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CarolinaRedleg
09-09-2010, 12:57 PM
My turn to play slumpbuster.....

Drew Stubbs 8
Brandon Phillips 4
Joey Votto 3
Scott Rolen 5
Jonny Gomes 7
Ramon Hernandez 2
Chris Heisey 9
Paul Janish 6
Travis Wood LHP

medford
09-09-2010, 12:59 PM
I'm going to post, just because I haven't posted in a game thread since the streak started. Hope my presence snaps them out of their funk :)

OesterPoster
09-09-2010, 01:05 PM
I've turned around the Reds mini-helmet on my Bengals webkin, Over The Top style. It's on.

YouTube - THE SWITCH (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kvB2RW9i7w0)

RichRed
09-09-2010, 01:31 PM
I'm going to post, just because I haven't posted in a game thread since the streak started. Hope my presence snaps them out of their funk :)

Hey, same here! I'm glad we got to the bottom of that. Now the Reds can start winning again.

redsmetz
09-09-2010, 01:47 PM
Don't forget to invoke The Rally Onion - it's presence has been noticeably absent. Help us, Rally Onion, we need you!

BRM
09-09-2010, 01:50 PM
I was sort of expecting to see BP and Rolen get the day off.

OesterPoster
09-09-2010, 01:52 PM
BP hit Hammel pretty hard in Cincy earlier this year. 3 for 4

NJReds
09-09-2010, 01:53 PM
Bruce's pain still lingering, I guess.

SirFelixCat
09-09-2010, 01:59 PM
Posted this last night.



Not sure where else to put this, but just got back from the game. It's official...my wife feels that it's her fault. She is now 0-7 lifetime @ Reds games :(

Got to sit about 30 rows back behind home plate again tonight, thanks to a certain Reds employee (Thanks again!), in the players section. Sat right in front of Brandon Phillips fiancee'. She was pretty awesome...not only a beautiful girl, but really funny and shared a ton of insight. Since the game was pretty wretched from the 2nd inning on, the 3 of us kept BS'ing thru the game to help the time go by.

2 things of note:

1) BP's hand is still pretty messed up. He's too stubborn to mention that to anyone who can do anything about it, but that is definitely a major contributing factor as to why he hasn't been too hot since he got plunked.

2) Bruce, for the first time since they came to Colorado, took batting practice w/ the team. He seemed to be taking it VERY easy on his swings and not using his upper body at all. Just hips and legs, but, considering that, looked good.


Oh and quite a few of the guys signed today: Votto, Rolen, Gomes, & BP. I got Joey to sign his SI cover. Framing that one...


So even though the game was 98.43873% wretched, we had a good time. We need to win tomorrow, if for no other reason than my wife's complex that it's HER fault they lose. :hug:


Heading to the park now. God, please let us snap this streak...for my wife's sake if nothing else! :thumbup:


Go Rojos!

RichRed
09-09-2010, 02:05 PM
Don't forget to invoke The Rally Onion - it's presence has been noticeably absent. Help us, Rally Onion, we need you!

Without a doubt. All hail the Rally Onion!

BRM
09-09-2010, 02:07 PM
Travis Wood needs to be a stopper today. Tough spot for a rookie but I have faith in him.

westofyou
09-09-2010, 02:09 PM
Bruce's pain still lingering, I guess.

You didn't hear?

They've called in Oscar Goldman to handle this

Ron Madden
09-09-2010, 02:38 PM
I had a dream that Travis Wood hit an inside the park Home run.

I don't know if that's good or bad.

BRM
09-09-2010, 02:40 PM
I had a dream that Travis Wood hit an inside the park Home run.

I don't know if that's good or bad.

Let's hope the bases are loaded when he does it. ;)

marcshoe
09-09-2010, 02:50 PM
Posted this last night.





Heading to the park now. God, please let us snap this streak...for my wife's sake if nothing else! :thumbup:


Go Rojos!

You mean after that you still took her back to the game? :nono:

Ron Madden
09-09-2010, 02:55 PM
Posted this last night.





Heading to the park now. God, please let us snap this streak...for my wife's sake if nothing else! :thumbup:


Go Rojos!

At least the law of averages are in your favor. Bring home a winner! :thumbup:

SirFelixCat
09-09-2010, 03:00 PM
You mean after that you still took her back to the game? :nono:

Aye lol. It's gotta end sometime. New Reds hat and killer seats...BUT we did switch what side she's sitting on, so we should be golden!

redsmetz
09-09-2010, 03:02 PM
Aye lol. It's gotta end sometime. New Reds hat and killer seats...BUT we did switch what side she's sitting on, so we should be golden!

Teach her the ways of the Rally Onion. That's a sure bet.

Redsfan320
09-09-2010, 03:03 PM
This is actually MLB Network broadcasters. Greg Amsinger and Mitch Williams. Nice.

320

SirFelixCat
09-09-2010, 03:09 PM
Teach her the ways of the Rally Onion. That's a sure bet.

