4/27/2015 Reds vs Brewers

[cumberlandreds]

Uh oh. Price is fiddling with the lineup again. Cozart in 2nd slot. That didn't exactly work out too good in a couple of games last week. But then again he has very little to work with.


1. Billy Hamilton (http://www.baseballpress.com/lineups#) (S) CF
2. Zack Cozart (http://www.baseballpress.com/lineups#) (R) SS
3. Joey Votto (http://www.baseballpress.com/lineups#) (L) 1B
4. Todd Frazier (http://www.baseballpress.com/lineups#) (R) 3B
5. Jay Bruce (http://www.baseballpress.com/lineups#) (L) RF
6. Brandon Phillips (http://www.baseballpress.com/lineups#) (R) 2B
7. Marlon Byrd (http://www.baseballpress.com/lineups#) (R) LF
8. Brayan Pena (http://www.baseballpress.com/lineups#) (S) C
9. Jason Marquis (http://www.baseballpress.com/lineups#) (L) P

[SlimJim11]

He seems to realize BP can't hit 4th but doesn't really have anybody on the roster that can do it. It looks like he's trying to get guys on base in front of Votto while still having Frazier behind Votto. It's a tough team to fill out a lineup card for right now.

[fipp]

He should read this.

http://www.beyondtheboxscore.com/2009/3/17/795946/optimizing-your-lineup-by

The Two Hole

The old-school book says to put a bat-control guy here. Not a great hitter, but someone who can move the lead-off hitter over for one of the next two hitters to drive in.

The Books says the #2 hitter comes to bat in situations about as important as the #3 hitter, but more often. That means the #2 hitter should be better than the #3 guy, and one of the best three hitters overall. And since he bats with the bases empty more often than the hitters behind him, he should be a high-OBP player. Doesn't sound like someone who should be sacrificing, does it?

[Tom Servo]

He seems to realize BP can't hit 4th but doesn't really have anybody on the roster that can do it.
Price is like one of those test monkeys who realizes that his plan to get to the bananas isn't working but comes up with an even dumber plan to try to get to those bananas.

[NeilHamburger]

I don't know if the lineup or not skipping Marquis when you have a perfectly good opportunity to do so is worse.

I've almost never rooted against a Reds team due managers/owners etc... (even during the Schott years). But, there are times where I think Price is actively trying to get fired because he hates his job. I'm real close to hoping Marquis gets hammered tonight and Price is booed out of GABP when he walks to the mound.

[NebraskaRed]

Phillips moved down in the order? That's good.

Votto to 3rd and Cozart at 2? That's bad.

They're playing the Brewers? That's good.

Marquis starting?


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

[Roy Tucker]

Roy and spousal unit will be at GABP tonight. Right behind the tarp on the 1b side. The old guy and the young chick.

I'll wave hello.

[villain612]

It is what it is.

http://media.giphy.com/media/enZ3A3ihJiUgw/giphy.gif

[Red Raindog]

It is what it is.

http://media.giphy.com/media/enZ3A3ihJiUgw/giphy.gif

Right -- I don't have an answer to the lineup --- beyond hoping BH gets on and Votto & Frazier get hits --- at least Cozart has looked like a major hitter some this year -- yeah - it's a bleak landscape

[Chip R]

CF bats 1st, SS bats 2nd, dude.

[757690]

So básicaly, Price is Dusty without the clubhouse skills or knowledge of the game.

[Tom Servo]

CF bats 1st, SS bats 2nd, dude.
Patterson-Keppinger
Patterson-Hairston
Patterson-Janish
Patterson-Cabrera (Jolbert)
Bruce-Keppinger
Bruce-Janish
Bruce-Cabrera
Dickerson-Keppinger
Freel-Keppinger
Freel-Janish
Freel-Castro
Hopper-Keppinger

Those are just 1-2 in the batting orders of CF-SS in 2008 alone!!!!!!!

