4/13/15 - Reds vs Baby Bears - Lester edition

[villain612]

Felt pretty good about this series until this....

8902

[Donder]

Sunday Special! Er... Monday. I'm surprised Billy is off. Just rest?

[Sabo Fan]

Just because Rocco isn't in the lineup doesn't mean that Phillips should hit fourth. Bruce 4th, Byrd 5th, Phillips 6th. Not difficult. Even then it's far from ideal but slightly more palatable.

Glad to see Pena in there and that his injury isn't serious.

[UPRedsFan]

Just because Rocco isn't in the lineup doesn't mean that Phillips should hit fourth. Bruce 4th, Byrd 5th, Phillips 6th. Not difficult. Even then it's far from ideal but slightly more palatable.

Glad to see Pena in there and that his injury isn't serious.

I'd like to see Negron get 2 or 3 starts in a row. Maybe give Brandon a night off tomorrow and Cozart a night off Wednesday.

[Larkin Fan]

No need to pitch to Votto and Frazier tonight, Cubbies. DatDudeBP's in the cleanup spot!

Really hoping that it's nothing serious with Mesoraco and that the MRI is just a precaution.

[klw]

Mark Sheldon ‏@m_sheldon 41s41 seconds ago

Hamilton has sore index finger from sliding into 2B on a steal. Manager decision to rest him #reds

John Fay @johnfayman · 2m 2 minutes ago

Hamilton has a sore finger on his left hand. Hurt on a slide Friday. He said he's able to play and is available. #reds

[Ironman92]

Just get back to winning....do not care how.

[Trajinous]

Last year has made me really "on-edge" on any injury news. Hamilton and Mesoraco really hurt out line-up. Let's hope the Cubs play like themselves this series.

[RedTeamGo!]

Does anyone know if this game is on national television anywhere tonight?

[Redsfan320]

Does anyone know if this game is on national television anywhere tonight?

It doesn't appear to be. Cubs broadcast is on CSN Chicago, not WGN. ESPN has a Yankees game to show, of course. MLB Network is not showing a game tonight either.

320

[DGullett35]

Phillips actually had a couple hits yesterday in the 4 hole. Something tells me that when Mes gets back he won't be in the 4 hole. BP has pouted his way back into the middle of the order.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Phillips actually had a couple hits yesterday in the 4 hole. Something tells me that when Mes gets back he won't be in the 4 hole. BP has pouted his way back into the middle of the order.

He also scalded a few more and got robbed.

[kaldaniels]

Latos starting vs Atlanta tonight - currently delayed. Just something to keep an eye on.

[BluegrassRedleg]

I want some full-frontal mockage tonight.

[BluegrassRedleg]

So, of course, the Cards lose to Swillwaukee today. :rolleyes:

[BluegrassRedleg]

Not digging these Wrigley changes. Inevitable, but unfortunate. That giant video screen in left field really takes away from the classic centerfield board.

[kramer1]

When on first base make sure to steal. Thanks.

[_Sir_Charles_]

When on first base make sure to steal. Thanks.

True...but I'd rather they simply focus on GETTING to first base and then let the cards fall where they may. :O)

[kramer1]

True...but I'd rather they simply focus on GETTING to first base and then let the cards fall where they may. :O)

Well, yeah. There's that.

[kramer1]

Dish Networt Fox sports HD channel not working, darnit.

[Red Raindog]

It doesn't appear to be. Cubs broadcast is on CSN Chicago, not WGN. ESPN has a Yankees game to show, of course. MLB Network is not showing a game tonight either.

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Oddly -- Dish network appears to only be showing the game in SD --- unless I'm missing something

found it -- 41239 -- don't ask me why

[kramer1]

Oddly -- Dish network appears to only be showing the game in SD --- unless I'm missing something

Same issue here. No idea.

[_Sir_Charles_]

And this game is underway!

[Red Raindog]

Dish Networt Fox sports HD channel not working, darnit.

try 41239

[kramer1]

try 41239

Boom! You da man!

[_Sir_Charles_]

Negron is robbed by Castro. Showing off his hops.

[Red Raindog]

Negron may never hit -- but he just looks more like a hitter than Cozart - IMO

[kramer1]

Robjob. Crap. Great play.

[BluegrassRedleg]

A three-bagger for Votto. :beerme:

[Red Raindog]

nothing better in baseball than a three base hit

[kramer1]

What an odd triple. Come on, Todd.

[Tom Servo]

Votto's first triple of the year.

