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Tom Servo
06-23-2014, 03:15 PM
Hamilton CF
Frazier 3B
Votto 1B
Mesoraco C
Bruce RF
Ludwick LF
Schumaker 2B
Cozart SS
Simon P

Ironman92
06-23-2014, 03:24 PM
How long is he expected to be out? I always want BP at 2nd but I don't mind Skip as much at 2nd than at CF

mdccclxix
06-23-2014, 05:08 PM
Where's Gardner?

Kc61
06-23-2014, 05:28 PM
Reds with 13 pitchers and a four man bench.

Phillips out, making it basically a three man bench of Pena, Heisey and Santiago.

Hope this isn't a marathon type game or we could see Mike Leake as a position player.

Captain Hook
06-23-2014, 06:22 PM
They should make teams play the Cubs with a three man bench all the time just to make it fair.:p

Kingspoint
06-23-2014, 06:26 PM
Reds with 13 pitchers and a four man bench.

Phillips out, making it basically a three man bench of Pena, Heisey and Santiago.

Hope this isn't a marathon type game or we could see Mike Leake as a position player.

Our Relief Corps hasn't seen a game since Friday (except the newly called up on Saturday Carlos Contreras, and Chapman, who doesn't count as the Relief Corps we have concerns about).

Price needs options to pitch the non-Chapman innings.

Has there been any mention about Broxton? He struggled on Friday while some suggested (though it was only a 2-3 mph drop) that his fastball wasn't where it should be.

_Sir_Charles_
06-23-2014, 07:07 PM
Has there been any mention about Broxton? He struggled on Friday while some suggested (though it was only a 2-3 mph drop) that his fastball wasn't where it should be.

His FB was fine in his last outing. Right where it should be. It's probably no big deal. Sometimes guys simply have a tough time loosening up.

Red Raindog
06-23-2014, 07:49 PM
His FB was fine in his last outing. Right where it should be. It's probably no big deal. Sometimes guys simply have a tough time loosening up.

hey - I resemble that remark -- today -- doc & more cortisone --

Kc61
06-23-2014, 07:50 PM
Our Relief Corps hasn't seen a game since Friday (except the newly called up on Saturday Carlos Contreras, and Chapman, who doesn't count as the Relief Corps we have concerns about).

Price needs options to pitch the non-Chapman innings.

Has there been any mention about Broxton? He struggled on Friday while some suggested (though it was only a 2-3 mph drop) that his fastball wasn't where it should be.

Price needs options, but the Reds won't and can't stay with a 13 man pitching staff very long.

The need for position players comes up. Like tonight with Phillips. If they need three good pinch hitters tonight, they don't have them.

The current formation resulted from a taxed pen, which hopefully is a problem near fixed.

_Sir_Charles_
06-23-2014, 07:53 PM
hey - I resemble that remark -- today -- doc & more cortisone --

How many innings are you available for tonight? :O)

Red Raindog
06-23-2014, 07:59 PM
How many innings are you available for tonight? :O)

said I'm on the golf DL --- surgeon told me my pitching career was over after my right shoulder surgery -- this is the left one now (second round on cortisone)

I'm confident this shoulder will squeak by again

you better step up for this road trip

kbrake
06-23-2014, 08:10 PM
Good lord I love watching Billy Hamilton play baseball.

Red Raindog
06-23-2014, 08:10 PM
Billy-- you are so cruel to opposing teams

_Sir_Charles_
06-23-2014, 08:10 PM
And THAT'S how you start a game. 2 bagger for Billy that barely scoots out of the infield. :O)

BluegrassRedleg
06-23-2014, 08:10 PM
Double off the second baseman's glove. :beerme:

Red Raindog
06-23-2014, 08:11 PM
let's get 9 this inning.....

BluegrassRedleg
06-23-2014, 08:11 PM
Let's go for the cycle in the first inning, whataya say?

_Sir_Charles_
06-23-2014, 08:11 PM
1-0 Redlegs. Hmmmm...a first inning run scored AGAIN. Haven't seen THAT before. :O) Triple for Frazier.

Red Raindog
06-23-2014, 08:12 PM
Votto hit it too hard to 2B

BluegrassRedleg
06-23-2014, 08:15 PM
This ump is terrible early on. Don't blame JS for being a bit upset.

Red Raindog
06-23-2014, 08:15 PM
that's gonna leave a mark on Mes

kbrake
06-23-2014, 08:15 PM
This ump is terrible early on. Don't blame JS for being a bit upset.

Yep I thought he had Hamilton and Rocco looking.

VR
06-23-2014, 08:16 PM
Glad to see the Jays offense take a couple days off against us, they are up 7-0 on the Yanks early.

Red Raindog
06-23-2014, 08:18 PM
Jay fails

RedTeamGo!
06-23-2014, 08:18 PM
Ugh put the ball in play

Red Raindog
06-23-2014, 08:19 PM
dang -- so much opportunity lost

Kc61
06-23-2014, 08:21 PM
Tough pitcher for the Cubs, grounders and strikeouts. Glad the Reds got a run.

