinson: thats a name that has Reds roots!! Dont know if he would be the one to get the Reds winning or not
Buddy Bell: He never won anywhere he managed.. I dont see him here
Davey Johnson: I dont see him here as he is leather pants adviser!
Jim Tracey: he is a hometown guy, but is he better than Pete Mackanin??

anyone else i am missing?

[Matt700wlw]

I'm too rotund to be edgy. :p:

Matt, I know that you work for WLW but, objectively, you have to admit that these two guys are not terrific (or even good) announcers.

Rem

I enjoyed them before I worked here, I enjoy them now, and I'll probably enjoy them if I ever leave.

I've heard more Marty than Thom, obviously, but have no problem with what I've heard from Thom so far.


I don't mind hearing their opinions, because I like the emotion that it shows, passion...it makes it feel more real to me, than a guy just announcing a ball game.


I like the conversational feel they have...and everything that goes with it. If I just want information, story lines, and what happened, I'll read the story or the box score in the morning paper.

I don't have to agree with everything they say...in fact, that's not always as fun. I like when it stimulates thought and debate.

[remdog]

Names of other managers that could possibly interview..
Baker: Didnt win for the Cubs (dont want him here)
LaRussa: Winning manager (to me, his job if he wants it)
Giardi: I think he goes to St.Louis if LaRussa leaves there
Brenly: he is from Ohio, and a World Series ring, but havent heard great props for him here
Frank Robinson: thats a name that has Reds roots!! Dont know if he would be the one to get the Reds winning or not
Buddy Bell: He never won anywhere he managed.. I dont see him here
Davey Johnson: I dont see him here as he is leather pants adviser!
Jim Tracey: he is a hometown guy, but is he better than Pete Mackanin??

Torre?

Rem

anyone else i am missing?

[oneupper]

Nat 7 NYM 6 8th
STL 3 Mil 2 5th
Phi 5 Atl 2 8th
Fla 7 Chi 4 8th

[Ltlabner]

Wow, talk about a big hit; Hamilton, Dunner, Jr and Hatte all out. To a lesser degree, a hit from not having Gonzo and Freel.

I guess it sorta snuck up on me but all of a sudden a bunch of guys are down for the count.

[remdog]

I enjoyed them before I worked here, I enjoy them now, and I'll probably enjoy them if I ever leave.

I've heard more Marty than Thom, obviously.

I think PT Barnum was the one that said that there was no way to underestimate the taste of the American public. ;)

Rem

[oneupper]

Wow, talk about a big hit; Hamilton, Dunner, Jr and Hatte all out. To a lesser degree, a hit from not having Gonzo and Freel.

I guess it sorta snuck up on me but all of a sudden a bunch of guys are down for the count.

You forgot Juan Castro.

[Matt700wlw]

Wow, talk about a big hit; Hamilton, Dunner, Jr and Hatte all out. To a lesser degree, a hit from not having Gonzo and Freel.

I guess it sorta snuck up on me but all of a sudden a bunch of guys are down for the count.

They've dropped like flies...it seems very sudden.

[oneupper]

Carlos Peña hit his 43rd HR tonight.
Comeback of the year?

[Chip R]

Jim Tracey: he is a hometown guy, but is he better than Pete Mackanin??

anyone else i am missing?


Tracy's already got a job in PIT.

[Ltlabner]

I think PT Barnum was the one that said that there was no way to underestimate the taste of the American public. ;)

Rem

Maybe they could learn to speak with English accents? Then they would seem more enlightened and higher class for those with discerning tastes.

[WVRedsFan]

I agree they shouldn't talk about anything other than what happens during the game.

I mean, because of the Chicken Dance discussion, I missed out on hearing every excruating detail of the Reds going 10 consecutive outs without a baserunner.

:thumbup:

B-o-r-i-n-g!

And someone emailed them about the chicken dance and it went from there.

[pedro]

:thumbup:

B-o-r-i-n-g!

And someone emailed them about the chicken dance and it went from there.

