7/31/13 Reds v. Padres - break out of this funk edition

[redsmetz]

I've only started a game thread once before. Thought I'd mix it up a little to break us out of the doldrums:

Robinson CF
Heisey LF
Votto 1B
Phillips 2B
Bruce RF
Frazier 3B
Cozart SS
Miller C
Bailey RHP

Go Reds!

[Ironman92]

Beat me to it.

Big day ....Reds by a TD

[redsmetz]

Beat me to it.

Big day ....Reds by a TD

I'm not seeing the Padres' lineup yet, but if you can put it up once it's out, that would be great. I have some work I have to concentrate on.

Hope I didn't step on your toes.

[Ironman92]

I'm not seeing the Padres' lineup yet, but if you can put it up once it's out, that would be great. I have some work I have to concentrate on.

Hope I didn't step on your toes.

Yeah....toes are fine (pretty ugly though)

[MillerTime58]

Lefty starter for the Padres correct?

[Kc61]

Lefty starter for the Padres correct?

Yes. Seems like a control artist, not a high strikeout pitcher, very few walks.

[Tom Servo]

Corky will have a big day.

[cumberlandreds]

Here are our Fathers lineup:

1. Everth Cabrera (S) SS
2. Chris Denorfia (R) LF
3. Chase Headley (S) 3B
4. Yonder Alonso (L) 1B
5. Will Venable (L) RF
6. Jedd Gyorko (R) 2B
7. Alexi Amarista (L) CF
8. Rene Rivera (R) C
9. Eric Stults (L) P

[OldXOhio]

Beat me to it.

Big day ....Reds by a TD

You meant XP right? Offense goes ballistic and the good guys win 3-2.

[cumberlandreds]

I've only started a game thread once before. Thought I'd mix it up a little to break us out of the doldrums:

Robinson CF
Heisey LF
Votto 1B
Phillips 2B
Bruce RF
Frazier 3B
Cozart SS
Miller C
Bailey RHP

Go Reds!

So you are RZ's slumpbuster? :)

[NebraskaRed]

Corky will have a big day.

I predict he will reach 2nd base safely on a home run.

[Ironman92]

Corky will have a big day.

He's horrible and gets to play in big leagues...that's a big day

[Ironman92]

You meant XP right? Offense goes ballistic and the good guys win 3-2.

The last time I said they'd win by a TD they destroyed the Giants about 9-1

[NebraskaRed]

Since the Padre's have tomorrow off, this might be Cabrera's last game of the season.

[redsmetz]

So you are RZ's slumpbuster? :)

I hope and pray I am. Hopefully it won't prove to be presumptuous.

[cumberlandreds]

Corky will have a big day.

He certainly. He will get about 5 hours worth of airline food on the way back to Cincinnati.

[OldXOhio]

The last time I said they'd win by a TD they destroyed the Giants about 9-1

Hard to argue with that. I was working off the idea that at least 50% of the Reds starting eight suck at hitting.

[klw]

No Choo, No Mez? They must be getting traded. ;)

[mdccclxix]

I hate the Pads

[Brutus]

I hate the Pads

Now, now, honor they father and thy mother.

[mdccclxix]

They are a mess of being overrated and underrated and overrated and underrated. Kill the Pads!

[HotCorner]

I hate to nitpick at the lineup but sitting Mesoraco makes no sense.

1. His slash line against lefties: .345 | .433 | .534 | .967
2. His post All-Star slash line: .318 | .333 | .545 | .878
3. Corky Miller is his replacement.
4. Tomorrow's off day

This team is struggling to score runs. On paper this does not help.

\\Watch Corky go wild today.

[dsmith421]

If the Reds released Corky tomorrow, would any team in baseball sign him?

EDIT: Rosenthal reporting St. Louis is after Navarro. I suppose they'd rather have a potentially productive hitter than a mascot. I guess that's why they are such a poorly-run organization.

[Brutus]

If the Reds released Corky tomorrow, would any team in baseball sign him?

The Reds.

[dsmith421]

The Reds.

This must be the nexus of the universe.

[kaldaniels]

This must be the nexus of the universe.

False. :D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gqcLcXPL3S0

[Brutus]

This must be the nexus of the universe.

"If you love something, set it free. If it comes back, it was, and always will be yours. If it never returns, it was never yours to begin with."

[Ironman92]

I hate to nitpick at the lineup but sitting Mesoraco makes no sense.

