7/25/15 - Reds @ Rox - Johnny's Last Hurrah?

[Tom Servo]

Phillips 4
Votto 3
Frazier 5
Bruce 9
Pena 2
Byrd 7
Suarez 6
Cueto 1
Hamilton 8

[Ironman92]

Title made me think of Toby Harrah

[15fan]

In CO and will be at the game. Though my daughter is a Braves fan first, she's sporting her Chapman t shirt.

[villain612]

I hate all non-Eastern time zones.

[Red Raindog]

I was listening to the Red Sox radio feed of today's game --- one said the Tigers' bullpen was one as an opposing team you didn't mind getting into early in a game -- I expected someone to ask why would it ever be bad to get into a bullpen early in a game -- but nope -- -- as I chuckled to myself & I thought about the dumb things we hear from the Reds' announcers and I don't think I've heard that one from them.....

[Slippin'Jimmy]

Setting the DVR for this one unfortunately.

[Gandalf the Red]

Jim Day mentioned on pre-game that there was a lot of speculation something was going to go down this afternoon with Walt in Bryan Price's office for an extended chat. Then Piecoro doing his best to hype up the drama with a couple references to "if" Cueto starts tonight and mentioning the just-before-opening-day Burba/Casey trade . . .

[Gandalf the Red]

Now more speculation as Lorenzen is long-tossing . . .

[Tom Servo]

now more speculation as lorenzen is long-tossing . . .
it's happening

[Slippin'Jimmy]

Setting the DVR for this one unfortunately.

No offense to Lorenzen, buy I shant be DVRing if I've missed Mr. Cueto's last starts as a Red.

[Gandalf the Red]

Kinda wondering if the FSO guys know a little more than they're saying.

[davereds24]

Only Walt could allow this circus, he has no idea how to execute a sale. Johnny Cueto surely deserves better than having to warm up with another starter out there. If a trade really is this imminent then you just scratch Cueto. Watch him go out there and flop like he did last start and lose value.

[Ironman92]

Fay says Cueto warming up as of 7:50

[villain612]

No word from Rockies announcers about Cueto.

Whats going on? They still have him in the lineup.

[davereds24]

Cueto is definitely pitching. They pulled Lorenzen off the field around 7:45 and Cueto stayed out to continue stretching.

[Gandalf the Red]

No word from Rockies announcers about Cueto.

Whats going on? They still have him in the lineup.

Apparently, for a brief moment both Cueto and Lorenzen were warming.

Cueto still slated to pitch for the Reds in the bottom of the first. As of this moment. We think.

[Razor Shines]

Cueto is definitely pitching. They pulled Lorenzen off the field around 7:45 and Cueto stayed out to continue stretching.

It's only 7:15. You have the gift of time travel and the most important news you can share with us is that Cueto definitely pitches tonight? Great. Thanks.

[davereds24]

It's only 7:15. You have the gift of time travel and the most important news you can share with us is that Cueto definitely pitches tonight? Great. Thanks.

Drinking early tonight?

[villain612]

Apparently, for a brief moment both Cueto and Lorenzen were warming.



Man, that Bryan Price really doesn't f****** want opposing teams to know what's coming.

[50YrRedsFan]

As for the game: Reds down in order in the 1st.

[Razor Shines]

It was a time zone joke. Not my best work sure, but I don't need to be berated.

[villain612]

Rockies announcers finally now talking about the Lorenzen warmup.

[Gandalf the Red]

Man, that Bryan Price really doesn't f****** want opposing teams to know what's coming.

Maybe the dual-warming-starters will be a new regular thing and he'll have them rock-paper-scissors for it just before the game starts.

[villain612]

I know he's a professional ballplayer but it's got to be a major distraction to try to pitch a game with all this possible trade stuff going on (another guy warming up right before the game etc etc).

[villain612]

Rockies gonna Cub

[Tom Servo]

I thought this game was starting at 8:40 like yesterday, damnit.

[villain612]

I thought this game was starting at 8:40 like yesterday, damnit.

You didn't miss much.

[villain612]

Rockies announcers have been heaping a lot of praise on Cueto throughout the evening.

Gonna miss that guy.

[RedsfaninMT]

Billy safe on overturn of replay.

[villain612]

Easily safe.

[NebraskaRed]

I could have sworn the game was starting at 8:40.

[villain612]

Everytime Billy gets on base, I am reminded of how great of a player he would be if he could get on base at just a decent clip.

[NebraskaRed]

Everytime Billy gets on base, I am reminded of how great of a player he would be if he could get on base at just a decent clip.

Excellent defense in CF, too. Just needs to get on base even a little bit more, and I'd be happy.

[Tom Servo]

That Votto is so hot right now


RBI single to center 1-0 Redlegs

[WrongVerb]

Can we get a Reds night drinking game going? First suggestion: take a drink any time George says the word "scampers."

