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Tom Servo
05-09-2015, 08:11 PM
Hamilton 8
Byrd 7
Votto 3
Frazier 5
Phillips 4
Mesoraco DH
Boesch 9
Barnhart 2
Cozart 6


Jason Marquis is on the mound for your Cincinnati Redlegs, looking to win two games in one day.

Slippin'Jimmy
05-09-2015, 08:13 PM
If the guy behind home still hasn't moved someone may need to call the paramedics.

WVRedsFan
05-09-2015, 08:14 PM
Should be interesting. Reds with lots of brain farts in Game 1. If they get to the kid early, we could sweep. Byrd is making so much difference now.

The Operator
05-09-2015, 08:20 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ch8MzYclx5I

Tom Servo
05-09-2015, 08:21 PM
I like Rondon and will hope he has a great career...but hopefully he gets destroyed in his first start. :)

The Operator
05-09-2015, 08:22 PM
Billy on with a walk.

NC Reds
05-09-2015, 08:23 PM
Great AB Billy.

The Operator
05-09-2015, 08:25 PM
Boy, the Sox haven't had the greatest luck catching pitches today.

Billy to 3rd on passed ball.

Tom Servo
05-09-2015, 08:25 PM
I love the White Sox defense.

The Operator
05-09-2015, 08:27 PM
Byrd puts together a great plate appearance and walks after being down 0-2.

1st and 3rd, nobody out for Joseph Daniel.

Tom Servo
05-09-2015, 08:27 PM
Byrd walk(!)

Red Raindog
05-09-2015, 08:28 PM
I want a laugher early

NebraskaRed
05-09-2015, 08:28 PM
http://25.media.tumblr.com/e6d3f992dcd0ec0063ebfac8bc409907/tumblr_mzptxd3nrL1rjwb1io1_500.gif

LeDoux
05-09-2015, 08:28 PM
I really hope they play tomorrow's game. The Sox' bullpen may well be on fumes.

Red Raindog
05-09-2015, 08:30 PM
Votto = rusty

Slippin'Jimmy
05-09-2015, 08:30 PM
The way Harrelson said "joey Votto. Born in Canada. Grew up in Toronto." It almost sounded like he didn't realize Toronto is in Canada.

The Operator
05-09-2015, 08:32 PM
Well that sucked.

Chuckie
05-09-2015, 08:32 PM
Not cool man.

Red Raindog
05-09-2015, 08:32 PM
I'm not laughing

Tom Servo
05-09-2015, 08:32 PM
LOL Reds

The Operator
05-09-2015, 08:33 PM
The way Harrelson said "joey Votto. Born in Canada. Grew up in Toronto." It almost sounded like he didn't realize Toronto is in Canada.Whenever I start bemoaning Thom Brenneman , I always think to myself "Well it could be worse..."


You can put it on the boooooooaaaard, YES!

So terrible.

Gallen5862
05-09-2015, 08:33 PM
What happened?

Todd Gack
05-09-2015, 08:34 PM
That was a horrible K by Votto and a Votto-esque gaffe by Byrd.

Red Raindog
05-09-2015, 08:34 PM
What happened?

Byrd running -- Frazier pops out - Byrd nailed at 1B

NC Reds
05-09-2015, 08:34 PM
Is tonight the night Marquis gets his ERA under 5.00?

Slippin'Jimmy
05-09-2015, 08:34 PM
Surely Byrd realizes you don't have to tag up when running back to first....right?

Tom Servo
05-09-2015, 08:35 PM
a Votto-esque gaffe by Byrd.
Awesome job to work a Votto bash into something he had nothing to do with.

Tom Servo
05-09-2015, 08:37 PM
Is tonight the night Marquis gets his ERA under 5.00?
Tonight's the night he throws a no-hitter.

The Operator
05-09-2015, 08:38 PM
A marquee inning for Jason. 1-2-3

I'll be here all week, folks.

Todd Gack
05-09-2015, 08:38 PM
Awesome job to work a Votto bash into something he had nothing to do with.

I can't help it that our $225 million dollar man is our worst base runner.

LeDoux
05-09-2015, 08:38 PM
Anyone else experiencing the new MLB radio commercial at an absurd volume?

The Operator
05-09-2015, 08:40 PM
Awesome job to work a Votto bash into something he had nothing to do with.I'll never understand Todd Gack. I guess my heart belongs to Crazy Joe Davola.

TheBigLebowski
05-09-2015, 08:40 PM
There is no way to hit Marquis. He's just too good.

The Operator
05-09-2015, 08:41 PM
I can't help it that our $225 million dollar man is our worst base runner.But again, you went out of your way to criticize him. On a play he didn't have anything to do with.

Pretty weak.

NebraskaRed
05-09-2015, 08:42 PM
I can't help it that our $225 million dollar man is our worst base runner.

I know, right? Isn't it crazy that they're paying him 225 million this season? What a contract!

Slippin'Jimmy
05-09-2015, 08:43 PM
I can't help it that our $225 million dollar man is our worst base runner.


Lee Majors plays for the Reds?

Todd Gack
05-09-2015, 08:45 PM
But again, you went out of your way to criticize him. On a play he didn't have anything to do with.

Pretty weak.

I've got a feeling if I said it about Brandon Phillips, no one would care.

Mutaman
05-09-2015, 08:46 PM
Is it ok to criticise Joey for not putting the ball in Play with guys on first and third and none out? Somebody help me with the ground rules around here.

