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NebraskaRed
07-20-2013, 01:29 PM
Reds lineup: Choo 8, Heisey 7, Votto 3, Phillips 4, Bruce 9, Hannahan 5, Cozart 6, Mesoraco 2, Latos 1

Pirates: Marte 7, Tabata 9, McCutchen 8, Alvarez 5, Martin 2, Jones 3, Mercer 4, Barmes 6, Burnett 1

Kc61
07-20-2013, 01:47 PM
Dusty must consider Heisey truly hot if he's playing him against Burnett. I thought we'd see Paul or DRob today.

Hope it works out.

Not suprised to see Frazier sitting against Burnett.

NebraskaRed
07-20-2013, 03:06 PM
Dusty must consider Heisey truly hot if he's playing him against Burnett. I thought we'd see Paul or DRob today.

Hope it works out.

Not suprised to see Frazier sitting against Burnett.

Apparently DRob is still a little banged up from sliding into him headfirst.

ProfessorTofty
07-20-2013, 03:13 PM
Here's hoping they can get the game in without too much in the way of delays. I'm looking at the radar and right now all the storms are to the north for the moment, but there are more off to the west that could come in Cinci's direction.

KittyDuran
07-20-2013, 03:15 PM
Downtown... Still HOT! Nice breeze, but that's about it... :(

Kingspoint
07-20-2013, 03:21 PM
Dusty must consider Heisey truly hot if he's playing him against Burnett. I thought we'd see Paul or DRob today.

Hope it works out.

Not suprised to see Frazier sitting against Burnett.Over the last four weeks (since Heisey has come off the DL), his OPS is the same as Robinson's and Paul's added together.

NebraskaRed
07-20-2013, 03:49 PM
Latos throwing from the RF line almost to the bullpen.

http://instagram.com/p/b__vrQm7Kv/

Red Raindog
07-20-2013, 03:55 PM
Latos throwing from the RF line almost to the bullpen.

http://instagram.com/p/b__vrQm7Kv/

Impressive
Was it on the black too?

Reds Fanatic
07-20-2013, 03:58 PM
Here's hoping they can get the game in without too much in the way of delays. I'm looking at the radar and right now all the storms are to the north for the moment, but there are more off to the west that could come in Cinci's direction.

According to the weather channel app storms should hit Cincinnati around 5:45 so the game will start on time but it looks like some long delays may hit before it is over

Kingspoint
07-20-2013, 04:03 PM
Dang it!

Can't believe the Pirates/Reds are not on MLB extra innings.

Tadasimha
07-20-2013, 04:05 PM
Feeling confident today - my oldest girl FINALLY learned how to ride her bicycle without training wheels today and the humidity finally broke after a miserable week out here. These have got to be good omens for my favorite MLB team!

mth123
07-20-2013, 04:06 PM
Dusty must consider Heisey truly hot if he's playing him against Burnett. I thought we'd see Paul or DRob today.

Hope it works out.

Not suprised to see Frazier sitting against Burnett.

Paul and DRob are pumpkins once again. Heisey has the hot hand.

NebraskaRed
07-20-2013, 04:07 PM
Fox was supposed to be airing the Yankees/Red Sox game here, but since they're rain delayed I get to see the Reds game. Nice.

Reds Fanatic
07-20-2013, 04:08 PM
Nice play by Hannahan.

ProfessorTofty
07-20-2013, 04:08 PM
Marte attempts a bunt there, but is out on a nice play by Hannahan.

Kingspoint
07-20-2013, 04:09 PM
Fox was supposed to be airing the Yankees/Red Sox game here, but since they're rain delayed I get to see the Reds game. Nice.Thanks for the info! Got the game now.

Reds Fanatic
07-20-2013, 04:10 PM
4 pitch walk to Tabata

Reds Fanatic
07-20-2013, 04:13 PM
McCutchen lines a single to right center. 1st and 2nd.

Kingspoint
07-20-2013, 04:14 PM
And, this is why Walt spent so much to acquire Latos...his ability to get a ground out when he needs one.

A necessity in the GAB.

Tadasimha
07-20-2013, 04:15 PM
6-4-3 would take care of all your problems, Mat

Blitz Dorsey
07-20-2013, 04:16 PM
Latos looks real shaky early.

Er, I mean ... great K of Alvarez! Haha.

ProfessorTofty
07-20-2013, 04:16 PM
Alvarez strikes out swinging and it's two out.

Reds Fanatic
07-20-2013, 04:16 PM
Alvarez strikes out swinging.

Kingspoint
07-20-2013, 04:17 PM
I'm praying for a SOX/Yankee rainout.

Reds Fanatic
07-20-2013, 04:17 PM
Martin flies out to center. 0-0 mid 1st.

