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PepperJack
04-11-2014, 02:55 PM
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VS-LHP- David Price

cumberlandreds
04-11-2014, 02:56 PM
Ah breaking up the lefties. I know........ Price is pitching.

PepperJack
04-11-2014, 02:57 PM
I do like Mesoraco staying ahead of the SS though.

RedTeamGo!
04-11-2014, 03:09 PM
I am completely fine with this lineup. :thumbup:

PepperJack
04-11-2014, 03:23 PM
Rays lineup, no Hanigan:


Tampa Bay Rays ‏@RaysBaseball 3m
Today's lineup at Cincinnati, sans DH: Zobrist 2B, Jennings CF, Joyce LF, Longoria 3B, Loney 1B, Myers RF, Escobar SS, Molina C, Price P.

Kc61
04-11-2014, 03:30 PM
Ah breaking up the lefties. I know........ Price is pitching.

Are we really so impressed with the impact of hitting Votto and Bruce together?

PepperJack
04-11-2014, 03:44 PM
Are we really so impressed with the impact of hitting Votto and Bruce together?

Come on KC, it's been 9 games...

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Besides:

Joel Luckhaupt ‏@jluckhaupt 6h
Jay Bruce (2014)
Bases Empty (0 for 12): .000/.250/.000

Men On (6 for 20): .300/.348/.700

See? Small sample sizes are fun!

klw
04-11-2014, 03:47 PM
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https://twitter.com/TBTimes_Rays/status/454702772563091457/photo/1
Marc TopkinVerified account
‏@TBTimes_Rays

The scene here in Cincinnati before #Rays-#Reds

traderumor
04-11-2014, 04:00 PM
I'm thinking Cueto v. Price happened last time we played them in Tampa? Crack research staff, what say you?

PepperJack
04-11-2014, 04:26 PM
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PepperJack
04-11-2014, 04:31 PM
I'm thinking Cueto v. Price happened last time we played them in Tampa? Crack research staff, what say you?

Good call!

http://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/TBA/TBA201106280.shtml

_Sir_Charles_
04-11-2014, 05:28 PM
I do like Mesoraco staying ahead of the SS though.

I knew that was coming. Having Santiago start that one game in the 8 slot just made the transition easier without it pointing a finger at Zack.

_Sir_Charles_
04-11-2014, 05:30 PM
I'm going to have a tough time trying to root against Hanny. Loved that guy.

PepperJack
04-11-2014, 05:30 PM
Traitor.

Marc Topkin ‏@TBTimes_Rays 2h
Dave Parker expected to visit #Rays clubhouse today - inspiration for T-shirts @Evan3Longoria had made in spring pic.twitter.com/yi66OxikDL

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RichRed
04-11-2014, 05:36 PM
Traitor.


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Evan Longoria will never be as cool as Dave Parker.

JaxRed
04-11-2014, 06:57 PM
Weird trivia of the day. I always thought the guy driving the motorcycle in that Drive Sober commercial looked familiar. It just dawned on me, he's Scott Gordon-Patterson, the guy that that played the ballplayer that didn't like having a 12 year old manager in Little Big League. I guess it drove him to drink....

powersackers
04-11-2014, 07:05 PM
We'll need our 'A' game tonight. Tampa plays smart baseball and Price is one of the best in MLB.

Tornon
04-11-2014, 07:06 PM
Weird trivia of the day. I always thought the guy driving the motorcycle in that Drive Sober commercial looked familiar. It just dawned on me, he's Scott Gordon-Patterson, the guy that that played the ballplayer that didn't like having a 12 year old manager in Little Big League. I guess it drove him to drink....

Hey Mac, what's the going rate for a 30-year old pitcher that can't get anybody out?

Kingspoint
04-11-2014, 07:08 PM
They got Price. We got Cueto.

Reds Fanatic
04-11-2014, 07:11 PM
Zobrist grounds out to 2nd.

Gainesville Red
04-11-2014, 07:12 PM
Reds are on the Radio down here. Blackout rules! The worst.

Rays seem like they've got a pretty good broadcast, though.

Reds Fanatic
04-11-2014, 07:13 PM
That pitch looked good. Really tight strike zone tonight

Reds Fanatic
04-11-2014, 07:14 PM
Jennings walks after he struck out 3 pitches ago

redsfaninbsg
04-11-2014, 07:15 PM
On the bright side, Joey Votto should have a field day with this strike zone.

