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NebraskaRed
05-15-2013, 03:19 PM
Choo 8,
Izturis 6,
Votto 3,
Phillips 4,
Bruce 9,
Paul 7,
Hannahan 5,
Mesoraco 2,
Leake RHP

Cozart and Frazier are out. I predict Votto will have the day off tomorrow.

Kc61
05-15-2013, 03:23 PM
Six guys in the Reds lineup can hit lefty. What team is this?

Maybe Arroyo is pitching for the Fish.

Reds should try and win this game, they have three tough pitchers coming up in the next three games, Fernandez, Lee, and Kendrick.

oneupper
05-15-2013, 03:26 PM
I will be in attendance tonight. Hope to return home with a win.

NebraskaRed
05-15-2013, 03:29 PM
I think I found the Marlins lineup. This might not be reliable, though.

Tanner Boyle (SS)
Timmy Lupus (LF)
Amanda Whurlitzer (P)
Ahmad Abdul Rahim (CF)
Kelly Leak (RF)
Miguel Aguilar/Jose Aguilar (2B)
Alfred Ogilvie (1B)
Jimmy Feldman (3B)
Mike Engelberg (C)

RichRed
05-15-2013, 03:31 PM
I think I found the Marlins lineup. This might not be reliable, though.

Tanner Boyle (SS)
Timmy Lupus (LF)
Amanda Whurlitzer (P)
Ahmad Abdul Rahim (CF)
Kelly Leak (RF)
Miguel Aguilar/Jose Aguilar (2B)
Alfred Ogilvie (1B)
Jimmy Feldman (3B)
Mike Engelberg (C)

Double like! :thumbup:

Tom Servo
05-15-2013, 03:49 PM
Choo 8,
Izturis 6,
Votto 3,

SS bats 2nd


Hannahan 5,
Mesoraco 2,
Leake RHP

Cozart and Frazier are out. I predict Votto will have the day off tomorrow.
C bats 8th


http://moretalk.files.wordpress.com/2011/05/dusty-baker.jpg
dude

_Sir_Charles_
05-15-2013, 05:38 PM
The part of that whole SS hits' second thing that people keep overlooking is that it's not that Dusty thinks Izturis is a #2 hitter, it's that he doesn't want to have to change everyone ELSE'S roles.

Personally, I think Dusty looks at it like this.

Leadoff: Choo
#3 hitter: Votto
#5 hitter: Bruce

Cleanup, of the remaining guys Brandon is best suited for that role in Dusty's mind. So that leaves 2, 6, 7, 8. Hanigan has been productive and is comfortable in the 8 hole. So that one's taken. And Dusty doesn't want to have an automatic out inning of Cozart, Hanigan & the pitcher with 7,8,9. So Cozart is out of the 7 hole. Frazier is a run producer so he should be after the big boppers, 6 or 7 is a good spot. Once you see some of this rationalization you can see where and why everyone else fits in where they do. And when he takes a guy out for a day off...instead of making everybody on the roster adjust their preparation, he simply swaps out the players and keeps the majority of the lineup intact.

I'm not saying I agree with it, but it's not like he's just picking numbers out of a hat. He does put some thought into it. Putting a weaker slap-hitter in the 2 hole isn't an uncommon thought. Hit and runs, sac bunts to put the leadoff guy in scoring position for the 3&4 hitters. Etc.

Bottom line, let's be honest, Dusty could put out the exact lineup that Redszone wants him to....and people will STILL whine and moan about it. :O)

Kc61
05-15-2013, 06:03 PM
I think Dusty knows that Paul is the obvious two hitter. High OBP man since he became a Red.

But Paul means three consecutive lefties. Izturis switch hits.

Once you eliminate Paul, the normal alternative is Cozart because Dusty wants Frazier hitting lower down for power production.

The SS hits second thing is funny, but certainly Dusty intended BP to hit second this year.

Gizmo
05-15-2013, 07:12 PM
leadoff single

ProfessorTofty
05-15-2013, 07:13 PM
One on to begin. Looking good already.

Gizmo
05-15-2013, 07:14 PM
cesar walks.

_Sir_Charles_
05-15-2013, 07:14 PM
Cesar OBP Izturis. :O)

CySeymour
05-15-2013, 07:15 PM
Love walks in front of Votto

Gizmo
05-15-2013, 07:16 PM
flyout by Votto, nearly doubles off choo who tagged and just got back to 2nd in time.