[Tom Servo]

Frazier! :jump:

4-0 Redlegs

[_Sir_Charles_]

:jump: TODD! 4-0 good guys

#100 for Frazier

[villain612]

That Votto is so hot right now


RBI single to center 1-0 Redlegs


Singles hitter. Sean Casey 2.0

Bust.

[NebraskaRed]

Fraaaazier

[WrongVerb]

Toddfather!!!!!!

[villain612]

Damn mlb.tv lag!!!!

But I'll take it.

Frazia!

[ukredleg]

Yes! A Toddfather bomb! I knew it was worth staying up until nearly 2am for this game

[BCubb2003]

Singles hitter.

That's what they called Pete Rose.

[villain612]

Honestly, we should be better than 10 games under .500 with Votto-Frazier-Bruce having the seasons that they're having.

[WrongVerb]

If the Reds were intent on re-tooling rather than re-building I would love to have Frazier around a few more years. But I can't imagine the return he'd bring if they were able to deal him before the deadline.

What's that? Five straight hits? And the pitcher still hasn't retired a batter (Bruce picked off).

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Honestly, we should be better than 10 games under .500 with Votto-Frazier-Bruce having the seasons that they're having.

Offset by the seasons that Marquis, Gregg, et al are having.

[villain612]

Offset by the seasons that Marquis, Gregg, et al are having.

It's like eating a perfectly cooked Filet Mignon with a can of Natural Light.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Where's Big Klu? Time to add Frazier to the list. :O)

7th hit this inning. Single by Suarez. Byrd to third.

[Tom Servo]

Rusin is like a Reds Lost Decade pitcher.

[NebraskaRed]

8 hits in 3 innings for the Redlegs. Everyone but Cueto has one.

[villain612]

I am drinking, btw.

You're welcome.

[Raisor]

Rusin is like a Reds Lost Decade pitcher.

I'm not sure a 25 year old punk kid gets to complain about the Lost Decade since it started when you were 11.

Damn it you are too cute to be mad at.

[BCubb2003]

8 hits in 3 innings for the Redlegs. Everyone but Cueto has one.

Reds' batters' going-away present for Cueto.

[Gandalf the Red]

8 hits in 3 innings for the Redlegs. Everyone but Cueto has one.

"A real slacker in the batter's box. Reds need to get real and factor that into what they're asking for him," said one anonymous exec.

[Big Klu]

Congratulations to Todd Frazier, who just became the 27th player in Reds history to hit 100 home runs!


Updated Reds HR list (players in italics are active):

Reds 100-Home Run Club
1. Johnny Bench - 389
2. Frank Robinson - 324
3. Tony Perez - 287
4. Adam Dunn - 270
5. Ted Kluszewski - 251
6. George Foster - 244
7. Ken Griffey, Jr. - 210
8. Eric Davis - 203
9. Barry Larkin - 198
10. Jay Bruce - 197
11. Vada Pinson - 186
12. Joey Votto - 181
13. Brandon Phillips - 173
14. Wally Post - 172
15. Gus Bell - 160
16. Joe Morgan - 152
16. Pete Rose - 152
18. Lee May - 147
19. Dan Driessen - 133
20. Reggie Sanders - 125
21. Ernie Lombardi - 120
22. Sean Casey - 118
23. Frank McCormick - 110
24. Dave Parker - 107
25. Chris Sabo - 104
26. Dave Concepcion - 101
27. Todd Frazier - 100

[villain612]

I'm not sure a 25 year old punk kid gets to complain about the Lost Decade since it started when you were 11.

Damn it you are too cute to be mad at.

www.cincyredsfansmeet.com

[Raisor]

Congratulations to Todd Frazier, who just became the 27th player in Reds history to hit 100 home runs!


Updated Reds HR list (players in italics are active):

Reds 100-Home Run Club
1. Johnny Bench - 389
2. Frank Robinson - 324
3. Tony Perez - 287
4. Adam Dunn - 270
5. Ted Kluszewski - 251
6. George Foster - 244
7. Ken Griffey, Jr. - 210
8. Eric Davis - 203
9. Barry Larkin - 198
10. Jay Bruce - 197
11. Vada Pinson - 186
12. Joey Votto - 181
13. Brandon Phillips - 173
14. Wally Post - 172
15. Gus Bell - 160
16. Joe Morgan - 152
16. Pete Rose - 152
18. Lee May - 147
19. Dan Driessen - 133
20. Reggie Sanders - 125
21. Ernie Lombardi - 120
22. Sean Casey - 118
23. Frank McCormick - 110
24. Dave Parker - 107
25. Chris Sabo - 104
26. Dave Concepcion - 101
27. Todd Frazier - 100

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[_Sir_Charles_]

I heard that Bruce got picked off. Is that kid's pickoff move good? Brantley seemed to love it.