Looking for some heroics from Votto this series.

_Sir_Charles_
06-23-2014, 08:21 PM
Positive thoughts fellas. We scored in the first inning. That's NOT a bad thing.

BluegrassRedleg
06-23-2014, 08:21 PM
Glad to see the Jays offense take a couple days off against us, they are up 7-0 on the Yanks early.

Or, to spin it, the Yanks wish they had our staff. Outside of Tanaka, they stink. :)

_Sir_Charles_
06-23-2014, 08:21 PM
Tough pitcher for the Cubs, grounders and strikeouts. Glad the Reds got a run.

Looking for some heroics from Votto this series.

That would be nice. As for me, I'm picking Bruce to go off on the Cubs.

_Sir_Charles_
06-23-2014, 08:23 PM
K

VR
06-23-2014, 08:23 PM
Or, to spin it, the Yanks wish they had our staff. Outside of Tanaka, they stink. :)

That certainly crossed my mind as well!

_Sir_Charles_
06-23-2014, 08:23 PM
Ground out to Cozart. Sloppy throw though. Nice pick by Votto. 2 down.

_Sir_Charles_
06-23-2014, 08:25 PM
Fly out to center. 8 pitches, 8 strikes. 1-2-3 for Simon.

Red Raindog
06-23-2014, 08:28 PM
nice play at 1st to get Skip

_Sir_Charles_
06-23-2014, 08:30 PM
Cozart up with 1 down (Schumaker grounded to first)

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2 down as Cozy grounds to short. Some hard hit balls thus far against.....we'll just call him Jeff.

Magdal
06-23-2014, 08:30 PM
Can somebody explain to me what your announcers are saying about Tulo picking the ASG reserves? This is all news to me.

Red Raindog
06-23-2014, 08:31 PM
Can somebody explain to me what your announcers are saying about Tulo picking the ASG reserves? This is all news to me.

have sound off right now --- is it HR derby picks?

_Sir_Charles_
06-23-2014, 08:33 PM
Can somebody explain to me what your announcers are saying about Tulo picking the ASG reserves? This is all news to me.

I thought they were talking about the HR derby? Tulo & Bautista are the "captains" so they pick the participants I think.

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Simon with the BB. He's an on-base machine. Simon for lead-off!

Red Raindog
06-23-2014, 08:33 PM
I thought they were talking about the HR derby? Tulo & Bautista are the "captains" so they pick the participants I think.

right -- I think I read that on SI's site

toledodan
06-23-2014, 08:33 PM
Am I wrong hoping Simon wouldn't have gotten on?

_Sir_Charles_
06-23-2014, 08:34 PM
Billy K's swinging to end the frame. 1-0 Reds after 1 1/2.

_Sir_Charles_
06-23-2014, 08:38 PM
Castro grounds to the dust buster at third. Frazier throws him out. (I refuse to call him a vacuum cleaner....that's Brooks)

_Sir_Charles_
06-23-2014, 08:40 PM
KK

_Sir_Charles_
06-23-2014, 08:42 PM
Valbuena ticked on that checked swinging strike call. (I think he's got a beef...I thought he held up)

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Soft single up the middle by Castillo.

toledodan
06-23-2014, 08:42 PM
Got a break there. 2 down. In Milwaukee, brewers escape bases loaded no out vs Washington.

_Sir_Charles_
06-23-2014, 08:44 PM
LOL. Gameday has that pitch listed as a Simon "Screwball". Yeah, I don't think so.

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KKK

malcontent
06-23-2014, 08:46 PM
LOL. Gameday has that pitch listed as a Simon "Screwball". Yeah, I don't think so.

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KKK
Maybe that's his slow splitter.

_Sir_Charles_
06-23-2014, 08:47 PM
Maybe that's his slow splitter.

Actually, I think that's exactly what it was. 77 mph, excellent movement.

I think if he had a screwgie in his arsenal I'd know about it by now.

757690
06-23-2014, 08:48 PM
Frazier thought that because he's leading off the inning, he was Billy Hamilton.

toledodan
06-23-2014, 08:48 PM
Gunned down going for a double is Frazier

_Sir_Charles_
06-23-2014, 08:48 PM
How does he do that? Golf swing and lays it out to right. Out trying to stretch it to a double though.

WrongVerb
06-23-2014, 08:49 PM
Frazier thinking about a cycle? Thrown out trying to stretch it into a double.

BCubb2003
06-23-2014, 08:49 PM
Frazier going for the cycle and fell off.

WildcatFan
06-23-2014, 08:49 PM
He was smelling a cycle early.

_Sir_Charles_
06-23-2014, 08:49 PM
Tagged him on the hand. :O)

toledodan
06-23-2014, 08:50 PM
Votto just missed

_Sir_Charles_
06-23-2014, 08:50 PM
Dang. Votto just misses one. 2 out.

kbrake
06-23-2014, 08:50 PM
No problem with trying to get a double out of that. Pretty close play.