She knows. Oh yes, she does. Heck, she's friends w/ the Almighty Rally Onion on FB too!

Anything else before first pitch?

RBA
09-09-2010, 03:13 PM
They had the count wrong. I guess someone other than me thought the first pitch was a ball. But called a strike.

Edd Roush
09-09-2010, 03:14 PM
Stubbs strikes out swinging to lead off the game

Edd Roush
09-09-2010, 03:15 PM
Phillips with a single.

Cedric
09-09-2010, 03:17 PM
It's weird watching a game where the announcers are calling from clearly outside the state. You can tell from the audio.

TheNext44
09-09-2010, 03:18 PM
How could Mitch Williams be such a smart color guy and such a dumb pitcher when he played?

oneupper
09-09-2010, 03:18 PM
BP steals second!

oneupper
09-09-2010, 03:19 PM
Replay says it was out.

Cedric
09-09-2010, 03:19 PM
I don't understand this at all. Why even attempt that steal? Bad call and either way it's dumb, IMO.

TheNext44
09-09-2010, 03:19 PM
Phillips was out. Look like it live, confirmed on TV.

Edd Roush
09-09-2010, 03:19 PM
Hammel doing a good job of throwing strikes right now and getting ahead of the count on the Reds' hitters. Let's hope that changes soon. :)

oneupper
09-09-2010, 03:20 PM
WP BP to third.

TheNext44
09-09-2010, 03:20 PM
It's weird watching a game where the announcers are calling from clearly outside the state. You can tell from the audio.

Pretty much like watching it with some friends in your living room. They are calling the exact same thing that we see.

RBA
09-09-2010, 03:21 PM
Is that a RBI?

TheNext44
09-09-2010, 03:21 PM
Phillips tries to make up for last night, and gives Votto his 100th RBI on pure hustle!

oneupper
09-09-2010, 03:21 PM
Reds score with a dribbler from Votto.
Hammel didn't check BP at third.

Reds Fanatic
09-09-2010, 03:22 PM
By the way just to let everyone know the game is now availabe on MLB network on Directv. It was originally listed as blacked out locally but they just made it available.

redsmetz
09-09-2010, 03:22 PM
Is that a RBI?

Yes, #100 where he's been stuck getting to for a while.

TheNext44
09-09-2010, 03:22 PM
Definition of a manufactured run.

oneupper
09-09-2010, 03:23 PM
Rolen called out on a checked swing.

Cedric
09-09-2010, 03:23 PM
Rolen is really struggling. His bat speed is down to the point where he has to start on almost any pitch close to the zone. Couldn't hold up there.

Cedric
09-09-2010, 03:24 PM
Maybe that weird inning will get the team mojo back. Phillips was only able to score because of a blown call, wp, and a swinging bunt that was somewhat misplayed by the pitcher.

Brutus
09-09-2010, 03:25 PM
Rolen is really struggling. His bat speed is down to the point where he has to start on almost any pitch close to the zone. Couldn't hold up there.

Yea he is, though his August split wasn't as bad as I thought it would be (.726). He's definitely getting fooled/overpowered a lot more later in the year.

Edd Roush
09-09-2010, 03:26 PM
Maybe that weird inning will get the team mojo back. Phillips was only able to score because of a blown call, wp, and a swinging bunt that was somewhat misplayed by the pitcher.

Agreed that it was a weird way to score a run, but I will take a run any way I can get it at this point.

PuffyPig
09-09-2010, 03:26 PM
On Sunday when the Reds took the lead with an early run, they flashed a graphic that said the Reds won over 80% of the time they scored first.

We ended up losing SUnday, and we've scored first twice against Colorado and already lost.

Lets hope today ends that slump too.

Edd Roush
09-09-2010, 03:27 PM
Pretty bad location on that 1-2 pitch...

Reds Freak
09-09-2010, 03:27 PM
Geez, have they retired Eric Young Jr. yet this series? Seems like he starts every game with a base hit..

Cedric
09-09-2010, 03:27 PM
Nice. DP

OesterPoster
09-09-2010, 03:27 PM
Wow...double-up on Young and Fowler? That's crazy.

Brutus
09-09-2010, 03:27 PM
Thank you Dexter Fowler.

LoganBuck
09-09-2010, 03:28 PM
Travis Wood with a haircut? No more mullet?

LoganBuck
09-09-2010, 03:28 PM
I like Travis Wood!

Brutus
09-09-2010, 03:29 PM
I like Travis Wood!

I mean this: Travis Wood is the only Reds' starter I truly trust right now, though I don't fret with Cueto on the mound.

OesterPoster
09-09-2010, 03:29 PM
Travis Wood with a haircut? No more mullet?

Cut his hair before the national broadcast game last Saturday.

Cedric
09-09-2010, 03:29 PM
I mean this: Travis Wood is the only Reds' starter I truly trust right now.