TheBigLebowski
05-09-2015, 08:46 PM
Friends, the Reds are playing and Marquis is pitching! How can you argue at a time like this??

The Operator
05-09-2015, 08:46 PM
I've got a feeling if I said it about Brandon Phillips, no one would care.I guess we'll never know!

Tom Servo
05-09-2015, 08:47 PM
Is it ok to criticise Joey for not putting the ball in Play with guys on first and third and none out? Somebody help me with the ground rules around here.
I didn't say a thing about Gack's comment about Votto's strikeout.

Mutaman
05-09-2015, 08:48 PM
Friends, the Reds are playing and Marquis is pitching! How can you argue at a time like this??

Hi Dude. What did you think of Mikey's effort the other night?

WVRedsFan
05-09-2015, 08:48 PM
Listened to the first game on the Sox feed. Worst I've ever heard. You never knew what was going on and even the inflection of the two unknown announcers was just boring.

Mutaman
05-09-2015, 08:49 PM
I didn't say a thing about Gack's comment about Votto's strikeout.

I know, I'm just asking a question.

LeDoux
05-09-2015, 08:50 PM
Friends, the Reds are playing and Marquis is pitching! How can you argue at a time like this??

Preach it! The heart of a warrior. The eye of a tiger. Bulletproof.

Todd Gack
05-09-2015, 08:50 PM
Is it ok to criticise Joey for not putting the ball in Play with guys on first and third and none out? Somebody help me with the ground rules around here.

1 ball in the strike zone and he strikes out? Just a horrible AB. Ok to criticize that?

Ironman92
05-09-2015, 08:50 PM
What was Phillips saying to LaRoche? Seemed upset at first and then jovial.

Tom Servo
05-09-2015, 08:50 PM
Marquis all over the place all of a sudden.

KYExtemper
05-09-2015, 08:51 PM
I just knew we were going to pay for not turning that double play....

Tom Servo
05-09-2015, 08:51 PM
Marquis gonna Marquis :/

Todd Gack
05-09-2015, 08:51 PM
Listened to the first game on the Sox feed. Worst I've ever heard. You never knew what was going on and even the inflection of the two unknown announcers was just boring.

Hey, according to our pretentious fans, Marty is the only one in baseball who is allowed to be horrible.

WVRedsFan
05-09-2015, 08:52 PM
This might be the perfect storm. Reds usually struggle against the unknown pitcher and Marqus being Marquis probably means trouble

Slippin'Jimmy
05-09-2015, 08:52 PM
Great play Zack

Mutaman
05-09-2015, 08:53 PM
THese guys simply refuse to be more than a .500 team.

NebraskaRed
05-09-2015, 08:54 PM
THese guys simply refuse to be more than a .500 team.

It's the top of the 3rd inning.

NC Reds
05-09-2015, 08:54 PM
I'll be glad when Raisal can assume this spot in the rotation.

Slippin'Jimmy
05-09-2015, 08:55 PM
This might be the perfect storm. Reds usually struggle against the unknown pitcher and Marqus being Marquis probably means trouble

George Clooney is a Reds fan. You may be right.

KYExtemper
05-09-2015, 08:57 PM
I have no idea why Cozart is hitting 9th tonight.

Tom Servo
05-09-2015, 08:58 PM
It's the top of the 3rd inning.
Better than .500 teams never fall behind!

Mutaman
05-09-2015, 08:59 PM
It's the top of the 3rd inning.

A reflection on 5 weeks of baseball so far, including the two innings from tonight's game.

KYExtemper
05-09-2015, 09:01 PM
If Cozart had been thrown out there I would've smacked my head into the wall.

Mutaman
05-09-2015, 09:01 PM
Better than .500 teams never fall behind!

Better than .5oo teams get the run in when they've won the first game of a double header and have first and third and nobody out against a young kid in the nightcap.

NebraskaRed
05-09-2015, 09:02 PM
Better than .5oo teams get the run in when they've won the first game of a double header and have first and third and nobody out against a young kid in the nightcap.

If the Reds end up winning this game do they still get the W or is it ruled invalid since they didn't get that run in in the first?

Tom Servo
05-09-2015, 09:02 PM
Better than .5oo teams get the run in when they've won the first game of a double header and have first and third and nobody out against a young kid in the nightcap.
Every time? They go 100/100 in that spot?

KYExtemper
05-09-2015, 09:02 PM
Man, if we had Flowers back there we'd have runners on 2nd and 3rd!

Mutaman
05-09-2015, 09:03 PM
If the Reds end up winning this game do they still get the W or is it ruled invalid since they didn't get that run in in the first? It will count. But if they don't win it, I suspect that failure will have a lot to do with it.

NebraskaRed
05-09-2015, 09:04 PM
http://25.media.tumblr.com/e6d3f992dcd0ec0063ebfac8bc409907/tumblr_mzptxd3nrL1rjwb1io1_500.gif

Mutaman
05-09-2015, 09:04 PM
Every time? They go 100/100 in that spot?

Better than .5oo teams usually get the run in when they've won the first game of a double header and have first and third and nobody out against a young kid in the nightcap.

WrongVerb
05-09-2015, 09:06 PM
Better than .5oo teams usually get the run in when they've won the first game of a double header and have first and third and nobody out against a young kid in the nightcap.

You've been keeping statistics?

The Operator
05-09-2015, 09:06 PM
2 RBI's for the 225 million dollar man!!!