_Sir_Charles_
06-23-2014, 08:51 PM
No problem with trying to get a double out of that. Pretty close play.

Yep. No reason to NOT test the Cub defense.

toledodan
06-23-2014, 08:52 PM
Mez walks

Magdal
06-23-2014, 08:52 PM
I thought they were talking about the HR derby? Tulo & Bautista are the "captains" so they pick the participants I think.

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Simon with the BB. He's an on-base machine. Simon for lead-off!Oh! The HR Derby. Not that I think Troy would'nt do a better job than Matheny!

Thanks Chuck.

_Sir_Charles_
06-23-2014, 08:52 PM
Nice AB from Devin. Wasted a bunch of good pitcher's pitches. Works the BB.

_Sir_Charles_
06-23-2014, 08:53 PM
Jay with a 2 out double. 2nd & 3rd.

toledodan
06-23-2014, 08:54 PM
Bruce doubles to right

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Pitch count already at 61

_Sir_Charles_
06-23-2014, 08:54 PM
Did they cut the grass high? Or has it rained today? That ball just DIED rolling to right.

jojo
06-23-2014, 08:54 PM
When did the Reds call up this Bruce fellow?

Kc61
06-23-2014, 08:55 PM
This is one frustrating inning.

Fix it, Ludwick.

_Sir_Charles_
06-23-2014, 08:55 PM
When did the Reds call up this Bruce fellow?

I'd be fine with a week like his call-up week. :O)

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Or not. Fly out to end the inning. 1-0 reds. Looked awfully good off the bat though. At the track in center.

toledodan
06-23-2014, 08:56 PM
Dang that sounded good

jojo
06-23-2014, 08:56 PM
This is one frustrating inning.

Fix it, Ludwick.

I dated a girl like that inning, once.

Kc61
06-23-2014, 08:57 PM
I dated a girl like that inning, once.

Two long fly outs and somebody failing to get to second base?

_Sir_Charles_
06-23-2014, 08:57 PM
I dated a girl like that inning, once.

At least you got to 3rd base with her.

Kingspoint
06-23-2014, 08:57 PM
Nationals had the bases loaded, no outs, and nobody scored. That's more frustrating.

RedsfaninMT
06-23-2014, 08:58 PM
LaRoche homer. 3-0 Nats.

_Sir_Charles_
06-23-2014, 09:00 PM
Nats up 3-0 on Brewers. :O)

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Annoying purple dinosaur at the dish....double that gets lost in the ivy.

BluegrassRedleg
06-23-2014, 09:00 PM
ATTN Cubs fans: If you want to grow an arboretum in your outfield, that's the ground rule.

toledodan
06-23-2014, 09:00 PM
Darwin freaking Barney

BCubb2003
06-23-2014, 09:01 PM
The ball gets stuck in the little windmill in the outfield.

BluegrassRedleg
06-23-2014, 09:01 PM
As you can imagine, Cowboy is tripping all over his words attempting to explain what just happened.

Kc61
06-23-2014, 09:01 PM
Somehow the Reds are going to lose something here.

_Sir_Charles_
06-23-2014, 09:02 PM
What are they discussing?!?

jojo
06-23-2014, 09:02 PM
Please lets pause the game for ten minutes and let New York have a say.

In other news, Ludwick would suck at whiffle ball but he's great with mlb ground rules.

BluegrassRedleg
06-23-2014, 09:03 PM
FOX all over it with that split replay. Clearly, the right call.

jojo
06-23-2014, 09:03 PM
What are they discussing?!?

How stupid it is to have weeds growing in your outfield?

_Sir_Charles_
06-23-2014, 09:03 PM
Must've been discussing where he was standing when the call was made....barney was at third. But the ground rules are double.

toledodan
06-23-2014, 09:04 PM
Bunt pop out 1 down

_Sir_Charles_
06-23-2014, 09:04 PM
Jeff fails at bunting. Pops out. Snaps bat over leg. Sorry, Jeff....you're no Bo.

wheels
06-23-2014, 09:06 PM
Billy Hamilton is a freak.

jojo
06-23-2014, 09:06 PM
Jeff fails at bunting. Pops out. Snaps bat over leg. Sorry, Jeff....you're no Bo.

He sure didn't help his pitcher there.

_Sir_Charles_
06-23-2014, 09:07 PM
Serves you right Devin. Put your hand behind you. Dumb to leave it there.

BCubb2003
06-23-2014, 09:07 PM
How stupid it is to have weeds growing in your outfield?

Baseball is such a beautifully precise game that is sometimes played on what seems to be a miniature-golf course.

_Sir_Charles_
06-23-2014, 09:08 PM
Billy swallows another single. :O) Nearly doubled up the dinosaur.

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Okay, lots of negative comments about the ivy....do people really dislike it?!? I love that feature. Beautiful and unique.