ProfessorTofty
05-15-2013, 07:17 PM
Couldn't catch it! Phillips in with a double, and a run scores.

Gizmo
05-15-2013, 07:17 PM
off the wall by BP, scores choo on the double! 1-0

_Sir_Charles_
05-15-2013, 07:17 PM
BPHIL! 2bagger off the wall. 1-0 Reds!

Gizmo
05-15-2013, 07:19 PM
Bruce Ks. the day off did him well...

_Sir_Charles_
05-15-2013, 07:19 PM
*cue the moans about Dusty killing Bruce's hot streak*

One post late. :O)

VR
05-15-2013, 07:19 PM
Two days off and you come back and do that?

No more days off!

Gizmo
05-15-2013, 07:23 PM
Paul works a walk after 0-2 start.

Gizmo
05-15-2013, 07:25 PM
Hanahan grounds out to strand them loaded. Seems like a wasted opportunity already.

NebraskaRed
05-15-2013, 07:27 PM
Hanahan grounds out to strand them loaded. Seems like a wasted opportunity already.

The Reds should just forfeit the game and try again tomorrow.

Gizmo
05-15-2013, 07:30 PM
The Reds should just forfeit the game and try again tomorrow.

not saying that, just saying 2nd and 3rd 1 out you'd like to see them push at least another run across.

_Sir_Charles_
05-15-2013, 07:30 PM
I really don't think that hit Chase Utley there. Errr...I mean Polanco.

757690
05-15-2013, 07:31 PM
I really don't think that hit Chase Utley there. Errr...I mean Polanco.

And then the ump missed a clear strike two pitches later.

ProfessorTofty
05-15-2013, 07:34 PM
Well, blown calls or not, the Reds get out of trouble and we move on to the second.

_Sir_Charles_
05-15-2013, 07:34 PM
KK

ProfessorTofty
05-15-2013, 07:37 PM
Morasco a long drive to centerfield, but no joy.

757690
05-15-2013, 07:41 PM
Nice thing about Choo getting a hit there is that it clears Izturis away so he doesn't have to leadoff the next inning.

757690
05-15-2013, 07:41 PM
Morasco a long drive to centerfield, but no joy.

That's out of most parks.

_Sir_Charles_
05-15-2013, 07:42 PM
Leake popped out to 2nd
Choo singled to left
Izturis popped out to center.

1-0 middle of 2.

Side note...this outfield is freaking HUGE!!!!

_Sir_Charles_
05-15-2013, 07:47 PM
yessirree!

Kc61
05-15-2013, 07:48 PM
Leake gets a double play, man on third, two outs.

Leake has a 52% ground ball rate this year. He needs that kind of percentage to be effective IMO.

This is a classic Leake inning, two guys get on, a DP. Now a K. Good.

_Sir_Charles_
05-15-2013, 07:49 PM
KKK

_Sir_Charles_
05-15-2013, 07:55 PM
Phillips singles to left. He's swinging sooooo sweet right now. Joey K'd on 3 pitches btw.

WildcatFan
05-15-2013, 07:55 PM
It's just not a Reds broadcast without Joey dropping the world's loudest F-bomb.

ProfessorTofty
05-15-2013, 07:58 PM
Double by Jay Bruce, runners at second and third now with only one out!

WildcatFan
05-15-2013, 07:58 PM
Toronto is flat laying in to Vogelsong. Eight runs and the second inning isn't over yet.

_Sir_Charles_
05-15-2013, 07:59 PM
Damn you Dusty Baker!!!! Everyone knew that giving Jay 2 days off in a row was going to kill him at the plate! Curses!!! :o)

Nice AB Jay.

Crap. Phillips caught in a rundown....almost dodged it too.

757690
05-15-2013, 07:59 PM
Twice now Speier has been overly cautious with runners. I miss Mark Berry.

_Sir_Charles_
05-15-2013, 08:01 PM
Ibb to Hannahan after going 3-0. Bases jacked with 2 down for Mesoraco.

_Sir_Charles_
05-15-2013, 08:04 PM
Mes grounds out to short. Nothin' doing. Really should've scored that inning. It should be like 3-0 or more at this point. But, things still looking good. We're getting on at a great clip, we'll bust through.

edabbs44
05-15-2013, 08:05 PM
Toronto is flat laying in to Vogelsong. Eight runs and the second inning isn't over yet.

