4/21/15 - Reds vs the Brewers

[villain612]

8945

[NebraskaRed]

Wonder why nobody in the media has asked where Mesoraco is. Someone should ask Price.

[BungleBengals]

Can we please bench Byrd so he does not get 550 PA in 2015 and we can save $8M next year?

[Tom Servo]

Not gonna lie, was hoping Negron would be starting at 2B over DatDude.

[Rantly]

Not gonna lie, was hoping Negron would be starting at 2B over DatDude.

Why?
Didn't BP have last night off?

[Tom Servo]

Why?
Didn't BP have last night off?
Yes, and we won. Ergo I would have rolled with Negron again.

[KronoRed]

So BP gets a hot bat and moves right up, Cozart gets a hot bat and can't get in front of 2 out machines.

Huh.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Not gonna lie, was hoping Negron would be starting at 2B over DatDude.

Ummm...why? He was 0-3. Yes the Reds won...but certainly not due to his influence. And Brandon had been swinging a pretty good stick lately.

[SlimJim11]

When does Byrd get moved down? .283 OPS is a .283 OPS. I get that he's a slow starter (.606 OPS in April the last 3 years) but can we just wait until he can actually hit a ball before hitting 5 or 6 everyday.


Although I guess when 5 of your 8 every day guys have an OPS of .650 or below there isn't a lot you can do.

[mikesreds]

I agree 100%. Tired of DatDude

[RedsBrick]

When does Byrd get moved down? .283 OPS is a .283 OPS. I get that he's a slow starter (.606 OPS in April the last 3 years) but can we just wait until he can actually hit a ball before hitting 5 or 6 everyday.


Although I guess when 5 of your 8 every day guys have an OPS of .650 or below there isn't a lot you can do.

...or out in favor of Boesch, at least for several games?

[villain612]

To drink during tonight's game or not.

That is the question.

[NebraskaRed]

Brewers are missing their starting CF, catcher, and 2B.

On the other hand, Jason Marquis.

[villain612]

Brewers are missing their starting CF, catcher, and 2B.

On the other hand, Jason Marquis.

so you're saying I should drink.

[NebraskaRed]

so you're saying I should drink.

on the third hand, Votto has morphed into Super Votto

on the fourth hand, Jason Marquis

[RedTeamGo!]

On the fifth hand, of course you should drink. Why do you have so many hands?

[klw]

Mesoraco is back with the team and available to pinch hit.

Normally I wouldn't post this due to the masked profanity but given it is the thread title and the circumstances of the day.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CDJbWfAWgAA1Vux.jpg

[NebraskaRed]

Mesoraco is back with the team and available to pinch hit.

F*** yeah

[villain612]

Mesoraco is back with the team and available to pinch hit.

Normally I wouldn't post this due to the masked profanity but given it is the thread title and the circumstances of the day.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CDJbWfAWgAA1Vux.jpg

I so wish we could have pictures in our signatures.

[malcontent]

Mesoraco is back with the team and available to pinch hit.
And if the pitcher's spot comes up in a critical situation, Price might actually use him.

Odds of that?

[GADawg]

Not gonna lie, was hoping Negron would be starting at 2B over DatDude.

Dare I ask why?

[Tom Servo]

Dare I ask why?
It worked last night and I'm superstitious.

[GADawg]

It worked last night and I'm superstitious.

They should start DeSclafani again

[Larkin Fan]

Mesoraco is back with the team and available to pinch hit.

Is anyone else wondering who dared to find out that information for the masses today?

[GADawg]

If Marquis wants RedsZone off his back this Brewer lineup is the perfect opportunity

[gilpdawg]

Yes, and we won. Ergo I would have rolled with Negron again.

Just because b follows a, doesn't mean a caused b.

[Tracy Jones]

Has Price been fired?

Has Votto, Cueto, Chapman, Frazier, and Mesoraco been traded yet?

Has GABP been blown up and the remains bulldozed and dumped into the river?

If not, I give up. Guess I'll just have to wait until 2025 for any glimmer of hope for this team.

[paintmered]

Can we suspend the ******* masked profanity rule for one night? Pretty please?!?

