5/15/14 - Padres vs Reds Part II

[villain612]

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Oye.

[RedTeamGo!]

And then that happened.

[NebraskaRed]

And then that happened.

I hear you, but with another game tomorrow, what other choice do they have than to bring out Bernadina and Santiago?

[_Sir_Charles_]

I hear you, but with another game tomorrow, what other choice do they have than to bring out Bernadina and Santiago?

When Cozart goes 3 for 4....no chance I sit him in the second game. He's feeling it today...let him build the confidence.

[villain612]

I understand we gotta give guys a breather. But do we have to do them all at the same time?

[Kilgore_Trout]

Not a fan of sitting Cozart. Heisey and Bernadina being in the lineup at the same time doesn't exactly drum up excitement, either.

Oh well. We've won games with worse lineups.

[Tom Servo]

Tonight would be a good night for Bernadina to contribute something worth a damn.

[villain612]

Not a fan of sitting Cozart. Heisey and Bernadina being in the lineup at the same time doesn't exactly drum up excitement, either.

Oh well. We've won games with worse lineups.

Couple that with Francis on the mound.

[KYExtemper]

With Francis on the mound and THAT lineup, I don't like our chances here. Then again, we are playing the Padres and they can't hit to save their lives so we just might leg this out.

[Kc61]

Price seems to love to spread playing time around for the lesser players. Sometimes it's debatable.

Facing three righty pitchers with no Bruce -- Schumaker only plays once. Not that Skip is a Hall of Famer but against the righties seems questionable to sit him so much.

Maybe it will work out.

[RedTeamGo!]

2nd game of a doubleheader, the lineup stinks but can be expected?

[cumberlandreds]

Tonight would be a good night for Bernadina to contribute something worth a damn.

He will probably contribute a couple of damns. :)

[NeilHamburger]

I'd flip Heisey and Bernadina. The one thing Bernadina has showed is that he can take a walk. Move Heisey down in the order as the one thing he has shown is he can't take a walk.

Price isn't near the saber guy I thought he would be. Somewhat disappointed in that.

[_Sir_Charles_]

I understand we gotta give guys a breather. But do we have to do them all at the same time?

Hamilton, Votto, Phillips & Frazier aren't getting a breather. Billy, Brandon, & Zack are feeling it....ride 'em.

Besides, they just had 3 off days in like a week and a half. They should be good to go. (no games on the 5th, 8th or 12th)

[KYExtemper]

Noticed from the Padres lineup that they aren't using Seth Smith either, so there goes their most dangerous hitter.

[757690]

Considering how well Cueto was throwing in the ninth inning of game one, I was hoping he could pull a Wilber Wood tonight.

[KYExtemper]

Well, nice first inning from Francis.

[KYExtemper]

Pitchout and Hamilton steals anyway!

[KYExtemper]

To the fantasy owner that dropped Hamilton after week 2 in my league: THANK YOU!

[faffy42]

That was a horrible votto plate appearance

[KYExtemper]

Ross can't find the plate tonight. Good for us. We need to give Francis some solid run support.

And there's one of those "damns" for Bernadina tonight.

[gilpdawg]

Price seems to love to spread playing time around for the lesser players. Sometimes it's debatable.

Facing three righty pitchers with no Bruce -- Schumaker only plays once. Not that Skip is a Hall of Famer but against the righties seems questionable to sit him so much.

Maybe it will work out.

Sparky started Plummer 45 times and Rettenmund 44 times in 1975. You gotta use your whole roster. It's not all about rest either. You gotta get guys reps so they are ready if needed.

[Raisor]

That was a horrible votto plate appearance

Thanks for stopping by!
Assume you'll be back the next time he has a bad PA.

See you then!

[Cedric]

Sparky started Plummer 45 times and Rettenmund 44 times in 1975. You gotta use your whole roster.

Bernadina needs to be cut. Injuries killing the Reds.

[KYExtemper]

I love Billy Hamilton. Guy practically engineered his own run in that inning.

[KYExtemper]

Well, that was a fun run from Francis while it lasted.....

[Raisor]

Drat

[Larkin Fan]

Rivera may have a girls name but he sure doesn't hit like a girl.

[RedTeamGo!]

Jeff Francis is poopy.

[Raisor]

Where is the Francis troll to do a run in and clobber him?

[Raisor]

Jeff Francis is poopy.

