5.21.14 Reds @ Nationals (DAY GAME 4:05 start)

[klw]

John Fay ‏@johnfayman 12m

#Reds emailed wrong lineup. New one coming.

Actual lineup now sent: (change is Ludiwck out)
#Reds Lineup
Hamilton 8,
Cozart 6,
Phillips 4,
Mesoraco 2,
Frazier 5,
Pena 3,
Heisey 7,
Bernardina 9,
Simon RHP

Nats Lineup
Span CF
Frandsen 3B
Werth RF
Ramos C
Desmond SS
Moore 1B
Espinosa 2B
McLouth LF
Roark P



Radar
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[RedTeamGo!]

What is not a good sign?

[klw]

What is not a good sign?
Their sending out the wrong lineup. Post makes less sense now that I edited it to add the lineups.. I will edit again to lose the not a good sign comment.

[RedTeamGo!]

Goodness that line up sucks

Also: Day 6 of no Votto - If it gets to 10 Walt should be fired immediately for playing a man short for 10 whole days.

[Larkin Fan]

Cincinnati Reds fans now have a new version of the game, "Where's Waldo?" It's called "Where's Votto?"

[SirFelixCat]

Cincinnati Reds fans now have a new version of the game, "Where's Waldo?" It's called "Where's Votto?"

My guess is Friday for both Bruce and Joey.

[villain612]

It'd be nice to get a W as we head into a series with the Cardinals.

[RedTeamGo!]

7201

Can't believe this image came up when I typed "Where's Votto?" into google images.

[klw]

http://msn.foxsports.com/content/dam/fsdigital/RSN/Ohio/2014/04/8/040814-FSO-MLB-Reds-Votto1.jpg

[villain612]

http://msn.foxsports.com/content/dam/fsdigital/RSN/Ohio/2014/04/8/040814-FSO-MLB-Reds-Votto1.jpg

You have inspired me.

[mdccclxix]

I wish Ludwick were in there, Bernie is not long for this team, and might as well let Ludwick earn his paycheck.

[RedTeamGo!]

Maybe Ludwick is hurt

[klw]

http://www.cincinnati.com/story/redsblog/2014/05/20/052014-ryan-ludwick/9359897/

"He's got just a little bit of discomfort in the top of his quad," Reds manager Bryan Price said of Ludwick. "It's enough where we didn't want to run him around in the outfield. He hit yesterday, he could have played yesterday, he could have played today. That being said, we don't want to have him out there somewhat hobbled trying to battle his way through that game. We felt better that we use him off the bench, we have guys who are 100 percent healthy that can go out there and play and we'll take a look tomorrow and see how he's feeling."

ctrent @ctrent · 1h

Ryan Ludwick said he’s OK. Hurt the knee slightly in Philly on Sunday. Said he’s fine to play today, if needed #Reds
https://twitter.com/ctrent

[toledodan]

Walt won't make moves to improve the offense and we are playing short. Makes sense

[PepperJack]

ctrent @ctrent · 29s
#reds place Joey Votto on the disabled list, reinstated from the DL Jay Bruce

[villain612]

ctrent @ctrent · 29s
#reds place Joey Votto on the disabled list, reinstated from the DL Jay Bruce

That pretty much sums up the 2014 season so far.

[RedTeamGo!]

Walt won't make moves to improve the offense and we are playing short. Makes sense

NVM - I was going to post something snarky, but just saw Votto went on the DL and I am upset with Walt at this point. Play a man down for 6 days and THEN put Joey on the DL, sheesh.

[NebraskaRed]

It's gonna be a Lutz-apalooza on Friday.

[PepperJack]

NVM - I was going to post something snarky, but just saw Votto went on the DL and I am upset with Walt at this point. Play a man down for 6 days and THEN put Joey on the DL, sheesh.

Lots of teams would have waited to see if they could get Votto back soon.

When they thought it was going to be worse, they did get Lutz to Philadelphia, but didn't activate him when Votto wasn't as serious as feared.

I think this move was able to happen, or came about really, with the timing of Bruce being able and Ludwick coming up lame.

Another move could happen by Friday really.

[klw]

They really need to flop Lutz and Soto so they can stop having catchers or other out of position players or Soto play first base.

[toledodan]

They really need to flop Lutz and Soto so they can stop having catchers or other out of position players or Soto play first base.

