5/13/15 Braves @ Reds - Iglesias' Triumphant Return

[The Operator]

https://mlblogsramsey.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/may13.jpg?w=555&h=350

[CySeymour]

And Negron still hits before Pena. Splendid lineup construction, Price.

[The Operator]

And Negron still hits before Pena. Splendid lineup construction, Price.I wish I had Price's phone number.

"HOW DOES THAT HELP THE REDS, BRYAN?! IT DOESN'T!"

[villain612]

And Negron still hits before Pena. Splendid lineup construction, Price.

Well, you could argue that Pena should be ahead of Bruce too I suppose.

[Red Raindog]

Well, you could argue that Pena should be ahead of Bruce too I suppose.

easily --- maybe in the two hole

[CWRed]

Arguably the best hitter on the team right now is hitting....8th. Dusty Baker must be smiling.

This logic of "I want a good hitter at the end of the lineup so the front of the lineup has runners to drive in" is so dumb I can't even think about it without vomiting. Not to mention, Billy continues to lead off. Best hitters hit high up in the lineup, preferably high OBP in the first couple slots. It's not rocket science. In fact, every other slot in the order would make more sense for him, even lead off. Yet Price does about the opposite. :bang:

[kaldaniels]

Arguably the best hitter on the team right now is hitting....8th. Dusty Baker must be smiling.

This logic of "I want a good hitter at the end of the lineup so the front of the lineup has runners to drive in" is so dumb I can't even think about it without vomiting. Not to mention, Billy continues to lead off. Best hitters hit high up in the lineup, preferably high OBP in the first couple slots. It's not rocket science. In fact, every other slot in the order would make more sense for him, even lead off. Yet Price does about the opposite. :bang:

Can't get past your first sentence. There is only one right answer, and it ain't Pena.

[Razor Shines]

Arguably the best hitter on the team right now is hitting....8th. Dusty Baker must be smiling.

:
Whoa whoa whoa, "arguably the best hitter on the team?" Bring me back there.

[powersackers]

I can't believe many major league managers drastically change batting order based on who's hot at any single short stretch of time. If players are doing their job then the lineup is spot on. If players can't do their job, move them down in the order? I say no. Find a replacement who can.

[Tom Servo]

Solid first frame for The Demon's Head.

[KYExtemper]

Might as well start batting Cozart first and Pena second....

[Tom Servo]

Cozart doubles. Cozart is literally the greatest hitter who ever lived.

[Stray]

That should have been caught by a MLB LFer.

[Tom Servo]

Votto! Sweet, sweet RBI!

1-0 Redlegs

[Chip R]

I loved Eric Stultz in Mask.

[wheels]

The best thing for me as a fan this season is watching Joey Votto completely destroy the Redszone troll population.

He's absolutely feeding them their bloody guts. It's awesome not dealing with them anymore.

[BCubb2003]

I loved Eric Stultz in Mask.

But what has he done lately?

[Razor Shines]

I loved Eric Stultz in Mask.

I loved it when he said "smokin" to Mel Gibson.

[KYExtemper]

The Byrd man strikes again!

[Tom Servo]

Byrd man!! :jump:

[villain612]

I like runs.

[Slippin'Jimmy]

But what has he done lately?

I think he's had to lay pretty low ever since Vince Vega brought that messed up pooh bah to his house.

[Razor Shines]

This different disfigured face/mask movies in one joke and I get nothing. Marlon Byrd's HR buried me.

That's the excuse my ego will accept.

[Slippin'Jimmy]

Whose hair line is the worst? Jay Bruce or either of the Elk and Elk guys? Older Elk is bald so he doesn't really count. Between the younger Elk and Bruce....it's a tough call.

[Red Raindog]

any idea what the Reds BA is w/RISP? :p

[villain612]

Dear Thom,

Stop using the word "cowboy".