[Tom Servo]

22. Sean Casey - 118
27. Todd Frazier - 100
Man...that's a pretty good reminder that Casey had little power.

[villain612]

Johnny with his first K of the night.

[_Sir_Charles_]

KK

[WrongVerb]

Are there other situations in life when walk up music would be apropos?

[NebraskaRed]

Johnny with his first K of the night.

He's definitely injured. Every team has lost interest in him.

[villain612]

Man...that's a pretty good reminder that Casey had little power.

FWIW, career SLG of .447. Hit 20+ HR's 3 times in his career.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Man...that's a pretty good reminder that Casey had little power.

True. But I'd take this slash line all day long. .302/.367/.447/.814 for his career

[Gandalf the Red]

Man...that's a pretty good reminder that Casey had little power.

But when it comes to "crushing it" at Skyline, he's a world champion.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Are there other situations in life when walk up music would be apropos?

I always preferred the idea of having Morgan Freeman narrate my day-to-day activities.

[KittyDuran]

Are there other situations in life when walk up music would be apropos?

I'm thinking of the use of "Bolero" in the movie "10" right now...[emoji75]

[villain612]

I kinda like this Rockies broadcast. They're not obnoxious and they know their team sucks so it's an alls well, ends well vibe. They've talked more about Cueto than their own team tonight.

[Raisor]

True. But I'd take this slash line all day long. .302/.367/.447/.814 for his career

Which was pretty pedestrian when he was doing it

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I always preferred the idea of having Morgan Freeman narrate my day-to-day activities.

I'd rather SLJ, I need more swearing

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Are there other situations in life when walk up music would be apropos?

Weddings and funerals.

[villain612]

True. But I'd take this slash line all day long. .302/.367/.447/.814 for his career

First basemen during the video game numbers era shoulda had a higher OPS though.

[Gandalf the Red]

Are there other situations in life when walk up music would be apropos?

When you show up to battle Loki in your Iron Man suit?

[_Sir_Charles_]

This starts my week off perfectly every monday morning on our local radio station.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NrZwrOW257Q

I know it's a Freeman impersonator but he's spot on.

[Raisor]

When you show up to battle Loki in your Iron Man suit?

Loki and Wanda Maximoff are dating for reals.

[villain612]

The Rockies broadcast defending Votto's RBI numbers lol.

Pointing out how putrid the leadoff spot has been for the Reds. Totally forgot about Schumaker and Boesch getting time there.

Shoot me.

[KittyDuran]

Which was pretty pedestrian when he was doing it

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I'd rather SLJ, I need more swearing

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Weddings and funerals.

"Pedestrian". Always like new words to describe the "lost decade"...[emoji19]

[Raisor]

This starts my week off perfectly every monday morning on our local radio station.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NrZwrOW257Q

I know it's a Freeman impersonator but he's spot on.


Is that Frank Caliando?

[Slippin'Jimmy]

I always preferred the idea of having Morgan Freeman narrate my day-to-day activities.

I believe it's federal law that he appear in or narrate every movie ever made. You might want to give his agent a call. He might be up for it. I don't know you but I'm willing to bet your life story would be better than Dolphin Tale.

[Raisor]

The Rockies broadcast defending Votto's RBI numbers lol.

Pointing out how putrid the leadoff spot has been for the Reds. Totally forgot about Schumaker and Boesch getting time there.

Shoot me.


Can we trade the Reds broadcast team for the Rox's?

[_Sir_Charles_]

Run billy run! Into center field and Hamilton is on third.

[Big Klu]

When I posted each club's 100 Home Run list during the All-Star break, the Reds were the only team in MLB with three active players on their list. Now they have four.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Is that Frank Caliando?

No. Josh Robert Thompson. They've got one for Friday too. Too damned funny.

[757690]

Havoc!

[Raisor]

When I posted each club's 100 Home Run list during the All-Star break, the Reds were the only team in MLB with three active players on their list. Now they have four.

Skippy close to being five!!!

[Tom Servo]

He's safe you jamokes.

[villain612]

lol

http://www.fangraphs.com/leaders.aspx?pos=1b&stats=bat&lg=all&qual=y&type=1&season=2005&month=0&season1=1994&ind=0&team=0&rost=0&age=0&filter=&players=0&sort=10,d

1994-2005
First baseman OPS

Sean Casey ranks 29th with an .833.

Video game baseball era.

[757690]

Why do the umps hate Billy Hamilton?

[_Sir_Charles_]

Reds challenge and win. Billy safe at home. 5-0

[Raisor]

Havoc!


Awful Anne Hathaway movie.