No that doesn't count as trolling

[KYExtemper]

My guess is we're going to need about 5 runs to win this game. Sadly, if it doesn't come from the top 5 guys, it won't be there tonight. I hope I'm wrong!

[RedTeamGo!]

Have to agree with Thom here...swinging early in the count against Ross is inexcusable.

[faffy42]

Thanks for stopping by!
Assume you'll be back the next time he has a bad PA.

See you then!

Had to get that off my chest...some of his ABs are some of the worst I see. Wish he would hit those first pitch strikes more often.

[malcontent]

Price seems to love to spread playing time around for the lesser players. Sometimes it's debatable.

Facing three righty pitchers with no Bruce -- Schumaker only plays once. Not that Skip is a Hall of Famer but against the righties seems questionable to sit him so much.

Maybe it will work out.
You can't sit Heisey's bat.

[RedTeamGo!]

Had to get that off my chest...some of his ABs are some of the worst I see. Wish he would hit those first pitch strikes more often.

I agree. Votto should get a hit every time he goes up to bat.

I had a feeling someone was going to post a comment about Votto not swinging at the first pitch after Thom said "Votto watches a strike...right down the middle of the plate"

[villain612]

Had to get that off my chest...some of his ABs are some of the worst I see. Wish he would hit those first pitch strikes more often.

He totally needs more RBI's.

[Hoosier Red]

Was Thom complaining about Votto taking a strike right down the middle of the plate in the middle of complaining about so many players swinging early in the count against a guy with obvious control issues?

I love when he contradicts his own complaints.

[Larry Schuler]

How come no one talks about how good Chris Denorfia is?

[KYExtemper]

How come no one talks about how good Chris Denorfia is?

He plays in San Diego.

[Raisor]

Drat

[KYExtemper]

Ugh. I'd much rather just give up the walk there.

[RedTeamGo!]

Welp, going to give the heart of the order another view and then I'm done for the evening. Francis is bad.

[KYExtemper]

If we lose this series I'm going to be sick. Should've won game 1. Injuries are going cause us to lose game 3.

[RedTeamGo!]

Mehsty....This game is far from over, but can anyone really say they were expecting much out of Jeff Francis and a lineup with Santiago, Bernadina and Heisey?

[villain612]

I'm beginning to regret renewing my monthly mlb.tv subscription just now.

Shoulda just waited till tomorrow. Gamecast losses aren't nearly as painful.

[KYExtemper]

Well, at least Heisey is taking some walks and getting on base for the heart of the order.

[Raisor]

Wow. Quitters.

[villain612]

Wow. Quitters.

Sarcasm fool!

[Raisor]

Sarcasm fool!

Don't give me any if your jibber jabber fool!

[villain612]

Don't give me any if your jibber jabber fool!

I can't be permabanned from raisorzone twice. I'm playing with house money.

['69]

If we lose this series I'm going to be sick. Should've won game 1. Injuries are going cause us to lose game 3.

Hope your barf-bag is handy.

Line-up is what will cause tonight's loss.

Why not put Soto in for Frazier?

[faffy42]

That was a bad votto plate appearance.

[malcontent]

MLB.TV is jumpy. Was that a swing by Votto?

I saw he was choked up half-way to swing, but I'm not sure that he did.

[_Sir_Charles_]

BPHIL! Showing off his hops. Nice snag.

[villain612]

Well, on the bright side, since yesterday was an off day, and Cueto pitched a CG earlier today, we have a fresh pen for this game. Might make a difference.

If we can stay within a run or two that is.

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MLB.TV is jumpy. Was that a swing by Votto?


That AB was a mistake.

[Raisor]

I can't be permabanned from raisorzone twice. I'm playing with house money.

Of course I can ban you twice.

Permabanned from RaisorZone!!!

[Raisor]

That was a bad votto plate appearance.

Performance artist are Permabanned from RaisorZone!!!

[villain612]

Of course I can ban you twice.

Permabanned from RaisorZone!!!

I'm going with the Road Trip rules....that means they cancel eachother out.

[faffy42]

Performance artist are Permabanned from RaisorZone!!!

Ill be back in the 6th to state the obvious.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Bernadina up. Damn. 3 pitch K. Damn, Damn.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Ill be back in the 6th to state the obvious.

