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Rock of Truth
07-30-2013, 04:51 PM
Latos vs. Volquez - Should be an easy one for the TV crew. Lots of stats "since the trade" etc.

Tom Servo
07-30-2013, 07:07 PM
Robinson 7
Choo 8
Votto 3
Phillips 4
Bruce 9
Frazier 5
Cozart 6
Mesoraco 2
Latos 1

cincyredway
07-30-2013, 07:11 PM
Espn has choo listed as playing left field is this true.

texasdave
07-30-2013, 07:16 PM
Espn has choo listed as playing left field is this true.

MLB.com has Choo listed in left field as well.

ProfessorTofty
07-30-2013, 07:17 PM
Espn has choo listed as playing left field is this true.
That's what MLB.com has as well.

Robinson CF
Choo LF
Votto 1B
Phillips 2B
Bruce RF
Frazier 3B
Cozart SS
Mesoraco C
Latos RHP

RedsBrick
07-30-2013, 07:50 PM
I sense 6-8 runs tonight for the good guys.

Fullboat
07-30-2013, 07:58 PM
I sense 6-8 runs tonight for the good guys.


6-8 walks as well :)

Gallen5862
07-30-2013, 08:05 PM
The Reds game will be on MLB Network tonight.

Matt700wlw
07-30-2013, 08:08 PM
Choo in left to make it easier on his ankle, but he wanted to play because the offense is scuffling

reds44
07-30-2013, 08:08 PM
I could not be anymore in love with tonights lineup.

RedsBrick
07-30-2013, 08:35 PM
6-8 walks as well :)

Yeah, we can only hope he's not 'on' tonight.

Wonderful Monds
07-30-2013, 08:45 PM
Weeeeeeeird lineup

Redhook
07-30-2013, 08:46 PM
I could not be anymore in love with tonights lineup.

Ditto. Is it really that hard? Love Choo and Votto back to back.

Kingspoint
07-30-2013, 08:55 PM
Who is slower? Choo or Votto tonight?

Looking for XBH's from Phillips and Bruce (the XBH King).

Ironman92
07-30-2013, 08:56 PM
Who is slower? Choo or Votto tonight?

Looking for XBH's from Phillips and Bruce (the XBH King).

Votto

KronoRed
07-30-2013, 09:10 PM
Go team.

kaldaniels
07-30-2013, 09:18 PM
Latos vs. Volquez - Should be an easy one for the TV crew. Lots of stats "since the trade" etc.

"This game has the most storylines of any game you will watch all season long, now that's not to say that in a few weeks there won't be a game with even more storylines" - Thom Brennaman

"You aren't kidding about that Thom" - Chris Welsh

Kc61
07-30-2013, 09:33 PM
I could not be anymore in love with tonights lineup.

Yes. Reds might even get their run early tonight.

Just joking, go Reds.

ProfessorTofty
07-30-2013, 09:36 PM
Yes. Reds might even get their run early tonight.

Just joking, go Reds.
Heh. Hopefully this altered lineup is just what they need to break them out of their offensive funk. I sure hope so.

Red Raindog
07-30-2013, 10:02 PM
Pitt now 4
Cards 0

bot 5

Ironman92
07-30-2013, 10:05 PM
DISH #9434 in HD

ProfessorTofty
07-30-2013, 10:13 PM
Robinson grounds out.

Tom Servo
07-30-2013, 10:14 PM
Ugh, Choo. First pitch swinging against Volquez.

Ironman92
07-30-2013, 10:15 PM
DISH #9434 in HD

Duh....forgot it's on MLB Network

Dick Enberg and Mark Sweeney

Red Raindog
07-30-2013, 10:15 PM
DISH #9434 in HD

can't find the HD on my Dish -- we have the hopper system -- seems it uses different numbers

Ironman92
07-30-2013, 10:16 PM
Ugh, Choo. First pitch swinging against Volquez.

Bless You

Tom Servo
07-30-2013, 10:16 PM
Votto, realizing Volquez generally doesn't throw strikes, walks.

ProfessorTofty
07-30-2013, 10:16 PM
Ugh, Choo. First pitch swinging against Volquez.
Votto, on the other hand, patient and watchful. Draws a walk.

Ironman92
07-30-2013, 10:16 PM
can't find the HD on my Dish -- we have the hopper system -- seems it uses different numbers

It's MLB Network....the FOX stations don't have it in HD

Matt700wlw
07-30-2013, 10:18 PM
Nothing.

Tom Servo
07-30-2013, 10:18 PM
BP with a mighty swing but just a flyout to LF to end the frame.

ProfessorTofty
07-30-2013, 10:18 PM
DatDude flies out to left.

Red Raindog
07-30-2013, 10:18 PM
It's MLB Network....the FOX stations don't have it in HD

gotcha

Matt700wlw
07-30-2013, 10:19 PM
Molina leaves Cards game with a strained right knee

Kc61
07-30-2013, 10:20 PM
Not surprised Reds didn't score in the first. You'd expect the offense to cool off.

Tom Servo
07-30-2013, 10:21 PM
I really like Bud Black, he'd be my top choice in finding someone to replace Dusty in the future.

