D'Backs at Reds 7/30/2014 Day Game

[cumberlandreds]

Here are the lineups for this 12:35 game. Hamilton gets the day off. Ludwick is back. FSO is not televising today. It is available in some markets on the MLB Network.

1. David Peralta (http://www.baseballpress.com/lineups#) (L) CF
2. Aaron Hill (http://www.baseballpress.com/lineups#) (R) 2B
3. Paul Goldschmidt (http://www.baseballpress.com/lineups#) (R) 1B
4. Mark Trumbo (http://www.baseballpress.com/lineups#) (R) LF
5. Martin Prado (http://www.baseballpress.com/lineups#) (R) 3B
6. Gerardo Parra (http://www.baseballpress.com/lineups#) (L) RF
7. Tuffy Gosewisch (http://www.baseballpress.com/lineups#) (R) C
8. Didi Gregorius (http://www.baseballpress.com/lineups#) (L) SS
9. Wade Miley (http://www.baseballpress.com/lineups#) (L) P


1. Chris Heisey (http://www.baseballpress.com/lineups#) (R) CF
2. Ramon Santiago (http://www.baseballpress.com/lineups#) (S) 2B
3. Todd Frazier (http://www.baseballpress.com/lineups#) (R) 3B
4. Devin Mesoraco (http://www.baseballpress.com/lineups#) (R) C
5. Ryan Ludwick (http://www.baseballpress.com/lineups#) (R) LF
6. Brayan Pena (http://www.baseballpress.com/lineups#) (S) 1B
7. Skip Schumaker (http://www.baseballpress.com/lineups#) (L) RF
8. Zack Cozart (http://www.baseballpress.com/lineups#) (R) SS
9. Alfredo Simon (http://www.baseballpress.com/lineups#) (R) P

[Tony Cloninger]

A RH bat instead of a Partch in a pear tree would be more useful...so Skip does not have to start, nor does he deserve to anyways especially against a LH.

Maybe Price is hoarding up on pitchers because of Armageddon or he thinks it's the 20's and they scheduled a Triple Header. They actually did schedule one of those back then.

[Big Klu]

I don't mind giving Hamilton a day off. (I think he could use it.) But I would have strongly considered Negron in CF with Heisey in RF and Schumaker out vs. the lefty.

[Tony Cloninger]

I don't mind giving Hamilton a day off. (I think he could use it.) But I would have strongly considered Negron in CF with Heisey in RF and Schumaker out vs. the lefty.

I forgot about Negron being able to play CF. I would prefer just not to see Skip much anymore. Time to realize your a poser of a contender without upgrades.

I know they look at the Rays and see that just pitching can cary you but that division is weak this year compared to this one.

[Big Klu]

I forgot about Negron being able to play CF. I would prefer just not to see Skip much anymore. Time to realize your a poser of a contender without upgrades.

I know they look at the Rays and see that just pitching can cary you but that division is weak this year compared to this one.

I've heard that Negron is nearly as good defensively as Hamilton in CF. I guess he can really go get it.

[RedTeamGo!]

That lineup...

I'm not even mad, that's amazing.

[Big Klu]

That lineup...

I'm not even mad, that's amazing.

With the hands that are available (assuming that Hamilton needs a day off), it's just about as good as can be put out there. Like I said, I would replace Skip with Negron, and flip Heisey and Negron defensively, but otherwise this is as good as it gets.

[Kc61]

On Partch, keep in mind that Parra seems to have some injury so the Reds want to carry the extra pitcher.

Why Parra hasn't been DL'd is a different question.

On Schumaker, hope it works out but not ideal today.

[Tony Cloninger]

On Partch, keep in mind that Parra seems to have some injury so the Reds want to carry the extra pitcher.

Why Parra hasn't been DL'd is a different question.

On Schumaker, hope it works out but not ideal today.


I thought Parra was a myth? Like the Sasquatch or his cousin, the Yeti. Yes...I know i spelled sasquatch wrong.... have to get to work.

DL Parra then.