2-2

JMO
05-09-2015, 09:06 PM
Joey

WVRedsFan
05-09-2015, 09:07 PM
Votto delivers as usual. He ain't Lee Majors, but he's good

Stray
05-09-2015, 09:08 PM
Heck of a swing

KYExtemper
05-09-2015, 09:08 PM
If we can get Rodon out, the White Sox have basically nothing in their bullpen.

Mutaman
05-09-2015, 09:08 PM
Big hit against the left hander in that situation.

WrongVerb
05-09-2015, 09:08 PM
Finally good to see Joey sacrifice for the team and get a hit with runners on.

Or something like that.

TheBigLebowski
05-09-2015, 09:09 PM
Hi Dude. What did you think of Mikey's effort the other night?

Mikey Lorenzen or Leake?

LeDoux
05-09-2015, 09:10 PM
have basically nothing in their bullpen.

Sounds familiar.

Mutaman
05-09-2015, 09:11 PM
Mikey Lorenzen or Leake?

The Mikey who's pitched 16 shutout innings in a row. ;)

Gallen5862
05-09-2015, 09:11 PM
http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/

The Reds have signed outfielder Jose Constanza to a minor-league deal, according to MLB.com’s transactions page. The 31-year-old Constanza collected 240 plate appearances with the Braves from 2011 through 2014, batting .273/.316/.323. He spent most of last season with Triple-A Gwinnett. The Braves released him last month.

PXShaman
05-09-2015, 09:11 PM
So is Joey Votto's Contract worth it? Honestly I think he is one of the best hitters they have ever had.

Chuckie
05-09-2015, 09:12 PM
Nice. Congrats to Jeff Shaw's son, Travis, on being promoted to the Red Sox (per Welsh).

The Operator
05-09-2015, 09:13 PM
http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/

The Reds have signed outfielder Jose Constanza to a minor-league deal, according to MLB.com’s transactions page. The 31-year-old Constanza collected 240 plate appearances with the Braves from 2011 through 2014, batting .273/.316/.323. He spent most of last season with Triple-A Gwinnett. The Braves released him last month.The Reds signed Costanza?!?!


http://s3.amazonaws.com/rapgenius/the-summer-of-george-meme.jpg

Chuckie
05-09-2015, 09:14 PM
So is Joey Votto's Contract worth it? Honestly I think he is one of the best hitters they have ever had.

We won't know the answer to this question for a long time. Last year? It was "Hell no." Now? It's like "Of course."

So, we'll see, but Votto's contract is certainly nothing that is crippling the Reds to say the least. I bet he'll end up earning every penny of that contract. But we won't know for a while.

TheBigLebowski
05-09-2015, 09:14 PM
The Mikey who's pitched 16 shutout innings in a row. ;)

He's a clever bowler with the heart of a champion.

Never would I doubt his worth.

I love all those guys. I love YOU, Megaman.

Chuckie
05-09-2015, 09:15 PM
Too early to get Cingrani warmed up? I'm thinking Cingrani for 5 innings and then Chapman the rest of the way.

Success!

WVRedsFan
05-09-2015, 09:16 PM
Marquis flirting with danger

Mutaman
05-09-2015, 09:16 PM
He's a clever bowler with the heart of a champion.

Never would I doubt his worth.

I love all those guys. I love YOU, Megaman.

Its nice to be loved, Dude.

The Operator
05-09-2015, 09:17 PM
Too early to get Cingrani warmed up? I'm thinking Cingrani for 5 innings and then Chapman the rest of the way.

Success!Seems like a great chance to get Gregg into a game and get rolling and build his confidence if you ask me.


Anybody?!? Eh?

Tom Servo
05-09-2015, 09:18 PM
gawd that was a horrible pitch, thank god it was foul

Chuckie
05-09-2015, 09:18 PM
Seems like a great chance to get Gregg into a game and get rolling and build his confidence if you ask me.


Anybody?!? Eh?

Man, are you drinking? Or, perhaps not drinking?

;)

Ironman92
05-09-2015, 09:19 PM
Byrd in his last 14 games (counting today) is hitting .356 with a 1.249 OPS

Chuckie
05-09-2015, 09:20 PM
Hell of a play by BP.

The Operator
05-09-2015, 09:21 PM
Man, are you drinking? Or, perhaps not drinking?

;)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hJ1S8aSAjJI

The Operator
05-09-2015, 09:22 PM
I never doubted Marquis for a second.

Chuckie
05-09-2015, 09:22 PM
Nice work Marquis. (Read: Nice work LaRoche missing a hanger.)

Tom Servo
05-09-2015, 09:22 PM
I never doubted Marquis for a second.
Same.

Mutaman
05-09-2015, 09:22 PM
With first open and an 0-2 count Marquis might want to waste a few.

Chuckie
05-09-2015, 09:24 PM
With first open and an 0-2 count Marquis might want to waste a few.

Fast-forward your TV bro. ;)

Mutaman
05-09-2015, 09:24 PM
Unreal. Second and third, two outs, lefty up, righty on deck, and he throws 4 in a row down the pipe, and gets away with it! Sparky is turning over.

The Operator
05-09-2015, 09:25 PM
Devin Mesoraco has a "Danger Bat" made from wood on his own property.

Now that's some stuff right there.

kaldaniels
05-09-2015, 09:25 PM
Jim Day has no shame going back to the well containing the "Mesaraco grows his own bats" story. And Grande happily piggybacks on to the tale.

WVRedsFan
05-09-2015, 09:25 PM
Mes is showing the rust

Chuckie
05-09-2015, 09:27 PM
I think Mes should go back to using bats NOT from his property.

