5/31/2014-Reds-Vs-Diamondbacks

[PepperJack]

Reds-

Hamilton-CF
Schumaker-LF
Phillips-2B
Bruce-RF
Frazier-3B
Pena-C
Lutz-1B
Cozart-SS
Cueto-P


Dbacks-

Pollock-CF
Parra-RF
Goldschmidt-1B
Montero-C
Prado-3B
Hill-2B
Ross-LF
Owings-SS
McCarthy-P

[Ironman92]

Love that Meso is sitting

[kbrake]

I know after the big game people will be upset with Rocco sitting but I'm OK with giving him a rest every fifth game. If Pena and Cueto work well together I can live with it. Keeping Rocco rested won't hurt in the long run.

And Donald Lutz is going deep twice tonight.

[malcontent]

"Nothing needs to be read into it," Price said. "The only thing is Bernadina hasn't played first base since A ball. He's been working out at it the last few days. We've had a catcher over there in Pena, who had very limited first base experience. And we have Lutz, who only played a couple of games at first base before we called him up."

http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20140530&content_id=77522242&notebook_id=77530722&vkey=notebook_cin&c_id=cin

MiLB games at 1B:

Lutz: 174
Bernadina: 0

Price got lucky last night. There were a couple plays by Bernie that could have cost the game.

[Red Raindog]

Win this game and the game on Sunday --- 4-3 road trip with that Dodger pitching --- I think most of us would have been happy with that --- got to believe they got this.

[RedWilly]

Reds have no chance of winning this game tonight.

[Kiko]

Reds have no chance of winning this game tonight.

I was surprised to see that the Reds are 5-6 when Cueto pitches. That is really bad when arguably the best pitcher in the NL is on the mound.

[50YrRedsFan]

Tonight's game marks the 1/3 point of this season. With the Padres scoring 4 runs in their game earlier today, the Reds are now tied with SD for the fewest runs scored in MLB.
Reds are averaging 3.45 runs per game. Can they pick it up in the remaining 2/3 of the season? Who knows.

[powersackers]

Reds have no chance of winning this game tonight.

Good thing you don't set the line in Vegas. It could be a bad day for the houses if you did.

[westofyou]

Reds have no chance of winning this game tonight.

Will my wife be mad when I come home late from the pub today too?

If so let me know I'll get her something to distract her from this fact

[Tony Cloninger]

"Nothing needs to be read into it," Price said. "The only thing is Bernadina hasn't played first base since A ball. He's been working out at it the last few days. We've had a catcher over there in Pena, who had very limited first base experience. And we have Lutz, who only played a couple of games at first base before we called him up."

http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20140530&content_id=77522242¬ebook_id=77530722&vkey=notebook_cin&c_id=cin

MiLB games at 1B:

Lutz: 174
Bernadina: 0

Price got lucky last night. There were a couple plays by Bernie that could have cost the game.

So tell me Mr. Price...IF Lutz has already started a handful of games at 1B.....where has he been playing in the minors for these last few years?

Should he not be in LF then? Playing for Ludwick or platooning with him?

[hebroncougar]

I was surprised to see that the Reds are 5-6 when Cueto pitches. That is really bad when arguably the best pitcher in the NL is on the mound.

Taking Mes out of the lineup certainly doesn't improve chances of winning.

[cumberlandreds]

Mez should not be out of the lineup for no other reason than injury. If Pena has to catch Cueto then give Mez a 1st basemans glove. They played Bernadina there without any experience whatsoever so why not Mez? You have to have his bat in this lineup especially with Votto out and Bruce struggling bigtime.

['69]

I'd have Rocco catch Cueto and put Pena at first, and Lutz in left. Reds are 5-6 in Cueto starts and 1-7 on Saturdays.

[50YrRedsFan]

The Reds can slide up into 3rd place tonight with a win.......Pirates getting pummeled by LAD, 12-2 bot 6.

[CrackerJack]

Resting Rocco...does Dusty still have Price's cell #?

[DocRed]

Sorry but I HATE sitting Mes....come on if Bernadina can play first then Mes can.

