6/3/14 - Reds vs. Gigantes

[Tom Servo]

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[villain612]

June 3rd 2014

Jay Bruce Strikes Back

[_Sir_Charles_]

I've been waiting for the Giants to cool off. They're not THIS good. Now seems like a good time for it.

[Ironman92]

I've been waiting for the Giants to cool off. They're not THIS good. Now seems like a good time for it.

Oh....their pretty good, but Reds seem to do well against the teams they shouldn't beat DURING the season

[toledodan]

Glad to see Hamilton back in the lineup. Wasn't real confident after the report on Sunday.

[Ironman92]

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/04/a7udy2az.jpg

[_Sir_Charles_]

Oh....their pretty good, but Reds seem to do well against the teams they shouldn't beat DURING the season

Not saying they're not good....just not best record in the majors level of good.

[kpresidente]

After Sunday, Heisey's now 3rd on the team in WAR, yet Schumaker gets the start?

[CySeymour]

Today is my birthday, so the Reds are required to win.

[VR]

I feel like it's been 2 weeks since the Reds played. Perhaps I have an addition to Reds problem.

Great lineup, Happy Birthday Cy!

[Larkin Fan]

After Sunday, Heisey's now 3rd on the team in WAR, yet Schumaker gets the start?

WAR! What is it good for?

[50YrRedsFan]

2 hitters in, and the Reds have to come from behind on a Pence HR.

1-0 Giants after 1/2 inning.

[Chip R]

Today is my birthday, so the Reds are required to win.

Happy birthday, Cy!

[50YrRedsFan]

Giants 28-5 when scoring first.....Billy doubles!

[Chip R]

A Billy run!

[BluegrassRedleg]

Run Billy Run! :laugh:

[757690]

Havoc!

[50YrRedsFan]

A Lincecum brain fart and bad throw:)

[50YrRedsFan]

Lincecum fastball at 90mph. A far cry from his elite years.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Jeez, how hot is it there in Cincy tonight? Lincecum is soaking wet.

[Larkin Fan]

Jeez, how hot is it there in Cincy tonight? Lincecum is soaking wet.

And he still barely weighs 100 pounds.

[Tom Servo]

Jeez, how hot is it there in Cincy tonight? Lincecum is soaking wet.
Too much hotboxing.

[_Sir_Charles_]

And he still barely weighs 100 pounds.

hehehe. Seriously though, the box score only shows it being around 80 degrees and sweat is just pouring off the guy in the first inning?!?

[_Sir_Charles_]

BRUUUUUUUCE! Double to plate Todd! RBI #500


(I really miss typing that btw)

[Larkin Fan]

Bruce is starting to break out. Nice to see.

[Tom Servo]

Bruce should give the double bird to the haters like he did a few years ago

[PepperJack]

June 3rd 2014

Jay Bruce Strikes Back

NIIICE!!!

[Reds Freak]

No reason Reds shouldn't run Lincecum out of the game tonight after about 3 innings. He looks like he's got nothing.

[dubc47834]

HOLY COW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[_Sir_Charles_]

Rocco! Bye bye :jump:

[Tom Servo]

Rock! :jump:

[Kc61]

I would contend that this inning is Exhibit A in support of Billy Hamilton.

[Larkin Fan]

Rocco to Lincecum: "Take that for 2012."

[dubc47834]

That ball was crushed

[50YrRedsFan]

Keep piling on....we need a laugher tonight

[BluegrassRedleg]

Kneel before MEZ! :KoolAid:

[dubc47834]

I would contend that this inning is Exhibit A in support of Billy Hamilton.

i like Billy, but this is about Lincecum

[Reds Freak]

No reason Reds shouldn't run Lincecum out of the game tonight after about 3 innings. He looks like he's got nothing.

Or how about the 1st? :)

[Kc61]

Pena is one of those low walk guys. Swung at ball four there. Good player so far, but swings away.

[dubc47834]

Good inning fellas!

[Ironman92]

All-star

[Larkin Fan]

Keep piling on....we need a laugher tonight

Not to mention the fact that it would be our fourth win in a row. A 2014 record!

[_Sir_Charles_]

Pena is one of those low walk guys. Swung at ball four there. Good player so far, but swings away.

True, but thus far I have ZERO complaints about Pena. And I never thought I'd be saying that back during ST.

[Larkin Fan]

Vote Rocco!

[Reds Freak]

Not to mention the fact that it would be our fourth win in a row. A 2014 record!

