4/7/2016 Reds vs The Phightin' Phils

[cumberlandreds]

Pacheo playing 2nd base? Cozart out too. Good luck to Stephenson on his MLB debut!

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[Tom Servo]

Oof, Price not doing RobSteve any favors.

[cumberlandreds]

The Phils lineup.


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[ScotlandRed]

Can't really see any reason for benching Cozart today? Seems strange to me.

Assuming Phillips is still ill and well Billy just isn't very good.

[androosh]

Good thing I'll be back in time for the late inning comeback today, since I won't be around for the first half of the game.

[TRF]

Clearly Pikachu playing 2B is a typo.

right?

RIGHT?

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Can't really see any reason for benching Cozart today? Seems strange to me.

Assuming Phillips is still ill and well Billy just isn't very good.

Day game after a night game, and his leg could probably use the rest. Best to err on the side of caution here.

[Gandalf the Red]

Clearly Pikachu playing 2B is a typo.

right?

RIGHT?


Tickets for Pikachu's Bobblehead Night sold out faster than Opening Day.

[Cannon]

Schebler in center? Alright, who cares? This team has spirit. We got this.

[klw]

C. Trent Rosecrans ‏@ctrent 6s6 seconds ago

Day game after a night game, wet weather, Price giving 3 starts coming off injury day off — Mesoraco, Cozart, Hamilton

C. Trent Rosecrans ‏@ctrent 42s42 seconds ago

Price said Lorenzen’s arm’s feeling good, but now he’s got mono

[cumberlandreds]

Clearly Pikachu playing 2B is a typo.

right?

RIGHT?

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Day game after a night game, and his leg could probably use the rest. Best to err on the side of caution here.

According to BR he has played all of 4 games and 25 innings at 2nd base. Oh boy............

http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/p/pachejo01-field.shtml

[Gandalf the Red]

Schebler's spending his morning watching a double feature of Billy Hamiliton's defensive highlight reel and "The Edge."

10560

[Tom Servo]

C. Trent Rosecrans ‏@ctrent 42s42 seconds ago
Price said Lorenzen’s arm’s feeling good, but now he’s got mono
Or he's just really bored.

[klw]

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[Cannon]

Why wouldn't they have Holt in center and Schebler in left?

[klw]

http://marksheldon.mlblogs.com/2016/04/07/thursday-lineup-notes/


A lot of the regulars were missing from the lineup vs. the Phillies. You may recall in Spring Training that manager Bryan Price tipped he would likely rest Devin Mesoraco, Zack Cozart and Billy Hamilton more often because they were coming off surgeries. They would likely play two of every three or three of every four games, at least starting out.

“Billy, I think, would be the best to play today but I wanted to make sure that I got Schebler and Duvall out there together every now and again,” Price said. “This first month will be a month of select days off for those three players. And also it is important for these guys that are going to be spending more time probably coming off the bench get some at-bats early in the season to stay familiar with their swings.”

Brandon Phillips is out of the lineup again because he’s still bothered by a stomach virus. Phillips, as of 10:30 am, was not at the ballpark.

[cumberlandreds]

Why wouldn't they have Holt in center and Schebler in left?

I read on Twitter that Price wants to play Schebler and Duvall together some early in the season. Also said he wants to rest Cozart and Mez early in the season on these day games after night. Phillips is still suffering from stomach virus and isn't at the park.

[Cannon]

Weird. Holt to me just seems like the better player in every aspect to Duvall. I'd rather he get Holt and Schebler playing together -- especially since Schebler is going to be swinging and missing a lot I'd like to see someone with a bit more patience and on base ability in Holt to complement the line-up (plus he's an actual CF).

Ah well, still looking forward to the game! Another exciting win hopefully.

[Cherokee]

We needed our best defense today behind Stephenson. I just don't get it but I'm probably not the manager for a reason. :D

[Alabama]

Probably not smart to rest your best defensive players while your top prospect, who needs all the help he can get, is making his big league debut. At least leave him Billy in center. Also, why in the world is Schebler leading off? I dont think he made contact with a pitch till his 4th ab last night.

[ScotlandRed]

Clearly Pikachu playing 2B is a typo.

right?

RIGHT?

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Day game after a night game, and his leg could probably use the rest. Best to err on the side of caution here.

