Wed 9/9/15 Pirates @ Reds- the return of Billy Ball!

[klw]

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[Ironman92]

Dee Gordon trying to steal away the SB title from him.

[klw]

Pirates lineup is added:

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[Ironman92]

Pirates lineup is added:

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I look at their lineup and Sampson's straight fastball and I see a ton of hard hit balls.

[Tom Servo]

I see a ton of hard hit balls.
I look at how Sampson's pitching and think that's the case with any team he faces.

[Ironman92]

I've set the over/under of hard it balls against Sampson at 10.5 (foul balls could count)

[Red Raindog]

I've set the over/under of hard it balls against Sampson at 10.5 (foul balls could count)

First inning prediction?

[Ironman92]

First inning prediction?

However long he lasts

[Ironman92]

There's 1 scorched ball

[Ironman92]

Lol...,who the hell was making fun of Sampson? Samsonite...Dumb and Dumber.

Had to be Pirates dugout caught on mic

[Red Raindog]

I think there are nearly as many here tonight as people in the stands

shockingly --- Sampson only gives up one in the first ---

[klw]

Why on earth would the Pirates do a sac bunt with their 2 hitter in the first inning??????????????????????????????????? Against a rookie with a 6+ ERA??????????????????????????????

I have been driven nuts by the Reds doing this over the past three years (though I don't remember it this year) so it is nice to see others do something equally stupid.

[Red Raindog]

BH fans quickly

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Why on earth would the Pirates do a sac bunt with their 2 hitter in the first inning??????????????????????????????????? Against a rookie with a 6+ ERA??????????????????????????????

I have been driven nuts by the Reds doing this over the past three years (though I don't remember it this year) so it is nice to see others do something equally stupid.

I figured it was just to confound the idea of 10 hard hit balls off of Sampson

[Kc61]

In the world of competitve Reds baseball, two minor league playoff games tonight. Three Reds minor league teams in the playoffs. Wonder if they will draw more or less than the Reds tonight.

[Ironman92]

Holy hell what an AWFUL call strike 3

And Thom sucks already... Completely exaggerating against Billy Hamilton

[Red Raindog]

I see the ump just a gave very low strike for Happ -- that bodes well -- not

[Ironman92]

DeJesus strikes out on a pitch 5 inches low and Thom says nothing and Cowboys quips about how that'll get called more often than not and then Votto takes strike 1 at the top of the zone (k zone showed it a strike) and Thom is in utter disbelief and Cowboy talks about pitches being called high???

[Ironman92]

In game trivia

Name the 3 players who have amassed 400+ walks since the beginning of the 2011 season.

[BCubb2003]

In the world of competitve Reds baseball, two minor league playoff games tonight. Three Reds minor league teams in the playoffs. Wonder if they will draw more or less than the Reds tonight.

Bodes well for the future.

[Tom Servo]

I can't think of another play by play announcer for any other team who gets as worked up about pitchers walking batters or errors or things like that as Thom does.

[Raisor]

In game trivia

Name the 3 players who have amassed 400+ walks since the beginning of the 2011 season.

Juan Castro. Jeff Blauser, and Natalie Portman

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I can't think of another play by play announcer for any other team who gets as worked up about pitchers walking batters or errors or things like that as Thom does.

Marty says hi

['69]

Juan Castro. Jeff Blauser, and Natalie Portman

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I can't believe you forgot Billy

[TheTimeIsNow]

In game trivia

Name the 3 players who have amassed 400+ walks since the beginning of the 2011 season.


Joey Votto, Miguel Cabrera, and Carlos Santana?

[Tom Servo]

Frazier! :jump:

[Ironman92]

Juan Castro. Jeff Blauser, and Natalie Portman

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Marty says hi

All 3 are incorrect but none of the 3 have been in my kitchen

[TheTimeIsNow]

Frazier has hit more home runs against the Pirates than any other team... and it's not close.

[Ironman92]

Joey Votto, Miguel Cabrera, and Carlos Santana?

