Tuesday 4/8/14 Reds at Cardinals- Mes debuts. Game 8

[klw]

Reds lineup:

Hamilton 8,
Phillips 4,
Votto 3,
Bruce 9,
Ludwick 7,
Frazier 5,
Cozart 6,
Mesoraco 2,
Bailey RHP


Catcher bats 8th dude. ;)
Makes sense to let him ease in with a low order spot, I guess.
Broxton is available, Bell to DL.

[klw]

Some showers around St. Louis but not as bad as yesterday.
Currently 60 there, forcast for tonight is:
A 30 percent chance of showers before 7pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 38. Northwest wind 7 to 13 mph.
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[_Sir_Charles_]

Cozart & Hamilton both have 1 game hitting streaks going. Woo hoo! :O)

[Maldez]

The game is being aired by Fox Sports 1 (Directv Channel 219). http://msn.foxsports.com/midwest/story/tuesday-s-cardinals-game-airs-on-fox-sports-1-040714

[Kilgore_Trout]

After years of lurking and sporadic posting, I finally have access to the ORG and its official game thread. I look forward to posting my knee-jerk reactions while finding any multitude of scapegoats to unleash my frustrations upon.

In all seriousness, I'm happy to finally have access to the big boy forum. I look forward to discussing baseball with you all :beerme:

[Raisor]

I dislike the Cardinals.

[NeilHamburger]

I don't dislike the Cardinals as much as I used to. I've come around on Molina. Dude is an absolute gamer, and I really don't think he's the punk many Reds fans see him as.

[Puffy]

I dislike the Cardinals.

If the Taliban put together a baseball team and had a game against the Cardinals I am pretty sure I would root for the Taliban.

[LewGra]

If the Taliban put together a baseball team and had a game against the Cardinals I am pretty sure I would root for the Taliban.

I get the dislike for the Cardinals, but this might be the dumbest thing ever said on this board.

[Kilgore_Trout]

I get the dislike for the Cardinals, but this might be the dumbest thing ever said on this board.

I highly doubt he was serious...

[LewGra]

I highly doubt he was serious...

I know he wasn't, it doesn't take away from the stupidity.

[villain612]

I get the dislike for the Cardinals, but this might be the dumbest thing ever said on this board.

I'd rather get the clap than root for the Cardinals.

[JaxRed]

Taliban would never win. Not while that moron Achmad insists on hitting Adbul third.

[Raisor]

I get the dislike for the Cardinals, but this might be the dumbest thing ever said on this board.

Not even close.

[Raisor]

I'd rather get the clap than root for the Cardinals.

Puffy can arrange that.

[Tom Servo]

Hope to see Mes tear it up and get moved up in the order sooner than later.

[villain612]

Puffy can arrange that.

Let me see how the team plays tonight first so I can see how reckless I want to be later.

[_Sir_Charles_]

I'm far from a fan of the Cards...but I don't HATE them. I save that for the Dodgers & Cubs.

[RedsLvr]

I'm far from a fan of the Cards...but I don't HATE them. I save that for the Dodgers & Cubs.

How could you hate the cubs? They're so cute. They think a billy goat is the reason as to why they can't win a championship. I feel sorry for them, if anything.

[Raisor]

I'm far from a fan of the Cards...but I don't HATE them. I save that for the Dodgers & Cubs.

Hating the Cubs is like hating the Washington Generals. What's the point?

[villain612]

I'm far from a fan of the Cards...but I don't HATE them. I save that for the Dodgers & Cubs.

I wasn't alive during the great Reds-Dodger rivalries from the 70's so I don't really hate them that much.

As far as the Cubs go, that's like hating the Cleveland Browns. Or picking on special needs children.

[_Sir_Charles_]

It's a family thing. Our neighbors loved the Cubs. It just became more than a rivalry to us. 70's it was the Dodgers, 80's it was the Cubs...at least in my home. WGN probably had a bunch to do with it too. Cubs became so accessible to the masses...and their "fans" just fueled that hatred. I guess it's just me.

