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cumberlandreds
04-24-2013, 10:45 AM
Here's todays lineups for the 12:35 game.



Cubs

1. David DeJesus (L) CF
2. Julio Borbon (L) LF
3. Starlin Castro (R) SS
4. Anthony Rizzo (L) 1B
5. Nate Schierholtz (L) RF
6. Dioner Navarro (S) C
7. Luis Valbuena (L) 2B
8. Cody Ransom (R) 3B
9. Jeff Samardzija (R) P

Reds

1. Shin-Soo Choo (L) CF
2. Zack Cozart (R) SS
3. Joey Votto (L) 1B
4. Brandon Phillips (R) 2B
5. Jay Bruce (L) RF
6. Todd Frazier (R) 3B
7. Xavier Paul (L) LF
8. Devin Mesoraco (R) C
9. Mat Latos (R) P

Chip R
04-24-2013, 11:51 AM
Would it be to the Reds advantage to call this a rainout now? They have control over the game being played until the game starts then it's in the hands of the umpires. Even if it clears up, the Reds would have to face the Cubs ace, the Reds haven't scored much and even if the game is played, there's not going to be a lot of people there. If they did call it they could schedule it as a day/night doubleheader on May 25. That's Memorial Day weekend and there should be huge crowds for those games. Calling the game now would also give the bullpen - and everybody else - a rest and get the team on their way to D.C. sooner. Otherwise they might have to wait into the late evening/early morning to get to D.C.

traderumor
04-24-2013, 12:01 PM
Would it be to the Reds advantage to call this a rainout now? They have control over the game being played until the game starts then it's in the hands of the umpires. Even if it clears up, the Reds would have to face the Cubs ace, the Reds haven't scored much and even if the game is played, there's not going to be a lot of people there. If they did call it they could schedule it as a day/night doubleheader on May 25. That's Memorial Day weekend and there should be huge crowds for those games. Calling the game now would also give the bullpen - and everybody else - a rest and get the team on their way to D.C. sooner. Otherwise they might have to wait into the late evening/early morning to get to D.C.Sounds good to me. Who do we call to make this happen? :D

redsfaninbsg
04-24-2013, 12:02 PM
I agree Chip. Rain it out and start Latos tomorrow night in DC.

WildcatFan
04-24-2013, 12:03 PM
Looking like the rain won't last too much longer. Probably gonna get underway around 1:15.

Tom Servo
04-24-2013, 12:03 PM
So it's raining in Cincy?

kaldaniels
04-24-2013, 12:05 PM
Would it be to the Reds advantage to call this a rainout now? They have control over the game being played until the game starts then it's in the hands of the umpires. Even if it clears up, the Reds would have to face the Cubs ace, the Reds haven't scored much and even if the game is played, there's not going to be a lot of people there. If they did call it they could schedule it as a day/night doubleheader on May 25. That's Memorial Day weekend and there should be huge crowds for those games. Calling the game now would also give the bullpen - and everybody else - a rest and get the team on their way to D.C. sooner. Otherwise they might have to wait into the late evening/early morning to get to D.C.

It would be an advantage but it would be bush league if we can get it underway at 1:15.

Just like it would be an advantage to announce a LH starting pitcher, then bring a righty starter out of the pen after the first batter.

Reds Fanatic
04-24-2013, 12:16 PM
Some of you may be able to get this game on MLB Network. It is listed as a regional telecast. I think the Cardinals - Nationals is the main game they are showing but it shows that some regions will get the Reds game.

_Sir_Charles_
04-24-2013, 12:19 PM
I agree with Kal. That's something the Cardinals would do. Yes it would be an advantage...pass.

kaldaniels
04-24-2013, 12:22 PM
I agree with Kal. That's something the Cardinals would do. Yes it would be an advantage...pass.

I do think it was an interesting question so despite my opposition I don't hold anything against Chip for asking.

_Sir_Charles_
04-24-2013, 12:25 PM
I do think it was an interesting question so despite my opposition I don't hold anything against Chip for asking.

Same here. I hope it didn't come across like I did. It was an out-of-the-box idea. I just don't think it's the right thing to do.

kaldaniels
04-24-2013, 12:26 PM
Same here. I hope it didn't come across like I did. It was an out-of-the-box idea. I just don't think it's the right thing to do.

No I didn't think you did. I was afraid I did.

Chip R
04-24-2013, 12:33 PM
No offense taken, guys. It would be kind of a [jerk] move - especially if it stops raining but there won't be another off day for a week. I'm also guessing that crowds for a day/night DH on the Saturday of a holiday weekend would be much better than 1 the 10-15K that would show up today. The money they would make from a day/night DH on May 25 against the Cubs would dwarf the rain checks they would give out if the game was called today.

_Sir_Charles_
04-24-2013, 12:33 PM
Gotcha.

It doesn't look like there's a Reds broadcast on MLB.tv. I've just got the cubs broadcast. Beggers can't be choosers. Any baseball is better than no baseball.

_Sir_Charles_
04-24-2013, 12:34 PM
No offense taken, guys. It would be kind of a [jerk] move - especially if it stops raining but there won't be another off day for a week. I'm also guessing that crowds for a day/night DH on the Saturday of a holiday weekend would be much better than 1 the 10-15K that would show up today. The money they would make from a day/night DH on May 25 against the Cubs would dwarf the rain checks they would give out if the game was called today.

