9/11/2015 Reds vs Cards

[cumberlandreds]

Looks like Kiddie night as DuVall and Cabrera get the start.

Also take time to remember the day. :usa:

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[Ironman92]

Oh I hope Lackey sucks

[NebraskaRed]

Kolten Wong still isn't in the lineup. That's good news for the Reds as Wong as on a tear the last few weeks.

[klw]

Looks like Kiddie night as DuVall and Cabrera get the start.

Yes the 25 year old kiddie rookie Cabrera gets the start over the grizzlied veteran rookie 24 yr old Barnhart. (Pena hurt)



I like the lineup FWIW which is likely not a good sign.

[klw]

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C. Trent Rosecrans ‏@ctrent 58s58 seconds ago

looks like they’re getting ready to pull up the tarp, so that’s not a bad thing #Reds

[ScotlandRed]

Cozart makes that play on Heyward, 2 on 1 out in the first

[757690]

Two plays that a SS should make, but aren't errors.

[Roy Tucker]

3 P-47's just flew over our house.

[ScotlandRed]

Past 2 nights almost had me bored of Hamilton leading off but god dammit when he gets on its so good.

[WrongVerb]

Billyball!

[Raisor]

3 P-47's just flew over our house.

Take cover!

[WrongVerb]

Jay Bruce starting his AB with his customary 0-2 count

[GADawg]

Two plays that a SS should make, but aren't errors.

Think it will hurt his hall of fame chances?

[ScotlandRed]

Votto got a hanger there on 3-1, good pitch on 3-2 close but takes walk 2 on 1 out.

[WrongVerb]

Ball 4 to Votto tonight was closer to the plate than strike 2 to Votto in his last AB last night.

[757690]

Moss clearly has never heard of Hamilton

[ScotlandRed]

Frazier misses a hanger then has a horrible swing to K. Story of Todds 2nd half.

[Red Raindog]

Frazier needs his 60" bat tonight

[WrongVerb]

Has Suarez opened his stance a little bit?

[ScotlandRed]

Grande thinks Molina on track for another GG season. Has he been that good this year?

[ScotlandRed]

Already pissed at the number of times Grande calls Lackey 'Big Jon':angry:

[757690]

Grande thinks Molina on track for another GG season. Has he been that good this year?

Grande still thinks Prince Albert should win the NL GG for 1B

[ScotlandRed]

You cannot issue 4 pitch walks to Brandon Moss and expect to succeed

[WrongVerb]

Who is John Long?

[NeilHamburger]

Story of the 2015 Cincinnati Reds: The Cardinals gift you a run in the 1st, and try and give you more, but you don't score more than the 1. Next inning, your starter walks the first batter on 4 pitches.

[Ironman92]

What was the pitch trax for the 3-2 pitch to Votto? It looked good, first strike to him did not

[ScotlandRed]

What was the pitch trax for the 3-2 pitch to Votto? It looked good, first strike to him did not

Didn't see the pitch trax but it looked good. Same pitch I thought called a strike to Carpenter. Poor called strike 3 to Duvall.

CABRERRA!!

[Ironman92]

Just surpassed Skip and Pena

[ScotlandRed]

A hr from a reds catcher!!!

[Ironman92]

Didn't see the pitch trax but it looked good. Same pitch I thought called a strike to Carpenter. Poor called strike 3 to Duvall.

CABRERRA!!

Saw on Twitter that Carpenter gets mor strikes called out of the zone than any other player.

[Ironman92]

Phillips looked old and slow on that play

[ScotlandRed]

Announcers getting very excited over Molina trying to steal because he catches a lot of innings. It's pathetic.

[Ironman92]

Announcers getting very excited over Molina trying to steal because he catches a lot of innings. It's pathetic.

It's just silly to mention at all.

Just announce he attempted to steal and it's surprising

[ScotlandRed]

That could be Joeys worst AB of the 2nd half.

[ScotlandRed]

Oh Todd

[Ironman92]

That could be Joeys worst AB of the 2nd half.

