Reds vs. Pirates, 14 August 2008
by Charlie
on Aug 14, 2008 5:15 PM EDT
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Cincinnati Reds @ Pittsburgh Pirates
Johnny Cueto vs. Ian Snell, 7:05.
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chavez - game calling
I’m as happy as anyone that Doumit has established himself as an adequate catcher with a big bat. But I still have the nagging feeling (I know this is a minority position on this board) that the pitching might be better if Doumit were a more experienced/better game caller. Particularly in the case of Snell, who seems very predictable and having little interest in actually fooling the hitters. So I have been hoping that Chavez would catch one of his games to see if that might make a difference. Tonight Chavez is catching, so I manage to get this post up before the game. My comment won’t be hindsight if it goes well, though more likely I will look like an idiot by the end of the first inning if Snell throws his usual 30 pitches.
by basmati on
Aug 14, 2008 6:32 PM EDT
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Don't think so
I had read (don’t remember where) that unlike Lazybones Tracy, JR calls all of the pitches from the dugout. So I don’t believe that the catchers have anything to do with calling the game.
If this is true, the only variable between catchers on balls and strikes calls would be their ability to “frame” the pitches. But I don’t even think that framing the pitch is universally recognized, beyond Tim McCarver, Joe Buck and Eric Karros, as something that actually has been proven to affect an umpire’s judgment.
by WstCstBucco on
Aug 14, 2008 6:41 PM EDT
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boxscore
http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/boxscore?gid=280814123
note that Yahoo now thinks the two A. LaRoches in the lineup are the same player (before, Andy’s link in boxscores would go to the player index)….
by humbucker on
Aug 14, 2008 7:03 PM EDT
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Pearce back in the line-up.
I don’t get why we can’t bat Nate leadoff and Freddy near the bottom though.
The Utah Jazz. The Jazz... duh.
The best NBA team in Utah... no doubts about it!
Playing For Pride. Pirates, Utes, Panthers, and more...
Because, in the end, only one team can "win it all".
by UtesFan89 on
Aug 14, 2008 7:10 PM EDT
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wow
a scoreless 1st for Snell. When was the last time that happened?
by northsidenotch on
Aug 14, 2008 7:12 PM EDT
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Now
I’m alright with that type of lead-off hitting
The Utah Jazz. The Jazz... duh.
The best NBA team in Utah... no doubts about it!
Playing For Pride. Pirates, Utes, Panthers, and more...
Because, in the end, only one team can "win it all".
by UtesFan89 on
Aug 14, 2008 7:16 PM EDT
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Wonder if the Reds announcers have the true story.
George Grande said the Pirates two choices last night were to put Jack on the DL or send Bautista down. Sounds like cutting Rivas or Gomez was never considered.
by Thunder on
Aug 14, 2008 7:19 PM EDT
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Gah Nate...
you need JR to move you back to leadoff or something.
This just isn’t working.
The Utah Jazz. The Jazz... duh.
The best NBA team in Utah... no doubts about it!
Playing For Pride. Pirates, Utes, Panthers, and more...
Because, in the end, only one team can "win it all".
by UtesFan89 on
Aug 14, 2008 7:20 PM EDT
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Luigi!
The Utah Jazz. The Jazz... duh.
The best NBA team in Utah... no doubts about it!
Playing For Pride. Pirates, Utes, Panthers, and more...
Because, in the end, only one team can "win it all".
by UtesFan89 on
Aug 14, 2008 7:24 PM EDT
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Okay...
come on Pearce.
The Utah Jazz. The Jazz... duh.
The best NBA team in Utah... no doubts about it!
Playing For Pride. Pirates, Utes, Panthers, and more...
Because, in the end, only one team can "win it all".
by UtesFan89 on
Aug 14, 2008 7:27 PM EDT
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Or
not.
The Utah Jazz. The Jazz... duh.
The best NBA team in Utah... no doubts about it!
Playing For Pride. Pirates, Utes, Panthers, and more...
