May 29 2015 Clown Question Harpers @ Cursin' Vottos and Prices

[klw]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CGMiMnYWEAAMwep.jpg

Reds new motto: We don't DL you until you miss 15 games straight.

[757690]

Game thread title of the season so far :thumbup:

[Slippin'Jimmy]

Game thread title of the season so far :thumbup:

....and a perfect answer missed in the "how many HRs will Harper hit?" thread.

[757690]

....and a perfect answer missed in the "how many HRs will Harper hit?" thread.

Not too late to post it over there.

[villain612]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o4N3gbZAxr8

[klw]

Not too late to post it over there.

took care of it.

[kaldaniels]

Bringing the big gun out to turn fortunes around.

http://i.ytimg.com/vi/p2AjpPNDe-8/hqdefault.jpg

[ukredleg]

Bringing the big gun out to turn fortunes around.

http://i.ytimg.com/vi/p2AjpPNDe-8/hqdefault.jpg

That song is stuck in my head now

[Slippin'Jimmy]

Nats are my home team so I have to watch their feed.....and no F. P. Santagelo! YES!

[Stray]

where did that miss?

[Slippin'Jimmy]

Great pitch for strike 3.

[Tom Servo]

Nice work by Disco.

[757690]

I'm guessing this is the game where Strasberg turns his season around.

[Tracy Jones]

Going forward, you taking Harper or Trout?

Harper for me.

[Tom Servo]

Votto! :jump:

[Tracy Jones]

Votto sighting!

[Slippin'Jimmy]

Joseph!

[ukredleg]

Yes JV!

[BluegrassRedleg]

/gasp :eek:

[Tom Servo]

slap hitter

[Razor Shines]

Lifeless HR!

[757690]

Votto looked rather lifeless on that home run trot ;)

[Raisor]

Angry Canadian lifeless murderbot

[Larkin Fan]

So yeah... That Votto guy can still hit homers.

[BCubb2003]

Nationals vs. the Provincials.

[Tracy Jones]

Stop worshipping Votto for a moment and answer my question..

Harper or Trout going forward? I'm in the middle of an argument

[Larkin Fan]

Somewhere, Falcon7 is fuming.

[Tom Servo]

Stop worshipping Votto for a moment and answer my question..

Harper or Trout going forward? I'm in the middle of an argument
I'll still take Trout.

[Larkin Fan]

slap hitter

Hal Morris wannabe

[BCubb2003]

Stop worshipping Votto for a moment and answer my question..

Harper or Trout going forward? I'm in the middle of an argument

Harper, because his dad's a big Reds fan.

[757690]

Stop worshipping Votto for a moment and answer my question..

Harper or Trout going forward? I'm in the middle of an argument

Trout. Defense is the trump card.

[757690]

Harper, because his dad's a big Reds fan.

When I found that out I was mad. It made it harder for me to root against Harper.

[Tracy Jones]

Harper, because his dad's a big Reds fan.

Really? Didn't know that.

Another point for Harper

[Larkin Fan]

Stop worshipping Votto for a moment and answer my question..

Harper or Trout going forward? I'm in the middle of an argument

Trout. No question.

[Tracy Jones]

Trout. Defense is the trump card.

I just love the way Harper plays. Such a red ass

[ScotlandRed]

Trout. No question.

I'm 100% still taking Trout. 2 years older(?) but I just think he's a better all round player. They're both so young age doesn't matter

[Tracy Jones]

Trout. No question.

I don't know. I think Harper has an mvp or 3 in him

[Tom Servo]

Strasburg done.

[757690]

I bet the Nationals are sure glad they kept Strasberg out of the playoffs back in 2012.

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Trout also makes better Subway commercials.

[RedTeamGo!]

What is the injury?

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I bet the Nationals are sure glad they kept Strasberg out of the playoffs back in 2012.

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Trout also makes better Subway commercials.

Lol...no one makes "good" subway commercials

[ScotlandRed]

When Joey Votto has his swing with him I genuinely think he's the most beautiful hitter to watch. The balanced stance, and smooth swing and follow through.

Many beers down.