I get this but they have played two games with an off day in between. All depends on how he feels I suppose.

[Hanover]

Also, why in the world is Schebler leading off? .

CF bats leadoff, dude.

[klw]

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[puca]

Price not doing Stephenson any favors by starting this defensive lineup in his major league debut.

[Tom Servo]

Alright RobSteve, let's do this.

First pitch is a strike.

[TRF]

Pikachu didn't spike himself. good start.

[Tom Servo]

Jeez, looks like there's about 500 people in attendance.

[Cherokee]

Here we go...get 'em Reds!

[Cherokee]

Jeez, looks like there's about 500 people in attendance.

Eek...no kidding

[Tom Servo]

A very nice 87mph changup by RobSteve to tie Franco up on a swing. He holds off on some solid pitches though and works a 2 out walk though. Howard up.

[TRF]

Jeez, looks like there's about 500 people in attendance.

I think that's to Stephenson's benefit. Small crowd, a bunch of guys he faced in the minors. Glad he's starting today instead of last night.

[klw]

1,2 walk 3 inning for Stephenson

[Cherokee]

phew...first inning behind him!

[TRF]

Has any multi millionaire player fallen farther than Ryan Howard?

[Larkin Fan]

Nice inning. He looks confident out there.

[Kc61]

Playing Schebler and Duvall together occasionally enables both to get more plate appearances than in a straight platoon.

Particularly for Duvall, the righty hitter, facing lefties doesn't provide enough plate appearances.

It does weaken the defense, maybe if the Reds get ahead they will substitute a better defender.

[RedTeamGo!]

Has any multi millionaire player fallen farther than Ryan Howard?

Easy - Joey Votto. Howard expands the strike zone in an attempt to drive in runs. Votto refuses to do so.

[Tom Servo]

Reds down 1-2-3 in the 1st.

[marcshoe]

Has any multi millionaire player fallen farther than Ryan Howard?

He wasn't a multi-millionaire because of the era he played in, but Ed Delahanty, who was also a Phillies first baseman, fell farther. I may be thinking too literally here.

[Elam]

Phillies have been pummeling the inside part of the plate to Votto early and forcing him to swing at those pitches in or do something atypical and swing outside the zone.

[ScotlandRed]

Gamday saying Stephensons fast ball sitting at 91/92 is it normally higher than this?

[klw]

Has any multi millionaire player fallen farther than Ryan Howard?

Mo Vaughn?

BJ Upton- though was never as "high" to begin with

[Tom Servo]

Stephenson velocity so far today at 92-93, seems a tick below his usual stuff.

[TRF]

I also think Barnhart is the better choice of catcher for Stephenson, probably a little more familiar with him.

[TRF]

Well, there goes the no hitter.

[Tom Servo]

Was going to say RobSteve generating some weak contact so far but then Ruiz hit a oppo field two out double.

[marcshoe]

Mo Vaughn?

BJ Upton- though was never as "high" to begin with

Tim Lincecum? But pitchers don't really count.

[klw]

Well, there goes the no hitter.

And the No Doubler

[Tom Servo]

2nd scoreless frame for the kid from Martinez, CA.

[klw]

Tim Lincecum? But pitchers don't really count.

If they did then Mike Hampton would join the equation.

[RedTeamGo!]

Stephenson velocity so far today at 92-93, seems a tick below his usual stuff.

Wow, that's not good at all. Maybe it is the weather?

[Cherokee]

Time for some run support!

[Tom Servo]

Wow, that's not good at all. Maybe it is the weather?
Beat writers suspect the weather as well.

[TRF]

Tim Lincecum? But pitchers don't really count.

Maybe. Does he have a job yet?

[kbrake]

Wow, that's not good at all. Maybe it is the weather?

I think it is a combination of the cold and trying to focus on getting it over the plate.

[Tom Servo]

6 pitch inning for Morton.

[TRF]

Cozart makes that play. :)

[Tom Servo]

Cozart makes that play. :)
De Jesus has really disappointed me on defense the more I see him.

[TRF]

Ok, a little adversity for Stephenson. Let's see how he handles it.

[TRF]

De Jesus has really disappointed me on defense the more I see him.

seems to have a 2B range and arm.

[OnBaseMachine]

Stephenson is lacking an out pitch today.

