7/30/15 Reds vs Pirates

[Ironman92]

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/07/30/8de23759b9ef5c9fbc209481c5b065a0.jpg

[Ironman92]

Just a day off for Frazier I hope.

[klw]

Reds facing Burnett tonight. Frazier is 3 for 8 with a HR against him this year. Pena 3 for 6. Neither is in the lineup.
http://m.mlb.com/player/150359/aj-burnett?year=2015&stats=bvp-r-pitching-mlb

[cumberlandreds]

So I am assuming Frazier is being traded. No other reason to have him out. Unless there is an injury I don't know about.

[Ironman92]

So I am assuming Frazier is being traded. No other reason to have him out. Unless there is an injury I don't know about.

This is kinda Dusty-like...I'm sticking with day off.

[Banshee]

Reds Media Relations ‏@RedsPR 45s46 seconds ago
Recall LHP David Holmberg, option to Pensacola C Kyle Skipworth, disable RHP Nate Adcock (right elbow), recall RHP Keyvius Sampson.

[NebraskaRed]

Jeremy Rauch ‏@FOX19Jeremy 26m26 minutes ago
Price just gave Sam LeCure update: I'd like him in our pen. Needs to be more consistent, but good chance you'll see him back up here. #Reds

[Kingspoint]

How many innings does Holmberg last?

I'm going with 2-1/3.

[Ironman92]

How many innings does Holmberg last?

I'm going with 2-1/3.

I don't think Holmberg stands much chance to get out of the 1st....[emoji41]

[Red Raindog]

How many innings does Holmberg last?

I'm going with 2-1/3.

I'm going with the under

[Ironman92]

Joakim Soria going to the Pirates it looks

[50YrRedsFan]

Joakim Soria going to the Pirates it looks

The end of July just isn't as much fun if your team can't (or won't) go shopping.

[TheTimeIsNow]

This is an odd time to give Frazier a day off... he KILLS the Pirates.

[Tom Servo]

So that shift didn't work.

[WVRedsFan]

This is an odd time to give Frazier a day off... he KILLS the Pirates.No comment. You can read my mind anyway.

[Tom Servo]

Finnegan allowed a single and struck out 3 in his first inning in Louisville, BTW.

[Tom Servo]

Eat shift and die! That Votto is so hot right now.

[Larkin Fan]

George and Brantley think Votto is hot.

[NebraskaRed]

Eat shift and die! That Votto is so hot right now.

I just wish he was elite.

[Tom Servo]

Byrd man!!!!!!! :jump:

3-0 Redlegs!

[NebraskaRed]

Byrd is the wyrd.

[Banshee]

Byrdman flying high, 3 run jackson!

[Gallen5862]

HR Byrd Man

[WVRedsFan]

The Byrd is the wyrd 3-0

[Tom Servo]

Dear Joey and Jay:


Please stop bunting.


Love, Servo.

[757690]

If the Reds can hit a 3 run HR in every inning tonight, Holmbeg might be able to get the win.

[TheTimeIsNow]

I have never seen such lopsided splits from a good team like the Pirates... they just simply cannot beat NL Central teams... They absolutely DESTROY every other team... they struggle against the Cards, Cubs, Reds, and Brewers... it's very odd.

[NebraskaRed]

More like A.J. BurNOT, right?

[Larkin Fan]

Byrd is da man. Or byrd. Whatever.

[Tom Servo]

Jeff Passan ‏@JeffPassan 9s9 seconds ago
Carlos Gomez and Mike Fiers are indeed headed to Houston, source tells Yahoo Sports. @jonheymancbs was first with it.

[Larkin Fan]

If the Reds can hit a 3 run HR in every inning tonight, Holmbeg might be able to get the win.

Dare to dream.

[50YrRedsFan]

More like A.J. BurNOT, right?

A.J. Burntout

[757690]

Makeup call by Joe West.

[Tom Servo]

Think that was a makeup call on the Kang strikeout from the previous pitch.

[Chip R]

Dear Joey and Jay:


Please stop bunting.


Love, Servo.

Ah, so that was the 2nd out. Missed it and concur with you.

[Tom Servo]

Alvarez solo HR. 3-1 game.

[Chip R]

There's a Holmberg Special.

