4/30/15 Reds @ Braves. Tucker Strikes Again

[NebraskaRed]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CD3RaJHWMAEv2jz.jpg:large

[villain612]

Seriously, who names their son Shelby?

[Tom Servo]

Shelby Miller on the mound for Atlanta. Looks like DatDude is the only Redleg to have a particular measure of success against him.

[GADawg]

just glad we don't have to look at Garza again....worst facial hair in the game

[mikesreds]

Shouldn't Byrd be batting 8th or 9th, or maybe not at all!

[ScotlandRed]

I know it sounds too simple but I think you just put people in the line up where they are hitting best eg. Votto 2nd Cozart 8th and then go from there. Cozart in the 2 hole just isn't working.

[Rantly]

Shelby Miller on the mound for Atlanta. Looks like DatDude is the only Redleg to have a particular measure of success against him.

That's only because he was with the Cards.

[50YrRedsFan]

Shouldn't Byrd be batting 8th or 9th, or maybe not at all!;

This is what frustrates me big time....a perfect time for Boesch to face a right hander, and a perfect time for Byrd to sit against a RH, and Price continues to run Byrd out there everyday with his 33% K rate.

[villain612]

Eh...we need more at bats from Byrd to see if he's going to turn it around or not before pulling the plug. If it's mid-May, and he's still around a .440 ops, then I'd consider making a more permanent switch in LF with Boesch.

[traderumor]

Eh...we need more at bats from Byrd to see if he's going to turn it around or not before pulling the plug. If it's mid-May, and he's still around a .440 ops, then I'd consider making a more permanent switch in LF with Boesch.Why Boesch? What has he done to earn a job?

[villain612]

Why Boesch? What has he done to earn a job?

Don't ask me.

Ask the posters above.

[ScotlandRed]

If our next permanent option of Boesch then we might as well call it a day. If Byrd continues to struggle I sincerely hope Walt would trade for another LF

[traderumor]

If our next permanent option of Boesch then we might as well call it a day. If Byrd continues to struggle I sincerely hope Walt would trade for another LF

Or a backup 1b man.

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Don't ask me.

Ask the posters above.

Gotcha, missed the sarcasm.

[Donder]

If our next permanent option of Boesch then we might as well call it a day. If Byrd continues to struggle I sincerely hope Walt would trade for another LF

Rotate between Leake, Marquis, and Lorenzen when they're not pitching. Boom, you essentially created an extra roster spot. Price considered a genius. Cubs trade us Russell for Price and institute College of Coaches II. Votto named player-manager. World Series titles. Let's get this ball rolling.

[50YrRedsFan]

Why Boesch? What has he done to earn a job?

He hasn't even been given a chance to fail.....give him an opportunity and see what happens.

[Chuckie]

LOL. Batting Cozart second again.

Price just doesn't get it and never will.

[Chuckie]

[QUOTE=traderumor;3265877]Or a backup 1b man.

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Vital

The quote function is not this difficult man. You can figure it out. ;)

[ScotlandRed]

[QUOTE=ScotlandRed;3265881]

The quote function is not this difficult man. You can figure it out. ;)

I did not do well with that one

[Donder]

Phillips scratched due to illness.

Per my at bat app.

Will it be Skip or Negron?

[klw]

C. Trent Rosecrans @ctrent · 15m 15 minutes ago

New #Reds lineup: Hamilton 8, Cozart 6, Votto 3, Frazier 5, Bruce 9, Byrd 7, Schumaker 4, Barnhart 2, Leake 1


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‏@ctrent

#Reds scratch Brandon Phillips. He is apparently ill

He must be really sick for him to miss a game in his hometown. Hope he has a speedy recovery.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Shelby Miller on the mound for Atlanta. Looks like DatDude is the only Redleg to have a particular measure of success against him.

I see Phillips got scratched due to illness.

[Raisor]

LOL. Batting Cozart second again.

Price just doesn't get it and never will.

With the players available, what would your lineup be?

[CaiGuy]

Phillips scratched due to illness.

Per my at bat app.

Will it be Skip or Negron?

Great, now BP's out for the year too.