[malcontent]

I'm not gonna complain too much when there are 5 LH/SH bats in the lineup.

[DocRed]

I'm not gonna complain too much when there are 5 LH/SH bats in the lineup.

I hope you are right..but I got a bad feeling we will need Mes's bat tonight. I mean without him last night, we lose.

[kaldaniels]

Never saw BP as a "call a team meeting" guy. I'm impressed.

[DocRed]

Wow, that is a ridiculous defense.

[RedsfaninMT]

Wow, that is a ridiculous defense.

To match a pathetic offense.

[50YrRedsFan]

Reds down in order in the 1st.

[Larkin Fan]

Never saw BP as a "call a team meeting" guy. I'm impressed.


I missed this. What's the story?

[50YrRedsFan]

Parra and Goldschmidt with singles, 2 on, 1 out.

[Tadasimha]

Hip music!

[50YrRedsFan]

Cueto not sharp early.

[Larkin Fan]

Cueto wiggles out of a jam. On to the second!

[DocRed]

Cueto not sharp early.

Thankfully even when he isn't he is still better than most SP'ers.

[Tadasimha]

Nice little single, Jay

[Kc61]

I think it's fair to rest Mesoraco one time in a four game series.

Tomorrow Reds face a lefty so it's wise to play Mes tomorrow.

[CrackerJack]

I think it's fair to rest Mesoraco one time in a four game series.

Tomorrow Reds face a lefty so it's wise to play Mes tomorrow.

If Votto were playing I'd agree.

[kaldaniels]

I missed this. What's the story?

They showed a snippet of an interview with him during pregame. He was saying how he rounded up the team and for lack of a better term (I'm paraphrasing) got in their faces and told them to get their butts in gear.

[Kc61]

If Votto were playing I'd agree.

So you'd play Mesoraco every day behind the plate? No rest days? Most catchers get rest a couple times a week.

[DocRed]

I think it's fair to rest Mesoraco one time in a four game series.

Tomorrow Reds face a lefty so it's wise to play Mes tomorrow.

I will respectfully disagree when he is our best offensive player on a team that is struggling mightily at the plate.

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So you'd play Mesoraco every day behind the plate? No rest days? Most catchers get rest a couple times a week.

1st base....if Price thinks Bernadina can play it then Mes can.

[Tadasimha]

Nice grab, Lutztache

[Kc61]

I will respectfully disagree when he is our best offensive player on a team that is struggling mightily at the plate.

But can you expect Mes to catch every single game?

I could understand it if Votto was due back in a day or two. But I don't see how you can expect Devin to catch every single day.

[kaldaniels]

That guy in the Lutz shirt has to be one of us.

[DocRed]

But can you expect Mes to catch every single game?

I could understand it if Votto was due back in a day or two. But I don't see how you can expect Devin to catch every single day.

I agree that he shouldn't be expected to catch everyday. But he can play 1st base as Pena and Bernadina have. That being said I hope I am dead wrong and Lutz hits 2 home runs to shut me up.

[Kc61]

I agree that he shouldn't be expected to catch everyday. But he can play 1st base as Pena and Bernadina have.

I have no problem with that suggestion.

They asked Price about Devin at first base on the interview show today, and he said it was definitely something to consider for the future.

[The Operator]

Apparently Price "can't picture Mez at any other position".


Glad to see he's thinking outside the box.

[The Operator]

The strike zone not withstanding, every night is a tough night to score runs for the Reds, Chris.

[DocRed]

And don't get me wrong...I realize that Mes hasn't had a full day off since he came back from the DL but it's not like this team is comfortably in playoff contention. This team is 1 bad week away from missing the playoffs entirely before the AS break. To sit your best offensive player on an anemic offense who is coming off a 2 HR game is mind boggling to me in this situation...

[50YrRedsFan]

The strike zone not withstanding, every night is a tough night to score runs for the Reds, Chris.

Fact

[kaldaniels]

I'm confident the Mesaraco position issue will resolve itself just fine organically.

No need to start sticking him in foreign spots based on a hot few months. Had this idea bloomed in spring training that's one thing...but I understand not messing with him now.

