Reds vs. Astros 8/9/08 - Page 4 - RedsZone.com - Cincinnati Reds Fans' Home for Baseball Discussion

oneupper · 08-09-2008, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by KronoRed

If I were Dunn I might fake an injury and skip out on the last 8 weeks of this stuff, he may never get hot again surrounded by the hacktastic brady bunch and Jay Bruce.

With all the talk about bringing Dunn back or not, it might be moot.
Why would he want to return to this mess?

mbgrayson · 08-09-2008, 08:59 PM

Affeldt in for Arroyo.

9. Moehler Ks looking.
1. Matsui grounds to EE on a nice roll over play.
2. Tejada homers to the first row in right.
3. Berkman Ks swinging.

Mid 7th: Astros 3, Reds 0.

WVRedsFan · 08-09-2008, 09:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oneupper

With all the talk about bringing Dunn back or not, it might be moot.
Why would he want to return to this mess?

With his buds Griffey and Kearns gone, and the condition of this club, he'd have to be an idiot to return.

BCubb2003 · 08-09-2008, 09:02 PM

The fans have given up, but the players have to keep playing.

CTA513 · 08-09-2008, 09:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oneupper

With all the talk about bringing Dunn back or not, it might be moot.
Why would he want to return to this mess?

If I was him I wouldn't even answer the Reds calls in the offseason.

mbgrayson · 08-09-2008, 09:12 PM

2. Patterson bunts(on the 1st pitch) down the first base line, hesitates to see if it stays fair, then is thrown out by a step.
3. Bruce singles to right.
4. Phillips singles into the hole between 1st and 2nd.
5. Dunn flies to center, Bruce tags and goes to 3rd.
6. Encarnacion bounces to short, Tejada fumbles it, infield hit, Bruce scores!
7. Valentin flies out to left.

After 7: Astros 3, Reds 1.

Moehler 80 pitches, 52 strikes.
Affeldt 12 pitches, 9 strikes.

BCubb2003 · 08-09-2008, 09:18 PM

They need that much-maligned minor-league policy where the batter must take the first two pitches.

jesusfan · 08-09-2008, 09:19 PM

After tonight, the reds would have the 5th pick in next years draft only % points below the Indians...

CTA513 · 08-09-2008, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by jesusfan

After tonight, the reds would have the 5th pick in next years draft only % points below the Indians...

If they keep playing like this they can go for the #1 pick.

mbgrayson · 08-09-2008, 09:21 PM

4. Erstad singles up the middle.
Weathers in for Affeldt, and Jolbert Cabrera for EE at third in a double-switch.
5. Loretta pops out to deep short.
6. Pence grounds into a 4-6-3 double play.

Mid 8th: Astros 3, Reds 1.

WVRedsFan · 08-09-2008, 09:23 PM

You have to wonder what happens to players and pitchers when they come to the Reds. It must be something in the water.

Last year, Affeldt at Colorado, pitched 59 innings and allowed 47 hits. This year, he has already pitched more innings (60) and allowed more hits (61). Cordero pitched 63 innings and allowed 52 hits but only walked 18 all year. He's already walked 31 here and his ERA has balooned by a run.

Can't figure it out at all.

oneupper · 08-09-2008, 09:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CTA513

If they keep playing like this they can go for the #1 pick.

That's a stretch, because the Ms, Nats and Padres have a huge lead over the REDs. Fifth looks very attainable, perhaps 4th, especially if the reds keep fielding these players.

WVRedsFan · 08-09-2008, 09:27 PM

Kepp 3-27 lately.

Awesome.

WVRedsFan · 08-09-2008, 09:29 PM

Make that 3-28 -- a .107 average and he's hitting leadoff? The fact that they continue to play him only proves that we have no bench, another failure at formulating a roster.

oneupper · 08-09-2008, 09:29 PM

Astros bring in a lefty to face Patterson. Question is, why bother?

08-09-2008, 08:59 PM	#47
mbgrayson Red's fan Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Montana Posts: 1,936	Re: Reds vs. Astros 8/9/08 Affeldt in for Arroyo. 9. Moehler Ks looking. 1. Matsui grounds to EE on a nice roll over play. 2. Tejada homers to the first row in right. 3. Berkman Ks swinging. Mid 7th: Astros 3, Reds 0. __________________ __________________ "I genuinely like this team. I like the vibe and spirit of this team. This is just the beginning." Dusty on 2/19/12.