[kramer1]

Lester is not fooling anybody.

[Tom Servo]

Votto and Frazier are gonna be a lot of fun to watch this year.

[Red Raindog]

1-2-3 with good swings --- now the straw is up

[Ironman92]

Dish subscribers.....I found it HD

Ch 451

You are welcome

[BluegrassRedleg]

Nice start.

[Ironman92]

Lester is not fooling anybody.

At least he has a good pickoff move to make up for it

[kramer1]

BP keeping the party going. Wow

[Ironman92]

Man I wish Castro didn't make that highlight on Negron

[BluegrassRedleg]

Steve Smith woulda had Frazier thrown out from here -------> there.

[Ironman92]

Mr. DP is up.

[Tom Servo]

Productive out by Byrd.

[kramer1]

Byrd hit the crap outta that one

[DGullett35]

1St RBI for Byrd

[_Sir_Charles_]

nothing better in baseball than a three base hit

inside the park HR. Squeeze play. Sorry...disagree.

[BluegrassRedleg]

HP ump didn't get conned by the late action and frame job there.

[RedsfaninMT]

inside the park HR. Squeeze play. Sorry...disagree.

I'm still waiting for a Billy inside the park HR.

[Red Raindog]

inside the park HR. Squeeze play. Sorry...disagree.

We can't both be right -- you must be wrong

:mooner:

[BluegrassRedleg]

3-0 on Bruce oppo single to LF to score BP.

[Tom Servo]

3-0 Redlegs!

[kramer1]

:beerme: This Bud's for you, Jay.

[villain612]

I like runs. Runs are good.

[Donder]

Doesn't seem to be too many fans there tonight. Or are they all in line for the restroom?

[BluegrassRedleg]

Cue Pete: "The Cubs are the Cubs."

[kramer1]

Wish granted. Stolen base.

[_Sir_Charles_]

This start to the game....yeah, that'll work. :O)

[Red Raindog]

I like runs. Runs are good.

In the right row on the scorebaord

[Ironman92]

This ump has no zone....Leake has no chance.

[kramer1]

Doesn't seem to be too many fans there tonight. Or are they all in line for the restroom?

Yeah, when you get out of the beer line it's advisable to just head straight to the can. Rinse repeat. You really don't even need a seat.

[Hoosier Red]

I do love the squeeze play, at least by the Reds. Nothing quite like being in the crowd and seeing it all happening while the pitcher is in the dark and/or can do nothing about it.

[_Sir_Charles_]

I like runs. Runs are good.

Taco Bell?

[RedsfaninMT]

FWIW Latos with perfect 1st.

[BluegrassRedleg]

o/u on SBs vs pitcher with the yips and David Ross behind the plate?

[DGullett35]

It sure would be nice for Leaks to shut these clowns down and for the offense to then put this game away

[kramer1]

Maybe Jon Lester should read Playboy magazines to cure his yips? I saw that in a movie.

[BluegrassRedleg]

Maybe Jon Lester should read Playboy magazines to cure his yips? I saw that in a movie.

I hear they have good articles.

[Red Raindog]

I used to have a 1908 world series program -- had to take the money and run

[kaldaniels]

The NL Central will eat Lester up if he doesn't cure his mental issue.

[_Sir_Charles_]

K

[villain612]

Taco Bell?

I can only do TB when I've been drinking.

[Red Raindog]

I can only do TB when I've been drinking.

why else would you be there?

[kramer1]

Rizzo was my 1st round pick on my fantasy team. He's really helping my cause.

[villain612]

In case you guys needed cheering up, the Cardinals lost today.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Crap 3-2

[kramer1]

He's gonna need a rocket up his butt to catch that one.

[BluegrassRedleg]

Not a bad pitch at all. Dude golfed it out. A little too much center plate, though.

[villain612]

Bad Leake again tonight.

[Cedric]

Bad Leake again tonight.

The 20 million dollar man!

[Chuckie]

Thank goodness the Reds don't have any big long-term money tied up with "Slow-Pitch Softball" Leake.

[kaldaniels]

Walk Year Mike serves one up. Mind as well put a figure on everything. I'll say that cost him 1 MM.

[RedsBrick]

Reds can't stand prosperity.

[Chuckie]

Not a bad pitch at all. Dude golfed it out. A little too much center plate, though.

I couldn't disagree more. It was an atrocious pitch that hung right there in his wheelhouse.

Leake is getting rocked.

[Wonderful Monds]

Good god, Wrigley looks like actual hell

[Cursh14]

I wonder what our team ERA is in the inning immediately following when we score...