_Sir_Charles_
06-23-2014, 09:09 PM
Fly out to center. inning over. Nicely done Big Pasta.

RedlegJake
06-23-2014, 09:09 PM
Okay, lots of negative comments about the ivy....do people really dislike it?!? I love that feature. Beautiful and unique.

It's the only thing I like about Chicago

WrongVerb
06-23-2014, 09:10 PM
OK, is it me or did the Cubs just do something that we complain about all the time? Get a guy on base to start the inning and can't even move him over? I thought that only happened to the Reds.

jojo
06-23-2014, 09:10 PM
Billy swallows another single. :O) Nearly doubled up the dinosaur.

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Okay, lots of negative comments about the ivy....do people really dislike it?!? I love that feature. Beautiful and unique.

I thought it was great last inning.

toledodan
06-23-2014, 09:10 PM
Billy swallows another single. :O) Nearly doubled up the dinosaur.

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Okay, lots of negative comments about the ivy....do people really dislike it?!? I love that feature. Beautiful and unique.

Been to Wrigley 4 times and admit it's a great feature and has the old time feel. Now if only there wasn't any cubs fans there the place would get a five star rating :)

RedsfaninMT
06-23-2014, 09:10 PM
It's the only thing I like about Chicago

Not a Chicago sports team fan, but there are some pretty amazing steak houses there.

And Field Museum is amazing.

malcontent
06-23-2014, 09:11 PM
I think we can all agree that moving BH to CF was the right move.

RedlegJake
06-23-2014, 09:11 PM
Not a Chicago sports team fan, but there are some pretty amazing steak houses there.

I should have said Cubs. I really like the city itself.

_Sir_Charles_
06-23-2014, 09:12 PM
Been to Wrigley 4 times and admit it's a great feature and has the old time feel. Now if only there wasn't any cubs fans there the place would get a five star rating :)

That's how I feel as well. It's the people I can't stand. Loved the ballpark.

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1 down as Skip K's swinging.
Cozart grounds out to third. 2 quick outs.

Red Raindog
06-23-2014, 09:13 PM
It's the only thing I like about Chicago

The Bean is cool

7376

BCubb2003
06-23-2014, 09:13 PM
The ivy lends character, which is good, but I'm not a fan of eccentric ballparks. Baseball's the only major sport where the playing field is inconsistent.

_Sir_Charles_
06-23-2014, 09:13 PM
7 pitch inning as Simon grounds to Barney.

WrongVerb
06-23-2014, 09:13 PM
Just a quibble. The 3rd base umpire doesn't get to make that fair/foul call. That's on the home plate umpire until the ball reaches 3rd base.

50YrRedsFan
06-23-2014, 09:14 PM
7 pitch inning for Jeff S.

_Sir_Charles_
06-23-2014, 09:15 PM
The ivy lends character, which is good, but I'm not a fan of eccentric ballparks. Baseball's the only major sport where the playing field is inconsistent.

Agree to disagree. I think that the ballpark differences simply add another unique facet to an already beautiful game.

Some "features" I hate though. Tal's hill in Houston where the flagpole is in play? That was just idiotic and injuries waiting to happen. (That monstrosity in center in Miami is also a huge NO for me as well)

JMO
06-23-2014, 09:15 PM
Very well should be 4-0 Reds. Blown chances early could haunt, feels like one of those games.

RedlegJake
06-23-2014, 09:16 PM
The ivy lends character, which is good, but I'm not a fan of eccentric ballparks. Baseball's the only major sport where the playing field is inconsistent.

I like that about baseball, though. Home field really means knowing your own field's quirks. No other sport has that.

WrongVerb
06-23-2014, 09:16 PM
Oh, and Wrigley wouldn't be Wrigley without the ivy. Love it!

_Sir_Charles_
06-23-2014, 09:17 PM
Leadoff single to right by Rizzo.

_Sir_Charles_
06-23-2014, 09:18 PM
Oh, and Wrigley wouldn't be Wrigley without the ivy. Love it!

IMO it lost a lot of character when Harry passed too. :(

BCubb2003
06-23-2014, 09:19 PM
I know, it's just me. Originally, most of the oddities were flaws based on the locations of the old ballparks. Now, they're manufactured contrivances.

_Sir_Charles_
06-23-2014, 09:20 PM
Funny trivia question from Welch. Highest paid player on the Cubs....Soriano who's with the Yankees. :O)

toledodan
06-23-2014, 09:20 PM
Not good

50YrRedsFan
06-23-2014, 09:20 PM
Trouble here

malcontent
06-23-2014, 09:21 PM
Shoulda gone with a curve or slider there.

_Sir_Charles_
06-23-2014, 09:21 PM
Single to Luddy, Castro to 2nd on throw to third. Or is that a double?

RedlegJake
06-23-2014, 09:21 PM
I know, it's just me. Originally, most of the oddities were flaws based on the locations of the old ballparks. Now, they're manufactured contrivances.

I agree with that. The earlyparks were built to fit their location. Today's stuff is an architect's idea of a quirk.