[757690]

Marquis last start at Miller Park:

1.2 IP 8 ER

[Tracy Jones]

Marquis last start at Miller Park:

1.2 IP 8 ER

That was a much different Brewers team and lineup.

Same Marquis though.

[NebraskaRed]

Marquis last start at Miller Park:

1.2 IP 8 ER

http://gifrific.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Shocked-William-Shatner-Star-Trek.gif

[dubc47834]

Yes, and we won. Ergo I would have rolled with Negron again.

The manager flipped out before the game yesterday too, should he have done it again today...I mean we did win yesterday!!!

[dubc47834]

NM Double Post

[kbrake]

Marquis last start at Miller Park:

1.2 IP 8 ER

Annnnnd I'm ready for a f****** drink.

[WVRedsFan]

Anyone else having trouble connecting to the site??

[WrongVerb]

I'm drinking my Jack & Coke with both hands.

[Tom Servo]

Votto just misses HR #6

[kbrake]

Anyone else having trouble connecting to the site??

I was a few minutes ago.

[757690]

Anyone else having trouble connecting to the site??

All the. ******** clogging up the server.

[klw]

So is this all about the use of the word "Frak"?

[kbrake]

All the. ******** clogging up the server.

I don't think on this site but on another one I occasionally wonder over to...oh wait.

[Tom Servo]

Can Marquis possibly have a 1st inning where he doesn't give up runs?

[Tom Servo]

Marquis hit 90! Where's the Chalula Flamethrower graphic!

[dubc47834]

I agree 100%. Tired of DatDude

Tired of DatDude after 2 post huh...you must have been a lurker for quite some time!!!

[Larkin Fan]

Marquis has had a "rock solid" major league career?

[Kingspoint]

What are the odds that the Reds have the lead at some point in this game? (reverse jinx)

[Tom Servo]

Jason Marquis is literally striking out everybody this season. What universe am I living in.

[Tracy Jones]

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[Stray]

Man times are really tough for the Brewers these days.

[villain612]

Ahhhh I'm back.

Let the bourbon begin.

[Tracy Jones]

This plate ump stinks

[kbrake]

3-1 89 MPH fastball blown right by Byrd. That is scary.

[GADawg]

Marquis is on pace for 27 strikeouts tonight....would be a record or something

[Kc61]

Bruce and Byrd.

Lot of strikeouts.

[The Operator]

Jason Marquis is literally striking out everybody this season. What universe am I living in.http://brightorangeadv.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/bizarro.jpg

[kbrake]

Byrd absolutely refuses to walk.

[KronoRed]

Anyone else having trouble connecting to the site??

Fraking thing is busted.

[Tom Servo]

The whole "Byrd won't hit .130" thing isn't making me feel much better.

[villain612]

Marquis is on pace for 27 strikeouts tonight....would be a record or something

http://d3gz06b8spcszh.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/hide.jpg


...because Jason Marquis be striking out everybody up in here.

[GADawg]

Reds pitchers at a disadvantage with strikeout numbers league wide by never getting to face Bruce

[villain612]

Byrd absolutely refuses to walk.

At least it took more than 3 pitches to strike out this time I guess.

I'm thinking positive.

[kbrake]

And maybe I'm insane but I'm still not worried about Bruce even a little. Still think he'll at least be the same player he always was before last season.

[The Operator]

At least it took more than 3 pitches to strike out this time I guess.

I'm thinking positive.Glass half-full thinking has no place on the internet.

[villain612]

The Brewers broadcasting team: "DeScalfani didn't do anything really extraordinary."

Except for you know, zero runs and two hits in 8 innings.

[Tracy Jones]

Byrd career month by month OPS...

April .666

May .737

June .797

July .811

August .778

Sept/Oct. .736

http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/split.cgi?id=byrdma01&year=Career&t=b

[Ironman92]

The f****** Cardinals have had 10 f****** baserunners in the first 5 f****** innings and haven't scored any f****** runs.

[villain612]

Glass half-full thinking has no place on the internet.

Wait...what kind of bourbon is in the glass?

[Kc61]

And maybe I'm insane but I'm still not worried about Bruce even a little. Still think he'll at least be the same player he always was before last season.