Actually, if you could come back and state the obvious in the form of a personal letter to Joey from ALL OF US, that'd be great. ;)

[_Sir_Charles_]

Tucker draws the 4 pitch walk. I'm starting to wonder why anybody is going up there with a bat at all. Give him the chance to do it, he'll walk you.

[villain612]

Everything about this game...

http://37.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m0u8x5mDDX1rry5evo1_500.gif

[Brutus]

Was Thom complaining about Votto taking a strike right down the middle of the plate in the middle of complaining about so many players swinging early in the count against a guy with obvious control issues?

I love when he contradicts his own complaints.

I'll say it again until I'm blue in the face, if you get a good pitch to hit early in the count, you don't let it go by. The 'early in the count' dogma flies in the face of going up to the plate to, ideally, hit the ball.

Who cares if someone has control issues. Does that mean you're supposed to let strikes go right down the middle? Makes absolutely no sense. He's absolutely not contradicting himself... they're two very distinct things.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Ross, 31 strikes, 28 balls. 5 walks in 4 innings. And we're being no-hit.

Yeah, I'm glad we sat Cozart, Ludwick & Pena. :(

[faffy42]

Dear joey,
Please murder pitches right down the middle, and please don't do that choke up chop thing.
Thank you!
All of the reds fans

[_Sir_Charles_]

Thanks faffy. My night is now complete. :O)

[Larkin Fan]

Bernadina was actually useful. What a play!

[_Sir_Charles_]

Roger Bernadina.....DAMN! And that's a good damn btw. Heck of a grab.

But to change the subject a bit....Francis is QUITE hittable. Yuck.

[757690]

Tonight would be a good night for Bernadina to contribute something worth a damn.

He just saved a double off the bat of the pitcher Ross. Happy now :)

[NeilHamburger]

Pinch hit for Francis this inning?

[_Sir_Charles_]

Pinch hit for Francis this inning?

Can we go back and pinch hit for him in the 2nd inning?

[Raisor]

Everything about this game...

http://37.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m0u8x5mDDX1rry5evo1_500.gif


He vexes me

[malcontent]

Francis should use that 69-mph curve more.

[Larkin Fan]

Can we go back and pinch hit for him in the 2nd inning?

Lighten up, Francis. ;)

[NeilHamburger]

Okay. Francis kept you in the game, and gave you 5. The bullpen should be rested. Please get him out of there. You are playing with fire if you send him out for the 6th.

[RedTeamGo!]

I would just like to point out the Reds are getting no hit through 4 innings.

I hope the baseball gods heard that.

[_Sir_Charles_]

I have a thought. An out of the box kind of thought. How about we get a hit? Heck, maybe even a few of them?

[Chuckie]

I'm shocked this split-squad lineup isn't getting the job done.

Bernadina shouldn't be anywhere near an MLB field.

Heisey is not much better. Like Schumaker couldn't have started both games of the DH?

Speaking of guys that shouldn't be on MLB teams ... Soto is up right now and looking bad.

Strike out for Soto. Shocking!

[_Sir_Charles_]

Francis gone. Soto PH'ing.

[Larkin Fan]

I would just like to point out the Reds are getting no hit through 4 innings.

I hope the baseball gods heard that.


They are definitely not being no walked though.

[Raisor]

I have a thought. An out of the box kind of thought. How about we get a hit? Heck, maybe even a few of them?

Your failure to get any hits tonight is noted

[Raisor]

I'm shocked this split-squad lineup isn't getting the job done.

Bernadina shouldn't be anywhere near an MLB field.

Heisey is not much better. Like Schumaker couldn't have started both games of the DH?

Speaking of guys that shouldn't be on MLB teams ... Soto is up right now and looking bad.

Strike out for Soto. Shocking!

You're not invited to the victory party at Votto 'a house after the game.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Your failure to get any hits tonight is noted

I smacked my kids earlier...doesn't that count? :O)

[RedTeamGo!]

It is kind of hilarious that Neftali Soto gets paid...well...for this.

I mean, at least bench players in football and basketball are important for practices.

[Chuckie]

Walt's laziness gets so frustrating after a while. Like he couldn't find a better bench player than Soto without giving much (if anything) away? Of course he could. He just doesn't.

And Bernadina? Seriously?

[_Sir_Charles_]

Heisey has 2 walks tonight. I'm confused. I was told he didn't know how to do that.

Double down the line for Chris.

[villain612]

Even going back to last season, every at bat I've ever seen of Soto has ended in K.