[Tracy Jones]

I bet the Nationals are sure glad they kept Strasberg out of the playoffs back in 2012.

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Trout also makes better Subway commercials.

lol what a waste that was.

[Raisor]

Stop worshipping Votto for a moment and answer my question..

Harper or Trout going forward? I'm in the middle of an argument

Natalie Portman

[Tracy Jones]

Natalie Portman

Yes.

Natalie >>>> both of them

[RedTeamGo!]

Natalie Portman looks like a teenage boy.

[Raisor]

Natalie Portman looks like a teenage boy.

Permabanned from Raisor/PortmanZone

[Tom Servo]

Thought Byrd had a base hit off the bat, that must be what it's like for other teams with Billy playing centerfield.

[BCubb2003]

Trade Leake for Strasburg?

[Raisor]

Skippy

[Tracy Jones]

Natalie Portman looks like a teenage boy.

https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/10/b0/55/10b05584668e3592bcbb884efa71b0e2.jpg

[tomnuetten]

the nl should think about inventing a designated fielder... would be the perfect position for billy

[Tracy Jones]

"Teenage boy"

https://pegasusknight.files.wordpress.com/2012/08/natalie_portman_star_wars_behind_the_scenes_jnoear y_sized.jpg

[Slippin'Jimmy]

Nice play BP!

[RedTeamGo!]

"Teenage boy"

https://pegasusknight.files.wordpress.com/2012/08/natalie_portman_star_wars_behind_the_scenes_jnoear y_sized.jpg

Yes

9198

[BluegrassRedleg]

Uh huh uh huh... Discotech

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She's built like the interstate in Oklahoma.

[Tracy Jones]

Yes

9198

No

http://wallbervation.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Natalie-Portman-Hot3.jpg

[Raisor]

Best. Game. Thread. Ever.

[Slippin'Jimmy]

No

http://wallbervation.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Natalie-Portman-Hot3.jpg

OK. A teenage boy that's into make up.

[757690]

If being attracted to Natalie Portman means I'm a pervert, then I'm a pervert.

[Raisor]

I need some alone time

[Chip R]

Harper or Trout going forward? I'm in the middle of an argument

That's a clown question, bro!. ;)

[757690]

This is why we should love Natalie. Portman

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/03/01/science/01angier.html?_r=0

[Raisor]

That's a clown question, bro!. ;)

Try to keep up Chip

[Tracy Jones]

OK. A teenage boy that's into make up.

"I need a real pretty face"

http://guardianlv.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Wayne-Knight-Seinfelds-Newman-Victim-of-Internet-Death-Hoax.png

[RedTeamGo!]

I don't like sand. It's coarse and rough and irritating and it gets everywhere. Not like here. Here everything is soft and smooth.

[Raisor]

Even Natalie can't make Lucas dialog any good.

She was awesome in Leon and in Black Swan

[RedTeamGo!]

Is this one of those games where the Reds get shut down by some random pitcher no one has ever heard of?

[Big Klu]

I'm a little late to the party, but congratulations to Joey Votto, who passed Brandon Phillips for thirteenth place on the Reds all-time home run list with his solo shot in the first inning!


Updated Reds HR list (players in italics are active):

Reds 100-Home Run Club
1. Johnny Bench - 389
2. Frank Robinson - 324
3. Tony Perez - 287
4. Adam Dunn - 270
5. Ted Kluszewski - 251
6. George Foster - 244
7. Ken Griffey, Jr. - 210
8. Eric Davis - 203
9. Barry Larkin - 198
10. Jay Bruce - 189
11. Vada Pinson - 186
12. Wally Post - 172
13. Joey Votto - 171
14. Brandon Phillips - 170
15. Gus Bell - 160
16. Joe Morgan - 152
16. Pete Rose - 152
18. Lee May - 147
19. Dan Driessen - 133
20. Reggie Sanders - 125
21. Ernie Lombardi - 120
22. Sean Casey - 118
23. Frank McCormick - 110
24. Dave Parker - 107
25. Chris Sabo - 104
26. Dave Concepcion - 101

[ukredleg]

Is this one of those games where the Reds get shut down by some random pitcher no one has ever heard of?