Matt700wlw
07-30-2013, 10:21 PM
Happy 85th to Joe Nuxhall :)

Kc61
07-30-2013, 10:23 PM
I really like Bud Black, he'd be my top choice in finding someone to replace Dusty in the future.

Too bad he wasn't a hitter, I'd sign him up right now.

One out.

ProfessorTofty
07-30-2013, 10:23 PM
Cabrera flies out to Jay Bruce.

Raisor
07-30-2013, 10:23 PM
Molina leaves Cards game with a strained right knee

This does not help my fantasy team

WildcatFan
07-30-2013, 10:24 PM
Alright friends, I'm a little drunk, so this should be a fun game thread until I have to go to bed.

Tadasimha
07-30-2013, 10:26 PM
Alright friends, I'm a little drunk, so this should be a fun game thread until I have to go to bed.

This also does not help Raisor's fantasy team.

WildcatFan
07-30-2013, 10:27 PM
This also does not help Raisor's fantasy team.

Do they not have misspellings as a stat?

WildcatFan
07-30-2013, 10:28 PM
This lineup is perfect.

ProfessorTofty
07-30-2013, 10:28 PM
3 up, 3 down for the Padres. Some long flies for them, but caught.

keeganbrick
07-30-2013, 10:28 PM
Quentin flys out to CF which would have been gone in GABP

PepperJack
07-30-2013, 10:29 PM
Mat knows this park, and he's not afraid to use it.

WildcatFan
07-30-2013, 10:29 PM
Has anybody watched the new Whose Line Is It Anyway? It's delightfully funny.

Australian Red
07-30-2013, 10:29 PM
Would i be stating the obvious by saying we need a win

Kiko
07-30-2013, 10:30 PM
Marty and Cowboy were impressed with DRob's catch. Would Choo have had it on a good ankle?

redsfaninbsg
07-30-2013, 10:30 PM
Anybody else having problems with MLB At Bat?

reds44
07-30-2013, 10:30 PM
It took all of 1 inning of defense to show why D-Rob should have been in CF everytime he's played.

reds44
07-30-2013, 10:30 PM
Marty and Cowboy were impressed with DRob's catch. Would Choo have had it on a good ankle?
Not a chance in hell.

Kc61
07-30-2013, 10:31 PM
DRob in CF and Choo in LF. Hmmm. Just for tonight?

Tom Servo
07-30-2013, 10:31 PM
Bruce with a long single

WildcatFan
07-30-2013, 10:31 PM
More of that, Jay

ProfessorTofty
07-30-2013, 10:31 PM
Has anybody watched the new Whose Line Is It Anyway? It's delightfully funny.
Yeah, I was watching earlier tonight. On the whole, quite good and entertaining.


Bruce with a single.

redsfaninbsg
07-30-2013, 10:32 PM
Can somebody other than Bruce and Votto put together a good at bat? If so, the time is now.

Kc61
07-30-2013, 10:32 PM
Frazier used to take pitches once in awhile.

Tadasimha
07-30-2013, 10:32 PM
Votto jersey - is that a redzoner?

Tom Servo
07-30-2013, 10:32 PM
Frazier tries hard to GIDP, but Bruce was running.

ProfessorTofty
07-30-2013, 10:32 PM
Bruce to scoring position.

MillerTime58
07-30-2013, 10:33 PM
Would i be stating the obvious by saying we need a winIt wouldn't hurt.

Red Raindog
07-30-2013, 10:34 PM
Alright friends, I'm a little drunk, so this should be a fun game thread until I have to go to bed.

Mom has you on a curfew?

She told me I can stay up.

;)

WildcatFan
07-30-2013, 10:34 PM
Thom and Chris talking Carlos Quentin. What would it cost to get him? He'd look great in this lineup.

ProfessorTofty
07-30-2013, 10:34 PM
Yes! Cozart with a decent knock there and Bruce speedy enough to make it to third!

redsfaninbsg
07-30-2013, 10:34 PM
A hit with a RISP!

Matt700wlw
07-30-2013, 10:34 PM
Red Sox close to getting Peavy, which means it's not the Cardinals or D'Backs

Kc61
07-30-2013, 10:35 PM
Reds are 1 for 23 with RISP over the last four games according to Enberg, who is usually correct.

WildcatFan
07-30-2013, 10:35 PM
Mom has you on a curfew?

She told me I can stay up.

;)

If by mom you mean my job then yes. If by mom you mean my mom I'm coming to whoop you before this game's over.

MillerTime58
07-30-2013, 10:36 PM
A hit with a RISP!It's come to this? We're excited not even by a run, but merely an infield hit with RISP? lol

Tom Servo
07-30-2013, 10:37 PM
If by mom you mean my job then yes. If by mom you mean my mom I'm coming to whoop you before this game's over.
Or your Jon.

Red Raindog
07-30-2013, 10:37 PM
If by mom you mean my job then yes. If by mom you mean my mom I'm coming to whoop you before this game's over.

:eek::D

Ironman92
07-30-2013, 10:38 PM
MLB Network switched to Dodgers game and DISH #441 now showing in HD.

Easter Egg Hunt

Tom Servo
07-30-2013, 10:38 PM
god Cozart

WildcatFan
07-30-2013, 10:38 PM
Cozart. Ugh.