1. His slash line against lefties: .345 | .433 | .534 | .967
2. His post All-Star slash line: .318 | .333 | .545 | .878
3. Corky Miller is his replacement.
4. Tomorrow's off day

This team is struggling to score runs. On paper this does not help.

\\Watch Corky go wild today.

Homer doesn't like pitching to Mesoraco..

[texasdave]

Lots of folks around have been yearning to set Dusty free. And you thought it was hate. :)

[Brutus]

Lots of folks around have been yearning to set Dusty free. And you thought it was hate. :)

I think they'd rather give Dusty a big boot out the door, change the locks, and put barbed wire fences around the complex.

[redsmetz]

Homer doesn't like pitching to Mesoraco..

Strange, but I swear Marty just read the line up and said Mesoraco is catching, but it's not showing that way on MLB.com. Anyone else hear that?

[ProfessorTofty]

Well, no breaking out of the offensive funk that inning. Reds go down 1-2-3.

[redsmetz]

Well, no breaking out of the offensive funk that inning. Reds go down 1-2-3.

Robinson fly out to CF
Heisey K's
Votto ground out to 2B

[Ironman92]

Is DRob becoming a fly ball hitter because he's made good contact a couple times of late? SEEMS like it.

Heisey is always down 0-2 when he doesn't swing at the 1st pitch

Votto with a soft ground out

[Ironman92]

Denorfia with a ridiculous swing? Lol

[Tom Servo]

1-2-3 first for Homie.

[ProfessorTofty]

Well, the Padres go down 1-2-3 in the first as well, so that's something.

[Ironman92]

Denorfia has the chip on his shoulder it looks.

Sorry Chris, you were greatly unimpressive for the Reds and they moved on. Enjoy a very nice living in San Diego.....oh and just because you hit a HR doesn't mean you are a homerun hitter

[Ironman92]

On pace for a 2 hour game with minimal runs.

[Tom Servo]

DatDude!!! :jump:

[ProfessorTofty]

Brandon Phillips with a solo homer!

[redsmetz]

Brandon tells Marty to stick his whining in his ear and slams it over the wall - home run, 1-0 Reds.

[Ironman92]

BP HR....Bruce rip

Reds by a TD

[Brutus]

The Reds reached their quota early today. So everyone can spare themselves, preemptively, the next 2-3 hours of their lives and go find something on television to watch! Go be happy!

[Tom Servo]

Denorfia has the chip on his shoulder it looks.

Sorry Chris, you were greatly unimpressive for the Reds and they moved on. Enjoy a very nice living in San Diego.....oh and just because you hit a HR doesn't mean you are a homerun hitter
I don't think he has a chip, and he looked good with the Reds. Probably was many, apparently including Jerry Narron, expected him to have the power he flashed in the minors to seamlessly replace Austin Kearns in RF. When he didn't show it in 2-3 weeks (and he obviously never did develop it), he was disowned.

[Ironman92]

The Reds reached their quota early today. So everyone can spare themselves, preemptively, the next 2-3 hours of their lives and go find something on television to watch! Go be happy!

Nope....going to get 7 today

[ProfessorTofty]

Nice bunt hit there by Zack Cozart to keep the inning going with two out.

[Ironman92]

Cozy takes what they give him.

[kaldaniels]

Nice job by Cozart to extend the inning so Corky bats.

That way we have Homer leading off the 3rd. :thumbup:

[texasdave]

Whoever is announcing with Enberg is saying that bunt was a bad baseball play. He says Cozart has to steal second to make that a good play.

[Kc61]

Great bunt by Cozart. But you have to wonder about it. Miller and the pitcher up. Two outs.

Whatever.

[Tom Servo]

Whoever is announcing with Enberg is saying that bunt was a bad baseball play. He says Cozart has to steal second to make that a good play.
If it's the same announcer as last night, I believe that would be Mark Sweeney.

[Ironman92]

Great bunt by Cozart. But you have to wonder about it. Miller and the pitcher up. Two outs.

Whatever.

Do you want him to try to get on base or do you want him to try and hit a HR?

[texasdave]

Molina is on the 15-day DL.

[ProfessorTofty]

Corky lands a base hit! Cozart to third.

[Tom Servo]

Corky, not rung up on strike 3, with a bloop single!

[texasdave]

Miller doubles down the right field line and is standing on first.

[Brutus]

Darn that Cozart for extending the inning with a bunt and, at very least, rolling the batting order over.

[Ironman92]

Jesus buddy that was way low on Homer

[ProfessorTofty]

Well, Bailey bounces one to the mound, but it's Reds 1-0. Top of the lineup coming up next inning.