This

[Red Raindog]

I need a good game today --- woke up to a foot of water in the basement -- water heater fried --

and 50 push up for BH to start the game

[BluegrassRedleg]

Hamilton rarely ever takes two pitches with a 3-0 count. You can tell he almost makes up his mind he's swinging 3-1 no matter what. Hate seeing lazy pop flies off his bat.

[757690]

Déjà vu all over again

[Red Raindog]

I need a good game today --- woke up to a foot of water in the basement -- water heater fried --

and 50 push up for BH to start the game

sigh -- Homer to start off Simon -- where's that black cloud coming from?

[villain612]

Turned it on just in time to see that.

[klw]

Span with hits in 6 straight AB's.

[gilpdawg]

Goodness that line up sucks

Also: Day 6 of no Votto - If it gets to 10 Walt should be fired immediately for playing a man short for 10 whole days.

So if he would have been able to play on day 11 you'd be OK with waiting 15? Moot point now but I don't understand the complaint. If there's a chance he'll be able to play you wait a few days. No problem.

[klw]

1-0 Nats, 1 out top 2, Frazier on first after a walk.

[klw]

Frazier steals 2nd

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Pean grounds out, Frazier to 3rd, 2 down

[villain612]

Espinosa saved a run

[Red Raindog]

Heisey up with RISP ---

[klw]

Chris "I swing therefore I am" Heisey up

[BluegrassRedleg]

If Heisey ever drives in a run, they should send the ball to Cooperstown.

[klw]

Chris "I swing therefore I am" Heisey called out oddly looking at strike 3.

[Red Raindog]

Chris "I swing therefore I am" Heisey up

until I get 2 strikes

[toledodan]

Lol Chris

[villain612]

It's tough watching the B team.

[klw]

2 singles and a pop up have runners on 1 and 2nd with 1 out for the Nats

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3-1 now to Nate "KLW thought the Reds should have signed him this offseason" McLouth

[757690]

When the Reds are losing, Kelsh is unbearable for me.

[BluegrassRedleg]

Simon has risen from his dream state.

[klw]

Bases loaded for Roark. DP to end the inning

[757690]

Reds are hitting Roark pretty hard, but the Nats bad fielding hasn't surfaced yet.

[Roy Tucker]

I keep telling people that if they can hover around .500 till they get healthy, this team can make some noise.

But that hovering part is a wing and a prayer these days. Some pretty awful lineups getting put out there. Plus the Reds seem to be playing with a perpetually short roster with hurt guys getting carried along.

[klw]

1-2-3 go the Reds.
I only just notice Cozart is hitting 2nd. Ewwww.

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Denard "6 for 6" span is up.

[757690]

I keep telling people that if they can hover around .500 till they get healthy, this team can make some noise.

But that hovering part is a wing and a prayer these days. Some pretty awful lineups getting put out there. Plus the Reds seem to be playing with a perpetually short roster with hurt guys getting carried along.

I've thought the same thing, but it now seems like it might be awhile before they are healthy.

[klw]

Jinx nickname worked, Span GO's

[Roy Tucker]

Hey, they finally got Span out.

[Roy Tucker]

I've thought the same thing, but it now seems like it might be awhile before they are healthy.

Yep.

I think they need a quad doctor.

[klw]

1.2.3. for Simon

[Red Raindog]

1-2-3 go the Reds.
I only just notice Cozart is hitting 2nd. Ewwww.

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Denard "6 for 6" span is up.

great reverse jinx job!

[BluegrassRedleg]

They need some Quadrophenia.

[Larkin Fan]

The Price pep talk works as Cozy doubles and Phillips drives him home!

[_Sir_Charles_]

Nice. I turn on the game and see a Cozy double and a RBI single for Phillips. Nice timing.

[toledodan]

I like price getting the team together between innings to try to motivate them. Cozart with a leadoff double to start the 4th and rbi single by Phillips to follow. Nice job

[757690]

Price needs to consider moving Mesoraco down in the lineup.

[Red Raindog]

They need some Quadrophenia.

Who?

[Larkin Fan]

I've thought the same thing, but it now seems like it might be awhile before they are healthy.


Thankfully, despite all these losses, the Brewers have been kind enough in assisting us in keeping the deficit at 6 games.

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Who?

That would be THE Who.

[klw]

The Price pep talk works as Cozy doubles


There seems to be a mistake.

Olsen's hitting the ball.
Mez now 0-8 in the cleanup spot.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Devin just destroys that ball. IF single as it eats up the 3rd baseman.