WrongVerb
06-23-2014, 09:21 PM
IMO it lost a lot of character when Harry passed too. :(

Harry was a character, definitely.

RedlegJake
06-23-2014, 09:22 PM
They may rue failing to capitalize earlier.

_Sir_Charles_
06-23-2014, 09:22 PM
I know, it's just me. Originally, most of the oddities were flaws based on the locations of the old ballparks. Now, they're manufactured contrivances.

Fair point. I'd agree with that one.

_Sir_Charles_
06-23-2014, 09:23 PM
Fly out to Bruce. 1 down. Runners hold.

toledodan
06-23-2014, 09:23 PM
I down

RedlegJake
06-23-2014, 09:23 PM
The threat pf Bruce's arm saved that run

_Sir_Charles_
06-23-2014, 09:24 PM
Joey almost screwed the pooch on that play....cutting that ball off and mishandling it.

RedlegJake
06-23-2014, 09:24 PM
Luckily it hopped right to Devin

_Sir_Charles_
06-23-2014, 09:26 PM
Tapper back to Simon. 2 down. Houdini in the making.

JMO
06-23-2014, 09:26 PM
1 more Simon.

toledodan
06-23-2014, 09:26 PM
Two down

RedlegJake
06-23-2014, 09:26 PM
great job on the comebacker to Simon

RedlegJake
06-23-2014, 09:28 PM
good gosh Renteria looks old....I remember when he played - he looked like a little kid when he came up with the Bucs

_Sir_Charles_
06-23-2014, 09:28 PM
Ta-da! Escape act completed. Fly out to Luddy. 1-0 Reds

toledodan
06-23-2014, 09:28 PM
Great job Simon

JMO
06-23-2014, 09:28 PM
Great work from the Big Pasta. Lets take advantage and put some runs on the board for him, like we should have earlier.

Tadasimha
06-23-2014, 09:29 PM
:thumbup::laugh::beerme:

757690
06-23-2014, 09:29 PM
The role of the 2014 Reds offense was played by the Chicago Cubs that inning.

jojo
06-23-2014, 09:29 PM
HA HA. The Cubs.

RedlegJake
06-23-2014, 09:29 PM
Simondini the magician escapes it

50YrRedsFan
06-23-2014, 09:29 PM
The Cubs took that right from the Reds playbook.

Kc61
06-23-2014, 09:30 PM
I guess no reason for frustration any more. If the Reds should have at least 3 runs (which they should) the Cubs should have a couple too.

50YrRedsFan
06-23-2014, 09:30 PM
Great work from the Big Pasta. Lets take advantage and put some runs on the board for him, like we should have earlier.

1 run will not win this game....better wake up and swing the sticks.

RedlegJake
06-23-2014, 09:31 PM
I guess no reason for frustration any more. If the Reds should have at least 3 runs (which they should) the Cubs should have a couple too.

Yep instead of the 3-2 or 4-3 it should be we have a 1-0 score

_Sir_Charles_
06-23-2014, 09:32 PM
Can somebody take over pbp....slumber party going on here. Slowly drowning in a sea of estrogen. 12 girls in the house.

RedlegJake
06-23-2014, 09:33 PM
Hamilton works Samardjiza but takes a third strike finally.

kbrake
06-23-2014, 09:33 PM
Let's not act like the Reds have just been miserable with the bats. First inning Votto hit an absolute missile just happened to be right at Barney. Votto also barely missed a HR and Ludwick almost had a 3 run HR. It isn't like they've looked awful as soon as guys get on base. They're hitting some very hard balls off a very good pitcher.

malcontent
06-23-2014, 09:33 PM
I would have traded Latos for Smardzilla straight up.

toledodan
06-23-2014, 09:34 PM
Can somebody take over pbp....slumber party going on here. Slowly drowning in a sea of estrogen. 12 girls in the house.

Start drinking and come back :)

RedlegJake
06-23-2014, 09:34 PM
Smardzjja throwing a lot of strikes. Frazier fans.

_Sir_Charles_
06-23-2014, 09:35 PM
I would have traded Latos for Smardzilla straight up.

IMO you would've quickly been fired as GM.

Tadasimha
06-23-2014, 09:35 PM
Samardzija really settling in now

_Sir_Charles_
06-23-2014, 09:36 PM
Start drinking and come back :)

I would, but my wife just decided she needs to go to the store. Convenient timing if you ask me. :(

RedlegJake
06-23-2014, 09:36 PM
Joey getting pitched to very carefully. Sam**** gets him for 7 in a row grounder to first unassisted.

kbrake
06-23-2014, 09:36 PM
IMO you would've quickly been fired as GM.

Kind of like the GM who actually did trade him.

Tadasimha
06-23-2014, 09:36 PM
I would, but my wife just decided she needs to go to the store. Convenient timing if you ask me. :(

I think an offer to run the errand for her is in order

RedlegJake
06-23-2014, 09:38 PM
I;d rather wtch the commercials than a "Commercial break in progress" placard...