Well, there were a couple of good things about it.

#Family Board

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He's safe you jamokes.

Watch your language

[RiverRat13]

How did he possibly miss that live? He was easily in.

[757690]

lol

http://www.fangraphs.com/leaders.aspx?pos=1b&stats=bat&lg=all&qual=y&type=1&season=2005&month=0&season1=1994&ind=0&team=0&rost=0&age=0&filter=&players=0&sort=10,d

1994-2005
First baseman OPS

Sean Casey ranks 29th with an .833.

Video game baseball era.

He ranks around 5th of 1B with no PED rumors around them.

[NebraskaRed]

Rockies announcers are so complimentary.

[Gandalf the Red]

George still pushing the "Happy Feet" monicker for Billy. Makes me wish I had access Dr. Evil's trap door/shark tank set up.

[757690]

How did he possibly miss that live? He was easily in.

It's Bob Davidson. He's the worst.

[Big Klu]

I always preferred the idea of having Morgan Freeman narrate my day-to-day activities.

I usually go with James Earl Jones or Patrick Stewart.

[Slippin'Jimmy]

Rockies announcers are so complimentary.

Legal weed.

[RedsfaninMT]

He ranks around 5th of 1B with no PED rumors around them.

I detest George Grande's use of "Happy Feet" as much as any nickname I can ever recall a commentator trying to thrust upon us.

[villain612]

I can understand umpires' frustrations.

Much like Bigfoot, Billy Hamilton is blurry when he's on the basepaths.

[NebraskaRed]

Umps called Billy Hamilton out on that last catch.

[villain612]

He ranks around 5th of 1B with no PED rumors around them.

There were pitchers juicing too.

Eh...it was an unrealistic era of baseball all around.

I don't really want to open this can of worms.

[Raisor]

I can understand umpires' frustrations.

Much like Bigfoot, Billy Hamilton is blurry when he's on the basepaths.


Only person faster is Wally West (screw you Barry Allen!)

[_Sir_Charles_]

Cueto at 40 pitches. Only 10 balls. Mercy!

[RedlegJake]

First basemen during the video game numbers era shoulda had a higher OPS though.

During the 1920s, an era that made the "video game era" look mild by comparison, I wonder what writers said about the exploding offensive numbers? (There were no announcers then, except for a few delayed replay radiocasts). I wonder if they a nickname for that era by the late 30s when the numbers had cooled down.

[Razor Shines]

That pitch to Votto was totally a balk. Maybe it's been mentioned but the pitcher was not even close to pausing.

[Raisor]

I detest George Grande's use of "Happy Feet" as much as any nickname I can ever recall a commentator trying to thrust upon us.

That was the most random reply to a PED post I've ever read.

[Tom Servo]

Two out hit for Gonzalez. The anonymous AL front office members shake their heads in disappointment.

[Raisor]

Only 10 balls. Mercy!

Out of context hilarity

[757690]

There were pitchers juicing too.

Eh...it was an unrealistic era of baseball all around.

I don't really want to open this can of worms.

The fact that Casey was a clean player, facing pitchers and defenders who were juicing, makes his production even more impressive.

[GADawg]

pet peeve of mine....will someone tell George that it's not an "over" shift....just a shift George, just a shift

[_Sir_Charles_]

There were pitchers juicing too.

Eh...it was an unrealistic era of baseball all around.

I don't really want to open this can of worms.

Open the damned can! Let the poor old worms breathe! :O)

[Tom Servo]

"When is Jay Bruce ever going to get it?"

- 'Hall of Fame' broadcaster Marty Brennaman, at some point I can't remember

[Raisor]

Let the poor old worms breathe! :O)

#Family Board

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"When is Jay Bruce ever going to get it?"

- 'Hall of Fame' broadcaster Marty Brennaman, at some point I can't remember

You're too young and pretty to be so bitter

[757690]

Why bunt at Coors field against a pitcher who has already given up 10 hits?

[villain612]

We really lost on a wild pitch last night?

I couldn't watch the game. Was at a concert with a female friend.

[Raisor]

We really lost on a wild pitch last night?

I couldn't watch the game. Was at a concert with a female friend.

Was she pretty?

[villain612]

Was she pretty?

She had a wRC+ of about 110.

I've done better.

[Slippin'Jimmy]

Those wristbands......no.

[GADawg]

She had a wRC+ of about 110.

I've done better.

doesn't matter as long as she's under 25....people around here will love her and her potential to get prettier as long as she's young

[villain612]

doesn't matter as long as she's under 25....people around here will love her and her potential to get prettier as long as she's young

She's definitely not under 25.

Cool chick though.

The ampitheater in Tampa is a pretty cool place to watch shows.