Kremchick dropped the ball on this one. If Walt wasn't sleeping on the job he could have DLed him 2 weeks ago. But noooo.

[kaldaniels]

Didn't you announce you are done with the Reds yesterday, Chuckie?

This reminds me of the Seinfeld episode where George quits his job but has regret so he shows back up on Monday and pretends nothing happened.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Didn't you announce you are done with the Reds yesterday, Chuckie?

This reminds me of the Seinfeld episode where George quits his job but has regret so he shows back up on Monday and pretends nothing happened.

He's following the Braves now obviously. You're so dense sometimes Kal. :O)

[Chuckie]

With the players available, what would your lineup be?

I'd start with Cozart in the 8 hole and go from there. That's where he's most comfortable; that's where he produces the best (judging by the numbers). Perhaps Cozart 7th with Barnhart playing, but Cozart in the two hole (even before it was learned BP couldn't play) proves once again Price doesn't get it. Cozart should never bat second. He's a low OBP guy with a propensity to ground into double plays. That's the opposite of what you want out of your No. 2 hitter.

[Chuckie]

Didn't you announce you are done with the Reds yesterday, Chuckie?

This reminds me of the Seinfeld episode where George quits his job but has regret so he shows back up on Monday and pretends nothing happened.

And in that same thread I admitted I was speaking out of frustration.

Like the Seinfeld reference though. However, now I'm going to have to spike your drink like George did to his boss that embarrassed him.

And you got a lot of "likes" on your post from the usual sheeple. Nicely done.

[Raisor]

I'd start with Cozart in the 8 hole and go from there. That's where he's most comfortable; that's where he produces the best (judging by the numbers). Perhaps Cozart 7th with Barnhart playing, but Cozart in the two hole (even before it was learned BP couldn't play) proves once again Price doesn't get it. Cozart should never bat second. He's a low OBP guy with a propensity to ground into double plays. That's the opposite of what you want out of your No. 2 hitter.

Come on, let's see your lineup. Let's see if you get it or not

[villain612]

This is performance art.

[Chuckie]

Come on, let's see your lineup. Let's see if you get it or not

Are you suggesting that batting Cozart second is a wise move? You answer that question and I'll give you the lineup you've requested. (Hint: This is basically a baseball IQ test. Proceed with caution when answering.)

[50YrRedsFan]

If I was making up the lineup tonight (with BP not in lineup):
Boesch LF
Votto 1B
Frazier 3B
Bruce RF
Schumacher 2B
Cozart SS
Barnhart C
Leake P
Hamilton CF

Note:
It is very hard to make a decent lineup with the players on this team

[Raisor]

Are you suggesting that batting Cozart second is a wise move? You answer that question and I'll give you the lineup you've requested. (Hint: This is basically a baseball IQ test. Proceed with caution when answering.)

If the regulars were all available, including Rocco and Phillips, absolutely not. I wouldn't have Hamilton leading off either.

With Rocco and Phillips out of the lineup I don't mind Cozart there.

I'd rather Bruce hit there, but I can live with it.

And I'll take my baseball iq over your's any day of the week. I like fooling around but I'm wicked smart. Ask my mom.

[Chuckie]

Keep in mind, Price's original lineup for this game was released BEFORE Phillips was ruled out. And he still had Cozart batting second.

So, with BP, here's how the lineup should have looked:

1. Hamilton
2. Votto
3. Frazier
4. Bruce
5. Phillips
6. Byrd
7. Barnhart
8. Cozart (or you could flip Barnhart/Cozart)

Batting a player like Cozart in the two hole is mindless. And if he has a good night tonight, it doesn't make it a wise move. You could drive home drunk and not hurt anyone and not get a DUI, but that doesn't make it a good decision just because it happened to work out well.

With BP out, I'd bat Byrd second (actually I'd rather have Boesch in there) and Schumaker 6th. Not ideal, but better than batting Cozart in the two hole.

[Red Raindog]

Great, now BP's out for the year too.

Kremchick dropped the ball on this one. If Walt wasn't sleeping on the job he could have DLed him 2 weeks ago. But noooo.

Can we assume Pena will be the next one to linger on the bench with a not to spoken about injury?