Blitz Dorsey
07-20-2013, 04:17 PM
That's huge to get out of there with no runs. Love it.

Now let's get a few.

Tadasimha
07-20-2013, 04:17 PM
Nice

ProfessorTofty
07-20-2013, 04:17 PM
Flyout there for Martin and the Reds are out of trouble in the first.

kbrake
07-20-2013, 04:17 PM
Great job from Latos to bounce back. Hopefully he gets better command moving forward.

Kingspoint
07-20-2013, 04:18 PM
So, let me ask here....

Why would these announcers even bother to mention the San Diego Ballpark factor when Latos is a groundball pitcher?

I'm sure they know that Latos' strength is inducing groundballs.

KittyDuran
07-20-2013, 04:18 PM
Might be stopping the game soon not because of rain but lightning... Just saw a bolt hit the rod on the Enquirer building. :(

mth123
07-20-2013, 04:19 PM
Get a lead and get 5 innings in.

Kingspoint
07-20-2013, 04:20 PM
bummer...they are seconds away from switching to the REDSOX/Yankee game.

NebraskaRed
07-20-2013, 04:20 PM
Ugh....Fox just switched over to the Yankees game

Reds Fanatic
07-20-2013, 04:20 PM
bummer...they are seconds away from switching to the REDSOX/Yankee game.

This game is headed toward a delay anyway. A major storm is about to hit.

ProfessorTofty
07-20-2013, 04:20 PM
bummer...they are seconds away from switching to the REDSOX/Yankee game.
Sorry, that's pretty stinky. And it seems that we're going to delay here now too.

ProfessorTofty
07-20-2013, 04:21 PM
Yeah, the tarp is going down. We're stopped for now. Sorry, folks.


They're saying they're going to send us to Cubs. Anyone wanna chat that up?

KittyDuran
07-20-2013, 04:21 PM
And the wind blows everything away... Help!

Tadasimha
07-20-2013, 04:22 PM
Ugh....Fox just switched over to the Yankees game

Just halted the game due to the weather

Reds Fanatic
07-20-2013, 04:22 PM
The tarp is about to fly away.

ProfessorTofty
07-20-2013, 04:22 PM
And the wind blows everything away... Help!
They're having trouble getting the tarp down, it's so fierce.

Reds Fanatic
07-20-2013, 04:22 PM
Cincinnati area is under a severe thunderstom warning until 5

50YrRedsFan
07-20-2013, 04:23 PM
I'm praying for a SOX/Yankee rainout.

Unlikely...the weather appears to be clearing from the west in the Boston area.

Reds Fanatic
07-20-2013, 04:23 PM
Looking at the radar it looks like first storm about to hit. Then possibly a short break followed by more storms to the west. It looks like the threat of storms for several more hours

Blitz Dorsey
07-20-2013, 04:24 PM
Hmm. Not good. If this lasts a while, it will mean we burned Latos, but the Pirates can still use Burnett.

I mean, the Reds still COULD use Latos. But if it's a hour-delay or more, forget about it.

Matt700wlw
07-20-2013, 04:24 PM
I hope they didn't just waste Mat Latos

ProfessorTofty
07-20-2013, 04:25 PM
Looks like they're going to Yankees/Red Sox here. 40yr, they're about air in Dayton the game that you were hoping they would cancel.

Ironman92
07-20-2013, 04:25 PM
Can't believe they started this. A simple radar check showed a big enough storm to clear the field and it was within 10 miles when the game started.

mth123
07-20-2013, 04:26 PM
So, this kind of sucks. Probably burns Latos for this game. Hope Curtis Partch is ready to go.

Tadasimha
07-20-2013, 04:26 PM
Yeah, the tarp is going down. We're stopped for now. Sorry, folks.


They're saying they're going to send us to Cubs. Anyone wanna chat that up?

Along those lines, anyone else seen the new Diamondbacks mascot - Luchador?

http://blogs.phoenixnewtimes.com/valleyfever/luchador.jpg

Raisor
07-20-2013, 04:27 PM
Feeling confident today - my oldest girl FINALLY learned how to ride her bicycle without training wheels today and the humidity finally broke after a miserable week out here. These have got to be good omens for my favorite MLB team!

She's not in her 30s is she? Because that would be weird

Blitz Dorsey
07-20-2013, 04:27 PM
Tony LaRussa would have known to use Partch as the starter.

Kingspoint
07-20-2013, 04:27 PM
Hmm. Not good. If this lasts a while, it will mean we burned Latos, but the Pirates can still use Burnett.

I mean, the Reds still COULD use Latos. But if it's a hour-delay or more, forget about it.
If we don't get this in, we'll be playing 13 games in 11 days.