Red in Chicago
04-11-2014, 07:17 PM
looks like slim pickins in the crowd for a friday night…are they are la time?

powersackers
04-11-2014, 07:17 PM
Wow. A strike tonight has to be 'right down the can' as Thom would say

Red in Chicago
04-11-2014, 07:17 PM
walks will haunt...

Reds Fanatic
04-11-2014, 07:17 PM
Another 3-2 pitch is a walk. Nothing close to the corner is being called a strike so far

WebScorpion
04-11-2014, 07:17 PM
Is Price calling the pitches? Mes is looking into the dugout for an extended period before he puts down his sign.

Red in Chicago
04-11-2014, 07:18 PM
On the bright side, Joey Votto should have a field day with this strike zone.

unfortunately, he will be the only one…#hacktastic

redsfaninbsg
04-11-2014, 07:18 PM
Unreal strike zone. Per MLB Gameday only a couple of these have been balls.

Kingspoint
04-11-2014, 07:18 PM
Another 3-2 pitch is a walk. Nothing close to the corner is being called a strike so far

...or inside, or outside, or high, or low. Anything not dead-red is a ball.

Reds Fanatic
04-11-2014, 07:19 PM
Longoria singles to left. 1-0 Rays

Red Raindog
04-11-2014, 07:19 PM
walks kill

redsfaninbsg
04-11-2014, 07:20 PM
Horrible start to this game.

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walks kill

I just hope the Reds get the same strike zone.

Kingspoint
04-11-2014, 07:20 PM
Longoria just waited for the dead-red pitch, which was inevitable based on this strike zone.

powersackers
04-11-2014, 07:20 PM
Frazier seemed slow to that ball...

Red Raindog
04-11-2014, 07:21 PM
Horrible start to this game.

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I just hope the Reds get the same strike zone.

true --- imho -- JC is good enough to adjust quickly - which disappoints me that he did not

Reds Fanatic
04-11-2014, 07:22 PM
Loney flies out to center. Both runners advance. 2nd and 3rd with 2 outs.

Kingspoint
04-11-2014, 07:22 PM
true --- imho -- JC is good enough to adjust quickly - which disappoints me that he did not
Only the fourth batter. Hard to adjust that fast. He had to try pitches in various locations first.

Reds Fanatic
04-11-2014, 07:22 PM
Myers grounds out to short. 1-0 Rays mid 1st.

powersackers
04-11-2014, 07:22 PM
Decent recovery

redsfaninbsg
04-11-2014, 07:23 PM
1-0, could have been much worse. Curious to see the strike zone Price is given.

Red Raindog
04-11-2014, 07:23 PM
Only the fourth batter. Hard to adjust that fast. He had to try pitches in various locations first.

maybe -- but I expect much from JC

wheels
04-11-2014, 07:24 PM
This should be interesting. Especially if Hamilton is patient.

redsfaninbsg
04-11-2014, 07:25 PM
This should be interesting. Especially if Hamilton is patient.

Agreed, it's not as if he has a big strike zone to begin with.

powersackers
04-11-2014, 07:25 PM
No bunts yet.... let the strike zone play out

Reds Fanatic
04-11-2014, 07:26 PM
Interesting that pitch was not a strike for Cueto

wheels
04-11-2014, 07:26 PM
Price gets a corner on the first pitch. Hmmmm...

wheels
04-11-2014, 07:28 PM
This is a good at bat, no matter the outcome.

Kingspoint
04-11-2014, 07:28 PM
Strike zone is consistent for both teams.

Reds Fanatic
04-11-2014, 07:28 PM
Hamilton strikes out swinging

powersackers
04-11-2014, 07:29 PM
Good 7 pitch ab for Billy

redsfaninbsg
04-11-2014, 07:31 PM
Reds making Price early on. 7 pitch ab for Billy and here is number 6 to BP

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Jennings with a fine play to rob Phillips of extra bases.

Reds Fanatic
04-11-2014, 07:31 PM
Jennings makes a leaping catch against the wall in right center

wheels
04-11-2014, 07:31 PM
Desmond Jennings with a flashy snag. Bummer for Brandon.

WebScorpion
04-11-2014, 07:33 PM
Brandon shows off his warning track power.

redsfaninbsg
04-11-2014, 07:33 PM
Price getting a much wider plate than Cueto.