Because, in the end, only one team can "win it all".
by UtesFan89 on
Aug 14, 2008 7:27 PM EDT
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F*ck
Lead gone.
The Utah Jazz. The Jazz... duh.
The best NBA team in Utah... no doubts about it!
Playing For Pride. Pirates, Utes, Panthers, and more...
Because, in the end, only one team can "win it all".
by UtesFan89 on
Aug 14, 2008 7:31 PM EDT
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See Pearce
this is why you have to get a hit.
The Utah Jazz. The Jazz... duh.
The best NBA team in Utah... no doubts about it!
Playing For Pride. Pirates, Utes, Panthers, and more...
Because, in the end, only one team can "win it all".
by UtesFan89 on
Aug 14, 2008 7:31 PM EDT
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High heat
travels a long way, doesn’t it, Ian?
by Thunder on
Aug 14, 2008 7:31 PM EDT
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I get most of the Reds games on FSN cause I live in Indiana
I’ve gotten used to their ridiculousness. I wish this game was on TV here soo bad
by camoseven on
Aug 14, 2008 7:57 PM EDT
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I get
all of them here in Louisville. It sucks
by northsidenotch on
Aug 14, 2008 8:04 PM EDT
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7-0
Bills,Not sure what the comes out to in US points
by Battlin Bob on
Aug 14, 2008 7:58 PM EDT
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Nibble, nibble, nibble
c’mon Ian, just throw the ball over the plate. Oh well, Encarnacion just pulled a Pearce. Out of the inning.
by Thunder on
Aug 14, 2008 8:01 PM EDT
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Reds announcer Brennaman isn't too bad...
I was on a cross country flight that had xm radio, meaning I could listen to a game. A listener e-mailed Brennaman asking him if John Miller from ESPN was to challenge him to a duel, what weapon would he choose and who would win. Brennaman answers he would choose a harpoon and bring the whale down.
He also got into Griffey Jr.s face when Grif was pissed about comments made of him not running out a grounder. Brennaman says something along the lines of I was here long before you got here and I’ll be here long after you are gone!
by ElliottBayBucco on
Aug 14, 2008 8:06 PM EDT
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Woop Steve Pearce walks after 11 pitches
by camoseven on
Aug 14, 2008 8:24 PM EDT
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And on all 11 pitches
he looked like he was swinging flat-footed. All arms on the swings, no legs.
by Thunder on
Aug 14, 2008 8:27 PM EDT
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F#!$%ing Steelers
One channel isn’t enough, huh??? :shakesfist:
by matskralc on
Aug 14, 2008 8:27 PM EDT
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If i had direct tv
i would be pissed right now.. Live in Md,and have to listen to the Steelers, no Buccos info, Other then here
by Battlin Bob on
Aug 14, 2008 8:29 PM EDT
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Not even
getting the Steelers. Philly?
Rather watch Olympic badminton.
(actually, I like
,/B> badminton)
When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro. -- HST
by cocktailsfor2 on
Aug 14, 2008 8:39 PM EDT
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Just got in
doesn’t look like Snell is doing TOO bad?
Anyone watching?
When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro. -- HST
by cocktailsfor2 on
Aug 14, 2008 8:28 PM EDT
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A normal Snell start
nibble here, nibble there, gopher ball to someone that shouldn’t hit one. And WAY too many pitches.
by Thunder on
Aug 14, 2008 8:28 PM EDT
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Business
as usual.
Not throwing inside, is he?
When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro. -- HST
by cocktailsfor2 on
Aug 14, 2008 8:30 PM EDT
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I had to.
I didn’t expect any other answer than “no,” though.
——→opening liquor cabinet.
When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro. -- HST
by cocktailsfor2 on
Aug 14, 2008 8:34 PM EDT
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AUGH
When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro. -- HST
by cocktailsfor2 on
Aug 14, 2008 8:40 PM EDT
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Smell only gave up 1 run
incredible
Welp...
by phillybucco on
Aug 14, 2008 8:40 PM EDT
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Seriously, 90 pitches and 5 walks through 5 innings
and just ONE run! Thats luck right there
by camoseven on
Aug 14, 2008 8:41 PM EDT
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93 pitches in 5 innings for Snell
that was 8 innings worth for Maholm last night.
by Thunder on
Aug 14, 2008 8:42 PM EDT
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ergo
Maholm > Snell.