[Red Raindog]

Dear Thom,

Stop talking.

my take

[Stray]

Love how fast Iglesias works. Like Leake.

[wheels]

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[Tom Servo]

you're killing me, billy

[villain612]

Our leadoff production sucks.

[_Sir_Charles_]

He's a machine I tell ya! It ain't fair!

[wheels]

Todd MFing Frazier.

[_Sir_Charles_]

:jump: TODDFATHER! 4-0

[KYExtemper]

Ha, Todd continues to tear it up.

[Tom Servo]

Frazier! :jump:

[Red Raindog]

Wow -- visually it never seems to me that Frazier has really caught the ball off the bat -- then it lands far far away

[Slippin'Jimmy]

Teddy Kremer is smiling (more than usual.)

[Tom Servo]

Haha I wish we knew what Joey was saying to Todd at home plate, he seemed pumped up.

[Stray]

Frazier crushed that wow

[villain612]

Frazier homers with Votto on on base. Again.

This is a solid plan for the offense.

[757690]

Thom just said that Frazier is "technically" tied for the home run lead with Harper. Is it possible to be tied "un-technically?"

[_Sir_Charles_]

Frazier homers with Votto on on base. Again.

This is a solid plan for the offense.

Yep. If we could just get Billy and Jay going this could be the best offense in the NL. And add in Rocco...the upside is outrageous IMO.

[Chip R]

Frazier homers with Votto on on base. Again.

This is a solid plan for the offense.

Yeah but it's not like there was a runner in scoring position. ;)

[Tom Servo]

BTW last year Frazier's 12th HR came on June 5. He hit 29 of them last year.

[KYExtemper]

Iglesias is CRUSIN'

[Chip R]

Iggy is looking good.

[Red Raindog]

do we dare hope we are seeing the heir apparent to Marquis' spot?

[Chuckie]

Enjoying this game, I am (Yoda voice).

[wheels]

My goodness.

The Demon's Head is making a case to stick around.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Thus far, this is the best I've seen Raisel. Really nice.

[villain612]

Gettin' Iggy with it.

[wheels]

Yeah but it's not like there was a runner in scoring position. ;)

That homer was clearly a rally killer. They did nothing after he hit it.

[Tom Servo]

Next inning, the 5th, will be interesting. That's where he suddenly got into trouble in his first start against STL.

[_Sir_Charles_]

My goodness.

The Demon's Head is making a case to stick around.

I missed where that came from. I get the Ras Al Guhl one, but Demon's head?

[wheels]

Is it just me, or are all the Fox Sports Ohio girls solid sixes?

[wheels]

I missed where that came from. I get the Ras Al Guhl one, but Demon's head?

Ra's Al Ghul translates to "Demon's Head".

He's a super bad ass.

[Slippin'Jimmy]

Ooooooooooooooooooooooof course the first time I sit Kluber he's throwing a no no with 13 K's. Just fantastic.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Is it just me, or are all the Fox Sports Ohio girls solid sixes?

Yep. But two of them together are a solid 10.

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Ra's Al Ghul translates to "Demon's Head".

He's a super bad ass.

Oh. Didn't realize that part. Gotcha.

[wheels]

Yep. But two of them together are a solid 10.

The Cleveland chick from beer money always has sweaty arm pits.

[_Sir_Charles_]

The Cleveland chick from beer money always has sweaty arm pits.

Not familiar. I don't get the local commercials. But I've seen the Fox girls.

[Slippin'Jimmy]

Is it just me, or are all the Fox Sports Ohio girls solid sixes?

Can't say I've paid attention to the current group but one of the originals, Sara, rated much better than a 6 on Slippin' Jimmy's scale.

[wheels]

Not familiar. I don't get the local commercials. But I've seen the Fox girls.

You aren't missing a thing, Sir.