[Tom Servo]

Homer unable to help himself, but some signs of life from the offense this frame. 1-0 good guys.

[texasdave]

Silver lining. Turned the lineup over.

[Tom Servo]

Jesus buddy that was way low on Homer
I figured it was a makeup call for the called ball on Corky.

[texasdave]

I cannot believe anybody that has played the game would say that reaching first is a bad play.

[Tom Servo]

I cannot believe anybody that has played the game would say that reaching first is a bad play.
Guys who played the game have also said solo HR's are rally killers, so...

[Tom Servo]

Yonder is the new Bill Hall.

[ProfessorTofty]

Double play! Nice one.

[Tom Servo]

yesiree!

[Kc61]

Yonder is the new Bill Hall.

Yonder has a nice swing. But the trade had to be made, no regrets. Double play.

[Brutus]

Yonder is the new Bill Hall.

At least Alonso is just hitting singles. Hall was hitting extra base hits all over the place.

[texasdave]

Yonder reminds me of Casey. Sean not Jones.

[ProfessorTofty]

Flyout to right, and that ends the second.

[reds44]

For the love of God, just win today. Worse things have happen than a 5-6 road trip.

[Ironman92]

Heisey will HR

You are welcome.

[ProfessorTofty]

Speedy Robinson with an infield single!

[toledodan]

For the love of God, just win today. Worse things have happen than a 5-6 road trip.

i can agree. if we started 1-4 we would be pretty happy to get to 5-6. i think the timing of it is the problem not to mention how we have lost.

[klw]

Heisey will HR

You are welcome.

Yes he will, but when?

[toledodan]

Yes he will, but when?

for the kc t-bones of the independent league next season:D

[ProfessorTofty]

Heisey! Two on, no out.

[Falcon7]

C'mon Votto, 3 run homer!

[Tom Servo]

Heisey singles. Two on, no out.

[Ironman92]

Yes he will, but when?

Argh! You caught it.

Nice AB though...mor runs coming

[Kc61]

By the way, fans, you need to root for the Cards to beat the Pirates next two days. Sorry.

[Tom Servo]

why the HELL are you running with no outs and Votto up????

[Ironman92]

Lol....this is the big leagues fast boy....LH hitter?

[OesterPoster]

WHAT THE?

[Falcon7]

C'mon Votto, 3 run homer!

Ok.... 2 run homer. Stupid base running, again!

[texasdave]

What?

[RiverRat13]

WTH?

[Kc61]

Again, I would just remove DRob from the game. Just like I said on Cozart yesterday.

Lefty hitter the catcher has a wide open lane to throw to third.

Awful play.

[toledodan]

By the way, fans, you need to root for the Cards to beat the Pirates next two days. Sorry.

just thinking the same thing. i think the pirates are going for the kill though.

[OesterPoster]

I can't even comprehend why he was stealing with Votto at the plate. So dumb.

[Kc61]

just thinking the same thing. i think the pirates are going for the kill though.

Welsh on TV just said pull for the Cards.

[Ironman92]

why the HELL are you running with no outs and Votto up????

With a bad jump and a LH hitter up

[Kc61]

I can't even comprehend why he was stealing with Votto at the plate. So dumb.

1. You don't make the first or third out at third base.
2. You don't steal third with a lefty hitter.
3. You don't steal in scoring position with Votto up.

[RadfordVA]

Welsh on TV just said pull for the Cards.

That was my original thought but now I just want to get in wild card lead. After that you can worry about division. So hoping Cards continue to stumble and maybe Reds can be in 2nd by Monday.

[ProfessorTofty]

Two out base hit. Still got a shot here. Come on...

[toledodan]

Welsh on TV just said pull for the Cards.

i agree we have to. i think pittsburgh is going to sweep them. the cards look dejected and molina is out. heck the cards fans aren't even showing their faces here right now.:laugh:

[Slyder]

Way to be aggressive! No clogging those bases there!

That idiocy cost us a run!

[Todd Gack]

Dang. Just wasted another opportunity to give BP another RBI when it matters.

[Ironman92]

BP owns these guys....he may go Rennie Stennett today

[OesterPoster]

3 hits and no runs in the inning so far. Awesome.

[Ironman92]

65 mph....nice

[Stray]

Didn't even know we had a day game today. From what I can gather we're having another stellar day on the basepaths. Nice.

[Tom Servo]

Hopefully my thread the other day in the ORG has motivated DatDude. :)

[Falcon7]

Cost BP another rbi.

[Tom Servo]

no runs.

