I guess at this point the key heading into 2009 is to decide how to get the good version of the Reds to show up more often than the bad one. Saturday and Sunday's wins over the Indians were picture-perfect textbook victories for the most part, and coming off these good performances I'm fully expecting them to come home and get swept by the Pirates.
Cueto and Arroyo both turned in very good pitching performances. Cueto danced in and out of trouble all night, but allowed no Tribesmen to score. Arroyo looked like Good Bronson, and in a day game, no less. Saturday Paul Bako had a big hit, and Dunnerstag had Jim Jacksons in both games, including a three-run blast today to break it open. The Championship of Ohio belongs to the Reds! The Clippers, Captains, Scrappers and Mud Hens might have something to say about that, though. It's a good thing they aren't all in the running for the Ohio Cup, because the Reds would have to play well in like five straight series, and that's impossible.
In other news, it was Slider's birthday Sunday! Gapper and Slider seem to be good friends. I think the Mariner Moose was also there, and the Rays mascot, and maybe the Oriole. It was awesome! Gapper gave Slider a painting and they hugged! Aww. Do you think the Indians will mail me a Slider hat if I send a letter asking for one? I don't know either.
Reds and Bucs for tres juegos coming up Monday through Wednesday. It's going to be getting kinda hectic at the GABP. Harang against Maholm tomorrow. Let's try to get out of last.
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