Reds @ Giants 7/22/2013

[NebraskaRed]

Reds: Choo 8, Heisey 7, Votto 3, Phillips 4, Bruce 9, Frazier 5, Cozart 6, Mesoraco 2, Arroyo RHP

Giants: Blanco LF, Scutaro 2B, Posey C, Sandoval 3B, Pence RF, Belt 1B, Torres CF, Crawford SS and Lincecum RHP

Reds start a 58 game west coast trip (I could be off on that number). Cozart is still not in the 2 hole. I repeat, Cozart is still not batting 2nd.

[cumberlandreds]

All is well Cozart is batting 7th. :)

[kaldaniels]

All is well Cozart is batting 7th. :)

:thumbup:

And all of a sudden Mr. Heisey is quietly doing very well.

[EMAW]

Despite not hitting Cozart in the two spot, it is likely the expert bashers will find fault with this lineup

[Kingspoint]

I'll gladly take 6-5 on this road trip. It would be an improvement over what we've done this year on the road, plus when taken into consideration the team's history of traveling out West, and the packed schedule.

7-4 is the hope, for me, at least.

[CySeymour]

Despite not hitting Cozart in the two spot, it is likely the expert bashers will find fault with this lineup

Heisey really isn't a top of the order hitter, either. But he's better then Cozart, so it's an improvement.

[Raisor]

I am fine with lineup.

[ProfessorTofty]

I'm cool with it as well. Let's cut some Giants down to size!

[Ironman92]

Need mor wins!!!

I'd like them to work Timmy a little....even though he's had 7 or 8 days rest he still went 148 pitches and I imagine Bochy won't keep him around too long....it's not like Bochy will let him go too long and try to get Timmy a win.

Reds by a TD.

[Falcon7]

Does anybody expect something big from Votto tonight?
3 or more rbi's, or 2 doubles, or maybe even a 3 run HOMER...
^ Heck, maybe all of the above.

[Kc61]

:thumbup:

And all of a sudden Mr. Heisey is quietly doing very well.

I'm still skeptical, but I'll take it.

Will say this. Heisey is one heck of a defensive left fielder. I think it's his best talent.

[alloverjr]

Despite not hitting Cozart in the two spot, it is likely the expert bashers will find fault with this lineup

Is there a list of expert bashers? Qualifications? And most importantly who do you have to bash to make this list? Dusty, Votto, or other posters? :lol:

[texasdave]

Jason Grilli seems to be hurt. Called the trainer out. He is coming out of the game immediately.

[ProfessorTofty]

Choo gets a double and extends his hitting streak to 16.

[BluegrassRedleg]

Great start. He just Chootles.

[Red Raindog]

ho hum - our first bad call of the night -- and oh yeah Choo is on base anyway

[ProfessorTofty]

Robinson a late fill-in for Heisey and lands a bunt single!

[BluegrassRedleg]

Speed, baby. Nice bunt single by DR.

[Stray]

He can fly

[mu4103]

come on Chris rip one

[Red Raindog]

nice == KROb - err Heisey err somebody with bunt single

[RiverRat13]

I'd love to know for one day of my life what it is like to be as fast as a guy like Robinson.

[Gallen5862]

Thanks for the pbp. It's suppose to be on extra innings but braves game went long.

[mu4103]

Heisey injured?

[Ironman92]

Tim looks not sharp.

[Edd Roush]

Any word on what happened to Heisey? Why is he not in the game?

[Gallen5862]

What was the bad call?

[Ironman92]

Heisey injured?

I'll bite and say cool weather kept him from getting fully loose.

[mdccclxix]

Is it just me or does Votto miss a ton of perfect fastballs?

[ProfessorTofty]

Votto strikes out. Come on, Phillips, more RBIs.

[Red in Chicago]

What was the bad call?

not with two strikes against you

[Stray]

Just terrible. At worst you need a fly ball and you take that pitch??

[Ironman92]

Votto doing his Stubbs impression.