[klw]

June 1 Reds and Simon beat the Diamondbacks and Miley 4-3 behind solo homers by Heisey, Cozart, Frazier and Ludwick.
http://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/ARI/ARI201406010.shtml

[Big Klu]

I thought Parra was a myth? Like the Sasquatch or his cousin, the Yeti. Yes...I know i spelled sasquatch wrong.... have to get to work.

DL Parra then.

Spelling looks OK to me.

[Ironman92]

Yeah. ..Heisey can play OF ok too

[klw]

1-2-3 for Simon in the top
Frazier gets on with a single after both Heisey and Santiago make quick outs. Apparently no one can look at a strike today. Hopefully it is not one of those must swing at anything days.

[klw]

Mesoraco walks.

[Big Klu]

Marty and Cowboy are the audio for the MLB Network feed.

[cumberlandreds]

Scoreless after one.

[klw]

And of course Ludwick swings at the first pitch, which Gameday had off the plate.

[Stray]

tough luck for Luddy there

[NebraskaRed]

And of course Ludwick swings at the first pitch, which Gameday had off the plate.

It was a sharp hit. just bad luck.

[Ironman92]

Lord there are a lot of drunk loud ones out in 145....they seem to be Heisey fans lol

[Ironman92]

Any of you guys watching the game?

[Big Klu]

Any of you guys watching the game?

I am.

[Red Raindog]

Mark Shelton just said Logan's return is going to take longer than first thought ---

T


That's the best Tee I can place for Chuckie --- :)

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Any of you guys watching the game?

blacked out up here

[tomnuetten]

Any of you guys watching the game?

yep it is a 6:30 pm start... I won´t miss those if possible ;)

[tomnuetten]

milwaukee up 3-0 already (and have two guys on base) against tampa

[faffy42]

Any of you guys watching the game?

Mlb network is carrying brewers/rays game out here in the west. So not able to view game today.

[cumberlandreds]

Scoreless moving to the bottom of the third. This is going to be a quick one today.

[Ironman92]

Mlb network is carrying brewers/rays game out here in the west. So not able to view game today.

If you have DISH the MLB network secondary channel has the Reds on ch 478

[Ironman92]

I bought $9 seats in 2nd row of OF

[RedsManRick]

Does any team get less value from its OBP than the Reds?

[tomnuetten]

heisey thrown out trying to stretch a single into a double (at least it was close..)

and right after santiago with a hit....

[RedsManRick]

This is a perfect example. Heisey should be on 3B. But by trying to make something happen on the bases, the Reds cost themselves the value of letting things happen.

[757690]

Aggressive on the base paths philosophy strikes again.

[NebraskaRed]

This is a perfect example. Heisey should be on 3B. But by trying to make something happen on the bases, the Reds cost themselves the value of letting things happen.

I agree, but it was close. It wasn't like he was thrown out easily.

[RedTeamGo!]

Aggressive on the base paths philosophy strikes again.

Good grief.

[faffy42]

[QUOTE=Ironman92;3148771]If you have DISH the MLB network secondary channel has the Reds on ch 478[/QUO

Thanks..I've got directv

[Hoosier Red]

Nice at bat from Todd working a walk after going down 1-2.

[RedsManRick]

I agree, but it was close. It wasn't like he was thrown out easily.

If all it takes to get you is a reasonably on target throw, it's a risk you should not have taken, especially with none out.

[Stray]

missed sign?

[cumberlandreds]

Nice base running. :rolleyes:

[RedsManRick]

Uggh. I can't even.... STOP RUNNING.

And I'm not sure he was actually tagged before getting to 3B.

[Kingspoint]

This is a perfect example. Heisey should be on 3B. But by trying to make something happen on the bases, the Reds cost themselves the value of letting things happen.

....you were saying?

[Ironman92]

This is a perfect example. Heisey should be on 3B. But by trying to make something happen on the bases, the Reds cost themselves the value of letting things happen.