ProfessorTofty
07-30-2013, 10:39 PM
Cozart tagged out trying to go past second (???), but that's a run in.

WVRedsFan
07-30-2013, 10:39 PM
Time to hunt for a shortstop. Seriously.

Kc61
07-30-2013, 10:39 PM
Leave Cozart alone. He's not used to being on second.

WildcatFan
07-30-2013, 10:39 PM
Or your Jon.

I don't know what you mean...

Ironman92
07-30-2013, 10:39 PM
Nice job by Cozart running into a completely unnecessary out.

Awful

Red Raindog
07-30-2013, 10:39 PM
and we have another brain cramp on the bases --- I guess we can forgive Cozart -- it is new territory for him

dsmith421
07-30-2013, 10:40 PM
Cozart is just a complete liability. Is Omar Vizquel still ambulatory? Could he stand at SS for a couple of months?

Matt700wlw
07-30-2013, 10:40 PM
Meanwhile, on the base paths...

WildcatFan
07-30-2013, 10:40 PM
Volquez's hat is about three seasons from being worn backward.

Ironman92
07-30-2013, 10:41 PM
I forgot to keep track of the awful base running mistakes from ASB on.....I doubt we are winning that battle.

New York Red
07-30-2013, 10:41 PM
The Reds have now scored a total of 8 runs in the last 6 games (so far), and of those 8 runs, Jay Bruce has driven in 4 and scored 3.

Matt700wlw
07-30-2013, 10:41 PM
Designated Fielder role. Cozart fields, someone else bats :)

SirFelixCat
07-30-2013, 10:42 PM
Cozart was just jogging and not paying attention. Please bench him for that.

New York Red
07-30-2013, 10:42 PM
Cozart is just a complete liability. Is Omar Vizquel still ambulatory? Could he stand at SS for a couple of months?
Points for working "ambulatory" into a game thread. :beerme:

Kc61
07-30-2013, 10:43 PM
Sometimes aggressive base running is good, even if you are thrown out. Like when it draws a throw and helps a run score.

That base running mistake by Cozart, however, is unexplainable.

A strict manager would just remove Cozart from the game right now.

Red Raindog
07-30-2013, 10:43 PM
Cozart was just jogging and not paying attention. Please bench him for that.

you want more Cesar?

WildcatFan
07-30-2013, 10:43 PM
Designated Fielder role. Cozart fields, someone else bats :)

It makes the exact same amount of sense as the designated hitter.

MillerTime58
07-30-2013, 10:43 PM
Cozart was just jogging and not paying attention. Please bench him for that.And who plays? The mighty Cesar?

Kc61
07-30-2013, 10:44 PM
And who plays? The mighty Cesar?

Yes. For that play, I would remove Cozart and put in Izturis. Right now, while Bud Black is talking.

OGB
07-30-2013, 10:45 PM
I mentioned this the other day. I'm 31 years old. This may be the worst Reds baserunning team in my lifetime.

Tom Servo
07-30-2013, 10:45 PM
I guess Yonder is still pissed at us for trading him.

Ironman92
07-30-2013, 10:46 PM
You know who is slower than Votto?

Yonder

WildcatFan
07-30-2013, 10:47 PM
Reds interested in James Russell according to MLBTR.

dsmith421
07-30-2013, 10:47 PM
I mentioned this the other day. I'm 31 years old. This may be the worst Reds baserunning team in my lifetime.

The mid 2000-teams do not count because they were actually base-walking, or sometimes riding a Rascal scooter from base to base.

Ironman92
07-30-2013, 10:48 PM
I guess Yonder is still pissed at us for trading him.

Are you allowed to say that or will you get a warning? I don't care at all that you said it but wondered if you get warned.

WildcatFan
07-30-2013, 10:48 PM
The mid 2000-teams do not count because they were actually base-walking, or sometimes riding a Rascal scooter from base to base.

Or trotting around the bases after hitting a home run with an 8-5 deficit.

Kc61
07-30-2013, 10:48 PM
I mentioned this the other day. I'm 31 years old. This may be the worst Reds baserunning team in my lifetime.

I'm a lot older and I don't disagree. But some of these mistakes are understandable. A guy tries for an extra base and doesn't quite make it, for example.

That mistake by Cozart is just unacceptable. Reds would have had two men on, one out. Chance for a bigger inning.

Jocketty needs to make some changes by next year. And it's not the bench.

Ironman92
07-30-2013, 10:48 PM
Reds interested in James Russell according to MLBTR.

Why?

Tom Servo
07-30-2013, 10:49 PM
tie game

dsmith421
07-30-2013, 10:49 PM
You haven't lived until you've seen D'Angelo Jimenez hit one over the centerfielder's head and powerwalk into second inches ahead of the throw.

WildcatFan
07-30-2013, 10:49 PM
New game.

kbrake
07-30-2013, 10:49 PM
Why?

I'm guessing that is a bad sign for Marshall.

WildcatFan
07-30-2013, 10:49 PM
Why?

Not confident in the successful return of Marshall?

Kc61
07-30-2013, 10:50 PM
Reds interested in James Russell according to MLBTR.

