5/11/2015 Braves at Reds

[cumberlandreds]

The "dominant" OBP at the top of the Reds lineup will continue for one more night.


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

[cumberlandreds]

Bravo's lineup:

1. Nick Markakis (L) RF
2. Andrelton Simmons (R) SS
3. Freddie Freeman (L) 1B
4. Kelly Johnson (L) LF
5. Alberto Callaspo (S) 3B
6. A.J. Pierzynski (L) C
7. Jace Peterson (L) 2B
8. Cameron Maybin (R) CF
9. Shelby Miller (R) P

[NebraskaRed]

Price seems to be reluctant to move Hamilton out of the leadoff spot because he doesn't want to damage his confidence. In general, Price seems to care more about his players' feelings than the team's performance.

That kind of approach will get you a lot of, "He was a good manager, a nice guy" quotes after you're fired.

[villain612]

I thought we were playing the Barves.

[Edd Roush]

How does it look downtown right now? It is raining pretty hard up here in Mason.

[Stray]

I'd be okay with Cozart leading off.

Not real sure where the best spot for Hamilton is. 9th?

[klw]

Storms are in the area but are not too widespread at this point
http://images.intellicast.com/WxImages/RadarLoop/bwg_None_anim.gif

[_Sir_Charles_]

I like Zack right where he is. Just because a player is hot, don't try to put a round peg in a square hole. Cozart is NOT a top of the lineup kind of hitter. Never has been, never will be. Just enjoy his good play and leave him alone IMO. Joey should be hitting second though...or first.

[villain612]

I feel like the title of this thread needs to be edited to include the subtitle "Gregg Independence Day".

[villain612]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qOV1J0Gi3w0

[Tadasimha]

I feel like the title of this thread needs to be edited to include the subtitle "Gregg Independence Day".

Greggdependence!

[villain612]

Greggdependence!

Definitely a disease.

[klw]

Looks like some rain is about to move through. Not a long duration storm hopefully.

[villain612]

lol at Patriots fans losing their mind in my FB feed right now.

[Tom Servo]

Mark Sheldon ‏@m_sheldon 1m1 minute ago
Negron now starting at SS for Cozart. No word on why, yet. #reds


crud

[_Sir_Charles_]

Mark Sheldon ‏@m_sheldon 1m1 minute ago
Negron now starting at SS for Cozart. No word on why, yet. #reds


crud

Cozart unable to play due to the emotional trauma of seeing Gregg pack up his locker. Simply too much for him.

[villain612]

Tarp is on field in advance of an anticipated series of storms that will move through the area. We will not be able to begin tonight's game on time. We will provide our next update at approximately 7:30pm.

[miamiredskin]

The Wrath of Gregg

[757690]

Heyworth is turning the corner, but considering the loss of Wainwright, I have to think the Cards are regretting trading Shelby Miller.

[Red Raindog]

Cozart - sore wrist again

[JaxRed]

Cozart - sore wrist again

From high-fiving teammates after Gregg news

[Chuckie]

I have to think the Cards are regretting trading Shelby Miller.

Especially considering the fact they traded him for Jason Heyward, who is one of the most-overrated players in MLB.

[villain612]

The Wrath of Gregg



We continue to track what appears to be one last rain cell moving towards the ballpark from the southwest. Our hope is to be able to play baseball after that cell moves through the area. Next update at approximately 8:15PM.

[Chuckie]

Looking at the radar, the storm has moved through. Hopefully they'll start the game soon.

[Tadasimha]

The Wrath of Gregg

Greggnado?

[Chuckie]

First pitch: 8:50. Tarp is off.

[villain612]

Greggnado?

Your game thread game is strong so far.

[Stray]

Bruce didn't play that well

[757690]

Bruce might the worst Gold Glove caliber OF ever.

[NebraskaRed]

Byrd does what Bruce didn't.

[mikesreds]

Mike Leake should lead off!

[Tadasimha]

Mike Leake should lead off!

Walk and stolen base for Hamilton

[WrongVerb]

Could have timed A.J. Pierzinskckeosoe's throw to 2nd with a sundial.

[kaldaniels]

Bleachers are back in at Wrigley.

That was fun while it lasted.

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Shelby Lester.

[villain612]

Braves are lucky Billy didn't score on that one.