[kbrake]

Thom is so annoyed hahaha

[Tom Servo]

Thom is pissed at Odubel Herrera.

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lmao Thom just went totally nuclear at the end of the at-bat, calm down bruh.

[Red Raindog]

Thom is pissed at Odubel Herrera.

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lmao Thom just went totally nuclear at the end of the at-bat, calm down bruh.

He must be double parked somewhere

[CySeymour]

Thom is pissed at Odubel Herrera.

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lmao Thom just went totally nuclear at the end of the at-bat, calm down bruh.

Pissed about what?

[ThatPitchIsDunn]

Jeez Jay, way to help out the rook.

[Red Raindog]

Bruce with the flub

[Tom Servo]

Pissed about what?
The amount of time Odubel Herrera took between pitches.

[Red Raindog]

Pissed about what?

Herrera taking a looooong time to get ready

[tomnuetten]

ouch bruce that was not that good ;)

[BluegrassRedleg]

Veteran leadership.


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[Tom Servo]

Solid job by RobSteve avoiding major damage.

[Larkin Fan]

How nice of Bruce to welcome the new guy to the big leagues

[marcshoe]

Herrera taking a looooong time to get ready

He took some time to check out the new all-you-can-eat stand between pitches. Said Ryan Howard asked him to.

[Crumbley]

Thom wanting to fight Odubel Hererra >>>>>>>>>>>

[TRF]

Well. That was interesting.

Real curious to see how he handles the next inning.

[Tom Servo]

https://vine.co/v/iIT2lYbmlKB

for those not watching and want to hear Salty Thom

[Old school 1983]

I'm not too impressed with Stephenson. The fastball is low 90s. The curve isn't biting much at all. Change isn't moving much. He looks very hittable. Maybe it's the cold or first start thing, but his stuff doesn't look like potential number 1 stuff today IMO.

[BluegrassRedleg]

Oh wow. Thought he was out by a mile.


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[Red Raindog]

I'm not too impressed with Stephenson. The fastball is low 90s. The curve isn't biting much at all. Change isn't moving much. He looks very hittable. Maybe it's the cold or first start thing, but his stuff doesn't look like potential number 1 stuff today IMO.

and worst of all -- he can't bunt

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what a slide!

[tomnuetten]

wow risky to send him home but nice... schebler with a good hit

[KittyDuran]

Jeez, looks like there's about 500 people in attendance.

I'm 499! [emoji1303]
It's cold and windy... Have long underwear, 2 coats... Still freezing.

[TRF]

That was a helluva slide!

[Cherokee]

SCHEB!

[cumberlandreds]

There's that Schebler magic!

[Larkin Fan]

Wow, what a slide by Tucker!

[OnBaseMachine]

Schebler with another double!

[Tom Servo]

Great hit by Schebler, somewhat questionable send by Hatcher, good slide by Barnhart.

[BluegrassRedleg]

Schebler on pace for 162 doubles.


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[Red Raindog]

I'm 499! [emoji1303]
It's cold and windy... Have long underwear, 2 coats... Still freezing.

I applaud you for taking one for us!

[tomnuetten]

great slide by barnhart ... what a great backup catcher!

[Larkin Fan]

wow risky to send him home but nice... schebler with a good hit

I liked the aggressiveness of the decision. But it definitely could have backfired.

[cumberlandreds]

I'm 499! [emoji1303]
It's cold and windy... Have long underwear, 2 coats... Still freezing.

Like that selfie!

[BluegrassRedleg]

Great hit by Schebler, somewhat questionable send by Hatcher, good slide by Barnhart.

Smith-level send by Hatch, but we'll take it.

[KittyDuran]

Like that selfie!

Thanks... And Photoshop is my friend. [emoji79]

[KittyDuran]

I applaud you for taking one for us!

It's also hit or miss weather-wise. Always take off a day from work.

Boo...

[Tom Servo]

This Cedric Hunter jabroni just took RobSteve deep. 2-1.

[InsaneinthBrame]

I hate it when pitchers give back runs after we score.

[OnBaseMachine]

Stephenson gives up a HR to Cedric freaking Hunter. If he's backing off his fastball that much to command it, then not good.

[ThatPitchIsDunn]

I'm gonna demand that Baseball Tonight starts a nightly SchebGems segment.

Oof - that ball was creamed.