[Rantly]

Patterson-Keppinger
Patterson-Hairston
Patterson-Janish
Patterson-Cabrera (Jolbert)
Bruce-Keppinger
Bruce-Janish
Bruce-Cabrera
Dickerson-Keppinger
Freel-Keppinger
Freel-Janish
Freel-Castro
Hopper-Keppinger

Those are just 1-2 in the batting orders of CF-SS in 2008 alone!!!!!!!
Its funny how even Bruce had to lead off when he played CF

[Kc61]

Haven't heard a CF-SS joke for awhile. Not since Dusty left, I guess.

This is all on the front office IMO, not on Price.

Price is simply being creative to try and get some baserunners on for Votto and Frazier.

Cozart happens to be hitting now so Price is giving him a try.

These kinds of on base problems were obvious all winter.

[Strikes Out Looking]

Bat Bruce first, get the K out of the way.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Since Price switched the lineup a few games back, and somehow I just knew it was going to happen, we've seen this happen....

Joey Votto 0-4, 0-3, 0-4
Zack Cozart 1-4, 0-4, 1-4

Both those guys were on absolute FIRE...you don't mess with a player when he's in the groove. Dumb move.

[malcontent]

Mesoraco hasn't started a game in 16 days. 5 PA during that time. And still days away from "testing" his hip.

Apparently placing him on the 15-day DL was never a possibility in Jocketty's world.

[klw]

Here is what I would be curious to see them try:

Billy Hamilton
Joey Votto
Todd Frazier
Marlon Byrd
Brayan Pena
Jay Bruce
Brandon Phillips
Zack Cozart
Jason Marquis

Byrd hit 4th most of the Spring and had a nice Spring and seems to be coming around. Obviously Spring is Spring but give it a shot. Phillips/ Cozart seemed to do well in 7/9 role earlier. I don't like Pena as high as 5 but it moves Bruce down.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Here is what I would be curious to see them try:

Billy Hamilton
Joey Votto
Todd Frazier
Marlon Byrd
Brayan Pena
Jay Bruce
Brandon Phillips
Zack Cozart
Michael Lorenzen or Raciel Iglesias or Jon Moscot or or or or or or

Byrd hit 4th most of the Spring and had a nice Spring and seems to be coming around. Obviously Spring is Spring but give it a shot. Phillips/ Cozart seemed to do well in 7/9 role earlier. I don't like Pena as high as 5 but it moves Bruce down.

I like your lineup...but I tweeked it JUUUUUUST a tad. :O)

[mikesreds]

I would bat him 9th

[WildcatFan]

Anybody watching this Grande-Votto interview? It's pretty clear why Grande is so well respected in this sport, even if we give him a hard time for his play-by-play. Really great interview. And Joey has to be the most honest and thoughtful player I've ever seen. Votto just said this about if he'd played on the Machine:

"It may make people upset, but I'm hitting in the middle of that lineup."

[50YrRedsFan]

Boesch with 4 hard hit balls yesterday, so his reward is to sit for the next week.

[dubc47834]

Just saw the Baltimore game is being cancelled tonite due to the riots...such a shame!!!

[KronoRed]

I'd love to see this lineup

Hamilton
Votto
Frazier
Cozart
Phillips
Bruce
Pena
Byrd

[Roy Tucker]

Greetings

[dubc47834]

Homer Bailey put on the 15 day DL.....ugggghhhhhh

[Red Raindog]

Homer Bailey put on the 15 day DL.....ugggghhhhhh

elbow sprain or strain? -- can we see Tommy John in the future?

:bang:

[dubc47834]

elbow sprain or strain? -- can we see Tommy John in the future?

:bang:

Unfortunatley I wouldn't be suprised!!!

[Red Raindog]

Elmer Dessens err -- Jason Marquis -- better turn it on....

[Chuckie]

What's this about Homer? Please don't tell me they rushed him back too soon and he re-injured his arm.

As for this lineup, Price just doesn't get it. Cozart should NEVER bat second.

[malcontent]

Never seen a guy take as many first-pitch fastballs for strikes as Cozart.

[Chuckie]

Marquis is a double play machine tonight.

And I still can't believe the Reds rushed Homer back and he's already hurt again. Jeez.