And just to be clear, the Cards hate is growing in me. It's not fully there yet...give it time. :O)

[Tom Servo]

I hate the Cubs, but only to the extent that they are losers and their stupid fans prefer to be losers. The players and organization itself don't really bother me.

I hate everything about the St. Louis Cardinals. I cannot help it.

[villain612]

I hate the Cubs, but only to the extent that they are losers and their stupid fans prefer to be losers. The players and organization itself don't really bother me.

I hate everything about the St. Louis Cardinals. I cannot help it.

Here's the all time "hate" list. In order of degree:

1. Michigan Wolverines
2. St Louis Cardinals
3. Pittsburgh Steelers
4. People who clog up the line at gas stations for their lottery tickets

[RedTeamGo!]

If the St. Louis Cardinals were an ice cream flavor, they would be pralines and richard.

[Strikes Out Looking]

I hate the Cardinals and I really hate their catcher (he who shall not be named) - I guess I haven't warmed up to them at all nor do I plan to.

[RedsLvr]

I hate the Cardinals and I really hate their catcher (he who shall not be named) - I guess I haven't warmed up to them at all nor do I plan to.

No. Fear of a name only increases fear of the thing itself. I love it when Molina comes to the plate because he still gets out more than he gets a hit. And boy is it enjoyable when he gets out.

[Red Raindog]

After years of lurking and sporadic posting, I finally have access to the ORG and its official game thread. I look forward to posting my knee-jerk reactions while finding any multitude of scapegoats to unleash my frustrations upon.

In all seriousness, I'm happy to finally have access to the big boy forum. I look forward to discussing baseball with you all :beerme:

anybody calling themselves Kilgore_Trout has my :thumbup:

[wheels]

I'm loving the Cardinal Hate being spewed forth. It's feral.

[villain612]

I'm loving the Cardinal Hate being spewed forth. It's feral.


Just wait and see how bad it gets if we go to 2-6.

[wheels]

I've got some water, canned food, and some iodine tabs. I'm ready for anything.

[RedTeamGo!]

Fear is the mind killer!

[Gainesville Red]

I'm predicting big things from Red Surge tonight.

[Captain Hook]

When the Cubs were decent under Dusty it was almost unbearable to go to Cincinnati for a Reds/Cubs game. Their fans are the worse. I hate the Cardinals but the Cubs and their fans aren't far behind.

[Falcon7]

#1Hr for JV tonight, a 3 run Johnson!

[NebraskaRed]

Just wait and see how bad it gets if we go to 2-6.

I'm ready. I got my lead-line refrigerator and I'm just going to crawl inside and ride it out.

[kbrake]

Umpires seem to be calling anything even remotely close a strike on Hamilton.

[Reds Fanatic]

Hamilton grounds out to 2nd.

[RedsfaninMT]

Umpires seem to be calling anything even remotely close a strike on Hamilton.

Yep! That strike 2 is absolutely a ball to Votto.

[Reds Fanatic]

Phillips doubles to left

[Red in Chicago]

phillips lucky the throw was off target

[wheels]

According to Thom, the Phillips, Molina tiff was five years ago.

He even said it happened in 2010

[Reds Fanatic]

Votto hit by the pitch. 1st and 2nd

[kbrake]

Yep! That strike 2 is absolutely a ball to Votto.

That was absolutely ridiculous.

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Apparently not just Hamilton. Hope Bailey is getting that low strike.

[Reds Fanatic]

Bruce triples to right center. 2-0 Reds!

[Red in Chicago]

ribeyes...

[Tom Servo]

Bruuuuuuuuuuuuuce

[UPRedsFan]

That was absolutely ridiculous.

- - - Updated - - -

Apparently not just Hamilton. Hope Bailey is getting that low strike.

Apparently anything above the ankles on Jay Bruce is a strike

[wheels]

Nice job by Jay. Umps calling the low strike, he goes after it and gaps it.

[villain612]

Don't want to be a buzzkill during a 1st inning rally...but PLEASE don't let this be the only inning we score tonight.

[757690]

phillips lucky the throw was off target

It's not luck when Holiday is in left. It's expected,

[JaxRed]

#1Hr for JV tonight, a 3 run Johnson!

Hmmmm this sounds familiar......

