4/12/15 - Reds vs. Cards - Raisel Iglesias debuts

[Tom Servo]

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[Ironman92]

Took Price 1 loss to cater to Brandon.

[Ironman92]

Holy sample size batman

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[NebraskaRed]

Took Price 1 loss to cater to Brandon.

He's 2 for 6 against Martinez, so maybe that's it?

[Tom Servo]

Also the 6-8 hitters are kinda lousy, so BP wasn't going to bat any lower than 5th in this lineup anyway.

[Kc61]

Maybe it's no big deal.

[Larkin Fan]

even with two starters resting today what exactly has BP done to earn a promotion in the order? I must have missed it.

[757690]

I'm not buying then"pouty BP" memo. The guy has even a team player from day one and has done whatever was asked of him. People forget he was a SS, but switched to 2B to accommodate the team, and never asked to be moved back.

[ac084c]

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[GADawg]

I'm not buying then"pouty BP" memo. The guy has even a team player from day one and has done whatever was asked of him. People forget he was a SS, but switched to 2B to accommodate the team, and never asked to be moved back.

It's kinda like politicians hoping if you say it enough people will start to believe it....happened here methinks

[reds1869]

The only other candidate in that lineup to bat cleanup is Bruce. BP makes sense there when Pena gets the start.

[mth123]

I don't see it as a big deal. I think it was pretty obvious that Mes would sit so Pena could work with Raisel. The team seems to view Phillips as a guy who can adapt to different roles better than Bruce, so Phillips moves and Bruce stays put. Seems stupid. The roles aren't much different from 2 - 7 in the order. The lead-off guy has a little different job but the difference is secondary and I think hitting in front of the pitcher can mess a guy up so that is probably a consideration. I hope the game doesn't end with the Reds down by two, Votto on base and Bruce in the on-deck circle. I'd rather have Bruce up there in need of a late jack to tie the game, but other than that, I can't see that it matters much.

[mth123]

The only other candidate in that lineup to bat cleanup is Bruce. BP makes sense there when Pena gets the start.

Why? Bruce, Boesch and Pena is three lefties in a row (I know Pena is a SH, but as a righty he hits like a pitcher). I thought that was a no, no in the old school Reds line-up making 101 class that the team seems to require its managers follow..

I don't think it matters much, just curious why BP makes more sense.

[faffy42]

I'm not buying then"pouty BP" memo. The guy has even a team player from day one and has done whatever was asked of him. People forget he was a SS, but switched to 2B to accommodate the team, and never asked to be moved back.

BP long remains one of my favorite reds. Colorful and friendly personality, gamer, defensive skills surpassing most, has showed plenty of offense in his being the longest reds tenure, appears to be having a lot of fun on the field, and interacts with the fans and community like no other. Hope he gets a ring with the reds!

[RedlegJake]

I look at the guys available and don't see the BP pouting thing either. It has to be either him or Jay. Byrd is sitting, too, and I sure wouldn't put Boesch in the cleanup spot. As long as he doesn't stay in the 4 spot when Mes returns.


I am really hyped up to see Iglesias make his first start. Can't wait for this game to start!

[dubc47834]

Took Price 1 loss to cater to Brandon.

Takes you 0 losses to find an excuse to bash BP

[Roush's socks]

Kind of like unwrapping a gift and not knowing what you're getting. Been waiting to see Iglesias. Hopefully the gift is something we need and not a toaster or a paper weight.

[dubc47834]

I think if Price was catering to BP he wouldn't have came north as the 7 hole hitter!

[TheBigLebowski]

Resting my starters on my fantasy squad too. Great minds.

[Kc61]

Don't be shocked if BP winds up hitting cleanup more often.

I think the 4-7 hitters will move around quite a bit. Hard to tell who will be the hotter guys (maybe 4-5) and not so hot (maybe 6-7) at any point in time.

I think they are comfortable with Frazier hitting third. He's a reasonable OBP man and has as much power as anyone. But 4-7 could get changed quite a bit, particularly if Mes is more comfortable lower down.