_Sir_Charles_
06-23-2014, 09:38 PM
I think an offer to run the errand for her is in order

But then I miss the game. This way I can still watch the game and pretend to watch the kids as they slowly burn the house to the ground.

RedTeamGo!
06-23-2014, 09:39 PM
1 run will not win this game.

Really stepping out on a limb there

RedlegJake
06-23-2014, 09:39 PM
Barney flies to Ludwick 1 down

Tadasimha
06-23-2014, 09:39 PM
I;d rather wtch the commercials than a "Commercial break in progress" placard...

I prefer the opposite

50YrRedsFan
06-23-2014, 09:39 PM
Scores: WSH 3-0 over MIL, 4th inning; StL 3-0 over COL, 4th inning; PIT 6-1 over TB, 6th inning.

Tadasimha
06-23-2014, 09:40 PM
But then I miss the game. This way I can still watch the game and pretend to watch the kids as they slowly burn the house to the ground.

Your car doesn't have a radio?

RedlegJake
06-23-2014, 09:40 PM
Simon you're facing the pitcher...throw strikes. 3-1 count

_Sir_Charles_
06-23-2014, 09:40 PM
Your car doesn't have a radio?

Sure it does. But Cincy radio is a bit hard to pick up in Houston Texas. :O)

RedlegJake
06-23-2014, 09:41 PM
full count foul ball. Sam***** pops to Votto in foul ground right by the dugout

Tadasimha
06-23-2014, 09:42 PM
Sure it does. But Cincy radio is a bit hard to pick up in Houston Texas. :O)

Oops! lol

There's always the ESPN affiliate scoring updates - if you can stand the "here's the thing" sports talk banter.

RedsfaninMT
06-23-2014, 09:42 PM
full count foul ball. Sam***** pops to Votto in foul ground right by the dugout

That was a strange play by Votto.

Roy Tucker
06-23-2014, 09:42 PM
I;d rather wtch the commercials than a "Commercial break in progress" placard...

Ray St Clair and Jeff Wyler can be entertaining in a peculiar Cincinnati way.

_Sir_Charles_
06-23-2014, 09:42 PM
Simon you're facing the pitcher...throw strikes. 3-1 count

51 strikes, 19 balls. That's not a problem for him tonight. 1-2-3 for Simon.

Tadasimha
06-23-2014, 09:42 PM
I think we can call this one a pitcher's duel

50YrRedsFan
06-23-2014, 09:42 PM
Quick inning for Simon.....time to score

WrongVerb
06-23-2014, 09:42 PM
Sure it does. But Cincy radio is a bit hard to pick up in Houston Texas. :O)

MLB-AtBat smartphone app is a wonderful thing

RedlegJake
06-23-2014, 09:43 PM
Simon hitting 94. Then 76. That's tough to hit. @ 71 pitches gets Coghlan 4-3

WrongVerb
06-23-2014, 09:43 PM
Folks here don't know that you can listen to the WLW feed on the AtBat smartphone app?

RedlegJake
06-23-2014, 09:43 PM
51 strikes, 19 balls. That's not a problem for him tonight. 1-2-3 for Simon.

I know but it irritates me when they face the other pitcher and get too cute. Just throw strikes at the dude.

_Sir_Charles_
06-23-2014, 09:44 PM
MLB-AtBat smartphone app is a wonderful thing

True. I'd rather just sit here and watch and have a reason to complain. :O)

And yes Dan, I know...I've used the WLW feature on the app too.

Roy Tucker
06-23-2014, 09:44 PM
Looks like a lot of beer is getting consumed at Wrigley.

RedsfaninMT
06-23-2014, 09:44 PM
Oops! lol

There's always the ESPN affiliate scoring updates - if you can stand the "here's the thing" sports talk banter.

Not trying to advertise for Sirrius, as I think their music generally stinks, but I got it so I could listen to Reds games on the radio while on the road. Of course, tonight you'd only get the Cubs broadcast, and I don't know which would be worse, screaming girls, or...

_Sir_Charles_
06-23-2014, 09:46 PM
Rocco plunked AGAIN!

RedlegJake
06-23-2014, 09:46 PM
Rocco starts the 6th and gets hit on the shoulder - 2nd time hit tonight.

wheels
06-23-2014, 09:48 PM
Tough night for Rocco.

_Sir_Charles_
06-23-2014, 09:49 PM
Catchers are taking a beating tonight on both sides.

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Cool. Sting singing Take Me Out to the Ballgame in the 7th tonight. Much better than some nobody from a reality show. :O)

RedlegJake
06-23-2014, 09:50 PM
Jay Bruce....fouls ball three to go 2-2 instead, fouls again - a strike, fouls ball four to stay 2-2, fouls a strike, fly to left for out #1

50YrRedsFan
06-23-2014, 09:51 PM
Good AB by Bruce...8 pitches.