[villain612]

I hate the central time zone. Thought the game was at 8:15 because it has been all week.

[WrongVerb]

Well, that's what major league hitters are supposed to do to 88 mph fastballs without movement.

[50YrRedsFan]

I think the Pirates are going to score a few more before this one's over.

[Tracy Jones]

Only 1 run allowed thru 2? Holmberg must be on PED's.

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I hate the central time zone. Thought the game was at 8:15 because it has been all week.

Another reason to hate St. Louis

[villain612]

Tuned in just in time for that bomb.

Yep, Holmberg still sucks.

[WrongVerb]

Billy swinging away because...reasons. Fly ball out. This team just goes up and swings and swings without a larger game plan for any at bat (except Votto).

[Stray]

Bruce for a pitcher being rumored? Maybe we're planning to go with the rarely used all pitcher starting lineup.

[Tracy Jones]

Papelbon closing over Storen?

ehhhhh.....

[NebraskaRed]

Travis Sawchik ‏@Sawchik_Trib 50s50 seconds ago
Burnett's fastball sitting 85-88 mph here in the second inning

[Tracy Jones]

Bruce for a pitcher being rumored? Maybe we're planning to go with the rarely used all pitcher starting lineup.

Trading Bruce for anything short of an absolutely overwhelming return makes no sense to me.

[GADawg]

Just tuned in....nightmare broadcast team....for those who DVR the Reds should post the Grande schedule so we can record the other teams feed

[Gandalf the Red]

Tuned in just in time for that bomb.

Yep, Holmberg still sucks.

Yes, you're still on Earth-616.

[Tracy Jones]

Just tuned in....nightmare broadcast team....for those who DVR the Reds should post the Grande schedule so we can record the other teams feed

The Pirates feed? Really?

[RedlegJake]

2.2 innings. Holmberg survives the under

[Tracy Jones]

I really wish Votto would take it himself on those type of plays more often than he does.

[RedlegJake]

both guya are all 88, 86, 82, 89 - someone is going to get hammered before this is over

[Banshee]

Only 1 run allowed thru 2? Holmberg must be on PED's.


I believe it's just pizza and beer, post 2 AM every night.

[Tom Servo]

Holmberg solid thru 3; Redszone still really mean to him.

[Roy Tucker]

God bless Joe West.

[Tracy Jones]

I believe it's just pizza and beer, post 2 AM every night.

It worked for Ruth. Why can't it work for Holmberg?

Talent disparity would be my guess.

[NebraskaRed]

Holmberg solid thru 3; Redszone still really mean to him.

He's history's greatest monster.

[GADawg]

Also I love me some Frazier but that Grande excuse of Frazier still being spent due to the all star break is wearing pretty thin....if it were true I'd hope he's made his last all star game

[Gandalf the Red]

Holmberg solid thru 3; Redszone still really mean to him.

It's the American Way.

[NebraskaRed]

http://www.cincinnatimagazine.com/reds/in-memoriam-johnny-cuetos-instagram/

I'm sad.

[Tracy Jones]

He's history's greatest monster.

No. Josh Smith is history's greatest monster.

[Tom Servo]

That Votto is so hot right now. Double.

[Banshee]

Votto and those dreaded XBH's, nice double!

[Tracy Jones]

Good lord this guy....

[Kingspoint]

The "over" wins.

[NebraskaRed]

Votto is pretty good

[WrongVerb]

Still can't believe we're only paying Votto ~$20M/yr

Man he's great!

[NebraskaRed]

No. Josh Smith is history's greatest monster.

It's depressing how many history's greatest monsters there have been this year.

[Tom Servo]

Byrd man singles, 1st and 3rd with no outs.

No bunts here, Jay.

[villain612]

Another no longer elite XBH.

[Tom Servo]

Sac fly Bruce

4-1 Redlegs

[Banshee]

Blooped, 10 feet from warning track. Sac fly for Bruuce, 4-1 good guys.

[GADawg]

The Pirates feed? Really?

yep as it annoying as it may be

[Roy Tucker]

Doesn't Burnett usually eat the Reds alive?

[RedlegJake]

Run #4.

[Tracy Jones]

It's depressing how many history's greatest monsters there have been this year.

Trade them all. We need new monsters.

