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How 'bout them Reds! (3 Viewers)
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tommyGunZ
Footballguy
IIRC, we have 5 on the All-Star break, and 5 on the end of the season. Care if I wait until both are finished before either sending you 10 or calling it even?I hate transaction costs...Tommygunz:eddie_and_christel@charter.net for my paypalAt worst, 3rd in the central, possibly 2nd in the NL Central and w/i 2 games for the Wild Card. Great comeback win today with Casey, Jr, and Kearns all out. Along with Freel.Is this team poised for the World Series? Hardly, but this team has more heart and drive than anyother team out there.
Regardless of how they finish, this has been a fun team to watch. As a baseball fan, that's what I want. Guys that will not quit and give it their all, day-in and -day out. What the front office does or doesn't do to help the team isn't their fault/concern. They give it their all, and I'm having fun watching them play!!!
But many were picking the Phils to win the NL East, and while currently in first, I don't think a 46-41 record heading into the All Star Break is in line with pre-season expectations. I believe Mount Bowa will ultimately wear out his welcome there.I'm not exactly sure how you gauge heart, but teams that have outperformed expectations to this point (MLB payroll rank in parenthesis) include Texas (18), Detroit (23), Cincy (24), Tampa Bay (29), and Milwaukee (30).The Phils have 29 come from behind wins this year - tops in the NL - this would lead me to believe they have as much if not more heart then the Reds - and an actual chance at making the postseason. you want heart? check out the boxscore from friday's game against the Braves.Is this team poised for the World Series? Hardly, but this team has more heart and drive than anyother team out there.
shuke
Black Ice Skeptic
Ahem.IIRC, we have 5 on the All-Star break, and 5 on the end of the season. Care if I wait until both are finished before either sending you 10 or calling it even?I hate transaction costs...Tommygunz:eddie_and_christel@charter.net for my paypal
Politician Spock
Footballguy
See his post at 7:49 PM.Ahem.IIRC, we have 5 on the All-Star break, and 5 on the end of the season. Care if I wait until both are finished before either sending you 10 or calling it even?I hate transaction costs...Tommygunz:eddie_and_christel@charter.net for my paypal
tommyGunZ
Footballguy
should I send a nickel to all the shukies on the board instead?Ahem.IIRC, we have 5 on the All-Star break, and 5 on the end of the season. Care if I wait until both are finished before either sending you 10 or calling it even?I hate transaction costs...Tommygunz:eddie_and_christel@charter.net for my paypal
fasteddie_21
2006 NM Poker Champ
It can wait...just a lil' dig there is all 
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tommyGunZ
Footballguy
well deserved. your Reds had an exciting first half. I'm a fan of the padres, but also a fan of the game, so I'm happy to see baseball fans in Cincy getting their money's worth after suffering through Grif's injuries the past couple of years.It can wait...just a lil' dig there is all
shining path
:prettyplease:
For a little of tgunz bud, I'll be on any side you want.
I like this idea.should I send a nickel to all the shukies on the board instead?Ahem.IIRC, we have 5 on the All-Star break, and 5 on the end of the season. Care if I wait until both are finished before either sending you 10 or calling it even?I hate transaction costs...Tommygunz:eddie_and_christel@charter.net for my paypal
RedRaiders
Mr. +EV
actually zippy owes me nothing - his book had the HR derby lines up
Mr. Pickles
Footballguy
updates?
Mr. Pickles
Footballguy
:rotflmao: You're a valuable commodity around here, GunZ. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise.pm me an address, and you'll receive a nice little surprise from a no named friend in SD......
Encyclopedia Brown
Footballguy
GB Felipe Lopez.
fasteddie_21
2006 NM Poker Champ
Fantastic start by Milton, but if Kriv & Co. don't fix the BP, STAT, the Reds will be out of it by June 1st. My gut tells me that with the 42 middle infielders they have on the 25-man, something is in the works.How and why Freel does not start every day is beyond me. And Narron's switch, putting Aurilia at 3B and replacing EdE is just ignorant. This team is winning in spite of their BP and manager.
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fasteddie_21
2006 NM Poker Champ
TY Elmer DessensGB Felipe Lopez.