[Chuckie]

Excited to see what Iggy Iglesias can do.

[Chuckie]

Wow, this is a sellout? Nice.

[Tom Servo]

Man, I'm feeling incredibly nervous FOR Iglesias, not about him.

[Chuckie]

Iggy lookin' good so far!

[TheBigLebowski]

So far, so good...

[Chuckie]

Fastball topping out at 93 ... with good movement.

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I love this kid already. Love him.

[WildcatFan]

Rais-K

[Larkin Fan]

He's looking good on the mound. This is incredibly exciting.

[TheBigLebowski]

First I've seen him. So I'm not going to overreact. But after 2 batters, I think I can say he's the best pitcher to ever play the game.

[Chuckie]

Now that was impressive. Everything was down with very good movement. We might have a gem here, kids.

#HolySmallSampleSize

[WildcatFan]

Slight change, going with Rice-K. Sentiment remains.

[Larkin Fan]

Great first inning!

[Tom Servo]

First I've seen him. So I'm not going to overreact. But after 2 batters, I think I can say he's the best pitcher to ever play the game.
:laugh:

[M2]

All bow down to the Demon's Head.

[NebraskaRed]

Derrick Goold ‏@dgoold 1m1 minute ago
Very limited information/video available on #Reds starter Iglesias. And we know how #Cardinals rely on video for their advance scouting.

[BluegrassRedleg]

RBR

[TheBigLebowski]

Billy

[Kc61]

Keep hitting grounders, Billy.

[WildcatFan]

Think the other St. Louis pitchers make fun of Martinez for only throwing 95?

[Larkin Fan]

Joey just swung at ball four. lol

[RedsfaninMT]

Joey just swung at ball four. lol

Twice

[TheBigLebowski]

Crap!!!

[Tom Servo]

booooooooooooo

[RedsfaninMT]

Did Thom just say "A standing ovation from Martinez on that play?" I have to say, I've never seen a player sit and applaud.

[faffy42]

Welll...that's not a great start. Leadoff double by billy...gotta score that run everytime, 70% of the time.

[BluegrassRedleg]

All bow down to the Demon's Head.

Ra's al K-ool

[757690]

Hardest hit ball by BP so far this season. Great play by Jay took away the RBI.

[faffy42]

2nd Least favorite cardinal... jon jay.

[cbowen2112]

Iglesias is getting squeezed low in the zone. Hope that doesn't effect his game plan.

[TheBigLebowski]

He looks GOOD.

[WildcatFan]

Slider is NICE.

[Chuckie]

Are we thinking Rookie of the Year plus Cy Young?

Or ROY, Cy Young AND MVP?

[RedlegJake]

Wow....everything I could have hoped for so far

[Chuckie]

Iglesias is getting squeezed low in the zone. Hope that doesn't effect his game plan.

That's what's amazing. He has got squeezed on a couple calls. And he's still mowing them down.

[Tracy Jones]

Iglesias pitches like a harder throwing El Duque

[RedlegJake]

Mr. Iglesias is going to become a very, very popular Red at this rate

[TheBigLebowski]

Are we thinking Rookie of the Year plus Cy Young?

Or ROY, Cy Young AND MVP?

If he retires right now he's first-ballot HOF.

[REDREAD]

even with two starters resting today what exactly has BP done to earn a promotion in the order? I must have missed it.

Who would you bat cleanup? Maybe Bruce, but that still pushes BP to #5. Price probably wants to split the lefties (and it's not like
#4 vs #5 makes a huge difference).

[RedlegJake]

BRUCE!!!!

[TheBigLebowski]

Bruuuuuuuuce

[BluegrassRedleg]

Catch that one, Jay. ;)

[RedsfaninMT]

Great to see that! Bruce hammering that pitch to CF.

[Tom Servo]

Bruuuuuuuuce! :jump:

[Tracy Jones]

Martinez pitches like a harder throwing Kevin Gregg

[WildcatFan]

Please be back, Jay Bruce. Please be back.