Reds Fanatic
04-11-2014, 07:33 PM
Votto grounds out to short. 1-0 Rays after 1

Red Raindog
04-11-2014, 07:33 PM
wt?

votto steps out & takes strike two?

Chuckie
04-11-2014, 07:33 PM
There's that bush league move from Votto where he just steps out of the box for no reason. What the heck?

He's done it many times in the past, too.

Weird.

redsfaninbsg
04-11-2014, 07:34 PM
wt?

votto steps out & takes strike two?

In his defense, if Cueto was on the hill it would have been a ball.

powersackers
04-11-2014, 07:34 PM
Has Joey hit a ball with authority all season? I remember a few line drives to center. And a gap double. But his power seems gone.

Kingspoint
04-11-2014, 07:35 PM
In his defense, if Cueto was on the hill it would have been a ball.

If he'd have stayed in it would have been a ball.

powersackers
04-11-2014, 07:36 PM
Error!

Red Raindog
04-11-2014, 07:36 PM
defense kills too

Reds Fanatic
04-11-2014, 07:36 PM
Escobar to 2nd on a ball off the top of Bruce's glove

redsfaninbsg
04-11-2014, 07:36 PM
Jay Bruce's defense has been in the gutter this week.

Chuckie
04-11-2014, 07:37 PM
That should be an error on Bruce. He misjudged it and it went off his glove.

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I'm done defending Bruce as a "great" defensive outfielder. He's good, not great.

Red Raindog
04-11-2014, 07:37 PM
If he'd have stayed in it would have been a ball.

that move by anyone seems to always invite the ump to call a strike

Kingspoint
04-11-2014, 07:38 PM
that move by anyone seems to always invite the ump to call a strike

I know I'd call a strike if I was the umpire.

Reds Fanatic
04-11-2014, 07:40 PM
Maybe a make up call for the 1st. Molina strikes out looking.

redsfaninbsg
04-11-2014, 07:40 PM
The moving strike zone.

Kc61
04-11-2014, 07:40 PM
Here's a game where I question Price and the Reds. Against a pitcher like this, I would be using Heisey and let Billy watch. It may work out, but do they really think Hamilton is well served to face Price tonight?

powersackers
04-11-2014, 07:41 PM
Price said yesterday his goal tonight is to get 4 at bats

Reds Fanatic
04-11-2014, 07:41 PM
Price strikes out swinging

Red Raindog
04-11-2014, 07:42 PM
Here's a game where I question Price and the Reds. Against a pitcher like this, I would be using Heisey and let Billy watch. It may work out, but do they really think Hamilton is well served to face Price tonight?

I hear you but with these two SP -- I expect a close - low scoring game -- defense in CF might tip the game

powersackers
04-11-2014, 07:43 PM
Here's a game where I question Price and the Reds. Against a pitcher like this, I would be using Heisey and let Billy watch. It may work out, but do they really think Hamilton is well served to face Price tonight?

Heisey led off vs. Price last time we played TB and he was over matched. But different Heisey could be argued.

Reds Fanatic
04-11-2014, 07:43 PM
4 pitch walk to Zobrist

redsfaninbsg
04-11-2014, 07:44 PM
3-0 pitch clearly in the zone and the 0-0 pitch was not. I'm not sure what a strike is now.

Red Raindog
04-11-2014, 07:44 PM
4 pitch walk to Zobrist

looked like he wanted no part of him

wheels
04-11-2014, 07:45 PM
Hamilton was an absolute pest against Price in his first at bat. He didn't look overmatched at all.

wheels
04-11-2014, 07:46 PM
Good job, Johnny.

Reds Fanatic
04-11-2014, 07:46 PM
Jennings grounds out to Cueto. 1-0 Rays mid 2nd

redsfaninbsg
04-11-2014, 07:46 PM
Cueto clearly not on his game but he's at least to this point prevented it from getting away from him.

WebScorpion
04-11-2014, 07:47 PM
3-0 pitch clearly in the zone and the 0-0 pitch was not. I'm not sure what a strike is now.It looks like he gives the pitcher a little extra on the outside and takes away a little extra on the inside, so the strike zone shifts depending upon which side of the plate the batter is on. That's all I can see so far...weird.

Kc61
04-11-2014, 07:48 PM
Hamilton was an absolute pest against Price in his first at bat. He didn't look overmatched at all.

The absolute pest struck out. Not really concerned about how he looked.