Tadasimha
06-23-2014, 09:51 PM
Looks like a lot of beer is getting consumed at Wrigley.

...and the sun also sets in the west.

_Sir_Charles_
06-23-2014, 09:51 PM
Jay Bruce....fouls ball three to go 2-2 instead, fouls again - a strike, fouls ball four to stay 2-2, fouls a strike, fly to left for out #1

FWIW, Gameday only has one of those fouled off as a ball.

~edit~ apologies. two.

RedlegJake
06-23-2014, 09:53 PM
Samar at 97 pitches faces Ludwick (still hitting 96) called strike 1, pitch 99 is high heat for swinging strike 2, takes, strike 3 swinging pitch 101

_Sir_Charles_
06-23-2014, 09:55 PM
I'm out guys. Too much going on. Bring us home a W!!!

RedlegJake
06-23-2014, 09:56 PM
Skip up. Hanging in there. 2-2. Strikes out and cracks bat hitting the ground in anger

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Did I mention Samardzija is good? Luckily Simon has matched him...

Tadasimha
06-23-2014, 09:56 PM
Wonder if Samardzija stays in for the 7th? Sitting at 107 pitches and the Cubs will be looking for offers on him soon, might not want him going any longer.

Red Raindog
06-23-2014, 09:57 PM
I'm out guys. Too much going on. Bring us home a W!!!

but I thought you were in the pen

Tadasimha
06-23-2014, 09:57 PM
I'm out guys. Too much going on. Bring us home a W!!!

Ask for a replay review! ;)

RedlegJake
06-23-2014, 09:57 PM
I could say lets get to the pen and win this but that cuts two ways unfortunately

RedlegJake
06-23-2014, 09:59 PM
Ruggiano starts it by striking out K #4

toledodan
06-23-2014, 10:02 PM
Ugh

BluegrassRedleg
06-23-2014, 10:02 PM
How in the world did he hit that (at all) let alone out of the park???

RedlegJake
06-23-2014, 10:02 PM
75 pitches for Simon after Rugg. Very efficient tonight. Rizzo up. And he hammers one to left tie game

kbrake
06-23-2014, 10:02 PM
Rizzo hits a ball out that would have hit a RH hitter in the head. Ridiculous. 1-1.

reds1869
06-23-2014, 10:02 PM
Wow, that was an impressive homer.

RedlegJake
06-23-2014, 10:02 PM
curve hung about a foot outside

RedlegJake
06-23-2014, 10:04 PM
That was all Rizzo. Tip your hat and get the next guy.

Roy Tucker
06-23-2014, 10:04 PM
That was kinda crazy. Shades of Vlad.

RedlegJake
06-23-2014, 10:04 PM
Castro fans #5. 2 out

toledodan
06-23-2014, 10:04 PM
Castro k's

Kingspoint
06-23-2014, 10:06 PM
Good AB by Bruce...8 pitches.

Been a lot of those tonight by the REDS.

Smardzija at 107 pitches after six.

RedlegJake
06-23-2014, 10:06 PM
Valbueno. Hits 94 then throws a great curve that moved all over for strike 2. Grounds out 4-3

toledodan
06-23-2014, 10:06 PM
6 innings 1 run I will take that everday. Get him some runs boys.

Roy Tucker
06-23-2014, 10:06 PM
Castro k's

That doesn't happen often.

RedlegJake
06-23-2014, 10:07 PM
Great game by 2 really good pitchers. Lets score some runs...

RedlegJake
06-23-2014, 10:09 PM
Schlitter to face the Reds. Cubs pen is in stealth mode - better than most think.

RedlegJake
06-23-2014, 10:10 PM
Cozart leads off. Hard fly but not enough, Sweeney grabs it in right. 1 down.

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Simon staying in. Makes sense.

JMO
06-23-2014, 10:10 PM
Missed chances early, what a shame for Simon. Should be 3-1 Reds at least.

757690
06-23-2014, 10:10 PM
So if the current Cubs pitcher makes a wild throw to first on a grounder back to him, and the ball goes into the stands and hits someone watching the game in the stands, would it mean trouble, because the Schlitter hit the fan?

RedsBrick
06-23-2014, 10:10 PM
I bet that guy's glad for that 'L' in his name...

kbrake
06-23-2014, 10:12 PM
Missed chances early, what a shame for Simon. Should be 3-1 Reds at least.

If you're going to play that game then it should be 3-3.

RedlegJake
06-23-2014, 10:12 PM
Simon goes to 3-0 then to 3-2, hangs with a foul, strikes out on ball four that looked like a pumpkin up at his eyes

toledodan
06-23-2014, 10:14 PM
2 hits since the Frazier triple isn't gonna cut it.

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Hamilton reaches on error by pitcher

RedlegJake
06-23-2014, 10:14 PM
Billy bunt single - forced the throw

error not hit

toledodan
06-23-2014, 10:14 PM
Please todd give Billy a chance

WrongVerb
06-23-2014, 10:14 PM
So if the current Cubs pitcher makes a wild throw to first on a grounder back to him, and the ball goes into the stands and hits someone watching the game in the stands, would it mean trouble, because the Schlitter hit the fan?