1. Votto 508
2. Santana 483

Cabrera just short

[Big Klu]

Congratulations to Todd Frazier, who has tied Chris Sabo for 25th place on the Reds all-time home run list!


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. Jay Bruce - 202
10. Barry Larkin - 198
11. Joey Votto - 190
12. Vada Pinson - 186
13. Brandon Phillips - 179
14. Wally Post - 172
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
25. Todd Frazier - 104
27. Dave Concepcion - 101

[dougdirt]

In the world of competitve Reds baseball, two minor league playoff games tonight. Three Reds minor league teams in the playoffs. Wonder if they will draw more or less than the Reds tonight.

I will take the Reds.....

Billings is at home and will probably draw 2-3,000. Daytona is on the road and it's the Florida State League.

[Ironman92]

Frazier has hit more home runs against the Pirates than any other team... and it's not close.

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And I have the best one in a great pic....me tipping my cap to Todd tipping me (or at least the pic says that) opening day HR 2015

[Red Raindog]

Juan Castro. Jeff Blauser, and Natalie Portman

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Marty says hi

Natalie Portman

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[Tom Servo]

I don't really know Joe Price, but I imagine he'd be a better manager than Bryan Price.

[TheTimeIsNow]

1. Votto 508
2. Santana 483

Cabrera just short

Being curious, I looked at McCutchen's walk numbers and he has 398 since 2011. i didn't realize he had that many.

Jose Bautista?

[Ironman92]

Being curious, I looked at McCutchen's walk numbers and he has 398 since 2011. i didn't realize he had that many.

Jose Bautista?

Bautista is #3 at 453

[Ironman92]

Being curious, I looked at McCutchen's walk numbers and he has 398 since 2011. i didn't realize he had that many.

Jose Bautista?

Yeah....Cutch [emoji48] is just short.

[757690]

I don't really know Joe Price, but I imagine he'd be a better manager than Bryan Price.

Price could have had a much better career, but the Reds hurt it by making him a reliever at first, because GM Dick Wagner didn't acquire a lefty reliever for the team, Price was one of the best lefty arms the Reds developed in the '80's, but they wasted him in the pen for years. Kinda reminds you of what the Reds did with another lefty power arm.

['69]

Us older dudes, should remember Joe Price on those 80's teams. As a kid then we were a lot less critical, he was a Red, I was a fan. I remember him with long frizzy hair, lol.

[Big Klu]

I don't really know Joe Price, but I imagine he'd be a better manager than Bryan Price.

Joe Price was a solid LHP for the Reds in the Dark Ages of the early 80's.

I wonder where he got his blue Reds cap. (Our local high school's colors are blue and white, and the name begins with C, so it would be pretty cool around here.)

[Tom Servo]

Jim Day isn't invited to Billy's birthday party.

[WrongVerb]

Us older dudes, should remember Joe Price on those 80's teams. As a kid then we were a lot less critical, he was a Red, I was a fan. I remember him with long frizzy hair, lol.

I remember something about him strengthening his arm by plunging it over and over into a barrel of rice.

[757690]

Us older dudes, should remember Joe Price on those 80's teams. As a kid then we were a lot less critical, he was a Red, I was a fan. I remember him with long frizzy hair, lol.

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['69]

Joe Price was a solid LHP for the Reds in the Dark Ages of the early 80's.

I wonder where he got his blue Reds cap. (Our local high school's colors are blue and white, and the name begins with C, so it would be pretty cool around here.)

Just about any sports hat store in the mall has them (and the wishbone c in most every color), at least here in greater cin. Otherwise lids.com newera.com, etc

[Ironman92]

Only 3 hard hit balls thus far vs Sampson

[Kc61]

Joe Price was a solid LHP for the Reds in the Dark Ages of the early 80's.

I wonder where he got his blue Reds cap. (Our local high school's colors are blue and white, and the name begins with C, so it would be pretty cool around here.)

Joe Price pitched for the Reds for seven seasons. Team continuity.

