5-10-2014 Rockies at Reds

[_Sir_Charles_]

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[Kiko]

I like it. Cozart is 5 for 7 against Lyles with a HR.

[Red Raindog]

I would still trade our SS and RF for their SS and RF

[_Sir_Charles_]

I would still trade our SS and RF for their SS and RF

Bernadina, not Bruce...right?

[Red Raindog]

Bernadina, not Bruce...right?

can't trade a player on the DL I think ;)

but yeah -- that was my intention

[_Sir_Charles_]

can't trade a player on the DL I think ;)

but yeah -- that was my intention

Also can't trade a player unless you're the GM...but maybe I'm just being picky now. :O)

[powersackers]

Is Sean Marshall available? He has 3.2 IP since joining the team.

[KYExtemper]

Solid lineup today, although I'd almost favor batting Cozart ahead of Bernadina.

As an aside, I'm not sure if there are any "simulation" fans of baseball out there as far as PC games go, but I recently bought "Out of the Park Baseball 15" from Steam and it's awesome. You get to be GM with tons of customization of real teams and can manage games. It's been quite a challenge handling the Reds organization so far because, like in real life, you start the season with 5-7 guys on the DL. I had to edit a few of the stats, though, because Brayan Pena's suck. Anyway, not sure if people had heard of it or whatever, but I'm having a blast with it in my spare time.

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Is Sean Marshall available? He has 3.2 IP since joining the team.

I really want to know what's going on with Marshall. Are they just being careful getting him back into games since he's coming off the injury or are there nagging questions about his health? It seems like he's being treated as a very fragile commodity.

[powersackers]

Yes, it's an amazing game. ^meant to reply to your OOTP post.

[powersackers]

At least we don't Have Don Mattingly as a manager. His lineup vs SF today does not included Andre Ethier who has the best triple slashline vs. Cain than any batter vs. any active pitcher active in MLB. 30 for 70 429/.449/.557. Mattingly "that was years ago, Crawford is our hottest hitter."

[Red Raindog]

Also can't trade a player unless you're the GM...but maybe I'm just being picky now. :O)

-- how do you know I'm not the GM? - I'm old so there is a resemblance

[redsmetz]

Getting ready to head out to the game. Looks like it'll be a great night at the old ballyard!

[Raisor]

Let's do this.

[KYExtemper]

I hate giving up HR's in prolonged AB's like that.

[Tom Servo]

Can't keep the Blackmon down.

[Red in Chicago]

well….

[KYExtemper]

Simon leaving WAY too many pitches up.

[kbrake]

Well this isn't going as planned.

[Tom Servo]

Get it to together, Fredo.

[Stray]

lol well then

[Raisor]

Get it to together, Fredo.

I knew it was you Fredo, you broke my heart.

[Larkin Fan]

I just turned the TV on in time to see the second HR. Probably should turn it back off now.

[KYExtemper]

Nearly 20 pitches and no one out. Simon might be lucky to even get to 5 innings tonight.

[Red in Chicago]

20 pitches for 1 out

[kbrake]

I had a friend give me diamond seats for tomorrow's game. I hope it starts better than this.

[Larkin Fan]

20 pitches for 1 out

Not bad at all. Oh wait, Simon is the Reds' pitcher. Crap!

[Larkin Fan]

I had a friend give me diamond seats for tomorrow's game. I hope it starts better than this.

Don't count on it. Homer is pitching. And these Rockies LOVE homers.

[SirFelixCat]

I had a friend give me diamond seats for tomorrow's game. I hope it starts better than this.

Rough life. :)

Simon settled down. He'll be fine. Now let's get the bats going early and often!

[Tom Servo]

Skip got jobbed on a generous strike zone.

[kbrake]

Rough life. :)

Simon settled down. He'll be fine. Now let's get the bats going early and often!

When he first offered me tickets I said no then he said where they were and my schedule immediately cleared up haha.

[Larkin Fan]

Nearly 50 pitches after 2 innings. Simon isn't long for this game.

[KYExtemper]

As long as we can keep this to two runs I like our chances to score eventually. Simon just needs to not give up any more.

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BOOM! Votto time!

[Red Raindog]

yup == our new #4 hitter

[The Operator]

That Votto guy is a bum.

