Thursday 8.13.15 Reds@ LA LA Latos

[klw]

This could be interesting....


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Not interesting enough that I stay up and don't go to bed but ...

[50YrRedsFan]

Since it is Sandy Koufax bobblehead night at Dodger stadium, I was wondering what his lifetime stats are against the Reds in particular, and some other teams a well. Anyone know where to find a team by team breakdown?

[Tom Servo]

Since it is Sandy Koufax bobblehead night at Dodger stadium, I was wondering what his lifetime stats are against the Reds in particular, and some other teams a well. Anyone know where to find a team by team breakdown?

http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/split.cgi?id=koufasa01&year=Career&t=p#oppon_extra

[marcshoe]

Since it is Sandy Koufax bobblehead night at Dodger stadium, I was wondering what his lifetime stats are against the Reds in particular, and some other teams a well. Anyone know where to find a team by team breakdown?

Too bad we never get a good Sandy Koufax discussion going on this board.

[50YrRedsFan]

http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/split.cgi?id=koufasa01&year=Career&t=p#oppon_extra

Thank you. The Reds were the only team he was under .500 against in his career.

[villain612]

The long awaited matchup against Mat Latos.

I wonder how he'll pitch Byrd tonight.

[Gandalf the Red]

The long awaited matchup against Mat Latos.

The Reds should just show up in Giants' uniforms.

[rls321321]

Since it is Sandy Koufax bobblehead night at Dodger stadium, I was wondering what his lifetime stats are against the Reds in particular, and some other teams a well. Anyone know where to find a team by team breakdown?
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Hi 40,
I been a Reds fan for 45 years. I missed seeing Koufax on
TV. He was retired when i started listening in 1970.
Last week Thom B. was saying he thought Randy Johnson was
every bit as good as Koufax. I wondering if you had any thoughts on that?

[Ironman92]

I don't think he'll start crap as his team being smack in the middle of a pennant race. If he goes after the Reds he is so selfish.....if the Reds go after him, well we'll see.

But doubtful.

[Raisor]

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Hi 40,
I been a Reds fan for 45 years. I missed seeing Koufax on
TV. He was retired when i started listening in 1970.
Last week Thom B. was saying he thought Randy Johnson was
every bit as good as Koufax. I wondering if you had any thoughts on that?

Thom is a tool.

But he's right this one time

[rls321321]

Thom is a tool.

But he's right this one time

Thom is the worst baseball broadcaster I have ever heard.
I love it when Welsh corrects for the ridiculous things he says.

[BluegrassRedleg]

That's about exactly how you'd imagine a Reds game in LA beginning.

[Raisor]

Thom is the worst baseball broadcaster I have ever heard.
I love it when Welsh corrects for the ridiculous things he says.

I like you. You should post more.

[Tom Servo]

Kiké is a nice player but that nickname is a little...problematic.

[BluegrassRedleg]

Nice pitch, Sampson. Beauty for the backwards K.

[Big Klu]

I see a blue uniform with a red number on the front, and it just makes my blood boil. (Involuntary response)

[Big Klu]

Kiké is a nice player but that nickname is a little...problematic.


Maybe if he spelled it, "Quique".

[marcshoe]

This guy calling the game for the Dodgers seems decent. I'll bet he sticks around for a while.

[ThatPitchIsDunn]

This guy calling the game for the Dodgers seems decent. I'll bet he sticks around for a while.

I dunno, no color commentator? We might get tired of hearing only him talking.

[Fil3232]

I like Sampson's stuff more and more each time I see him.

[BluegrassRedleg]

Nice job by Sampson working out of a mini-jam there. Like this kid so far.

[ThatPitchIsDunn]

I just learned more about Jay from Vin Scully than I have from Thom in 6 years.

[Gandalf the Red]

I just learned more about Jay from Vin Scully than I have from Thom in 6 years.

Gracious.

[Big Klu]

I dunno, no color commentator? We might get tired of hearing only him talking.

I know it's taboo to say anything critical about Vin Scully , but I'm going to say it anyway. I enjoy listening to him do one game in a series, but then he starts repeating himself. It's almost like he's working off a script. A competent color man would enhance the experience even more.

I remember when Vin Scully and Joe Garagiola were the combo on the NBC Game of the Week, and I thought they worked very well together.

[Chip R]

I dunno, no color commentator? We might get tired of hearing only him talking.

Could you imagine Thom being the only commentator?

[marcshoe]

Could you imagine Thom being the only commentator?

I did imagine that, but they changed my medication.

[marcshoe]

I know it's taboo to say anything critical about Vin Scully , but I'm going to say it anyway. I enjoy listening to him do one game in a series, but then he starts repeating himself. It's almost like he's working off a script. A competent color man would enhance the experience even more.

I remember when Vin Scully and Joe Garagiola were the combo on the NBC Game of the Week, and I thought they worked very well togetheI alr.