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Our favorite backup QB! Boesch.

- - - Updated - - -

Price finally gives Boesch a start ... and it's against a lefty. Because, of course.

WVRedsFan
05-09-2015, 09:27 PM
Boesch shows me nothing.

LeDoux
05-09-2015, 09:27 PM
Few know the Legend of Jason Marquis. He was dipped in the River Styx as a child and became immortal. However, it was a drought year in the underworld and his head and right arm were not submerged. So he is unstoppable except when using his pitching arm or his brain.

Chuckie
05-09-2015, 09:28 PM
Reds should seriously have Cingrani warming up now. Tony for 3-4, Chapman for 2, get yo brooms out.

Tadasimha
05-09-2015, 09:28 PM
Devin Mesoraco has a "Danger Bat" made from wood on his own property.

Now that's some stuff right there.

Now I'm going to have this song in my head every time Mes bats from now on! "Danger Baaaaaaaat"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wv43hKSzBws

WVRedsFan
05-09-2015, 09:29 PM
Reds should seriously have Cingrani warming up now. Tony for 3-4, Chapman for 2, get yo brooms out.our manager would not do that. It's not in the book.

Mutaman
05-09-2015, 09:29 PM
Few know the Legend of Jason Marquis. He was dipped in the River Styx as a child and became immortal. However, it was a drought year in the underworld and his head and right arm were not submerged. So he is unstoppable except when using his pitching arm or his brain.

Watching on Gameday really separates the men from the boys: JC and Leake, really smart. Jason, not so smart.

NebraskaRed
05-09-2015, 09:32 PM
I'm happy to see that the mannequin/Weekend at Bernie is still sitting there.

Chuckie
05-09-2015, 09:34 PM
Barnhart gunned him down!

Tadasimha
05-09-2015, 09:34 PM
I'm happy to see that the mannequin/Weekend at Bernie is still sitting there.

Wonder if he's started to smell yet?

The Operator
05-09-2015, 09:34 PM
Tucker shows the cannon off.

1 out

_Sir_Charles_
05-09-2015, 09:35 PM
Okay, THAT was funny. Kris Bryant hit his first MLB homerun tonight. After he crosses the plate and jogs to the dugout...it's completely empty. Not a soul. :O) He ran straight down the tunnel to find the team. Good fun...even if it IS the Cubs.

Barnhart with a cannon.

Tadasimha
05-09-2015, 09:35 PM
Gunned him!

Tom Servo
05-09-2015, 09:35 PM
The Brownsburg Rifle!

Red Raindog
05-09-2015, 09:35 PM
don't run on him or you will be Tuckered OUT

Slippin'Jimmy
05-09-2015, 09:35 PM
Great throw Tucker!

Chuckie
05-09-2015, 09:35 PM
I have a strong dislike for Jason Marquis.

WrongVerb
05-09-2015, 09:36 PM
Wow Barnhart!

Alexi Ramirez on fire. No one else on the team is, so that helps.

The Operator
05-09-2015, 09:36 PM
And Barnhart saved a run.

Chuckie
05-09-2015, 09:36 PM
Marquis is awful. Time to warm up Cingrani, Price.

The Operator
05-09-2015, 09:36 PM
3-2 Sox

Tadasimha
05-09-2015, 09:36 PM
don't run on him or you will be Tuckered OUT

Nice! :thumbup:

_Sir_Charles_
05-09-2015, 09:37 PM
Marquis and Gregg....the two I didn't understand from day 1.

Tom Servo
05-09-2015, 09:37 PM
I'm pretty sure somebody recently said Marquis wasn't smoke and mirrors, which struck me as weird because that's literally ALL he is.

WVRedsFan
05-09-2015, 09:37 PM
Ramirez and now hard hit ball by Beckhem says Marquis is about to give up a few. 3-2 Sox

cincrazy
05-09-2015, 09:38 PM
Watching Jason Marquis pitch is like watching a drunk walk a high wire from one skyscraper to another.

WrongVerb
05-09-2015, 09:38 PM
Time to get Gregg up? Oh, wait...

Tadasimha
05-09-2015, 09:38 PM
Now would be a good time to have Cingrani warming

Chuckie
05-09-2015, 09:38 PM
Does "Over His Head" Price even have anyone warming up?

This is about to get away from us ... against a crap team.

The Operator
05-09-2015, 09:38 PM
How are these guys making such good contact?

87 mph right down the middle should be good enough to retire major league hitters.

Cedric
05-09-2015, 09:38 PM
I love baseball. What the hell is Jeff Pico going to say to really make a difference when someone has the stuff of Jason Marquis. Quit wasting your energy guys.

KYExtemper
05-09-2015, 09:38 PM
It's clear in this ball game that the White Sox have the better pitcher. Marquis just has nothing to strike anyone out and he's leaving too much stuff up at the letters this inning.

Chip R
05-09-2015, 09:40 PM
Marquis being Marquis.

Mutaman
05-09-2015, 09:40 PM
When Jason doesn't throw the ball over the plate, he gets in trouble. When he throws the ball over the plate, he gets in trouble.

Tom Servo
05-09-2015, 09:40 PM
Guessing Villarreal is the long man in this one.

NC Reds
05-09-2015, 09:41 PM
Mediocrity continues to elude Marquis.

Tadasimha
05-09-2015, 09:41 PM
Well, that could have gone a LOT worse

NebraskaRed
05-09-2015, 09:41 PM
How did Marquis get out of that inning with only giving up one run? I mean I know how, but how??

cincrazy
05-09-2015, 09:41 PM
I love baseball. What the hell is Jeff Pico going to say to really make a difference when someone has the stuff of Jason Marquis. Quit wasting your energy guys.