Matt700wlw
07-20-2013, 04:27 PM
Well, this could mean Latos (if his day is done) could pitch one of the games on Tuesday

Raisor
07-20-2013, 04:28 PM
Might be stopping the game soon not because of rain but lightning... Just saw a bolt hit the rod on the Enquirer building. :(

1.21 giggawatts?

Kingspoint
07-20-2013, 04:30 PM
Time to go read a book.

Reds/Flyers Fan
07-20-2013, 04:30 PM
Why in the world was this game even started? Isn't it the Reds' call until the first pitch is thrown? It was obvious on radar what was bearing down on downtown and the ballpark. Now we might have burned Latos and the Pirates get to use Burnett.

Shades of the weather game Tony Larusa burned Dusty on a couple years ago.

Raisor
07-20-2013, 04:31 PM
I'm at work someone needs to keep us up to date with the banana phone

Tadasimha
07-20-2013, 04:32 PM
She's not in her 30s is she? Because that would be weird

She's 10 - and I still think it's weird that it took her that long to do!

Ironman92
07-20-2013, 04:36 PM
Tony LaRussa would have known to use Partch as the starter.

And my 10 year old knew the game should've been started on a delay

Larkin Fan
07-20-2013, 04:42 PM
I hope they didn't just waste Mat Latos

I'm pretty sure they did waste him. It was senseless to even start the game.

DocRed
07-20-2013, 04:44 PM
Can't believe they started this. A simple radar check showed a big enough storm to clear the field and it was within 10 miles when the game started.

Not surprised considering their handling of the SF rainout...

redsfaninbsg
07-20-2013, 04:45 PM
Of all the things the Reds have done in my time as a fan, this has to be one of the dumbest. Are they not capable of reading radar? Anybody with half a brain knew the rain was coming. Yet, the Reds (who control the game until it starts) allow the game to start only to go into a rain delay 1/2 inning into the game. If this thing last long enough for Mat Latos to be done for the day, somebody is going to have some explaining to do. Absolutely stupid.

Raisor
07-20-2013, 04:46 PM
I really have no idea why they started the game.

Is Bob Boone in charge of reading the weather reports?

reds1869
07-20-2013, 04:47 PM
I didn't even walk over to the park yet because anyone down here knew this was coming. If the conditions weren't enough, the giant red splotch on the radar was a pretty big clue. I'll have a nice dinner at home and then go catch the game. Simply inexcusable to burn Latos for 1 inning.

Matt700wlw
07-20-2013, 04:47 PM
Somewhere, Tony LaRussa is face palming.

Ironman92
07-20-2013, 04:49 PM
Of all the things the Reds have done in my time as a fan, this has to be one of the dumbest. Are they not capable of reading radar? Anybody with half a brain knew the rain was coming. Yet, the Reds (who control the game until it starts) allow the game to start only to go into a rain delay 1/2 inning into the game. If this thing last long enough for Mat Latos to be done for the day, somebody is going to have some explaining to do. Absolutely stupid.

And we'll get the dumbest answer of all-time and it will somehow be completely acceptable.

Tadasimha
07-20-2013, 04:49 PM
Helmet day at US Cellular: it's July and 80+ and sunny, let's give the kids a black plastic helmet to wear!

Larkin Fan
07-20-2013, 04:53 PM
I really have no idea why they started the game.

Is Bob Boone in charge of reading the weather reports?

The Reds can no longer afford radar and weather reports. They truly did spend all of their money signing Phillips. ;)

texasdave
07-20-2013, 04:54 PM
Impressive
Was it on the black too?

Yes. But the ump missed the call. :beerme:

Red Raindog
07-20-2013, 04:55 PM
I'm at work someone needs to keep us up to date with the banana phone

Same here

Matt700wlw
07-20-2013, 04:56 PM
We're going to be waiting around for a while.

EMAW
07-20-2013, 04:57 PM
It is somewhat traditional to have starting pitchers start the game

Wonderful Monds
07-20-2013, 04:58 PM
In in SE Indiana right near the tri-state border and it was *pouring* here right as the game was starting.

I'm maybe a half hour drive to the stadium, tops, and if it was doing that here, I don't know what they were expecting to happen in the city.

Larkin Fan
07-20-2013, 04:58 PM
It is somewhat traditional to have starting pitchers start the game

No kidding?

mth123
07-20-2013, 04:59 PM
In in SE Indiana right near the tri-state border and it was *pouring* here right as the game was starting.

I'm maybe a half hour drive to the stadium, tops, and if it was doing that here, I don't know what they were expecting to happen in the city.

What's it doing now?

redsfaninbsg
07-20-2013, 05:01 PM
Any chance Burnett is burned too?

Tadasimha
07-20-2013, 05:04 PM
Any chance Burnett is burned too?

Maybe - some guys can't handle getting out of their routine at all.

Wonderful Monds
07-20-2013, 05:04 PM
What's it doing now?