[ProfessorTofty]

Robinson takes second.

[Ironman92]

Reds with a SB!!!! They are pretty much the 1985 Cardinals

[Stray]

Nice time to run and get out of the dp

[Red Raindog]

What was the bad call?

checked swing that home ump called a strike -- next pitch was a double

[Ironman92]

C'mon Brandon....two strike approach

[BluegrassRedleg]

Turning Marty on to hear his reaction to getting no runs here.

[ProfessorTofty]

Tapper to the mound, Choo is tagged out.

[Red in Chicago]

this team is ridiculous on the base paths

[Stray]

Ugh

[Ironman92]

Well at least he made contact

[BluegrassRedleg]

Good effing grief.

[Red Raindog]

first two on -- and now Votto & BP fail --- not liking this start so much now

[redsfaninbsg]

I've not knocked Votto all year but his last two at bats have been terrible.

[Ironman92]

Lol at Welsh! He just said the Reds are pretty much in the same as they had 2nd and 3rd with 1 out and now they have 1st and 3rd and 2 outs???? Sounds like Dusty math.

[ProfessorTofty]

And now Phillips takes second base, and it's once again second and third.

[Ironman92]

BTW....the Dodgers are en fuego

[kaldaniels]

Lol at Welsh! He just said the Reds are pretty much in the same as they had 2nd and 3rd with 1 out and now they have 1st and 3rd and 2 outs???? Sounds like Dusty math.

No. He was just saying it wasn't really a mistake by Choo. That was his point.

[ProfessorTofty]

Bruce takes ball four; it is loaded for Frazier. Come on, let's go, Reds!

[Ironman92]

Frazier due one of those ridiculous flail out of balance hits to short RCF

[ProfessorTofty]

Frazier blasts one to the wall! It's 3-0 Reds!

[RiverRat13]

Frazier! Nice!

[Ironman92]

Frazier due one of those ridiculous flail out of balance hits to short RCF

Or just murder one

[wheels]

That was beautiful.

Wow.

[BluegrassRedleg]

Todd Frazier TATTOO'd that ball. Wow.

3-0 Redlegs.

[Red in Chicago]

frazier delivers...NICE!!

[Red Raindog]

wow -- Todd bails the team out -- sweet

[texasdave]

Todd!!

[ProfessorTofty]

That was great. Needed that.

[Stray]

That was loud off the bat

[Tom Servo]

Frazier unclogs the bases.

[Roy Tucker]

Ball and strike calls are a little off.

[NebraskaRed]

Frazier was overdue for that. Awesome

[kaldaniels]

That AB had more value than a triple with the bases empty.

[Ironman92]

The Todd Father

[Hillsdale87]

Great to see Bruce work the walk after being down 0-2 too. Great job keeping the inning alive

[Ironman92]

That AB had more value than a triple with the bases empty.

-----scratching head

[ProfessorTofty]

Cozart flies out to right to end the inning, but it's 3-0 Reds after half an inning.

[Gallen5862]

checked swing that home ump called a strike -- next pitch was a double

Thank you.

[Kc61]

Nice to see Frazier lace into one. He could be a catalyst if he gets hot.

Cozart with a typical fly to the right side. C'mon Cozart we thought you were heating up.

Nice lead.

[kaldaniels]

-----scratching head

Situational hitting has value. It is not a skill though.

[ProfessorTofty]

No word yet on why Heisey didn't start tonight.

[texasdave]

Arroyo looks like he is ten pounds heavier. Must have been one heckuva all-star break for Bronson.

[Kc61]

Starting to think Arroyo is getting a benefit from all the 98 MPH throwers in baseball. Just don't see many pitchers like him anymore. In the old days there were a lot more pitchers relying on slow stuff.

[kaldaniels]

Starting to think Arroyo is getting a benefit from all the 98 MPH throwers in baseball. Just don't see many pitchers like him anymore. In the old days there were a lot more pitchers relying on slow stuff.

I echoed the same thought recently.