He has the stuff and the ability to locate. I don't see anyone else on the staff with that mix right now.

Reds Freak
09-09-2010, 03:30 PM
I mean this: Travis Wood is the only Reds' starter I truly trust right now, though I don't fret with Cueto on the mound.

Well that should pretty much solidify the Rockies five-run second inning... :)

Cedric
09-09-2010, 03:31 PM
Gomes is squaring up the ball a ton better lately.

Cedric
09-09-2010, 03:32 PM
Holy cow. Gomes scores. Cargo almost had one of the best throws I have ever seen.

LoganBuck
09-09-2010, 03:33 PM
Take that Cargo!

Must admit that was a heck of a throw.

Gomes was actually out. He stepped on the catchers foot, not the plate!

Cedric
09-09-2010, 03:33 PM
I see him touching the plate clearly after stepping on his foot. But I'm biased :0

BRM
09-09-2010, 03:33 PM
Take that Cargo!

Must admit that was a heck of a throw.

Gomes was actually out. He stepped on the catchers foot, not the plate!

Two calls going the Reds way already? Nice.

oneupper
09-09-2010, 03:33 PM
Take that Cargo!

Must admit that was a heck of a throw.

Gomes was actually out. He stepped on the catchers foot, not the plate!

The Rockies guys are saying that. I'm not agreeing, part of his foot hit the plate and he pulled it away.

membengal
09-09-2010, 03:34 PM
Geez Mitch Wiliams, Ianetta had to move his foot to sweep the tag, which is when Gomes touched the plate. Shuddup already.

Cedric
09-09-2010, 03:34 PM
Horrible at bat from Heisey. Bruce please get healthy fast.

LoganBuck
09-09-2010, 03:34 PM
I see him touching the plate clearly after stepping on his foot. But I'm biased :0

For those who can't see the game. Gomes did score and was called safe.

The ump may have missed one.

Homer Bailey
09-09-2010, 03:34 PM
Come back Jay.

Degenerate39
09-09-2010, 03:34 PM
I miss the Heisey from when he was first called up

KYRedsFan
09-09-2010, 03:34 PM
announcers are idiots. Gomes foot ht the plate

membengal
09-09-2010, 03:35 PM
For those who can't see the game. Gomes did score and was called safe.

The ump may have missed one.

Fully disagree that the ump missed it. When Ianetta moved to sweep the tag, his foot had to move and Gomes touched the plate.

oneupper
09-09-2010, 03:35 PM
WP sends Hernandez to third.

Cedric
09-09-2010, 03:36 PM
Young guys don't really know how to handle struggles. Heisey is pressing and swinging at everything. And that's not even mentioning that he is swinging like he wants to hit the ball 700 feet.

LoganBuck
09-09-2010, 03:36 PM
I miss the Heisey from when he was first called up

That guy has been exposed.

Janish with a hit 3-0 good guys.

oneupper
09-09-2010, 03:36 PM
Janish with a Denver special. A flare into center 3-0

TheNext44
09-09-2010, 03:36 PM
I see him touching the plate clearly after stepping on his foot. But I'm biased :0

Actually, it is almost impossible for him to step on the catcher's foot and not touch part of the plate. Hernandez would have had to have step on the foot perfectly for it not have also touched part of the plate. He was likely was safe.

membengal
09-09-2010, 03:37 PM
If Gomes had fully steppd on Ianetta's foot like Mitch Williams is maintaining, he would have rolled his ankle severely. And would probably still by lying on the field in pain.

LoganBuck
09-09-2010, 03:37 PM
Fully disagree that the ump missed it. When Ianetta moved to sweep the tag, his foot had to move and Gomes touched the plate.

I will take the results either way.

BRM
09-09-2010, 03:38 PM
That guy has been exposed.


Or maybe he's just in a slump. Either way, the Reds need Jay Bruce back.

TheNext44
09-09-2010, 03:38 PM
I am enjoying Janish revert back to his natural OPS of .600. ;)

oneupper
09-09-2010, 03:39 PM
Someone said the Rockies announcers were good. Mitch Williams is annoying me, 1.5 innings in to this game.

reds44
09-09-2010, 03:39 PM
Stubbs!!!

reds44
09-09-2010, 03:40 PM
Someone said the Rockies announcers were good. Mitch Williams is annoying me, 1.5 innings in to this game.
These aren't the Rockies announcers lol. These are just the MLB Network studio guys announcing the game.

BRM
09-09-2010, 03:40 PM
I am enjoying Janish revert back to his natural OPS of .600. ;)

.715 OPS in August. .846 OPS so far in September.

Degenerate39
09-09-2010, 03:40 PM
I really can't stand this announcer.

Raisor
09-09-2010, 03:40 PM
Mitch Williams is bothering me.

membengal
09-09-2010, 03:40 PM
Someone said the Rockies announcers were good. Mitch Williams is annoying me, 1.5 innings in to this game.