[Chuckie]

If the regulars were all available, including Rocco and Phillips, absolutely not. I wouldn't have Hamilton leading off either.

With Rocco and Phillips out of the lineup I don't mind Cozart there.

I'd rather Bruce hit there, but I can live with it.

And I'll take my baseball iq over your's any day if the week. I like fooling around but I'm wicked smart. Ask my mom.

I'll be sure to ask her. ;)

[villain612]

There aren't many good lineup options currently. Not gonna skewer Price over this one.

And although it won't hold up over the entire season, Cozart currently has a .826 ops.

The guy you want to put there is rocking a .441 one.

[Chuckie]

I have a feeling George Grande will be on the call tonight.

That NFL Draft is beginning in about an hour though!

Randy Gregory is going to spark one up right on stage after getting drafted. It's going to be good entertainment.

[Big Klu]

I see Phillips got scratched due to illness.

When is Walt going to bring in a LEGIT backup 2B? ;)

[Chuckie]

There aren't many good lineup options currently. Not gonna skewer Price over this one.

And although it won't hold up over the entire season, Cozart currently has a .826 ops.

The guy you want to put there is rocking a .441 one.

When making these decisions, it would be wise to consider this fact:

Career stats > Stats based on 21 games this season.

But if you think Cozart magically turned into a good hitter, it's all good.

[Raisor]

Cozart, for the record, is ops-ing over 800 for April.

Ride him higher in the lineup while he's hot, move him back down when he's not

[Chuckie]

OK, no George Grande. The night is off to a good start.

[villain612]

When making these decisions, it would be wise to consider this fact:

Career stats > Stats based on 21 games this season.

But if you think Cozart magically turned into a good hitter, it's all good.




And although it won't hold up over the entire season, Cozart currently has a .826 ops.

[Chuckie]

Cozart, for the record, is ops-ing over 800 for April.

Ride him higher in the lineup while he's hot, move him back down when he's not

But hasn't he done the brunt of his damage batting from the 8 hole? Seems he never hits as well when he bats second. I would look it up to prove I'm right, but I'm lazy.

[Chuckie]

I love that the Cardinals traded away a good young starting pitcher like Shelby Miller for one of the most-overrated players in all of baseball: Jason Heyward.

[Tom Servo]

damn, what a play

[villain612]

Great throw.

[Chuckie]

Quality AB there from Cozart. (Nope.)

[Chuckie]

Bulls up 12-4 early on the Bucks in Game 6.

[Will M]

since BP is out tonight every ball will be hit to Skip!

He did a nice job on the DP

[Tom Servo]

I'm fine with walking Freeman just about every time.

/cue a big hit by Kelly Johnson

[Will M]

I'm fine with walking Freeman just about every time.

/cue a big hit by Kelly Johnson

Skip took care of it

[klw]

Shelby is tossing a no-hitter.

[Tom Servo]

Thought Bruce got all of that one.

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Marlon Byrd is going to give me an aneurysm.

[Donder]

Quality AB there from Cozart. (Nope.)

Oooh can I play too? Nice AB there from Byrd. (Not.)

[RedTeamGo!]

Marlon Byrd wears depends

[cincrazy]

Thought Bruce got all of that one.

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Marlon Byrd is going to give me an aneurysm.

It's reached the point for me where even when Marlon does something well I get angry, because that justifies (in Price's mind) giving him the same amount of playing time.

[Tom Servo]

http://i.imgur.com/AWElnx5.jpg

I love swinga! To the moon and in the June-a, and the spring-a. I love to swinga! Towards the sky that's blue or a double for two.
I looooooove to swiiiiiiing.

[_Sir_Charles_]

I like fooling around but I'm wicked smart.

This immediately made me think of Good Will Hunting. :O)

[Tom Servo]

Schumaker leadoff double!

[cincrazy]

Tucker Barnhart had a home run yesterday and another ball he drove into the left center gap that was run down, and he starts his night off tonight with a double into left center field. So far, so good young man.

Whoops! Apparently that was Skip. I AM IN SHOCK.