[Kc61]

Cozart is now 0 for his last 17.

[CrackerJack]

So you'd play Mesoraco every day behind the plate? No rest days? Most catchers get rest a couple times a week.

Not after he hit 2 hr's the night before prior to a bit of a slump on a west coast trip. It is what it is though, oh well.

[50YrRedsFan]

Reds with 1 hit through 3.

[Kc61]

I'm confident the Mesaraco position issue will resolve itself just fine organically.

No need to start sticking him in foreign spots based on a hot few months. Had this idea bloomed in spring training that's one thing...but I understand not messing with him now.

I understand it too, but the team really needs some wins or they will be out of it. And the Reds have used so many guys at first, even Bernadina who hadn't played there since Rookie ball.

[The Operator]

Reds with 1 hit through 3.At least they can't get no-hit. So they've got that going for them.

[The Operator]

Parra doubles with 2 out.

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Thom is literally incapable of saying the words "Paul Goldschmidt" without also saying "the league's leading run producer the last two years."

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Wow. Cueto just blew away said leading run producer on 3 pitches.

[WebScorpion]

I think Johnny has settled in. He made Goldschmidt look silly striking him out on 3 pitches. :thumbup:

[DocRed]

I think Johnny has settled in. He made Goldschmidt look silly striking him out on 3 pitches. :thumbup:

Yup, unfortunately McCarthy looks good too...at least against this offense.

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Go Billy Go!

[Tadasimha]

Hamilton seems to learn really quickly. Looks awful in his first at bat against a new (to him) pitcher, than delivers a solid hit in the second.

[Kc61]

Hamilton seems to learn really quickly. Looks awful in his first at bat against a new pitcher, than delivers a solid hit in the second.

Billy just needs to walk more. It's true for several Reds, Cozart, Phillips recently.
Heisey.

But in Billy's case it would make all the difference. He has to hit his way on base too often.

[WrongVerb]

Hamilton seems to learn really quickly. Looks awful in his first at bat against a new (to him) pitcher, than delivers a solid hit in the second.

Hasn't he been praised throughout his minor league career for his baseball IQ?

[The Operator]

Hey, some offense!!

Let's get 'em home now.

[DocRed]

Cool story about Jay bell...I never heard it before and glad they shared it. I am a Jay Bell fan for life now.

[Tadasimha]

The D-Backs broadcasters have been talking about how McCarthy keeps having one bad inning - couple of runs may be all Cueto needs.

[WrongVerb]

Time for a DP, Brandon?

[50YrRedsFan]

how about a squeeze here?

[The Operator]

Time for a DP, Brandon?
You shut your face, sir!

[durl]

On a side note, when will Hamilton get a shot at SS? :-)

[50YrRedsFan]

On a side note, when will Hamilton get a shot at SS? :-)

probably never.

[The Operator]

Cool story about Jay bell...I never heard it before and glad they shared it. I am a Jay Bell fan for life now.It's an awesome story.

How cool would that feel to know you single-handedly changed someone's life.

[durl]

3 straight hits. Nice.

[The Operator]

1-0 good guys!

1st and 3rd with nobody out.

[Tadasimha]

Need you on 3rd, Brucie.

Time to snap out of it!

[WrongVerb]

You shut your face, sir!

Time for a weak grounder to SS, Bruce!

(hey, it worked once, right?)

[durl]

probably never.

Sad. I'm sure I'm not the only one that is tiring of Cozart ' s lack of production at the plate.

[The Operator]

Time for a weak grounder to SS, Bruce!

(hey, it worked once, right?)I like the way you think.

[50YrRedsFan]

Bruce has his average UP to .200

[Tom Servo]

lol Thom hates Bruce so much

[The Operator]

Sad. I'm sure I'm not the only one that is tiring of Cozart ' s lack of production at the plate.I saw Billy play shortstop several times in Dayton.

We'd be begging for Cozart within a week.

[durl]

I saw Billy play shortstop several times in Dayton.

We'd be begging for Cozart within a week.

Ah.

[50YrRedsFan]

Bruce back under .200 now.