[WrongVerb]

Sampson dealing. Still love the idea of him pitching medium leverage situations out of the pen starting next season.

[Kc61]

Sampson dealing. Still love the idea of him pitching medium leverage situations out of the pen starting next season.

Has a 6.17 ERA so he'll fit right in.

['69]

Kris, the universe is telling you something, IMO. Gotta feel bad for the guy.

[TheTimeIsNow]

They keep showing the Reds' players' career/season stats against the Pirates... it is no surprise that the Reds own the Pirates. Holy lord.

[Razor Shines]

How does Phillips have 11 RBIs vs the Pirates this year when he only has 3 HRs?

['69]

How does Phillips have 11 RBIs vs the Pirates this year when he only has 3 HRs?

Wut? He has several more HR (11)

[Razor Shines]

Wut? He has several more HRs

3 Vs the Pirates. But the answer I was looking for was Determination, magic and sac flies.

[Razor Shines]

I was just commenting on how incredulous Thom was at the fact that Votto has only 65 RBIs vs the Pirates in 115 games but Brandon has 11 RBIs vs the Pirates just this season. Without considering where those RBIs came from.

[Tom Servo]

I will echo that I think Keyvius throwing hard for an inning or two out of the pen and mixing in that curveball could be a nice asset for the Reds.

[Raisor]

I was just commenting on how incredulous Thom was at the fact that Votto has only 65 RBIs vs the Pirates in 115 games but Brandon has 11 RBIs vs the Pirates just this season. Without considering where those RBIs came from.

Has anyone ever seen @joetNOto and Thom at the same time?

[Kc61]

I will echo that I think Keyvius throwing hard for an inning or two out of the pen and mixing in that curveball could be a nice asset for the Reds.

His high walk rate has continued at every level this season. Until Keyvius licks that problem he will not be an effective pitcher as a starter or reliever.

[Tom Servo]

Has anyone ever seen @joetNOto and Thom at the same time?
Thom SAYS he's not on Twitter...but he knew more about Billy's birthday twitter post than anybody else.

[WrongVerb]

I'm going to the Monday and Wednesday games at AT&T next week. Was hoping to get to see either Disco or Iglesias. But it looks instead like I'll get Sampson and Lorenzen. Maybe Leake will go for the Giants.

['69]

When was the last time the reds faced three LH SP in a row in a 3-game series?

[Razor Shines]

Has anyone ever seen @joetNOto and Thom at the same time?

Did you know I have proof that Votto used PEDs in 2010? Here it is, I'll break the story in this game thread:

He had 73 RBIs in 2013. Boom. Roasted.

[Tom Servo]

His high walk rate has continued at every level this season. Until Keyvius licks that problem he will not be an effective pitcher as a starter or reliever.
Well I'm not saying you just gift-wrap him a bullpen spot, but I think he can compete for one. The walks are definitely an issue, but they aren't what has been holding him back as an effective pitcher so far with the Reds, it's the ball getting hammered all around and out of the park.

[Kc61]

In 607 innings career-wise (I believe only minors) Sampson has allowed 302 walks.

In the minors this year he had 82.2 innings and 46 walks.

In the majors 2015 before tonight he had 31 innings and 16 walks.

Tonight is one five inning stint so far. But this is a significant problem. And usually when a pitcher is that walk prone it indicates a greater command issue.

[Tom Servo]

In 607 innings career-wise (I believe both majors and minors) Sampson has allowed 302 walks.

In the minors this year he had 82.2 innings and 46 walks.

In the majors 2015 before tonight he had 31 innings and 16 walks.

Tonight is one five inning stint so far. But this is a significant problem. And usually when a pitcher is that walk prone is indicates a greater command issue.
Only in one of those seasons in the minor was he used in relief. He's not a starter, not at the big league level. But he has a live arm and a good curve. Try him in the pen. You've been one of the biggest proponents of overhauling the bullpen with the Reds plethora of starters.

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Yes Thom, it's mostly luck.

['69]

Thom is trollin' Is it Luck?!