"Joey will get his 1st RBI's today, I think it will be a 3 run BOMB!"

[NCCardfan]

Lance Lynn can't handle himself when runners get on base.

[Chuckie]

Nice job by .... Hey Brother!

3-0 Reds.

[Reds Fanatic]

Great AB. Ludwick sac fly to left on the 9th pitch. 3-0 Reds!

[Stray]

That was a great AB by Ludwick.

[villain612]

Good job Luddy.

[wheels]

Just like the last time they faced Lynn, they've plated three in the first.

Hold em this time, Homer.

[BluegrassRedleg]

What is this strange, crooked number???

[Reds Fanatic]

Frazier grounds out to 3rd. 3-0 Reds mid 1st.

[RedsfaninMT]

28 pitches in the first for Lynn..

[Falcon7]

Hmmmm this sounds familiar......

"Joey will get his 1st RBI's today, I think it will be a 3 run BOMB!"

He did have his rbi in that game.

[757690]

So batting Votto and. Bruce back to back worked that time.

[Tom Servo]

I don't like this strike zone.

[Gainesville Red]

So batting Votto and. Bruce back to back worked that time.

It's going to work a bunch of times.

[Raisor]

He did have his rbi in that game.

Hi. How many Homers and RBI should Votto have to date?

Thanks,

Xxxooo

[RedsfaninMT]

I don't understand this strike zone at all

[Reds Fanatic]

Nice catch by Ludwick

[wheels]

Wow. "Tripp Gibson" (probably a fake name, like NASCAR drivers) has it in for the Reds early. Not a great strike zone.

[Raisor]

I don't like this strike zone.

You can't handle the truth!

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Wow. "Tripp Gibson" (probably a fake name, like NASCAR drivers) has it in for the Reds early. Not a great strike zone.

SkyNet can't come soon enough.

[Reds Fanatic]

Infield hit for Wong

[757690]

Good pitchers adjust to an umps' strike zone.

[tomnuetten]

if the strike zone is consistent, yes they can/do...

[RedsLvr]

Poor bailey probably is confused as to where to pitch for a strike. He's gotten to umpires in a row who have horrible strike zones.

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Good pitchers adjust to an umps' strike zone.

Good umpires KNOW the strike zone.

[RedsfaninMT]

Good pitchers adjust to an umps' strike zone.

Yes, as long as the strike zone is the same for both sides...and more important, consistent!

[Reds Fanatic]

Good pitch. Holliday strikes out swinging,

[wheels]

Bailey owned Holliday. Nice pitch sequence.

[Reds Fanatic]

Wong steals 2nd

[Raisor]

The only ones I trust on Agents of Shield are Coulson, Fitz, and Simmons.

[Reds Fanatic]

Great pitch. Craig strikes out looking. 3-0 Reds after 1.

[wheels]

Fantastic curve ball tonight for Homer.

Early returns are good. Just like last time.

[RedTeamGo!]

Nasty pich

[RedsBrick]

Great pitch!

[RedsfaninMT]

The only ones I trust on Agents of Shield are Coulson, Fitz, and Simmons.

Okay, but that episode where skye showed off her abs/upper body made me a fan.

[Reds Fanatic]

Cozart flies out to center.

[wheels]

Let's hope the three pitchers spots can run into a couple tonight.

[Falcon7]

[QUOTE=Raisor;3060270]Hi. How many Homers and RBI should Votto have to date?

Thanks,

2 and 5, at least 3 more PA's on this date... A 3 run shot, and a solo. Why the H not... he is due ya know.

And cut that other stuff out...

[RedsfaninMT]

Let's make Lynn work a little bit...please?

[RedTeamGo!]

Here we go Mes!!

[Reds Fanatic]

Nice start for Mesoraco. Lines a double to left center.

[wheels]

And Rocccooooo..,scalds a double!

[Tom Servo]

Mes is ready brother!

[RedsBrick]

Mez battin' 1.000!!

[villain612]

Mez! Welcome back.

[RedTeamGo!]

I've seen enough - Mes better be batting 7th tomorrow.

