6/5/2013 Reds v. Rockies (it just got Villareal in here)

[BluegrassRedleg]

That young lady seemed to be really admiring her Latos bobblehead.

[kaldaniels]

Lets get through 5 Pedro, pitch efficiency be damned. Just get outs.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Then you will really be upset about Lutz's upcoming demotion.

Nah, I'm expecting it. But I like seeing him get opportunities while he's up here. He'll be back. Kid's got talent.

[dubc47834]

Nope, only 1 a year.

Well, if thats the case, if Cueto's injury turns out to be longer I might change my mind a bit. Thanks for edjumacating me on that...lol

[reds1869]

That was close.

[dubc47834]

Good thing that was the pitcher, looked like a HR off the bat!!!

[_Sir_Charles_]

double off the wall by...wait, really? Garland? Okay.

[_Sir_Charles_]

That was close.

Just thought I'd point out that I like your avatar. Where'd you get that? Unusual.

[reds1869]

Just thought I'd point out that I like your avatar. Where'd you get that? Unusual.

Found it in a Sports Illustrated article about Lego portraits and statues of sports figures.

[Blitz Dorsey]

We have three good AAA pitchers (Cingrani, Galarraga and Reynolds) so of course it's Villareal's turn to pitch when we need a last-minute replacement.

Oh well, hopefully he can hold on to the lead. I'm bummed about this Cueto news. It's been one thing after another with him since that first playoff game last year. We can't lose our cleanup hitter and our ace pitcher the same season and seriously expect to contend for a WS title. I know the Cardinals won it all recently despite a rash of injuries, but they were the exception to the rule. The idea that a small-market team is going to be able to withstand all these injuries to key players is foolish. I hope I'm wrong, but I'm worried. This team has the roster to win it all. One of the few things that can derail us is injuries to key players.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Found it in a Sports Illustrated article about Lego portraits and statues of sports figures.

Wait...those are LEGO'S?!? Cool.

~edit~ Found it. Those are cool as heck. http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/mai...o-in-sports/2/

[Kc61]

Let me put it this way...do you want Tony to work on his secondary stuff at the big league level and get pounded...or work on his stuff in the minors? I bet the Reds want him to work on stuff at the place designed for players to "work on stuff". The minors.

Yes, I think Cingrani is better than Pedro...but is coming up right now better for Cingrani or is it better for him to stay put for now? I'm not sure everybody is asking the right question. Our focus is on the Reds and right here and now...a wider lens is sometimes helpful.

The Reds should use the pitcher who gives the MLB club the best chance to win. Period. Everything else is secondary.

Cingrani can work on his secondary stuff after Cueto's injury, or in winter ball, or next spring, or whenever.

[_Sir_Charles_]

We have three good AAA pitchers (Cingrani, Galarraga and Reynolds) so of course it's Villareal's turn to pitch when we need a last-minute replacement.

Oh well, hopefully he can hold on to the lead. I'm bummed about this Cueto news. It's been one thing after another with him since that first playoff game last year. We can't lose our cleanup hitter and our ace pitcher the same season and seriously expect to contend for a WS title. I know the Cardinals won it all recently despite a rash of injuries, but they were the exception to the rule. The idea that a small-market team is going to be able to withstand all these injuries to key players is foolish. I hope I'm wrong, but I'm worried. This team has the roster to win it all. One of the few things that can derail us is injuries to key players.

Only Cingrani of those 3 are on the 40 man roster.

[dubc47834]

We have three good AAA pitchers (Cingrani, Galarraga and Reynolds) so of course it's Villareal's turn to pitch when we need a last-minute replacement.

Oh well, hopefully he can hold on to the lead. I'm bummed about this Cueto news. It's been one thing after another with him since that first playoff game last year. We can't lose our cleanup hitter and our ace pitcher the same season and seriously expect to contend for a WS title. I know the Cardinals won it all recently despite a rash of injuries, but they were the exception to the rule. The idea that a small-market team is going to be able to withstand all these injuries to key players is foolish. I hope I'm wrong, but I'm worried. This team has the roster to win it all. One of the few things that can derail us is injuries to key players.

Do you complain about everything man?

[Red Raindog]

That young lady seemed to be really admiring her Latos bobblehead.

don't tell Dallas or blood may be shed