[Slippin'Jimmy]

Hmm. Interesting pick off attempt there.

[villain612]

2 0 3

[WrongVerb]

Difference between this year and last. Steve Smith would have sent BHam there.

[Roy Tucker]

Riggleman had the stop sign up the whole time.

[Tadasimha]

Billy Havoc

[WrongVerb]

Riggleman had the stop sign up the whole time.

BHam on 3rd with one out? Yeah, better that than chancing sending him home.

[NebraskaRed]

2 0 3

He breezed past that number so quickly i didn't catch it.

[Tadasimha]

That was a swing?

[Tom Servo]

That was a swing?
That's what I was thinking.

[Roy Tucker]

Miller is a steady diet of high cheese.

[WrongVerb]

That was a swing?

Looked like Joey thought it was.

[Red Raindog]

RISP Blues

[kramer1]

Same crap. Different day.

[NebraskaRed]

I'm curious, what are they hitting with RISP?

[kaldaniels]

Looked like Joey thought it was.

If the ump says he swung, Joey is now gonna agree.

[Cursh14]

I'm curious, what are they hitting with RISP?

Seriously. I wish the broadcasters would do their job and bring it up. Maybe repeat it a few times in case I missed it the first 150.

[villain612]

Thom's love of the Nationals continues.

And we aren't even playing them.

[RedsfaninMT]

Seriously. I wish the broadcasters would do their job and bring it up. Maybe repeat it a few times in case I missed it the first 150.

Game is on ESPN...not great, but a heckuva lot better than Thomb.

[Tadasimha]

Leake looking in command early

[villain612]

Same crap. Different day.

And you're back for more.

[WrongVerb]

Seriously. I wish the broadcasters would do their job and bring it up. Maybe repeat it a few times in case I missed it the first 150.

Careful there. They might be inclined to repeat the story about Mez's bats.

[kramer1]

.167? Good god

[Roy Tucker]

Cozart would have had that ball.

[villain612]

Eat shift and die!

[kramer1]

And you're back for more.

I'm rolling the boulder up the hill again, yes.

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Even odds we don't score here?

[Cursh14]

I am liking how this inning is going thus far. Let's bring them in boys!

[Tadasimha]

Miller not having the best command early

[BCubb2003]

Lots of OBP here.

[villain612]

I feel good about Leake hitting here.

[Roy Tucker]

Tucker with good wood.

;)

[Stray]

But does Tucker grow his own trees for bat lumber?

[NebraskaRed]

I like Tucker. For a back up back up catcher, you can't ask for more.

[villain612]

Dat Reds baserunning doe

[kaldaniels]

That all evened out.

[Rantly]

I feel good about Leake hitting here.

hit it hard

[kramer1]

WTF is Bruce doing?

[kaldaniels]

That all evened out.

Well didn't see Negron running so I guess it would have been 2nd and 3rd.

[Roy Tucker]

So why does Bruce get high fives galore in the dugout?

[WrongVerb]

Good play by Bruce to stay in that rundown. #fundamentals

[NebraskaRed]

Does Thom realize that other teams also don't score every single time someone is on base?

[villain612]

I like Tucker. For a back up back up catcher, you can't ask for more.

Cardale Barnhart

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So why does Bruce get high fives galore in the dugout?

They're still celebrating Gregg getting DFA'd.

[RedlegJake]

Bruce took away any double play on a hard hit ball - it wasn't a dumb move at all

[kramer1]

1 run? I guess that's better than 0.

#Redsbaseball

[Roy Tucker]

Good play by Bruce to stay in that rundown. #fundamentals

Ok, makes sense.

[kramer1]

Bruce took away any double play on a hard hit ball - it wasn't a dumb move at all

Negron was running on the pitch. Bruce apparently doesn't know the signs

[NebraskaRed]

1 run? I guess that's better than 0.

#Redsbaseball

Serious question: How many runs would they have needed to score there for you not to make a snarky comment?

[RedlegJake]

Negron was running on the pitch. Bruce apparently doesn't know the signs

you're wrong again but whatever

[kramer1]

you're wrong again but whatever

Negron was stealing. How is that wrong? Rewind and watch, buddy.

[Slippin'Jimmy]

With the Giants coming to town it's time for Walt to finally pull off the trade I've been waiting on for years. Jim Day for Amy G.