[Reds Fanatic]

Hard to believe Mesoraco is hitting behind Cozart. I swear the Reds must have pre-printed lineup cards that the catcher has to hit 8th

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Bailey grounds out. Mesoraco to 3rd.

[Reds Fanatic]

Hamilton singles to center. 4-0 Reds!

[RedsBrick]

BILLY!!

[Tom Servo]

Yay Billy!

[wheels]

Hamilton scores Rocco on a single!

Run Billy Run!!!

[RedTeamGo!]

YES! Billy!

[Raisor]

[QUOTE=Raisor;3060270]

2 and 5, at least 3 more PA's on this date... A 3 run shot, and a solo. Why the H not... he is due ya know.

And cut that other stuff out...

So he should have 2 homers and 5 RBI. Ok, based on what?

[tomnuetten]

hamilton with a hit :eek: :beerme:

[wheels]

4-0.

[Reds Fanatic]

Phillips pops out to short. 4-0 Reds mid 2nd.

[wheels]

I don't like Molina.

[Reds Fanatic]

Ugh. Molina homers to left. 4-1 Reds

[wheels]

Nuts.

[RedsBrick]

Hate Molina...

[BluegrassRedleg]

They pitch this guy like he's a .250 hitter with no power.

[Reds Fanatic]

Infield hit for Adams

[wheels]

Let Adams keep doing it. Keeps him from killing them with long ball.

[Larkin Fan]

I'm really tired of Molina. And Adams/ the shift.

[villain612]

Molina has to love it when Cincinnati comes to town. Jesus.

[757690]

Reds 0 for the season with the shift so far.

[RedTeamGo!]

OK - Einstein would consider the shift on Adams insanity at this point, right?

[Tom Servo]

Let Adams keep doing it. Keeps him from killing them with long ball.
Plus is speeds up his inevitable heart attack.



(i'm sorry that's too dark)

[757690]

Again, pitchers have to pitch to the shift, or else it will not work.

[dabvu2498]

Bruce Sutter looks old.

[Reds Fanatic]

Another good pitch on the corner. Peralta strikes out looking

[Larkin Fan]

Plus is speeds up his inevitable heart attack.



(i'm sorry that's too dark)

Very dark! Heart disease is no joking matter.

[Tom Servo]

C'mon Homer. Settle down.

[Reds Fanatic]

Bourjos singles to left. 1st and 2nd.

[villain612]

Well, letting Adams on first really does clog the bases.

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You got this Homer. Calm down. Go to your happy place.

You're in the woods.....with camo on....and you're killing something.

[RedTeamGo!]

Jeez Homer...get your crap together...just like last game.

[Larkin Fan]

Again, pitchers have to pitch to the shift, or else it will not work.

Most realize that. However, it's obvious that our pitchers aren't buying into it, so the question is how long will they keep calling it considering that?

[BluegrassRedleg]

Maybe they should show Molina a shift every time. ;)

[Tom Servo]

That was stupid.

[757690]

I hope Pete has the over for tonight's game.

[Reds Fanatic]

Lynn bunts into a 1-5 FC. Bourjos goes to 3rd as Phillips bobbles the throw at 1st. 1st and 3rd with 2 outs.

[wheels]

This is getting kind of eerie.

[Tom Servo]

Oh good, Thom fawning over the Cardinals. How I've missed that.

[Raisor]

The moon phase...

Oh, just bite me

You've been very specific in that Votto hasn't been doing his job, you've come up with very specific numbers that you said he should have. I'm asking that you show your math.

[Reds Fanatic]

Carpenter lines a single to center. 4-2 Reds.

[wheels]

Is this a joke?

[Tom Servo]

Well, saw that one coming.

[Roy Tucker]

Too many fat pitches.

[RedTeamGo!]

Who didn't see that coming a mile away? Going to be a long night.

[Tom Servo]

I'm out.

[757690]

This game is reminding me of Neitsche's theory of infinite return.

[Reds Fanatic]

There goes the 4 run lead. Wong triples to right. 4-4.

[RedTeamGo!]

Oh good, Thom fawning over the Cardinals. How I've missed that.

To be fair he is on Fox Sports 1, he is probably trying to not be a homer.