[toledodan]

Mez reaches on an error

[BluegrassRedleg]

Tough E. Ball was blistered.

[villain612]

Almost Todd

[malcontent]

Well, that makes all the sense in the world. Play short a week, and replace the guy finally but with another that's being rushed back.

How is it not rushing him when Bruce himself said yesterday that there was still some swelling in the knee?

I know, I know, GM duties are hard and Walt himself said that he "doesn't know" who they could call up.

[Red Raindog]

Who thought Pena would be this good?

[Larkin Fan]

Price should rally the troops before every at-bat. It works!

[Tom Servo]

DatDudePena

[_Sir_Charles_]

JalePena! Single to plate Brandon. 2-1. Boy, I picked a good time to tune in.

[Larkin Fan]

Who thought Pena would be this good?

I sure didn't!

[toledodan]

Todd crushed that to center for out one. Phillips moves to third. Runners on corners one down. Pena singles 2-1 reds

[klw]

That would be THE Who.

The Who is on first?

[BluegrassRedleg]

Poor ol Heisey.

[Hillsdale87]

GABP homer for Heisey. Crushed it, but just barely too short

[_Sir_Charles_]

Damn. I thought Heisey had a 3 run dinger there. Just jumped off the bat.

[toledodan]

Damn I thought heisey had one

[klw]

Chris "I swing therefore I am" Heisey flies out on the first pitch.

And Roger makes it 3 outs.

2-1 Reds going to bottom 4.

[Larkin Fan]

Heisey just missed that bad boy. That would have been a homer at GABP.

[BluegrassRedleg]

Price should rally the troops before every at-bat. It works!

Who knew that's all there is to it?

[_Sir_Charles_]

Price should rally the troops before every at-bat. It works!

I just now saw that. Interesting.

[toledodan]

Shark bait out number 3. 2-1 reds

[_Sir_Charles_]

Chris "I swing therefore I am" Heisey flies out on the first pitch.


While technically true....that's cutting Chris short IMO. He crushed that ball. He's also been taking quite a few walks lately. He's not just been up there hacking lately IMO.

[Larkin Fan]

Who knew that's all there was to it?

All they needed was for someone to believe in them!

[_Sir_Charles_]

Shark bait out number 3. 2-1 reds

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pWloedh8vsc/Uf-ax0OoyEI/AAAAAAAAKy8/uve9pJflpO8/s1600/tumblr_ls28jr6xlV1qd7qk3.gif

[toledodan]

Maybe that strikeout is a sign our luck is changing. That ball took one heck of a bounce.

[BluegrassRedleg]

Simon touching 96 again today.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Simon touching 96 again today.

Who's #96? And did he get permission?

[_Sir_Charles_]

Pretty pitch. K #4

[PepperJack]

Who's #96? And did he get permission?

Probably shouldn't make that joke about Simon.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Probably shouldn't make that joke about Simon.

Huh?

~edit~ Oh, that rape case thing. Sorry. The only time I've heard anything about that is on here. And I don't put much stock in accusations. (and I would've made that joke no matter who was pitching...just too easy of a joke...I can't let those sail past)

SIMON! Lead off double!

[Larkin Fan]

Who's #96? And did he get permission?

Bad joke. He is back in DC after all...

[Hillsdale87]

Simon might need some oxygen after getting to 2nd. I fully expected him to be thrown out at second

[PepperJack]

Huh?

~edit~ Oh, that rape case thing. Sorry. The only time I've heard anything about that is on here. And I don't put much stock in accusations.

SIMON! Lead off double!

I know you didn't mean anything by that.

Just might have hit too close to home for some others.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Bad joke. He is back in DC after all...

Really wasn't thinking about that stuff.

[toledodan]

More pushups for billy. Ugh very bad at bat

[BluegrassRedleg]

Who's #96? And did he get permission?

Should be Soto # the way he swings the bat.

[_Sir_Charles_]

I know you didn't mean anything by that.

Just might have hit too close to home for some others.

Gotcha. My apologies fellas if it bothered anybody. Just trying to get some giggles.

[klw]

While technically true....that's cutting Chris short IMO. He crushed that ball. He's also been taking quite a few walks lately. He's not just been up there hacking lately IMO.