[Larkin Fan]

I smacked my kids earlier...doesn't that count? :O)

Technically, I think that means your kids got a hit.

[Chuckie]

It is kind of hilarious that Neftali Soto gets paid...well...for this.

I mean, at least bench players in football and basketball are important for practices.

At least he's an example for hitters of "What not to do" with his looping swing.

Double for Heisey!

[Raisor]

I smacked my kids earlier...doesn't that count? :O)

No and I'm calling the police.

[_Sir_Charles_]

No and I'm calling the police.

I was told that it helps build character. No?

(I'm kidding btw)

[Raisor]

Technically, I think that means your kids got a hit.

You're an officer of the court!

[Larkin Fan]

Willie Nelson had more hits by noon today than the Reds have had this season.

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You're an officer of the court!


I am? Why didn't anyone tell me that?!?!

[RedTeamGo!]

haha:

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[villain612]

I can't believe Ondrusek's ERA is only 5.79

[_Sir_Charles_]

Well, so far only Heisey is having a decent game. On base all 3 times. The rest of the team....yuck. Come on fellas!

Logan on the bump.

[Larkin Fan]

haha:

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Ha that is awesome. I remember that pic.

[KYExtemper]

Ondrusek getting back into trouble....

[kbrake]

I'm really glad Price decided to stretch out Simon as soon as Latos got hurt. Can you imagine if Francis had 8 starts for the Reds at this point?

[Larkin Fan]

Ondrusek walked a guy? You don't say...

[Chuckie]

It's only fitting that Ondrusek pitches during "You Shouldn't Be Anywhere Near An MLB Field" night.

Wow is he awful.

[Larkin Fan]

I'm really glad Price decided to stretch out Simon as soon as Latos got hurt. Can you imagine if Francis had 8 starts for the Reds at this point?

That is a horrible thought.

[Roy Tucker]

Pigeons behind home plate again. Not much action when slow birds don't move off the field.

[RedTeamGo!]

Quentin's stance is ridiculous.

[Norm Chortleton]

How long does spit stay visible on a players beard?

[Cedric]

What should we make of the fact that Ondrusek's video screen highlight shows multiple times him striking out opposing pitchers?

Poor Logan.

[WVRedsFan]

Just got in. Why do you bench Pena, Shumacher, Ludwick when you know the other team is likely to score and you're not?i though Dusty's lineups were screwy.

[Raisor]

How long does spit stay visible on a players beard?

Eeeewwww

[Chuckie]

Why is Ondrusek on the team? Do something about this Walt!

[villain612]

Ondrusek walks another guy

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-bm9PAO4dsb8/UebUgN9rFzI/AAAAAAAAAsU/bDZGhqNLacc/s1600/smalls.gif

[Roy Tucker]

Logan, pal, dude, friend.... Throw strikes.

[kbrake]

Honestly with the lineup that was run out there this game had Ondrusek and Hoover written all over it. I wouldn't waste any of the talented arms tonight.

[BluegrassRedleg]

Human White Flag is going to put this thing out of reach.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Logan looks awful. His release point is all screwy.

[KYExtemper]

I'm so tired of Ondrusek.

[Roy Tucker]

Just got in. Why do you bench Pena, Shumacher, Ludwick when you know the other team is likely to score and you're not?i though Dusty's lineups were screwy.

Like a split squad B team.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Get him out. Every pitch is in the dirt. He clearly is out of whack.

[757690]

Well, at the very least, I'm excited to read Sir Charles' explanation of how Ondrusek actually is pitching well tonight.

Edit: now watch Ondrusek pitch three shutout innings and get the win ;)

[BluegrassRedleg]

Why is Ondrusek on the team? Do something about this Walt!

The day they eventually part ways with him, I'll be like Clark Griswold waking up with my head sewn to the carpet.

[WVRedsFan]

Looks like Logan is going to seal the loss. Looks like Price waved the white *** on this one. I don't get it.

[Raisor]

Im a Christian and can't do thing like this, but can one of the board's pagans give a shout out to cthuluh for some help?

[RedTeamGo!]

Bet you a coke Logan gets out of this unscathed.

[Larkin Fan]

Sometimes I wonder if Logan realizes that strikes are good to throw.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Well, at the very least, I'm excited to read Sir Charles' explanation of how Ondrusek actually is pitching well tonight.