[ProfessorTofty]

Posey blasts one for a base hit with two out.

[Kc61]

I don't remember the name of the SF stadium but it looks like you could fit two GABPs in there. Outfield is huge.

Maybe bring up Hamilton to pinch field for Choo.

[Roy Tucker]

I hate west coast trips. I always stay up too late.

[ProfessorTofty]

Sandoval pops out in the infield, and the Giants do not score.

[kaldaniels]

Keep repeating this number. 148.

[mbgrayson]

Pitch counts will be important for both starters tonight. With the twin bill tomorrow, both teams will want their starters to go deep tonight.

After 1, Reds 3, Giants 0.
Lincecum at 31 pitches, 19 strikes.
Arroyo at 19 pitches, 13 strikes.

[Red Raindog]

I hate west coast trips. I always stay up too late.

same here

[Ironman92]

I echoed the same thought recently.

So did the Fox Ohio Broadcasters

[RiverRat13]

Mes!

[Roy Tucker]

Looks like Arroyo has his mojo tonight. If I we're the Giants, I"d sign him in the off season.

[RedEye]

Mezzzzzz!

[Ironman92]

That's how you hit a first pitch.

[wheels]

Mes, with a rally killer.

[Red Raindog]

that was a bolt from Mes

[mu4103]

Robinson was just put in the line-up late. Heisey is not hurt (per John Fay). Make a decision already Dusty. The man drives me nuts. Probably another gut decision. Trust me, nothing good can come from that gut.

[mbgrayson]

Wow, Mark Berry back at 3rd base coach tonight! That's great...

[ProfessorTofty]

Arroyo pops out foul.

[RedEye]

Wow, Mark Berry back at 3rd base coach tonight! That's great...

There's your catalyst for a second-half run... :)

[RiverRat13]

Choo!

[wheels]

[QUOTE=mu4103;2915512]Robinson was just put in the line-up late. Heisey is not hurt (per John Fay). Make a decision already Dusty. The man drives me nuts. Probably another gut decision. Trust me, nothing good can come from

[ProfessorTofty]

Chooooooooooooo!!!! And another one gone! 5-0!

[Roy Tucker]

I like this.

[RiverRat13]

Choo!

[Red in Chicago]

choo not taking any chances on the base paths this time around :lol:

[wheels]

Robinson was just put in the line-up late. Heisey is not hurt (per John Fay). Make a decision already Dusty. The man drives me nuts. Probably another gut decision. Trust me, nothing good can come from that gut.

Robinson helped create that three run first. Give it a rest.

[Red Raindog]

Is Choo hot?

5-0 nice -- get some more & I can get some much needed sleep

[Kc61]

Robinson was just put in the line-up late. Heisey is not hurt (per John Fay). Make a decision already Dusty. The man drives me nuts. Probably another gut decision. Trust me, nothing good can come from that gut.

I'm guessing Dusty looked around and remembered that DRob should play more in these big ballparks with huge outfields. Guessing he'll play a lot this week.

Homer Choo.

Just amazing. Team couldn't homer in GABP, but now two bombs and Frazier's bases clearing double. As they say, you never know.

[Falcon7]

Hey Grande, Votto did not hit the ball!

Bang! Bang!

[RedEye]

Choo!

[Roy Tucker]

I like this.

[BluegrassRedleg]

Well, this is fun. :beerme:

[Red in Chicago]

dp

[RedEye]

Choo!

[wheels]

Robinson was just put in the line-up late. Heisey is not hurt (per John Fay). Make a decision already Dusty. The man drives me nuts. Probably another gut decision. Trust me, nothing good can come from that gut.

Ridiculous. What game are you watching?

[reds44]

Robinson was just put in the line-up late. Heisey is not hurt (per John Fay). Make a decision already Dusty. The man drives me nuts. Probably another gut decision. Trust me, nothing good can come from that gut.
Except Robinson singled, stole a base, and scored in the first.