[kaldaniels]

It's an awesome story.

How cool would that feel to know you single-handedly changed someone's life.

The pitcher was Jimmy Haynes.

Not impressed.

[The Operator]

Ya know, I like that Thom obviously wants The Reds to win.

But I wish he'd drop the whole attitude where any time they make an out it's like they've personally offended him. Jeebus.

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2-0 good guys!

[Tom Servo]

You know, McCarthy vs. the Reds has happened before.

[toledodan]

Toddfather rbi single

[Tom Servo]

Jalapena!

[durl]

Pena was not fooled on bit on that pitch. Nice timing.

[Kc61]

Some hitting going on.

[Tadasimha]

:beerme:

[toledodan]

Pena rbi single 3-0

[The Operator]

3-0 good guys!

[_Sir_Charles_]

Reds have no chance of winning this game tonight.

You were saying? :O) 3-0 Redlegs!

[Red Raindog]

still happy Pena is on this team :laugh:

[Kc61]

This pitcher should walk Lutz. Cozart and Cueto on deck.

[durl]

I salute Lutz ' s desire to bring back the 1970's mustache look.

[Red Raindog]

You were saying? :O) 3-0 Redlegs!

reverse jinx?

[The Operator]

You know, McCarthy vs. the Reds has happened before.I see what you did there.


On a side note, is the site running really slow right now for anyone else?

[WrongVerb]

What is that crawling on Lutz's upper lip?

[RedWilly]

You were saying? :O) 3-0 Redlegs!

You're Welcome

[The Operator]

Nice rundown there.

[Larkin Fan]

Man, little leaguers handle rundowns better than the DBacks. Lol

[50YrRedsFan]

Even considering the injury, Bruce has been a major disappointment this year. He is striking out more than a third of the time. 34.3%

[Tadasimha]

Nice rundown there.
6-2-5-1-2-5 ... if you're scoring at home

[_Sir_Charles_]

That was a brutal run-down by the D-Backs. Yikes.

[The Operator]

I'm good with them walking Cozart.

Cueto's probably a better bet to keep the inning going at this point.

[Kc61]

I'm good with them walking Cozart.

Cueto's probably a better bet to keep the inning going at this point.

Cozart getting any kind of walk is unusual.

[_Sir_Charles_]

I don't like seeing this twisting and stretching by Johnny here.

Please tell me he didn't tweek something.

[Tadasimha]

Cueto may have tweaked his back on that lousy swing.

Gotta take regular bp

[durl]

I don't like seeing this twisting and stretching by Johnny here.

My thoughts exactly. He's battling though.

[Tom Servo]

I'd kinda like to see the Reds pickup McCarthy next season. He'll be a free agent and hasn't been terribly successful in Arizona, but I think with some adjustments and some better luck he could be a lot better. Plus he should come cheaper due to his lack of success in Arizona.

[durl]

Challenge!!! (maybe)

[Larkin Fan]

Cozart getting any kind of walk is unusual.

Hits are rather unusual as well.

[The Operator]

Johnny almost kept it going, either way it's a successful inning.

Now let's keep shuttin' em down.

[_Sir_Charles_]

That was awfully close at 2nd. Just barely got Cozart.

[50YrRedsFan]

Cueto won't know what to do with a 3 run lead.:) Has he even had a 3 run lead this year before now?

['69]

Anyone else notice Phillips grimmace at first? He was smiling after that, hopefully it's nothing.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Btw, hi guys. First game I've been able to catch during this west coast trip. Bummed I missed Devin's nice game yesterday. Hopefully we'll see the bats continue to improve.

[The Operator]

Oh boy, Johnny's aching.

[Ironman92]

Cueto....that was going foul!

[The Operator]

6 4 yessirree 3!

[_Sir_Charles_]

Yesirree!

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Cueto....that was going foul!

He was just setting up the double play. He likes to share the wealth.

[Tadasimha]

Time to gt some more!

[The Operator]

Johnny seems ok walking back to the dugout.

[malcontent]

Bruce shouldn't be batting close to clean-up at this point. Below .200 again.