[Razor Shines]

Sakes alive Thom

[Tom Servo]

Danger. Kang the Reds killer with the bases loaded.

[Razor Shines]

No RBI, didn't do his job.

[Kc61]

Only in one of those seasons in the minor was he used in relief. He's not a starter, not at the big league level. But he has a live arm and a good curve. Try him in the pen. You've been one of the biggest proponents of overhauling the bullpen with the Reds plethora of starters.

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Yes Thom, it's mostly luck.

I would put Sampson at AAA next year and tell him to become a relief pitcher down there and cut the walks out.

I do want better relievers, but not walk machines.

LOL, if the command is not there you eventually give up a grand slam.

[Ironman92]

5 hard hit balls vs Sampson....a 6th will be detrimental

[Ironman92]

6

[Tom Servo]

Kang krushes Reds.

['69]

Danger. Kang the Reds killer with the bases loaded.

All clear. :/

[Ironman92]

Who is calling that pitch? Even Thom knew what pitch needed to be thrown and you can hear Brantley's head exploding. Terrible

[Chip R]

Kang krushes Reds.

Don't blame me. I voted for Kodos.

[Razor Shines]

What did you learn?

[Kc61]

Sampson ERA is now 6.94. But who's counting.

[WrongVerb]

And so then that happened...

[Ironman92]

God I'd love for each of these young pitchers to talk with Brantley for 3 min before and after each start

[Tom Servo]

I would put Sampson at AAA next year and tell him to become a relief pitcher down there and cut the walks out.

Works for me. Like I said, the dude's not a starter. But in a one or two inning situation, he could be an asset.

[Razor Shines]

Now in the future when you're in that situation only one of those runs will go against you because you'll be a middle reliever brought in with the bases loaded. So take solace in that.

[Tom Servo]

Sampson ERA is now 6.94. But who's counting.
But will he have done his job if the Reds win the game? :p

[WrongVerb]

Works for me. Like I said, the dude's not a starter. But in a one or two inning situation, he could be an asset.

Or even in an extended outing going once through the lineup.

[Tom Servo]

Mark Sheldon ‏@m_sheldon 1m1 minute ago
#reds pitchers have allowed 7 grand slams this season.

[Kc61]

But will he have done his job if the Reds win the game? :p

Lol. No.

Keyvius had a different job than Simon. Keyvius is supposed to develop for the future. So far, IMO, he hasn't.

[Raisor]

What did you learn?

That I'm 42 and I DO want to be humiliated

[Big Klu]

Well, Price taught Sampson a lesson.

18-man pitching staff, and he can't have somebody ready in time.

[WrongVerb]

Mark Sheldon ‏@m_sheldon 1m1 minute ago
#reds pitchers have allowed 7 grand slams this season.

And the most starts by rookie pitchers in forever. Coincidence?

[Tom Servo]

I bet the lesson Bryan learns at the end of the season is not to teach lessons.

[klw]

Mark Sheldon ‏@m_sheldon 1m1 minute ago
#reds pitchers have allowed 7 grand slams this season.

Is that a lot? I have no idea.

[Ironman92]

That I'm 42 and I DO want to be humiliated

Wow....you are really old

[Razor Shines]

I bet the lesson Bryan learns at the end of the season is not to teach lessons.

That's why you always leave a note.

[Red Raindog]

Mark Sheldon ‏@m_sheldon 1m1 minute ago
#reds pitchers have allowed 7 grand slams this season.

feels like more to me

[klw]

Is that a lot? I have no idea.
Leads the NL by 1.

http://espn.go.com/mlb/stats/team/_/stat/pitching/split/94/league/nl/sort/homeRuns/type/expanded/order/true

[Raisor]

Wow....you are really old

It's not the years, it's the mileage.

I'm very low mileage.

[WrongVerb]

Did Thom just put on his most dramatic voice announcing that coach's birthday?

[Kc61]

In more important Reds-related baseball, Daytona took a 2-1 lead in the seventh of their playoff game behind Travieso. A costly error helped.