Yeah, it was the holiday dh idea that I really liked.

cumberlandreds
04-24-2013, 12:37 PM
I wouldn't be opposed to a rainout, although it looks like they are going to play it. I'm going to the games Friday and Saturday in DC. I would get see Arroyo pitch instead of Leake if a rainout occured. Much rather see Arroyo. I have seen Arroyo pitch twice in DC over the years and have yet to see him give up a run.

SirFelixCat
04-24-2013, 12:38 PM
Go win the series, Boys!

R_Webb18
04-24-2013, 12:40 PM
hopefully it shows up on mlb n b/c didnt realise it was not on tv

WildcatFan
04-24-2013, 12:45 PM
Now pushing back 1:15 estimate.

VR
04-24-2013, 12:51 PM
Pen is rested, shouldn't be a problem?

RedsfaninMT
04-24-2013, 12:58 PM
Pen is rested, shouldn't be a problem?

Love having satellite radio so I can listen to Reds broadcasts while in my car, all the way out in Montana. IIRC, Dusty mentioned wanting a 2-day break for the pen.

New York Red
04-24-2013, 01:01 PM
Would it be to the Reds advantage to call this a rainout now? They have control over the game being played until the game starts then it's in the hands of the umpires. Even if it clears up, the Reds would have to face the Cubs ace, the Reds haven't scored much and even if the game is played, there's not going to be a lot of people there. If they did call it they could schedule it as a day/night doubleheader on May 25. That's Memorial Day weekend and there should be huge crowds for those games. Calling the game now would also give the bullpen - and everybody else - a rest and get the team on their way to D.C. sooner. Otherwise they might have to wait into the late evening/early morning to get to D.C.
I'm going to wait another 3-4 hours to give my answer to this post. :p

New York Red
04-24-2013, 01:03 PM
hopefully it shows up on mlb n b/c didnt realise it was not on tv
No TV? Not even WGN?

_Sir_Charles_
04-24-2013, 01:11 PM
MLB.tv is carrying it. It's the cubs station though (not wgn...comcast something)

Crumbley
04-24-2013, 01:15 PM
I'm getting neither MLB Network game on DirecTV, just staring at a blackout message.

LincolnparkRed
04-24-2013, 01:16 PM
MLB.tv is carrying it. It's the cubs station though (not wgn...comcast something)

comcast sportsnet

R_Webb18
04-24-2013, 01:16 PM
mlb network says it's starting at 2 now

cumberlandreds
04-24-2013, 01:18 PM
I'm getting neither MLB Network game on DirecTV, just staring at a blackout message.

I think it will only be available in the DC and St. Louis markets. The Nats/Cards games is their main game this afternoon.

NeilHamburger
04-24-2013, 01:18 PM
I'm really hoping for a rainout. Don't want any part of the Reds offense against The Shark.

Vottomatic
04-24-2013, 01:19 PM
I'm at Buffalo Wild Wings and they said they were going to call in and set the sprinklers off to soak the field so the game won't be played. :p

CySeymour
04-24-2013, 01:23 PM
I'm at Buffalo Wild Wings and they said they were going to call in and set the sprinklers off to soak the field so the game won't be played. :p

Loved that scene in Bull Durham!

VR
04-24-2013, 01:24 PM
mlb network says it's starting at 2 now


Two hours additional rest for the pen.....all should be good! :beerme:

NeilHamburger
04-24-2013, 01:27 PM
Strausberg getting rocked again. Cards already up 3-0 in the first.

R_Webb18
04-24-2013, 01:28 PM
Strausberg getting rocked again. Cards already up 3-0 in the first.

ouch

traderumor
04-24-2013, 01:34 PM
Strausberg getting rocked again. Cards already up 3-0 in the first.It sounded like a few well placed bloops. The Cards luck continuing more than rocking anyone.

Chip R
04-24-2013, 01:35 PM
mlb network says it's starting at 2 now

See. They are going to futz around with this game all afternoon and it'll either end up being a rainout or they won't get finished till late this afternoon or early evening. If they called it a rainout like I suggested, it would be a win-win situation. Heck, the Cubs have to go play in Miami tomorrow. They are in the same boat as we are. They would probably love to get out of here at a decent time and rest up for the Marlins game on Thursday.

_Sir_Charles_
04-24-2013, 02:01 PM
Game is just now firing up for me on MLB.tv.

cumberlandreds
04-24-2013, 02:02 PM
Looks like we are about ready to go.

mattfeet
04-24-2013, 02:02 PM
Im getting the game on MLBN here in Cincinnati.

_Sir_Charles_
04-24-2013, 02:05 PM
And this game is underway!

TeamBoone
04-24-2013, 02:08 PM
No TV? Not even WGN?

MLB Network here in Cincinnati is trying to show the game but appears to be having technical difficulties. It keeps flickering in and out of the game. I'm hoping that it sticks pretty soon.

OesterPoster
04-24-2013, 02:09 PM
Home plate ump Jordan Baker doesn't have a strike zone chart from 2012. Is he new this year?