LOL. Do you see me doing that? I like him more than most, but he's so out of sorts right now it's not funny at all. Hopefully he'll get it together.

[KYExtemper]

*Facepalm* Thank god for the infield fly rule.

[Raisor]

That's Joey's ball

[villain612]

Joey...meet me at camera 3.

[Larkin Fan]

Thank the baseball gods for the infield fly rule. Oy.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Jesus Joey. Logan is planted under it calling everyone off....what was Joey doing?!?

He's out due to IF fly rule, but still. Sheesh.

[RedTeamGo!]

Ondrusek had to have heard Votto screaming "I GOT IT! I GOT IT!" right?

[757690]

Note to Ondrusek: the right to catch a pop up is not determined by height.

[Raisor]

Jesus Joey. Logan is planted under it calling everyone off....what was Joey doing?!?

He's out due to IF fly rule, but still. Sheesh.

It's never the pitcher's ball

[_Sir_Charles_]

That's Joey's ball

If he calls for it, sure. But he wasn't. Logan was.

If Votto was calling for it, I didn't hear him. Oh well.

[Chip R]

haha:

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Bruce is Poochie?

[KYExtemper]

Hopefully Marshall can register 1 out here.

[Raisor]

If he calls for it, sure. But he wasn't. Logan was.

Maybe Joey was trying to whack him like he was Michael Corelone?

[Roy Tucker]

Will be interesting to see Marshall's velocity and movement.

[RedTeamGo!]

I would not even take a bat up there against Ondrusek.

[Larkin Fan]

Jesus Joey. Logan is planted under it calling everyone off....what was Joey doing?!?

He's out due to IF fly rule, but still. Sheesh.

That one is on Logan, not Joey. Never the pitcher's ball In that situation.

[757690]

Marshall seems to have dropped on the depth chart.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Will be interesting to see Marshall's velocity and movement.

I noticed people talking about this during his last outing. I don't get the concern. His FB is normally between 87 and 91 or so.

[Raisor]

Drat

[Larkin Fan]

Bet you a coke Logan gets out of this unscathed.


I prefer Sprite. ;)

[_Sir_Charles_]

4-1, single to left.

[WVRedsFan]

Ondrusek needs to go someplace else. Not here. Think he threw 5 strikes and two were batted balls. And the bullpen continues it's great pitching. 4-1

[_Sir_Charles_]

*sigh* 4-1 after 5 1/2.

[RedTeamGo!]

I prefer Sprite. ;)

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[_Sir_Charles_]

Ondrusek needs to go someplace else. Not here. Think he threw 5 strikes and two were batted balls. And the bullpen continues it's great pitching. 4-1

To be fair, he's not normally wild like that.

[Roy Tucker]

I noticed people talking about this during his last outing. I don't get the concern. His FB is normally between 87 and 91 or so.

His last outing didn't get above 85 and he got hammered.

[KYExtemper]

I hate to say this, but we might've been better off letting Francis throw the 6th.

[RedTeamGo!]

So...The Lego Movie is playing at the $2.50 theater this weekend...is it worth seeing?

[BluegrassRedleg]

Pitcher's not supposed to take any of those.

[malcontent]

I noticed people talking about this during his last outing. I don't get the concern. His FB is normally between 87 and 91 or so.
He's lost 2-3 mph.

[_Sir_Charles_]

His last outing didn't get above 85 and he got hammered.

Yes he did. He was over 85.

86, 87 to Arenado
88 to McKenry
89 to Pacheco
89 to Stubbs.

As for getting "hammered" he gave up a walk and a double, 1 run. Not sure how that's "hammered".


He's lost 2-3 mph.

Not seeing it.

[Larkin Fan]

We need some Votto HRs. Time to move him in the order again? ;)

[RedTeamGo!]

Votto looks horrendous right now

[kbrake]

We need some Votto HRs. Time to move him in the order again? ;)

Move him in the order or someone start a thread about how awful he is (which is probably being started as we speak). Those two things always seem to do the trick.

[Larkin Fan]

So...The Lego Movie is playing at the $2.50 theater this weekend...is it worth seeing?

Couldn't be any worse than the current Reds game.

[KYExtemper]

Well, at least Frazier continues his hit streak!

[Chip R]

So...The Lego Movie is playing at the $2.50 theater this weekend...is it worth seeing?

For $2.50, sure.