Fire teeeeh dusty!!!11

[ProfessorTofty]

Bit of a forum blip there. Anyway, great blast by Choo there! Now 5-0.

[50YrRedsFan]

Not Lincecum's night

[dubc47834]

Robinson was just put in the line-up late. Heisey is not hurt (per John Fay). Make a decision already Dusty. The man drives me nuts. Probably another gut decision. Trust me, nothing good can come from that gut.

A Robinson base hit is not good?

[Kc61]

Robinson was just put in the line-up late. Heisey is not hurt (per John Fay). Make a decision already Dusty. The man drives me nuts. Probably another gut decision. Trust me, nothing good can come from that gut.

I'm guessing Dusty decided that if DRob is ever going to play, it should be in this stadium with a huge outfield. I mean this is where you need his speed.

Reds couldn't homer in GABP but now they can in SF's huge stadium. I guess the opponent's pitching may have something to do with this.

[RedEye]

Well, Lincecum is fooling Votto -- he's got that going for him.

[RiverRat13]

Joey had to be guessing something else there.

[reds44]

I'm guessing Dusty decided that if DRob is ever going to play, it should be in this stadium with a huge outfield. I mean this is where you need his speed.

Reds couldn't homer in GABP but now they can in SF's huge stadium. I guess the opponent's pitching may have something to do with this.
My guess is it has to do with the weather and Heisey's bad wheel.

[kaldaniels]

So did the Fox Ohio Broadcasters

I love the search function.

http://www.redszone.com/forums/showpost.php?p=2891419&postcount=24


I wonder if the younger players are having a tougher time against Arroyo as he ages. As the Arroyo types become extinct, I imagine many guys have never faced a pitcher like him, and have focused on hitting the hard stuff.

[Kc61]

Well, Lincecum is fooling Votto -- he's got that going for him.

Votto came close to a bad word after that at bat.

[wheels]

This is awesome. I have tomorrow off, plus the Reds are up five on the West Coast.

My sleeping dog doesn't know what he is missing.

[dubc47834]

Well, Lincecum is fooling Votto -- he's got that going for him.

I'll take him fooling Votto and the rest of the Reds fooling Bigtimetimmyjim all game long...lol!

[50YrRedsFan]

Is Votto hurting? This is not like him at all.

[Red in Chicago]

Votto came close to a bad word after that at bat.

me too:lol:

[mu4103]

My guess is it has to do with the weather and Heisey's bad wheel.

That makes sense.

[Roy Tucker]

Never let facts get in the way of a good rant.

[Big Klu]

I'm guessing Dusty looked around and remembered that DRob should play more in these big ballparks with huge outfields. Guessing he'll play a lot this week.

Homer Choo.

Just amazing. Team couldn't homer in GABP, but now two bombs and Frazier's bases clearing double. As they say, you never know.

Choo is naming his next son after his teammate?

[Falcon7]

Is it just me or does Votto miss a ton of perfect fastballs?

No just you, in my observations. But most on here would say it is.

[Ironman92]

I love the search function.

http://www.redszone.com/forums/showpost.php?p=2891419&postcount=24

I know....I remember reading it....and two starts ago the announcers mentioned it.

[Ironman92]

148

[50YrRedsFan]

148

He may get there by the 6th.

[DocRed]

Choo is naming his next son after his teammate?

No vice versa...Shin Soo Bailey

[Ironman92]

I'll predict Bochy gets ejected.

[reds44]

This is one of the games you hope the Giants go to sleep and Arroyo throws a complete game.

[Ironman92]

He may get there by the 6th.

After allowing 19 runs

[Brutus]

148

That was nine days ago. Doubt very seriously that has anything to do with it. The fact he hasn't pitched in nine days is probably a bigger reason for tonight than the 148-pitches.

[50YrRedsFan]

Who's hotter, Dodgers or Rays?

[wheels]

They really need Bronson to go deep into this game. A reasonably well rested bullpen will be essential in that double header.