In fairness, I think these are NOT Rockies announcers. I think they are there for MLB Network solely. Williams is an MLB studio guy usually.

Homer Bailey
09-09-2010, 03:40 PM
Remember when Heisey was supposed to start over Stubbs? :)

reds44
09-09-2010, 03:40 PM
No Mitch, that ball was over the wall, that couldn't have been fan interfearance.

oneupper
09-09-2010, 03:40 PM
These aren't the Rockies announcers lol. These are just the MLB Network studio guys announcing the game.

Wow. Didn't know. They're unbearable.

LoganBuck
09-09-2010, 03:41 PM
If Gomes had fully steppd on Ianetta's foot like Mitch Williams is maintaining, he would have rolled his ankle severely. And would probably still by lying on the field in pain.

Gomes is made of Adamantium

Stubbs goes yard! Reds 5-0

KYRedsFan
09-09-2010, 03:41 PM
okay, urge to kill the rockies announcers rising.

Cedric
09-09-2010, 03:41 PM
Mitch Williams is a good analyst, IMO. A HORRIBLE announcer though.

KYRedsFan
09-09-2010, 03:41 PM
Well done Stubbs, need to get this one for the good guys

Edd Roush
09-09-2010, 03:41 PM
Reds really can't take their foot off the throttle in this one. Already have blown two leads in this series, let's not make it three.

membengal
09-09-2010, 03:41 PM
Mitch Williams is bothering me.

You and my nine year-old. He just said:


I don't like this announcer

after yet another lecture from Williams.

Edd Roush
09-09-2010, 03:42 PM
42 pitches after 2 for Hammel. But at this pace, the Reds might want to see as much of Hammel as possible lol

Tommyjohn25
09-09-2010, 03:42 PM
Okay so according to Mitch Milliams, all the reds runs shouldn't count. Right?

Get over yourself "Wild Thing".

KYRedsFan
09-09-2010, 03:43 PM
Wow, didn't know these guys weren't Rockies announcers. Certainly couldn't tell from their nonsensical ramblings.

Raisor
09-09-2010, 03:43 PM
Williams is startin' to damage my calm

blumj
09-09-2010, 03:43 PM
There's no Rockies version on Extra Innings, either.

RBA
09-09-2010, 03:43 PM
MLB announcers are having problems trying to see plays in 2D. Don't they know pictures can be deceptive? Especially if videoed from a good distance away.

membengal
09-09-2010, 03:44 PM
Reds really can't take their foot off the throttle in this one. Already have blown two leads in this series, let's not make it three.

Not sure I would call the puny early 1-0 lead "blown" from last night. As for Monday, well, yeah. Harang'd...

Regardless, I likes who the Reds have on the mound in this one...

TheNext44
09-09-2010, 03:44 PM
How could Mitch Williams be such a smart color guy and such a dumb pitcher when he played?

I was wrong, he's just as dumb an announcer as he was a pitcher.

Raisor
09-09-2010, 03:44 PM
"round ball with a round bat"

it's time to play the cliche drinking game!

Degenerate39
09-09-2010, 03:45 PM
"Some guys excel at it some guys don't." ... REALLY?!

Edd Roush
09-09-2010, 03:46 PM
Not sure I would call the puny early 1-0 lead "blown" from last night. As for Monday, well, yeah. Harang'd...

Regardless, I likes who the Reds have on the mound in this one...

Haha, I guess yesterday wasn't too much of a blown lead. I just would really like to bring this Magic Number down to 18 before the Cards lose in Atlanta tonight!

reds44
09-09-2010, 03:46 PM
"Wood is just out there making pitches"

BRM
09-09-2010, 03:47 PM
"Some guys excel at it some guys don't." ... REALLY?!


"Wood is just out there making pitches"

Great insight right there. I assume both are from Mitch Williams?

Tommyjohn25
09-09-2010, 03:47 PM
"round ball with a round bat"

it's time to play the cliche drinking game!

Next maybe we'll hear "so-and-so is a good fastball hitter". I hate that phrase. What baseball player isnt? I have never heard "so-and-so is a great slider hitter".

Degenerate39
09-09-2010, 03:48 PM
Great insight right there. I assume both are from Mitch Williams?

You would assume correctly

reds44
09-09-2010, 03:48 PM
Next maybe we'll hear "so-and-so is a good fastball hitter". I hate that phrase. What baseball player isnt? I have never heard "so-and-so is a great slider hitter".
Griffey in his later day wasn't a good fastball hitter lol

Scrap Irony
09-09-2010, 03:48 PM
Griffey in his later day wasn't a good hitter.

Edd Roush
09-09-2010, 03:49 PM
Back-to-back two out hits have runners on first and second for Iannetta.

Degenerate39
09-09-2010, 03:49 PM
"Call a Tow Truck because that ball just hit his toe"

durl
09-09-2010, 03:49 PM
The MLB announcers are MUCH better in the studio than they are in the booth. Geez.