Make that happen Walt!

[kramer1]

Serious question: How many runs would they have needed to score there for you not to make a snarky comment?

The Reds haven't won a playoff series in 20 years. They get what they deserve. Same as the Bengals.

[villain612]

Jason Marquis vs Madison Bumgarner on Friday.

That's like comparing a Walmart steak to Ruth Chris'.

[WVRedsFan]

Interesting inning from the bottom of the order after Phillips and Bruce got on. Sacrifice fly followed by Leak hitting the ball hard and Bruce getting in the run down. All pretty good baseball, but Billy is 2-0 and swings at a pitch out of the strike zone that results in a pop out. Billy needs to be hitting eighth right now. Opinions?

[villain612]

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The Reds haven't won a playoff series in 20 years. They get what they deserve. Same as the Bengals.

Aww c'mon, we don't really deserve you.

[NebraskaRed]

The Reds haven't won a playoff series in 20 years. They get what they deserve. Same as the Bengals.

So you like to come here just to post negative comments? That's what you enjoy doing in your free time?

[kaldaniels]

Jason Marquis vs Madison Bumgarner on Friday.

That's like comparing a Walmart steak to Ruth Chris'.

When the Reds win we can call it The Walmart Steak Game.

[NebraskaRed]

Interesting inning from the bottom of the order after Phillips and Bruce got on. Sacrifice fly followed by Leak hitting the ball hard and Bruce getting in the run down. All pretty good baseball, but Billy is 2-0 and swings at a pitch out of the strike zone that results in a pop out. Billy needs to be hitting eighth right now. Opinions?

Agreed that he needs to hit lower, I'm just not sure who you have hitting leadoff. Maybe Cozart, but I don't know.

[kramer1]

3rd and 1 out
loaded and 0 out

1 run

No defense of that. That's just bad baseball. Whine about Thom all you want....he's right. Bad, bad baseball.

[Tadasimha]

So you like to come here just to post negative comments? That's what you enjoy doing in your free time?

The opposite of a front runner is a rear ender

[Stray]

Pitcher 8th, Billy 9th, Cozart 1st

[kaldaniels]

Kramer vs. Kramer?

He's out! He's out of the contest!

[BCubb2003]

Hamilton did get a walk to lead off the first and Billied his way to third. So there's that.

[NebraskaRed]

Miller just made Byrd and Votto look silly. I'm still surprised the Cards traded him.

[Roy Tucker]

What's so funny 'bout peace, love and understanding?

[WrongVerb]

That's not very nice, Dan. Really no need for that.

What did I say that was incorrect?

You're being an ass and you know it. Knock off the BS and either enjoy the game or go away.

[WVRedsFan]

Agreed that he needs to hit lower, I'm just not sure who you have hitting leadoff. Maybe Cozart, but I don't know.Its's not the best fit, but I was thinking Phillips. Cozart may be fool's gold right now. We will see as the season goes on.

[WrongVerb]

Its's not the best fit, but I was thinking Phillips. Cozart may be fool's gold right now. We will see as the season goes on.

I'd ride Cozart's hot streak and then move BP into the leadoff spot. BHam hitting 8th and playing amazing CF every day would not be a bad thing at all.

[kramer1]

You're being an ass and you know it. Knock off the BS and either enjoy the game or go away.

I am enjoying the game, Dan. Are you?

Insufferable homerism is not my bag, baby. It has to be earned. The Reds haven't earned it. I was born in 1980. I don't "remember" the 70's.

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He's out! He's out of the contest!

I'm a raging anti-dentite!

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ffs....

[Red Raindog]

did not think that was hit that good --- :thumbdown:

[villain612]

I am enjoying the game, Dan. Are you?

Insufferable homerism is not my bag, baby. It has to be earned. The Reds haven't earned it. I was born in 1980. I don't "remember" the 70's.



There's plenty of criticism of the team around here. It's not hard to find.

Incessant whining is annoying though.

[WrongVerb]

I am enjoying the game, Dan. Are you?

I guess we have different definitions of "enjoy."


Insufferable homerism is not my bag, baby. It has to be earned. The Reds haven't earned it. I was born in 1980. I don't "remember" the 70's.

Like I said, you're being an ass. Knock it off.