[GADawg]

while I'm at it Mr. Grande there's no "R" in Jocketty....also I'm currently only in the 2nd inning but I think I've seen the gold glove 2nd baseman tonight and he's wearing red

[Tom Servo]

Votto's defense continues to kill us.

[klw]

She had a wRC+ of about 110.

I've done better.

Did your OBP increase with the evening?

[villain612]

Did your OBP increase with the evening?

My SLG definitely did.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Billy had TWO bowls of wheaties this morning. 3 for 3

[NebraskaRed]

According to Twitter, Cueto just broke every finger on his hand and blew out both kneecaps.

[_Sir_Charles_]

According to Twitter, Cueto just broke every finger on his hand and blew out both kneecaps.

It's okay. We've got Kremcheck and Chuckie. He'll be fine.

[villain612]

According to Twitter, Cueto just broke every finger on his hand and blew out both kneecaps.

Still a better option than Jason Marquis.

[Gandalf the Red]

Cueto still hitting 95mph

[NebraskaRed]

Johnny pitches a quick inning even with broken fingers, no knees, and a bad case of gout.

[Tom Servo]

That Votto is so hot right now

[GADawg]

George still pushing the "Happy Feet" monicker for Billy. Makes me wish I had access Dr. Evil's trap door/shark tank set up.

granted I'm only in the 3rd inning at this point but "The Tom's River Tomahawker"? I think I'll be sick

[villain612]

That Votto is so hot right now

My mlb.tb lag must be crazy.

Still at commercial break from last inning.

[_Sir_Charles_]

My mlb.tb lag must be crazy.

Still at commercial break from last inning.

Sure you didn't press something to replay something? In other words...hit "live".

[villain612]

Votto leads the NL in multi-hit games this year.

#nolongerelite

[Red Raindog]

That Votto is so hot right now

.593 BA for the last 7 days might meet that definition

[WrongVerb]

"Cueto has come down with kidney stones, malaria, and Anne Hathaway rejected his advances between innings. Nor sure how this will affect his value." - Twitter

[_Sir_Charles_]

.593 BA for the last 7 days might meet that definition

It's not that high anymore. His BA has gone down today after going 2 for 4. LOL.

[Red Raindog]

Johnny pitches a quick inning even with broken fingers, no knees, and a bad case of gout.

probably put his dislocated wrist back in by himself too

[_Sir_Charles_]

"Cueto has come down with kidney stones, malaria, and Anne Hathaway rejected his advances between innings. Nor sure how this will affect his value." - Twitter

So you're saying Anne Hathaway is still available?

[villain612]

"Cueto has come down with kidney stones, malaria, and Anne Hathaway rejected his advances between innings. Nor sure how this will affect his value." - Twitter

Anne Hathaway was the only redeeming thing about The Dark Knight Rises.

Leather. Yes.

[WVRedsFan]

Kinky.

[Gandalf the Red]

So you're saying Anne Hathaway is still available?

If so, that could really affect the trade deadline deals.

[_Sir_Charles_]

As great as Cueto's pitched tonight...I'm still stunned he only has 2 punchouts.

And with that...make it THREE! :O)

[Tom Servo]

As great as Cueto's pitched tonight...I'm still stunned he only has 2 punchouts.

And with that...make it THREE! :O)
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BXtl9zGCcAAt2r-.jpg

[Red Raindog]

So you're saying Anne Hathaway is still available?

no --- I think she's on the sofa with me ---- I hope that's not the bottle talking for me

[WrongVerb]

So you're saying Anne Hathaway is still available?

I bet we could get her as the p.....layer to be named later.

[_Sir_Charles_]

If so, that could really affect the trade deadline deals.

I know it could affect my ability to pay attention to the trade deadline deals.

[NebraskaRed]

Cueto died inbetween innings, and came back out to pitch the bottom of the 7th. An AL exec said he's lost interest in Zombie Cueto.

[BCubb2003]

It's so bad, they're already calling it Johnny Cueto Surgery. And Sean Marshall just had it.

[WrongVerb]

As great as Cueto's pitched tonight...I'm still stunned he only has 2 punchouts.

And with that...make it THREE! :O)

And when Walt is on the phone he can ask if the other GM wants to trade for a guy who threw 130 porches in his last start or one who threw 95.

[_Sir_Charles_]

And when Walt is on the phone he can ask if the other GM wants to trade for a guy who threw 130 porches in his last start or one who threw 95.

Either way...it's impressive as hell just to be able to throw ONE porch. Those things are both heavy AND bulky.

[KittyDuran]

And when Walt is on the phone he can ask if the other GM wants to trade for a guy who threw 130 porches in his last start or one who threw 95.