Nothing at the moment, hasn't been for about an hour actually. If this holds up as it moves east, they could probably get a decent size gap to get a good portion of the game in.

Wonderful Monds
07-20-2013, 05:06 PM
And really, even though it was raining, it was pretty brief. About a 15 minute shower. They should've obviously delayed the game or at least used an emergency starter if they had to, but the delay *shouldn't* be too insanely long.

The lightning is probably the real problem at the moment, as somebody mentioned.

Reds Fanatic
07-20-2013, 05:06 PM
The concourse is packed as they asked all fans to leave the upper deck because of the storm:

https://twitter.com/Reds/status/358691883343544320/photo/1

Wonderful Monds
07-20-2013, 05:08 PM
The concourse is packed as they asked all fans to leave the upper deck because of the storm:
https://twitter.com/Reds/status/358691883343544320/photo/1 (https://twitter.com/Reds/status/358691883343544320/photo/1http://)

Not surprising. I can see crazy big lightning bolts by Cincinnati all the way where I'm at right now.

Matt700wlw
07-20-2013, 05:08 PM
And it's ladies night!

Hello, ladies!

RedTeamGo!
07-20-2013, 05:08 PM
Mark Sheldon is already talking down to fans who are asking why they started the game on time and burned Latos.

Matt700wlw
07-20-2013, 05:13 PM
They're projecting 5:30 resumption.

Reds Fanatic
07-20-2013, 05:14 PM
They said it could even be before 5:30. As soon as Burnett is warmed up they will start

Reds Fanatic
07-20-2013, 05:16 PM
Trent Rosencrans sent a tweet that Latos is streching in the dugout. So it looks like he will try to continue

Blitz Dorsey
07-20-2013, 05:16 PM
So, what are some thoughts and predictions here? Should the Reds stick with Latos? Will they?

(This is all presuming the game actually resumes at 5:30.)

redsfaninbsg
07-20-2013, 05:19 PM
So, what are some thoughts and predictions here? Should the Reds stick with Latos? Will they?

(This is all presuming the game actually resumes at 5:30.)

I think it's impossible to answer without knowing how he feels. I wouldn't just to air on the side of caution. I really wouldn't want another Aaron Harang situation.

RedTeamGo!
07-20-2013, 05:25 PM
Ken rosenthal just reported the reds are one of the teams inquiring on Michael young

Trajinous
07-20-2013, 05:27 PM
Ken rosenthal just reported the reds are one of the teams inquiring on Michael young

Very interesting. Do you think he plays LF or move Frazier there?

Blitz Dorsey
07-20-2013, 05:27 PM
What the hell is taking the players so long to take the field? We have a short window here, perhaps, and they're taking their good 'ol time. No way this game resumes 2 minutes from now.

Matt700wlw
07-20-2013, 05:28 PM
Latos is stretching in the dugout

ProfessorTofty
07-20-2013, 05:28 PM
Welcome back, Reds.

Looks like Burnett is on for the Pirates.

Wonderful Monds
07-20-2013, 05:29 PM
What the hell is taking the players so long to take the field? We have a short window here, perhaps, and they're taking their good 'ol time. No way this game resumes 2 minutes from now.

Nah, we got a good window here

AJ Burnett was screwing around, apparently.

Jerry Narron
07-20-2013, 05:29 PM
Banana Phone Caller: "Hi Marty, I met you once and you signed my t-shirt. Do you remember that?"

Wonderful Monds
07-20-2013, 05:30 PM
Ken rosenthal just reported the reds are one of the teams inquiring on Michael young

Blehhhh

Matt700wlw
07-20-2013, 05:30 PM
Banana Phone Caller: "Hi Marty, I met you once and you signed my t-shirt. Do you remember that?"

Not as good as Adam Dunn

ProfessorTofty
07-20-2013, 05:31 PM
Guess Burnett still needs more time. So much for "5:30 or earlier."

Reds Fanatic
07-20-2013, 05:31 PM
What the hell is taking the players so long to take the field? We have a short window here, perhaps, and they're taking their good 'ol time. No way this game resumes 2 minutes from now.

Burnett just started warming up. That is the hold up. No idea why they did not have him start warming up earlier

reds1869
07-20-2013, 05:31 PM
What the hell is taking the players so long to take the field? We have a short window here, perhaps, and they're taking their good 'ol time. No way this game resumes 2 minutes from now.

Burnett is taking his sweet time.

Matt700wlw
07-20-2013, 05:32 PM
So far this has been a colossal failure.

Matt700wlw
07-20-2013, 05:34 PM
Burnett needs one in the ribs. ;)

Blitz Dorsey
07-20-2013, 05:34 PM
Burnett is such a punk. How was he not already warming up on his own?

gilpdawg
07-20-2013, 05:34 PM
Burnett is going to get squeezed.

reds1869
07-20-2013, 05:35 PM
Fox just said a "problem with the pitching mound." No, the problem is the punk on said mound.