Here's the chart from one of his recent games. Seems wide, but doesn't give the high strike.

http://strikezonemaps.wordpress.com/2013/04/17/strike-zones-for-april-16-2013/#jp-carousel-591


http://strikezonemaps.files.wordpress.com/2013/04/2013_04_16_jordan_baker-mil_sfn-norm.png?w=700&h=

cumberlandreds
04-24-2013, 02:10 PM
Home plate ump Jordan Baker doesn't have a strike zone chart from 2012. Is he new this year?

Here's the chart from one of his recent games. Seems wide, but doesn't give the high strike.

http://strikezonemaps.wordpress.com/2013/04/17/strike-zones-for-april-16-2013/#jp-carousel-591


http://strikezonemaps.files.wordpress.com/2013/04/2013_04_16_jordan_baker-mil_sfn-norm.png?w=700&h=

The Cubby announcers said he was a replacement ump and only his 2nd year doing that.

Red Raindog
04-24-2013, 02:10 PM
nice kick save play by Latos playing ball off of his foot

mattfeet
04-24-2013, 02:10 PM
MLB Network here in Cincinnati is trying to show the game but appears to be having technical difficulties. It keeps flickering in and out of the game. I'm hoping that it sticks pretty soon.

Its steady for me with Time Warner.

VR
04-24-2013, 02:11 PM
Home plate ump Jordan Baker doesn't have a strike zone chart from 2012. Is he new this year?

Here's the chart from one of his recent games. Seems wide, but doesn't give the high strike.

http://strikezonemaps.wordpress.com/2013/04/17/strike-zones-for-april-16-2013/#jp-carousel-591


http://strikezonemaps.files.wordpress.com/2013/04/2013_04_16_jordan_baker-mil_sfn-norm.png?w=700&h=

I believe that is actually Gilligan's island?

VR
04-24-2013, 02:12 PM
who's hurt?

TeamBoone
04-24-2013, 02:12 PM
Its steady for me with Time Warner.


TWC here keeps flicking on and off from the game to "MLB Network is currently unavailable". Frustrating.

R_Webb18
04-24-2013, 02:13 PM
mines working fine. weird.

cumberlandreds
04-24-2013, 02:14 PM
who's hurt?

Latos was really flexing that foot around after the kick save.. Hopefully it won't stiffen up on him in this cold weather.

mattfeet
04-24-2013, 02:16 PM
And Choo leads off with an infield single up the middle. Dude's unreal.

Red Raindog
04-24-2013, 02:16 PM
Ho hum -- Choo on base

cumberlandreds
04-24-2013, 02:16 PM
And Choo reaches base once again.

ThatPitchIsDunn
04-24-2013, 02:16 PM
I think Choo's been on base more in April than Stubbs was the first half of last year.

OesterPoster
04-24-2013, 02:16 PM
Does the live update feature on threads not work any more? I have to keep hitting refresh on game threads.

cumberlandreds
04-24-2013, 02:17 PM
Choo=Anti-Stubbs

mattfeet
04-24-2013, 02:17 PM
Does the live update feature on threads not work any more? I have to keep hitting refresh on game threads.

It doesnt look like it.

_Sir_Charles_
04-24-2013, 02:18 PM
Does the live update feature on threads not work any more? I have to keep hitting refresh on game threads.

That's the last feature that Boss is testing. He's got everything else back up and running but I think he said that the live update looks like the big culprit in the forum slowdowns.

Red Raindog
04-24-2013, 02:18 PM
Does the live update feature on threads not work any more? I have to keep hitting refresh on game threads.

disabled while the brains worked on some issues -- hoping it is back soon -- do not confuse me with one of the brains!

texasdave
04-24-2013, 02:18 PM
All he does is get on base. Incredible. Reds' starters on this home stand have a 1.71 ERA.

OesterPoster
04-24-2013, 02:18 PM
Okay, thanks. :thumbup:

texasdave
04-24-2013, 02:18 PM
Samardzija needs to come out. Just to be on the safe side.

Gallen5862
04-24-2013, 02:19 PM
MLB network is also carrying the Reds game.

ThatPitchIsDunn
04-24-2013, 02:19 PM
Looks like Choo's hit clipped Samardzija's pitching hand. Bleeding under the fingernail on his index finger.

mattfeet
04-24-2013, 02:19 PM
Anyone in Cincy down for getting together to watch one of the Nats game this weekend? Im in Kenwood area.

SirFelixCat
04-24-2013, 02:19 PM
Grrr. Bad Cozart

_Sir_Charles_
04-24-2013, 02:20 PM
Jeff Smxyzptlk apparently hurt his hand on that bouncer from Choo. He reached up to grab it with his pitching hand. It seems his finger is bleeding.

Pop up to second...but Choo was running. DP.

cumberlandreds
04-24-2013, 02:20 PM
Choo got deeked into a DP.

mattfeet
04-24-2013, 02:20 PM
Cozart pops up and strands Choo on the hit-and-run. Our #2 hitters have been brutal this year.