[Tom Servo]

Can't say I've paid attention to the current group but one of the originals, Sara, rated much better than a 6 on Slippin' Jimmy's scale.

http://www.foxsports.com/ohio/ohio-girls/story/fox-sports-ohio-girl-sara-goodbye-letter-093014

bring back sara

[kbrake]

Is it just me, or are all the Fox Sports Ohio girls solid sixes?

Most nights I feel like they are solid 6's for the first few innings but by the 8th or 9th I usually think they are 10's.

[_Sir_Charles_]

I just HAD to say something to praise Raisel didn't I? *sigh*

[Stray]

Holy Cozart

[wheels]

DFA Zack C0zart right now.

[_Sir_Charles_]

COZY! I want to see him in the All Star Game AND win a GG this year!

[Tom Servo]

"That's the first hit"


Thom, you jamoke.

[Red Raindog]

Cozart with the great play -- now let's


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[wheels]

The first hit will be to some jabroni like Bethancourt, or maybe the pitcher.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Most nights I feel like they are solid 6's for the first few innings but by the 8th or 9th I usually think they are 10's.

By the 8th or 9th inning you'd be hitting on Thom.

[Chuckie]

Iggy Iglesias so fancy.

I don't think you know.

[_Sir_Charles_]

"That's the first hit"


Thom, you jamoke.

Marty said the same thing btw. I certainly thought it was off the bat too.

[wheels]

That one had some hair on it.

Wicked movement.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Heck of a bounce back there. It looked like he'd lost it there for a bit. Nice job of settling down and refocusing. Not something you'd normally see in a Rook.

[kbrake]

By the 8th or 9th inning you'd be hitting on Thom.

Whiskey might help ladies move up but there is no amount possible that could take the annoyance out of Thom.

[Razor Shines]

On the Braves feed they're going out of their way to mention the no-hitter every chance they get. It's funny.

[Chuckie]

Still stunting, how you love that
Got the whole world asking how I does that

[Tom Servo]

Let Raisel be your hero.

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

[Roy Tucker]

Is it just me, or are all the Fox Sports Ohio girls solid sixes?

Yep. Time for them to realize they aren't in college any more.

[50YrRedsFan]

Ooooooooooooooooooooooof course the first time I sit Kluber he's throwing a no no with 13 K's. Just fantastic.

The Reds will see Kluber the end of next week.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Need ya on third Billy! :O)

[Chuckie]

Triple for Billy!

[KYExtemper]

And there's the beauty of Hamilton. He just isn't doing it enough.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Whiskey might help ladies move up but there is no amount possible that could take the annoyance out of Thom.

I thought you might've missed that one at first. :O)

[Tom Servo]

Billy! 3 bagger!

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I wish Eric Stults and his mask could pitch every game against the Reds.

[miamiredskin]

Yep. If we could just get Billy and Jay going this could be the best offense in the NL. And add in Rocco...the upside is outrageous IMO.

I'm in favor of Jay going, but who would take him?

[Red Raindog]

9111

risp!

[Chuckie]

Hell of a catch by Maybin. Sac fly for Cozy. 5-0.

[Red Raindog]

9111

risp!

Cozart with the sac fly --- most important of all? not a hit!

[Stray]

Cozart squaring everything up. Crazy

[Chuckie]

Only one Ohio pitcher has a no-no going now. Kluber's is over.

[Tom Servo]

Reds fail again to get a hit with a RISP.

[wheels]

That ball was torched. What a play by Maybin.

Is this power surge from Zach for real?

[villain612]

Hell of a catch by Maybin.

At one point does Cozart's good start cease to become small sample size?

[_Sir_Charles_]

Cozart squaring everything up. Crazy

Yep. Even his outs are stung. I was worried when he got hurt that it would put an end to his hot start...never happier to be wrong in quite a while. *grin*

[wheels]

Hell of a catch by Maybin.

At one point does Cozart's good start cease to become small sample size?

We said the same thing.:laugh:

[Red Raindog]

Hell of a catch by Maybin.

At one point does Cozart's good start cease to become small sample size?