[Larkin Fan]

Unbelievable. Freakin' unbelievable.

[Roy Tucker]

Homer evidently doesn't like leads.

[RedsfaninMT]

40th pitch by Homer and hanging curve.

[RedTeamGo!]

Wow, Homer is not making me feel good about his huge contract right now.

[tomnuetten]

oh boy...

[villain612]

Reds haven't been able to put a complete game together yet.

If the pitching is good.....then offense doesn't score at all.

If the offense scores a good amount of runs, then the pitching gives it right back to them.

Oye

[RedTeamGo!]

Unbelievable. Freakin' unbelievable.

The way this season has been going I think it's pretty believable

[Hillsdale87]

Homer got poor run support last year. Gets it in the first two games and doesn't take advantage

[Chuckie]

Bailey is 2-for-2 in blowing big early leads this season. Not good for a team that struggles scoring runs.

[Tom Servo]

I'm sure Homer will end up being fine with 30 starts or so left but man, blowing these early leads hurts.

[RedsBrick]

I think Homer is a mental midget on the mound. The bomb by Molina got to him...couldn't overcome it.

[kbrake]

I'm really hoping missing a few weeks of Spring Training is causing the slow start because we desperately need Homer to figure it out quick. Now the zone gets tight. Awesome.

[Reds Fanatic]

Holliday walks

[HokieRed]

He got the next guy Adams to hit a routine ball to the SS, who, if he'd been playing in position, would have thrown the runner out by thirty feet.

[Reds Fanatic]

Check swing ground out to Bailey. Inning finally over. 4-4 after 2.

[kbrake]

I think Homer is a mental midget on the mound. The bomb by Molina got to him...couldn't overcome it.

He's thrown 2 no hitters and been good in the playoffs. I think he is mentally capable.

[Larkin Fan]

Obviously, Homer can only focus when the score is 0-0. Because he can surely never pitch well when his team spots him a generous lead early on.

[Roy Tucker]

New ball game.

[AmarilloRed]

Not a good start by Bailey tonight so far.

[Falls City Beer]

I think Homer is a mental midget on the mound. The bomb by Molina got to him...couldn't overcome it.

He clearly gets rattled. Makes me miss Arroyo.

[Cedric]

The shift could work right for the rest of the season against Adams and still won't make up for how bad it's killed the Reds so far this year. Quit being stubborn .

[malcontent]

He got the next guy Adams to hit a routine ball to the SS, who, if he'd been playing in position, would have thrown the runner out by thirty feet.
That's the 4th time Adams has beaten the Reds' shift. And not once has it been by a lucky accident.

Time for Price to wake up.

[RedTeamGo!]

I would like to watch just 1 blowout in favor of the Reds - is that so much to ask for?

Everyone realizes Lynn is going to be lights out through for the next 4 innings, right?

[Tom Servo]

I would still love to know why any jamoke who puts on a Cardinals uniform is suddenly Ted Williams at the plate. It boggles my mind.

[tomnuetten]

so hope the offence has not already finished scoring for today.. a little hint for mister phillips, if hamilton is on base it would be nice to take some pitches and don´t hit the first ball you see.. give him the chance to use his speed

[Falls City Beer]

He's thrown 2 no hitters and been good in the playoffs. I think he is mentally capable.

He's great when nothing goes wrong. He goes to pieces though. You can see it in his posture and the need for the catcher to come out and talk him down.

[Redsfansince72]

why does it seem when Reds players get big money and long term contracts they automatically go to cruise mode and dont step it up??

[RedTeamGo!]

He clearly gets rattled. Makes me miss Arroyo.

The guy has 2 no hitters where he handled pressure quite well. This is just so ridiculous.

[DocRed]

He's thrown 2 no hitters and been good in the playoffs. I think he is mentally capable.

Let's see what he can do in a 4-4 ballgame vs Lynn. My money is on Lynn unfortunately. I hope I am dead wrong.

[Reds Fanatic]

Votto singles to left

[Raisor]

I would still love to know why any jamoke who puts on a Cardinals uniform is suddenly Ted Williams at the plate. It boggles my mind.

Cthulhu is a Cardinals fan.