Reds Fanatic
07-20-2013, 05:35 PM
Finally they are back on the field

Wonderful Monds
07-20-2013, 05:36 PM
Burnett is going to get squeezed.

He deserves it. Bush league weirdo idiot.

ProfessorTofty
07-20-2013, 05:38 PM
Choo sends one to the wall, leading us off with a double.

Reds Fanatic
07-20-2013, 05:38 PM
Choo doubles to left center.

Blitz Dorsey
07-20-2013, 05:38 PM
Choo laces a double.

Ironman92
07-20-2013, 05:38 PM
It is somewhat traditional to have starting pitchers start the game

Sorry....this is not defendable. It was 100% stupid not to delay this game. Everyone involved simply had to know that no more than 1 inning was going to be played.

ProfessorTofty
07-20-2013, 05:39 PM
Excellent! Heisey with a bunt single!

Blitz Dorsey
07-20-2013, 05:39 PM
Brain fart by Burnett! Haha.

Matt700wlw
07-20-2013, 05:39 PM
Karma :)

Reds Fanatic
07-20-2013, 05:39 PM
Everyone safe on a Heisey bunt as Burnett takes his time making the throw to 1st.

Wonderful Monds
07-20-2013, 05:39 PM
Dang, thanks for the free bunt hit, Burnett.

Blitz Dorsey
07-20-2013, 05:40 PM
Yeah, this was worth the wait.

Reds Fanatic
07-20-2013, 05:40 PM
1-0 Reds as the ball gets through Mercer at 2nd.

ProfessorTofty
07-20-2013, 05:40 PM
And now Votto gets one under the glove! 1-0

(BTW, previous play scored as an error on Heisey getting to 1st.)

RedsfaninMT
07-20-2013, 05:40 PM
Thanks for the PBP...blacked out in MT.

Wonderful Monds
07-20-2013, 05:40 PM
Pirats D, doin thangs.

ProfessorTofty
07-20-2013, 05:41 PM
Congratulations to Votto on his 500th RBI!

Wonderful Monds
07-20-2013, 05:41 PM
Hopefully Latos throws better than this next inning

Blitz Dorsey
07-20-2013, 05:42 PM
Yeaaaah buddy!

2-0 Redlegs.

Reds Fanatic
07-20-2013, 05:42 PM
Phillips singles to right. 2-0 Reds! Phillips NL RBI leader with 78.

Wonderful Monds
07-20-2013, 05:42 PM
Phillips, RBI king again

ProfessorTofty
07-20-2013, 05:42 PM
And now Phillips with a single, and takes the lead in NL RBIs! 2-0 Reds.

Wonderful Monds
07-20-2013, 05:43 PM
7 pitches, 4 runners, 2 runs, no outs

Reds Fanatic
07-20-2013, 05:43 PM
Bruce strikes out swinging

Wonderful Monds
07-20-2013, 05:44 PM
Jesus, Jay what're you looking at there?

reds44
07-20-2013, 05:44 PM
How about Heisey? Getting hot when the Reds needed it most.

Blitz Dorsey
07-20-2013, 05:45 PM
Pirats D, doin thangs.

At least their middle infield makes up for it offensively.

Oh wait.

ProfessorTofty
07-20-2013, 05:46 PM
Wow. Now Hannahan hit by a pitch and bases are loaded.

Blitz Dorsey
07-20-2013, 05:46 PM
That's huge! Hannahan was hit on a 1-2 pitch.

Reds Fanatic
07-20-2013, 05:46 PM
Hannahan hit by the pitch. Bases loaded.

Wonderful Monds
07-20-2013, 05:46 PM
AJ Burnett kind of looks like Bronson Arroyo's lame cousin or dumb little brother, something about his face.

Blitz Dorsey
07-20-2013, 05:47 PM
Cozy with a deep sac fly. 3-0.

Reds Fanatic
07-20-2013, 05:47 PM
Cozart sac fly to the track in left center. 3-0 Reds!

Wonderful Monds
07-20-2013, 05:47 PM
Whoa, Cozart almost jacked a grand slam there

ProfessorTofty
07-20-2013, 05:47 PM
Cozart nearly sends one out of the park, it'll go down as a sac fly. 3-0

VR
07-20-2013, 05:48 PM
Phillips makes RMR's RE24 stat come to life.

ProfessorTofty
07-20-2013, 05:49 PM
Mesoraco now! A double makes it 4-0. Runners on second and third.

Blitz Dorsey
07-20-2013, 05:49 PM
Not sure how Hannahan doesn't score on that, but I'll take it!