I'm still accepting Cozart Fan Club money sent to my Cayman Islands bank account ...... ;)

[kbrake]

Hell of a catch by Maybin.

At one point does Cozart's good start cease to become small sample size?

2017.

[Red Raindog]

Gomes would of had that Billy --- :evil:

[_Sir_Charles_]

No-no broken up. But helluva job. :clap: :clap: Keep it going Raisel!

[Tom Servo]

Stubbs gets to that.

[Chuckie]

Dammit

[KYExtemper]

Darn, I was hoping for the no hitter.

[wheels]

Ra's would have needed to throw a no no to avoid being sent down, methinks.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Ra's would have needed to throw a no no to avoid being sent down, methinks.

I'm not so sure. He's been incredibly impressive. It won't surprise me if we see a move of Marquis to the pen or somewhere else.

[Chuckie]

Hell of a catch by Maybin.

At one point does Cozart's good start cease to become small sample size?

Serious answer? 200 ABs IMO. I'm still not even close to convinced. I love it, I'm encouraged .... but I have to admit I think it's a fluke. Are we truly to believe Cozart magically became a good hitter at the age of 29? I just can't get there. At least not yet.

[757690]

The sixth could be this games 5th for Iglasias. I'd have someone warming up.

[wheels]

I'm not so sure. He's been incredibly impressive. It won't surprise me if we see a move of Marquis to the pen or somewhere else.

I don't know the right course of action, but I think they're steadfast in the belief that he needs innings in the minors.

I'm not sure, because he's obviously not in over his head.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Serious answer? 200 ABs IMO. I'm still not even close to convinced. I love it, I'm encouraged .... but I have to admit I think it's a fluke. Are we truly to believe Cozart magically became a good hitter at the age of 29? I just can't get there. At least not yet.

I think the power is legit. He's always had some decent pop. But no, he's not THIS good.

[WVRedsFan]

Serious answer? 200 ABs IMO. I'm still not even close to convinced. I love it, I'm encouraged .... but I have to admit I think it's a fluke. Are we truly to believe Cozart magically became a good hitter at the age of 29? I just can't get there. At least not yet.I think we will know by 200 AB's. I'll take this Cozart a long time while waiting for the old Cozart.

[Tom Servo]

Whew, I thought Freeman had himself a 3 run bomb.

[Red Raindog]

is the camera work on flyballs worse than normal tonight? seems they are not showing the fielder while the ball is in the air to RF....

[The Operator]

What's up with the camera angles on the last two fly balls?

Made me think they were gonna be 15 rows deep and then they're caught at the track.

[wheels]

Serious answer? 200 ABs IMO. I'm still not even close to convinced. I love it, I'm encouraged .... but I have to admit I think it's a fluke. Are we truly to believe Cozart magically became a good hitter at the age of 29? I just can't get there. At least not yet.

Whatever he does at the plate, however it ends up, what's indisputable is his power has increased. There is no doubt about it.

[Chuckie]

Iggy through 6 shutout innings. Keep him in the rotation, please!

[The Operator]

is the camera work on flyballs worse than normal tonight? seems they are not showing the fielder while the ball is in the air to RF....Beat me to the punch, lol.

[_Sir_Charles_]

I like how he settles down after a bit of trouble. He isn't getting rattled. Good sign.

[WVRedsFan]

FSO camera work is notoriously bad, or at least has been in the past. Tonight, they must have the B team because I noticed that too.

[The Operator]

Serious answer? 200 ABs IMO. I'm still not even close to convinced. I love it, I'm encouraged .... but I have to admit I think it's a fluke. Are we truly to believe Cozart magically became a good hitter at the age of 29? I just can't get there. At least not yet.Maybe he found the Yadier Molina "Go from hitting .200 to contending for the batting title!" book on hitting.

