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cumberlandreds
08-27-2014, 02:01 PM
Here's the lineup for tonights mega matchup.

1. Billy Hamilton (http://www.baseballpress.com/lineups#) (S) CF
2. Todd Frazier (http://www.baseballpress.com/lineups#) (R) 1B
3. Brandon Phillips (http://www.baseballpress.com/lineups#) (R) 2B
4. Devin Mesoraco (http://www.baseballpress.com/lineups#) (R) C
5. Jay Bruce (http://www.baseballpress.com/lineups#) (L) RF
6. Kris Negron (http://www.baseballpress.com/lineups#) (R) 3B
7. Skip Schumaker (http://www.baseballpress.com/lineups#) (L) LF
8. Zack Cozart (http://www.baseballpress.com/lineups#) (R) SS
9. Mat Latos (http://www.baseballpress.com/lineups#) (R) P

cumberlandreds
08-27-2014, 02:27 PM
Cubs lineup. They have another one of their young guns in the lineup tonight,Soler. No Rizzo tonight.

1. Chris Coghlan (L) LF
2. Javier Baez (R) 2B
3. Starlin Castro (R) SS
4. Luis Valbuena (L) 3B
5. Jorge Soler (R) RF
6. Welington Castillo (R) C
7. Arismendy Alcantara (S) CF
8. Chris Valaika (R) 1B
9. Jacob Turner (R) P

NeilHamburger
08-27-2014, 03:43 PM
Awesome. I was hoping we'd get to see Mr. Soler tonight. Cubs are gonna be fun to watch.

NeilHamburger
08-27-2014, 05:30 PM
My favorite Soler HR from the minors:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NOB_0ZqfCkA

Just drops the bat head and crushes it over 450 feet.

Tom Servo
08-27-2014, 07:14 PM
I miss the days when Coghlan was terrible.

Larkin Fan
08-27-2014, 07:22 PM
Billy caught stealing for the 19th time.

Kc61
08-27-2014, 07:23 PM
Like they say on TV, Billy needs to disguise his steal attempts better. When he's going, it's obvious, from the first pitch. Be a bit more selective, Billy.

villain612
08-27-2014, 07:23 PM
Don't run Billy. Don't run

WVRedsFan
08-27-2014, 07:24 PM
Hamilton making rookie mistakes. Hopefully he will learn.

Tom Servo
08-27-2014, 07:26 PM
1-0 Cubs on a Valbuena homer

Tom Servo
08-27-2014, 07:28 PM
2-0 on a Soler HR, in his first career at-bat

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Cubs might not want to trade for Latos anymore...

Larkin Fan
08-27-2014, 07:29 PM
Like they say on TV, Billy needs to disguise his steal attempts better. When he's going, it's obvious, from the first pitch. Be a bit more selective, Billy.

Billy's right foot is a huge tell for him. He kind of pivots back and forth with it before he takes off. I noticed it in his very first game when I was at GABP, so I'm sure the scouts picked up on it as well.

Red Raindog
08-27-2014, 07:29 PM
2-0 on a Soler HR, in his first career at-bat

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Cubs might not want to trade for Latos anymore...

:alcohol: early tonight

Larkin Fan
08-27-2014, 07:30 PM
Man, that was a bomb by Soler. What a way to start your career.

Red Raindog
08-27-2014, 07:31 PM
Last place -- can it be avoided?

Larkin Fan
08-27-2014, 07:32 PM
We rag on the Cubs a lot but they are putting together quite a solid, young foundation. They're going to be a threat in the NL central soon.

RedsBrick
08-27-2014, 07:44 PM
Last place -- can it be avoided?

It does have that feeling of inevitability.

Tom Servo
08-27-2014, 07:47 PM
2-1 game on a Schumaker RBI double.

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Tie game on a Cozart groundout.

50YrRedsFan
08-27-2014, 07:49 PM
2 Runs...in 1 inning....WOW

Kc61
08-27-2014, 07:53 PM
Hamilton with an outstanding diving catch of a line drive.

Tom Servo
08-27-2014, 08:02 PM
BP seemed to just get under one.

texasdave
08-27-2014, 08:11 PM
2-0 on a Soler HR, in his first career at-bat

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Cubs might not want to trade for Latos anymore...

That one was Soler-powered. I have a feeling we are going to be hearing that a lot in the next decade.

Tom Servo
08-27-2014, 08:21 PM
Hustle double for Negron on a single up the middle.