[Tom Servo]

Stephenson gives up a HR to Cedric freaking Hunter. If he's backing off his fastball that much to command it, then not good.
Just doesn't look like he has his good stuff today.

[KittyDuran]

Stephenson gives up a HR to Cedric freaking Hunter. If he's backing off his fastball that much to command it, then not good.

Could it be the cold?

[BluegrassRedleg]

Not fooling anyone, not missing bats.


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[Kc61]

Stephenson lacking the comfort level that Finnegan apparently had yesterday (I didn't see Finnegan live).

I don't think the stuff Robert is showing is his best, maybe he's tentative and trying to avoid control issues.

He's a guy who needs more seasoning, I'd suspect, and he'll be more comfortable next time he gets a big league start. Still, good to see all these superior young arms.

[Larry Schuler]

Can we release RobSteve now?! He's killing us out there!!!

[RedTeamGo!]

It is probably the cold, but if he lives around 92-93 mph he will not live very long at the major league level.

[Tom Servo]

Really I'm just glad that, knock on wood, he's not walking a bunch of guys and walking in runs which was my big fear. Not really concerned with the solid contact, seems clear he doesn't have the good swing and miss stuff today but he's not getting killed.

[RedsManRick]

I know when it's early in the season and cold that velocity is often down. But if I didn't know that Stephenson was a top prospect, he'd look like absolutely nothing special to me so far.

[Kc61]

Really I'm just glad that, knock on wood, he's not walking a bunch of guys which was my big fear. Not really concerned with the solid contact, seems clear he doesn't have the good swing and miss stuff today but he's not getting killed.

IMO Stephenson is trying to avoid walking people and isn't really letting go with his normal velocity.

This is a good experience for him and I think he's going to be an excellent pitcher.

[BCubb2003]

Really I'm just glad that, knock on wood, he's not walking a bunch of guys and walking in runs which was my big fear. Not really concerned with the solid contact, seems clear he doesn't have the good swing and miss stuff today but he's not getting killed.

For a one-day call-up spot start, he's doing fine.

[ThatPitchIsDunn]

Votto with a sand wedge into center field.

[Kc61]

Votto with a sand wedge into center field.

Kind of low for a sand wedge, but guys like Votto can make the club do anything they want. I mean bat, sorry.

[ThatPitchIsDunn]

Bruuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuce

[tomnuetten]

and bruce is good again :thumbup:

[Red Raindog]

you are forgiven Jay

[marcshoe]

selfish. bruce should have tried to hit the truck.

[durl]

When he connects...he connects.

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[Tom Servo]

Bruuuuuuuuuuuce! :jump:

[OnBaseMachine]

Bruuuuuuce! 4-2 Reds!

[BluegrassRedleg]

Redemption for Bruce. I like 3-run bombs.


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[Cannon]

Bruuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuce

[Larkin Fan]

Bruuuuuuuuuce

[Kc61]

Bruce is going to ask Morton to throw that pitch to him in the Home Run Derby.

Right in his wheelhouse, terrible pitch.

[marcshoe]

Morton did his best Roy Halliday impression the first time through the lineup, but the second time through's been a little different.

[Crumbley]

Pretty nuts that Bruce is only one homer behind Griffey on the all-time list.

[757690]

Somewhere, Earl Weaver is smiling.

[Cannon]

If Schebler can be a positive hitter and Bruce has a bounce back season (he's looked really good so far) our line-up could be actually quite dangerous with BP, Votto and Suarez in there.

[cumberlandreds]

Sell Bruce now. His value is high.

[Kc61]

If Schebler can be a positive hitter and Bruce has a bounce back season (he's looked really good so far) our line-up could be actually quite dangerous with BP, Votto and Suarez in there.

IMO the key offensive player is Mesoraco this year. With Hamilton, Cozart and Barnhart playing every day the Reds' offense will be too weak IMO. Keep Mes in the lineup and it's a pretty good offense, even sans Frazier.

[ThatPitchIsDunn]

Ivan the Jesus swipes 2nd. HUGE jump.

[Crumbley]

Thom and Chris still have zero chemistry after all of these years.

[RedsManRick]

Pretty nuts that Bruce is only one homer behind Griffey on the all-time list.