[Ironman92]

Kal Daniels = Chris Welsh obviously lol

[RedEye]

Votto looks like he might be overthinking it right now. He just looks hesitant for some reason. Usually that works for him, but whatever reason it seems to be backfiring at the moment. I'm sure he'll turn it around; just an observation.

[Falcon7]

Is Votto hurting? This is not like him at all.

Been doing it all year, and a lot of last.

With a 5 run lead now, I think he will do something positive.

[kaldaniels]

Kal Daniels = Chris Welsh obviously lol

I'll respond to this during the commercial break. :D

[Ironman92]

Who's hotter, Dodgers or Rays?

Dodgers....if Kemp can ever get and stay healthy. With Hanley stroking it, Puig killing it. A Gon playing well, Crawford coming on.....Kershaw, Greinke, Ryu......lookout

[Big Klu]

George Grande is much easier to listen to when the Reds have a good team.

[RedEye]

Been doing it all year, and a lot of last.

With a 5 run lead now, I think he will do something positive.

Been doing what all year?

[RedsBrick]

So far, Bronson's got some wicked movement working!

[wheels]

George Grande is much easier to listen to when the Reds have a good team.

So amazingly true.:laugh:

[kaldaniels]

I find myself liking a lot of posts tonight. Keep it up fellas. :beerme:

[New York Red]

Just got home. Had to pick up my daughter at her boyfriend's house, Grr. Anyway, thank you, DVR, so I was able to rewind and watch it "live". Quick comments: I love DR's speed. He turns sac bunts into hits. Joey is my favorite Red, but he has really struggled this year in RBI situations. Bruce's walk was a great AB and kept the inning alive. Then Fraz comes through bigtime, and Mez and Choo go yard.

Nice start. I'm now in my usual "recliner, w/laptop to the side, Reds game" spot. :)

[RiverRat13]

Bronson's spinnin' it up there pretty good tonight.

[Ironman92]

Kal Daniels = Chris Welsh obviously lol

But when you said (after Choo getting out in a rundown) "the Reds are pretty much still in the same boat as they had 2nd and 3rd with 1 out and now they are 1st and 3rd with 2 outs.....lol

[Tadasimha]

Crawford made Arroyo work a bit there

[wheels]

Been doing what all year?

I think he's saying Votto has only produced when they're up by a large margin.


:lol:Yeah.

[reds44]

I find myself liking a lot of posts tonight. Keep it up fellas. :beerme:
West Coast game threads are usually the most fun. And 19 inning games in Philly with attractive underage ballgirls.

[Roy Tucker]

Choo is naming his next son after his teammate?

No, he'll just use the common Korean name of Ah.

[Falcon7]

George Grande is much easier to listen to when the Reds have a good team.

And with the volume way down.

[50YrRedsFan]

Arroyo K's the side....He must be throwing his heater 87mph:D

[Red in Chicago]

two innings in an hour while on the west coast...don't think i'll make it all the way through tonight...

[Ironman92]

And with the volume way down.

Hi, hello, how are ya?

[Falcon7]

two innings in an hour while on the west coast...don't think i'll make it all the way through tonight...

C'mon man, your on central time...

[Roy Tucker]

Bronson's spinnin' it up there pretty good tonight.

Yep. Spinning up those frisbees.

[Ironman92]

Arroyo K's the side....He must be throwing his heater 87mph:D

If the Reds pitchers strike out 11+ every ticket paying fan gets the Season 4 DVD of Full House

[kbrake]

West Coast game threads are usually the most fun. And 19 inning games in Philly with attractive underage ballgirls.

I'd like to confirm the 2nd half of this post.

[Ironman92]

Votto and BP showing why they are the 2 Reds offensive all-stars

[Red in Chicago]

C'mon man, your on central time...

true, but i get up at 5 (central) and i'm in my late 40's

[ProfessorTofty]

Ah! Bruce blast, and his drought is finally over! Another Reds homer.

[wheels]

A mighty poke for Bruce!

