Ah...this one just speaks for it's self:
Arroyo was all thumbs (texting)By Hal McCoy Friday, February 27, 2009, 01:09 PM
What do you think?
Bronson Arroyo spent at least two hours standing outside in the sun, near the Cincinnati Reds offices, wearing civvies and scrolling through his cellphone.“Do it about once a week,” he said.
“I’m so busy doing stuff around here that I can’t answer so everybody leaves me a text or a voicemail. I answer ‘em all, but I do it like once a week.“Some players are real jerks and don’t answer their messages, but I try to answer ‘em all,” he said.In between thumbing texts and answering voicemails, Arroyo said, “I can’t wait to get on the mound today. Feels like it has been a year-and-a-half since I pitched. I know we’ve been throwing on the back fields, but that’s not like facing hitters on the other team. And, for some reason, I feel so skinny.”
In the first inning, it was as if Arroyo sent texts to Philadelphia’s Sane Victorinio and Raul Ibanez to tell them what pitches were coming. Both doubled for a run as Arroyo appeared to be lobbing the ball.He was. He said he just tries to throw strikes in the first inning, get a feel for things. He’d rather give up hits than walk people and said, “No matter how established you are you don’t want to go out there and walk people. Shane Victroino (Philadelphia’s leadoff hitter) smoked that double off me, but I was happy that it was a good pitch.”He was more Arroyo-like in the second inning, going 1-
2-3.ARROYO’S POINT was well-proved by Philadelphia starter Andrew Carpenter, a rookie. He didn’t retire a batter at all, not one. He walked three, gave up three hits and four runs. He faced six hitters and all reached base. That spawned the down home hlumor of Philadelphia manager Charlie Manuel, who said, “What did he do wrong? He didn’t get anybody out, that’s what he did wrong.”
Friday, February 27, 2009
Not bad for the first one!
Arroyo's final line: 2 IP, 1 ER, 2H, 1 BB, 0 K
"The first inning, you always feel like an alien out there for the first one - crazy," Arroyo said. "Honestly, you don't know where any pitches are going. You have no idea if you'll bounce a changeup up there or paint it right on the black. In the second inning, I felt a little better. You start feeling like you're in the pocket a little more.
"It was actually a good first inning. I will take that first inning over an eight-pitch inning based on the fact you need some pounding on the arm. It's impossible to get it any other way than out there with the adrenaline going. I will be a little sore tomorrow, which is nice."
He enjoys being a little sore does he? Sorry, sorry.
"The first inning, you always feel like an alien out there for the first one - crazy," Arroyo said. "Honestly, you don't know where any pitches are going. You have no idea if you'll bounce a changeup up there or paint it right on the black. In the second inning, I felt a little better. You start feeling like you're in the pocket a little more.
"It was actually a good first inning. I will take that first inning over an eight-pitch inning based on the fact you need some pounding on the arm. It's impossible to get it any other way than out there with the adrenaline going. I will be a little sore tomorrow, which is nice."
He enjoys being a little sore does he? Sorry, sorry.
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Reminder :)
Bronson Vs. Phillies tomorrow at 1:05! I don't think the game is being broadcast anywhere but there are other ways to see how our boy is doing (Basically the scoreboard at mlb.com). Yay! Baseball officially starts with Bronson's first pitch...at least for me.
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Dusty REALLY doesn't want Bronson to slide again
The Reds practiced sliding Monday, but feet first only because Baker is not a fan of head-first slides and said, "I prefer my guys don't go head first and I REALLY prefer Bronson Arroyo not do it any more. Remember that one last year? I almost had a fit."
Since when was he a lefty?
Did he switch it up on me?
(from betfirms.com)
Pitching:
There is no question that the ace of the future is the very talented Edinson Volquez, who finished the season with a 17-6 record on a team that was not so good. The opening day starter could be Aaron Harang, but the Reds can’t afford to suffer through another 17 losses from Harang in 2009. Bronson Arroyo is a nice No. 3 starter, as the lefty posted a career high 15 wins last season, and could be ready for a monster year. Johnny Cueto is the teams No.4 starter, and they hope he can improve on his 9-14 record in his first full year in the majors. The final spot in the rotation will be between Ramon Ramirez, Micah Owings, and Homer Bailey, with Ramirez looking like he holds the early edge. The bullpen might be even better this season, as they have a great mix of young and veteran arms to get the ball into the hands of closer Francisco Cordero. Veterans David Weathers and Arthur Rhodes will be the main setup men, but keep a close eye on the young arms of Jared Burton and Bill Bray. Bet Reds +600 odds to win NL Central at Sportsbook.com
It's nice that they think he could have a "Monster Year" though. :)
(from betfirms.com)
Pitching:
There is no question that the ace of the future is the very talented Edinson Volquez, who finished the season with a 17-6 record on a team that was not so good. The opening day starter could be Aaron Harang, but the Reds can’t afford to suffer through another 17 losses from Harang in 2009. Bronson Arroyo is a nice No. 3 starter, as the lefty posted a career high 15 wins last season, and could be ready for a monster year. Johnny Cueto is the teams No.4 starter, and they hope he can improve on his 9-14 record in his first full year in the majors. The final spot in the rotation will be between Ramon Ramirez, Micah Owings, and Homer Bailey, with Ramirez looking like he holds the early edge. The bullpen might be even better this season, as they have a great mix of young and veteran arms to get the ball into the hands of closer Francisco Cordero. Veterans David Weathers and Arthur Rhodes will be the main setup men, but keep a close eye on the young arms of Jared Burton and Bill Bray. Bet Reds +600 odds to win NL Central at Sportsbook.com
It's nice that they think he could have a "Monster Year" though. :)
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
HAPPY BIRTHDAY BRONSON!