Griffey had 3,904 PA as a Red. Bruce is up to 4,610. Kind of sad to remember that Griffey had just 6.5 seasons worth of PA over 9 seasons.

[PuffyPig]

Thom and Chris still have zero chemistry after all of these years.

Not that there is anything wrong with that.

[Kc61]

Thom and Chris still have zero chemistry after all of these years.

I like Thom OK, but he might consider more of a Keith Jackson, Red Barber, Ray Scott kind of thing. Fewer words. Defer more to Chris, who isn't bad.

[durl]

Thom and Chris still have zero chemistry after all of these years.
It just seems Thom does as much commentary as he does PBP. Hard to get chemistry when roles aren't defined.

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[OnBaseMachine]

Sac bunt makes no sense there.

[ThatPitchIsDunn]

Safety Squeeze from BobSteve. Tucker moves up.

Runners on 2nd and 3rd for our Lord and Savior Scott Schebler.

[Cannon]

IMO the key offensive player is Mesoraco this year. With Hamilton, Cozart and Barnhart playing every day the Reds' offense will be too weak IMO. Keep Mes in the lineup and it's a pretty good offense, even sans Frazier.

I dunno I think Holt could be our starting CF not that far into the season. Hamilton just can't hit a baseball and doesn't look like he's improved his approach. Cozart is serviceable. In an ideal world we'd bat this (IMO):

1. Suarez
2. Votto
3. Mesoraco
4. Bruce
5. BP/Schebler

Then some combination of our pitcher/DH and whoever else there is like Holt, Cozart, etc. If Bruce and BP have one of their better years that line-up is way better than anyone out there is predicting to be honest (though I know they'll keep batting Votto 3 and Bruce 5).

[durl]

If feels like yesterday I was so much younger than the players. Now I'm the age of the base coaches. :-/

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[wolfboy]

Griffey had 3,904 PA as a Red. Bruce is up to 4,610. Kind of sad to remember that Griffey had just 6.5 seasons worth of PA over 9 seasons.

And how many of those were at less than peak performance? :(

[WrongVerb]

Griffey had 3,904 PA as a Red. Bruce is up to 4,610. Kind of sad to remember that Griffey had just 6.5 seasons worth of PA over 9 seasons.

And .850+ OPS to boot.

[Tom Servo]

Schebler will deliver again.

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[cumberlandreds]

Pitching change. Someone named Stumpf coming in for the Phils.

[Crumbley]

Have they said where Pereza will be playing at in Louisville?

[cumberlandreds]

Sac bunt makes no sense there.

Better than a double play.

[PuffyPig]

Sac bunt makes no sense there.

I've never liked bunting even the pitcher there (1st and 3rd, no out), but since Stephenson appears to be particularly ineffective as a hitter, the chances of him driving in the run are likely so small that at least the sacrifice is better than the K or DP grounder.

[Larry Schuler]

Scheb with a Vott.

[membengal]

That's a great at-bat from Schebler against the lefty.

[cumberlandreds]

Scared of Scheb, they walk him.

[durl]

And the left-handed specialist fails to get the out against the left-hander. Schebler showed great patience.

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[Tom Servo]

Stumpf is going to make the Phillies great again.

[redsman2007]

Mostly ss is what I saw. He'll also get time at 2b and cf.

[Larry Schuler]

Stumpf is going to build a wall around Eugenio Saurez and make him pay for it.

[durl]

Stumpf has never pitched above AA. Interesting.

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[Gandalf the Red]

Pitching change. Someone named Stumpf coming in for the Phils.

I remember his earlier career as a Larry Bird wannabe with the Dallas Mavericks.

[Larkin Fan]

Stumpf seems a bit stumped.

[durl]

Stumpf seems a bit stumped.
Stumpfed?

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[BluegrassRedleg]

Grand slam Suarez!


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[Red Raindog]

watching my new favorite rake --- boom Suarez

[tomnuetten]

grandslam :jump:

[Larkin Fan]

Suarez grand slam!

[Crumbley]

AH-YOU

[durl]

I like Suarez. Grand Slam, baby!!!

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[OnBaseMachine]

Grand slam Suarez!!!

[Tom Servo]

Eugenio!!!!!! :jump:

[ThatPitchIsDunn]

Wow the Phillies are bad.

And then there's EE-YOU-HEE-NEE-OH

[marcshoe]

Hey! You! genio Suarez!