Red Raindog
04-24-2013, 02:20 PM
ball went off Cub pitcher's hand -- said to be bleeding -- but Cozy undercuts the ball into a DP pop out because Choo was running

texasdave
04-24-2013, 02:20 PM
Plenty of good seats left. LOL.

757690
04-24-2013, 02:20 PM
That's bad base running by Choo. Need to look back on a hit and run.

Red Raindog
04-24-2013, 02:21 PM
Grrr. Bad Cozart

would think Paul is the better option in the 2 hole when he's playing -- but that's just me mumbling

757690
04-24-2013, 02:21 PM
I do like the hit and run, one way to help Cozart turn it around.

VR
04-24-2013, 02:21 PM
I'd venture a bet that Zach Cozart has more pops so far this season than Votto has over the last 3 years. Any takers?

_Sir_Charles_
04-24-2013, 02:22 PM
Single to right for Votto. Nice solid smack there.

OesterPoster
04-24-2013, 02:22 PM
I'd venture a bet that Zach Cozart has more pops so far this season than Votto has over the last 3 years. Any takers?

My short-term memory thinks Hannigan has a ton of them this year too.

Red Raindog
04-24-2013, 02:22 PM
Votto looked comfortable on that AB

mattfeet
04-24-2013, 02:23 PM
I'd venture a bet that Zach Cozart has more pops so far this season than Votto has over the last 3 years. Any takers?

No way am I betting against that. :lol:

malcontent
04-24-2013, 02:23 PM
Instead of putting Paul in the 2-hole, Baker sticks with the SS-bats-second philosophy.

Cozart would be a .400 hitter if pop-outs were hits. Weak.

mattfeet
04-24-2013, 02:23 PM
My short-term memory thinks Hannigan has a ton of them this year too.

And let's not forget Heisey...

cumberlandreds
04-24-2013, 02:23 PM
Samarjadija really throwing a split finger. He's still bleeding.

redsmetz
04-24-2013, 02:24 PM
That's bad base running by Choo. Need to look back on a hit and run.

Actually to hear Marty recount things, it was just one of those unfortunate plays that catches you. In Little League it's the one where the kids cries because he doesn't understand why he's out.

WildcatFan
04-24-2013, 02:24 PM
And Votto is still the best broken hitter in baseball.

SirFelixCat
04-24-2013, 02:25 PM
would think Paul is the better option in the 2 hole when he's playing -- but that's just me mumbling

And Votto even more so...but I digress. Blargh.

_Sir_Charles_
04-24-2013, 02:25 PM
Actually to hear Marty recount things, it was just one of those unfortunate plays that catches you. In Little League it's the one where the kids cries because he doesn't understand why he's out.

I think we're all assuming it was a hit and run. That might've been a straight steal....just like that one there from Votto. 3 down. :thumbdown:

R_Webb18
04-24-2013, 02:26 PM
2 on and 2 thrown out

Buckeye33
04-24-2013, 02:26 PM
Not very often that you get 2 hits in the 1st inning and your 4 hole hitter is leading off the 2nd.

cumberlandreds
04-24-2013, 02:26 PM
Whether that was hit and run or a straight steal,it was a bad play. Let Phillips hit away.

ThatPitchIsDunn
04-24-2013, 02:26 PM
How bout we hold off on the running game for a few here Dusty?

Still got 20 pitches on him though.

malcontent
04-24-2013, 02:27 PM
would think Paul is the better option in the 2 hole when he's playing -- but that's just me mumbling
Paul is the far better option.

But SS bats second.

UCBrownsfan
04-24-2013, 02:27 PM
Seems like we've given Cubs pitchers tons of free outs this series, between double plays, CS's, and sacrifices

_Sir_Charles_
04-24-2013, 02:28 PM
You know, if this was the NBA they'd take Smxyzptlk out of the game until he could get the bleeding stopped. MLB should step in and force the Cubs to make a change in pitchers. Better safe than sorry. ;)

dougdirt
04-24-2013, 02:28 PM
Why on Earth are you trying to hit and run on a pitcher with legit swing and miss stuff? Of all the guys to try and hit and run on, it probably isn't the best to try it on guys who make guys swing and miss an awful lot.

Gallen5862
04-24-2013, 02:29 PM
Could the blood on the ball be considered tampering with the baseball?

_Sir_Charles_
04-24-2013, 02:30 PM
K

ThatPitchIsDunn
04-24-2013, 02:30 PM
Nasty breaking ball.

Red Raindog
04-24-2013, 02:30 PM
Looks like Latos' foot is fine

_Sir_Charles_
04-24-2013, 02:32 PM
1-2-3 go the Cubs

ThatPitchIsDunn
04-24-2013, 02:32 PM
Looks like Latos' foot is fine

And his arm's even better :)

NebraskaRed
04-24-2013, 02:33 PM
Just started listening to the game. What's this about blood on the ball?

Gallen5862
04-24-2013, 02:35 PM
The cubs pitcher is bleeding underneath his fingernail. Blood is getting on the baseball. Could that be considered tampering with the baseball by putting a foreign substance on it? It seems just like a Spitball etc.

Red Raindog
04-24-2013, 02:36 PM
Bruce to left for a base hit

BlackPete Ibold
04-24-2013, 02:39 PM
The cubs pitcher is bleeding underneath his fingernail. Blood is getting on the baseball. Could that be considered tampering with the baseball by putting a foreign substance on it? It seems just like a Spitball etc.



