Reds @ Cubs Game 2

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May 3, 2013 11:07pm
Ill be there...completely wasted.

Reds lose 1-0.
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May 3, 2013 11:25pm
Better weather tomorrow?
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May 4, 2013 8:52am
I am not posting on the tribe thread, because I am too superstitious. They have been winning series without me posting, so I won't post in a thread until they lose a series. Anyway, I saw this post in there, and it made me lol, because I know you guys are thinking almost the same thing (emphasize the bolded part):
Crimson streak;1438151 wrote:Also hats off to the front office for the choo trade. I can't believe we got Stubbs Bauer and shaw for choo. Such a great trade
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May 4, 2013 9:57am
So Stubbs hits a walk off and all of the sudden it becomes a great trade when Choo has or is high up there with the highest OBP and is hitting around .320 and is by far one of the best of not the best leadoff hitters the Reds have had haha
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May 4, 2013 11:34am
It has been a great trade for both teams. We got Stubbs who is a pretty damn good fielder. And he's batting .284 so far, shaw who has an era under 1 and Bauer looks to be a complete stud. For one year of choo. It has worked out for both the reds and the Indians
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May 4, 2013 11:55am
It depends on Bauer. Stubbs is what he is. In the end, he will fail to meet expectations. He's a quality bench player and defensive replacement. If he's starting in your outfield, that's probably not a good sign. Especially in the AL.

Right now, I'd say the team who loses is Arizona. They loved Didi Gregorious, and gave up a ton to get him. He's very young (and currently injured), but I have my doubts that he ever becomes the franchise SS they expected him to be.

If he does, the loser in the trade becomes the Reds because the Reds future at SS is terrible...
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May 4, 2013 12:15pm
Azubuike24;1438185 wrote:It depends on Bauer. Stubbs is what he is. In the end, he will fail to meet expectations. He's a quality bench player and defensive replacement. If he's starting in your outfield, that's probably not a good sign. Especially in the AL.

Right now, I'd say the team who loses is Arizona. They loved Didi Gregorious, and gave up a ton to get him. He's very young (and currently injured), but I have my doubts that he ever becomes the franchise SS they expected him to be.

If he does, the loser in the trade becomes the Reds because the Reds future at SS is terrible...

I think the reason cinci fans hated Stubbs so much was the fact he was hitting in the top of the lineup. He's Cleveland 9 hole hitter. If he hits 15+ he's steals 20-30 bases and hits above .230 with above average defense then I call that successful especially in the 9 hole. I think he's finding success in Cleveland bc he basically has no pressure at all. Once Bauer cuts down on his walks he will be pretty damn good. In his 2 starts I believe he has given up a total of 3 hits. I do agree with you that Arizona lost in that deal big time. I really hope cinci can keep choo though. He's a class act guy and I will always be a big fan of his.
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May 4, 2013 12:20pm
There will be huge pressure to keep Choo.

I also agree with you with Stubbs. Cleveland is his 2nd team too. He was a Reds 1st round pick. He was expected to be a lot.

Unfortunately, like I've said about Stubbs on here many times. Look at his numbers at Texas. Lookat his numbers in the minors. Anyone who expected that he would come to the majors and somehow have a good eye and OBP was crazy. He simply doesn't have those skills.
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May 4, 2013 12:24pm
I didn't post that quote to imply the trade was better for the Indians just an fyi. It's def working out for the reds so far, and I think the Indians got a quality trade out of a guy who wasn't going to resign with him, and frankly was sucking ass and most likely going to continue to suck ass in Cleveland without protection in the lineup (MVP Votto). As stated, I think so far AZ is the loser in this.
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May 4, 2013 12:49pm
like_that;1438194 wrote:I didn't post that quote to imply the trade was better for the Indians just an fyi. It's def working out for the reds so far, and I think the Indians got a quality trade out of a guy who wasn't going to resign with him, and frankly was sucking ass and most likely going to continue to suck ass in Cleveland without protection in the lineup (MVP Votto). As stated, I think so far AZ is the loser in this.

Unfortunately votto has lost a lot since his injury :(
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May 4, 2013 12:58pm
What section you in Justin?
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May 4, 2013 12:59pm
SportsAndLady;1438198 wrote:Unfortunately votto has lost a lot since his injury :(

I'm sure he will be alright. He's one of my favorite non Indians players. Along with, dare I say it.... Ryan Braun ;)
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May 4, 2013 1:23pm
Sea of red today at wrigley

2-1 cubs in first.
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May 4, 2013 1:25pm
Midstate01;1438211 wrote:Sea of red today at wrigley

2-1 cubs in first.

There are a ton of reds fans here
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May 4, 2013 2:04pm
Let's intentionally walk Soriano for the rest of the day. OK? OK.
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May 4, 2013 2:07pm
SportsAndLady;1438201 wrote:What section you in Justin?

109
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May 4, 2013 2:07pm
sherm03;1438234 wrote:Let's intentionally walk Soriano for the rest of the day. OK? OK.

Scouting report HAS to say fb inside because its all hes thrown him. Might wanna trash that today...
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May 4, 2013 2:08pm
sherm03;1438234 wrote:Let's intentionally walk Soriano for the rest of the day. OK? OK.

Indeed.
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May 4, 2013 2:34pm
Has S&L passed out in a urinal?
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May 4, 2013 2:44pm
justincredible;1438247 wrote:Has S&L passed out in a urinal?

Likely
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May 4, 2013 2:45pm
justincredible;1438247 wrote:Has S&L passed out in a urinal?

Has Joey votto done anything yet?
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May 4, 2013 2:53pm
In all serial though how do you get out of these urinals
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May 4, 2013 2:55pm
Do they have urinals or troughs here? I can't remember c
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May 4, 2013 2:56pm
justincredible;1438236 wrote:109
justincredible;1438247 wrote:Has S&L passed out in a urinal?
SportsAndLady;1438250 wrote:Has Joey votto done anything yet?
SportsAndLady;1438252 wrote:In all serial though how do you get out of these urinals
For fucks sake get it over with, quit flirting on OC and just give each other handys in section 109.
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May 4, 2013 2:59pm
like_that;1438256 wrote:For fucks sake get it over with, quit flirting on OC and just give each other handys in section 109.

Ok.