It is a bit harsh and there are Reds seeing fewer P/Pa than Heisey.
http://espn.go.com/mlb/team/stats/batting/_/name/cin/type/expanded/cat/pitchesPerPlateAppearance/cincinnati-reds
His #'s are a bit better than last year and the same as 2012 but worse than 11 and 10. He would rank tied for 61st of 86 if he qualified (BHam and Zach are near the bottom.http://espn.go.com/mlb/stats/batting/_/league/nl/sort/pitchesPerPlateAppearance/count/47/qualified/true/type/expanded
NL League average is 3.81.
http://espn.go.com/mlb/stats/team/_/stat/pitching/league/nl/sort/pitchesPerPlateAppearance/type/expanded-2/order/true

[klw]

Mez now 0-9 as cleanup hitter. Bust.

[toledodan]

One out infield single for the nats pitcher

[_Sir_Charles_]

IF single for the pitcher. A 1 "hopper" to Frazier.

[RedWilly]

Big at bat here.
Lock in Simon

[_Sir_Charles_]

MLB.tv cincy feed died. I've had nothing but problems the past month with this. But it's ONLY the Cincy feed. If I switch to the other team, zero problems.

[RedWilly]

Big at bat here.
Lock in Simon

NICE

[toledodan]

Fly out to deep left. 2-1 reds

[_Sir_Charles_]

It looked like it was raining.

[keeganbrick]

If Fransden really wants to get hit so bad next time he comes up they need to drill him in the back. Sick of seeing that 2 games in a row.

[toledodan]

MLB.tv cincy feed died. I've had nothing but problems the past month with this. But it's ONLY the Cincy feed. If I switch to the other team, zero problems.

Yeah same problem here. Also noticed I don't get the radio feed option to listen while I watch.

[_Sir_Charles_]

I thought I was seeing things. Yep, it's coming down pretty hard.

[757690]

It's an official game, so let it rain.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Yeah same problem here. Also noticed I don't get the radio feed option to listen while I watch.

I haven't had that option all year. No clue why. I loved that audio overlay feature. There used to also be a "ballpark sounds" option...but that might've just been during the playoffs.

[_Sir_Charles_]

BB for Frazier.

[villain612]

I hope it rains so hard the game gets called.
Reds need all the breaks we can get.

[Red Raindog]

MLB.tv cincy feed died. I've had nothing but problems the past month with this. But it's ONLY the Cincy feed. If I switch to the other team, zero problems.

Cincy Fox feed on Dish is a pixalated mess

[toledodan]

I haven't had that option all year. No clue why. I loved that audio overlay feature. There used to also be a "ballpark sounds" option...but that might've just been during the playoffs.

Haven't had either option this year. It shows audio but lists as fox sports ohio. Always used the audio feed

[757690]

I can't see them overturning this call

[_Sir_Charles_]

Hmmm...at first I thought he was clearly out. Even on the first replay...now I'm not so sure. He tagged the ground...and then slid to the foot.

[villain612]

Safe

[757690]

I think he was safe, but I don't see clear and convincing evidence that he's safe.

[_Sir_Charles_]

I'm guessing it'll be upheld simply due to lack of evidence to overturn.

[toledodan]

Even Washington announcers not sure

[Larkin Fan]

I think this one is too close to reverse.

[dabvu2498]

This takes too long.

[_Sir_Charles_]

That's the best view I've seen. Looked safe there.

[villain612]

Glove hits the ground first. By the time it hits his leg, he is on the base.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Putting on the tarp while they decide.

[toledodan]

Rain delay during the review lmfao

[Red Raindog]

That's the best view I've seen. Looked safe there.

yup -- I'm with you -- but blues get it wrong IMO

[757690]

Genius move by Price. Forces the umps to put the tarp on. Being a get away game, they may call this early.

[toledodan]

Of course he's out

[villain612]

Let it rain.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Out. And Frazier's pissed. I don't see him mad very often.

[pedro]

Price sends the runners too much

[villain612]

Price sends the runners too much

Heisey was up. He hit a pretty long flyball in his last plate appearance. I don't mind the steal.

Especially since he was safe.

[50YrRedsFan]

If the game resumes, the Reds will need 4 innings from the bullpen. Not a good thing. No way would I send Simon back out after throwing 5 innings.

[kbrake]

I wasn't watching earlier what is this I read about Price doing something before the Cozart double a couple innings ago?

[malcontent]

Safe
Did Raisor entice the avatar change with promises of RaisorZone?

[klw]

Radar looks like the rain has cleared the stadium

[Chuckie]

You've gotta be kidding me letting Simon hit here ... especially after an hour rain delay.

That's one of the dumbest decisions you'll ever see right there.