[kramer1]

I swear if I see Gregg tonight I'm gonna lose it

[Chuckie]

I love Thom questioning Coghlan batting cleanup... right before he laces a double.

[Tom Servo]

leake y u do dis

[Cedric]

Considering how bad the Reds bullpen is and how shaky/thin the rotation is we are heading for a long, long season.

[durl]

I wish the Reds could keep an opponent from scoring in the next half-inning after they do.

[villain612]

When I said I like runs, I should've been more team-specific.

[Wonderful Monds]

Thank goodness the Reds don't have any big long-term money tied up with "Slow-Pitch Softball" Leake.

http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/2929907/griffey_2.gif

[Chuckie]

Make Leake the qualifying offer. If he accepts, he accepts. If not, take the draft pick. DO NOT invest big money in this guy.

[757690]

Good god, Wrigley looks like actual hell

And that's different from other seasons in what way?

[Wonderful Monds]

I love Thom questioning Coghlan batting cleanup... right before he laces a double.

I was questioning it too because it's dumb.

[Ironman92]

QUIT THROWING 91 mph and PITCH

[_Sir_Charles_]

Wow. 3-0 lead and loses it in the same inning. :(

[kramer1]

Ugh....kill me

[757690]

I predicted Leake would have a career year. Oops.

[BluegrassRedleg]

BP Leake tonight, folks. Gonna be a long one.

[Ironman92]

And get a ball down

I cannot watch Leake pitch....he sucks every freaking time

[Chuckie]

http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/2929907/griffey_2.gif

You were saying?

[Tom Servo]

https://i.imgur.com/RfZy2mi.jpg

[Ironman92]

I predicted Leake would have a career year. Oops.

Career ending?

[villain612]

Mike is leaking.

[durl]

How do you lose a 3 run, 1st inning lead??

[RBA]

I like runs. Runs are good.

Well? Maybe you should clarify that statement?

[BluegrassRedleg]

But they'll never get Cueto 3 in the first. :(

[KYExtemper]

Talk about going from really cheerful to really angry in the span of thirty minutes.

[Cursh14]

I predicted Leake would have a career year. Oops.

Me and you both. He's on my fantasy team too. Still PLENTY of time left this year, but this has not been a good start.

[Tom Servo]

How do you lose a 3 run, 1st inning lead??
By being the Reds.

[KYExtemper]

I don't see Maddon using this Lester batting 8th deal for the year. Inning killer for the Cubs.

[RedsBrick]

How do you lose a 3 run, 1st inning lead??

Rhetorical I assume.

[Chuckie]

How do you lose a 3 run, 1st inning lead??

By imitating a slow-pitch softball pitcher.

[Tom Servo]

Really, we don't trust the starting pitcher to get out David Ross? Mr. Hit into a Triple Play David Ross?

[Tracy Jones]

Yeah. Give Leake a large, multi year contract

[TheBigLebowski]

Mike Leake is hot garbage. Been saying that for 3 years.

[Ironman92]

On a good note Leake is doing as good as Jon Lester....

[Tom Servo]

Mike Leake is hot garbage. Been saying that for 3 years.
You've been wrong for 3 years then.

[Cursh14]

Mike Leake reminding everyone that Spring Training stats do NOT necessarily translate to a hot start to the season.

[kramer1]

1 inning - 30 minutes

What pace of play issues?

[TheBigLebowski]

You've been wrong for 3 years then.

That's just, like, your opinion, man.

[Ironman92]

If I quit watching Leake will settle down and maybe get thru 5 on 3 runs....but screw it, I'm watching. Give up 10 whatever.

[Tracy Jones]

You've been wrong for 3 years then.

He's got a career ERA+ of 99. He's thrown 200 innings once. Hot garbage may be a bit of an overstatement, but he's not a good pitcher.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Cozy! Lead off single.

[Wonderful Monds]

You were saying?

I said: http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/2929907/griffey_2.gif

[Cursh14]

If Cozart is getting hits, we may be here all night.

[kramer1]

Steal first pitch. Bunt him to 3rd.

[Red Raindog]

sorry -- I don't bunt -- many runs needed

[_Sir_Charles_]

For cryin' out loud...let Leake SWING! Best hitting pitcher in MLB...*sigh*

[Ironman92]

My sister is at the game on the rooftop in RF and said they can't see anything....freezing but food free and beer free so she's ok

[Cedric]

He's got a career ERA+ of 99. He's thrown 200 innings once. Hot garbage may be a bit of an overstatement, but he's not a good pitcher.