[Crumbley]

Same as it ever was.

[toledodan]

That was my original thought but now I just want to get in wild card lead. After that you can worry about division. So hoping Cards continue to stumble and maybe Reds can be in 2nd by Monday.

it's a catch 22. still want to win the division but need to get that #1 wild card.

[Ironman92]

Momentum stifled ....big inning for Homer

[Kc61]

Three hits, no runs.

[Ironman92]

Three hits, no runs.

Sounds like recent games....we got this today.

[toledodan]

3 hits and no runs in the inning so far. Awesome.

atleast we are getting hits now. baby steps people.:D

[Ironman92]

Check the mom scorekeeper

[Tom Servo]

Thom and Chris...that was painful.

[Ironman92]

At least he checked....none of the other umps knew either

[Ironman92]

Thom and Chris...that was painful.

My right ear started bleeding

[Red in Atl]

What is the deal with the running game? BP last week (2) idiot moves. Cozart last night. Robinson today. Just makes you want to slam your head against the wall.

It's past mid season. You guys are major league players making gaffe's a HS coach would kick your but for doing. Pathetic.

Anyone know if these guys still get fined for doing stuff? I remember Sparky fining guys and they really didn't like it. I know the money today is much different and maybe they can't fine anymore per the CBA, but I'd sure like to see the look on one of these guys faces when they received a $10K fine for being an idiot.

Or Dusty could just yank him off the field. I remember what happened down here in Atlanta when Bobby Cox took Andrew Jones out of CF for not hustling. It was great, and he learned his lesson.

[Kc61]

What is the deal with the running game? BP last week (2) idiot moves. Cozart last night. Robinson today. Just makes you want to slam your head against the wall.

It's past mid season. You guys are major league players making gaffe's a HS coach would kick your but for doing. Pathetic.

Anyone know if these guys still get fined for doing stuff? I remember Sparky fining guys and they really didn't like it. I know the money today is much different and maybe they can't fine anymore per the CBA, but I'd sure like to see the look on one of these guys faces when they received a $10K fine for being an idiot.

Dusty addressed it in the press today. Said the guys are trying too hard to make things happen. Have to be smart. He's right, they do.

[Ironman92]

Keep hitting fly balls Dads. Lol

[Ironman92]

Painless first time through the order in only 38 pitches.

[Kc61]

Oh, boy, I get to watch Frazier hit.

Surprise me, Todd.

[Tom Servo]

I know it was only a little over a week ago he was tearing up SF pitching, but it feels like Frazier is 0 for his last 40000000.

[OesterPoster]

Can we change Todd Frazier's middle name to "pop up"?

[toledodan]

fraizer is one of my favorite reds but is awful to watch right now.

[Kc61]

Frazier almost down to .240. He usually gets to about .238 before he gets a few hits to boost the average.

[Stray]

We swing at a lot of pitches that aren't even close to strikes

[Chip R]

I don't know what you guys are complaining about. BP got Homer a run. That's all he needs. You don't want to get greedy here and expect them to give him more than 1.

[Tom Servo]

I went to look at Frazier's line and when I looked back the Reds game, Cozart was already out.

[Ironman92]

I went to look at Frazier's line and when I looked back the Reds game, Cozart was already out.

Yeah....he's good at that

[757690]

Really thought Corky was going to beat that one out. Oh well.

[Ironman92]

Really thought Corky was going to beat that one out. Oh well.

Was only 3 seconds slow

[Ironman92]

Denorfia may never get another hit after his Chappy hr

[Kc61]

Frazier needs to work with a hitting coach, very badly. He reaches for pitches, his swing is long.

With Ludwick out, Frazier's hitting has been the most disappointing part of the ballclub for me.

Maybe he'll get hot at home next few days.

[Ironman92]

Bailey juggles to eliminate his perfect game and no no.

[Tom Servo]

Bailey juggles to eliminate his perfect game and no no.
It was eliminated with an Alonso single two innings ago.

[toledodan]

Bailey juggles to eliminate his perfect game and no no.

alonso already did that

[Brutus]

Bailey juggles to eliminate his perfect game and no no.

He had already given up a hit that was erased on a DP

[OesterPoster]

Frazier needs to work with a hitting coach, very badly. He reaches for pitches, his swing is long.

With Ludwick out, Frazier's hitting has been the most disappointing part of the ballclub for me.

Maybe he'll get hot at home next few days.

Have you seen his home/away splits? .898 vs. .592 OPS

[Ironman92]

Frazier needs to work with a hitting coach, very badly. He reaches for pitches, his swing is long.

