Introductions Thread

Greetings and Salutations! Ive "lurked" here from time to time and in honor of the upcoming series this weekend, decided to join up. Im from Chicago and a die-hard White Sox fan, but I do cheer loudly for your Reds when they play the NL club up north. Im going to be in your town in the next 24 hours and will get my first look at your new ballpark. Havnt been to Cincinnati in quite some time, last time I was there, I visited with an ex Sox player who is from Cincy, that was fun, I'll have to write about it sometime for you guys.

I will post a question regarding GOOD BARS to go to walking distance of the park. I like cold beer, so hope you guys have good suggestions.
Thanks again

Welcome :D

Well, I'm a HUGE Mets fan, surfed in from a Mets site actually called cranepoolforum.com

Anyway, I'm a huge baseball fan second and love all forums of baseball discussion, I'm even on Bill Lack's CintiRed listserv on the Miami of Ohio Listserv

I consider myself a Reds fan second. Not as big as a Met fan, but do consider the Reds my second favorite team.

Probably because I went to a Mets-Reds game in 1985 at Shea (I live in the New York City area) when I was an 8 year old little guy. I also have a fondness for baseball history, and kind of grew a fondness for the Big Red Machine of the 1970's, as they were the last NL team to have anything resembling a sustained dynasty untill the Braves

Seems like a good place for some good baseball chatter...

Steve

Greetings.

I like the Reds. I like sports. That's about it, really. (I'm a boring guy.) :sleep:

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Originally Posted by RicFlair

Greetings.

I like the Reds. I like sports. That's about it, really. (I'm a boring guy.) :sleep:

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You aren't doing your screen name justice then. ;)

I suppose occasionally I can "style and profile." :) Wooooo!

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Originally Posted by RicFlair

I suppose occasionally I can "style and profile." :) Wooooo!

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I don't know if you know or not but there's an inside joke around here about Rich Aurilia. Some felt he was a guy we loved to hate so we started calling Aurilia the Nature Boy. So if you see that reference in a game thread, you'll know now. Welcome aboard. Whooooooo! :)

Haha. Thanks for the heads up.

im the new guy. just found this place. :redszone:

Welcome :)

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Originally Posted by RBA

1. Are you a Reds Fan?
2. If so, what made you become a Reds Fan. If not, why are you on this forum?
3. How did you learn about RedsZone?
4. How old are you?
5. Where are you from?
6. Do you drink or take drugs? If not, why are you a Reds fan?
7. Have you now or ever been a member of the communist party?
8. Do you know who the Gang of 10 are?
9. Are you now or have you ever been affliated with Richard Hand or Gallagher?
10. Do you wipe front to back or back to front?
11. Would you consider having your testicles (if you are male) cut off if it would guarentee a Reds World Championship?
12. Do you think Adam Dunn is overrated and strikes out too much?
13. Which Reds player would you most like to go on a double date with and why?
14. What do you think you can ad to RedsZone?
15. Do you think Jim Edmonds is a showboater?

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Hello, my name is Kevin. I'm not sure if I have to do this, but I guess it's all in fun.

1. Yes
2. Hometown team
3. From the ESPN message board
4. 17
5. Cincinnati
6. No, the Reds will always be my favorite team
7. No
8. No
9. No
10. Back to front
11. Maybe
12. No
13. Adam Dunn, he reminds me of my favorite person, Will Ferrell
14. I think I can add another d to the ad in that question
15. Yes

Hello, Redszone. My name is Matt, and my Daddy has been a member here at Redszone for a long time. I have been bugging him to let me be a member. I love to play baseball and I play first base and bat fourth for my Little League All Star team. I love the Reds and like to read all about them here at Redszone. I watch them every time they are on TV with my dad when I am not playing games of my own.

Hi Matt. Welcome aboard!

Hey Matt!!! I've heard a lot about you, and if you're anything like your dad, I really look forward to talking about baseball with you.