[Tom Servo]

https://cdn0.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/n8XQ9gvgpz_meNhX9fY3Ue9wQmM=/0x128:1631x1215/730x487/cdn0.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/45930814/usa-today-8406584.0.jpg

"Hey guys what's going on in this game?"

[BCubb2003]

is the camera work on flyballs worse than normal tonight? seems they are not showing the fielder while the ball is in the air to RF....

Yes, camera's going way up then down to the caught ball.

[Chuckie]

Whatever he does at the plate, however it ends up, what's indisputable is his power has increased. There is no doubt about it.

How is this indisputable? He had a year when he had 15 HRs and over 30 doubles. You think he'll reach 15 HRs and over 30 doubles this year? Maybe he will, but what I see with Cozart is a better ability to put the ball in play. And not only that, but hit the ball hard. I don't see more power than he had in 2012 or '13 ... but I do see a guy making more contact, hitting more line drives.

So, again, I'm encouraged, but skeptical at the same time if that makes any sense. Guys don't usually do 180s at the plate at the age of 29.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Whatever he does at the plate, however it ends up, what's indisputable is his power has increased. There is no doubt about it.

It always seemed to me that last year it looked like he was almost forcing himself to try to go the other way. Maybe one of the coaches suggested it, who knows. But he was leaning a ton more than he used to and everything was weak contact.

[The Operator]

Only two Reds players have had more homers through 34 games than Todd Frazier right now.

I can dig that.

[KYExtemper]

Yeah, the camera angles made me think some of those fly balls were home runs.

[Roy Tucker]

Sue Heck graduated from high school.

[Tom Servo]

Williams Perez. Not often you see a guy with two last names.

[_Sir_Charles_]

https://cdn0.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/n8XQ9gvgpz_meNhX9fY3Ue9wQmM=/0x128:1631x1215/730x487/cdn0.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/45930814/usa-today-8406584.0.jpg

"Hey guys what's going on in this game?"

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[KYExtemper]

Is it just me or are we doing a better job drawing walks this year?

[_Sir_Charles_]

Williams Perez. Not often you see a guy with two last names.

I want to know how Walt didn't snag this guy. His ERA fits right in.

[Tom Servo]

http://25.media.tumblr.com/e6d3f992dcd0ec0063ebfac8bc409907/tumblr_mzptxd3nrL1rjwb1io1_500.gif


So when do we start talking about the possibility of WANTING the Reds to have Byrd's option vest? :lol:

[wheels]

How is this indisputable? He had a year when he had 15 HRs and over 30 doubles. You think he'll reach 15 HRs and over 30 doubles this year? Maybe he will, but what I see with Cozart is a better ability to put the ball in play. And not only that, but hit the ball hard. I don't see more power than he had in 2012 or '13 ... but I do see a guy making more contact, hitting more line drives.

So, again, I'm encouraged, but skeptical at the same time if that makes any sense. Guys don't usually do 180s at the plate at the age of 29.

I'll bet you he slugs at least .75 higher than last year.

[Stray]

Kluber putting it to the cardinals tonight

[Tom Servo]

Kluber putting it to the cardinals tonight
Oh my god, 18 strikeouts after 8 innings.

[JMO]

Cueto, Bailey, Disco, Lorenzen and Iglesias sure would be a damn good future rotation for the next 5 years.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Oh my god, 18 strikeouts after 8 innings.

But they were 18 "professional" strikeouts. :p

No walks makes it even MORE impressive.

[KYExtemper]

Keep Iglesias and send Villarreal back to AAA.

[757690]

This game is a nice illustration of why minor league stats are misleading.

[zrt123]

Iglesias is dealin'!!

[kbrake]

Cueto, Bailey, Disco, Lorenzen and Iglesias sure would be a damn good future rotation for the next 5 years.

I'll be amazed if Cueto is even remotely close to his current level in 2 or 3 years. I think the biggest mistake this franchise could possibly make would be to give him 200M.