I always loved Garagiola. I was young and might think it was cheesy now, but I wouldn't miss "The Baseball World of. . . ."

[Ironman92]

I like Sampson's stuff more and more each time I see him.

Family Board

[WVRedsFan]

I've give anything to have Scully on. It's blacked out here for some reason. Kelch's monotone delivery just gets on my nerves.

[Tom Servo]

Man, L.A. just has some professional hitters. Keyvius not missing by much.

[WVRedsFan]

With 40 pitches already in the 2nd inning, Sampson might not be long for this game

[TheBigLebowski]

If Keyvius can figure out how to control his stuff, he'll be a real keeper.

[Tom Servo]

Nice leadoff double down the line for Barnhart

[Tadasimha]

Almost twice as many pitches for Sampson as for Latos. Keyvius needs a quick bottom of the 3rd

[rls321321]

I like you. You should post more.

I have been posting for 6 years on the official site (8000 posts) and have
been fed up the last few years. Finally decided I can't take the silliness
of that site anymore. It is basically not moderated. This may be my new home.
Do I have to do the verification box each time I post. That's a bother.

[Tom Servo]

Do I have to do the verification box each time I post. That's a bother.
I think that goes away once you have accumulated more posts.

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RBI single by Billy!


1-0 Redlegs

[BluegrassRedleg]

Who is this kid wearing No. 6 last two games?

[Banshee]

Billy Hamilton: professional hitter. Rbi single for Billy and we're on the board, 1-0.

Pretty fast kid as well. Nice job Mat!

[Chuckie]

I know I started the thread about rooting for the best draft pick possible. But I just clapped when Billy knocked in Barnhart there. Can't help it.

[TheBigLebowski]

A hit with RISP???

[BluegrassRedleg]

RBR

[Tom Servo]

Beautiful thing when Billy gets on base. To third on the errant pickoff throw.

[Tadasimha]

Nicely done, Billy

[Kc61]

Hamilton went from first to third in rather expeditious fashion.

[Razor Shines]

I bet Dallas Latos would allow Dodger fans to say "we made a bad throw" on that one.

[BluegrassRedleg]

/gasp

[Tom Servo]

DatDude singles up the middle for the RBI

2-0 Redlegs

[Chuckie]

2-0 Good Guys.

[Kc61]

Glad to see BP knock in that run, rewarding Billy for his disruptive base running.

[JMO]

No way do I give up on Billy. Unreal talent. Give him time.

[Tom Servo]

https://outsideisoverrated.files.wordpress.com/2012/04/latos-gum-fail.gif

happier times

[WVRedsFan]

Who is this kid wearing No. 6 last two games?Grounders are his friend.

[Ironman92]

If Keyvius can figure out how to control his stuff, he'll be a real keeper.

He's trash.

.......

[Big Klu]

Who is this kid wearing No. 6 last two games?

Ron Gant?

http://www.affordablehomegoods.com/reds/pictures/ron_gant.jpg

[ThatPitchIsDunn]

"So here's the great Joey Votto - WONDERFUL hitter."

You said it, Vin.

[Chip R]

I always loved Garagiola. I was young and might think it was cheesy now, but I wouldn't miss "The Baseball World of. . . ."

If you've read the book Game 6, it was not kind to Garagiola. "(A)way from the cameras Garagiola was better known for his sharp elbows and insecure ego. Marty Brennaman, who had worked World Series Games 3 and 4 in Cincinnati while sharing the booth with Garagiola, had tipped off Dick Stockton off that... Garagiola had been less than welcoming, reacting to the addition of a third voice in the booth as a challenge to his turf."

[Ironman92]

Latos doesn't have the stuff he did 4-6 years ago

[TheBigLebowski]

He's trash.

.......

Huh??

[Chuckie]

I don't even know why I dislike Latos. He was very, very good as a Red.

Anyone else root against him? And not just tonight, but in general? He just comes across as such a Richard. When he's on your team, you tolerate it. But when he's on another team...

[Gandalf the Red]

Latos doesn't have the stuff he did 4-6 years ago

Family Board

[Banshee]

Latos has to be PO'd about that throw/E/run that he single-handedly gave up. Not saying that a guy w/ his emotional control might get shook..:clap:

[Big Klu]

If you've read the book Game 6, it was not kind to Garagiola. "(A)way from the cameras Garagiola was better known for his sharp elbows and insecure ego. Marty Brennaman, who had worked World Series Games 3 and 4 in Cincinnati while sharing the booth with Garagiola, had tipped off Dick Stockton off that... Garagiola had been less than welcoming, reacting to the addition of a third voice in the booth as a challenge to his turf."

I can understand that. I think that a third announcer is just like a third wheel, with very few exceptions. A two-man crew is best.

