Red's Fans Check in - Page 154

chippewastud79 · 04-04-2012, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by hotreds

Nolan Ryan threw pretty hard and pitched 24 years!

He also played in the era before performance enhancing drugs and year-round trainning, those take a larger toll on these pitchers bodies as they train. Ryan also had the ability to do something other than throw the ball 100 mph to get guys out. There will never be another like the Ryan Express, these guys aren't built like they used to be. They are so coddled and watched, scientific break downs, bigger faster stronger emphasis. Its just a different age of baseball, with more injuries and less seasons.

Starscream · 04-04-2012, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Stephen

If you like Chapman, you don't want him starting under Widowmaker.

I'm assuming the Widowmaker is Dusty? And the thought that Dusty kills pitchers' arms is a bit overblown.

chippewastud79 · 04-04-2012, 08:09 PM

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I'm assuming the Widowmaker is Dusty? And the thought that Dusty kills pitchers' arms is a bit overblown.

One of the articles I read recently with predictions for the season said "First Manager to be Fired?" One of the guys said, Dusty. Found that humorous.

Starscream · 04-04-2012, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by chippewastud79

One of the articles I read recently with predictions for the season said "First Manager to be Fired?" One of the guys said, Dusty. Found that humorous.

I wouldn't doubt it. Dusty and Walt don't seem to agree on much lately.

chippewastud79 · 04-05-2012, 02:23 PM

Not on ESPN for Opening Day? I thought it was a sellout?

At least Dusty has Stubbs in the 7 spot to minimize his AB's and subsequently his K's.

688sonarmen · 04-05-2012, 04:33 PM

Looks like Chapman has found some control. Good God!

chippewastud79 · 04-05-2012, 05:05 PM

Reds Win! Reds Win! (Insert 5 smilies)

Stephen · 04-05-2012, 05:32 PM

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Not on ESPN for Opening Day? I thought it was a sellout?

At least Dusty has Stubbs in the 7 spot to minimize his AB's and subsequently his K's.

It was on ESPN2.

Stephen · 04-05-2012, 05:35 PM

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I'm assuming the Widowmaker is Dusty? And the thought that Dusty kills pitchers' arms is a bit overblown.

I don't think you'll find many Cubs fans who agree with you on that. Right or no, I believe he played no small part in ruining Mark Prior. Shame, that guy could flat out deal. And no, I'm not a Cubbies fan.

chippewastud79 · 04-05-2012, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Stephen

It was on ESPN2.

I know, Time Warner had it blacked out.

smitdavi · 04-05-2012, 06:21 PM

Was actually impressed with the pitching today. Could be a good year for the Red Legs.

elderboy02 · 04-05-2012, 06:36 PM

And this one belongs to the Reds!

What a way to start the year!

never_enough · 04-05-2012, 06:42 PM

Go Reds!! Was excited to see it on ESPN2 so I could watch it up here. Really missed watching them last year. Went from watching a TON of games to maybe 5. Might have to spring for the MLB package this year.

Stephen · 04-05-2012, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by chippewastud79

I know, Time Warner had it blacked out.

That sucks. Sorry you had to miss the home opener.

Starscream · 04-05-2012, 07:17 PM

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I don't think you'll find many Cubs fans who agree with you on that. Right or no, I believe he played no small part in ruining Mark Prior. Shame, that guy could flat out deal. And no, I'm not a Cubbies fan.

Prior and Wood are really the only two names that keep coming up in the debate. Although I'm not Dusty's biggest fan by any means, he hasn't ruined any arms in Cincy, and I don't think he did in San Fran either. Cubs fans are just negative.

I picked my two boys up early from school to prepare for the game today. Not as exciting as last year's opening day, but it was a good one. Back to back wins on Opening Day!

Cueto was excellent, as was Chapman and Marshall. Every starter got on base today.

hotreds · 04-05-2012, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by chippewastud79

Not on ESPN for Opening Day? I thought it was a sellout?

ESPN home games are blacked out no matter what. (Sunday night might be the one exception.) Sell-outs don't matter in baseball like football. Also, if Fox Sports Cinci carries the game all other stations carrying it will be blacked out as well.

chippewastud79 · 04-06-2012, 09:36 AM

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That sucks. Sorry you had to miss the home opener.

Just got stuck watching it on FSN Ohio. I just don't like hearing the homers talk about how Drew Stubbs is a future Gold Glover and Jay Bruce is going to have 50/100 this season and will be the MVP some day.

Stephen · 04-06-2012, 10:12 AM

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Prior and Wood are really the only two names that keep coming up in the debate. Although I'm not Dusty's biggest fan by any means, he hasn't ruined any arms in Cincy, and I don't think he did in San Fran either. Cubs fans are just negative.

I distinctly remember hearing grumblings about his overuse of Livan Hernandez and Rob Nen while he was in San Francisco, but ultimately I don't know enough to make an informed opinion. I do however know just enough to fire off a sarcastic one-liner.

Stephen · 04-06-2012, 10:13 AM

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Just got stuck watching it on FSN Ohio. I just don't like hearing the homers talk about how Drew Stubbs is a future Gold Glover and Jay Bruce is going to have 50/100 this season and will be the MVP some day.

To be fair, he is on pace for 162/324.

Starscream · 04-06-2012, 02:47 PM

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Just got stuck watching it on FSN Ohio. I just don't like hearing the homers talk about how Drew Stubbs is a future Gold Glover and Jay Bruce is going to have 50/100 this season and will be the MVP some day.

I don't mind listening to Thom, but Welsh is terrible.

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