Have to agree with that -- no doubt it is a foreign substance to the ball.


Dusty should force the issue

R_Webb18
04-24-2013, 02:40 PM
his finger is gross looking

Gallen5862
04-24-2013, 02:42 PM
On Tv they showed a closeup of the ball with blood on the fingertips plus covering the rawlings logo.

mattfeet
04-24-2013, 02:42 PM
his finger is gross looking

yes, it is.

moewan
04-24-2013, 02:44 PM
I don't think it's tampering with the ball because he is not intentionally putting blood on the ball

_Sir_Charles_
04-24-2013, 02:45 PM
his finger is gross looking

So's his haircut. But I digress. :p

Norm Chortleton
04-24-2013, 02:45 PM
Paul is the far better option.

But SS bats second.

I think Dusty's head would explode if he filled out a lineup card with the first 3 batters being lefties.

_Sir_Charles_
04-24-2013, 02:46 PM
KK

moewan
04-24-2013, 02:46 PM
So's his haircut. But I digress. :p

What, you don't like the flowing locks ;)

Chip R
04-24-2013, 02:46 PM
I don't think it's tampering with the ball because he is not intentionally putting blood on the ball

That doesn't matter. If that was the case, anyone could get out of it if they said, "It was an accident."

_Sir_Charles_
04-24-2013, 02:47 PM
Good looking swing from Smardzija

_Sir_Charles_
04-24-2013, 02:47 PM
KKK

Latos looking good so far.

Red Raindog
04-24-2013, 02:47 PM
I don't think it's tampering with the ball because he is not intentionally putting blood on the ball

you are guessing his intent

what's to stop him from now doing it on purpose?

would be fun to force them into the bullpen in the first inning

:evil:

Gallen5862
04-24-2013, 02:49 PM
Plus he put blood on his bat . That could be tampering with his bat also lol.

moewan
04-24-2013, 02:50 PM
That doesn't matter. If that was the case, anyone could get out of it if they said, "It was an accident."

It's a little different putting a foreign substance on the ball and having a split fingernail

ThatPitchIsDunn
04-24-2013, 02:51 PM
Mes going for the foot. Next up - the elbow! Get em Emo Mat!

moewan
04-24-2013, 02:52 PM
Nice to see Devin taking advantage of his opprotunities

Chip R
04-24-2013, 02:53 PM
It's a little different putting a foreign substance on the ball and having a split fingernail

A foreign substance is a foreign substance whether it's done by accident or on purpose. A pitcher could just cut himself on his hand and could justify it by saying it was an accident. The rule is there so the pitcher doesn't get an advantage.

Tom Servo
04-24-2013, 02:53 PM
Get em Emo Mat!
http://a.espncdn.com/combiner/i?img=/i/headshots/mlb/players/full/30196.png&w=350&h=254
"If I go to sleep now, maybe I wont have to wake up ever again."

Red Raindog
04-24-2013, 02:54 PM
comical AB so far --

BlackPete Ibold
04-24-2013, 02:55 PM
It's a little different putting a foreign substance on the ball and having a split fingernail



Disagree. Should a pitcher be allowed to sneeze into his hand and then pitch?

Not that it would be a likely to recur, but if allowed, why not just have a scab on the palm of your hand that you could 'rub up' and get some ooze flowing at gametime?


Fact is that the player is putting a foreign substance on the ball and that is not allowed

_Sir_Charles_
04-24-2013, 02:55 PM
Latos with a single! Nice! 2 on, 0 outs.

Red Raindog
04-24-2013, 02:55 PM
Latos wins!

base hit

ThatPitchIsDunn
04-24-2013, 02:55 PM
http://a.espncdn.com/combiner/i?img=/i/headshots/mlb/players/full/30196.png&w=350&h=254
"If I go to sleep now, maybe I wont have to wake up ever again."

Lol, indeed. Emo Mat also stems from the NO H8 pictures he took with Dallas.

How bout that at-bat!

moewan
04-24-2013, 02:55 PM
Reds stirring the pot, lets go Choo

Mitri
04-24-2013, 02:55 PM
Awesome/bizarre AB by Latos. Love it.

Red Raindog
04-24-2013, 02:56 PM
Awesome/bizarre AB by Latos. Love it.

I think he messed up the pitcher's head

VR
04-24-2013, 02:57 PM
Can't imagine how exciting it must be for any pitcher to see Cozart on deck.

moewan
04-24-2013, 02:58 PM
Disagree. Should a pitcher be allowed to sneeze into his hand and then pitch?

Not that it would be a likely to recur, but if allowed, why not just have a scab on the palm of your hand that you could 'rub up' and get some ooze flowing at gametime?


Fact is that the player is putting a foreign substance on the ball and that is not allowed

Well you could get a whole bunch of rosin and rub up the ball, should they get rid of the rosin bag

_Sir_Charles_
04-24-2013, 02:58 PM
Nice patience at the plate so far from the Reds. 50 pitches for Smardzija. Choo K's looking.