For SS, LF, 3B, C, or the bench?

redsfaninbsg
07-30-2013, 10:50 PM
Dusty managing like it is the World Series again. Odd how he does this every two weeks or so and is caught chatting with fans and yawning in the other games.

Matt700wlw
07-30-2013, 10:51 PM
Not confident in the successful return of Marshall?

Marshall had another setback

Tom Servo
07-30-2013, 10:51 PM
1-1 after 2.

Score.

Runs.

Ironman92
07-30-2013, 10:52 PM
Not confident in the successful return of Marshall?

Good answer but Parra has been lights out and I guess if he's a notch better than Simon or Ondrusek versus lefties then it's an improvement....but seems very slight. I assume not much is being thrown back on the offer.

WildcatFan
07-30-2013, 10:52 PM
Marshall had another setback

Didn't see that, any details?

Matt700wlw
07-30-2013, 10:52 PM
Didn't see that, any details?

I'm looking. I'm pretty sure I saw it on my twitter feed

dsmith421
07-30-2013, 10:53 PM
BASEBALL DID YOU KNOW: It is hypothetically possible to score more than one run in a single inning.

OldXOhio
07-30-2013, 10:53 PM
Reds interested in James Russell according to MLBTR.

Report says Pirates interested in Schierholtz

WildcatFan
07-30-2013, 10:53 PM
Good answer but Parra has been lights out and I guess if he's a notch better than Simon or Ondrusek versus lefties then it's an improvement....but seems very slight. I assume not much is being thrown back on the offer.

Parra is still the only lefty MR. Could really use a second.

OesterPoster
07-30-2013, 10:53 PM
It was in Mark Sheldon's update. Sent back to Cinci for an MRI.

RiverRat13
07-30-2013, 10:53 PM
http://news.cincinnati.com/article/20130730/SPT04/307300036/Reds-Marshall-appears-suffered-setback

WildcatFan
07-30-2013, 10:54 PM
Report says Pirates interested in Schierholtz

Russell and Schierholtz for prospects? Not ideal but there's your RF starter.

texasdave
07-30-2013, 10:55 PM
BASEBALL DID YOU KNOW: It is hypothetically possible to score more than one run in a single game.

Fixed that for you.

WildcatFan
07-30-2013, 10:55 PM
http://news.cincinnati.com/article/20130730/SPT04/307300036/Reds-Marshall-appears-suffered-setback

Thanks.

PepperJack
07-30-2013, 10:56 PM
Russell and Schierholtz for prospects? Not ideal but there's your RF starter.


Where you putting Bruce? CF?



I'm sure you meant LF;)

Tom Servo
07-30-2013, 10:57 PM
1-2-3 for Volquez.

WildcatFan
07-30-2013, 10:57 PM
Where you putting Bruce? CF?



I'm sure you meant LF;)

I did. Beer goggles are throwing me.

Cedric
07-30-2013, 10:57 PM
Volquez might go 8 innings at about 95 pitches tonight. I can't believe how bad this offense is.

LexRedsFan
07-30-2013, 10:57 PM
This is just miserable baseball.

Blitz Dorsey
07-30-2013, 10:58 PM
It's going to be extremely difficult for me to manage my anger if we lose this game. I can't take another dormant offensive performance against a horrible pitcher.

dsmith421
07-30-2013, 10:58 PM
This is all starting to get a bit 2011 for me. Remember when we were assured by everyone - Dusty, the saber guys, etc. - that that team was going to explode after the ASG and they completely bit the dust?

PepperJack
07-30-2013, 10:58 PM
We are making Edinson look way more pitch efficient tan I remember him being.

Australian Red
07-30-2013, 10:58 PM
Volquez might go 8 innings at about 95 pitches tonight. I can't believe how bad this offense is.


We need to play the Giants again

Matt700wlw
07-30-2013, 10:59 PM
Latest on Marshall
http://cincinnati.com/blogs/reds/2013/07/30/updates-on-marshall-broxton/

Also Louisville game was rained out, so Broxton's rehab will wait another day

Brutus
07-30-2013, 10:59 PM
If the offense is so bad, why don't some of you miserable fogies go to bed? Does it help your health to drag everyone down with you?

Everyone realizes how much they're struggling right now. I don't see the need to constantly lament it every inning.

Blitz Dorsey
07-30-2013, 10:59 PM
Volquez might go 8 innings at about 95 pitches tonight. I can't believe how bad this offense is.

We're the only team in MLB that could make this fool "pitch efficient." It's amazing.

WildcatFan
07-30-2013, 11:02 PM
6-0 Pittsburgh. Are they finally for real?

Kc61
07-30-2013, 11:02 PM
We're the only team in MLB that could make this fool "pitch efficient." It's amazing.

You don't like staying up all night to lose on a walk off after the Reds score one run and leave ten guys on base and sometimes have their pitchers strike out 20 guys?

RedsBrick
07-30-2013, 11:04 PM
I sense 6-8 runs tonight for the good guys.

And poof, that sense has left me...

WildcatFan
07-30-2013, 11:04 PM
That's a pretty play.

Roy Tucker
07-30-2013, 11:04 PM
Nice play Joey and Mat.

Tom Servo
07-30-2013, 11:05 PM
Latos getting behind 2-0 on a lot of guys tonight and at nearly 50 pitches here in the third, doesn't bode well for him pitching deep into this one.