We've seen Bailey give up his fair share of leads this season. Hope he's turned a page!

[50YrRedsFan]

Would have liked more, but 4 is good.......I'm greedy:D

[Falls City Beer]

Homer likely to cough up a couple in the inning following a lead. Just hope that it's a couple and not five.

[_Sir_Charles_]

We've seen Bailey give up his fair share of leads this season. Hope he's turned a page!

Positive thoughts.

- - - Updated - - -


Homer likely to cough up a couple in the inning following a lead. Just hope that it's a couple and not five.

You too.

[PepperJack]

ctrent @ctrent · 1m
That’s Bruce’s 500th career RBI

[dubc47834]

We've seen Bailey give up his fair share of leads this season. Hope he's turned a page!

Redsfreak....appropriate name since the Reds are facing the Freak!!!

[BluegrassRedleg]

Thank God they have a manager now that doesn't stick the catcher automatically in the 8 hole.

[Falls City Beer]

Focus. Who needs focus with a three run lead, dawg?

[50YrRedsFan]

Where would the Reds be this year without Mesoraco? Behind the Cubs?

[Tom Servo]

I'm not seeing where that hit Sanchez?

[DocRed]

Come on Homer! Prove me wrong! :/

[Tom Servo]

Homer y u do dis

[Kc61]

True, but thus far I have ZERO complaints about Pena. And I never thought I'd be saying that back during ST.

I want to see the Reds start to have better at bats. Even the good players.

Frazier is giving some real good at bats, like tonight. Won't go into detail now, but very impressed with Todd because he seems to have addressed his weaknesses from last season.

[_Sir_Charles_]

I've watched that 3 times now...I still don't see where that hit him. Oh well.

[757690]

Homer seems to be allergic to big leads.

[50YrRedsFan]

C'mon Homer.....bear down!

[_Sir_Charles_]

Crap. If Devin catches that I think they had him.

[50YrRedsFan]

Might have been out if Mes catches that

[757690]

With Arias and Lincecum up, Homer should have been able to get out of this without giving up a run.

[Falls City Beer]

Homer seems to be allergic to big leads.

Chewed gum for brains.

[757690]

Crap. If Devin catches that I think they had him.

Maybe moving Mesoraco to to LF isn't such a dumb idea.

[50YrRedsFan]

Six runs in 1 1/2 innings. Pitcher's duel

[Tom Servo]

More runs plz

[_Sir_Charles_]

Maybe moving Mesoraco to to LF isn't such a dumb idea.

Yes it is.

[Ironman92]

Catcher's back handing a 300 foot ball is not typically made....would've been tight if he catches it clean

[_Sir_Charles_]

Cool. Mike Trout signed bat unsolicited. :)

[50YrRedsFan]

With Arias and Lincecum up, Homer should have been able to get out of this without giving up a run.

I was at the Dodgers-Reds game last week when Bailey pitched. He wasn't spotting the ball well (just like tonight), and was getting hit hard in the 5th and 6th innings.
Yeah, he won, but he was shaky off and on.

[Tom Servo]

Billy y u do dis

[DocRed]

Homer seems to be allergic to big leads.

He has a doctor's excuse on file with the Reds signed T.K.

[Kc61]

Yes it is.

Dumb?

When Craig Biggio enters the Hall of Fame do you think he'll say the Astros were dumb?

Kind of doubt it.

[Falls City Beer]

If the Reds are going to matter at all this season, they're going to have to figure out how to win games like this. The pressure's on to show they can hang with the big boys.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Dumb?

When Craig Biggio enters the Hall of Fame do you think he'll say the Astros were dumb?

Kind of doubt it.

Bad comparison. The only reason the Astros moved Biggio off of catcher was because of his speed. They didn't want him to lose that aspect of his game.

And by the way, he ended up dealing with quite a few injuries....only AFTER leaving catcher. Being a catcher doesn't automatically mean prone to injuries.

[Tom Servo]

It's just way too early and convinent to say move Rocco from catcher because of something like not catching that ball. David Ross couldn't catch a throw from the outfield at the plate during his entire Reds career and he's still catching the majors.

[DocRed]

Great way to start the 3rd Homer....

[757690]

Yes it is.

If he doesn't improve his catching skills, it might be necessary.

[Tom Servo]

Alright, this sucks.

[DocRed]

Homer....;/

[Ironman92]

Move Homer to LF

[Kilgore_Trout]

Well, this is frustrating.