Sitting in CF seats....no way in this world does Heisey go 1st to 3rd on Santiago's hit....too close to CF playing shallow.

I wish Trumbo wouldn't have bobbled Heisey's hit.

[757690]

Seriously? Seriously!!!!

[Stray]

I blame Steve Smith.

[RedTeamGo!]

What happened?

[Kingspoint]

Does any team get less value from its OBP than the Reds?

I doubt it.

[NebraskaRed]

Ramon Santiago will save us all...some other inning.

[Chuckie]

This team's baseball IQ is around 60.

[Ironman92]

What happened?

Santiago trying to steal 3rd....didn't look close from my view

[Kingspoint]

What happened?

Two singles and a walk and they can't even get a guy to 3rd Base.

[RedTeamGo!]

Hahaha, Ramon Santiago just got caught stealing 3rd base with Rocco up?

[Kingspoint]

This team's baseball IQ is around 60.

It all starts at the top.

[dsmith421]

Never seen a dumber baserunning team. It's like Billy Hatcher is trepanning them at first base.

[NebraskaRed]

If all it takes to get you is a reasonably on target throw, it's a risk you should not have taken, especially with none out.

That's why they call it a risk, because there's a chance you might not make it. That was a risk worth taking, unlike Santiago trying to steal 3rd for who knows what reason.

[757690]

Santiago out trying to steal third.

Mesoraco flies out to RF.

With normal base running, that's a run.

0-0 after 3

[WrongVerb]

No problem with Heisey trying to stretch that into a double. Trumbo had to make the play he did to throw him out.

No idea what was going on with Santiago. Missed sign, perhaps?

[Ironman92]

Santiago out trying to steal third.

Mesoraco flies out to RF.

With normal base running, that's a run.

0-0 after 3

Just no way anyone in baseball scores on Parra from shallow RF....Hamilton maybe makes it but Heisey no way. Parra has a top 5 OF arm in the game.

Should've been bases full and 1 out

[Kingspoint]

What also sucks is that we don't have great Defense any more. Our Starting pitching, as a result, especially in the GAB, is no longer elite. It needs the elite Defense it had earlier in the season. They might occasionally give up no runs or one run, but they are as likely to give up four or more,...and this Offense can't win a game when they need to have five runs or more....heck, they can't win when they need to have three runs. Simon better figure out a way to shut them out, while expecting to have to get four outs in an inning or two to do it.

[cumberlandreds]

Still no score, middle of the fourth.

[cumberlandreds]

Double by Ludwick.

[WrongVerb]

Wade Miley has retired only one of the last five batters he's faced.

The Reds batters themselves have retired two.

[NebraskaRed]

There goes ol' Luddy, swinging at the first pitch again.

[Red Raindog]

If you have DISH the MLB network secondary channel has the Reds on ch 478

thanks -- it's not blacked out on that for some reason ...

[jimbo]

I'm surprised Ludwick didn't try stretching that into a triple.

[NebraskaRed]

Them Schu's are made for walkin'

[Kingspoint]

You watch this team right now and I can see why one would think "sell" and not "buy". There's no brain AND no heart. It looks like a pile of doo-doo. Nothing but a bunch of parts, but with two players a year away from being leaders in Frazier and Mes.

[Red Raindog]

In the words of Jack Brickhouse -- told you I was old --- the Reds are "snakebit"

[cumberlandreds]

Reds leave runners stranded at 1st and 3rd. Simon tried to help himself but hit a line drive right at the 2baseman. No score to the 5th.

[NebraskaRed]

Simon was robbed.

[Kc61]

You might think that after 106 games the Reds would try and be a bit more conservative on the base paths.

Maybe they will figure it out after 150 games.

Maybe in the Arizona Fall League, or the Dominican Winter League.

Certainly by spring training.

Just ridiculous baseball, time after time getting base runners thrown out.

[Magdal]

Double by Ludwick.He would do that a lot more often if he was played every day. With BP, JV out and Bruce scuffling I can't understand your manager. Luddy THRIVES in these situations.