[Tom Servo]

You guys poke fun at Latos now, but you just know he will sign with the Cardinals in the offseason and win 3 straight Cy Young's.

[Tom Servo]

I don't recommend walking Hernandez in front of Gonzalez and Ethier, Key.

[Kc61]

I know you're having some control issues, Keyvius, but don't make it too easy to hit.

It takes four walks for a run to score.

[Ironman92]

Family Board

After 11:00 in eastern time zone

[Roy Tucker]

Seeing-eye single.

[Tom Servo]

BABIP :(

[Ironman92]

Huh??

Just a jab....you called Leake trash

I like Sampson as well....hope he can keep it up

[Tom Servo]

The error prone Suarez~!

[Banshee]

Great job Suarez, DP.

[Ironman92]

Joey had zero chance Kelch

[Chuckie]

Geno!

[WVRedsFan]

Wow!!! What a play by suarez. Double play

[Gandalf the Red]

After 11:00 in eastern time zone

"This feature has been rated 'R' by the Motion Picture Association of America. Parents may wish to consider whether it should be viewed by children under 17. HBO will show this feature only at night."

[Big Klu]

Gene, Gene, the Double Play-turning Machine!

[Ironman92]

That was fun

[BluegrassRedleg]

Ron Gant?

http://www.affordablehomegoods.com/reds/pictures/ron_gant.jpg

I miss Ron Gant. Saw him go deep 3x during a DH in Chicago one year. Fun roadtrip.

[Roy Tucker]

Surprised Suarez didn't flip to BP. A bang-bang play at first.

[Gandalf the Red]

Like a latter-day Jack Flack, Keyvius Always Escapes.

[Ironman92]

"This feature has been rated 'R' by the Motion Picture Association of America. Parents may wish to consider whether it should be viewed by children under 17. HBO will show this feature only at night."

My 12 year old is still watching

[Ironman92]

I swear....is it possible that a Reds player not named Brandon can make a great play without the announcers alluding to Phillips?

BHam made that insane jumping catch over his head in CF and MLB Network playing their Top Plays of the Week and at #4 for the week they had to edit out Thom referring to Brandon Phillips immediately within the highlight catch moment.

[Tom Servo]

Frazier leadoff double

[Roy Tucker]

I stopped being a Latos fan after game 5 of the 2012 NLDS. His little hissy fit cost the Reds the series.

[Banshee]

Frazier appears to be back on beam, nice double.

[WVRedsFan]

My 12 year old is still watchingSchool must not have started yet in Ohio. My wife has been at school since last week.

[50YrRedsFan]

I dunno, no color commentator? We might get tired of hearing only him talking.

I'm blacked out, but at least I get to listen to Vinny......will always be the best. One of these years, they might do away with the antiquated black out rules.

[Ironman92]

I need to see Todd hitting some liners to RCF before I feel comfortable with him. He can drill a bad pitch in the zone for sure.

[Tom Servo]

Oh man, Frazier was DOA if that is caught.

[Tadasimha]

Like a latter-day Jack Flack, Keyvius Always Escapes.

Cloak and Dagger reference - nice! :thumbup:

[Banshee]

Lucky drop, Frazier was deader than fried chicken.

[Ironman92]

School must not have started yet in Ohio. My wife has been at school since last week.

I start back next Wed with kids where I teach and my son also starts that day.

[Tom Servo]

jay y u do dis

[Tom Servo]

Byrd man delivers the sac fly

3-0 Redlegs

[Ironman92]

Kinda tight there

[Banshee]

Sac fly by Byrdman, Puig has a serious arm, 3-0 reds.

[WVRedsFan]

I start back next Wed with kids where I teach and my son also starts that day.They started the 6th down here. Snow days last year. She had exactly 5 weeks of summer vacation. she's fit to be tied.

[BluegrassRedleg]

Frazier: "Oh Shiz... It's Puig." :p

3-0 Redlegs

[BCubb2003]

When did the high rollers at Dodger Stadium get couches behind home plate? And where's the guy in the hat with the radar gun? Is he still living?

[Roy Tucker]

Frazier living dangerously on the base paths.

[BluegrassRedleg]

That Puig even made that close is awfully impressive.

[Ironman92]

Better arm....Puig or Skip?

[WVRedsFan]

The Worthless Byrd driving in a run with a sac fly

[50YrRedsFan]

[QUOTE=Big Klu;3338399]I know it's taboo to say anything critical about Vin Scully , but I'm going to say it anyway. I enjoy listening to him do one game in a series, but then he starts repeating himself. It's almost like he's working off a script. A competent color man would enhance the experience even more.

[QUOTE]:He does slip now and then, but consider his age. I sure he has senior moments like normal people.

[BluegrassRedleg]

When did the high rollers at Dodger Stadium get couches behind home plate? And where's the guy in the hat with the radar gun? Is he still living?