"You're a champion, Jason. That's why our beloved Uncle Walt brought you here. Now grit your way through this with your veteran savvy!"

WVRedsFan
05-09-2015, 09:41 PM
Lucky that didn't become four runs instead of one

_Sir_Charles_
05-09-2015, 09:42 PM
Well, that could have gone a LOT worse

True. We could've had Flowers behind the plate. Or Marquis on the moun....oops.

Kc61
05-09-2015, 09:43 PM
Cingrani is now a short reliever in the late innings. That's the best use of him.

This isn't his spot.

NC Reds
05-09-2015, 09:44 PM
Marquis ERA sitting at a stout 5.40. Maybe we can lock him up for 2016 and beyond.

Mutaman
05-09-2015, 09:44 PM
I think this is an important game. A sweep would be a big deal. Price needs to make sure he doesn't let Marquis put this game out of reach.

KYExtemper
05-09-2015, 09:45 PM
One run game here. Kevin Gregg might be warming up at any moment!

_Sir_Charles_
05-09-2015, 09:45 PM
Cozart with a bomb...but to the wrong part of the park. It's AWWWWWWFULLY deep out there.

LeDoux
05-09-2015, 09:45 PM
Only the Reds would look at a guy that had this line: ERA+ 84 FIP 5.65 WHIP 1.521 in 2013, not pitch in 2014, and think "that guy is our starter." A least a month showing something at AAA is warranted, no? But alas, I am just preaching to the choir. Another turn on the broken record.

Tom Servo
05-09-2015, 09:45 PM
Damn, I thought Cozart got more of that then he did.

Slippin'Jimmy
05-09-2015, 09:46 PM
Um...I'm only getting the game in standard def...but please tell me someone took the statue guy's seat. He's not only moving now but there have been some more.....rather drastic changes.

Red Raindog
05-09-2015, 09:46 PM
Nice! :thumbup:

to be honest -- I think I read something like that about him as a prospect somewhere --

Razor Shines
05-09-2015, 09:47 PM
Grande and Welsh discussing Marquis' strong suits. You know, making outs at the plate with contact rather than just striking out like other pitchers.

KYExtemper
05-09-2015, 09:48 PM
Damn, I thought Cozart got more of that then he did.

I thought it had a chance, but it looked like he got a little too much uppercut on it. Still, I'm glad Cozart is hitting so well.

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Um...I'm only getting the game in standard def...but please tell me someone took the statue guy's seat. He's not only moving now but there have been some more.....rather drastic changes.

Ha, I'm glad I'm not the only one that noticed.

Tom Servo
05-09-2015, 09:48 PM
Um...I'm only getting the game in standard def...but please tell me someone took the statue guy's seat. He's not only moving now but there have been some more.....rather drastic changes.
You've never changed your skin color during a long double header?

_Sir_Charles_
05-09-2015, 09:51 PM
7 k's now for Rodon. 8 in a row sat down.

KYExtemper
05-09-2015, 09:51 PM
This game has the feel of one that Price was just like "Ah, screw it."

_Sir_Charles_
05-09-2015, 09:52 PM
You've never changed your skin color during a long double header?

Depends on how long the break is between the games.

_Sir_Charles_
05-09-2015, 09:53 PM
Phillps makes that look SOOOOO easy. It's anything but.

Tom Servo
05-09-2015, 09:54 PM
Good news: Pirates beat the Cardinals, and the Brewers are laying an ass whooping on the Cubs.

Tadasimha
05-09-2015, 09:54 PM
That was fast! :eek:

WVRedsFan
05-09-2015, 09:54 PM
Just like that Jason has. 5-pitch inning.

_Sir_Charles_
05-09-2015, 09:55 PM
1-2-3 for Cueto

Mutaman
05-09-2015, 09:55 PM
Big 5th inning for Jason. He moved it around and hit the corners.

_Sir_Charles_
05-09-2015, 09:55 PM
Good news: Pirates beat the Cardinals, and the Brewers are laying an ass whooping on the Cubs.

Yep. I mentioned it earlier, if you haven't seen it, go watch the clip of Kris Bryant hitting his first dinger. It's good for a laugh.

bobbitt15
05-09-2015, 09:56 PM
This game has the feel of one that Price was just like "Ah, screw it."

Based on...?

_Sir_Charles_
05-09-2015, 09:57 PM
Vottomatic with another single....and then a brain fart. Why try to stretch that?

The Operator
05-09-2015, 09:57 PM
Bad to decision to try and stretch that to a double, Joey.

Slippin'Jimmy
05-09-2015, 09:57 PM
Damn it Lee Majors!

Tadasimha
05-09-2015, 09:58 PM
Aw, Joey

KYExtemper
05-09-2015, 09:59 PM
Can the White Sox quit making crazy defensive plays?

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Based on...?

Cozart hitting 9th for starters.

Tom Servo
05-09-2015, 09:59 PM
Bleh. Cabrera isn't supposed to be much of a defensive player, but on the other hand, Joey isn't much of a speedster.

Razor Shines
05-09-2015, 09:59 PM
Boy that's like thinking you got away with a silent fart in a crowded room but realizing you actually pooped your pants.

The Operator
05-09-2015, 09:59 PM
1-2-3 for CuetoJohnny will roundhouse kick you if you use his name in place of Jason Marquis ever again.