Do you think he’ll be fighting for a rotation spot come Spring?
When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro. -- HST
by cocktailsfor2 on
Aug 14, 2008 8:43 PM EDT
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He keeps this crap up
and he will be battling for a roster spot.
by Thunder on
Aug 14, 2008 8:44 PM EDT
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It's lucky we're playing
the Reds.. any other team, we’re getting drilled
by Battlin Bob on
Aug 14, 2008 8:44 PM EDT
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yeah
the Reds are pretty terrible
by northsidenotch on
Aug 14, 2008 8:48 PM EDT
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Gameday
says, in play, no out – and flied to right 1 out?
When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro. -- HST
by cocktailsfor2 on
Aug 14, 2008 8:49 PM EDT
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well
wilson flew out to right, moved sanchez to third. then mclouth struckout, and adam laroche just walked
by northsidenotch on
Aug 14, 2008 8:51 PM EDT
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I saw
the K & walk, and even that it was corrected….but sheeesh.
When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro. -- HST
by cocktailsfor2 on
Aug 14, 2008 8:52 PM EDT
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you can blame my friend for that
I know the guy who does all of that at PNC Park. Pretty cool job, though, and all the free food and drinks he wants.
by northsidenotch on
Aug 14, 2008 8:54 PM EDT
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John Wehner
enjoys such luxuries in the PNC All You Can Eat Seats… dude is always shoveling nachos into his gaping maw when they show him on TV
Welp...
by phillybucco on
Aug 14, 2008 8:56 PM EDT
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well -
tell your friend to get his sh*t together – doesn’t he know that hundreds of goobers are depending on him?
When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro. -- HST
by cocktailsfor2 on
Aug 14, 2008 8:56 PM EDT
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ETA:
Maybe not thousands,
but in particular one fat alcoholic Pirate fan on the North side of Chicago…
When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro. -- HST
by cocktailsfor2 on
Aug 14, 2008 9:02 PM EDT
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and then
give one up.
When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro. -- HST
by cocktailsfor2 on
Aug 14, 2008 9:03 PM EDT
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Snell
Some guys just can’t handle success.
by WstCstBucco on
Aug 14, 2008 9:04 PM EDT
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This
counts as a QS, though, doesn’t it?
When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro. -- HST
by cocktailsfor2 on
Aug 14, 2008 9:06 PM EDT
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Doesn't matter
because tonight, only ONE THING MATTERS…
Welp...
by phillybucco on
Aug 14, 2008 9:08 PM EDT
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Methinks
phillybucco has been hittin’ the Stroh’s in anticipation of Ridin’ the Storm Out
When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro. -- HST
by cocktailsfor2 on
Aug 14, 2008 9:11 PM EDT
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I can't fight this feeling, my friend...
I can’t fight this feeling…
Welp...
by phillybucco on
Aug 14, 2008 9:11 PM EDT
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I'll bet you
heard it from a friend who
heard it from a friend who…
When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro. -- HST
by cocktailsfor2 on
Aug 14, 2008 9:16 PM EDT
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Can't fight this feeling
I think I hate Snell — quality start or no.
It’ll be nice to see him go to the bullpen after September 1 and see if Gorzo and/or Mr. Wonderful can pick up his slack.
by WstCstBucco on
Aug 14, 2008 9:11 PM EDT
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2 men on, no outs, McLouth batting
This looks promising
by camoseven on
Aug 14, 2008 9:27 PM EDT
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McLouth
keeps trying for that bunt single in pressure cooker at bats. Got it — this time!
by WstCstBucco on
Aug 14, 2008 9:30 PM EDT
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Sacks full
for Mario…
When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro. -- HST
by cocktailsfor2 on
Aug 14, 2008 9:29 PM EDT
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and Luigi...