[757690]

It's just way too early and convinent to say move Rocco from catcher because of something like not catching that ball. David Ross couldn't catch a throw from the outfield at the plate during his entire Reds career and he's still catching the majors.

Ross is a backup... Precisely because of his poor catching skills

[_Sir_Charles_]

If he doesn't improve his catching skills, it might be necessary.

Disagree again. His catching skills are quite good. He still needs to improve his techniques in some things, but his skills are WELL above average.

[Ironman92]

First one to 37 wins

[PepperJack]

Mark Sheldon @m_sheldon · 10s
Via the #reds, only five players in team history have reached 500 RBIs by age 27 or sooner: Bench, F. Robinson, Pinson, Dunn and Bruce

[757690]

I'm guessing 7 runs win this game.

[Falls City Beer]

Homer Bailey: among my top ten least favorite Reds. Even with two no hitters.

[gilpdawg]

WAR! What is it good for?

2005 memes?

[Ironman92]

Morse is due to hit a colossal HR this series

[757690]

Disagree again. His catching skills are quite good. He still needs to improve his techniques in some things, but his skills are WELL above average.

Okay, he needs to improve his catching technique, or else a move to LF will be necessary.

[Reds Freak]

Homer Bailey: among my top ten least favorite Reds. Even with two no hitters.

Yikes, quite the statement.

[Kc61]

Bad comparison. The only reason the Astros moved Biggio off of catcher was because of his speed. They didn't want him to lose that aspect of his game.

The Astros switched Biggio because catching often results in injuries which might damage Biggio's physical abilities, including speed in his case.

Again, if the Reds ever shell out big bucks for Mesoraco's power, we'll see what they do with him defensively.

[Hillsdale87]

Scooping a short hop from 300 feet is really hard. Bruce needs to either get it there on the fly or give it a real hop. A short hop, especially to the backhand has very low odds of success

[DocRed]

Homer bleeding runs..

[Ironman92]

Are we appreciating how good BHam is in CF? Goodness

[kbrake]

Are we appreciating how good BHam is in CF? Goodness

No. Not at all.

[Reds Freak]

Are we appreciating how good BHam is in CF? Goodness

I'm wondering if Choo would have caught that.

[Wonderful Monds]

I'm wondering if Choo would have caught that.

Janish would.

[757690]

Hard to imagine how bad Homer's year would be this year if he wasn't pitching in front of the Reds defense.

[Kc61]

Disagree again. His catching skills are quite good. He still needs to improve his techniques in some things, but his skills are WELL above average.

Mesoraco may have "quite good" catching skills, I guess, but catching the ball cleanly is not one of them. He has never been very good at catching and holding onto the ball.

[toledodan]

I'm wondering if Choo would have caught that.

Imo no way

[Falls City Beer]

Yikes, quite the statement.

He's a knucklehead with a terrible personality who hunts lions for fun. Plus he underachieves.

[DocRed]

I'm wondering if Choo would have caught that.

No, and as much as I loved Choo he was a terrible CF'er, which was not so much his fault as it was the management's.

[Reds Freak]

The Giants are a team that annoy me for some reason. What's with all this scraggily, greasy hair?

Or maybe the reason is 2012.

[kbrake]

He's a knucklehead with a terrible personality who hunts lions for fun. Plus he underachieves.

Terrible personality? How long you guys known each other?

[Wonderful Monds]

He's a knucklehead with a terrible personality who hunts lions for fun. Plus he underachieves.

Homer to me seems to be a pretty bright guy, as far as baseball players go, with a level head on his shoulders and a pretty reserved personality. I don't get this at all.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Homer to me seems to be a pretty bright guy, as far as baseball players go, with a level head on his shoulders and a pretty reserved personality. I don't get this at all.

From Texas. A hunter. Clearly must be a backwards redneck. All normal redneck adjectives thus apply. :O)

[757690]

Mesoraco may have "quite good" catching skills, I guess, but catching the ball cleanly is not one of them. He has never been very good at catching and holding onto the ball.

I was a drummer who had great drumming skills, except for keeping a beat. My drumming career didn't last long.

[DocRed]

Homer to me seems to be a pretty bright guy, as far as baseball players go, with a level head on his shoulders and a pretty reserved personality. I don't get this at all.

I will respectfully disagree. I think he is feeling the full WEIGHT of his contract this year and the pressure is getting to him.

[Falls City Beer]

From Texas. A hunter. Clearly must be a backwards redneck. All normal redneck adjectives thus apply. :O)

Yeah, hunting lions is a longstanding Texas pastime. He likes to blame the park for his failures. Lame, lame lame.