[Tadasimha]

Settle in, Mike. Shut 'em down the rest of the way

[BCubb2003]

What kind of phone service do they have in Davenport Iowa?

[villain612]

59

[Roy Tucker]

Let's behave. Don't make me pull this car over.

[villain612]

Go talk to Mike.

[kramer1]

There's plenty of criticism of the team around here. It's not hard to find.

Incessant whining is annoying though.

Incessant whining? This is the game thread. The comments are in real time while the game is going on. I suggest the Reds do better to quell the negative comments. That's not whining. That's just reality.

Jay Bruce running on a batted ball hit sharply right to the 3rd basemen when the runner on first is stealing is not my fault. I just call it as I see it. Is he blind or stupid or both? He makes too much money to pull that nonsense. He's should know better.

[WrongVerb]

Let's behave. Don't make me pull this car over.

Buuuuuuuttttt daaaaaaaadddd he's botherrrrinnngggg meeeeee!!!!

[NebraskaRed]

Thom giving a eulogy for bunting.

[kramer1]

Strike this guy out, Mike.

[Tadasimha]

What kind of phone service do they have in Davenport Iowa?

Just across the river from me - had no idea one of the Boones was in town! Is he coaching or scouting for someone? Astros minor league affiliate, Quad Cities River Bandits are in town.

[Red Raindog]

Thom giving a eulogy for bunting.

wish it was a farewell speech and he was heading to DC

[WrongVerb]

wish it was a farewell speech and he was heading to DC

As insufferable as he is, he'd fit right in here.

[RedsfaninMT]

The personal attacks need to stop NOW! So do the masked profanity statements. Comment on the game. It's frustrating, believe me, I get that. No more direct attacks on other posters.

[kramer1]

Bret Boone did do a lot of chewing tobacco. Are we sure that wasn't one of those throat microphone thingies and not bad reception?

[BCubb2003]

This game is a RISP fest.

[Tadasimha]

That could have gotten really ugly - nice job, lads

[kramer1]

Well, that was good. Braves pull a Reds.

[kbrake]

And the Kramer of BravesZone smashes his keyboard.

[villain612]

http://theathleticnerd.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/the-matrix-bullet-time.jpg

[NebraskaRed]

Whew

[RedTeamGo!]

Remember when there was a debate of who the better prospect was, Bruce or Maybin?

Man, it may sound weird but I really enjoyed that era of Reds baseball.

[Roy Tucker]

Nice job by The Leaker to wiggle out of the jam.

[kramer1]

And the Kramer of BravesZone smashes his keyboard.

Haha. I about spit my beer out. Well done there.

[NebraskaRed]

Leake looks ready to murder someone.

[kramer1]

Leake looks ready to murder someone.

Well, at least rob a Macy's.

[Red Raindog]

Well, at least rob a Macy's.

:thumbdown:

[kramer1]

Jay, Jay, Jay....why?

[kramer1]

:thumbdown:

I thought that was gold, Jerry.

You shoplift then you're open to those kinds of jokes forever IMO.

[LeDoux]

I am trying to figure out who will be the new Muse for my Bryan Price rage. Badenhop? Villareal? Whoever it is they will never live up to Gregg.

[RedTeamGo!]

What a horrendous swing by Bruce, and why is Negron swinging at the first pitch?

Goodness

[BCubb2003]

This game is actually going better than their usual national TV games.

[WrongVerb]

Leake up in the zone again. Losing control when he tries to go down. Better get that figured out in a hurry.

[Tadasimha]

Okay, for those who've forgotten or don't know - there is an ignore poster function. Just go to settings and scroll down to My Settings and then go to edit ignore list and follow the instructions from there.

[Roy Tucker]

BP is a lot more agile this year.

[kramer1]

This game is actually going better than their usual national TV games.

It's sending a lot of people to bed early too. What a snoozefest.

[Slippin'Jimmy]

Votto?

[kramer1]

BP is a lot more agile this year.

Good timing

[Roy Tucker]

Okay, for those who've forgotten or don't know - there is an ignore poster function. Just go to settings and scroll down to My Settings and then go to edit ignore list and follow the instructions from there.

I recommend this. My blood pressure went down after using this feature.

[Tadasimha]

All right, Tucker - get something started

[RedlegJake]

I thought that was gold, Jerry.