Both have hernias... Those porches ARE heavy! ;)

[Red Raindog]

And when Walt is on the phone he can ask if the other GM wants to trade for a guy who threw 130 porches in his last start or one who threw 95.

throwing 130 porches would cause concern

[villain612]

Johnny Cueto just pitching a shutout at Coors. Yawn, nothing to see here.

[Raisor]

Anne Hathaway was the only redeeming thing about The Dark Knight Rises.

Leather. Yes.

This is a true statement. She was great.

Begins and Rises were mediocre. Without Heath Ledger no one cares about that trilogy.

#Hot take

[NebraskaRed]

Where are all the people who said Cueto was injured, had no trade value, etc. after his last start?

[_Sir_Charles_]

We've gotten a hit in every inning other than the 1st....and this inning thus far.

[WrongVerb]

Either way...it's impressive as hell just to be able to throw ONE porch. Those things are both heavy AND bulky.

And yet they both made it look so effortless.

[Raisor]

Cueto died inbetween innings, and came back out to pitch the bottom of the 7th. An AL exec said he's lost interest in Zombie Cueto.

Keep Rick Grimes away from him!

[_Sir_Charles_]

This is a true statement. She was great.

Begins and Rises were mediocre. Without Heath Ledger no one cares about that trilogy.

#Hot take

I enjoyed all 3. Obviously the 2nd one was by far the best...but all 3 were entertaining IMO.

[Raisor]

We've gotten a hit in every inning other than the 1st....and this inning thus far.

You showering with the team again?

You know my stance: if you haven't seen Corky Miller naked, you can't say "we"

[_Sir_Charles_]

Where are all the people who said Cueto was injured, had no trade value, etc. after his last start?

I'm still convinced that it was nothing more than not being able to get loose again after the rain delay.

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You showering with the team again?

You know my stance: if you haven't seen Corky Miller naked, you can't say "we"

I can say "we". I'm sitting here in full uniform. Well...except for pants. :O)

[Raisor]

I'm still convinced that it was nothing more than not being able to get loose again after the rain delay.

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I can say "we". I'm sitting here in full uniform. Well...except for pants. :O)


Naked. Corky.

[villain612]

This is a true statement. She was great.

Begins and Rises were mediocre. Without Heath Ledger no one cares about that trilogy.

#Hot take

Begins was a good flick. Definitely rescued us all from the Schumacker era of Batman flicks.

The Dark Knight is a crime classic. 10 out of 10. Ledger is legendary in that film.

Dark Knight Rises? Clear that Nolan was ready to get it over with. Screw that movie man.

Well, except for Hathaway...who killed it. Dos leather pants doe.

[Red Raindog]

I'm still convinced that it was nothing more than not being able to get loose again after the rain delay.

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I can say "we". I'm sitting here in full uniform. Well...except for pants. :O)

and I'm the one sitting with Ms. Hathaway -- or a blurry version of her

[_Sir_Charles_]

Cueto at 87 pitches. 60 strikes, 27 balls.

[BCubb2003]

If Kyle Schwarber can call the Reds "we" then we all can.

[WVRedsFan]

Johnny's concentration lapsed.

[RedsManRick]

I know the results haven't been too shabby tonight, but am I the only one who thinks Cueto just looks off command-wise? I would not be the least bit shocked to learn his elbow is barking and he's just keep his mouth shut so as to not screw the Reds over. Price cannot get him out of there quickly enough for me.

[757690]

If Kyle Schwarber can call the Reds "we" then we all can.

Kyle Schwarber has seen Corky Miller naked?

[Raisor]

Johnny's concentration lapsed.

It's no wonder considering all the times Anne Hathaway has been mentioned tonight

[_Sir_Charles_]

KKKK

[villain612]

Cueto getting squeezed

[Raisor]

Kyle Schwarber has seen Corky Miller naked?

Took a mustache ride too

[WVRedsFan]

Hoover warming. Chapman traded or just Bryan being Bryan?

[_Sir_Charles_]

Kyle Schwarber has seen Corky Miller naked?

Come on...who hasn't?

[757690]

I know the results haven't been too shabby tonight, but am I the only one who thinks Cueto just looks off command-wise? I would not be the least bit shocked to learn his elbow is barking and he's just keep his mouth shut so as to not screw the Reds over. Price cannot get him out of there quickly enough for me.

So RMR is the "anonymous AL executive?"

[Raisor]

Cueto getting squeezed

Do not squeeze the Cueto

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Come on...who hasn't?

I haven't gauged my eyes out, so I know I haven't.

[_Sir_Charles_]

KKKKK

Cueto through 8 at 100 pitches.

[KittyDuran]

Come on...who hasn't?
:wave:

[757690]

You showering with the team again?

You know my stance: if you haven't seen Corky Miller naked, you can't say "we"

According to Thom, you can't say "we" unless you've tackled Corky Miller in the shower, naked.