Bruce's K rate as a hitter from 2009 to 2015 has increased from 19.4% to 28.3%. Steady increase.

[RedTeamGo!]

Fraking thing is busted.

Bruce is indeed

[NebraskaRed]

The Brewers broadcasting team: "DeScalfani didn't do anything really extraordinary."

Except for you know, zero runs and two hits in 8 innings.

"Many, many other people have beat us with way better stuff"

[Ironman92]

Byrd is terrible right now and should not be starting everyday. Negron should be splitting with him for now.

[gilpdawg]

Marquis hit 90! Where's the Chalula Flamethrower graphic!

There it is!

[villain612]

"Many, many other people have beat us with way better stuff"

That's quite something to be proud of.

[kbrake]

Bruce's K rate as a hitter from 2009 to 2015 has increased from 19.4% to 28.3%. Steady increase.

I said that with absolutely no numbers in mind. I could be completely wrong on it just a gut feeling.

[Kc61]

Byrd is terrible right now and should not be starting everyday. Negron should be splitting with him for now.

I'd say Boesch should be playing LF against RHP, but the Reds aren't going to bench Byrd.

That would disrupt continuity.

The Reds outfield didn't hit at all last year and isn't hitting at all this year.

[Kc61]

I said that with absolutely no numbers in mind. I could be completely wrong on it just a gut feeling.

My concern is that Bruce's bat has slowed. Lighter bat maybe? Or maybe you're right and he's just not in a good groove yet.

[villain612]

The Marquis no hitter is alive and well.

5K's

lol

[Tracy Jones]

Cy Marquis

[NebraskaRed]

Marquis looking sharp against Milwaukee's AA team.

[Stray]

Wow Marquis

[WildcatFan]

You can't spell Jason Marquis without "je ne sais quoi."

Don't double check me on that.

[WildcatFan]

These teams are going to combine for 40 strikeouts tonight.

[powersackers]

Marquis looks like Hal Morris. I had a flashback on the close up of him

[Tracy Jones]

My concern is that Bruce's bat has slowed. Lighter bat maybe? Or maybe you're right and he's just not in a good groove yet.

My concern is that his pitch selection hasn't improved for 5 years running.

[Stray]

Solar powered sun lamps kinda defeats the purpose, no?

[villain612]

BHam is as cold as ice.

[WildcatFan]

Solar powered sun lamps kinda defeats the purpose, no?

/bong rip

[kbrake]

Really wish Hamilton would quit giving away strikes by showing bunt and with poor attempts.

[villain612]

Vottomatic

[The Operator]

This Votto guy can hit.

I hope they can sign him long term...

[Tom Servo]

/bong rip

http://i.imgur.com/0LvndIB.jpg?1

[Kc61]

Two men on for Phillips.

[WildcatFan]

BP just took a ball.

Starting a thread now.

[villain612]

"The always dangerous Brandon Phillips."


Yeah, these guys don't watch Reds games.

[kbrake]

Reds making Fiers throw a ton of pitches with 2 outs in this inning. Nice to see.

[paintmered]

Something I never need to hear again: Thom rapping Vanilla Ice.

[villain612]

Well, sometimes its better to be lucky than good.

[Tracy Jones]

God the Brewers are awful

[The Operator]

The Brewers are not very good.

[paintmered]

Can we play the Brewers every day?

[SweetLou1990]

Ooh c'mon Bruce. One time

[NebraskaRed]

LOLBrewers

[Tom Servo]

Brewers gonna Cub!

[Gallen5862]

What Happened?

[Ironman92]

I'd say Boesch should be playing LF against RHP, but the Reds aren't going to bench Byrd.

That would disrupt continuity.

The Reds outfield didn't hit at all last year and isn't hitting at all this year.

Yeah, sorry forgot Boesch.

[kbrake]

Bruuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuce

[villain612]

BRUCE baby.

Grand salami

[BluegrassRedleg]

BOOM. That's how you make a team pay. :beerme:

[Tracy Jones]

Got it

[JMO]

Woooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

[kaldaniels]

LOL Catcher

[The Operator]

Bruce!!!!!!

4-0 reds!!!