[Tom Servo]

The Hamilton bunt worked for once

['69]

Nice Billy

[WebScorpion]

Run Billy Run!! http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-excited001.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php)

Billy steals second...the throw hit him in the shoulder.

[757690]

Apparently Price "can't picture Mez at any other position".


Glad to see he's thinking outside the box.

What's worse is that he could picture Bernadina as a 1B.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Apparently Price "can't picture Mez at any other position".


Glad to see he's thinking outside the box.

Am I the only one picturing Phil sticking his head into Price's office to say "Rocco"?

[Tom Servo]

Skippy with the RBI bloop.

[_Sir_Charles_]

4-0 good guys

[WebScorpion]

Single into short right plates Billy without a throw! 4-0 Reds!! http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-dance010.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php)

[Tom Servo]

Man, I thought that was gone for sure.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Make it 5-0.

But Phillips is nailed at 3rd trying to stretch it. Brandon, if you're wanting the triple, you might want to hustle just a bit more earlier than you did. You really don't have the wheels that you seem to think you do.

[The Operator]

5-0 good guys as Brandon doubles in Skippy but then gets thrown out trying to go for a triple.

[toledodan]

Was Phillips watching it at the plate?

[CrackerJack]

Nice throw, no problem with Phillips going for 3rd there. Close play.

[757690]

Phillips is tre' slow.

[BCubb2003]

Brandon is no Billy Hamilton. But then, who is?

[The Operator]

Man, I thought that was gone for sure.It's 15 rows deep at GABP

[WrongVerb]

Man, I thought that was gone for sure.

I thought it was too. Good play by the D-Backs. Phillips made the first out of the inning at 3rd base. A "by the book" no-no.

[Brutus]

What's worse is that he could picture Bernadina as a 1B.

I can't believe I'm about to throw out this sensational scenario, but is it possible that in spring training when guys get reps at other positions for emergency situations, perhaps Mesoraco didn't fare well at other positions? Just a thought.

[The Operator]

What's worse is that he could picture Bernadina as a 1B.Indeed.

[CrackerJack]

Was Phillips watching it at the plate?

He looked surprised that he hit it like he did and hesitated...you take the good with the bad with him, the former far outweighs the latter I think.

['69]

Was Phillips watching it at the plate?

It did look like it in slo-mo.

[Larkin Fan]

Phillips likely would have made it if he had been running immediately after the ball came off the bat. Disappointing.

[WebScorpion]

Man, I thought that was gone for sure.So did Brandon...if he'd have put his head down and run he'd have probably been safe at third. He's lost quite a few steps on the basepaths, but still a nice hit. 5-0 Reds! :thumbup:

[malcontent]

Zero reason to try to stretch that double.

[_Sir_Charles_]

It's 15 rows deep at GABP

Seriously dude, you need to post less. I'm trying to watch the game here. She IS distracting.

[The Operator]

Bruce getting on base the only way he knows how right now. I'll take it.

[Tom Servo]

Brandon is no Billy Hamilton. But then, who is?
This guy.

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/7/76/Billy_Hamilton_Baseball_Card.jpg

[Kc61]

You will notice that the last two days Price has gone with more of a platoon lineup. Schumaker against righties over Ludwick in particular. He's used Santiago, Pena, Lutz against the righties to some extent.

For a team that has hitters not doing very well, this is smart.

Tomorrow he has Wade Miley a lefty who has bothered the Reds. The Reds haven't hit lefties a lick this year. Guessing Bruce will be the only lefty hitter to play. Possible even Jay will sit.

Also good that the Reds finally have a few switch hitters. Pena in particular. Also helps with these matchups.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Jay plunked. RETALIATION!!!! It was intentional!!! Get the pitchforks!!! ....no? Oh, sorry.

[Red Raindog]

Zero reason to try to stretch that double.

this

[Larkin Fan]

Jay plunked. RETALIATION!!!! It was intentional!!! Get the pitchforks!!! ....no? Oh, sorry.

This isn't Boston. ;)

[Tom Servo]

I think it was nice aggressiveness by BP to go for three. It was perfectly played by Arizona and they did just get him. It happens.