Reds Fanatic
04-11-2014, 07:52 PM
Ludwick strikes out swinging

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Bruce grounds out to short

redsfaninbsg
04-11-2014, 07:52 PM
IF Cueto can keep the Rays at bay, I like the Reds chances tonight. I feel like they'll get to Price second time through.

Larry Schuler
04-11-2014, 07:53 PM
The absolute pest struck out. Not really concerned about how he looked.

I agree. Wheels is trying to poison our doom and gloom with positivity. Take that attitude to a non-game thread.

Reds Fanatic
04-11-2014, 07:54 PM
Frazier flies out to the track in the right field corner. 1-0 Rays after 2.

Kingspoint
04-11-2014, 07:55 PM
Frazier flies out to the track in the right field corner. 1-0 Rays after 2.

Surprised he threw Frazier a fastball.

RedTeamGo!
04-11-2014, 07:56 PM
That should be an error on Bruce. He misjudged it and it went off his glove.

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I'm done defending Bruce as a "great" defensive outfielder. He's good, not great.

Understandable....2 bad plays automatically decreases a players defensive reputation after all.

Reds Fanatic
04-11-2014, 07:57 PM
Joyce crushed that pitch. 2-0 Rays

Reds Fanatic
04-11-2014, 07:59 PM
Longoria grounds out to 3rd. Diving stop by Frazier.

Reds Fanatic
04-11-2014, 08:00 PM
Loney pops out to short

RedTeamGo!
04-11-2014, 08:02 PM
I love Joyce's swing. It reminds me of Russell branyan. Obviously branyan had a lot of holes in his game, but boy was it fun to watch when he connected.

Reds Fanatic
04-11-2014, 08:02 PM
Myers strikes out swinging. 2-0 Rays mid 3rd

Kingspoint
04-11-2014, 08:03 PM
Let's go, REDS! One run this inning.

wheels
04-11-2014, 08:04 PM
Johnny's not his best, but he hasn't fully imploded. He's hanging in there.

Do the Reds have two runs in them tonight? That is the question.

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I love Joyce's swing. It reminds me of Russell branyan. Obviously branyan had a lot of holes in his game, but boy was it fun to watch when he connected.

He would be perfect for the Reds.

Reds Fanatic
04-11-2014, 08:06 PM
Mesoraco is on fire. Double to center

Red Raindog
04-11-2014, 08:06 PM
Mes is on it

wheels
04-11-2014, 08:06 PM
Rocco, with a raging gap shot.

Yow.

Pick this run up, boys. Oh. Cozart up next.

Reds Fanatic
04-11-2014, 08:08 PM
Cozart hit it hard but lines out to 2nd.

wheels
04-11-2014, 08:08 PM
Bum's Luck.

redsfaninbsg
04-11-2014, 08:09 PM
Poor Cozart......

Red Raindog
04-11-2014, 08:09 PM
at least he hit it hard

gilpdawg
04-11-2014, 08:09 PM
Joyce crushed that pitch. 2-0 Rays

You ain't kidding. I'm in section 121 and that thing had a sound to it.

Stray
04-11-2014, 08:09 PM
Guess those things happen when you're 1 for whatever on the year.

Reds Fanatic
04-11-2014, 08:10 PM
Good bunt by Cueto. Mesoraco to 3rd

Red Raindog
04-11-2014, 08:10 PM
:confused:

bunt?

mbgrayson
04-11-2014, 08:11 PM
Good bunt by Cueto. Mesoraco to 3rd

And that 'good' bunt helps run expectancy how?

wheels
04-11-2014, 08:11 PM
Well.....

Reds Fanatic
04-11-2014, 08:11 PM
Hamilton pops out to 2nd. 2-0 Rays after 3.

BluegrassRedleg
04-11-2014, 08:11 PM
Cozart at .037. Great googly moogly. What do they do if this becomes prolonged?

Kingspoint
04-11-2014, 08:12 PM
Cozart at .037. Great googly moogly. What do they do if this becomes prolonged?

Not physically possible.

wheels
04-11-2014, 08:13 PM
Seriously.

It's gonna oddly fun just to see how low it can go, and how the brass reacts.

Kingspoint
04-11-2014, 08:14 PM
Seriously.

It's gonna oddly fun just to see how low it can go, and how the brass reacts.

It is true that the leadoff double didn't make anyone around here hopeful that he would actually score. But, there has to be some improvement in the near future (not for Cueto, obviously, and Hamilton already has had his improvement).