[BluegrassRedleg]

Price is like one of those test monkeys who realizes that his plan to get to the bananas isn't working but comes up with an even dumber plan to try to get to those bananas.

All he needs is an ACME lineup-advice book...

9003

[kaldaniels]

Need you Jay. Keep it up!

[Kilgore_Trout]

Well that's a welcome sight from Bruce.

[BluegrassRedleg]

Ruled a single and error. Some welfare BA points for Byrd.

[WildcatFan]

Wow, small game thread turnout tonight. We done with the team already?

[NebraskaRed]

Brewerrors

[Tom Servo]

Wow, small game thread turnout tonight. We done with the team already?
I was so wrapped up in other stuff and the Bailey news that I totally forgot about the game.

[Donder]

Reds are getting some lucky breaks this inning. I hope that lasts for a few games to get them back on track.

[Chuckie]

Votto should be up right now. Instead, Cozart.

[WildcatFan]

I was so wrapped up in other stuff and the Bailey news that I totally forgot about the game.

Crap, I just turned it on. Hadn't seen the Bailey news. Nevermind, let's mope.

[RedTeamGo!]

Votto is having a mini-slump, think he will break out of it tonight and hit one out.

[Chuckie]

Cozy walks. 4-0 Reds. Here comes Votto.

[WildcatFan]

Cozart Vottos an RBI.

[Red Raindog]

I'm telling you we can stay ahead of these guys for the season

[Tom Servo]

Can we play the Brewers like 100 more times?

[Razor Shines]

I don't know if I've ever been more proud of a Reds hitter than I am of Cozart for that last plate appearance.

[Chuckie]

Ugh. 4-6-3 for Votto.

[Chip R]

Good thing Joey didn't strike out or walk.

[757690]

This lead should hold up for an inning or two.

[RedTeamGo!]

Ughhhhh Votto did not Votto.

[Red Raindog]

This lead should hold up for an inning or two.

forget who is on the bump?

[malcontent]

Why does Thom call Byrd Buhrd?

[SweetLou1990]

Marquis looking good w the breaking ball.

[Raisor]

Why does Thom call Byrd Buhrd?

Why are you listening to Thom?

[Gallen5862]

How did the Reds get their runs? Any PBP is appreciated.

[NebraskaRed]

Jimmy Nelson has a real Private Pyle look going.

[Chuckie]

Quit showing up the ump on balls that are obviously outside the zone, Marquis.

- - - Updated - - -

4-1. Segura RBI single. Walks will haunt.

[Tom Servo]

Marquis ain't no good.

[Red Raindog]

walk the 8 hitter --- nets a run for the Brewers -- great move

[DGullett35]

How did he ever have that good start against the Cards?

[NC Reds]

For a second there I thought Marquis was going to get his ERA under 6. Nope.

[Big Klu]

Just got in, though I was listening to Marty and Cowboy on the radio.



Congratulations to Jay Bruce, who has tied Vada Pinson for tenth place on the Reds' all-time home run list!


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
10. Jay Bruce - 186
12. Wally Post - 172
13. Joey Votto - 169
14. Brandon Phillips - 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

[malcontent]

Why are you listening to Thom?
Thom >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Cowboy

[Red Raindog]

Bruce 2 run homer -- Byrd on (error called a hit & error) - Pena walk --- Marquis bouncer off 3B glove for hit -- BH hit -- Cozart BB -- then Votto refuses to take a walk ;) and GIDP

[Red Raindog]

BB to Frazier -- steals 2nd while showing up the pitcher and Bruce walks --- better get a good cushion tonight boys

[NC Reds]

I'd bat Brandon 8th.

[Chuckie]

5-1 Good Guys on the WP.

[BluegrassRedleg]

The Brewers suck at baseball.

[Red Raindog]

wild pitch advances the runners and our recently past 4 hole hitter BP --- grounds to 3rd -- no runs -- but a wild pitch bails him out then

[WildcatFan]

I love the Brewers.

[Ironman92]

Lol at teh Brewers

[WildcatFan]

And Byrd with a check swing strike on the first pitch in the dirt after like 11 straight walks.