[Red Raindog]

I'm drunk and taking the wife to bed --- you guys got this

[The Operator]

Seriously dude, you need to post less. I'm trying to watch the game here. She IS distracting.LOL.

My fiance actually refers to her as "your other woman" when talking about her. Not that she can talk though, she'd dump me in a second of Ryan Gosling or Ryan Reynolds came walking through the door. Must be a Ryan thing.

['69]

This guy.

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/7/76/Billy_Hamilton_Baseball_Card.jpg

That one had a .500+ OBP

Imagine what'd this one would do with that!

[Roy Tucker]

The Reds have a nice lead. What's going on?

[50YrRedsFan]

Bruce getting on base the only way he knows how right now. I'll take it.

It's been so long, he has forgotten how to run bases.

[_Sir_Charles_]

This isn't Boston. ;)

I was thinking Pittsburgh actually. But that works too. :O)

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I'm drunk and taking the wife to bed --- you guys got this

Double check and make sure it's your wife. You didn't specify HOW drunk you are.

[CrackerJack]

this

Ok, whatever you two say.

[kaldaniels]

Is this a game you pull Cueto early to cut down on workload?

[Roy Tucker]

Is this a game you pull Cueto early to cut down on workload?

Maybe the 9th with Chapman. Depends on his pitch count.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Say what you want about Devin not being in there, but Cueto DEFINITELY enjoys throwing to Pena. No doubt.

[The Operator]

I'm not really sure I can buy into the "other pitchers up their game when going against Cueto (or any other ace)".

I really doubt that guys can just turn it on like that. If some random pitcher had the ability to just say "okay, tonight I'm gonna throw 8 shutout innings" and actually do it, they'd be doing it a lot more often. And making a lot more money.

Johnny's .500 record is a byproduct of a bad offense and an otherwise good defense that screwed him in back to back starts.

[BCubb2003]

Say what you want about Devin not being in there, but Cueto DEFINITELY enjoys throwing to Pena. No doubt.

Now ALL the pitchers are going to want their own catchers.

[Tom Servo]

Trevor Cahill for Jarrod Parker and Ryan Cook was such a bad trade on the D'Backs part that it almost makes me mad, and I could care less about Arizona.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Lutz is just a Hawaiian shirt away from being able to do a screen test for a role as Magnum PI.

['69]

If Zach grew a beard, he'd be Pedroia-lite.

[The Operator]

Didn't the Dbacks give up a ton of talent for Cahill?

Can't sit well with many fans him winding up in the bullpen. Yikes.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Cozart with a BB and now a single.

[The Operator]

You know things are going well when Zack Cozart reaches base in back to back plate appearances.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Flawless bunt

[_Sir_Charles_]

Tough play by Owings. Nicely done.

['69]

This Pollock might be good..

[The Operator]

I love that Cueto can sit at 92 but then reach back for some gas when he needs it.

That's something that elite pitchers do.

[_Sir_Charles_]

KKKKK

[Kc61]

Cozart with a BB and now a single.

An intentional walk.

[The Operator]

Cueto retires the league's leading RBI man over the last two years for the second out.

[_Sir_Charles_]

An intentional walk.

Intentional single too.

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Heck of a throw by Hamilton. Pollack did advance, but close.

[Roy Tucker]

Cueto is getting the calls tonight.

[_Sir_Charles_]

KKKKKK

[The Operator]

Johnny's got it working tonight. 6 K's

[WebScorpion]

Johnny strikes out Montero looking with a man on third to preserve the shutout! :clap: Still 5-0 Reds!

[Ironman92]

BHam with his 20th SB

In July of 1986 Eric Davis had 25 SB

[The Operator]

The fact that The Reds bullpen has thrown the fewest innings in baseball just underscores how lousy they were for 6 weeks. More rest than any other bullpen and still awful.


Thank God Aroldis and Brox are back.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Sure would like to see a Bruce long ball. It's been a while now. (April 20th) Ugh.

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The fact that The Reds bullpen has thrown the fewest innings in baseball just underscores how lousy they were for 6 weeks. More rest than any other bullpen and still awful.