Also, could I get an autograph now before they get too expensive?

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Originally Posted by RFS62

Also, could I get an autograph now before they get too expensive?

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Whoa, Matt, don't let RFS take advantage of you-hold out for a good price for your autograph. Maybe you should get a lawyer/agent. I can get you a good deal.;)

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Originally Posted by RedsBaron

Whoa, Matt, don't let RFS take advantage of you-hold out for a good price for your autograph. Maybe you should get a lawyer/agent. I can get you a good deal.;)

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Geez!!!

Wouldn't you know it. The word is already out, and the agents are lining up!!!

:p:

I don't think I am ready to charge for my autograph. They are free right now. My dad says you like to play golf, RFS62. I like to play too. My mom and dad didn't take me when they played at Pinehurst. :angry: I didn't think that was fair. I could have at least been a caddie. I'm glad that I already have two friends at Redszone.:)

Just wanted to say hello to all the reds fans here. I just signed up and was just checking things out. I have been a reds fan all my life, a long time. Big Red Machine is still my favorite team but love every reds team. I was wodering also how to email the reds on radio and tv. Thanks for any help.....Mike

Welcome Matt :)

Welcome :wave:

[email protected]

Not sure about the TV guys

Guess I shoulda come here first, but I didn't see/pay attention to this thread when I first started and got rollin in game updates lol. But hey all.

Tell Marty,Rik from Hamilton says hi. :D

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Originally Posted by MATT IN CHAR NC

Hello, Redszone. My name is Matt, and my Daddy has been a member here at Redszone for a long time. I have been bugging him to let me be a member. I love to play baseball and I play first base and bat fourth for my Little League All Star team. I love the Reds and like to read all about them here at Redszone. I watch them every time they are on TV with my dad when I am not playing games of my own.

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Welcome Matt!

Hey everyone! New to this board, stumbled upon while trying to do some internet searches for some info on a childhood friend Tom Shearn and how he was doing in the Reds Organization. Iam also a BIG Reds fan as well, actually went to the Reds vs Indians game on last Friday night and was treated to Adam Dunn hitting a walk off grand slam! :beerme: Good game, to bad they blew the rest of the series.

:welcome:

:welcome: :wave:

hey im also new to this board but have been a lifelong reds fan and will continue even through what seems like is gonna be another Dark Age with Narron at the helm but Krivsky will fix em up as fast as he can im sure

Welcome :wave:

Hello,

Thanks for accepting my membership. I have been following the Reds since 1973. My boy has all my 1970's Reds posters (framed) in his room. He has Pete Rose, Tom Seaver, Johnny Bench and Dave Concepcion.

Hopefully, the Reds can win out before the All-Star break. (fingers crossed)

Welcome goreds2 :)

Thanks,

Let's break the losing streak tonight. :beerme:

Here's my intro!!

I've been a viewer here for over a year, but I have finally decided that I want to have some input. I am a 31 year old fan of the Reds. I started loving the Reds as an early teen when guys like Eric Davis and Barry Larkin were my heros. I am from the Louisville, KY area. Nice to meet all of you all. I have really enjoyed the things that you have added to my Reds experience in the last couple years and I hope that I can contribure a fraction of the knowledge that you have given to me. HELLO ALL!!!!

I went to my first reds game in 1965. I was 7 and I remember I had a popcorn box (that doubled as a megaphone) and I had it signed by a few of the reds. My dad said if we stood near the clubhouse I could get an autograph. I got Rose, Pinson, and a few others.

What really stands out in my mind was the trip to the game. We lived in Milford and the ballpark was on the west end so the trip took about 40 minutes (or long enough to want to pee) and my dad stopped the 57 chevywagon on I-75, opened both doors on the passenger side and said "GO", and I did. We parked by Union Terminal.

Hello. I'm rude. No really. I'm rude. It's my REAL name. Well, real last name.

Anyhoo, growing up my fondest Reds memories are sitting on the back porch with my Grandfather, eating ice cream and listening to Marty and Joe.