[androosh]

Someone remind me when we're playing any other team that no matter how bad we look we won't be as bad as the Brewers this year.

[Chuckie]

Thom was just complaining that in Little League, catchers have to catch the third strike or it doesn't count. Seriously. This really happened.

[BluegrassRedleg]

With Byrd's season to date, I'm almost shocked that wasn't caught.

[Red Raindog]

Byrd is looking better --- but it's the Brewers -- so temper the celebration just yet

[Tom Servo]

That Byrd man is so hot right now.

[757690]

Byrd looking better at the plate these days, I'm no longer worried he's toast. He may not be that good, I was worried he was done as a major leaguer.

[Red Raindog]

With Byrd's season to date, I'm almost shocked that wasn't caught.

yeah -- I expected it caught too

[Red Raindog]

why do I have the sound on?

[Chuckie]

"What kind of guy is he?"

*Making fun of Jerry Narron*

I like it. I laf'd.

[WildcatFan]

Alright, Day's Narron impression is hilarious.

[757690]

This lead might last until the fifth. Maybe.

[Chuckie]

Alright, Day's Narron impression is hilarious.

I vote for more games against the Brewers ... and more Narron impersonations!

[SweetLou1990]

Don't remember getting to any other bullpen so early this year. The Reds are definitely turning things around.....

[BCubb2003]

Byrd is looking better --- but it's the Brewers -- so temper the celebration just yet

We'll need Brewers-adjusted metrics.

[Chuckie]

7-1. This is awesome.

[SweetLou1990]

Just awful

[Red Raindog]

wonder what the record is for wild pitches in an inning? --- they called that a passed ball?


had to look it -- 2013 -- 5 in an inning -- you knew it had to be the

9004

[Ironman92]

wonder what the record is for wild pitches in an inning? --- they called that a passed ball?


had to look it -- 2013 -- 5 in an inning -- you knew it had to be the

9004

Rick Ankiel in the playoffs? Brutal to watch, glad the guy ended having a nice career as a position player.

[RedTeamGo!]

Well. At least we aren't Brewers fans.

[Tom Servo]

I love the Brewers.

[Roy Tucker]

Sloppy game by the Brew Crew.

Lots of woofing tonight.

[Chip R]

Sloppy game by the Brew Crew.

Lots of woofing tonight.

Pay attention to the game or you're going to get a foul ball to the head. ;)

[757690]

Roy and spousal unit will be at GABP tonight. Right behind the tarp on the 1b side. The old guy and the young chick.

I'll wave hello.

It was so nice of your wife to bring her trained pet to Bark In The Park night ;)

[Tom Servo]

When is Votto going to start hitting? :redszone:

[Roy Tucker]

It was so nice of your wife to bring her trained pet to Bark In The Park night ;)

Bite me.

[Red Raindog]

Rick Ankiel in the playoffs? Brutal to watch, glad the guy ended having a nice career as a position player.

yeah --- Cubbies was regular season --- Ankiel post season --- wonder if anyone was watching? :laugh:

but yeah --- glad he had a career

- - - Updated - - -


Bite me.

not bite him?

[Kc61]

Reds should bring up Moscot to take Bailey's spot; Contreras should remain up replacing Gregg or Badenhop; DeJesus should be brought up with Mes on DL or somebody else sent down.

DeJesus with 3 hits tonight batting almost .380. Get him on the Reds.

Like these matchups with the Brew Crew.

[RedTeamGo!]

That Votto is so cold right now. Down to .314 :(

[SweetLou1990]

Pena doing his best Votto impersonation. Uh, he slow

[BCubb2003]

Pena doing his best Votto impersonation. Uh, he slow

Pena is the new Ernie Lombardi.

[KronoRed]

That Votto is so cold right now. Down to .314 :(

Votto batting 2nd: .349 .474 .698 1.172

Votto batting 3rd: .000 .000 .000 .000

:eek:

[Slippin'Jimmy]

I hate to break it to Thom but if I ever catch a foul ball....I'm keeping it.

[BluegrassRedleg]

I'm glad skip shook up the lineup. That whole Hamilton-Votto thing at the top was just a disaster.