[BluegrassRedleg]

Price sends the runners too much

Nah. I love it. Put the pressure on the defense to make throws, catches, tags. Hate sitting around hoping for something to happen. Make it happen.

[Chuckie]

Watch, we'll be lucky to get another inning out of Simon ... and we just allowed him to hit with a runner in scoring position and two outs in a one-run game. Amazing.

I guess Price was REALLY impressed with that double from Simon earlier in the game.

What a head-scratcher. After an hour rain delay you leave Simon in? Wow.

[Chuckie]

Or maybe 'Fredo will get two outs on two pitches. That could happen too.

;)

[PepperJack]

ctrent @ctrent · 46s
Alfredo Simon is on deck, for the record. Price talks all the time about the elasticity of his arm. Not surprised he’s going back out #Reds

[Tom Servo]

2 pitches, 2 outs.

[Chuckie]

5-pitch inning. Glad to be wrong there. Good call Bryan Price.

[gilpdawg]

You've gotta be kidding me letting Simon hit here ... especially after an hour rain delay.

That's one of the dumbest decisions you'll ever see right there.

Is there anything you don't complain about? ;)

[klw]

Zack Cozart singles on a sharp ground ball to shortstop Ian Desmond, deflected by third baseman Kevin Frandsen. One out.


There seems to be a mistake.

Olsen's hitting the ball.

[Red Raindog]

I wasn't watching earlier what is this I read about Price doing something before the Cozart double a couple innings ago?

I missed some of it -- but he huddled players together in the dugout between innings

[klw]

Will Cozart ever attempt a steal again?

[Red Raindog]

Nah. I love it. Put the pressure on the defense to make throws, catches, tags. Hate sitting around hoping for something to happen. Make it happen.

certainly -- because precious little is happening with this offense without it....

[Larkin Fan]

Will Cozart ever attempt a steal again?

Yes.

[Red Raindog]

Will Cozart ever attempt a steal again?

nice reverse jinx! you are good at this game

[klw]

The day of the reverse jinx continues!
With Devin Mesoraco batting, Zack Cozart steals (1) 2nd base. Two out.

[klw]

nice reverse jinx! you are good at this game

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cKUvKE3bQlY

[malcontent]

"Price talks all the time about the elasticity of his arm."

It's a Dominican thang.

[Red Raindog]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cKUvKE3bQlY

great post!

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Simon still bringing heat!

[RedWilly]

Why did no now tell me the game was back on! Missed 8 outs!

[Larkin Fan]

How many times is Kelch going to tell the story about how the Reds picked up Simon from the Orioles. He acts like his audience doesn't know anything about the Reds.

[gilpdawg]

How many times is Kelch going to tell the story about how the Reds picked up Simon from the Orioles. He acts like his audience doesn't know anything about the Reds.

Most of them don't. We are the outliers.

[Red Raindog]

Please-- let's get some more runs now ---

[RedWilly]

Nice pitch to swing at Chris

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Shouldn't Jay be hitting here for Shark?

[gilpdawg]

If Bernadina gets on, think they hit Bruce?

[kaldaniels]

What is this all about?

[RedWilly]

Who screwed that one up? I'm guessing Shark

[BluegrassRedleg]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cKUvKE3bQlY

Best Seinfeld ep ever.

[malcontent]

What is this all about?
Price just loves to run. Too bad he doesn't realize he has one runner.

[tomnuetten]

reds and baserunning

http://replygif.net/i/1226.gif

[RedWilly]

reds and baserunning

http://replygif.net/i/1226.gif

Am I the only one thinking that could have been a missed hit and run?

[gilpdawg]

He didn't catch it.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Trap

[villain612]

Did Raisor entice the avatar change with promises of RaisorZone?

I'm preparing for Canada day.

[Chuckie]

We get screwed all the time on replay, this will be no different.

[DocRed]

Why do they need 2 umps on headsets for reviews?

[Chuckie]

Billy is a GREAT defensive CF ... regardless of what happens here.

Crap, overturned it.

[RedWilly]

Who's got a list of teams helped/hurt the most by instant replay?

[Chuckie]

Kelch is even calling them out! Wow.

Says it hit the leather of his glove when it was on the ground. Good point IMO.

How can you overturn the call on the field when it's that close?

[BluegrassRedleg]

I don't think that replay gave conclusive evidence that it bounced off grass. Could have easily been off leather.

[kbrake]

This replay system is a complete joke.