[tomnuetten]

twice they the inning came to an end thanks to a hard hit linedrive to an infielder... would be nice to get lucky again

[RedTeamGo!]

He would do that a lot more often if he was played every day. With BP, JV out and Bruce scuffling I can't understand your manager. Luddy THRIVES in these situations.

Luddy blows, 2008 was a long time ago.

[Kc61]

twice they the inning came to an end thanks to a hard hit linedrive to an infielder... would be nice to get lucky again

Smart is better than lucky. Or at least more reliable.

If you can't hit much, how can you ruin scoring chances with daring baserunning?

Whatever, I'm sure they know what they are doing.

[Ironman92]

twice they the inning came to an end thanks to a hard hit linedrive to an infielder... would be nice to get lucky again

Lucky would've been Trumbo fielding cleanly and Luddy would've doubled in 2 or 3

[757690]

Reds might have scored that inning if they had been more aggressive on the base paths. :cool:

[Ironman92]

Good jump on that hard hit ball

[Magdal]

Luddy blows, 2008 was a long time ago.Like your manager, you just don't understand the guy. He's a millionaire that gets nothing by coming off the bench. He's like a hired hand. Play him every day when the team is under adverse conditions and he will respond.

He will never repeat 2008, but he's BY FAR your best option at this moment in time.

[reds44]

It is really hard to believe how bad Skip Schumaker is at baseball. He literally does nothing well. You can't even be like, well at least he defends well. Or runs well. Or does anything well.

[Magdal]

It is really hard to believe how bad Skip Schumaker is at baseball. He literally does nothing well. You can't even be like, well at least he defends well. Or runs well. Or does anything well.Yup. It took YEARS for the Cards' GM to figure that out. Maybe your brain trust will figure it out sooner. (like tomorro)

[RedTeamGo!]

Like your manager, you just don't understand the guy. He's a millionaire that gets nothing by coming off the bench. He's like a hired hand. Play him every day when the team is under adverse conditions and he will respond.

He will never repeat 2008, but he's BY FAR your best option at this moment in time.

Uh, no. Todd Frazier and Devin Mesoraco are quite a bit better.

Nostalgia is a hell of a drug.

[757690]

It is really hard to believe how bad Skip Schumaker is at baseball. He literally does nothing well. You can't even be like, well at least he defends well. Or runs well. Or does anything well.

He's actually the best guy the Reds have on their bench.

[RedTeamGo!]

It is really hard to believe how bad Skip Schumaker is at baseball. He literally does nothing well. You can't even be like, well at least he defends well. Or runs well. Or does anything well.

He is white, women think he is good looking, and his name is Skip - these are literally the only reasons I can come up with why he is on a MLB team. He is soooooooo bad.

[WrongVerb]

Great catch by Parra.

[Ironman92]

Hell of a catch by Parra....right in front of us

[dsmith421]

Hey, some Cardsplaining during this day game! Wonderful!

[Magdal]

Uh, no. Todd Frazier and Devin Mesoraco are quite a bit better.

Nostalgia is a hell of a drug.Huh?!! What do they have to do with RL playing LF every day?

[757690]

Kinda hoping the Reds lose this game, in the hopes it convinces the front office at to be sellers tomorrow.

[cumberlandreds]

A diving catch by Parra end the Reds 5th. No score. Why do I feel like a soccer game has broken out?

[WrongVerb]

He's actually the best guy the Reds have on their bench.

What do you mean? The Reds have Ludwi...erm, Santia...uh, Lut...Negr...

Pena! Brayan Pena is better than Schu. So...there! :P

[reds44]

He's actually the best guy the Reds have on their bench.
No he's not. At least Heisey and Santiago can defend. Schumaker has a .591 OPS this year.

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Kinda hoping the Reds lose this game, in the hopes it convinces the front office at to be sellers tomorrow.
Yeah because one game in a 162 game season is going to determine that.

Uh, no.

[Kc61]

Kinda hoping the Reds lose this game, in the hopes it convinces the front office at to be sellers tomorrow.