[kbrake]

Just got here. If I had been asked to predict what the score would be at this point, I would have been wrong. Very wrong.

[Chip R]

Just got here. If I had been asked to predict what the score would be at this point, I would have been wrong. Very wrong.

Would you have guessed this would have been the score with the Brewers on top?

[Rantly]

Just got here. If I had been asked to predict what the score would be at this point, I would have been wrong. Very wrong.

Me too. I had to look more than once to make sure I didn't look at the score wrong

[kbrake]

Would you have guessed this would have been the score with the Brewers on top?

Honestly I don't think I would have given us 2 haha

[Tom Servo]

Can't stop Zack Cozart!


I think the Suarez acquisition lit a fire under him.

[Big Klu]

I hate to break it to Thom but if I ever catch a foul ball. I'm keeping it.

I was 37 years old when I caught my first and only one in 2007 off the bat of Jeff Conine. (It was the game vs. the Phillies in which David Ross grounded into the 5-4-3 triple play.)

I absolutely kept it.

I don't know if I would keep future ones. It would depend on the situation and who had hit it. But my first one? There was no doubt.

[durl]

Cozart: The Hitter

[BCubb2003]

Not enough grand slams in this game.

[BluegrassRedleg]

I was 37 years old when I caught my first and only one in 2007 off the bat of Jeff Conine. (It was the game vs. the Phillies in which David Ross grounded into the 5-4-3 triple play.)

I absolutely kept it.

I don't know if I would keep future ones. It would depend on the situation and who had hit it. But my first one? There was no doubt.

Wayne Krenchicki, 1983. Out of, geez, 200+ games. In fairness, I usually sit "Top 6" behind home plate.

[Rantly]

Did I read Baily DL'd for 15? I guess wasn't real smart to trade 40% of staff when another 20% coming off injury

[kbrake]

Did I read Baily DL'd for 15? I guess wasn't real smart to trade 40% of staff when another 20% coming off injury

Had to cut payroll, didn't just trade them for the sake of it.

[Rantly]

Had to cut payroll, didn't just trade them for the sake of it.

But how much was Simon making?

[durl]

I wonder if Walt considered getting Josh Hamilton from the Angels to play left field? :-)

[Slippin'Jimmy]

I was 37 years old when I caught my first and only one in 2007 off the bat of Jeff Conine. (It was the game vs. the Phillies in which David Ross grounded into the 5-4-3 triple play.)

I absolutely kept it.

I don't know if I would keep future ones. It would depend on the situation and who had hit it. But my first one? There was no doubt.

Never caught one myself but yeah, would absolutely keep the first. It always bugs me when announcers go on about giving it to a kid. They have no idea if that guy has a kid of his own he may be giving the baseball to.

[kbrake]

But how much was Simon making?

Making 5.5 this year.

[durl]

I'll take that RBI, Jay.

[Rantly]

Making 5.5 this year.

OK, little higher then I thought!

[kbrake]

This is enjoyable.

[757690]

Looks like Phillips is turning it on.

[durl]

Wow. Phillips got that ball to the wall on a wire.

[durl]

Oh, look. Byrd grounded out. Again.

[Rantly]

BP finally an extra base hit.

[Tom Servo]

So Brandon gets an XBH before Byrd walks. I was very interested in that battle.

[WildcatFan]

So Brandon gets an XBH before Byrd walks. I was very interested in that battle.

The Great Marquis/Phillips Home Run Race is still alive.

[Tom Servo]

Still don't like Marquis but a tip of the hat to him for eating these innings.

[Donder]

We got good Jason tonight.

[NC Reds]

I can't help but think this game is the high point for Marquis this year.

[Rantly]

Still don't like Marquis but a tip of the hat to him for eating these innings.

Throwing a nice game, even though it is the Brewers. I don't like him either. When he was starting against the reds over the years, i was always happy that we had a good chance to score some runs.

[durl]

Good night to have dogs at GABP. They can be your blanket.

[_Sir_Charles_]

We got good Jason tonight.

He doesn't exist. We got bad Brewers tonight.