[kbrake]

OK so apparently we just need to move Votto in the order every two weeks.

[Larkin Fan]

Votto still hasn't gotten a hit with RISP.

[kbrake]

Anyone else wondering if Votto hits his HR's far enough to justify all that money?

[Big Klu]

Congratulations to Joey Votto, who has passed Brandon Phillips for 13th place on the Reds' all-time home run list!


Updated Reds HR list (players in italics are active):

Reds 100-Home Run Club
1. Johnny Bench - 389
2. Frank Robinson - 324
3. Tony Perez - 287
4. Adam Dunn - 270
5. Ted Kluszewski - 251
6. George Foster - 244
7. Ken Griffey, Jr. - 210
8. Eric Davis - 203
9. Barry Larkin - 198
10. Vada Pinson - 186
11. Wally Post - 172
12. Jay Bruce - 167
13. Joey Votto - 163
14. Brandon Phillips - 162
15. Gus Bell - 160
16. Joe Morgan - 152
16. Pete Rose - 152
18. Lee May - 147
19. Dan Driessen - 133
20. Reggie Sanders - 125
21. Ernie Lombardi - 120
22. Sean Casey - 118
23. Frank McCormick - 110
24. Dave Parker - 107
25. Chris Sabo - 104
26. Dave Concepcion - 101

[KYExtemper]

Well, at least we got one. Cozart's sub-.200 average is really getting on my nerves.

[Tom Servo]

Zach Cozart is history's greatest monster.

[_Sir_Charles_]

-- how do you know I'm not the GM? - I'm old so there is a resemblance

Not possible. You're awake. :O)

[Kc61]

Bernadina is good against wild pitchers, he's up there for the walk.

Cozart faced a pitcher with two straight walks and took a swing at three of four pitches.

Now Reds have the pitcher leading off, Zack next time just strike out.

[Raisor]

Well, at least we got one. Cozart's sub-.200 average is really getting on my nerves.

You seem to be associated with the team. Any chance you can take matters into your own hands?

[Tom Servo]

Dickerson has half the cycle.

[KYExtemper]

Smart hitting by Tulowitzki.

[Larkin Fan]

Walt Weiss likes to bunt too. With Tulowitzki. Seriously?

[KYExtemper]

Dang it. Well so much for chipping into the lead.

[Raisor]

It's early. Votto has four more PA's to come. I'll believe he isn't going to Homer every time until he doesn't

[Larkin Fan]

Dang it. Well so much for chipping into the lead.

Just need 3 more Votto Homers.

[Tom Servo]

Simon sucks tonight.

[kbrake]

Simon sucks tonight.

Honestly we've been lucky to get so many good innings out of him. This team needs a healthy Mat Latos for the long haul.

[Larkin Fan]

Simon sucks tonight.

Somewhere, our friend wheels is smiling.

[Tom Servo]

Simon is batting practice.

[KYExtemper]

I hope the bullpen likes working tonight because they are going to get a lot of work in.

[kaldaniels]

Paging Mat Latos...

[Larkin Fan]

Crap there aren't enough Votto ABs left to catch up now.

[Larkin Fan]

Has anyone heard an update on Latos lately?

[gilpdawg]

Who's the long man? Christiani?

[kbrake]

Plenty of guys in the pen haven't had much work. I'd pull Simon now and take my chances.

[malcontent]

Simon throwing nothing but heat, gets burned.

Mix. It. Up.

[The Operator]

Simon is outta there.

[Tom Servo]

Love the decision to pull Simon, it's something Dusty was extremely stubborn about, willing to punt a game with his insistence on getting at least 5 IP from his starter.

[_Sir_Charles_]

It was only a matter of time before the league caught up to Simon. I love him as the long man in the pen...but he's not a starter IMO. He was due for some major correction.

[Tom Servo]

Lyles is garbage but is somehow skating by thanks to some generous strike calls, some good defense, and Cozart being a black hole of production.

[Kc61]

It was only a matter of time before the league caught up to Simon. I love him as the long man in the pen...but he's not a starter IMO. He was due for some major correction.

Dramatic overstatement. Yes, he wasn't going to have a sub-2.00 ERA, true. But to say he's not a starter is way premature. He had a bad game. Bronson Arroyo was certainly a starter and each year got knocked out a few times.