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RBI machine Schumaker singles in Negron. 3-2 Redlegs.

Roy Tucker
08-27-2014, 08:22 PM
Team NEGU

Tom Servo
08-27-2014, 08:22 PM
Turner hangs one and Cozart can only fly it out to the track. Blergh.

Tom Servo
08-27-2014, 08:28 PM
4-2 Redlegs on a Cubs gonna Cub error on Castro.

Roy Tucker
08-27-2014, 08:28 PM
Sure, that's the glove we want.

Tom Servo
08-27-2014, 08:31 PM
Vaunted Cubs defense on display this inning.

Kc61
08-27-2014, 08:34 PM
All these errors are because of Hamilton. He hit the ball Castro messed up. He's on base when the chopper to third was booted. He makes people nervous.

With his great catch and the errors this inning, Hamilton has made his presence known tonight despite not hitting anything much and being thrown out stealing.

jojo
08-27-2014, 08:34 PM
I wouldve made the pitching change too... Turner was embarrassing the Cubs defense.

jojo
08-27-2014, 08:35 PM
All these errors are because of Hamilton. He hit the ball Castro messed up. He's on base when the chopper to third was booted. He makes people nervous.

With his great catch and the errors this inning, Hamilton has made his presence known tonight despite not hitting anything much and being thrown out stealing.

I can't tell if you're serious or not. Hamilton was a zero factor on a chopper with two outs to third.

BCubb2003
08-27-2014, 08:36 PM
Can you imagine Latos pitching for that defense?

Tom Servo
08-27-2014, 08:38 PM
Stolen base #50 for Billy.

Kc61
08-27-2014, 08:38 PM
Phillips has not hit well since his injury. Now would be a good time.

jojo
08-27-2014, 08:39 PM
I think Welsh's comment about defensive indifference kinda sums up this half of the inning. Love to see a dinger to make it sting a little.

BCubb2003
08-27-2014, 08:39 PM
Stolen base #50 for Billy.

Billy Hamilton is the new Bob Bescher.

Tom Servo
08-27-2014, 08:40 PM
DatDudeRBI single. 5-2 Redlegs.

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Mez with an RBI single. 6-2 Redlegs.

Kc61
08-27-2014, 08:42 PM
I can't tell if you're serious or not. Hamilton was a zero factor on a chopper with two outs to third.

I was serious. The third baseman rushed the play and I have to believe BH running the bases was a factor.

He just makes the infield jittery and it showed, even though he didn't necessarily figure in the play. IMO.

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Hey, the Reds have six.

jojo
08-27-2014, 08:45 PM
I was serious. The third baseman rushed the play and I have to believe BH running the bases was a factor.

He just makes the infield jittery and it showed, even though he didn't necessarily figure in the play. IMO.

You can't really argue that Hamilton caused the error on Frazier's dribbler when two pitches later the Cubs infield couldn't have given less of a rip if Hamilton stole third.

I get this yucky streak of reds baseball has left us yearning for some sunshine but isn't 6-2 while watching the Cubs be the Cubs sunshine enough without imagining things?

Roy Tucker
08-27-2014, 08:49 PM
You can't really argue that Hamilton caused the error on Frazier's dribbler when two pitches later the Cubs infield couldn't have given less of a rip if Hamilton stole third.

I get this yucky streak of reds baseball has left us yearning for some sunshine but isn't 6-2 while watching the Cubs be the Cubs sunshine enough without imagining things?


I'll take all the sunshine I can get.

Roy Tucker
08-27-2014, 08:50 PM
Can you imagine Latos pitching for that defense?

He'd blow a boatload of gaskets fer sure

BCubb2003
08-27-2014, 08:52 PM
Chris finds the Cubs to be listless.

Roy Tucker
08-27-2014, 08:53 PM
Welsh says get off my lawn.

Thom waxes nostalgic.

Roy Tucker
08-27-2014, 08:57 PM
Ugh. Arrieta.

WVRedsFan
08-27-2014, 08:58 PM
This Negron guy might be winning a job. But he's out.

Ironman92
08-27-2014, 09:01 PM
Reds can beat Jacob Turner.

BHam with SB #50 and 2 excellent catches. Skip with 2 hits good for him.

Larkin Fan
08-27-2014, 09:08 PM
I refuse to believe that Castro is OPSing on the .700's. His plate approach is atrocious.