[Cannon]

HUGENEEEEEEEEE

Love it!

[cumberlandreds]

Hey!!Hey!! Suarez is King for the day!

[757690]

It looks like the Reds won't be getting the number one pick in the 2017 draft.

[Larkin Fan]

Todd who?

[durl]

Welcome to the big-leagues, Stumpf. Better luck against another team.

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[InsaneinthBrame]

Print the playoff tickets if we can play the Phillies every game

[cumberlandreds]

Votto's first walk of the year. I was getting concerned.

[BluegrassRedleg]

Todd who?

The Suarfather

[durl]

The Suarfather
The Suarmee?

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[cumberlandreds]

Stumpf out, Olberhoutzer in. Gee where are the Philies getting these names?

[PuffyPig]

It looks like the Reds won't be getting the number one pick in the 2017 draft.

We started out last season 4-0, winning each game in our last AB.

It's a little early to say we are even better than the Phillies.

But we are better than the Phillies.

[durl]

It's just a relief to see the Reds scoring somewhere besides their first and last at-bat.

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[Larkin Fan]

The Suarfather

He's suawesome.

[durl]

Calm down, Thom. Walks are acceptable to us.

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[Larkin Fan]

Can Bruce get another one this inning?

[TRF]

WTH? I left for like 20 minutes to get lunch!

[Cannon]

Lining up for another grand salami?

[cumberlandreds]

WTH? I left for like 20 minutes to get lunch!

You should get lunch more often.

[redsmetz]

Ugh, of all the day games to not listen to. I'm singing in our choir's spring musical with just two more rehearsals and I'm playing the music over and over at my desk to get it down. Just checked Gameday and see we've blown the doors wide open. BTW, I knew Jay Bruce would do something to make up for the run his error allowed to score. It's going to be that kind of season. I'll take a 3 for 1 ratio on such things all year!

[Chip R]

Stumpf out, Olberhoutzer in. Gee where are the Philies getting these names?

Germany?

[Cannon]

Bruce ruined it. He was supposed to walk. Selfish.

[cumberlandreds]

And the hits just keep on coming.

[durl]

Bruce with 4 RBI in 2 AB....this inning. Wow.

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[Tom Servo]

Phillies need to shake it off.

[UPRedsFan]

Germany?

So who do you suppose the Phils will take with the first pick in 2017?

[cumberlandreds]

And the fight doctor ends the fun. But a big ole 8 spot on the scoreboard.

[durl]

And the fight doctor ends the fun. But a big ole 8 spot on the scoreboard.
Acceptable for a game, exceptional for an inning.

[ThatPitchIsDunn]

And the fight doctor ends the fun. But a big ole 8 spot on the scoreboard.

A snowman amongst the cold.

Ok BobSteve, no walks now. Keep pumping in those strikes.

[Kc61]

So BobSteve has pitched nicely so far, will almost definitely go to AAA after this game. For reasons we've discussed extensively.

Disco should take that spot in a couple of days. He is due to pitch on the 10th. Apparently will be ready.

Possible Reds will bring up somebody for a couple of days until Disco is needed.

A ninth reliever? An extra hitter?

I doubt they will go outside the forty man roster. Why make forty man roster moves for two days?

I doubt they will go for a ninth reliever. I doubt they will stick Peraza on the Reds bench.

The two likely guys I see are Ramon Cabrera and Kyle Waldrop.

[PuffyPig]

I'm singing in our choir's spring musical with just two more rehearsals and I'm playing the music over and over at my desk to get it down.

I'm sure you didn't realize this, but you just posted this on a public board for all to see.

[UPRedsFan]

We started out last season 4-0, winning each game in our last AB.

It's a little early to say we are even better than the Phillies.

But we are better than the Phillies.
I think they built a bullpen for the 2017 pick.

[TRF]

Getting Pad Kee Mao was almost worth missing those 7 runs.

[PuffyPig]

The two likely guys I see are Ramon Cabrera and Kyle Waldrop.

I like the idea of a third catcher so that we can use, for example, Mes as a PH early if you want to.

[durl]

Stadium guy should play Jeopardy theme after Herrera swings. Wow.