[Tadasimha]

Boomstick!

[paintmered]

Bruuuuuuce!

[NebraskaRed]

Bruuuuuuuuuce

[WildcatFan]

Bruuuuuuuuuuuuce. He sure teases us every once in a while, doesn't he?

[Tom Servo]

BRUUUUUUUUUUUCE! :jump:

[Ironman92]

Lol....nice pitch and loved the catcher's reaction

[villain612]

I'd boo too if I was a Brewer fan.

[BluegrassRedleg]

Catcher's reaction = priceless. :laugh:

Or, perhaps more accuratley, Price-ish. ;)

[Trajinous]

Woo hoo!

[Gallen5862]

:jump::jump:

[Ironman92]

The terrible teams will throw those pitches

[The Operator]

I Didn't realize Ryan Hanigan was catching for The Brewers. That reaction was great.

[villain612]

What Happened?

Ground ball to 3rd. Bad throw to 1st pulled him off the bag.

It should have been 3rd out.

Bruce makes them pay.

[Larry Schuler]

Knocked it out of Mr. Rogers' neighborhood.

[Tom Servo]

Byrd fittingly ends the fun.

[marcshoe]

Just turned the game on; did I miss anything?

[NebraskaRed]

What a f****** inning.

[Larkin Fan]

My concern is that Bruce's bat has slowed. Lighter bat maybe? Or maybe you're right and he's just not in a good groove yet.

Still concerned?

[WildcatFan]

Serious question: If you were forced to make the decision today, would you pick up Bruce's $13m option in 2017?

[wheels]

Say what you will about Bruce, but the his power is back, and he's been unusually (for him) patient so far.

He's doing some of the right things up there.

[paintmered]

That was a textbook mistake pitch against Bruce.

[kbrake]

Yeah the catcher reaction just reminded me of Hanigan in Game 5. Thanks Ryan, I'll never be able to enjoy the misery of a catcher ever again.

[villain612]

We really need to kick the Brewers while they're down in this death spiral.

[Ironman92]

Just turned the game on; did I miss anything?

The game



Not much....Votto 2 great at bats and has hurt the ball twice.....Phillips got on with 2 outs via error and pitcher threw a terrible pitch and Bruce knocked it deep and out

[The Operator]

Bruce has always been maddeningly hot and cold.

Of all the guys off to a slow start, he's the one I'm worried about the least. Even after last season. Slumps are just amplified at the beginning of the season.

[Ironman92]

Serious question: If you were forced to make the decision today, would you pick up Bruce's $13m option in 2017?

No

[wheels]

Serious question: If you were forced to make the decision today, would you pick up Bruce's $13m option in 2017?

Yeah. It's not a huge raise, and I wouldn't want him to go all Paul O'neill someplace else.

[Tom Servo]

The perfect game dream is over.

[kaldaniels]

Serious question: If you were forced to make the decision today, would you pick up Bruce's $13m option in 2017?

Yeah but it's just an academic question today. Let's revisit it next season.

[The Operator]

Brewers fans just gave the old Bronx cheer on their first hit.

[Larkin Fan]

That's the Marquis we know.

[The Operator]

Well, now it's 4-2.

So that sucks.

[BluegrassRedleg]

And just like that...

[Tracy Jones]

Welcome back Marquis

[kbrake]

In fairness to Marquis sitting through the last half inning had to feel like sitting through a rain delay.

[JMO]

Just downright awful. Momentum gone in 3 pitches.

[NebraskaRed]

The crowd erupts upon learning that their team will not give a no-hitter to Jason Marquis.

[Tom Servo]

In case you forgot, Jason Marquis is still pitching. :/

[WildcatFan]

Yeah but it's just an academic question today. Let's revisit it next season.

That was my intent. I'm just interested to hear what everybody's gut says about Jay at 30.

[JMO]

Marquis is gonna blow a 4-0 lead.

[villain612]

I'd expect nothing less.

[kbrake]

That was my intent. I'm just interested to hear what everybody's gut says about Jay at 30.

I don't think 13M is all that much in today's game. I'd pay him.

[Tom Servo]

please stop leaving that breaking ball right there on a tee

[Tracy Jones]

Say what you will about Bruce, but the his power is back, and he's been unusually (for him) patient so far.