Red Raindog
04-24-2013, 02:58 PM
bad call strike three

NebraskaRed
04-24-2013, 02:58 PM
Latos singles and Choo strikes out. this game is taking place in Bizarro world. Up is down, black is white.

ThatPitchIsDunn
04-24-2013, 02:58 PM
I guess that's what it takes to make sure Choo doesn't get on base. The suspect high strike three.

Red Raindog
04-24-2013, 02:59 PM
Well you could get a whole bunch of rosin and rub up the ball, should they get rid of the rosin bag

If you were seen doing that -- I think there would be an issue

moewan
04-24-2013, 02:59 PM
Latos singles and Choo strikes out. this game is taking place in Bizarro world. Up is down, black is white.

Dogs and cats sleeping together

LeDoux
04-24-2013, 02:59 PM
Can't imagine how exciting it must be for any pitcher to see Cozart on deck.

It could be worse. Stubbs in the box and Cozart on deck is a pitcher's erotica.

_Sir_Charles_
04-24-2013, 03:00 PM
Cozart K's swinging. 2 down for Joey.

Red Raindog
04-24-2013, 03:00 PM
Cozy flails

Billy_Bearcat
04-24-2013, 03:01 PM
Cozart not = good #2 hitter

_Sir_Charles_
04-24-2013, 03:01 PM
K looking for Votto. Good looking pitch there.

Red Raindog
04-24-2013, 03:01 PM
does this ump have a hot date?

moewan
04-24-2013, 03:01 PM
That was brutal

KYRedsFan
04-24-2013, 03:02 PM
well crap. can't lose a series to these clowns

Mitri
04-24-2013, 03:02 PM
Two very questionable calls that inning. At least Latos is dealing.

ThatPitchIsDunn
04-24-2013, 03:02 PM
Wow. Samardjiza gets a couple gifts there (although both K pitches were close).

Between those and the outs on the basepaths in the 1st, Ol' Bloody Finger should have like 80 pitches.

Tom Servo
04-24-2013, 03:02 PM
blergh. Samardzija is good, but after you get the first two on, the next 3 guys K? C'mon Reds.

_Sir_Charles_
04-24-2013, 03:02 PM
Cozart not = good #2 hitter

Billy_Bearcat not = good typer. :O) I kid.

Red Raindog
04-24-2013, 03:06 PM
Cards score 3 in first off of Strasburg -- lead 3-1 in 7th

_Sir_Charles_
04-24-2013, 03:06 PM
Double to right for Borbon. 1 on, 1 down.

NebraskaRed
04-24-2013, 03:07 PM
Cards score 3 in first off of Strasburg -- lead 3-1 in 7th

yeah, well I bet they're playing with no blood on the ball.

WildcatFan
04-24-2013, 03:07 PM
According to Gameday, this ump may be blind.

New York Red
04-24-2013, 03:08 PM
I don't know how to explain those few late-game outbursts our offense has had, but for the most part it's been a joke. Five hits through three innings and they haven't even come close to scoring. Another good effort from a starting pitcher, for naught.

New York Red
04-24-2013, 03:09 PM
Double to right for Borbon. 1 on, 1 down.
They'll probably score off their one hit, while we can't score with five.

_Sir_Charles_
04-24-2013, 03:09 PM
KKKK

mattfeet
04-24-2013, 03:10 PM
GREAT catch by Choo!

ThatPitchIsDunn
04-24-2013, 03:10 PM
CHOOOOOOOOO

_Sir_Charles_
04-24-2013, 03:10 PM
Nice play by Choo in center. Running catch dead center.

Red Raindog
04-24-2013, 03:10 PM
Choo makes nice play going to wall in dead center

moewan
04-24-2013, 03:10 PM
Choo flashing leather

Red Raindog
04-24-2013, 03:11 PM
According to Gameday, this ump may be blind.

or in a big hurry

OesterPoster
04-24-2013, 03:11 PM
I don't know how to explain those few late-game outbursts our offense has had, but for the most part it's been a joke. Five hits through three innings and they haven't even come close to scoring. Another good effort from a starting pitcher, for naught.

First three lefties in the Reds lineup had hits today.

But lineup construction doesn't matter, or so says Bill James.

WildcatFan
04-24-2013, 03:11 PM
I don't know how to explain those few late-game outbursts our offense has had, but for the most part it's been a joke. Five hits through three innings and they haven't even come close to scoring. Another good effort from a starting pitcher, for naught.

For naught? Did the Reds just lose 0-0 in 3?

_Sir_Charles_
04-24-2013, 03:12 PM
Nice catch by DeJesus. 1 down.

Red Raindog
04-24-2013, 03:13 PM
crap -- nice catch of BP's bloop to CF

mattfeet
04-24-2013, 03:13 PM
And DeJesus answers with another nice play in CF.

moewan
04-24-2013, 03:13 PM
Phillips got robbed

moewan
04-24-2013, 03:15 PM
Looking like a pitchers duel today

_Sir_Charles_
04-24-2013, 03:16 PM
Looking like a pitchers duel today

I think we kinda expected that going in, right?

_Sir_Charles_
04-24-2013, 03:16 PM
BB to Frazier.