[Raisor]

This immediately made me think of Good Will Hunting. :O)

Well I got her number, so how do you like them apples?

[_Sir_Charles_]

Well I got her number, so how do you like them apples?

I'd tell you....but I gotta go see about a girl. *slides his ticket across the table*

(I still find it hard to believe he's gone. I loved Robin)

[Tom Servo]

well that's just bad luck

[_Sir_Charles_]

Toddfather showing off.

[Tom Servo]

Frazier robs Markakis of extra bases, nice grab.

[_Sir_Charles_]

1-2-3 for Leake.

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I haven't heard, anybody hear why Phillips is out? (other than "illness")

[Tom Servo]

Leake looking good thru 3 frames.


Lively crowd here tonight on Redszone! Hope your favorite NFL team makes a great pick...unless your favorite team is in the NFC South with my Carolina Panthers.

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1-2-3 for Leake.

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I haven't heard, anybody hear why Phillips is out? (other than "illness")
He came down with something, Jim Day said he was vomiting a lot and showed up to the park dehydrated and needed an IV.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Thanks Tom

[cincrazy]

Leake looking good thru 3 frames.


Lively crowd here tonight on Redszone! Hope your favorite NFL team makes a great pick...unless your favorite team is in the NFC South with my Carolina Panthers.

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He came down with something, Jim Day said he was vomiting a lot and showed up to the park dehydrated and needed an IV.

I was thinking the same. It's almost like it's the middle of September and we're on pace for 95 losses and a last place finish. I've been as critical and pouty as anyone, but my gosh it's baseball! I'm savoring every minute of it, even if it causes me torture.

[villain612]

Man...Cozart taking a walk.

something Byrd hasn't done all year.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Vottomatic! 2 bagger!

[cincrazy]

"And this is gonna plate the game's first run." Ugh, Thom.

Regardless, Votto with a smash, runners at second and third with nobody out. Let's go boys!

[Tom Servo]

Riggleman is the anti-Steve Smith. Cozart held up at third on a Votto double.

[_Sir_Charles_]

1 down, men on 2nd & 3rd for Bruce

[Tom Servo]

Thom really harping on this Frazier/runner on 3rd base thing.

[Chuckie]

Great job not sending Cozart, Riggleman. He's like the reverse Steve Smith.

[cincrazy]

Welp.Frazier strike out, Bruce lines into a double play, and that's that.

[_Sir_Charles_]

CRAP! Smoked a liner...right at Freeman. DP to end the inning. Can't be mad at Jay for that one. He scalded it.

[Tom Servo]

http://media.tumblr.com/465d7e6fe4f5a52146e95614abad161a/tumblr_inline_mp68vtBEIf1qz4rgp.jpg

[The Operator]

Well that sucks.

[Chuckie]

"And this is gonna plate the game's first run." Ugh, Thom.

Regardless, Votto with a smash, runners at second and third with nobody out. Let's go boys!

I know, Thom needs to quit predicting what's going to happen while a play is in progress. He's a damn PBP announcer, not Ms. Cleo.

[Chuckie]

Alright my homies, I'll be flipping back and forth between this and the NFL Draft now. Go Reds!

[Todd Gack]

CRAP! Smoked a liner...right at Freeman. DP to end the inning. Can't be mad at Jay for that one. He scalded it.

I'm shocked Jay hit it right at someone on the right side of the infield.

[_Sir_Charles_]

*whew* I thought that was gone off the bat. Loud out to Bruce from Freeman.

[cincrazy]

I'm shocked Jay hit it right at someone on the right side of the infield.

He crushed that ball. Bad luck is part of the game.

[50YrRedsFan]

Welp.Frazier strike out, Bruce lines into a double play, and that's that.

The Reds have definitely been cursed.:bang:

[_Sir_Charles_]

I'm shocked Jay hit it right at someone on the right side of the infield.

I'm happy with Jay right now. He's laying off pitches out of the zone and putting solid wood on strikes. Can't ask for more than that from ANY hitter IMO.

[Tom Servo]

Bad luck is part of the game.To Thom Brennaman, it is UNBELIEVABLE. Every single time.