I'm not sure what this has to do with the Natalie Portman thread?

[RedTeamGo!]

Even Natalie can't make Lucas dialog any good.

She was awesome in Leon and in Black Swan

Oh yeah, that wasn't meant as a slight against her, especially since that wasn't even her line. I think she is a good actress. I just couldn't pass up an opportunity to post one of the greatest quotes of all time.

[Tracy Jones]

Is this one of those games where the Reds get shut down by some random pitcher no one has ever heard of?

Yes.

So it's just like 140 of the 162

[Raisor]

Oh yeah, that wasn't meant as a slight against her, especially since that wasn't even her line. I think she is a good actress. I just couldn't pass up an opportunity to post one of the greatest quotes of all time.

Spinning is a good trick!

[RedTeamGo!]

Nm

[Raisor]

Nm

No he was talking about the weird random baseball note

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Nm

I know

[RedTeamGo!]

No he was talking about the weird random baseball note

Yeah, I forgot how to read when I got lost in Natalie's buzzcut

[Fil3232]

n/m

[Tracy Jones]

I'm not sure what this has to do with the Natalie Portman thread?

http://randomoverload.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/6e16833ddbhurrr.jpg.jpg

[Raisor]

n/m

This is code. It means something

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Yes sir

[Fil3232]

When Joey Votto has his swing with him I genuinely think he's the most beautiful hitter to watch. The balanced stance, and smooth swing and follow through.

Many beers down.

Ditto. As good as it gets. Effortless.

[RiverRat13]

Scarlett Johansson looks like a teenage boy.

Commence with proving me otherwise.

[Tracy Jones]

http://troll.me/images/ancient-aliens-guy/natalie-portman.jpg

[Red Raindog]

I need some alone time

wash before you come back

[BCubb2003]

Clowns sometimes need to find out stuff. What are they supposed to do if they can't ask questions?

[Slippin'Jimmy]

http://randomoverload.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/6e16833ddbhurrr.jpg.jpg


See there?

Wait...you're on the Natalie is hot side right?

[ukredleg]

Slightly off-topic but.......Disco is looking good

[Raisor]

Teenage boys didn't look like that back when I was a teenage boy.

Wait.

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Slightly off-topic but.......Disco is looking good

Disco Inferno was a pretty ok worker back in the 90s

[Tracy Jones]

See there?

Wait...you're on the Natalie is hot side right?

Yes.

http://chillypost.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/natalie-portman-hot-2.jpg

[Raisor]

No seriously. I'll be back later.

[BluegrassRedleg]

Sofia Vergara is the Anti-Portman.

[Tracy Jones]

Teenage boys didn't look like that back when I was a teenage boy.

Wait.

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Disco Inferno was a pretty ok worker back in the 90s

Alex Wright was better.

[Big Klu]

Hal Morris wannabe

Hal Morris (and also Sean Casey, for that matter) seem to get a lot of flak around here lately. I remember both of them as being pretty good hitters.

[Tony Cloninger]

You know you are having some bad luck to go along with the bad play....when Pena hits that hot shot on the ground to the right of the worst fielding SS in baseball and he makes a play like that instead of fumbling it.

[Tony Cloninger]

Sofia Vergara is the Anti-Portman.

Who's the Italian actress that was in the Shoot 'Em Up movie and the 2nd Matrix movie? That woman blows away Sofia.

[757690]

The nice part of Disco getting a hit there, was that it meant Hamilton wasn't going to lead of the next inning ;)

[Tracy Jones]

I like Hannah Davis too

http://i.ytimg.com/vi/KyVHiKrSwdM/maxresdefault.jpg

[Red Raindog]

Who's the Italian actress that was in the Shoot 'Em Up movie and the 2nd Matrix movie? That woman blows away Sofia.

Monica Bellucci ?

[ukredleg]

Who's the Italian actress that was in the Shoot 'Em Up movie and the 2nd Matrix movie? That woman blows away Sofia.