Reds Fanatic
04-11-2014, 08:15 PM
Escobar grounds out to 3rd. Good scoop by Votto

Kc61
04-11-2014, 08:15 PM
I wonder whether this new hitting coach addressed with Cozart the fact that he hardly ever walks and swings at most pitches. His tendency to swing at virtually everything seems to be even more pronounced this year, just based on watching games.

Reds Fanatic
04-11-2014, 08:15 PM
Molina flies out to center. 2 outs on 2 pitches

gilpdawg
04-11-2014, 08:16 PM
Not physically possible.

Joe Sheehan has a saying.. anyone can put almost any line over 100 plate appearances, good or bad, and it's not at all predictive of a true talent level.

wheels
04-11-2014, 08:17 PM
Runs. Score some.

Reds Fanatic
04-11-2014, 08:17 PM
Price grounds out right in front of the plate to Mesoraco. 2-0 Rays mid 4th

Kingspoint
04-11-2014, 08:19 PM
Cueto's performance is reminiscent of a solid Veteran's performance. Let's give him some help, hitters (and fielders).

Reds Fanatic
04-11-2014, 08:22 PM
Phillips lines a double to the wall in right. Close play at 2nd

Kingspoint
04-11-2014, 08:23 PM
I have more confidence that this Double-with-no-outs scores.

Red Raindog
04-11-2014, 08:23 PM
Safe? I thought so

Kingspoint
04-11-2014, 08:26 PM
Lay some wood on the ball, Joey!

Reds Fanatic
04-11-2014, 08:28 PM
Good AB. Votto walks 1st and 2nd.

Red Raindog
04-11-2014, 08:29 PM
Lay some wood on the ball, Joey!

or walk :)

Kingspoint
04-11-2014, 08:30 PM
or walk :)

An incredible eye. I wish he was more aggressive.

Red Raindog
04-11-2014, 08:30 PM
ump is lousy

wheels
04-11-2014, 08:30 PM
This is a joke.

Chuckie
04-11-2014, 08:30 PM
That ball was literally a foot outside on Ludwick and it was called a strike. This ump is an abomination. Bad AND inconsistent. Wow.

Reds Fanatic
04-11-2014, 08:30 PM
This umps strike zone is totally inconsistent

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Ludwick strikes out swinging

redsfaninbsg
04-11-2014, 08:30 PM
This strike zone is absurd.

powersackers
04-11-2014, 08:31 PM
I'd be getting ejected if I was Ludwick. This is horse pucky

Chuckie
04-11-2014, 08:31 PM
Might want to make sure this guy doesn't have ties to organized crime.

Kidding. (I think. Not really sure.)

VottoFan54
04-11-2014, 08:31 PM
Wow, this ump is terrible. Don't get too many of these chances against Price and he's trying his best to blow it for us.

Red Raindog
04-11-2014, 08:31 PM
This strike zone is absurd.

yup - hate to blame Luddy there == all on ump

Kingspoint
04-11-2014, 08:31 PM
Might want to make sure this guy doesn't have ties to organized crime.

Kidding. (I think. Not really sure.)

Check for the New Jersey license.

membengal
04-11-2014, 08:32 PM
Hitting David price is hard enough without having the ump do that.

RedTeamGo!
04-11-2014, 08:32 PM
Ludwick got screwed

Chuckie
04-11-2014, 08:32 PM
What a complete scrub. This clown should get demoted to the minors. He should be calling a game in Columbus tomorrow.

No accountability for these incompetent umpires.

RedsLvr
04-11-2014, 08:32 PM
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Reds Fanatic
04-11-2014, 08:34 PM
Bruce strikes out swinging

powersackers
04-11-2014, 08:34 PM
Is there an MLB complaint hotline? What is this idiots name?

redsfaninbsg
04-11-2014, 08:35 PM
I really don't like to blame umpires but this has gotten to the point it's borderline cheating.

Red Raindog
04-11-2014, 08:36 PM
just wow tonight with the blue idiot

Reds Fanatic
04-11-2014, 08:36 PM
Frazier flies out to center. 2-0 Rays after 4

RedTeamGo!
04-11-2014, 08:37 PM
I like how the reds are getting fired up about this though... Might be a good kick in the butt for them

Reds Fanatic
04-11-2014, 08:37 PM
Is there an MLB complaint hotline? What is this idiots name?

D.J. Reyburn he is just awful

wheels
04-11-2014, 08:38 PM
This game is some kinda dirt kicker.