_Sir_Charles_
04-24-2013, 03:16 PM
Wild pitch and Todd to second

moewan
04-24-2013, 03:17 PM
Wild pitch Fraizer to second

_Sir_Charles_
04-24-2013, 03:17 PM
Smardzija all over the place now.

_Sir_Charles_
04-24-2013, 03:18 PM
4 pitch walk to Paul.

OesterPoster
04-24-2013, 03:18 PM
Smardzija all over the place now.

He's bloody awful.

moewan
04-24-2013, 03:18 PM
Two on for Devin

moewan
04-24-2013, 03:19 PM
He's bloody awful.

Now that's funny :laugh:

ThatPitchIsDunn
04-24-2013, 03:19 PM
74 pitches for OBF.

Gizmo
04-24-2013, 03:19 PM
another first pitch swing and weak grounder after back to back walks :bang:

LeDoux
04-24-2013, 03:19 PM
I might have been wrong about X Paul. I expected a OPS < .650 at this point. I hope my error continues.

OesterPoster
04-24-2013, 03:19 PM
Back to back walks, and swinging first pitch. Somewhere, Thom is curled up in a fetal position.

malcontent
04-24-2013, 03:20 PM
Back-to-back walks and Meso grounds out on the first pitch he sees.

redsfaninbsg
04-24-2013, 03:21 PM
I had no problem with him swinging first pitch with Latos on deck. It was down the can he just rolled over it.

malcontent
04-24-2013, 03:22 PM
Keep waiting for Mesoraco to show that middle-of-the-order bat of his.

MikeS21
04-24-2013, 03:22 PM
I had no problem with him swinging first pitch with Latos on deck. It was down the can he just rolled over it.
I agree. It was in his wheel house. It is silly to take a pitch that is obviously a strike and one you think you can drive.

Now had the pitch been on a corner, I would have laid off it.

moewan
04-24-2013, 03:23 PM
Had him played perfect there

moewan
04-24-2013, 03:24 PM
Latos rolling along

LeDoux
04-24-2013, 03:25 PM
Cardinal's starting pitching so far this season:

ERA 2.38
FIP 2.74
xFIP 3.26

Bullpoop.

New York Red
04-24-2013, 03:26 PM
For naught? Did the Reds just lose 0-0 in 3?
I didn't say anything about winning or losing the game, and I was referring to the season thus far, not just today's game. It would be nice to see one of our starters rewarded with a W for their quality starts.

texasdave
04-24-2013, 03:27 PM
Any idea what Latos was jawing with the umpire about there?

_Sir_Charles_
04-24-2013, 03:28 PM
Good lord. Samardzija tried to do it again. Reached out barehanded to try to snag that one too. Daim Bramage. :O)

_Sir_Charles_
04-24-2013, 03:29 PM
Any idea what Latos was jawing with the umpire about there?

I was wondering that myself.

moewan
04-24-2013, 03:29 PM
Good lord. Samardzija tried to do it again. Reached out barehanded to try to snag that one too. Daim Bramage. :O)

I liked his reaction to the dugout after that

_Sir_Charles_
04-24-2013, 03:29 PM
Cozart IF single to 3rd.

LeDoux
04-24-2013, 03:30 PM
http://www.brooksbaseball.net/pfxVB/comboplot.php?img1=..%2FpfxVB%2Fcache%2Ffastmap.ph p-pitchSel%3Dall%26game%3Dgid_2013_04_24_chnmlb_cinm lb_1%26sp_type%3D2%26s_type%3D7.gif&img2=..%2FpfxVB%2Fcache%2Ffastmap.php-pitchSel%3Dall%26game%3Dgid_2013_04_24_chnmlb_cinm lb_1%26sp_type%3D3%26s_type%3D7.gif

ThatPitchIsDunn
04-24-2013, 03:30 PM
Any idea what Latos was jawing with the umpire about there?

He was nodding and saying OK though as well. Although he had a bit of fire in his eyes while he said it.

_Sir_Charles_
04-24-2013, 03:31 PM
Ugly swing there.

moewan
04-24-2013, 03:33 PM
Paying a lot of attention to cozart

New York Red
04-24-2013, 03:33 PM
Ugh

redsfaninbsg
04-24-2013, 03:33 PM
At least he's only got one more inning in him.

Tom Servo
04-24-2013, 03:33 PM
Samardzija's good, but the Reds have completely let him off the hook.

KYRedsFan
04-24-2013, 03:34 PM
man some garbage at bats for votto this series

MikeS21
04-24-2013, 03:34 PM
At least he's only got one more inning in him.
I dunno. They may let him go a couple more. Especially if he has an easy inning.

malcontent
04-24-2013, 03:34 PM
Votto is not Votto these days.

NebraskaRed
04-24-2013, 03:35 PM
Votto is not Votto these days.

Was Votto Votto this past weekend?

50YrRedsFan
04-24-2013, 03:35 PM
Cardinals now 4-1 over the Nationals, top 8

malcontent
04-24-2013, 03:35 PM
man some garbage at bats for votto this series
Yeah, I thought he didn't give at-bats away.

He's giving something away.

Billy_Bearcat
04-24-2013, 03:36 PM
They are really pitching Votto away lately.