[RedTeamGo!]

For $2.50, sure.

I'm sold. Would it be weird if I went a little drunk to The Lego Movie?

[malcontent]

Did Votto actually swing when he struck out swinging this time?

I get so confused with him choking up halfway that I can't tell.

Like a baton twirl.

[kbrake]

If Price insist on giving his 5th OF a start once or twice a week I'd rather just go with Lutz than Bernadina.

[Red Raindog]

Did Votto actually swing when he struck out swinging this time?

I get so confused with him choking up halfway that I can't tell.

Like a baton twirl.

yup

going for the sombrero if I heard right

just to hotel so catching up

[RedTeamGo!]

Agreed. Bernadina should be DFA'd tomorrow morning, Lutz should be called up to the Reds and Winker or Waldrop should be called up to double A. It is time for Walt to wake up.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Agreed. Bernadina should be DFA'd tomorrow morning, Lutz should be called up to the Reds and Winker or Waldrop should be called up to double A. It is time for Walt to wake up.

I thought Lutz was injured.

[Red Raindog]

Agreed. Bernadina should be DFA'd tomorrow morning, Lutz should be called up to the Reds and Winker or Waldrop should be called up to double A. It is time for Walt to wake up.

but he looks like a ballplayer!

[Roy Tucker]

Yes he did. He was over 85.

86, 87 to Arenado
88 to McKenry
89 to Pacheco
89 to Stubbs.

As for getting "hammered" he gave up a walk and a double, 1 run. Not sure how that's "hammered".



Not seeing it.

Ok, uncle. My radar needs recalibrated. But I still don't think he's right.

[RedTeamGo!]

I thought Lutz was injured.

Came back Monday. Yesterday he went 2-3 with a HR.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Ok, uncle. My radar needs recalibrated. But I still don't think he's right.

It's no big deal Roy. My main question was what was his velocity when he was with the Cubs? I don't remember him being much more than 90. Plus or minus a couple mph. But I could easily be remembering incorrectly.

IMO though, as long as he's locating his breaking balls...he can top out at 85 for all I care. The FB is just to keep guys honest for him.

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Came back Monday. Yesterday he went 2-3 with a HR.

Cool. Thanks.

And yes, I'd prefer him over Soto or Bernadina.

[villain612]

:help:

[KYExtemper]

Played so well in the first game of this doubleheader and decided to just roll over here. Ridiculous.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Crap. That got out quick.

[RedTeamGo!]

Marshall kind of sucks now.

[Red Raindog]

wow Marshall has been little help so far

[malcontent]

Marshall < Zach Duke

[Red Raindog]

shoulder injury = very scary future too often

[_Sir_Charles_]

Middle of 7. 5-1 Pads.

[kbrake]

Marshall missed over a full season. I don't know if he'll get back to what he was but if you were expecting him to do so immediately I don't know what to tell you.

[villain612]

This is some inspiring baseball.

[_Sir_Charles_]

That was one heck of a double play by the Friars.

[RedTeamGo!]

OK - I'm done.

Y'all enjoy your evenin now, ya hear?

[Red Raindog]

Sam in for some work now

[_Sir_Charles_]

LeCure on the hill.

[KYExtemper]

Yes, let's throw out LeCure once the game has gotten out of hand.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Nice. Heck of a play by Santiago.

[Red Raindog]

Santiago flashes leather

[Red Raindog]

Yes, let's throw out LeCure once the game has gotten out of hand.

I've lost it but when did he last pitch?

[_Sir_Charles_]

Love that bender by Sam. Such a pretty pitch. Knee buckler.

[_Sir_Charles_]

I've lost it but when did he last pitch?

6th. Boston.

[KYExtemper]

I've lost it but when did he last pitch?

May 6th in the Boston series at Fenway.

[villain612]

:laugh:

[Red Raindog]

6th. Boston.

too long it appears

[_Sir_Charles_]

too long it appears

Just the way tonight's gone.

And I'm sure he's gotten plenty of work in on the side. Not the same, for sure. No clue why he hasn't gotten used more often.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Ross is done. Vincent in.

Really depressing that we couldn't do anything against freaking Ross. :(

[WVRedsFan]

Stellar bullpen as usual. Three innings, allowing four hits and three runs, two home runs, and three walks. It's not only the hitting that's below expectations on this club. And, to be honest, waving the white flag with the lineup seemed to affect everyone's play. Brutal to watch.