[Ironman92]

BP battles but takes strike 3 and Bruce makes an out on Lincecum throwing the ball in to exchange and Bruce swung at it

[Tom Servo]

Of course now the Reds can't touch Lincecum.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Yeah, hunting lions is a longstanding Texas pastime. He likes to blame the park for his failures. Lame, lame lame.

I was joking FCB. I loathe hunting. And I thought it was idiotic him hunting lions. I was just pushing your buttons.

[kbrake]

I will respectfully disagree. I think he is feeling the full WEIGHT of his contract this year and the pressure is getting to him.

Why would his contract be getting to him? It isn't like they're taking it away if he struggles bad enough. He has struggled with his command all year and I don't think anything with that is mental.

[dubc47834]

If he doesn't improve his catching skills, it might be necessary.

His catching skills are pretty good!

[Reds Freak]

Yeah, hunting lions is a longstanding Texas pastime. He likes to blame the park for his failures. Lame, lame lame.

But he's an avid reader :)

[Falls City Beer]

Bruce and Dunn are native Texans. Seem like truly great people to me.

[DocRed]

Why would his contract be getting to him? It isn't like they're taking it away if he struggles bad enough. He has struggled with his command all year and I don't think anything with that is mental.

It's called human psychology....and has nothing to do with baseball. But that's just my opinion. :)

[VR]

Homer! You CAN do it!

[Kilgore_Trout]

Homer looked pretty good that inning.

Perhaps he was able to stop thinking about his contract.

[_Sir_Charles_]

It's called human psychology....and has nothing to do with baseball. But that's just my opinion. :)

Actually, psychology has a TON to do with baseball. The mental side of this game is overlooked by many fans.

[oneupper]

I went to Texas once. I left afterwards.

[PepperJack]

BP battles but takes strike 3 and Bruce makes an out on Lincecum throwing the ball in to exchange and Bruce swung at it

I wouldn't call BP's at bat a battle, he took the first four pitches, three of which were balls, swung at the fifth, and took the sixth for strike three.

I can't comment on Bruce's at bat, I blinked.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Homer looked pretty good that inning.

Perhaps he was able to stop thinking about his contract.

LOL. Funny.

[dubc47834]

Mesoraco may have "quite good" catching skills, I guess, but catching the ball cleanly is not one of them. He has never been very good at catching and holding onto the ball.

Any examples of these poor catching the ball cleanly skills? I mean, since he is so poor there have to be examples!

[DocRed]

Actually, psychology has a TON to do with baseball. The mental side of this game is overlooked by many fans.

Oh I agree...I guess what I meant is psychology has to do with every aspect of life not just baseball. It's what makes us human.

[Larkin Fan]

Actually, psychology has a TON to do with baseball. The mental side of this game is overlooked by many fans.

Couldn't agree more.

[DocRed]

Homer looked pretty good that inning.

Perhaps he was able to stop thinking about his contract.

He needed that inning, I could see him settling down after that 1-2-3. Again, human psychology at work :/

[Tom Servo]

I went to Texas once. I left afterwards.
I went to Texas once.


Once.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Any examples of these poor catching the ball cleanly skills? I mean, since he is so poor there have to be examples!

I don't agree with their assessment, but I will say that when there are not runners on, Devin will get lazy back there and begin stabbing at the ball instead of moving his feet properly and you'll quite often see him completely whiff on some pitches. This is part of what I'm talking about him cleaning up his technique. When it matters, he's quite good at his craft, but he gets sloppy too often for my tastes. Bad habits will work their way into moments that matter.

[757690]

Any examples of these poor catching the ball cleanly skills? I mean, since he is so poor there have to be examples!

Today's throw from Bruce, not the first time that's happened. Didn't a bog game end last year on a dropped ball by Mesoraco? A few lazy passed balls in the Dodger series. Just off the top of my head.

[Kc61]

Any examples of these poor catching the ball cleanly skills? I mean, since he is so poor there have to be examples!

No examples. I don't sit around keeping records on Devin Mesoraco's missed catches.

So if you choose not to believe it, that's fine.

I know what I've seen.

[757690]

I went to Texas once. I left afterwards.

And went back to Florida?

[_Sir_Charles_]

Today's throw from Bruce, not the first time that's happened. Didn't a bog game end last year on a dropped ball by Mesoraco? A few lazy passed balls in the Dodger series. Just off the top of my head.

Poor choice IMO. Tough play for ANY catcher.