Thank God Aroldis and Brox are back.

More rest isn't always a good thing. For a bullpen it's sometimes worse.

[Tony Cloninger]

BHam with his 20th SB

In July of 1986 Eric Davis had 25 SB

1986 was one of the worst starts for a Res team that finished over .500 and was expected to compete......that I can remember.

They were 7-19...i think......and ended up 86-76. Main reason is they started playing Davis regularly and Rob Murphy, Frank Williams and John Franco were a great 3 man bullpen, back when you could go with just 3-4 guys on an almost daily basis and no one blinked an eye.

[Ironman92]

Sure would like to see a Bruce long ball. It's been a while now. (April 20th) Ugh.

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More rest isn't always a good thing. For a bullpen it's sometimes worse.

74 AB I believe

[The Operator]

I like that "Happy" song they're talking about.

I wish they'd play it every now and then on the radio, ya know?

[_Sir_Charles_]

George Grande theme song?

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Cueto at 90 pitches....but it's 90 very low stress pitches.

[Roy Tucker]

Pena with the Benito Santiago extended leg.

[The Operator]

George Grande theme song?

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Cueto at 90 pitches....but it's 90 very low stress pitches.I know I'm always happy when The Reds are on the "smiling side of the scoreboard". :p

[Tom Servo]

Hey did you guys know Bob Brenly managed the Diamondbacks to the World Series in 2001? I feel like that's something an announcer should tell us, preferably 100 times.

[The Operator]

K #7 for El Tiante.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Pena with the Benito Santiago extended leg.

Makes me think of Tony Pena.
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[The Operator]

Hey did you guys know Bob Brenly managed the Diamondbacks to the World Series in 2001? I feel like that's something an announcer should tell us, preferably 100 times.Didn't Randy Johnson and Curt Schilling pitch for the DBacks around then? I can't remember.

[Tom Servo]

http://i.imgur.com/XRCZRsZ.png

[Mutaman]

Hey did you guys know Bob Brenly managed the Diamondbacks to the World Series in 2001? I feel like that's something an announcer should tell us, preferably 100 times.

AS i recall one of the few times mariano did not get the job done.

[The Operator]

http://i.imgur.com/XRCZRsZ.pngThere is just so much win in this photo.

[Ironman92]

Hey did you guys know Bob Brenly managed the Diamondbacks to the World Series in 2001? I feel like that's something an announcer should tell us, preferably 100 times.

Brenly an OU alum I bet no one knew that!

[_Sir_Charles_]

http://i.imgur.com/XRCZRsZ.png

I looked at that picture 3 or 4 times....just now noticed there's 2 dudes in it too.

[Roy Tucker]

A very young Thom.

Brenly looks like Bill Cowher.

[The Operator]

I looked at that picture 3 or 4 times....just now noticed there's 2 dudes in it too.And you said my avatar was distracting. :p

[_Sir_Charles_]

Magnum pops up to 2nd. Higgins will not be pleased.

[BCubb2003]

Isn't there a legendary photo of Marty in similar casual attire?

[_Sir_Charles_]

Isn't there a legendary photo of Marty in similar casual attire?

"Hey Marty...do you have a shirt on?" - Dunner

[The Operator]

Hey Marty...do you have a shirt on?http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c0MAydZ0o-8


I'll never forget hearing that happen live and thinking "who the hell is this moron?". Just classic.

[_Sir_Charles_]

104 pitches...first walk of the night. I get someone warmed.

[OGB]

Really surprised that Cueto/Pena personal catcher thread hasn't been bumped yet.

[_Sir_Charles_]

under review. It clearly hit his hands, but he swung the bat...it's a strike, right?

[The Operator]

Hey, The Reds come out on the short side of a reviewed play.

Shocking.

[OGB]

I have almost zero complaints with mlb replay up to this point. I wish the NFL would run it out of the league office.

[_Sir_Charles_]

He takes 1st on the HBP. That'll be it for Cueto. Please, lock it down Parra.

Cueto :clap: :clap: :clap:

[WVRedsFan]

Cueto gone. Manny in. Fingers crossed.