Don't mess with a mad elder god.

[BluegrassRedleg]

Sucks to see Homer cough up the lead, but I'm not letting it bother me as much as it ordinarily would. I'm encouraged to see the Reds' own 4 spot on the board.

[villain612]

That's the 4th time Adams has beaten the Reds' shift. And not once has it been by a lucky accident.

Time for Price to wake up.

Its too bad that Jay Bruce can't beat the shift.

[Larkin Fan]

I would still love to know why any jamoke who puts on a Cardinals uniform is suddenly Ted Williams at the plate. It boggles my mind.

It's the Cardinal way!

[jojo]

Let's see what he can do in a 4-4 ballgame vs Lynn. My money is on Lynn unfortunately. I hope I am dead wrong.

Lynn ain't tearing it up either.

[RedTeamGo!]

Yadier Molina is our daddy

[Falls City Beer]

The guy has 2 no hitters where he handled pressure quite well. This is just so ridiculous.

He's talented. But you've got to pitch through mistakes.

[kbrake]

He's great when nothing goes wrong. He goes to pieces though. You can see it in his posture and the need for the catcher to come out and talk him down.

Every starter occasionally needs a catcher to come out and slow down the game it isn't exclusive to Bailey. He hasn't been sharp this season and I just don't think it is a mental issue.

[Reds Fanatic]

Bruce flies out to center.

[BluegrassRedleg]

why does it seem when Reds players get big money and long term contracts they automatically go to cruise mode and dont step it up??

Homer's got too much competitor in him to go that route. It has nothing to do with his contract IMO. He's just not hitting his spots early this season. Pitches are fat.

[5TimeWSChamps]

Another stellar start by the $100 million man.

[BluegrassRedleg]

Yadier Molina is our daddy

He's in Pappaw status now.

[Redsfansince72]

man i wish Jay Bruce would practice in batting practice taking every pitch between the 3rd base bag and SS.. they are giving him a easy hit.. why pull anything???

[Reds Fanatic]

Ludwick pops out

[Falls City Beer]

Every starter occasionally needs a catcher to come out and slow down the game it isn't exclusive to Bailey. He hasn't been sharp this season and I just don't think it is a mental issue.

Then they need to DL him.

[RedTeamGo!]

Another stellar start by the $100 million man.

You are the absolute worst.

[kbrake]

why does it seem when Reds players get big money and long term contracts they automatically go to cruise mode and dont step it up??

That isn't what actually happens. Instead for some reason Cincinnati fans can't handle players being paid well so they shred them at every possible opportunity.

[Larkin Fan]

It could be worse. We could be tied at 4 with the cubs like the Pirates.

[wheels]

This is usually when Reds hitters go into sleep mode.

[Larkin Fan]

Then they need to DL him.

Not being a mental issue doesn't automatically make it a physical one.

[RedsBrick]

The Cubs deserve a world title when they win a world title...

[Roy Tucker]

I like the word jamoke

[kbrake]

Then they need to DL him.

So if a pitcher isn't sharp to start the year they should DL him? He'll get it together. Latos has been a slow starter, doesn't mean you just DL him.

[villain612]

I wonder how many times this season Joey Votto is going to get stranded at first base.

[Tom Servo]

Another stellar start by the $100 million man.
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[Reds Fanatic]

Frazier strikes out swinging. 4-4 mid 3rd

[Redsfansince72]

back to taking the foot off the petal, the Reds hitting way! :(

[RedTeamGo!]

This is going to be exactly like the last game Homer started. Lynn is going to be lights out from here on out. I think I may watch Game of Thrones

[Raisor]

Another stellar start by the $100 million man.


And nowhere close to signing Bailey.

What the heck is he doing?

[Larkin Fan]

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It once was.

[Falls City Beer]

So if a pitcher isn't sharp to start the year they should DL him? He'll get it together. Latos has been a slow starter, doesn't mean you just DL him.

I thought you were implying it was physical.

[Larkin Fan]

High five Raisor!

[Roy Tucker]

This is going to be exactly like the last game Homer started. Lynn is going to be lights out from here on out. I think I may watch Game of Thrones

Finale of Justified is on at 10.