[50YrRedsFan]

If the Reds pitchers strike out 11+ every ticket paying fan gets the Season 4 DVD of Full House

You just made me think of the free pizzas....if we k 11 in the 1st game tomorrow, does that count? We are the home team.

[Ironman92]

true, but i get up at 5 (central) and i'm in my late 40's

You should change your name to Old in Chicago

[Red in Chicago]

wow, bruce tagged that one...i love all these runs off of the freak

[Tadasimha]

Big bada boom!

[Red Raindog]

bed time getting closer - thank you Jay

[Roy Tucker]

Jeez, what is this, GABP West?

[Ironman92]

You just made me think of the free pizzas....if we k 11 in the 1st game tomorrow, does that count? We are the home team.

No....only Full House Dvd's....please keep up

[edabbs44]

Refreshing that I dealt Lincecum in my fantasy league a few hours before lineups were set this week.

[New York Red]

Two great ABs for Jay tonight. Hopefully his mini-slump is over.

[Ironman92]

Jeez, what is this, GABP West?

I think it's Creampuff Central

[50YrRedsFan]

Our batting practice pitcher gets more outs than Lincecum is tonight.

[edabbs44]

Panda is gigantic.

[Red Raindog]

You should change your name to Old in Chicago

That was me -- Sat. Sun & Mon in Chi-town

[reds44]

Fire Jacoby!

[kaldaniels]

Panda is gigantic.

Even got a scolding from Grande. That says something.

[50YrRedsFan]

No....only Full House Dvd's....please keep up

OK, so I'm slow...but I'm old, too.

[RiverRat13]

No....only Full House Dvd's....please keep up

Jesse and the Rippers recently got back together.

[Tadasimha]

A mighty poke for Bruce!

Per the Giants color guy, the Reds "let out some shaft" at the plate! :eek:

[Brutus]

Refreshing that I dealt Lincecum in my fantasy league a few hours before lineups were set this week.

Selling high. A true fantasy pro. Kudos.

[VR]

Have to love getting to their pen early with a dh tomorrow.....

[Roy Tucker]

true, but i get up at 5 (central) and i'm in my late 40's

Old age isn't for wusses.

[kaldaniels]

Per the Giants color guy, the Reds "let out some shaft" at the plate! :eek:

West Coast Game Thread!

Put the kids to sleep!

[ProfessorTofty]

Cozart now on with a single.

[50YrRedsFan]

Selling high. A true fantasy pro. Kudos.

Insider trading

[Ironman92]

Timmy going for the opposite of a no hitter.

[Captain Hook]

I wonder if the Reds feel like they have something to prove against these Giants. Their success against them so far this season doesn't make up for what happened last year but it sure is nice.

[dubc47834]

West Coast Game Thread!

Put the kids to sleep!

Bow chicka wow wow!!!

[Brutus]

Insider trading

Ed fears no SEC.

[reds44]

I wonder if the Reds feel like they have something to prove against these Giants. Their success against them so far this season doesn't make up for what happened last year but it sure is nice.
Probably has more to do with Giants being a big pile of suck this year lol

[kbrake]

Maybe it is just me but Cozart seems to be putting much better AB's together lately. Actually feels like he is working the count a little bit. Nice to see.

[LexRedsFan]

I hate the west coast because we seem to struggle, but I love these late night game times. They fit so well with my insomniac sleep patterns.

[Falcon7]

true, but i get up at 5 (central) and i'm in my late 40's

Me to and I'm 60! But I go back to bed until about noon. :laugh:

[Red Raindog]

Selling high. A true fantasy pro. Kudos.

An old guy I did a lot of business with - now deceased -- used to tell me his mother rocked him to sleep in his cradle singing -- buy low - sell high --- he was great fun turned a lake called Mud Lake into Nyona Lake & developed it

[Ironman92]

In a couple innings do you put Itzturis in for Phillips, Hannahan in for Votto?

[50YrRedsFan]

Bummer, only 1 run that inning.