Simon will have more starts and we'll see how he holds up. I'm not giving up on him due to one bad outing.

[malcontent]

Let's see if Christiani has any better luck than Simon while throwing 99% fastballs.

[KYExtemper]

This is going to get very ugly IMO.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Dramatic overstatement. Yes, he wasn't going to have a sub-2.00 ERA, true. But to say he's not a starter is way premature. He had a bad game. Bronson Arroyo was certainly a starter and each year got knocked out a few times.

Simon will have more starts and we'll see how he holds up. I'm not giving up on him due to one bad outing.

I'll clarify. He's not a good starter. He got off to a good start and had quite a few lucky breaks go his way. But he's no where CLOSE to as good as his ERA and record suggested.

And I'm not giving up on him either. He's a reliever. A good one, but a bullpenner.

[Mutaman]

Dramatic overstatement. Yes, he wasn't going to have a sub-2.00 ERA, true. But to say he's not a starter is way premature. He had a bad game. Bronson Arroyo was certainly a starter and each year got knocked out a few times.

Simon will have more starts and we'll see how he holds up. I'm not giving up on him due to one bad outing.

When Homer throws a dud he's "unlucky". when Simon finally throws one, "the league has caught up with him".

[Tom Servo]

Great throw by Pena, but not in time to nail the runner.

[kaldaniels]

The elephant in the room is the fact that the Reds are skating by with their fourth (sure, up for debate) best reliever starting games for them.

Simon has been good, but Latos can't get here soon enough for me.

[Tom Servo]

Ah well, this one was doomed from the start. 6-1 Rox and probably gonna get worse.

[Larkin Fan]

This is going to get very ugly IMO.


You weren't kidding.

[Tom Servo]

And at least now we know definitively that Christiani ain't no good.

[Roy Tucker]

Rockets getting socked about GABP. Jeepers.

Christianity missing an opportunity to show well.

[Red Raindog]

Not possible. You're awake. :O)

big OUCH

[Red in Chicago]

christiani - sigh

[_Sir_Charles_]

The elephant in the room is the fact that the Reds are skating by with their fourth (sure, up for debate) best reliever starting games for them.

Simon has been good, but Latos can't get here soon enough for me.

Has anybody heard any update on Mat?

[757690]

I'll clarify. He's not a good starter. He got off to a good start and had quite a few lucky breaks go his way. But he's no where CLOSE to as good as his ERA and record suggested.

And I'm not giving up on him either. He's a reliever. A good one, but a bullpenner.

There was nothing in Simon's production before tonight that said he was lucky or due for a correction. Tonight, there was nothing that said he was unlucky.

He has been very good, until tonight, when he was very bad. No way to determine how he will be in his next start or starts.

[KYExtemper]

This just really sucks. I was hoping we could get some traction, but every time we get near .500 we always lose and set ourselves back. Yes, it's early in the season, but with these injuries it's getting harder and harder to get there.

[Tom Servo]

Christianity missing an opportunity to show well.
no comment :lol:

[kbrake]

Should have left Simon it. Fire Price.

[_Sir_Charles_]

big OUCH

*grin* I was kidding. I've never viewed Walt that way. Just poking fun at the "asleep at the wheel" stuff.

[Larkin Fan]

I don't even think Christianity can help us now. ;)

[Roy Tucker]

Seeing what's happening makes me appreciate what Cueto did last night.

[kaldaniels]

Has anybody heard any update on Mat?

Long toss last 2 days.

Bullpen tomorrow.

[KittyDuran]

My POV of the carnage... :(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/11/amu6amaj.jpg

[Mutaman]

There was nothing in Simon's production before tonight that said he was lucky or due for a correction. Tonight, there was nothing that said he was unlucky.

He has been very good, until tonight, when he was very bad. No way to determine how he will be in his next start or starts.

Well, it is better to be lucky than good.

[KYExtemper]

Those are some nice seats.

[KittyDuran]

Those are some nice seats.

My Homer 6 package in the Club.

[_Sir_Charles_]

There was nothing in Simon's production before tonight that said he was lucky or due for a correction. Tonight, there was nothing that said he was unlucky.

He has been very good, until tonight, when he was very bad. No way to determine how he will be in his next start or starts.