[BluegrassRedleg]

STL defense saving this dude.

[Tom Servo]

Boesch robbed :(

[RedlegJake]

someone in last nights thread was moaning bc the Reds were starting Iglesias and the Cards starting Martinez. So far Martinez is being saved by D and Iglesias is nails.

[757690]

Boesch looked safe to me.

[WildcatFan]

Looked like the umpire may have boetched that call.

[TheBigLebowski]

Bleach was safe

[Tracy Jones]

Safe

[faffy42]

Safe. Tie goes to runner. Shoulda challenged.

[cbowen2112]

Pena did not like that the low strike was called...and then deposits the pitch into left.

[TheBigLebowski]

:beerme:
Looked like the umpire may have boetched that call.

Bravo

[TheBigLebowski]

Bleach was safe

Bleach???? I gotta take autocorrect off this iPad.

[Stray]

That was a wild pitch and all, but Yadi's defense has looked terrible in this series.

[RedlegJake]

Lets see Demon hit

[NebraskaRed]

Molina ain't Molina.

[TheBigLebowski]

If Iglesias drives home this run, Lord have mercy

[Big Klu]

Updated Reds HR list (players in italics are active):

Reds 100-Home Run Club
1. Johnny Bench - 389
2. Frank Robinson - 324
3. Tony Perez - 287
4. Adam Dunn - 270
5. Ted Kluszewski - 251
6. George Foster - 244
7. Ken Griffey, Jr. - 210
8. Eric Davis - 203
9. Barry Larkin - 198
10. Vada Pinson - 186
11. Jay Bruce - 184
12. Wally Post - 172
13. Brandon Phillips - 168
14. Joey Votto - 166
15. Gus Bell - 160
16. Joe Morgan - 152
16. Pete Rose - 152
18. Lee May - 147
19. Dan Driessen - 133
20. Reggie Sanders - 125
21. Ernie Lombardi - 120
22. Sean Casey - 118
23. Frank McCormick - 110
24. Dave Parker - 107
25. Chris Sabo - 104
26. Dave Concepcion - 101

[757690]

Safe. Tie goes to runner. Shoulda challenged.

That's the problem with the challenge rule. You only get one, so managers don't challenge early in the game. All close plays should be reviewed, and the decision should come from the review ump in the booth.

[Chuckie]

Iglesias pitches like a harder throwing El Duque

Was thinking the same thing. Great minds. (And us too!)

[RedlegJake]

Molina ain't Molina.

If he doesn't get right it may be a big factor in the Cards season - they rely on that guy a lot

[cbowen2112]

He had a few good hacks...this kid has a legit stance and all.

[Tracy Jones]

Lets see Demon hit

Looks like he has a chance up there at least

[kaldaniels]

Safe. Tie goes to runner. Shoulda challenged.

*Ahem

I don't want to be the one to tell him...

[wheels]

Serious question about Molina:

Does he have the flu or something? He looks like just doesn't feel very well. He moves slow, and he seems like he's in a daze.

I hope he's okay. This isn't the guy I'm used to hating and ragging on.

[kaldaniels]

If he doesn't get right it may be a big factor in the Cards season - they rely on that guy a lot

It's petty to take pleasure in this but if Molina falls off a cliff now his HOF chances are gone.

[Tom Servo]

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[faffy42]

Agreed! Let's just get calls right.

[RedlegJake]

oh my gosh = he made Molina look silly on that AB

[wheels]

No No is a No Go.

[TheBigLebowski]

Wong place to put that pitch.

[RedlegJake]

1st hit off Iglesias for Wrong. Why do I hate that Wong guy. I just do....

[BCubb2003]

Molina's lost a lot of weight, supposedly on purpose.

[NebraskaRed]

Serious question about Molina:

Does he have the flu or something? He looks like just doesn't feel very well. He moves slow, and he seems like he's in a daze.

I hope he's okay. This isn't the guy I'm used to hating and ragging on.