Maker_84
04-24-2013, 03:39 PM
this offense.....smh. team needed more than a leadoff hitter it looks like. Losing Ludwick is definitely a killer

NebraskaRed
04-24-2013, 03:40 PM
Redszone game threads: Where every batter must hit a home run every at bat, or they're the worst player in the history of baseball. And where every team must win every single game, or they instantly become a huge joke of a team that should just forfeit the season and clean house.

redsfaninbsg
04-24-2013, 03:40 PM
This AB scares me.

redsfaninbsg
04-24-2013, 03:41 PM
Thankfully it was at somebody. DeJesus has swung it well.

moewan
04-24-2013, 03:42 PM
Is Julio Borbon any relation to Pedro

Red Raindog
04-24-2013, 03:42 PM
now St. Loo 4 -- gNats 1 7.1 innings

_Sir_Charles_
04-24-2013, 03:42 PM
Nice barehanded play by Phillips on the bunt play. Well done.

Red Raindog
04-24-2013, 03:42 PM
Is Julio Borbon any relation to Pedro

no was reported last night

redsfaninbsg
04-24-2013, 03:43 PM
Nice play by Phillips.

Patrick Bateman
04-24-2013, 03:43 PM
this offense.....smh. team needed more than a leadoff hitter it looks like. Losing Ludwick is definitely a killer

Lead league in runs scored.

But you knew that. :lol:

Maker_84
04-24-2013, 03:43 PM
latos has pitched awesome this game and this year so far. Aren't many better pitchers in baseball than him

Red Raindog
04-24-2013, 03:43 PM
Nice barehanded play by Phillips on the bunt play. Well done.

yes = a little softer was a base hit

_Sir_Charles_
04-24-2013, 03:43 PM
Is Julio Borbon any relation to Pedro

No. They mentioned that yesterday. He IS related to Manny Mota though oddly enough.

moewan
04-24-2013, 03:43 PM
no was reported last night

Thanks, must have missed that

Brutus
04-24-2013, 03:44 PM
Lead league in runs scored.

But you knew that. :lol:

You should save yourself the time and effort trying to reason with maker. It will be wasted energy. He's not one to be reasoned with.

50YrRedsFan
04-24-2013, 03:44 PM
latos has pitched awesome this game and this year so far. Aren't many better pitchers in baseball than him

And has no wins to show for it.

OesterPoster
04-24-2013, 03:44 PM
Is Julio Borbon any relation to Pedro

Nope, but Manny Mota once pinch hit for him.

Red Raindog
04-24-2013, 03:45 PM
dang -- thought BP had one

NebraskaRed
04-24-2013, 03:45 PM
And has no wins to show for it.

Proof that only looking at W/L doesn't tell you much about a pitcher's performance.

MikeS21
04-24-2013, 03:45 PM
Nope, but Manny Mota once pinch hit for him.
Manny Mota pinch hit for every body at least once, didn't he?

moewan
04-24-2013, 03:46 PM
Nope, but Manny Mota once pinch hit for him.

Love that movie :thumbup:

Red Raindog
04-24-2013, 03:46 PM
Manny Mota pinch hit for every body at least once, didn't he?

As tough an out as I can remember

_Sir_Charles_
04-24-2013, 03:46 PM
latos has pitched awesome this game and this year so far. Aren't many better pitchers in baseball than him

This. Post more like THIS. :beerme: Not everything has to be negative.

Back to our regularly scheduled game thread. :O)

Billy_Bearcat
04-24-2013, 03:47 PM
Trying to get Schmalz out of the game, I hate swinging at the first pitch.

moewan
04-24-2013, 03:48 PM
Cubs have activity in the pen

KYRedsFan
04-24-2013, 03:48 PM
there we GO!!

_Sir_Charles_
04-24-2013, 03:48 PM
:jump: BYE BYE! The Toddfather! That was CRUSHED. One of the longest drives I've seen.

redsfaninbsg
04-24-2013, 03:48 PM
Frazier!!!!!!!

Gizmo
04-24-2013, 03:48 PM
ToddFather :jump:

Tom Servo
04-24-2013, 03:48 PM
DatDudeNJ!
:jump:

Red Raindog
04-24-2013, 03:48 PM
now that is a bomb

MikeS21
04-24-2013, 03:48 PM
As tough an out as I can remember
Awesome pinch hitter! :thumbup:

moewan
04-24-2013, 03:48 PM
Fraizer crushed that one :thumbup:

OesterPoster
04-24-2013, 03:49 PM
Jersey.

NebraskaRed
04-24-2013, 03:49 PM
Frazier suddenly remembers that they're playing against the Cubs

reds1869
04-24-2013, 03:49 PM
Wow, that was absolutely destroyed.

Jamz
04-24-2013, 03:50 PM
He mad.

moewan
04-24-2013, 03:50 PM
Dear lord here come the woooos

Red Raindog
04-24-2013, 03:50 PM
This. Post more like THIS. :beerme: Not everything has to be negative.

Back to our regularly scheduled game thread. :O)

We need the nabobs of negativity just as much as the Pollyannas

:p

WildcatFan
04-24-2013, 03:51 PM
The Reds offense is good again!!!

I think.

I'm not actually sure how that works.