And "interference" on the Stubbs homer??:confused:

reds44
09-09-2010, 03:49 PM
LOL Ianetta fouled one off himself and dropped a big f bomb and Williams goes "I'm sensing he's not happy."

membengal
09-09-2010, 03:49 PM
If Chris Ianetta said that word in Milwaukee around Bob Davidson, he would apparently be ejected...

BRM
09-09-2010, 03:49 PM
"Call a Tow Truck because that ball just hit his toe"

:all_cohol

redsmetz
09-09-2010, 03:50 PM
RedReporter just tweated: I know the #Reds haven't played well lately, but these MLBN guys are acting amazed that Wood hasn't wet his pants yet.

Tommyjohn25
09-09-2010, 03:50 PM
Someone tell Molina that someone cussed. How will Chris Carpenter explain this to his son!

reds44
09-09-2010, 03:51 PM
RedReporter just tweated: I know the #Reds haven't played well lately, but these MLBN guys are acting amazed that Wood hasn't wet his pants yet.
Williams was talking about how big some of the Rockies players biceps were compared to how small Travis Wood is.

I can't make that up.

Edd Roush
09-09-2010, 03:51 PM
Full count on Iannetta.

Degenerate39
09-09-2010, 03:51 PM
PEACE!

Travis Wood showing he doesn't need to walk anyone to get to the pitcher. Thank you Mitch

Edd Roush
09-09-2010, 03:51 PM
Wood punches him out... nice job there.

Homer Bailey
09-09-2010, 03:51 PM
As fun as it is for those not watching the game to get 8 pages of announcer updates.... what is going on in the baseball game?

Edd Roush
09-09-2010, 03:52 PM
As fun as it is for those not watching the game to get 8 pages of announcer updates.... what is going on in the baseball game?

Reds up 5-0 after a four run top of the fourth and a two-run bomb from Stubbs. Votto got a cheap RBI #100 in the top of the first.

BRM
09-09-2010, 03:52 PM
As fun as it is for those not watching the game to get 8 pages of announcer updates.... what is going on in the baseball game?

5-0 Reds after 2.

Raisor
09-09-2010, 03:52 PM
As fun as it is for those not watching the game to get 8 pages of announcer updates.... what is going on in the baseball game?

The announcers are bad.


if you want pbp try gamecast.

oneupper
09-09-2010, 03:53 PM
Sorry Homer. 5-0 REDS end 2.

Wood just struck out Iannetta with two on.

Tommyjohn25
09-09-2010, 03:53 PM
5-0 Redders going to the top of 3.

reds44
09-09-2010, 03:53 PM
YouTube - Joe Carter's Walk-off (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iknGBwd4seI)

BRM
09-09-2010, 03:53 PM
The announcers are bad.


if you want pbp try gamecast.

Their badness is kind of funny though.

Degenerate39
09-09-2010, 03:54 PM
YouTube - Joe Carter's Walk-off (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iknGBwd4seI)

Williams should've walked him to get to the pitcher

corkedbat
09-09-2010, 03:54 PM
If Chris Ianetta said that word in Milwaukee around Bob Davidson, he would apparently be ejected...

Only if he were sitting in the good seats wearing a Brewers shirt.

Raisor
09-09-2010, 03:54 PM
who is the play by play guy? he sounds familiar.

reds44
09-09-2010, 03:54 PM
Williams should've walked him to get to the pitcher
That should have been called fan interference too.

TheNext44
09-09-2010, 03:54 PM
Next maybe we'll hear "so-and-so is a good fastball hitter". I hate that phrase. What baseball player isnt? I have never heard "so-and-so is a great slider hitter".

Johnny Bench was a great slider hitter. He probably hit more homers off of sliders than fastballs. The one he hit to win the 1972 NLCS was off of a slider. But he's the only one I know of.

OldXOhio
09-09-2010, 03:55 PM
Their badness is kind of funny though.

Was going to say, I'm enjoying reading some of Williams quotes. As long as you don't actually have to listen to the guy, it's entertaining like a car wreck.

Tommyjohn25
09-09-2010, 03:55 PM
Would be nice to get Rolen going again. Been scuffling a bit.

reds44
09-09-2010, 03:55 PM
who is the play by play guy? he sounds familiar.
It's the MLB Network studio guy,

Brutus
09-09-2010, 03:55 PM
A broken clock is accurate twice a day. Am I too late on the cliches?

Raisor
09-09-2010, 03:55 PM
It's the MLB Network studio guy,

did he change his name to that? Because that would be awesome.

Degenerate39
09-09-2010, 03:55 PM
"If he can get the Reds to run out of bats he's got an opporunity to win this game"

BRM
09-09-2010, 03:56 PM
Was going to say, I'm enjoying reading some of Williams quotes. As long as you don't actually have to listen to the guy, it's entertaining like a car wreck.