WrongVerb
05-09-2015, 09:59 PM
Good news: Pirates beat the Cardinals, and the Brewers are laying an ass whooping on the Cubs.

And during that Pirates game, they executed the one-of-a-kind 4-5-4 triple play (http://screengrabber.deadspin.com/pirates-execute-rare-4-5-4-triple-play-1703379452).

Tadasimha
05-09-2015, 10:00 PM
Frazier will be glad to see Rodon out of the game

_Sir_Charles_
05-09-2015, 10:00 PM
Johnny will roundhouse kick you if you use his name in place of Jason Marquis ever again.

Cueto, Marquis....same thing.

WrongVerb
05-09-2015, 10:00 PM
I've got no problem with Joey's decision. You have to play with aggression to win consistently.

Slippin'Jimmy
05-09-2015, 10:01 PM
Boy that's like thinking you got away with a silent fart in a crowded room but realizing you actually pooped your pants.

I wouldn't know. I swear.

_Sir_Charles_
05-09-2015, 10:03 PM
Rocco is long overdue for a big-fly. I'd be fine with him correcting that tonight.

Chuckie
05-09-2015, 10:05 PM
Mesoraco looks like a player that should be on the DL.

Oh, because he should be.

WVRedsFan
05-09-2015, 10:05 PM
Rocco is long overdue for a big-fly. I'd be fine with him correcting that tonight.

No. Baseball is a funny game. Skipper knocks the cover off the ball in game one and Rocco looks lost in game 2

Chuckie
05-09-2015, 10:06 PM
Jason Marquis is the worst thing ever. 4-2 ChiSox.

_Sir_Charles_
05-09-2015, 10:06 PM
Boom. 4-2 Pale hose.

The Operator
05-09-2015, 10:06 PM
4-2

Jason Marquis makes me sad.

Tom Servo
05-09-2015, 10:06 PM
Let's see if Marquis can wiggle his way to a quality start.


lol nevermind. HR. 4-2 game.

KYExtemper
05-09-2015, 10:06 PM
Well, despite that homer I wouldn't write us off yet with the White Sox bullpen now being called upon.

Tadasimha
05-09-2015, 10:06 PM
Crushed it

The Operator
05-09-2015, 10:07 PM
Mesoraco looks like a player that should be on the DL.

Oh, because he should be.Don't tell the other message boards though. Because how would that help Redszone?!?

Mutaman
05-09-2015, 10:07 PM
Pitch was right down broadway. Right on a tee.

Tom Servo
05-09-2015, 10:07 PM
'Mistake pitches' are like 73% of what Marquis throws.

WVRedsFan
05-09-2015, 10:07 PM
This White Sox team can hit. Not a good thing for Marquis.

Chuckie
05-09-2015, 10:07 PM
Let me guess. Even with a fresh 'pen, Price has no one warming up right now.

cincrazy
05-09-2015, 10:08 PM
Probably close to 30% of me hopes this team loses every game the rest of the season. They deserve that kind of karma for making me watch Jason Marquis and Kevin Gregg.

Razor Shines
05-09-2015, 10:08 PM
You can't really blame this game on Marquis, you guys. He's only played part of one season in the AL, he doesn't get in his normal flow unless he gets to bat.

NC Reds
05-09-2015, 10:08 PM
Bad teams wheel out washed up guys like Marquis every five days. Why settle for this?

_Sir_Charles_
05-09-2015, 10:09 PM
Let me guess. Even with a fresh 'pen, Price has no one warming up right now.

No hurry. Cueto's only at 80 pitches. Marquis....damnit, MARQUIS. I've got to quit mixing these guys up.

The Operator
05-09-2015, 10:09 PM
Lol


5-2

Chuckie
05-09-2015, 10:09 PM
Another scrub just hit a HR off Marquis. Holy hell.

5-2.

Get him out of there Price. You dolt.

_Sir_Charles_
05-09-2015, 10:09 PM
Make it 5-2. 14 homeruns as a TEAM coming into the day. 5 today.

KYExtemper
05-09-2015, 10:09 PM
ROFL. TV commentators talk about how impressive Marquis is and on the next pitch Beckham goes deep.

cincrazy
05-09-2015, 10:09 PM
5-2. You can put it on the boooooaaaaarrrrrddddd, yessss, yessss, yessss

Tadasimha
05-09-2015, 10:10 PM
annnnnnd it's getting out of hand

Cedric
05-09-2015, 10:10 PM
Chris he just sucks really bad. Please stop trying to be nice.

Slippin'Jimmy
05-09-2015, 10:10 PM
I knew I shouldn't have started Marquis on my fantasy teams.





















Ha. Yeah right.

_Sir_Charles_
05-09-2015, 10:10 PM
Villareal warming.

The Operator
05-09-2015, 10:10 PM
Barnhart to Marquis: "Stop throwing it down the middle. Also, add about 8-10 mph to your fastball if you can."

Chuckie
05-09-2015, 10:11 PM
Price is trying to give this game away. With a fresh Cingrani, he has Villarreal warming up.

Cyclone792
05-09-2015, 10:11 PM
Marquis is giving up homers at an Eric Milton circa 2005 rate. Not that this isn't any surprise...

LeDoux
05-09-2015, 10:11 PM
Does Gameday mis-categorize Marquis' 77MPH pitch as a change-up? Or does he really try to get away with a steady diet of change ups?

Razor Shines
05-09-2015, 10:12 PM
ROFL. TV commentators talk about how impressive Marquis is and on the next pitch Beckham goes deep.