A guy in my fantasy league has Hughes and Vogelsong. Not a good night.

_Sir_Charles_
05-15-2013, 08:05 PM
Oh my. Go back to those girls again please. *drools*

_Sir_Charles_
05-15-2013, 08:06 PM
KKKK

_Sir_Charles_
05-15-2013, 08:07 PM
2 down, ground out to Phillips. He almost botched that one. Caught it in the palm of the glove.

_Sir_Charles_
05-15-2013, 08:08 PM
IF single. Leake cut in front of Hannahan and Jack couldn't get a handle on it. Might've made it harder than it already was. And it would've been a TOUGH play.

dubc47834
05-15-2013, 08:08 PM
Bruce Ks. the day off did him well...

Well...according to this reasoning Dusty needs to give Jay more days off. He is hitting .500 since the off day!!!

_Sir_Charles_
05-15-2013, 08:09 PM
Single to right on the first pitch. 2 down, 1st & 2nd.

_Sir_Charles_
05-15-2013, 08:10 PM
Unreal. Another dink down the 3B line for a hit.

Bases loaded, no ball hit hard (quite the understatement).

_Sir_Charles_
05-15-2013, 08:11 PM
Fly out to Bruce to end the inning. 1-0 after 3.

nate
05-15-2013, 08:15 PM
Chat is open!

ProfessorTofty
05-15-2013, 08:15 PM
Gone! Chooooooo, home run!

_Sir_Charles_
05-15-2013, 08:16 PM
:jump: CHOOOOOOO!

nate
05-15-2013, 08:16 PM
CHOO goes the dynamite!

ProfessorTofty
05-15-2013, 08:17 PM
Standup double for Izturis to continue the damage.

R_Webb18
05-15-2013, 08:17 PM
That Choo guy gonna get a monster deal somewhere

_Sir_Charles_
05-15-2013, 08:17 PM
Dusty with the lineup magic. Izturis with a double down the LF line.

757690
05-15-2013, 08:19 PM
Joey said a bad word... Or three.

dubc47834
05-15-2013, 08:19 PM
Joey has quite the potty mouth tonite...lol

ProfessorTofty
05-15-2013, 08:19 PM
To left center for Votto and we have another in. Votto at first.

ProfessorTofty
05-15-2013, 08:20 PM
You guys must have your TVs on a lot louder than mine, because I didn't hear any naughty language. Worth hitting the rewind button for?

Or are you lip-reading?

_Sir_Charles_
05-15-2013, 08:20 PM
Votto slaps a single to left. 3-0 Reds

~edit~ Sorry. Talking to my daughter at the same time. THREE to zip.

dubc47834
05-15-2013, 08:20 PM
Whatchoo gonna do when the big South Korean comes after you!!!!

ProfessorTofty
05-15-2013, 08:21 PM
That's 3-0.

dubc47834
05-15-2013, 08:21 PM
You guys must have your TVs on a lot louder than mine, because I didn't hear any naughty language. Worth hitting the rewind button for?

He said the F word...lol...multiple times....fairly loud...lol

_Sir_Charles_
05-15-2013, 08:22 PM
You guys must have your TVs on a lot louder than mine, because I didn't hear any naughty language. Worth hitting the rewind button for?

Or are you lip-reading?

I'm listening to WLW so I'm not hearing it, but I think with this huge crowd...it might be a bit easier to hear Votto than normal.

Tony Cloninger
05-15-2013, 08:22 PM
I think Dusty knows that Paul is the obvious two hitter. High OBP man since he became a Red.

But Paul means three consecutive lefties. Izturis switch hits.

Once you eliminate Paul, the normal alternative is Cozart because Dusty wants Frazier hitting lower down for power production.

The SS hits second thing is funny, but certainly Dusty intended BP to hit second this year.

an you imagine if DD was still here and was the starting SS?
Dusty would be forced to bat 3 LH or he would have to move Votto up to 2nd or basically go insane and write over and over.... SS bats 2nd, C bats 8th. All work and no play make Dusty go crazy.

_Sir_Charles_
05-15-2013, 08:22 PM
DP to end the inning. 6-4-3. But we add on a few more. 3-0 Reds. (I think I might've typed 2-0 a second ago. Oops)

ProfessorTofty
05-15-2013, 08:24 PM
He said the F word...lol...multiple times....fairly loud...lol
Yep, I rewound, turned up the volume a bit and I heard it quite clearly. LOL.