You saying Storm Davis wasn't a 20 million dollar man bud?

[Red Raindog]

Pathetic

[Tom Servo]

He's got a career ERA+ of 99. He's thrown 200 innings once. Hot garbage may be a bit of an overstatement, but he's not a good pitcher.
He is a fine pitcher, the kind of guy you slot into your rotation every year and don't think twice about. But once he gets expensive, you let him walk and let someone else pay, as I expect the Reds to do.

[Ironman92]

Why why why no steal?!?!?!

[_Sir_Charles_]

Throw over to first?!? Who dat!

[faffy42]

Just stop bunting!!!!!!!!!!

[kramer1]

Holy cow he threw to 1st

[WildcatFan]

That throw to first brought to you by a major league pitcher.

[Ironman92]

Streak is over

[kaldaniels]

Love this.

[Tracy Jones]

You saying Storm Davis wasn't a 20 million dollar man bud?

lol Storm Davis. That takes me back to elementary school

[Wonderful Monds]

You f'ing moron

[kramer1]

LOL...and awww. Come on.

[Playadlc]

This team is so dumb.

[WildcatFan]

That whole play brought to you by major league baseball players.

[_Sir_Charles_]

THAT'S why he doesn't throw over to first. Threw it away but as Cozart tries to head to third...Solar nails him.

[Tom Servo]

lmao lester

[Red Raindog]

stupid Cozart tonight --- now we see why no throw overs

[Tony Cloninger]

Well at least the offense is working the last 2 games.... so cue the bad pitching of course..... and the quotes of "we need to get both things working together." from the manager.

[Wonderful Monds]

Holy cow he threw to 1st

And an angel gets its wings.

[Ironman92]

We are the dumbest damn team

Why test young Vlad when you can just steal 3rd

[faffy42]

Holy crap...why can't lester throw to 1st??????

[kaldaniels]

That doesn't help Lesters brain going forward.

[Tracy Jones]

He is a fine pitcher, the kind of guy you slot into your rotation every year and don't think twice about. But once he gets expensive, you let him walk and let someone else pay, as I expect the Reds to do.

He's....expendable.

[_Sir_Charles_]

That whole play brought to you by major league baseball players.

I disagree. I'm clearly hearing the music from the Bad News Bears in my head. :O)

[757690]

That was huge. Lester will never throw over to first ever again.

[villain612]

http://img3.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20130530032551/cardfight/images/6/65/Infinite_facepalm.gif

[Falcon7]

Cozy your not fast...

[757690]

He's....expendable.

Aren't we all...

[Wonderful Monds]

Never got an answer when I asked when I heard about it, but I guess Lester does have a Chuck Knoblauch thing going on.

[Ironman92]

That was huge. Lester will never throw over to first ever again.

But we'll probably still test Clemente in RF

[Red Raindog]

I think the game plan should be anyone that gets on 1st -- force him to throw it over --- but then stop at 2nd base please

[BCubb2003]

The Reds are outredding the Cubs' cubbing.

[kbrake]

Yeah that was even worse for Lester. Everyone should be running all night.

[Ironman92]

Cozy your not smart...

FIFY

[Tony Cloninger]

Nice job reading the advance scouting on Solar's arm.

[redsmetz]

Cozy your not fast...

I don't understand why he didn't try sliding.

[Larkin Fan]

Cozart gets on base and still finds a ways to make an out.

[Tracy Jones]

Way to waste Cozart's lone appearance on base for the week

[gilpdawg]

I don't understand why he didn't try sliding.

I don't think he was close enough to slide.

[Tom Servo]

I don't understand why he didn't try sliding.
I don't understand anything Cozart was thinking as he rounded second.

[villain612]

Cozart gets on base and still finds a ways to make an out.

someone with better photoshop skills than me needs to make a Cozart version of the Bad Luck Brian meme.


http://i3.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/facebook/000/271/219/cab.png

[_Sir_Charles_]

Way to waste Cozart's lone appearance on base for the week

Obviously early, but Cozart is hitting .286.

[Wonderful Monds]

That whole play brought to you by major league baseball players.

http://cdn2.sbnation.com/imported_assets/1682331/yankeesderp.gif

[WildcatFan]

Even the ivy doesn't want to be there.

[Larkin Fan]

I don't understand anything Cozart was thinking as he rounded second.

Cozbrainfart

[Tracy Jones]

Obviously early, but Cozart is hitting .286.