[BluegrassRedleg]

Looked like a trap, but nothing showed *for certain* that it was in order to overrule the call on the field, right?

[toledodan]

The more I see it the more I think it was caught in the leather

[Stray]

Replay has not been kind to us.

[Superdude]

I don't think that replay gave conclusive evidence that it bounced off grass. Could have easily been off leather.

Nothing conclusive about the video we watched. I have no problem with that call if that's how they're gonna do it, but at least be consistent in what it takes to overturn a call.

[toledodan]

Broxton better watch span

[toledodan]

Two down span at third

[Falls City Beer]

Remember when replay was a good idea? Me neither.

[Chuckie]

Nice job Brox.

[RedWilly]

Nats play the old fashioned way.
Get em on. get em over. go play defense.

[kbrake]

Broxton is certainly taking care of business this year.

[toledodan]

Big strikeout

[WVRedsFan]

We need some insurance.

[Tom Servo]

Broxton has really come through so far this season.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Regarding the replay call....I'm firmly convinced that it was trapped. That being said, not enough to overturn it from what I saw.

[WVRedsFan]

Regarding the replay call....I'm firmly convinced that it was trapped. That being said, not enough to overturn it from what I saw.
I honestly couldn't tell and I don't know how in the world NY could.

[dubc47834]

Chapman.....uhhhhhhh!

[RedWilly]

I thought Bruce was activated today

[kbrake]

Regarding the replay call....I'm firmly convinced that it was trapped. That being said, not enough to overturn it from what I saw.

I wouldn't even take issue with the overturn if it were in line with how they have called replay all year but they haven't.

[malcontent]

Nationals announcers wondering about Schumaker PHing against the lefty here.

I thought Luddy was ready to go?

[_Sir_Charles_]

I honestly couldn't tell and I don't know how in the world NY could.

I'd assume they have more camera angles than we saw.

[BluegrassRedleg]

Regarding the replay call....I'm firmly convinced that it was trapped. That being said, not enough to overturn it from what I saw.

Perfect way to put it. Agree.

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I'd assume they have more camera angles than we saw.

If they do, an important follow-up question is "Why?"

They need some help from the NFL if that's the case. Give your viewers every angle possible.

[kbrake]

Nationals announcers wondering about Schumaker PHing against the lefty here.

I thought Luddy was ready to go?

I feel like Price hasn't gotten the memo on Schumaker vs. LHP.

[Mutaman]

Cozart was just born to bat second.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Cozart with another 3 hit game. Nice to see.

[Tom Servo]

Cozart was just born to bat second.
we need a dislike button

[VR]

Fastest man in the world on base....next two batters? HURRY UP! SWING! DON"T LET THAT GUY STEAL!! OMG HURRY UP AND SWING WILL YOU!

[Falcon7]

C'mon Chappy.

[Tom Servo]

No insurance, gonna need to make it stand.

[malcontent]

I guess neither Ludwick nor Bruce is available, and Price didn't trust Soto to PH against anybody.

That makes a what, 2-man bench?

[_Sir_Charles_]

If they do, an important follow-up question is "Why?"

They need some help from the NFL if that's the case. Give your viewers every angle possible.

From what I've read, there are additional cameras at the stadiums dedicated for replay. They're not the TV crew's cameras so they don't have access to the feed.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Chapman in. Soto at 1st.

[Mutaman]

we need a dislike button

We need a "i guess you left your sense of humor in your other suit" button.

[RedWilly]

From what I've read, there are additional cameras at the stadiums dedicated for replay. They're not the TV crew's cameras so they don't have access to the feed.

I think I know what his next question is going to be.

[PepperJack]

ctrent @ctrent · 47s
I’m guessing Jay Bruce’s roster spot today included a glass case that said, ‘in case of emergency'

[kbrake]

We need a "i guess you left your sense of humor in your other suit" button.

I think he was being as sarcastic as you were.

[Tom Servo]

We need a "i guess you left your sense of humor in your other suit" button.
We could also use a "I knew you were joking but even in joking I dislike it" button.

[RedWilly]

I think he was being as sarcastic as you were.

Maybe he was being as sarcastic as he was to his own sarcasm.
Did I say that right?

[RedWilly]

We could also use a "I knew you were joking but even in joking I dislike it" button.

I hope the redzone web designers are reading this thread

[Mutaman]

We could also use a "I knew you were joking but even in joking I dislike it" button.

The cat's in a bag and the bag's in a river.