4-0.

Raisor
07-20-2013, 05:49 PM
Was he trying for the HR or the sac fly?

ProfessorTofty
07-20-2013, 05:49 PM
Latos will bat.

Blitz Dorsey
07-20-2013, 05:49 PM
Well, this is a pretty good sign Latos is staying in! Haha.

VR
07-20-2013, 05:50 PM
8 batters, 4 runs, only 18 pitches.

At least Burnett is efficient. :)

Wonderful Monds
07-20-2013, 05:50 PM
Given his hometown, Mes would be clever to use this as his AB music
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BERd61bDY7k

Blitz Dorsey
07-20-2013, 05:50 PM
One of our more lucky innings in a while. (And not just saying that because the Banana Phone ended.)

Wonderful Monds
07-20-2013, 05:52 PM
"A teams most valuable player is not always their most important player"

WHAT THE HELL DOES THAT MEAN THOM

Blitz Dorsey
07-20-2013, 05:52 PM
I always think the pitcher should take on 3-2. I bet Latos hacks though.

Blitz Dorsey
07-20-2013, 05:53 PM
Yep, Latos struck out on what would have been ball four.

Great inning. Let's not let up.

VR
07-20-2013, 05:53 PM
I always think the pitcher should take on 3-2. I bet Latos hacks though.

Great call....it would have been ball 4

BluegrassRedleg
07-20-2013, 05:54 PM
Great first inning, but this is typically where the Reds go into swing-at-everything mode the rest of the night and put up 0s. Hopefully they'll keep playing add-on.

Wonderful Monds
07-20-2013, 05:54 PM
I think that was the first time I've ever heard Fox use a good song as their bump music
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bAsGFnLl2u0

Blitz Dorsey
07-20-2013, 05:55 PM
Great call....it would have been ball 4

Seems there's too much "machismo" in MLB. I've heard players say it's rare for anyone to ever get the take sign. I think managers (or third base coaches) should give the take sign much more than they do.

Blitz Dorsey
07-20-2013, 05:58 PM
Jeez. That didn't take long.

Matt700wlw
07-20-2013, 05:58 PM
Booooo!

ProfessorTofty
07-20-2013, 05:58 PM
Garrett Jones gets a longball for the Pirates. 4-1

Wonderful Monds
07-20-2013, 05:58 PM
Here we go.

Tadasimha
07-20-2013, 05:58 PM
Oh, good timing on my part - finally get the game going on vipbox and the first thing I see is that solo shot for Jones!

Tadasimha
07-20-2013, 05:59 PM
Latos going to have another first inning before settling in, looks like

ProfessorTofty
07-20-2013, 06:00 PM
Heisey gets a nice jump. One out.

Blitz Dorsey
07-20-2013, 06:00 PM
Latos hangs a curve, but Heisey snags it in deep LF.

Kingspoint
07-20-2013, 06:00 PM
deja vu

Blitz Dorsey
07-20-2013, 06:01 PM
He'll probably go 0-for-his-next-20 now that I'm saying this, but Heisey has been a really nice spark since coming off the DL.

ProfessorTofty
07-20-2013, 06:02 PM
Okay, this is becoming annoying. Strikeout, but Barmes reaches base.

Blitz Dorsey
07-20-2013, 06:02 PM
Great technique there by Mesoraco to block the pitch (not even close).

RedEye
07-20-2013, 06:02 PM
He'll probably go 0-for-his-next-20 now that I'm saying this, but Heisey has been a really nice spark since coming off the DL.

Well, he wasn't going to hit under .200 the whole season... so some sort of bounce back was probably expected.

wheels
07-20-2013, 06:02 PM
I have a feeling both of these pitchers are going to take a little while to get on track.

Gonna be a bumpy ride.

ProfessorTofty
07-20-2013, 06:03 PM
Burnett bunts to advance the runner to second. Two out.

Blitz Dorsey
07-20-2013, 06:04 PM
Marte swings at almost everything. A steady diet of junk here, please.

Kingspoint
07-20-2013, 06:04 PM
Well, he wasn't going to hit under .200 the whole season... so some sort of bounce back was probably expected.
Some sort?

OPSing over 1.200 since he's come off the DL while getting stronger by the week is quite a "some sort".

Blitz Dorsey
07-20-2013, 06:05 PM
Well, when you miss THAT bad, you don't even give him a chance to hack.

reds44
07-20-2013, 06:05 PM
Mesoraco is unbelievably awful behind the plate.

RedEye
07-20-2013, 06:05 PM
Some sort?

OPSing over 1.200 since he's come off the DL while getting stronger by the week is quite a "some sort".

I think we are agreeing here.

Wonderful Monds
07-20-2013, 06:06 PM
Mesoraco is unbelievably awful behind the plate.