With Ludwick out, Frazier's hitting has been the most disappointing part of the ballclub for me.

Maybe he'll get hot at home next few days.

So you are saying at contact your hands and your butt should not be 7 feet apart?

Noted.

[Chip R]

Denorfia may never get another hit after his Chappy hr

He should have pulled a Costanza and retired after that HR. How do you do better than hitting a 98 MPH fastball over the CF fence in pitcher friendly Petco?

[Ironman92]

alonso already did that

I'm still tired from last night's game.

/statfail

[Brutus]

Have you seen his home/away splits? .898 vs. .592 OPS

I guess it makes sense, then, as to why Frazier got hot in a series that the Reds functioned as the "home" club for one of the four games.

[Ironman92]

Corky with his ninja move.

[OesterPoster]

I guess it makes sense, then, as to why Frazier got hot in a series that the Reds functioned as the "home" club for one of the four games.

Guess so. :)

Hannahan is even worse (super small sample).

.701 home vs. .489 away

[Ironman92]

Yonder


BP has just missed several of those lately....not errors you just figure he gets to 1 or 2 of those.

[Brutus]

Yonder Hall.

[Ironman92]

Guess so. :)

Hannahan is even worse (super small sample).

.701 home vs. .489 away

Hannahan is always "even worse"

[Tom Servo]

Other than Yonder's sharply hit ground ball single, the Pads have barely gotten anything against Homer. Two infield singles this inning.

[Ironman92]

Dads can't lay off the higher strike....it will be their death today. Homer might go 10 inn.

[50YrRedsFan]

I don't know what you guys are complaining about. BP got Homer a run. That's all he needs. You don't want to get greedy here and expect them to give him more than 1.

Homer is one of the least supported pitchers in the NL. He only gets an average of 3.3 runs per game in offense. On the other hand, Latos gets over 5.5 runs per game.

[Ironman92]

Other than Yonder's sharply hit ground ball single, the Pads have barely gotten anything against Homer. Two infield singles this inning.

It was hard enough that Phillips couldn't get it....so it was pretty well hit

[Ironman92]

Homer is one of the least supported pitchers in the NL. He only gets an average of 3.3 runs per game in offense. On the other hand, Latos gets over 5.5 runs per game.

Yet Latos in 12 starts has a 2.92 ERA against teams over .500 and Homer has a 6.34 against the over .500 teams.

[Ironman92]

Heisey with a Janish

[NebraskaRed]

One run isn't going to do it...

[Kc61]

Highlight of that half inning was when Homer got ahead 3-0.

[Todd Gack]

If you're going to take your glasses out to the field, then please put them on.

[toledodan]

sunglasses on top of cap doesn't work

[Stray]

This isn't a focused team.

[Ironman92]

This isn't a focused team.

Too many small things that just shouldn't happen.

[dsmith421]

I make it 56 innings since the last time the Reds scored multiple runs in a frame.

[toledodan]

Too many small things that just shouldn't happen.

who does that fall on?

[NebraskaRed]

who does that fall on?

God?

[Tom Servo]

Nice game for BP, need him to start mashing lefties like this again.

[Ironman92]

Brandon Gwynn

[TSJ55]

God?

"God didn't do that. You did! You're a ******* narcotics agent!!"

[Brutus]

If this is shaping up for another 1-0 game entering the bottom of the 9th, I think I will find other plans for the ending. I don't want to see this place explode on the off chance the Reds lose 2-1 again.

[Ironman92]

who does that fall on?

The players doing them and the manager for being a little too nice.

[klw]

http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m0p2xzyrL81rntezlo1_400.gif

[Reds Freak]

Is it physically possible for Todd Frazier to hit a ball the other way? I don't know why anyone would throw him anything but soft stuff low and away. He'll flail away.

[Ironman92]

If this is shaping up for another 1-0 game entering the bottom of the 9th, I think I will find other plans for the ending. I don't want to see this place explode on the off chance the Reds lose 2-1 again.

He'll keep Homer in.

[NebraskaRed]

It's like deja vu all over again.

[Ironman92]

Did he go?

[Tom Servo]

I was gonna rage if that wasn't a K.

[50YrRedsFan]

Reds again letting the Pads stay in the game by not scoring.

[Reds Freak]

Is it physically possible for Todd Frazier to hit a ball the other way? I don't know why anyone would throw him anything but soft stuff low and away. He'll flail away.

You look at the Reds four best hitters: Votto, Choo, Phillips, Bruce. They all hit the ball the other way consistently. Votto and Choo moreso than the others.