Exactly. I've been laughing like crazy reading his quotes. Good stuff.

reds44
09-09-2010, 03:56 PM
He just said that Gomes and Votto have very similar approaches at the plate.

I lol'd

reds44
09-09-2010, 03:56 PM
did he change his name to that? Because that would be awesome.
Last name ever, first name greatest.

Tommyjohn25
09-09-2010, 03:56 PM
Johnny Bench was a great slider hitter. He probably hit more homers off of sliders than fastballs. The one he hit to win the 1972 NLCS was off of a slider. But he's the only one I know of.

Interesting! I never knew that!

blumj
09-09-2010, 03:56 PM
did he change his name to that? Because that would be awesome.


http://mlb.mlb.com/network/personalities/?id=3728771

durl
09-09-2010, 03:57 PM
He just said that Gomes and Votto have very similar approaches at the plate.

I lol'd

We need a "Smilie" for a FacePalm. We can call it "The Mitchie."

reds44
09-09-2010, 03:57 PM
http://mlb.mlb.com/images/2009/06/25/AdACrKdd.jpg

corkedbat
09-09-2010, 03:57 PM
Williams should've walked him to get to the pitcher

Probably forgot he was holding a round bat. Reminds himself of that every chance he gets now.

"Never put salt in your eyes...never put salt in your eyes..."

OldXOhio
09-09-2010, 03:58 PM
I have got to find a TV. Ralph Kiner was never this good.

membengal
09-09-2010, 03:59 PM
He just said that Gomes and Votto have very similar approaches at the plate.

I lol'd

In that they are both carbon based lifeforms?

OldXOhio
09-09-2010, 03:59 PM
http://mlb.mlb.com/images/2009/06/25/AdACrKdd.jpg

Cardinals fan. Figures.

oneupper
09-09-2010, 03:59 PM
In that they are both carbon based lifeforms?

Not even. I just read Gomes was made of adamantium. Read it right here.

Degenerate39
09-09-2010, 04:00 PM
"That's a cutter that just kept chasing him"

reds44
09-09-2010, 04:01 PM
"This is what September baseball is supposed to be about."

Brutus
09-09-2010, 04:01 PM
"Ramblings of a Wild Thing: The Mitch Williams Quote Book"

reds44
09-09-2010, 04:01 PM
Oh and Hamel grounded out to Janish.

Raisor
09-09-2010, 04:01 PM
Not even. I just read Gomes was made of adamantium. Read it right here.

Other things that are made out of adamantium include Wolverine's skeleton and Evil Robot Ultron.

Captain America's shield has been, wrongly, discribed as being made from adamantium, but it is actually made of Vibranium.

reds44
09-09-2010, 04:01 PM
"As a leadoff hitter, your job is to get on base."

THANKS

reds44
09-09-2010, 04:02 PM
Young pops out to BP.

Brutus
09-09-2010, 04:02 PM
Eric Young make out!

Raisor
09-09-2010, 04:02 PM
Eric Young make out!



if he's making out, he's got a chance to score.

Degenerate39
09-09-2010, 04:03 PM
if he's making out, he's got a chance to score.

Who let Mitch Williams in here?

Brutus
09-09-2010, 04:03 PM
if he's making out, he's got a chance to score.

That's what my friends always told me. Personal experience: it ain't always true.

durl
09-09-2010, 04:03 PM
http://mlb.mlb.com/network/personalities/?id=3728771

Is it just me or do the website head-shots of the MLB Network personalities look like the photos taken for their work badges?

OesterPoster
09-09-2010, 04:04 PM
Wood is good.

Brutus
09-09-2010, 04:05 PM
Have a seat and like it, Fowler.

Degenerate39
09-09-2010, 04:05 PM
That's what my friends always told me. Personal experience: it ain't always true.

Some times you get thrown out heading for home

OldXOhio
09-09-2010, 04:05 PM
Is it just me or do the website head-shots of the MLB Network personalities look like the photos taken for their work badges?

Jim Kaat looks like a muppet.

reds44
09-09-2010, 04:06 PM
Some times you get thrown out heading for home
That's always painful.

BCubb2003
09-09-2010, 04:06 PM
"If he can get the Reds to run out of bats he's got an opporunity to win this game"

They probably brought several. And they can share if they have to.

And Joey Votto is made of Unobtainium.

redsmetz
09-09-2010, 04:07 PM
Not sure if any said it, Fowler called out on strikes. Top of the 4th now, Hernandez up, Reds 5-0.

Brutus
09-09-2010, 04:07 PM
Some times you get thrown out heading for home

I never was good rounding third base. It was always tricky.

OesterPoster
09-09-2010, 04:09 PM
Geez, Heisey has been hacktastic on the 1st pitch a LOT lately.

Brutus
09-09-2010, 04:09 PM
Heisey says: can't strike me out if I hit the first pitch.

redsmetz
09-09-2010, 04:09 PM
I never was good rounding third base. It was always tricky.