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[Roy Tucker]

When did the high rollers at Dodger Stadium get couches behind home plate? And where's the guy in the hat with the radar gun? Is he still living?

Mike Brito.

[Ironman92]

[QUOTE=Big Klu;3338399]I know it's taboo to say anything critical about Vin Scully , but I'm going to say it anyway. I enjoy listening to him do one game in a series, but then he starts repeating himself. It's almost like he's working off a script. A competent color man would enhance the experience even more.

[QUOTE]:He does slip now and then, but consider his age. I sure he has senior moments like normal people.

Thom does that without ever being interesting....and scares my dog

[WVRedsFan]

Tight strike zone tonight

[50YrRedsFan]

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Hi 40,
I been a Reds fan for 45 years. I missed seeing Koufax on
TV. He was retired when i started listening in 1970.
Last week Thom B. was saying he thought Randy Johnson was
every bit as good as Koufax. I wondering if you had any thoughts on that?

In their prime, Koufax was more the pitcher; Johnson was an intimidator. Pretty hard to say if one was better. With Johnson's lengthy career compared to Koufax's short career, I guess Johnson would get the edge. Koufax had better control. Johnson threw harder. Koufax had an unbelievable 12-6 curveball. Johnson's slider scared people to death. I wouldn't have wanted to face either of them.

[Banshee]

Pederson is pretty good. 3-1.

[Tom Servo]

Jesus, that was a ridiculous oppo HR by Pederson.

3-1 game

[Roy Tucker]

Got that ball up. Sampson needs to stay low in the zone.

[BCubb2003]

I can understand how someone who didn't know about Vin Scully and is listening for the first time might find him a little flat, but it's a treasure to have such a literate and gentlemanly figure in the game.

[Tom Servo]

That opposite field flyball home run is an excuse to post Jesse Winker's similar one from yesterday, which he replicated tonight as well

http://www.milb.com/multimedia/vpp.jsp?content_id=362884583&sid=milb

here's tonight's

http://t.co/BVahpuXAaB

[Kc61]

In their prime, Koufax was more the pitcher; Johnson was an intimidator. Pretty hard to say if one was better. With Johnson's lengthy career compared to Koufax's short career, I guess Johnson would get the edge. Koufax had better control. Johnson threw harder. Koufax had an unbelievable 12-6 curveball. Johnson's slider scared people to death. I wouldn't have wanted to face either of them.

Over the course of a full season, Koufax was the most dominant pitcher I have ever seen. Period. Full stop.

He had the best fastball in baseball. He had the best curve ball in baseball.

For a particular game, somebody like Johnson might have been more dominant.

Nobody compares to Sandy, although his prime was obviously short due to injury.

[Roy Tucker]

Funny how a 93 mph fastball now is just good enough.

[50YrRedsFan]

I can understand how someone who didn't know about Vin Scully and is listening for the first time might find him a little flat, but it's a treasure to have such a literate and gentlemanly figure in the game.

Scully didn't slip 20+ years ago......he was spot on every game. At 87 years old, he's still a joy to listen to, despite an occasional slip.

[Tom Servo]

Who is this imposter Billy Hamilton?

[Roy Tucker]

Looks like the bass player for Lynrd Skynrd behind the plate in the stands.

[Chuckie]

Steal No. 53 for Billy.

[Tom Servo]

Looks like the bass player for Lynrd Skynrd behind the plate in the stands.
play freebird

[ThatPitchIsDunn]

Doesn't look conclusive to me. Pretty much a tie with the tag and Billy's hand on the bag.

[Razor Shines]

This is a dumb challenge, right?

[Tom Servo]

Doesn't look conclusive to me. Pretty much a tie with the tag and Billy's hand on the bag.
Agreed.


Which is why I expect the ruling to be out.

[BluegrassRedleg]

AJ Ellis has made two extremely-tailing throws that turned out being really good. You don't see that too often.

[BCubb2003]

Scully didn't slip 20+ years ago......he was spot on every game. At 87 years old, he's still a joy to listen to, despite an occasional slip.

Yes, his "slipping" is still better than the rest. I wish someone with a similar approach was emerging to take after him.

I wonder if the Dodgers fans ever say, "Come on already with the opposing player's second-grade teacher; talk about our guys., why don't you."

[Gandalf the Red]

This is a dumb challenge, right?

I'm hoping it ends with Billy awarded an HR.

[BluegrassRedleg]

I've said his 100x (seemingly) this season, but if it takes this long, you don't have a call to change. It's absurd.

[ThatPitchIsDunn]

Challenge upheld for the Reds. Dodgers lose a timeout.

[Banshee]

SAFE!

[Roy Tucker]

Took too long for that call.

[Razor Shines]

I'm hoping it ends with Billy awarded an HR.

They should be penalized. He's safe and he gets third because you're dumb and you wasted all these people's time. It's Billy H. Amiliton of course he's safe.