Low strikeout pitcher. / Higher than normal walk rate. / 4.31 FIP. / .193 babip / .186 ba against

I saw lots of things that shouted "good luck" to me.

[KYExtemper]

My Homer 6 package in the Club.

"Homer 6", eh? Well, the game is 2/3rds of the way to delivering on its promise ;)

[Roy Tucker]

no comment :lol:

Spell correct strikes again. ;)

[Tony Cloninger]

Christianity definitely did not show up well during the Crusades.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Long toss last 2 days.

Bullpen tomorrow.

Thanks Kal.

[malcontent]

I blame whoever calls these games. Nothing but fastballs.

[Roy Tucker]

Had a last second opportunity for tix tonight but decided to stay home and grill steaks and drink wine.

I believe I made the best decision.

[Kc61]

Reds need to get healthy. Then they need some new players.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Call me crazy, but I don't think this one's over. We are facing Jordan Lyles after all.

[kbrake]

Reds need to get healthy. Then they need some new players.

I've been thinking about starting a poll in the ORG for days but just get lazy and forget. Would anyone here trade Robert Stephenson for a legitimate offensive upgrade? I don't want to get into the specifics of can you get this or that guy straight up for Stephenson or do you need to package guys. Just in simple form would you deal Stephenson for say Jose Bautista?

[Tony Cloninger]

So this Blackmon guy with the original beard look. Never seen that before.

Is he a Coors product or is he this good?

[Larkin Fan]

Call me crazy, but I don't think this one's over. We are facing Jordan Lyles after all.

Judging by the scoreboard, you'd think we were facing Cy Young.

[Tony Cloninger]

I've been thinking about starting a poll in the ORG for days but just get lazy and forget. Would anyone here trade Robert Stephenson for a legitimate offensive upgrade? I don't want to get into the specifics of can you get this or that guy straight up for Stephenson or do you need to package guys. Just in simple form would you deal Stephenson for say Jose Bautista?

The way Lively is pitching and Travieso is getting better....I would consider it.

Don't tell Doug though. Don't go there! :evil:

[757690]

Low strikeout pitcher. / Higher than normal walk rate. / 4.31 FIP. / .193 babip / .186 ba against

I saw lots of things that shouted "good luck" to me.

My bad, I was going on his stats before his last start against The Brewers. Until then, he was pitching well. Now two bad starts in a row. Some reason for concern.

[_Sir_Charles_]

I've been thinking about starting a poll in the ORG for days but just get lazy and forget. Would anyone here trade Robert Stephenson for a legitimate offensive upgrade? I don't want to get into the specifics of can you get this or that guy straight up for Stephenson or do you need to package guys. Just in simple form would you deal Stephenson for say Jose Bautista?

I've got no problem dealing Stephenson. But I'd not do it until he rights the ship. We'd be selling low on him right now with his struggles (or has he turned it around already?).

But I also want to see them extend Cueto and Latos...and Leake.

[Red Raindog]

*grin* I was kidding. I've never viewed Walt that way. Just poking fun at the "asleep at the wheel" stuff.

that's how I took it ---- :p

[Red Raindog]

Low strikeout pitcher. / Higher than normal walk rate. / 4.31 FIP. / .193 babip / .186 ba against

I saw lots of things that shouted "good luck" to me.

plus his past history at starting for Baltimore ended with his release -- he's been a major help so far this year but I've held my sphincter tight every time he's pitched this year

[kbrake]

I've got no problem dealing Stephenson. But I'd not do it until he rights the ship. We'd be selling low on him right now with his struggles (or has he turned it around already?).

But I also want to see them extend Cueto and Latos...and Leake.

Well in reality you won't be able to make a trade until July anyways. I'm just curious in theory would Redszone get on board with "going all in" this year by dealing the future to increase our chances of winning it all in 2014.

[KYExtemper]

Call me crazy, but I don't think this one's over. We are facing Jordan Lyles after all.

I'd like to agree, but we better start tallying some runs every chance we get. Don't have to do it all at once, but we need some 2-run innings here and there to close the gap. Unfortunately, Votto is the only person getting on base under his own power.

[_Sir_Charles_]

plus his past history at starting for Baltimore ended with his release -- he's been a major help so far this year but I've held my sphincter tight every time he's pitched this year

Yep.