More likely it convinces them to do nothing.

Seems to be the Reds' response to most things.

[Ironman92]

No he's not. At least Heisey and Santiago can defend. Schumaker has a .591 OPS this year.

Yeah....we need to send Skip to the Mariners, then he can by Rangeless in Seattle

[reds44]

yeah....we need to send skip to the mariners, then he can by rangeless in seattle

boooooooooooooooo

[Chuckie]

Fredo starting to struggle.

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Crap. Two on, no outs.

[Magdal]

Hey, some Cardsplaining during this day game! Wonderful!The subject is Ludwick and Schu. They play for the Reds. Because I happened to have seen them play baseball...A LOT....I think my input is worth considering.

Don't get mad at me if you disagree please.

[cumberlandreds]

WIth the state of the offense is in that was probably the ballgame. 2-0 DBacks on a Goldy HR.

[Chuckie]

Welp. 2-0 Dbags.

[757690]

7681

[reds44]

7681

Maybe they'll sell Broxton or Simon! That'll be the franchise changing move!

[RedTeamGo!]

The subject is Ludwick and Schu. They play for the Reds. Because I happened to have seen them play baseball...A LOT....I think my input is worth considering.

Don't get mad at me if you disagree please.

You watched Ludwick play...A LOT 5 years ago and before a terrible shoulder injury

Everyone on this site has watched him play...A LOT from 3 years ago to the present pre and post shoulder injury.

I think our input is worth considering.

[Kc61]

I guess it was too soon, but Simon obviously was losing it and Goldschmidt was going to be a problem. Could have pitched around him, but you know.

Reds will comeback with some daring baserunning.

[RedTeamGo!]

Cardinals traded Ramsey, one of their top prospects for Justin Masterson!

That guy sucks! nice!

[cumberlandreds]

Oh hum the Reds leave two on to end the 6th. 2-0 Snakes

[Kc61]

Schumaker shouldn't be hitting in that spot against a lefty. He's been disappointing, but that's not a good spot for him.

Cozart simply needs to be replaced by somebody with a reasonable bat. He wasn't THIS bad earlier in his career, but now he's an automatic out. I'd rather Mike Leake hit there.

[Magdal]

Cardinals traded Ramsey, one of their top prospects for Justin Masterson!

That guy sucks! nice!I never heard of either of them. I better go check it out..... Never mind...I just heard about it on this game feed.

[Kc61]

If Price still wants to win this game, as unlikely as it is, he should remove Simon now.

Assuming anybody is still following the ballgame, other than a few of us here.

[RedTeamGo!]

I never heard of either of them. I better go check it out..... Never mind...I just heard about it on this game feed.

You have never heard of Justin Masterson? That's odd

[50YrRedsFan]

Cardinals traded Ramsey, one of their top prospects for Justin Masterson!

That guy sucks! nice!

Of course they have. The Reds will still be deciding whether they are buyers or sellers in December.

[WrongVerb]

On that grounder to 2nd, BP would flip that behind his back to Cozart. Santiago didn't, causing Cozart to have to turn awkwardly to get a good throw and that was the difference between the out and safe at 1st. Makes you think that BP doesn't just do that for show, that he has a real reason for flipping it behind his back the way he will on occasion.

[RedTeamGo!]

Of course they have. The Reds will still be deciding whether they are buyers or sellers in December.

Justin Masterson is currently on the disabled list with a bum knee and has been completely terrible this year. He is sporting a 5.51 ERA and a 5.1 BB/9. He is also a free agent after the season.

Ramsey is one of the top prospects in the Cardinals organization sporting a .916 OPS at AA.

The Cardinals got completely fleeced.

[Ironman92]

Meso got him....scoreboard showed it

[WrongVerb]

That challenge was the equivalent of Marvin Lewis challenging the spot of the ball in the middle of the 2nd quarter when it would have been 2nd and 1.