That'd be Monica Bellucci

[Tracy Jones]

The nice part of Disco getting a hit there, was that it meant Hamilton wasn't going to lead of the next inning ;)

Having Billy hit 8th in front of the pitcher killed his best asset. Kudos to Price for recognizing that.

[BluegrassRedleg]

Bellucci flat out gets it done, too. I take the Sir Mix-a-Lot preference of the female form.

[Slippin'Jimmy]

I like Hannah Davis too

http://i.ytimg.com/vi/KyVHiKrSwdM/maxresdefault.jpg


ehh. not doing it for me either. The hilariousness of Jemaine Clement is the best part of those commercials.

[Tracy Jones]

Bellucci flat out gets it done

http://www.tampabay.com/resources/images/dti/rendered/2013/01/c4s_brennaman011413_8col.jpg

[ukredleg]

http://www.tampabay.com/resources/images/dti/rendered/2013/01/c4s_brennaman011413_8col.jpg

Alright, you killed it. Let's get back to the game

[Tracy Jones]

ehh. not doing it for me either. The hilariousness of Jemaine Clement is the best part of those commercials.

http://www.reactiongifs.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/insane.gif

[RedTeamGo!]

I hope the Reds don't stay at Natalie Portman, we need some Scarlett Johansons on the scoreboard

[Slippin'Jimmy]

I hope the Reds don't stay at Natalie Portman, we need some Scarlett Johansons on the scoreboard

Wait. Are the Reds playing?

[Tracy Jones]

That's a clown hit bro

[BCubb2003]

BABIPfest for the Nats.

[RedTeamGo!]

Damn, too bad DeSclafani couldn't pitch a shutout, only chance he had for a win.

[Tracy Jones]

Now we can get back to baseball...

http://media2.wcpo.com/photo/2014/04/28/WCPO%20Marge%20Schott_1398717445645_4273061_ver1.0 _640_480.jpg

[Tracy Jones]

Zack on!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JC8t1jB4i9I

[Tracy Jones]

Bruce would have caught that if Price was more inspirational

[Tony Cloninger]

Monica Bellucci ?

Yes. Wow. That woman is in her 50's too.

[ukredleg]

Thread died with the Reds talk. So, back to hot women

[Kc61]

Just joined, nice to see DeSclafani pitching so well and nice to see Reds using all their young major league pitchers this series.

Was skepical that Iglesias and Lorenzen were ready, but developing a strong young rotation is a major key to success going forward.

[Tracy Jones]

Thread died with the Reds talk. So, back to hot women

You got it!

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/c/c9/Marge_Schott.jpg

[ukredleg]

You got it!

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/c/c9/Marge_Schott.jpg

Who's that hottie? N/m........yum

[Tracy Jones]

Who's that hottie? N/m........yum

I think that was the pic that sent the rest of the thread to the bathroom.

[Slippin'Jimmy]

Zack on!


Dude this is a family board! Oh wait, you said Zack on.....

[Tracy Jones]

Good news: Game tied

Bad news: Enter bullpen

[ScotlandRed]

All about them ribbies for BP. PH, RBI, see you tomorrow

[_Sir_Charles_]

Yeah baby. 3-2 Redlegs.

[Stray]

Run Billy run

[Tracy Jones]

Dude this is a family board! Oh wait, you said Zack on.....

Zack's on Zack's off. Breathe in. Breathe out.

http://goinswriter.com/wp-content/uploads/miyagi.jpg

[_Sir_Charles_]

I think that was the pic that sent the rest of the thread to the bathroom.

What can I say. I've got a thing for polyester pant suits covered in dog hair.

[tomnuetten]

billy :thumbup:

[ScotlandRed]

Billy is a different player without the pressure of leading off. Price deserves credit for this one.

[757690]

I like the feet first slide by Billy.

[Tracy Jones]

What can I say. I've got a thing for polyester pant suits covered in dog hair.

The smell of Winston's and whiskey is what does it for me

[Stray]

Billy is a different player without the pressure of leading off. Price deserves credit for this one.
If only we could start our order at 2 and bat cozart 10th. Nobody very good leading off...