[Razor Shines]

Challenge upheld for the Reds. Dodgers lose a timeout.

I think they lose their ability to Hack A SHAQ next period.

[Tom Servo]

DatDude doubles!

4-1 Redlegs

[Banshee]

BP owns Latos, double, rbi, 4-1 redlegs!

[BluegrassRedleg]

Hell yeah. RBI double oppo by DatDude. 4-1 Redlegs

[Roy Tucker]

BHam got in Latos' head.

[Ironman92]

I believe Brandon got an 0-2 fastball because of Billy

[Tom Servo]

Suarez double!

5-1 Redlegs

[The Operator]

Ah, nice to see The Reds get to Latos a little.

Let's try and get him to have a big baby moment.

5-1!

[ThatPitchIsDunn]

I know this Mat Latos!

Edit: Not calling him Emo Mat in that situation is a faux pas by me. Getting late on the East Coast.

[BluegrassRedleg]

Another 2B by Gene. 5-1

[Chuckie]

Suarez double. 5-1 Reds.

[Banshee]

Latos getting DRILLED, Suarez double, rbi, 5-1 reds.

[Ironman92]

Liking the oppos and the booes

[50YrRedsFan]

Reds punching holes in Latos, now 5-1

[Gandalf the Red]

Happily, this feel reminiscent of many of Latos's luck-less performances for the Reds.

[Ironman92]

If Latos gets to face Byrd...we may see something

[Tom Servo]

"We had starters in there roping our (clubhouse attendants), like, cattle-roping our clubbies. Guys on their computers, buying stuff, hanging out in the clubhouse. We had a guy with a year-and-a-half in the big leagues wandering around the clubhouse, hanging out. We had a closer in there sleeping until the seventh inning. We lose that veteran leadership, that’s what happens. You can’t have that ... it turns into a circus."

[Banshee]

Mat is HOT, steam now coming out of his ears.:evil:

[The Operator]

Big Baby is scurred of Votto

IBB

[Razor Shines]

I bet if Suarez yelled "step off!" right now Latos would turn and throw the ball at Hamilton in the dugout.

[Tom Servo]

C'mon Todd, how about a HR here.

[Big Klu]

I wonder if Charlie Sheen is at the game tonight.

[Gandalf the Red]

Mat is HOT, steam now coming out of his ears.:evil:

Just imagine how steamed he'd be if he'd been traded to Toronto instead of L.A.

[Ironman92]

Terrible by Frazier....you swing at one perfect zone of it's there....shoulder high on 3-0? Terrible

[The Operator]

Oh Todd... Oh Todd...

K

[Tom Servo]

Give the devil his due, that was a great curve right there.

[Ironman92]

Go sit down Todd....maybe your worst AB of the season

[Razor Shines]

Oh Toddfather....

[Tom Servo]

Terrible by Frazier....you swing at one perfect zone of it's there....shoulder high on 3-0? Terrible
3-0 fastball and it wasn't like it was at his eyes. I have no problem with him taking a rip there.

[Roy Tucker]

Two big benders lock up Todd.

[Banshee]

Mark Saxon ‏@markasaxon 6m6 minutes ago
They're booing Mat Latos now as he is giving up rockets all over the place. It's 5-1 Reds in the fifth.

That Karma thing, she is a female doggy.:thumbup:

[Gandalf the Red]

Todd's last AB aside, it was nice of the Dodgers to roll out the welcome Mat for us.

[BCubb2003]

Todd has forsaken us.

[Roy Tucker]

Walt did get the timing right on trading Latos. Mat throws a lot of junk now.

[faffy42]

Hey! A reason to still watch the reds this season... beating up latos!! What happened to frazier...gee whiz beev.

[Kc61]

Bruce will show us you can have a pretty good OPS even with a low batting average.

[Ironman92]

I'll just SMH and let that crap go.

Next inning we go...with the lead

[Tom Servo]

Fans are really happy about this long single

[Big Klu]

Looks like the bass player for Lynrd Skynrd behind the plate in the stands.

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a9/tonybeazley/Leon-Nashville.jpg

[The Operator]

Boy, Welsh really has the kiss of death touch sometimes.

"And quietly Keyvius Sampson has turned in a really nice night."

POP - long drive off the wall.

[Banshee]

I'm sure it's happened before, but I personally can't remember a Dodger ever getting booed at home in any game I've ever seen on tv, till tonight w/ Latos.

[BluegrassRedleg]

Had a really nice DP ball there. Hope that doesn't come back to haunt.

[757690]

Gene, Gene, the Double Play-turning Machine!

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[Tom Servo]

C'mon Key, don't walk this guy again.

[The Operator]

I'm sure it's happened before, but I personally can't remember a Dodger ever getting booed at home in any game I've ever seen on tv, till tonight w/ Latos.And it makes no sense, ya know? He's such a likable young man.