I did it once fantastically, thought how well I'd rounded third, heard a pop and my softball career was over. Fortunately it was just very serious plantar faciaitis and healed up.

Raisor
09-09-2010, 04:10 PM
Superstar Paul Janish=offensive force

durl
09-09-2010, 04:10 PM
You know, in the eternal scheme of things, this is just one game in a very long season. But the performance given to us by Mitch Williams will be comedy genius that could last for generations.

As long as I have Gameday At-Bat up, I'm fine with people dedicating more time to memorializing Williams' comments for the ages than providing play-by-play.

Brutus
09-09-2010, 04:10 PM
Time for some Wood yard work.

reds44
09-09-2010, 04:10 PM
"He's not a mail it in out"

pedro
09-09-2010, 04:10 PM
Keep proving me wrong Paul. Keep Proving me wrong.

Brutus
09-09-2010, 04:12 PM
At least the Reds will be turning the lineup over for the 5th.

Brutus
09-09-2010, 04:15 PM
CarGo fly out.

Raisor
09-09-2010, 04:15 PM
Keep proving me wrong Paul. Keep Proving me wrong.

Pedro,

At this point, I think he's hitting out of spite towards you.

:thumbup:

reds44
09-09-2010, 04:15 PM
This is my favorite one yet.

"This is where Carlos Gonzalez plays, he plays for the Colorado Rockies."

Brutus
09-09-2010, 04:15 PM
This is my favorite one yet.

"This is where Carlos Gonzalez plays, he plays for the Colorado Rockies."

The man makes a solid argument lol

BRM
09-09-2010, 04:15 PM
This is my favorite one yet.

"This is where Carlos Gonzalez plays, he plays for the Colorado Rockies."

Priceless. Absolutely priceless.

durl
09-09-2010, 04:17 PM
This is my favorite one yet.

"This is where Carlos Gonzalez plays, he plays for the Colorado Rockies."

Brutus
09-09-2010, 04:17 PM
http://www.straferight.com/photopost/data/500/medium/double-facepalm.jpg

corkedbat
09-09-2010, 04:18 PM
This is my favorite one yet.

"This is where Carlos Gonzalez plays, he plays for the Colorado Rockies."

Did he call him "a Mountain of a Man" too?

reds44
09-09-2010, 04:18 PM
lol Tulo just walked.

Raisor
09-09-2010, 04:21 PM
Wood just threw a pitch 88 MPH, thus causing a his DeLorian to jump back into time to the year 1955.

Pretty cool.

Raisor
09-09-2010, 04:22 PM
I blame Doc Brown.

reds44
09-09-2010, 04:22 PM
Giambi goes yard.

5-2

"No lead in Colorado is safe"

Brutus
09-09-2010, 04:22 PM
ugh

Degenerate39
09-09-2010, 04:22 PM
"He's a strong human"

redsmetz
09-09-2010, 04:23 PM
Giambi goes yard.

5-2

"No lead in Colorado is safe"

I don't know, Jeff. Should you call their home run with the same enthusiasm you do our own?

membengal
09-09-2010, 04:23 PM
Mr. MLB Studio Guy just took a temporary lead in the annoys sweepstakes with the glee in his voice with which he said


We've got a game!

Degenerate39
09-09-2010, 04:24 PM
"I'm not sure you want to get into an arm wrestling competition with these guys"

Edd Roush
09-09-2010, 04:24 PM
Didn't look like too bad of location for Wood on that slider that went for a homerun.

reds44
09-09-2010, 04:24 PM
Mr. MLB Studio Guy just took a temporary lead in the annoys sweepstakes with the glee in his voice with which he said
"It's way back and it's not coming back!"

Raisor
09-09-2010, 04:25 PM
"It's way back and it's not coming back!"

I like how he rhymed "back" and "back"

BRM
09-09-2010, 04:25 PM
75 pitches for Wood through 4 innings.

reds44
09-09-2010, 04:25 PM
I like how he rhymed "back" and "back"
He went all Jim Nantz on us.

Brutus
09-09-2010, 04:26 PM
I like how he rhymed "back" and "back"

Makes me want to douse him with a super soaker

TheNext44
09-09-2010, 04:26 PM
Hard to pitch a shutout in Coor's Field.

Cedric
09-09-2010, 04:27 PM
Ramon dropped that foul tip right before Giambi went yard.

Predictable.

TheNext44
09-09-2010, 04:27 PM
"I'm not sure you want to get into an arm wrestling competition with these guys"

That's about the 17th time Willaims made a reference to how much he admired how muscular the Rockies are... not that there's anything wrong with that...

Cedric
09-09-2010, 04:28 PM
I'm honestly starting to believe the best way to get Stubbs out is a hanging breaking ball. For some reason he swings a foot over the ball.

Chip R
09-09-2010, 04:31 PM
He went all Jim Nantz on us.


It's a special moment.