Chuckie
04-11-2014, 08:39 PM
It would still be frustrating if Price was getting those ridiculous calls regardless. However, what makes it really bad is that Cueto was getting squeezed like crazy early in the game, especially in the first. They need to go to computerized balls/strikes calls. This is obviously not the way to do it and we're moving into the age of more replay anyway.

Reds Fanatic
04-11-2014, 08:40 PM
Zobrist grounds out to 1st

Red Raindog
04-11-2014, 08:41 PM
It would still be frustrating if Price was getting those ridiculous calls regardless. However, what makes it really bad is that Cueto was getting squeezed like crazy early in the game, especially in the first. They need to go to computerized balls/strikes calls. This is obviously not the way to do it and we're moving into the age of more replay anyway.

I've been against the idea --- but this ump is nudging me

Reds Fanatic
04-11-2014, 08:41 PM
Jennings walks

Reds Fanatic
04-11-2014, 08:44 PM
Bloop hit for Joyce. 1st and 3rd

Reds Fanatic
04-11-2014, 08:47 PM
Cueto gets behind Longoria 3-0 and comes back to strike him out swinging

wheels
04-11-2014, 08:49 PM
What!!!?

Reds Fanatic
04-11-2014, 08:49 PM
Unreal. That is ball and Ludwick's pitch is a strike

powersackers
04-11-2014, 08:49 PM
This is unbelievable

Reds Fanatic
04-11-2014, 08:49 PM
4-6 FC. 2-0 Rays mid 5th

redsfaninbsg
04-11-2014, 08:50 PM
Cueto battles, Rayburn and Rays to keep his club in the game.

Red Raindog
04-11-2014, 08:50 PM
somebody is going to get tossed tonight

wheels
04-11-2014, 08:50 PM
Okay manager dudes...You're Bryan Price. How long does Cueto go?

DocRed
04-11-2014, 08:50 PM
Another game another day of zero offense...I would like to say I am surprised but I can't. And yes, I realize David Price is pitching ;p

RedTeamGo!
04-11-2014, 08:51 PM
I wouldn't mind if Price goes off on this ump and gets ejected

Red Raindog
04-11-2014, 08:51 PM
Okay manager dudes...You're Bryan Price. How long does Cueto go?

one more -- if he doesn't get in trouble -- which is possible with this ump

wheels
04-11-2014, 08:53 PM
I'd be tempted to pinch hit for him if Rocco doubles again or something.

Reds Fanatic
04-11-2014, 08:53 PM
Some history on this ump. he was involved in the incident in the Dominican League 5 years ago where Jose Offerman got banned for life for hitting him. Though it appears the ump takes a dive on this.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wu4-p_OjzfY

Kc61
04-11-2014, 08:53 PM
If the Reds get a man on base, they have to hit for Cueto this inning.

If not, let him pitch another inning.

Reds Fanatic
04-11-2014, 08:54 PM
Mesoraco strikes out swinging

Kingspoint
04-11-2014, 08:54 PM
My crystal ball sees a REDS victory tonight.

6955

wheels
04-11-2014, 08:56 PM
Zack C0zart.

Reds Fanatic
04-11-2014, 08:56 PM
Cozart just swings at everything. Chases an outside pitch and flies out to left

Redsfansince72
04-11-2014, 08:57 PM
we have a hitters park and our guys cant hit in it...:( and i wish Joey would hammer 2 ball 1 strike pitches that are right dow the middle with a man on 2nd.. this team needs a player to carry the offense..and sadly we are not seeing it

Reds Fanatic
04-11-2014, 08:57 PM
Cueto strikes out looking. 2-0 Rays after 5

Red Raindog
04-11-2014, 08:57 PM
Zack C0zart.

I see what you did there --- :D

Reds Fanatic
04-11-2014, 09:00 PM
Myers pops out to 2nd

Reds Fanatic
04-11-2014, 09:02 PM
Escobar grounds out to short

forfreelin04
04-11-2014, 09:03 PM
Zack C0zart.

:p

Well done.

Everyone was talking about Santiago being the 25th man because of his ability to play SS even though he hits very little. The Reds already have that player. Bring back the No Glove, All Stick SS!!!? Paging Rich Aurillia !!