[HokieRed]

Key play in the psychology of the inning is the ground ball hit by Adams. Make that play and there's a very good chance the inning ends 4-1.

[Reds Fanatic]

Molina lines a single to right center

[Raisor]

High five Raisor!

You owe Nate a dollar for stealing his gimmick

[Larkin Fan]

Finale of Justified is on at 10.

My TV will be pointed in that direction.

[Falls City Beer]

I wouldn't have signed Bailey to that deal, but I can think of worse contracts for sure.

[Magdal]

I would still love to know why any jamoke who puts on a Cardinals uniform is suddenly Ted Williams at the plate. It boggles my mind.But Adams is the only guy batting .300...and most of the rest of the team is Mendoza!

[kbrake]

I thought you were implying it was physical.

I don't think he is hurt I just think he is a little behind because of the time he missed this spring.

[jojo]

As per Rior's post #201: This is what happens when the Reds steal your puppy and start dating the girl you have a crush on but no chance in heck of ever dating.

[RedTeamGo!]

Why are they setting up outside with a shift? This is the definition of insanity.

[Reds Fanatic]

Adams gets a hit even when he pulls the ball. Single to right. 1st and 2nd.

[Larkin Fan]

You owe Nate a dollar for stealing his gimmick


He hasn't been around. Fair game.

[Kc61]

I don't think Bailey is ready. He didn't have much spring training.

He's pitching batting practice out there since the first inning ended.

[RedsBrick]

So, why was Votto playing up?

[Reds Fanatic]

Line out to right. 1 out.

[Larkin Fan]

Braun juicing again?

[Raisor]

This is what happens when the Reds steal your puppy and start dating the girl you have a crush on but no chance in heck of ever dating.

Stay away from my mother.

[Roy Tucker]

Bailey catching too much of the strike zone

[Raisor]

He hasn't been around. Fair game.

I talked to him yesterday, he said he's going to stop by soon.

[Magdal]

Braun juicing again?I don't believe he will EVER stop...just keeps getting better masking agents!

[Reds Fanatic]

Bourjos flies out to center

[villain612]

For Raisor:

6923

[Raisor]

Braun juicing again?

He's gone high tech. Cyborg implants.

[Reds Fanatic]

Lynn grounds out to 1st. 4-4 after 3.

[Roy Tucker]

I do feel better with Billy in CF rather than Choo. At the plate, not so much.

[WildcatFan]

So other teams are allowed to strand runners too?

[jojo]

I do feel better with Billy in CF rather than Choo. At the plate, not so much.

I want Choo back.

[Raisor]

I want Choo back.

Choo should have treated him better.

[JaxRed]

I want Choo back.

Loved that song by the Jackson 5 !!

[kbrake]

Really already excited to see Bailey face the top of the order next inning.

[Reds Fanatic]

Cozart fouls out to 2nd

[Chuckie]

SMH at Cozart. Gets up 2-0, swings at ball three and pops it up.

[villain612]

That stat line they just showed for Cozart was uglier than my 7th grade homecoming date.

[Playadlc]

My God Cozart.

[malcontent]

Cozart with that lunging swing....words can't express.

Time to get a new SS.

[Cedric]

2-0 and you swing at that? Post steroid era or not it's absolutely not entertaining watching a complete hack like Cozart hit.

[kbrake]

That AB may have reached a new level for Cozart.

[Chuckie]

How about take until you get a strike when you get up 2-0, Cozy? Wow.

[Reds Fanatic]

Mesoraco lines another double to left

[Chuckie]

Mesoraco laces another double.

[Tom Servo]

Bat Rocco cleanup. I am slightly more than half serious.

[757690]

Mes leading the world in OPS right now.

[BluegrassRedleg]

Great start by Mez. He was my season pick to click guy. Breakout year.

[RedsBrick]

Mez still batting 1.000!

[villain612]

Mesaraco already with more hits in 2014 than Cozart.

[Redsfansince72]

so why does Cozart swing at a pitch like that 2-0??? why is he even batting 7th?? should be 8th or 9th!!.. the reds need to go to http://www.speedhitter.com/ and buy this product for these guys..