50YrRedsFan
05-15-2013, 08:25 PM
Reds with 11 base runners through 4 innings. 3 runs is good , but we should have more.

NebraskaRed
05-15-2013, 08:26 PM
A little late, but now I know why Votto is never mic'd up during the game.

NebraskaRed
05-15-2013, 08:26 PM
Yep, I rewound, turned up the volume a bit and I heard it quite clearly. LOL.

I believe he also asked someone to suck something

ProfessorTofty
05-15-2013, 08:27 PM
I believe he also asked someone to suck something
Yeah, he was quite upset. At least he managed to channel that energy into a hit, eh?

Stray
05-15-2013, 08:28 PM
Love the way Leake fields his position. He's gonna win a gold glove one of these days.

757690
05-15-2013, 08:28 PM
Game so exciting, more posted about Votto's potty mouth than the game.

Btw, Reds up 3-0 after 4

_Sir_Charles_
05-15-2013, 08:28 PM
He said the F word...lol...multiple times....fairly loud...lol

LOL. Okay, yeah...that was pretty loud. :O) Went back and replayed it. hehe. I'm guessing he wanted that pitch. *grin*

_Sir_Charles_
05-15-2013, 08:31 PM
Really? You go to a baseball game and decide to wear a horse-head mask?!? *sigh* A reds fan too. Sad.

Watch...it'll turn out being oneupper. :O)

_Sir_Charles_
05-15-2013, 08:31 PM
Jay robbed blind! A blistering rope to right, 2B timed his leap perfectly. Quite the vertical too.

_Sir_Charles_
05-15-2013, 08:33 PM
Paul flies out to right. 2 down.

Red Raindog
05-15-2013, 08:35 PM
Really? You go to a baseball game and decide to wear a horse-head mask?!? *sigh* A reds fan too. Sad.

Watch...it'll turn out being oneupper. :O)

got on camera with his hot girl friend

_Sir_Charles_
05-15-2013, 08:35 PM
Sanabia gets the Reds 1-2-3. No, seriously. I just saw it.

NebraskaRed
05-15-2013, 08:36 PM
Sanabia gets the Reds 1-2-3. No, seriously. I just saw it.

the horse mask was distracting the batters.

_Sir_Charles_
05-15-2013, 08:38 PM
I can't believe I didn't notice that until just now. The shape of the outfield....they designed in a fish fin in the centerfield wall design. Really? That might just be worse than Tal's Hill in Houston.

757690
05-15-2013, 08:38 PM
Joey Votto proves he's no Brandon Phillips

_Sir_Charles_
05-15-2013, 08:38 PM
Joey, what was that? Behind the back to first? Phillips you are not.

Joey's out there trying to be stylin'. Next he'll be wearing fancy shirts.

_Sir_Charles_
05-15-2013, 08:39 PM
Mike's got a really nice compact pickoff move.

_Sir_Charles_
05-15-2013, 08:41 PM
YESSIRREE! 6-4-3 DP. Clean slate for Leake.

_Sir_Charles_
05-15-2013, 08:41 PM
Nice stat. Mike Leake leads the NL in most DP's forced. 10.

ProfessorTofty
05-15-2013, 08:44 PM
Double for Dietrich. Another that woulda been a homer if not for the great distance, so we can be thankful for that.

_Sir_Charles_
05-15-2013, 08:44 PM
http://espn.go.com/i/mlb/clubhouses/stadiums/mia.gif

I mean, seriously? What were they thinking with that CF fence?

GRD to left btw.

_Sir_Charles_
05-15-2013, 08:45 PM
Fly out to center to end the inning. Leake doing a good job of spreading out the hits and limiting the damage. 3-0 Reds.

_Sir_Charles_
05-15-2013, 08:48 PM
Devin grounds out to short. Right off the knuckles. Pretty slick play by the SS.
Leake grounds out to short as well. 2 down.

ProfessorTofty
05-15-2013, 08:52 PM
Choo- HR again! Choooo choooo!

_Sir_Charles_
05-15-2013, 08:52 PM
Are you kidding me?!? 4 for 4 with 2 dingers! :jump: CHOOOOOOO

Red Raindog
05-15-2013, 08:52 PM
Choo is going to own a team next year

NebraskaRed
05-15-2013, 08:53 PM
Pay that man whatever he asks for

ProfessorTofty
05-15-2013, 08:53 PM
Quite a night for Choo-- he's singlehandedly responsible for half our runs so far.

NebraskaRed
05-15-2013, 08:53 PM
Izturis with an impeccable Cozart impression

jhiller21
05-15-2013, 08:53 PM
Choo is playing himself into a superstar contract next season.

_Sir_Charles_
05-15-2013, 08:54 PM
Choo is going to own a team next year

Hey, there's an idea. Offer Choo a part ownership of the Reds for a 5 year extension. :laugh:

ProfessorTofty
05-15-2013, 08:54 PM
Now there's an idea. It'd certainly be an incentive for performance.

_Sir_Charles_
05-15-2013, 08:55 PM
Izturis with an impeccable Cozart impression

1 for 3 with a walk and a run scored. I think he's pulled his weight tonight. Pop up or no. (and yes, I know you were joking)

_Sir_Charles_
05-15-2013, 08:56 PM
Ruggiano grounds out to BP. Quickly 1 down. Leake at 70 pitches btw.

jhiller21
05-15-2013, 08:57 PM
Boras must be licking his lips and greedily rubbing his hands together.

_Sir_Charles_
05-15-2013, 08:58 PM
*whew* Nice grab by Votto....loses the ball but recovers and Mike makes a nice grab to get the out. Nice concentration on both their parts.

WildcatFan
05-15-2013, 08:59 PM
Boras must be licking his lips and greedily rubbing his hands together.

Or as he calls it, Wednesday.

ProfessorTofty
05-15-2013, 08:59 PM
3 up, 3 down and it remains a shutout game in favor of the Reds.

_Sir_Charles_
05-15-2013, 08:59 PM
KKKKK

6 ip, 1 bb, 5 k's, 0 runs and spread out 7 hits. Nice job Mike.

Okay, start watching him closely Dusty. He looked good through 6 last time too.

_Sir_Charles_
05-15-2013, 09:00 PM
Or as he calls it, Wednesday.

ZING!

_Sir_Charles_
05-15-2013, 09:02 PM
Ryan Webb in for the Marlins.

ProfessorTofty
05-15-2013, 09:05 PM
Votto gets a leadoff single.

_Sir_Charles_
05-15-2013, 09:05 PM
Leadoff single for Votto to right.

ProfessorTofty
05-15-2013, 09:05 PM
Okay, that was a very clear f-bomb!

_Sir_Charles_
05-15-2013, 09:06 PM
Brandon 5-4-3 dp. That's 2 tonight.

_Sir_Charles_
05-15-2013, 09:06 PM
Dang. And there's the single. Jay 2 for 3.

Raisor
05-15-2013, 09:09 PM
Are you kidding me?!? 4 for 4 with 2 dingers! :jump: CHOOOOOOO

Another big day for my Jay Bruce Springsteens. I can taste the traditional bottle of yoohoo now

_Sir_Charles_
05-15-2013, 09:10 PM
Paul grounded out to end the inning btw. 4-0 it stays heading to the bottom of the 7th.

Chip R
05-15-2013, 09:11 PM
Another big day for my Jay Bruce Springsteens. I can taste the traditional bottle of yoohoo now

He cares now.

_Sir_Charles_
05-15-2013, 09:11 PM
Robinson in LF for Paul. Good move Dusty.

texasdave
05-15-2013, 09:12 PM
This iteration of Reds' baseball is going to win a lot of games.

_Sir_Charles_
05-15-2013, 09:12 PM
Brantley singles to left. Coghlan PH'ing

_Sir_Charles_
05-15-2013, 09:13 PM
Hard hit liner to right for a single. GET SOMEONE UP!

*thank you* Sam up. Marshall up. Price out to buy time.

texasdave
05-15-2013, 09:14 PM
Mike is leaking, or at least, listing at the moment. Need a ground ball.

Kc61
05-15-2013, 09:16 PM
Two on, no out. Bullpen action for the Reds.

I think we're dealing with late inning relievers this game, with Chapman pitching the ninth.

LeDoux
05-15-2013, 09:16 PM
I almost hope the fish score a run. Chapman didn't look good on a week of rest.

ProfessorTofty
05-15-2013, 09:16 PM
Strikeout!

Kc61
05-15-2013, 09:17 PM
Leake fans Pierre. So he probably will stay out there.

_Sir_Charles_
05-15-2013, 09:17 PM
This'll be Leake's last batter I'm sure. Full count to Pierre.