[Chip R]

Cueto, Bailey, Disco, Lorenzen and Iglesias sure would be a damn good future rotation for the next 5 years.

Raises an interesting question: If there is an inning limit on the latter three, what happens in August and September if they reach their innings limit?

[Roy Tucker]

Oh my god, 18 strikeouts after 8 innings.

Shades of Bob Feller.

[SunDeck]

Cueto, Bailey, Disco, Lorenzen and Iglesias sure would be a damn good future rotation for the next 5 years.

You think they can keep Cueto? I guess I'd have Leake in there, figuring Cueto's just too good for the lil' ol' Reds to afford.

[JMO]

Chapman, Hoover, Cingrani, Matheus, Jumbo, Badenhop and Iglesias
Cueto, Leake, Disco, Lorenzen and Marquis

[The Operator]

They're letting him hit!

[JMO]

You think they can keep Cueto? I guess I'd have Leake in there, figuring Cueto's just too good for the lil' ol' Reds to afford.

I doubt they are, I was just pointing out that it'd be nice to have Cueto anchoring the rotation during the reload/retool period.

[_Sir_Charles_]

2 for 3 for Billy. Nice.

[Tadasimha]

They're letting him hit!

89 pitches - maybe they let him start the 8th at least

[Tom Servo]

atta boy Billy

[SunDeck]

They're letting him hit!

Doesn't mean he'll be on the mound, you know. Bryan Price is still in the dugout.

[Tom Servo]

Ah man, they took Kluber out.

[757690]

I wonder if Hamilton will honor the no running with five run lead rule

[The Operator]

Thom just went through this whole "What would you do if you're Terry Francona about Kluber?" thing and ingored the fact he got ejected in that game in the 4th inning.

[_Sir_Charles_]

6-4-3 to end the inning.

[KYExtemper]

Gdp. Vintage cozart!

[TheBigLebowski]

Injuns only got 2 runs of support for Kluber. Watch them spoil the whole thing and win it in the 9th. It's what they do.

[757690]

Ah man, they took Kluber out.

Ugh. Indians' closer, Allen, is terrible.

[The Operator]

He's back on the mound!

[kbrake]

Thom doing all he can to get a ball hit into the upper deck.

[The Operator]

Do you let Iggy go 9 if he gets out of this fast?

I doubt it, but curious.

[Chip R]

Thom just went through this whole "What would you do if you're Terry Francona about Kluber?" thing and ingored the fact he got ejected in that game in the 4th inning.

Not trying to defend the John Fay of the broadcasters but maybe he wasn't privy to that fact. Also I would think that Tito has his hand in the decisions being made.

[The Operator]

Nice defense, Jay.

[Tom Servo]

Do you let Iggy go 9 if he gets out of this fast?

I doubt it, but curious.
Nah, save that inning for later in the year.

[KYExtemper]

Bruce, Bruce, Bruce.......

[TheBigLebowski]

Well, clean 9th for Allen. Kluber tops off his gem with a W.

[JMO]

Matheus, Iglesias and Ivan De Jesus Reds tomorrow?

[Slippin'Jimmy]

What in the world Bruce? That's not a triple.

[The Operator]

Not trying to defend the John Fay of the broadcasters but maybe he wasn't privy to that fact. Also I would think that Tito has his hand in the decisions being made.How dare you let facts and logic get between me and a Thom rant.

[Stray]

Bruce not doing anything well atm

[_Sir_Charles_]

Ruled a triple? I don't think so.

[Tom Servo]

jay y u do dis

[Larkin Fan]

Bruce can't do anything right. Geez.

[Chip R]

A triple? Who is doing the scoring, Jay's mom?

[The Operator]

Shutout gone, courtesy of Jay Bruce.

[Larkin Fan]

This is ridiculous. that run is on bruce, not Iglesias.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Shutout gone.

[kbrake]

They seriously scored that a triple?