[dubc47834]

I don't agree with their assessment, but I will say that when there are not runners on, Devin will get lazy back there and begin stabbing at the ball instead of moving his feet properly and you'll quite often see him completely whiff on some pitches. This is part of what I'm talking about him cleaning up his technique. When it matters, he's quite good at his craft, but he gets sloppy too often for my tastes. Bad habits will work their way into moments that matter.
Yeah, i know what ur talking about, but that's a lot of catchers with nobody on.

[Larkin Fan]

Ground ball through the wickets of Posey. Lol

[50YrRedsFan]

Of course now the Reds can't touch Lincecum.

I guess they're spent after the 1st inning........haven't we seen this before?

[757690]

Poor choice IMO. Tough play for ANY catcher.

That's a good excuse in little league. In the majors, starters make tough plays.

[DocRed]

Wow Ump...

[dubc47834]

Today's throw from Bruce, not the first time that's happened. Didn't a bog game end last year on a dropped ball by Mesoraco? A few lazy passed balls in the Dodger series. Just off the top of my head.

Thanks for the examples...:beerme:

[_Sir_Charles_]

Yeah, i know what ur talking about, but that's a lot of catchers with nobody on.

True....but I still don't like it.

He could also improve his framing techniques and also his form on setting a proper target early for the pitcher. Nothing major, but little things that could move his defense from average to WELL ABOVE average. He's a good solid defensive catcher right now. Always room for improvement....and I'm picky when it comes to defense (and catchers).

[50YrRedsFan]

Cozart just a little out front on that foul ball.

And now he K's. Just a bad hitter.

[Kilgore_Trout]

I guess they're spent after the 1st inning........haven't we seen this before?

To Lincecum's credit, he's pounded the bottom of the zone and seems to be getting a lot more movement from his pitches. That sequence to Cozart was pretty impressive.

[dubc47834]

I guess they're spent after the 1st inning........haven't we seen this before?

Yup....Redszone blamed it on Dusty Baker!

[757690]

The role of Jim Edmonds will be played by Angel Pegan tonight.

[_Sir_Charles_]

What the heck was THAT. No reason for that freaking slide Mr. Edmonds. :(

[50YrRedsFan]

Scoring chance wasted........I feel this game slipping away

[_Sir_Charles_]

The role of Jim Edmonds will be played by Angel Pegan tonight.

:O) Thinking alike it seems.

[dubc47834]

True....but I still don't like it.

He could also improve his framing techniques and also his form on setting a proper target early for the pitcher. Nothing major, but little things that could move his defense from average to WELL ABOVE average. He's a good solid defensive catcher right now. Always room for improvement....and I'm picky when it comes to defense (and catchers).

I gotcha man. Originally I wasn't a Rocco fan, but seeing him get consistent playing time or just being told the job was his has made a believer out of me.

[Larkin Fan]

Yup....Redszone blamed it on Dusty Baker!


Dusty is gone. It's past damn time to move on.

[Kc61]

For those who continue to think Cozart should be the Reds starting shortstop, please make a mental note of that at bat with two men on in the last half inning. Thank you.

[dubc47834]

Dusty is gone. It's past damn time to move on.

LOL...I know man. Just figured I would throw that in there...:beerme:

[_Sir_Charles_]

For those who continue to think Cozart should be the Reds starting shortstop, please make a mental note of that at bat with two men on in the last half inning. Thank you.

Did you see Bruce's last AB? Baseball is a game of failure. I'm not saying Cozart is the answer at short, but he IS the current BEST option at short.

[Kc61]

Did you see Bruce's last AB? Baseball is a game of failure. I'm not saying Cozart is the answer at short, but he IS the current BEST option at short.

Yes, Cozart is the best option at shortstop on the Reds' current 25 man roster.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Underpants 3 for 3. :(

[Larkin Fan]

I don't think there is anyone that thinks Cozart is the answer at SS. But it comes down to who do you replace him with? It's not like the Reds are bursting with options.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Yes, Cozart is the best option at shortstop on the Reds' current 25 man roster.

Or the 40 man, or at AAA or AA.

[DocRed]

Geez Homer come ON!

[_Sir_Charles_]

Regarding Cozart and shortstop. I'd love to see the Reds make a deal that trades off a prospect or two for a solid AAA shortstop prospect. I keep saying the Indians are a good target, but for some reason Walt never seems to make a trade to fill a minor league need. Heck, few teams do that. I'll never understand why.

