Da Reds thread

[Axion Jaxion]

Originally Posted by DowntownVol

There is no reason whatsoever for Taveras to start over Dickerson. I don't care if it's against a lefty, a righty, or an octopus. In fact, every time Taveras and Hairston are 1-2 in the lineup, a mortal sin is committed against all things good and right with baseball.

The octopus insert made me laugh.

[vols kick balls]

This is setting up to be a tough series against the Cards. If the Reds can take two games then they will be extremely lucky.

[blupotato]

i just want to say that hairston has helped us in the past being able to fill in around the infield, but he is just awful offensively. this guy has got to sit a little more often and not be the everyday guy that he is not. that and i am getting tired of his 45 second routine after every pitch, and then just see him bloop out. lucky win for them today it sounds like. i hope they just walk pujols every time he comes to the plate and don't tempt fate. if that happens maybe we have a chance to win a game or two. good luck homer, prove everyone including me wrong, please!!!!!!!

[Ydfalconvol]

Originally Posted by vols kick balls

This isn't the Yankees thread. Move that convo over there please.

Trust me, I wasn't trying to start a Yankees convo, just attempting to make a one-off comment. But I am more than happy to leave it drop at that.

One last thing though, to whomever told me to "get over it..." I have long been aware that was the way things are. I have accepted that fact. Doesn't mean I have to like it or think that it's right though.

Now then, as for the Reds, I was out of town the last several days and wasn't able to watch or listen to the games as they happened, but what I've seen of the box scores has looked pretty good. Here's hoping for a successful 4th of July weekend series against the Cards. This Reds team has a lot of potential when things go right, the problem is that when they don't go right, they go horribly horribly wrong. There's very little in-between.

[JZVOL]

Originally Posted by Ydfalconvol

In recent years, to my infinite chagrin, the buying talent practice hasn't worked for the Yankees. But let's not pretend it's only been a recent practice with that franchise. They have a long history of offering more money than other teams could to attract what were considered the best players in the game. Sometimes it worked, sometimes it didn't. The fact is, it's long been a part of that organization.

They've done something right 26 times. And it's a known fact, read Torre's book, that around 2000 the front office depleted their farm system and spent tons of money trying to buy guys that didn't fit.

[vols kick balls]

Edwin off of the DL and recalled, Richar sent to the DL with a torn labrum.

[Axion Jaxion]

Originally Posted by JZVOL

They've done something right 26 times. And it's a known fact, read Torre's book, that around 2000 the front office depleted their farm system and spent tons of money trying to buy guys that didn't fit.

This is the Reds of Cincinnati thread. Talk about them or GTFO.

[vols kick balls]

Dickerson lf
Taveras cf
Votto 1b
Phillips 2b
Bruce rf
Hernandez c
Hairston 3b
Janish ss
Bailey p

Tonight's lineup. Dusty got the top of the order guy right this time... but there is no way and hell WT should be batting second.

[DowntownVol]

Originally Posted by vols kick balls

Dickerson lf
Taveras cf
Votto 1b
Phillips 2b
Bruce rf
Hernandez c
Hairston 3b
Janish ss
Bailey p

Tonight's lineup. Dusty got the top of the order guy right this time... but there is no way and hell WT should be batting second.

EE gets activated but he's not playing? Pretty punchless lineup with Janish, Hairston and Willy T. Why no Nix or Gomes? (not sure who's going for the Cards tonight)

[crusse10]

So...Why'd you lie about being from Cali?
And where are you from?

And why are you such a stubborn idiot?
Oh, wait...High school. I remember those days (graduated in 4, don't need your idiotic post to say it took many years or anything...)

[vols kick balls]

Originally Posted by DowntownVol

EE gets activated but he's not playing? Pretty punchless lineup with Janish, Hairston and Willy T. Why no Nix or Gomes? (not sure who's going for the Cards tonight)

Dusty is apparently trying to ease him back into the lineup.

Pineiro is going for the cards.

[vols kick balls]

OPS: 163rd
SLG: 162nd
OBP: 159th
BB's: T-150th
RBI's: 164th
HR: T-157th
AB's: 120th
Runs: T-85th
2B's: T-131st
Pitches/PA: 105th
XBH: T-158th
TB: 162nd
RC27: 160th
ISOP: 160th
SECA: 157th
RC: 160th
BB/PA: 148th

Willy Taveras' rank in these categories w/ the rest of the league... only 164 players were eligible for the rankings.

[Axion Jaxion]

Originally Posted by crusse10

So...Why'd you lie about being from Cali?
And where are you from?

And why are you such a stubborn idiot?
Oh, wait...High school. I remember those days (graduated in 4, don't need your idiotic post to say it took many years or anything...)

This thread is dedicated to the suckitude of the Reds. Talk about that or GTFO.

[vols kick balls]

Go back to the Braves thread and talk about their "suckitude." One of the two teams is above .500... and it's not your bravos.

[Axion Jaxion]

Originally Posted by vols kick balls

Go back to the Braves thread and talk about their "suckitude." One of the two teams is above .500... and it's not your bravos.

We once had awesome players named Deion Sanders and Andruw Jones.

Who have you guys had? Pete Rose? Johnny Bench? Barry Larkin? Joe Morgan? What a bunch of scrubs.