5/24/07 Reds vs. Nationals: Busy Day

[reds44]

I don't understand why we platoon Conine and Hatteberg, then we have a situation in the 9th we a righty on the mound, and we leave Conine into the face the righty. It seems like an obvious spot to PH Hatteberg.

Doesn't make much sense.

[redsrbetter]

The answer to that is Narron. I am sure he will use the excuse that he didn't want a cold bat to come off the bench and he had full confidence in Conine's ability to lay the bunt down.

First of all, why are you bunting there Narron?

Second of all, cold or not Hatteberg would have been a better option. Mission had a great thought tonight in that having Hatteberg at theplate you are guaranteed to see a lot of pitches and give Dunn the opportunity to see how he throws to a lefty. Narron just can't find a way to use his brain at all.

[reds44]

I really thought Batista was chargin the mound on that play. I was excited for a sec!!! Something to cheer about.

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MyCksO5mktQ]YouTube - Tony Batista scares the crap out of a Japanese pitcher.[/ame]

I had seen this video before, so it didn't really surprise me.

[redsrbetter]

ahahahaha, he was running away from Batista. That is hilarious. I never saw that one before. Great stuff man! You guys have to watch this.

[CincyRedsFan30]

That is great.

"Groundhog Day."

[missionhockey21]

I can't wait to get my official "SoftBank" jersey. That video is pretty great though and if we lived in a world where stereotypes were always true, I am sure that kid went back home after the game and received phone calls a plenty regarding his dishonoring the family name.

BTW, if you use this you can't put YouTube videos on the forum page.