The middle infield shortage in the Reds system just reminds me how much I miss Torreyes. :(

[Ironman92]

Homer has the blessed karma this year. He's going to go 16-7 with a 4.25 ERA

[Larkin Fan]

Big K by Homer.

[PepperJack]

In defense of Kc61, I'm pretty sure he knows that Cozart is currently the best option the Reds have at SS.

He just thinks that doesn't mean they have to settle for what he provides, or not keeping looking to improve.


I happen to think he's right. Cozart's the guy now. If they can upgrade, they should.

[Kc61]

I don't think there is anyone that thinks Cozart is the answer at SS. But it comes down to who do you replace him with? It's not like the Reds are bursting with options.

Hopefully they will come up with options in due course. Like, soon.

Nice pitch by Bailey.

[_Sir_Charles_]

In defense of Kc61, I'm pretty sure he knows that Cozart is currently the best option the Reds have at SS.

He just thinks that doesn't mean they have to settle for what he provides, or not keeping looking to improve.


I happen to think he's right. Cozart's the guy now. If they can upgrade, they should.

Totally agree. I does seem that he focuses on Cozart overly much as if he's the reason the Reds have struggled. There are reasons all over the diamond IMO.

And btw, if you want to see what I mean regarding the MI shortage.... http://www.redszone.com/forums/showthread.php?104976-Reds-Top-Prospects-April-2014-Edition . Downright depressing and why I'd love to see a trade made to restock the system. Deal from a minor league surplus to fill a void.

[BluegrassRedleg]

Run Billy Run. :lol:

[Larkin Fan]

Stolen bases for Billy almost always come in a BOGO offer. Lol

[Kc61]

If the Reds win this game, Hamilton will be a very big factor. He has the Giants all messed up defensively.

[757690]

I give the Reds a 25% chance of scoring Hamilton here.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Billy! What was Sanchez even thinking with that throw. He had zero chance. Only outcome was a neutral one or a bad one.

[Ironman92]

It's crystal clear that BHam is just not ready for this

[toledodan]

Billy ball

[Ironman92]

I give the Reds a 25% chance of scoring Hamilton here.

Nonsense poopy pants.

200%

[Kilgore_Trout]

Dat Dude!

[Ironman92]

Homer wreaks the benefits...lol

[757690]

If Phillips had any legs at all, that's a triple.

[toledodan]

Dat dude!

[Cedric]

If the Reds win this game, Hamilton will be a very big factor. He has the Giants all messed up defensively.

Has anyone introduced a havoc stat? Billy Hamilton impacts the game in a way that can't be quantified.

[DocRed]

BP shutting up his haters yet again........

[757690]

Let's try this again.

I give the Reds a 25% chance of getting Phillips in here.

[Larkin Fan]

Homer wreaks the benefits...lol


Somewhere in the dugout, Johnny is shaking his head and asking what he needs to do to be as lucky as Homer.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Well, THIS is fun. :O)

[_Sir_Charles_]

If Phillips had any legs at all, that's a triple.

Well, he IS on third. :O)

[toledodan]

Brandon says make fun of my legs lol

[757690]

If the Reds win this game, Hamilton will be a very big factor. He has the Giants all messed up defensively.

Hamilton gets on base, Giants fall apart. Hard not to see the affect.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Make that 7 to 3. Way to go Jay!

[ThatPitchIsDunn]

Big Time Timmy Stink. Mercy.

[DocRed]

Thank God Lincecum is worse than Homer.

[toledodan]

Let's try this again.

I give the Reds a 25% chance of getting Phillips in here.

I hope you continue to be wrong as usual lol

[Larkin Fan]

Sanchez sucks. Wow.

[_Sir_Charles_]

LOL. Bruce swipes 2nd, Sanchez tosses it into center yet again. Jay to 3rd

[Larry Schuler]

This is an enjoyable game.

[Kc61]

Totally agree. I does seem that he focuses on Cozart overly much as if he's the reason the Reds have struggled. There are reasons all over the diamond IMO.

And btw, if you want to see what I mean regarding the MI shortage.... http://www.redszone.com/forums/showthread.php?104976-Reds-Top-Prospects-April-2014-Edition . Downright depressing and why I'd love to see a trade made to restock the system. Deal from a minor league surplus to fill a void.

If you've read my posts, including my analysis of the Reds every ten games, I think you'd realize that your comment is completely off base. I don't focus on Cozart "overly much" to use your language.

The facts on Cozart this year are obvious and require llittle focus. He's a .579 OPS hitter coming into tonight, on the heels of a big performance in the four solo home run game. This is simply unacceptable, it doesn't require focus or analysis.