He's doing some of the right things up there.

The power has never gone. It's always there, and so is the other talents.

His problems are all mental.

[Chip R]

Better get Cingrani loose.

[kbrake]

You have a rested bullpen don't be afraid to use it Mr. Potty Mouth.

[WildcatFan]

Gonna need more grand slams.

[Trajinous]

Of course Marquis shows his true self.

[JMO]

Its OK Price, just sit there and watch this implosion. No visit, nothing.

[The Operator]

sigh... 4-3

Jason Marquis back to being Jason Marquis

[NebraskaRed]

Would a 20-0 lead be safe with Marquis and Gregg pitching?

[Larkin Fan]

Brewers need a slump buster? The Reds present Jason F****** Marquis.

[NC Reds]

Call up Lorenzen. DFA Marquis.

[Tom Servo]

http://i0.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/original/000/804/617/d5b.jpg

[RedlegJake]

how 4-3. 5 guys 1out....they aren't fooled much by his 82-88 mph slop

[Big Klu]

BRUCE baby.

Grand salami


Just got online.


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 - 185
12. Wally Post - 172
13. Brandon Phillips - 168
13. Joey Votto - 168
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

[villain612]

Haha. And for 2 innings Marquis had me convinced that he wasn't gonna Marquis again today.

Like when my ex girlfriend said she wouldn't cheat on me ever again.

[RedTeamGo!]

Welp, that was inevitable - Reds going to need more runs for sure.

[kbrake]

The power has never gone. It's always there, and so is the other talents.

His problems are all mental.

I don't think he's ever had great plate discipline. I don't think it is mental. I think if everyone could have Votto's eye they would do it.

[The Operator]

Steroid boy at the plate.

[757690]

Second time through the order. Oh wait. It didn't even take that long.

[WildcatFan]

Pull him now.

[The Operator]

lol

4-4

[JMO]

Putrid garbage. Blew a 4-0 lead to the 2-11 Brewers

[Trajinous]

Marquis is the worst.

[Chuckie]

Iglesias -- who is 10x the pitcher as Marquis -- is wasting his innings in Louisville right now. Why in the world is Iglesias not in the Reds' rotation ahead of Marquis? Makes no sense. It was clear from Iglesias' debut that he was ready to be a No. 5 starter for the Reds (and could be a future star).

Instead, he's in Triple-A and we're left with the Jason Marquis experience. How to blow a 4-run lead in the blink of an eye. Wow. Just atrocious.

Nice work, Walt and Bryan. Good job, good effort.

[Slyder]

Don't we have someone at AAA that could do this for less?

[Tadasimha]

Marquis apparently just decided to throw batting practice this inning.

[Mutaman]

Its OK Price, just sit there and watch this implosion. No visit, nothing.

Thank God he visited the mound.

[wolfboy]

Pull him now.

Handing it to the bullpen ain't much of an upgrade.

[SweetLou1990]

The Marquis experiment can't end soon enough

[NebraskaRed]

Jason "F******" Marquis.

[androosh]

*begins chanting* We want Gregg! We want Gregg! We want Gregg!

[villain612]

Iglesias -- who is 10x the pitcher as Marquis -- is wasting his innings in Louisville right now. Why in the world is Iglesias not in the Reds' rotation ahead of Marquis? Makes no sense. It was clear from Iglesias' debut that he was ready to be a No. 5 starter for the Reds (and could be a future star). Instead, he's in Triple-A and we're left with the Jason Marquis experience. How to blow a 4-run lead in the blink of an eye. Wow. Just atrocious. Nice work, Walt and Bryan. Good job, good effort. What good does it do the Reds for people to know where Iglasias is right now.

[wheels]

I hope Marquis gives up 11 runs and the Reds win 12-11. I really do.

Sometimes you gotta clobber someone over the head with their own stupidity.

[WildcatFan]

Handing it to the bullpen ain't much of an upgrade.

I'd be thrilled to see Cingrani take over.