Roy Tucker
08-27-2014, 09:09 PM
Cubs can still be the Cubs. But their pitching is getting scary.

WVRedsFan
08-27-2014, 09:11 PM
Latos getting stronger.

Tom Servo
08-27-2014, 09:13 PM
8 strikeouts for Latos tonight, a new season high.

jojo
08-27-2014, 09:17 PM
The official scorer likes his free steak cooked medium rare please.

Chip R
08-27-2014, 09:17 PM
Reds can beat Jacob Turner.

BHam with SB #50 and 2 excellent catches. Skip with 2 hits good for him.

Jacob Turner: Just what the doctor ordered.

Roy Tucker
08-27-2014, 09:21 PM
Jake Arrieta tomorrow though will be tough.

BCubb2003
08-27-2014, 09:25 PM
Chris finds Latos to be listful.

Tom Servo
08-27-2014, 09:30 PM
7 innings, 2 ER, 10 K's for Latos


That'll help the old K/9 rate and the old trade value.

Ironman92
08-27-2014, 09:32 PM
Anyone checked out David Price's line tonight?

2 inn, 12 hits, BB, 8 ER

Tom Servo
08-27-2014, 09:38 PM
Tough series for Baez.

Ironman92
08-27-2014, 09:38 PM
WOW....I would've made that play. Lol Teh Cubz

Larkin Fan
08-27-2014, 09:39 PM
The Cubs' defense is funny.

Larkin Fan
08-27-2014, 09:40 PM
Anyone checked out David Price's line tonight?

2 inn, 12 hits, BB, 8 ER

Second time he's been hit hard since the trade, is it not?

WVRedsFan
08-27-2014, 09:41 PM
Teach Negron to play short and ditch Cozart. Good grief.

Tom Servo
08-27-2014, 09:47 PM
Chris Coghlan is Ty Cobb against the Reds.

Roy Tucker
08-27-2014, 09:51 PM
Forgot I had Reds food drive ticket vouchers. Going to see the hated Cards on Sept 8.

Tom Servo
08-27-2014, 09:55 PM
Latos charged with 2 runs he left on as Broxton gave up a double. That sucks. Shouldn't have brought Latos back out for the 8th, though hindsight is obviously involved.

Chuckie
08-27-2014, 09:55 PM
One of the great mysteries in life is how Broxton's ERA is as low as it is this year. Because, he's simply not even close to that good (as he's showing tonight).

Roy Tucker
08-27-2014, 09:56 PM
Broxton throwing meatballs.

Cubs with some funny base running.

Mutaman
08-27-2014, 09:56 PM
Jonathan throwing pitches right down the pipe.

RedsBrick
08-27-2014, 09:57 PM
Talk about a lack of effort...Castro legs out a single off the centerfield wall. :)

Ironman92
08-27-2014, 09:57 PM
Two bad baserunning plays on the same hit. Castro HAS to be on 2nd on a double off the top of the CF wall and Baez I guess was making sure he got to 3rd with 1 out but he has to read it better and score.

Chuckie
08-27-2014, 09:58 PM
Reds fans with a bit of a "Brox cheer" after finally getting the first out.

Roy Tucker
08-27-2014, 09:58 PM
Let's turn two.

Tom Servo
08-27-2014, 09:59 PM
1 run game. Sigh.

Roy Tucker
08-27-2014, 09:59 PM
All right. Enough of this. Broxton isn't fooling anyone.

Larkin Fan
08-27-2014, 10:03 PM
One of the great mysteries in life is how Broxton's ERA is as low as it is this year. Because, he's simply not even close to that good (as he's showing tonight).

His ERA is so low because the runs he gives up belong to the pitcher he relieves. Duh.

Ironman92
08-27-2014, 10:04 PM
Kinda worried cause Skip has 2 hits and since July 8th Skip has exactly 1 total hit in Reds wins

Ironman92
08-27-2014, 10:04 PM
Is Rizzo available?

RedsBrick
08-27-2014, 10:05 PM
If by "getting the job done" Thom means not surrendering the entirety of a 4 run lead, then yes, Brox "got the job done".

Mutaman
08-27-2014, 10:05 PM
That was a beautiful pitch according to MLB. Slider that dropped over the lower outside corner.

Larkin Fan
08-27-2014, 10:05 PM
1 run game. Sigh.

I have a feeling that the Cozart DP special in bottom of the 7th is going to come back to bite us.