[Banshee]

Doesn't Burnett usually eat the Reds alive?

Yep, but normally he was throwing his FB at 93 ish, w/ crazy movement. This 88 stuff is fun to hit!

[Tracy Jones]

yep as it annoying as it may be

Can't do it. You could have 3 hours worth of T-Hom talking about tackling his naked son in the shower, and I'd still prefer it to the Bucs feed.

[NebraskaRed]

Trade Bruce, get Heisey back, get Arroyo back, GET THE BAND BACK TOGETHER!

[_Sir_Charles_]

Yep, but normally he was throwing his FB at 93 ish, w/ crazy movement. This 88 stuff is fun to hit!

Maybe for you. I'd still whiff at it. But I haven't swung a bat in a quarter century either.

[Tom Servo]

And where's Tony Gwynn now?


He's dead.

[Roy Tucker]

Good lord. I thought George was going to ask The Cowboy if he did boxers or briefs.

Whew.

[_Sir_Charles_]

And where's Tony Gwynn now?


He's dead.

And now I'm sad again. Why bring up Tony?

[Tom Servo]

And now I'm sad again. Why bring up Tony?
George Grande throwing down life lessons about tobacco.

[50YrRedsFan]

Trade Bruce, get Heisey back, get Arroyo back, GET THE BAND BACK TOGETHER!
Dodgers have Bronson now.

[Tracy Jones]

Holmberg > Kang

[Banshee]

Dodgers have Bronson now.

Reds could probably get him straight up for Chapman...

[Tom Servo]

Walking Cervelli on 4 pitches to bring up Alvarez doesn't seem to wise.

[NebraskaRed]

Dodgers have Bronson now.

He can be got. Get Wilson Valdez back too.

[Kingspoint]

mlb.com had two of those four pitches strikes.

They weren't on the edge, either.

Is mlb.com that far off?

[Tracy Jones]

Reds could probably get him straight up for Chapman...

Package Phillips in the deal.

[RedlegJake]

Walk the guy in front of ALvarez on 4 pitches. C'mon David

[villain612]

Dodgers have Bronson now.

Maybe Latos and Arroyo can share Aroldis Chapman sleeping in the clubhouse stories now.

[_Sir_Charles_]

mlb.com had two of those four pitches strikes.

They weren't on the edge, either.

Is mlb.com that far off?

Two words. Joe. West.

[Tom Servo]

Str8 Ca$h Holmy

[Tracy Jones]

What has this guy on the mound done with David Holmberg????

[_Sir_Charles_]

What has this guy on the mound done with David Holmberg????

Exactly. He seems to be throwing a solid game IMO.

[villain612]

Holmberg is certainly putting the K in sucks.

[Roy Tucker]

Bruce rumors must be getting out. RZ is slowing down.

[Tracy Jones]

Exactly. He seems to be throwing a solid game IMO.

Definitely. One bad pitch. That's it.

[RedlegJake]

David Holmberg has a 2.25 ERA. Granted 4 innings but......never thought I'd see that even then

[Tracy Jones]

Shut up Hurdle

[WrongVerb]

How did Billy not run out of the baseline there?

[Banshee]

Bunt Billy Bunt!

[Gandalf the Red]

David Holmberg has a 2.25 ERA. Granted 4 innings but......never thought I'd see that even then

The Yankees can't have him unless they take on Phillips's contract.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Billy lays down a bunt for a double. Eventually. #48

[Tracy Jones]

That's why OPS is kind of an irrelevant stat for Billy. That's a double.

OBP is all that matters with him.

[Banshee]

Billy lays down a bunt for a double. Eventually. #48

Make that a triple.

[Roy Tucker]

If this was backyard baseball, Billy would be out.

[_Sir_Charles_]

HAVOC

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Make that a triple.

Inside the park'er.

[Banshee]

Nice manufactured run by Hamilton, a thing of beauty when he gets on.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Run Billy ru.....er...Brandon, Run!

[BCubb2003]

Acquiring bases like they're going out of style.

[757690]

And where's Tony Gwynn now?


He's dead.


http://youtu.be/xWU0O9KqTpE

[WrongVerb]

Ladies and Gentlemen, your 2015 Pittsburgh Pirates

[Roy Tucker]

You can always rely on Joe West to piss off someone.