You think the Reds young hitters, Mesoraco, Frazier, Cozart, would say, "Hey, I wonder if there's a reason why they're so successful. Maybe I shouldn't try to yank everything to RF?" Those three will have a tough time consistently having a BA over .250 with their current approaches.

[VR]

I wonder if Homer can just sit behind the mound while the Reds are batting.

[Ironman92]

I wonder if Homer can just sit behind the mound while the Reds are batting.

I lol'd

[Brutus]

Reds again letting the Pads stay in the game by not scoring.

That is generally how it works. The more you score the more your opponent is unlikely to win the game.

[Tom Servo]

God?
10 minutes later and I'm still laughing, this is probably my favorite response on Redszone, ever.

[Brutus]

The Reds' pitching staff now knows how Jake Peavy felt for several years.

[Red in Atl]

Let's see...looking toward the future. We need a third baseman, a shortstop, a left fielder, a center fielder and a catcher. That's assuming you'd like to find players that can hit above .250.

I know it's a long season and this was a long road trip. I get so sick of hearing these guys cry about it. You get paid millions of dollars to play a game. You work 3-4 hours a day and you are in better shape than 99.9% of the country.

Can you imagine going to your boss and saying you can't perform even the simplest tasks because you were tired after 8 hours?

Just frustrated rambling that this team is going to blow it again this year.

Bengals, Buckeyes and Reds fan = I clearly hate myself.

[Ironman92]

First 3 inn 38 pitches
Next 3 inn 48 pitch

Homer can go 8

[50YrRedsFan]

2 ex-Reds with 3 of the 4 Padres hits. They must not have been around Reds coaches and managers much, so they didn't learn to hit the Reds way.

[11larkin11]

Don't have time to get the image, but google Todd Frazier spray chart. Sure, he's not Joey Votto, but saying he doesn't hit the opposite field is simply not true.

[NebraskaRed]

I didn't hear anything about trades. Did anything happen? Did we trade for Kelly Leake? or the girl who was Buttermaker's step-daughter or something?

[Red Raindog]

Don't have time to get the image, but google Todd Frazier spray chart. Sure, he's not Joey Votto, but saying he doesn't hit the opposite field is simply not true.

wonder how many to right are hard hit -- of course that statement makes it sound like he's hitting anything hard now -- sorry -- my bad

[50YrRedsFan]

That is generally how it works. The more you score the more your opponent is unlikely to win the game.

Rephrase= Reds lack of scoring letting the Pads stay in the game.

[Red Raindog]

I didn't hear anything about trades. Did anything happen? Did we trade for Kelly Leake? or the girl who was Buttermaker's step-daughter or something?

crickets -- that the sound

[toledodan]

I didn't hear anything about trades. Did anything happen? Did we trade for Kelly Leake? or the girl who was Buttermaker's step-daughter or something?

kelly is right handed correct?? :laugh:

[Gallen5862]

https://twitter.com/Jamieblog




#Reds minor moves - RHP Greg Reynolds has been outrighted to AAA-Louisville...OF Brandon Short signs as a released player from CWS/Brmgham. ... Short will report to AA-Pensacola.

[50YrRedsFan]

I didn't hear anything about trades. Did anything happen? Did we trade for Kelly Leake? or the girl who was Buttermaker's step-daughter or something?

Don't think so.

[toledodan]

https://twitter.com/Jamieblog




#Reds minor moves - RHP Greg Reynolds has been outrighted to AAA-Louisville...OF Brandon Short signs as a released player from CWS/Brmgham. ... Short will report to AA-Pensacola.

that will put us over:D

[keeganbrick]

Let's see...looking toward the future. We need a third baseman, a shortstop, a left fielder, a center fielder and a catcher. That's assuming you'd like to find players that can hit above .250.

I know it's a long season and this was a long road trip. I get so sick of hearing these guys cry about it. You get paid millions of dollars to play a game. You work 3-4 hours a day and you are in better shape than 99.9% of the country.

Can you imagine going to your boss and saying you can't perform even the simplest tasks because you were tired after 8 hours?

Just frustrated rambling that this team is going to blow it again this year.

Bengals, Buckeyes and Reds fan = I clearly hate myself.

I would assume its more like 8-13 hours a day depending on the player. There's a lot more than just playing a game

[toledodan]

I would assume its more like 8-13 hours a day depending on the player. There's a lot more than just playing a game

i would say closer to 8.

[texasdave]

Lose one, Heisey.