[cincrazy]

Did Thom just say Mark Berry did a great job as the third base coach while the camera zoomed in on Jim Riggleman? The volume is down real low here, but it kind of sounds like Thom is pooping all over Riggleman.

[NebraskaRed]

To Thom Brennaman, it is UNBELIEVABLE. Every single time.

If they score 5 runs one inning, but go 1-2-3 the next, he finds that unbelievable as well.

And they have NOT scored...since...the...last...inning.

[Red Raindog]

That Brave is Tuckered out

[Tom Servo]

Great rifle from Barnhart.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Tucker has a freaking rifle back there. I used to love watching Hanigan defensively...but Barnhart is CONSIDERABLY better IMO and that's saying something.

[NebraskaRed]

Perfect throw by Barnhart.

[50YrRedsFan]

Great rifle from Barnhart.

Now if he can learn to hit.

[Red Raindog]

We don't need any hitting up the middle!
[emoji48]

[NebraskaRed]

My favorite part is when Byrd swings at the first pitch.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Now if he can learn to hit.

True. But IMO he's a nearly perfect backup catcher. Exactly what the Reds need with Rocco. I'll hate to see Pena go but there's no way you can bring him back next year when Tucker's clearly ready...and VERY cheap.

[villain612]

BYRD WALK!!!!!

[_Sir_Charles_]

I hear that they will haunt.

Now MAKE them haunt!

[Tom Servo]

Byrd


walk?




???????????????????

[NebraskaRed]

What the BryanPrice? Byrd walked!

[_Sir_Charles_]

Rope to short by Skip.

[Tom Servo]

This Braves defense is silly tonight.

[_Sir_Charles_]

What the BryanPrice? Byrd walked!

Nice. :)

[cincrazy]

I stopped watching for a minute. Marlon Byrd walked? As in back to the dugout walked after a K?

[_Sir_Charles_]

Tucker K's on a high strike. 2 down for Leake.
Leake K's to end the inning.

This might be the best I've seen Miller. He's changing speed, moving it all around the zone with control. Unfortunately impressive.

[NebraskaRed]

"Well, at least we got his pitch count up a little": Your 2015 Cincinnati Reds.

[_Sir_Charles_]

I keep watching that highlight of Tucker throwing out Johnson. That's like defensive porn. His pop and release. Wow. The throw...just perfect.

[Tom Servo]

That's like defensive porn.


How old are you? Do you want to be humiliated?

[villain612]

Mlb.tv feed sucks

[NebraskaRed]

Leake is looking good. Get 'em the win.

[50YrRedsFan]

fast game...both offenses MIA

[_Sir_Charles_]

fast game...both offenses MIA

Agree with the speed of the game. TOTALLY disagree with the MIA offenses. There have been a ton of absolutely SMASHED balls. The defense on both sides has been impressive as hell. So has the pitching for the most part.

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Billy Hamilton strikes out into a double. :O)

[Red Raindog]

My favorite part is when Byrd swings at the first pitch.

somebody has to do BP's job tonight

[_Sir_Charles_]

Cozy singles. So Hamilton ends up at second anyway. Oh well. :O)

[Tom Servo]

Nice! 2 on, no out. And the heart of the order up.

[villain612]

Votto rules.

[_Sir_Charles_]

VOTTOMATIC! 2 bagger plates Billy. 1-0 Reds with still nobody out. 2nd & 3rd.

[Red Raindog]

This just in -- Votto is a tough out

[Tom Servo]

Vottomatic!

1-0 Redlegs.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Outside of the occasional big fly, Todd's looked kinda bad at the plate lately. Hopefully that changes right here.

[Tom Servo]

I hope Frazier snaps this runner at 3rd/less than 2 out streak by hitting a HR that nails Thom in the face.

[Red Raindog]

Outside of the occasional big fly, Todd's looked kinda bad at the plate lately. Hopefully that changes right here.

or not

:eek:

[Stray]

Don't think Frazier is a 3 hole hitter. I like him more around 5-6

[Donder]

Good thing for Frazier that a strike out is the same as any other out.

A couple days ago when they put Fraizer in the clean-up spot for the first game he joked about how the extra base hit drought from that spot was going to end. I think he jinxed himself.