Did he suffer a concussion recently? He definitely looks out of it.

[WildcatFan]

Kolten Wong is gonna tell his grandkids about the time he flared a single off Raisel Iglesias.

[RedlegJake]

Iglesias is a converted SS, btw, so he should be able to handle the bat and play D on the mound

[BluegrassRedleg]

That's the problem with the challenge rule. You only get one, so managers don't challenge early in the game. All close plays should be reviewed, and the decision should come from the review ump in the booth.

Disagree with that. Length of games already a hot topic. I do not want 2-3 minutes spent on a call like that, which still strikes me as 50/50. Just let the umps make the call and play on.

[Tom Servo]

1st hit off Iglesias for Wrong. Why do I hate that Wong guy. I just do....
If hating him is Wong, I don't want to be right.

[NebraskaRed]

Carlos Martinez can't bunt.

[RedlegJake]

BP with the D. 3 down. Woo

[Tracy Jones]

Vintage BP

[dubc47834]

Dang...BP looked like he was dogging it on that play!!!

[Big Klu]

Could have let that bunt drop, and possibly gotten a double play out of it.

[BluegrassRedleg]

League of Gold Glovers support the Demon.

[RedlegJake]

If hating him is Wong, I don't want to be right.

Servo bless you.....that made me laugh out loud

[WildcatFan]

Iglesias is a converted SS, btw, so he should be able to handle the bat and play D on the mound

"Easier said than done." - Zack Cozart.

[M2]

Raisel Ghul plague Cardinals

[wheels]

Did he suffer a concussion recently? He definitely looks out of it.

Yeah. That's another possibility.

I could see him dropping off at the plate, but defensively, he's not even close.

[757690]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CCaDOKbVEAAdsZb.jpg:large

Why is Tim Lincecum hanging out with Usher?

[mth123]

Disagree with that. Length of games already a hot topic. I do not want 2-3 minutes spent on a call like that, which still strikes me as 50/50. Just let the umps make the call and play on.

Ump in the booth dedicated to each game would take no longer to reverse that call than a second or two and would cause no delay between pitches. If that proves too costly, then reposition the second base ump to the booth where the look would be consistently better than on the field. The problem with the system is the appeal is to guys who aren't watching and need to cue it up and watch when the protest comes in. A dedicated replay ump would see it as quickly as you and I do.

[kaldaniels]

Just got a text alert Bailey is starting for Louisville today FYI.

You all probably know that already.

[dubc47834]

Why is Tim Lincecum hanging out with Usher?

I'll give ya Lincecum, but Usher, LOLOLOLOLOLOL

[RedlegJake]

38 pitches for Iglesias - I wonder what kind of count they are limiting him too?

[wheels]

8900

[NebraskaRed]

38 pitches for Iglesias - I wonder what kind of count they are limiting him too?

Matheny suggested they limit him to 39 pitches today.

[Billy Hamilton's Legs]

So, given the tenor of the Reds management and FO, Marquis is tentatively staying in the rotation and Iglesias will either be in Louisville or the bullpen. My question is, will that last? Do you think the FO would make the switch from Marquis to Iglesias or Lorenzen within the first 2 months of the season?

[TheBigLebowski]

38 pitches for Iglesias - I wonder what kind of count they are limiting him too?

The question is not how many times Rasiel can handle throwing the baseball.

Rather, how many times the baseball can handle being thrown by Rasiel.

[Tom Servo]

Even when Iglesias misses, it's not by much.

[RedlegJake]

KKKK Holliday sit down

[WildcatFan]

Rice-KKKK

[Caveat Emperor]

The lack of patience at the plate shown by the Reds thus far has been astounding.

[faffy42]

IGGY looking GOOD!!!

[Tom Servo]

Molina has no idea against Iggy.

^ too bad that was Holliday, dummy.