Mutaman
08-27-2014, 10:06 PM
One of the great mysteries in life is how Broxton's ERA is as low as it is this year. Because, he's simply not even close to that good (as he's showing tonight).

He's been good enough for me and then some. One of the few highlights of the season.

Ironman92
08-27-2014, 10:07 PM
Crazy play by Simmons

http://m.mlb.com/video/topic/51231442/v35722799/atlnym-simmons-saves-a-run-with-an-impressive-play?partnerId=as_mlb_20140828_30600246

Roy Tucker
08-27-2014, 10:08 PM
Heisey the PH shows up.

RedsBrick
08-27-2014, 10:08 PM
Hey, that guy should get more playing time.

Larkin Fan
08-27-2014, 10:08 PM
Heisey should never do anything but pinch-hit.

Ironman92
08-27-2014, 10:08 PM
Lol....a no doubter by Heisey

Tom Servo
08-27-2014, 10:09 PM
a minute late but: Heisey! :jump:

WVRedsFan
08-27-2014, 10:09 PM
My man Heisey -- POW!

Ironman92
08-27-2014, 10:10 PM
Heisey should never do anything but pinch-hit.

Well....he should be going into LF for defense in the bottom of the 9th

Roy Tucker
08-27-2014, 10:16 PM
I don't think Thim would survive watching Castro every night.

BCubb2003
08-27-2014, 10:17 PM
Did you know that the Reds have two pitchers on the staff that have been clocked at more than 102 mph?

Ironman92
08-27-2014, 10:17 PM
Starling Castro is the new Alfonso Soriano for Thom and Chris.

We get it....he should've been on 2nd.

Ironman92
08-27-2014, 10:19 PM
Are we going to get wild Chappy or 103 mph unfair Chappy?

Ironman92
08-27-2014, 10:19 PM
Did you know that the Reds have two pitchers on the staff that have been clocked at more than 102 mph?

Chapman and Skip?

BCubb2003
08-27-2014, 10:20 PM
Chapman and Skip?

Skip might have a car that goes that fast.

Roy Tucker
08-27-2014, 10:21 PM
Did you know that the Reds have two pitchers on the staff that have been clocked at more than 102 mph?

Driving Lamborghini's will do that.

WVRedsFan
08-27-2014, 10:22 PM
Here we go again.

BCubb2003
08-27-2014, 10:22 PM
OK, it's Chapman and Broxton.

jojo
08-27-2014, 10:23 PM
Here we go again.

I'm not worried. We're playing the Cubs.

Tom Servo
08-27-2014, 10:26 PM
A strikeout of Szczur is a strikeout indeed.

WVRedsFan
08-27-2014, 10:27 PM
Thommy thinks it's 6-5

Ironman92
08-27-2014, 10:27 PM
Coughlin is a Reds killer

Tom Servo
08-27-2014, 10:27 PM
"Two run lead, I beg your pardon. Please forgive me."


No.

Ironman92
08-27-2014, 10:28 PM
Thommy thinks it's 6-5

That way he can chastise Castro more.

Ironman92
08-27-2014, 10:28 PM
Smoke

Larkin Fan
08-27-2014, 10:29 PM
Thom always rags on players for not having their head in the game, but the sad fact is that he's often guilty of the same thing.

Ironman92
08-27-2014, 10:29 PM
Horse crap!!!!!!

Careful...Baez can take that ball over the RCF wall

WVRedsFan
08-27-2014, 10:31 PM
This is so crazy. No one can pitch out of the pen.

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Whew!!!

Tom Servo
08-27-2014, 10:31 PM
We're good again. Barely. :beerme:

Larkin Fan
08-27-2014, 10:31 PM
Whew that was close. Never a doubt.

Big Klu
08-27-2014, 10:31 PM
http://www.thesportsbank.net/core/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/CubsLFlag.jpg

http://www.sowerbyandluff.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/goat.jpg

Ironman92
08-27-2014, 10:31 PM
Wow ....that may have been the most impressive out I've seen all year.

Roy Tucker
08-27-2014, 10:32 PM
Never a dull moment with this bullpen.

Red Raindog
08-27-2014, 10:36 PM
Good thing the Cubs were in such a giving mood tonight

Chip R
08-27-2014, 11:40 PM
I don't think Thim would survive watching Castro every night.

Is that a bad thing?

jojo
08-28-2014, 12:09 AM
Is that a bad thing?

I think it's a compelling argument for making the trade.