You shoplift then you're open to those kinds of jokes forever IMO.

Right - because young people never do stupid things. And when they do it should follow them forever.

[LeDoux]

Mike Leake.... don't think I have every been more wrong about a player. I though for sure he would go the way of Danny Graves by the end of the 2010 season. Whoops.

[kramer1]

Right - because young people never do stupid things. And when they do it should follow them forever.

LOL @ you defending shoplifting. Make it stop.

Also, lighten up.

[BCubb2003]

Mike Leake.... don't think I have every been more wrong about a player. I though for sure he would go the way of Danny Graves by the end of the 2010 season. Whoops.

He's been the young Bronson and then some.

[Red Raindog]

LOL @ you defending shoplifting. Make it stop.

Also, lighten up.

ignore function - engaged

[RedTeamGo!]

Hamilton is bad.

[WrongVerb]

Hamilton is bad.

The league adjusted to him. He hasn't adjusted back. Can he? That's the question.

[RedlegJake]

LOL @ you defending shoplifting. Make it stop.

Also, lighten up.

You don't understand the distinction I was making, which was not about defending shoplifting, but then your alter ego is an idiotic clown figure. You're trying too hard to be kramer...

[RedTeamGo!]

The league adjusted to him. He hasn't adjusted back. Can he? That's the question.

The league adjusted to him by realizing he can't hit and throwing him high fastballs.

[WrongVerb]

Ah, so THAT'S how you ignore someone. Thanks!

[Roy Tucker]

I went to the '70 All Star game. I booed Richard Nixon.

[kramer1]

You don't understand the distinction I was making, which was not about defending shoplifting, but then your alter ego is an idiotic clown figure. You're trying too hard to be kramer...

Humor is the best medicine for a Reds and Bengals fan IMO. We have nothing else.

[BCubb2003]

Hamilton seems like a student of the game. Maybe he'll figure it out.

[WrongVerb]

The league adjusted to him by realizing he can't hit and throwing him high fastballs.

Hence my question. Can he adjust to that? Plenty of players have made to the majors and couldn't. I hope he can. His speed is something baseball needs. It's fun to watch.

[villain612]

Don't feed the troll.

[Roy Tucker]

Lousy footwork by Joey.

[RedTeamGo!]

Votto is so awkward in every aspect of baseball but hitting

[Chip R]

You know, guys, there's nothing stopping the mods from shutting down a game thread.

[RedTeamGo!]

Don't feed the troll.

You aren't referring to me, right?

[powersackers]

Hang with em Leake. Your team is letting you down, again.

[kramer1]

You know, guys, there's nothing stopping the mods from shutting down a game thread.

For what reason? A few people cussed, but it wasn't me.

[dabvu2498]

Votto is so awkward in every aspect of baseball but hitting

It's really hard to fathom that he ever caught.

[WrongVerb]

You know, guys, there's nothing stopping the mods from shutting down a game thread.

Fifteen years on this board and I've never used the ignore function until tonight.

[RedTeamGo!]

Walking Maybin is horrible. Dude can't hit.

[villain612]

C'mon Mike. Gotta throw strikes to the #8 hitter.

[Tadasimha]

6-4-3 Mike

[50YrRedsFan]

Hamilton is bad.

No one has looked good against Miller.

[WrongVerb]

Blocking the plate rule doesn't count when it's a force play.

[Roy Tucker]

Not a good defensive inning for the Reds.

[Tadasimha]

What is AJ complaining about and what are they challenging?

Great play by Frazier

[RedTeamGo!]

Safe

What is Barnhart doing? It's a force play for god's sake. Isn't he on the team for defense? That was a little league mistake.

[kramer1]

Safe all the way

[Ironman92]

WTH??? Votto not touching first and then Tucker not playing the force out? Unbelievable

Yeah....give all of Leake's success to that defense.

[RedTeamGo!]

I can't believe they called him out. He was clearly safe.

[757690]

Replay sucks. Even when it helps the Reds.

[Tadasimha]

Still don't know why they were complaining.

Tucker knew he wasn't on the plate so put down the tag

[Ironman92]

Can't get Markakis out

[George Foster]

Safe

What is Barnhart doing? It's a force play for god's sake. Isn't he on the team for defense? That was a little league mistake.