[RedlegJake]

So, given the tenor of the Reds management and FO, Marquis is tentatively staying in the rotation and Iglesias will either be in Louisville or the bullpen. My question is, will that last? Do you think the FO would make the switch from Marquis to Iglesias or Lorenzen within the first 2 months of the season?

The way Lorenzen pitched and Iglesias is pitching you have to think they force their way into the rotation sooner than later

[WildcatFan]

I can't stop gushing over his slider.

[RedlegJake]

The lack of patience at the plate shown by the Reds thus far has been astounding.

I agree - the thing that bugs me the most about the "cold" guys - they aren't even trying to see pitches

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1st big league walk by Iglesias

[BluegrassRedleg]

Ump in the booth dedicated to each game would take no longer to reverse that call than a second or two and would cause no delay between pitches. If that proves too costly, then reposition the second base ump to the booth whee the look would be consistently better than on the field. The problem with the system is the appeal is to guys who aren't watching and need to cue it up and watch when the protest comes in. A dedicated replay ump would see it as quickly as you and I do.

I'd be much better with this than he concept of "challenges." Still would prefer to just play on and let the umps handle it.

[wheels]

Raisel Ghul: the inverse of the Chapman Blunder.

[cbowen2112]

Getting squeezed badly now!

[RedlegJake]

1st extra base hit off Iggy

[BluegrassRedleg]

This make Reynolds Batman?

[TheBigLebowski]

Todd has to knock that down.

[RedlegJake]

calm down kid

[faffy42]

So, given the tenor of the Reds management and FO, Marquis is tentatively staying in the rotation and Iglesias will either be in Louisville or the bullpen. My question is, will that last? Do you think the FO would make the switch from Marquis to Iglesias or Lorenzen within the first 2 months of the season?
Obviously he's got the goods. Great movement, deception and getting guys out. Hopefully reds make decision based on skill set.

[RedlegJake]

he can't buy a call that's for sure

[wheels]

Whew!

[RedlegJake]

pitches out of his first jam

[TheBigLebowski]

Nice

[Tom Servo]

Nice work rook.

[cbowen2112]

First pitch out of jam!

[BluegrassRedleg]

Lazarus Pit provides many escapes from jams.

[RedlegJake]

He is just missing on those low pitches....some of them seem really close but

[Tom Servo]

Homer with a 1-2-3 opening frame down in Louisville.

[RedlegJake]

Cardinals channelling the Reds defense today

[mth123]

Obviously he's got the goods. Great movement, deception and getting guys out. Hopefully reds make decision based on skill set.

My guess is both Iglesias and Lorenzen spend enough time in AAA to avoid Super two. They guaranteed Gregg and Marquis each $1.5 Million coming out of Spring. That was the decision and I think they give it at least until Memorial day on one of them and longer before both are gone. Injuries may change that, but if everyone stays healthy, we won't see them regularly until July IMO.

[Gandalf the Red]

Just think of all the galactic tragedy that could've been avoided if only Qui Gon Jinn had realized Raisel Iglesias and not that punk Anakin Skywalker was the Chosen One.

[wheels]

Nice day for the washed up Right Fielder.

[BluegrassRedleg]

Cmon Bleach

[11larkin11]

Liam Neeson enjoys the Qui Gon Jinn and Ras al Ghul references in this thread.

[BluegrassRedleg]

Liam Neeson enjoys the Qui Gon Jinn and Ras al Ghul references in this thread.

Too many pitches Taken today.

[RedlegJake]

Cards announcer - this Boesch guy can really hit. K

[BCubb2003]

Liam Neeson enjoys the Qui Gon Jinn and Ras al Ghul references in this thread.

You could say he's taken with them.

[faffy42]

My guess is both Iglesias and Lorenzen spend enough time in AAA to avoid Super two. They guaranteed Gregg and Marquis each $1.5 Million coming out of Spring. That was the decision and I think they give it at least until Memorial day on one of them and longer before both are gone. Injuries may change that, but if everyone stays healthy, we won't see them regularly until July IMO.
I already like iggy better than marquis...just based on what I've seen in 4 innings of work. He's my #5.