[durl]

I can't help but think this game is the high point for Marquis this year.
He's 1-2 tonight. Maybe he can pinch-hit for Byrd rather than pitch.

[Roy Tucker]

Good night to have dogs at GABP. They can be your blanket.

My wife is wrapped in 2 blankets and still cold.

And I just about got nailed by a line drive typing this.

[durl]

My wife is wrapped in 2 blankets and still cold.

And I just about got nailed by a line drive typing this.
Eyes on the game!!! [emoji1]

[_Sir_Charles_]

My wife is wrapped in 2 blankets and still cold.

And I just about got nailed by a line drive typing this.

Shame on you Roy. Keep your head in the game! (and Roy gets pelted by another stray liner while reading this message) Okay...my bad. :p

[PuffyPig]

My wife is wrapped in 2 blankets and still cold.

And I just about got nailed ….. typing this.

Obviously trying to stay warm…..

[Tadasimha]

Sneaky pitch to finish off Parra Well done, DeSade

[Tadasimha]

Warmer night, Joey puts that one into the seats

[RedsfaninMT]

If you'd told me the Reds would draw 8 BB's tonight, I would have guessed Votto drew at least 3 of them.

[Tom Servo]

LeCure got lit up in Louisville again. :/

[Tadasimha]

If you'd told me the Reds would draw 8 BB's tonight, I would have guessed Votto drew at least 3 of them.

Bruce got his 3rd for the 9th of the night for the Reds

[Tom Servo]

Uh oh, Badenhop in.

[corkedbat]

Price bringing on Badenhop to pitch the 9th - trying to get Aroldis a Save opportunity.

[WVRedsFan]

Just got back from a City Council meeting tonight. Some offensive night. Bruce, Byrd finally hitting against Nelson and walking 8 times. Marquis pitching like Cueto. Hate I missed this one. And just as I type that the woo birds come out. Stop it!

[KittyDuran]

Never caught one myself but yeah, would absolutely keep the first. It always bugs me when announcers go on about giving it to a kid. They have no idea if that guy has a kid of his own he may be giving the baseball to.

"Caught" or had foul balls row my way-4 to be exact. Only kept 1 from a Dragons game. I was in Lawn A and the ball bounced a couple times with people scrambling after it. Eventually the ball came to rest beside me-then some kid with encouragement from dad ("get it") stepped on my hand as I reached down. No way he was getting it but I got some nasty looks from other adults. The other 3 I gave to kids.

[WVRedsFan]

Good grief. He's a gas can. Here we go

[durl]

Gee, Votto. Badenhop needs your amazing glove.

[androosh]

And just as I type that the woo birds come out. Stop it!Woooooooo!!!!!!! (I hate the wooing, too. I just don't get it :/ )

[corkedbat]

Badenhop knows I was kidding - doesn't he?

[Tadasimha]

This is like a sick joke. I'd rather see Gregg than this guy again.

[Ironman92]

We got good Jason tonight.

And we got bad Milwaukee....no Gomez, Braun, Lucroy, Gennett

[durl]

No chance of Badenhop taking "The Mayor" nickname from Casey.

[Stray]

Man I miss a game and Phillips gets an extra base hit, Bruce has a great game and Byrd starts to hit?

Well at least I'm back in time for Badenhop lmao.

[faffy42]

I loathe badenhop. He is the absolute worst pitcher.

[WVRedsFan]

Get him out of there!!! Come on Price, do your job

[BluegrassRedleg]

price bringing on badenhop to pitch the 9th - trying to get aroldis a save opportunity.

nostraredus!

[Larkin Fan]

A 9 to 2 lead still isn't enough for Badenhop. Ridiculous.

[durl]

This pitcher looks like he knows he doesn't have major league stuff. Seems nervous.

[corkedbat]

Talk about a "Walk of Shame!" Herrera should just keep walking until he comes to his native lands (which could be Cucamonga for all I know).

[Tom Servo]

Badenhop's poor ERA.

[Tadasimha]

Price pulling out the big gun. Finish 'em off, Chappie

[Larkin Fan]

Ridiculous that Chapman has to come to rescue in this game.