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[Cannon]

Has there been any explanation by the way as to why Bobby was used as our started instead of Reed? From what I'd seen Reed seemed to be the more ready pitcher. Not that it looks a horrible decision or anything; just a curious one.

[puca]

I like the idea of a third catcher so that we can use, for example, Mes as a PH early if you want to.

They already have 3 catchers. Do you want a 4th?

[TRF]

Has there been any explanation by the way as to why Bobby was used as our started instead of Reed? From what I'd seen Reed seemed to be the more ready pitcher. Not that it looks a horrible decision or anything; just a curious one.

Stephenson is on the 40 man. Reed isn't.

[kbrake]

Has there been any explanation by the way as to why Bobby was used as our started instead of Reed? From what I'd seen Reed seemed to be the more ready pitcher. Not that it looks a horrible decision or anything; just a curious one.

Stephenson already on the 40 man, Reed is not.

[Kc61]

They already have 3 catchers. Do you want a 4th?

I think they might bring up Waldrop.

Don't want Cabrera subject to the 10-day rule after he's sent down. Want Cabrera to be free to come up if there's an injury.

[OnBaseMachine]

Stephenson walks a guy with two outs and nobody on base in a 9-2 ballgame and costs himself two runs.

[Cannon]

Got it, thanks guys.

[puca]

The fact that Reed is not on the 40-man roster is the most likely reason.

[Kc61]

Has there been any explanation by the way as to why Bobby was used as our started instead of Reed? From what I'd seen Reed seemed to be the more ready pitcher. Not that it looks a horrible decision or anything; just a curious one.

Reed is not on the forty man roster. Would require putting him on prematurely. Stephenson is on it.

[TRF]

Well, it least it was a strike.

[NebraskaRed]

no lead is safe

[Rantly]

Has any multi millionaire player fallen farther than Ryan Howard?
Thanks

[Larkin Fan]

Yeah, you don't put a fastball in that location for Howard.

[RedTeamGo!]

Walks will haunt meme

[OnBaseMachine]

Stephenson has a ways to go before he's ready.

[cumberlandreds]

It appears the wheels are coming off for Steve.

[TRF]

I'll say this, there is a world of difference between Stephenson in this start and Finnegan last night. And it isn't just that Finnegan was a K machine last night. Stephenson does need more development, but he's getting some good lessons taught to him today. I hope he puts them to good use in Louisville this year.

[NebraskaRed]

https://gifcrap.com/g2data/albums/Autos/Truck%20wheel%20falls%20off%20and%20hits%20car.gif

[Kc61]

Amazing how many young pitchers seen to have trouble when leading just before the fifth inning ends. Maybe they get nervous when near to getting a "W" on their record.

[cumberlandreds]

RS is in line for the win. Now the Reds can bring in their vaunted bullpen to nail this one down.

[Tom Servo]

Stephenson has a ways to go before he's ready.

I don't think he's too far off, but he does need a few months in AAA.

[NebraskaRed]

Reds Media Relations ‏@RedsPR 58s58 seconds ago
Leading 9-3 in 5th, Stephenson is trying to become first Reds starting pitcher to win his ML debut since RHP Sam LeCure on 5/28/10 vs Hou.

[kaldaniels]

Stephenson walks a guy with two outs and nobody on base in a 9-2 ballgame and costs himself two runs.

He will never forget his first start.

Given the score maybe it was for the best. YOU CAN'T DO THAT ROBERT!!!

[TRF]

RS is in line for the win. Now the Reds can bring in their vaunted bullpen to nail this one down.

stated in jest, but I stand by my prediction. This pen is much better than most people think. And without Chapman, I think they all are hungry to prove they are good without him.

[Chip R]

He got through 5 now the bullpen can take over. I wouldn't insert him in the rotation for good but it was a good experience for him. Now he can go to AAA and develop further.

[kaldaniels]

Not watching...

5 IP 2 BB isn't horrible, but what's with the 1 K???

[Tracy Jones]

Stephenson is not close to being the Reds top pitching prospect.

Hypothetical: Since Jay Bruce has come out of the gate hitting like his career is on the line (it is) what do the Reds do if he continues this and has the monster year we all know he's been capable of? Still trade him before the deadline? Keep him and work out a new long term deal? Would pose an interesting dilemma going forward.

[Kc61]

Here's a thought for Price.

Wins aren't likely to come too often this year. You're up five runs. Don't mess around here.

