Dusty Continues to Abuse Young Players; Names Votto Starter

[Andy]

I don't think reds44 did anything wrong - he's poking fun at our Dusty hate, but I'd expect anyone with Dusty as their manager to do that.

[abuck1220]

yeah, dusty and his 7-9, fourth place reds really put me in my place.

[RynoRules]

Grow up people. It was a shot at us for all the shots we have taken at him about Dusty. Get over it.

 

Let the jabs end both ways.

[Chocolate Milk]

yeah, dusty and his 7-9, fourth place reds really put me in my place.

Who's laughing last now that Corey has completely turned his career around?

[illiniguy]

Dusty's Reds are destroying the Brew Crew tonight.

[SouthSideRyan]

Joey Votto 0 for 1. Looks like he needs some more seasoning.

[illiniguy]

Joey Votto 0 for 1. Looks like he needs some more seasoning.

0-2, dude. MIght be time to get Hatteberg 7 starts in a row to stay fresh.

[imb]

Dusty hates kids; Doesn't spank Darren when he tells his father to "shut up"

 

this will show those cubs fans

[illiniguy]

Sheets leaves after 5. Announcers speculating he could be hurt.

[SouthSideRyan]

HAHAHA Votto double switched out.

[Roast]

I'm pretty sure I was an all-out Dusty apologist for at least 03 and prob most of if not all of 04. Man did I feel stupid.

This.

[RynoRules]

I'm pretty sure I was an all-out Dusty apologist for at least 03 and prob most of if not all of 04. Man did I feel stupid.

This.

 

This x 2 - except that he lost me during the whole Merker vs. Broadcasters thing.

[Outshined_One]

I'm pretty sure I was an all-out Dusty apologist for at least 03 and prob most of if not all of 04. Man did I feel stupid.

This.

 

This x 2 - except that he lost me during the whole Merker vs. Broadcasters thing.

 

He lost me when he decided to throw a live grenade at Chad Fox's arm.

[XZero771679666304]

I'm pretty sure I was an all-out Dusty apologist for at least 03 and prob most of if not all of 04. Man did I feel stupid.

This.

 

This x 2 - except that he lost me during the whole Merker vs. Broadcasters thing.

 

He lost me when he decided to throw a live grenade at Chad Fox's arm.

 

 

Yeah, I was literally stunned as that was happening. I think everyone other than Baker knew what was going to happen.

[wvcbxl]

Too bad Dusty doesn't do analysis, because it's really very simple: Baker is always da man in his first year with any team, then the free fall starts.

The simple solution for him is to just sign a succession of one year deals with different teams. That way, he could become the most respected manager in baseball.

[Hairyducked Idiot]

I'm pretty sure I was an all-out Dusty apologist for at least 03 and prob most of if not all of 04. Man did I feel stupid.

This.

 

This x 2 - except that he lost me during the whole Merker vs. Broadcasters thing.

 

He lost me when he decided to throw a live grenade at Chad Fox's arm.

 

I can proudly say that I was never on the Baker bandwagon. His reputation with young players preceded him, and this proven "winner" had a funny knack for managing teams that fell apart in spectacular, come-from-ahead implosions.

[Bruno7481]

Grow up people. It was a shot at us for all the shots we have taken at him about Dusty. Get over it.

 

Let the jabs end both ways.

 

I think we need to redefine what is acceptable for an opposing team fan on this forum. This is what is listed now:

 

This is a Cub fan message board. Fans of rival teams are welcome here, but realize that fans of any rival team are naturally biased. Good-natured ribbing and friendly rivalry are acceptable. But the Cub fans who post here regularly have the right to not be baited into meaningless arguments. Stating what should be obvious -- that this is a Cubs discussion board -- does serve notice to other fans in a respectful manner that trolling behavior is neither welcomed nor tolerated.

 

I'm not saying anything that reds44 is doing is anything more than good-natured ribbing. But usually his posts are more aggressive than a majority of fans from other teams that post here. Especially when the topic is EXTREMELY sensitive (Dusty Baker).

 

Do things really have to be that serious? Who cares? I don't see the big deal. This is a sports message board, thats all.