[_Sir_Charles_]

Cozy looks to be getting back in that groove. 3 hit night. 4-2 Redlegs

[757690]

BARISP!

[_Sir_Charles_]

I like the feet first slide by Billy.

That should be the norm for him.

[BCubb2003]

Runs Billied In.

[ScotlandRed]

The real Zack is back :D

[_Sir_Charles_]

Let's hope that the return of a hot streak from Cozy doesn't equal a return of a cold streak from Jay. It would be awfully nice to have several guys clicking at the same time. I know...I ask for alot.

[Tracy Jones]

Let's hope that the return of a hot streak from Cozy doesn't equal a return of a cold streak from Jay. It would be awfully nice to have several guys clicking at the same time. I know...I ask for alot.

That will never happen...more than 2 guys hitting at once. It's in the charter.

[Tracy Jones]

You gotta bring in Cingrani to face Harper right?

[Tony Cloninger]

Thread died with the Reds talk. So, back to hot women

Yeah....hot women..... and then there's Marge.

[_Sir_Charles_]

You gotta bring in Cingrani to face Harper right?

Apparently...yes.

[Tracy Jones]

Apparently...yes.

I think it's the right call. I don't want the tying run on base.

[Slippin'Jimmy]

Yeah....hot women..... and then there's Marge.

Yep. In a league of her own.

[Larkin Fan]

Why are we pitching to Harper?

[Stray]

Why are we pitching to Harper?

He's really good, but he's not Barry Bonds or anything. I'd rather not put the tying run on base. Let Cingrani go after him.

[Tracy Jones]

Why are we pitching to Harper?

Why walk him and bring the go ahead run to the plate?

[_Sir_Charles_]

I think Diaz could've done that. Just sayin.

[Tracy Jones]

And Cingrani stinks...

[Stray]

lol or that

[Kc61]

Why is Harper all upset?

[Wonderful Monds]

Kick his f'ing ass Joey. Knock his f'ing face in.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Why is Harper all upset?

He CAN'T be thinking that was intentional....could he?

[Kc61]

Leaving Tony C in against the righty here. I'm ok with this, only the seventh inning.

Can't use everybody in this inning.

C'mon Tony.

[Larkin Fan]

Hey Bryce. That's a clown move bro.

[Slippin'Jimmy]

Love me some feisty Joseph Votto.

[Kc61]

Tony got him. Cingrani one of my favorites.

[Tracy Jones]

He CAN'T be thinking that was intentional....could he?

It is kind of strange that Cingrani hit him between the 3 and the 4, and then all of a sudden threw 3 straight strikes

[BCubb2003]

Three tightly wound guys on that field.

[dabvu2498]

He CAN'T be thinking that was intentional....could he?

It's all about him. He has no concept of game situations.

[_Sir_Charles_]

It is kind of strange that Cingrani hit him between the 3 and the 4, and then all of a sudden threw 3 straight strikes

I don't think so. He was certainly pumped up to face probably the best hitter in the NL right now and wanted him off the plate a bit. And it got away from him. Once he was on..it was...

:jump: TODDFATHER!

much easier to settle down and just throw. Sorry. Todd seemed to interrupt my thought process.

[Wonderful Monds]

NaTITUDE BRAH!

[Stray]

Crushed

[Slippin'Jimmy]

Ray Knight describing Billy Hatchers reaction to Joseph's smack talk to Bryce..."that's what you want out of probably your best player"....

Say huh?

[Wonderful Monds]

Jay Bruce. One out.

[ukredleg]

Harper can't help himself, thinks it's all about him. Good on Joey for telling him so

[_Sir_Charles_]

It's all about him. He has no concept of game situations.

He's a 22 year old kid. Do you know ANY of them who aren't "all about themselves"?

[757690]

Chad Reineke jersey sighting in the crowd :eek:

[ScotlandRed]

Jay needs to keep his hitting up. Can't let a couple 0fers get him down. Really like how little he is striking out just now.

[Slippin'Jimmy]

So does Joseph get plunked next time up?

[Fil3232]

How pitching rich is baseball these days? Nats bring in a guy in the 7th, down 2, and he's hitting 100mph. Jeez.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Chad Reineke jersey sighting in the crowd :eek:

Probably Chad Reineke himself. Can't see anybody else having one.