Don't get me wrong guys. He's done great. Much better than any of us could've hoped. But I've also seen people talking about keeping him as a starter or dealing one of the other starters and keeping 'Fredo there. That's just crazy talk.

[malcontent]

Well in reality you won't be able to make a trade until July anyways. I'm just curious in theory would Redszone get on board with "going all in" this year by dealing the future to increase our chances of winning it all in 2014.
Not Stephenson. Better just to admit the universe had it in for you this year with all the injuries, than to throw away the future.

[Red Raindog]

I blame whoever calls these games. Nothing but fastballs.

maybe we need to call in the Spanish Inquisition

7136

[KYExtemper]

First 1-2-3 inning of the game for us.

[Roy Tucker]

Most pitchers go through good spells and bad. Only the great are lock-down almost always.

Reds got a little lucky with Simon.

Reds also need a bat it's plainly obvious.

[_Sir_Charles_]

maybe we need to call in the Spanish Inquisition


Nobody would expect that.

[Red Raindog]

So this Blackmon guy with the original beard look. Never seen that before.

Is he a Coors product or is he this good?

I'd take him ---

[Red Raindog]

Had a last second opportunity for tix tonight but decided to stay home and grill steaks and drink wine.

I believe I made the best decision.

That depends on the wine ....

[_Sir_Charles_]

Most pitchers go through good spells and bad. Only the great are lock-down almost always.

Reds got a little lucky with Simon.

Reds also need a bat it's plainly obvious.

Agreed. But getting healthy cures a LOT of problems. We're missing Hamilton, Bruce, Mesoraco from the offense. That's a bunch right there. We're missing Latos and Simon from the rotation & pen.

[Tony Cloninger]

Until Latos shows he is healthy in the form of not needing surgery.....Not extending him for any time.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Billy on deck

[malcontent]

Cozart = w. e. a. k.

[Roy Tucker]

Agreed. But getting healthy cures a LOT of problems. We're missing Hamilton, Bruce, Mesoraco from the offense. That's a bunch right there. We're missing Latos and Simon from the rotation & pen.

True dat.

But the jury is still out on Mes being a 4-5 spot bat. If he can do that, great. But they need some thump other than Votto and Bruce.

[KYExtemper]

I say steal home here. Why not?

[KittyDuran]

That Skip guy is pretty good looking...

[Roy Tucker]

That depends on the wine ....

A decent cab. Talked the spousal unit into opening a second bottle. What the hell, it's Saturday night.

[malcontent]

Based on Price's comments about Cozart, I fear that both he and Jocketty really believe he will turn it around.

Just like Jocketty talked about Janish just needing to relax and play the game he can (paraphrasing). Delusional thinking.

[KYExtemper]

Blackmon just needs a triple and he'll have the cycle.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Okay, it might be over now. LOL.

[KYExtemper]

Hoover's crusade to keep that ERA above 10 continues!

[_Sir_Charles_]

LOL. Okay, this is just getting stupid. 10-1 now after HR#5

[malcontent]

Hoover in. Game OVAH.

[malcontent]

This offense is an order of magnitude better than the Reds.

[Tony Cloninger]

Based on Price's comments about Cozart, I fear that both he and Jocketty really believe he will turn it around.

Just like Jocketty talked about Janish just needing to relax and play the game he can (paraphrasing). Delusional thinking.


You do not need to be a spitting chewing tobacco old school scout to see his approach is never going to be conducive to consistent hitting.

[KYExtemper]

I hope everyone liked their bobblehead because that's about all there was to see at this game.

[Red Raindog]

call this a hunch on my part ---- I don't think Hoover is the answer tonight

[SirFelixCat]

Ok, Hoover needs to be sent down when Cingrani comes back. I believe he's a solid pitcher, but he needs to work out his issues in AAA, not with the big club.

[_Sir_Charles_]

This offense is an order of magnitude better than EVERYBODY else.

[Tony Cloninger]

Hoover's crusade to keep that ERA above 10 continues!

April is over. Hoover is pitching like 1983 Ben Hayes...1978 Pedro Borbon.

Walt is just Jive Talkin about what he thinks this team can do.

[KYExtemper]

Can God please cause a severe thunderstorm in Cincinnati? Like flood the field or something so we can just end this thing.