LexRedsFan
07-30-2013, 11:05 PM
6-0 Pittsburgh. Are they finally for real?

I remember a time when the Reds got swept by the Cards, and everyone thought we weren't for real. We won the division.

Still too early to tell.

WildcatFan
07-30-2013, 11:07 PM
I remember a time when the Reds got swept by the Cards, and everyone thought we weren't for real. We won the division.

Still too early to tell.

But we're allowed to guess, right?

WildcatFan
07-30-2013, 11:08 PM
Apple commercials have officially stopped making sense to me.

Falls City Beer
07-30-2013, 11:08 PM
Latos getting behind 2-0 on a lot of guys tonight and at nearly 50 pitches here in the third, doesn't bode well for him pitching deep into this one.

He's almost always pitch inefficient. He should pick up some easy innings though.

Matt700wlw
07-30-2013, 11:08 PM
Cards will lose their 6th straight, starting their road trip 0-6.

St. Louis fans are in a panic. I'm serious

WildcatFan
07-30-2013, 11:09 PM
Cards will lose their 6th straight, starting their road trip 0-6.

St. Louis fans are in a panic. I'm serious

Not the best fans in baseball?!?!?!?

Falls City Beer
07-30-2013, 11:09 PM
Cards will lose their 6th straight, starting their road trip 0-6.

St. Louis fans are in a panic. I'm serious

They should be a little worried yeah.

WildcatFan
07-30-2013, 11:11 PM
The scouting report for Volquez should just say

Don't worry about swinging that much, remember?

Tom Servo
07-30-2013, 11:11 PM
Not the best fans in baseball?!?!?!?
https://twitter.com/bestfansstlouis

Matt700wlw
07-30-2013, 11:14 PM
Cards outscored 28-5 during losing streak, and now are 14-22 vs winning teams.

Not sure how serious Molina's injury is

WildcatFan
07-30-2013, 11:14 PM
Votto's was better.

Kc61
07-30-2013, 11:15 PM
Volquez as a Red had a good combo of Ks and grounders. He's throwing those grounders tonight.

Playadlc
07-30-2013, 11:16 PM
Not sure if I can stomach this tonight.

Tom Servo
07-30-2013, 11:16 PM
I would really like to see the Reds leave San Diego with Carlos Quentin.

WildcatFan
07-30-2013, 11:17 PM
Has a car commercial ever made you actually buy a car?

WildcatFan
07-30-2013, 11:18 PM
Not sure if I can stomach this tonight.

I'm here to tell you that you don't have to. Check either the top left or right of your remote.

Falls City Beer
07-30-2013, 11:18 PM
If I'm the Padre's manager, the only thing I tell my pitchers is: throw strikes. Even if you throw 99 fastballs and one curve, just throw strikes. Save the wear and tear on your arm.

Kc61
07-30-2013, 11:19 PM
I would really like to see the Reds leave San Diego with Carlos Quentin.

Can't give up the prospects. Need to be semi-decent for years to come.

reds44
07-30-2013, 11:19 PM
Clearly this is Dusty's fault. The guys hitting in front of Votto only have an average OBP of like .400!

WildcatFan
07-30-2013, 11:19 PM
If I'm the Padre's manager, the only thing I tell my pitchers is: throw strikes. Even if you throw 99 fastballs and one curve, just throw strikes. Save the wear and tear on your arm.

That would be awesome if they threw 99 fastballs and 1 curve. Cincinnati would get like 30 runs!

Roy Tucker
07-30-2013, 11:19 PM
Boy oh boy, I thought the Reds came back from the AS break all rejuvenated. The team looks lifeless again.

Tom Servo
07-30-2013, 11:20 PM
I guess Yonder is still pissed at us for trading him.

malcontent
07-30-2013, 11:20 PM
Frazier couldn't have hit that last pitch if his bat was a foot longer.

WildcatFan
07-30-2013, 11:21 PM
Will Venable's walk-up music is Justin Timberlake.

New York Red
07-30-2013, 11:21 PM
Boy oh boy, I thought the Reds came back from the AS break all rejuvenated. The team looks lifeless again.
Careful, buddy. You're gonna upset Brutus.

(j/k Brutus) :D

Blitz Dorsey
07-30-2013, 11:22 PM
Calling this team "frustrating" doesn't even do the word justice.

ProfessorTofty
07-30-2013, 11:23 PM
Hoo boy. Single and a walk and the Padres have two on.

Kc61
07-30-2013, 11:23 PM
Two on, no outs. Padres announcers saying Pads need to get to Latos, "play with his emotions."

Tom Servo
07-30-2013, 11:23 PM
Fastball is the only pitch Latos is throwing for strikes tonight, and even that isn't consisently a strike.

Falls City Beer
07-30-2013, 11:23 PM
My prediction was that if the Reds were 9 or ten games out by the end of July, Dusty would get the axe. They won't be 9-10 games out, but they're likely to be 6 1/2 out by tomorrow night. Start the Dusty watch once more.

ProfessorTofty
07-30-2013, 11:24 PM
Yes! Runner tries for third on a wild pitch there, and is out!

Tom Servo
07-30-2013, 11:24 PM
Alonso's former Reds-dom comes through, thrown out at third.