[50YrRedsFan]

Justin Masterson is currently on the disabled list with a bum knee and has been completely terrible this year. He is sporting a 5.51 ERA and a 5.1 BB/9. He is also a free agent after the season.

Ramsey is one of the top prospects in the Cardinals organization sporting a .916 OPS at AA.

The Cardinals got completely fleeced.

When anyone puts on a Cardinal uniform and drinks from the magic fountains in Cardinal land, they become MVP's.
Masterson was good last year. I guess they're hoping for a return to form.

The main point is the Reds don't know what they're going to do, so they do nothing.

[Kc61]

Justin Masterson is currently on the disabled list with a bum knee and has been completely terrible this year. He is sporting a 5.51 ERA and a 5.1 BB/9. He is also a free agent after the season.

Ramsey is one of the top prospects in the Cardinals organization sporting a .916 OPS at AA.

The Cardinals got completely fleeced.

Doubt it.

Isn't Masterson the guy that last off-season was viewed as a Bailey comp for salary/arbitration purposes?

His health is probably not a concern, the Cards know he's on the DL they checked it out undoubtedly.

This minor leaguer, well, the Cards know him too. We get a little gaga about prospects here. Cards obviously decided to keep the ones they really liked, so they didn't go for Price or Hamels.

[Big Klu]

Hmm, maybe starting Negron would have been a good idea.

[dsmith421]

We're down two runs and he bunts the leadoff man to second. What.

[Ironman92]

Hmm, maybe starting Negron would have been a good idea.

He is the one guy who tries to go oppo

[reds44]

Did Heisey just sacrifice down 2 in the 7th?

[50YrRedsFan]

We're down two runs and he bunts the leadoff man to second. What.

I was wondering the same thing. Down by 2 with 9 outs to go, Price (if it was Price) wastes an out.

[Ironman92]

Wow that was fun

[PepperJack]

John Fay @johnfayman · 1m
Gave Heisey a sacrifice there, but he had to be bunting for a hit. #reds

[Kc61]

Did Heisey just sacrifice down 2 in the 7th?

Heisey bunted for a base hit. Not a bad play, almost had it.

Negron's baserunning on that run down was the best running I've seen from a Red this year, except for some of Hamilton's steals.

[Ironman92]

Did Heisey just sacrifice down 2 in the 7th?

No he just didn't get it towards 3rd enough....one more step towards 3rd and easy hit.

[Rantly]

I was wondering the same thing. Down by 2 with 9 outs to go, Price (if it was Price) wastes an out.

Brantly thinks Heisey was trying to drag bunt for a hit

[Big Klu]

Heisey bunted for a base hit. Not a bad play, almost had it.

Negron's baserunning on that run down was the best running I've seen from a Red this year, except for some of Hamilton's steals.

I could see Kristopher having a future as a utility infielder.

Stayed in the rundown long enough for Santiago to replace him at second.

[RedTeamGo!]

Brantly thinks Heisey was trying to drag bunt for a hit

But that ruins everyone's current narrative of "It's Price's fault!!!1"

[Kc61]

I'm an old timer. I've seen some impulsive GMs.

Some GMs over the years would have fired the manager after the base running in this series. Not kidding.

May not have mattered anyway, Simon gave up the homer.

Of course, if you asked Price, he'd say they gave me such a lousy offense I have to do anything possible to try and score. So he has a good response.

[RedTeamGo!]

Breaking News: The Reds are bad at baseball

[Big Klu]

I'm an old timer. I've seen some impulsive GMs.

"Frantic" Frank Lane.

[50YrRedsFan]

Reds with 11 base runners through seven, but, alas, none have reached the promised land.

[50YrRedsFan]

Hoover in...he'll lock it down....for the DBacks.:laugh:

[WrongVerb]

Hoover being Hoover.

[Rantly]

Hoover??? in the 8th of 2 run game?

[cumberlandreds]

Hoover in...he'll lock it down....for the DBacks.:laugh:

Right on Queu a lead off triple by Peralta.

[Ironman92]

C'mon Price....Hoover ugh

[DocRed]

Man this offense is terrible...