I can't fathom what anyone finds interesting about Marty's asides. It's like listening to open mic comedian night at a barber college.

[PuffyPig]

Let's start an all-clothing/accessories team.

OF - Buck Coats
OF - "Shoeless" Joe Jackson
P - Ben Sheets

The GM would be Jim "LeatherPants" Bowden.

[remdog]

BTW, to be fair, I think the George Foster interview was pretty good. (I hope 15Fan caught it.) They managed to interview George without forgetting to cover the play on the field.

Rem

[Matt700wlw]

The GM would be Jim "LeatherPants" Bowden.

Manger...

Pants Rowland

http://www.baseball-reference.com/managers/rowlapa99.shtml

[remdog]

I'm liking what I've seen of Votto. Both ability and attitude.

Rem

[Matt700wlw]

Votto...

Good idea!

[pedro]

Votto's been very impressive. I can't see any reason why he shouldn't be the everyday first baseman next year against both LHP and RHP.

[oneupper]

Burton vs. Houston's meat.

We shall see.

[Chip R]

Votto's been very impressive. I can't see any reason why he shouldn't be the everyday first baseman next year against both LHP and RHP.


Agreed. Give him a day off once every couple of weeks but otherwise he should play all the time.

[Matt700wlw]

Burton vs. Houston's meat.

We shall see.

Come on, Burton...beat the meat


:cool:

[RedsManRick]

Javy would've had him if he had stayed on the line for the throw.

[oneupper]

Javy would've had him if he had stayed on the line for the throw.

With Carlos Lee coming in...in a meaningless game...not a good idea.

[Red in Chicago]

Javy would've had him if he had stayed on the line for the throw.

I think he was afraid of being run over by the big guy

[pedro]

Agreed. Give him a day off once every couple of weeks but otherwise he should play all the time.

I kind of like Cantu as a back up too since he can play 1B, 2B, and 3B.

[TeamBoone]

At the beginning of the game, did they give a status on AD's surgery today? Just wondering because I haven't heard it mentioned since I tuned in.

[RFS62]

Terrible play by Javy.

He has to stay in position on that throw, it was perfect.

[Matt700wlw]

At the beginning of the game, did they give a status on AD's surgery today? Just wondering because I haven't heard it mentioned since I tuned in.

Successful...he should be fully recovered in 4-6 weeks.

The procedure took about an hour.

[remdog]

This probably being the last time I see the Reds this year, I have to say that I'm gonna' miss those 'Farmer's Only' commercials. I mean really, where else would someone living in Southern California ever have the chance to see that! :lol:

Honestly, when the season first started and I saw that ad I thought it was a spoof! :)

Rem

[pedro]

This probably being the last time I see the Reds this year, I have to say that I'm gonna' miss those 'Farmer's Only' commercials. I mean really, where else would someone living in Southern California ever have the chance to see that! :lol:

Honestly, when the season first started and I saw that ad I thought it was a spoof! :)

Rem

I'm with you on that Rem. That just cracks me up. It's right up there with "nobody knows more about french fries than teenagers!"

But then again "city folk just don't get it!"

[Red in Chicago]

Cubs lose again:beerme:

[RFS62]

Cubs lose again:beerme:


Sweet

:beerme:

[remdog]

I'm with you on that Rem. That just cracks me up. It's right up there with "nobody knows more about french fries than teenagers!"

But then again "city folk just don't get it!"

The thing is, I have a couple of cousins that are 'professional farmers' and ....they don't get it either! :lol:

Rem

[Chip R]

Cubs lose again:beerme:


:laugh::clap::KoolAid::owned:

[Matt700wlw]

THE CUBBIES!!!!

[RFS62]

I think they should just rename it "Hillbillies Only"

"Farmers" is too exclusive.

[remdog]

Go Brewers!

Rem

[remdog]

I think they should just rename it "Hillbillies Only"

"Farmers" is too exclusive.