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Peyton Marino
Footballguy
It's Our Year
fasteddie_21
2006 NM Poker Champ
Good God. The offense is avg almost 8 runs a game and the BP is averaging giving up 4 runs a game. Pathetic.
4-1 and I feel terrible about the shape of the team. Well, the BP anyway.
Hammond should be cut prior to tomorrow's game (4 games, 1 batter retired, 162.0 ERA) and White should not be far behind. Shackelford and Wagner should be on their way to Cincy from Louisville, STAT!!!!!
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4-1 and I feel terrible about the shape of the team. Well, the BP anyway.
Hammond should be cut prior to tomorrow's game (4 games, 1 batter retired, 162.0 ERA) and White should not be far behind. Shackelford and Wagner should be on their way to Cincy from Louisville, STAT!!!!!
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I told one of my friends before the season started, I think the Reds will finish last in the NL Central. I love their lineup, but they just don't have enough pitching. Its hard to win when you are giving up 6 runs a game, as good as their offense is. I hope they get it straightened out.
fasteddie_21
2006 NM Poker Champ
The starting rotation has been surprisingly good. If they get the BP worked out, look out. Seriously.-fe
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CrossEyed
Guest
You realize the Pirates are still in the NL Central, don't you?
fasteddie_21
2006 NM Poker Champ
Have you seen the starting rotation this season? FYPJust checking in.
Typical Reds' start
Typical Reds' pitching staff bullpen :X
Typical Reds' season around late May?
Can this season please be different?
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fasteddie_21
2006 NM Poker Champ
The Cubs are too. As I said in an earlier thread, there are only 2 teams in the NL Central that are guaranteed to NOT finish last: St. Louis and Milwaukie. The others all could. Just as any of the others could finish 3rd.The Reds starting rotation has had a very good first week and the offense is averaging almost 8 runs a game. They had the best offense in the NL last year and look to again this season.
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How exactly is Milwaukee a guarantee to not finish last? They have a lot of good young players but with Sheets as the ace, anything could fall apart quickly. I do not think any of the teams are a GUARANTEE. St. Louis pen is not very good and they could experience a couple big injuries like others have. They are not as good as Cardinal teams of the past. Highly unlikely (anyone other than Pitt to finish last) but hardly a guarantee for anyone to not finish last.Cincy has a greater chance of finishing last than the Cubs do. The offense is good but the bullpen is TERRIBLE!!! Starting pitching is average at best. Let's see what they can do against a non-Pitt offense and away from home. Also, I highly doubt they'll get 16 walks like they did in the two Cub games.
I hate to rain on your parade but Cincy has little chance of getting into the playoffs and it will be another 4th or 5th place finish in the division. Until they get some REAL pitching most likely 4th as Pittsburgh is awful.
If I were you I'd go watch a Cavs game.
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SoFresh&SoClean
Footballguy
Who'd they get? I like any of those three so I don't care who they ship off.
fasteddie_21
2006 NM Poker Champ
Brandon Phillips from Cleveland. Womack can be DFA'd for all I care. Aurillia & Larue very well may be gone. I can hope at least....-fe
Encyclopedia Brown
Footballguy
[QUOTE=']5 errors and only in the 3rd inning?
[/QUOTE]Have you Braves fans cooled out on calling Francouer the next Mickey Mantle or are you ignoring the 2 for 33 in 2006?
[/QUOTE]Have you Braves fans cooled out on calling Francouer the next Mickey Mantle or are you ignoring the 2 for 33 in 2006?
Exactly how many games have we won with the help of our pitchers' bats?
Captain Quinoa
Footballguy
Ahh the memories. Good times.SWEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEP.Rough series....bring on the Tribe
jafo
Out of Mind
I've been very impressed with Austin Kearns this year. He finally seems to be living up to his potential now that Wily Mo is gone and he is getting the start everyday in RF. He's already hit 5 HRs and he's leading the team in doubles (6) and average (.346). I hope he can keep it up, I just read Griffey was placed on the 15 day DL.
fasteddie_21
2006 NM Poker Champ
While the Real Eric Milton showed up today, coupled with our atrocious BP, Ryan Freel, Austin Kearns, Adam Dunn, Felipe Lopez = real deal. There's hope for next season...and going to enjoy watching those kids grow up to be monsters in the upcoming seasons.
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Bowden