[reds44]

Not really sure how this is a meaningless argument or anything other than good nautred ribbing.

 

I hate you all. The end. :wink:

 

And here is reds44's Dusty complaint numbero uno:

Get Corey Patterson out of the starting lineup, and when he does play he belongs nowhere nearthe leadoff spot. Could be an assest as a PR and defensive repalcement, but this everyday CF and leadoff man has gone down the pooper in a hurry.

 

Patterson is now 1 for his last 24, and he is hitting below .200. Black. Hole. Jay Bruce where art thee?

[biittner77]

I'm pretty sure I was an all-out Dusty apologist for at least 03 and prob most of if not all of 04. Man did I feel stupid.

This.

 

This x 2 - except that he lost me during the whole Merker vs. Broadcasters thing.

 

He lost me when he decided to tape a live grenade to Chad Fox's shoulder.

 

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[Roast]

Get Corey Patterson out of the starting lineup, and when he does play he belongs nowhere nearthe leadoff spot. Could be an assest as a PR and defensive repalcement, but this everyday CF and leadoff man has gone down the pooper in a hurry.

 

Patterson is now 1 for his last 24, and he is hitting below .200. Black. Hole. Jay Bruce where art thee?

Hmm...it seems as though somebody(or a hundred of them) may have predicted this would happen. :-"

 

:)

[XZero771679666304]

Not really sure how this is a meaningless argument or anything other than good nautred ribbing.

 

I hate you all. The end. :wink:

 

And here is reds44's Dusty complaint numbero uno:

Get Corey Patterson out of the starting lineup, and when he does play he belongs nowhere nearthe leadoff spot. Could be an assest as a PR and defensive repalcement, but this everyday CF and leadoff man has gone down the pooper in a hurry.

 

Patterson is now 1 for his last 24, and he is hitting below .200. Black. Hole. Jay Bruce where art thee?

 

 

You wonder how Derrek Lee won a batting crown and had 99 XBH in the three hole and only ended up with 107 RBI in 2005?

 

Dusty values one thing above all else in the leadoff spot: speed. Even if it means batting two guys with sub-.300 OBP's at the top. So long as they are fast, dude.

 

In other words, get used to it.

[wvcbxl]

Get Corey Patterson out of the starting lineup, and when he does play he belongs nowhere nearthe leadoff spot. Could be an assest as a PR and defensive repalcement, but this everyday CF and leadoff man has gone down the pooper in a hurry.

 

Patterson is now 1 for his last 24, and he is hitting below .200. Black. Hole. Jay Bruce where art thee?

 

Reds44 for manager in Cincinatti !!! 8-)

 

Actually, as a Cubs fan, I prefer Dusty, but only because it means more wins for the Cubs. :lol:

[Mugged By Fluffy]

Speaking of abuse...I wonder how long it is going to take for Dustbag to destroy new Reds phenom Cueto? I bet he'll be throwing towels next season. :lol:

[reds44]

Speaking of abuse...I wonder how long it is going to take for Dustbag to destroy new Reds phenom Cueto? I bet he'll be throwing towels next season. :lol:

Has yet to throw over a 100 pitches in a start this season. The great thing about Cueto is his unrela control keeps his pitch count low.

[reds44]

Not really sure how this is a meaningless argument or anything other than good nautred ribbing.

 

I hate you all. The end. :wink:

 

And here is reds44's Dusty complaint numbero uno:

Get Corey Patterson out of the starting lineup, and when he does play he belongs nowhere nearthe leadoff spot. Could be an assest as a PR and defensive repalcement, but this everyday CF and leadoff man has gone down the pooper in a hurry.

 

Patterson is now 1 for his last 24, and he is hitting below .200. Black. Hole. Jay Bruce where art thee?

 

 

You wonder how Derrek Lee won a batting crown and had 99 XBH in the three hole and only ended up with 107 RBI in 2005?

 

Dusty values one thing above all else in the leadoff spot: speed. Even if it means batting two guys with sub-.300 OBP's at the top. So long as they are fast, dude.

 

In other words, get used to it.

Patterson is quickly approaching sub .200 OBP.

 

0 for his last 20, and something like 1 for his last 28.