[_Sir_Charles_]

IBB to Bruce to get to Byrd. Come on Byrd.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Probably should've been a K looking there. Full count now.

K's swinging on ball 4. :(

Up to Skip. Liner to left to end the inning.

Definitely should've done more with that than just 1 run. Frustrating.

[Red Raindog]

Are the Reds under .100 with RISP?

It feels like it......

[kbrake]

Such a struggle to find the big hit when Votto isn't up. Starting to understand why last year was so painful to watch.

[Tom Servo]

http://media.tumblr.com/465d7e6fe4f5a52146e95614abad161a/tumblr_inline_mp68vtBEIf1qz4rgp.jpg

[SweetLou1990]

Good thing we have Joe

[faffy42]

Well...that blew.

[757690]

Shelby Miller has matured into a fine pitcher. I'm impressed.

[SweetLou1990]

1 run.......

[Tom Servo]

awful.

[Stray]

Bad baseball.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Shelby Miller has matured into a fine pitcher. I'm impressed.

Yep. When he's gotten into a bind, he's pitched even better. Certainly the best I've seen him (outside of the brain-fart walks)

[Tom Servo]

Miller's not even a big-time strikeout pitcher, that's the worst part.

[50YrRedsFan]

squandering scoring chances will haunt.

[faffy42]

Good move to walk bruce there... paid off for them. Byrd had a good at bat..til that last swing. Frazier ugly.

[villain612]

If we had no Votto, we'd seriously have scored maybe 20 runs all year.

[kbrake]

And to think the biggest debate in the offseason was Votto's approach.

[Red Raindog]

There's your run Mike ---

[_Sir_Charles_]

Miller's not even a big-time strikeout pitcher, that's the worst part.

Tonight he is. Throwing harder than I normally see him and excellent movement and location for the most part. But some bad ab's from Frazier have helped him out.

[Chip R]

Byrd was very unselfish there.

[NebraskaRed]

Is there any rule stating that catchers HAVE to squat down? Could Mesoraco be the first standing catcher? Let's try it and see if anyone notices.

or what if he was sitting on a small chair?

[_Sir_Charles_]

Leake is on cruise control. Looking VERY sharp.

[SweetLou1990]

Seriously low pitch count for Leake. Dare I say he could go 8 innings?

[_Sir_Charles_]

Is there any rule stating that catchers HAVE to squat down? Could Mesoraco be the first standing catcher? Let's try it and see if anyone notices.

or what if he was sitting on a small chair?

I don't recall Tony Pena squatting down very much. Sitting down, you betcha.

9025

[Red Raindog]

Is there any rule stating that catchers HAVE to squat down? Could Mesoraco be the first standing catcher? Let's try it and see if anyone notices.

or what if he was sitting on a small chair?

9024

[Chip R]

Seriously low pitch count for Leake. Dare I say he could go 8 innings?

8th inning is for Gregg.

[_Sir_Charles_]

TUCKER! :jump: 2-0 Reds! BOOM!

Is he learning to hit? :)

LEAKE! :jump: 3-0!

[The Operator]

Tucker!

2-0

[villain612]

Titans took Mariota with the second pick, if anyone cares.

[Red Raindog]

8th inning is for Gregg.

you are out of my will --- Tucker is in

[RedlegJake]

Tucker! Who was it said he doesn't belong here?

[Tom Servo]

Barny! :jump:

[NebraskaRed]

http://www.oldtimer.ru/upload/Films/Taker/1.jpg

[marcshoe]

I just got here--was the thread title already 'Tucker Strikes Again'?

[Chip R]

Rally killer for Barnhart.

[RedlegJake]

LEAKE HR!!!!

[The Operator]

Leake goes deep!!!!!!!

3-0

[Tom Servo]

Leake! :jump:

[marcshoe]

The best-hitting rotation in baseball. And that includes the American League.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Bottom of the order rally killers! :O)

Surprisingly, Leake's first hit of the year.

[NebraskaRed]

Leake!

[Stray]

Well okay then :beerme:

[Tom Servo]

Frazier and Byrd should feel like real jamokes right about now.