[kaldaniels]

In a couple innings do you put Itzturis in for Phillips, Hannahan in for Votto?

Good call if the margin stays the same.

[Red Raindog]

Maybe it is just me but Cozart seems to be putting much better AB's together lately. Actually feels like he is working the count a little bit. Nice to see.

wants back in the 2 hole?

[Ironman92]

Need mor wins!!!

I'd like them to work Timmy a little....even though he's had 7 or 8 days rest he still went 148 pitches and I imagine Bochy won't keep him around too long....it's not like Bochy will let him go too long and try to get Timmy a win.

Reds by a TD.

Hey Kal....Reds by a TD

[Brutus]

An old guy I did a lot of business with - now deceased -- used to tell me his mother rocked him to sleep in his cradle singing -- buy low - sell high --- he was great fun turned a lake called Mud Lake into Nyona Lake & developed it

It's cliche for sure, but tried and true.

[Roy Tucker]

Per the Giants color guy, the Reds "let out some shaft" at the plate! :eek:

I don't think you'll hear George use that line.

[reds44]

wants back in the 2 hole?
That's what she said?

[Reds Freak]

Probably has more to do with Giants being a big pile of suck this year lol

Reds44, you're in NC now? What part? I thought you lived in Chicago...

[Big Klu]

Congratulations to Jay Bruce, who has tied Brandon Phillips for 13th 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. Brandon Phillips - 154
13. Jay Bruce - 154
15. Joe Morgan - 152
15. Pete Rose - 152
17. Joey Votto - 148
18. Lee May - 147
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

[50YrRedsFan]

That's what she said?

Whoa Nellie!

[Brutus]

That's what she said?

You're a bad, bad man.

[reds44]

Reds44, you're in NC now? What part? I thought you lived in Chicago...
I did. Graduated and moved to Chapel Hill (my family moved out here a couple years back) in May.

Actually just signed a lease for an apartment in Raleigh today.

[BluegrassRedleg]

Bronson's a joy to watch field his position. So good.

[edabbs44]

Ed fears no SEC.

Ironic that I am a compliance officer.

[RiverRat13]

I did. Graduated and moved to Chapel Hill (my family moved out here a couple years back) in May.

Actually just signed a lease for an apartment in Raleigh today.

Go to Clyde Cooper's for lunch. You're welcome.

[Red Raindog]

It's cliche for sure, but tried and true.

yup -- he was a magician - drove a car blind folded -- & had several businesses --- you had to keep you hand on your wallet when he was around because he wanted all your money in any deal -- taught me a lot

[Tadasimha]

Like a pitcher who knows how to field his position! :beerme:

[reds44]

Go to Clyde Cooper's for lunch. You're welcome.
Where is it/what kind of food?

[Reds Freak]

I did. Graduated and moved to Chapel Hill (my family moved out here a couple years back) in May.

Actually just signed a lease for an apartment in Raleigh today.

Gotcha. Just finished grad school at Chapel Hill, two of the most fun years of my life. Hope you enjoy!

[edabbs44]

That's what she said?

I purposely stay away from that term for this very reason. Thankfully I'm not the only one who thinks that way.

[Red Raindog]

That's what she said?

I don't talk --- :D

[reds44]

Gotcha. Just finished grad school at Chapel Hill, two of the most fun years of my life. Hope you enjoy!
Hahaha when the Blackhawks were in the Cup Finals I was pretty much at Top of the Hill every night getting bombed. Enjoying myself out here for sure. Eastern time and having an adult job and having to get up at 7 am every day is an adjustment for sure. I miss when the Reds would go out west and I could sleep til noon the next day.

[50YrRedsFan]

Bronson amping it up to 89 on some of those.

[New York Red]

Gotcha. Just finished grad school at Chapel Hill, two of the most fun years of my life. Hope you enjoy!
I hope both of you are proud of the dirtiest athletic department in college sports right now. Sorry, I'd rather talk Reds baseball, but that doesn't seem to be the theme in tonight's game thread.