To the coolest baseball player who ever lived, happy 32nd birthday. Thanks for being so cute, funny, down to earth, and just down right awesome. I hope you have a kick ass day! :)
Sunday, February 22, 2009
Saturday, February 21, 2009
FRIDAAAAAY!!!!!!!!!!!
Excuse the obnoxious title of this post but ummm....BRONSON STARTS HIS FIRST GAME ON FRIIIIDAAAAYYYY!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Yes, I know it's spring training and he'll be in for like 2 innings, whatever.
Bronson Vs. Phillies (phillys?) this Friday! Woooohoooo!!!!!!!!!!
Bronson Vs. Phillies (phillys?) this Friday! Woooohoooo!!!!!!!!!!
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Monday, February 16, 2009
Run Bronson, Run!
Saw this this morning.
Running overrated
Pitcher Bronson Arroyo was shaking his head after a morning session in which he had to run a mile on the elliptical machine in less than 7 minutes and 30 seconds.
"They're trying to kill me," he said. "I did it in seven minutes, but my back will lock up for a week.
"Running for pitchers is the most overrated thing in baseball," he added. "The only time we run is from first to third and we don't even have to do that in the American League."
One mile in 7 minutes? Ick! I'd be pissed too.
Running overrated
Pitcher Bronson Arroyo was shaking his head after a morning session in which he had to run a mile on the elliptical machine in less than 7 minutes and 30 seconds.
"They're trying to kill me," he said. "I did it in seven minutes, but my back will lock up for a week.
"Running for pitchers is the most overrated thing in baseball," he added. "The only time we run is from first to third and we don't even have to do that in the American League."
One mile in 7 minutes? Ick! I'd be pissed too.
Sunday, February 15, 2009
Saturday, February 14, 2009
Well, that er..sounds good...kinda.
From John Fay's blog:
Finally, I talked a bit to Bronson Arroyo, the most honest man in the clubhouse. He has concerns about this year's club: “You always come into camp optimistic. But I figure after ’06 coming to ’07, I thought we had a pretty good club and he didn’t do anything. I’m not going to make any predictions on anybody else’s behalf but mine.”“I’m definitely happy with our defense. I honestly think our pitching staff is more solid than it’s ever been. It’s going to come down to being able to score some runs. If we can put runs on the board, I don’t see how we can’t at least compete.”“It’s more risky this year than ever because of the eight guys who are hitting in the lineup a good amount of them haven’t really proved themselves in the major leagues.”As for Arroyo's prediction on Arroyo: "I feel like I’ll throw 200 innings and hopefully win 15 games.”
Finally, I talked a bit to Bronson Arroyo, the most honest man in the clubhouse. He has concerns about this year's club: “You always come into camp optimistic. But I figure after ’06 coming to ’07, I thought we had a pretty good club and he didn’t do anything. I’m not going to make any predictions on anybody else’s behalf but mine.”“I’m definitely happy with our defense. I honestly think our pitching staff is more solid than it’s ever been. It’s going to come down to being able to score some runs. If we can put runs on the board, I don’t see how we can’t at least compete.”“It’s more risky this year than ever because of the eight guys who are hitting in the lineup a good amount of them haven’t really proved themselves in the major leagues.”As for Arroyo's prediction on Arroyo: "I feel like I’ll throw 200 innings and hopefully win 15 games.”
Bronson's vacay officially OVER!
Pitchers and catchers reported to Spring Training in Sarasota this morning, that being said I'm sure it was the earliest Bronson has been awake since the last day game last year. Poor Boy.
Anyway, hopefully I'll be able to update this thing a hell of alot more with pictures and info coming in. :)
YAY SPRING IS ALMOST HERE! MORE IMPORTANTLY BASEBALL IS ALMOST HERE! :)
Anyway, hopefully I'll be able to update this thing a hell of alot more with pictures and info coming in. :)
YAY SPRING IS ALMOST HERE! MORE IMPORTANTLY BASEBALL IS ALMOST HERE! :)
Monday, February 9, 2009
Bronson was the victim of Roid Rage!
As everybody probably knows by now A-Fraud tested positive for Steroids in 2003 (I'm so glad this came out, Karma's a bitch!), I found this person's comment hilarious:
“Now we know [that Rodriguez knocking the ball out of Bronson Arroyo’s glove in 2004] wasn’ta bitch slap, it was ’roid rage.”
It's so true! Poor Bronson, I wonder if he's in therapy for the trauma.
“Now we know [that Rodriguez knocking the ball out of Bronson Arroyo’s glove in 2004] wasn’ta bitch slap, it was ’roid rage.”
It's so true! Poor Bronson, I wonder if he's in therapy for the trauma.
Monday, February 2, 2009
Lack of updates
Hey,
I am so sorry for the lack of updates, but I picked the wrong damn time to start a blog about a baseball player! Apparently, they do NOTHING news-worthy until the spring (except those that have the double life as rock stars...yet still only make the news like twice in the winter). I promise to update as soon as Bronson decides to be fun!
I can't wait for the actual season, where I will have content for the blog AT LEAST every five days.
Until then...please keep reading.
I am so sorry for the lack of updates, but I picked the wrong damn time to start a blog about a baseball player! Apparently, they do NOTHING news-worthy until the spring (except those that have the double life as rock stars...yet still only make the news like twice in the winter). I promise to update as soon as Bronson decides to be fun!
I can't wait for the actual season, where I will have content for the blog AT LEAST every five days.
Until then...please keep reading.
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