[Tracy Jones]

Burnett

http://allsaintspenarth.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/toast1.jpg

[_Sir_Charles_]

When was the last time you saw THAT from the Reds? 4 swipes in one inning. Brandon takes 3rd.

[Kingspoint]

3 months of spoiler role makes for a lot of satisfying wins.

[WrongVerb]

AJ Burnett is what poker players call "on tilt."

[Kingspoint]

DeSclafani shutting out the Cardinals gives hope and was a nice poke in the side of the Cardinals.

[_Sir_Charles_]

AJ Burnett is what poker players call "on tilt."

In baseball OR poker...I call 'em an ass.

[Kingspoint]

AJ Burnett is what poker players call "on tilt."

http://www.hardcoregaming101.net/21stpinball/Screenshots/Slam%20Tilt/Slam%20Tilt%202.png

[WrongVerb]

In baseball OR poker...I call 'em an ass.

When I've got someone at the poker table on tilt, they may be an ass, but I call 'em ATM.

[Kingspoint]

Sure seems like we could get a decent low-minor league prospect for Byrd right now.

[_Sir_Charles_]

When I've got someone at the poker table on tilt, they may be an ass, but I call 'em ATM.

Nice. :O)

[villain612]

Man, I love me an AJ Burnett meltdown.

[_Sir_Charles_]

2 down, bases loaded for Bruce.

[Kingspoint]

C'mon, Jay...send your stock soaring here.

[Tracy Jones]

Byrd deserved to get rung up for swinging at that 2nd pitch

[Roy Tucker]

Pirates ought to get charged with a timeout for this.

[WrongVerb]

Nice. :O)

Unfortunately the player on tilt at the poker table is often me.

Good thing I don't play much anymore.

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Pirates ought to get charged with a timeout for this.

I think Cervelli was getting his pitcher a breather.

[villain612]

In 4 innings, Burnett with a very Homberg-esque start of 9 hits and 5 runs.

(I will continue to be mean)

[Tom Servo]

Homer Bailey is just like The Man They Call Vader. He feels no pain.

[RedlegJake]

walking the leadoff man is not a good sign. Come on Dave

[Tracy Jones]

Homer Bailey is just like The Man They Call Vader. He feels no pain.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g3ZmJYkWLNc

[Kingspoint]

In 4 innings, Burnett with a very Homberg-esque start of 9 hits and 5 runs.

(I will continue to be mean)

"Holmberg" His cup of coffee should have the name right.

[Tom Servo]

walking the leadoff man is not a good sign. Come on Dave
Couple of borderline ball calls to Walker, Joe West giveth Joe West taketh away.

[Tracy Jones]

walking the leadoff man is not a good sign. Come on Dave

Well for some reason Hurdle is leaving Burnett in to hit.

Thank you Clint.

[Kingspoint]

I'll take free outs for Holmberg all night long.

[Chip R]

Holmberg > Kang

Don't blame me. I voted for Kodos.

[Roy Tucker]

Nice size crowd tonight.

[villain612]

"Holmberg" His cup of coffee should have the name right.

I will not edit that post!!!

[RedlegJake]

Homberg staring to miss regularly. Outlook fair but with storm clouds gathering.

[Tom Servo]

C'mon David, 4 run lead. Walks haunt.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Yessirree!

[Tom Servo]

Yesiree!


Just the way Holmy planned it.

[Tracy Jones]

Cy Holmberg

[Chip R]

Nice play by "error prone" Suarez.

[Roy Tucker]

Well-turned. Suarez seems to have settled down with the glove. Fairly pedestrian, but not giving away outs.

[villain612]

C'mon David, 4 run lead. Walks haunt.

David "Maddux" Holmberg inducing the groundball DP.

[RedlegJake]

Suarez is starting to play away that early perception

[Gandalf the Red]

Yesiree!


Just the way Holmy planned it.

Tyrion Lannister using wildfire to win the Battle of Blackwater Bay? Totally Holmberg's idea.