[kbrake]

Iglesias -- who is 10x the pitcher as Marquis -- is wasting his innings in Louisville right now. Why in the world is Iglesias not in the Reds' rotation ahead of Marquis? Makes no sense. It was clear from Iglesias' debut that he was ready to be a No. 5 starter for the Reds (and could be a future star).

Instead, he's in Triple-A and we're left with the Jason Marquis experience. How to blow a 4-run lead in the blink of an eye. Wow. Just atrocious.

Nice work, Walt and Bryan. Good job, good effort.

His tank was empty at 65 pitches. How was it clear he was ready to be the 5th starter. Marquis might not be the answer but Iglesias isn't that guy either. Not yet.

[RedTeamGo!]

Iglesias -- who is 10x the pitcher as Marquis -- is wasting his innings in Louisville right now. Why in the world is Iglesias not in the Reds' rotation ahead of Marquis? Makes no sense. It was clear from Iglesias' debut that he was ready to be a No. 5 starter for the Reds (and could be a future star).

Instead, he's in Triple-A and we're left with the Jason Marquis experience. How to blow a 4-run lead in the blink of an eye. Wow. Just atrocious.

Nice work, Walt and Bryan. Good job, good effort.

Iglesias was clearly gassed after the 4th inning. Lorenzen is the one that is ready and should be called up asap.

[Chuckie]

I hope Marquis gives up 11 runs and the Reds win 12-11. I really do.

Sometimes you gotta clobber someone over the head with their own stupidity.

That would be the perfect result.

Then follow it up with Iglesias (or Lorenzen, or both) throwing a gem his next start and getting the call-up.

[Tom Servo]

I'd be thrilled to see Cingrani take over.
Figure he's gotta be smirking out there in the bullpen.

[RedlegJake]

Thank goodness Braun got greedy or it could still be going on

[WildcatFan]

I hope Marquis gives up 11 runs and the Reds win 12-11. I really do.

Sometimes you gotta clobber someone over the head with their own stupidity.

Price afterward:

"He kept us in the game."

[Tracy Jones]

I don't think he's ever had great plate discipline. I don't think it is mental. I think if everyone could have Votto's eye they would do it.

No he doesn't have Votto's eye for sure. Few do. I just can't believe it's a physical issue. He should be in his physical prime. I just think he presses, and things tend to snowball for him from there. I think it's why he always seems to have one or two Hall of Fame months a year (last year aside) and is pretty meh otherwise.

[Chuckie]

Iglesias was clearly gassed after the 4th inning. Lorenzen is the one that is ready and should be called up asap.

Followed it up with another good start in his Louisville debut. Reds can't go wrong either way (with Iggy Iglesias or Lorenzen). The only way they can go wrong is to continue to throw the worthless Marquis out there.

I'm not going to write Iglesias off as someone who can't go more than 5 innings just because in his MLB debut the opposing team (finally) had some success against him the third time through the lineup. The kid is very good. So is Lorenzen. Both of them need to be on the team. One in the rotation, the other in the pen. I really don't care which way they do it, just do it.

Aaaaaand idiot Price gives up another free out with a bunt. Wow. He'll never learn.

[Larkin Fan]

Price afterward:

"He f****** kept us in the f****** game."

Fixed it for you.

[villain612]

I don't want anything for Christmas this year as long as everyone on the Reds roster stop with this fake bunt crap at the plate.

[wheels]

Yeah, Thom. The Brewers just woke up.

Couldn't have been Jason %$#^ing Maquis, and his BP fastballs.

Naw.

[757690]

Marquis proving tonight that there's more to pitching than just strikeouts.

[The Operator]

2 on, 0 out

[kaldaniels]

Pena may only advance one base per hit, no matter what.

[BluegrassRedleg]

Iglesias was clearly gassed after the 4th inning. Lorenzen is the one that is ready and should be called up asap.

I didn't think that was the case with Iglesias. I thought he just missed his spots he was hitting earlier in the game. I don't think he was fatigued.

[faffy42]

Dear Jason,
Don't stop making good pitches when your teams ahead.
Thanks!
Reds fan

[Playadlc]

Seriously? Fire everyone.

[WildcatFan]

http://memeboss.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/You-had-one-job-meme-handrail.jpg

[wheels]

Price afterward:

"He kept us in the game."