[The Operator]

"I understand you want to get Sampson through the fifth inning, but winning the game should be your goal." - Chris Welsh


Bryan Price: "Does not compute."

[WVRedsFan]

Where are you guys getting Scully? I have EI and it's blacked out here.

[Tom Servo]

Gonzo sac fly

5-2 game

[The Operator]

5-2 on an A-Gon sac fly.

[Kc61]

"I understand you want to get Sampson through the fifth inning, but winning the game should be your goal." - Chris Welsh


Bryan Price: "Does not compute."

I'd go with Price on this one. Welsh is still in a pennant race somewhere. Price is trying to develop pitchers.

[Big Klu]

It looked like somebody in the LF seats threw something at Byrd as he caught that ball!

[The Operator]

Billy Corgan bats next.

[George Foster]

Where are you guys getting Scully? I have EI and it's blacked out here.
would love to hear what he said about Latos....Would love to hear what Marty said too

[ThatPitchIsDunn]

Where are you guys getting Scully? I have EI and it's blacked out here.

The benefits of working in TV - lotsa feeds coming in.

[Tom Servo]

If you really wanted to win here, you put in a lefty to completely neutralize Ethier. But I'm fine with letting Sampson try and earn his W by getting this out.

[Tom Servo]

Nice job bearing down and getting it done, Key!

[The Operator]

WHEW

That ball is long gone in GABP.

[BluegrassRedleg]

Wow, I thought Ethier knocked that to San Diego.

[George Foster]

Sampson is a keeper fellas'.....he don't get raddled.

[Kc61]

Lot of fly balls allowed by Sampson. Glad he stopped walking guys and pitched to the hitters.

Maybe they can work with him on throwing more grounders, like they obviously did with Hoover.

Glad Keyvius got out of it, not sure I'd push him much longer, almost at 100 pitches.

[ThatPitchIsDunn]

Scully pretty much downplayed Latos in the 4th and 5th, saying the Reds had him in a bad spot and polite things like that.

[WVRedsFan]

I'd go with Price on this one. Welsh is still in a pennant race somewhere. Price is trying to develop pitchers.I don't know that's the case. If he is, good, but I think he's trying to win the game and he knows what his bullpen is. Not good. Plus, the kid has only allowed two runs and is at less than 100 pitches. Lots of reasons to see what he does, but you want to win the game. That's the purpose of playing,

[George Foster]

Sampson got through the meat of the order with less than 90 pitches...let him pitch the 6th

[Stray]

This season hasn't been good by any stretch of the imagination, but I do love a lot of things about it.

Young pitchers are getting experience. Whether good or bad, in the long run that's a good thing.
Suarez can really hit and he's gonna get a lot of time up here to keep working on his defense.
Phillips has been better than I thought he'd be. A lot better on the bases that's for sure.
Votto has shown why he's the toughest out in baseball.

And most importantly, even when things have been bad, they've never quit. They show up and compete.

[WVRedsFan]

The French guy on deck. Why?? Looks like the perfect place for Skippy :)

[Tom Servo]

Welsh and Kelch forgetting that Homer exists, apparently.

[Kc61]

I don't know that's the case. If he is, good, but I think he's trying to win the game and he knows what his bullpen is. Not good. Plus, the kid has only allowed two runs and is at less than 100 pitches. Lots of reasons to see what he does, but you want to win the game. That's the purpose of playing,

I have no doubt that Price left Sampson in to give him experience pitching out of tough spots.

He's done it with all the young pitchers.

This isn't the 7th game of the World Series. He's considering pitcher development.

[George Foster]

This season hasn't been good by any stretch of the imagination, but I do love a lot of things about it.

Young pitchers are getting experience. Whether good or bad, in the long run that's a good thing.
Suarez can really hit and he's gonna get a lot of time up here to keep working on his defense.
Phillips has been better than I thought he'd be. A lot better on the bases that's for sure.
Votto has shown why he's the toughest out in baseball.

And most importantly, even when things have been bad, they've never quit. They show up and compete.
Suarez is your SS of the future. Cozart might not ever have the range again to play SS. I hope I'm wrong but that was an awful injury. He might take Shoemaker's (sp?) place next year.

[Banshee]

Billy Hamilton: professional hitter X3.

[Tom Servo]

Who is this centerfielder?

[BluegrassRedleg]

Oh Billy Billy Billy.

[Chip R]

Welsh and Kelch forgetting that Homer exists, apparently.

Out of sight, out of mind.

[WVRedsFan]

I have no doubt that Price left Sampson in to give him experience pitching out of tough spots.

He's done it with all the young pitchers.

This isn't the 7th game of the World Series. He's considering pitcher development.Hope you're right, but if I looked down at that bullpen and knew that Matteus and a couple of others were all I had to go long, I might leave Sampson in.