Use some of your "better" relievers down the stretch here.

If you can figure out who they are.

[RedsLvr]

This ump must be super cold. His strike zone is huuuuuge right now.

[tomnuetten]

I´m a big barnhart fan...

just the perfect backup catcher...

[Kc61]

Stephenson is not close to being the Reds top pitching prospect.

Hypothetical: Since Jay Bruce has come out of the gate hitting like his career is on the line (it is) what do the Reds do if he continues this and has the monster year we all know he's been capable of? Still trade him before the deadline? Keep him and work out a new long term deal? Would pose an interesting dilemma going forward.

I doubt the Reds will pay Bruce. His option for next year is $13MM. I'm guessing if he's doing well they still trade him, but try to get better prospects in return.

[cumberlandreds]

Mesoraco pinch hitting for RS. So we will see the bullpen.

[Tom Servo]

Not watching...

5 IP 2 BB isn't horrible, but what's with the 1 K???
Didn't have the electric stuff today, basically just a 92 mph fastball over the plate.

[WrongVerb]

https://gifcrap.com/g2data/albums/Autos/Truck%20wheel%20falls%20off%20and%20hits%20car.gif

A few years ago, a pickup truck driving right in front of me had that happen. Luckily no one was coming in the other lane and the wheel went all the way across and came to rest without hitting anything.

Hopefully Stephenson takes positive vibes from this start with him to Louisville so he knows what he has to work on.

[Cannon]

They're terrified of Schebler.

[Chip R]

Here's a thought for Price.

Wins aren't likely to come too often this year. You're up five runs. Don't mess around here.

Use some of your "better" relievers down the stretch here.

If you can figure out who they are.

I'm thinking they give that fellow they got from SD a shot here.

[Tracy Jones]

I doubt the Reds will pay him. His option for next year is $13MM. I'm guessing if he's doing well they still trade him, but try to get better prospects in return.

Yeah but what if the returns aren't that great? And Bruce doesn't just have a good year, but a monster year? Like a .900+ ops kind of year?

[redsmetz]

I'm sure you didn't realize this, but you just posted this on a public board for all to see.

Oh, I know. I was just whining, lamenting my fate to miss the broadcast.

[WrongVerb]

Stephenson is not close to being the Reds top pitching prospect.

Hypothetical: Since Jay Bruce has come out of the gate hitting like his career is on the line (it is) what do the Reds do if he continues this and has the monster year we all know he's been capable of? Still trade him before the deadline? Keep him and work out a new long term deal? Would pose an interesting dilemma going forward.

Didn't Bruce make some significant changes to his swing? The key for him will be not falling back into old habits. I expect the Reds will keep him and activate his option if he's showing signs of sustaining the improvement. However, he might make some team in the AL a very attractive DH/OF target.

[TRF]

Thom basically telling everyone to get off his lawn.

[cumberlandreds]

Thom basically telling everyone to get off his lawn.

The apple doesn't fall too far from the tree does it?

[TRF]

Stephenson is not close to being the Reds top pitching prospect.

Hypothetical: Since Jay Bruce has come out of the gate hitting like his career is on the line (it is) what do the Reds do if he continues this and has the monster year we all know he's been capable of? Still trade him before the deadline? Keep him and work out a new long term deal? Would pose an interesting dilemma going forward.

Easy to answer in a vacuum, however what if Winker gets hurt? What if Duvall or, gasp, Schebler don't pan out? What if Yorman has another leg amputated?

[cumberlandreds]

Jumbo in from the all you can eat bar. Let's hope he didn't fill up too much.

[Chip R]

Annnnnnd he walks the first guy.

[TRF]

Jumbo. 5 pitches all 95, 1 strike.

Settle down son.

[Tom Servo]

Jumbo a few ticks below his general velocity range as well so far, I take that as a sign that the weather is having an effect.

[Mutaman]

If you can figure out who they are.

:laugh:

[RedsLvr]

Jumbo a few ticks below his general velocity range as well so far, I take that as a sign that the weather is having an effect.

Yeah it's absolutely the weather.

[tomnuetten]

not the sharpest inning from jumbo bot I´ll take another scoreless inning from the bullpen

[NebraskaRed]

I've had to look up who's in the bullpen during all 3 games so far.