When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro. -- HST
by cocktailsfor2 on
Aug 14, 2008 9:31 PM EDT
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Let's hope he
can rescue the princess, here…
…and by princess, I mean the team…
Welp...
by phillybucco on
Aug 14, 2008 9:31 PM EDT
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Bah.
Bowser wins again… cmon Weegee!
Welp...
by phillybucco on
Aug 14, 2008 9:32 PM EDT
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When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro. -- HST
by cocktailsfor2 on
Aug 14, 2008 9:33 PM EDT
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Hehe
I’m gonna keep on loving’ youuuuu
Welp...
by phillybucco on
Aug 14, 2008 9:34 PM EDT
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Mario down
Oh the humanity. Back to “Black Hole” for you!
Now it’s Luigi’s turn
by WstCstBucco on
Aug 14, 2008 9:31 PM EDT
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yahoo's boxscore is even more screwy than before
says there are just 6 batters in the Bucs’ lineup (no pitchers in the batting order, no Chavez, and only one LaRoche)
by humbucker on
Aug 14, 2008 9:34 PM EDT
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OT Post
Mendenhall guts it out for the TD inside the 10.
by WstCstBucco on
Aug 14, 2008 9:35 PM EDT
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LaRoche Bros
I’m sure they’re not the most popular siblings at PNC Park right now.
by EStreet on
Aug 14, 2008 9:35 PM EDT
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Way to turn a smile upside down guys
Next time don’t forget the power ups.
by WstCstBucco on
Aug 14, 2008 9:36 PM EDT
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Bases loaded, no outs
GAH.
When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro. -- HST
by cocktailsfor2 on
Aug 14, 2008 9:38 PM EDT
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Sean Burnett has really put it together recently
by camoseven on
Aug 14, 2008 9:40 PM EDT
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Now if he could just put his hat on straight...
Welp...
by phillybucco on
Aug 14, 2008 9:42 PM EDT
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Who cares about his hat as long as he pitches well.
by camoseven on
Aug 14, 2008 9:44 PM EDT
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It's a hot-button issue around here :P
Welp...
by phillybucco on
Aug 14, 2008 9:46 PM EDT
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I do.
When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro. -- HST
by cocktailsfor2 on
Aug 14, 2008 9:47 PM EDT
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Why? It's just a hat.
I don’t get why people complain about anyone who wears their hat crooked
by camoseven on
Aug 14, 2008 9:48 PM EDT
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cocktails is a crumedgeon
DAMN KIDS STAY OFF MY LAWN! shakes cane
Welp...
by phillybucco on
Aug 14, 2008 9:50 PM EDT
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but I'm gonna
keeeeeep on lovin’ youuuuuuuuuuuu….
When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro. -- HST
by cocktailsfor2 on
Aug 14, 2008 9:51 PM EDT
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Power ballads
the ONLY music worth being called music…
Welp...
by phillybucco on
Aug 14, 2008 9:55 PM EDT
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Dude,
now I know
you’ve been hittin’ the Stroh’s.
When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro. -- HST
by cocktailsfor2 on
Aug 14, 2008 9:57 PM EDT
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just
don’t like it?
When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro. -- HST
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Aug 14, 2008 9:50 PM EDT
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Dickerson
the new Bucco killer?
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by UtesFan89 on
Aug 14, 2008 9:53 PM EDT
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Lame-o
The team doesn’t deserve a high-class act like ’wagon after this game.
Welp...
by phillybucco on
Aug 14, 2008 9:56 PM EDT
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welp
When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro. -- HST
by cocktailsfor2 on
Aug 14, 2008 10:00 PM EDT
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Welp, indeed.
Time to finish this case of Schlitz… later :D
Welp...
by phillybucco on
Aug 14, 2008 10:01 PM EDT
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Chavez ...
is an excellent receiver. He makes receiving and handling pitchers look effortless,
On the other hand, Doumit looks like he wants to pick a fight with every ball that passes the batter.
by thegunner on
Aug 14, 2008 10:41 PM EDT
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