I thought the Reds were classy...

[Irishoshea21]

Reds have cheerleaders?

 

The Reds have cheerleaders, according to the CINCINNATI INQUIRER. "I think it's a great idea," left fielder Adam Dunn said. "It gets the fans into (the game) and gives us something to look at."

 

The new MDX Reds Crew, all-female cheerleading and dance troupe sponsored by Mountain Dew's new energy soda, formed this spring.

 

About 30 hopefuls auditioned last month for 12 spots. The majority of those selected have cheered or danced competitively at the professional or collegiate levels.

 

"It's the kind of thing we hope takes off and continues to be a positive and uplifting thing," said Phil Castellini, senior director of ballpark operations for the Reds.

 

"I think it's a fun, healthy, energetic addition to an already fun venue. We think the possibilities are endless."

 

 

read the full story at http://www.benmaller.com

 

That's pathetic

[Jon]

It is sad. They must think they'll help distract people from the lack of pitching.

 

http://us.news2.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20060405/capt.ohab10904052045.cubs_reds_baseball_ohab109.jpg

[rocket]

hahaha adam dunn is awesome

[vance_the_cubs_fan]

I have no problem with the concept at all.

 

But I do think they should start to provide lap dances to patrons seated in the club level.

[FergieJ31]

It is sad. They must think they'll help distract people from the lack of pitching.

 

http://us.news2.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20060405/capt.ohab10904052045.cubs_reds_baseball_ohab109.jpg

 

Cheerleaders in baseball?!? That's... umm ... terrible .. sacrilege ... (yowsa look at that blonde)

[Irishoshea21]

I have no problem with the concept at all.

 

But I do think they should start to provide lap dances to patrons seated in the club level.

 

It's bush league...no pun intended.. really

 

A team like the reds, especially, are above this

[vance_the_cubs_fan]

I have no problem with the concept at all.

 

But I do think they should start to provide lap dances to patrons seated in the club level.

 

It's bush league...no pun intended.. really

 

A team like the reds, especially, are above this

 

It would have been better if the pun was intended! :smokin:

[Outshined_One]

IF Marge Schott were still alive, he would never stand for this!

[BobRoss139]

Yea I saw them at the 2nd game of the season at GABP. Incredibly lame. Typical Reds though.

[mjohnson71]

Group photo:

http://www.polarbearrepublic.com/images/2006/Apr/mdx02.jpg

[J.R.]

IF Marge Schott were still alive, he would never stand for this!

 

That was my comment upon seeing them in person at the Rusch game. It's a big change for a team that once banned facial hair.

 

I still think we need to bring the eye-candy ballgirl concept back to Wrigley.

 

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v96/kaseyi/morgan-n-collins.jpg

PHOTO BY kaseyi

[MeatampPotatoesMan]

I'd tell those wenches to move. I came to watch the game. If I wanted to see T&A, the ballpark is the last place I'd go. Leave that crap in the XFL and NFL where it belongs.

[NCCubFan]

IF Marge Schott were still alive, he would never stand for this!

When did Marge have a sex change operation? :D

[NCCubFan]

I can just imagine cheering when a fly ball is hit toward Dunn:

 

Drop that ball!

Drop that ball!

[Mizzou]

I fail to see how it is unclassy or pathetic. I'd be opposed to this type of thing at Wrigley, but it's hardly pathetic or classless.

 

EDIT: Oh, and those are some ugly cheerleaders. I see just one cute one, and she has some huge arms. Gross.

[J.R.]

I fail to see how it is unclassy or pathetic. I'd be opposed to this type of thing at Wrigley, but it's hardly pathetic or classless.

 

EDIT: Oh, and those are some ugly cheerleaders. I see just one cute one, and she has some huge arms. Gross.

 

They looked alot better from upstairs.

[Outshined_One]

IF Marge Schott were still alive, he would never stand for this!

When did Marge have a sex change operation? :D

 

A sex change operation for Marge Schott would have resulted in "she". :P

 

That's the joke, mon ami. ;)

[soccer10k]

I fail to see how it is unclassy or pathetic. I'd be opposed to this type of thing at Wrigley, but it's hardly pathetic or classless.

 

EDIT: Oh, and those are some ugly cheerleaders. I see just one cute one, and she has some huge arms. Gross.

 

I agree. I wouldn't necessarily want them at Wrigley, but if the Reds think it will help the team and bring more fans in, more power to the Reds.

[Illini Iceman]

Group photo:

http://www.polarbearrepublic.com/images/2006/Apr/mdx02.jpg

 

This is the best spot they could find for the group photo? At the receiving dock wedged between an SUV and the fence? Looks like they are really running a first class operation there!

[David]

I fail to see how it is unclassy or pathetic. I'd be opposed to this type of thing at Wrigley, but it's hardly pathetic or classless.

 

EDIT: Oh, and those are some ugly cheerleaders. I see just one cute one, and she has some huge arms. Gross.

 

I second this entire post. Exactly what I was thinking.

[wolf stansson]

I fail to see the problem with combining two of my favorite things; hot chix 4 free and baseball. I can think of two Reds in particular who are going to turn these ladiezzz into their personal booty calls (hint - they are in Rocket's sig).

[Shilzzz]

Group photo:

http://www.polarbearrepublic.com/images/2006/Apr/mdx02.jpg

 

matt murton's sister?

[MeatampPotatoesMan]

I fail to see how it is unclassy or pathetic. I'd be opposed to this type of thing at Wrigley, but it's hardly pathetic or classless.

 

EDIT: Oh, and those are some ugly cheerleaders. I see just one cute one, and she has some huge arms. Gross.

 

I second this entire post. Exactly what I was thinking.

 

Does anyone take kids to the ballpark? Is it a family experience? Go to the strip club w/o your kids.

[Illini Iceman]

I fail to see how it is unclassy or pathetic. I'd be opposed to this type of thing at Wrigley, but it's hardly pathetic or classless.

 

EDIT: Oh, and those are some ugly cheerleaders. I see just one cute one, and she has some huge arms. Gross.

 

I second this entire post. Exactly what I was thinking.

 

Does anyone take kids to the ballpark? Is it a family experience? Go to the strip club w/o your kids.

 

The cheerleaders are going to be stripping? If so, then that is a definite problem.

 

If not, then I don't see the problem. Cheerleaders don't affect the "family" atmosphere in the NFL, college football, college basketball, etc.

 

This seems like quite an overreaction. I have two kids and wouldn't even think twice about taking them to a sporting event with cheerleaders. Am I missing something?

[David]

I fail to see how it is unclassy or pathetic. I'd be opposed to this type of thing at Wrigley, but it's hardly pathetic or classless.

 

EDIT: Oh, and those are some ugly cheerleaders. I see just one cute one, and she has some huge arms. Gross.

 

I second this entire post. Exactly what I was thinking.

 

Does anyone take kids to the ballpark? Is it a family experience? Go to the strip club w/o your kids.

 

You can't be serious.