['69]

Yeah, it's all about CYson Ross :rolleyes:

The Reds should have UDF deliver Jack'd up Java to the dugout between innings.

ETA, there are definitely times to tip the cap, just not getting dominated after rolling out the B-squad.
Cozart with the rare hot bat shouldn't be sat for game two. Burned-a-dina's DFA should have been final, etc.,etc.

[_Sir_Charles_]

2 down. Votto up. 3 k's so far tonight.

No sombrero for Joey. BB.

[Red Raindog]

Votto dodges the 4K night

[Red Raindog]

Blue gives both sides of the plate on Todd

Oh well

[Roy Tucker]

Frazier loses on a couple borderline calls.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Hoover now.

[Roy Tucker]

Denorfia had had a nice career. When did he come up with the Reds?

Edit:

2005. What ever happened to Marcus McBeth?

[WVRedsFan]

Man, Hoover is all over the place

[757690]

Denorfia had had a nice career. When did he come up with the Reds?

The year of "The Trade." He was supposed to be Kearn's replacement.

[KYExtemper]

The year of "The Trade." He was supposed to be Kearn's replacement.

I remember Austin Kearns was a beast in MVP Baseball 2004. I hit 75 HR's with him in a season!

[Roy Tucker]

Cabrera K's on a 55 ft pitch in the dirt. A nomination for worst swing of the year.

[_Sir_Charles_]

1-2-3 for Hoover. I KNOW, RIGHT! :eek:

[villain612]

This game is like my previous relationship. It just needs to be put out of its misery.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Cabrera K's on a 55 ft pitch in the dirt. A nomination for worst swing of the year.

I think Hamilton's got that award locked up with one earlier this year.

http://cdn1.lockerdome.com/uploads/e313d850d22664f04a32d715d9edc2940eda6adf234d7e6bd7 c3b420f7653761_large

[Roy Tucker]

It's the 26th guy.

[Red Raindog]

The pacers are calling me

Can't be much worse

[Roy Tucker]

Ump wanted this game over

[KYExtemper]

Well that was an absolutely pathetic effort.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Well that was an absolutely pathetic effort.

It was all a bad dream. Just try to keep the Cueto game fresh in your memory. You'll sleep better tonight.

[Roy Tucker]

Reds mailed that one in. Glad they saved it for the non-Cueto game

[WVRedsFan]

All the replacement players playing in place of the starters went 2-13. Brilliant lineup.

['69]

Ramon "White Shoes" Santiago strikes out to end the game...mercifully.

[KYExtemper]

This lineup just didn't make any sense to me. The Heisey sub I can understand, but benching Cozart, who had a hot first game was dumb, and I guess Price wanted to let Barnhart have another MLB game before he's sent down when Rocco comes up tomorrow (?), but if Rocco is coming, Pena won't be playing in that game anyway so it's not like he needed a rest. As far as Bernadina, Skip should've been in that slot since Bernadina can't hit.

Just infuriating to wave the white flag before the first pitch IMO.

[BluegrassRedleg]

I think Hamilton's got that award locked up with one earlier this year.

http://cdn1.lockerdome.com/uploads/e313d850d22664f04a32d715d9edc2940eda6adf234d7e6bd7 c3b420f7653761_large

That's actually 10x better a swing than any of his pop-outs this season. ;)

[757690]

Sandoval has the worst swing ever award locked up for all of eternity:

http://www.sbnation.com/lookit/2014/5/7/5691004/pablo-sandoval-swings-waaaaaaay-late-video

[Kingspoint]

It's difficult to win both ends of a double-header.

[forfreelin04]

It's difficult to win both ends of a double-header.

With that bench it is. Yikes!

Thanks Grampa Walt for all those Judy hitting reserve players. I hope your hands were warm this winter while you sat on them.

[_Sir_Charles_]

With that bench it is. Yikes!

Thanks Grampa Walt for all those Judy hitting reserve players. I hope your hands were warm this winter while you sat on them.

Come on. Look at that bench again. Or should I say what that bench was supposed to be. Our bench is a strength...problem is that most of those guys are STARTING due to injuries. Shumaker, Pena, Heisey, Santiago, Hannahan is supposed to be our bench. Nothing wrong with that. Good balance with lefties/righties, good balance with power/avg and good balance with hitters/defenders.