[Stray]

Badenhop forcing Price to have to use Chapman tonight should warrant a DFA.

[durl]

Chapman has to come in a game when the Reds brought a 7 - run lead into the 9th. Sad.

[WVRedsFan]

Slam makes it 9-7. Just no need to bring in the gas can to start the beaten down team confidence.

[George Foster]

It's a travesty that Chapman has to pitch in this game. The whole bull pen should run foul poles

[BUTLER REDSFAN]

Badenslop cant even do a mop up job with a 7 run lead

[RedTeamGo!]

9-2 game going into the 9th and Aroldis Chapman had to be used. Badenhop should either be DFA'd or placed on the DL tomorrow morning.

[Stray]

Honestly, if you can't be trusted in the 9th inning with a 7 run lead then you serve no purpose on the team.

[WVRedsFan]

Here we go.

[BluegrassRedleg]

Aoooooooooooooouch.

[RedTeamGo!]

Haha - 5 run lead in the 9 and I do not even remotely feel confident. Truly amazing.

[George Foster]

ouch....that will turn 4 different shades of purple and green and yellow over the next 2 weeks

[corkedbat]

He could let gregg give up a couple before going all Chapman on them.

[durl]

Badenhop's poor ERA.
That's not an ERA. It's Nigel Tufnel's guitar amp volume.

[WVRedsFan]

Great decisions.

[Slippin'Jimmy]

That's what we get for having an offense first SS.

[Ironman92]

Ok Aroldis....care NOW!

[George Foster]

Cozart has to get a leg or arm on that ball

[RedTeamGo!]

My god. If the Reds lose this someone needs to lose their job. I don't even care who it is.

[kbrake]

Great decisions.

The 9th has been managed well. Perfect spot to use a guy who has struggled and then he didn't waste time going to someone else to risk it getting further out of hand. Badenhop deserves blame. Not Price.

[faffy42]

Badenhop should never throw another pitch for this team. Period.

[Chip R]

My wife is wrapped in 2 blankets and still cold.

And I just about got nailed by a line drive typing this.

What did I tell you?

[Kc61]

Great decisions.

Nothing wrong with Price's decision.

Just needs some different relievers on the team.

[durl]

The 9th has been managed well. Perfect spot to use a guy who has struggled and then he didn't waste time going to someone else to risk it getting further out of hand. Badenhop deserves blame. Not Price.
Price doesn't have to use him.

[George Foster]

be careful here

[RedTeamGo!]

Ryan Braun is going to hit a 3 run homer and this game is going 17 innings.

[BluegrassRedleg]

That's what we get for having an offense first SS.

Reboot of Trading Places, starring Zach Cozart and Starlin Castro.

[kbrake]

Price doesn't have to use him.

The guy has a good track record and a 2 year deal so yeah has to use him.

[durl]

Strike 4, coming up.

[WVRedsFan]

Disagree. Totally brake.

[Tom Servo]

We're good again! :beerme:

[BluegrassRedleg]

A:roll:dis!

[George Foster]

thank you baby Jesus....

[paulrichjr]

The 9th has been managed well. Perfect spot to use a guy who has struggled and then he didn't waste time going to someone else to risk it getting further out of hand. Badenhop deserves blame. Not Price.

I think he went two batters too long with Badenhop. I do agree using him was the right thing to do but then it became obvious that he should be pulled before he was. We WIN though!!!

[Kc61]

Price managed it fine IMO.

Good win.

[RedTeamGo!]

I think he went two batters too long with Badenhop. I do agree using him was the right thing to do but then it became obvious that he should be pulled before he was. We WIN though!!!

I would guess Chapman was not ready. But at this point it Badenhop is going to come into the game in any situation someone should be warming up next to him.

[durl]

The guy has a good track record and a 2 year deal so yeah has to use him.
Track record is decent, sure. But something ain't right. And he couldn't throw with confidence with a 7 - run lead against the worst team in the division playing their bench.

[TheBigLebowski]

BagOballs has to go. NOW.

[PuffyPig]

It sure is nice to have Chapman at the end of the bullpen.