[Raisor]

Did Thom just put on his most dramatic voice announcing that coach's birthday?

Mercy.

[WrongVerb]

Ah, yes, Thom, the good old days when men were men and the sheep, well, you know...

[Razor Shines]

When you say someone was a "great player in the Major Leagues" and then immediately follow with the adjectives "hard nosed" and "tough" I think you're lying about the first part.

[Chip R]

Who is calling that pitch? Even Thom knew what pitch needed to be thrown and you can hear Brantley's head exploding. Terrible

I doubt a rookie pitcher is calling his pitches. The catchers have shown some bright spots but perhaps their pitch calling isn't any good.

['69]

Reds run differential "only" -69. Braves/Phillies -176

[Tom Servo]

lol that dummy got hit by the ball

['69]

Fashionista!

[WrongVerb]

Votto should be ashamed for not knocking in a run with that double.

[Tom Servo]

Votto should be ashamed for not knocking in a run with that double.
Hands the responsibility off to Brandon.

[Raisor]

Reds run differential "only" -69. Braves/Phillies -176

Which is one reason to be hopeful

[klw]

Reds run differential "only" -69. Braves/Phillies -176

Oakland is +5 but only two wins better than the Reds. Pythagoras be damned

[Tom Servo]

-69.
nice

[WrongVerb]

How soon before Thom says "see, you have to put the bat on the ball. Never know what's going to happen" or something along those lines?

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nice

Family board!

[klw]

nice

http://quotespics.com/wp-content/quote-images/yeah-baby-yeah.jpg

[Big Klu]

Does Clint Hurdle not realize that he could be teaching Happ a lesson here?

[Tom Servo]

So it rubs other people the wrong way how Thom can't stop fawning over teams like the Mets and the Cubs while he spent almost the entirety of the Reds successful period from 2010-2013 being a misanthrope, right?

[Ironman92]

It's not the years, it's the mileage.

I'm very low mileage.

I feel they are in town miles and not highway

[Ironman92]

Cespedes up to #7 in NL MVP race as he just eliminated the Nationals

[Raisor]

I feel they are in town miles and not highway

I only take myself to church on Sundays

[WrongVerb]

Pena comes up lame. Wonder if this leg injury will sap his power the a leg injury did Votto.

[Ironman92]

Pena comes up lame. Wonder if this leg injury will sap his power the a leg injury did Votto.

Lol, be nice

[WrongVerb]

DeJesus has the best hitter on the planet behind him. His job is to stand there without moving the bat until he strikes out or walks.

[Ironman92]

Bryce Harper putting the pressure on Votto. He's 3/4 tonight with 2 HR and a double and single-handily keeping the Nats afloat

[Big Klu]

My guess is that if Peña has to be shut down for a while, then Skipworth will be called up to be the third catcher behind Barnhart and Cabrera after Pensacola's season is over.

[Ironman92]

DeJesus has the best hitter on the planet behind him. His job is to stand there without moving the bat until he strikes out or walks.

Whatever man...DeJesus will knock in run(s)

['69]

Almost unbelievable

[Ironman92]

No Thom...had he caught it he would've thrown it home DERP

[Ironman92]

DeJesus comes through productively

[Ironman92]

They'll walk him if he lets them

[WrongVerb]

I swear Votto sometimes looks like he's the only Reds hitter who is up there thinking as he's going through the at bat.

[Red Raindog]

this ump doesn't like Joey

[WrongVerb]

F-bomb! F-Bomb! F-Bomb! F-Bomb! F-Bomb! F-Bomb! F-Bomb! F-Bomb! F-Bomb! F-Bomb! F-Bomb! F-Bomb! F-Bomb! F-Bomb! F-Bomb! F-Bomb! F-Bomb! F-Bomb! F-Bomb! F-Bomb! F-Bomb! F-Bomb! F-Bomb! F-Bomb! F-Bomb! F-Bomb! F-Bomb!