Reds Fanatic
04-11-2014, 09:03 PM
Molina singles to center

powersackers
04-11-2014, 09:04 PM
I am ready for our AAA SS. Chris whatever his name is

Reds Fanatic
04-11-2014, 09:05 PM
Ground out to 3rd. 2-0 Rays mid 6th

Kc61
04-11-2014, 09:05 PM
Maybe Hamilton will get a bunt single and steal a couple of bases.

RedsZone should have a special alarm bell when Hamilton gets on base. Just to wake us up.

Kingspoint
04-11-2014, 09:06 PM
Maybe Hamilton will get a bunt single and steal a couple of bases.



Maybe he can score twice in one inning.

wheels
04-11-2014, 09:08 PM
This should be a 2-2 game.

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Maybe he can score twice in one inning.

Line of the Game. I'm calling it now.

Kc61
04-11-2014, 09:08 PM
Maybe he can score twice in one inning.

Maybe he can hit a few times this inning and just bunt, run and steal. I'd watch.

RedsLvr
04-11-2014, 09:08 PM
I'd take Pokey Reese at this point.

Reds Fanatic
04-11-2014, 09:08 PM
Hamilton bunts but right to Loney. 1 out

Kc61
04-11-2014, 09:09 PM
Hamilton bunted but out. Bunted hard and too close to the first baseman.

Too bad. Now the Reds will have to try to actually hit.

Kc61
04-11-2014, 09:10 PM
Problem with this game is the Rays have two. Reds haven't won this year when the other team got two.

Reds Fanatic
04-11-2014, 09:11 PM
Phillips singles to left

Tadasimha
04-11-2014, 09:12 PM
Now would be a good time for a vot-trot

UPRedsFan
04-11-2014, 09:13 PM
Phillips singles to left

Good time for HR #1

Reds Fanatic
04-11-2014, 09:14 PM
Votto strikes out swinging

Red Raindog
04-11-2014, 09:15 PM
Now would be a good time for a vot-trot

or slow walk back

man this is hard

UPRedsFan
04-11-2014, 09:15 PM
I meant for Ludwick

Cedric
04-11-2014, 09:15 PM
When Randy Choate looks like he's throwing 100 against Votto you know he has zero chance against David Price. Sad what's happened.

kaldaniels
04-11-2014, 09:17 PM
Meanwhile the offseason whipping boy stands alone at first, boasting a decent looking line.

wheels
04-11-2014, 09:19 PM
Woeful.

Reds Fanatic
04-11-2014, 09:19 PM
Ludwick strikes out swinging. 2-0 Rays after 6.

Cedric
04-11-2014, 09:20 PM
Early or not the margin for error for the pitchers is zero this year. It's really getting ugly already.

Mutaman
04-11-2014, 09:21 PM
We need to replace our hitting coach. Who's our hitting coach again?

wheels
04-11-2014, 09:22 PM
Cueto's out there again.

Roy Tucker
04-11-2014, 09:23 PM
Price is dealing.

Reds Fanatic
04-11-2014, 09:23 PM
Great play by Brandon

PepperJack
04-11-2014, 09:24 PM
I'm not going to blame the Hitting Coach for Cozart being useless at the plate right now.

gilpdawg
04-11-2014, 09:24 PM
LeCure is alive and throwing in the pen.

Falls City Beer
04-11-2014, 09:24 PM
I'm pretty surprised there were people who actually thought the offense would be okay this year. Middle of the pack in the NL is bad.

Stray
04-11-2014, 09:25 PM
Cueto's run support this year has been borderline criminal.

Kc61
04-11-2014, 09:25 PM
Early or not the margin for error for the pitchers is zero this year. It's really getting ugly already.

Cedric puts his finger on the problem with an excellent post.

I've seen it a million times in baseball. Well, maybe not a million.

When a team pitches but doesn't hit, eventually it messes up the pitching.
When a team hits but doesn't pitch, eventually it messes up the hitting.

In most cases - any unit which has no margin for error will be under enormous pressure. Eventually it will get to them.

If the Reds pitchers begin to think that allowing two runs is a loss, they will eventually be less effective simply because of too much pressure, no margin for error.

Reds Fanatic
04-11-2014, 09:26 PM
Jennings strikes out swinging. 5 Ks

wheels
04-11-2014, 09:27 PM
Hard to believe a guy can pitch like Johnny's pitched and still not win a ballgame. It's ludicrous.

Falls City Beer
04-11-2014, 09:27 PM
Though this game has that feeling of a comeback win for the Reds.