Billy get another hit, keeping the ball down. Wonders never cease

[Big Klu]

The French guy on deck. Why?? Looks like the perfect place for Skippy :)

Right-handed PH vs. a lefty pitcher.

Jason Unknown with a pinch-single!

http://i.ytimg.com/vi/AoFfLvy3quA/hqdefault.jpg

[Kc61]

Suarez is your SS of the future. Cozart might not ever have the range again to play SS. I hope I'm wrong but that was an awful injury. He might take Shoemaker's (sp?) place next year.

I agree. Despite the happy talk I've heard about Zack remaining at SS, I think Suarez is the SS from here on in.

Guessing once Cozart shows some good health, Reds will try and trade him. I know others disagree, just a guess of course.

[George Foster]

Out of sight, out of mind.
Correct me if I'm wrong but wasn't Homer asked about this question and he said that he has experience but not a lot of knowledge?
Homer did not really "embrace" the situation.

[Ironman92]

It looked like somebody in the LF seats threw something at Byrd as he caught that ball!

I went back and looked and the bullpen pitcher warming up threw the ball and it was headed towards the catcher in the bullpen out of play but the ball was in view of the watched play. Perfect timing

[The Operator]

Welsh and Kelch forgetting that Homer exists, apparently.Homer is busy lounging around being "injured".

https://scontent.cdninstagram.com/hphotos-xfp1/t51.2885-15/s320x320/e15/1799551_1447126628853973_672183424_n.jpg

[Stray]

Suarez is your SS of the future. Cozart might not ever have the range again to play SS. I hope I'm wrong but that was an awful injury. He might take Shoemaker's (sp?) place next year.

I dunno man, modern medicine has come a long way. I expect Cozart to physically come back better than ever from this. Defensively I have no concerns at all...it'll come down to if Suarez's offense is good enough to balance out the defense we lose by not having Cozart out there. Or a Suarez position change.

[Ironman92]

Suarez is your SS of the future. Cozart might not ever have the range again to play SS. I hope I'm wrong but that was an awful injury. He might take Shoemaker's (sp?) place next year.

I just don't see Cozart having enough grit to replace Skip

[Big Klu]

Suarez is your SS of the future. Cozart might not ever have the range again to play SS. I hope I'm wrong but that was an awful injury. He might take Shoemaker's (sp?) place next year.

I wonder if maybe he might be this generation's Ron Oester, circa 1988-90. If you remember, Ronnie came back from a pretty severe knee injury to be a solid bench player.

Cozart could be an Oester with more pop in his bat.

[Kc61]

Who is this centerfielder?

No, who's on first.

Let's go BP, bases jammed, let's get some more runs here.

[Ironman92]

I wonder if maybe he might be this generation's Ron Lester, circa 1988-90. If you remember, Ronnie came back from a pretty severe knee injury to be a solid bench player.

Who?

[WVRedsFan]

I agree. Despite the happy talk I've heard about Zack remaining at SS, I think Suarez is the SS from here on in.

Guessing once Cozart shows some good health, Reds will try and trade him. I know others disagree, just a guess of course.I agree. Cozart's defense is valuable, but I'm for letting Suarez develop at SS. I don't imagine the hot streak Cozart started with in 2015 will continue. I think (and like you, it's just a guess), he will be a major trading piece in the off season.

[Banshee]

That went better than expected.

[Big Klu]

I went back and looked and the bullpen pitcher warming up threw the ball and it was headed towards the catcher in the bullpen out of play but the ball was in view of the watched play. Perfect timing

OK, thanks!

[Kc61]

I agree. Cozart's defense is valuable, but I'm for letting Suarez develop at SS. I don't imagine the hot streak Cozart started with in 2015 will continue. I think (and like you, it's just a guess), he will be a major trading piece in the off season.

Another factor is that Zack is an arbitration player. It's not that he'll be hugely compensated, but Suarez is a "younger, cheaper" guy who will save the club some dough.

IMO that will be a consideration. Every dollar saved can be used for more young talent.

[Tom Servo]

Correct me if I'm wrong but wasn't Homer asked about this question and he said that he has experience but not a lot of knowledge?
Homer did not really "embrace" the situation.
That was a self-deprecating comment, I think it was pretty clear he embraced being the veteran and helping the kids out.

http://www.cincinnati.com/story/sports/mlb/reds/redsblog/2015/08/04/bar--wisdom--homer-bailey/31103635/

[Tom Servo]

Suarez! :jump:

[Ironman92]

I love him.

[The Operator]

SUAREZ!!

Oh yea!!

[BluegrassRedleg]

Holy cow. Gene with a BOMB. 9-2 Redlegs

[Banshee]

Forget the Zach attack, Suarez is Cincy's now and future SS!

[WVRedsFan]

Holy Crap!! 3 run homer by Suarez. Let's talk about him some more!!!