You forget that time he tried to bunt for a hit I take it....

[Ironman92]

Phillips going with the pitch...love it

[ScotlandRed]

You forget that time he tried to bunt for a hit I take it....

I must have missed it.

[Ironman92]

I must have missed it.

Well, that was the worst of the 2nd half lol

[klw]

Cabrera now with more homers on the year than Mesoraco and Pena combined. If I told you that before the start of the year you would have said the Reds would be at least 30 games out, yet here they sit in mid September with the lead and the chance to cut their division deficit to a mere 28.5 games.

[Ironman92]

Thank You Jay for not playing the Cardinal way

[_Sir_Charles_]

How's Duvall looked out in LF?

[Ironman92]

George "Molina probably won't win the MVP but I can't imagine anyone being more valuable to their team"

[Ironman92]

How's Duvall looked out in LF?

Moo

[WrongVerb]

Yes, .679 OPS Molina should get MVP consideration. That makes sense.

[Ironman92]

George "Terry Pendleton didn't have the huge numbers Barry Bonds did in 1991 but he carried the Cardinals to the playoffs"

[_Sir_Charles_]

Moo

As in like a cow's opinion?

[Ironman92]

As in like a cow's opinion?

Yes

You know...a cow's opinion, it just doesn't matter. It's moo.

[WrongVerb]

George "Terry Pendleton didn't have the huge numbers Barry Bonds did in 1991 but he carried the Cardinals to the playoffs"

Ummm..wait, what?

By Cardinals he means Braves. And Pittsburgh went to the playoffs as well.

[Ironman92]

Billy double...steal now, GO

[Ironman92]

Ummm..wait, what?

By Cardinals he means Braves. And Pittsburgh went to the playoffs as well.

Yes, you get it all

[Ironman92]

Dan, when I manage the Reds on Sundays next season would you like to be bench coach or do 1st or 3rd base?

[Ironman92]

Statcast on Phillips AB

Pitch: pitcher tossing in for another ball

Patience: 0%

Exit Velocity: 19.6 mph

Launch angle: 74.1% sideways

Total Distance: 24.6 feet

[ScotlandRed]

Frazier, again swings at a horrible pitch. Everyone knew it was coming apart from him.

[Ironman92]

Finnegan is in

[_Sir_Charles_]

Yes

You know...a cow's opinion, it just doesn't matter. It's moo.

I can't argue that. Valid point.

[Tom Servo]

Finnegan, begin again.

[50YrRedsFan]

Frazier, again swings at a horrible pitch. Everyone knew it was coming apart from him.
I just watched the Pirates score 3 runs with 2 outs with 2 singles from the 7th and 8th hitters in the lineup against MIL. The Reds get Hamilton on 2nd with 0 outs, and can't get him past 3rd with the 2-5 hitters up. Typical Reds.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Frazier, again swings at a horrible pitch. Everyone knew it was coming apart from him.

If Frazier would learn to switch hit, he might be able to reach those pitches from the left side. Gotta look for the upside.

[ScotlandRed]

Having only recently become a Reds fan. I was not aware that #4192 came on 9/11. Strange how things can happen like that so co-incidentally. Bitter sweet day.

[Ironman92]

Having only recently become a Reds fan. I was not aware that #4192 came on 9/11. Strange how things can happen like that so co-incidentally. Bitter sweet day.

Only 26 teachers at my school and 2 of them have birthdays today

[Tom Servo]

Piscotty had no clue against Finnegan.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Should've let Finnegan hit.

[Larkin Fan]

It's bizarre when Joey Votto has two steals in a game.

[ScotlandRed]

Far too many Reds up tonight swinging for the fences. Frazier and Bruce especially.

[cumberlandreds]

Having only recently become a Reds fan. I was not aware that #4192 came on 9/11. Strange how things can happen like that so co-incidentally. Bitter sweet day.

I was a senior in college. Can't believe its been that long.