[BluegrassRedleg]

He's got a good beef there, but that was dumb as hell in that situation.

[Larkin Fan]

I have never seen Joey Votto that mad.

['69]

Great

[Fil3232]

Bring on the robo umps. Not one person paid to watch this guy call balls and strikes tonight. What a joke.

[dabvu2498]

He's got a good beef there, but that was dumb as hell in that situation.

Word. You wait til the ABs over to get tossed.

[Razor Shines]

Glad the ump showed Votto who was in charge by not granting time.

[BCubb2003]

Joey Ramon with the hit.

[Larkin Fan]

Welke is a horrible umpire. Always had been.

How about Ramon Cabrera? Can't ask for anything more in that situation!

[Ironman92]

Joseph has some anger issues lol

[WrongVerb]

Epic inning!

[DocRed]

Worthless arrogant POS lardass MLB umps....put them all on a boat and I will see them at the bottom of the sea. Save some room for the lawyers...

[757690]

Welke must have told Votto that Folgers is better than cappuccino

[Raisor]

Bamboozeled

[Chip R]

I think the umpire told Votto that he wasn't elite.

[WrongVerb]

BTW, who plays 1st? Pena is out. That leaves Bruce and Frazier?

[Ironman92]

Glad the ump showed Votto who was in charge by not granting time.

When did he ask for time? I watched the replay and saw nothing.

[DocRed]

You could tell Welke didn't give a crap about calling an accurate strike zone when he rung up Dejesus in the first inning. He just wanted to get paid and get drunk at the hotel.

[BluegrassRedleg]

Tonight's Classic Jay Bruce AB brought to you by...

[Larkin Fan]

I'm truly sick and tired of the ump show. These guys need to know that the fans don't come out to see them.

[BluegrassRedleg]

Why even send him up there?

[Raisor]

BTW, who plays 1st? Pena is out. That leaves Bruce and Frazier?

Duvall?

[Tom Servo]

BTW, who plays 1st? Pena is out. That leaves Bruce and Frazier?
Maybe LaMarre stays in and De Jesus plays 1st.

[Raisor]

Maybe LaMarre stays in and De Jesus plays 1st.

Duvall?

[Tom Servo]

Duvall?
Already used as a PH.

[WrongVerb]

Duvall?

Pinch hit earlier.

[757690]

Really curious ejection and reaction. I understand Welke throwing Votto out for appealing to the dugout. That can be seen as showing up the ump. But there must have been something else going on for Votto to explode like that. That was crazy.

[Kc61]

More bad luck by Bruce. Unluckiest guy.

[Larkin Fan]

Tonight's Classic Jay Bruce AB brought to you by...

K-Zone

[Raisor]

Already used as a PH.

Scratch him off then

[Kc61]

Really curious ejection and reaction. I understand Welke throwing Votto out for appealing to the dugout. That can be seen as showing up the ump. But there must have been something else going on for Votto to explode like that. That was crazy.

Utter frustration with this season?

Incredible intensity?

I doubt he has contractual issues, LOL.

[Red Raindog]

Bruce K's ---- would like to see a replay of his check swing --- but it was inevitable IMO

[Ironman92]

this ump doesn't like Joey

I think several don't like him turning around towards them to brush the dirt in the back of the box and debate most every call that goes against him. It can't help. We've all been around umpires and regardless of stature it can't possibly help him at the plate.

[WrongVerb]

Really curious ejection and reaction. I understand Welke throwing Votto out for appealing to the dugout. That can be seen as showing up the ump. But there must have been something else going on for Votto to explode like that. That was crazy.

When Welke pointed to his eye, I don't think he was saying that Joey had hit him or spit on him. I think he was mocking Joey's eye for balls and strikes.

[Kc61]

I don't really give a darn if Bruce makes out there. Game is meaningless.

But he swings away to go 0-2 and then strikes out on an ouside pitch. Not a good at bat.

I know I've said Bruce should be traded. But he should be. Enough.