Yeah, not exactly an amazing catcher.

Kingspoint
07-20-2013, 06:07 PM
I think we are agreeing here.
Yes. It's all about mastering subtlety. My weak point. Your strength.

Kingspoint
07-20-2013, 06:08 PM
Yeah, not exactly an amazing catcher.
He's improved every season. I expect it to continue over the next six+ seasons.

RedEye
07-20-2013, 06:09 PM
Yes. It's all about mastering subtlety. My weak point. Your strength.

I wasn't mastering anything. Very rarely do. :)

reds44
07-20-2013, 06:09 PM
He's improved every season. I expect it to continue over the next six+ seasons.
Wait, there was a time when he was worse than this?

He looks like a blind guy trying to swat a fly.

ProfessorTofty
07-20-2013, 06:09 PM
OMG! Awful miscue there, now 4-2, 1st and 3rd.

wheels
07-20-2013, 06:09 PM
This is a strange game.

Tadasimha
07-20-2013, 06:10 PM
Dang

Wonderful Monds
07-20-2013, 06:10 PM
Garbage game today it looks like

RedEye
07-20-2013, 06:10 PM
Now what happened (watching GameCast)?

LexRedsFan
07-20-2013, 06:11 PM
No excuse for that.

ProfessorTofty
07-20-2013, 06:11 PM
Now what happened (watching GameCast)?
Cozart with a bizarre throwing error on what should have been a routine play.

Gallen5862
07-20-2013, 06:11 PM
Thanks everyone for the PBP.

Wonderful Monds
07-20-2013, 06:11 PM
I'm not a big fan of Andrew McCutchen.

Blitz Dorsey
07-20-2013, 06:12 PM
I'll take it. That could have been disaster.

ProfessorTofty
07-20-2013, 06:12 PM
And McCutcheon strikes out and the Reds are finally out of that inning.

mth123
07-20-2013, 06:12 PM
Cozart's error seemed to wake-up Latos. He was all over the place that inning but looked awesome against McCutchen.

Falls City Beer
07-20-2013, 06:12 PM
Latos throwing a boatload of pitches. Plus he's not one to keep his composure. I hope they have Hoover ready to go multiple innings.

BluegrassRedleg
07-20-2013, 06:13 PM
I have a feeling both of these pitchers are going to take a little while to get on track.

Gonna be a bumpy ride.

Not for Burnett. Reds will swing at anything and everything from this point forward. Clockwork.

wheels
07-20-2013, 06:13 PM
Sloppiness from both teams. Let's hope the Pirates continue the trend in the bottom half.

Wonderful Monds
07-20-2013, 06:13 PM
Getting flashes of lightning again here in SE Indiana

50YrRedsFan
07-20-2013, 06:14 PM
Cozart's error seemed to wake-up Latos. He was all over the place that inning but looked awesome against McCutchen.

Latos is most likely pissed because he had to get 5 outs that inning. He doesn't hide his emotions.

mth123
07-20-2013, 06:15 PM
Latos throwing a boatload of pitches. Plus he's not one to keep his composure. I hope they have Hoover ready to go multiple innings.

I also winder if he was throwing to stay loose during the delay. He may have a lot more pitches on that arm than his count is showing. Let's get through 5 with a lead and let the skys open to save the pen.

wheels
07-20-2013, 06:15 PM
Not for Burnett. Reds will swing at anything and everything from this point forward. Clockwork.

His M.O. is to do just that. He's very deceptive.

Wonderful Monds
07-20-2013, 06:16 PM
Pi-rats D strikes again

ProfessorTofty
07-20-2013, 06:16 PM
Choo knocks one off the glove of Garrett Jones and Reds have the first baserunner on again.

Wonderful Monds
07-20-2013, 06:16 PM
Why did anyone ever trust a baseball theory proposed by Tom Verducci, btw? This guy is an idiot.

mth123
07-20-2013, 06:16 PM
Latos is most likely pissed because he had to get 5 outs that inning. He doesn't hide his emotions.

Maybe, but one of those extra outs was on him. That strike-out runner reached on a wild pitch. Not sure Hanigan would have prevented that one either.

If that's him pitching pissed. I hope he stays pissed.

Matt700wlw
07-20-2013, 06:18 PM
Good to see Ludwick in the dugout

Wonderful Monds
07-20-2013, 06:19 PM
Ban sliding by Reds players

Raisor
07-20-2013, 06:20 PM
Getting flashes of lightning again here in SE Indiana

Someone get the Flux Compasator warmed up

Kingspoint
07-20-2013, 06:21 PM
Can't see it. Was that a routine flyout to left for Heisey?

DocRed
07-20-2013, 06:21 PM
Nice one MVP...