[malcontent]

Good thing the Pirates didn't re-sign Morneau.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Call me crazy. But I still think the Reds can come ba.......*ppppbbbtt*......nope, can't say it. :O)

[malcontent]

Cozart, Heisey, Hoover and Jim Day for Didi?

[_Sir_Charles_]

Leadoff double for Phillips. Votto up. Let's go boys...we're only down....NINE. :(

[Tom Servo]

Hoover needs to be sent down to AAA Jamoke City.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Hoover needs to be sent down to AAA Jamoke City.

I agree he needs to be sent down. But who comes up? I've heard many people mention Diaz...but he's not on the 40 man. Not a whole bunch of options.

Oh wait. Partch. Duh.

[Red Raindog]

Hoover needs to be sent down to AAA Jamoke City.

sadly - it should be a bus going with a chunk of this bullpen

[KYExtemper]

Marty on a crusade over uniforms.

[_Sir_Charles_]

10-2 after Luddy's RBI single. Rally caps! *snicker*

[_Sir_Charles_]

Masset warming. For the Rockies.

[kbrake]

I left for a few innings to get a few drinks. I was not watching. I take it Hoover did not do good things tonight?

[_Sir_Charles_]

I left for a few innings to get a few drinks. I was not watching. I take it Hoover did not do good things tonight?

No, Hoover was excellent. It was all the umps fault. He kept squeezing him and squeezing him. It was a total joke. Simple pop ups and the ump calls them HR's. Wouldn't even allow a review for cryin' out loud. I feel bad for JJ, I've never seen a guy get screwed by the ump like that.

See, JJ was soooooo good, he's still in there. :rolleyes: :bang:

[_Sir_Charles_]

Soto replacing Votto. If that's not a white flag, I don't know what is. LOL.

[KYExtemper]

This ump's strike zone has been jacked for tonight, though. Lots of balls showing up as clear strikes on MLB Gamecast.

[_Sir_Charles_]

This ump's strike zone has been jacked for tonight, though. Lots of balls showing up as clear strikes on MLB Gamecast.

Hoover's stellar reputation affecting the Ump's judgement? :O)

[kbrake]

No, Hoover was excellent. It was all the umps fault. He kept squeezing him and squeezing him. It was a total joke. Simple pop ups and the ump calls them HR's. Wouldn't even allow a review for cryin' out loud. I feel bad for JJ, I've never seen a guy get screwed by the ump like that.

See, JJ was soooooo good, he's still in there. :rolleyes: :bang:

I'm not use to seeing you be sarcastic. Not sure what to think haha.

[_Sir_Charles_]

I'm not use to seeing you be sarcastic. Not sure what to think haha.

Really? Good lord...I'm hardly EVER serious. :O)

With a game like tonight...all you've got left is the ability to laugh at it.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Lyles is done. Nick Masset on the bump. Nice to see him out there.

Cozart drives one to the track in center.

[kbrake]

Really? Good lord...I'm hardly EVER serious. :O)

With a game like tonight...all you've got left is the ability to laugh at it.

No you're always extremely fair but I've always found you fairly serious.

[WVRedsFan]

Wonder if Hoover "threw the ball well" tonight like Price said the other night.
At least it won't be another one run game.

[_Sir_Charles_]

No you're always extremely fair but I've always found you fairly serious.

Must just be on here then. My kids and my employees know that nearly every word out of my mouth is pretty much BS. :O)

[_Sir_Charles_]

1-2-3 for Masset.

Wow, I haven't typed THAT in a long time.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Logan on the hill.

This is one of those games that gives EVERYONE a chance to complain about someone.

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Heisey in center. Schumaker at 2nd for Phillips.

[Tony Cloninger]

1-2-3 for Masset.

Wow, I haven't typed THAT in a long time.

Of course he sets them down 1-2-3. Why wouldn't he. The least he could do after the Reds rehabbed him on their dime.

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Logan on the hill.

This is one of those games that gives EVERYONE a chance to complain about someone.

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Heisey in center. Schumaker at 2nd for Phillips.



I'm down for that.

If Ondrusek stinks it up..... I am sure Price will say ...BOY that Rockies team, it's like the BRM out there.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Back to back punchouts for Logan. Looks really good.

[_Sir_Charles_]

IF single. Nice effort by Skip to try to get him.