[The Operator]

Tucker Barnhart and Mike Leake just hit back to back homers.


Gentlemen - the apocolypse is upon is.

[villain612]

3 solo homers again tonight.

Just imagine how good the offense would be if they could get on base in front of those guys.

[Donder]

https://vimeo.com/126561846

If you can't understand her, this is my daughter yelling "Tucker!"

[_Sir_Charles_]

2 down after Cozy pounds another one, this one at Simmons. Lots of those tonight.

[Tom Servo]

3 solo homers again tonight.

Just imagine how good the offense would be if they could get on base in front of those guys.
2, remember Votto drove in Hamilton with a double.

[Raisor]

They don't pay Votto to pull balls foul!!!

[The Operator]

3 solo homers again tonight.

Just imagine how good the offense would be if they could get on base in front of those guys.If Marty has taught me anything, it's that a lack of RBI are entirely the fault of the hitter. NOT a lack of runners on base for said hitter to drive in.

[villain612]

2, remember Votto drove in Hamilton with a double.

I'm predicting the future Tom.

[_Sir_Charles_]

2, remember Votto drove in Hamilton with a double.

Germans? Forget it, he's rolling.

[Chip R]

Frazier and Byrd should feel like real jamokes right about now.

Incorrect. Byrd was being unselfish swinging at ball 4 last inning. Why be selfish and just drive in 1 run when you could drive in multiple runs?

[villain612]

This is what happens when I don't drink in the game thread.

[faffy42]

devin who?

[_Sir_Charles_]

As well as he's pitched, that's only Leake's 3rd punchout.

[The Operator]

Leake looking pretty good. 92 on that last K.

[Tom Servo]

Great pitching there against Freeman.

[The Operator]

As well as he's pitched, that's only Leake's 3rd punchout.I had a talk with him before the game.

"Relax, all right? Don't try to strike everybody out. Strikeouts are boring! Besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls - it's more democratic."

[_Sir_Charles_]

I had a talk with him before the game.

"Relax, all right? Don't try to strike everybody out. Strikeouts are boring! Besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls - it's more democratic."

Just don't tell Callaspo what the next pitch is.

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1-2-3 for Leake. 89 pitches. 89 EASY pitches. Zero problem letting him go 9 from me.

[Roy Tucker]

Leake has his mojo workin'

[villain612]

I think its fair to say that we got Good Leake tonight.

[RedlegJake]

Leake is spot on tonight, I love how fast he works

[Stray]

Gotta send Leake out for the 8th with a big leash. Even if a couple get on, compared to the other guys we could bring in I'll live with the results.

[Roy Tucker]

I think its fair to say that we got Good Leake tonight.

Nothing like a good Leake.

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Leake is spot on tonight, I love how fast he works

Browning-esque.

[villain612]

Nothing like a good Leake.



How old are you? Do you want to be humiliated?

[_Sir_Charles_]

Donnie Veal in. Come on Todd...make a meal out of him.

BOOM! :jump: Todd! 4-0 Reds.

[The Operator]

Todd Father!

4-0

[NebraskaRed]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4FWgcLVjTmQ

[RedlegJake]

There's your 3rd solo shot Villain

[cincrazy]

I'm predicting the future Tom.

hahaha Frazier goes deep as villain nails it.

[villain612]

I'm predicting the future Tom.

[Tom Servo]

Frazier! :jump:

[Raisor]

Around goes Frazier!

[Red Raindog]

How old are you? Do you want to be humiliated?

when you get our age you pick your pleasures from a different list.....

[Chip R]

This lead is starting to become Gregg proof.

[marcshoe]

Donnie Veal in.

Him?

[villain612]

The Reds should pay me.

I could even be a backup first baseman sometimes.

[Tom Servo]

Bruce is getting the shaft tonight, good lord.

[NebraskaRed]

This lead is starting to become Gregg proof.

Don't say that. Never say that. Don't you ever say that.

[The Operator]

Alright, villian - what numbers should I pick for the lotto tonight?


And Byrd with a hit! Seriously scared the world is going to end tonight, fellas.

[RedlegJake]

This lead is starting to become Gregg proof.