[TheBigLebowski]

Disaster

[Tom Servo]

I hate Matt Carpenter.

[Tom Servo]

Nice baserunning, Heyward.

[BluegrassRedleg]

Everything up in zone now.

[faffy42]

Figures... me and my big mouth.

[TheBigLebowski]

I said it in the beginning of this thread. This Iglesias guy can't pitch.

[757690]

Third time through the lineup blues

[BluegrassRedleg]

Nice baserunning, Heyward.

TOOT TOOT

[kbrake]

The Cardinals run the bases like crap. I'd love to give Iglesias the spot currently being held by Gregg.

[faffy42]

Carpenter...3rd least favorite cardinal.

[Caveat Emperor]

I'm getting a little tired of this team rolling over whenever St. Louis comes up on the schedule.

[faffy42]

Gotta get the bats going. Reds be cold.

[TheBigLebowski]

I wish there was a way Cozart never had to actually bat.

[TheBigLebowski]

Way to give it a ride, Skippy. Now head to Pensacola.

[wheels]

My goodness.

This one took a hard bad turn.

[Larkin Fan]

Sad turn for this game. :(

[TheBigLebowski]

BILBO

[BluegrassRedleg]

Swing Billy Swing

[wheels]

Holy Jumpin Jeeehosafats!!!

Billy just took 'em outa here!

[Tom Servo]

Billy! :jump:

[mth123]

Wow Billy.

[Ironman92]

He wore out and lost his location a bit too quickly but I really like Iglesias. Looks like about 60 pitches was his max for a top team like the Cards in how they work you.

Pencil this dude in every 5

I won't be surprised if he is our 2nd best starter as the season unfolds.

[faffy42]

BILLY@@@@@@@

[Tom Servo]

I'm getting a little tired of this team rolling over whenever St. Louis comes up on the schedule.


My goodness.

This one took a hard bad turn.



Sad turn for this game. :(

5th inning one run game, boyos!

[Ironman92]

Billy Boy!

[757690]

Billy should try to hit more ground balls ;)

[Kc61]

Billy should try to hit more ground balls ;)

With a balanced offense, absolutely. He should hit grounder after grounder.

With this offense, he's learning that if you want to score hit a homer. Or have the guy after you hit a homer.

[Tom Servo]

As big as the need is in the bullpen, I think I would be inclined to send Iglesias to Louisville for the rotation.

[wheels]

As big as the need is in the bullpen, I think I would be inclined to send Iglesias to Louisville for the rotation.

Agreed. He looked gassed. He needs to get some innings under his belt.

[kbrake]

As big as the need is in the bullpen, I think I would be inclined to send Iglesias to Louisville for the rotation.

I'd be fine with that for awhile but they will have to watch his innings anyways so at some point I'd like to see him in the Reds bullpen.

[BluegrassRedleg]

Yessirreeee

[WVRedsFan]

It's been a great start, but the only thing that concerns me is, once again, our lack of hitting except for the HR ball. It's worrisome that so far, we've seen little from Phillips, Byrd, Bruce, and (as usual) Cozart. Hopefully, that will change.

[Kc61]

I expect Lorenzen and Iglesias to be AAA starters for much of this season. And join the Reds' rotation when ready.

If they get September call ups, then maybe they work in the pen. But basically, I think those two will be starters and should be part of the Opening Day 2016 rotation.

I do not think the Reds will move them back and forth from rotation to bullpen. Except for September when you just stick guys in the pen to get a taste of the big leagues.

[RedsfaninMT]

It's been a great start, but the only thing that concerns me is, once again, our lack of hitting except for the HR ball. It's worrisome that so far, we've seen little from Phillips, Byrd, Bruce, and (as usual) Cozart. Hopefully, that will change.

I've actually been pretty happy with Jay's start. An over .350 OBP is a very good sign to me, driven by 4 BB.

[757690]

Key inning for Martinez. Heart of the Reds lineup. Third time through.