[ProfessorTofty]

Heisey with a base hit and it's 2-0!

[toledodan]

hi-c

[texasdave]

Good enough.

[OldXOhio]

D Rob should try and steal 3rd here

[Crumbley]

Joey!

[ProfessorTofty]

Ball to the wall! Double makes it 4-0! Heisey safe at home.

[dsmith421]

Multiple runs in an inning for the first time in a week. Good gravy.

[50YrRedsFan]

A 2 out hit. better bottle it.

[NebraskaRed]

Votooooo! He was overdue this game

[Brutus]

Offensive explosion. Woah.

[ProfessorTofty]

And the Padres will change pitchers.

[toledodan]

votto. multiple runs!!!!!!!

[Gizmo]

what does this mean? I'm confused.

[Reds Freak]

Don't have time to get the image, but google Todd Frazier spray chart. Sure, he's not Joey Votto, but saying he doesn't hit the opposite field is simply not true.

I checked it out and you're right, it's better than I expected. I just tire of seeing the Reds young hitters continue trying to pull outside pitches. I think everyone should be more like Joey Votto :)

[reds1869]

Nice inning! Hopefully BP drives MVP in.

[texasdave]

Votto stands on second and flips off Marty. LOL.

[Larry Schuler]

What is happening?!?!

[MillerTime58]

You're allowed to score more than 3 runs in a game? Interesting

[texasdave]

Somebody check that Mayan calendar.

[toledodan]

I checked it out and you're right, it's better than I expected. I just tire of seeing the Reds young hitters continue trying to pull outside pitches. I think everyone should be more like Joey Votto :)

we would go broke trying to pay them :laugh:

[BluegrassRedleg]

A crooked number!

[Magdal]

So let me ask you guys: Who do you root for tonite? The free falling Cards or the white hot Pirates? I'd really be interested in your thoughts.

[ProfessorTofty]

Heisey with a great play there to take away an extra base hit.

[Brutus]

So let me ask you guys: Who do you root for tonite? The free falling Cards or the white hot Pirates? I'd really be interested in your thoughts.

Although at some point there's got to be balance between both of them losing games, I'm still rooting for the Pirates for this series. I hate the Cardinals and I still don't think the Pirates are as good as the Cards or Reds.

[Brutus]

Well, the Reds' starting pitching have certainly been doing their jobs recently. My, my.

[NebraskaRed]

Although at some point there's got to be balance between both of them losing games, I'm still rooting for the Pirates for this series. I hate the Cardinals and I still don't think the Pirates are as good as the Cards or Reds.

Knee-jerk reaction is to say Cardinals so the Reds gain a game, but I agree with you if we think in the long-term.

[Falcon7]

Big hit by Votto! And he pulled the ball, pretty much down the line. A rarity for Joey, which I would love to see more often.

[moewan]

So let me ask you guys: Who do you root for tonite? The free falling Cards or the white hot Pirates? I'd really be interested in your thoughts.

I want them to play a 21 inning meat grinder so both of their pitching staffs get blown up.

[Brutus]

Knee-jerk reaction is to say Cardinals so the Reds gain a game, but I agree with you if we think in the long-term.

Agreed. It's not an easy call, but long-term I still think it's better the Pirates win.

[Red Raindog]

Can Todd look any more lost at the plate?

I suspect we'll find out

[moewan]

And the stellar base running continues

[Brutus]

The Reds are so excited when they reach base, they forget what to do when they reach.

[Ironman92]

Reds caught a break (for insurance anyways)....DRob was out but Heisey took advantage and Votto added on.

Should've been 1-0 going to the bottom of 7

Take the small break and run with it.

[Ironman92]

Who was it that was arguing the Reds were a good base running team?

[Puffy]

Who was it that was arguing the Reds were a good base running team?

God?

[Magdal]

Although at some point there's got to be balance between both of them losing games, I'm still rooting for the Pirates for this series. I hate the Cardinals and I still don't think the Pirates are as good as the Cards or Reds.Everyone has been saying that the Cards crazy RISP would level out, and now that it has BOTTOMED out you still think they are the biggest threat? With Molina out, 3 rookie starters and Westbrook too!!? And Holliday back to suck in the#3 hole?

Look at this card for tonites ESPN game:

Jay
Beltran
Craig
Holliday
Freese
Descalso
Cruz
Kozma
Waino

LOL.....they go from 5 guys batting over .300 to 1, Craig, and he is in the worst slump of his career! But thanks for your input et tu.