[RedlegJake]

Honest now, how many would have figured 5 innings of 3 hit 1 run baseball by Holmberg? I know I wouldn;t have - I might have thought 3 runs and 6 or 7 hits t best but not this

[Tom Servo]

Honest now, how many would have figured 5 innings of 3 hit 1 run baseball by Holmberg? I know I wouldn;t have - I might have thought 3 runs and 6 or 7 hits t best but not this
:wave:

[Tracy Jones]

Honest now, how many would have figured 5 innings of 3 hit 1 run baseball by Holmberg? I know I wouldn;t have - I might have thought 3 runs and 6 or 7 hits t best but not this

Time to lock him up for 5 years $80 mil

[NebraskaRed]

Honest now, how many would have figured 5 innings of 3 hit 1 run baseball by Holmberg? I know I wouldn;t have - I might have thought 3 runs and 6 or 7 hits t best but not this

He was pretty solid in September last year, so it's not too surprising.

[Roy Tucker]

Marty doesn't look a day over 106.

[villain612]

When will Suarez stop fielding?

[NebraskaRed]

A Pirates pitcher hit a batter? YOU DON'T SAY

[Tom Servo]

Str8 Ca$h Holmy!

[Banshee]

Babe Holmberg(w/ the gut to match!).

[_Sir_Charles_]

Congrats David! His first MLB hit

[WrongVerb]

Well-turned. Suarez seems to have settled down with the glove. Fairly pedestrian, but not giving away outs.

His quickness will come. If you watch, he's being deliberate most of the time. That'll go away with reps and practice. Makes me wonder what the Tigers were doing with him.

SLUG BUNT!!!

[757690]

Somewhere Nuxy is smiling :)

[Tracy Jones]

Should be able to get a good return from a Holmberg trade

[Tom Servo]

I love Pedro Alvarez on defense.

[Banshee]

Juuuuust a bit outside by Alvarez, thank you sir!

[RedlegJake]

:wave:


Time to lock him up for 5 years $80 mil


He was pretty solid in September last year, so it's not too surprising.


Go back to page 1 and you can see what most people thought

[Tracy Jones]

lol Alvarez

[NebraskaRed]

LOLPirates

[Roy Tucker]

That, my good fellow Reds fans, was a bad throw.

[WrongVerb]

Str8 Ca$h Holmy!

Is that what we're calling him now? I like it.

[villain612]

In a lousy season, this may be one of the most enjoyable games I've seen this year.

[WrongVerb]

How did Suarez air mail that one when he was on the bench and in a different uniform? I thought he was the only one on the field that made errors.

[Tracy Jones]

If only the Reds could play the Pirates say...81 times this year

[NebraskaRed]

https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/46/57/43/465743e06ab797197be71830efada921.jpg

Bye!

[klw]

What happened? It broke Gameday.

[Banshee]

How did Suarez air mail that one when he was on the bench and in a different uniform? I thought he was the only one on the field that made errors.

The reds cloned him obviously.

[Tom Servo]

Is that what we're calling him now? I like it.
It's what I call him because I am pretty good at assigning incredibly dumb nicknames, I heartily encourage others to use it.

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What happened? It broke Gameday.
Billy grounded to first and Alvarez scooped up the ball and threw it into the outfield trying to fire to second base. Run scores, runners go to 2nd and 3rd.

[Roy Tucker]

Burnett looks like he wants to kill someone.

[RedlegJake]

It was really smart of Hurdle not to use a pinch hitter for Burnett and let him go out there again this inning. Clint is an amazing manager, he outPrice's Price.

[NebraskaRed]

Burnett looks like he wants to kill someone.

Joe West? Pedro Alvarez? Both?

[Tom Servo]

Burnett looks like he wants to kill someone.
Should be the guy who gave him this haircut.

http://assets.nydailynews.com/polopoly_fs/1.945312.1318378831!/img/httpImage/alg-a-j-burnett-reaction-jpg.jpg

[_Sir_Charles_]

:jump: BPHIL!!!

[Tom Servo]

DatDude! :jump:

9-1 Redlegs!

[Banshee]

Phillips goes yard, and the route is on! Lead Holmberg proof?

[NebraskaRed]

DatDuuuuuuude

[Gandalf the Red]

Holmberg + BP to Yankees for Refsnyder, Judge, and Severino.

[WrongVerb]

BRANDON!!!!!!!!!! Go BP!! :beerme:

[Banshee]

John Fay ‏@johnfayman 42s42 seconds ago
Phillips’ 3-run shot makes it 9-1. Think Big Bob called Walt and said: Buy!