[Kc61]

It's been a great start, but the only thing that concerns me is, once again, our lack of hitting except for the HR ball. It's worrisome that so far, we've seen little from Phillips, Byrd, Bruce, and (as usual) Cozart. Hopefully, that will change.

Just look at the hitters and their baseball cards. The Reds should have very good power numbers offensively. But they don't have many high BA or high OBP hitters.

[TheBigLebowski]

BP is due

[WVRedsFan]

I expect Lorenzen and Iglesias to be AAA starters for much of this season. And join the Reds' rotation when ready.

If they get September call ups, then maybe they work in the pen. But basically, I think those two will be starters and should be part of the Opening Day 2016 rotation.

I do not think the Reds will move them back and forth from rotation to bullpen. Except for September when you just stick guys in the pen to get a taste of the big leagues.I'm a it confused why a talent like Cingrani is not in the rotation and Iglesias is. He needs to be in AAA

[faffy42]

Let's go bleach... clean the bases!

[wheels]

Bruce has had the right approach today. You cannot go up there just hacking away.

[Kc61]

I'm a it confused why a talent like Cingrani is not in the rotation and Iglesias is. He needs to be in AAA

Iglesias is just subbing for Homer Bailey. It's very temporary.

Cingrani was moved to the pen. Price spoke at length about the reasons, he thinks Cingrani will be healthier this way, etc.

[RedsLvr]

Martinez is getting the outside corner called a strike all day whereas the exact same pitch has been a ball all day for Reds pitchers... Pretty disgusting.

[TheBigLebowski]

This offense is sad.

[Kc61]

The Boesch/Dominguez tandem is striking out frequently so far.

[faffy42]

Has bleach ever not had an 0-2 count. Seems everytime.

[TheBigLebowski]

Bleach is putrid

[RedsfaninMT]

Martinez is getting the outside corner called a strike all day whereas the exact same pitch has been a ball all day for Reds pitchers... Pretty disgusting.

Exactly what I was thinking. That first pitch to Boesch was clearly a ball. It was a ball all day for Iglesias.

[BluegrassRedleg]

This is pretty much Reds baseball. Two runs on HRs, 8 Ks, nothing much in between. Hope to hang close until BIlly, Votto and Frazier hit again, maybe pull it out.

[Tom Servo]

This offense is sad.
5th most runs scored out of 15 NL teams heading into today's games. :dunno:

[757690]

The Boesch/Dominguez tandem is striking out frequently so far.

Filling the shoes of Bernidina and Soto perfectly :cool:

[WVRedsFan]

5th most runs scored out of 15 NL teams heading into today's games. :dunno:On very few hits except HR's.

[TheBigLebowski]

Picked the Wong pitch to swing at

[BluegrassRedleg]

Nasty pitch there to get Wong.

[faffy42]

1 run game...cmon boys. No runs here.

[RedsfaninMT]

Picked the Wong pitch to swing at

Just glad he K'd rather than going wong ball

[Tom Servo]

On very few hits except HR's.
Right, but Mesoraco, BP, and Byrd aren't going to hit .100 all season.

Cozart might though.

[TheBigLebowski]

Good gravy this ump is squeezing us..

[Kc61]

On very few hits except HR's.

Tied in runs 5th-7th in NL. Tenth in OPS.

It's early.

[Tom Servo]

The hell were the Angels smoking when they traded away Grichuk for a falling star like Freese?

[RedsLvr]

On very few hits except HR's.


Would it make you more comfortable if those hard hit HRs were doubles? It's not like Frazier Hamilton and Votto are going to be hitting 40 HRs this year..

The Reds are not as home run centered as you all choose to believe..

[BluegrassRedleg]

Walk him RIGHT NOW.

[TheBigLebowski]

The hell were the Angels smoking when they traded away Grichuk for a falling star like Freese?

Angels have done a lot of questionable things.

[Kc61]

Would it make you more comfortable if those hard hit HRs were doubles? It's not like Frazier Hamilton and Votto are going to be hitting 40 HRs this year..