[Slippin'Jimmy]

He's a 22 year old kid. Do you know ANY of them who aren't "all about themselves"?

Yes, to be honest. More than a few.

[Gandalf the Red]

Jay Bruce. One out.

Pretty sure that's also Jay's name in Swahili.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Yes, to be honest. More than a few.

Fair enough. Now add in multimillionaire into the equation. :O)

[dabvu2498]

He's a 22 year old kid. Do you know ANY of them who aren't "all about themselves"?

Yep. I watch a ton of college baseball. Got two games going on my computer right now in fact. And most of them are younger than 22.

[faffy42]

I like assertive vocal votto better than quiet votto.

[Tracy Jones]

All of a sudden this thread agrees with T-Hom.

Cingrani plunked him on purpose. Harper had a right to be pissed.

[Stray]

I like assertive vocal votto better than quiet votto.

Agreed. Even if he kinda weirds us out by freaking out over random things on occasion, I'm cool with it.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Yep. I watch a ton of college baseball. Got two games going on my computer right now in fact. And most of them are younger than 22.

Sorry. I was referring to MLB players. Kids who are making buttloads of cash for playing a game they were having their parents pay to have them play a couple of years ago.

[dabvu2498]

Sorry. I was referring to MLB players. Kids who are making buttloads of cash for playing a game they were having their parents pay to have them play a couple of years ago.

All the more reason he should just take his base and shut up.

[marcshoe]

Why is Cingrani back out there? I thought Marquis had the eighth now.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Why is Cingrani back out there? I thought Marquis had the eighth now.

Okay, now THAT was funny. :O)

[Wonderful Monds]

MC Ride of Death Grips stands on deck.

[Kc61]

Cingrani with a lot of walks this season. He's going to have to improve that.

[_Sir_Charles_]

I like Cingrani...but until he learns to throw strikes more consistently...he's gonna struggle.

[Tracy Jones]

So much for Mariano Cingrani

[757690]

Don't understand not bringing in Chapman here.

[kramer1]

I wanna see Chapman make Harper look like a fool, please.

[Wonderful Monds]

http://static.comicvine.com/uploads/original/11111/111119363/3562037-2837106678-jagua.gif

[Tony Cloninger]

All of a sudden this thread agrees with T-Hom.

Cingrani plunked him on purpose. Harper had a right to be pissed.


And you know this how Krisken?

[Chip R]

Oh no. Hoover is in with the bases loaded. This usually doesn't end well.

[Todd Gack]

Cingrani: 20 K, 16 BB for the season

[Todd Gack]

And you know this how Krisken?

Well Tracy Jones is usually smarter than the rest of us. I mean, these are the same people constantly complaining about Thom, yet they still listen to him.

[Wonderful Monds]

Hoover has a scary K/BB, ahhhhhh

[Stray]

FWIW I think Price has used the bullpen perfectly today, but still pretty worried about Hoover coming in w/bases loaded.

[Tracy Jones]

And you know this how Krisken?

Because he hit him square between the 3 and the 4 Criswell.

[Fil3232]

Count me among those who don't understand why Chapman can't get 4 outs here.

[George Foster]

FWIW I think Price has used the bullpen perfectly today, but still pretty worried about Hoover coming in w/bases loaded.

why not Chapman? I don't get it.

[Gandalf the Red]

Don't understand not bringing in Chapman here.

Price on Managing, Chapter 8, verse 37:
Always save your best relief pitcher for low-leverage, bases empty, 9th inning situations.

[Kc61]

Cingrani: 20 K, 16 BB for the season

I'm not alarmed about Cingrani. Have a lot of confidence in him. Needs to work on the walks.

Cingrani, Hoover, even Diaz, have their problems but the stuff is there.

[Wonderful Monds]

Yeah! Keep on suckin'!

[Tracy Jones]

Oh no. Hoover is in with the bases loaded. This usually doesn't end well.

Don't besmirch the Hoov.

He's the best we got right now

[kramer1]

Ok, who is Krisken?