[toledodan]

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[RedWilly]

get away day for umpires too guys

[toledodan]

Thank you blue

[kbrake]

Beat up and not exactly playing good baseball but find a way to win 2 of 3 at Washington I'll take it.

[villain612]

We could also use a "I knew you were joking but even in joking I dislike it" button.

I'd like a "Chapman strikes out the last batter to seal the win for the Reds" button.

[Mutaman]

Every dog will have his day.

[BluegrassRedleg]

A one-run WIN! :thumbup:

[Tom Servo]

We're good again! :beerme:

[BluegrassRedleg]

I'd like a "Chapman strikes out the last batter to seal the win for the Reds" button.

:roll: <---- This was it (for one game). :)

[Mutaman]

Some guys on this team are playing pretty decent baseball: Simon, Broxton, Phillips, Frazier.

[villain612]

Some guys on this team are playing pretty decent baseball: Simon, Broxton, Phillips, Frazier.

He may have had a couple of hitless games, but Mesoraco is still OPSing 1.189.

[ThatPitchIsDunn]

Some guys on this team are playing pretty decent baseball: Simon, Broxton, Phillips, Frazier.

I'd throw the catchers in there as well.

[kbrake]

Glad Price made the dumbest decision in the history of decisions and brought Simon back after the delay.

[villain612]

I'd throw the catchers in there as well.

And Cuetomatic.

Although i suspect he was simply referencing today's key players.

Either way...we won today. Today is a good day.

[Mutaman]

And Cuetomatic.

Although i suspect he was simply referencing today's key players.

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Throw in anyone you want. Obviously JC and Devin have been having spectacular years. The four guys i mentioned have been pretty solid for awhile now. Well i guess you could move Simon to the "spectacular" column.

[kaldaniels]

The walking wounded have just gone 6-6 vs the Nats,Phils,Pads and Rockies.

I guess I'll take that.

[Kingspoint]

Congrats on taking the series....the hard way...winning the games Cueto didn't pitch.

On to the Redbirds. Take another series.

[757690]

Today pointed out a problem with the replay system.

Both challenges were correct in that the call on the field was wrong. Both had video evidence proving that the calls were wrong. The NY ump decided that the evidence on the first play wasn't clear and convincing, but that it was clear and convincing on the second one.

If the first one didn't have clear and convincing evidence, than the second one didn't as well. If the second had clear and convincing evidence, that the first one did as well. The evidence on two plays were identical, in terms of being clear and convincing.

This "clear and convincing" element has been far from clear and convincing so far, in how it's been applied. That really needs to be addressed.

[Raisor]

I need a good game today --- woke up to a foot of water in the basement -- water heater fried --

and 50 push up for BH to start the game

Did you submit a claim on your homeowner's insurance?

[PepperJack]

ctrent @ctrent · 1m
Bryan Price wouldn’t expound on his message to the team in the 4th. But Brayan Pena said it fired him up #Reds

[Tom Servo]

"All right, you listen up, you little _freaks_. The fun stops here: you're going to shut your stinking traps and hit, dammit! This is one manager you're not going to screw with!"

[PepperJack]

ctrent @ctrent · 12m
Cozart on Price’s speech: 'Sometimes you need a little kick in the butt, and he did it.'


ctrent @ctrent · 1m
Price on Simon: 'The toughest part of my game was telling him he wasn't go back out there in the eighth inning’ #Reds

[PepperJack]

"All right, you listen up, you little _freaks_. The fun stops here: you're going to shut your stinking traps and hit, dammit! This is one manager you're not going to screw with!"


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[Red Raindog]

Some guys on this team are playing pretty decent baseball: Simon, Broxton, Phillips, Frazier.

Cozart .333 in last 24 AB's

[Red Raindog]

Did you submit a claim on your homeowner's insurance?

heh -- didn't even think about it -- just grumbled & whined and worked on it all day --- ordered new gas on demand water heater after replacing sump pump and failed alarm -- heater to be installed tomorrow

:notworthy:

[klw]

In honor of national reverse jinx, the Reds win to end the jinx that has been my starting game threads this year. Yeah do the Opposite Day!