Welsh literally was in the afterglow of "impressive" when Beckham hit that ball.

cincrazy
05-09-2015, 10:12 PM
Hey guys David Ross just pitched a scoreless 8th inning for the Cubs. Maybe we can work out a trade and give him some innings.

Chuckie
05-09-2015, 10:12 PM
The White Sox hitters who aren't in the lineup must be pissed. This is basically like hitting off a slow-pitch softball pitcher.

Red Raindog
05-09-2015, 10:12 PM
This White Sox team can hit. Not a good thing for Marquis.

ummm --- they're last in runs scored in the AL --- by a bunch --- Jason is working on that

cincrazy
05-09-2015, 10:13 PM
Marquis is giving up homers at an Eric Milton circa 2005 rate. Not that this isn't any surprise...

I would rather eat dog poop than defend Eric Milton, but at least when Milton gave up those bombs it was in the middle of the steroid era. Marquis is pitching in an entirely different era and is just as bad. That's saying something.

WrongVerb
05-09-2015, 10:13 PM
NO. The games DIDN'T get away! They kept running ineffective relievers out there!

Red Raindog
05-09-2015, 10:13 PM
Marquis is giving up homers at an Eric Milton circa 2005 rate. Not that this isn't any surprise...

I thought that name was never to be typed here

Cedric
05-09-2015, 10:13 PM
It's like mashing a wiffle ball.

coryfly
05-09-2015, 10:14 PM
I follow you guys on here all the time but seldom comment. I also know, obviously, that Cingrani is now a MR/LR guy or whatever. I assume you guys know better than I do but what was the reason for Marquis over Cingrani as a starter? I know Marquis isn't a bullpen guy but was there a reason Cingrani wasn't kept a starter with another BP guy brought in versus Marquis being brought in and Cingrani sent to the pen? I follow the team pretty seriously but not all of the offseason stuff as much. I know this seems like just jumping on a guy who most people have no faith in but there has to be a reason that was given. Anyway, just wondering and now seems as good a time as any to wonder out loud I guess.

Chuckie
05-09-2015, 10:14 PM
Goodnight Marquis.

You suck buddy.

Here comes Keepin' It Villarreal.

_Sir_Charles_
05-09-2015, 10:15 PM
"and that indeed is the last pitch Jason Marquis is going to throw" - Marty

Don't tease me Marty. Oh....you mean last pitch tonight. Dammit.

WVRedsFan
05-09-2015, 10:15 PM
NO. The games DIDN'T get away! They kept running ineffective relievers out there!

Word.

Mutaman
05-09-2015, 10:15 PM
A team with some real stars, some holes, very good defense, horrible base running, terrible middle relief, and a not very good manager. = A .500 ball club.

NC Reds
05-09-2015, 10:15 PM
Idiot Price finally makes a change.

Chuckie
05-09-2015, 10:16 PM
I follow you guys on here all the time but seldom comment. I also know, obviously, that Cingrani is now a MR/LR guy or whatever. I assume you guys know better than I do but what was the reason for Marquis over Cingrani as a starter? I know Marquis isn't a bullpen guy but was there a reason Cingrani wasn't kept a starter with another BP guy brought in versus Marquis being brought in and Cingrani sent to the pen? I follow the team pretty seriously but not all of the offseason stuff as much. I know this seems like just jumping on a guy who most people have no faith in but there has to be a reason that was given. Anyway, just wondering and now seems as good a time as any to wonder out loud I guess.

Because the Reds' front office likes to subject us to torture.

This is seriously the answer that makes the most sense. I honestly don't know why the Reds would think Jason "No One Else In MLB Wants Me" Marquis is a better option for the rotation than Tony Cingrani. There is zero logic behind this.

Razor Shines
05-09-2015, 10:16 PM
I follow you guys on here all the time but seldom comment. I also know, obviously, that Cingrani is now a MR/LR guy or whatever. I assume you guys know better than I do but what was the reason for Marquis over Cingrani as a starter? I know Marquis isn't a bullpen guy but was there a reason Cingrani wasn't kept a starter with another BP guy brought in versus Marquis being brought in and Cingrani sent to the pen? I follow the team pretty seriously but not all of the offseason stuff as much. I know this seems like just jumping on a guy who most people have no faith in but there has to be a reason that was given. Anyway, just wondering and now seems as good a time as any to wonder out loud I guess.

Nope!

Tom Servo
05-09-2015, 10:16 PM
I assume you guys know better than I do but what was the reason for Marquis over Cingrani as a starter?
Bryan Price is apparently the reason, he said he pushed for Cingrani to be moved to the pen and he was a very vocal booster of Marquis gaining a rotation spot during spring training.

It is a big part of the reason why I believe Price needs to be fired.

Chuckie
05-09-2015, 10:17 PM
Welsh is off his game tonight. Praising Marquis. Now calling Villarreal a "survivor"?

cincrazy
05-09-2015, 10:17 PM
I follow you guys on here all the time but seldom comment. I also know, obviously, that Cingrani is now a MR/LR guy or whatever. I assume you guys know better than I do but what was the reason for Marquis over Cingrani as a starter? I know Marquis isn't a bullpen guy but was there a reason Cingrani wasn't kept a starter with another BP guy brought in versus Marquis being brought in and Cingrani sent to the pen? I follow the team pretty seriously but not all of the offseason stuff as much. I know this seems like just jumping on a guy who most people have no faith in but there has to be a reason that was given. Anyway, just wondering and now seems as good a time as any to wonder out loud I guess.