[George Foster]

why not Chapman? I don't get it.

I'm glad for K by Hoover...but I still don't get it. Is Chapman OK?

[Stray]

why not Chapman? I don't get it.

Righty vs righty tho I wouldn't have minded Chapman there. But Chapman hasn't really been sharp lately either.

[BCubb2003]

Chapman needs to get more solidly back on track before coming in with the bases loaded.

[Kc61]

Don't besmirch the Hoov.

He's the best we got right now

Chapman probably wasn't warmed up. Price didn't know the bases would become loaded.

Also, Chappy's control has been off. With the bases loaded there, not sure he was a better choice.

Good job JJ. Go work with the coaches, Cingrani.

[Fil3232]

Cingrani: 20 K, 16 BB for the season

Was floored to see Diaz had a 21/3 K to BB ratio. Now 23 to 3 after tonight.

[Larkin Fan]

Fair enough. Now add in multimillionaire into the equation. :O)

If they have a good head on their shoulders, the money isn't going to make a bit of difference. It's not his age. It's him.

[Stray]

I didn't even know Hoover could throw 97

[Kc61]

Was floored to see Diaz had a 21/3 K to BB ratio. Now 23 to 3 after tonight.

Diaz has pitched ok but the long ball has really hurt his numbers.

With all the attacks on Price, at least he has the right four guys pitching late inning stints. Cingrani, Hoover, Diaz and Chapman. Better late than never.

[Tony Cloninger]

Well Tracy Jones is usually smarter than the rest of us. I mean, these are the same people constantly complaining about Thom, yet they still listen to him.

You lost me after the first line.

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Because he hit him square between the 3 and the 4 Criswell.

Cingrani is wild. He makes Sam McDowell look like Hank Fisher.

[George Foster]

Way to many fly ball's by that Hamilton guy...gezzz

[Kc61]

Do the Reds work with Hamilton on hitting grounders?

It doesn't look like he's trying to slap those grounders. Puzzling.

[Larkin Fan]

Harper better hope Chapman doesn't get a little wild.

[Tracy Jones]

You lost me after the first line.

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Cingrani is wild. He makes Sam McDowell look like Hank Fisher.


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

[Red Raindog]

Do the Reds work with Hamilton on hitting grounders?

It doesn't look like he's trying to slap those grounders. Puzzling.

right along with bunting --- maximizing OBP -- and tip of the hat to Thom & Marty --- hitting with RISP

[Stray]

Wonder what Harper would think if he watches Chapman throw a warmup pitch to the backstop. These big matchups are when Chapman used to try to intimidate guys...go up and in and make a lot of people mad in the process.

[paulrichjr]

We criticize a lot on here but Hoover deserves a lot of praise for that K with the the bases loaded. Last year that was a bomb. This year he has been crazy good. Walt also deserves a lot of credit for not giving up on him.

[George Foster]

Do the Reds work with Hamilton on hitting grounders?

It doesn't look like he's trying to slap those grounders. Puzzling.

They did a quick segment on Hamilton on baseball tonight...the numbers were awful... Ground balls vs. fly balls walks, strikeouts, OBP...

[Tracy Jones]

right along with bunting --- maximizing OBP -- and tip of the hat to Thom & Marty --- hitting with RISP

I think they have worked with Billy on bunting. He's just not very good at it.

[Chip R]

why not Chapman? I don't get it.

Normally, I'm right with you. But Chapman has been kind of wild lately and you don't want to risk another walk or wild pitch or HBP.

[Tony Cloninger]

Ok, who is Krisken?

The Liberace of Nostradamesus. Now don't ask me who Liberace is either.

[Wonderful Monds]

"Cuban guys play baseball. Some are in this game."

- Jeff Brantley

[_Sir_Charles_]

Personally, I don't want to see Hamilton beating the ball into the ground. I want to see him become a real hitter. Focus on hitting line drives.

[Wonderful Monds]

This is the best match up all season. In baseball.

[kramer1]

Harper wearing batting gloves now....

[Wonderful Monds]

Dammit.