Uh, oh. There are some folks on this board that will want to talk to you! :lol:

Rem

[Red in Chicago]

I'm really sick of the Astros kicking out butts all season long. How about a nice 2 run rally here. Can Foster come in to pinch hit for Weathers?

[remdog]

Ooops, they're at it again....the chicken dance. If the Reds pull this out I can see the chicken dance becoming Thom's 'Elvis'. :rolleyes:

Rem

[Matt700wlw]

I guess Marty has seen "The Chicken Dance" in the TV booth...

"there's something wrong with Jeff Brantley."

Joe: "There's something wrong with both of them."

Marty comments that he knows Thom's messed up since he's his son...


:laugh:

- Doot do do do do do do doot. Do do do do do do doot. Do do do do do do doot. clap. clap. clap. clap. -

[Red in Chicago]

Ellison walks...Chicken dance working so far;)

[Matt700wlw]

Walking Ellison should be frowned upon by managers.

[Ltlabner]

Ellison walks...Chicken dance working so far;)

Yea, but because of the Chicken Dance, we missed Ellison walking from the on-deck circle to home plate. Very distracting.

[Red in Chicago]

Yea, but because of the Chicken Dance, we missed Ellison walking from the on-deck circle to home plate. Very distracting.

ab and rem...stay off my lawn:p:

[Matt700wlw]

How about a 2 out 2 run HR for the win?

:)

[KittyDuran]

How about a 2 out 2 run HR for the win?

:)When was the last time the Reds had a walk-off?

[Red in Chicago]

Astros fighting hard for fourth place

[Ltlabner]

Man..what is it with the Astros. We're trying to sneek into 3rd place and they want to play mini-spolier.

And Lance Berkman....we either need to hire Jeff Galooley (sp?) to pay him visit or trade for him. He seems to own us more than Bill Hall.

[KittyDuran]

When was the last time the Reds had a walk-off?Well, not tonight...:(

[oneupper]

Entertaining. Only 4 games left now.

[Matt700wlw]

When was the last time the Reds had a walk-off?

Dunn vs Wickman...The Sequel...which like most of them, wasn't as good as the original.

[remdog]

OK Reds. It wasn't a great season but, in some odd ways, it was an interesting season. See ya' in '08.

Make this winter interesting and productive.

Rem

[Red in Chicago]

Man..what is it with the Astros. We're trying to sneek into 3rd place and they want to play mini-spolier.

And Lance Berkman....we either need to hire Jeff Galooley (sp?) to pay him visit or trade for him. He seems to own us more than Bill Hall.

have you been watching that video again:cool:

[Ron Madden]

I don't care how long the contract is as long as they cut bait if it ain't working. Managers don't make a lot of scratch.

I don;t know who would make me want to puke more. Girardi, Larussa, or Baker. I can't stand any of them.

I have to add Bob Brenley to that list.

[WVRedsFan]

I have to add Bob Brenley to that list.

Fear not, friends, and I'm serious here. Pete will be the manager soon after the season. It's jsut a hunch, but an educated hunch. They like him (Krivsky and Bob). At least it ain't Narron or Boone (or Miley), right??? Right???

Never mind.

[Ron Madden]

Names of other managers that could possibly interview..
Brenly: he is from Ohio, and a World Series ring, but havent heard great props for him here

The two main reasons Brenly has a WS ring are Randy Johnson and Curt Schilling.

Lord have mercy, Jerry Narron might even have won a few games with that one two punch.

I hope and pray that we never see Baker or Brenley ever named to manage the Cincinnati Reds.

[Matt700wlw]

Lord have mercy, Jerry Narron might even have won a few games with that one two punch.

.

Possibly. But have you seen that Rangers roster he had? Obviously the pitching was a weakness, but wow...they had some players.

http://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/TEX/2002.shtml

[oneupper]

Possibly. But have you seen that Rangers roster he had? Obviously the pitching was a weakness, but wow...they had some players.

http://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/TEX/2002.shtml

And they won 6 games less than their pythag...:eek: