5.24.13 Cubs at Reds

[klw]

Updated lineups

Reds
Choo CF
Cozart SS
Votto 1B
Phillips 2B
Bruce RF
Frazier 3B
Paul LF
Hanigan C
Arroyo P
https://vine.co/v/bVMwleQUvaL

Cubs
DeJesus CF
Castro SS
Rizzo 1B
Sweeney LF
Schierholtz RF
Valbuena 3B
Navarro C
Barney 2B
Scott Feldman, RHP
4-3, 2.19 ERA

http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_24_chnmlb_cinmlb_1

The good news for the Cubs, who wrapped up a three-game series in Pittsburgh on Thursday, is that their starter on Friday, right-hander Scott Feldman, is in the midst of his own hot streak. Since taking the loss in each of his first three starts, Feldman is 4-0 with a 1.37 ERA in his past five. He also has a pair of shutout outings in that span, including 6 2/3 scoreless innings in an 8-2 win over the Mets on Saturday.

"His last five starts, he's been as good as anybody in baseball," Cubs manager Dale Sveum said.

ctrent ‏@ctrent 19m

it’s Hanigan behind the plate, not Mesoraco. will update the vine later
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[Kc61]

Is Mes playing for the third game in a row?

Cubs have about 19 lefty hitters in the lineup to face Arroyo, LOL. Hope it doesn't work.

[texasdave]

Is Mes playing for the third game in a row?

Cubs have about 19 lefty hitters in the lineup to face Arroyo, LOL. Hope it doesn't work.

Last time I saw Hanigan play he took a foul ball right off the foot.

[texasdave]

According to CNNSI, the N.L. Central has three of the top five teams.

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/mlb/news/20130523/mlb-power-rankings-week-7/?sct=hp_t11_a9&eref=sihp

[Kcbuckeye22]

Reds homer 3 times and Bronson is labeled " The amazing Cub Tackler".

[NebraskaRed]

Last time I saw Hanigan play he took a foul ball right off the foot.

True, but it would be hard to believe that they'd go into a game without a backup catcher.

[RichRed]

True, but it would be hard to believe that they'd go into a game without a backup catcher.

Who's the emergency catcher? For comedic reasons, I want it to be Ondrusek.

[texasdave]

Who's the emergency catcher? For comedic reasons, I want it to be Ondrusek.

Maybe Donald Lutz is gonna don the tools of ignorance and go all Happy Gilmore on us. Just let the ball bounce off the chest protector before picking it up and tossing it back to the pitcher. :)

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[reds44]

My guess is it would be Izturis for no other reason than he's bad and if he got hurt nobody would be care. Plus he's got experience and stuff.

[Kc61]

Who's the emergency catcher? For comedic reasons, I want it to be Ondrusek.

Dusty has said it's Hannahan.

[reds44]

Hanigan is IN the lineup.

[dougdirt]

Hanigan is IN the lineup.

Now I am just confused. Hanigan was in the lineup. Then he wasn't. Now he is? Someone get this right for me.

[NebraskaRed]

Now I am just confused. Hanigan was in the lineup. Then he wasn't. Now he is? Someone get this right for me.

Dusty likes to keep you on your toes.

[klw]

Now I am just confused. Hanigan was in the lineup. Then he wasn't. Now he is? Someone get this right for me.

Trent says Hanigan
https://twitter.com/ctrent

Jamie Ramsey says Hanigan
https://twitter.com/Jamieblog

Hanigan is catching and batting 8th. Not Mesoraco. #Reds

[NebraskaRed]

wait, wait, wait...the catcher is batting 8th??

[RichRed]

The Cubs surprisingly have allowed only 7 more runs than they've scored, so they might be just a little better than their record indicates. On the bright side, they're still the Cubs.

[traderumor]

Now I am just confused. Hanigan was in the lineup. Then he wasn't. Now he is? Someone get this right for me.Hanigan's mom called Dusty, complained that he wasn't getting enough playing time, so Dusty changed the lineup. At least that's what I heard.

[PuffyPig]

Feldman has an xFIP of 4.11, as he has a .236 BABIP this year.

[_Sir_Charles_]

DeJesus flied out to the track for the 1st out. Really good swing? Or wind blowing out? Or just flying tonight? Time will tell.

IF single for Castro. Cozart got to it deep in the hole, but couldn't get anything on the throw.

[ProfessorTofty]

Two down now after another fly to Choo.

[_Sir_Charles_]

2 down. Rizzo flies out to Choo.

[_Sir_Charles_]

I hope THAT isn't a ball all night long.

[NebraskaRed]

I hope THAT isn't a ball all night long.

It wasn't 2 pitches later.

[_Sir_Charles_]

K

[_Sir_Charles_]

Bottom of 1st:

Choo grounds out to short. 1 down.
Zack the hitting machine continues. Single back up the box. 5 game hit streak.
Votto K's. 2 down.
Phillips up. Working on a 10 game hit streak. Grounds out to third. Long, strong throw by Valbuena.

0-0 after 1.

[NebraskaRed]

I'm not suggesting that they give Cozart a stomach virus every few weeks, but he's sure been on fire ever since he came back

[ProfessorTofty]

Joey Votto, meanwhile, strikes out.

[NebraskaRed]

Joey Votto, meanwhile, strikes out.

You saying we should give him a stomach virus?

[ProfessorTofty]

You saying we should give him a stomach virus?
Heh heh. Well, maybe we shouldn't decide on that just yet...

[_Sir_Charles_]

You saying we should give him a stomach virus?

Cyborgs don't get stomach virus'.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Top of 2nd.

Schierholtz flies out to Xavier. 1 down.
Valbuena doubles to left center. 2 hops the wall.
Navarro singles to center. Valbuena to 3rd.
Barney flies out to center. Sac fly. 1-0 Cubs. Navarro holds at 1st. 2 down.
Feldman HR. Really?!? 3-0 Cubs.
DeJesus grounds out to Phillips. Inning over. *sigh* Not a fun one. Let's get those runs back boys!!!

Bronson's scoreless streak ends at 15 innings.

[mbgrayson]

Interesting to look where the Cubs hitters hit by position, compared to the Reds:

Cubs:
1. CF
2. SS
3. 1B
4. LF
5. RF
6. 3b
7. C
8. 2B
9. P

Reds:
1. CF
2. SS
3. 1B
4. 2B
5. RF
6. 3b
7. LF
8. C
9. P


Six of the positions bat in the same place....

[ProfessorTofty]

1st and 3rd for the Cubs now.

[ProfessorTofty]

Scott Feldman, home run, it's now a 3-0 game for the Cubs after a previous sacrifice fly.

[Red in Chicago]

ugh

[Gizmo]

Oh Bronson.

Though, I do believe he was quite squeezed on that 2-2 pitch.

[NebraskaRed]

Scott Feldman (who?) homers.

[BluegrassRedleg]

I have never seen Darwin F. Barney do ANYTHING in a game that did not include the Reds.

[NebraskaRed]

I think Arroyo has a stomach virus

[OnBaseMachine]

How embarrassing. Arroyo had Feldman 0-2 and pitched to him like it was Barry Bonds.

[_Sir_Charles_]

I think Arroyo has a stomach virus

I think Arroyo has given ME a stomach virus. At the very least, he has made me nauseous.

[Red in Chicago]

it's early, but it might be one of those games...unfortunately, cubs are due for a win...

[ProfessorTofty]

Groundout to end the inning, but we're down 3-0. Gotta play catchup...

[NebraskaRed]

Did I hear that right, that was Feldman's first career homer? Yikes...

[_Sir_Charles_]

Did I hear that right, that was Feldman's first career homer? Yikes...

Hasn't he mostly been in the AL though?

~edit~ Yes, 9 years in bigs, this is his first not with the Rangers.

[BCubb2003]

He's going to regret killing the rally like that.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Jay gets under one. Flies out to center. 1 down.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Quickly 2 down. Frazier grounds out sharply to third.

[_Sir_Charles_]

1-2-3 for Feldman. Paul grounds out to 1st, flip to the pitcher.

[Tornon]

Watching the Cubs broadcast on WGN - the color guy just made a silly suggestion that the Reds should bat a higher OBP guy 2nd

[Gizmo]

Watching the Cubs broadcast on WGN - the color guy just made a silly suggestion that the Reds should bat a higher OBP guy 2nd

But then who would get the out between Choo and Votto?

[_Sir_Charles_]

Guests over...somebody else can take the PBP. Sorry guys.

[ProfessorTofty]

Hanigan grounds out; 1 out. But it was quite close. And now, fly ball, 2 out.

[TheBigLebowski]

C'mon Reds...get the bats working...

[Tornon]

Feldman's been on quite the run since joining the NL.. looks like that's continuing

[ProfessorTofty]

Choo out, something of a bobble on the fielding, but not enough for there to have been any chance of him being safe. We move on to the next inning.

[Raisor]

Guests over...somebody else can take the PBP. Sorry guys.

Who are these "guests" that would dare interrupt a reds game?

[_Sir_Charles_]

Who are these "guests" that would dare interrupt a reds game?

Wife's side of the family. None of them are sports fans at all. Not even the guys. To this day I still don't understand it. How does a guy grow up in todays world and not know ANYTHING about ANY sport?!? Her brother, her dad, her late grandfather. Just baffling to me.

I'll still sneak off to watch some. They've learned to deal with it. :O)

[Red in Chicago]

really, calling a balk on that:thumbdown:

[ProfessorTofty]

Fly to Bruce for the second out.

[50YrRedsFan]

I'll miss Arroyo when he's gone next year. Unless he takes a major pay cut, I don't see the Reds signing him again.

[ProfessorTofty]

Fly to left field to end the inning.

[BCubb2003]

Arroyo still working on a quality start.

[50YrRedsFan]

Arroyo still working on a quality start.

Now we need some quality offense.

[Billy Hamilton's Legs]

I'll miss Arroyo when he's gone next year. Unless he takes a major pay cut, I don't see the Reds signing him again.

Very much an unsung hero. It's easy to take his health for granted; the guy gives you at least 200 decent innings every season.

[ProfessorTofty]

Joey Votto, HR, and it's now 3-1!

[50YrRedsFan]

There's one ! Votto

[OGB]

Joey might be the best opposite field power hitter in the game today.

[ProfessorTofty]

And a base hit for Phillips to keep things going.

[FlyingPig]

I'm in NC, so I have the WGN feed on. Cubs tv guys question whether Reds fans appreciate Votto for the player he is.


Sheesh.

[OGB]

Brb, going to get a red factory brick

[50YrRedsFan]

Joey might be the best opposite field power hitter in the game today.

I can't think of anyone else even close.

[ProfessorTofty]

Wild pitch and throwing error sends Phillips to third.

[TheBigLebowski]

More proof that strikeouts only hurt feelings.

[ProfessorTofty]

Walk to Frazier makes it 1st and 3rd. First walk for Feldman.

[TheBigLebowski]

Does the name "Feldman" evoke memories of the classic Seinfeld bizarro episode for anyone else?

[TheBigLebowski]

X-MAN!!

[ProfessorTofty]

Xavier Paul up the middle, now 3-2, still runners on the corners!

[WebScorpion]

X-man sends it right back up the middle...pretty hit! :clap:

[50YrRedsFan]

I love 2 out hits...how about another

[TheBigLebowski]

Ok, Hanigan HAS to offer at one of those..

[ProfessorTofty]

He does that time, but foul.

[BluegrassRedleg]

I can't think of anyone else even close.

A-Rod and Manny were spectacular in their prime, but I can't think of one that comes close today, either.

[_Sir_Charles_]

HANNY!!!!! :jump: GONE! 5-3 Reds!

[ProfessorTofty]

How's that for a two-out hit? Gonnnnnne!!!! We are 5-3!

[TheBigLebowski]

Or he could just do that!!!

[BluegrassRedleg]

And that's why you're the Cubs. :p

[Billy_Bearcat]

Ok, Hanigan HAS to offer at one of those..

Yeah, with the pitcher on deck why is he looking to wal....ooooh, I see what he was doing there ;)

[WebScorpion]

MANIGAN goes yard!! :jump: Feldman was stupid to pitch to him... :eek:
Reds lead 5-3!!

[Vottomatic]

woo-hoo!!!!!! Hanny!!!!

[HokieRed]

I'm betting Feldman wishes he'd throw the fourth pitch of the at bat out of the strike zone.

[50YrRedsFan]

How's that for a two-out hit? Gonnnnnne!!!! We are 5-3!

I was thinking earlier about how long it had been since we had a 3 run dinger.
This game has turned around fast.

[OGB]

Why in Christ's name is Hanigan looking at back to back strikes with a 3 ball count, a runner on 3rd, and the pitcher on deck.

And halfway into my sentence Hanny makes me look the fool. Their pitcher looks ridiculous now for peppering all those strikes in there.

[jhiller21]

Why on earth were they pitching to him, much less giving him a 3-2 cookie? Wow.

[ProfessorTofty]

And a pop-fly out, but over 40 pitches that inning and the Reds have a 2-run lead. Nice.

[50YrRedsFan]

Why on earth were they pitching to him, much less giving him a 3-2 cookie? Wow.

I bet they don't next time.

[50YrRedsFan]

Why on earth were they pitching to him, much less giving him a 3-2 cookie? Wow.

That's why they are the Cubs.

[Gunner44]

A-Rod and Manny were spectacular in their prime, but I can't think of one that comes close today, either.

Don't get me wrong, Votto is a beast with opposite field power. But Miguel Cabrera is close if not on the same level. And that's hard for me to say because Votto is far and away my favorite player.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Cool Frazier story there.

[50YrRedsFan]

Don't get me wrong, Votto is a beast with opposite field power. But Miguel Cabrera is close if not on the same level. And that's hard for me to say because Votto is far and away my favorite player.

Cabrera has to be about the only one. He pulls the ball much more than Votto.

[ProfessorTofty]

Hmm, no idea on the answer to the trivia question, but that is interesting to think about, back then, playing a night game for the very first time.

[Mutaman]

I'll miss Arroyo when he's gone next year. Unless he takes a major pay cut, I don't see the Reds signing him again.

I 've always heard that Bronson is Catallini's favorite Red. Don't be surprised if something gets worked out.

[BluegrassRedleg]

Don't get me wrong, Votto is a beast with opposite field power. But Miguel Cabrera is close if not on the same level. And that's hard for me to say because Votto is far and away my favorite player.

Probably so, but I don't get to see him as much as I would like. Judging by the highlights every night, Cabrera is a freak.

[Kc61]

Just joining the game thread. Don't know if this has been covered.

I can't believe this season how many pitchers, Reds and others, don't know when to throw strikes and don't know when to stay outside the zone.

Feldman just cannot throw a strike to Hanigan once he falls behind 3-0. Can't believe he threw strikes there, including the very hittable home run pitch.

Make Hanigan reach for one. If you walk him, you walk him, the pitcher is on deck.

I've seen this time and again this year. A walk isn't a good outcome but sometimes it's not such a big deal. Just hard to believe he threw that pitch, especially at GABP. Maybe he just missed his spot, I don't know.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Central update:

Brewers up 2-0 on Pirates in the 3rd.
Cards at Dodgers later.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Ouch. Ball got under the mask.

[50YrRedsFan]

Just joining the game thread. Don't know if this has been covered.

I can't believe this season how many pitchers, Reds and others, don't know when to throw strikes and don't know when to stay outside the zone.

Feldman just cannot throw a strike to Hanigan once he falls behind 3-0. Can't believe he threw strikes there, including the very hittable home run pitch.

Make Hanigan reach for one. If you walk him, you walk him, the pitcher is on deck.

I've seen this time and again this year. A walk isn't a good outcome but sometimes it's not such a big deal. Just hard to believe he threw that pitch, especially at GABP. Maybe he just missed his spot, I don't know.


Feldman missed his spot badly and left the ball on the inside corner, waist high. Major leaguers hit that pitch out every time.

[OGB]

Why on earth were they pitching to him, much less giving him a 3-2 cookie? Wow.

The fire Dale Sveum threads are on fire right now over at Cubszone.com

[ProfessorTofty]

Cozart just safe on an infield hit.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Cozy hustles out an IF single.

[Kc61]

Feldman missed his spot badly and left the ball on the inside corner, waist high. Major leaguers hit that pitch out every time.

Well, if it was just a bad pitch, so be it. I would have just made Hanigan reach. I wouldn't have come near the plate.

Cozart is starting to get on base much more frequently. Hopefully a good stretch for him. I guess that one was an error? Maybe a hit, but he's getting on which is nice.

[ProfessorTofty]

The fire Dale Sveum threads are on fire right now over at Cubszone.com
ROTFL. I get the joke, but you got me checking, just to see if there is a cubszone.com. There is, but...

[_Sir_Charles_]

Wow. That stat blows me away. Last Red to win the batting title was Pete in 73?!? Is that really right?

[50YrRedsFan]

Votto robbed!

[Kc61]

Even Joey's outs look like hits. Nice catch by right fielder.

[Kc61]

I would have Cozart try to steal second now.

[OGB]

Hmm, no idea on the answer to the trivia question, but that is interesting to think about, back then, playing a night game for the very first time.

Jamie Ramsay posted on this twitter:
#ScoreboardStumper: Since 1980, 5 players have hit 3 home runs in a game against the Cubs while playing for the #Reds. Who are they?

I know Stubbs did it at Wrigley and I was at GABP when Votto did it. I'd guess Dunn, maybe Griffey, and...Kevin Mitchell

[Big Klu]

I'm an inning late (computer problems), but congratulations to Joey Votto, who has passed Jay Bruce for 17th place on the Reds' all-time home run list!


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. Vada Pinson - 186
11. Wally Post - 172
12. Gus Bell - 160
13. Joe Morgan - 152
13. Pete Rose - 152
15. Brandon Phillips - 149
16. Lee May - 147
17. Joey Votto - 141
18. Jay Bruce - 140
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

[ProfessorTofty]

Phillips just thrown out on a drive up the middle and that's the end of the inning.

[OGB]

Wow. That stat blows me away. Last Red to win the batting title was Pete in 73?!? Is that really right?

Hal "My Pal"* Morris came down to the last game of the season grinding it out against Gwynn one year if my memory serves me right.


*My cheesy dad always called him this

[ProfessorTofty]

Sweet catch by Choo on a long fly to make it two out.

[BluegrassRedleg]

Did not think there was any way Choo was getting to that. Nice grab.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Hal "My Pal"* Morris came down to the last game of the season grinding it out against Gwynn one year if my memory serves me right.


*My cheesy dad always called him this

I just checked. It was Terry Pendleton, not Gwynn. And Votto finished second back in 2010 of course.

[BluegrassRedleg]

Hal "My Pal"* Morris came down to the last game of the season grinding it out against Gwynn one year if my memory serves me right.


*My cheesy dad always called him this

Thought that was Terry Pendleton.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Getting somebody up in the pen. Good idea.

Logan.

[BluegrassRedleg]

And Bip Roberts came within 7 points of winning it in 1992.

[ProfessorTofty]

Two walks in a row for Arroyo with two out. Coaching visit to the mound.

[Stray]

Weird how this happens with Arroyo so fast.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Boy, that happened quickly. Up 0-2 and all of a sudden Bronson can't find the plate.

[Stray]

And Barney went up there hacking. Thanks for that.

[ProfessorTofty]

Gets out of it. Groundout to end the inning.

[mbgrayson]

There is a quality start for Bronson....

[BCubb2003]

Quality start achieved.

[Brisco]

Gets out of it. Groundout to end the inning.

Cozart made that look easy. I love our defense!

[50YrRedsFan]

I cheated and looked up the trivia answer (3 home run games). I don't think anyone will get the answers. Very tough.

[ProfessorTofty]

Cubs go to the bullpen.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Feldman done.

Anybody know why Jose Arredondo is suspended?

[RedLegsToday]

i was in the bleachers at Wrigley when Greg Vaughn hit 3 shots over my head for the Reds

[_Sir_Charles_]

"sprained" left shoulder for Marshall.

[50YrRedsFan]

i was in the bleachers at Wrigley when Greg Vaughn hit 3 shots over my head for the Reds

he's 1 of them.

[ProfessorTofty]

Logan Ondrusek now pitching for the Reds as we move into the 7th.

[klw]

nothing going on in Detroit going to the home 8th.

[_Sir_Charles_]

LOL. That was a foot away from amazing. :O)

[Tadasimha]

Wow! Damn near got him with that backhander from phillips!

[BluegrassRedleg]

Great non-out defensive highlight. :D

[ProfessorTofty]

Yeah, quite a play for a non-out.

[Red in Chicago]

omg - let's see barney do that

[50YrRedsFan]

Votto, Stubbs, & Vaughn are 3 of the 5. The other 2 are much more difficult to get.

[ProfessorTofty]

Fly to Bruce and there's one out.

[BluegrassRedleg]

i was in the bleachers at Wrigley when Greg Vaughn hit 3 shots over my head for the Reds

Was that a doubleheader? I was at one at Wrigley where I thought Vaughn hit 3, but seemed like it was 2 in one game and 1 in the other.

[50YrRedsFan]

Great non-out defensive highlight. :D

It will still get play on MLB channel.

[Red in Chicago]

Votto, Stubbs, & Vaughn are 3 of the 5. The other 2 are much more difficult to get.

i was at the votto game...:thumbup:

[50YrRedsFan]

Was that a doubleheader? I was at one at Wrigley where I thought Vaughn hit 3, but seemed like it was 2 in one game and 1 in the other.

Doubleheader Yes, but all 3 in 1 game.

[BluegrassRedleg]

Doubleheader Yes, but all 3 in 1 game.

Aye. That was a good day. Beautiful day at Wrigley, I recall. Cloudless.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Some of you might want to switch over to the Tigers game.

[ProfessorTofty]

Curious. Showing bunt on the first pitch there, takes a strike instead.

[Tadasimha]

Sanchez strikes out 1st batter in top of the 9th in Detroit

[_Sir_Charles_]

Well played, Mauer.

Wrecked it.

[Tadasimha]

Joe Mauer drives a single up the middle and the no-hit bid is done.

[ProfessorTofty]

Ouch. Always rough when something like that is spoiled that late in the game.

[Tadasimha]

Well played, Mauer.

Wrecked it.

With the stick.:clap:

[RedLegsToday]

didn't jay bruce have a 3 homerun game against the Cubs. I was there, I think it was the Cubs.

[Tadasimha]

Ouch. Always rough when something like that is spoiled that late in the game.

One of the things that makes baseball so awesome and so intense.

Apparently this is the 3rd time that Joe Mauer has broken up a no-hitter in his career.

[OGB]

I cheated and looked up the trivia answer (3 home run games). I don't think anyone will get the answers. Very tough.

Jamie Ramsay posted on this twitter:
#ScoreboardStumper: Since 1980, 5 players have hit 3 home runs in a game against the Cubs while playing for the #Reds. Who are they?


Bumping the question again.

If they're very tough, I'll guess Votto, Stubbs, Willie Green, Bret Boone, and Ron Gant

[50YrRedsFan]

Aye. That was a good day. Beautiful day at Wrigley, I recall. Cloudless.

They split the DH

[RedLegsToday]

Doubleheader Yes, but all 3 in 1 game.

I was there for both. lost the first game 2-1 to Steve Trachsel. Crushed 5 homers in the 2nd game, 3 by Vaughn. Sammy Sosa hit the longest foul ball i've ever seen in one of those games.

[50YrRedsFan]

Jamie Ramsay posted on this twitter:
#ScoreboardStumper: Since 1980, 5 players have hit 3 home runs in a game against the Cubs while playing for the #Reds. Who are they?


Bumping the question again.

If they're very tough, I'll guess Votto, Stubbs, Willie Green, Bret Boone, and Ron Gant

You got 4 of 5.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Zack Cozart, 6 for his last 9. K's to end the inning. Nice 2 games though Zack.

[50YrRedsFan]

I was there for both. lost the first game 2-1 to Steve Trachsel. Crushed 5 homers in the 2nd game, 3 by Vaughn. Sammy Sosa hit the longest foul ball i've ever seen in one of those games.

Reds could surely hit then. 4 days earlier against the Phillies, they hit 10 home runs.

[RedLegsToday]

Jay is definitely one. 3 homeruns while batting leadoff against the Cubs. 3 majestic blasts over the right center gap area. all no-doubters

[_Sir_Charles_]

Lutz in left. Broxton on the bump.

[Tadasimha]

Zack Cozart, 6 for his last 9. K's to end the inning. Nice 2 games though Zack.

Be nice if Cozart can do what Ludwick did last season and just keep bringing the average up steadily throughout the rest of 2013.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Sweeney with a double down the RF line.

[DocRed]

Broxton...ugh. Always an adventure with him....

[Blitz Dorsey]

Can someone inform Broxton that his breaking pitches aren't nearly as good as he thinks they are and shouldn't throw them nearly as often as he does?

[50YrRedsFan]

Jay is definitely one. 3 homeruns while batting leadoff against the Cubs. 3 majestic blasts over the right center gap area. all no-doubters

Not correct.....the 5 are Votto, Stubbs, Bret Boone, Willie Greene, and Greg Vaughn.

[50YrRedsFan]

Broxton...ugh. Always an adventure with him....

Broxton is reminding me more of Cordero every day.

[OGB]

Was Boone's in his 27 HR season?

[DocRed]

Good time to check the Pacers vs Heat game when Broxton pitches...

[Blitz Dorsey]

Wheeew. One down.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Central Update:

Brewers still up 2-0 on Buccos. Now in 6th.
Cards & Dodgers just about to get underway.

Sanchez got the 1 hit CG shutout at least. I hate to see one get busted up that late, but I hate it even more to see it get busted up with a dinger and a loss. Wasn't it Soto that happened to? 2 down, 2 strikes and a 1-0 loss?

[Blitz Dorsey]

The Broxton signing will likely go down as Walt's worst move. Awful.

[DocRed]

Broxton....bleh

[50YrRedsFan]

Well, down to a 1 run lead.....

[reds44]

The Broxton contract is bad, bad money.

[DocRed]

The Broxton signing will likely go down as Walt's worst move. Awful.

Gigantic WASTE of Millions

[OGB]

Broxton is reminding me more of Cordero every day.

Something, something, pastries, Todd Coffey, something

[BluegrassRedleg]

Broxton just not getting it done lately.

[WildcatFan]

I'm at the game and the stupid fans are doing the wave during the most crucial moment so far. I hate whoever started it.

[_Sir_Charles_]

5-4 now. Come on Broxton!

[DocRed]

Gotta love that look on Dusty's face after Broxton gave up that run...gotta think his days as the 8th inning reliever are numbered. I hope....

[BCubb2003]

Broxton is reminding me more of Cordero every day.

The downfall always starts with, "He makes things interesting."

[Blitz Dorsey]

Jocketty should have put a weight clause in that absurd contract. 310 pounds? Dude obviously doesn't take his craft seriously. Not even close. Dunn and Griffey are embarrassed by his work ethic.

[reds44]

Without Marshall, the Reds bullpen other than Chapman is shaky.

[ProfessorTofty]

Strikeout, and now two out.

[Blitz Dorsey]

Oh, he struck out a .180 hitter! Let's celebrate him.

[Tadasimha]

Navarro sits back down

[_Sir_Charles_]

Jocketty should have put a weight clause in that absurd contract. 310 pounds? Dude obviously doesn't take his craft seriously. Not even close. Dunn and Griffey are embarrassed by his work ethic.

I also don't think that 310 pounds is even close either. I actually think he looks considerably slimmer this year. Still baggy uni, but slimmer.

[BuckeyeRedleg]

The Broxton signing will likely go down as Walt's worst move. Awful.

Most likely. Smart people do stupid things sometimes.

It's going to be painful shelling out $14M the next two years when this guy is nothing but replacement level at best.

[ThatPitchIsDunn]

Jocketty should have put a weight clause in that absurd contract. 310 pounds? Dude obviously doesn't take his craft seriously. Not even close. Dunn and Griffey are embarrassed by his work ethic.

Come now Blitz. He's listed at 309.

[Kc61]

Right now, with Marshall out, I'd rather see Lecure pitch the eighth. Ondrusek, Hoover, and Broxton can alternate in the sixth and seventh. Parra as the LOOGY.

Only thing is, I think they like to give Sam a lot of rest. Seem to tread lightly with him.

Brox falls behind Barney, don't groove it. Oops, it's 1-2 on Barney. Still don't groove it.

[TheBigLebowski]

I didn't like the Broxton signing when it was made, even if it was clear he was supposed to be the closer...but the money they paid him proves that not only was he supposed to do exactly that, but they expected him to be good.

When the announcement was made that AC was going back to the closer role in lieu of starting, it officially became the worst move Walt has made...not that he has a lot of competition. 3 years @18 mil for a middling setup man.

One wonders the conversations that took place in the Reds' FO this off-season to which we're not privy..

[Red in Chicago]

Come now Blitz. He's listed at 309.

that's 140 lbs more than me:eek:

[Mutaman]

Right now, with Marshall out, I'd rather see Lecure pitch the eighth. Ondrusek, Hoover, and Broxton can alternate in the sixth and seventh. Parra as the LOOGY.

Only thing is, I think they like to give Sam a lot of rest. Seem to tread lightly with him.

Brox falls behind Barney, don't groove it. Oops, it's 1-2 on Barney. Still don't groove it.

Sam has had a lot of "soreness" issues. They definitly don't overwork him.

[50YrRedsFan]

Close one there!

[Kc61]

Ok, only one run, still a lead.

[DocRed]

Broxton only gives up 1 run! Success!!! Nice job Broxton!!!

[ProfessorTofty]

And the damage is limited to one run.

[ThatPitchIsDunn]

Lol, Cubs announcers debating what it would take to charge Broxton on the mound.

"Mr. Catcher, don't you want to stop me? Please?"

[BCubb2003]

People expect really big relievers like Broxton and Todd Coffey to throw like Dibble, and they generally don't.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Nice stab by Votto. 5-4 Reds.

[Kc61]

I didn't like the Broxton signing when it was made, even if it was clear he was supposed to be the closer...but the money they paid him proves that not only was he supposed to do exactly that, but they expected him to be good.

When the announcement was made that AC was going back to the closer role in lieu of starting, it officially became the worst move Walt has made...not that he has a lot of competition. 3 years @18 mil for a middling setup man.

One wonders the conversations that took place in the Reds' FO this off-season to which we're not privy..

It's not a terrible move. Broxton is a very usable pitcher. He's not a disaster. The money is high but he's not massively paid and he's not useless.

Hope he picks it up.

[_Sir_Charles_]

I'm really surprised how many people are believing that over 300 pound listing. No way he's over that. I'm heavier looking than Broxton is and I'm under 270. He's only 1 inch taller than me. No chance he's 300.

[_Sir_Charles_]

LOL. Cyborg at work yet again. There's simply no other explanation. No mere human can hit this well. Just not possible.

[BluegrassRedleg]

I'm really surprised how many people are believing that over 300 pound listing. No way he's over that. I'm heavier looking than Broxton is and I'm under 270. He's only 1 inch taller than me. No chance he's 300.

If he's 6-4, as listed, there's no way he's NOT 300+

[50YrRedsFan]

We need more runs, please.

[Gunner44]

Im feeling a bomb by Jay to put this out of reach.......

[BuckeyeRedleg]

I didn't like the Broxton signing when it was made, even if it was clear he was supposed to be the closer...but the money they paid him proves that not only was he supposed to do exactly that, but they expected him to be good.

Broxton basically hit the lotto because the Reds had an idea of trying Chapman out as a starter. Now here we are with Chapman still in the bullpen. That was one expensive idea. My goodness.

The Yankees, Dodgers, Red Sox, Angels, etc. can afford a few mistakes like this where money is basically flushed down the drain, but a organization like the Reds can ill afford to have too many misses like this.

[BCubb2003]

Donald Lutz is listed at 250, 25 pounds more than Big Klu.

[_Sir_Charles_]

If he's 6-4, as listed, there's no way he's NOT 300+

Nope. Not buyin' it. Baggy uni makes him look MUCH heavier than he is. He looked a BUNCH heavier last year.

But anyway, no big deal. Let's add on a few here!

[BluegrassRedleg]

BOOM! BP goes yard.

[foxfire123]

We need more runs, please.

You got it. :thumbup:

[ProfessorTofty]

Phillips, home run, two run dinger, now 7-4!

[Tadasimha]

Boom

[realistic]

dat dude MVP

[_Sir_Charles_]

There we go! Timed that well! :jump: Phillips!

[50YrRedsFan]

I just heard the home run answer from Marty...I thought he said stating in 1980. So Bruce is correct and not Greene...sorry

[OGB]

We need more runs, please.

yessir!

[Gunner44]

Does it count if I at least got the homer part right lol?

[ThatPitchIsDunn]

That handshake dance with Lutz was great!!

[50YrRedsFan]

You got it. :thumbup:

Thank You, BP

[BCubb2003]

dat dude MVP

DatDudeHoF

[_Sir_Charles_]

150th as a Red. 2 away from Lil' Joe.

[Big Klu]

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. Vada Pinson - 186
11. Wally Post - 172
12. Gus Bell - 160
13. Joe Morgan - 152
13. Pete Rose - 152
15. Brandon Phillips - 150
16. Lee May - 147
17. Joey Votto - 141
18. Jay Bruce - 140
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

[Tadasimha]

If he's 6-4, as listed, there's no way he's NOT 300+

Not like the guy is particularly fat, though. Just a big, big dude.

I believe the 300 lb mark but don't think that means the guy is a slob.

[BuckeyeRedleg]

Nope. Not buyin' it. Baggy uni makes him look MUCH heavier than he is. He looked a BUNCH heavier last year.

But anyway, no big deal. Let's add on a few here!


Have a buddy that's built just like him and he's maybe 5-10. He told me recently that he's 260.

Trust me, if Broxton is 6-4, he is well over 3 bills.

[50YrRedsFan]

Frazier has to learn to lay off that low outside breaker.

[DocRed]

God I love BP......

[ProfessorTofty]

Frazier up the center for a single. One on, one out.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Todd with a single to get in on the act.

[BuckeyeRedleg]

DatDudeHoF

Thank you.

[DocRed]

Not like the guy is particularly fat, though. Just a big, big dude.

I believe the 300 lb mark but don't think that means the guy is a slob.

Not a slob, but I would take any even bet that he is 300. Some dudes are just country big...

[_Sir_Charles_]

Hannahan pinch hitting.

[50YrRedsFan]

Do you still use Chapman to close now?

[_Sir_Charles_]

Chapman already warmed up. I'd still bring him in. Hoover warming too now though.

Hannahan K's. Our power-hitting catcher steps up.

[Tadasimha]

Not been impressed with the home plate umpire tonight.

[cincrazy]

Jocketty should have put a weight clause in that absurd contract. 310 pounds? Dude obviously doesn't take his craft seriously. Not even close. Dunn and Griffey are embarrassed by his work ethic.

Prince Fielder must not take his craft seriously, either. That fat slob.

[50YrRedsFan]

Not been impressed with the home plate umpire tonight.

I like the guys that you can hear without a microphone. This guy is in sloooooooow motion making calls.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Okay Ryan....ease up there buddy. You're not gonna lead the league in dingers. Quit swinging for the river. :O)

[ThatPitchIsDunn]

Not been impressed with the home plate umpire tonight.

His zone notwithstanding, I hate his calls in general. Seems to wait a few beats to call strikes and then half-heartedly does so.