[The Operator]

under review. It clearly hit his hands, but he swung the bat...it's a strike, right?It should be, but since they've apparently got guys from the Lingerie Football League running the replay room in New York, they've been known to miss every now and then.

[WVRedsFan]

I have almost zero complaints with mlb replay up to this point. I wish the NFL would run it out of the league office.what is this NFL you speak of?

[_Sir_Charles_]

It should be, but since they've apparently got guys from the Lingerie Football League running the replay room in New York, they've been known to miss every now and then.



If they'd ruled that he'd gone around...then it would be a strike. They said he didn't go around. I actually agree with that.

[Kc61]

Parra facing Parra. As noted by the Reds radio guys.

[_Sir_Charles_]

what is this NFL you speak of?

Must be one of the lower level minor leagues I haven't heard of. Rookie ball? Nebraska Fall League? :O)

[The Operator]

And of course the bases are now loaded for Mr. RBI man with nobody out.

Correction. One out.

[WVRedsFan]

Now we have a problem. Goldsmith up.

[Roy Tucker]

Cozart kinda ran around the base runner.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Infield squibber. *sigh* Bases loaded. Parra done.

[Kc61]

And of course the bases are now loaded for Mr. RBI man with nobody out.

Think there's one out.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Broxton in.

[The Operator]

Woooow that looked like strike three.

[WVRedsFan]

Poor Manny has fallen from grace this year. 5+ ERA and doesn't have that "out pitch." Now we sweat.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Woooow that looked like strike three.

Considerably outside

[Tom Servo]

Big K

[The Operator]

Huge out.

The Reds have handled RBI Goldschmidt pretty well tonight.

[WebScorpion]

Pretty slider by Brox gets Goldschmidt swinging! :clap:

[Stray]

Big K by BRox

[_Sir_Charles_]

Big K!

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Okay, DON'T relax. Montero can do damage too.

[Kc61]

Poor Manny has fallen from grace this year. 5+ ERA and doesn't have that "out pitch." Now we sweat.

Manny was doing fine until he was used almost every game (slight exaggeration) as April went on.

I've seen other relievers go south for a season when so heavily used early.

[Roy Tucker]

Broxton sure is a lot better this year.

[The Operator]

Poor Manny has fallen from grace this year. 5+ ERA and doesn't have that "out pitch." Now we sweat.Last year was pretty much his career year.

Pretty much every other season in the bigs he's been flat out awful.

[Tom Servo]

Nice work Brox!

[WVRedsFan]

Brox has been nails this year. Bravo!!

[_Sir_Charles_]

:clap: Well done Broxton!

[Ironman92]

Bullpen is nearing a D+ on the year

[The Operator]

Broxton is certainly earning his paycheck this year.

[Kc61]

Last year was pretty much his career year.

Pretty much every other season in the bigs he's been flat out awful.

Since he became a reliever Parra has dominated lefties. Until he was overworked this season.

[WVRedsFan]

Manny was doing fine until he was used almost every game (slight exaggeration) as April went on.

I've seen other relievers go south for a season when so heavily used early.me too, and I, like you, worried about it. I hope he gets over this bad start this year.

[WebScorpion]

Brox with a big bases loaded hold to preserve the shutout for Johnny! http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-dance001.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php)

[Kc61]

Wonder if Price will use Chapman up five runs. I wouldn't. I'd use Hoover. He's thrown better lately. Had yesterday off.

[RedWilly]

Bullpen is nearing a D+ on the year

I heard that

[Kc61]

Marty wondering if Ludwick is now platooning. Plans to ask Price about it.

[WVRedsFan]

Oh God. JJ Hoover up in the pen.

I'd use Brox before Hoover.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Ludwick smacked Montero on his follow-thru...right on the elbow.

[Kc61]

Oh God. JJ Hoover up in the pen.

Hoover's done better lately, he's the correct choice.

Don't know who else should be used, Ondrusek, Marshall?

[The Operator]

Chris Welsh daring to question the importance of the save stat.

Careful now big boy, you're getting into serious business here.

[Tom Servo]

Nice double for Luddy