[757690]

Let's try this one more time,

I give the Reds a 25% chance of getting Bruce in here.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Thom-"I LOVE the aggressiveness of the Reds" ..... Sure, when it WORKS.

[toledodan]

Speed kills. Dusty wouldn't have ran like this lol

[Reds Freak]

Whew, it makes me nervous seeing Bruce running around and sliding around the bases like that.

[Chip R]

Who is this team and what have they done with our Reds?

[_Sir_Charles_]

If you've read my posts, including my analysis of the Reds every ten games, I think you'd realize that your comment is completely off base. I don't focus on Cozart "overly much" to use your language.

The facts on Cozart this year are obvious and require llittle focus. He's a .579 OPS hitter coming into tonight, on the heels of a big performance in the four solo home run game. This is simply unacceptable, it doesn't require focus or analysis.

You're probably right. It's probably just my personal impression. Don't read too much into it KC. We're pretty much on the same page...just looking at it from different angles probably.

[Kc61]

Notice that Hamilton led off both big scoring innings. The guy is absolutely disruptive. He messes up the pitchers and the defense.

The Giants' catcher is completely messed up, maybe he can't throw anyway.

You really have to skip over the OPS on Billy. He'll never have the power to have a very high OPS. But the guy is a weapon.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Sanchez sucks. Wow.

Very much this. He's horrible IMO.

[Larkin Fan]

Hopefully they will come up with options in due course. Like, soon.

Nice pitch by Bailey.


Couldn't agree with you more, my friend.

[toledodan]

Come on pena

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Gotta love the giants defense lol

['69]

Whew, it makes me nervous seeing Bruce running around and sliding around the bases like that.

You too?

[Ironman92]

Anyone not being positive or talking about something stupid should be banned from this thread.

Go Reds!

[PepperJack]

Who is this team and what have they done with our Reds?

IDK, but I hope they stick around.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Reds score again, but I wish like crazy that somebody would teach Jay how to slide. He did it AGAIN. His lead leg pops up and he touches home with his bent, trailing leg. Just horrible form.

[Kc61]

You're probably right. It's probably just my personal impression. Don't read too much into it KC. We're pretty much on the same page...just looking at it from different angles probably.

Funny thing is that I've supported Cozart. Even when he was drafted and people complained, I defended the guy. My type of fielder, sure hands.

What irks me is that he hasn't improved at all in the OBP department, still won't take a walk. Such an obvious issue, I see no movement toward taking more pitches.

Oh well, maybe he'll get hot in the second half.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Anyone not being positive or talking about something stupid should be banned from this thread.

Go Reds!

I'm banned AGAIN!?! Sheesh! :O)

[757690]

Anyone not being positive or talking about something stupid should be banned from this thread.

Go Reds!

For the record, I am 25% confident my negativity in this inning has lead to three Reds' runs.

[Larkin Fan]

This has been an extremely fun game to watch.

[toledodan]

I can positively say cozart stinks :)

[50YrRedsFan]

Cozout K's AGAIN..................sheesh. worse than bad.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Inning over. But that's okay. I'll settle for a 4 spot. :O)

8-3 Redlegs

Oh, and the Royals just put up 6 on the Cards.

~edit~ But the Cards came right back with 2 more. :( 6-6 now.

[malcontent]

Cozart still on pace for 20 BB.

Must be like spotting an oasis in the desert for an opposing pitcher.

[Larkin Fan]

Cozart still on pace for 20 BB.

Must be like spotting an oasis in the desert for an opposing pitcher.

I found it curious when Arizona intentionally walked him the other night to get to Johnny. I think I would have been more worried about Cueto than Cozart. Lol

[_Sir_Charles_]

Central update:

Royals 6 Cards 7 (bottom 6)
Mets 1 Cubs 0 (bottom 3)
Twins 4 Brewers 1 (bottom 3)
Pirates/Padres late

[Kc61]

I want seven or eight innings from Homer tonight. He's being paid by the inning, correct?

[Tom Servo]

Yay, after that inning Homer's ERA is under 5.

[Roy Tucker]

Back from Prasco Park.... Free Chik-fil-A, free Mr Softy, free Sour Punch straws, free Diet Coke, and the Cincinnati Spikes college team vs the Hamilton Joes. Nice evening with my daughter.

Good job withe ballgame here.

[_Sir_Charles_]

As usual for Homer, the later the game goes, the stronger he gets. His velocity just seems to increase as the game goes along.