[50YrRedsFan]

Is the Hoover experiment over yet?

[Kc61]

This game is obviously over, the Reds won't score three.

I'm departing.

My hope is that the Reds begin to make meaningful changes starting tonight. If they can't make trades, then make cuts and call up guys from the minors.

Act, for goodness sake.

[cumberlandreds]

26,332 are at GABP for this snoozefest.

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A run! A Run! A Run!

[Ironman92]

Good hit....Peralta's terrible angle allowed a run

[Ironman92]

26,332 are at GABP for this snoozefest.

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A run! A Run! A Run!

Front row!

[NebraskaRed]

Mr. "I can't do anything well" just hit a RBI double.

[reds44]

It's pretty sad for Cozart when he's getting pinch hit for a dude who couldn't hit in AAA.

[RedTeamGo!]

Good thing Ludwick grounded into a double play, that guy is awesome, I'll tell ya.

[Rantly]

It's pretty sad for Cozart when he's getting pinch hit for a dude who couldn't hit in AAA.

Same happened in the 15 inning game, you are right, really sad

[jordan_tm]

This game is obviously over, the Reds won't score three.

I'm departing.

My hope is that the Reds begin to make meaningful changes starting tonight. If they can't make trades, then make cuts and call up guys from the minors.

Act, for goodness sake.

I agree. The front office needs to at least show they are trying SOMETHING to make this team better.

I fully expect attendance to drop like a ball off a table.

[50YrRedsFan]

14 base runners and 1 run........bad

[757690]

With smarter ball all the way around, the Reds could easily be winning this game.

[WrongVerb]

I'm out

[WVRedsFan]

Hoover??? in the 8th of 2 run game?Ah, the definition of intelligence. Whoa is us.

[NebraskaRed]

Yeah, if the game wasn't over already, it is now.

The most frustrating thing is the inaction. Not doing anything to improve this team. Your first and second basemen go on the DL, and the response is "our bench and backup catcher will handle it"? Huh? They're going to handle it for a couple/few months?

I don't get it.

[Ironman92]

Good to see him walk a guy with a .572 OPS named Ender

[Big Klu]

Good to see him walk a guy with a .572 OPS named Ender

This is Ender's game.

[toledodan]

Didi. Killed us this series. Offensively and defensively

[bucksfan2]

Didi. Killed us this series. Offensively and defensively

The Reds have scored 5 runs this series. I think that is what killed them.

[50YrRedsFan]

This game is Ovah!

[NebraskaRed]

I mean, my frustration is at the point that if you told me that Walt Jocketty is a plant paid by the Cardinals to squash this team's chances, I'd say...maybe?

[jordan_tm]

The Reds should play every game from here on out in this fashion:

Start the game with the Reds leading 1-0. Give the opposition 27 outs to score more.

[toledodan]

Now we go back on the road to face a hot Miami club that is about to pass us in the wc standings.

[Strikes Out Looking]

I'm out

I believe the elements of style would require you to attribute this properly - "I'm out" said Mr. Jocketty to no one in particular as he didn't realize his cell phone had been dead since completing a trade for Scott Rolen four years prior.

[Ironman92]

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[klw]

It was a sharp hit. just bad luck.

Sorry I stepped out to run errands.
Yes it was well struck but it was still probably still the wrong play. All that inning the pitcher was having problems locating but the Reds with the exception of Mesoraco gave him some relief by swinging early in the count. In an early inning they should not have been letting a wild pitcher off the hook by swinging when up 1-0, 2-0 or after Miley had just walked a guy on four straight. Now if they want to swing on something which is right in their zone, I can understand that but not when it is off the plate like with Lucwick. In the 8th, Ludwick did the same by swinging on the first pitch. At that point they were down 3 and needed runners but at least that pitch was right where he usually does his damage.

Part of my frustration is that often the Reds strategy appears to swing early in the count against a pitcher with a good control rep, regardless of whether they are actually in the zone at that time. Especially true in day games.