[villain612]

Last batter faced by Johnny in a Reds uniform??

[NebraskaRed]

4 hit shutout at Coors Field.

Trade him in the next 10 minutes.

[Kc61]

I'd get Johnny out now, he's worked 8 innings. I don't think he was his absolute best tonight, but came on strong in the last inning. Just about the perfect time to sit Johnny down and, well, trade him.

Cueto really came through even if he wasn't as dominating as in some other performances.

[redsmetz]

Just watching him pitch so masterfully, it's just sad to know he'll be heading somewhere else.

[_Sir_Charles_]

According to Thom, you can't say "we" unless you've tackled Corky Miller in the shower, naked.

I'd rather we go back to the Anne Hathaway references instead of the naked Corky ones. :O)

[CrackerJack]

Where are all the people who said Cueto was injured, had no trade value, etc. after his last start?

I'm wondering "who" all these people are.

[villain612]

Thank you Johnny. One of the best Reds pitchers of all time.

This might be your last appearance. We appreciate it all.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Cueto done. :clap: :clap: :clap:

[Raisor]

I'd rather we go back to the Anne Hathaway references instead of the naked Corky ones. :O)

Can't we do both?

[KittyDuran]

I'd rather we go back to the Anne Hathaway references instead of the naked Corky ones. :O)Where's the "unlike" button?!!! :evil:

[NebraskaRed]

I'm wondering "who" all these people are.

I don't name names.

But the game thread is right there if anyone wants to check.

[757690]

http://youtu.be/zdNH78oEHpE

[Raisor]

Adios Johnny Beisbol :(

[_Sir_Charles_]

What in the world was THAT all about? Homeplate ump yelling at Reds dugout. Skip?

[ScotlandRed]

Thank you Jonny. I am sure (hopeful) this will be his last start in a Reds uniform. What a pleasure it has been to watch him pitch.

[Gandalf the Red]

Just watching him pitch so masterfully, it's just sad to know he'll be heading somewhere else.

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"I've lost him. And I never told him anything. I just wasn't ready, Marcus. Five minutes would have been enough."

[NebraskaRed]

Well, that was weird

[WVRedsFan]

Skip didn't like the call?

[Banshee]

What a great career by JC w/ the reds.. Just terrific.

[Tom Servo]

Johnny is the best.

[757690]

Bob Davidson is the worst.

[KronoRed]

Where are all the people who said Cueto was injured, had no trade value, etc. after his last start?

Hi.

Glad to be wrong, still don't think the Reds trade him.

[villain612]

*sadness*


http://media.247sports.com/Uploads/Assets/808/157/1157808.jpg

[Kc61]

Rockies TV announcers very taken with Hamilton's speed.

Nice when BH gets a few hits. Game changer when he gets on base.

[klw]

What if we have seen Tony and Pete on the John?

https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/24/51/42/245142802cb732b917c85f43ad539e49.jpg

[Tom Servo]

Where are all the people who said Cueto was injured, had no trade value, etc. after his last start?
No problem raising my hand and saying I was one of the ones complaining, though it was because I feared he was injured and the Reds had waited too long. As soon as he said "I'm fine" after the game, that was all I needed to hear.

[NebraskaRed]

Johnny Cueto will always be greato, no matter who he plays for.

[Red Raindog]

Jay Bruce reminds me of Jordan Klepper from the Daily Show

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[WVRedsFan]

Our bullpen just stinks.

[NebraskaRed]

Jumbo Diaz looks like he could throw a porch or two. Not sure about 130.

[Kc61]

I think tonight really helped the rental trade value of Cueto.

Not sure he fully put to rest the concerns about his elbow, but as a rental he sure looks like he can pitch 11 more games at a high level. Plus this year's playoffs.

As a free agent, LTC, candidate? There may still be concerns with a LTC for him. But that will be determined by his remaining starts in 2015, which IMO will likely be for a club other than the Reds.

[Raisor]

Our bullpen just stinks.

What I like is you always seem surprised about this

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Our bullpen just stinks.

What I like is you always seem surprised about this

[BCubb2003]

Love it when announcers with excellent diction say "Luhlvlle."

[Gandalf the Red]

Our bullpen just stinks.

Maybe Anne can pitch.

[WVRedsFan]

What I like is you always seem surprised about this

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Say it again!

What I like is you always seem surprised about this

[_Sir_Charles_]

Maybe Anne can pitch.

We know Corky can. I'm not sure if he can pitch naked though.

[BCubb2003]

If anybody can be a closer, why is it so hard to have a good bullpen?

[757690]

It would be perfect for this season, if the bullpen blows this win for Cueto.

[Gandalf the Red]

Watching Jumbo ruin Cueto's shutout feels just like when my cat always suddenly decides she needs to use her litter box 30 seconds after I've cleaned it.