BRM
09-09-2010, 04:31 PM
Reds go quietly in the 5th. Still 5-2.

corkedbat
09-09-2010, 04:32 PM
That's about the 17th time Willaims made a reference to how much he admired how muscular the Rockies are... not that there's anything wrong with that...

If I'm one of the Rockies I don't believe I'd want him having a lockeroom press pass. Might try interviewing guys in the showers.

BRM
09-09-2010, 04:35 PM
Wood K's Iannetta to start the bottom of the 5th

membengal
09-09-2010, 04:36 PM
"A swinging bat is dangerous"

BRM
09-09-2010, 04:36 PM
"A swinging bat is dangerous"

No doubt. Especially if it slips out of the batters hands.

membengal
09-09-2010, 04:37 PM
Especially if it slips out of the batters hands.

Or if it is disembodied. Nothing worse than a random unmanned swinging bat chasing you down the street...

Degenerate39
09-09-2010, 04:37 PM
"Granted you can not steal first base"

Cedric
09-09-2010, 04:37 PM
I think I heard 3 cliches in one sentence.

Raisor
09-09-2010, 04:37 PM
Can't steal first base.

Only thing that doesn't slump is speed.

corkedbat
09-09-2010, 04:37 PM
No doubt. Especially if it slips out of the batters hands.

There is always the chance of splinters too.

BRM
09-09-2010, 04:39 PM
Mitch Williams is comedy gold. Dude should go on tour.

BCubb2003
09-09-2010, 04:39 PM
Dark Knight 2: The Swinging Bat

Brutus
09-09-2010, 04:39 PM
You'd think Eric Young was Willie Mays the way this series has treated him.

BRM
09-09-2010, 04:39 PM
News flash: Eric Young, Jr. is on base again.

Cedric
09-09-2010, 04:40 PM
The Reds pitchers have had some really ill timed walks lately. Just dumb.

membengal
09-09-2010, 04:40 PM
Getting real tired of how big that OF is in Colorado, and how fast Eric Young Jr. is.

BRM
09-09-2010, 04:40 PM
Muscleman Dexter Fowler doubles to left

Brutus
09-09-2010, 04:40 PM
OK this is starting to get rather worrisome.

Cedric
09-09-2010, 04:41 PM
Getting real tired of how big that OF is in Colordado, and how fast Eric Young Jr. is.

That is stupid pitching from Wood. He deserves whatever happens this inning.

Degenerate39
09-09-2010, 04:41 PM
These guys must hate the Reds

Brutus
09-09-2010, 04:41 PM
Probably last batter either way for Wood

Raisor
09-09-2010, 04:42 PM
That is stupid pitching from Wood. He deserves whatever happens this inning.

what if a boulder fell on his head, would he deserve that?

Cedric
09-09-2010, 04:42 PM
Probably last batter either way for Wood

Wood went from a darn good start to a bad start fast. Walking Eric Young is just about as dumb as Harang walking Jiminez.

membengal
09-09-2010, 04:42 PM
Sigh.

The Reds have NOT taken the "foot off the gas pedal" because they have not scored in every inning.

So. much. rage.

BRM
09-09-2010, 04:43 PM
CarGo flies to center. 5-3 Reds after 5.

Brutus
09-09-2010, 04:43 PM
Apparently the CarGo robot had "human" setting set to manual, thank goodness.

membengal
09-09-2010, 04:44 PM
And again from Mr. MLB Studio guy:


"We've GOT a BALLgame!"

Shut up, dude.

Brutus
09-09-2010, 04:45 PM
what if a boulder fell on his head, would he deserve that?

The punishment should fit the crime.

durl
09-09-2010, 04:45 PM
"Granted you can not steal first base"

Cedric
09-09-2010, 04:46 PM
Gomes looks better than anyone on the team right now.

BRM
09-09-2010, 04:46 PM
Rolen grounds out to begin the 6th

redsmetz
09-09-2010, 04:46 PM
Rolen grounded to Giambi, Gomes just walked, 1 away.

Degenerate39
09-09-2010, 04:47 PM
"Looking for the first thing straight and hard he can get"

oneupper
09-09-2010, 04:48 PM
Hit and Run? Where does dusty think we're playing?

RBA
09-09-2010, 04:48 PM
That is a seeing eye single.

BRM
09-09-2010, 04:48 PM
"Looking for the first thing straight and hard he can get"

Can't believe they allow such offensive language on the MLB Network.

membengal
09-09-2010, 04:49 PM
Mitch Williams HIGHLY disappointed with the single from Ramon.

They are openly rooting for Colorado.

Brutus
09-09-2010, 04:49 PM
"Looking for the first thing straight and hard he can get"

He can't be too selective, after all, he doesn't have the muscles the Rockies' players have

Homer Bailey
09-09-2010, 04:51 PM
Jesus Heisey.

Brutus
09-09-2010, 04:51 PM
For the LOVE OF PETE find an outfielder. This is brutal.