[kbrake]

http://deadspin.com/watch-hall-of-fame-broadcasting-legend-marty-brennaman-1574622602?utm_campaign=socialflow_deadspin_twitte r&utm_source=deadspin_twitter&utm_medium=socialflow

Marty is letting someone know they are number 1.

[powersackers]

Just got back from the mall and caught up to live on my DVR. Thank God for 4x fast fwd.

[_Sir_Charles_]

line out to end the inning.

Logan looked really good, but once a guy got on he really looked uncomfortable. Like night and day.

[klw]

matry was caught on camera waing something at the Rockies announcers. It was not a white flag

http://deadspin.com/watch-hall-of-fame-broadcasting-legend-marty-brennaman-1574622602

[_Sir_Charles_]

The parade of ex-reds continues. Matt Belisle in....and promptly makes an error.

Leake pinch hitting for Logan. :O)

I'll say this....the game has been interesting and unusual. *grin*

[KYExtemper]

That's the first time I've ever seen a pitcher brought in to pinch hit.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Might not see it again anytime soon. 3 pitch K.

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4-6-3 from Soto.

Is it over yet? No? Still more? *sigh* Okay......

[KYExtemper]

matry was caught on camera waing something at the Rockies announcers. It was not a white flag

http://deadspin.com/watch-hall-of-fame-broadcasting-legend-marty-brennaman-1574622602

Haha!

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Why not just throw Chapman in there? Not going to hurt anything.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Marshall in.

I wouldn't. I'd save him for tomorrow. Oh well.

[Red Raindog]

Marshall in.

I wouldn't. I'd save him for tomorrow. Oh well.

If Santiago hadn't been used --- I'd be calling for Skip to pitch

[_Sir_Charles_]

I would've left Logan in for 2.

[NeilHamburger]

Has Marshall hit 90 since he came back? He just doesn't look the same out there.

[_Sir_Charles_]

A walk, double and a grounder to short plates yet another run. 11-2 heading to the bottom of the ninth.

Time for some 9th inning heroics? Oh, we've already benched all our players? Okay, nevermind.

[NeilHamburger]

Just 2 years ago Marshall was considered one of the best relievers in baseball. That last inning he was sitting at 85 on his fastball. I really wish one of the beat writers would ask some hard questions about Marshall, his stuff and how he's been used. But, with Fay and C. Trent I doubt they will.

[Roy Tucker]

I think people don't want to know the answer.

[KYExtemper]

Hey, a minor league team came back from down 16 or whatever the other day. Now we have 2 men on base with no outs! RALLY TIME!

[Big Klu]

Did I miss something? Thom mentioned that somebody wrote a book, and mentioned Chris in an unflattering way? That they had some kind of disagreement?

Who were they talking about?

[Tony Cloninger]

I think people don't want to know the answer.

I think this whole organization is in denial about a lot of things.

[klw]

www.youtube.com/watch?v=MMzd40i8TfA
I think people don't want to know the answer.

[Tony Cloninger]

Did I miss something? Thom mentioned that somebody wrote a book, and mentioned Chris in an unflattering way? That they had some kind of disagreement?

Who were they talking about?


"Home Runs are Rally Killers" by some old school scout

[powersackers]

Just 2 years ago Marshall was considered one of the best relievers in baseball. That last inning he was sitting at 85 on his fastball. I really wish one of the beat writers would ask some hard questions about Marshall, his stuff and how he's been used. But, with Fay and C. Trent I doubt they will.

I was hoping those were change ups.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Just 2 years ago Marshall was considered one of the best relievers in baseball. That last inning he was sitting at 85 on his fastball. I really wish one of the beat writers would ask some hard questions about Marshall, his stuff and how he's been used. But, with Fay and C. Trent I doubt they will.

He hit 89 tonight. IIRC his fastball was normally right between 88 and 91 anyway. I don't see anything to be concerned about.

I don't ever recall his FB being anything more than Leake's. His curveball is his money pitch anyway.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Btw....the game is mercifully over in case you were wondering.

[SirFelixCat]

I think people don't want to know the answer.

I'd like some questions asked and not fluff.

[Big Klu]

"Home Runs are Rally Killers" by some old school scout

Thanks.

[dsmith421]

For the run differential fetishists, this would be a dose of reality.