Finnegan looked good BTW. I can see him being a mainstay out of that bullpen for quite a while.

[cumberlandreds]

Pouring the rain. They may stop this one soon.

[WrongVerb]

Dan, when I manage the Reds on Sundays next season would you like to be bench coach or do 1st or 3rd base?

Sorry. Broke for dinner. I'll take first base. Never could figure out how to go through signs.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Suarez drops a pop up. Rain in his eyes and couldn't see it. Tarp coming out.

[cumberlandreds]

Tarp out. Get out the banana phone.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Sorry. Broke for dinner. I'll take first base. Never could figure out how to go through signs.

If Skip is batting, there's only ONE acceptable sign.

[Raisor]

Sorry. Broke for dinner. I'll take first base. Never could figure out how to go through signs.

Signs signs, everywhere are signs

[Ironman92]

Sorry. Broke for dinner. I'll take first base. Never could figure out how to go through signs.

No signs....I'm going to yell out codes that will confuse everyone trying to decipher

[Ironman92]

If Skip is batting, there's only ONE acceptable sign.

As stated before....Skip will not get on the field before the 13th inning and that will be as a final PH and then to pitch until it's decided

[WrongVerb]

If Skip is batting, there's only ONE acceptable sign.

I'd demonstrate here, but this is a family board.

[_Sir_Charles_]

As stated before....Skip will not get on the field before the 13th inning and that will be as a final PH and then to pitch until it's decided

Okay, but I was picturing the third base coach simply looking at skip and giving him the finger.

And I'd have no problems with the Cards stealing that particular sign either.

[WrongVerb]

No signs....I'm going to yell out codes that will confuse everyone trying to decipher

So, kinda like a woman, then?

[Ironman92]

So, kinda like a woman, then?

No, but there will be a few hot women in the dugout

[Ironman92]

In the first 2 innings of the 2nd game of a DH, Schwarber hit 2 HR and made a highlight catch in LF. Somewhere Thom is touching himself.

[WrongVerb]

No, but there will be a few hot women in the dugout

I'll be the bench coach then. :)

[Red Raindog]

I'll be the bench coach then. :)

I volunteer to be wardrobe manager....

[Chip R]

No, but there will be a few hot women in the dugout

Anna Kendrick and Mila Kunis?

[Ironman92]

I'll be the bench coach then. :)

You are ugly...right?

[Ironman92]

Anna Kendrick and Mila Kunis?

Two new ones each Sunday....I'll slate those two for the first Sunday in July

[Ironman92]

Replaying the opening day game in the 8th inning.....gonna see myself on tv after Mr. Frazier's HR

[Ironman92]

There I was....thanks for tipping your cap to me Todd

[GADawg]

Dan, when I manage the Reds on Sundays next season would you like to be bench coach or do 1st or 3rd base?

During your stint will you please start Suarez in LF so we can quilt ness heads explode

[WrongVerb]

You are ugly...right?

Well, you know how some people get hit with the ugly stick? The whole tree fell on me.

[GADawg]

Anyone else reminded of Bill Bray while watching Finnegen?

[PuffyPig]

Anyone else reminded of Bill Bray while watching Finnegen?

Bite your tongue Sir.

[Ironman92]

During your stint will you please start Suarez in LF so we can quilt ness heads explode

No promises but definitely will purposely do crap to tick people off on occasion.

[Ironman92]

Well, you know how some people get hit with the ugly stick? The whole tree fell on me.

Good....the chicks won't bother you so you can do your job (which will begin and end with making sure I don't accidentally put Skip into the starting lineup)

[Tom Servo]

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

what Bill Bray is up to as of this summer

[WrongVerb]

Good....the chicks won't bother you so you can do your job (which will begin and end with making sure I don't accidentally put Skip into the starting lineup)

I guarantee, anytime I see you start a last name with the letter 'S', I'll give you the sign that you shouldn't print his name.