KKKKKK!

Tadasimha
05-15-2013, 09:17 PM
Nicely done

_Sir_Charles_
05-15-2013, 09:17 PM
Okay, maybe one more. *grin*

Kc61
05-15-2013, 09:18 PM
Pop up, two outs.

Tadasimha
05-15-2013, 09:18 PM
Dusty bringing in Marshall

Nice game for Leake

ProfessorTofty
05-15-2013, 09:19 PM
And Leake is outta there, but a good job for Leake, I'd say. Well done.

_Sir_Charles_
05-15-2013, 09:19 PM
Pop out to Phillips in shallow right. 2 down. Nice recovery Mike.

Bullpen. Here comes Marshall. :clap: Well done Mike. I like the congratulatory talk by Dusty at the mound too.

You don't normally see Dusty do that...hold the pitcher there to talk to him. I hope that doesn't bode ill for Mike...like he's on his way down?

Kc61
05-15-2013, 09:19 PM
With two outs, Dusty might have let Leake finish the inning.

But IMO he's looking for a spot to use Marshall, who needs some work.

Hope it works out.

WildcatFan
05-15-2013, 09:19 PM
Helluva start, Leakey.

This team is good.

Miami is bad.

Kc61
05-15-2013, 09:21 PM
Leake now at 3.72, not bad.

Just watching the highlights, Choo is some hitter. Wow.

Wild pitch Marshall. Now falls behind 3-1. Now full.

K.

_Sir_Charles_
05-15-2013, 09:23 PM
Mashall looks REALLY off. Wild pitch both runners move up. LeCure still warming.

WildcatFan
05-15-2013, 09:24 PM
Hammer.

ProfessorTofty
05-15-2013, 09:24 PM
Strikes him out, and the Reds get out of trouble again!

_Sir_Charles_
05-15-2013, 09:24 PM
His curveball looks really off. Not even close to normal. Much less break than normal.

_Sir_Charles_
05-15-2013, 09:24 PM
There we go. That was his best one. (I'm apparently a bit behind you guys)

Mutaman
05-15-2013, 09:24 PM
That's why we pay Marshall the big bucks.

HokieRed
05-15-2013, 09:25 PM
Needs work.

Blitz Dorsey
05-15-2013, 09:26 PM
Leake is underrated around here. I know this is the Marlins, but Leake is still underrated by most Reds fans IMO.

Also, completely off topic, I like that he cut his hair. He looked like a Bronson wannabe last few years. Now he looks like his own man. I actually think Bronson looks pretty cool. But we don't need clones on this team (other than Votto, Choo, etc clones, of course). Be your own man. Mike Leake seems to be just that now.

_Sir_Charles_
05-15-2013, 09:26 PM
That's why we pay Marshall the big bucks.

To be a LOOGY? He needs more work. He is nasty to both lefties and righties.

_Sir_Charles_
05-15-2013, 09:27 PM
Chad Qualls in. This guy was sooo good back with the Astros. That bullpen was wicked good.

Mutaman
05-15-2013, 09:27 PM
Wasn't Derek Dietrich the guy in that movie 'Boogie Nights"?

_Sir_Charles_
05-15-2013, 09:29 PM
Jack grounds out to short. 1 down for Devin.

Mutaman
05-15-2013, 09:30 PM
To be a LOOGY? He needs more work. He is nasty to both lefties and righties.

It wasn't to long ago that he came off the DL. I'm confident Price is on top of the situation and they have been conservative with him.

_Sir_Charles_
05-15-2013, 09:31 PM
2 down after Devin grounds out to 3rd. Lutz pinch hitting. Hitting streak on the line (6 games?)

Vottomatic
05-15-2013, 09:32 PM
Lutz will probably rake when he goes back to AA after seeing major league pitching. LOL.

_Sir_Charles_
05-15-2013, 09:32 PM
Close play. Lutz grounds out to first. 1-2-3 go the Reds for the 2nd time tonight.

_Sir_Charles_
05-15-2013, 09:33 PM
Lutz will probably rake when he goes back to AA after seeing major league pitching. LOL.

Personally, I'd be flat out SHOCKED if he went back to AA. If they send him down, he needs to be at AAA.

_Sir_Charles_
05-15-2013, 09:35 PM
LeCure in

_Sir_Charles_
05-15-2013, 09:37 PM
Punchout. 1 down.