Falcon7
07-30-2013, 11:25 PM
He was safe.

WildcatFan
07-30-2013, 11:25 PM
Fastball is the only pitch Latos is throwing for strikes tonight, and even that isn't consisently a strike.

So I've been looking at apartments in Brooklyn about twice a week. I've got the itch to move up there bad. Would you recommend the Bronx?

Red Raindog
07-30-2013, 11:25 PM
Yes! Runner tries for third on a wild pitch there, and is out!

I call it a pb

and lucky

Roy Tucker
07-30-2013, 11:25 PM
Careful, buddy. You're gonna upset Brutus.

(j/k Brutus) :D

I know. I'm trying hard to stay positive. But I backslid in a weak moment.

kbrake
07-30-2013, 11:25 PM
I can't imagine any scenario where Dusty gets canned this season.

Matt700wlw
07-30-2013, 11:25 PM
My prediction was that if the Reds were 9 or ten games out by the end of July, Dusty would get the axe. They won't be 9-10 games out, but they're likely to be 6 1/2 out by tomorrow night. Start the Dusty watch once more.

Dusty isn't going anywhere until AT LEAST the offseason, and that's if they don't make the playoffs.

reds44
07-30-2013, 11:25 PM
My prediction was that if the Reds were 9 or ten games out by the end of July, Dusty would get the axe. They won't be 9-10 games out, but they're likely to be 6 1/2 out by tomorrow night. Start the Dusty watch once more.
Yeah they're gonna fire Dusty while in firm control of a playoff spot.

No.

KC2135
07-30-2013, 11:26 PM
Yeah they're gonna fire Dusty while in firm control of a playoff spot.

No.


Yeah, there is no way that happens.

Ironman92
07-30-2013, 11:27 PM
I've been busy for a bit and here is something very surprising....

We all know Homer deserves better than his 5-10 record....but check this out

6631

ProfessorTofty
07-30-2013, 11:27 PM
Great job to keep it 1-1!

Falls City Beer
07-30-2013, 11:28 PM
I can't imagine any scenario where Dusty gets canned this season.

Big expectations mean the perception of failure is intensified. Plus the FO might want to deflect blame when they fail to acquire a bat.

WildcatFan
07-30-2013, 11:29 PM
That's more than 52 cards.

Tom Servo
07-30-2013, 11:29 PM
I miss Bochy's mustache.

Roy Tucker
07-30-2013, 11:30 PM
Baseball is a funny game and you never know.

But BCast is the last guy I'd expect to panic. I doubt Dusty will be let go. But I am on record that this is all the better the Reds will be under Dusty, borderline playoff team but no better.

New York Red
07-30-2013, 11:31 PM
He was safe.
Definitely. We got a break there.

Blitz Dorsey
07-30-2013, 11:32 PM
Cozart has walked two games in a row. This has to be a sign. We're winning this one.

Also: Must be first time ever that Cozart has walked two games in a row (kidding, just barely).

LexRedsFan
07-30-2013, 11:33 PM
But we're allowed to guess, right?

No, we definitely are. I've given up on trying to guess about baseball, though. I've thought too many times I had something figured out only to be completely proven wrong.

Matt700wlw
07-30-2013, 11:33 PM
Molina update: Headed to St Louis for an MRI; DL likely

Mutaman
07-30-2013, 11:33 PM
This team needs a big shot of intestinal fortitude. Bring up Ludwig now and let him rehab on the big league level. He won't do any worse than what they've got out there and maybe he will help in the clubhouse.

dsmith421
07-30-2013, 11:33 PM
But BCast is the last guy I'd expect to panic. I doubt Dusty will be let go. But I am on record that this is all the better the Reds will be under Dusty, borderline playoff team but no better.

Everything I know about Castellini (not necessarily from the baseball sphere) tells me that he is pushing for a grand and futile Animal House-style gesture but he trusts Jocketty enough to let him play it close to the vest.

Tom Servo
07-30-2013, 11:33 PM
So I've been looking at apartments in Brooklyn about twice a week. I've got the itch to move up there bad. Would you recommend the Bronx?
Well I would probably be living in Brooklyn if it were closer to my job like the Bronx is, so if you have a choice of boroughs BK is probably most worth exploring. Quicker to Manhattan as well. Bronx is a mixed bag, I live in a little neighborhood called Country Club, (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Country_Club,_Bronx) which is every bit as tough and rugged as it sounds. Really nice area on the waterfront. The whole Pelham Bay/Throggs Neck section of the Bronx is really nice, as is Riverdale. The rest is a bit more shady, though not as bad as it's reputation would have you believe.

Kc61
07-30-2013, 11:33 PM
Baseball is a funny game and you never know.

But BCast is the last guy I'd expect to panic. I doubt Dusty will be let go. But I am on record that this is all the better the Reds will be under Dusty, borderline playoff team but no better.

Well, to be fair, the Reds in 2010 and 2012 were more than a borderline playoff team. They won the division handily both seasons.

Me, I just believe in term limits for managers. Get a new perspective in there once in awhile. But it seems unlikely there will be any move during the season, if at all, on the managerial front.

Blitz Dorsey
07-30-2013, 11:33 PM
Molina update: Headed to St Louis for an MRI.