Kingspoint
04-11-2014, 09:27 PM
I know Cueto's thrown 120 pitches before, but has he ever done it in April?

Stray
04-11-2014, 09:27 PM
On a day when he didn't have his best stuff Cueto gives us 7 innings of 2 run baseball. Awesome.

Reds Fanatic
04-11-2014, 09:27 PM
Joyce strikes out swinging. 6 Ks. Great start by Cueto. He really should be 3-0

Roy Tucker
04-11-2014, 09:28 PM
119 pitches for Johnny.

Reds Fanatic
04-11-2014, 09:29 PM
Cueto tonight: 7IP, 5H, 2ER, 4BB, 6K

NeilHamburger
04-11-2014, 09:29 PM
Want to feel sick. Look how Grady Sizemore is doing. Man, who knew he could've made this kind of comeback.

UPRedsFan
04-11-2014, 09:30 PM
what's he doing?

DocRed
04-11-2014, 09:31 PM
Cueto looks uncomfortably happy with his performance being down 2-0....

powersackers
04-11-2014, 09:32 PM
Bruce and Cozart combined don't add up to .200 pts of batting average.

Roy Tucker
04-11-2014, 09:32 PM
Man, as long as Price is in there, I don't think anything is going to happen. Hate to say that.

Reds Fanatic
04-11-2014, 09:33 PM
Bruce grounds out to 1st

Frazier flies out to right

wheels
04-11-2014, 09:35 PM
Feckless.

Reds Fanatic
04-11-2014, 09:35 PM
Mesoraco strikes out swinging. 2-0 Rays after 7

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101 pitches for Price through 7

malcontent
04-11-2014, 09:37 PM
Great change-up from Price.

What was it like facing him when he threw 98-99?

wheels
04-11-2014, 09:37 PM
Sammy!

Reds Fanatic
04-11-2014, 09:37 PM
An actual Sam LeCure sighting

Red in Chicago
04-11-2014, 09:38 PM
Sammy!

who?

ThatPitchIsDunn
04-11-2014, 09:39 PM
Cueto looks uncomfortably happy with his performance being down 2-0....

He did just strike out back to back Rays on pretty nasty pitches. Probably just pumped at keeping it some semblance of a game.

Reds Fanatic
04-11-2014, 09:39 PM
Longoria grounds out to short

Reds Fanatic
04-11-2014, 09:42 PM
Another strike out turns into a walk. This ump is criminal tonight

757690
04-11-2014, 09:42 PM
Be careful what you wish for.

Redsfansince72
04-11-2014, 09:43 PM
they have a huge whole between 3rd and SS, so lets PULL the ball...GRRR

wheels
04-11-2014, 09:45 PM
Wasn't there a time (late 90's/early 00's?) when the Reds went a season or more without being shut out?

Reds Fanatic
04-11-2014, 09:45 PM
Good play by Votto. Myers reaches on an infield hit but Votto gets Loney going to 3rd

Reds Fanatic
04-11-2014, 09:46 PM
Fly out to center. 2-0 Rays mid 8th

Larry Schuler
04-11-2014, 09:48 PM
Cueto looks uncomfortably happy with his performance being down 2-0....

Are you watching the Reds feed? They just showed him drop 17 Votto f-bombs and punch a baby in the stands. That's how much he cares about winning above all else.

Redsfansince72
04-11-2014, 09:48 PM
well Cueto pitched good enough to win each start, but the offense is still not helping this team

Red Raindog
04-11-2014, 09:49 PM
yeah I am old -- yeah I'm bummed so far this year -- yeah I know it is early --- but I remember the 1968 White Sox -- 2.75 era -- won 67 games -- told you I'm old and cranky

Reds Fanatic
04-11-2014, 09:49 PM
Seriously down 2 in the 8th how can you let Cozart hit

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Cozart chases another outside pitch and grounds out to 3rd

wheels
04-11-2014, 09:49 PM
C0zart grounds to third. Two pitches, one out.

Redsfansince72
04-11-2014, 09:49 PM
Time to send Cozart back to AAA and bring up Negron

Reds Fanatic
04-11-2014, 09:50 PM
Cozart now at .034

Heisey pinch hitting

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Heisey grounds out

Redsfansince72
04-11-2014, 09:50 PM
Seriously down 2 in the 8th how can you let Cozart hit

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Cozart chases another outside pitch and grounds out to 3rd


Thats Dusty baseball.. sadly Price hasnt shown accountability yet