The Reds are not as home run centered as you all choose to believe..

Who are the high BA, consistent OBP men on the club? Just interested.

I know Votto.

I think they are a home run centered team. Which can be effective, we'll see. But I think that's their game.

[Tom Servo]

Does Thom love Carpenter or Molina more? I can't tell.

[BluegrassRedleg]

Battery Failure

[BluegrassRedleg]

/exhale

[TheBigLebowski]

Gregg throwing up in the pen. I am throwing up in my living room.

[HokieRed]

I'd like to see Cingrani reconsidered for the rotation at some point in the future but he has to get his pitch counts down.

[BluegrassRedleg]

Gregg throwing up in the pen. I am throwing up in my living room.

Praying that was just in case Cingrani gave up 2 runs there and white flag was in order.

[RedsLvr]

Who are the high BA, consistent OBP men on the club? Just interested.

I know Votto.

I think they are a home run centered team. Which can be effective, we'll see. But I think that's their game.

Don't need a bunch of high OBP guys to score runs. Having a bunch of high OBP guys will score you more of course, but I don't see the Reds leading the NL in HRs, and I still see them being a top offense.

[faffy42]

let's go reds@@@@@!!!!!

[faffy42]

Pena..awesome dude.
Worst slide of the season. Guaranteed.

[Tom Servo]

Doesn't look like Pena is too injured, my fear was a separated shoulder.

[RedsLvr]

Pena. I love you. Prayers YOURE not hurt badly

[tomnuetten]

I like this guy, but hurting yourself sliding into 1B (!!!) is one of the dumbest things you could do

[Chuckie]

Bunting ... NO!

[757690]

Cingrani can't bunt. Ugh.

[Chuckie]

Just give away an out. Nice job. Cardinals must have been applauding that the Reds tried to bunt with a pitcher there instead of using a pinch hitter. And I mean a pinch hitter to actually hit and keep the rally going.

The bunt -- what a rally killer. UGH.

[TheBigLebowski]

That was positively awful.

[Tom Servo]

That'll happen.

[Crumbley]

Why

[HokieRed]

Bad bad judgment by Price.

[TheBigLebowski]

BALL

[Chuckie]

By giving away an out, now the Cardinals can walk Votto or just pitch around him.

I hate bunting. Hate it. (And Price seems to love it. He'll never learn.)

[Chip R]

It looked like Pena couldn't make up his mind whether to slide feet first or head first.

[757690]

The hell were the Angels smoking when they traded away Grichuk for a falling star like Freese?

I thought the same thing when the trade was made, however...

Freese had a solid season as the Angel's 3B last year, and helped them to win their division. He's off to a hot start this season.

[RedsManRick]

Reminder: Bunting is not and should never be treated like an automatic thing. The assumption that bunting attempts should be 100% successful (and the strategic advice announcers give as a result) drives me absolutely nuts

[757690]

Bunting wasn't a bad call there. Blame the execution. That was just terrible.

[11larkin11]

You let Mes hit (he has to come in anyway) and if he doesn't get the job done, Billy can bunt if that's what you really want.

[TheBigLebowski]

Bunting wasn't a bad call there. Blame the execution. That was just terrible.

Bunting was a bad call.

Having acing rani perform the bunt was malpractice.

Ughhhhh. cingrani

[Chip R]

I don't think I've seen a fan base so excited by a successful sacrifice bunt.

[Tom Servo]

I thought the same thing when the trade was made, however...

Freese had a solid season as the Angel's 3B last year, and helped them to win their division. He's off to a hot start this season.
Eh, I followed the Angels pretty closely last year, Freese barely managed to finish above a .700 OPS with a hot September/October, when the pennant race was already just about decided. He contributed, but he was the weakest everyday player.

[757690]

Manes is a huge GB pitcher. Not bunting there likely leads to a DP. Bunting with the pitcher's spot up there is defensible.

[11larkin11]

Belisle alert!