This is strangely relevant all of a sudden.

toledodan
06-23-2014, 10:15 PM
Wow was the hand in there?

RedlegJake
06-23-2014, 10:16 PM
Castillo cuts Billy down. Replay looks like he got him.

757690
06-23-2014, 10:16 PM
He was safe, but I don't blame Price for not asking for review. Reviews are a joke this year, and I have zero faith that they will get the call right.

WrongVerb
06-23-2014, 10:16 PM
Wow was the hand in there?

Looked like it to me.

Roy Tucker
06-23-2014, 10:17 PM
Real close. I think it was but no conclusive video proof.

reds1869
06-23-2014, 10:17 PM
I think he was safe but doubt they would have overturned it.

757690
06-23-2014, 10:18 PM
Real close. I think it was but no conclusive video proof.

Yep. That call is likely overturned in the NFL and NHL.

SirFelixCat
06-23-2014, 10:18 PM
Have the umps gotten one, in favor of the reds, correct yet this year? He was pretty clearly safe but we can never get a call when it's correct.

RedlegJake
06-23-2014, 10:19 PM
It was so close I don;t think it gets overturned of they had challenged it. What cost Billy was the throw beat him - what made it close was the tag was to the chest with the hand reaching in

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Have the umps gotten one, in favor of the reds, correct yet this year? He was pretty clearly safe but we can never get a call when it's correct.

Sure did in Pittsburgh

RedTeamGo!
06-23-2014, 10:20 PM
Whoa, just noticed lively had a really bad debut at aa

RedlegJake
06-23-2014, 10:20 PM
Castill o leads off of course, good defensive play seems that guy always leads off next. Grounds out to Frazier

Kc61
06-23-2014, 10:22 PM
Unlikely to be overturned, but why wouldn't the Reds challenge that call on Hamilton?

So they lose a future challenge, big deal, the umps can review plays after the seventh inning.

Don't see why not.

Roy Tucker
06-23-2014, 10:23 PM
Seeing Sting reminded me I saw The Police on their first US tour. I think 1978. At a club in Centerville on 725.

JMO
06-23-2014, 10:23 PM
Take him out. Last batter

Kingspoint
06-23-2014, 10:24 PM
Take him out. Last batter

You say this a lot.

Kc61
06-23-2014, 10:24 PM
First walk by Simon with one out in the seventh.

He's over 100 pitches.

Barney up, c'mon Alfredo. Just a couple more outs and the pen will take over.

RedlegJake
06-23-2014, 10:24 PM
Sweeney up. Simon seems to miss a lot in that way high outside spot. full count. Only his 2nd 3 ball count tonight. Walks him. 1st walk.

WrongVerb
06-23-2014, 10:24 PM
Whoa, just noticed lively had a really bad debut at aa

3.2 innings and 8 strikeouts :eek:

JMO
06-23-2014, 10:25 PM
Frazier at 3B with 0 outs in the 1st is the difference in this game. Votto and Bruce failed to hit a SAC fly.

kbrake
06-23-2014, 10:26 PM
Frazier at 3B with 0 outs in the 1st is the difference in this game. Votto and Bruce failed to hit a SAC fly.

Votto literally could not have hit the ball any harder. You really want to complain about that?

Kingspoint
06-23-2014, 10:27 PM
Frazier at 3B with 0 outs in the 1st is the difference in this game. Votto and Bruce failed to hit a SAC fly.


The difference in this game is Alfredo Simon throwing a gem and giving this team a chance against the Cubs' best pitcher.

RedlegJake
06-23-2014, 10:27 PM
Missing Link Barney up. Flies to left. 2 down.

Kc61
06-23-2014, 10:28 PM
Frazier at 3B with 0 outs in the 1st is the difference in this game. Votto and Bruce failed to hit a SAC fly.

I thought Votto's at bat hurt. Not blaming him, tough pitcher, hard hit grounder. But needed that run.

Cubs pitcher Jeff, kind of guy you want to get early.

Let's go Simon, one more. Good pinch hitter up, Nate Shierholtz, but not hitting much this year.

RedlegJake
06-23-2014, 10:28 PM
Simon seems to be laboring a bit now. Taking a lot longer between pitches. One more Alfredo.

Kc61
06-23-2014, 10:29 PM
Simon seems to be laboring a bit now. Taking a lot longer between pitches. One more Alfredo.

This is his last batter IMO, no matter what.

BluegrassRedleg
06-23-2014, 10:29 PM
DatDudeSkip

JMO
06-23-2014, 10:29 PM
Wow, great play Skip.

Kc61
06-23-2014, 10:29 PM
Good play Schumaker. Another excellent outing for Simon.

Reds need to get him the win right now.

WrongVerb
06-23-2014, 10:30 PM
When did Brandon get in the game for Schu? Oh, wait!