Over/Under on that average come May?

I'll take the under.

[kramer1]

That's just bazooka in Homer's lip, kids.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Over/Under on that average come May?

I'll take the under.

So will I. But .250 will be fine by me.

[Larkin Fan]

And just to go back, I don't think I've ever seen a worse throw over to first than the one we saw from Lester. Lol

[kbrake]

I'm so intrigued by Lester and his inability to throw to the bases it is taking the sting out of the whole 3-3 thing. That pick off was one of the most amazing things I've ever seen.

[villain612]

If we're doing baseball gifs, we can't leave this one out...


http://i.imgur.com/PZXxVYj.gif

[Tom Servo]

I'm worried that Lester will settle down now while Leake continues to struggle like he did in his first start.


And the Cowboy throwing water on the Bailey return, sheesh.

[Tracy Jones]

So will I. But .250 will be fine by me.

Yeah me too. I'll still take the under though unfortunately.

[Ironman92]

Nice job reading the advance scouting on Solar's arm.

Advance scouting? Highlights all over the MLB at bat ap. How can anyone in the NL not know Soler is an athletic stud?

[_Sir_Charles_]

If we're doing baseball gifs, we can't leave this one out...


http://i.imgur.com/PZXxVYj.gif

I can't find the gif...but this is the best MLB video I've ever seen. It simply never gets old. :O)

http://www.totalprosports.com/2012/08/07/houston-astros-errors-blooper-washington-nationals-video/

[RedsfaninMT]

Here we go. Runner (?) on first.

[Wonderful Monds]

http://cdn2.sbnation.com/imported_assets/1682331/yankeesderp.gif

http://youtube.com/watch?v=7PXj8m4yZyo

[villain612]

Phillipsomatic

[Ironman92]

I like oppo Brandon.....

Seems like a focal point for the Reds is to hit it where it's pitched. Refreshing but keep doing it.

[Tom Servo]

BP heating up now that he's hitting 4th...



why.

[Red Raindog]

And just to go back, I don't think I've ever seen a worse throw over to first than the one we saw from Lester. Lol

I once threw one in the dugout (I'm a righty FWIW) -- it was a rainy though

[Falcon7]

And just to go back, I don't think I've ever seen a worse throw over to first than the one we saw from Lester. Lol

Heck, Mayor Mallory could do better...

[Tracy Jones]

Lester is back to getting outs. Must have greased his glove.

8908

[Wonderful Monds]

I'm so intrigued by Lester and his inability to throw to the bases it is taking the sting out of the whole 3-3 thing. That pick off was one of the most amazing things I've ever seen.

Then reference my last post.

[kbrake]

Advance scouting? Highlights all over the MLB at bat ap. How can anyone in the NL not know Soler is an athletic stud?

The announcers mentioned he might have thought the ball got past him. That makes more sense than running on Soler. Guessing that also means he never found his 3rd base coach. Any way you cut it not a good play from Cozart.

[Larkin Fan]

Phillips is out.

[kramer1]

Looks easily safe to me

[RedsfaninMT]

Well, that means BP is out.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Did Rick actually call it? It's not Billy...but still.


I'm calling it now, Hamilton gets picked off by a snap throw from the catcher.

[Tony Cloninger]

Advance scouting? Highlights all over the MLB at bat ap. How can anyone in the NL not know Soler is an athletic stud?

Well I have thought for a few years now that the Reds Advance Scouting was an oxymoron. Welsh confirmed it when he stated that the Reds pulled their advance scouts off the road and now have them watch video.
He said it during the PITT series, I just do not know what year this started. Obviously they do not have any tape on his arm.

[villain612]

Byrd is sporting a Neftali Soto-esque OPS.

[Red Raindog]

wow -- risk a challenge on that play?

[kramer1]

Rizzo tagged the ground...then BP.

[Playadlc]

Inconclusive.

[kbrake]

Then reference my last post.

Hilarious.

[Wonderful Monds]

BP heating up now that he's hitting 4th...



why.

http://i2.kym-cdn.com/entries/icons/original/000/002/085/Kornheiser_Why.JPG

[kbrake]

Looks like he tagged the bag. It is impossible to tell for sure. It is replay though so it will go against the Reds.

[RedsfaninMT]

Inconclusive.

Never seems to work that way for the Reds.

[Ironman92]

Well I have thought for a few years now that the Reds Advance Scouting was an oxymoron. Welsh confirmed it when he stated that the Reds pulled their advance scouts off the road and now have them watch video.
He said it during the PITT series, I just do not know what year this started. Obviously they do not have any tape on his arm.