Truth.

And Dummy Price bunts with a guy who can rake. Stoooopid.

[The Operator]

Nice bunt, Jason.

[NebraskaRed]

I kind of wanted to see Pena huffing and puffing around second. I mean I didn't, but I did.

[BluegrassRedleg]

Bunts! Yay!!!

[villain612]

I hate bunts.

[Tom Servo]

Bryan Price easily outmanaged once again.

[Chuckie]

That riverboat gambler Cozart steals third.

[WildcatFan]

Whoa. Don't like that steal, but nice jump.

[Tracy Jones]

Nice. Fire Price.

[wheels]

That's some smart baserunning by C0zart right there. Nice job.

[Tom Servo]

YOLO

[Todd Gack]

Awesome decision by Price to steal 3rd. Props to him.

[kaldaniels]

Come on Billy that was the one.

[VottoFan54]

If you're going to complain about coaching/managing after that bunt, you better compliment them on that Cozart steal. I don't remember Dusty's teams doing that.

[androosh]

I'd like to see Billy get on, Votto hit a Grand Slam, and Marquis give up 5 runs in the bottom of the inning. That'll teach him!

[BluegrassRedleg]

Pushups, Billy.

[Kc61]

Hamilton, gee whiz.

[Chuckie]

Well, the Reds are consistent in the one-out, man on third situations if nothing else.

[WildcatFan]

https://jobchange.files.wordpress.com/2014/10/you-had-one-job-53188.jpg

[wheels]

I think C0zart did that on his own. He picked up something on Fiers and took advantage. Heads up.

[Ironman92]

Billy just looks abysmal at the plate.

[Tom Servo]

awful

[RedTeamGo!]

Followed it up with another good start in his Louisville debut. Reds can't go wrong either way (with Iggy Iglesias or Lorenzen). The only way they can go wrong is to continue to throw the worthless Marquis out there.

I'm not going to write Iglesias off as someone who can't go more than 5 innings just because in his MLB debut the opposing team (finally) had some success against him the third time through the lineup. The kid is very good. So is Lorenzen. Both of them need to be on the team. One in the rotation, the other in the pen. I really don't care which way they do it, just do it.

Aaaaaand idiot Price gives up another free out with a bunt. Wow. He'll never learn.

I'm not writing him off. I am saying he needs to be stretched out, and he should be doing it at Louisville. Lorenzen is ready.

[The Operator]

"This will not bring in the run from third base..." says Thom on Billy's pop up.

Dynamite drop-in, Thomas. Those broadcasting classes have really paid off.

[kbrake]

Winning an MVP does wonders for borderline calls at the plate haha

[wheels]

A Frazier Salami would be glorious.

[Tracy Jones]

If you're going to complain about coaching/managing after that bunt, you better compliment them on that Cozart steal. I don't remember Dusty's teams doing that.

How anyone could complain about that bunt attempt is beyond me.

We're entering absurd territory here with the criticism.

[paintmered]

The intentional unintentional walk to Votto?

[RedTeamGo!]

It's time to get Billy out of the leadoff spot. Need someone that can get on base in front of votto.

[Todd Gack]

How anyone could complain about that bunt attempt is beyond me.

We're entering absurd territory here with the criticism.

It's almost worse than Dusty. Almost.

[Chuckie]

C'mon Flava Fraz.

[villain612]

Its awesome watching a Votto at bat.

[Playadlc]

Frazier hits a grand slam and after 4 innings it will be 8-8.

[BluegrassRedleg]

Todd Frazier has NEVER hit a grand slam.

[Chuckie]

Double grand slam night for the Reds!

[kbrake]

OK get Marquis out now.

[Slyder]

Rally killer from toddfather!

[villain612]

hahahahahahahah 2 grand salamis

[JMO]

Woooooooooooooooooooooooooo

[Tracy Jones]

It's almost worse than Dusty. Almost.

It's hilarious for me to watch.

[The Operator]

Another slam!!!

8-4!!

[Trajinous]

Uhhhhhhhhhhh....holy crap!

[SweetLou1990]

******* hammered that!!!!!

[kaldaniels]

The tirade worked!