[toledodan]

I mean, my frustration is at the point that if you told me that Walt Jocketty is a plant paid by the Cardinals to squash this team's chances, I'd say...maybe?

You really have to wonder. No moves after injuries and real bad contracts.

[Rantly]

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Mood pretty good around the dugout I imagine

[klw]

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Ben a long time since I rock n' rolled. Ben a long long long lonely time.



Nice seats.

[mdccclxix]

The bullpen needs as much an upgrade as anything. Hoover is just getting hit too often. I know the offense is putrid, but they just need a stop gap type there who has good platoon splits.

[Ironman92]

Improved my seats

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[DocRed]

Hulk knows!!!

[jordan_tm]

Don't throw fastballs to Mesoraco!

[NebraskaRed]

Man, those 2 runs in the top of the 9th reallllllly sucked.

[tomnuetten]

homerun :eek:

more than 3 runs? is that allowed?

[Rantly]

Man, those 2 runs in the top of the 9th reallllllly sucked.

Price conceded the game starting with bringing Hoover in...no different then Dusty

[HokieRed]

Hoover and Contreras strike again. This one is on Price. Broxton's mentioned a lot as somebody we might deal but I don't see how that's possible with this pen.

[Stray]

Price conceded the game starting with bringing Hoover in...no different then Dusty

can't throw our best every game, and we can't avoid guys if they're on the team. problem isn't that we're using them, it's that they're all we have.

[757690]

Completely winnable game. Unfortunately, the manager and most of the players didn't think so.

[Todd Gack]

Price conceded the game starting with bringing Hoover in...no different then Dusty

Broxton has pitched 3 of the last 4 days. Why bring him in when we're down 4 runs?

[mdccclxix]

Offense is bad, granted. But it's been without a healthy Votto and Phillips and Bruce.

But this bullpen has been worse than last year even though they have 13 pitchers. One more ringer like Parra was last year and this team would be right in the thick of it. They just have total crap after Chapman & Broxton.

[Rantly]

Broxton has pitched 3 of the last 4 days. Why bring him in when we're down 4 runs?

We were down 2-0 when Hoover was brought in to start the 8th inning.
Down 3-1 to start the 9th in which Contreras was brought in. By the way, Broxton threw exactly one pitch last night.
The way Hoover has been pitching all season, its just my opinion he was the wrong choice.

[757690]

Broxton has pitched 3 of the last 4 days. Why bring him in when we're down 4 runs?

Doesn't have to be Broxton. Anyone but Hoover in a winnable game.

[Todd Gack]

We were down 2-0 when Hoover was brought in to start the 8th inning.
Down 3-1 to start the 9th in which Contreras was brought in. By the way, Broxton threw exactly one pitch last night.
The way Hoover has been pitching all season, its just my opinion he was the wrong choice.

So why waste him when we're down 2? So he pitches today and we've used him 4 of the last 5 days. Let's say a miracle happens and we're winning tomorrow. You bring in Brox in the 8th again?

[Todd Gack]

Doesn't have to be Broxton. Anyone but Hoover in a winnable game.

Hindsight is always 20/20. I would've brought in Contreras/Hoover/Partch as well.

[Stray]

We were losing and there's a bunch of dudes in our bullpen I'd rather not see pitch.

[toledodan]

Broxton has pitched 3 of the last 4 days. Why bring him in when we're down 4 runs?

We weren't down four runs in the 8th. Hoover came in and It was 2-0. Contreras didn't bother me pitching the 9th. hoover should be sent down yesterday.

[757690]

We weren't down four runs in the 8th. Hoover came in and It was 2-0. Contreras didn't bother me pitching the 9th. hoover should be sent down opening day.

FIFY

[Rantly]

So why waste him when we're down 2? So he pitches today and we've used him 4 of the last 5 days. Let's say a miracle happens and we're winning tomorrow. You bring in Brox in the 8th again?

Yep I would, he's a big strong guy.

[mdccclxix]

Hoover is the new Todd Coffey.