_Sir_Charles_
05-15-2013, 09:39 PM
Make that 2. LeCure is sooooo underrated.

Captain Hook
05-15-2013, 09:41 PM
LeCure has to be one of the most overlooked guys on this Reds team. There's plenty of teams out there that would give the guy 9th inning duties considering his track record but with the Reds his name never seems to come up.

_Sir_Charles_
05-15-2013, 09:42 PM
Single to center for Dobbs.

_Sir_Charles_
05-15-2013, 09:44 PM
Snap throw to first by Mesoraco. Nice idea and execution. Just safe.

Mutaman
05-15-2013, 09:44 PM
There's plenty of teams out there that would give the guy 9th inning duties considering his track record but with the Reds his name never seems to come up.

Well considering we've got this big tall guy from Cuba to handle 9th inning duties, I can see why his name never comes up.

_Sir_Charles_
05-15-2013, 09:44 PM
Ground out to third. Hannahan's throw off line, but Votto tags the runner. 4-0 at the end of 8.

_Sir_Charles_
05-15-2013, 09:45 PM
Did anybody see who (if anybody) was up in the Reds pen?

I'd kinda like to see Aroldis get an inning here.

_Sir_Charles_
05-15-2013, 09:46 PM
Mike Dunn in for the fish. Nick Green in for Dobbs at 1st.

_Sir_Charles_
05-15-2013, 09:48 PM
But there is no joy in Cincy...The mighty Choo has struck out.

_Sir_Charles_
05-15-2013, 09:50 PM
Chappy warming. Simon too.

Tadasimha
05-15-2013, 09:50 PM
Obvioiusly NOT big league choo

;)

_Sir_Charles_
05-15-2013, 09:51 PM
The Reds have NEVER scored a run against Mike Dunn? That can't be right, can it?

texasdave
05-15-2013, 09:52 PM
He was tired from all that base running.

Vottomatic
05-15-2013, 09:52 PM
Personally, I'd be flat out SHOCKED if he went back to AA. If they send him down, he needs to be at AAA.

I said the same. But go argue with Doug because he says Lutz will go back to AA.

_Sir_Charles_
05-15-2013, 09:53 PM
Wow. How do you let that sail past?

Mutaman
05-15-2013, 09:54 PM
He was tired from all that base running.

A witicism from the Lone Star State. :laugh:

_Sir_Charles_
05-15-2013, 09:54 PM
What an AB. Votto works the walk.

Vottomatic
05-15-2013, 09:54 PM
With Heisey being laid up some more, I don't know why they don't send Lutz down and bring up Felix Perez. Perez is going off tonight and his OPS is up to like .891 and he's batting around .310 now. Don't see the problem with giving him a chance.

_Sir_Charles_
05-15-2013, 09:55 PM
With Heisey being laid up some more, I don't know why they don't send Lutz down and bring up Felix Perez. Perez is going off tonight and his OPS is up to like .891 and he's batting around .310 now. Don't see the problem with giving him a chance.

40 man roster problem I think. I don't think Perez is on it. Lutz was.

Yep, just checked. He's not on the 40 man. Actually Yorman is the only other OF'er on the 40 man unused this year.

_Sir_Charles_
05-15-2013, 09:55 PM
Pop out to 2nd. On to the bottom of the 9th we go.

_Sir_Charles_
05-15-2013, 09:57 PM
Missile launched.

Vottomatic
05-15-2013, 09:57 PM
40 man roster problem I think. I don't think Perez is on it. Lutz was.

Yep, just checked. He's not on the 40 man.

I was reading the minor league update for today and TexasDave was posting Perez's stats talking him up.

foxfire123
05-15-2013, 09:59 PM
Sooo.... You may have already touched on this in the thread, but I haven't read all of it. Beg forgiveness if you did. :P Did Leake, in your opinions, make a play to keep his job or do you think Cingrani will stay up, and Leake will be moved?

I was flipping back and forth between Criminal Minds and the game, and from what I saw, Leake was a bit shakey and defense saved his fanny a few times.

_Sir_Charles_
05-15-2013, 09:59 PM
5 pitch walk. Okay, buckle down Aroldis.

_Sir_Charles_
05-15-2013, 10:01 PM
Sooo.... You may have already touched on this in the thread, but I haven't read all of it. Beg forgiveness if you did. :P Did Leake, in your opinions, make a play to keep his job or do you think Cingrani will stay up, and Leake will be moved?