DOH!

[Tom Servo]

this

inning

is

awesome

[villain612]

Print playoff tickets baby. Cueto schmueto. Holmberg and this explosive offense will take us to the postseason.

[WrongVerb]

Holmberg + BP to Yankees for Refsnyder, Judge, and Severino.

Can't imagine the Yankees wouldn't be all over that one. LOL

[RedlegJake]

DeJesus singles. Why oh why wasn't he up earlier in the season?

[_Sir_Charles_]

For those who aren't listening to WLW....Marty just heaped some glowing praise on Joseph. He may have realized his previous error.

[WrongVerb]

It was really smart of Hurdle not to use a pinch hitter for Burnett and let him go out there again this inning. Clint is an amazing manager, he outPrice's Price.

Only after he asks for a replay and gets a result that was worse will I consider him Price's equal. Until that time, though...

[klw]

For those who aren't listening to WLW....Marty just heaped some glowing praise on Joseph. He may have realized his previous error.

Well watch that end the hot streak

[Tom Servo]

For those who aren't listening to WLW....Marty just heaped some glowing praise on Joseph. He may have realized his previous error.
Anything especially of note?

[Tracy Jones]

DeJesus singles. Why oh why wasn't he up earlier in the season?

Negron was just far too talented to give up on.

[Roy Tucker]

DeJesus singles. Why oh why wasn't he up earlier in the season?

Negron was the SS of the future.

[villain612]

Holmberg for Trout.

[_Sir_Charles_]

16 straight games for Votto reaching base twice. Yesterday did NOT happen. Sorry, I refuse to acknowledge it.

[Tom Servo]

Why are teams go after the David Price's, the Johnny Cueto's, the Cole Hamels'...


when they can get David Holmberg?

[Tracy Jones]

Holmberg for Trout.

Like the Reds will go for that.

[Tom Servo]

Negron was the SS of the future.
Just imagine if Negron had been the starting SS and we had gotten that legitimate backup 1B. Undefeated season.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Anything especially of note?

Nothing that we haven't been spouting here month after month. Just that Votto is really, REALLY good and playing the best baseball in years.

[vaticanplum]

https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/46/57/43/465743e06ab797197be71830efada921.jpg

Bye!

Is Burnett capable of posting for a photo without making faux gang signs? Just. stop.

Games like this make my heart sing.

[GADawg]

Marty doesn't look a day over 106.

and 23 year old Holmberg doesn't look a day over 32

[RedlegJake]

Negron was just far too talented to give up on.

That's true, mil career .680 OPS guys don't grow on trees

[villain612]

If Votto got on base once in every the game the rest of the season, his OBP would go down. lol

[WrongVerb]

Votto's slash line for July, not including tonight: .392/.520/.658/1.178 5Hr 13Rbi 20bb 16k

[Tracy Jones]

That's true, mil career .680 OPS guys don't grow on trees

Yeah but didn't you see his awesome spring training stats? Plus Chuckie was really high on him.

You obviously know nothing of baseball.

[Roy Tucker]

Not many members of the Joe West fan club in attendance tonight.

[Tracy Jones]

Not many members of the Joe West fan club in attendance tonight.

Or not in attendance for that matter

[NebraskaRed]

For those who aren't listening to WLW....Marty just heaped some glowing praise on Joseph. He may have realized his previous error.

That'll disappear the second Votto slumps.

[villain612]

Seeing what Kremcheck did to Votto's knee, I think he should go ahead and work on everyone's knee on the team right now.

[Chip R]

For those who aren't listening to WLW....Marty just heaped some glowing praise on Joseph. He may have realized his previous error.

Did he admit he was wrwrwrw?

[Tom Servo]

Bruuuuuuuuuuuuuuce

"blooped' over McCutchen's head

11-1 Redlegs

[Banshee]

Blooped...seriously GG, find another adverb, you're using the wrong one!

[RedlegJake]

Yeah but didn't you see his awesome spring training stats? Plus Chuckie was really high on him.

You obviously know nothing of baseball.

I forgot how much spring stats count. Now I am shamed. I do know nothing of baseball...