There is such a thing? But is it Badenproof?

[_Sir_Charles_]

Bruce is getting the shaft tonight, good lord.

Yep. Snakebit tonight. He's looked great at the dish tonight...NOTHING to show for it.

[The Operator]

The cold shoulder for Frazier in the dugout was pretty funny. If nothing else these guys seem to all like each other.

[Chip R]

Him?

Egg?

[Raisor]

What's Chuckie going to complain about?

[_Sir_Charles_]

There is such a thing? But is it Badenproof?

Screw that. I let Leake go 9.

[Tom Servo]

Can we face the Brewers and Donnie Veal every night?

[Chip R]

There is such a thing? But is it Badenproof?

False. No lead is Baden proof.

[757690]

Tortured Baby Cow not fooling anyone tonight.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Egg?

Not getting this reference at all.

[Red Raindog]

Not getting this reference at all.

Ham? -- Him? :dunno:

[Razor Shines]

Egg?

She calls it a man-egg.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Ham? -- Him? :dunno:

Yeah. It went from me saying Veal...to "him"...to "egg". No clue.

[RedlegJake]

Braves announcers just compared Mike Leake to Roy Oswalt. Favorably.

[kbrake]

What's Chuckie going to complain about?

I enjoy Chuckie just a little passionate at times haha

[Chip R]

Not getting this reference at all.

Watch Arrested Development.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Leake k's with men on 1st & 3rd. Slacker.

[Donder]

9028
Not getting this reference at all.

9029

[RedlegJake]

I enjoy Chuckie just a little passionate at times haha

A little Chuck Amok keeps the board lively

[_Sir_Charles_]

Watch Arrested Development.

Ah. That's why. Never seen it.

[Red Raindog]

Yeah. It went from me saying Veal...to "him"...to "egg". No clue.

I took Chip out of my will earlier tonight (Tucker is now in) -- maybe it has affected him

[Tom Servo]

She calls it a man-egg.
http://d15irhca3igrs6.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/tumblr_m52e00b0yR1qbtyvd.gif

[Raisor]

9028

Her?

[cincrazy]

This lead is starting to become Gregg proof.

Shhhh there is no such thing.

[Raisor]

Ah. That's why. Never seen it.

Dude. See it.

Brilliant show.

They set up gags in season one that don't pay off until years later.

[Chip R]

I took Chip out of my will earlier tonight (Tucker is now in) -- maybe it has affected him

You don't have any money anyway.

[Roy Tucker]

She calls it a man-egg.

goo goo g'joob

[villain612]

One day when I make my own moonshine, I may rate the alcohol content as Gregg-proof.

[Raisor]

I love Mae Whitman. It's a travisity she's being replaced in Indepedence Day 2: Electric Bugaloo

[The Operator]

Through 8 with under 100 pitches.

Let him go 9, Bryan!

[Tom Servo]

Mike freakin Leake

[_Sir_Charles_]

1-2-3 for Leake. 12 in a row now. 97 pitches.

Like I said...let him go for the CG.

[RedlegJake]

2 hitter heading to the 9th. Leake-proof. In other news, Disco and his 1.04 ERA goes tomorrow and Latos? Oh, yeah - he popped a hammie last night.

[Raisor]

2 hitter heading to the 9th. Leake-proof. In other news, Disco and his 1.04 ERA goes tomorrow and Latos? Oh, yeah - he popped a hammie last night.

Oh snap

[Tom Servo]

Who pitches the 9th?

[_Sir_Charles_]

:jump: BILLY!

[The Operator]

BILLY! 5-0 Reds!

[RedlegJake]

What the heck? Now Hamilton cracks a solo shot

[kbrake]

I'd let Leake have the 9th if he wants it.

[Tom Servo]

BillyBall! :jump:

[Razor Shines]

I love Mae Whitman. It's a travisity she's being replaced in Indepedence Day 2: Electric Bugaloo

Was there more to do that wasn't done in Independence Day 1?

[Roy Tucker]

Billy should drop and do 20 for that HR.

[NebraskaRed]

I wish Price would put me in this game so I could hit a solo HR