Wow, what are the Cards' fans saying?

Falls City Beer
07-30-2013, 11:34 PM
Baseball is a funny game and you never know.

But BCast is the last guy I'd expect to panic. I doubt Dusty will be let go. But I am on record that this is all the better the Reds will be under Dusty, borderline playoff team but no better.

I think the Reds are 100% playing up to the talent level on their active roster. Dusty isn't the problem, but the FO might need a fall guy if a death spiral ensues in the coming weeks.

Blitz Dorsey
07-30-2013, 11:34 PM
Jeez, Volquez just got a joke of a call -- definitely a ball, called a strike. Wow.

Replay made it look even worse.

Matt700wlw
07-30-2013, 11:34 PM
This team needs a big shot of intestinal fortitude. Bring up Ludwig now and let him rehab on the big league level. He won't do any worse than what they've got out there and maybe he will help in the clubhouse.

Dusty says 50 at bats. He's had 12

OldXOhio
07-30-2013, 11:35 PM
https://twitter.com/bestfansstlouis

You stay classy Chris McManamy

Red Raindog
07-30-2013, 11:35 PM
lousy strike call -- same old same old

Matt700wlw
07-30-2013, 11:35 PM
Wow, what are the Cards' fans saying?

They're probably jumping off of the arch.

Blitz Dorsey
07-30-2013, 11:35 PM
Horrible call leads to a strikeout. These umpires should be fined when they miss one that bad. Wow.

ProfessorTofty
07-30-2013, 11:36 PM
Wow! Nice sacrifice! Safe and first and second. Padres manager out to argue.

Though come to think of it, if both are safe, then I guess it's not a sacrifice, eh?

Tom Servo
07-30-2013, 11:36 PM
I don't know what just happened, but I'll take it.

Blitz Dorsey
07-30-2013, 11:36 PM
All hands safe! Did we FINALLY get a break???!!!

(UPDATE: All feet are safe, too.)

Playadlc
07-30-2013, 11:36 PM
Surprising speed there from Cozart.

Falls City Beer
07-30-2013, 11:37 PM
Horrible call leads to a strikeout. These umpires should be fined when they miss one that bad. Wow.

The way this offense approaches ABs, I can't blame blue for ANY negative outcomes.

Blitz Dorsey
07-30-2013, 11:37 PM
So glad we have Robinson coming up next and not Choo. Oh wait.

New York Red
07-30-2013, 11:37 PM
Wow, we get another break from the umps.

Kc61
07-30-2013, 11:38 PM
Well, Cozart ran well that time. Chance now.

Blitz Dorsey
07-30-2013, 11:38 PM
Good call. He was safe. Still surprised they actually called it, but he was safe.

Blitz Dorsey
07-30-2013, 11:38 PM
Just take until you get a strike, Derrick.

Kc61
07-30-2013, 11:38 PM
So glad we have Robinson coming up next and not Choo. Oh wait.

Only one out, Choo will get his chance. DRob is pretty patient, this isn't bad.

Tom Servo
07-30-2013, 11:39 PM
lol

LexRedsFan
07-30-2013, 11:39 PM
Only one out, Choo will get his chance.

:thumbdown:

Red Raindog
07-30-2013, 11:39 PM
good gracious

reds44
07-30-2013, 11:39 PM
Cozart is unbelievably bad at baseball.

Playadlc
07-30-2013, 11:39 PM
Bad luck.

Blitz Dorsey
07-30-2013, 11:39 PM
What the HECK is Robinson doing there? He swings 2-0 with Choo on deck? Baseball IQ is lacking. Double play line out.

Dumb, dumb, dumb.

We have one of the dumbest teams in MLB as far as baseball IQ and it's not even close. You HAVE to take for a strike there, especially once it gets to 2-0. Amazing.

Matt700wlw
07-30-2013, 11:39 PM
So much for that

Stray
07-30-2013, 11:39 PM
Is it pouring yet?

Roy Tucker
07-30-2013, 11:39 PM
Cozart not having a good baserunning night.

Mutaman
07-30-2013, 11:39 PM
I think the Reds are 100% playing up to the talent level on their active roster. Dusty isn't the problem, but the FO might need a fall guy if a death spiral ensues in the coming weeks.

But this same team won 97 games last year. beat the Redbirds by nine. I'm not convinced lack of talent is the problem.

Tom Servo
07-30-2013, 11:40 PM
Cozart is unbelievably bad at baseball.
That may be true, but what just happened wasn't any fault of his.

OesterPoster
07-30-2013, 11:40 PM
That is a sign from the baseball Gods that I should go to sleep.

Playadlc
07-30-2013, 11:40 PM
Cozart is unbelievably bad at baseball.

Meh. Not much he could do there.

Stray
07-30-2013, 11:40 PM
What the HECK is Robinson doing there? He swings 2-0 with Choo on deck? Baseball IQ is lacking. Double play line out.

Dumb, dumb, dumb.

We should be putting take signs on 2-0 now?

OesterPoster
07-30-2013, 11:41 PM
What the HECK is Robinson doing there? He swings 2-0 with Choo on deck? Baseball IQ is lacking. Double play line out.

Dumb, dumb, dumb.