Barnharts foot should of been on the plate expecting a throw from the beginning...we dodged one there.

Votto would want to forget this game too

[Kc61]

Still don't know why they were complaining.

Tucker knew he wasn't on the plate so put down the tag

They had to argue the runner was safe because he beat the tag.

Could not argue obstruction because it was a force play.

[RedTeamGo!]

Still don't know why they were complaining.

Tucker knew he wasn't on the plate so put down the tag

1.) he got his foot to the plate before he was tagged

2.) he blocked the plate

[Ironman92]

Still don't know why they were complaining.

Tucker knew he wasn't on the plate so put down the tag

But how can Votto not be on 1st and how can Tucker not touch home?

[Tadasimha]

Got out of another one.

Playing with fire but so far so good!

Get some runs!

[villain612]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GVqCOhYGRL0

[Tom Servo]

Barves fans probably hate their team right about now.

[Kc61]

1.) he got his foot to the plate before he was tagged

2.) he blocked the plate

Could not argue blocked the plate.

Last year they changed the obstruction rule. Does not apply to force plays.

The challenge had to be (1) but not (2).

[George Foster]

Defense gave them 4 outs that inning.

Votto needs to win this thing....we all have short memories when the offense shows up.

[Slippin'Jimmy]

I know it started late but this game feels like it's in the 16th inning, not the 6th.

[Kc61]

Looks like a new Reds pitcher in the seventh. Leake shaking hands, over 100 pitches.

[LeDoux]

Villarreal reported to be warming up. More comforting than Gregg warming I suppose. Can't say by much though.

[RedTeamGo!]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GVqCOhYGRL0

Hahaha I hadn't seen an example of Phil Helmuth being obnoxious in awhile - thanks for the clip.

[BCubb2003]

These announcers have had nice things to say about our lads.

[Roy Tucker]

Umps K zone is growing.

[George Foster]

Looks like a new Reds pitcher in the seventh. Leake shaking hands, over 100 pitches. that has been his ceiling all year. I wonder if he comes from the top? With Homer gone for the year.

[villain612]

Was that last strike on Frazier a makeup call for the play at home?

[Red Raindog]

Villarreal reported to be warming up. More comforting than Gregg warming I suppose. Can't say by much though.

9089

[villain612]

Hahaha I hadn't seen an example of Phil Helmuth being obnoxious in awhile - thanks for the clip.

I could watch Phil Helmuth meltdown clips all day.

[George Foster]

Is it me or would this seem like a real bad loss if we don't pull it out?

[Red Raindog]

Is it me or would this seem like a real bad loss if we don't pull it out?

aren't all losses the end of the universe?

[757690]

Cingrani still the long man. Ugh.

[WrongVerb]

I could watch Phil Helmuth meltdown clips all day.

1. Totally agree.
2. Favorite is the one with the guy that he got into a fistfight with as an adult
3. Categorically, other pro poker players say PH is a great guy away from the table

[Roy Tucker]

Gosh. A Cingrani sighting. And at a good point in the game.

[Red Raindog]

thank you ump

[villain612]

Is it me or would this seem like a real bad loss if we don't pull it out?

Eh, Miller has been really good.

[RedTeamGo!]

aren't all losses the end of the universe?

Just the close ones

[757690]

Cingrani still the long man. Ugh.

I will correct myself. Looks like he's facing the middle do the order, including Freeman. I get it.

[WrongVerb]

Cingrani still the long man. Ugh.

Think high leverage situation man. This is the time to use him.

[Larkin Fan]

You know you're a bad manager when Thom Brenneman is lobbing one liners at you (e.g. cingrani being rescued from the witness protection program)

[LeDoux]

But why not double switch and let Cingrani pitch multiple innings?

[WrongVerb]

Just the close ones

I bowl a lot in competitive leagues, and you learn quickly not to take losses too hard and not to get too up for wins. These guys at the major league level are all really, really good. On both teams. Sometimes you win. Sometimes you lose. And sometimes, it rains.

[757690]

These announcers have had nice things to say about our lads.

Boone and Mulder are good pair. Both very knowledgeable and clear at explaining things.