That's a game that might have gotten away, and has previously pre-Chappy.

[Tony Cloninger]

The guy has a good track record and a 2 year deal so yeah has to use him.

I think I'm having a Red Foxx moment. 2 years? Another 2 year contract like that great Jack Hananahan and Skip Schumaker one? :angry: :bang:

Yeah I know he had decent numbers but is that the only way he gets players to come here is by offering 2 years?

[Tadasimha]

Thought that might really go off the rails there. Got the win! Get another tomorrow!

[WVRedsFan]

Price managed it fine IMO.

Good win.
All's well that ends well, but if the first two get on, you need to go to somebody else. JMO. A blowout win becomes a save situation because a pitcher can't find the strike zone.

[Tom Servo]

Badenhop isn't technically a 2 year deal. It's a 1 year, $1 million deal with either a $4M Mutual Option or $1.5M Buyout for 2016. So the Reds only invested $2.5 mill guaranteed, a fairly small amount for a guy with a solid track record. But boy has he been bad.

[Big Klu]

Congratulations once again to Jay Bruce, who has tied Vada Pinson for tenth place on the Reds' all-time home run list!


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
10. Jay Bruce - 186
12. Wally Post - 172
13. Joey Votto - 169
14. Brandon Phillips - 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

[durl]

Badenhop isn't technically a 2 year deal. It's a 1 year, $1 million deal with either a $4M Mutual Option or $1.5M Buyout for 2016. So the Reds only invested $2.5 mill guaranteed, a fairly small amount for a guy with a solid track record. But boy has he been bad.
Yeah. And I honestly want every roster player to exceed expectations, but it's hard to feel good about a bullpen guy who is consistently B-A-D when you need someone to show results.

[Tony Cloninger]

Badenhop isn't technically a 2 year deal. It's a 1 year, $1 million deal with either a $4M Mutual Option or $1.5M Buyout for 2016. So the Reds only invested $2.5 mill guaranteed, a fairly small amount for a guy with a solid track record. But boy has he been bad.

Blood pressure decreasing.

[Big Klu]

All's well that ends well, but if the first two get on, you need to go to somebody else. JMO. A blowout win becomes a save situation because a pitcher can't find the strike zone.

No save situation tonight.

[Tony Cloninger]

Great game by Bruce. I don't expect him to walk a lot, just better pitch selection overall. I hope this is the beginning of a hot streak.....again.

[WVRedsFan]

No save situation tonight.
For sure. What I meant was it would have been if not for him allowing runs to come in. A pitcher can't create one.

[Roy Tucker]

So, my wife and I left in the top of the 9th. I figured a 9-2 lead was money in the bank. And it was butt cold.

We had about a 20-25 minute walk back to the car. We're just about there and my wife says "you know, we haven't heard fireworks yet". I fire up ESPN game cast and say a very bad word. It's 9-6 and not over yet.

I think we need new bullpen guys. Like, a forklift replacement.

[Stray]

Just saw the highlight of the Brewer CF making a leaping catch to rob Phillips. Paired with his double, that was two very well hit balls tonight. With Byrd and Bruce also having good games maybe that's a sign that our offense is waking up.

Or maybe the Brewers suck. But hey, I'm trying to be optimistic.

[757690]

Reds are now 3-1 in games started by Marquis.

[villain612]

The Reds offense hates Johnny Cueto.

[757690]

Reds are now 3.5 games behind the.Cards

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[WVRedsFan]

After the Reds sweep of the Pirates, the Reds have gone 6-10. The Pirates have gone 11-6. Have mercy.

[Red Raindog]

Reds are now 3-1 in games started by Marquis.

our ace

[NebraskaRed]

Didn't someone on here make a bet involving whether Marquis would have a sub-5 era? I tried searching, but I couldn't find anything. I could have sworn someone did.

Anyway, it's at 5.48 now.

[redssince75]

Reds are now 3.5 games behind the.Cards

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Talking about striking distance in April......wow.

[757690]

Talking about striking distance in April......wow.

It was a joke. I thought the cheesy '90's movie poster made that clear ;)