08-09-2008, 09:02 PM	#49
BCubb2003 Haunted by walks Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Syracuse Posts: 6,307	Re: Reds vs. Astros 8/9/08 The fans have given up, but the players have to keep playing.

08-09-2008, 09:12 PM	#51
mbgrayson Red's fan Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Montana Posts: 1,936	Re: Reds vs. Astros 8/9/08 2. Patterson bunts(on the 1st pitch) down the first base line, hesitates to see if it stays fair, then is thrown out by a step. 3. Bruce singles to right. 4. Phillips singles into the hole between 1st and 2nd. 5. Dunn flies to center, Bruce tags and goes to 3rd. 6. Encarnacion bounces to short, Tejada fumbles it, infield hit, Bruce scores! 7. Valentin flies out to left. After 7: Astros 3, Reds 1. Moehler 80 pitches, 52 strikes. Affeldt 12 pitches, 9 strikes. __________________ __________________ "I genuinely like this team. I like the vibe and spirit of this team. This is just the beginning." Dusty on 2/19/12.

08-09-2008, 09:18 PM	#52
BCubb2003 Haunted by walks Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Syracuse Posts: 6,307	Re: Reds vs. Astros 8/9/08 They need that much-maligned minor-league policy where the batter must take the first two pitches.

08-09-2008, 09:19 PM	#53
jesusfan Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Grayson, Ky Posts: 6,130	Re: Reds vs. Astros 8/9/08 After tonight, the reds would have the 5th pick in next years draft only % points below the Indians... __________________ "There is a great man who makes every man feel small. But the real great man is the man who makes every man feel great." G.K Charleston

08-09-2008, 09:21 PM	#55
mbgrayson Red's fan Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Montana Posts: 1,936	Re: Reds vs. Astros 8/9/08 4. Erstad singles up the middle. Weathers in for Affeldt, and Jolbert Cabrera for EE at third in a double-switch. 5. Loretta pops out to deep short. 6. Pence grounds into a 4-6-3 double play. Mid 8th: Astros 3, Reds 1. __________________ __________________ "I genuinely like this team. I like the vibe and spirit of this team. This is just the beginning." Dusty on 2/19/12.

08-09-2008, 09:23 PM	#56
WVRedsFan Lime in da Coconut Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Rainelle, WV Posts: 7,712	Re: Reds vs. Astros 8/9/08 You have to wonder what happens to players and pitchers when they come to the Reds. It must be something in the water. Last year, Affeldt at Colorado, pitched 59 innings and allowed 47 hits. This year, he has already pitched more innings (60) and allowed more hits (61). Cordero pitched 63 innings and allowed 52 hits but only walked 18 all year. He's already walked 31 here and his ERA has balooned by a run. Can't figure it out at all. __________________ www.ris-news.com "The price of seeking to force our beliefs on others is that someday they might force their beliefs on us." Mario Cuomo "You only have to bat a thousand in two things; flying and heart transplants. Everything else you can go 4-for-5." -Beano Cook

08-09-2008, 09:27 PM	#58
WVRedsFan Lime in da Coconut Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Rainelle, WV Posts: 7,712	Re: Reds vs. Astros 8/9/08 Kepp 3-27 lately. Awesome. __________________ www.ris-news.com "The price of seeking to force our beliefs on others is that someday they might force their beliefs on us." Mario Cuomo "You only have to bat a thousand in two things; flying and heart transplants. Everything else you can go 4-for-5." -Beano Cook

08-09-2008, 09:29 PM	#59
WVRedsFan Lime in da Coconut Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Rainelle, WV Posts: 7,712	Re: Reds vs. Astros 8/9/08 Make that 3-28 -- a .107 average and he's hitting leadoff? The fact that they continue to play him only proves that we have no bench, another failure at formulating a roster. __________________ www.ris-news.com "The price of seeking to force our beliefs on others is that someday they might force their beliefs on us." Mario Cuomo "You only have to bat a thousand in two things; flying and heart transplants. Everything else you can go 4-for-5." -Beano Cook

08-09-2008, 09:29 PM	#60
oneupper Danger is my business! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Back in Florida Posts: 7,858	Re: Reds vs. Astros 8/9/08 Astros bring in a lefty to face Patterson. Question is, why bother? __________________ "A person is smart. People are dumb, panicky, dangerous animals and you know it." http://dalmady.blogspot.com

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