I was fortunate enough to enjoy many a game during the BRM era. I was there the night that Tony Perez became the all-time Reds leader in RBI's (since broken by Bench) and got his autograph after the game. I was there the night Johnny Bench hit his only pinch-hit home run. I remember being at a game where Pete Rose led off with a home run to left.

Other Reds memories: My Mom almost having a fingernail completely ripped off trying to snag a foul ball, getting written-up by an R.A. for making too much noise in college while I was listening to Ron Robinson almost pitch a no-hitter. Watching the Reds sweep the A's with my late Step-Father. Tearing up when Bench hit his home run on Johnny Bench night and raising his index finger to the crowd as he rounded the bases. Watching Sparky Anderson "talking" to the umps with his hands in his backpockets. Being nicknamed "Charlie Hustle" by the guys on my softball team because I play just like Pete did. Always wearing #5 when I play any sport (yes, I once gave a guy a case of beer just so I could have the number ala Mitch Williams and John Kruk).

I live down here in New Orleans (we're fine...very little damage to our property...we were fortunate) and listen to the games on XM Satellite Radio or watch them on MLB Gameplan.

Glad to be aboard.

Welcome Rude :D

hey I figured old Golden Hands Castro needed a supporter on this site since even people like aurilla have them so I am posting ont his board after lurking for a while and will stay a Reds fan throughout the bad bulpen woes

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Originally Posted by rude

Hello. I'm rude. No really. I'm rude. It's my REAL name. Well, real last name.

Anyhoo, growing up my fondest Reds memories are sitting on the back porch with my Grandfather, eating ice cream and listening to Marty and Joe.

I was fortunate enough to enjoy many a game during the BRM era. I was there the night that Tony Perez became the all-time Reds leader in RBI's (since broken by Bench) and got his autograph after the game. I was there the night Johnny Bench hit his only pinch-hit home run. I remember being at a game where Pete Rose led off with a home run to left.

Other Reds memories: My Mom almost having a fingernail completely ripped off trying to snag a foul ball, getting written-up by an R.A. for making too much noise in college while I was listening to Ron Robinson almost pitch a no-hitter. Watching the Reds sweep the A's with my late Step-Father. Tearing up when Bench hit his home run on Johnny Bench night and raising his index finger to the crowd as he rounded the bases. Watching Sparky Anderson "talking" to the umps with his hands in his backpockets. Being nicknamed "Charlie Hustle" by the guys on my softball team because I play just like Pete did. Always wearing #5 when I play any sport (yes, I once gave a guy a case of beer just so I could have the number ala Mitch Williams and John Kruk).

I live down here in New Orleans (we're fine...very little damage to our property...we were fortunate) and listen to the games on XM Satellite Radio or watch them on MLB Gameplan.

Glad to be aboard.

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Glad you are here rude. (rude and I communicate via an XM website on occasion)

Where's gilpdawg? ;)

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Originally Posted by redsin2006

I went to my first reds game in 1965. I was 7 and I remember I had a popcorn box (that doubled as a megaphone) and I had it signed by a few of the reds. My dad said if we stood near the clubhouse I could get an autograph. I got Rose, Pinson, and a few others.

What really stands out in my mind was the trip to the game. We lived in Milford and the ballpark was on the west end so the trip took about 40 minutes (or long enough to want to pee) and my dad stopped the 57 chevywagon on I-75, opened both doors on the passenger side and said "GO", and I did. We parked by Union Terminal.

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Welcome. I remember those popcorn boxes that doubled as a megaphone (after you ate the popcorn;) ). I went to my first Reds game in 1965, too, only I was a 10 year old Cardinal fan then; I took a photo of Steve Carlton posing beside the dugout prior to the game. We also were at Union Terminal, because we rode the train from Huntington, WV to Cincinnati.

Welcome Rude. We've had some rude posters here before, but you are the first official Rude poster we've had.;)