[NebraskaRed]

Watching Jumbo ruin Cueto's shutout feels just like when my cat always suddenly decides she needs to use her litter box 30 seconds after I've cleaned it.

Smells the same, too.

[757690]

We know Corky can. I'm not sure if he can pitch naked though.

Visions of Anne Hathaway pitching naked dancing in my head. The ultimate fantasy.

[villain612]

It would be perfect for this season, if the bullpen blows this win for Cueto.

http://memecrunch.com/meme/3RVKN/boo-this-man/image.png

[_Sir_Charles_]

5-2 now after Suarez muffs one.

[BluegrassRedleg]

Trainwreck 2: Jumbo Diaz plays the athlete role.

[WVRedsFan]

And just like that, the tying run is on deck. Stupid closer rules

[Donder]

Watching Jumbo ruin Cueto's shutout feels just like when my cat always suddenly decides she needs to use her litter box 30 seconds after I've cleaned it.

My daughter pooping 30 seconds after I changed her wet diaper.

[757690]

Chapman coming in to squash a rally at Coors. Not good memories.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Visions of Anne Hathaway pitching naked dancing in my head. The ultimate fantasy.

LOL. Now I've got phrases like "blown save" and "pushing off the rubber" running through my filthy mind. Thanks. LOL

[Roy Tucker]

Ok, let's stop this nonsense.

[_Sir_Charles_]

My daughter pooping 30 seconds after I changed her wet diaper.

Better than DURING.

[villain612]

Screw it. Put Chapman in. Let Johnny get a W to go out on.

This season is lost anyway.

[Tom Servo]

I remember McKenry beating Chapman with a double to the wall one time in like 2012.

[BCubb2003]

Is this Chapman's last save as a Red?

[_Sir_Charles_]

And this one belongs to the Cuetos!

[Tom Servo]

We're good again! :beerme:

[WVRedsFan]

Easy. Reds win. Too bad Diaz had to almost ruin it.

[757690]

Last time we see Cueto and Chapman in a Reds uniform?

[Kc61]

Cueto, probably. Chapman, I'm guessing no.

[NebraskaRed]

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Lt4bgksHZ-g/UMMZG2qffyI/AAAAAAAADyE/3W_wRPdUdkg/s1600/pastor-jet.gif

[villain612]

I love Cueto and Chapman. Great ballplayers.

Hopefully both traded.

[WVRedsFan]

Is this Chapman's last save as a Red?
Guess this will go on and on. Bruce's last..etc. kind of like the last time you ate steak. Won't know until it's over. And the Fat Lady hasn't sung yet.

[Big Klu]

Tonight's "Joe Nuxhall Star of the Game" is Johnny Cueto, who pitched a four-hit shutout through 8 innings with 5 K's and only 1 BB!

[Gandalf the Red]

Staying glued to the postgame to watch hard-hitting journalist Jim Day track down Walt and demand to know who Cueto was almost traded to before the game.

[Roy Tucker]

I will say, it really blows that this could be Cueto's last start as a Redleg.

[villain612]

Anne Hathaway...for the game thread...


http://images.wallpaperloft.com/92012/1440x900-hot-anne-hathaway.jpg

[Banshee]

John Fay ‏@johnfayman 6m6 minutes ago
#Reds win 5-2. WP-Cueto 7-6. S-Chapman 20. First career one-out save.
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Mark Sheldon ‏@m_sheldon 6m6 minutes ago
Chapman gets a one-batter save to end. Third career save of one out. #reds win 5-2
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Bets on who's right/wrong? I'll take Sheldon for a buck!

[757690]

I'm guessing that the offer that Walt was mulling over before the game, just got a little better :)

[cincrazy]

Staying glued to the postgame to watch hard-hitting journalist Jim Day track down Walt and demand to know who Cueto was almost traded to before the game.

Ken Rosenthal has reported on Twitter a deal with the Royals was almost official, but fell through because one of the players coming to Cincy couldn't get cleared medically.

[Banshee]

Ken Rosenthal has reported on Twitter a deal with the Royals was almost official, but fell through because one of the players coming to Cincy couldn't get cleared medically.

Ken Rosenthal ‏@Ken_Rosenthal 3m3 minutes ago
Sources indicate that the problem was that one of the players going from the #Royals to the #Reds for Cueto did not check out medically.
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Ken Rosenthal ‏@Ken_Rosenthal 3m3 minutes ago
#Royals were close to acquiring Cueto from #Reds earlier tonight, sources tell me and @jonmorosi. Deal fell through.
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[Gandalf the Red]

Ken Rosenthal has reported on Twitter a deal with the Royals was almost official, but fell through because one of the players coming to Cincy couldn't get cleared medically.

Interesting. Thanks!