[marcshoe]

The Liberace of Nostradamesus. Now don't ask me who Liberace is either.

If he paints the corners they call him a Rembrandt, at least according to a commercial I keep seeing.

[George Foster]

This is the best match up all season. In baseball..

Harper> Chapman

[_Sir_Charles_]

Chapman seems to be all over the place. Mainly high.

[Kc61]

We criticize a lot on here but Hoover deserves a lot of praise for that K with the the bases loaded. Last year that was a bomb. This year he has been crazy good. Walt also deserves a lot of credit for not giving up on him.

Several of the Reds have obviously worked very hard to improve. Cozart. Bruce. Hoover. I'm sure many others.

Doesn't always work out entirely, but very good to see.

[WVRedsFan]

Things are going well for our Reds tonight with only one blemish--ell maybe two, and that would be the attitude of Bryce Harper. Another is Cingrani. Hopefully we win.

[BCubb2003]

Personally, I don't want to see Hamilton beating the ball into the ground. I want to see him become a real hitter. Focus on hitting line drives.

I agree. Learn to bunt, but become a better hitter in general and let the speed happen.

[Wonderful Monds]

Chapman seems to be all over the place. Mainly high.

They don't think it be like it is, but it do.

[_Sir_Charles_]

And this one belongs to the Reds!

[Tracy Jones]

Harper is pretty good. Every single one of you would love him if he played for the Reds

[Kc61]

I think they have worked with Billy on bunting. He's just not very good at it.

Ok, but shouldn't he be slapping the ball on the ground, all around the infield? Not just bunting. Just always looks like he's hitting straight up.

Whatever, Reds win.

[George Foster]

Biggest win of the season?

[_Sir_Charles_]

I agree. Learn to bunt, but become a better hitter in general and let the speed happen.

Yep. I'm teetering on the fence about the idea of scrapping the switch hitting though.

[RedTeamGo!]

Harper is pretty good. Every single one of you would love him if he played for the Reds

Who said otherwise?

[Stray]

Undefeated since the team meeting.

[Gandalf the Red]

Harper is pretty good. Every single one of you would love him if he played for the Reds

My hope is that he'll discover that he could be saving big money at Menards and takes himself out of the lineup tomorrow.

[George Foster]

Harper is pretty good. Every single one of you would love him if he played for the Reds

Reminds me of Prime Time....you hate him...until he was a Red....

[kramer1]

Harper is pretty good. Every single one of you would love him if he played for the Reds

I wouldn't.

I like Pena. I also liked Cairo.

[Tony Cloninger]

Ok, but shouldn't he be slapping the ball on the ground, all around the infield? Not just bunting. Just always looks like he's hitting straight up.

Whatever, Reds win.


He going to flounder like Otis Nixon and Dee Gordon did with the bat for a while. Throw in Omar Moreno with more power or Frank Taveras.

[Tracy Jones]

Ok, but shouldn't he be slapping the ball on the ground, all around the infield? Not just bunting. Just always looks like he's hitting straight up.

Whatever, Reds win.

I'm with the others. Forget about bunting, ground balls etc and just try to hit the ball hard when he's up there.

I think part of his problem is there's a million people in his ear telling him how he "should" hit.

[marcshoe]

Either MLB TV is behind, or you guys are anticipatin'.

[Tony Cloninger]

Harper is pretty good. Every single one of you would love him if he played for the Reds

Does not make him any less of an attention seeking A Hole. I guess that could describe Pete Rose as well though.

[RedTeamGo!]

I'm with the others. Forget about bunting, ground balls etc and just try to hit the ball hard when he's up there.

I think part of his problem is there's a million people in his ear telling him how he "should" hit.

I think his problem is a lack of offensive talent.

[Tracy Jones]

Who said otherwise?

The people complaining about his "attitude"

I love it personally. I wish more of our players had it.

[kaldaniels]

It is kind of strange that Cingrani hit him between the 3 and the 4, and then all of a sudden threw 3 straight strikes

Thom acted like Cingrani hitting him intentionally was absurd. Then the Cowboy chimed in on the replay "right between the numbers"...you could read between the lines there.