[BluegrassRedleg]

Well, this is kinda fun. :thumbup:

[NebraskaRed]

This game is fun.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Games like this do NOT suck. :O)

[WrongVerb]

Another warning track bloop for Bruce

[RedlegJake]

Jay Bruce is quietly seconding Votto as the best hitters on this team

but then I don;t know baseball. Trade em both for 2 A ball prospects. At least as good as Negron

[_Sir_Charles_]

Did he admit he was wrwrwrw?

Not specifically. He sort of said it yesterday during pre-game.

[WrongVerb]

That'll disappear the second Votto slumps.

Votto struck out 3 times last night. I wonder what tune MartyB was singing then.

[Tracy Jones]

I forgot how much spring stats count. Now I am shamed. I do know nothing of baseball...

I suppose you think Boesch sucks too? Idiot.

[WrongVerb]

Jay Bruce is quietly seconding Votto as the best hitters on this team

but then I don;t know baseball. Trade em both for 2 A ball prospects. At least as good as Negron

Hence why he shouldn't be traded for anything less than a spectacular return.

[Chip R]

Ten run rule!

[RedlegJake]

I suppose you think Boesch sucks too? Idiot.

DO NOT disparage the great Boeschman. He;s one vowel from being a great power tool

[Banshee]

Lance McAlister ‏@LanceMcAlister 1m1 minute ago
Bruce on pace for:
37 doubles, 28 HR, 96 RBI, 73 BB.

Bust.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Jay Bruce is quietly seconding Votto as the best hitters on this team

but then I don;t know baseball. Trade em both for 2 A ball prospects. At least as good as Negron

As bad/unlucky as he was early on, he's nearly at .260 now. :O)

[Tracy Jones]

Jay Bruce is quietly seconding Votto as the best hitters on this team

but then I don;t know baseball. Trade em both for 2 A ball prospects. At least as good as Negron

Which is why I think trading him at this point would be madness. He's producing high at a very relative low cost.

[Tom Servo]

Lance McAlister ‏@LanceMcAlister 1m1 minute ago
Bruce on pace for:
37 doubles, 28 HR, 96 RBI, 73 BB.

Bust.
He's shot, but Boesch in RF.

[Rantly]

Another warning track bloop for Bruce

I guess Grande's definition of bloop is different then everyone's

[GADawg]

I am Deolis Guerra...you killed my father...prepare to die

[villain612]

Which is why I think trading him at this point would be madness. He's producing high at a very relative low cost.

Just think how awesome we'll be in 2020 though.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Marty just said that the Diamondbacks have made an offer for Chapman. No details. Heck, maybe no accuracy either. But the more you know. :)

[Roy Tucker]

I suppose you think Boesch sucks too? Idiot.

I still can't figure that one out. It's like he forgot how to hit.

I still expect him to pull a Jack Hannahan and confess he played with a broken shoulder all year.

[Banshee]

Marty just said that the Diamondbacks have made an offer for Chapman. No details. Heck, maybe no accuracy either. But the more you know. :)

Ken Rosenthal ‏@Ken_Rosenthal 24s24 seconds ago
Source confirms: #DBacks awaiting word on proposal to #Reds for Chapman. First reported: @JonHeymanCBS.

[Tom Servo]

I feel like Arizona is nuts and will give us some good stuff.

[RedlegJake]

Good thing we don;t need him to close today. Wait a second Holmberg's still pitching...

[Tracy Jones]

Just think how awesome we'll be in 2020 though.

Oh man I can't wait! We'll show em! We'll show em all!!!

[Tracy Jones]

I still can't figure that one out. It's like he forgot how to hit.

I still expect him to pull a Jack Hannahan and confess he played with a broken shoulder all year.

Yeah. I don't think anybody could have predicted that level of bad. You'd think the way he was mashing in the spring he'd have at least been...adequate.

[_Sir_Charles_]

I still can't figure that one out. It's like he forgot how to hit.

I still expect him to pull a Jack Hannahan and confess he played with a broken shoulder all year.

I think Boesch's problem was consistent reps...or lack there of.

[Tom Servo]

Str8 Ca$h Holmy! Nice outing!

[vaticanplum]

Marty and what's-his-name are really out-mansplaining each other right now.

And Marty is wrong about Bochy never managing the Padres to the playoffs, BTW.