And then go back to creepily hitting on the chicks. *twirls 70s style mustache*

[Tom Servo]

Mark Sheldon ‏@m_sheldon 1m1 minute ago
Game suspended and will resume at 12:30 tomorrow.

[Ironman92]

Damn....rain about out

Won't be able to watch I bet

[androosh]

I feel like this is a perfect scenario to pitch Chapman more than one inning. No idea if the full game will be close enough for Price to use him, so bring him in go shut down the Cards in the 8th and 9th and hope we can score one run in that time.

[Ironman92]

I feel like this is a perfect scenario to pitch Chapman more than one inning. No idea if the full game will be close enough for Price to use him, so bring him in go shut down the Cards in the 8th and 9th and hope we can score one run in that time.

He can only pitch in save situations or rate mop up time to get him work. He must be saved for the lead...sit back, relax and enjoy Badenhop, Jumbo and the gang

[androosh]

He can only pitch in save situations or rate mop up time to get him work. He must be saved for the lead...sit back, relax and enjoy Badenhop, Jumbo and the gangOK :(

[Tom Servo]

Kinda ugly but Cabrera short-hops the throw to BP and BP tags Kozma out to erase the base-runner from Suarez's error last night.

[androosh]

Quite the impressive play by BP to get that out.

[Kc61]

Kinda ugly but Cabrera short-hops the throw to BP and BP tags Kozma out to erase the base-runner from Suarez's error last night.

Molina, the great catcher was up. He nodded to Cabrera as in "nice play" when Cabrera threw out the runner.

I'm not a huge Molina fan, few Reds fans are. But that was a classy thing to do. Catcher to catcher.

[BCubb2003]

Kinda ugly but Cabrera short-hops the throw to BP and BP tags Kozma out to erase the base-runner from Suarez's error last night.

Not sure any other second baseman could have made that tag.

[Tom Servo]

Hoover walks Moss with two outs and wild pitches him over to 2nd, but Ks Garcia to end the frame.

[Tom Servo]

Time for a Redleg to hit a HR and have Chapman end this one

Broxton in for STL

[androosh]

Time for a Redleg to hit a HR and have Chapman end this one

Broxton in for STLThe Toddfather is up right now - would be nice to see him hit one to the seats on the first pitch.

[NebraskaRed]

Quality AB by Frazier there.

[androosh]

Quality AB by Frazier there.Candidate for the Thommy B award? Why make the pitcher throw more than one pitch? That's just selfless right there.

[Tom Servo]

Duvall! :jump:

4-2 Redlegs!!!

[androosh]

Duvaaallllllll!!!!!!

[NebraskaRed]

Robert Duvall is my hero

[NebraskaRed]

I could have sworn that Boesch pinch hit earlier in the game.

[Ironman92]

On Broxton's final warm up pitch for Molina to throw down Frazier swings at it and grounds out.

Suarez singles, Duvall HR

[Ironman92]

I could have sworn that Boesch pinch hit earlier in the game.

He was on deck when inning ended to PH for Finnegan after his first inning pitched

[androosh]

Chapman Ks Pham (as if it wasn't obvious that would happen).

[BCubb2003]

Chapman's velocity hasn't woken up yet.

[androosh]

And now Ks Reynolds.

[Tom Servo]

Chappy Ks the side with minimal effort for the save

We're still good! :beerme:

[androosh]

And Ks Carpenter to end the game. That was an exciting 9 out game - we should play them more often. Perhaps we'd have a better record.

[PuffyPig]

Candidate for the Thommy B award? Why make the pitcher throw more than one pitch? That's just selfless right there.

While I get no one like a batter making an out on the first pitch, many hitter hit very weill on the first pitch, as it is often the best pitch you might see. Pitchers also understand the desire to get ahead of a batter.

Frazier has a .341 BA and a .622 SL% when he puts the first pitch into play.

After taking a first pitch strike, his OPS is .711.

[_Sir_Charles_]

I'm surprised that nobody mentioned the fact that Duvall has 3 hits as a Redleg. All dingers. :O)