Looking good last few innings.

KKKKKKK

[Brutus]

Has anyone introduced a havoc stat? Billy Hamilton impacts the game in a way that can't be quantified.

Don't say this too loudly, else there will be a new graphic posted showing the OPS of two certain centerfielders.

[krm1580]

I just logged into watch the game on MLB Gameday. Is anyone else doing that and getting a new, very annoying format?

[_Sir_Charles_]

Don't say this too loudly, else there will be a new graphic posted showing the OPS of two certain centerfielders.

God bless you. You did just sneeze there, right? Could've swore I heard an "Ahhh-Choo". Must be hearing things. I've got a bunch of Junk running around in my Head lately.

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I just logged into watch the game on MLB Gameday. Is anyone else doing that and getting a new, very annoying format?

Yep. "Classic" option is gone. :(

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Wow. That was a fantastic, slick double play. Nicely done.

[Roy Tucker]

Cry havoc and let slip Billy Hamilton

[PepperJack]

God bless you. You did just sneeze there, right? Could've swore I heard an "Ahhh-Choo". Must be hearing things. I've got a bunch of Junk running around in my Head lately.

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Yep. "Classic" option is gone. :(

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Wow. That was a fantastic, slick double play. Nicely done.



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Nick Piecoro @nickpiecoro · 1m
Oh man there was a rumor going around the press box that they killed Classic Gameday, but they just moved the link. Phew.

[malcontent]

I just logged into watch the game on MLB Gameday. Is anyone else doing that and getting a new, very annoying format?
Yes. They managed to make it worse.

[krm1580]

Actually I just made my computer full screen and there is a link for the classic option at the very bottom of the screen.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Cry havoc and let slip Billy Hamilton

The cannines of Wins Above Replacement?

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Thank you Pepperjack! Loved the classic view.

[Roy Tucker]

This is the perfect spot for Hoover.

[Kc61]

Hoover is pitching, so Homer went 6 innings. JJ has lately been ok, gets the first two guys on fly balls.

Price's bullpen usage has become more regular. Lecure, Brox, and Chapman finish close games with leads. Hoover gets longer, meaningful spots. Parra short stints often against lefties. Ondrusek and Marshall mop up or as need requires.

[RedTeamGo!]

Solid outing by Homer. Retired 12 of last 14 batters faced. ERA is now below 5.00

[The Operator]

Nice outing from JJ. Hopefully he's getting things back on track.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Hoover is pitching, so Homer went 6 innings. JJ has lately been ok, gets the first two guys on fly balls.

Price's bullpen usage has become more regular. Lecure, Brox, and Chapman finish close games with leads. Hoover gets longer, meaningful spots. Parra short stints often against lefties. Ondrusek and Marshall mop up or as need requires.

Amazing what health does, eh? :O)

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Nice outing from JJ. Hopefully he's getting things back on track.

The distraction returns. *grin*

[Roy Tucker]

Nice outing from JJ. Hopefully he's getting things back on track.

The middle innings with big lead or deficit is his slot. He doesn't do as well in tighter situations. Which has utility.

[_Sir_Charles_]

The ERA's for this Giants bullpen are depressing.

[villain612]

Just got home. I like how this game's going.

Rocco!!!!

[_Sir_Charles_]

Just got home. I like how this game's going.

Rocco!!!!

Were you just cheering the replay thinking it was live? :O)

[Ironman92]

Bullpen is nearing a C-

[_Sir_Charles_]

Kontos sits down the Reds 1-2-3

8-3 Reds heading to the 8th

[Ironman92]

Smoked that

[The Operator]

3 inning save for the vacuum cleaner?

[villain612]

3 inning save for the vacuum cleaner?

Let's hope the worst of the Hoover is behind us.

[_Sir_Charles_]

I just noticed something. The Giants have 4 errors in the game....but Lincecum got tagged for all 8 earned runs?!? Wow, what are the odds of that happening. You'd think the law of averages would say at least SOME of those puppies would be unearned.

[The Operator]

The distraction returns. *grin*I have no idea what you're talking about... :)

http://iv1.lisimg.com/image/4423162/600full-dianna-agron.jpg

[_Sir_Charles_]

You're incorrigible.

[villain612]

It's nice to see Joey back in the clubhouse.

[The Operator]

You're incorrigible.
Mwahahaha

http://www4.images.coolspotters.com/photos/6035/dr-evil-profile.jpg

[villain612]

Was that a shot of Walt checking Redszone?