We have one of the dumbest teams in MLB as far as baseball IQ and it's not even close. You HAVE to take for a strike there, especially once it gets to 2-0. Amazing.

Huh? He hit a line drive.

Blitz Dorsey
07-30-2013, 11:41 PM
Only one out, Choo will get his chance. DRob is pretty patient, this isn't bad.

Negative.

reds44
07-30-2013, 11:41 PM
That may be true, but what just happened wasn't any fault of his.
He doesn't know where the SS is playing?

kbrake
07-30-2013, 11:41 PM
I took a nap so I could stay up for this. Now baseball wagging a big middle finger in my face. I don't like it.

Blitz Dorsey
07-30-2013, 11:41 PM
Huh? He hit a line drive.

He should not have been swinging 2-0 against a wild pitcher. Let Volquez pull a Volquez there and walk you.

malcontent
07-30-2013, 11:42 PM
What the HECK is Robinson doing there? He swings 2-0 with Choo on deck? Baseball IQ is lacking. Double play line out.

Dumb, dumb, dumb.
Not sure Reds hitters are ever encouraged to draw walks....even against the EV's of the world.

It's called hitting.

Blitz Dorsey
07-30-2013, 11:42 PM
We should be putting take signs on 2-0 now?

Against Edinson Volquez? When Derrick Robinson is up? When Choo is on deck?

Yes.

reds44
07-30-2013, 11:42 PM
I took a nap so I could stay up for this. Now baseball wagging a big middle finger in my face. I don't like it.
Did the same thing lol

Roy Tucker
07-30-2013, 11:42 PM
What the HECK is Robinson doing there? He swings 2-0 with Choo on deck? Baseball IQ is lacking. Double play line out.

Dumb, dumb, dumb.

We have one of the dumbest teams in MLB as far as baseball IQ and it's not even close. You HAVE to take for a strike there, especially once it gets to 2-0. Amazing.

What was he supposed to do? It's a good pitch in his zone and he nailed it. Just at a guy. Bad luck.

Blitz Dorsey
07-30-2013, 11:43 PM
Not sure Reds hitters are ever encouraged to draw walks....even against the EV's of the world.

It's called hitting.

And we have our real answer.

dsmith421
07-30-2013, 11:43 PM
He doesn't know where the SS is playing?

C'mon, you can't expect Cozart to anticipate what the shortstop might be doing. Erm.

LexRedsFan
07-30-2013, 11:43 PM
Not sure Reds hitters are ever encouraged to draw walks....even against the EV's of the world.

It's called hitting.

Can't walk your way to the World Series!

/s

kbrake
07-30-2013, 11:43 PM
Did the same thing lol

I've been worthless for the last week and a half I need this trip to end so bad haha.

Falls City Beer
07-30-2013, 11:44 PM
But this same team won 97 games last year. beat the Redbirds by nine. I'm not convinced lack of talent is the problem.

Phillips career right now is sliding, no Ludwick, Votto with an uneven recovery from knee and zero lineup protection, Hanigan's collapse, Cozart's continued slide due to extended exposure, Frazier's regression. Yeah, I think we're lacking on the offense front. Not abysmally, but a lot of negative drag right now exacerbated by slumps.

Stray
07-30-2013, 11:44 PM
Against Edinson Volquez? When Derrick Robinson is up? When Choo is on deck?

Yes.

Disagree. He got a pitch to hit and hit into some tough luck.

reds44
07-30-2013, 11:45 PM
Not sure Reds hitters are ever encouraged to draw walks....even against the EV's of the world.

It's called hitting.
Oh please.

mrherd05
07-30-2013, 11:45 PM
Nothing Dusty can do about a rookie swinging at a 2 - 0 pitch with two on, one out, one of your better hitters up next, and a pitcher known for mental melt downs.

come on

Your manager puts on a take sign there, period. Should DRob know better, yes, of course, but still, as a manager you make sure the dude knows better.

This is just stupid, and it starts from the tip of the stupid toothpick

Tom Servo
07-30-2013, 11:45 PM
Latos denied the 1-2-3 inning with a 2 out single by the guy soon to be suspended.

Kc61
07-30-2013, 11:46 PM
But this same team won 97 games last year. beat the Redbirds by nine. I'm not convinced lack of talent is the problem.

The Reds have four hitters batting .270 or more, including DRobinson. The Reds have three hitters batting .750 OPS or more. I don't know how we explain that other than lack of hitting ability.

The 97 wins was in a division with the Cubs and Astros, who the Reds played 36 times. I think that's a big difference.

reds44
07-30-2013, 11:46 PM
C'mon, you can't expect Cozart to anticipate what the shortstop might be doing. Erm.
What? Isn't it your job as a baserunner to check where the fielders are? I don't think the SS was hiding from him.

mrherd05
07-30-2013, 11:46 PM
Phillips career right now is sliding, no Ludwick, Votto with an uneven recovery from knee and zero lineup protection, Hanigan's collapse, Cozart's continued slide due to extended exposure, Frazier's regression. Yeah, I think we're lacking on the offense front. Not abysmally, but a lot of negative drag right now exacerbated by slumps.


Phillips career is sliding?

He is like fourth in the Major Leagues in RBI's.