Wonderful Monds
07-20-2013, 06:21 PM
Ban stealing by Reds players

mth123
07-20-2013, 06:23 PM
Can't see it. Was that a routine flyout to left for Heisey?

Pop behind third. Marte came in a decent way to get it, but it wasn't a big hit or anything.

mth123
07-20-2013, 06:24 PM
Ban stealing by Reds players

Been saying that since Ryan Freel started running the team out of innings.

Gallen5862
07-20-2013, 06:24 PM
What happened?

ProfessorTofty
07-20-2013, 06:25 PM
Ban stealing by Reds players? Poor Billy Hamilton, what'll he do if he does make it to the Reds? He'll be lost in space.

mth123
07-20-2013, 06:25 PM
What happened?

Votto k'd and Choo Caught stealing. DP.

50YrRedsFan
07-20-2013, 06:25 PM
This really irks me...I live in California, and Fox is showing the Yankees/RedSox game on TV, but MLB TV has the Reds game blacked out. Why? I can't get it on TV. Why is MLB TV blacked out?

Wonderful Monds
07-20-2013, 06:26 PM
Mike Leake sounds stoned, lol

mth123
07-20-2013, 06:26 PM
This really irks me...I live in California, and Fox is showing the Yankees/RedSox game on TV, but MLB TV has the Reds game blacked out. Why? I can't get it on TV. Why is MLB TV blacked out?

Because Fox pays big money for a captive audience. It sucks.

Raisor
07-20-2013, 06:27 PM
Mike Leake sounds stoned, lol

Turns out water is wet too.

I see the Reds being very pot friendly.

Gallen5862
07-20-2013, 06:27 PM
Thanks MTH123.

reds44
07-20-2013, 06:28 PM
Nice one MVP...
Good post!

Wonderful Monds
07-20-2013, 06:28 PM
Mike spittin truth about pitching W/L

Wonderful Monds
07-20-2013, 06:29 PM
Turns out water is wet too.

I see the Reds being very pot friendly.

Big Dread Machine?

50YrRedsFan
07-20-2013, 06:30 PM
Because Fox pays big money for a captive audience. It sucks.

I'd like to tell Fox and MLB to capture THIS!

50YrRedsFan
07-20-2013, 06:32 PM
We're going to be lucky if Latos goes 5 today. Making a lot of pitches.

ProfessorTofty
07-20-2013, 06:33 PM
Reds catch a break there-- ground rule double, otherwise woulda scored a run for sure.

50YrRedsFan
07-20-2013, 06:34 PM
Cant give Barmes anything near the plate here with Burnett on deck.

redsfaninbsg
07-20-2013, 06:34 PM
Dusty managing this series like it's the playoffs (and I don't disagree).

Kc61
07-20-2013, 06:35 PM
I see two innings in JJ Hoover's future.

mth123
07-20-2013, 06:35 PM
I think the Reds are playing this game like it's going to end early. I'm with this move to walk Barmes.

50YrRedsFan
07-20-2013, 06:36 PM
Get 2 strikes on Burnett, then give him a high inside hard one.

ProfessorTofty
07-20-2013, 06:37 PM
Struck 'em out, and the Reds get out of trouble again!

mth123
07-20-2013, 06:37 PM
OK. Get a run or two now.

50YrRedsFan
07-20-2013, 06:37 PM
Just the way I planned it.

redsfaninbsg
07-20-2013, 06:37 PM
Pirates have already stranded seven runners........... Living dangerously.

New York Red
07-20-2013, 06:38 PM
Latos with 74 pitches through three innings.

Kc61
07-20-2013, 06:39 PM
Hopefully Mat goes five. JJ two. Then the rest of them.

mth123
07-20-2013, 06:44 PM
Phillips K's.

ProfessorTofty
07-20-2013, 06:46 PM
Bruce strikes out swinging.

mth123
07-20-2013, 06:46 PM
Bruce Ks

Wonderful Monds
07-20-2013, 06:46 PM
Jay looking really bad discipline wise today

ProfessorTofty
07-20-2013, 06:47 PM
And Hannahan strikes out too.

mth123
07-20-2013, 06:48 PM
Burnett on a roll now. 4 Ks in a row.

Kingspoint
07-20-2013, 06:49 PM
This is the same tension that was in the 7th Inning yesterday, but it's only through 3 innings.

50YrRedsFan
07-20-2013, 06:51 PM
Burnett with 6 K's in 3 innings....I hope 4 runs is enough.

ProfessorTofty
07-20-2013, 06:52 PM
Marte with a long fly; one out.

DocRed
07-20-2013, 06:55 PM
Geezus Latos....

Todd Gack
07-20-2013, 06:55 PM
Dallas is gonna be really upset with that.

mth123
07-20-2013, 06:55 PM
Ugh, McCutchen HR. 4-3.