[50YrRedsFan]

When Bronson is done playing, we should hire him as pitching coach.

[Roy Tucker]

What a mistake putting Robinson in the lineup.

[reds44]

I hope both of you are proud of the dirtiest athletic department in college sports right now. Sorry, I'd rather talk Reds baseball, but that doesn't seem to be the theme in tonight's game thread.
I moved here two months ago, I have absolutely no ties to UNC. I actually despise them for beating Illinois in the National Championship game a few years back.

I can't speak for Reds Freak though.....:laugh:

[Red Raindog]

Will Votto make contact tonight?

;)

[kbrake]

I hope both of you are proud of the dirtiest athletic department in college sports right now. Sorry, I'd rather talk Reds baseball, but that doesn't seem to be the theme in tonight's game thread.

Late night game threads tend to go off the rails often. That is why they tend to be the best, especially up 6-0.

[Red Raindog]

and the answer is yes..... base hit

[reds44]

BUT....there wasn't a man in scoring position!

[dubc47834]

I wonder if that base hit improved his trade value any?

[50YrRedsFan]

Dusty must have eaten some chimichangas to give him that GUT feeling to start DRob. He has 2 hits.:D

[ProfessorTofty]

So long, Lincecum.

[RiverRat13]

Where is it/what kind of food?

BBQ on Davie St. in Raleigh. You won't spend more than six bucks there for lunch.

[Tornon]

Standing ovation for Lincecum

[reds44]

BBQ on Davie St. in Raleigh. You won't spend more than six bucks there for lunch.
Been looking for a BBQ place since I moved down here. Appreciate it! Def will hit up when I move in.

[hebroncougar]

Good deal, Giants are going to burn up their pen the day before the DH.

[dubc47834]

Dusty must have eaten some chimichangas to give him that GUT feeling to start DRob. He has 2 hits.:D

No just gas, he had chili for dinner last nite!

[Red Raindog]

Tim out --- me with a long meeting on Tuesday after a long week-end working means I'm out --- wishing you animals an easy win...

[Captain Hook]

Robinson was just put in the line-up late. Heisey is not hurt (per John Fay). Make a decision already Dusty. The man drives me nuts. Probably another gut decision. Trust me, nothing good can come from that gut.

Robinson 2-3 tonight.

Sometimes I prefer Dusty's gut over his brain.;)

[Roy Tucker]

Votto misses his pitch, has a conversation with himself, and then rips one into RF for a hit.

[Kc61]

I guess tomorrow Cingrani comes up. Soto goes down. Reynolds comes up with the special exemption.

Would be nice to see Soto get an at bat tonight, maybe even two.

[Brutus]

yup -- he was a magician - drove a car blind folded -- & had several businesses --- you had to keep you hand on your wallet when he was around because he wanted all your money in any deal -- taught me a lot

It was definitely the best fantasy baseball advice I ever got, although it definitely applies to business in general.

I remember picking up Jonathan Sanchez in my NL-only league the week before his no-hitter as a free agent. He threw the no-hitter and then I unloaded him a week later to an owner desperate for pitching. Previously I used to fall in love with too many players and was always late in being willing to trade them. But once I started treating them as assets and went off market value, it led to far more success.

[Reds Freak]

I hope both of you are proud of the dirtiest athletic department in college sports right now. Sorry, I'd rather talk Reds baseball, but that doesn't seem to be the theme in tonight's game thread.

Reds44, I spent a lot of time at TopO, I bet we were there at the same time at some point.

NY Red, without going into too much, I'll beg to differ. I spent two years working for the department. :)

[ProfessorTofty]

Fair ball! Votto scores on a bad throw to the plate, and it's two runs!

[Stray]

lol he didn't even slide

[New York Red]

Late night game threads tend to go off the rails often. That is why they tend to be the best, especially up 6-0.
They only go off the rails when we're up 6-0 after 4 and it stays that way. Hopefully this one stays that way.