[Raisor]

heh -- didn't even think about it -- just grumbled & whined and worked on it all day --- ordered new gas on demand water heater after replacing sump pump and failed alarm -- heater to be installed tomorrow

:notworthy:

The water heater wouldn't be covered anyway. But if it's a finished basement with carpet and stuff you should call. If there isn't any damage like that don't bother

[cumberlandreds]

get away day for umpires too guys

I was at the game and yes it was for them too. When the rain finally stopped West came out and started hustling everyone along,the grounds crew and the Nationals who just didn't seem to want get back out there. I was sitting in RF but it looked like West was having an animated conversation with Matt Williams. I assume about getting started back up.

Wish I been noticing more what was going on in the Reds dugout with that "pep" talk. I didn't even know about that until this morning. Also didn't know Bruce had been activated for yeserdays game. The Nats don't give out much news about the other team.

[RedTeamGo!]

heh -- didn't even think about it -- just grumbled & whined and worked on it all day --- ordered new gas on demand water heater after replacing sump pump and failed alarm -- heater to be installed tomorrow

:notworthy:

Don't even bother with a sump pump alarm

Instead, have a plumber put a water-backup in. It runs on water pressure instead of electricity, so if the electric goes out or pump just fails you won't have to worry about the battery being good on the alarm. The water backup will keep the water down until you can get the main pump replaced.

For the electric sump pump I would recommend a Zoeller. This one in particular: http://www.faucetdepot.com/faucetdepot/ProductDetail.asp?Product=28725&AffiliateID=GoogleDirectFeed&gclid=CjgKEAjwwPabBRCXo46OtM_RhGMSJACgCeqAE0Jslxck OGxSx5PqgjbujImKW9N3EM4uZKznsNR-9vD_BwE

The Zoeller pump has all stainless steel parts and it is just really reliable. My father (a plumber) has been installing these in homes for many years and swears by them. They are a little more expensive than pumps you will find at Lowe's or Home Depot but it is well worth the money. They also have a 3 year warranty. It is the rolls royce of pumps.

If you have any more questions, please ask.

[cumberlandreds]

Damn. I thought Heisey had a 3 run dinger there. Just jumped off the bat.

From where I was sitting I did too. The ball just died as it got to the wall. Until it gets really hot in DC that ballpark is really pitcher friendly.

[cumberlandreds]

I haven't had that option all year. No clue why. I loved that audio overlay feature. There used to also be a "ballpark sounds" option...but that might've just been during the playoffs.


When you go to the page that lists all the games for the day there is a button that says Access Audio Overlay with NextDef plugin. You have click on that and then go to the game to get access to audio overlay of radio or ball park sounds. I know it took me a bit to figure out what to do this year. I didn't see any announcement about the changes.

[cumberlandreds]

Regarding the replay call....I'm firmly convinced that it was trapped. That being said, not enough to overturn it from what I saw.

From what they were showing at the stadium it was clearly a trap. I had no problem with the overturn on that one. Also the other one I thought was correct too. I could never tell if Fraziers foot was in first or not. It wasn't conclusive at all.

[SunDeck]

So I was watching the game with my dad in the bottom of the ninth. Called strike, right at the top of the strike zone and Espinosa showed his disagreement pretty visibly. My dad turned to me and said, "I'll bet you anything close from here on out is a strike." Sure enough, he got punched out, caught looking on one that looked close, but outside. Game over.

The day before, my brother was with him and watching the Nationals pitcher, he said something like, "this guy's been leaving the ball up here. Let's see if someone doesn't take him long." Next pitch (seriously) was a home run.

Love watching baseball with my dad. He's had a tough week, but baseball has been there for him in these difficult days.

[Red Raindog]

Don't even bother with a sump pump alarm

Instead, have a plumber put a water-backup in. It runs on water pressure instead of electricity, so if the electric goes out or pump just fails you won't have to worry about the battery being good on the alarm. The water backup will keep the water down until you can get the main pump replaced.

For the electric sump pump I would recommend a Zoeller. This one in particular: http://www.faucetdepot.com/faucetdepot/ProductDetail.asp?Product=28725&AffiliateID=GoogleDirectFeed&gclid=CjgKEAjwwPabBRCXo46OtM_RhGMSJACgCeqAE0Jslxck OGxSx5PqgjbujImKW9N3EM4uZKznsNR-9vD_BwE

The Zoeller pump has all stainless steel parts and it is just really reliable. My father (a plumber) has been installing these in homes for many years and swears by them. They are a little more expensive than pumps you will find at Lowe's or Home Depot but it is well worth the money. They also have a 3 year warranty. It is the rolls royce of pumps.

If you have any more questions, please ask.

On a well so power out = no water but thanks for the suggestions