[Big Red Smokey]

Gutless defensive "effort" there. Bruce doing nothing but collecting a paycheck anymore.

[Tom Servo]

http://thegoldensombrero.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/jaybrucegoldensombrero2.jpg

[Larkin Fan]

A triple? Who is doing the scoring, Jay's mom?

I don't even think his mom would have been that generousm

[KYExtemper]

This is ridiculous. that run is on bruce, not Iglesias.

Maybe we can make that a new sabermetric category.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Cingrani was warming earlier, right? If so, I'd bring him in for the 9th. No need to warm up anybody else.

Outstanding effort tonight from Iglesias. Downright fantastic.

[The Operator]

Hell of an effort, Iglesias!

Now get on that bus... Jason Marquis ain't goin' anywhere. There's too many runs to give up.

[Tom Servo]

Contreras was a starter for the White Sox, Thom, you jamoke.

[kbrake]

I know Chuckie can go a little nuts sometimes on random subjects but he's dead on with the scoring thing. That is absolutely pathetic.

[durl]

Yep...I like this Iglesias kid. And what previously unknown rule kept Bruce from getting an error?

[_Sir_Charles_]

When did the Braves get Cahill? He was with the Dbacks the past few years, right?

[Larkin Fan]

Hell of an effort, Iglesias!

Now get on that bus... Jason Marquis ain't goin' anywhere. There's too many runs to give up.

You have to give the opposition runs sometimes. Otherwise they won't wanna play with you anymore.

[herbdizzle]

If the Reds are serious about winning Iglesias stays. Lorenzen starts on Friday in place of Marquis (his normal day anyways) and Marquis goes to the pen as a true long man.

[Tom Servo]

When did the Braves get Cahill? He was with the Dbacks the past few years, right?
Right before the start of the season, he was already out of favor with Arizona and they needed room for Archie Bradley in the rotation.

[Stray]

I'd take marquis as a long man in the pen with iggy moving into rotation. Marquis is better than a lot of dudes we've ran out of our pen this year

[Chip R]

I know Chuckie can go a little nuts sometimes on random subjects but he's dead on with the scoring thing. That is absolutely pathetic.

Stevie Wonder even thought that was a double.

[_Sir_Charles_]

If the Reds are serious about winning Iglesias stays. Lorenzen starts on Friday in place of Marquis (his normal day anyways) and Marquis goes to the pen as a true long man.

Agree 100%.

Frazier with the swipe.

[The Operator]

Contreras was a starter for the White Sox, Thom, you jamoke.Indeed. Contreras was in 32 games that year, all starts.

[kaldaniels]

Sneak attack!

[Chip R]

I'd take marquis as a long man in the pen with iggy moving into rotation. Marquis is better than a lot of dudes we've ran out of our pen this year

Damning with faint praise.

[The Operator]

...and Marquis goes to the pen as a true long man.Or, you know, becomes roommates with Kevin Gregg in Club DFA.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Damn. I thought that was gone. Deep fly out for Byrd.

[Tom Servo]

Stevie Wonder even thought that was a double.
Of course he did, he's not even really blind.

http://theconcourse.deadspin.com/stevie-wonder-is-not-blind-the-evidence-1641795715

[The Operator]

"Who in their right mind would say 'I've got got those guys some more work?'" - Thom, referring to Reds bullpen.

As much of a doofus as he is, he has a few awesome zingers from time to time.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Or, you know, becomes roommates with Kevin Gregg in Club DFA.

If they were to treat Marquis as a true long man, like they were to Cingrani earlier this year, I'd be fine with it. In a blowout...bring him in. In extra innings and everyone else has been used...bring him in. Otherwise, put him to sleep.

That being said, if they think this new kid Matheus is solid...I'd be fine with a Marquis DFA (or a DL stint for Badenhop)

[Chuckie]

One down.