Just tell them to call or message me 740-286-1265

[Ironman92]

Phillips forgot the catcher can throw just fine

[Wonderful Monds]

Ha!

[Tony Cloninger]

Everytime you guys upload some video my computer starts the multi colored spinning wheel thingy. Most annoying. Like these last few games.

[Chip R]

Phillips forgot the catcher can throw just fine

Too bad he can't catch.

[wheels]

Is this Byrd's first 2-0 count this season?

Doesn't matter, because he just did what he does.


Burp.

[WildcatFan]

Cowboy just said there was no "clear and concise evidence" to overturn the call.

MLB needs to do a better job at getting those concise angles.

[Red Raindog]

Cubbie manager

8909

[kbrake]

This turning into a really frustrating game.

[kramer1]

Everytime you guys upload some video my computer starts the multi colored spinning wheel thingy. Most annoying. Like these last few games.

Feed your hamster

[Wonderful Monds]

Man FSN has some awful commerc-WHO ARE YOU DIRECTV GIRL RIDING TALKING HORSE?

[Tony Cloninger]

With Devin pressing at the 4th spot...I had a fear that BP would come back to it. However he is hitting. So what you gonna do?

[villain612]

Anyone else feel like Leake is gonna give up another 2 or 3 runs any minute now?

[WildcatFan]

Everytime you guys upload some video my computer starts the multi colored spinning wheel thingy. Most annoying. Like these last few games.

http://cdn.ryanstevens.co.uk/uploads/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/b2cf4e15c2xlarge.gif.gif

[Red Raindog]

Everytime you guys upload some video my computer starts the multi colored spinning wheel thingy. Most annoying. Like these last few games.

If you pay us all enough money we will stop --- ;)

[kbrake]

Anyone else feel like Leake is gonna give up another 2 or 3 runs any minute now?

Yes considering pouring a drink to help ease that fear.

[Tony Cloninger]

Remember 1999 when Vaughn struggled for the first 3 months. I can only hope that Byrd still has another year in him and does not look this bad because he is done.

[Tom Servo]

I miss the lousy Chris Coghlan.

[Tony Cloninger]

http://cdn.ryanstevens.co.uk/uploads/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/b2cf4e15c2xlarge.gif.gif

Yes just like that. It spins and spins and wants to eat my brain.

[Wonderful Monds]

This game, I swear.

http://i.imgur.com/Sm2DVsV.gif

[kramer1]

He was safe

[Tom Servo]

Lol blew your challenge already, doofus.


A second challenge? Afwhat? I missed that rule.

[Falcon7]

He's easily safe.

[Cursh14]

Looks safe unfortunately.

I'll take it!

[Tracy Jones]

Leake stinks. He was a fantasic #5 starter though.

[Larkin Fan]

If MLB wanted to speed up the pace of play, why the hell would they add the availability of a second challenge this year?

[wheels]

We're going to have to deal with this on every close play, aren't we?

I'm starting to dislike this replay thing.

[KronoRed]

Throw the red flag.

[durl]

Byrd is the hitter we've needed? .093 BA, 7 Ks in 6 games. He's going for Adam Dunn's record.

[kramer1]

I thought Maddon was supposed to be a baseball genius?

[Red Raindog]

Yes just like that. It spins and spins and wants to eat my brain.

what are you doing bringing a brain here?

[Wonderful Monds]

Now warming in both team's bullpen...

http://mlb.mlb.com/images/8/7/2/88161872/080514_dunn_skims_elvis_tw_3rc7tnu3.gif

[WildcatFan]

So he challenged a pickoff attempt at first with two outs and then let a leadoff double go?

Maddon really cubbed up on that one.

[redsmetz]

At one view, it appeared to me that his hands were off the bag after first touching the bag.

[Wonderful Monds]

This game is some amazing comedy so far.

[kbrake]

So he challenged a pickoff attempt at first with two outs and then let a leadoff double go?

Maddon really cubbed up on that one.

Almost like the second he put that little blue cap on his head his baseball IQ started to fall.

[Red Raindog]

So -- shock -- Thom was making it up?

[villain612]

Yes considering pouring a drink to help ease that fear.

Just did that myself.

Cheers.

[kramer1]

Well, that makes more sense. He didn't have a challenge.

[Tracy Jones]

I thought Maddon was supposed to be a baseball genius?

He is. He wears hipster glasses