[Raisor]

but it was inevitable IMO

#Smith
#theMatrix

[Ironman92]

Utter frustration with this season?

Incredible intensity?

I doubt he has contractual issues, LOL.

I'll take choice B

He's wound a bit tight...just a bit.

[Kc61]

When Welke pointed to his eye, I don't think he was saying that Joey had hit him or spit on him. I think he was mocking Joey's eye for balls and strikes.

I thought he meant Joey was making contact. Or very close to it.

[DocRed]

Pretty sure Welke has an appt with a Paid Escort at 10pm back at the Days Inn...

[Larkin Fan]

When Welke pointed to his eye, I don't think he was saying that Joey had hit him or spit on him. I think he was mocking Joey's eye for balls and strikes.

That actually makes sense.

[Kc61]

I'll take choice B

He's wound a bit tight...just a bit.

Well, if so -- at least he cares.

[Ironman92]

Don't worry folks...my Melacon voodoo doll is ready and waiting

[Raisor]

Pretty sure Welke has an appt with a Paid Escort at 10pm back at the Days Inn...

I thought Chip worked a higher clientele

[Big Klu]

Joey Ramon with the hit.

http://www.100xr.com/artists/J/Joey_Ramone/Joey.Ramone.jpg

[Red Raindog]

I thought Chip worked a higher clientele

cruel

[Ironman92]

I went to a Reds game years back and Dunn was tossed in the first inning in similar fashion.

I was honked off.

['69]

I think several don't like him turning around towards them to brush the dirt in the back of the box and debate most every call that goes against him. It can't help. We've all been around umpires and regardless of stature it can't possibly help him at the plate.

The last two nights have been truly bad behind the plate but Joey doth protest too much btween pitches

[Tom Servo]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/COgZieqWwAAxYOP.png

u wot m8

[50YrRedsFan]

The difference between the Reds and the Pirates: the Reds get the bases loaded, then make two outs to get 2 runs; the Pirates get the bases loaded, then get a grand slam.
I guess that's all that's needed to be said.

[Raisor]

cruel

That was a compliment. Chip is high priced. Ask Servo.

[Red Raindog]

That was a compliment. Chip is high priced. Ask Servo.

at a Days Inn????

[Razor Shines]

When did he ask for time? I watched the replay and saw nothing.

Right before he turned to the dugout he asked the ump something and the ump pointed to the batter's box and shook his head as if to say "no, get back in the box."

[Raisor]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/COgZieqWwAAxYOP.png

u wot m8

That's hot

[50YrRedsFan]

I don't really give a darn if Bruce makes out there. Game is meaningless.

But he swings away to go 0-2 and then strikes out on an ouside pitch. Not a good at bat.

I know I've said Bruce should be traded. But he should be. Enough.

Agreed

[Raisor]

at a Days Inn????

Magic fingers. Chip brings a roll of quarters

[Ironman92]

The last two nights have been truly bad behind the plate but Joey doth protest too much btween pitches

They have and Cowboy and Thom keep alluding to the strike call in the first on him but K zone showed it a strike.

['69]

Fire Jay Bell

[Ironman92]

Bad wood

[Tom Servo]

Bad wood
family board bruh

['69]

They have and Cowboy and Thom keep alluding to the strike call in the first on him but K zone showed it a strike.

That was a horredous call as were the ankle biters being called strikes.

[Razor Shines]

Sorry,,Tom. Stolen.

[Ironman92]

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/09/09/8716012a330b53e12bd59d52fe546bd3.jpg

[Raisor]

Is that Q&U's The Bride and is she holding a Hattori Honzo sword?

[BluegrassRedleg]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/COgZieqWwAAxYOP.png

u wot m8

Hellllllllooooooo... Is it me you're looking for?

[WVRedsFan]

Skippy will save the day. Right?

[Chip R]

Skip's up. All will be well.

[Larkin Fan]

I'm shocked that Welke didn't call that last one to Bourgeois a strike.

[Raisor]

Skip's up. All will be well.

Where is your photo slacker?