[Chip R]

Of course he did, he's not even really blind.

http://theconcourse.deadspin.com/stevie-wonder-is-not-blind-the-evidence-1641795715

Is he just doing it for respect like Guy Caballero?

[The Operator]

Weekend at Cingrani is in...

1 out!

[Tom Servo]

Cingrani in.

[Chuckie]

I'll bet you he slugs at least .75 higher than last year.

Oh, last year. By far his career low. Thought you were talking career stats for Cozart. You were just talking about from last year to this year? Well yes, then of course he has "more power." But over the course of his career, he doesn't have more power this year. He's just making much better contact and is hitting more line drives.

[The Operator]

K!

2 outs

[Chuckie]

"And this one belongs to the Reds!"

First MLB win for Iggy Iglesias.

Reds back to .500 at 17-17.

[The Operator]

Reds WIN!!!

Awesome game from Iglesias.

[_Sir_Charles_]

And this one belongs to the Reds. Beautiful game boys.

*pssssst* Hey Walt...the kid deserves to stay. In the rotation.

[Tom Servo]

We're still good! :beerme:

[The Operator]

PLEASE keep this kid around. PLEASE Walt!!

[villain612]

I like this winning thing better than losing.

[Larkin Fan]

Wow, amazing job, Iglesias. Amazing first win.

[Chuckie]

I like this winning thing better than losing.

It's like "Do I like Jameson or do I not?" Some questions in life are easy.

[Razor Shines]

Has anyone ever been as happy to win as Iglesias was just now?

[kbrake]

So....playoff rotation. Obviously Cueto 1. Then do you go Leake 2 or Iglesias 2? Lorenzen 4th will work.

[The Operator]

Has anyone ever been as happy to win as Iglesias was just now?He's got some personality. Like a pitcher version of BP.

[herbdizzle]

Lorenzen and Iglesias are also bosom buddies. That infectiousness will help out.

[Tom Servo]

bullpen or whatever

[cincrazy]

So....playoff rotation. Obviously Cueto 1. Then do you go Leake 2 or Iglesias 2? Lorenzen 4th will work.

You need Jason Marquis's experience in there somewhere and his veteran savvy. Remember, he's a winner!

[Chuckie]

Pic needs to control himself. I think he just peed down his leg.

C'mon Pic, act like a professional, not a fanboy.

And get a sentence out for crissakes.

[Chuckie]

Pena is pretty impressive as a translator.

[villain612]

Iglesias, Lorenzen, and Disco won't be free agents for a long, long time.

http://img.pandawhale.com/70496-Seinfeld-cigar-nod-smile-gif-i-DfwI.gif

[lollipopcurve]

Lotta fun to watch -- having some Arroyo flashbacks.

Keep the kid around.

[WVRedsFan]

My guess is he will go down and we will see Marquis tomorrow. It's the Red way. They want him to pitch in the minors longer and pitch the veteran.

[Tom Servo]

C. Trent Rosecrans ‏@ctrent 5m5 minutes ago
Bryan Price said #Reds have scenario that would keep Iglesias in the big leagues, & they’re ‘kicking the tires.’

[Chip R]

So....playoff rotation. Obviously Cueto 1. Then do you go Leake 2 or Iglesias 2? Lorenzen 4th will work.

With the way Leake performs in the 2nd half of the season, he may be 4 by then.

[WVRedsFan]

Marquis on Friday.

[Chip R]

2 hour 6 minute game.

[villain612]

Marquis on Friday.

Because YOLO.

[kaldaniels]

April Bird: 1 BB .460 OPS
May Bird: 11 BB 1.264 OPS

[Redsfan320]

Well that was a fun game to go to. Section 133, not too far past the Reds dugout, 9th row. Absolute bomb off the bat by Frazier. Very impressed with Iglesias, he needs to stay in the rotation.

320

[ScotlandRed]

Whatever the Reds ideas are for Iglesias this season. I hope it's not the bullpen. This guy needs to be starting this season, wherever he is.