[Ironman92]

Everyone has been saying that the Cards crazy RISP would level out, and now that it has BOTTOMED out you still think they are the biggest threat? With Molina out, 3 rookie starters and Westbrook too!!? And Holliday back to suck in the#3 hole?

Look at this card for tonites ESPN game:

Jay
Beltran
Craig
Holliday
Freese
Descalso
Cruz
Kozma
Waino

LOL.....they go from 5 guys batting over .300 to 1, Craig, and he is in the worst slump of his career! But thanks for your input et tu.

....as they score 14 runs tonight lol

[Brutus]

Everyone has been saying that the Cards crazy RISP would level out, and now that it has BOTTOMED out you still think they are the biggest threat? With Molina out, 3 rookie starters and Westbrook too!!? And Holliday back to suck in the#3 hole?

Look at this card for tonites ESPN game:

Jay
Beltran
Craig
Holliday
Freese
Descalso
Cruz
Kozma
Waino

LOL.....they go from 5 guys batting over .300 to 1, Craig, and he is in the worst slump of his career! But thanks for your input et tu.

I was in the camp that thought they would regress, so I don't disagree with what you're saying. But I also am in a camp that think the Pirates are going to have to face the music if/when their bullpen comes down to reality and the number of innings catches up with them (not to mention now they don't even have Grilli for most or all of the regular season). I just think the Cardinals are still in better shape than the Pirates, their schedule notwithstanding.

Maybe it's overstated due to the grueling schedule the Cardinals continue to have until mid-September. But while the Pirates are a good club, I just don't think they're this good.

[Kc61]

Everyone has been saying that the Cards crazy RISP would level out, and now that it has BOTTOMED out you still think they are the biggest threat? With Molina out, 3 rookie starters and Westbrook too!!? And Holliday back to suck in the#3 hole?

Look at this card for tonites ESPN game:

Jay
Beltran
Craig
Holliday
Freese
Descalso
Cruz
Kozma
Waino

LOL.....they go from 5 guys batting over .300 to 1, Craig, and he is in the worst slump of his career! But thanks for your input et tu.

I'll be rooting for the Cards to win the next two games at Pittsburgh.

Pirates lead the Reds by seven in the loss column, continue now to play at home, face the Rockies and Marlins. I'm concerned that the Pirates will open up a lead in the loss column that the Reds can't close.

The Cards, believe it or not, finish their series with the Bucs, play in Cincy, and then face the Dodgers in St. Louis. Without Molina.

Over the next week or so, I think the Bucs are the bigger threat to put the division completely out of reach, so I'll root for the Cards in this Bucs series.

[Ironman92]

Today's heroes...

1. Homer
2. Heisey
3. Phillips

HM to Votto and Cozy

[Red Raindog]

I thought Corky had a hit :D

[Ironman92]

Corky missed an infield hit by the covering of the ball

[Magdal]

....as they score 14 runs tonight lolLOL....if I had any money I would bet it ALL that they don't score more than 2 vs. the guy taking the mound for the Bucs!

[Ironman92]

Nice pitch

Corky steal is obviously obvious

[Red Raindog]

Nope but he got hit --- nearly the same

[Ironman92]

LOL....if I had any money I would bet it ALL that they don't score more than 2 vs. the guy taking the mound for the Bucs!

Let's make a fun bet....you determine

[Red Raindog]

Nice pitch

Corky steal is obviously obvious

Delayed?

[Raisor]

I hate the "7 in the loss column" thing. It's because everyone has played different numbers of games. It'll eventually even out.

Until then....phtphrphtphtphtpht

[Magdal]

I'll be rooting for the Cards to win the next two games at Pittsburgh.

Pirates lead the Reds by seven in the loss column, continue now to play at home, face the Rockies and Marlins. I'm concerned that the Pirates will open up a lead in the loss column that the Reds can't close.

The Cards, believe it or not, finish their series with the Bucs, play in Cincy, and then face the Dodgers in St. Louis. Without Molina.

Over the next week or so, I think the Bucs are the bigger threat to put the division completely out of reach, so I'll root for the Cards in this Bucs series.You said it better than me Kc.;)

[Ironman92]

Delayed?

Him getting to second would definitely be delayed

[Red Raindog]

nice bunting Homer -- glad it's my biggest complaint about him ;)

[Red Raindog]

Him getting to second would definitely be delayed

I thought there was only one option for him

[ProfessorTofty]

Walk brings Heisey to the plate with two on.

[Falcon7]

C'mon guys, Votto needs to get at least 1 more rbi today, get him the chance.