[Tom Servo]

Cozart's job is gone man, just forget it.

[Kc61]

Haven't watched as much lately, but this could be my favorite game of the season.

[Stray]

I just noticed that the Dodgers have a payroll that's over 300 million. That's hilarious in so many ways.

And they can keep throwing money at it and I'll still take the Giants outta the West at the end of the year.

[Ironman92]

We have been blessed with great SS production this season

[George Foster]

Another factor is that Zack is an arbitration player. It's not that he'll be hugely compensated, but Suarez is a "younger, cheaper" guy who will save the club some dough.

IMO that will be a consideration. Every dollar saved can be used for more young talent.
SS of the for seeable future ..book it

[The Operator]

Sooo... who's the starting SS next year?

Or does Suarez slide over to 2B?

[Big Klu]

Who?

Oester.

Damn you, Autocorrect!

http://www.cinema52.com/2013/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Ape4.jpg

[JMO]

Saurez in LF to start 2016, watch. Cozart will be the starting SS.

Phillips, Saurez, Votto, Frazier, Bruce, Mesoraco, Cozart, SP, Hamilton

[The Operator]

Cozart's job is gone man, just forget it.http://www.nyyankeecards.com/cards/5131.jpg

[Ironman92]

Sooo... who's the starting SS next year?

Or does Suarez slide over to 2B?

There are options for sure.....all I know is I want Suarez inserted into the lineup 155 games next season.

[Tom Servo]

I meant to post this tweet from Pena last night, I'm amused that you have all the Hispanic ballplayers (Cuba, Venezuela, Dominican Republic, and Puerto Rico represented)...and Billy

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CMQxcrmVEAEN4iB.jpg
Brayan Pena
‏@cuban2727
Life is so much better when we eat CUBAN FOOD in LA , loving rice , beans and cuban chicken , @BillyHamilton

[Ironman92]

http://www.nyyankeecards.com/cards/5131.jpg

His lipstick was stunning.

[George Foster]

I just noticed that the Dodgers have a payroll that's over 300 million. That's hilarious in so many ways.

And they can keep throwing money at it and I'll still take the Giants outta the West at the end of the year.
Their TV contact is just stupid.
Plus all the gang members wear their gear..

[Kc61]

Sooo... who's the starting SS next year?

Or does Suarez slide over to 2B?

The Reds' shortstop next year is ----- Suarez.

[Stray]

Saurez in LF to start 2016, watch. Cozart will be the starting SS.

Phillips, Saurez, Votto, Frazier, Bruce, Mesoraco, Cozart, SP, Hamilton

Agreed. Cozart is out SS and Suarez moves to the OF.

Win win imo.

[Tom Servo]

Agreed. Cozart is out SS and Suarez moves to the OF.

Gross.

[Banshee]

This is what the Dodgers get for hoarding their prospects and not dealing their(read: letting the reds take their top couple) prospects away for Cueto. 300 MM payroll, no WS for 27 yrs., no urgency guys. Stay the course. Please oh please baseball Gods, let the Giants burn them yet again and show them the error of their ways.

[JMO]

Gross.

You'll see.

[WVRedsFan]

Last time I was at Dodger Stadium, they were playing San Diego and the game was a lot like this. In the 6th inning, it was like an Exodus. People kept leaving in groups. I asked a guy in front of me in a Dodger hat what was going on. He said, "they've given up and heading to some swank place." I expect it to happen any time now. I did love the stadium, the hot dogs, the atmosphere, and believe it or not the people.

[Stray]

Gross.

Why?

Offensively our lineup would look good.
Our up the middle defense would be godly.

*All of this is assuming Suarez could play the outfield

[Ironman92]

Pipp finished 14th in MVP voting while playing for the Reds in the late 20's

1871 career games, nearly 2000 career hits and over 1,000 career RBI

[Kc61]

Agreed. Cozart is out SS and Suarez moves to the OF.

Win win imo.

Losing lineup. Still too many power hitters.

The lineup is

Lead off outfielder
Suarez at SS
Votto
Mesoraco
Frazier
Bruce or younger replacement (eventually Winker)
Phillips
Hamilton or pitcher
Hamilton or pitcher

[Big Klu]

I meant to post this tweet from Pena last night, I'm amused that you have all the Hispanic ballplayers (Cuba, Venezuela, Dominican Republic, and Puerto Rico represented)...and Billy

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CMQxcrmVEAEN4iB.jpg
Brayan Pena
‏@cuban2727
Life is so much better when we eat CUBAN FOOD in LA , loving rice , beans and cuban chicken , @BillyHamilton

Mississippi is the forgotten Caribbean nation.

[SirFelixCat]

Gotta feel bad for Cozart...career year, terrible injury and totally Wally Pipp'd.



Alfredo Simon was really good for us, but tyvm!