[Kc61]

It's possible that Cueto and Leake are 1-2 in innings pitched in the NL this year. I say possible because Cueto was #1 coming into tonight. And Leake now has just a couple fewer innings than Johnny. Don't know what the other high inning guys have tonight, but all now have 7 outings.

Reds aren't going to give these two free agents too much rest. Leake went out tonight probably too tired to continue, or Price thought he was losing it.

[Tom Servo]

He's good, but he's no Kevin Gregg.

[villain612]

If you're putting Cingrani in the pen, this is the exact way to use him. Tie ballgame and against the heart of the order.

[RedTeamGo!]

I bowl a lot in competitive leagues, and you learn quickly not to take losses too hard and not to get too up for wins. These guys at the major league level are all really, really good. On both teams. Sometimes you win. Sometimes you lose. And sometimes, it rains.

Yeah, my comment was tongue in cheek

[757690]

The Reds manager watched both Cingrani and Gregg pitch all spring in the first month of the season. And it took him until now to realize who should pitch at the end of the game.

[Mutaman]

Mikie's now given up 1 run in his last 3 stArts, and somehow he's actually won two of those games.

[Kc61]

If you're putting Cingrani in the pen, this is the exact way to use him. Tie ballgame and against the heart of the order.

Tony didn't come through last time, but when right he is outstanding. Whether starting or in the pen or wherever.

[Red Raindog]

Yeah, my comment was tongue in cheek

not mine -- :rolleyes:

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The Reds manager watched both Cingrani and Gregg pitch all spring in the first month of the season. And it took him until now to realize who should pitch at the end of the game.

he did have a toy taken away from him

[Kc61]

Walk to BP. A bit of a resurgence for him, at least in the base hit department.

[757690]

The Braves have Miller until 2019. I think they fleeced the Cardinals.

Reports are that the Braves asked for Martinez and the Cardinals insisted on Miller. Not sure if that's true but if it is, wow.

[RedTeamGo!]

Has Bruce's hands always been this busy when he is standing in the box?

[Slippin'Jimmy]

The guy in charge of the music is clearly a Taylor Swift fan.

[Kc61]

The Reds manager watched both Cingrani and Gregg pitch all spring in the first month of the season. And it took him until now to realize who should pitch at the end of the game.

The initial idea was that Gregg is a late innings reliever by trade. And that Cingrani is a starter and thus a long man.

Not one of the better decisions.

[Tadasimha]

Drat! Thought that was gone!

[RedTeamGo!]

I bet Bruce just wants to cry after that one.

[Cursh14]

I thought that was way gone off the bat.

[Red Raindog]

I bet Bruce just wants to cry after that one.

at @ .170 -- he should be about cried out .....

[villain612]

I bet Bruce just wants to cry after that one.

I know I do

[Kc61]

Drat! Thought that was gone!

That's the Jay Bruce uppercut GABP fly ball swing that kills his BABIP and usually ends in an out.

[757690]

Bruce should have had one of those small bites the ESPN announcers are eating, before that AB.

[WVRedsFan]

So many balls right at the wall lately. Driving me nuts.

[Chip R]

The Reds manager watched both Cingrani and Gregg pitch all spring in the first month of the season. And it took him until now to realize who should pitch at the end of the game.

Least it only took them a month.

[Roy Tucker]

BP has a cleaner helmet this year.

[WVRedsFan]

BP has a cleaner helmet this year.
And smiles less

[malcontent]

Negron really earning his roster spot. Versatility.

[RedTeamGo!]

Negron is bad.

Side note: my phone autocorrect "Negron" to "Begrudge"

[Red Raindog]

never thought Tucker had a bat -- I like it

[RedTeamGo!]

Haha Skip Scumaker to pinch hit?

Thanks, Price.

[757690]

Skip is clearly Price's #1 pinch hitter. Amazing.

[kaldaniels]

Could Barnhart become Hanigan v2.0?

[villain612]

No Mesoraco eh?

[Roy Tucker]

Haha Skip Scumaker to pinch hit?

Thanks, Price.

<hurl/>

[Kc61]

Haha Skip Scumaker to pinch hit?

Thanks, Price.

Three hits in the first game Saturday.

[WVRedsFan]

Skipper up there hacking. Not good.

[RedTeamGo!]

Three hits in the first game Saturday.

SSS

[villain612]

Three hits in the first game Saturday.

But today is Monday.