I think the Reds worry about Cingrani's health, and also his ability to keep his pitch count down (which more or less go hand in hand). He's never really developed great secondary stuff, so they think he's better suited for the pen than the rotation. Why on God's green earth they would choose Marquis as one of their 5 guys going forward, I have no earthly idea.

LeDoux
05-09-2015, 10:17 PM
So, you pitch the guy that is not good enough to be on your 25 man roster, eh?

_Sir_Charles_
05-09-2015, 10:18 PM
Tucker, Tucker, Tucker. Just a joy to behold.

The Operator
05-09-2015, 10:18 PM
I follow you guys on here all the time but seldom comment. I also know, obviously, that Cingrani is now a MR/LR guy or whatever. I assume you guys know better than I do but what was the reason for Marquis over Cingrani as a starter? I know Marquis isn't a bullpen guy but was there a reason Cingrani wasn't kept a starter with another BP guy brought in versus Marquis being brought in and Cingrani sent to the pen? I follow the team pretty seriously but not all of the offseason stuff as much. I know this seems like just jumping on a guy who most people have no faith in but there has to be a reason that was given. Anyway, just wondering and now seems as good a time as any to wonder out loud I guess.All great questions.

Bryan Price is for some reason convinced Tony can't be a starter, despite him pitching like a bordlerine TOR guy in 2013.


Yet he has unlimited faith in Marquis and Gregg. For reasons we will never know or understand.

Razor Shines
05-09-2015, 10:18 PM
Bryan Price is apparently the reason, he said he pushed for Cingrani to be moved to the pen and he was a very vocal booster of Marquis gaining a rotation spot during spring training.

It is a big part of the reason why I believe Price needs to be fired.

Ok, so not "nope"?

Chuckie
05-09-2015, 10:18 PM
Barnhart keeps gunnin' down fools.

50YrRedsFan
05-09-2015, 10:18 PM
Villareal's body looks like Broxton's...a little bit smaller, but still hefty.

WVRedsFan
05-09-2015, 10:18 PM
Pedro...Gotta use the new toy. Cingrani rusts in the corner.

Mutaman
05-09-2015, 10:18 PM
I follow you guys on here all the time but seldom comment. I also know, obviously, that Cingrani is now a MR/LR guy or whatever. I assume you guys know better than I do but what was the reason for Marquis over Cingrani as a starter? I know Marquis isn't a bullpen guy but was there a reason Cingrani wasn't kept a starter with another BP guy brought in versus Marquis being brought in and Cingrani sent to the pen? I follow the team pretty seriously but not all of the offseason stuff as much. I know this seems like just jumping on a guy who most people have no faith in but there has to be a reason that was given. Anyway, just wondering and now seems as good a time as any to wonder out loud I guess.

Tony has had some injury issues so maybe they figured he would be healthier in the bullpen. That being said, have no idea for the strange way Price has used him.

KronoRed
05-09-2015, 10:19 PM
I follow you guys on here all the time but seldom comment. I also know, obviously, that Cingrani is now a MR/LR guy or whatever. I assume you guys know better than I do but what was the reason for Marquis over Cingrani as a starter?

Veteran leadership.

cincrazy
05-09-2015, 10:20 PM
Either the Reds aren't putting their best foot forward in attempting to win, or they HONESTLY BELIEVE that Jason Marquis and Kevin Gregg can help them win baseball games in 2015. I'm not sure which pisses me off more, but one of the two is true.

_Sir_Charles_
05-09-2015, 10:20 PM
I think the Reds worry about Cingrani's health, and also his ability to keep his pitch count down (which more or less go hand in hand). He's never really developed great secondary stuff, so they think he's better suited for the pen than the rotation. Why on God's green earth they would choose Marquis as one of their 5 guys going forward, I have no earthly idea.

This.

I can understand the thinking on Cingrani somewhat. I still think he could find success starting, but I get the logic behind him going to the pen. Gregg and Marquis...logic is sitting in the corner laughing it's butt off.

Razor Shines
05-09-2015, 10:21 PM
Veteran leadership.

Oh that gets me warm and Schumachery all over.

Chuckie
05-09-2015, 10:22 PM
The Reds are probably going to hover around .500 all season, keep us interested, but not go anywhere. Course, just over .500 will probably be enough to make the playoffs as the second wildcard.

50YrRedsFan
05-09-2015, 10:22 PM
Can we find a RF that can hit?

_Sir_Charles_
05-09-2015, 10:22 PM
Bryan Price is for some reason convinced Tony can't be a starter, despite him pitching like a bordlerine TOR guy in 2013.

To be fair, even considering how good he was in 2013, he only went 7 innings 4 times. He's always had a problem with his pitch efficiency.

Chuckie
05-09-2015, 10:23 PM
Nice. Walk to Cozart. Two on, one down for Billy Baseball.

coryfly
05-09-2015, 10:24 PM
Thanks for all the replies. I seldom post so appreciate you guys taking my question seriously (and providing some both sobering and entertaining answers as well). I love following the threads here though. It is nice to share frustration and elation at times. It feels like group therapy or something maybe. Plus, my wife hates baseball so she couldn't care less.

_Sir_Charles_
05-09-2015, 10:25 PM
Zack Duke coming in.

Chuckie
05-09-2015, 10:25 PM
Here comes former Reds' legend Zach Duke.

Razor Shines
05-09-2015, 10:25 PM
Can we find a RF that can hit?

At least we're down from "Can we find a LF and RF that can hit?"