[Tom Servo]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/COgZieqWwAAxYOP.png

http://espanol.wwe.com/f/styles/ep_trending/public/video/thumb/2012/05/19980330_austin_vkm.jpg

[Red Raindog]

Skippy will save the day. Right?

save us from the agony of extra innings?

[Raisor]

http://espanol.wwe.com/f/styles/ep_trending/public/video/thumb/2012/05/19980330_austin_vkm.jpg

What!?

[Larkin Fan]

Someone needs to tell Bully that no hit means no birthday party.

[Ironman92]

My voodoo doll isn't powerful enough to get Skip or Billy a hit

[Tom Servo]

Skippy will save the day. Right?
http://i.imgur.com/QilpO5g.png?1

[Raisor]

Someone needs to tell Bully that no hit means no birthday party.

From now on he's "Bully" Billy Hamilton

So let it be written

[Todd Gack]

Welke must have told Votto that Folgers is better than cappuccino

I think he actually told him that the coffee is actually colombian decaffeinated coffee crystals

[Ironman92]

[emoji206][emoji90]

[Roy Tucker]

Cervelli looks like he wants to have Melancon's baby.

[Larkin Fan]

From now on he's "Bully" Billy Hamilton

So let it be written

LOL. I'm going to bed now.

[Tom Servo]

I missed the Votto ejection in real-time, watching it back now.

He mad.

[Raisor]

Cervelli looks like he wants to have Melancon's baby.

Who doesn't?

[malcontent]

Just saw the Votto meltdown. The suspension should help the race for the #1 pick.

Also: he's a head case. That helmet takes a different bounce and we're talking another level.

[Raisor]

I busted a nutty at work today too.

[Ironman92]

Just saw the Votto meltdown. The suspension should help the race for the #1 pick.

Also: he's a head case. That helmet takes a different bounce and we're talking another level.

Lol wut?

This won't go over well

[Ironman92]

Votto did what I wanted Dusty Baker to do about a dozen different times over his tenure

['69]

My voodoo doll isn't powerful enough to get Skip or Billy a hit

Did you put in a gas can?

[Todd Gack]

Tonight's Classic Jay Bruce AB brought to you by...

You can pretty much tell when Jay starts slumping: He stops walking. 10BB since ASB

[Ironman92]

Did you put in a gas can?

You'll have to explain your joke

['69]

Votto did what I wanted Dusty Baker to do about a dozen different times over his tenure

That toothpick might put an eye out though

['69]

You'll have to explain your joke

Melancon is a reliever. Yeah didn't work in the context of your quote.

[Ironman92]

That toothpick might put an eye out though

*Australian chewing stick

['69]

Bring on the dirty birds. This reds club's ready.

[klw]

Ejection video
http://m.mlb.com/video/v467648383/pitcin-votto-pryce-ejected-after-arguing-in-8th/?game_pk=415736

[757690]

Looks like the Reds will need a new firstbaseman for a few games at some point in the future. Sure wish they had a backup one ;)

[WVRedsFan]

Ejection video
http://m.mlb.com/video/v467648383/pitcin-votto-pryce-ejected-after-arguing-in-8th/?game_pk=415736
Nice iced coffee commercial before the video. Appropriate. Votto was hacked at the situation and it took a very small thing to be the last straw. Another one-run loss. Just sayin'

['69]

With Votto's outstanding plate vision & discipline it's a) got to be frustrating to see a bufoon behind the plate all night, and b) his body language between pitches showing up said bufoon

[dougdirt]

In the world of competitve Reds baseball, two minor league playoff games tonight. Three Reds minor league teams in the playoffs. Wonder if they will draw more or less than the Reds tonight.

Oof.

Billings opens the playoffs at home to the tune of 1451 fans. Clearwater hosted Daytona in front of 1345.

[Big Klu]

From now on he's "Bully" Billy Hamilton

So let it be written

So let it be done.

https://thelexicans.files.wordpress.com/2012/12/yul-brynner-as-ramses.jpg?w=377