I was flipping back and forth between Criminal Minds and the game, and from what I saw, Leake was a bit shakey and defense saved his fanny a few times.

Leake did nothing to hurt his case at all. He was very good. Some bleeder hits here and there, a few well hit balls, but he did a great job of limiting the damage every inning.

However, Dusty did speak with him for quite a while during the pitching change. It was certainly a break from the normal routine from Dusty...so it might be a sign. I hope not, but considering the circumstances...it does make me wonder.

_Sir_Charles_
05-15-2013, 10:01 PM
1 down after the punch out.

_Sir_Charles_
05-15-2013, 10:03 PM
Diaz singles. 2 on, 1 down. Polanco up.

_Sir_Charles_
05-15-2013, 10:04 PM
Quickly 2-0. Mesoraco coming out to calm him down. Aroldis looks kinda pissed.

RedsBrick
05-15-2013, 10:04 PM
I don't care how fast you bring it....major league hitters are going to hit it....even if it is the Marlins. Gotta mix up some pitches.

_Sir_Charles_
05-15-2013, 10:04 PM
IF pop out to Phillips. 2 down.

kaldaniels
05-15-2013, 10:05 PM
Sooo.... You may have already touched on this in the thread, but I haven't read all of it. Beg forgiveness if you did. :P Did Leake, in your opinions, make a play to keep his job or do you think Cingrani will stay up, and Leake will be moved?

I was flipping back and forth between Criminal Minds and the game, and from what I saw, Leake was a bit shakey and defense saved his fanny a few times.

I would keep Leake and send Cingrani down to work on secondary stuff. Leake is not hurting this team one bit right now, and we may reap dividends later from giving Tony some more seasoning.

foxfire123
05-15-2013, 10:05 PM
I like Chapman, but dang, he scares the he&& out of me when he pitches after a few too many days off......

Dusty needs to get his head out of his fanny and use him occasionally even in non-save situations....

_Sir_Charles_
05-15-2013, 10:05 PM
1 slider thus far. Too big a weapon to not use it IMO.

_Sir_Charles_
05-15-2013, 10:07 PM
He IS bringing the heat tonight. 4 straight over 100. 102 once.

There's the slider. Missed BADLY.

VR
05-15-2013, 10:07 PM
Pretty good ab for Dietrich

ProfessorTofty
05-15-2013, 10:07 PM
101 MPH fastball, smoked foul, remains 2-2.

RedsBrick
05-15-2013, 10:08 PM
Pretty good ab for Dietrich

Something offspeed would buckle his knees

Vottomatic
05-15-2013, 10:08 PM
I would keep Leake and send Cingrani down to work on secondary stuff. Leake is not hurting this team one bit right now, and we may reap dividends later from giving Tony some more seasoning.

I agree about Leake and sending Cingrani down to work on his secondary stuff.

But before this game, batters were hitting .313 against Leake. Yikes.

_Sir_Charles_
05-15-2013, 10:09 PM
Heck of an AB here. I'd love to see Chapman throw a change up.

ProfessorTofty
05-15-2013, 10:09 PM
Slider, strikeout, and this one belongs to the Reds!

kaldaniels
05-15-2013, 10:09 PM
I laughed out loud on that slider.

_Sir_Charles_
05-15-2013, 10:09 PM
And this one belongs to the Reds! Punchout on the slider to end it! That was flat out NASTY!

RedsBrick
05-15-2013, 10:09 PM
..87mph. Batter didn't know what to do.

Tony Cloninger
05-15-2013, 10:11 PM
Devin seems to be confused catching back there. Wrong technique catching balls in the dirt.

_Sir_Charles_
05-15-2013, 10:11 PM
24-16, best start to a season for the Reds since 2002. Can we please stop complaining about this club now? PLEASE! Sheesh!

Tom Servo
05-15-2013, 10:11 PM
Pfft, another win. Big deal.


:beerme:

Tony Cloninger
05-15-2013, 10:11 PM
24-16, best start to a season for the Reds since 2002. Can we please stop complaining about this club now? PLEASE! Sheesh!

Please don't bring up anything to do with 2001-2009 years. ;)

Tony Cloninger
05-15-2013, 10:21 PM
Let us hope that they only score 2-3 runs for Latos. He seems to pitch better when they do not score too many runs for him.

texasdave
05-16-2013, 10:56 AM
Great job, Mike Leake.